Hurricane Charley pounds Florida coast as Category 4
A dangerous Category 4 hurricane Charley struck the Gulf Coast with 145 mph winds and large surges. The eye hit land at 3:45 p.m. EDT over barrier islands between Fort Myers and Punta Gorda, then moved inland about 30 minutes later, causing widespread damage including toppled roofs and wrecked property along Charlotte County and nearby areas.
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Charley Hammers Florida Coast In Rare Category 2 Strike
Charley neared 115 mph winds as it hit barrier islands near Fort Myers and Punta Gorda at 3 45 p m EDT. About 1 4 million evacuated as president approves federal disaster aid for Charlotte Lee Manatee and Sarasota counties. A fatal crash occurred on I 75 in Sarasota County and a banyan tree killed a man in Fort Myers.
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Red Cross spokesman in Florida surveys Charley damage
Cedar Rapids man Peter Teahen, volunteering as national media spokesman for the American Red Cross, described Hurricane Charley as devastating from a hurricane proof Hilton near Clearwater. He planned to head to Fort Myers or Orlando as reports of damage and injuries mounted.
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Montreal festival to honor French actress Isabelle Adjani
The 28th Montreal World Film Festival opens Aug 26 and runs to Sept 6 with a tribute to Isabelle Adjani. About 400 entries from over 70 countries will be shown including The Story of Adele H and Camille Claudel, with Adjani having Oscar nominations for both films. festival founder Serge Lesique avoided answering Telefilm Canada study questions about the spokesman.
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Ensler Returns to Broadway With The Good Body at Booth
Eve Ensler shifts from The Vagina Monologues to The Good Body a solo exploration of female form. Openings set for Nov 15 at Broadway’s Booth Theatre for a 12 week run. The show, drawing on body image and aging, follows a summer stint at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
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Fonda urges women to vote in upcoming election
Jane Fonda calls for female turnout citing 40 million eligible voters who did not cast ballots in 2000. At a Santa Fe news conference she urged women to make their voices heard, joined by New Mexico officials and advocates.
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Wilson to announce country nominees on two morning shows
Wilson will help reveal country nominees on CBS The Early Show in New York and CMT Insider in Nashville. The live announcement is set for 7:30 a.m. with co anchor Hannah Storm joined by a singer.
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Ben Kingsley to Play Vampire King in Blood Rayne Adaptation
Oscar winner Ben Kingsley will portray Kagan, ruler of a vampire army, in a film adaptation of the video game Blood-Rayne set in 18th century Romania. The story follows the title half vampire heroine as she battles evil forces to save the world from the dead. Kristanna Loken co-stars as the protagonist seeking to overthrow tyranny and avert catastrophe.
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Birthday List Highlights Rich Mix of Stars and Pioneers
A lineup of notable birthdays includes Buddy Greco and Steve Martin, with Seals and Crofts member Dash Crofts, David Crosby, and Antonio Fargas. Also turning 58 is Marcia Gay Harden, 57 Susan Olsen, 46 Catherine Bell, and Mila Kunis among others.
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