Morning Memo: Why Mary Kate Olsen Was Dragged Into Ledger Story; The Latest From Alain Ducasse

When Heath Ledger’s masseuse found the actor unconscious Tuesday, she called Mary-Kate Olsen for advice before dialing 911. The NYPD

When Heath Ledger’s masseuse found the actor unconscious Tuesday, she called Mary-Kate Olsen for advice before dialing 911. The NYPD spokesman said, "I’m not going to speculate on why 911 was not called first." [City Room]

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Morning Memo: Why Mary Kate Olsen Was Dragged Into Ledger Story; The Latest From Alain Ducasse