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• First Look: 'Captain America: Civil War' debuts at CinemaCon

  13-04-2016 23:55
  
  Batman and Superman aren't the only superheroes at odds this year, but while the setup might be similar, their messy "Dawn of Justice" showdown doesn't even compare to the pure blockbuster joy of "Captain America: Civil War."
  
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• Lucky the Leprechaun voice actor dies in NY at age 93

  13-04-2016 23:38
  
  The actor who gave a sprightly voice to cereal mascot Lucky the Leprechaun in TV commercials for three decades has died in New York
  
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• NY judge OKs return of dinosaur skull from US to Mongolia

  13-04-2016 23:23
  
  A New York judge has approved the transfer of a dinosaur skull once owned by Nicholas Cage to Mongolia
  
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• Fox says Megyn Kelly meets with Trump

  13-04-2016 23:18
  
  Fox says its anchor, Megyn Kelly, met Wednesday with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
  
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• Devon Still reflects on life, daughter Leah's cancer journey

  13-04-2016 22:22
  
  The NFL's Devon Still reflects on love, marriage, football, daughter Leah's cancer recovery
  
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• The Latest: Three select high school students get tickets

  13-04-2016 21:21
  
  Draymond Green got an idea to provide three Oakland-area high school students with top GPAs tickets for them and a guest Wednesday night
  
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• The Latest: Will Smith's father says he forgives shooter

  13-04-2016 20:16
  
  The father of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith says he forgives the man accused of shooting his son to death
  
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• Police: Braves' Hector Olivera arrested, accused of assault

  13-04-2016 20:01
  
  Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera was placed on paid administrative leave by Major League Baseball after he was arrested when a woman accused him of assault at a hotel outside Washington
  
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• POLITICS: Where to watch Thursday’s Democratic debate in Brooklyn

  13-04-2016 19:37
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By The Brooklyn Paper Washington D.C. bureau’s Brooklyn officeBrooklyn PaperDidn’t get tickets to the Democratic debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Fort Greene on Thursday? Don’t worry, basically no one did (except this paper! We’ll be reporting live from the Navy Yard, so stay tuned to BrooklynPaper.com). But you can still enjoy the thrill of seeing the battle for the hearts and minds of Brooklynites with a live audie
  
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• Kremlin queries Russian mood before Putin call-in show

  13-04-2016 19:21
  
  What worries ordinary Russians the most
  
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• Judge ends CeeLo Green's supervised probation in drug case

  13-04-2016 19:21
  
  A judge has removed CeeLo Green from supervised probation in a felony drug case that involved him giving a woman ecstasy during a 2012 dinner
  
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• Lawyer: Smith held no gun as he was shot 8 times in the back

  13-04-2016 19:18
  
  Smiths' lawyer: Killer of former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot him eight times in the back after deliberately ramming his Hummer into the NFL veteran's Mercedes SUV hard enough to shatter its back window.
  
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• Your Ideal Week: April 14- April 20

  13-04-2016 19:17
  
  The other day, my coworker and I were playing that game where you list the top things that everyone else is obsessed with but you feel kinda meh about. Mine were coconut water, sweet potato fries (seriously, guys, you prefer these when regular fries are an option? ) and Wes Anderson movies.  His were “New York seasons.”
  “New York seasons? What in hell do you mean?,” I asked, astounded by this blasphemous proclamation from a young, cocky transplant from California. &l
  
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• Police: Braves OF Olivera arrested, accused of assault

  13-04-2016 19:09
  
  Major League Baseball has placed Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera on administrative leave after he was arrested when a woman accused him of assault at a hotel outside Washington
  
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• The Latest: Attorney: Will Smith did not brandish gun

  13-04-2016 19:08
  
  An attorney for the family of Will Smith says the former New Orleans Saints star did not brandish a gun or have it on him before he was shot to death
  
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• Capitol Hill Buzz: Republicans want answers on visit to Iran

  13-04-2016 18:36
  
  Three Republican congressmen applied in person for visas to travel to Iran to visit nuclear sites, American hostages and more
  
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• Tennille on the Captain: 'I've never felt loved by him'

  13-04-2016 18:31
  
  Toni Tennille on her "Captain" Daryl Dragon: "I've never felt loved by him."
  
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• Broadway label Sh-K-Boom Records celebrates its Sweet 16

  13-04-2016 18:17
  
  The Broadway record label Sh-K-Boom Records co-founded by Kurt Deutsch celebrates its Sweet 16th birthday with a Thursday concert at Symphony Space
  
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• Former Detroit Tigers broadcaster Paul Carey dies at 88

  13-04-2016 17:55
  
  Former longtime Detroit Tigers broadcaster Paul Carey has died at 88. Nancy Carey says her husband died Tuesday at their home in the Detroit suburb of Rochester
  
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• Paul McCartney to play concert at MetLife Stadium

  13-04-2016 17:53
  
  Officials at MetLife Stadium say Paul McCartney will play a concert at the stadium in early August
  
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• Make Music Day festival is coming to dozens of US cities

  13-04-2016 17:35
  
  More than 35 U.S. cities are hosting Make Music Day, a free one-day outdoor festival celebrating music and music-making
  
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• Morning show producer taking over Colbert's show

  13-04-2016 17:03
  
  Chris Licht, the executive producer behind "CBS This Morning," is taking a turn into entertainment
  
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• Concert hall targeted in Paris attacks prepares to reopen

  13-04-2016 16:47
  
  The concert hall targeted in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks is preparing to reopen and has scheduled a set of new concerts toward the end of the year
  
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• Ta-Nehisi Coates pivots from politics to comic books

  13-04-2016 16:34
  
  Ta-Nehisi Coates pivots from politics and social commentary for writing 'Black Panther' comic book
  
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• 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' is refuge from broken politics

  13-04-2016 15:52
  
  Returning for Season 2, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is more welcome than ever in this season of broken politics
  
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• Clarence Thomas summons empathy from Pierce in new HBO drama

  13-04-2016 15:17
  
  Review: It's impressive how Wendell Pierce confronts the challenge of his latest role, that of Clarence Thomas: with a hearty dose of empathy
  
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• Prolific British playwright Arnold Wesker dies at age 83

  13-04-2016 14:37
  
  Prolific British playwright Arnold Wesker, who drew on his Jewish heritage to create works that captured the dialogue and struggles of the working class, has died, his son Lyndsay said Wednesday
  
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• What it's like to be on Broadway when you're not 'Hamilton'

  13-04-2016 14:29
  
  Imagine working on a big Broadway show for years and then it's time for you to open _ and your competition is "Hamilton"
  
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• Danny Willett: Dedicated golfer, family man, Masters winner

  13-04-2016 11:32
  
  Danny Willett's journey to the green jacket began 16 years ago when he signed up with some friends for an inner-city golf scheme, designed to get kids off the street
  
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• Prolific playwright Arnold Wesker dies

  13-04-2016 11:28
  
  Prolific playwright Arnold Wesker, whose gritty dramas drew on his Jewish roots, has died
  
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• Country artists condemn LGBT laws, but labels silent

  13-04-2016 11:05
  
  Several country music artists and songwriters have condemned proposed laws that critics say discriminate against LGBT people
  
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• New details from police help shed light on Smith's shooting

  13-04-2016 10:45
  
  As family, friends and fans prepare to say goodbye to former football star Will Smith, police have released new details in his shocking death
  
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• PARK SLOPE: History in the taking! Landmarks OKs Park Slope Historic District expansion, but preservationists want more

  13-04-2016 10:15
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Anna Ruth Ramosfor Brooklyn PaperBrooklyn’s largest historic district is about to get even larger — but still not large enough, as far as preservationists are concerned.The borough’s Brownstone boosters are celebrating after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a second expansion of the Park Slope Historic District on Tuesday following years of lobbying, but say they won&
  
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• PARK SLOPE: History in the taking! Landmarks OKs Slope Historic District expansion, but preservationists still want more

  13-04-2016 09:43
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Anna Ruth Ramosfor Brooklyn PaperBrooklyn’s largest historic district is about to get even larger — but still not large enough, as far as preservationists are concerned.The borough’s Brownstone boosters are celebrating after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a second expansion of the Park Slope Historic District on Tuesday following years of lobbying, but say they won&
  
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• Associated Press, Guardian among top Headliner Award winners

  13-04-2016 08:01
  
  The Associated Press, The Guardian US, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting and Pittsburgh's WTAE-TV have won top honors as "best of show" winners in the 82nd National Headliner Awards
  
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• British royal couple goes on northeast India safari

  13-04-2016 07:18
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are taking a safari through a remote northeast Indian wildlife reserve
  
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• 'Spider-Man' title revealed; Pratt, Lawrence turn on charm

  13-04-2016 07:16
  
  Sony Pictures has revealed the title of their Spider-Man reboot is 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.'
  
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• OLD SCHOOL: Di Fara building’s for-sale listing was ‘premature,’ pizzaolos say

  13-04-2016 07:12
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Zach JonesBrooklyn DailyGet it while it’s hot!Legendary Midwood pizzeria Di Fara will remain open — despite rumors its landlord plans to sell the building. Owners put the building on the block for $4 million last week, food blog Eater reported on April 7. But workers at the half-century-old pizza palace said the listing was “premature” and has since has since been taken down, leaving open the pos
  
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• BAY RIDGE: Artichoke Pizza eyeing Bay Ridge

  13-04-2016 07:06
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn DailyThis one ain’t ready to come out of the oven.Manhattan pizza mini-chain Artichoke Basille’s is eyeing opening another store in Brooklyn. Rumors simmered that a restaurant would rise from the ashes of Bay Ridge’s recently shuttered Yellow Hook Grille. The talk was partially hot air — but Artichoke owners haven’t ruled out the Ridge, one pie-slinger said.“If the right opportunity comes about in the
  
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• PARK SLOPE: Care to dance: Ladies party, learn about health at Methodist Hospital shindig

  13-04-2016 06:50
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Ruth BrownBrooklyn PaperIt was the feel-good event of the year!Hundreds of local ladies partied at Methodist Hospital in Park Slope on April 7 at the medical center’s annual Thrive event — a party that pampers women while offering them health screenings and information. Women tend to be the primary carers in their families and often forget to take care of their own needs, said an organizer, so the bash is a
  
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• GO THERE NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN: Di Fara building’s for-sale listing was ‘premature,’ pizzaolos say

  13-04-2016 06:50
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Zach Jonesfor Brooklyn PaperGet it while it’s hot!Legendary Midwood pizzeria Di Fara will remain open — despite rumors its landlord plans to sell the building. Owners put the building on the block for $4 million last week, food blog Eater reported on April 7. But workers at the half-century-old pizza palace said the listing was “premature” and has since has since been taken down, leaving open the
  
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• SEA GATE: Keeping current: Sea Gate jetty project will be done for summer

  13-04-2016 06:49
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn DailySea Gate’s coastline is getting in shape for beach season.A project reinforce Sea Gate’s exclusive shore — and Coney Island’s public beaches — will wrap up by spring, and heavy construction equipment will be gone before summer starts on June 21, officials said.Army Corps of Engineers contractors are putting the finishing touches on four “T-Groin” jetties and replenishing the neighborhood&r
  
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• NOT FOR NUTHIN’: Transgender people should stick to the bathrooms they were born with

  13-04-2016 06:49
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joanna DelBuonoBrooklyn DailyI have no objection if any establishment wants to have three separate restrooms — one for males, one for females, and one for those who identify with a gender different from their physical sex — but I draw the line at locker rooms, especially when it comes to schools.We all remember how traumatizing it was to strip down in the school locker room to put on those nasty looking gym uniforms. And tweens and teens are at
  
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• CRIME: Pot dealers shoot and rob customer

  13-04-2016 06:49
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn Daily60th PrecinctConey Island—Brighton Beach—SeagateBad high, manA couple of pot dealers shot and robbed a customer during a deal on 27th Avenue on April 5, according to a police report.The deal started off like any other — the dealer and his buddy got in their customer’s car near Harway Avenue around 3 am. But instead of pulling out a bag of herb, the dealer whipped out a pistol and demanded the buyer’s c
  
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• CRIME: Ex-boyfriend breaks into woman’s apartment

  13-04-2016 06:49
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn Daily61st PrecinctSheepshead Bay—Homecrest—
  Manhattan Beach—GravesendNot on good termsA creep terrorized his ex-girlfriend on April 6 — breaking into her E. 12th Street apartment and stealing her purse, according to a police report.The woman told police her ex followed her from the laundry room to her apartment in the building near Avenue X around midnight. She shut the door to keep him out, but he tried to push
  
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• BOROBEAT: She’s a big wheel! Street co-named for bike store owner, activist

  13-04-2016 06:49
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn DailyFamily and friends of late bicycle activist and business owner Patrice “T.C.” Capo saw the Bay Ridgite’s name immortalized on a 90th Street corner on April 9.Capo grew up on the street between Third and Fourth avenues and ran Bay Ridge Bicycle World on the corner of Third Avenue for 20 years. Now the street sign that hangs outside of her shop will cement Capo’s legacy, her widower said.“I can’t e
  
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• GREENPOINT: Weasel drives off in idling car while owner buys sandwich

  13-04-2016 06:44
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Maddie AnthonyBrooklyn Paper94th PrecinctGreenpoint–NorthsideDude where’s my car?An opportunistic thief drove off in a running car double-parked on Nassau Street on April 6, while the hungry owner was just grabbing a sandwich.The malnourished motorist told police he left the keys in the ignition while he popped into a deli between Jewel and Diamond streets at 2:30 pm.
  Two minutes later, he came out to find himself missing a ride, police said. Th
  
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• FORT GREENE: Argument in park ends in daylight stabbing

  13-04-2016 06:44
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn Paper88th PrecinctFort Greene–Clinton HillStalked and stabbedCops cuffed a guy who they say stabbed a man on Vanderbilt Avenue on April 4 in broad daylight.The victim told police he was between Park and Myrtle avenues at 10 am when he noticed he was being followed by the suspect. They then got into an argument, and the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim on the left shoulder, police said.
  The victim was transported to the hospital
  
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• CARROLL GARDENS: Police: Teen swipes school supplies from store

  13-04-2016 06:44
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Julianne Cubafor Brooklyn Paper76th PrecinctCarroll Gardens-Cobble Hill–Red HookNeed school supplies
  Police arrested a teenage girl who they say stole school supplies from a Smith Street store on April 11, according to authorities.
  The 17-year-old stuffed two packages of pens and an eraser into her bag and attempted to leave the store between Baltic and Warren streets at 8:45 am, police said. But store workers caught her and she was held by security u
  
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• BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Bad sport swipes woman’s purse as she’s playing soccer

  13-04-2016 06:44
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn Paper84th PrecinctBrooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–DowntownMissed goalA weasel lifted a lady’s iPhone and wallet from her purse as she was playing soccer on Furman Street on April 9.
  A report said the woman put down her bag on the edge of the field near Joralemon Street at 12:30 pm and went to go kick some goals, but when she returned three hours later, her iPhone and wallet were missing and someone had been usi
  
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