'Compton' tops box office for 3rd week; 'War Room' surprises
NEW YORK (AP) — "Straight Outta Compton" marked three consecutive weekends atop the box office, while the Christian drama "War Room" proved an unexpected success.
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Nelson Shanks, painter of presidents and royalty, dies at 77
ANDALUSIA, Pa. (AP) — Nelson Shanks, renowned for his portraits of prominent figures ranging from presidents to royalty, has died. He was 77.
Cubs to don 1-piece pajamas at end of West Coast trip
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cubs are wrapping up a six-game West Coast trip, so it must be time for manager Joe Maddon to break out the pajamas.
Service pays tribute to slain television reporter, cameraman
Community religious leaders have gathered to remember two television journalists who were shot and killed last week.
Police: Brothers shot, leaving one dead in Statesville
The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that left one person dead.
Nations Ford Community Church pastor dies in accidental shooting
Dr. Phillip M. Davis, the senior pastor of Nations Ford Community Church, died Saturday from an accidental shooting according to the Union County Sherrif's Office.
Moving on: US bobbles a relay, starts thinking about Rio
BEIJING (AP) — For the world's best sprinters, passing the baton in the 4x400 relay is about as easy as rolling out of bed in the morning.
China's most successful worlds wrap up with 2 more medals
BEIJING (AP) — It was a fitting end for the hometown fans at the Bird's Nest.
Coe: Worlds should be more than a discussion on doping
BEIJING (AP) — Sebastian Coe cut into one last, rambling news conference from retiring IAAF president Lamine Diack in a bid to characterize the attitude of the new regime running the sport.
Frankfurt defender Timothy Chandler to have knee surgery
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt says United States defender Timothy Chandler will have surgery to repair his right-knee meniscus.
