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Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2023-12-27 15:54:26

SUMMARY: Half of the Smothers Brothers, Tom Smothers, has passed away at 86 after battling cancer. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was a groundbreaking show in television history, featuring young rock stars and daring sketches that appealed to baby boomers. The show reached No. 16 in the ratings in its first season, but was eventually canceled due to disputes with network censors. Tom was known for his outspokenness and dedication to freedom of speech, fighting for what he believed in. The Smothers Brothers had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, continuing to entertain audiences for over six decades.

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Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-10 10:00:00

SUMMARY: The Perseids, summer’s brightest meteor shower from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle debris, peak early Wednesday, but an 84% full moon will reduce visibility to 10-20 meteors per hour instead of the usual 60-100 under dark skies. Experts, like Thaddeus LaCoursiere from the Bell Museum, suggest waiting a week post-peak for darker skies. Meteors occur when space debris burns up entering Earth’s atmosphere, creating shooting stars. Viewing is best during early predawn hours away from city lights, with minimal moonlight and no clouds. The next major meteor shower, the Orionids, peaks in late October.

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Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-08 21:00:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, marking the first U.S.-Russia summit since 2021. Trump suggested a peace deal may include territory swaps but gave few details. Despite Trump’s efforts and an ultimatum for Russia to negotiate, fighting continues intensely, with Ukrainian forces determined to resist. The Kremlin has yet to confirm the meeting. Putin recently spoke with major allies, possibly signaling progress on peace talks. Analysts remain skeptical, noting Putin aims to outlast Western pressure and is not fully committed to ending the conflict.

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3 Sept. 11 victims’ remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-08 13:00:00

SUMMARY: New York City officials have identified the remains of three 9/11 victims—Ryan D. Fitzgerald, Barbara A. Keating, and an unnamed woman—using advanced DNA technology on tiny fragments found over 20 years ago. This marks progress in the nearly 25-year effort to return victims to their families. Keating, a retired nonprofit executive and American Airlines Flight 11 passenger, was identified through a DNA match with her hairbrush. Fitzgerald was a Manhattan-based currency trader. The city medical examiner’s office continues testing remains, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed on September 11, 2001. Mayor Eric Adams praised the commitment to providing answers for families.

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