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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elton John has received a specially made bird-feather cloak for his many visits to Maori communities.
"It's the Maori equivalent to an Academy Award" and means the 60-year-old British singer is an honoured member of the...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roger M. King, the CBS and King World Productions executive who helped bring stars including Oprah Winfrey, Alex Trebek and (Dr. Phil) McGraw to television, died on Saturday of a stroke, a CBS spokesman said. He was 63.
King was st...
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FREETOWN (Reuters) ¿ A replica of a 19th century slave ship, which became a symbol of the anti-slavery movement after kidnapped Africans rose up on board against their captors, arrived yesterday in Sierra Leone.
Cheering Sierra Leoneans lined the doc...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Angelina Jolie's help is being sought by a left-wing Filipino farmers group that wants to call attention to thousands of rural people who have been displaced by increased military operations.
The Farmers' Movement of the Ph...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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NEW YORK (AP) — In case anyone is still carrying a grudge from 1982, Genie Francis (pictured) would like her fans to know she's sorry.
The actress played Laura on the ABC daytime soap opera "General Hospital," and her fairy-tale wedding to Luke (play...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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The Bermuda Society of Arts is celebrating 55 years as an organisation, and as such, it is the oldest in Bermuda.
When I think back to all those who were involved in the arts in Bermuda at that time, I am impressed with the high artistic standards th...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra has pleaded not guilty to charges in a weekend fracas with three Tampa police officers outside a nightclub.
Sierra is charged with disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest and viol...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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Despite immense challenges, progress is gaining a foothold in pockets of Africa, in spheres ranging from democracy to education, AP correspondents report in a series, Rethinking Africa. This story, accompanying Part II, Rethinking Africa-Back to Scho...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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Breast cancer patients might have a powerful incentive to avoid gaining weight: better odds of surviving the disease.
New research suggests that for every 11 pounds a woman gains after being diagnosed with breast cancer, the chances of it proving fat...
DATE: Dec 10, 2007
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme executive director Erica Smith was pleased to announce a new partnership with the Bermuda Sea Cadet Association, providing the Award with a home base in the office of the Sea Cadets at the Mariners' Club on Richmond Roa...
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