John Paul II Begins Holy Land Pilgrimage
Pope John Paul II began a historic weeklong visit tracing Jesus’s footsteps in Jordan Israel and the Palestinian territories. He called for resolving regional conflicts while meeting leaders and visiting sacred sites including Mount Nebo the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
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Brandeis hosts Charlton Heston on campus amid security costs
Brandeis University in Waltham Massachusetts requires the Movement for the Second Amendment leader to cover hotel and one metal detector for NRA President Charlton Heston's March 28 visit. Officials deny extra costs and call security standard for controversial speakers.
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Bono Receives Freedom of the City of Dublin
Bono and U2 bandmate Edge accepted the Freedom of the City honor from Dublin’s lord mayor for their musical achievements. The ceremony cites a historic 1454 act as the basis for the right, and Bono joked about grazing sheep on Stephen’s Green, later bringing lambs to the park for a demonstration.
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Allen and Doumanian End Producer Partnership a Friendship First
Allen and long time producer Jean Doumanian sever their six film collaboration since 1991 to protect their friendship after an impasse in renegotiations. Allen plans to pursue a new studio production deal with DreamWorks executives Spielberg Geffen and Katzenberg showing strong interest.
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Voice of Earl Jones Sings Whitman Inspired Poetry Tour
Earl Jones aims to use his voice to popularize Whitman Carl Sandburg and Robert Frost by visiting universities to read poetry He spoke at the International Poetry Forum benefit readings in Pittsburgh where he appeared with Brooke Shield and David Conrad Jones recalled reading Charles Beeny's God Speaks during a 1982 Pittsburgh forum He attributed poetry reading and writing to overcoming childhood stuttering.
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NBC Washington bureau chief condemns internet porn on job
On notice im Russert warns NBC Washington staff that internet porn peeping is unacceptable. The bureau chief stated such sites are not tolerated in the workplace.
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Martha Stewart Adopts Cat Hammock Idea for Cats
Martha Stewart revealed at a New York conference that she saw a cat lounging in its own hammock at a show. She improvised a similar setup at home and found seven of her eight cats using it. She plans to offer Martha cat hammocks for sale soon.
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Yoga chimes draw stars to Krishna Das performance
Hollywood glowed with a yoga craze as Krishna Das drew stars like Alanis Morissette Meg Ryan and Laura Dern to a recent chant event. Das, who taught Madonna chanting for The Next Best Thing, releases Live From Planet Earth for a limited time.
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Kelley shoots Fox pilot for The Faculty high school drama
David E. Kelley begins filming a Fox pilot titled The Faculty set in a high school. Known for Ally McBeal and The Practice, Kelley aims for a standout series. Fox also develops Gridiron about a pro football team, its owners, and heirs from a recently deceased owner.
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Actress defends role on Forgive or Forget amid fan backlash
Obin Givens explains she was one of six actresses auditioning to replace Mother Love as host. She says the show was canceled then revived as a last-ditch effort and that the move aimed to reach younger audiences. Demographics improved, but she remains hopeful.
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