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“My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.” — Melissa Rivers after the death of her comedian mother, Joan Rivers.

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“We need to show real resolve and determination; we need to use every power and everything in our armory with our allies — with those on the ground — to make sure we do everything we can to squeeze this dreadful organization out of existence.” — British Prime Minister David Cameron to ITV on securing international support for eradicating Islamic State extremists.

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“I heard from them directly about the deep mistrust that has taken hold between law enforcement officials and members of the community.” — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in announcing that the Justice Department has launched an investigation into the police department in Ferguson, Missouri.

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