Taiwanese make historic China voyage from Kinmen
A Kinmen boat docked in Xiamen harbor marking the first legal direct crossing between mainland China and Taiwan in over half a century. A local resident waved as Taiwanese tourists arrived, signaling a rare exchange between the two sides.
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Trains Delayed After Power Grid Collapse In Delhi
A passenger sleeps on a platform as travelers wait for hours in New Delhi after northern India's main power grid collapsed Tuesday causing widespread train delays and uncertainty about service resumption.
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Mystery Monolith Appears in Magnuson Park, Seattle
A 9-foot-tall unmarked steel sculpture rises on a grassy knoll in Magnuson Park Seattle. Spectators and media photograph the enigmatic structure. no plaque or clues to the artist or installer exist and it may have appeared on New Year's Eve.
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Clarke coping with illness in Sri Lanka in 2001
Arthur C. Clarke age 83 rests at home in Colombo on New Year’s Day due to post-polio syndrome. The writer of 2001: A Space Odyssey has fatigue and joint pain, a condition affecting polio survivors years after recovery.
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Dullea Honored by Fairfield Arts Council
Keir Dullea, longtime Fairfield area resident and star of 2001 A Space Odyssey, to receive Fairfield Arts Council artist of the year award at a ceremony this month. Council cites his national recognition and Kubrick film legacy. Dullea co-founded the Theatre Artists Workshop of Westport and has appeared in 24 films.
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Oprah Finds Time for Soap and Sanctuary
Oprah Winfrey discusses her life across TV films magazines and business ventures in Newsweek January issue. She calls the bath her sanctuary and describes soaking in a hot tub wearing various pajamas as a daily ritual.
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Burns Leaves DotComGuy Life to Wed Online Companion
Veranesa name change planned as Burns exits a Dallas home after a year of confinement. He seeks marriage to Crystalyn Anne Holubeck, met in DotComGuy chatrooms, while DotComGuy Web site cameras recorded his daily life. Burns notes occasional boredom.
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Trek and not known Eric Ryan on final Star Trek ending
Star Trek Voyager actress says cast not required to reveal ending of the series final season producers fear leaks. Ryan, in TV Guide, guesses the crew will likely get home. She also comments on vampire makeup in Dracula 2000 and desires less make up in future roles.
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