Eminem’s mother to receive limited settlement funds
In Macomb County Michigan, Judge Mark Switalski narrowed Debbie Mathers defamation award against Eminem to about 1,600 of a 25,000 settlement. The judge later ruled that 23,354.25 of that sum goes to her attorney Fred Gibson due to a prior deal.
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Fans jeer as Macy Gray struggles through national anthem
In Canton Ohio fans booed and laughed as Grammy winner Macy Gray, wearing a Browns jersey and tap, delivered a tentative version of the Star Spangled Banner before a Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition game. A low formation of planes drowned out the singing. Keillor notes heart surgery as a common miracle in Time.
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Former Survivor contestant drops Senate bid from Michigan
Lansing based Michael Skupin says he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2002 citing family time and his new ministry Michael Skupin Ministries which targets addiction. Skupin, 39, gained fame on Survivor The Australian Outback and previously considered challenging Senator Carl Levin of Detroit, who has served since 1978.
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History highlights from August 8 events through eras
On August 8 1974 Nixon announced his resignation amid Watergate disclosures. Napoleon Bonaparte sailed to Saint Helena for exile in 1815. Thomas A Edison received a mimeograph patent in 1876. Truman signed the UN Charter in 1945. Britain’s Great Train Robbery occurred in 1963. Pioneer Venus 2 launched by the United States in 1978 to study Venus.
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Birthday notices for actors and stars and Beatrice
Dustin Hoffman is 64 and other celebrities are listed with ages including Dino De Laurentiis 82 Mel Tillis 69 Connie Stevens 63 Peter Weir 57 Keith Carradine 52 Deborah Norville 43 The Edge 40 and Princess Beatrice 13 forming a light birthday roundup.
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Lawrence girl among 200 chosen for National Geographic World youth advisory
Erin Elsler of Lawrence, a 10-year-old entering the fifth grade, is one of 200 youths nationwide selected for the advisory team of National Geographic World magazine. Read more on Thursday's 18 & Under page.
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Grisham Films Mickey at Little League World Series Mecca
Author John Grisham brings his film Mickey to Williamsport Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series locale. He directs and acts in the project with a $5 million budget starring Harry Connick Jr. and Shawn Salinas.
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Suge Knight Leaves Prison for Death Row Comeback
Rap mogul Marion Suge Knight, co founder of Death Row Records, is released from federal prison in Oregon after nearly five years. He plans a return to LA and the studio, praising stress free life and saying Better days are coming as he rebuilds Death Row amid past star departures.
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Voice Actor Lorenzo Music Dies at 64 in Los Angeles
Lorenzo Music, famed for voicing Garfield and Carlton the Doorman, died at 64 in Los Angeles after a cancer battle. A folk singer and Emmy winner, he also did notable work for The Smothers Brothers Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, and contributed a theme song for Newhart.
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Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary Seeks Student Language Fix
The first major 21st century dictionary targets deteriorating college writing. Editors collected input from 80 authorities to address grammar usage spelling and vocabulary errors seen in student essays. It includes 600 usage notes and 400 spell check warnings focusing on homophones and commonly confused words.
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