Flooding inShockoe Bottom Virginia After Gaston Remnants
In Richmond Shockoe Bottom floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston killed at least five people and damaged blocks near the James River. Dozens of cars drifted, a brick building collapsed, and a produce truck lay overturned as residents fled. Officials closed 20 blocks for safety inspections amid extensive property losses.
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Woman Starts From Ashes to Create Diamond Keepsake
Nancy Wodziak of Columbia Heights Minnesota had a diamond made from her late husband's ashes. The process took over six months and cost 2500 dollars for a 0.25 carat stone, which ultimately measured 0.59 carats.
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Columbia Heights
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Deadline passes in Sudan sanctions decision looms
Displaced Muslims at Abu Shouk camp in North Darfur mark sunset prayers as the UN deadline to compel the Sudanese government to curb Arab militamen expires. The United Nations faces a choice on sanctions after the 30 day period ends with no action.
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Mourning Procession for Dhaka Grenade Attack Victims
Bangladeshi cultural activists carry lamps in a mourning procession in Dhaka after the Aug 21 grenade attack that killed 20 people at an opposition rally and wounded hundreds.
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Patterson and Phelps to be honored on Wheaties boxes
Patterson Michael Phelps and Justin Gatlin join in a Wheaties honor as special edition cereal boxes announce shelves by mid September. Patterson notes she is the first American woman since 1984 to win all around gold and hopes to inspire young girls.
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Carly Patterson
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U.S
Patterson
Mary Lou Retton
Lewinsky says no regrets about interview earnings
Monica Lewinsky defended accepting payments for her 1999 Channel 4 interview at the Edinburgh festival. She cited enormous legal bills and six years of scrutiny, saying she had to be compensated as the commodity in the interview.
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Bill Clinton
Msn.com
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Hamm promotes gymnastics tour after Olympic gold
Paul Hamm, the U S men's all around gymnastics champion, relaxed in jeans and a white shirt while helping launch a 14 city exhibition tour. The tour opened at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville Connecticut with Hamm saying he was proud of his gold and the public share of that pride.
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Smits Eyes Oval Office in The West Wing Return
The West Wing returns for its sixth season with Jimmy Smits as a Houston congressman poised for White House moves. New full time cast members Marley Shelton and Mary McCormack join the show after guest roles last season.
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White House
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Mary McCormack
Birthdays for Yvonne DeCarlo Lily Tomlin and more
A list of notable birthday observances includes actress Yvonne DeCarlo age 47, comedian Lily Tomlin age 41, singer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, singer Gloria Estefan, singer-guitarist Grant Lee Phillips, country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison, DJ Spigg Nice of Lost Boyz, and actor Scott Speedman known for Felicity.
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Lost Boyz
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Felicity
Beckham couple confirms third baby on the way
Great Britain’s David and Victoria Beckham confirm they are expecting baby number three in early March. The couple, who wed in 1999, already have sons Brooklyn and Romeo and have spent recent years based in Spain.
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