Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — George Zimmer was the founder and executive chairman of the clothing retailer. For three decades, Zimmer starred in the company's commercials. His catch saying: "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
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Founder Of Men's Wearhouse Fired By Company's Board
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — George Zimmer was the founder and executive chairman of the clothing retailer. For three decades, Zimmer starred in the company's commercials. His catch saying: "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Actor James Gandolfini Dies Suddenly While On Vacation
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — The 51-year-old actor died on Wednesday in Rome. Reports attribute his death to a heart attack. Gandolfini had been a character actor for years before he was given a chance to read for Tony Soprano in a new series about a New Jersey mob boss HBO was producing in the late 90s.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Fed Warns Stimulus Package Will Be Ratcheted Down
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Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Investors have been nervous about the Federal Reserve's intentions after hints that it might reduce its massive bond buying program. Amid volatile markets, traders and investors complained they wanted more clarity. Chairman Ben Bernanke obliged Wednesday after a regular two-day meeting of Fed policymakers.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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Director Mueller Told Senate Panel FBI Uses Drones
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Robert Mueller told the Senate the FBI used drones rarely and for surveillance proposes. The DEA and the ATF had both revealed they possessed drones.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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What Does It Mean That Iran's President-Elect Is A Moderate?
Jun 20, 2013 (Morning Edition) — The man elected to be Iran's new president has been consistently described as moderate. In the days since the election, many have come to question what that means -- especially when it comes to the country's nuclear program and its relations with the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to one of the president-elect's long-time deputies, Hossein Mousavian.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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