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HOUDINI TO BE CONTACTED ... AGAIN

JERRY DOES IT AGAIN ... FOR THE KIDS

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Labor Day is here and so is Jerry Lewis with his 37th annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon, which has raised more money than any other telethon in his

DUSTY The remnants of a massive dust storm that blew out of China's remote Gobi Desert last week are expected to pass over California during the next few days.

MILTON BERLE DIES The world may never again know an entertainer such as Milton Berle. The legendary comedian died Wednesday at the age of 93.

BILLY BOB SADDLES UP FOR ROAD TRIP

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- The best Hollywood birthday party of this or any other year was the blowout for comedian/director Dick Martin, a study in deja vu.

Today is Saturday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2001 with 16 to follow.