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Tommy Kirk, the child star in 'Old Yeller,' has died at 79

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Kirk, a child star who played in Disney films such as “Old Yeller” and “The Shaggy Dog,” has died. He was 79.

George Frayne, aka rock star Commander Cody, dead at 77

NEW YORK (AP) — George Frayne, who as leader of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen enjoyed a cult following in the 1970s with such party and concert favorites as “Hot Rod Lincoln” and “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)," has died.
Virgin Galactic says FAA has cleared it for further flights

Virgin Galactic says FAA has cleared it for further flights

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Virgin Galactic said Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to resume launches after an investigation into why its spaceship veered off course while descending during a July flight with founder Richard Br
Supermodels in tow, Rousteing celebrates 10 years at Balmain

Supermodels in tow, Rousteing celebrates 10 years at Balmain

PARIS (AP) — Naomi Campbell and Carla Bruni returned to the Paris runway to feverish screams to help Olivier Rousteing celebrate his 10-year anniversary at the creative helm of Balmain.
London honors Princess Diana with blue plaque at former home

London honors Princess Diana with blue plaque at former home

LONDON (AP) — London finally honored the late Princess Diana Wednesday with a blue plaque at the place she called home in the two years before she married Prince Charles and her life in the goldfish bowl began.
Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time

Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time

OTTAWA — These days thoughts of Remembrance Day conjure images of chilly, solemn ceremonies, red poppy wreaths and the sound of the Last Post reverberating over silent crowds.
Study highlights difficulty of stopping antidepressants

Study highlights difficulty of stopping antidepressants

A study of British patients with a long history of depression highlights how difficult it can be to stop medication, even for those who feel well enough to try.
Evel Knievel's son loses Disney Duke Caboom trademark case

Evel Knievel's son loses Disney Duke Caboom trademark case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Evel Knievel’s son a year ago against the Walt Disney Co. and movie company Pixar over a “Toy Story 4” daredevil character named Duke Caboom.
TIFF co-head Joana Vicente exits role after three years, heads to Sundance

TIFF co-head Joana Vicente exits role after three years, heads to Sundance

TORONTO — Joana Vicente is leaving the Toronto International Film Festival after three years as its co-head and executive director.
EXPLAINER: Why coffee could cost more at groceries, cafes

EXPLAINER: Why coffee could cost more at groceries, cafes

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — As if a cup of coffee wasn’t expensive enough, a confluence of factors is driving up farmers' costs to grow the beans and it could begin filtering down to your local cafe before the end of the year.
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