Hawking rides hot air balloon for dream fulfillment
London Stephen Hawking, the famed scientist confined to a wheelchair, rode in a specially adapted hot air balloon with his wife Elaine across Cambridgeshire on Monday. Virgin Balloon Flights arranged the trip with a basket modified to accommodate his wheelchair. Julia Child recuperated at a San Francisco hospital after bronchitis, 89, and canceled a rare wines auction appearance. She spoke to attendees by phone from hospital prior to returning to Southern California.
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Brian Setzer divorce filing cited irreconcilable differences
Christine Setzer files for divorce from Brian Setzer in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. The couple married in September 1994 and have two daughters. Setzer, 42, co-founded the Stray Cats and leads The Brian Setzer Orchestra, winner of last year's Grammy for best pop instrumental performance for Caravan.
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Reeve backs cloning bill for medical research
Christopher Reeve told the Senate Health Committee he was deeply disturbed by attempts to block scientific progress as he endorsed a Kennedy bill allowing human embryo cloning for stem cell research. The Senate is to take up the issue next month amid Bush opposition and a House ban.
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Major historic events from March across years
Highlights include the 1836 fall of the Alamo after a 13 day siege in San Antonio Texas. York is incorporated as Toronto in 1834. Verdi’s La Traviata debuted in Venice in 1853. The 1857 Dred Scott decision ruled Scott could not sue in federal court. Walter Cronkite’s final CBS Evening News sign-off occurred in 1981. The British monarch’s first official royal website launched in 1997.
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Birthdays today include Greenspan and Tereshkova
Today's notable birthdays include Alan Greenspan aged 76, Ed McMahon 79, Valentina Tereshkova 65, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 58, Rob Reiner 55, Tom Arnold 43, D L Hughley 38, and Moira Kelly 34. Alan Greenspan is mentioned as part of the list.
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Kansas students seek warm Spring Break destinations
Kansas University students plan a warmer getaway as winter eases. The Thursday Lifestyle section previews top Spring Break spots, highlighting preferred destinations, travel ideas, and student expectations for sunshine and rest.
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TV Covers Matthew Shepard Tragedy With Two New Films
Two tele vision movies about Matthew Shepard's murder spark debate as NBC and HBO clash on air dates. NBC's The Matthew Shepard Story centers on the murder and the parents' struggle with the death penalty, while HBO's The Laramie Project focuses on the community and victim's experience. Both aim for impact but differ in tone and scope.
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Laramie Project TV airings highlight Matthew Shepard story
HBO will air The Laramie Project at 7 p.m. Saturday and NBC will show The Matthew Shepard Story at 8 p.m. March 16 on Sunflower Broadband. The films feature Amy Madigan Steve Buscemi Laura Linney and ensemble casts portraying Laramie residents and experts, exploring hate violence and its roots in the community.
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Crowe Angered Over Poem Cut From Awards Broadcast
Russell Crowe was reportedly enraged when the four line poem Sanctity by Patrick Kavanagh was removed from both the British and Australian broadcasts of his British Academy Film Awards acceptance. Crowe had just won best actor for A Beautiful Mind. An onlooker said he apologized after confronting the show director Malcolm Gerrie at a post ceremony dinner. The Sun cited time pressures and a producer’s stance that other cuts occurred.
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Koppel defends Nightline amid replacement talks
AP reports Ted Koppel challenged an anonymous ABC executive who called Nightline irrelevant while defending the program's importance amid Disney's possible move to replace it with Letterman's Late Show. Barbara Walters backed Koppel and recalled her own clashes with ABC over "20/20" slated for a change. ABC News also announced Cokie Roberts will leave This Week after the fall elections.
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