Despite a tweet thanking fans for their support during his time as Captain America, “Avengers: Infinity War” co-director Joe Russo says star Chris Evans “isn’t done yet.” Russo also believes a fifth “Avengers” movie is some way off. (Nov. 29)
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Michael B. Jordan’s competitive streak
At the London premiere of “Creed II,” Michael B. Jordan admits he got competitive on set with his on-screen rival, played by Florian Munteanu, while Tessa Thompson was excited by fans’ chants. (Nov. 29)
Martina McBride blends music, cooking this holiday season
Country star Martina McBride is blending her loves of music and cooking this holiday season with a new Christmas album “It’s The Holiday Season,” as well as a cookbook and a Food Network show. (Nov. 29)
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Christian Bale analyzes Kipling
At the Los Angeles premiere of “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” Christian Bale finds parallels between author Rudyard Kipling and the title character, while director Andy Serkis talks about the film streaming on Netflix. (Nov. 29)
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Northern Calif. prepares to lift evacuation orders
Evacuation orders could be lifted in the fire-devastated town of Paradise, in Northern California, next week. Crews are facing a massive task as they try to restore power and other services. (Nov. 29)
Rockefeller Center in NYC lights Christmas tree
A massive Norway spruce has been lit up in a tradition that ushers in Christmastime in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio flipped the switch Wednesday night to light the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. (Nov. 29)
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Suicides and overdoses lower US life expectancy
Suicides and drug overdoses helped lead a surge in U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live. U.S. health officials released the latest numbers Thursday. (Nov. 29)
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China tracks electric cars with automakers’ help
China has ordered electric car makers to share real-time driving data with the government. The country says it’s to ensure safety and improve the infrastructure, but critics worry the tracking can be put to more nefarious uses. (Nov. 29)
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Today in History for November 29th
President Johnson names commission to investigate JFK’s assassination; U.N. passes resolution calling for the British Mandate of Palestine to be partitioned; First flight over the South Pole; Natalie Wood, Cary Grant and George Harrison die. (Nov. 29)
2nd possible gene-edited pregnancy reported
A Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway. Researcher He Jiankui spoke publicly for the first time about the controversial experiment in Hong Kong. (Nov. 28)