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Jan. 28, 2002 / 1:03 PM

Parker, Willis Hasty Pudding picks

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Sarah Jessica Parker and Bruce Willis were named Monday as woman and man of the year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The nation's oldest undergraduate drama group will present the pair with its traditional "Pudding Pots" at ceremonies next month.

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Russian Ukraine missile attacks kill 8, damage residential building and railway

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Ballot initiative seeks to enshrine abortion rights in Colorado constitution

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House Rules Committee advances Ukraine, Israel aid bills with help from Democrats

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