Afghan Alozai family crosses into Pakistan to UNHCR camp
Afghan refugee women and children from the Alozai family reach the Chaman border with tents set up by UNHCR on the Pakistani side after a 10 day wait to cross. They fled U S led bombing from Badgis province and are among the first to settle in the camp.
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Women aviator on USS Theodore Roosevelt says combat role not a milestone
Lt. j.g. Sara from Billings Montana, the Roosevelt’s only combat pilot, dismisses talk of historic significance while flying an Afghanistan mission. She notes pride in the Navy's policy, contrasts past debates, and emphasizes equal participation among women in modern air operations.
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Today’s birthdays for actors musicians and a drummer
A list notes notable birthdays including David Nelson former child star and producer, Bill Wyman ex Rolling Stone bassist, F Murray Abraham, Kevin Kline, Ben Gillies of Silverchair, Monica, Adrierine Bailon of 3LW, and a 65th milestone.
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Clint Black and Al Franken entertain troops at Ramstein
Country singer Clint Black and comedian Al Franken performed for about 2,800 U.S. troops at Ramstein Air Base Germany, starting a tour that will also visit bases in Italy and the Balkans. Organizer Janet Cohen hailed volunteers for honoring the service members.
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria seeks privacy amid media glare
Victoria of Sweden says she sometimes wishes for privacy yet accepts public life as a duty. She notes media focus has eased and a balance with public scrutiny has been reached after previous reports on eating disorder rumors and a high profile relationship.
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Vonnegut Returns to Write New Novel in New York
Kurt Vonnegut 79, after a 1999 fire near his East Side home, is back in New York to work on If God Were Alive Today a novel about a standup comic born in 1958. He recently joined Smith College Northampton Massachusetts literature faculty.
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McCoy helps fan after October fire in Lima Ohio
Neal McCoy donated show tickets to Peggy Yaney and eight family members after an October 17 fire destroyed nearly all her belongings including concert tickets. The benefit is a November 1 performance at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima, Ohio.
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Marsden Preps for Ally McBeal With Singing and Dance
James Marsden says he and Josh Hopkins trained in singing and dancing to prepare for Ally McBeal. He joked that learning legal jargon isn’t essential as they focus on performance numbers. Marsden also praises creator David E Kelley and his prolific writing talent.
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