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Colin Kaepernick.Photo: Amari Kenoly for Kaepernick Publishing Even beforeColin Kaepernicktook a knee in protestin 2016, he’s been fighting hard for what he believes in. In celebration of the book’s publication on Tuesday, Kaepernick shares some of the interior illustrations with PEOPLE. He’s also giving fans an exclusive first look at a never-before-seen photo from his childhood, as well as insight into his favorite book when he was growing up....

A wealthy Chinese family allegedly involved in thehigh-profile college admissions scamreportedly paid $6.5 million to secure their daughter a spot at Stanford University. TheNew York Times, citing sources familiar with the case, say that the Beijing-based family paid the staggering sum to admitted scam ringleader Rick Singer. Their daughter was allegedly admitted to Stanford in 2017. A spokesman for Stanford tells theLos Angeles Timesthat the college rescinded the daughter’s admission in April and she is no longer a student there....

David Ortiz.Photo: Rep. David Ortiz/FacebookTheColorado State Capitolin Denver was built in the 1890s. Now, 130 years later, an essential finishing touch has just been made in the House Chamber of the white granite edifice with a shiny gold dome.A lift was recently installed next to the speaker’s podium, giving Rep.David Ortiz, the state’s first lawmaker to use a wheelchair, easy access to the elevated area at the forefront of chamber.“It looks amazing,“Ortiz told NPRof the new gold and frosted glass lift....

Colton Underwoodhas a little advice forThe Bachelorfranchise after his own experiences on the show.While appearing onWatch What Happens LiveMonday to chat with hostAndy Cohen, a fan asked the 30-year-old, “In your opinion, what is the number one thing that theBachelorfranchise could improve upon?“Underwood then responded with a suggestion about what happensafterthe cameras stop rolling.“I think listening to its former leads and listening to its contestants and also providing help for them when they need it after the show,” he said....

Dan Magennis is on the road to recovery — and he has a quick-thinking representative from his cable company to thank for helping him take the first steps.Kimberly Williams, a Comcast customer service rep in Jackson, Mississippi, stepped up to contact emergency services after speaking on the phone with Magennis, whose sudden change in verbal demeanor raised a red flag for Williams.“The only thing I was able to get was his name, and then his words got slurred right away,” Williams, 32, toldABC 13 On Your Sideof her August 13 call with Magennis, 65....

Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty ComedianRoy Wood Jr.says “nobody’s off limits” as he prepares to deliver his White House Correspondents' Dinner roast on Saturday night — and he’s ready for the possibility of PresidentJoe Bidenturning the tables right back on him. “You’ve got to watch yourself around Joe Biden. Joe Biden’s got some jabs. Joe Biden’s got a sense of humor. So, you know, he could come back up there and dunk on me,” Wood tells PEOPLE....

Photo:Stephen Bohn and Lauren LaLiberteWhile Boston couple Lauren Laliberte and Steve Bohn were busy preparing for their Cape Cod wedding, they were looking forward to celebrating alongside Bohn’s service dog — a yellow labrador named Orion. The plan was simple: They would make the trek from Boston to the Cape, and stay in an Airbnb the nights before and after their big day.Orion helps Bohn, a veteran, with everyday tasks after he survived a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan in 2008....

ConsiderCourteney Coxa triple threat. In a recentInstagram video, theFriendsstar played the piano along toAlicia Keys‘ new single“Underdog,”which was released last month. Cox, 55, explained in the caption of the post that her longtime love,boyfriend Johnny McDaid, had co-written and co-prouded the track. Cox and McDaid, 43, first began dating in January 2014 and were engaged six months later, beforecalling it offin late 2015. However, in April 2016, the couplereunited with a kissat London’s Heathrow Airport and have beendatingever since....

Cynthia Baileyhas no ill will towardsNeNe Leakesor her late husbandGregg. Earlier this week, Nene, 53, appeared on the Atlanta-based radio station V-103, where she discussed her late husband’s death and how her formerReal Housewives of Atlantacostar did not attend his memorial services. Speaking withThe New York Post’sPageSix, Bailey, 54, explained her reasoning for not attending Gregg’s services, telling the outlet that she and her husband Mike Hill were not present as they were out of town at the time....

Cynthia Nixonis speaking up for Miranda Hobbes onAnd Just Like That… “Do you understand why fans are so upset about Steve’s treatment in this new iteration?” Cohen, 53, asked his guest. “I had so many tears for him. Miranda has dragged this man through hell for years,” one userwrote. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen “And just like that I realize, maybe Miranda should have never been with Steve to begin with,” anotherechoed....

Céline Dion‘s twins are celebrating a big age milestone. On Tuesday, the proud mom, 50, markedEddy and Nelson‘s eighth birthday with a sweet tribute on Instagram. Ina silly family photo, the twins flashed peace signs as Dion, dressed casually in red sneakers and an all-black ensemble, playfully held a gold mask up to her son’s face. Behind the twins, Dion’s oldest sonRené-Charles, 17, posed in a cap. “My sweet boys, you are turning 8 today and you make me proud every day,” the “My Heart Will Go On” singer wrote in French and English....

Photo: Kailee Jo McMullen/Facebook The two-week murder trial of a dad accused of killing his ex-cheerleader daughter got underway in Oklahoma this week. The man claims his daughter accidentally shot herself. A court source informs PEOPLE that Ronald Lee McMullen Jr., 45, of Norman, was in Cleveland County Court on Monday for the start of his trial on first-degree murder charges. Jury selection occurred on Monday, with testimony starting Tuesday....

Photo: gofundme Joshua Thomas Taylor was traveling with his family on I-65 south on Thursday night when his child tossed the toy onto the freeway. Taylor, 32, went back just before 9 p.m. to look for the toy, parking his car at an off-ramp and walking along the interstate, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department wrote ina news release. “Tennessee Department of Transportation HELP truck drivers found Taylor and tried to talk with him....