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Braden Holtby named finalist for NHLs Ted Lindsay Award

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After a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season for the Washington Capitals, individual accomplishments continue to get recognized. Goaltender Braden Holtby has been named one of the three finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, which is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL as voted by fellow players, the National Hockey League Players Association announced. Chicago forward Patrick Kane and Dallas forward Jamie Benn were the other finalists. The winner will be announced June 22 during the 2016 NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Read More...

James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview

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"It wasn't a master plan on my part": Watch actor James Franco admit to sleeping with students at his acting schoolLawyers for two of the women accusing actor James Franco of sexual misconduct have said his admission that he had sex with students from his acting school is "completely insensitive". The statement, given to US media by lawyers for actresses Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, said the star was "blind about power dynamics" Read More...

When shocking images must be covered up

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By Kelly GrovierFeatures correspondent ReutersThe row over a mural of Hillary Clinton by an Australian street artist reminds Kelly Grovier of an earlier – and more masterful – incidence when a painter had to cover up the naked female body. In art, as in politics, it’s always the cover-up that gets you into trouble. A sequence of photos chronicling the evolution of a piece of graffiti in Melbourne, Australia caused a stir on social media this week. Read More...