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Amazon’s Bezos says he will donate most of his fortune to charity

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Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos said he intends to give away most of his $124 billion fortune before he dies. Mr. Bezos gave a $100 million Courage and Civility Award to Dolly Parton, who will direct the money to charities that she deems fit.

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