Anna Nicole Smith testifies in Marshall estate case
Anna Nicole Smith, 32, testified in a probate trial over J Howard Marshall heirs dispute. The case seeks to divide an estate estimated between 48 million and 1.6 billion dollars. An accountant testified she received 6.7 million in cash jewelry and homes during 14 months with Marshall. She said she earned five thousand dollars weekly from Marshall, who died in 1995 at age 90.
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Cosmopolitan names Bo Derek among 10 Fearless Females
Bo Derek joins a group including Debra Messing Julia Stiles and Drea de Matteo on Cosmopolitan's list of 10 Fearless Females. She comments on Hollywood politics and potential work, noting her Republican stance and lack of political involvement. The list also features Helen Fielding Molly Sims Ananda Lewis Vita Min C Heather Headley and Kelly Wiglesworth.
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Prince William Boosts St Andrews Applications This Fall
Prince William has not yet attended class at St Andrews University but his fame is lifting applications by 44 percent to 9,212 for 1,250 places. The 18-year-old will study art history this September after taking a gap year. Marcus Booth notes increased interest from female applicants benefiting male students.
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Milestones from History Journal Highlights Key Events
A look back at pivotal moments across decades. Truman ordered development of the hydrogen bomb on January 31, 1950. Guy Fawkes, linked to the Gunpowder Plot, was executed in 1606. These Are My Children debuted in 1949 on NBC Chicago. Explorer 1 marked the Space Age in 1958. Alaska Airlines Flight 261 tragedy occurred in 2000 with 88 fatalities.
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Birthdays today include actors, musicians, and sports figures
Minnie Driver turns 30, Norman Muller reaches 78, Jean Simmons 72, Ernie Banks 70, Philip Glass 64, Suzanne Pleshette 64, Nolan Ryan 54, and Johnny Rotten 45.
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Read Across Lawrence aims for shared reading across city
A Lawrence program invites residents to read a single book and discuss it with friends and family. Report on the Read Across Lawrence initiative appears on the 18&Under page on Thursday.
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Passions stirs sales with Tabitha memoir in fake Harmony
A fictional tabloid memoir by Tabitha Lenox from the NBC soap Passions hits shelves nationwide. Publishers and NBC marketing push the stunt to juice sagging daytime ratings, leveraging online sites tours and new theme park ventures while striving to attract younger viewers without alienating core fans.
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Soap Operas Boost Fans Attention With Web Tactics
Soap operas pursue viewer engagement by cross promoting online content and special formats. All My Children features Erica Kane and Bianca's storyline drawing scrutiny while Days of Our Lives hosts a star-studded guest week. Port Charles tests two week arcs and online clips. Passions offers an online diary and Harmony tour. CBS and ABC sites provide show clips, synopses, and interactive features to lure fans.
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Screen Actors Guild nominating top performers in film
Five films Gladiator Almost Famous Contender Chocolat Billy Elliot lead with three SAG nominations apiece as guild announces eight TV categories. No single front runner emerges ahead of Oscars as 4200 members vote from 98000 union. lifetime honor goes to Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.
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