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![Born in Toronto, Christopher Plummer made his name as a classical actor — performing Shakespeare at the Stratford Festival in Canada and the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. He began acting in films in the 1950s.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ap_110524036743-a535f94bd2390c5a6867a13aae7258124a6b6b37-scaled-e1612559119131-900x422.jpg)
Christopher Plummer, Star Of Stage, Screen, ‘Sound Of Music,’ Dies At 91
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The Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor began acting in films in the 1950s. He said he felt like he was “starting over” in acting every decade — “you never stop learning how to act,” he said.
![The ever-curious Larry King adopted a philosophy of letting his guests be the star of the show and letting them teach him a thing or two.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/gettyimages-675689930-110c212ca65a5148729c3a942ca4e0f546379ac1-scaled-e1611422773711-900x422.jpg)
Veteran Broadcaster Larry King Dies At 87
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With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.
![Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she's a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: "It feels good to be needed," she says.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fiona3-12edd601458d9213b252a7f3fb447997de615026-e1587232419495-900x422.jpg)
Who Feeds Fiona? Cincinnati Zookeepers Make Sure There Are No Hungry Hippos
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Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she’s a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: “It feels good to be needed,” she says.