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Robert Downey Jr. named top-earning actor

“Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. was named the world’s top-earning actor on Tuesday by Forbes, taking first place on a list that featured leading men from Bollywood as well as Hollywood for the first time.

16 policemen dead after helicopter crash

Sixteen policemen died on Tuesday when a helicopter likely crashed into the side of mountain in a wooded region of northwestern Colombia, Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas said.

Name change coming as Global Cash focuses on slot machine business

The gaming industry’s top provider of payment processing equipment will unveil a new name, logo and New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol later this month that reflects the Las Vegas-based company’s place within the casino equipment manufacturing sector.

Mayweather hand-picks Berto as next opponent

And the winner is … Andre Berto. At least on Tuesday he was. Berto was chosen as Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s opponent on Sept. 12 at the MGM Grand Garden on Showtime Pay Per View.

 
Shots fired outside Mississippi military post

No one was injured when the shots were fired in the direction of two soldiers at Camp Shelby, Perry County Sheriff Jimmy Dale Smith said. He said it was not known whether they were targeted or if the shots were from hunters.

5 key things to know about tax repeal

If proponents of the taxes approved by the 2015 Legislature look worried these days, they have good reason.

“Miracle on Ice” goalie is selling his memorabilia for $5.7M

Thirty-five years after Jim Craig helped lead the United States hockey team to a gold medal at the 1980 Olympics, the “Miracle on Ice” goaltender is hoping to make another impossible dream come true by selling all his memorabilia from the Lake Placid Games in one 19-item lot for $5.7 million.

Allen homers, triples in 51s’ 5-2 victory over Tacoma

Brandon Allen hit an RBI triple as part of a three-run first inning and later added a two-run homer to pad the 51s’ lead in a 5-2 win over the Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday night in a Pacific Coast League game at Cashman Field.

LETTERS: Selfie stupidity justifies fine

The article in the July 26 Review-Journal about visitors who are taking “selfies” at Yellowstone National Park is further proof that you can’t fix stupid (“Bison attacks woman trying to take a selfie in Yellowstone Park”). When one goes to this majestic park, there are signs posted everywhere warning people to stay at least 30 yards away from the bison and other wild animals. Yet people, in their stupidity, choose to ignore the signs and get self-absorbed in taking a selfie using their cameras. Then, when they are injured, immediately the rangers and other park personnel have to rush to their aid. As cold as it may sound, these people should be fined. Maybe they would learn a lesson and heed the warnings that are posted.

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