Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1936, Ken Loach, English director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1954, Mark Linn-Baker, American actor and director was born. In 1970, Michael Showalter, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1975, Joshua Leonard, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1976, Scott Adkins, English actor and martial artist was born. In 1979, Young Maylay, American rapper, producer, and voice actor was born. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1994, Amari Cooper, American football player was born. In 1997, KJ Apa, New Zealand actor was born. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Prison Break’ Star Lukas Gage Teases ‘Dark’ and ‘Scary’ Reboot: ‘It’s on Hulu … So We Can Get Really Gritty’

Lukas Gage is getting into politics. Not really, but he’s playing on aspiring politician on TV. The actor is starring in Hulu’s upcoming “Prison Break” as a politician running for the first time for Congress. He tells me he prepared for the role by primarily studying former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin. “I’ve watched Joe []
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