Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles legend Mel Brooks turns 100 — and reveals his secret to a long life

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Ex-England captain questions timing of Ben Stokes’ international retirement announcement
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the fourth day’s play on Sunday
Comcast to split off NBCUniversal and Sky media arm
NBCUniversal will include the group’s large theme parks operation and its Sky business in Europe.
University staff to take strike action on graduation days in jobs dispute
Staff at the Glasgow Caledonian University will walk out on three days this week – with further action planned for later
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Horror at World Cup fan zone as shooting leaves one dead and another fighting for life
One person was killed and another seriously injured Sunday in a shooting at a popular San Jose entertainment district th