Baghdad hit by worst sandstorm in two years
A severe sandstorm blanketed Baghdad with an orange haze reducing visibility to feet and delaying a key Iraqi constitution meeting. Cars slowed, streets closed, and about 300 residents sought care for breathing problems at Yarmouk Hospital as flights were disrupted and regional storms spread.
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Weather delays Discovery return from Kennedy facility
Low clouds drift over the vehicle assembly building at Kennedy Space Center as NASA postpones the space shuttle Discovery return. NASA aims to bring the spacecraft down today in Florida or California, with a possible New Mexico landing if conditions improve.
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Pryor Sees MS as Blessing Despite Quiet Career
Richard Pryor, nearing 65, spends years with multiple sclerosis in a wheelchair. His wife Jennifer Lee Pryor says the disease is a blessing that ended his drug and alcohol risks and reduced his public output while he recuperates at home near Encino with two rescued dogs.
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Today’s Birthday List Includes Billy Henderson and Sam Elliott
The roster highlights notable birthday anniversaries for public figures across entertainment and music. Billy Henderson of The Spinners, Sam Elliott, Melanie Griffith, Amanda Bearse, Aimee Mann, Whitney Houston, Gillian Anderson, Eric Bana, Arion Salazar, and Mack 10 are mentioned among celebrants.
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Wood Defends Teen Sexuality in Film Promotion
Evan Rachel Wood argues teenagers should be free to explore sexuality to be responsible about it. She discusses her role in Pretty Persuasion directed by Marcos Siega and says media avoidant coverage misleads youths, causing confusion and heightened interest.
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Spears Bodyguards Deny Shooting In Malibu Photographer Shot
A sheriff's detective will be assigned to probe a BB gun shooting of photographer Brad Diaz in Malibu California. Diaz was struck in the leg while staking out Britney Spears who was at a nearby home for a baby shower. Spears' bodyguards say they were not involved.
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Rosie O'Donnell Joins Fiddler on the Roof Broadway Revival
Rosie O'Donnell will join Harvey Fierstein in the Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Fierstein plays Tevye the milkman and O'Donnell will portray Golde. The announcement cites the Sept. 20 opening date and notes O'Donnell's prior Broadway roles.
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Lee and Anderson romance rumors clash with exes
Pamela Anderson denies reconciliation with Tommy Lee as he signals renewed interest. Lee and Anderson married in 1995 and have had on again off again relation. Nikki Sixx calls them the Liz Taylor and Richard Burton of their era but Anderson says she is not reuniting with Lee.
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