Paterson Grants Full Pardon to Rapper Ricky Walters
New York Governor David Paterson grants a full and unconditional pardon to Ricky Walters known as Slick Rick for attempted murders in 1991. The pardon ends deportation risk to the United Kingdom and cites his post prison life as a Bronx rapper and landlord with no criminal activity since 1997.
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Tornado Toll and Damage Sweep Northern Colorado
Colorado officials tour Windsor damage after a large tornado ripped through Weld County killing one and injuring dozens. Police and National Guard restricted areas for gas leak checks as about 100 homes were destroyed and another 100 damaged. Governor Ritter declared a state of emergency and federal disaster aid was sought.
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Tequila blames media and ex on breakup after Shot at Love
Tequila says she was guarded during her MTV second Shot at Love run and notes Bobby Banhart never met her parents. She announced their December split, citing his push into Hollywood and agents as odd. She says media friction worsened their rift and misrepresentation.
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Notable birthdays list includes Dylan Labelle and Reilly
A compiled lineup of celebrity birthdays features Bob Dylan Patti Labelle Priscilla Presley Rosanne Cash Kristin Scott Thomas John C Reilly Rich Robinson and Billy Gilman among others with ages noted. The list mixes musicians actors and performers from various fields.
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Kristin Scott Thomas
Jimmy Ashhurst
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Luscious Jackson
John C. Reilly
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Helio Castroneves Discusses Brazil Roots and Indy 500
Parade profile notes racing star Helio Castroneves growing up in Brazil and winning Dancing With the Stars as he prepares for Sundays Indianapolis 500. He speaks with James Brady about his youth and career milestones.
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Adoption groups pray for Chapman after tragedy
Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman, famed for adoption advocacy, faced mourning Thursday as his five year old daughter Maria, adopted with wife Mary Beth, was struck and killed by a car driven by her brother. Brenda Barker of Children's Hope International expressed the community’s devastation.
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Judge voids $1.5 million defamation award against DMX
Monique Wayne won a defamation suit against Earl Simmons DMX after he alleged she raped him in a magazine interview. A Prince George is County circuit judge ruled Simmons was not properly served and vacated the January award. Wayne had claimed pregnancy and DNA confirmed paternity.
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