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Police yesterday identified a 19-year-old man shot Sunday night in West Philadelphia as Samuel Brown of the 4800 block of State Road, Drexel Hill.

Brown and an 18-year-old companion were found with gunshot wounds when police responded to a call at 63d Street and Columbia Avenue. The men were taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Brown was pronounced dead about 8:30 p.m. The other man was listed in grave condition. Police said they had no suspects or motive. - Vernon Clark

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Disney expanding licensing opportunities to attract adults

NEW YORK — Walt Disney Co., aiming to be more than a Mickey Mouse operation, is branching out into furniture, linens and even wine.

Starting in the fall, Burbank, Calif.-based Disney will unveil a line of home goods such as lighting products made by the Minka Group. Disney also plans to market a fashion bath and bedding collection with Dan River, and outdoor table tops and entertaining products with Zak Designs next year.

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NEW YORK - Walt Disney Co., aiming to be more than a Mickey Mouse operation, is branching out into furniture, linens and even wine.

Starting in the fall, Burbank, Calif.-based Disney will unveil a line of home goods such as lighting products made by the Minka Group. Disney also plans to market a fashion bath and bedding collection with Dan River, and outdoor table tops and entertaining products with Zak Designs next year.

Next up: Disney is launching a wine label via Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco Wholesale Corp. that is based on its upcoming animated film "Ratatouille,'' the tale of a rat who wants to become a French chef. The chardonnay, from the Burgundy region in France and bearing the Ratatouille name and likeness, will sell for $12.99.

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      NEW YORK — Walt Disney Co., aiming to be more than a Mickey Mouse operation, is branching out into furniture, linens and even wine.

      Starting in the fall, Disney, based in Burbank, Calif., will unveil a line of home goods such as lighting products made by the Minka Group. Disney also plans to market a fashion bath and bedding collection with Dan River, and outdoor table tops and entertaining products with Zak Designs next year.

      Next up: Disney is launching a wine label via Costco Wholesale Corp. that is based on its upcoming animated film "Ratatouille," the tale of a rat who wants to become a French chef. The chardonnay, from the Burgundy region in France and bearing the Ratatouille name and likeness, will sell for $12.99.

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