Massive Lebanon protest demands Syria out in Beirut
Hundreds of thousands march through Beirut in the largest anti-Syrian rally yet, waving Lebanese flags and chanting, demanding Syrian troops withdraw and Damascus influence end. Participants from Sunni, Christian, Druze and even Shiite communities join the opposition to press for political change.
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Nelly concert draws 6300 fans in Jonesboro despite boycott
Nelly entertained about 6,300 fans at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro amid a boycott call by 20 local ministers who criticized his songs. Officials reported no protesters during the Convocation Center show as part of a nationwide tour.
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Brooks Signs Forged Guitar Authentic Signature For Buyer
A Yakima trucker paid 1200 for a fake Garth Brooks guitar but received an authentic signature after Brooks’ attorney verified it. Bradley had listed the guitar on eBay to aid tsunami relief and Brooks forwarded a real signature upon learning of the listing.
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Beatty urges Schwarzenegger to tax rich and shun Wall Street
Warren Beatty, a four decade political activist, told Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger to raise taxes on California’s rich and cut fund raising with Wall Street brokers and K Street lobbyists. He spoke while receiving the Phillip Burton public service award from the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, honoring Burton, a liberal late congressman.
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Tarantino Crowned Film Icon of the Decade at Empire Awards
English fans named Quentin Tarantino film icon of the decade at the Empire Awards. Tarantino, 41, accepted the honor saying he plans to run a small-town theater someday and keep making movies. Matt Damon won best actor for The Bourne Supremacy, with Best Film and Julie Delpy taking Best Actress for Before Sunset.
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Muhammad Ali to Receive Otto Hahn Freedom Medal
Muhammad Ali will be awarded the Otto Hahn freedom medal on December 17 for his leadership in the U.S. civil rights movement and his role as a U.N. peace ambassador. The German Society for the United Nations noted his ongoing commitment despite Parkinson's disease.
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Celebrity birthday list for Judd Hirsch and friends
A compilation notes notable birthdays today for Judd Hirsch Phil Lesh Mike Love Sly Stone Fabio Mark McGrath Mark Hoppus Eva Longoria and will.i.am with ages ranging around the late 60s to mid 40s.
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