King Charles III visit live updates: Charles, Camilla welcomed at White House

KingCharles IIIandQueen Camillaare making their first-everstate visitto the U.S., visiting Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia.The royals’ visit comes at a heightened time, following ashooting incidentoutside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and amid newstrainsbetween the U.K. and the U.S. over the war in Iran. It’s also happening under the shadow of Charles' brotherAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor'sconnection to the ongoingEpstein scandal.

During the visit, Charles will deliver a rare joint address to Congress and there will be a state dinner at the White House.

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Apr 28, 10:55 AMKing Charles, Queen Camilla arrive for ceremonial welcome at White House

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the South Portico of the White House for a formal state arrival ceremony. They are being greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.Notable officials are gathered on the White House South Lawn in rainy weather for the ceremony that will include a review of the troops, remarks by Trump and more.

Apr 28, 10:09 AMStrained US-UK alliance in spotlight amid state visit

President Trump is hosting King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House as the "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom is under a microscope amid the war with Iran.While Trump has repeatedly praised King Charles as a "friend" whom he's known for years, his relationship with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been another story. The president has repeatedly assailed the U.K. and other NATO allies over the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran.Trump said the visit from the king -- the U.K.'s constitutional and ceremonial head of state -- may help restore any damaged ties between the two allies."Absolutely. He's fantastic. He's a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes," Trump told the BBC in a phone interview when asked if the visit could help repair the relationship.Read morehere.-ABC News' Nicholas Kerr

Apr 28, 10:05 AMKing Charles to be welcomed at White House: What to expect

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will welcome Great Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House South Lawn later this morning.Thousands of guests are anticipated to be in attendance, including Cabinet officials, U.S. and U.K. delegations, members of Congress, students from the British International School of Washington and more.The official arrival of the king and queen will begin with a traditional military arrival ceremony by the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, a "tradition that dates back to the 18th century," the first lady’s office said. The national anthems of both countries will then be played by the U.S. Marine Band, followed by the Presidential Salute Battery rendering a 21-gun cannon salute."Following an Inspection of the Troops and a Troop in Review, facilitated by the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps, the President will deliver remarks from the South Lawn," the first lady's office said in a press release.-ABC News' Emily Chang

Apr 27, 6:41 PMCharles, Camilla view White House beehive

Charles and Camilla were shown the White House beehive by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump during their visit Monday.Videos sharedon social mediaby a top White House aide show the president and first lady and the king and queen inspecting a new White House-shaped beehive that is part of an expansion announced by the first lady last week.Two other beehives have been on the south grounds of the White House since 2009,according toThe Associated Press.

Apr 27, 4:45 PMRoyals arrive at the White House

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the White House. The king and queen were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on a red carpet outside the White House after landing at Joint Base Andrews earlier today.The couples posed for photos briefly.

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Apr 27, 3:30 PMBritish Embassy shares behind-the-scenes garden party prep

The British Embassy shared abehind-the-scenes look onMonday at how it is preparing for a garden party welcoming Charles and Camilla to the U.S.The garden party, hosted at the embassy residence in Washington, D.C., will include 650 guests who will snack on four types of tea sandwiches as well as scones and desserts.The embassy’s head chef said the team is preparing nearly 3,000 tea sandwiches for the party.

Apr 27, 3:06 PMThe king and queen greet UK ambassador

Charles and Camilla were greeted by the U.K. ambassador and two children with posies as they deplaned on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews.

Apr 27, 2:43 PMThe king and queen arrive in the US

Their plane landed at Joint Base Andrews moments ago.

Apr 27, 1:34 PMA look back at King Charles' trips to America

King Charles has visited the United States 19 times before but today will mark his first state visit as a monarch.Charles’ first trip to the U.S. was in 1970 when the 21-year-old Prince of Wales traveled with his sister Princess Anne and were guests of the Nixons.

Charles also traveled to Los Angeles in 1974 where he met and struck up a friendship with Barbra Streisand.

In 1985 Charles, accompanied by Princess Diana, met the Reagans at the White House. It was on this trip that Diana famously danced with John Travolta.In 2005 Charles took Camilla to see the Bushes on their first official overseas trip since their marriage, and in 2015 the couple returned to the White House as guests of the Obamas.This trip will have echoes of previous royal visits when Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, visited the United States in July 1976 for the 200th anniversary of American independence. More recently, in 1991 Elizabeth became the first British monarch to address Congress.

Apr 27, 12:42 PMWill Epstein scandal linger over royals' visit?

The royals' visit to the U.S. comes amid the ongoingJeffrey Epstein scandalthat has rocked both sides of the Atlantic and directly entangled the royal family.Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor wasarrestedin February on suspicion of misconduct in public office following theemergence of documentsfrom the U.S. Department of Justice’s files detailing communication between Mountbatten-Windsor and the late Epstein, a convicted sex offender.Charles, Camilla and other members of the royal family have faced heckling at public events in the U.K. over the family’s handling of Andrew. Following his brother’s arrest,Charles saidauthorities have the palace’s “wholehearted support and cooperation,” adding, "Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."The former prince has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, and has not been charged.

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King Charles III visit live updates: Charles, Camilla welcomed at White House

KingCharles IIIandQueen Camillaare making their first-everstate visitto the U.S., visiting Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia...

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Meryl Streep tears up after receiving message from actress who played her daughter in “Sophie's Choice”

Meryl Streep had an emotional reaction to a video of actress Jennifer Lawn Lejeune, who recalled playing her daughter in the 1982 Holocaust drama Sophie's Choice.

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• "I even told my mother that [Streep] was my favorite mother, because Meryl Streep was always nice to me and playing with me," Lejeune recalled.

• Streep looked shocked, and her eyes welled with tears as she thanked host Laurent Delahousse for the "amazing" video, calling it "a gift."

After appearing in over 100 films and television shows since the onset of her career,Meryl Streep's extended screen family has grown vast. But some still hold a special place in her heart.

The iconic actress and three-time Oscar winner was stunned into a tearful reverie on Friday during an interview on the French news programJournal de 20 heures.At the tail end of a conversation withStanley Tuccito promote their hotly anticipated new sequel,The Devil Wears Prada 2, host Laurent Delahousse pivoted the conversation to Streep's acclaimed turn inSophie's Choice, and handed her a tablet.

The camera then trained on Streep's face, capturing as her expression transformed from pleasant to utterly shocked when she recognized who was speaking on the screen.

"Amazing how it stays with you," actress Jennifer Lejeune, previously known as Jennifer Lawn, shared in her own interview for20 heures. "I even told my mother that [Streep] was my favorite mother, because Meryl Streep was always nice to me and playing with me."

It was at this point Streep finally registered that it was Lejeune who played her daughter, Eva Zawistowska, in the searing Holocaust drama from directorAlan J. Pakula. Streep turner her eyes to the ceiling and opened her mouth in amazement, slightly repositioning the tablet so Tucci could watch too.

"I think if she wasn't able to build that bond with me, there's no way we would ever have had that kind of reaction on set," Lejeune concluded.

Hand clutched to her heart, Streep asked Delahousse, "That's the child?" When she was informed it was indeed Lejeune all grown up, Streep exclaimed, "Oh my God, that's amazing."

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Streep asked Delahhouse where the20 heuresteam found Lejeune. He responded that she now lives in Paris.

"Well that's amazing," Streep remarked. "That's very beautiful, thank you for that. What a gift. Journalists never give me gifts!"

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Adapted from William Styron's 1979 novel of the same name,Sophie's Choicedramatizes the haunted post-war life of Streep's Zofia "Sophie" Zawistowska, living in a Brooklyn boardinghouse in 1947 and sitting on a soul-shattering memory.

Spoiler 44 years later: When Sophie was taken to the Auschwitz death camp in Poland by the Nazis, she was forced to choose whether her son Jan (Adrian Kalitka) or daughter Eva (Lejeune) should live; if she didn't choose, neither would be spared.

In a2014 commentary trackfor a Blu-ray release of the film, Lejeune, who explained that she married a French national and now works in finance, recalled shooting the harrowing scene in which she's separated from her mother. While the cast "expected the first time and that's it," Lejeune explained that the scene was ultimately shot "13 times."

"I totally thought it was the end of the world," she said. "Absolutely. People tried to explain it to me, but I had such a bond with Meryl, so I think I got into the whole emotional part of it. Just as she was getting more emotional and scared, so was I."

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111-Year-Old Man, Believed to Be the Oldest in the U.S., Says These 3 Things Are the Secret to Living a Long Life

Luis Cano, 111, is believed to be the oldest man in the U.S.

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• The father of 10 shared his three secrets to living a long life

• The centenarian discussed the meaning of a life well lived

A 111-year-old New Jersey man — believed to be theoldest in the U.S.— shared his three secrets to living a long life.

Luis Cano of Linden was born on Dec. 9, 1914, and was recently ranked as the 112th oldest person in the world byLongeviQuest, an organization that tracks the world's oldest people, according toFox 5.

The father of 10, who is originally from Colombia, offered simple and practical tips when asked about hisadvice for longevity.

"Don't drink a lot. Get good sleep and don't smoke,” he said while speaking to the outlet.

And when it comes to a life well lived?

“Behave well,” Cano said.

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Cano served in the Colombian Army in his youth and later operated a fleet of buses. He married Alicia Angelo Cano in 1948, and the pair moved their family to Long Island, N.Y., in the 1990s.

Cano, who has 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, said that he considers building a life in the U.S. to be the biggest accomplishment of his life.

Cano's wife died in 2004, and he now lives with two of his children.

The former fishing and airplane enthusiast told the outlet that he now spends much of his time looking out the window of his home and reflecting on “life,” adding that watching planes in the air brings him joy.

While speaking toLongeviQuestin January, Cano's family said the centenarian has become a bit of a local celebrity, noting that cars often honk in celebration when they see a sign for his birthday on the lawn each year.

They added that the city's mayor,Mayor Derek Armstead, has visited their home numerous times to chat with Cano and recently brought him a proclamation honoring his life and achievements.

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Charlize Theron scales billboard in New York's Times Square to promote Netflix movie “Apex”

Charlize Theron shocked New Yorkers on Friday when she scaled a massive billboard in the heart of Times Square.

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• The stunt was to promote her new action flick, Apex, costarring Taron Egerton and streaming now on Netflix.

• Theron trained with "badass" rock climber Beth Rodden and performed all her own stunts in the film.

Charlize Theronjust proved she performs her own stunts.

On Friday, the Oscar winner scaled a massive billboard atop Times Square's Pentacular to promoteApex, her new action flick streaming now onNetflix.

As curious New Yorkers watched from below on 7th Avenue, Theron – wearing a safety harness, of course – climbed a faux rock wall several stories high. At the summit, she waved to onlookers and danced as they cheered.

"That's actually her?" marveled a pedestrian in a video captured by New York digital creatorMickey Blank.

InApex, Theron stars as a rock climber who finds herself being hunted by a serial killer (Taron Egerton) while stranded in the Australian Outback.

For the action-packed film, she trained with rock climber Beth Rodden, who famously ascended Yosemite's difficult Meltdown surface.

"Hearing her story and her expertise, I thought, this is the most badass, best climber you could be with," Theron toldNetflix. "She's the OG."

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But she wasn't so convinced of her own capabilities. "I'd never climbed before, except as a kid in Africa climbing trees, which I loved," said Theron. "And I weirdly climbed barefoot, so I was kind of prepping for this movie without knowing it."

Theron began training on a rock-climbing wall, and although strength and endurance are obviously a big part of it, so is instinct.

"I just remember on the first day I would ask her, 'So what should I do?'" recalled Theron. "I kept asking that a couple of times, and then it finally sank in to me. Her response was always, 'I don't know.'"

Along the way, the actress also channeled her character, Sasha, a widow who finds solace in climbing after the tragic death of her husband during one of their tandem excursions.

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"There were days that I would go, and I was going through stuff," she explained, "and it just felt like a way to forget about things."

Apexis now streaming on Netflix.

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