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Commentator Sues ESPN After Being Fired for Comment About Venus Williams

Doug Adler filed suit against ESPN after he was fired for making what some considered a racist comment about Venus Williams. So reports AOL News.

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After Decades, a Verdict in Etan Patz ‘Milk Carton’ Case

Pedro Hernandez has been found guilty for murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in his second state court trial. So reports Newsweek.

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Salvation Army, NY Real Estate Developer Reach $227M Settlement After Building Collapse

The Salvation Army and real estate speculator Richard Basciano reached a record breaking $227 million settlement following civil suits related to the 2013 Center City building collapse. So reports Philly.com.

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Knicks’ Great Oakley Charged with Assault, Trespassing After Bizarre MSG Incident

Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was charged with three third-degree misdemeanor counts of assault and a third-degree count of criminal trespass after an altercation in the stands of Madison Square Garden. So reports ESPN.

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Starbucks Partners with E&Y to Help Navigate Exec Immigration Policy

Coffee seller Starbucks sent a letter to its employees informing them the chain is partnering with Ernest & Young to provide free legal advice to assist with “immigration issues” and to get information in “these uncertain times.” So reports Fortune.

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Kylie Minogue, Kylie Jenner Battle Over Name Trademark

Australian singer Kylie Minogue successfully blocked a U.S. trademark application from Kylie Jenner regarding the use of their mutual name. So reports the Entertainment Weekly.

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Reputed Mob Boss Seeks Millions After Prison Ping-Pong Accident

Reputed Colombo crime boss Thomas (Tommy Shots) Gioeli is suing the federal government after sustaining injuries playing ping-pong at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. So reports The New York Daily News.

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Grand Jury Indicts Killer of Ex-NFL Player Joe McKnight

Ronald Gasser Jr. was charged with second degree murder by a grand jury after the fatal shooting of former football player Joe McKnight. So reports The New York Times.

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SUNY Albany Athletics Under Investigation for Cutting Women's Tennis Squad

The University at Albany athletics program is under federal investigation after a complaint was filed by the school’s former women’s tennis coach. So reports the Times Union.

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Jury: Facebook's Oculus Stole Tech for Headset, Owes $500M

A U.S. jury found Facebook, its Oculus unit and other defendants must pay $500 million, after ZeniMax Media claimed the social media company stole technology. So reports Newsweek.

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