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Avildsen won his Oscar in 1977 for Rocky, which was also named best picture. The director, who delivered a string of inspirational and enduring box-office successes, died Friday of pancreatic cancer.

After days of deliberations, the jury could not reach a unanimous decision — but this does not spell an end to the high-profile trial. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

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The jury in the Cosby trial couldn't reach a decision, so the judge declared a mistrial. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

"Sadly, our work will be ongoing for many, many weeks," the Metropolitan Police commander said of efforts to inspect the burned-out tower. "I also have to consider the sad reality that this may rise."

Susan Chira, New York Times senior correspondent and editor on gender issues; NPR's TV critic, Eric Deggans, and NPR editor, Ammad Omar discuss the headlines of the week.

University of North Carolina law school professor Joseph Kennedy and former Maryland state attorney Glenn Ivey discuss developments in the Philando Castile verdict and Bill Cosby's mistrial.

The not-guilty verdict in the 2016 police shooting death of Philando Castile during a traffic stop sparked protests in St. Paul, Minn. Friday night, but none turned violent.

For many fathers, the birth of a child is a hugely emotional moment. But not that long ago, few fathers were allowed to participate in the process.

A production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar has drawn the ire of conservatives for its depiction of President Trump as the ill-fated Roman politician.