Freedom Tower design finalized with windmill energy plan
A redesigned World Trade Center tower features a sloping form rising to 1776 feet with a lattice top and wind turbines expected to supply up to 20 percent of its energy. Architects Libeskind and Childs present a simplified yet dramatic, tallest building vision for New York with a 2009 completion target and ongoing redevelopment by Larry Silverstein.
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Searching for peace in the Holy Land in Bethlehem
An unidentified woman sweeps the Nativity Church compound in Bethlehem as Israelis and Palestinians seek calm amid a violent conflict that has killed thousands, crippled peace efforts, and poisoned regional atmosphere during the holiday season.
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Elton John to perform on World Idol finale
Elton John will perform on the finale of World Idol, a two part special. The first segment airs December 25 and the finale on January 1. The show features 11 former Idol winners from international versions with Kelly Clarkson representing the United States.
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Today's Birthday Celebrities List
Comedian Charlie Callas turns 76 while Kiss drummer Peter Criss is 39. The West Wing actor John Spencer is 57 and Alan Parsons is 49. Actress Jenny Agutter is 57 and Michael Badalucco is 47. Blanche Baker and Billy Bragg are listed with ages 39 and 57 respectively. Kris Tyler is 49 and Chris Robinson of Black Crowes is 47.
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Warner weds again in kilts at National Cathedral
Virginia Senator John W. Warner, 76, married real estate agent Jeanne Vander Myde, 65, at the National Cathedral in Washington. Both bring third marriages, matching their Scottish heritage with Warner’s red kilt. The ceremony included a reading from the prayer book of his late Uncle Rev. Charles T. Warner.
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Heidi Fleiss Opens Hollywood Madam Boutique
Heidi Fleiss launches a new Hollywood Madam boutique featuring personalized underwear with her branding and $50 book copies of Pandering. The shop projects a risqué decor including nude paintings and an antique bubbling bathtub as Fleiss, age 38, recovers from a 21 month prison sentence for money laundering tax evasion and attempted pandering.
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Cleese Considered for Santa Barbara Mayor Run
Michael Palin says John Cleese is very involved in Santa Barbara and mulling a mayoral bid. Palin notes Cleese plans to transition from comedy to other pursuits while continuing to act in films such as the Harry Potter series to fund his life.
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Christmas Song Echoes Through Friendly Praise
A reader quotes a friend praising a harmonious Christmas song as the best way to celebrate with Paul McCartney. The remark highlights warmth and shared musical sentiment during the holiday season.
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