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Prince’s Former Hair Stylist and Confidant For 29 Years Tells Her Story in New Book
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War dead remains returned by North Korea headed to Hawaii
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The bookcover, and the late Prince with his long-time hairstylist, Kim Berry
Published on August 1, 2018
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LeBron James Opens I Promise School in Hometown of Akron for At-Risk Kids
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Philippines' Duterte crushes $5.5m of luxury cars in anti-corruption drive
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Beyoncé Hires Tyler Mitchell, 23, to Shoot Her September 2018 Vogue Cover, 1st Black Photographer in Magazine’s 126-Year History
According to huffingtonpost.com, musical icon Beyoncé received unprecedented control over the cover of the upcoming September issue of Vogue magazine, and in turn hired Tyler Mitchell, 23, to be her photographer. Mitchell will become the first black photographer to shoot a cover in the publication’s 126-year history.
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A former Penn State University fraternity brother faces sentencing Tuesday for his role in the alcohol-fueled death of a pledge. Ryan Burke, 21, pleaded guilty last month to four counts of hazing and five counts related to unlawful acts involving liquor, the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said.
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Two radio hosts suspended after they refer to America's first Sikh attorney general as 'turban man'
A radio station in New Jersey has suspended two midday show hosts after they referred to the state's Sikh attorney general, Gurbir Grewal, as "turban man" on their show Wednesday.
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Amazon HQ2 bid is already paying off for some cities
Birmingham, Alabama's bid for Amazon's second headquarters wasn't enough to take first place, but it did earn the city its first fulfillment center from the tech giant.
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Food shortages? Grounded flights? These could be the consequences of a messy Brexit
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Bale, Warburton Thomas ... The Welsh school which breeds sporting greats
Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and now Geraint Thomas. Three sporting greats, Welshmen who have created history and, astonishingly, world stars who went to the same school.
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Tia-Clair Toomey: CrossFit Games champion relives nail-biting 2017 finale
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Mexico Grand Hotels Offers a Gateway to Cabo’s Most Thrilling Adventures
The award-winning, Los Cabos based hotel group, Mexico Grand Hotels boasts a wide range of recreational activities varying from golf and fishing to adventure tours and wildlife encounters. On property, or out on the water, Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa and Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences provide the ultimate gateway for adventure seekers looking to explore Los Cabos beyond its nightlife and enjoy an active vacation.
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How CBS reported on the Les Moonves and '60 Minutes' allegations
On "CBS This Morning" on Monday, correspondent Anna Werner had the awkward task of reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct against her company's CEO. Werner spent several minutes early in the program detailing the accusations against Les Moonves. Six women told The New Yorker that he sexually harassed them.
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Trump repeats threat: 'I would have no problem doing a shutdown'
President Donald Trump reiterated his willingness Monday to allow the government to shut down this fall if he does not receive sufficient funding for border security but he declined to take a firm stance on the specific amount of money he would accept.
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University of Pennsylvania Professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas Offers List of Children’s Books That Accurately Depict Slavery
Children in the U.S. are often introduced to America’s troubled and cruel history through movies, television programs, and children’s books. Historical fiction is frequently the means by which children learn about atrocities such as the enslavement of African Americans, racial segregation, Japanese-American internment, and the genocide of Native Americans.
