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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Scientists have figured out what type of paper is the most prone to cut skin. Kaare Jensen, associate professor of physics at the Technical University of Denmark, explains.

The physics behind the most annoying thing that could ever happen to you: A paper cut

Paris, KY

The district says pickup and dropoff times have been delayed for around a half hour. Schools have been communicating with families and keeping cafeteria breakfast open longer in the meantime.

Bourbon County Schools experiencing bus driver shortage during back-to-school week

Kansas City, MO

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A well-liked Kansas City chef in the Brookside area was killed near his restaurant. Two suspects were arrested. The chef was 44-year-old Shaun Brady. He was just taking out the trash. Several people were loitering in the back around parked cars.

Another senseless shooting ended the life of a well-liked Kansas City chef

Ann Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan's student government is withholding funding from student organizations -- demanding the school divest from companies that have business ties to Israel or weapons makers.

Why a university's student government has frozen student activity funds

Charges against the CEO of Telegram mark one of the few instances where the head of a major internet platform has been charged over alleged criminal failure to moderate what users do on its site.

French authorities indict Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges

The player, nicknamed “Johnny Hockey,” and his younger brother, Matthew, were struck and killed by an SUV one day before they were to appear in their sister's wedding.

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother are killed on bicycle ride

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California Assembly Bill 2602 would regulate the use of generative AI for performers – not only those on-screen in films, TV and streaming series but also audiobooks and video games.

A bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI heads to California governor

Over a decade after their classic run upended digital culture, the rapper and mixtape mogul reunite to show listeners why it mattered — and what a younger generation of trap artists has learned.

Gucci Mane and DJ Drama, back in the trunk

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Glendale, CA

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

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Lexington, KY

An attorney hired by the University of Kentucky for a $150,000 salary had represented a student suing UK just a few years before.

University of Kentucky hired attorney later penalized for poor representation of student suing UK

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the shows Mrs. Davis and Disaster Autopsy and the card game Cockroach Poker.

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and gaming

The CEO of a software company who lives in downtown Denver wants to know what city officials plan to do to make the city safer. Patrick Dennis, CEO of Venafi, referenced a shooting last week at 16th and Wynkoop. He made his remarks during public comment period Monday at the Denver City Council meeting.

Downtown Denver CEO wants answers after Wynkoop shooting

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.

Brazil starts blocking social media platform X amid a dispute with Elon Musk

Fayette County, KY

The fall meet at Keeneland racetrack is still more than a month away, but that’s not to say it’s not an active spot this week.

Fayette County fifth graders getting a Thoroughbred industry experience this week

Missouri State

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Union actors and performers in SAG-AFTRA declared a strike against video game firms over artificial intelligence. Among other things, they've stop voice acting and stunts that appear in video games.

After more than a year of negotiations, SAG-AFTRA video game performers are on strike

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