Vonnegut Named State Author for New York
Kurt Vonnegut awarded New York State Author honor as he nears 78th birthday. He spent years in upstate New York, attended Cornell, lived in Alplaus, and worked at General Electric before becoming a state literary figure. Past state authors include Paley Doctorow Muller. Honorees receive 10,000 dollars.
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Diana’s ex butler arrested over royal gift theft
Harold Brown, long-time servant to the British royals, is arrested over the theft of a 1.5 million wedding gift for Prince Charles and Diana in 1981. The jewel encrusted model of an Arab trading ship, a gift from the Emir of Bahrain, was reportedly stolen from Kensington Palace after Diana’s death. Scotland Yard has not named the suspect.
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This Day In History Highlights Key Events Across Centuries
On Nov 17 1558 Elizabeth I ascended the English throne after Mary I died. In 1800 Congress met in Washington at the partially finished Capitol. In 1869 the Suez Canal opened. In 1973 Nixon proclaimed to editors that he was not a crook. In 1979 Khomeini ordered release of 13 female and Black American hostages in Tehran.
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Birthdays spotlight: DeVito, Lightfoot, Scorsese turn pages
Today's birthday list includes Danny DeVito at 56, Gordon Lightfoot at 62, Martin Scorsese at 58, Tom Seaver at 56, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio at 42, and RuPaul at 40. An entertainer round includes DeVito.
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Artificial Disc Implant Shows Promising Results
A slipped disc causes debilitating pain for those with spinal issues and a new artificial disc implant is being tested with promising results. Read all about it Saturday on the J-W Health Page.
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Jim Carrey Becomes Grinch Despite Small Entourage
Hollywood star Jim Carrey promotes How the Grinch Stole Christmas as Audrey Geisel grants rights after a memorable meeting in La Jolla. Howard recalls Carrey's transformative insistence on extra takes that improved each scene as he embodies the green Grinch during production.
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Potter anticipation slows as Rowling plans Book Five
J K Rowling, creator of Harry Potter, delays the next installment likely until 2002. She aims for quality over speed, writing longhand and working in cafes. The author hints at surprises, including Ginny Weasley taking a larger role and the Dursleys returning in Book Five.
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Backstreet Boys challenge 'N Sync for top CD crown
The youth pop battle sees Backstreet Boys aiming to top the No Strings Attached week one sales. Industry estimates forecast up to 7 million copies shipped for Black and Blue with Wal-Mart to stock 2.5 million so a decisive outcome by November 29 remains uncertain.
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