Deodorants under recall; remembering Connie Francis | Morning News Brief

From the world remembering pop star Connie Francis to a recall involving tends of thousands of cases of deodorant, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of July 17.

1. Deodorants under recall

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What we know:

A recall is underway for tens of thousands of cases of Power Stick antiperspirant deodorant, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Dig deeper:

The enforcement report identified "cGMP deviations" as what prompted the recall, indicating it was related to the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations the FDA oversees. 

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2. Remembering Connie Francis

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What we know:

Connie Francis, the 1950s and ‘60s pop star known for various hits, has died at the age of 87.

Looking back:

Francis, who had more than a dozen top 20 hits from 1957-1964, is known for a number of songs, including Pretty Little Baby.

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3. New details in California university professor's murder

What we know:

Authorities have released new details surrounding the murder of a University of California, Berkeley professor in Greece on July 4.

What they're saying:

Media reports from Greece state that the ex-wife of 43-year-old Przemysław Jeziorski allegedly persuaded her boyfriend to shoot and kill Jeziorski. The ex-wife has not been identified publicly.

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4. Arrest made in deadly Glendale crash

What we know:

Police in Glendale have identified the person they believe is responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened on June 23.

Dig deeper:

Police say the crash allegedly involving 25-year-old Katiya Deja Clark resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman. Clark was taken into custody on July 15.

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5. West Valley man accused of indecent exposure and voyeurism

What we know:

A West Valley man's surveillance camera captured a masked individual who allegedly engaged in indecent exposure and voyeurism outside a neighbor's home.

What's next:

The suspect, identified as James Ronte DeShawan Shepard, is being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

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