Columbus, OH

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ghostley, who died at 81 in 2007, found mainstream fame in three hit TV shows: Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS, 1968-1971), and Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993). However, she initially declined participation in of those landmark series. What follows is what happened.

'Bewitched' Actress Alice Ghostley Refused "2nd Mrs. Kravitz" Role After Friend Alice Pearce Died

Even with looser transfer restrictions making it easier for programs to fill holes with upperclassmen, true freshmen still find a way to make an impact each season. Seven of the last eight seasons, at least one true freshman has made the Associated Press All-America team. The trend continued last year with Alabama safety Caleb Downs, who has since transferred to Ohio State, making the second team while Purdue safety Dillon Thieneman made the third team.

Pick-Six: Freshmen still can make a major impact in the portal era. These newcomers merit attention

Los Angeles, CA

She was born Margaret Ann Lipton on August 30, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, and she died at only 72 years old on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name was Peggy Lipton, and she was best known for roles on The Mod Squadand Twin Peaks.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of Peggy Lipton, star of TV's 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks'

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querry discuss the electronic line calling mistake in the Taylor Fritz vs. Brandon Nakashima match, explaining how the mishaps have to happen for further changes to be implemented.

Lesson learned from electronic line calling mishap

Kansas City, MO

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spent the offseason getting comfortable with wide receiver Hollywood Brown, but the development of their relationship is on hold for the indefinite future. The shoulder injury Brown suffered in the team’s first preseason game could keep him out into the regular season, which means that the...

Patrick Mahomes on Hollywood Brown: Tough to lose that talent, understanding of what I want

Memphis, TN

The PGA Tour playoffs are underway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. Here are news, updates and highlights from the second round in Memphis, Tennessee (reminder: the top 50 in FedExCup points after this week’s event qualify for the BMW Championship):. Denny McCarthy, Viktor Hovland look...

2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship: Round 2 news, updates, scoring, highlights in PGA Tour playoffs

The NASCAR Cup Series faces the high speeds of Michigan International Speedway this weekend. Cars will approach nearly 200 mph on the 2-mile track. Three races remain until the Cup playoffs begin. Sunday’s action is set for 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Drivers to watch at Michigan. FRONTRUNNERS.

NASCAR Cup drivers to watch at Michigan International Speedway

After Jim Harbaugh became head coach of the Chargers, we raised the question of whether the former 49ers head coach would offer former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a job on the coaching staff. Some weirdly ignored the facts and opted instead to use that question as grist for the outrage/outrage-in-response-to-the-outrage...

Jim Harbaugh’s interest in Colin Kaepenick as member of coaching staff implies plenty

Boise, ID

For all that has changed in college athletics, Boise State being favored in the Mountain West remains a remarkable constant. The Broncos were picked for the 17th consecutive year to win a conference or division title, including all 14 years they have been in the Mountain West. Boise State’s Spencer...

Boise State, UNLV favored in Mountain West, which has Pac-12’s Oregon St, Washington St on schedule

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Mooresburg, TN

Late Model Dirt star Scott Bloomquist, 60, lost his life in a small aircraft crash near his Mooresburg, Tennessee home Friday morning. A family friend posted on Facebook that Bloomquist was flying one of his vintage planes around the family farm when the accident occurred. The winner of 94 Lucas...

Motorsports mourns the passing of Late Model legend Scott Bloomquist in a small aircraft accident

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

Atlanta, GA

The Falcons officially announced that they have agreed to a trade with the Patriots for edge rusher Matthew Judon on Thursday morning, but it doesn’t look like an announcement of a new contract will be around the corner. Judon had made it clear that he was unhappy with his...

Report: Matthew Judon has not agreed to new deal with Falcons

Cornerback Terrion Arnold was ticketed for a starting job in the Lions secondary when the team took him in the first round of this year’s draft, but his path to the lineup hit a snag in practice this week. Arnold injured his pectoral on Monday and he’s set to...

Aaron Glenn on Terrion Arnold starting Week 1: We have to see what happens

Arizona State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. In a surprising turn of events, actor Ben Affleck is reportedly seeking an exit from his marriage with singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. Sources close to the couple have disclosed to the New York Post that the relationship has been fraught with continuous drama, which has left Affleck feeling overwhelmed and despondent.

Ben Affleck's 'Dream' Marriage with Jennifer Lopez Marred by Non-Stop Drama: Sources

Some would say the Cowboys want to win. Others would say the Cowboys just want people to talk about the Cowboys. In recent months, more and more evidence has emerged to suggest that, as to owner Jerry Jones, the latter is more important than the former. With a fairly narrow...

Jerry Jones on CeeDee Lamb: “We’re working conscientiously to get something done”

Milwaukee, WI

It’s Wednesday, August 14, and the LA Dodgers (71-49) are in Milwaukee for the final game of their series against the Brewers (67-52). Every Dodger in the starting lineup got a hit last night with the highlight being Shohei Ohtani’s 37th bomb of the season. Final score: Dodgers 7 Brewers 2.

Dodgers vs. Brewers Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for August 14

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Tiger Woods on why he won’t captain Ryder Cup in 2025 and if he might in 2027

TROON, Scotland – Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he turned down the U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy because he’d be doing a disservice to the event and...

Tiger Woods on why he won’t captain Ryder Cup in 2025 and if he might in 2027

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