Kathleen Turner reveals rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and Broadway return
New York actress Kathleen Turner says she is recovering from rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed after swelling in her feet during filming Serial Mom. She learned of the illness from a blood test, is taking medication, and has started a web campaign with Immunex to promote early diagnosis as she prepares to star in a Broadway adaptation of The Graduate opening April 4.
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Actress Whoopi Goldberg Sidelined by Cincinnati Boycott
Actress Whoopi Goldberg canceled a sold out June 12 lecture as part of a series on women with unique lives amid a growing boycott of Cincinnati after riots last April when a white officer killed an unarmed black man. The move comes as other black artists pull out of performances.
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Tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Fire 1911 Labor Pivot
History notes 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Co fire in New York that killed 146 workers, fueling labor movement momentum. Also recalls Maryland’s 1634 founding, King's 1965 Montgomery march for voting rights, King Faisal's 1975 assassination, and the 1996 release of the redesigned $100 bill.
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Birthdays celebrate Aretha Franklin and notable figures
Today's birthday list honors Aretha Franklin at 60 and includes Eileen Ford at 80 James Lovell at 74 Gene Shalit at 70 Gloria Steinem at 68 Paul Michael Glaser at 59 Elton John at 55 and Sarah Jessica Parker at 37. Aretha Franklin WT.
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Swing dance nights draw all ages in Lawrence
Swing dancing thrives with wide appeal as both young and old attend twice weekly in Lawrence. The Tues 18 & Under page invites readers to read more on the ongoing dance craze and its enduring popularity across generations.
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Oscars honor Berry Washington for historic wins at 2002 ceremony
Halle Berry becomes first Black lead actress winner for Monster's Ball and Denzel Washington earns best actor for Training Day as A Beautiful Mind leads film prizes. Sidney Poitier receives honorary Oscar. The Lord of the Rings wins best picture and Shrek takes animated feature.
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Academy Award Winners 74th Presented Sunday Night
The ceremony crowned winners led by A Beautiful Mind with Best Director Ron Howard and Best Supporting Actress Jennifer Connelly. Denzel Washington won Best Actor for Training Day and Halle Berry took Best Actress for Monster's Ball.
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Blade 2 tops weekend box office in March surge
Blade 2 led with 33.1 million as Ice Age held strong in its second weekend at 31.1 million. E T The Extra Terrestrial returned to 15.1 million in its 20th anniversary re release. Top 12 films earned about 121 million, signaling a strong March box office and potential new trends.
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