Lifestyle Stories from July 29, 2019 (Change date)
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...
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TV ancestry series is a salve for divided America, host saysJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - The celebrity ancestry show "Finding Your Roots" has a message to counter divisive political rhetoric, said its host, educator Henry Louis G...
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Review: 'Deep Dive' is suspenseful and fast-pacedJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - "Deep Dive" (The Permanent Press), by Chris Knopf Sam Acquillo's past lives as a professional boxer, negligent husband and corporate engineer have long been in his rearv...
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Review: 'The Escape Room' looks at the dark side of ambitionJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - "The Escape Room: a Novel" (St. Martin's Press), by Megan Goldin Team building exercises meant to foster cooperation, loyalty and critical thinking are often just an irr...
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PBS to air five-part docu-series on 'Asian Americans'Jul 29, 2019 7:00 am - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - PBS will air a five-part documentary series called "Asian Americans." The series will chronicle the Asian American story in the U.S. and aim...
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PBS adds George W. Bush documentary to its president seriesJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - A documentary about the life and political career of former President George W. Bush is coming to PBS stations next year. The two-part docum...
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New 5-year deal for PBS CEO, new YouTube pact for public TVJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Longtime PBS chief executive Paula Kerger said she's ready to face more budget fights and competition with the expanding number of commercia...
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Review: 'The Russian' is a preposterous thrillerJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - "The Russian: a Novel" (St. Martin's Press), by Ben Coes When two American politicians are assassinated by the Russian mafia, the sitting U.S. president whips out a supe...
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'Stranger Things' breakout star is a spunky seventh graderJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK - One of the breakout stars of "Stranger Things" is an actress who wants to do more action roles and maybe get behind the camera. But first, there's seventh gra...
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PBS to air documentary on EGOT winner Rita Moreno in 2020Jul 29, 2019 7:00 am - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - PBS will air a documentary on EGOT winner Rita Moreno, the network announced Monday. "Rita Moreno: The Girl Who Decided to Go for It" will c...