American sailor rescued after three days adrift off southern tip of South America
Ken Barnes, 47, was picked up by the Polar Pesca 1 about 500 miles from the Straits of Magellan after a storm damaged his 44-foot Ketch Privateer and left him adrift for three days. He will be flown to Punta Arenas for a medical checkup. Barnes reports he is in good general condition with a thigh gash as his only injury.
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Explosive Cache Found Near Basque Towns After Madrid Bomb
Police recovered 130 pounds of explosives and bomb making manuals in the Atxando valley near Amorebieta and Durango and 44 pounds of ammonium nitrate detonators and timers in a nearby hole. Authorities also said 220 pounds of explosives were found nearby ready for use, as ETA cease fire collapses after the Madrid airport attack. The Socialist government admitted poor communication with ETA amid the renewed violence.
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Spears announces comeback plan amid divorce and media glare
Britney Spears states plans for a major comeback this year including a tour and new album release hopes. She reflects on media scrutiny since filing for divorce from Kevin Federline and says she is now more mature and free to pursue entertainment with no strings attached. She notes a fansite shutdown and continues to juggle motherhood with public scrutiny.
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Muslim preacher shot in Gaza after criticizing Hamas
Adel Nasar, a mosque preacher known for anti Hamas views, was gunned down as he entered a car in the Mughazi refugee camp in central Gaza. The killing followed a mosque sermon criticizing Hamas amid factional violence and ongoing clashes. Thousands mourn seven Fatah members killed in a Gaza City standoff. No group claimed responsibility.
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Snowstorm Hits Colorado Strands Cattle and Disrupts Power
A third snowstorm in three weeks blankets Colorado delaying power restoration and cattle rescues. Schools cancel classes as 10 foot drifts disrupt highways. About 10 000 homes in Kansas and Nebraska lack power after a week as the new storm heads west. Agricultural officials warn of heavy cattle losses with thousands dead in southeastern Colorado and cattle feedlots facing hefty economic damage.
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Government approves Slentrol to aid canine weight loss
The FDA approves Pfizer Slentrol dirlotapide the first drug for obesity in dogs. It reduces fat absorption and triggers satiety but can cause diarrhea vomiting lethargy and loss of appetite and is not for humans or cats. Obese dogs defined as 20 percent over ideal weight affect about 5 percent of U S dogs with 20 30 percent overweight.
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Former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio appears in upstate court
Trey Anastasio, former Phish singer, appeared unannounced in an upstate New York court and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug possession and DUI charges. Police pulled him over on Dec 15 for weaving on a rural road in Whitehall and found unprescribed pills. The district attorney said pills could raise the charge to a felony and may go to a grand jury.
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Notable birthdays today include Earl Scruggs and Jett Williams
The list includes country legend Earl Scruggs and singer Jett Williams among today’s notable birthdays. Actress Bonnie Franklin, guitarist Malcolm Young, director John Singleton, and actor Rowan Atkinson are also mentioned, highlighting a mix of music, film, and television figures.
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Mathematician Martin Kruskal Dies at 81 in New Jersey
Martin David Kruskal of Mount Laurel New Jersey died December 26 after a series of strokes at age 81. A mathematician whose work helped pave the way for fiber optic technology his research advanced nonlinear systems and wave theory.
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Stallone Promotes Rocky Balboa in Mexico City
Sylvester Stallone visited Mexico City to promote Rocky Balboa his sixth Rocky film. He defended boxing saying the film shows an ordinary man fighting back against life’s difficulties and compared the sport to bullfighting stressing two prepared competitors.
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Celine Dion to End Las Vegas Run in December
Celine Dion will close her Caesars Palace show A New Day on December 15 after a nearly five year run. The Grammy winner signed a three year 100 million dollar contract and began the residency in March 2008 with extensions not previously announced.
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