Six suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been detained in the shooting of Ortiz, the Dominican Republic’s chief prosecutor said. Authorities have declined to give a motive for the shooting at a popular Santo Domingo bar Sunday night. (Jun 12)
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San Francisco employs AI to reduce racial bias
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ShowBiz Minute: Tony Awards, Pratt, US Box Office
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Billy Porter wears upcycled ‘Kinky Boots’ curtain to Tony Awards
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