133 Chinese fishermen saved from burning boat off Kaohsiung
Taiwan rescuers in helicopters and dinghies saved 133 Chinese fishermen from a burning dormitory boat near Kaohsiung as tropical storm Nakri lashed the area. One man is missing, five were hospitalized with minor injuries, and flames erupted from the engine room during a four hour operation broadcast live on cable news.
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Chang
Myers mulls Moon film with Daltrey
Mike Myers discusses starring in a Keith Moon biopic with Roger Daltrey. He says he has spoken with Daltrey about the project and hopes it is made, noting Moon was a controversial figure.
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Todays Birthdays Today Names and Ages Listed
News note lists individuals with birthdays including Don Herbert David Brinkley Arlo Guthrie Neil Tennant Bela Fleck Jessica Simpson and others with ages such as 44 and 22. The item presents a simple roster of celebrants.
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Don Herbert
David Brinkley
Arno Guthrie
Neil Tennant
Pet Shop Boys
Bela Fleck
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Jessica Simpson
Hasselhoff Checks Into Betty Ford Center for Help
David Hasselhoff entered the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage California for alcoholism treatment. The Baywatch star turned 50 next week announced the stay and said he checked in June 26 confirming his publicist statement that social drinking had escalated and he would stay for an undetermined period.
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David Hasselhoff
Betty Ford Center
Baywatch
Rancho Mirage
Calif
Richard Hoffman
Noel Gallagher slams George Michael amid Oasis chart return
Noel Gallagher calls George Michael a liar and a fake as Oasis tops Britain with Heathen Chemistry. He attacks Michael’s social commentary after the singer’s Shoot the Dog video satirizes Tony Blair and Bush, while Michael’s sexuality history is noted by Gallagher as laughable.
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Los Angeles
Reno campaign party aims for Florida governor bid
Janet Reno plans a July 19 dance party fund raiser at Level club in Miami Beach as part of a nontraditional campaign for Florida governor. Campaign spokeswoman Nicole Harburger says Reno does things differently, with support from Ros ie O Donnell Elton John and Martin Sheen.
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Florida
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South Beach
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Reno
Nicole Harburger
Rosie O'Donnell
Elton John
West Wing
Martin Sheen
Lara Flynn Boyle Defies Diet Rumors With Appetite Revealed
Lara Flynn Boyle tells Jane magazine she loves Slim Jims hot Tamales banana cake and pie a la mode and eats a wide range of foods. She says she does not work out to stay slim and rises at 4 a.m. to stay active for her roles.
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