Fans honor Sinatra with books and discs in Palm Springs
Desert cities from Palm Springs to Hollywood remembered Frank Sinatra as fans bought his records and memorabilia. Residents expressed nostalgia as shops reported brisk sales of Sinatra books and CDs while tributes poured through TV and radio. Sinatra died aged 82 from heart failure after months of decline.
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Michael Jackson to headline Seoul benefit concert for North Korea relief
Friday Michael Jackson announced a charity concert to aid famine victims in North Korea. The October 11 event in Seoul will feature Luciano Pavarotti and others, benefiting the Korean arm of the World Peace Foundation for Children, which Jackson is developing.
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Pope John Paul II set to become longest-serving pope of this century
Pope John Paul II marks his 78th birthday and on May 24 becomes the longest-serving pope this century by Vatican reckoning, surpassing Pius XII. In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, author John Grisham urged graduates to volunteer overseas, not flee the country, advising a year or two abroad to discover the value of service.
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Everest Expedition Faces Possible Standdown From Storm
Expedition leader Gaumer said a looming storm could force climbers to abandon attempts or retreat to base camp. With 70 climbers above base camp and roughly 200 at base, crews fear the Khumbu Ice Fall could become impassable as they weigh progressing to Camp 3 and Camp 4 or ending the summit bid.
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