Madonna cancels Rome concert over protests and low sales
Madonna’s Blond Ambition tour in Rome drew protests from Catholic groups over religious imagery. Low ticket sales and a threatened general strike spurred a second Rome show cancellation. Police counted about 30,000 at Flaminio stadium as promoters blamed the damage and RAI dropped plans to record. Madonna urged understanding of her convictions.
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Ford explains scar origin in Vanity Fair interview
New York Harrison Ford reveals the scar on his chin stems from a past car crash. He recalls smashing into a pole while reaching for the seat belt and bleeding afterward. He describes the incident and the slow response of other drivers before hospital care.
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Rolling Stones Cancel Cardiff Concert Over Richards Finger
The Rolling Stones canceled the Cardiff Arms Park show after Keith Richards developed a septic finger. Doctors warned he risked permanent damage if he played. About 30,000 fans were expected. Wembley London was hoped to host next, once Richards improves.
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Workplace seat belt rules expand to vehicles and taxis
OSHA will require seat belt use by all employees in motor vehicles used for work and set front seat belts for commercial drivers. Children have age based seating rules. taxi back seat belts remain optional for riders. A safety program and helmet rule for motorcyclists accompany the regulation, aiding a broader public safety goal.
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Richards and Williams clash over campaign tone in Texas race
Richards reiterates pledge to run on issues to protect Texas image while Williams aides claim hypocrisy. Cuomo to aid Richards in fund raising in New York. Gramm airs ad with Bush and Reagan support. Quayle to attend Perry fundraiser in San Antonio.
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Fantasy's Night Spot Reopens After License Delay
Adult club operations suffered after Fantasy's closed awaiting a beer and wine license from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The venue reopened last Friday and is regaining customers, while owners argue the county rushed the ordinance and failed to provide proper notice before it took effect June 1.
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Sharp seeks postconviction review over Sharp case in Ozona
James contends that evidence involving Odessa woman from 1983 linked to Sharp during the Christie Elms murder trial in Lubbock was held in Ozona. He alleges ineffective assistance of counsel and that police obtained the arrest probable cause from improper searches, while Broadway and her daughters testified in a 1982 abduction and murders. James seeks a hearing before a retrial and a potential new trial for Sharp.
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Bush brothers face S&L bailout fight and ethics questions
Feds extend about 500 billion dollars including interest for bailout costs across thrift failures. Neil Bush is described as unqualified and untrained for Silverado director role, while regulators vow equal treatment to all S&L cases. President Bush urges regulators not to bow to family influence as Henry and Timothy Ryan push thrift reforms in a House crime bill package.
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West Texas Weather Outlook with scattered storms
West Texas regions including Panhandle South Plains and Permian Basin show partly cloudy days with widely scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms Sunday through Monday. Highs range from mid 80s to upper 90s with lows generally in the 60s to upper 70s.
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Weather data from Reading area with records and figures
The report notes a year to date value of 4.57 along with today’s sunset at 8 57 p m and Friday sunrise at 6 52 am. It lists a high record of 106 degrees on Wednesday and a record low of 55 degrees from 1936 with no precipitation in the last 24 hours or for July so far.
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Forecast Cloudy to Warm With Scattered Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service predicts today will be cloudy with highs in the mid 80s and northeast winds 10 to 20 mph, a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Tonight will be cloudy with lows in the 60s and a 20 percent chance of showers or storms. Friday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s. Isolated storms are forecast over West and South Texas, with highs from the 80s to lower 90s and near 103 in the Big Bend.
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