Judge Rules Trial of White Homeowner Accused of Shooting Black Teen Who Rang Wrong Doorbell Will Proceed

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Oprah Winfrey Gives Tyler Perry His Flowers At The Paley Honors Tribute Gala: ‘He Is The Quiet Good Samaritan’

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