Freddy Fender Receives Kidney Transplant Donation
Musician Freddy Fender, 64, underwent a two hour kidney transplant at University Hospital in San Antonio. His daughter Maria Huerta Garcia, 21, donated one kidney and 18 month after dialysis Fender remained in stable condition. Garcia, in Jacksonville, Florida, was in good condition and expected to be released soon. Fender, a Grammy nominee, has diabetes linked to his kidney failure.
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Mediation Ordered in $30 Million Stevie Wonder Palimony Case
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Emilie Elias ordered mediation in the palimony suit filed by Angela McAfee, who alleges Stevie Wonder promised lifelong support and transmitted herpes. Wonder denies the herpes claim and counters that McAfee took over $160,000 in property after their breakup. Both parties were ordered to seek an out of court settlement.
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Widow of Beamer welcomes daughter Morgan Kay
Lisa Beamer, widow of Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer, gave birth to daughter Morgan Kay on January 9 at Princeton Medical Center. The birth followed the tragic crash in Pennsylvania and came as Beamer described the moment as bittersweet yet more sweet than bitter. The labor was quick and Beamer noted Morgan Kay resembles Todd, with his sister present at the birth.
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Loretta Lynn to Receive Honorary Doctorate at UK
The University of Kentucky board approves an honorary doctor of arts for country singer Loretta Lynn from Johnson County Kentucky. The 66 year old will be awarded during the Society for American Music meeting held March 6 to 10 on UK’s Lexington campus.
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Notable historical milestones from January facts
History notes mark key events: 1788 landing of Arthur Phillip at Sydney, 1802 US Capitol library act, 1837 Michigan statehood, 1861 Louisiana secession, 1870 Virginia readmission, 1942 US WW II expeditionary force in Northern Ireland, 1950 India becomes a republic.
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Birthday notes for Paul Newman and peers
Today's birthdays include Paul Newman turning 77 and Jules Feiffer at 73. Scott Glenn is 60, Angela Davis 58, Lucinda Williams 49, Eddie Van Halen 45, Ellen DeGeneres 44, and Wayne Gretzky 47. Paul Newman.
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Langston Hughes life series opens with Lawrence youth
A special Arts section celebrates Langston Hughes with a Sunday launch on his childhood in Lawrence. The feature previews the writer’s life work and art and promotes the Langston Hughes writing contest winners.
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Mothman legend inspires film and debate in Point Pleasant
Hollywood’s The Mothman Prophecies revisits the 1960s Point Pleasant sightings of a winged figure with glowing eyes. Skeptic John A. Keel and screenwriter Richard Hatem stress the unknown nature of the phenomenon, while actors Gere and Linney portray a story blending belief, science, and myth.
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O Connor details with Couric and Burton on Hoover claim
NBC Tonight show interview reveals O Connor's youthful flirtation with Chief Justice Rehnquist and humorous world of bull testicles within ranch life. Burton blasts Hoover over Salvatix case, urging FBI HQ renaming due to past cover up.
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James Woods sparks outrage with terrorist remarks
James Woods faces mounting criticism after telling Zap2it editor Sam Rubin that if terrorists are harbored, they should be wiped off the Earth. He calls terrorists diaper heads and says the only way to stop a terrorist is to cut his head off. Arab American Institute critic Jean Abinader condemns the comments as off his medication and dangerous.
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