World Health Org warns of atypical pneumonia outbreak
The WHO issued a worldwide alert after cases of atypical pneumonia emerged from Vietnam and southern China, with about 305 cases and five deaths in Guangdong. The outbreak appears linked to a Hanoi case on February 26 following travel to Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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Reeve Receives Experimental Breathing Implants
Christopher Reeve, paralyzed since 1995, underwent an experimental electrode implant in Cleveland that may let him breathe without a respirator. The procedure, performed Feb 28 at University Hospitals of Cleveland, has already let him regain smell and breathe longer unaided.
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Birthday list honors Michael Caine and other stars
The page notes birthdays for actors Michael Caine Steve Kanaly Adrianne Palicki Penny Johnson Jerald Chris Klein and director Wolfgang Petersen plus musician Quincy Jones and singer Taylor Hanson.
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Townshend may avoid charges in Internet child-porn case
Townshend could escape fines or jail if British police issue a formal caution after no evidence of repeated access. A conviction would bring a criminal record and penalties, but officials view his clean record and limited involvement as mitigating factors.
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Entertainment Weekly
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Naomi Judd In Controversy On Star Search
The article reports Naomi Judd facing widespread complaints after allegedly calling a black dancer a monkey on Star Search. Sources say the remark was intended as humor but appeared racist and insensitive, provoking a flood of CBS listener reactions. She also sparked backlash by praising white tap dancers.
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Chris Rock Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Chris Rock, famed for edgy humor, earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. About 300 attendees included David Spade as Rock joked about his qualification to walk the star. He also highlighted his HBO show The Chris Rock Show and his directorial debut Head of State set to open March 28.
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Norman Lear to collaborate on South Park episodes
Norman Lear plans to work on several South Park episodes. The 80 year old writer known for All in the Family and The Jeffersons aims to mock issues like war in Iraq and immigration on the crude Comedy Central series. He says the show stays funny yet outrageous and has always had something on its mind.
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