England hit by worst floods in six decades
Emergency workers rescued hundreds as central England faced its worst flooding in 60 years. Thames rivers rose toward banks, roads submerged, trains suspended, and power and water supplies disrupted. Rescues continued as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire endured major impacts and authorities pledged expanded flood defenses.
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Radcliffe mum on money fuels overblown reports
Publicist says Daniel Radcliffe’s finances and 18th birthday are personal matters. AP notes reports of access to a $19 million investment fund and People magazine estimates his net worth at $35 million with two more Potter films anticipated.
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Todays Birthdays List From Fragmented Notes
A fragmented note lists several celebrities with mixed details including director Peter Yates actor Mark Goddard Chris Sarandon Robert Hays Michael Richards actress Lynda Carter director Gus Van Sant country singer Pam Tillis actor Kadeem Hardison actress Laura Leighton and actress Anna Paquin among others with garbled extras.
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Dream Concert to fund King Memorial in Washington
A Dream Concert organized by Quincy Jones Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger will raise funds for the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial on the National Mall in Washington. Queen Latifah Garth Brooks and Kenny Edmonds will perform Sept 18 at Radio City with tickets from 250 to 1000. NBC weatherman Al Roker will present. The fund has $81 million of $100 million raised and the memorial, featuring a King sculpture and 14 quotations, should be completed next year.
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Florida arrest for country singer McCready
Mindy McCready, 31, was charged in Florida with battery and resisting arrest after an early Saturday morning incident. Police records show she previously faced a probation violation related to a different offense and was linked to a past driving charge.
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Drew Carey to Host The Price Is Right
Comedian Drew Carey will replace Bob Barker as host of The Price Is Right on CBS daytime TV. Carey announced the deal during a Late Show with David Letterman taping, amid wide interest in Barker's retirement after 35 years.
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A brief death notice notes a figure connected to recent events, returning from a prolonged period of public attention. The report mentions the individual’s name, affiliation, and date of death, but details remain sparse in the fragment.
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