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known

[nohn] / noʊn /


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Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for mob enforcer-turned-informant Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's hit series "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80, his manager told AFP on Saturday.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Israeli security forces used to be able to detain and hold violent Jewish settlers without formal charges or trial, a practice known as administrative detention.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Vincent Pastore, best known for playing gangster informant Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Sam experienced one bout of excruciating pain a week after the procedure, a known but uncommon side effect of vasectomies according to Dr Salkeld, but that subsided after a few hours.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“I want the options. I wouldn’t have known I did when I first came here, but I didn’t realize how much more I could do.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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