Heat drought sweeps southern Europe causing low rivers and fines
A week of unrelenting heat and drought hits southern Europe. Italian officials levy a 100 euro fine for watering plants as rivers fall to century lows threatening crops. The scene spans Albania Corsica the Czech Republic and Slovakia with fires and crop risk rising amid continued dry spells.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin May Marry This September
Rumors from Hello and Cindy Adams claim Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin plan a September wedding at Steven Spielberg's East Hampton home with Spielberg giving away the bride. Adams notes Paltrow's father Bruce Paltrow died last year.
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Chicago Police Apologize Over Suspect Description
The Chicago Police Department apologizes for a community alert that described a sexual assault suspect as resembling Ice Cube. The apology was reported by the Associated Press.
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Police hunt suspect in North Side sex assaults
Chicago cops describe a black man in his mid 20s who resembles Ice Cube as the suspect in three separate sexual assaults on the North Side. WBBM quoted Ice Cube’s spokesman calling the situation unfortunate and hurtful.
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James Brown Splits From Wife After Tour Strain
James Brown and Tomi Rea Brown announce their separation in a full page Variety ad. The couple, married in December 2001, say there are no hard feelings and cite their heavy tour schedules as the reason. Their 2 year old son James Joseph Brown II appears in a photo with Goofy at Walt Disney World.
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P Diddy Eyes Knicks Purchase After Stern Talk
Hip hop and fashion mogul Sean Combs announces on Howard Stern that he is interested in buying the New York Knicks. He says talks with current owners have not progressed and urges the ownership to consider new blood, stating he could do a good job.
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Notable Birthday List Cites Entertainers and Musicians
A dated birthday roundup highlights actress Estelle Getty actress Barbara Harris bassist Verdine White model Iman guitarist Thurston Moore singer Marty Brown actress Eileana Douglas actor Matt LeBlanc and actor Brad Renfro plus others with ages shown as 52 48 45 38 36 21.
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Barbara Harris
Verdine White Earth
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