Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch and conservative cultural icon, dies at 79
Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman's paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business, died…
WATCH: House Judiciary committee hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act'
The House Judiciary committee held a hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' featuring artists and industry veterans including singer Gloria Estefan.
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