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A former television star was among those who chased down officers after they took away cult leader Keith Raniere in the Mexican resort village of Puerto Vallarta over the weekend. Via: Smallville's Allison Mack chases police after Nxivm leader arrested

Emotions ran high as loved ones gathered to honor the life of 22-year-old Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man shot dead by Sacramento police in his grandparents’ backyard last week. Via: Sacramento on edge at funeral for unarmed black man Read more

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) – Sloane Stephens has a simple approach to her game these days.”Keep fighting,” she said.That was Stephens’ mantra when her U.S. Open… Via: Comeback kid: Stephens rallies for spot in Miami Open…

Despite a chorus of criticism, asset strippers Melrose won control of the 259-year-old UK firm, which made cannonballs for the Battle of Waterloo and Spitfires for the Battle of Britain. Via: Will minister veto Melrose takeover of GKN on security Read more

John Kricfalusi, the Canadian animator, is the subject of a lengthy expose quoting two women who say he approached them when they were still in high school. Via: Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi accused of statutory rape, harassment, and Read more