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New mafia book stands out because of the background of its author, an ex-mobster

NPR's A Martinez talks to Louis Ferrante about the first volume of his Borgata trilogy on the history of the American Mafia. Ferrante is a former high-ranking member of the Gambino crime family. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7zRZ6arn19nfXOAjmloaGhiZH5zfpFtam1oaWd8r7HWZqSanpmWeqO7zqRkrKyRo7G0ec6uq2aalZiutr%2FEZqafZaSdsm6uwJyioKqfqrulec6fZKKso2KutsDHqKlmmZ5isrl5zKiZrKyVpw%3D%3D

All About Kelly Ripa's Parents, Joseph and Esther Ripa

For over 20 years, Kelly Ripa has been at the forefront of daytime television, thanks in part to her outgoing personality, which she attributes to her parents, Joseph and Esther Ripa. According to Kelly, her parents encouraged her artistic pursuits and are responsible for her successful career. “My mom and dad are the reason I am who I am today,” she told SJ Magazine in 2017. “What you see on the show [Live with Kelly] is just the way I used to act at home.

Citadel's anniversary extravaganza: Billionaire Ken Griffin treats employees to Disney World and a C

Redeem now Billionaire Ken Griffin treated Citadel employees and their families to a weekend at Disney World. Guests had part of Epcot all to themselves, and Coldplay performed. The 30th-anniversary event for Citadel Securities is one of many lavish events for the firm. Citadel has plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, and the hedge fund giant is doing it in style. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Heather Locklear Lends Support to Charlie Sheen in Wake of HIV Reports

The troubled actor has five children, ranging in age from 6 to 30, in addition to three ex-wives: Donna Peele (1995-1996), Denise Richards (2002-2006) and Brooke Mueller (2008-2011). E! News has learned that both Richards and her two daughters with Sheen, Sam and Lola, are HIV-negative. Sheen, who has had his fair share of troubles in the past, has stayed away from the spotlight in the last year, with his last regular TV appearance being back in 2014 for FX's Anger Management.