Multimillion-dollar homes toppled in Laguna Beach landslide
A dawn landslide in Blue Bird Canyon Laguna Beach California destroyed 18 houses with several more damaged and a street wrecked. About 1 000 residents in 350 homes were evacuated as walls pipes and trees gave way. Four people were lightly injured and authorities investigate the cause likely tied to winter storms and heavy rains.
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Laguna Beach
Calif
California
Blue Bird Canyon
Orange County
Los Angeles
Robert Pompeo
Ed Harp
U.S. Geological Survey
Carrie Joyce
Lohan Not Hurt After Car Crash
Lindsay Lohan was not injured after her car was hit by photographer Galo Ramirez who allegedly followed the actress in Los Angeles. Ramirez, 24, was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and released on 35000 bail. The star’s mother Dina praised her daughter’s safety as her film Herbie Fully Loaded heads to a June 22 release.
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Associated Press
Lindsay Lohan
Los Angeles
Galo Ramirez
Lohan
Ramirez
Wilshire
Herbie
Stewart to Become Father Again with Penny Lancaster
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster confirm pregnancy with the baby due in early December. The couple, who have been together for six years, plan to wed in spring 2006. Stewart, 60, says he is overjoyed and proud. This will be Lancaster’s first child.
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Associated Press
Rod Stewart
Stewart
Penny Lancaster
J Records
People Magazine
Lancaster
Eiffel Tower
Kimberly
Sean
Alana Stewart
Ruby
Kelly Emberg
Renee
Liam
Rachel Hunter
Snoop Dogg Show Onstage Beatdown Claim Under Probe
Richard Monroe 24 says he was invited on stage at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle during a Snoop Dogg and The Game concert. He alleges onstage attackers beat him, poured alcohol on him, ripped earrings and stole his watch phone and wallet while security did not help. Publicist BAAD VEAL ALA CALA Ads ddsd offers a cautious statement about stage intrusions being a security risk.
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Associated Press
King County Sheriff's Deputies
Snoop Dogg
White River Amphitheatre
Seattle
Richard Monroe
Monroe
Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Meredith O’sullivan
Record 49.6 million students enroll in U S schools in 2003
The Census Bureau reports a new enrollment high of 49.6 million, driven by echo baby boomers and immigration. Educators face shortages, English learning needs, larger classes, and rising college aid demands as enrollment climbs across urban and western districts.
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Washington
U.S
Census Bureau
Mark Mather
Population Reference Bureau
Nevada
California
UN Chief Fires Official in Oil-for-Food Probe
Secretary General Kofi Annan dismissed Joseph Stephanides, head of the U.N. Security Council Affairs Division, over misconduct in the oil-for-food program. Stephanides admitted steering a 1996 Lloyds Register inspection contract bid but claimed he followed superiors’ orders. He plans to appeal the decision.
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Angeles Times
United Nations
Kofi Annan
Joseph Stephanides
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Stephanides
Lloyd’s Register Inspection Ltd
Michael Jackson jury seated for pivotal rulings
In Santa Maria California jurors in the Michael Jackson trial received lengthy instructions from Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville guiding deliberations on whether the pop star molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor. Closing arguments were set to begin and jurors were to be given the case Friday. Jackson appeared somber as he left the courthouse amid reports he was nervous and upset about sitting in judgment on his fate. He faces charges including molestation and conspiracy related to a February or March 2003 incident.
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Santa Maria
Calif
Michael Jackson
Rodney Melville
Jackson
Raymone Bain
Spacey to mentor interns in Going Hollywood TLC series
Kevin Spacey will host an eight part TLC reality series Going Hollywood documenting the business of being an A list celebrity. The show pairs Spacey with producers Robert Evans and Method Man who will have interns working for their companies across hour long episodes.
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Associated PI
Kevin Spacey
Bobby Darin
Hollywood
TLC
David Abraham
Robert Evans
Method Mar
Spacey
Strawberry Field Home in Liverpool Closes After 69 Years
The Salvation Army closed Strawberry Field the children's home in Liverpool after 69 years stating focus now on fostering. John Lennon spent time there as a child and the song Strawberry Fields Forever became a chart hit in 1967. Lennon left money in his will and Yoko Ono donated funds.
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Associated Press
Strawberry Field
Liverpool
England
Salvation Army
John Lennon
Lennon
Yoko Ono
VIVA
Today’s notable birthdays include Milo O Shea and Charlie Watts
Actor Milo O Shea and drummer Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones celebrate birthdays. Others include actor Stacy Keach, actor Jerry Mathers, comedian Dana Carvey, comedian Wayne Brady, actor Deon Richmond, actor Dennis Haysbert, actor Charles Haid, and musician Fabrizio Moretti. Names span film TV music and stage.
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Milo O'Shea
Stacy Keach
William Guest
Gladys Knight and
The
Pips
Charlie Watts
Rolling Stones
Charles Haid
Hill Street Blues
Jerry Mathers
Ls Ward
Dennis Haysbert
Iaeame
Dana Carvey
Wayne Brady
Deon Richmond
van Wilder
Fabrizio Moretti
Strokes
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