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The broadcaster was hailed as the father of the modern audience-participation daytime talk show. Donahue's taste for controversial and polarizing subjects birthed a new genre of television.

Pioneer talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88

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Iconic talk show host Phil Donahue, who, according to Oprah Winfrey, "invented smart talk in the afternoon," has died. He was 88 years old.

Phil Donahue, 'who invented smart talk in the afternoon,' dies at 88

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                    A TV legend has died.
Phil Donahue, a longtime TV host and the husband of Marlo Thomas, died Aug. 18, his family confirmed to NBC News. He was 88.
"Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil...

Phil Donahue, Talk Show Legend and Husband of Marlo Thomas, Dead at 88

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

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Lizzo has ignited fresh chatter after showcasing noticeable weight loss in a brand-new gym video. Taking to social media, the ‘About Damn Time’ chart-topper shared a clip spotlighting her progress in the gym. Viewers observed the juxtaposed before and after weight loss in the video. Lizzo captioned the...

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

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Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

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LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Community members in Las Vegas sprung into action to help a veteran who lost nearly everything this summer. When 16-year veteran Brian Germany suffered from a heat-related illness, he was taken to the hospital, his car was towed, and his dog was taken to the animal shelter.

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Phil Donahue, the talk show host who became the first to include audience participation and to delve into divisive social issues, died Sunday following a long illness, "Today" reports. He was 88. His family said in a statement that the man known as the King of Daytime Talk, to Oprah's...

Phil Donahue, King of Daytime Talk, Dies at 88

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Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was 88. NBC’s “Today” show, citing family members, said Donahue died Sunday after a long illness. Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first […]

Phil Donahue, whose influential TV talk show aired for nearly 30 years, has died at age 88

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Phil Donahue "steered the nation’s discourse and spoke to our better angels" during his career as a talk show host. His family told NBC News the legendary host died at age 88.

Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dead at 88 after long illness

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A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - In rural Alaska, the National Weather Service’s system for reporting conditions at airports often experiences outages of power and connectivity. Because of this, airports around the state are vulnerable to delays and flight disruptions. In an effort to combat this trend, Senator Lisa Murkowski recently...

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

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A legendary talk show host who has been described as a pioneer in the space has passed away. He was 88 years old. Phil Donahue, who was married to Marlo Thomas, passed away on Sunday night, after a lengthy battle with an illness. News of his death was first announced on the "Today" show on Monday ...

Legendary Talk Show Host Died Sunday Night At 88

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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	Norah O’Donnell will cede the reins of the venerable “CBS Evening News” after the 2024 presidential election in favor of a new role as a senior correspondent who will seek out big interviews and opportunities for deeper reporting, the latest major change at CBS News after its business was merged with that of the local-TV operations of parent company Paramount Global.TV Anchors, Please Take Note: 'CBS Evening News,' Live, on Boat




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Phil Donahue, TV daytime talk show pioneer, dies at age 88

(AP) - Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that brought success to Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many...

Phil Donahue, TV daytime talk show pioneer, dies at age 88

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