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Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
Draco Malfoy’s real-life actor apologizes for causing offense through his “ignorance.”
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Tennis star makes first comment regarding Cup Noodle ad that’s drawn accusations of whitewashing.
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