From Compton to the Talk of Hollywood

“Straight Outta Compton” marked three consecutive weekends atop the box office, while the Christian drama “War Room” proved an unexpected success.
Universal’s N.W.A biopic grossed an estimated $13.2 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The only other film to lead the box office…

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Fan Falls to Death at Atlanta Braves Game

A baseball fan died on Saturday after falling from the upper level of the stands during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees, the Braves and media said.

“We have received confirmation that the fan involved in an accident at this evening’s game has passed…

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Noted Author and Neurologist Oliver Sacks Has Died

The acclaimed author, whose book Awakenings inspired an Oscar nominated film of the same name, reportedly died of cancer at his home in New York.

In February he wrote about his illness – and being “face to face with dying”.

His publicist Jacqui Graham paid tribute to Dr Sacks, saying he…

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Jordan Spieth is Number One No More

 By the end of the week, Jordan Spieth might be No. 1 in just one major category – the PGA Tour money list. He has earned just under $10.4 million this year, so missing the cut at The Barclays is not likely to keep him up at night.
Rory McIlroy…

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Texas Sheriff's Deputy Killed in "Ambush"

A suspect was taken into custody early Saturday just hours after authorities said he shot and killed a sheriff’s deputy pumping gas into his patrol car at a Houston gas station, police said.

The man was apprehended by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at his mother’s house…

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