Walters Announces Retirement From TV in 2014
Barbara Walters said she plans to retire from appearing on television next summer at age 83 after a career as a top interviewer and creator of a daytime talk show. She will air specials looking back before stepping away. The announcement followed leaks and was confirmed by ABC.
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Dear Abby column letters on asexuality and parental doubt
A reader identifying as asexual asks how to stop men from hitting on her while preferring single, sexless life. Dear Abby advises clarity, self acceptance, and ignoring those offering help, noting not everyone is sexual. A second letter from Joe in Rhode Island asks how to handle parents disapproving his tattooed partner. Abby says to choose independently, as values mature, and avoid debates that risk estranging him. Jeanne Phillips signs off.
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First openly gay American male pro athlete in major sport
The athlete is an NBA center for the Washington Wizards who publicly announced in Sports Illustrated that he is 34 years old, black, and gay. President Obama praised his courage and teammates supported him after the revelation.
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Obama travels to Mexico and Central America for ties
President Obama embarked on a three day visit to Mexico and an unnamed Central American nation to bolster diplomatic relations and regional cooperation with key neighbors to the south.
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Franchise risk and sequels drive big studio bets
In 2009 J J Abrams reshaped Star Trek as a gamble and now Star Trek Into Darkness fans await. Marc Forster notes built in audiences allow bigger risks, but not guarantees. Blomkamp adds profits drive decisions though he favors original work.
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Dear Amy Advice on a one woman relationship wrecking ball
A reader asks how to handle a volatile relationship with a chronically uncommitted partner and whether to wait or walk away. Amy urges focusing on self care, disassociating from the toxic partner, and seeking support to reclaim life and integrity.
Jay Leno looks back on Tonight Show exit for PACER Center event
In a rare interview tied to the 31st annual PACER Center benefit in Bloomington Minnesota Leno reflects on leaving The Tonight Show after nearly two decades and how the switch to Jimmy Fallon changed his career. He discusses aging the edgy persona and his view of NBC choosing Fallon and his own future plans.
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Hemingway records move toward a fuller portrait at Finca Vigia
Jenny Phillips founded the Finca Vigia Foundation to save Hemingway’s Cuban estate. Digitized materials include letters, bill notes, weather entries, and receipts. Restoration continues with a new library quality building while researchers note added texture to the writer’s life and work.
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