New Baghdad Barber Mileposts Iraqi Revival
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Sanderson, commander of Task Force 2-69 Armor, visits Kathema Barber Shop in central Baghdad to support Iraqi business restart. He says there’s a new sheriff in town and pays about one dollar for a haircut to show the area is becoming safer.
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Rob Lowe credits wife for his sobriety
World Entertainment News Network reports Rob Lowe credits wife Sheryl with saving him from self-destruction caused by drinking. He says she confronted him when others avoided the issue, and her ultimatum helped him stay sober for about 13 years.
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World Entertainment News
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Today’s Birthdays list lively musicians and actors
Today marks birthdays for Herbie Mann Bobby Vinton Gerry Rafferty Ellen Barkin Jimmy Osmond David Pirner Martin Lawrence Jon Cryer Peter Billingsley Lukas Haas with ages ranging from 27 to 68. The roster includes musicians and actors from various decades.
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Gerry Rafferty
Ellen Barkin
Jimmy Osmond
David Pirner
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Martin Lawrence
Jon Cryer
Peter Billingsley
Lukas Haas
Sean Penn’s Buick Grand National Recovered in California
The 1987 Buick Grand National stolen in Berkeley last week was found in Richmond, nine miles from the theft site. Two guns in the car are missing, though Penn had a concealed carry permit. The car shows no apparent damage and remains a sought after classic.
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Knight Ridder
Sean Penn
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Bay Area
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Calif
Smith and Wesson
Berkeley
Rourke back on comeback trail in film plans
Mickey Rourke says he aims to return after years of missteps. He told the New York Times he hit the wall five years ago and rebuilt his life around acting. He stars as a meth maker in Spun and has minor roles in Once Upon a Time in Mexico and Masked and Anonymous.
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Associated Press
Mickey Rourke
New York Times
Rourke
Mexico
Blair to guest star on Simpsons in Regina Monologues
Prime Minister Blair will appear in a UK set Simpsons episode, guiding Homer’s family on tourism. The episode features an animated J K Rowling and marks the first British leader to guest on the show.
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Knight Ridder
Tony Blair
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Ananova.com
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Monica Lewinsky hosts Fox dating show Mr. Personality
Monica Lewinsky debuts as host and confidante on Fox dating program Mr. Personality featuring Hayley and 20 masked suitors. She also gives dating advice while weighing future TV work, purse design, and possible law school.
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Monica Lewinsky
Fox
Lewinsky
Newsweek
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