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Simon Romero / New York Times:
The Police Say Ryan Lochte Lied About Gunpoint Assault — RIO DE JANEIRO — The American swimmers who claimed they were assaulted at gunpoint over the weekend by assailants posing as police officers fabricated their account of the episode, according to Brazilian investigators.
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Julia Jacobo / ABC News:
Ryan Lochte, James Feigen Indicted in Brazil After Robbery Claim — Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have indicted U.S. Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen on charges of false reporting of a crime, the Federal Police of Brazil confirmed. — The indictments follow assertions …
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Ryan Lochte / TMZ.com:
Tape Edited At Critical Point
Tape Edited At Critical Point
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Associated Press:
BRAZIL POLICE OFFICIAL: LOCHTE MADE UP STORY ABOUT ROBBERY
BRAZIL POLICE OFFICIAL: LOCHTE MADE UP STORY ABOUT ROBBERY
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Matt Gutman / ABC News:
US Swimmer Fought With Security Guard on Night of Alleged Robbery: Police Source
US Swimmer Fought With Security Guard on Night of Alleged Robbery: Police Source
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Team USA:
USOC statement regarding U.S. swimmers
USOC statement regarding U.S. swimmers
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ESPN:
Police: Ryan Lochte made up robbery after gas station altercation
Police: Ryan Lochte made up robbery after gas station altercation
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Daily Mail:
Ryan Lochte poses with fan back in US while teammates are quizzed in Brazil over robbery
Ryan Lochte poses with fan back in US while teammates are quizzed in Brazil over robbery
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Sean Ingle / Guardian:
Exclusive: Team GB member held up at gunpoint at Rio Olympics
Exclusive: Team GB member held up at gunpoint at Rio Olympics
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Amber Heard / TMZ.com:
Fighting Violence Against Women — Amber Heard is giving ALL of her Johnny Depp divorce settlement money to 2 charities. — Amber confirmed what TMZ first reported ... the settlement amount is $7 million, and she tells us, “The donation will be divided equally between the ACLU …
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George Stark / People.com:
Amber Heard Donates Full $7 Million Divorce Settlement from Johnny Depp to Charity — Amber Heard has donated her full $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to charity. — “As described in the restraining order and divorce settlement, money played no role for me personally and never has …
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Alex Stedman / Variety:
Amber Heard Donates $7 Million Divorce Settlement to Charity — Amber Heard's entire $7 million divorce settlement to Johnny Depp is going to charity, Heard said in a statement on Thursday. — Heard said she's donating half of the settlement to American Civil Liberties Union …
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Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Amber Heard Donating $7 Million Divorce Settlement to Two Charities — Amber Heard has decided to donate her entire $7 million settlement to two charities, she announced in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, August 18. — “As described in the restraining order and divorce settlement …
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Althea Legaspi / Rolling Stone:
Frank Ocean Unveils Contemplative ‘Endless’ Visual Album Stream — Singer scraps 'Boys Don't Cry' title, will release new album separate from ‘Endless’ this weekend — All Stories » — Frank Ocean has unveiled a new visual album titled Endless, a precursor to his proper follow-up to 2012's Channel Orange.
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Umberto Gonzalez / The Wrap:
Zendaya's ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Role Revealed (Exclusive) — Spoiler alert: Don't read on if you don't want to know details about Zendaya's role in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” — Zendaya will be playing long-time Spider-Man love interest Mary Jane Watson in next summer's “Spider-Man …
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TMZ.com:
Cops Called After Breakup Argument — Diddy and Cassie have called it quits following an explosive argument that ended with cops rushing to her home ... TMZ has learned. — Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... they got into a heated argument in a car Wednesday afternoon after Cassie told Diddy she wanted to break up.
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J.K. Trotter / Gawker:
Gawker.com to End Operations Next Week — After nearly fourteen years of operation, Gawker.com will be shutting down next week. The decision to close Gawker comes days after Univision successfully bid $135 million for Gawker Media's six other websites, and four months after the Silicon …
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Tom E. Curran / CSNNE.com:
Brady slices right thumb with scissors prior to Thursday's preseason game — FOXBORO - Tom Brady sliced his right thumb with a pair of scissors prior to Thursday night's preseason game against the Bears and was sent home. — Brady was expected to start against the Bears after not playing …
Justin Enriquez / Daily Mail:
'I didn't want to yell at a pregnant person... so I yelled at Rob': Kourtney Kardashian reveals she lost it after seeing Chyna's Kylie face slap emoji on DailyMail.com — Blac Chyna made waves when her Chymoji range featured a cartoon of her slapping a Kylie Jenner lookalike.
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Jared Leto Joins ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel — Jared Leto has rounded out cast of Alcon's “Blade Runner” sequel. — The pic stars Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling. — Directed by “Sicario” helmer Denis Villeneuve, the film also stars Robin Wright and Mackenzie Davis.
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Big Brother's Zakiyah Everette Teases What's Next for Her and Paulie Calafiore: ‘You Never Know What Can Happen’ — She's not cutting ties just yet. Zakiyah Everette has left the Big Brother house, but her heart might still be with Paulie Calafiore. The latest evicted houseguest …
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