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New York Times defamed ex-college basketball player Kai Spears, must pay him $9.25 million in damages, jury says

Tuscaloosa, Ala. —  An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a former college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. Kai Spears, who played for the University of Alabama men’s team, sued the Times…

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Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death: “An old, wise soul with such a deep heart”

Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering the actor for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death at age 36 on Sunday.  Panettiere, who had already appeared in dozens of commercials by the time she was 5 years old, starred in “Remember the Titans,” “Heroes,” “Bring It On,” “Nashville” and more. “She…

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Indiana floods trigger rescues and evacuations as White River breaks century-old record

Several dozen people and their pets were rescued Saturday as floodwaters rose along the White River in Indianapolis, and emergency managers said that number was expected to climb as authorities in the city and elsewhere in central Indiana responded to what many described as historic flooding. “This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime type floods,” Jacob…

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