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Robert Downey Jr. onstage at the Marvel Studios panel during Comic-Con in San Diego over the weekend.

A puzzling match made in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom

The one-time Tony Stark will soon play Marvel Comics villain Doctor Doom. The news has our pop culture critic asking: Can you imagine Robert Downey Jr. saying these Doctor Doom lines?

Robblin Wedderburn (second from right) was the first person in line at Margaret Morton Government Center in Bridgeport to cast his ballot as early voting starts for the 2024 general election. He waited anxiously to vote, and while the polls where delayed to open because of computer issues, he was able to cast his ballot in time in before leaving to drive his friend to the airport.

As early voting begins in CT, Bridgeport residents sound off on no-excuse absentee ballot amendment

People stood in line to vote at the Margaret Morton Government Center in Bridgeport on Monday, marking the first day of early voting in Connecticut. When it comes to the absentee ballot amendment, opinions are mixed among voters.

Labour leader Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Hitchin, in Hertfordshire, England, while on the election campaign trail on Monday.

What to know about the U.K. election, with Labour forecast to knock out Conservatives

Polls forecast a wipeout for the governing Conservatives. The Labour Party's leader, a centrist human rights lawyer, is widely predicted to become the next prime minister.

As a kid, I hated playing sports. As an adult, I fell in love with them

Want to start a new fitness activity? These older athletes have ideas.

Workers prepare the convention floor at United Center before the Democratic National Convention Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago.

Smoke-filled rooms and pigs for president: Chicago has hosted decades of conventions

When Democrats meet in Chicago to select a presidential nominee, it will be the 26th time the city has been host to a major party convention -- the most of any city.

Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson to fight social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul

NPR's A Martinez speaks with legendary HBO boxing commentator Jim Lampley about Friday's unconventional bout between former champ Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul.

Legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres dies at 73

Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain died on Sunday. He united musicians from diverse cultures and shaped modern world music.

Bree Wallace works for the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund. The group uses donations to help people pay for abortion care in Florida, and to travel to other states, but has struggled financially to keep up with the demand.

It's harder to pay and travel for abortion care, and support funds are struggling

Financial aid funds that help women pay for abortions — or travel to other states to access care — are struggling financially, despite abortion's role in this year's elections.

Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations

President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."

ABORTION RAPE EXCEPTIONS

Many states that restricted abortion promised some people would be able to get abortions in certain circumstances, such as pregnancy resulting from rape. How often are exceptions for rape granted?

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