Blair to cameo on The Simpsons in Regina Monologues episode
Tony Blair records three lines for The Simpsons in a Britain setting episode tentatively titled Regina Monologues. JK Rowling also appears as an animated character. In Austin, Michael Moore criticizes Bush amid university crowd, arguing distraction over WMDs.
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Robert Conrad faces DUI with injury charge in California
California Highway Patrol will seek a felony DUI with injury charge against actor Robert Conrad after a March 31 head on crash on Highway 4 near Arnold. Police said the 74 year old was arrested on suspicion of alcohol impairment, with blood alcohol test results to justify the charge.
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History Briefs: 1947 Texas City Disasters and More
The history note recalls the 1947 Texas City harbor blasts involving the Grand Camp and the next day Highflyer, which killed 576 people. It also marks 1862 DC slavery ending, Lenin’s 1917 return, Fibber McGee and Molly debut in 1935, and U.S. troops reaching Nuremberg in 1945.
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Birthdays celebrate Martin Lawrence and peers
Today's notable birthdays include actor comedian Martin Lawrence turning 38. Also recognized are Peter Ustinov at 82 jazz musician Herbie Mann 73 singer Bobby Vinton 68 actress Ellen Barkin 49 singer Jimmy Osmond 40 rock singer David Pirner 39 actor Peter Billingsley 31 and actor Lukas Haas 27. Martin Lawrence
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Rare Lindbergh trial recordings found by museum
The Museum of Television and Radio reports rare 1935 Lindbergh kidnapping trial radio recordings by Samuel Leibowitz, plus a missing full 1954 Twelve Angry Men kinescope. Discovered by filmmakers, the items will be showcased in Los Angeles and New York May 23 to July 6 before joining the permanent collection.
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Best Bets Today Jazz and rock gigs in Kansas City venues
A compact rundown of performances tonight across Kansas City venues. Pat Green Honey Tongue Coco Montoya Vaux The Frogs and many other bands play at clubs like The Bottleneck The Jaz Ghosty Grand Emporium and Replay Lounge with multiple shows throughout the evening.
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Vena Cava
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Main
Hope Conspiracy
Vaux
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Gillham Road
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DJ Dovebelly
the Bottleneck
Pocket Space
the Jazzhaus
Ghosty
the Hardaways
Eighth Street
Burning Mirror
Phantom Enemy
Davey's Uptown
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Fake Brain
Joe Fund
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TNN becomes Spike TV focusing on men and sports
Viacom’s TNN rebrands as Spike TV effective June 16 to target male viewers with programs like WWE wrestling and Star Trek reruns while adding new segments with Men’s Health and CBS Marketwatch collaborations. The network aims for broad appeal though clearly marketed to a male audience.
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Forensics Files Unearths 24YearOld Clue in 1962 Murder Case
In Hanford California police reexamine the 1962 abduction and murder of 15 year old Marlene Miller using evidence from a vacuum cleaner bag stored 24 years. Aerosol spray paint residues linked to the killer surface, prompting a new trial and conviction of Booker T. Hillery. The case spans decades of appeals and changing law.
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