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Alan Rickman, star of stage and 'Harry Potter,' dies at 69

January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Alan Rickman attends the premiere of 'A Little Chaos' at the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. British actor Alan Rickman, whose career ranged from Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company to the “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 69. Rickman’s family said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 that the actor had died after a battle with cancer. (Associated Press)
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Harry Potter: What's in a name?

October 27, 2015 12:00 AM
Students dressed up as Ron, Harry and Hermione show their cougar spirit. Many names in the Harry Potter series have French and Latin influences. (Makenzie Jamias)
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J.K. Rowling launches U.S. arm of her Lumos nonprofit

April 13, 2015 12:00 AM
'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling is hoping to tap into America's philanthropy and international reach as she launches the U.S. arm of her nonprofit Lumos that works to keep disadvantaged children with their families and out of institutions worldwide.
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