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The exterior of Fox Studios is pictured Tuesday in Los Angeles. Disney's $71.3 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment assets closed around 12 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

The $71 billion deal strengthens Disney's portfolio and gives it even more leverage to compete against other streaming powerhouses.

"We fully respect and support the Sackler family's decision," says a spokesperson for the National Portrait Gallery in central London, after a gift was withdrawn. Members of the Sackler family are accused of pursuing profits on OxyContin amid an opioid crisis.

Sackler Family's Donation To British Museum Is Quashed Over Opioid Fallout

The U.K.'s National Portrait Gallery and the Sackler family — owners of the company that makes OxyContin — say they're concerned that allegations of profiteering could overshadow the gift.

Does Country Music Have Room For New Sounds In Its Genre?

The song "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X reached number nineteen on Billboard's country charts before being removed for not being country enough.

Deadline For Iranian Oil Waivers

The Trump administration says today marks a new chapter in efforts to drive Iran's oil sales down to zero. It wants China and India to stop importing Iranian crude or face sanctions.

Protesters gather at the Franklin County Courthouse on May 9, 2019, to protest charges against teenager Masonique Saunders.

Masonique Saunders Reaches Plea Deal To Avoid Adult Murder Charge

Masonique Saunders has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery in the case of Julius Ervin Tate, Jr., her boyfriend who was…

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a May 4 town hall at the Fort Museum in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Workers on his campaign have reached a union contract with management.

Sanders Campaign, Workers Ratify Union Contract

The campaign says this is the first union contract for a presidential campaign, providing full health insurance premiums and limits on work hours for some campaign employees.

Pictured here in 2018, the Crusader horsemen ride around the arena before the start of a Super Rugby semifinal match. The Crusaders announced Wednesday that the team will be considering a change to its name and branding following the Christchurch attacks on March 15.

After Mosque Shootings, A Rebranding Debate Over Christchurch's Rugby Crusaders

The Super Rugby team said Wednesday it would consider changing its name after shootings at two Christchurch mosques last month, as a result of its brand's association with religious war.

Democrats' Election Reform Bill Takes Aim At 'Dark Money'

House Democrats' election reform bill requires "dark money" political groups to publicize their donors. In last year's elections, liberal groups led in "dark money" spending for the first time.

Saudi Arabian women's rights activist Loujain Alhathloul appeared in court with several other women for the first time since her arrest and detention in May 2018.

Saudi Women's Rights Activists Appear In Riyadh Court

Defying international calls for the activists' release, a Saudi Arabian court began legal proceedings on Wednesday for Loujain Alhathloul and several other women.

Participants vote for the funniest joke in Cincinnati during a closing event on Feb. 23.

She Was Looking For The Funniest Joke In Cincinnati, Here's What She Found

European-based artist Sophie Lindsey came to the states earlier this year on the hunt for the funniest joke in Cincinnati . As WVXU reported, she got...

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