Sopranos actor, teens charged in robbery case denied guilt
The 16 year old actor from The Sopranos and three other youths were arrested early Wednesday and pleaded innocent to two counts of second degree robbery and one count of marijuana possession. He said he feels embarrassed and sorry for his family while denying the crime. The report also covers Dick Clark on Weakest Link rights, Sigourney Weaver aging gracefully with a simple life, and Al Jardine suing Beach Boys partners for about 4 million over concert exclusions.
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History Briefs: Fires, Treason, and Sports Milestones
July 6 1944 Hartford fire killed 169 in Ringling Brothers main tent. Thomas More executed in 1535 England for treason. Pasteur tested anti rabies vaccine in 1885. USSR formed in 1923. Althea Gibson first black Wimbledon singles champion in 1957. Roy Rogers died in 1998 aged 80.
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Birthdays salute Bush and notable figures
Hday's Birthdays celebrate the chief President Bush turning 55. Former first lady Nancy Reagan reaches 80, talk show host Merv Griffin 76, actress Janet Leigh 74, singer Della Reese 70, Ned Beatty 64, Sylvester Stallone 55, Geofrey Bush 50, and country singer Nanci Griffith 48 amid a list of notable figures. George W. Bush is mentioned among celebrants.
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Ned Beatty
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Men’s health push grows for awareness in Health and Rec
A health column notes men’s shorter average life span due to biology genetics and lifestyle. Health professionals seek change through increased awareness and programs. The piece highlights a budding movement to elevate attention to men’s health issues in the community.
Survivor hype questions after staged scenes and litigation
The article notes lingering questions about Survivor after Tina Wesson’s win and reports that Mark Burnett staged scenes and discussed voting, while denying wrongdoing. It cites fan skepticism, court filings involving Stacey Stillman, and contrasting CBS internal results showing continued viewer interest despite controversy. Meanwhile filming for the Kenya edition begins, with debates over authenticity and audience trust shaping the fall premiere.
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Tina Wesson
Mark Burnett
Kenya
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Tim Gilman
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Lawsuit sets stage for clash over religion
A group including 21 state lawmakers filed a federal lawsuit to block the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne production of Corpus Christi. They argue taxpayer funds should not subsidize the play which features a gay Christ figure and parallels Gospels. Performances were scheduled for August 10 and 11.
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Anthony Benton
Terrence McNally
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Twain’s long hidden story finally printed in Atlantic issue
The Atlantic reveals Mark Twain’s unfinished tale A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage finally appears 125 years after writing. The Buffalo library contest collected 700 plus variants from readers worldwide, with top three to be chosen by novelists in October. The Atlantic may publish winners. rights also tied to a WW Norton hardback releasing in September.
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Michael Kelly
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