Mexican farm crisis fuels migration fears as NAFTA opens
Anti-globalization groups warn millions of Mexican farmers will seek work in the United States when tariffs drop in January. President Fox weighs subsidies amid claims the NAFTA move will devastate rural areas, spur bankruptcies, and lift migration to potentially 500,000 annually by 2030.
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Los Remotos
Hector Hernandez
Benigni’s Pinocchio Selected as Italy’s Foreign Film Oscar Entry
Italy nominates Roberto Benigni’s Pinocchio for best foreign language film at the Oscars. Benigni directs and stars as the puppet with Nicoletta Braschi as The Blue Fairy, reviving his previous Oscar triumph with Life is Beautiful.
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Suchet Poirot Gets Queen's Honour in London
Queen Elizabeth II praised David Suchet for portraying Hercule Poirot as she awarded him a prestigious honor in London. Suchet noted the queen's delight at the recognition and the pleasure his work has brought to her and the nation.
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Sally Jessy Raphael Sues National Enquirer for $100 Million
Former talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael files a federal libel lawsuit in Manhattan against National Enquirer seeking 100 million dollars alleging the tabloid falsely claimed she suffered a mental breakdown after her show was canceled. The suit cites a Oct 22 issue front page headline.
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Anna Nicole Smith Says Dog Sugar Pie Takes Prozac
Anna Nicole Smith reveals her dog Sugar Pie suffers low mood and anxiety, requiring Prozac. She says she cannot leave the pet alone for long and notes she may strip on her show amid comments about nude exposure.
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Heat Magazine
Dixie Chicks Star Emily Robison Welcomes Baby Boy
Emily Robison and Charlie Robison welcomed their first child, Charles Augustus Robison, born Monday night in San Antonio. Mother and baby are healthy and resting at home. Noah Wyle and wife Tracy also welcomed their first child, a boy born Saturday in the Los Angeles area.
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Noah Wyle
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Eddie Michaels
Birthdays Today Highlight Jazz, Zydeco and Screen Stars
The day features notable birthdays including pianist Ellis Marsalis and writer P J O Rourke. Other celebrants include Buckwheat Zydeco singer Stephen Bishop actor D B Sweeney actress Laura San Giacomo rapper Reverend Run drummer Travis Barker and actor Patrick Warburton.
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