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Hugh Grant stays cool under pressure

Actor Hugh Grant has starred in countless films. In his latest, he plays a suave character alongside Meryl Streep in “Florence Foster Jenkins.” So it was a big surprise when he told our Tracy Smith he was a nervous wreck before stepping in front of the camera. Source

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Photographer Edward Mapplethorpe reclaims his famous name

In the 1980s, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe became a prominent figure in New York City’s sub-culture of artists and performers. His younger sibling, Edward, a budding photographer himself, grew up idolizing his mysterious and exciting older brother. But the two parted ways in a nasty split, which sent Edward into a downward spiral motored by drug addiction. He rebounded, and is now creating his own artistic legacy. Serena Altschul reports. Source

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Seniors push athleticism to the limit

As we see during the Olympics, athletes are getting faster and stronger all the time. The same can be said for a large percentage of America’s senior citizen population: Men and women showing the benefits of staying active as they age, with some breaking world records while they do it. Lee Cowan reports. Source

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Dozens injured at Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa concert

In New Jersey, dozens of people were hurt when a railing collapsed during a concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. Forty-two people were injured during the accident, but everyone has been released from the hospital. DeMarco Morgan has more on the show-stopping incident. Source

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Zika outbreak sends chill through Florida’s tourism industry

The number of Zika cases in the United States topped 1,800 this week, mostly from travel to foreign countries. In a Miami neighborhood, health officials say local mosquitoes have now infected at least 16 people with the virus. Pregnant women have been advised to stay clear of the so-called Zika zone. Marlie Hall has the latest. Source

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New Lucille Ball statue created after “Scary Lucy” outcry

A statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celeron, New York caused many to gasp when it was first unveiled in 2009. After an online outcry, Celereon’s mayor launched a nationwide search to build a new likeness of Lucy. The new statue by artist Carolyn Palmer will be revealed Saturday afternoon on what would have been Lucille Ball’s 105th birthday. Vinita Nair reports. Source

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