Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Bleek dies aged 48 after cancer battle

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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Bleek dies at 48 after cancer battle, person held for questioning over Nancy Guthrie disappearance released, and Trump holds 'very good' meeting with Netanyahu. 

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