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OUR ENTERTAINMENT by Anthony McCartney

Jackson ex-wife shows interest in custody of kids, public memorial

LOS ANGELES — The future of Michael Jackson's children was thrown into question Thursday when his ex-wife emerged and won a delay in a custody hearing while she decides whether she wants to raise her two offspring.

 
 
OUR SPORTS by Howard Fendrich

Sister Act 4: Venus, Serena reach Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England — Richard Williams refuses to watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. He says he simply can't bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage.

 
 
OUR CITY Defender Staff Report

Free nutritional meals available for youth

Free nutritional meals are available through Sept. 4 for city residents age 18 and under.

 
 
OUR CULTURE by Theresa Fambro Hooks

Book Review: 'America I Am' filled with quotes by legends

“America I Am Legends: Rare Moments and Inspiring Words” is a companion volume of “America I Am: The African-American Imprint,” a national traveling museum exhibition that was conceived by Tavis Smiley, an award-winning broadcaster and best-selling author, as a one-of-a-kind multimedia experience that chronicles the distinct history of African-Americans. The exhibit is sponsored by Walmart.

 
 
OUR HEALTH by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar

Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage

WASHINGTON — Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.

 
 
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