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There are less than 90 days until the November election, and it feels like the campaign is in full force. For the first time since Vice President Harris announced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, her opponent former President Donald Trump spoke in a news conference. It was rambling and chaotic. Meanwhile, Harris and Walz continued their debut tour with a stop in the battleground state of Michigan.

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Saint Louis County, MO

Ferguson, MO

It's been 10 years since this region was shaken by the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. by a police officer in nearby Ferguson. He was 18 years old. More than a year of protests against police brutality followed, and Wesley Bell got involved. He became a Ferguson City council member, then St. Louis County prosecutor and, just this week, the Democratic nominee for Congress representing the St. Louis area. Bell defeated current U.S. Representative Cori Bush in Tuesday's primary, and he's with us now. Good morning.

The primary challenger, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, ousts Rep. Cori Bush

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Ten years ago today in Ferguson, Mo., about 20 minutes from here, a white police officer shot and killed Michael Brown Jr., a young Black man. We'll look at what's changed since then, but first... LEILA FADEL, HOST:. There are less than 90 days until the November election, and it...

Trump holds a rambling news conference while Harris and Walz make stops on debut tour

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Actress/comedian Marcia Wallace, who died of cancer in 2013, was a beloved presence on and off the television screen. As Carol Kester on The Bob Newhart Show (which originally aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978), Wallace left an indelible mark. Her career would be rejuvenated in 1989 with her Emmy-winning voiceover work as Bart's teacher, Mrs. Edna Krabappel on the long-running animated Fox series, The Simpsons.

The Tragic Death of 'Simpsons'/'Bob Newhart Show' Actress Marcia Wallace: A Look Back

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Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) (“ELC” or “the Company”) announced that Rashida La Lande has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 19, 2024. Ms. La Lande will jointly report to William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, and Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer. She will join the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

The Estée Lauder Companies Names Rashida La Lande Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Mont Belvieu, TX

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black Texas high school student who alleged that school officials had violated his civil rights by insisting he cut his hair to fit school policy. Darryl George’s battle with Barbers Hill High School in Mont...

Judge rules against majority of claims in Black student's hair discrimination case

The musician and mogul's firm Marcy Venture Partners may be undergoing a merger with Pendulum Holdings, a firm co-founded by Barack Obama's former financial advisor. Jay-z is reportedly making major waves in the venture capital space. The music legend and mogul’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partner may be laying...

Jay-Z's Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly Laying Plans To Deploy A Merger That Could Be Valued At $1B

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Bypass the coding craze and still cash in on the tech boom! Uncover 15 high-paying tech jobs perfect for non-techies seeking a career upgrade.

15 High-Paying Jobs in Tech (No Tech Skills Required)

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

We commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, by revisiting a haunting question: Was the U.S. decision to destroy two Japanese cities with atomic weapons really necessary to end World War II? Author Evan Thomas discusses the motivations of key U.S. leaders, and of Japanese commanders and diplomats. His book is The Road to Surrender.

Revisiting The Final Months Of WWII

Vice President Kamala Harris opened a narrow lead over former President Trump in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, but it is still within the margin of error. Trump is still trusted by more voters on handling immigration and the economy, while Harris leads on abortion and preserving democracy. This podcast:...

What our latest poll says about the presidential race

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	This year’s media meltdown chaos is picking up again.S&P Raises AMC Theatres' Rating, But Warns Debt Load Is "Unsustainable"




	Six month after layoffs, labor unrest and contracts began rocking the media sector, the business continues to face dramatic challenges. Tuesday saw a number of examples.




	In a major deal, Ziff Davis cut a deal to acquire CNet from Red Ventures for about $100 million. CNet — which CBS acquired for $1.8 billion and subsequently sold to Red Ventures four years ago for $500 million — will join other tech outlets like Mashable, PCMag and LifeHacker in the Ziff Davis stable. But the...

Broadcasting & Cable to Shutter As This Year’s Media Meltdown Escalates

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Two of the three candidates competing for Warren Jones’ Duval School Board District 5 seat showed up to a candidate forum Tuesday evening hosted by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Jacksonville Public Education Fund.

District 5 School Board candidates – minus Blount – face off

Four years after SARS-CoV2 sparked a devastating global pandemic, U.S. health officials now consider COVID-19 an endemic disease. "At this point, COVID-19 can be described as endemic throughout the world," Aron Hall, the deputy director for science at the CDC's coronavirus and other respiratory viruses division, told NPR in an interview.

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

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NPR’s Michel Martin returns to host ‘#Ferguson and Beyond’ in St. Louis, Aug. 7

ST. LOUIS (August 7, 2024) — Aug. 9 marks 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer. The killing sparked...

NPR’s Michel Martin returns to host ‘#Ferguson and Beyond’ in St. Louis, Aug. 7

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