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Amy Winehouse tribute unveiled

A life-size statue of late singer Amy Winehouse was revealed near her last home in London. Plus, Barbra Streisand’s new album “Partners” debuts Tuesday. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source

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Key & Peele: Our partnership is like a marriage

Web extra: Comic actors Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, stars of the acclaimed sketch comedy series “Key & Peele,” explain to correspondent John Blackstone why ego has no place in the production of their Comedy Central show. Source

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Star football player steps out of his comfort zone

As part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman meets Kathy Rackley who had a chance encounter with Malcolm Mitchell at a Barnes & Noble. She had no idea he was a star football player for the University of Georgia Bulldogs when she told him about her book club. And she had no idea what would happen next. Source

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Ohio prison break brings back painful memories for victim’s family

Police officials were on high alert after three prisoners escaped from the Allen Correctional Facility, near Lima, Ohio. One of the prisoners, T.J. Lane, is serving three consecutive life sentences for killing three students, including Dina Parmertor’s son, Daniel. Michelle Miller reports. Source

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Toronto mayor Rob Ford drops re-election bid

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dropped his bid for re-election Friday after being diagnosed with a tumor in his abdomen. As Dean Reynolds reports, it’s a strange end to a term in office that inspired a lot of jokes. Source

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Pistorius found guilty of manslaughter, but will he serve time?

After months of court proceedings, Oscar Pistorius, the Olympian known as “The Blade Runner” was found guilty of manslaughter. South African judge Thokozile Masipa said she believed that Pistorius had shot his girlfriend to death by accident. But he may still face a 15-year prison sentence. Debora Patta reports. Source

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