‘Black Panther’ Gets Superhero Reception From Critics

Black Panther, the first black standalone Marvel superhero movie, won rave reviews Tuesday, with critics praising both its sense of adventure and its portrayal of a majestic Africa. Directed by Ryan Coogler and featuring a predominantly black cast including Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and Angela Bassett, Black Panther was hailed by …

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US Stocks Swing Wildly But Post Gains by Close

U.S. stock markets closed higher after a turbulent day of steep ups and downs. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 567 points, or 2.3 percent, on Tuesday, recouping nearly half of the 1,175-point plunge Monday. Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 39 points, or 1.5 percent. Prices fluctuated wildly after …

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Japanese Princess Mako’s Wedding Postponed Until 2020

Japanese media say the palace has announced that Princess Mako’s wedding will be postponed. Mako and her college classmate Kei Komuro announced their engagement last September. Mako is Emperor Akihito’s oldest grandchild. According to Japanese media, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday that the wedding, planned for November, will be …

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