Fossett aborts globe flight lands in Brazil after storms
Balloonist Steve Fossett set down on a cattle ranch near Bage in southern Brazil after chasing storms across South America. The 12 day 13 hour flight covered 12258 miles, the second longest distance for a solo balloon circumnavigation.
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South Africa
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Brian Jones
Espantoso
Pampas
Uruguay
Rio de Janeiro
Carlos Duarte Vieira
Birthdays for Shelley Winters Polanski Redford Mull Swayze
The list marks birthdays for actress Shelley Winters director Roman Polanski actor Robert Redford actor-comedian Martin Mull actor Patrick Swayze comedian Denis Leary actor Christian Slater actor Edward Norton and actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
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Shelley Winters
Roman Polanski
Robert Redford
Martin Mull
Patrick Swayze
Denis Leary
Christian Slater
Edward Norton
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Caruso seeks public understanding for NYPD Blue choice
Actor David Caruso says he faced harsh press after leaving NYPD Blue in 1994 for film work. He tells People in its August issue that he has taken responsibility for the move and now feels better after positive notices for Proof of Life with Russell Crowe.
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Associated Press
David Caruso
Nypd Blue
People Magazine
Russell Crowe
Caruso
Soul Food star Parker aims beyond stereotypes
Nicole Parker stars as the eldest of three sisters in Showtime drama Soul Food. The series based on the 1997 film follows a Chicago family and tackles universal issues beyond racial labels. Parker says the season asserts the show’s mark beyond being a black show.
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Associated Press
Nicole Parker
Showtime
Chicago
Parker
Sean Hayes Rescues Man Wounded in LA Shooting
Emmy nominee Sean Hayes stopped to help a Los Angeles man after a gunman shot him during a suspected robbery. Hayes pulled over around 9:30 p.m., called 911, alerted neighbors, and pressed his shirt to the leg wound before medical aid arrived. The victim, Courtney Cunningham, 33, was treated and released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
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Will & Grace
Sean Hayes
Jack
Los Angeles
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Hayes
Cunningham
Michelle Bega
Cedars- Sinai Medical Center
McGraws Dress for Ireland Renaissance Party
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill enjoyed a castle party in Ireland with Renaissance costumes and dancing. He joked his hose kept sliding down while his knees showed, then noted the couple’s Nashville home and their expected January baby.
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Associated Press
Tim McGraw
Ireland
AP Radio
McGraw
Faith Hill
Gracie
Maggie
Nashville
Tenn
Hudson sues former assistant over 63000 in charges
Actress Kate Hudson sues her former personal assistant Margaret Miller for charging 63000 in unauthorized expenses. The suit details items from a 13.95 car wash to a 4347.50 first class ticket upgrade. The district attorney’s office has not filed criminal charges.
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Associated Press
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Margaret Miller
Hudson
Joseph R. Taylor
Miller
Sandi Gibbons
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