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Tom Hanks crashes wedding photo shoot

NEW YORK

Tom Hanks took a break from a jog around New York to surprise a couple on their wedding day.

Video of the encounter shows Hanks greeting the shocked bride and groom as they were getting their wedding pictures taken in Central Park. Hanks kissed the bride’s hand in the video. He declined an invite to the reception, but joked that he would officiate the wedding if need be.

Hanks became an ordained minister to officiate actress Allison Williams’ wedding last year.

Hanks took a selfie with the couple on his phone before continuing on his run. He posted the picture on Instagram and wished the couple “Congrats and blessings!”

Aboriginals urge royals to press for better treatment

KELOWNA, British Columbia

Aboriginal leaders have urged Prince William and his wife, Kate, to encourage Canadian governments to take their issues seriously.

Chief John Kruger of the Penticton Indian Band spoke directly to the royal couple during an event at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus on Tuesday, urging them to advocate for reconciliation.

Kruger was standing in for Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, who has boycotted royal events.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to improve conditions for Canada’s indigenous peoples.

Transgender child actor to guest star on ‘Modern Family’

LOS ANGELES

A transgender child actor will guest star on Wednesday night’s “Modern Family.”

Director Ryan Case has posted on Instagram a picture of herself alongside 8-year-old Jackson Millarker, who identifies as a boy. Case writes that Millarker will play a boy named Tom, who’s a friend of Lily. Lily is the daughter of Cam and Mitchell, played on the show by Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. A spokeswoman for ABC has confirmed Millarker’s appearance.

A synopsis of the episode titled “A Stereotypical Day” says Cam and Mitchell overhear Lily insulting Tom and use the moment to teach her a lesson about acceptance.

Associated Press