Miracle League offers inclusive baseball in Rockdale County
In suburban Atlanta, the Miracle League lets disabled children play baseball without fear of benching or criticism. Founded in 1998 in Rockdale County, the program draws families from up to 100 miles, with about 160 players in the latest spring season and registration at $35 for youths under 18. Daniel Bernard coaches his 12-year-old son, who is blind in one eye and blind in the other, as they savor belonging and teamwork on Miracle Field.
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Cannes benefit nets millions for AIDS research event
A Cannes black-tie benefit hosted by Elizabeth Taylor raised over 1.5 million for AMFAR to combat AIDS. Pete Sampras’ tennis lesson sold for 100 000, a Martin Scorsese screening fetched 150 000, and Sharon Stone wore a De Beers necklace that brought 175 000.
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Associated Press
Pete Sampras
Martin Scorsese
American Foundation For Aids Research
AMFAR
Elizabeth Taylor
Sharon Stone
Arquette Directs Debra Winger Documentary Debut
Roseanna Arquette directs Searching for Debra Winger at Cannes tracing why Debra Winger left acting to raise her children. The film features interviews with top actresses on balancing life and career in Hollywood and the industry’s treatment of aging women.
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Los Angeles Times
Rosanna Arquette
Debra Winger
Hollywood
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Nicholson Delivers Slouching Portrait in About Schmidt
Jack Nicholson plays Warren Schmidt, a disillusioned Nebraska retiree, in Alexander Payne's film About Schmidt. Critics at Cannes praise his downbeat, anguished performance with a rumored best actor nod.
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Associated Press
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Jack Nicholson
Alexander Payne
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Birthdays for Gladys Knight Vera Fogerty Cruz Gift Cross
Today marks birthdays for Gladys Knight Billy Vera John Fogerty Brandon Cruz Roland Gift and Joseph Cross. The list highlights music icons and actors across generations honoring their careers and milestones.
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Billy Vera
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Bowling for Columbine draws Cannes ovation record
Michael Moore's documentary Bowing for Columbine sparked an extraordinary 13 minute standing ovation at Cannes after its screening. The film critiques American gun culture and laws, leaving audiences both amused and distressed as they applauded wildly.
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Knight Ridder
Michael Moore
America
Columbine
Punch-Drunk Love shines at Cannes with praise for Sandler
At Cannes 2002 a surprise hit in the main competition is Punch-Drunk Love. Adam Sandler receives high marks from writer director Paul Thomas Anderson and co star Emily Watson, who said it is easy to fall in love with him.
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Knight Ridder
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Jerry Lewis
Paul Thomas Anderson
Emily Watson
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