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Cirque du Soleil performer dies after 50-foot fall Sarah Guyard-Guillot, 31, was a veteran acrobat and a mother of two. Former Pats WR Deion Branch stands by Aaron Hernandez I love him to death,' the former teammate says of the accused murderer. 'That's my guy. 19 firefighters killed battling Arizona blaze An estimated 200 homes were also destroyed in one of the most destructive wildfires ever. ADVERTISEMENT

MORE HEADLINES life Jennifer Lopez's birthday song sparks controversy She sang to Turkmenistan's leader, who has been accused of violating human rights. personal Goodbye, Google Reader. Here are 5 alternatives With Google Reader gone July 1, here are some other ways to fulfill your RSS needs. business After fall from grace, can Paula Deen recover? Despite the scandal, crisis management professionals say it's not too late to recover. music Who brought the heat at BET Awards? Big names, unpredictable performances were the draw for live viewing. people Jessica Simpson welcomes baby boy Simpson and her fiance have welcomed their second child. world Assange: 'No stopping' publication of NSA documents Assange called Snowden a "hero" and said he doesn't know where he is or where he plans to go. movies 'Heat' torches 'White House Down' at box office Melissa McCarthy's winning streak continues at theaters. See More on USATODAY.com

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