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It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

A recent online discussion about how ice cream is served on Carnival Cruise Line ships has sparked conversation among passengers and the cruise line itself. The debate which was picked up by news outlets was started by a passenger who questioned why Carnival requires passengers to serve their own soft serve ice cream, unlike other cruise lines where crew members handle the process.

Carnival Cruise Line Defends Self-Serve Ice Cream Policy After Passenger Speaks Out

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Advanced Placement African American studies will be offered in Georgia high schools with state funding, Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday, but some members of both political parties are still wondering why there was ever any question.

Georgia schools chief reverses African American studies ‘mistake’

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Disneyland is making significant changes to one of its classic attractions, Peter Pan’s Flight, in an effort to remove insensitive racial stereotypes and to better represent indigenous cultures. Walt Disney Imagineering released plans to update the portrayal of Tiger Lily and the Never Land Tribe, ensuring that the characters are depicted with dignity and cultural authenticity and released the below photo of the changes.

Disneyland to Make Big Changes to a Classic Ride

As the quick-witted waitress character Shirley Wilson on TV's beloved sitcom What's Happening!!, charismatic actress Shirley Hemphill gained attention. The series originally aired on ABC and was later rebooted in syndication in the 1980s. In each edition of the show, Hemphill, who died twenty-five years ago at only 52 in 1999, made her mark. This is her story.

The Short Life of TV Star Shirley Hemphill ('What's Happening!!'): 25 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Yes, there are monkeys in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. You won’t see one crossing the road and you don’t have to worry about them crashing your backyard BBQ looking for a meal, either.

On this South Carolina Island, only monkeys are allowed to hang out

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s views — Breakdancing, Dow downturn, the Walz, school cellphones

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Hailey and Justin Bieber have turned over a new leaf in their life as they have just welcomed their first baby boy named Jack. The internet has erupted with excitement as the husband and wife share the news with the world. Congratulations and good wishes have been berating the couple since the announcement. In this article, we are going to explore the journey that led to this magnificent event and the exploration that was embarked on along the way because Justin just had a new baby, and this one doesn’t come with a chorus.

Hailey and Justin Bieber Welcome Their First Child: Meet Baby Jack!

Dennis Weaver, who died of cancer in 2006, was a talented actor who left his indelible mark in three hit TV shows: Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1964; 1974), Gentle Ben (NBC, 1967-1969), and McCloud (NBC, 1970-1977). Before and after those iconic programs, Weaver had some hits and misses and some self-doubts about leaving the security of the long-running Gunsmoke series after almost a decade. The actor delivered countless performances before, during, and after that show. Some included small screen appearances in a compelling episode of The Twilight Zone, and the groundbreaking TV-movie Duel (Steven Spielberg's first full-length film). This is his story.

Dennis Weaver Hit the TV Trifecta with Three Top Shows, But Knew Leaving 'Gunsmoke' Was "Risky"

Disney Cruise Line has faced significant backlash after announcing the cancellation of two sailings on the Disney Dream in November 2025, impacting up to 5,000 cruise passengers.

Disney Cruise Line Quietly Cancels Over 5,000 Sailings, Passengers Wondering What Happened

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Clutter, can and often does, creep up on us because decluttering is an ongoing process. This makes our homes feel more like chaotic storage units than serene sanctuaries. Keep reading to learn how to avoid making decluttering mistakes.

How To Avoid Making Common Decluttering Mistakes

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Diff'rent Strokes actor Conrad Bain got his start on the New York stage and in small TV roles on daytime soaps like Dark Shadows. Bain's big break arrived when he starred as Dr. Arthur Harmon, TV husband to Rue McClanahan's Vivian Harmon, on the CBS 1970s sitcom, Maude, starring Bea Arthur.

'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Conrad Bain Objected to Fellow 'Maude' Star Bea Arthur's Plastic Surgery

Brunswick, GA

Delays in the criminal case against Jackie Johnson, accused of abusing her role as district attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit to shield the killers of Ahmaud Arbery, will stretch into the third year next week, with no trial date and little court activity to speak of.

‘Judge’s hands are tied’: Jackie Johnson case turns 3 years old with no trial date set

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Watch: Saints Give Fans Drove Tour Of Renovated Caesars Superdome Ahead Of New Season And Super Bowl LIX

The multi-million dollar project sets the stage for the 2024-24 regular season ahead of hosting Super Bowl...

Watch: Saints Give Fans Drove Tour Of Renovated Caesars Superdome Ahead Of New Season And Super Bowl LIX

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