Clinton wears royal robe in Ushafa Nigeria visit
President Clinton reluctantly accepted a royal robe from Ushafa elders during a tour of the pottery village. He and Chelsea modeled a zani and gele while crowds cheered, and Chief Mohammadu Baba presented gifts including a cream robe and a blue cap. In Nigeria Obasanjo named Clinton Sodan gi meaning lover of Yoruba child that has returned home.
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Hayden Bid farewell as lawmakers praise activist leader
In Sacramento Tom Hayden received a tearful sendoff from state lawmakers as term limits force him from the California Senate. The former Chicago Seven member spoke of compromise and dialogue, while Hayden eyes a possible next January bid for Los Angeles City Council.
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Kennedy Center Honors Winners Named for 23rd Gala
The Kennedy Center announced five lifetime achievement honorees for the arts: Eastwood, Berry, Lansbury, Baryshnikov, and Domingo. The laureates include foreign-born stars and will appear with President Clinton at the December 3 gala at the Kennedy Center Opera House, to be televised later that month.
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Avalons Sue Beverly Hills Hotel Over Unauthorized Use
Frank Gorshin? Avalon files suit against the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills alleging promotional use of his name and a model resembling him damaged his reputation and market value. The Beach Blanket Bingo star seeks at least 350000 dollars in damages. A hotel spokeswoman did not return a comment.
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Whoopi Goldberg Eyes Celia Cruz Biopic Role
Whoopi Goldberg says she would relearn Spanish to play Celia Cruz in a film. She praised Cruz as the queen of salsa and hopes a strong script will be written about the legendary Latin music star.
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