Queen celebrates Jubilee with rock concert at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace hosted The Party at the Palace a three hour rock gala for Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee led by Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton. Brian May opened with God Save the Queen. Ricky Martin and Mis-Teeq performed. Beatles medley closed the show as crowds cheered. The royal family thanked performers while Elizabeth II and Prince Charles praised the queen’s 50 years on the throne. A 14 minute fireworks finale and beacon lights across the Commonwealth concluded the celebration amid jubilant crowds in Windsor and at a parade.
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Kenya
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Windsor
Prince Philip
Myrna Linegar
Taunton
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Guidelines for LASIK candidates and risks explained
Washington AP reports new guidelines to help readers decide if LASIK is right, listing tests before surgery and risks like dry eyes, halos, or vision loss. Experts warn patients to seek credible information and consider second opinions if tests are repeated or cornea thickness is marginal.
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John Jeter
Reston
Jeter
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FDA
American Academy of Ophthalmology
SurgicalEyes
Surgeons’ New Eye Surgery Education Council
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80 Percent Contained in New Jersey Forest Fire
A New Jersey forest fire near Berkeley Township burned 1300 acres and prompted evacuations of hundreds. About 65 homes remained evacuated as 100 state firefighters and 250 volunteers fought the blaze with three helicopters. The fire began near a cranberry bog in the Pinelands. drought conditions persisted and officials noted most fires in New Jersey are human-caused.
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Beachwood
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Red Cross
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Bayville
Leo LoPiccolo
Bobby Carsten
Karissa
Administration report warns climate change will impact environment
The EPA report to the United Nations blames human activity for most recent warming, notes continued warming and rising sea levels through the 21st century, and cites increased rainfall, drought risk in semiarid regions, and greater storm surges and heat waves in the United States.
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WeatherTire Windows offers 100% financing for home upgrades
Elyria Ohio WeatherTire Windows promotes a deferred payment plan with drastic discounts on energy efficient replacement windows. Buyers can save now with five warranties and optional senior discounts, plus a $100 rebate per window for two weeks. Installations are guaranteed, with flexible monthly payments and a free home estimate.
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WeatherTire Windows
Hollander
Weatherlite
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Closing arguments heard in Skakel case
Prosecutors wrapped closing arguments in the Michael Skakel murder case, citing a 1997 taped interview to link him to the 1975 slaying of Martha Moxley. The defense argued Skakel is innocent, arguing investigators pursued multiple suspects over 25 years while Skakel denied involvement. Deliberations begin today in Greenwich affair.
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Moxley
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