Survivor finalist Pappy English faces ad criticism in Atlanta
Former Marquesas contestant and Superior Court Judge Paschal A. English Jr. stars in Atlanta Gas Light ads promoting natural gas with the line Pappy doesn't do propane. Legal experts question judges' participation. English defends his choices saying fame should not bar work beyond the bench.
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Poundstone loses court ruling on probation terms
Santa Monica California judge denies defense motion to modify Paula Poundstone s probation conditions. Poundstone seeks dependency court control over reunification with her three foster children after no contest pleas to felony child endangerment and misdemeanor injury to a child.
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Mark Werksman
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New Citizens Ceremony in Bridgeport Welcomes Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, born in Belgium and a New Milford resident, became a U S citizen at a swearing-in ceremony in Bridgeport alongside 72 others from 35 countries. Judge William Garfinkel praised her effort and commitment to citizenship.
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Diane von Furstenberg
United States
New Milford
Belgium
U.S. District Court
William Garfinkel
Chang Hui-mei to launch world tour after China ban lift
Taiwanese pop star Chang Hui-mei known as A-mei will begin a world tour on Aug 3 in Shanghai after China lifted a two year ban. The tour includes stops in Singapore Malaysia Australia and the United States and marks her first major run in three years following the ban.
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Monkey Trial ends as Scopes found guilty in Dayton
A timeline recap recalls July 21, 1925, the Scopes trial in Dayton Tennessee ending with John T Scopes convicted for teaching Darwinism, later overturned. It also notes 1861 Bull Run Confederate victory at Manassas, Hemingway born 1899 in Oak Park, Hart Crane born in Garrettsville, and 1944 Guam landing in World War II.
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Birthday list highlights actors and musicians
The item lists several birthdays including Jon Lovitz turning 45, Billy Taylor at 81, Don Knotts at 78, Robin Williams at 50, Howie Epstein at 47, Paul Brandt at 30, and Josh Hartnett at 24, noting Lovitz as the central figure.
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Billy Taylor
Don Knotts
Robin Williams
Howie Epstein
Paul Brandt
Josh Hartnett
Saturday Powerball and Kansas Pick 3 Results
Lottery results showcase Powerball numbers 2 3 6 13 26 with 10 as Powerball and Kansas Pick 3 drawing 642. No further context or winners provided.
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Janet Reno hosts dance party to boost Florida campaign
Former attorney general Janet Reno stages a Friday night dance party at Level in South Beach to woo young voters and raise funds for her Florida gubernatorial bid. About 1,500 tickets sold. protesters outside carry Elian Gonzalez imagery as Reno campaigns against Jeb Bush and Bill McBride.
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Fla
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NBC
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Jeb Bush
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Downey Jr Drug Charges Dismissed in California
A Riverside County judge dismissed all drug charges against actor Robert Downey Jr and terminated his probation after 14 months of sobriety. Downey had faced a year in rehab and three years of probation following a cocaine possession arrest at a Palm Springs hotel in 2000.
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Riverside County Superior Court
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Downey
Jim Epstein
Chaplin
Ally McBeal
Merv Griffin
Givenchy Spa
Palm Springs
Wascally Wabbit tale wins Faulkner contest delight
Steven Stankiewicz of New York wins the 13th Faulkner write-alike contest in Jackson Mississippi with a 500-word Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd style tale. The entry, among about 200 submissions, depicts a frantic hunter versus cartoon chase in a brisk, absurd exchange.
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Wascal
Steven Stankiewicz
New York
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Sunday morning guest lineups for news shows announced
The Sunday TV news guest slate includes ABC This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts pre empted by the British Open. CBS Face the Nation features Sen John Edwards and Sen Don Nickles. NBC Meet the Press showcases House Majority Leader Dick Armey and Gov Howard Dean. CNN Late Edition lists Tom Ridge Carl Levin Fred Thompson and others. includes Maleeha Lodhi Saxby Chambliss Jane Harman and James Brosnahn. Fox News Sunday also features Tom Ridge.
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Cokie Roberts
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Don Nickles
Carl Levin
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Fred Thompson
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Maleeha Lodhi
Saxby Chambliss
Rga
Jane Harman
D-Calif
James Brosnahan
John Walker Lindh
Fox News
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Tom Ridge
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