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Herbert B. Leonard, who created and produced the 1950s western TV series "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin," and the gritty police drama "Naked City," has died. He was 84. Leonard, who also produced the memorable series "Route 66," died of cancer Saturday at his home in the Hollywood Hills, said his daughter Gina Leonard. Born in New York City, Leonard launched his career as a producer in the 1950s, developing adventure TV shows for Screen Gems, Columbia Picture's television subsidiary. "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" featured a heroic German shepherd and his boy companion, Rusty. Set in a...

MARCH 24--Meet Natalie Peterson. The 23-year-old Utah woman was arrested yesterday afternoon when she showed up naked to take a shower in a stranger's home. According to cops, prior to Peterson wandering into the home in Roy, she had been in an argument at a relative's house. There, she stripped off her clothes and jumped into her '98 Ford Escort and drove off. A half mile away, Peterson walked into a house occupied by three young siblings, who she ordered to leave "her home." Peterson told the trio she was going to take a shower and headed for the basement....