Gin Blossoms reunite for Tempe New Year’s Eve show
Tempe band Gin Blossoms, active since the early 1990s, announce a New Year’s Eve reunion performance at Nita’s Hideaway in Tempe. Guitarist Scott Johnson notes the reunion began from casual November jams and now includes planned future shows and new songs, though no album is confirmed. The group, once platinum selling, rose from Tempe clubs and toppled hits include Hey Jealousy Found Out About You and Atlison Road.
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Holly Hunter Seeks Divorce From Janusz Kaminski
Hollywood actress Holly Hunter and cinematographer Janusz Kaminski divorce filing cites irreconcilable differences. Married since 1995, they have no children. Both are Academy Award winners with Kaminski linked to Spielberg and Oscars for Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan.
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Country crooner Deana Carter cited for DUI in Tennessee
Nashville police said country singer Deana Carter was arrested early Friday after being stopped for 48 mph in a 30 mph zone. An officer reported alcohol on her breath, she failed a field sobriety test and refused a breath test, then was released after appearing in night court. Carter, 35, rose to fame with Did I Shave My Legs for This? and Strawberry Wine was named single of the year in 1997.
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History highlights from December events in harsh war and politics
In 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge Brig Gen Anthony C McAuliffe replied Nuts to surrender demands. In 1807 Congress passed the Embargo Act to push peace between Britain and France. In 1864 Union Gen William T Sherman sent Lincoln Savannah as a Christmas gift. In 1894 Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason amid a worldwide anti Semitism uproar.
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Birthdays Today Highlight Dated Stars and Icons
ABC News correspondent Diane Sawyer turns 56 and Lady Bird Johnson's son reaches 89. Baseball Hall of Famer Steve Carlton is 57 and Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen is 55. All-Star Steve Garvey is 53, singers Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb are 52, and actor Ralph Fiennes is 39. Diane Sawyer
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Sun's Holiday Art Contest Winners Display
Numerous artists displayed their holiday spirit for the Journal. World's first Holiday Art Contest highlights the winning works and notable participants in Sundays Arts section.
Acquittal for Ringling trainer in elephant abuse case
Mark Oliver Gebel 31, a Ringling Bros. trainer, was acquitted in San Jose of abusing Asia the elephant outside a summer show. Jurors deliberated about two hours, while animal rights groups and Ringling advocates watched closely.
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Foster Brooks Dies at 89, Made Career as Comic Drunk
Foster Brooks, famed for his dignified inebriated persona and frequent TV Roasts, died at his Los Angeles home after years of declining health. Born 1912 in Louisville, he rose from radio and local TV to Las Vegas showrooms and national fame with Dean Martin and Bill Cosby appearances.
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Limbaugh may regain 30 to 50 percent of hearing after implant
Rush Limbaugh underwent cochlear implant surgery at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Antonio de la Cruz said the implant could restore 30 to 50 percent hearing in the implanted ear and reconnect him with his environment. The host expects to return to the air in early January, after weeks of recovery and ongoing audiology guidance.
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