Star Trek Scotty actor Doohan diagnosed with Alzheimer's
James M. Doohan, 84, the actor who played Scotty, has Alzheimer's disease confirmed by his agent. He also endures Parkinson's, diabetes and fibrosis from wartime exposure. He will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on August 31 and attend a Star Trek farewell convention August 28–30 with remaining Enterprise cast including Shatner and Nimoy.
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Cambodia offers citizenship to Angelina Jolie
Cambodia's prime minister proposed granting actress Angelina Jolie Cambodian citizenship in recognition of her nature conservation work. Jolie plans to donate 1.5 million dollars to a Cambodian community development group to protect about 148000 acres of forest in Samlaut and Pailin, areas once tied to the Khmer Rouge. She arrived for a two day visit and said she would accept if offered. Cambodia allows dual citizenship.
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Spelling and Shanian wed at Holmby Hills home
First time bride Tori Spelling, 31, and actor writer Charlie Shanian married Saturday at her parents home in Holmby Hills. Publicist Cece Yorke says the ceremony marked their first marriage for both. Spelling is known for Beverly Hills 90210.
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Major historic milestones from 1865 to 1958 History Journal
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Birthdays on Today Beatle Ringo Starr Leads List
Today marks birthdays for notable figures including Ringo Starr who famously sang When I'm Sixty Four and historian David McCullough aged 71. Also celebrating are actress Shelley Duvall 55 singer Vonda Shepard 41 actress Jorja Fox 36 and figure skater Michelle Kwan 24.
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Billionaire's son promotes Indian music in multimedia show
Peter Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, stages Hidden Heritage a 90 minute multimedia show in Omaha blending tribal chants and electric guitar. The production features Hawk Pope and Michael Kott with a 12 dancer ensemble, aims to raise awareness of American Indian culture and its values. The show runs in Omaha and Milwaukee before Washington DC. Buffett, who scored Dances with Wolves and 500 Nations, says the piece urges responsibility across generations.
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Kirk Douglas’s son Eric Douglas dies at 46
Eric Douglas, youngest son of Kirk Douglas, was found dead in an apartment building in New York. Police reported no signs of foul play and an autopsy was planned. A former actor and comedian, Douglas faced long battles with drug and alcohol problems and legal issues, drawing attention away from his brief screen work.
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Best Bets Music Shuffles Across Kansas Venues
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Saturday Powerball and Kansas picks results snapshot
A compact draws update lists Saturday Powerball numbers 3 8 12 30 47 with multiplier 23 and Tuesday Kansas Pick 3 886 and Monday Super Kansas Cash numbers 5 7 11 15 31 with a 6. The brief presents the drawn results without context or proceeds.
TV Land Plays For Nostalgia In 1989 Style
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