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I guess we need to talk about Pepe the Frog

I guess we need to talk about Pepe the Frog

A cartoon frog became popular, then a pariah. Now the Anti-Defamation League has identified it as a hate symbol. We take a short look at the amphibious, ambiguous meme.

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Como Zoo baby zebra named in honor of longtime volunteer

Como Zoo baby zebra named in honor of longtime volunteer

Baby zebra Krump was born on Sept. 3, and is named for Frank Krmpotich, who served as a greeter at the zoo for more than two decades.
by Jon Collins

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President Obama a big fan of Leon Bridges

President Obama a big fan of Leon Bridges

The 27-year-old singer will be performing Wednesday night at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

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Lose yourself in the twisting, turning alleys of 'Crooked Kingdom'

Lose yourself in the twisting, turning alleys of 'Crooked Kingdom'

Leigh Bardugo's followup to her steampunky heist tale Six of Crows follows teenage criminal mastermind Kaz and his ragged crew as they take revenge for a betrayal and deal with a dangerous drug.
by Jason Sheehan

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Story of a grumpy old man becomes a hit film in Sweden

Story of a grumpy old man becomes a hit film in Sweden

The director of "A Man Called Ove" wasn't interested in adapting the novel - until he read it.
by Euan Kerr

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James Patterson plans to write 'The Murder of Stephen King,' then cancels it

James Patterson plans to write 'The Murder of Stephen King,' then cancels it

James Patterson pitched a book in which Stephen King is stalked by characters from his own novels, like "It," "The Shining" and "Misery." But just a week after announcing it, Patterson said he would not release it.
by Tracy Mumford

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How Arnold Palmer hit a hole-in-one with his signature drink

How Arnold Palmer hit a hole-in-one with his signature drink

As we mourn the golf great, we acknowledge another contribution he made to our culture: the tasty and refreshing iced tea and lemonade beverage that carries his name.
by Tanya Ballard Brown

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'Play That Funky Music' was No. 1 40 years ago

Last year, it was a topic of conversation between Sheldon and Leonard on television's "The Big Bang Theory."

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