Shiite Pilgrimage Attacked During Ashoura in Iraq
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims gathered around Imam Hussein mosque in Karbala and Kazimiya shrine in Baghdad as a wave of coordinated attacks on Ashoura left at least dozens dead and hundreds wounded. U S forces faced stone throwing mobs while securing Camp Banzai in Baghdad. Iran reported many fatalities among Iranians and authorities noted al Qaida linked groups behind the strikes.
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Mark Kimmitt
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Hameed al- Kafaei
Senator Miller proposes per viewer fines for indecent broadcasts
Georgia Democrat Sen Zell Miller would fine TV and radio broadcasters a quarter for every viewer or listener to curb indecent programming. The plan targets Viacom CBS and artists after the Super Bowl halftime show, potentially up to 22.5 million dollars for about 90 million viewers. Revenue would fund faith based programs chosen by the White House.
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Notable Birthday List Includes Doohan Warnes and Biel
A roundup of today’s birthdays features actor James Doohan Star Trek singer Jennifer Warnes Robyn Hitchcock guitarist John Bigham Miranda Richardson Tone Loc actress Julie Bowen David Faustino and Jessica Biel, each celebrated for notable roles across film television and music.
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Miranda Richardson
John Bigham
Fishbone
Julie Bowen
David Faustino
Jessica Biel
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Action star Chow Yun-fat sues tabloid over injury report
Chow Yun-fat filed a defamation lawsuit against Easy Finder after a tabloid claimed he sought treatment for an injury during filming. The suit asserts Chow is healthy and has suffered damages to his acting career from the Jan 28 article and seeks unspecified damages and an injunction to stop further publication.
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McCartney to open Rock in Rio Lisbon 04 Tour kickoff
Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney will open Rock in Rio in Lisbon joining 70 performers for the six day event starting May 28 in Portugal. The appearance launches his 04 Summer Tour and other acts include Sting Britney Spears and Guns N Roses scheduled for the festival's final weekend.
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Britney Spears
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Dick Clark Sued for Age Bias by Colleague
Ralph Andrews, 76, creator of Celebrity Sweepstakes You Dont Say and Liars Club, sues Dick Clark Productions in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging age discrimination for being passed over for a job in favor of a 30 year old. He claims Clark warned that “people our age are considered dinosaurs.”
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Edwards pulls a stunt at Oscars with Clouseau twist
The Dallas Morning News notes Blake Edwards may have staged a stunt during the 76th Academy Awards on ABC. Reporters reveal the motorized wheelchair sequence and tear-away wall were performed by a stunt man without prior ABC or Academy confirmation.
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