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Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Stewart; Comey and arch hearings…

Ian McKellen called Stewart the most respected and beloved actor of his generation on either side of the Atlantic, and Marvel Studios posted its own tribute.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTributes are pouring in for Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor best known as Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Xavier in the X-Men films.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIan McKellen called him the most respected and beloved actor of his generation on either side of the Atlantic, and William Shatner wrote that he will be deeply missed.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn other news, James Comey is back in federal court today, where his lawyers will argue to dismiss the Justice Department's latest attempt to charge him.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThey say two U. S. attorneys' offices already declined to bring charges.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAlso in court, Judge Tanya Chutkan hears arguments today on blocking the proposed two-hundred-and-fifty-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJustice Department filings say construction could begin November fifth.

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  1. Comey charged a third time; Anthropic sued over Elvis · NBC News
  2. DOJ charges Comey for third time · The Hill
  3. Comey charged again; gas prices; Dollar General sued · The Guardian
  4. Comey Faces New Charges Over How Information Reached The New York… · The Daily Wire
  5. Judge rules Comey's daughter was illegally fired · BBC
  6. Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86; King Charles lands in Guyana · Yahoo
  7. Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Stewart; Comey and arch hearings… (this story)

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