Riptides From Felix Trigger Mass Coast Beach Rescues
Rescue crews searched hundreds of square miles as Felix generated 6 foot swells and dangerous riptides along North Carolina. Lifeguards at Wrightsville and Carolina Beach fielded about 200 calls with over a dozen rescues. 150 beachgoers pulled from Wrightsville Beach and dozens more from Mercer's Pier and Carolina Beach. A swimmer identified as James went underwater after calling for help thrice. his body was recovered about an hour later. Coast Guard and tow vessels aided multiple capsized boats, while officials urged people to stay out of the ocean until conditions improve.
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BOAT US urges hurricane prep for boat owners nationwide
Ready Boat Owners Association of the United States warns boat owners to plan for hurricane protection and buy supplies early. Mathews Point Marina owner Jet Matthews cites an inland creek location ideal for anchoring and recalls lessons from Hugo while urging neighbors to help, not rely on insurance.
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Local donors award scholarships to four students in two counties
The anonymous donor grants three scholarships in Goldsboro and two in Craven County while last year’s recipient Candace Boston, then a Bangert Elementary fourth grader, will be eligible in 2003. Furman notes Maywood must meet Appalachian admissions and major in math or science to qualify. Magwood explains maintaining a 2.5 GPA is required. Willie Magwood recalls excitement and pride after learning at a school meeting with Linda Little and a scholarship rep. Jasmine, in the gifted fourth grade, says math is challenging but enjoyable for patterns.
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Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station
Mantle's battle with addiction and cancer ends in tragedy
Mickey Mantle, famed New York Yankees slugger, reflected on flaws from drinking to gambling, admitted alcoholism, and urged sobriety. After a liver transplant June 8, cancer spread rapidly, with doctors later confirming hepatomas near the bile duct and cancer in his right lung, leading to his death despite treatment. Mantle's life linked power on the field with a warning about excess off it.
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Yankees
Billy Martin
Whitey Ford
Baylor University Medical Center
Daniel DeMarco
Garcia Followers Gather to Remember Jerry Garcia in Golden Gate Park
About 20,000 fans gathered at Golden Gate Park to mourn and celebrate Jerry Garcia. An altar with flowers candles photos and a 20 foot painting framed the scene as a taped mix of the Grateful Dead played. Garcia died at 53 from an apparent heart attack while in rehab and his death sparked messages of peace and continuity from band members and his daughter Annabelle. Massachusetts Governor William Weld paid tribute in the Boston Globe calling him gentle and optimistic despite struggles with addiction.
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Jerry Garcia
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Mickey Hart
Annabelle
Jerry
Massachusetts
William Weld
Boston Sunday Globe
New Bern freshman Sennett weighs in on block scheduling
Sennett a 14 year old freshman at New Bern High School says he finds the new school block schedule all right. He explains he has never experienced it before this year but believes the extended study period does not feel overly long given the workload.
Dead fan vigil reflects enduring grief after Garcia’s death
In a silent vigil attendees recall Jerry Garcia through drumming and dances. A 25 year old man named Moth describes lingering energy from the late musician as friends share memories and wear Will Survive shirts. Ronald Favello voices ongoing tears and a need to move on.
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Barbra Streisand's Malibu housing spree hits new estate
Barbra Streisand purchased two Malibu residences adjacent to a 3200 square foot home she bought in April. The larger Georgian style manor spans 10000 square feet with eight bedrooms five fireplaces a gym and a pool. She paid about 9 million for the big house and about 2 million for the smaller one. Kimberley Jones filed for divorce from Tommy Lee Jones citing personality conflict.
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Los Angeles Times
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Santa Monica Mountains
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Regis Tells All In New Book About Kathie Lee
Regis Philbin describes his 33 years in show business and his quirkiest moments with Kathie Lee Gifford. He recalls sharing a mobile dressing room on tour when Frank Gifford called during Kathie Lees shower, triggering a long pause before Regis warned via phone. From wire reports.
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Kathie Lee Gifford
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TV Guide
Mel Reynolds Case Reflections on Juror Minds and Outcomes
Mike Royko muses on the Beverly Heard testimony and the jurors who must decide Mel Reynolds’s fate. He weighs possible perceptions of Victim and Defendant, notes the political optics, and suggests the verdict may hinge on legal strictness versus public judgment. The piece ends with a wry hint at Reynolds testifying and Royko’s typical wary humor.
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Mel Reynolds
Beverly
Reynolds
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Sweet 16
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Cook County
Atty
Jack O'Malley
Chicago
Mike Royko
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