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At a final dress rehearsal, Hanna laughed at how “The Tempest” has become a traditional farewell to theater-making, precisely because of Prospero’s very relevant speeches. Hanna says he doesn’t mind the cliché, however, and modestly accepts the ribbing and accolades that this, his last show, will inevitably bring.
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Publishers Clearing House, known for its ‘Prize Patrol’ sweepstakes, files for bankruptcy
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Supreme Court says Trump administration must facilitate return of deported Maryland man
The Supreme Court rejected the administration’s emergency appeal.
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Hampton’s proposed $678 million budget is all about taxes, stability and ‘growing smarter’
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Deputies kill man who pointed gun at them inside North Carolina hospital ER, sheriff says
A security guard tried to restrain him before law enforcement arrived, authorities said.
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David Teel: State colleges watching amid uncertainty about NCAA roster caps
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Green Run’s Kass Jackson named Class 5 boys basketball player of the year
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Fun to Do: Comedy night, an Irish tribute, wine festival and more
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US budget deficit grows to $1.3 trillion, the second highest six-month level on record
The U.S. budget deficit has grown to more than $1.3 trillion.
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