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American actor Rob Lowe will portray slain American President John F. Kennedy in a television movie.

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Taylor Momsen quits acting

Taylor Momsen has quit acting.

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Mexican 'hitboy' jailed after hanging rivals

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A brown bear with her cub attacked teenagers on a survival-skills course in Alaska, badly injuring two in the group.

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