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Thanks to a poorly timed fart, Butters catches on, and all of South Park gets to cackle at the video, with Cartman right there in the audience. 4) “The Death of Eric Cartman” (Season 9, Episode 6) ...

Eric Cartman (Trey Parker) is one of South Park's most iconic characters and one of the series' four main characters. He lives with his single mother, Liane (April Stewart). Cartman is antisemitic ...

Eric Dane has lost function of the right side of his body following his ALS diagnosis, he shared in a new interview. “I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand, and I didn't really ...

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Dear Eric: I have three adult children. About three years ago there was an issue, and my oldest, Doug, and middle, Linda, disrespected each other. It wasn’t a small issue, but (in my and my wife ...

Dear Eric: My hubby and I are in our late 60s. Starting in our 30s, we had a large group of friends, with whom we spent many fun weekends together. It was so much fun, and we all treasure those ...

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Eric Dane shared an emotional update on his recent ALS diagnosis while appearing on Good Morning America. Dane, 52, sat down with Diane Sawyer for an interview that aired on Monday, June 16 ...

Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) works against the Arizona Diamondbacks during first-inning MLB action in Toronto on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn FNG/JFJ ...

Mayor Adams signed off on a nearly $1 billion contract with the hotel industry for migrant and homeless accommodations — even as the migrant crisis abates, and they close shelters around the city.

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