Trying to save lobsters puts actor in city jail

Trying to save lobstersputs actor in city jail
FLORENCE, Ky. -- Edward Furlong's ploy to free some lobsters from their tank landed the 27-year-old actor in jail.
He was arrested Wednesday night on a misdemeanor charge of alcohol intoxication in a public place in this northern Kentucky city, police said.
Furlong, who appeared in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "American History X," spent about 90 minutes in the Boone County jail before his release.
The animal-rights supporter and vegetarian was arrested after he and some friends removed lobsters from a tank at a grocery store. Furlong argued with store managers, who then called police, according to his arrest citation.
Furlong was unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred and his breath smelled of alcohol, the citation said.
His arraignment is set for Oct. 1 in Boone County District Court.
Furlong is in the area to shoot his latest film, "Jimmy & amp; Judy."
Ronstadt, King to stumpfor Kerry in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Linda Ronstadt and Carole King will sing the praises of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry at a weekend event in south Tucson.
They also plan to register voters and encourage early voting at Sunday's event.
King and Ronstadt, a Tucson native, will discuss why they support Kerry's positions on education, health care and the environment, Natalie Luna, spokeswoman for Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz, said this week.
Ronstadt praised documentary filmmaker Michael Moore at a concert in Las Vegas in July, causing some audience members to storm out. Moore's latest film, "Fahrenheit 9/11," is critical of the Bush administration.
King, known for songs including "It's too Late" and "You've Got a Friend," has campaigned for Kerry in 30 states since January.
Today's birthdays
Actor Leon Askin is 97. Actor Jack Warden is 84. Actor Robert Blake is 71. Singer Jimmie Rodgers is 71. Sen. Robert Bennett, R-Utah, is 71. Actor Fred Willard is 65. Singer Frankie Avalon is 64. Rock musician Kerry Livgen is 55. Actress Anna Deavere Smith is 54. Actor James Gandolfini is 43. Singer Joanne Catherall (Human League) is 42. Actress Holly Robinson Peete is 40. Rhythm and blues singer Ricky Bell (Bell Biv Devoe and New Edition) is 37. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith is 33. Actor James Marsden is 31. Actress Alison Lohman is 25. Actors Taylor Porter and Brandon Porter ("Party of Five") are 11.
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