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In today’s news, Maya Angelou, the renowned poet and activist, has died at age 86; Michelle Obama takes on Republican critics in a debate over school lunches; and a report reveals that there was a cover up concerning a veterans’ hospital in Phoenix.
Maya Angelou, acclaimed poet and writer, is dead at 86. [NY Times]
Michelle Obama takes on GOP in school-lunch food fight. [BET]
U.S. veterans’ health probe confirms cover-up of care delays. [Reuters]
Paul George and Indiana Pacers stave off Miami Heat and elimination. [ESPN]
Apple buys Beats, founded by Dr. Dre, for $3 billion. [Wall Street Journal]
Four Nigerian girls escape Boko Haram, reports say. [USA Today]
Black Republican candidate says Cliven Bundy isn’t racist. [BET]
LeVar Burton launches Kickstarter to re-boot “Reading Rainbow,” raises more than $1 million in 24 hours. [ABC]
Doctors struggle to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa. [Aljazeera]
Brad Pitt struck in face during Hollywood red carpet event. [Daily News]
