Jailhouse Houdini hits hard time in Ventura
Spencer Moss, inmate at Ventura County Jail, is accused of escaping from a high security cell, making handcuff keys from improvised materials and concealing contraband in ears and shoes. He has 58 security violations in two years and faces up to 12 years. videotaped Jan 24 escape attempt. His trial for two counts of attempted escape and one count of battery on jail personnel began with Moss acting as his own attorney.
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May 13 highlights from world history across centuries
On this date in 1981 Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peters Square. Jamestown was settled in 1607 and in 1842 Arthur Sullivan was born. The US declared war on Mexico in 1846 and Fatima visions were reported in 1917. Churchill and Eisenhower era events, MOVE incident, Endeavour spacewalk, and LA riots loan aid are noted along with birthdays of Arthur and Wonder.
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St. Lawrence Seaway Development
Lane recovering after stroke sparks feisty comeback
In Reno Mills Lane, 64, after a March stroke, shows improving speech and feisty mood as wife Kaye notes a doctor’s quip about his French. His rehabilitation ended, and he will begin outpatient physical and speech therapy at NYU Medical Center where he and Kaye have an apartment.
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New York University Medical Center
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Aerosmith Bassist Tom Hamilton’s Cape Cod Home Fire
The Cape Cod home of Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton burned, with an addition under construction. No occupants were present. a second fire at a nearby barn rescued horses and caused extensive damage. One firefighter was treated. investigators probing both blazes. The band, based in Boston, was recently inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.
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Beckhams Host Celebrity Charity Garden Party At Beckingham Palace
David and Victoria Beckham hosted a white tie and diamonds garden party at Beckingham Palace to raise funds for the NSPCC. Dozens of stars attended including England World Cup squad members, Elton John, Vivienne Westwood, Joan Collins and Richard Branson. An auction supported the charity as Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed arrived by helicopter. the Japanese theme featured orchids and a menu of Asian dishes. Beckham is set to lead England in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea from May 31 to June 30.
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Today’s Weather Forecast With Thunderstorms Near 82
Today scattered thunderstorms and a high near 82. Winds north 10 to 15 mph with a 60 percent chance of rain and about a quarter inch expected. Tonight partly cloudy, low around 59 and northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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South Texas
National Weather Service
North Texas
Misheard prayers and family laughed at misinterpretations
Readers share charming misreadings of the Lord's Prayer and other phrases from childhood. Anecdotes span towns from New Jersey to California, with each memory ending in humor and a reminder of how children hear words differently. Ann Landers' Nuggets and Doozies is promoted with an order form and contact details.
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