Thurmond Becomes Grandfather At 100 In Surprise Birth
Former Senator Strom Thurmond is now a grandfather after the birth Monday afternoon of Martin Taylor Whitmer Jr in Washington DC. He is the son of Julie Thurmond Whitmer and Martin Whitmer. All are reported well by U.S. Attorney and proud uncle Strom Thurmond Jr. Julie had announced her pregnancy at Thurmond’s 400th birthday party in December.
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9 11 author wins Peace Prize in Berlin
Berlin award jury cites Susan Sontag as an intellectual ambassador between the US and Europe for human rights work. The 70-year-old author will receive 17,700 dollars annually, with the prize ceremony set for October 12 at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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Petersen Weds Girlfriend in Italy Ceremony
William Petersen star of CBS CSI married longtime girlfriend Gina Cirrone in a weekend ceremony in Petrignano Italy. The 50 year old actor and former teacher reside in Los Angeles and were honeymooning in Europe, publicist Jennifer Allen said Monday. Petersen plays Gil Grissom and also serves as a producer.
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Ventura to be honored for integrity at induction
Former Minnesota governor and pro wrestler Jesse Ventura will headline the International Wrestling Hall of Fame induction on August 2. He will receive the Frank Gotch Award for bringing honor and prestige to professional wrestling, according to museum executive director Mike Chapman.
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History Notes on Key US Milestones and Sally Ride
On June 18 1983 Sally Ride became America's first woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger alongside four colleagues. Earlier events include American forces entering Philadelphia in 1778 as British withdrew, the 1812 declaration of war against Britain, and Amelia Earhart completing a Newfoundland to Wales flight in 1928 in about 21 hours.
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Birthdays of Paul McCartney and other celebs
Musician Paul McCartney is listed as 61, noted as an expectant father. Film critic Roger Ebert is 61. Actress Isabella Rossellini is 51. Country singer Tim Hunt is 36. R&B singer Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men is 32. Actress Mara Hobel is 32. Country singer Blake Shelton is 27.
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Dora the Explorer charms with bilingual touch on Nickelodeon
Dora the Explorer has become the top show on cable for preschoolers and is expanding to a national tour. The 7 year old bilingual heroine captivates older children with problem solving in English and Spanish, while creators emphasize clear explanations in the show's format.
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Thousands of Harry Potter books stolen in England
Police said 7,680 copies of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix were stolen from a tractor trailer outside the Deacon Trading Estate in Newtown-le-Willows, northern England. Bloomsbury urged protection of spoilers and warned against dissemination before the Saturday sale.
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Board ing House North Shore debuts on the WB all boats rise
The WB launches Boarding House North Shore a six episode sports reality series airing at 7 p.m. featuring seven surfers on Hawaii's North Shore competing in the Vans Triple Crown with Sunny Garcia Myles Padaca Danny Fuller Chelsea Georgeson Veronica Kay Holly Beck and Damien Hobgood among the participants. The show contrasts with usual Real World style casts and adds a talkative Virgin as a talking point.
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Best Bets Concerts Across Kansas City Venues
A run of live music listings including Nickel Creek at The Uptown 8 p.m. and Ghoultown at Boothill 9 p.m. at The Brick with Mid West Dilemma releasing a new CD at The Brick 9 p.m. Also shows by Outhud DJ Konsept Be Now Shots Fired and Phix tribute at The Bottleneck and Replay Lounge.
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