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LL Cool J returns to NCIS on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. And the 58-year-old rapper is excited to be back. LL, whose real name is James Todd Smith, posted on X: "Looking forward to Part 2 of Sam Hanna's ...

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Samsung's S Pen has become synonymous with advanced stylus functionality for its flagship smartphones and tablets. From its humble beginnings with the Galaxy Note series to becoming a part of the ...

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