Miss America talent segment ends as 1954 format breaks
Atlantic City recounts past Miss America talent stunts from pigeons to ice skates and horses. The 2024 telecast drops live talent for the first time since 1954, replacing acts with videotaped performances and a final live contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J
Joan Hyldoff
Carol Fraser
Convention Center
ABC
Angela Osborne
California
Deanna Fogarty
Hyldoft
Ohio
Fraser
Lenora Slaughter
First Lady Christens Nuclear Sub named for Texas
Laura Bush christened the 2.2 billion Texas submarine at Newport News shipyard with a bottle of sparkling wine. The ceremony drew 5,000 guests, including shipyard workers and General Dynamics Electric Boat, as the Virginia class vessel heads toward delivery in 2005 and commissioning in October. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison hailed the project as a sign of national resolve in the war on terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lady
Christens
Texas
Newport News
Laura Bush
Northrop Grumman Newport News
President Bush
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Laura
George
Texas Rangers
General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division
Virginia
Sen
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Electric Boat
Groton, Conn
Navy
Gary Roney
Louisville
Restrictions tighten in San Bernardino National Forest amid fire risk
In California a store clerk explains that target shooting is banned outside three ranges as open fires are restricted across the San Bernardino National Forest. Officials warn of continuing fire danger after last year’s 750000 acres burned, 3650 homes lost, and 24 deaths, with closures possibly expanding to other forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Araiza
John Beaupre
San Bernardino National Forest
Angelus Oaks
Calif
San Bernardino Forest
Kevin Nolden
Patti Dickerson
Shelley Borynack
San Bernardino
Borynack
California
Forest Service
Dave Reider
Los Angeles
Lake Arrowhead
Idyllwild
Washington wildfire destroys homes near I 90 blaze in Kittitas County
A wind driven Washington wildfire near Interstate 90 between Cle Elum and Ellensburg forced the evacuation of about 200 mainly seasonal homes in the Cascade foothills. The fire burned 300 acres, destroying two homes and a shop, with injuries reported. Cause is under investigation and described as suspicious. Firefighting efforts included helicopters, planes with retardant, and all available equipment. Nearby Nucla Colorado faced a separate 1,200 acre wildfire threatening seasonal homes as hot conditions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Wash
Cascade Foothills
Cleo Aho
Aho
Clayton Myers
Interstate 90
Cle Elum
Myers
Kittitas County
Nucla
Colo
Utah State Line
Carson Berglund
Rocky Mountain Fire Coordination Center
Berglund
Schwarzenegger Signs 105 Billion Budget With No New Taxes
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a 105 billion dollar California budget ending a month long stalemate. The plan avoids new taxes while closing a 17 billion dollar deficit through borrowing one time savings and spending cuts. Critics warn funding deals with schools and local governments may sow future problems despite a compromised agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Arnold Schwarzenegger
California
Schwarzenegger
Marriages and Divorces in Franklin County
Franklin County records list marriages for July with partners Eric S Rudding and Dawn M Edwards from Christopher. Brian M Britton and Alicia Lee Gardner from Thompsonville. Thomas F Chitwood Jr and Francise M Shuman from West Frankfort. Lonnie Halderfield and Jennifer McFadden from Benton. Kevin R Cornelison and Angel L Price. Scott A Miller and Kristin M Clark from Chicago. Richard J Dichon and Patricia A Beal from Florissant Missouri. and others. Divorces filed and granted include multiple couples across Pinckneyville Murphysboro and nearby towns with petitioner and respondent names and ages. orders include invalidity declarations and income for child support adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric S. Rudding
Dawn M. Edwards
Christopher
Brian M. Britton
Alicia Lee Gardner
Thompsonville
Thomas F. Chitwood Jr
Francise M. Shuman
West Frankfort
Lonnie Halderfield
Jennifer McFadden
Benton
Scott A. Miller
Kristin M. Clark
Chicago
Richard Joseph Dichon
Patricia A. Beal
Florissant, Mo
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NCAA
Anal Court Reporters Association
Sparks College
Washington
Franklin County
Kevin Robert Cornelison
Angel L. Price
Ee Timothy A. Schoenborn
Jill E. Lindsey
Dan L. Woodland
Marianna Davis
Mark D. McClarken
Jc Kristy J. Giffey
Herrin
Ston City
Candace N. Dintelman
Petitioner, Zeigler
Jerome P. Dintelman
Anna
Steven R. Essary Sr
Petitioner
Amanda J. Essary
Laura Diane Kissel
Leslie Allen Kissel
State of Illinals
Angela Matie Nalley
Donovan Keith Nalley
Holly Galloway
Chad E. Galloway
Hillview
Kimberly Kay King
Marty Dale King
Royalton
Amanda Lynn Chastain
Petitioner Benton
James Nolan Chastain
Mount Vernon
Bruce E. Rowley
Lesser
Carol J. Rowley
Melissa Dawn Halcomb
Hubert Halcomb
State of Ilinois
Jackson County
Snand Linda R. Partish
Kevin B. Wek
Carbondale
Robert Jeyaseelan
Macon
Etheline S. Evans
Richard B. Ransom
Teresa L. Wallace
Murphysboro
Edward M. Tjaden
Trixy N. Owens
Richard Pryor Jr
Amanda J. Zindorf
George J. Clark
April L. Bable
John E. Marzoli
Alicia Chavira
Beth E. Crews
Pinckneyville
Eric A. Crews
Adam Albanese
Gina L. Albanese
North Hills
Shirley J. Galvan
George Galvan
Tempe
Ariz
Carol M. DeRossett
Kenneth W. DeRossett
Grand Tower
Tashia McClendon
Elkville
Lee McClendon
Mulkeytown
Jennifer Cummins
Heather Smith
Victor A. Cesario
Anthony A. Starrett
Kristie M. Starrett
Lori A. Satterlee
Scott W. Satterlee
Allen
Lee
Deborah D. Lee
Johnson County
David Cardona
Shawnee Correctional Center
Margarita Cardona
Thomas W. Otto
Michele A. Otto
State of Illinois
Jamie Johns
Creal Springs
Tevis Johns
Marion
Perry County
Howard James Destry
Valerie Celeste Schaefer
Andrew Ryan Walker
Jennifer Nicole Bruns
Robert Allen Gavach
du Quoin
Shirley Ann Gavach
Linda Lou Prather
John David Prather Jr
Peggy J. Smith
Gary L. Smith
Donna A. Boucher
Thomas W. Boucher
Donna Jean Kelly
Dennis Mark Kelly
Chris A. Williams
Sherry Williams
Coulterville
Amy Joelle Reynolds
O'Fallon
Shannon Craig Reynolds
Big Muddy
Ina
Sharol A. Hutchison
Charles W. Hutchison
Fulton
Union County
Daryl P. Driver
Lori A. Wright
Dongola
Johnnie L. Seals
Tina M. New
Keith A. Sivertsen
Andrea L. Warren
Jonesboro
Jason D. Allen
Emily M. Bailey
Timothy L. Adams
Mary C Rothschild
Kelle O'Malley
Richard O'Malley
Misty M. Seaton
Alexander R. Seaton
Ware
Trisha L. Hoekstra
Roger J. Hoekstra
David L. Knight
Donna L. Knight
Williamson County
Matthew C. Walters
Chasity L. Svaren
Jeremy 5S
Lauderdale
Heather D. Gude
Colp
Henry W. Forsythe
Patricia G. Jacobs-Roberts
David D. Casolari
Marilyn K. Stevens
Energy
Jeremy M. Wynn
Jennifer R. Dobbins
Carterville
Dennis R. Owen Jr. Broughton
Sarah E. Pollex
Stonefort
Kevin W. Loyd
Tia C. Schmitt
Darrell L. Robinson
Jennifer D. Dent
Joseph A. Havener
Jodi L. Evans
Micah V. Banks
Johnston City
Tina M. Derusha
R. P. Murphy
Goldi E. Maller
Drew T. Ponivas
Alton
Bethany L. McAlpin
Bobby A. Sheets
Jennifer R. Dusch
Sparta
N.C
Heath M. Staplet
Akinfemi J. Akinduro
Jennifer A. Hensley
Anna M. Russell
Sarah B. Ragan-Tanner
Kelly D. Tanner
Susan Lee Tackitt
Richard Keith Strachen
Franklin
Ind
Daniel Lee Ohms
Sara M. Cuff
Andrew H. Frueh
Kent
Grantet
Drenna Jiles-Robertson
James E. Williams Jr
Laura Lynn Williams
Melissa Dawn Fowler
Herth
Jamie Lee Fowler
Paula Jeanne Cougill
Alton Cougill
Valley
Ala
William Joseph Griffith
Barbara Ann Griffith
Eldorado
Jennifer McCarty
Edward McCarty
Terri Lynn Hale
Chester Allen Hale
Danville Correctional Center
Sarah A. Williams
Ryan K. Williams
Sherry L. Smith
Benjamin A. Smith
Sune
Kimberly C. Martinez
Kimberly C. Veach
Harrisburg-Raleigh
Harrisburg
Illinois
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