6,000-year-old Syrian site challenges start of civilization
Archaeologists from the University of Chicago uncover a protective city wall at Tell Hamoukar in northeastern Syria dating to about 4000 B C. The 6,000-year-old evidence suggests early urban ideas may predate Sumer in Mesopotamia, prompting a rethink of civilization origins.
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Larry King welcomes second son Cannon Edward King
Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick King welcomed their second son Cannon Edward King on Monday. The baby weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces, with the couple already parenting a 1 year old son, Chance Armstrong. Spokeswoman Deirdre Kline said all are doing great. King, 66, hosts CNNs Larry King Live from Washington.
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Tom Green Enjoys Shocking Mouse Moment On Road Trip
Comedian Tom Green recalls filming a scene for Road Trip in which he placed a live mouse in his mouth. He says he knew he would drop the mouse into his mouth and others believed he would lick it. Green, MTV star, also notes surgery for testicular cancer earlier this year and using humor to cope and help others.
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Versace Mansion in Miami Sells Prompted by Family Decision
The Versace family plans to sell the Ocean Drive South Beach mansion where the designer was killed, with a sale expected within 90 days. Peter Loftin is anticipated to pay well above the former $16.2 million record, in a high profile transfer that keeps the site a magnet for tourists and memorials.
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Jagger Seeks London Apartment Amid Split From Hall
Rolling Stone star Mick Jagger 56 plans a two bedroom Flat in London's Little Venice after filing for divorce from Jerry Hall. His new companion Vanessa Neumann 29 Columbia U PhD candidate Venezuelan heiress valued around 200 million dollars is moving with him to London after a year dating.
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Rosa Parks Highway named on I 55 stretch amid Klan cleanup
Missouri lawmakers move to name a portion of Interstate 55 near downtown St. Louis the Rosa Parks Highway. Gov. Mel Carnahan plans to sign the bill, while the Ku Klux Klan will join the Adopt-A-Highway program along the I-55 stretch, prompting mixed reactions from supporters and skeptics.
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Irving stars in Bossa Nova romance with Bruno Barreto
An American widow in Bossa Nova falls for a Brazilian lawyer in Rio and collaborates on the film with her husband Bruno Barreto. The romantic comedy blends English and Portuguese and marks their third joint project as they balance work and marriage.
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Harding says she loves Darren after jail release
Tonya Harding, freed Sunday in Clark County Washington after a three day disorderly conduct sentence, says she still loves boyfriend Darren Silver and wants to reunite. Silver claims she attacked him after they had been drinking and expresses hurt over the incident.
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