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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Fess Parker, 82, a 1960s U.S. role model for kids, will be recalled with "Daniel Boone" show reruns on TV Land as well as the release of his series on DVD.

WASHINGTON, June 20 (UPI) -- PNC Bank of Pittsburgh may have inherited a treasure trove of U.S. historical artifacts in its take over of the Riggs Bank in Washington.