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Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press July 31, 2021

The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public

Amanda Knox blasts film ‘Stillwater’ for exploiting her case

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press July 30, 2021July 30, 2021

The movie stars Matt Damon as a father who flies to France to help his estranged daughter, who has been convicted and imprisoned for murdering her girlfriend.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release

by LINDSEY BAHR and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

The film’s star and executive producer says her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, and Walt Disney Co. breached the contract and deprived her of potential earnings.

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Penn Jillette supports hometown fair’s fundraising efforts

by Associated Press July 29, 2021July 30, 2021

The talking half of the Penn & Teller comedy-magic team credits the Franklin County Fair in Greenfield, Mass., with inspiring his show business career.

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ZZ Top’s bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72

by Associated Press July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

The band, whose concert in 1977 was the first event ever held the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, had such hits as ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ ‘Legs’ and ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’

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Wu-Tang Clan album sale pays off ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli’s court debt

by LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

Prosecutors say it was enough to satisfy the rest of what he owed on a $7.4 million forfeiture order.

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LeVar Burton is one step closer to his dream as this week’s ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (Tribune News Service) July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

In recent years and months, the longtime host of the popular PBS series ‘Reading Rainbow’ has repeatedly stated his aspirations to take up the coveted mantle.