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Acclaimed novelist Ernest Gaines dies at 86 ‘Goodness and humor’ celebrated as ‘Sesame Street’ turns 50 Strong ending helps World Series avoid record low viewership Soprano Hei-Kyung Hong extends her run of Mimis at the Met ABC says interview with Epstein accuser wasn’t ready to air In ‘Doctor Sleep,’ a filmmaker reconciles ‘The Shining’ rift Shakira plans a Latin tribute at upcoming Super Bowl Review: LaBeouf explores his own childhood in ‘Honey Boy’ Buckingham Palace: Queen’s new outfits won’t use real fur Deadspin supervisor leaving, too, after staff quits