Jay Leno to Host California Recall Candidates on Tonight Show
Ninety of the 135 recall contenders will appear on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in August, NBC said Friday. The invitation targeted all candidates seeking to replace Gov. Gray Davis, promising an appreciative audience for the televised event.
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Singer Anastacia to lead Lifetime breast cancer campaign
Pop singer Anastacia will be spokeswoman for Lifetime Television's Our Lifetime Commitment Stop Breast Cancer for Life. She promotes Women Rock Songs From the Movies as part of the fourth annual breast cancer education concert airing October 23.
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Martin Sheen Says West Wing Rebounds After Sorkin Exit
Martin Sheen describes the West Wing as an orphaned cast after Aaron Sorkin left. He praises the fifth season premiere, calling it one of the best episodes the show has produced.
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Notable Birthdays This Week Highlight Famous Stars
Actor Larry Hagman turns 72 followed by Henry Gibson and Stephen King aged 56 and 56. Bill Murray reaches 53, Ethan Coen 46. Dave Coulter, Faith Hill at 36, Tyler Stewart of Barenaked Ladies also 36.
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Notable historical milestones and disasters across years
Key events include the 1792 abolition of the monarchy by the National Convention, the 1897 New York Sun Santa Claus editorial, the 1938 New York and New England hurricane with heavy casualties, the 1970 MNF debut Browns over Jets 31-21, Kissinger's 1973 secretary of state confirmation, O Connor's 1981 Supreme Court confirmation, the 1987 NFL strike over free agency, and Hugo’s 1989 hurricane hitting Charleston with 135 mph winds.
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Clinton urges tolerance at Srebrenica memorial
Former President Clinton urged ethnic and religious tolerance in Srebrenica Bosnia as survivors opened a memorial center for victims. He highlighted NATO bombing and diplomacy that helped end the 1992 95 war and called for justice for Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic. Clinton attended the 107 victim funeral at the mass graves site.
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