Stal Jone Voted Action Star of the Millennium
Los Angeles based actor Sylvester Stallone 55 is selected as Action Star of the Millennium by a home video trade group. He will receive the honor in July at the Las Vegas convention of the Video Software Dealers Association. Bo Andersen, USDA president, lauds Stallone for his work as actor writer and director and for creating memorable cinema characters.
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Dr Dre named in Detroit privacy lawsuit over tour DVD
Detroit city officials file a federal suit against Dr Dre Magic Johnson AOL Time Warner Best Buy Panavision alleging a hidden camera and microphones intercepted and recorded exchanges with tour organizers. The case centers on a bonus track from a DVD post tour and questions consent and profits.
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2day History: Chernobyl disaster and early American events
The piece reviews three historical milestones. The 1986 Cher nobyl nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union killed at least 31 people and released radioactive material. It also notes Captain John Smith and English colonists landing at Cape Henry in 1607 to found a settlement, and the 1865 killing of Abraham Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth near Bowling Green, Virginia.
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Birthdays list for Today includes Burnett and Rydell
Today's birthday notes celebrate Carol Burnett turning 69 and Bobby Rydell at 60. Claudine Rugers same age, Gary Wright 59. Gian Carlo Esposito 44, Roger Taylor 42, Joan Chen 41.
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Lawrence Jewish community faces staff changes at KU Hillel
KU Hillel, serving 1500 Jewish students at Kansas University, will undergo staff changes with three members leaving. Rabbi Judith Reiner of the Lawrence Jewish Community Center will assist during the transition as readers are urged to see Saturday Faith section for details.
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Blake won't face death penalty in wife murder case
Los Angeles prosecutors will seek life in prison without parole if actor Robert Blake is convicted of murdering his wife Benny Lee Bakley. Blake, 68, is charged with murder, solicitation, conspiracy, and lying in wait. His bodyguard Caldwell pleads innocent. trial sought swiftly.
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NPR Yiddish Radio Project draws anti Semitic emails online
New York’s Yiddish Radio Project a 10 part NPR series on immigrant life from 1930s to 1950s drew anti Semitic emails after Middle East violence. NPR ombudsman and producers note strong emotions but unexpected vitriol. half of 300 letters were negative, many accusing Jews of controlling media. Local host reactions were largely positive.
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Bachelor Michel chooses Amanda Marsh as final mate
ABC reality star Alex Michel selected Amanda Marsh from 25 contestants as his final choice on The Bachelor season finale. He did not give a ring, asking her to move to California to live with him, and Marsh cried as she accepted his proposal to continue their relationship outside the show's world.
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Billy Collins named poet laureate for second term
The Library of Congress announced Billy Collins will serve another one year term as U S poet laureate. His program includes a poem a day for students and a dedicated web site. Collins teaches at Lehman College and has published six poetry books.
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