Government takes charge of Diana memorial fountain plan
A government official assumed personal control of the 47 million memorial fountain project after repeated delays from organizers. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell promised a final design by month end, as the Hyde Park site aims for completion by August 31, 2003, the sixth anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.
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Music mogul to be honored by Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
Entertainment figure Martha Stewart will be honored at Russell Simmons East Hampton fundraiser on July 27 alongside Cynthia Nixon Earl Graves and Cathy Hughes. Simmons defends his choice amid ongoing stock investigation while Stewart remains out of the public eye.
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Apollo 11 Moon Walk First Step By Armstrong Aldrin
History highlights note Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon on July 20 1969. Other events include Colombia declaring independence in 1810 and Sitting Bull surrendering in 1881 after the Little Bighorn.
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Birthday roll call for rock and art icons
Today's notable birthdays include Carlos Santana turning 55, Nam June Paik at 70, Sleepy LaBeef 67, John Lodge 59, Kim Carnes 56, and Paul Cook 46, marking anniversaries for musicians and a video artist. Carlos Santana
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Wednesday Powerball and Kansas lottery numbers brief
Wednesday Powerball drawn 10 11 25 40 45 with Powerball 25. Friday Kansas Pick 3 shows 598. Wednesday Super Kansas Cash numbers 16 16 31 32 with 2. Wednesday Kansas 2by2 Red 10 18 and White 3 11.
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Sex and the City season five returns with baby headlines
The HBO comedy resumes eight new episodes after Sarah Jessica Parker's real-life pregnancy paused production. The four leads—Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha—reunite at their brunch spot as plotlines tackle pregnancy, monogamy, and Carrie's breakup with Big while Samantha vents about relationships.
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Sex and the City season five opens with baby Brady
The fifth season debuts at 8 p.m. on HBO on Sunflower Broadband. Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte navigate a new era as Brady’s arrival tests friendships and futures. The show remains sharp, winning past Emmys, while fans wonder how motherhood reshapes the group.
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Osbourne's cancer spreads shocking update for Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne reveals cancer has spread after colorectal cancer surgery earlier in July. She describes disbelief and gratitude for life while Ozzy praises her strength. MTV crew will film her chemotherapy for season two with hopes for a lighter, music filled atmosphere.
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Seattle musicians stage 9 11 Requiem concerts worldwide
Seattle singers organize a series of Mozart Requiem performances starting at 8 46 a m local time to honor victims of September 11. Thirty choirs worldwide join, with Riga and Taipei among early responders. Gerard Schwarz conducts at the Paramount Theatre with 50 musicians, 120 chorus, and four soloists.
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