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Lawmakers squabble over Margaret Thatcher
Capitol IdeasYo! When the Pennsylvania legislature is in session, numerous “NONCONTROVERSIAL” resolutions usually sail through the House. These are commemorative items all lawmakers, regardless of party, can agree on. They deal with naming bridges after... -
The life of Nelson Mandela
Latest timelinesNelson Mandela worked for equality in South Africa from 1942 until his retirement from public life in 2004. Here's a look at his remarkable life:... -
Weinstein Unveils Slate in Cannes: 'Osage' Shouts Oscars, 'Salinger' Intrigues
ReutersMay 18 (TheWrap.com) - The Weinstein Company unveiled its slate for the year at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, giving a glimpse of their game plan for Oscar season, which includes an intriguing documentary-style feature about the elusive writer J.D....Tags: Harvey Weinstein, Silver Linings Playbook (movie), Casey Affleck, The Weinstein Company, Academy Awards
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Cannes: ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' sequel books famous director, Uma Thurman to play Anita Bryant
ReutersNEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Yuen Wo Ping will direct "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II - The Green Destiny," the sequel to Ang Lee's Oscar-winning film. Wo Ping is a renowned martial arts director and chroreographer, having directed more than two dozen...Tags: Harvey Weinstein, Kill Bill (movie), Image Entertainment Incorporated, Sony Corp., Academy Awards
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SAfrican police: 23 youths die in initiation ceremonies involving circumcision, survival
Associated PressJOHANNESBURG (AP) — Twenty-three youths have died in the past nine days at initiation ceremonies that include circumcisions and survival tests, South African police said Friday. Police have opened 22 murder cases in the deaths in the northeastern...Tags: Africa, Abdominal Pain, Death and Dying Customs, Culture, Arts and Culture
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Cannes: 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' Sequel Books Famous Director, Uma Thurman to Play Anita Bryant
ReutersMay 16 (TheWrap.com) - Yuen Wo Ping will direct "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II – The Green Destiny," the sequel to Ang Lee's Oscar-winning film. Wo Ping is a renowned martial arts director and chroreographer, having directed more than two dozen...Tags: Harvey Weinstein, Kill Bill (movie), Academy Awards, Sony Corp., Image Entertainment Incorporated
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Molusi's voyage in 'Cadre' is set in years after apartheid
The voice of Nelson Mandela crackles through much of "Cadre," the interesting new work-in-progress created, mostly in Chicago, by the South African writer-director Omphile Molusi, known internationally for his play "Itsoseng." Those of us of a certain age...
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Alison Wright, photographer, chases faces, grace
Alison Wright got her first camera at age 10, a Kodak Instamatic. Then she learned there was such a thing as a photojournalist, a person who traveled the world taking pictures. So that was that. She had a career – a career that would eventually...
Tags: China Earthquake (2010), Politics, Photography, Laos, Dalai Lama
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The Best, Worst, and Most Ridiculous of the Week: 8 Showbiz Stories You Can't Miss
ReutersMay 11 (TheWrap.com) - Insider: 'American Idol' to Axe All 4 Judges as Part of Massive Makeover (Exclusive): - Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson won't be returning to the panel for Season 13, an individual with knowledge of the...Tags: Zachary Quinto, American Idol (tv program), Star Trek (movie, 2009), Media Industry, Social Media
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Justin Bieber Weighs in on Nelson Mandela: He's 'the Man!'
ReutersMay 09 (TheWrap.com) - Justin Bieber is once again airing his thoughts on history-making figures. With about as much success as he did last time. "Boyfriend" singer Bieber, who caught heat last month when he wondered whether Anne Frank would have been...Tags: Twitter, Inc., Anne Frank, Africa, Justin Bieber
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Soccer-Man City to promote Mandela Day on South Africa tour
ReutersCAPE TOWN, May 8 (Reuters) - Manchester City will mark the 95th birthday of former South Africa president Nelson Mandela by playing at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on July 18 as part of a pre-season tour. The FA Cup finalists will use the occasion to...Tags: Cape Town (South Africa), Manchester United F.C., Africa, Travel, International Travel
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Dalai Lama packs UM Comcast Center for address on compassion
He pulled on a Terps visor, to the crowd's delight. He rubbed noses with Gov. Martin O'Malley. And the Dalai Lama was met Tuesday with rounds of applause from a crowd of 15,000 at the University of Maryland, College Park's Comcast Center. "Sit down,"...
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May 16, 2013
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Feb 20, 2013
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May 15, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013
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May 8, 2013
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May 7, 2013
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