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Dierks Bentley 's father Leon Bentley died Friday in Phoenix. The singer-songwriter confirmed the death in a Twitter message he sent Saturday morning, noting, "It was an honor to comfort him as he left us.

As paleoclimatologist Miriam Jones tells T&L , in Anchorage "it's not uncommon to see oversized parkas with fur-lined hoods and bunny boots, and people aren't alarmed when a person wearing a ski mask enters a room." She visited there often during a two-year research project.

A Check out our picks for activities and events to enjoy and new bars, restaurant, and shops to explore! 1. JAZZ FRIDAYS AT ZED'S CAFE Where/When: Enjoy jazz played by various artists this week at Zed's Cafe located at 8225 Georgia Ave.

KING 5 is reporting that Ian Stalwicki - whom police believe shot six people in Seattle on Wednesday before turning the gun on himself - bought his gun from the same Tacoma store where the D.C. sniper got his firearms .

Celebrate the new cheetah exhibit, scheduled to open at the Little Rock Zoo this summer, by competing in the Little Rock Zoo 5K/1M Cheetah Chase on Saturday, June 2. Attendees are encouraged to dress in a "big cat" costume for the 5K or 1 mile family run; the best animal and wildcat get-ups will win awards for their creativity.

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Actor Clint Walker is 85. Actor Keir Dullea is 76. Actor Michael J. Pollard is 73.

Beto O'Rourke shows relief after early voting results were released showing him leading incumbent Silvestre Reyes in the race for District 16 Congressional seat.

A boom in D.C.'s population has prompted city officials to reconsider the city's century-old height limit on buildings that has come to define the landscape of the nation's capital.

There were a lot of bumps in the road for local veterans Wesley Barrientos and Jeremy Staat.

The Liberty Bell, one of the most enduring symbols of the US, weighs more than 2,000 pounds and last rang more than a century-and-a-half ago.

Fred Jones Hall heads operations for Hall Capital, the umbrella of several family ventures, including automotive, private capital, real estate, and oil and gas.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, whose 1st District encompasses Yamhill County, caught Thursday's opening for the 2012 season of the McMinnville Downtown Association Farmers' Market.

A On urban density, the influential Jane Jacobs purports that vital city life comes with densities high enough to stimulate maximum potential diversity of a district.

The 2012 Frederick Film Festival , the 4th year film event bringing premiere films, film professionals, and special film events to the Frederick, Maryland area, has completed its film selection for the upcoming festival in June.

Visit Denver, the city's convention and visitors' bureau, has a new mobile app designed to lure vacationers to Mile High hotspots through a series of "dares." Complete a "Denver Dare" and you'll earn a Facebook badge.

The race for a seat in the House of Representatives turned sharply negative Tuesday evening when U.S. Rep.

Newsies , the Broadway musical now contending for Best Musical in the 2012 Tony Awards race is now playing an open-ended run, Disney Theatrical Productions announced on May 16.

A Today is Tuesday, May 15, 2012 A A TODAY!A BUDGET REFERENDUM! A Parking information:A On Thursday, May 17th, there will be designated parking spaces on School Street for those that vote at the Municipal Center.A There will also be designated voting parking spots in the rear lot off of Wooster Street.