Jolie Thornton divorce ends after two years in LA court
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton officially divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court after a two year marriage. Jolie cited irreconcilable differences while noting their earlier adoption of Maddox from Cambodia. Thornton has had five marriages. William Prince, near 21, says he leads a near normal life at St Andrews in Scotland with friends and supportive townspeople.
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A.G. to aid Franklin arson probe in Michigan
Investigators plan to seek help from the state Attorney General's Office in the Oct 25 arson that destroyed Aretha Franklin's 1.6 million Bloomfield Township mansion. A Tuesday meeting failed to reach a consensus on charges, prompting an independent review by Atty Gen Mike Cox's office. Franklin, 61, was subpoenaed and outside the state during the blaze.
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History highlights from May 30 through modern times
On May 30 events include Joan of Arc's execution in 1431 at Rouen for heresy. In 1539 Hernando de Soto reached Florida. In 1854 Nebraska and Kansas territories were created. In 1883 a bridge stampede near Brooklyn Bridge killed 12. In 1996 Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson finalized their divorce.
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Birthday greetings for Wynonna and fellow stars
Today marks birthdays for Wynonna Judd aged 39, Johnny Gimwelle 77, Clint Walker 76, Michael J. Pollard 64, Ted McGinley 45, Patrick Dahlheimer 32, Cee Lo 29, and Blake Bashoff 22. The mix spans country, rock, rap, and television figures.
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Clint Walker
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Ted McGinley
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Wednesday Powerball and Kansas Pick 3 results
Readable numbers show Powerball draw on Wednesday with 6 16 17 19 38 and Powerball 16. Thursday Kansas Pick 3 results list digits 710.
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Dallas eighth-grader wins 76th Spelling Bee in nail biting finale
Sai Gunturi, 13, from Dallas, claimed the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee title after four attempts, spelling pococurante to win $12,000 in prizes. Runner-up Evelyn Blacklock, a 14-year-old homeschooled student from Tuxedo Park NY, faced a dramatic moment when the lights went out as she tackled tenebrosity.
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Spelling champ event sets 84 finalists after round of tough words
Education Secretary Rod Paige praised 84 competitors still standing as finals resumed. From 251 entrants aged 8 to 15, 175 spelled correctly, with a written test narrowing the field. Nina Mathew of Pittsburgh was eliminated by the exam.
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ABC Bets on Family Friendly Friday Fare
ABC plans a TGIF style Friday lineup next fall anchored by George Lopez at 7 and Life with Bonnie at 8 30 with two new shows Back to Kansas and Hope Faith. The report notes audience shifts to WB and Disney Channel tween hits and mentions Pet Star and other cable offerings as competitors.
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Kansas City Music Showcases Tonight At Local Venues
Best Bets include The Datsuns Paybacks Starspangles at The Bottleneck and Bugs Henderson at Grand Emporium. Lawrence hosts Hip Hop Night screening Looking for Today with Approach Archetype and Close Encounters. Bill Cosby performs at Starlight Theatre with Common Ground at Jazzhaus and Bottleneck.
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