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Former FBI negotiator lands 6-figure book deal

NEW YORK (AP) — A former FBI hostage negotiator has a six-figure deal with an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers for a book entitled “Killer Deals.”

HarperBusiness was the winner in a nine-publisher auction for Chris Voss’ guide on how to apply the techniques he used in extraordinary situations to more everyday settings, whether in a business meeting, a classroom or a private home.

HarperBusiness editor Colleen Lawrie said in a statement Thursday that Voss’ background makes “Killer Deals” both a “thrilling read” and a useful handbook. Voss is collaborating on the book with Tahl Raz, who co-wrote with Keith Ferrazzi the best-selling “Never Eat Alone.”

A publication date has not been set. Voss is now a speaker and social media consultant. He was represented by Steve Ross of the Abrams Artists Agency.

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Summer McIntosh storms to Pan Pacs 400 IM title, rebounding from 200 free runner-up finish

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Summer McIntosh of Canada led all the way in winning the 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific Championships on Thursday night, bouncing back after a runner-up finish in the 200 freestyle. Australia led all but 150 meters of the women's 4 x 200 freestyle relay, with the team of Inez Miller, Lani Pallister, Hannah Casey and Milla Jansen winning in 7 minutes, 42.40 seconds to lower the country's championship mark of 7:44.12 set at the 2018 Pan Pacs. Katie Ledecky swam the anchor leg for the U.S., but couldn't overhaul Jansen although she got within a body length in the closing meters. Erin Gemmell, Anna Peplowski, Rylee Erisman and Ledecky took silver in 7:43.10, also going under the old championship mark. “I've kind of struggled with the 200 individually from a flat start over the last couple years, but I always know I'll have something in me for the relay and I'll pull out a good split,” Ledecky said. “I love swimming that anchor leg.”
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