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‘Father of Peeps,’ Hot Tamales candy inventor dies at 98

Thursday, February 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ira "Bob" Born, known lovingly as the "Father of Peeps," the famed marshmallow candies, has died at 98.Just Born Quality Confections announced Wednesday that Born, who was the son of the company's founder Sam Born, "passed away peacefully on the morning... Read More.

In Brief: ‘Father Stu’ reborn; New ‘Dead to Me’ trailer, and more

Thursday, November 3 by ABC News

Season 1 of HBO's original drama series The Last of Us will debut January 15, the cabler announced Wednesday. The series follows Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal as Joel, a smuggler ferrying teenaged Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, out of a dangerous quarantine zone and... Read More.

Challenges of faith: Mark Wahlberg and Jacki Weaver on bringing ‘Father Stu’ to life

Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News

It’s not anything new to see Mark Wahlberg take on true-life roles -- Joe Bell, Deepwater Horizon, Patriot’s Day, and Lone Survivor among them -- but Father Stu is a different kind of project for the 50-year-old actor/producer.“I really think the film chose me,” Wahlberg tells... Read More.

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‘Father of Peeps,’ Hot Tamales candy inventor dies at 98

In Brief: ‘Father Stu’ reborn; New ‘Dead to Me’ trailer, and more

Challenges of faith: Mark Wahlberg and Jacki Weaver on bringing ‘Father Stu’ to life

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