Mount Rushmore faces washed for first time in 65 years
Mount Rushmore in South Dakota underwent a three week power wash of Washington Jefferson Roosevelt and Lincoln. Workers used 200 degree water to remove dirt lichens without chemicals. The project, donated by Alfred Karcher GmbH, aims to preserve the monuments though visitors may not notice the change.
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Seann William Scott embraces dolt typecasting
Seann William Scott, famed for his Stifler role in American Pie and recent Bo Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, says many comedies center on dimwitted guys. He noted he prefers quieter work and recalls working at Home Depot before stardom.
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Bacall slams Tom Cruise over private life publicity
Lauren Bacall, in Time magazine, criticizes Tom Cruise calling his behavior shocking and inappropriate. She says using personal life to sell films is vulgar and unacceptable, referencing his engagement to Katie Holmes and past remarks about Nicole Kidman during Birth promotions.
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Notable birthdays list includes Peter O'Toole and Wes Craven
A compact birthday roundup spans multiple celebrities with ages: Peter O'Toole 73, Wes Craven 66, Garth Hudson 68, Max Wright 62, Joanna Cassidy 60, Butch Patrick 55?, Victoria Jackson 46, Apollonia 46, Mary-Louise Parker 41, Kevin Smith 35, Edward Furlong 38, Hallie Eisenberg 13. (Source text mixed)
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Couric mulls TV future as Today contract nears end
Katie Couric says she will decide this fall whether to stay on the Today show with Matt Lauer as her May contract expiry looms. She notes that when operating at full strength the job is among the best in television while acknowledging the need for recharging and cites CBS News approach for the evening news anchor role.
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Death of Wim Duisenberg shocks European finance world
Former European Central Bank chief Wim Duisenberg, 70, was found dead Sunday in the swimming pool at his Paris home. The Dutch banker helped create the euro and guided the ECB during its early years. Police reported no foul play. cause of death pending investigation.
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Thornton praises Jolie's adoption
Billy Bob Thornton comments on Angelina Jolie adopting an orphaned girl Zahara Marley in Ethiopia. He praises her care for children and notes Jolie and Maddox remain a visible part of her life, with occasional meetings when Jolie visits California. Pitt accompanied Jolie at Zahara’s adoption event. Thornton also reflects on their 2002 split and past adoption of Maddox.
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