Residents Return as New Orleans Reopens Areas After Katrina
As the French Quarter and Uptown reopen, residents return amid power, water, and sewage hazards. Mayor Nagin forms a 17 member rebuilding commission with leaders including Archbishop Hughes and Wynton Marsalis. Louisiana death toll rises to 932.
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Paris Hilton ends engagement to Greek shipping heir
Paris Hilton calls off five month engagement to Paris Latsis, ending wedding plans. Hilton says she remains friends with Latsis and asks for privacy during this emotional time, per Us Weekly report citing Hilton’s statement. Hilton and Latsis, ages 24 and 22, became engaged in the spring.
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Carell on fame and career after The 40 Year Old Virgin
Steve Carell says his life hasn’t dramatically changed despite The 40-Year-Old Virgin box office success. He notes his family remains unchanged while he moves from supporting actor to lead and prepares to guest host Saturday Night Live after NBC’s The Office season two premiere.
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Polanski Draws Parallels Between Life’s Hardships and Oliver Twist
Roman Polanski compares life’s worst conditions to Oliver Twist's plight, citing his own wartime experiences and escape from Krakow. He notes hunger and poverty, the loss of parents, and walking miles with bloody feet as parallels to Dickens's orphan. He remains a Paris resident with his wife and two children.
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Kutcher wed Demi Moore not a Punk’d stunt
Reports of Ashton Kutcher’s marriage to Demi Moore sparked.gossip of a Punk’d hoax after emails from a supposed partner claimed the wedding was staged. The rep called the email false and Kutcher confirmed the marriage.
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Birthday list for today includes stars Roger Williams and Julie Andrews
Today marks birthdays for notable figures led by pianist Roger Williams and actress Julie Andrews. Other honorees include Stella Stevens, Stephen Collins, Esai Morales, Christopher Titus, Cindy Margolis, and several ages listed beside names.
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Meteorologist Joseph Smagorinsky Dies at 88 in Princeton
Joseph Smagorinsky, an influential meteorologist and pioneer in climate modeling, died September 21 in Princeton New Jersey. His work on predicting weather and long range climate change advanced atmospheric science and forecasting.
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