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Two recent articles from the newspaper (names and details have been altered):

Sally (an actress whose name you would recognize if I were to tell you) and her artist boyfriend Fred are getting more serious about their relationship. At least that's what people are saying after Sally, 22, was spotted in Fred’s hometown of Burbank, California.  She was there to meet the 29 year old's parents. "Fred's dad runs an art school there," an insider told this reporter.  The insider thought the two had a smashing meeting with his parents.

At least 10 people were arrested and charged with felony conspiracy to commit gaming in connection with the ring that operated between 4th and 6th streets. The shell game is one of the oldest cons in the book. It involves quickly moving a small, round object beneath one of three shells or bottle caps mounted on a table or cardboard box. Operators flash a wad of cash to entice passersby and employ shills to make the game look winnable. By the time the victim chooses a shell, the object has already vanished, thanks to sleight of hand. Those arrested included Jay, 77, the one who manipulated the shells, and Steve, 32, believed to be the group's enforcer, Lt. Vernon said. Police said they seized a butcher knife with a 4-inch blade from Steve.

Q/A: What is news and what is gossip and what is slander?