Michael Jackson TV special draws 25.7 million viewers
CBS aired Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special to 25.7 million viewers, boosting CBS Tuesday ratings to their best excluding sports since 1994. The piece notes Jackson’s Motown 25 Moonwalk as a milestone while mentioning Cruise and Kidman’s divorce and custody settlement of their two adopted children Isabella and Conor. Their combined fortune tops $150 million, with custody to be shared though exact terms remain confidential.
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Conor
Queen Receives Badge From NYPD For 9/11 Hero Detective
A New York police officer presented Queen Elizabeth II with Detective Joseph Vigiano’s badge, honoring the fallen officer who died at the World Trade Center beside his firefighter brother John. The act followed the New York Police Commissioner’s request to honor Vigiano’s family, who were proud to have his shield presented to the Queen.
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World Trade Center
Joseph Vigiano
John
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Frank Dwyer
History Highlights of November Moments
On November 16 1864 Union General Sherman began the March to the Sea during the Civil War. Other notes mark British capture of Fort Washington in 1776 Oklahoma’s statehood in 1907 Broadway premiere of The Sound of Music in 1959 and William Holden found dead in Santa Monica in 1981 at age 63.
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William T. Sherman
Fort Washington
William Holden
Santa Monica
Calif
Birthdays this day celebrate actors and athletes
This day marks birthdays for Martha Plimpton age 31 and Joanna Pettet age 57. W. C. Clark turns 62, David Leisure 51, Dwight Gooden 37. Lisa Bonet is 34, Oksana Balul 24, Trevor Penick 22. Martha Plimpton remains the notable name highlighted.
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W.C. Clark
Joanna Pettet
David Leisure
Dwight Gooden
Lisa Bonet
Oksana Balul
Trevor Penick
Tomorrow's Health Explores Herbal Remedies Trend
Tomorrow's Health section examines rising use of herbs as natural remedies. It lists common herbs for ailments such as menopause and flu symptoms, highlighting public interest in natural health options.
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Franzen Wins National Book Award for The Corrections
Jonathan Franzen takes fiction prize for The Corrections as Oprah Winfrey's logo on the cover sparked controversy. The award ceremony honored Andrew Solomon, Virginia Euwer Wolff, and Alan Dugan alongside Franzen with enthusiasm afterward.
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Jonathan Franzen
New York
Franzen
Harper’s Magazine
Winfrey
Andrew Solomon
Virginia Euwer Wolff
Alan Dugan
Steve Martin
Colin Harrison
Martin
Martha Stewart
Wisconsin
Neil Baldwin
National Book Foundation
Solomon
Theaters told to muzzle the muggles
Warner Brothers limits use of the term muggles in promotions for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone opening today. The directive, issued to theater managers, aims to avoid legal action and preserve box office potential.
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J.K. Rowling
Brian Callaghan
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Columbia, S.C
Hare
Rowling
Nancy K. Stouffer
Scholastic Corp
Time Warner
Mattel
Hasbro
Stouffer
Larry Potter
Shannon Brandon
Polo
Columbia
Disney
Lucasfilm
Midnight show opens for Harry Potter in Baltimore
The Senator Theater in Baltimore plans a 12:01 a.m. screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to be among first on release day. The $125 million film from Warner Bros. opens nationwide with advance tickets selling quickly and potential to set opening records.
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Senator
J.K. Rowling
Tom Kiefaber
Warner Bros
TV news under sponsor pressure tightens budgets nationwide
A Project for Excellence in Journalism survey of 118 news directors shows advertisers push to suppress negative coverage and promote puff pieces while stations cut budgets or lay off staff. The study notes smaller markets feel the impact most as local news grows to fill cheaper airtime, risking morale and viewer trust.
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Project For Excellence In Journalism
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Carl Gottlieb
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