UN Chief Kofi Annan Appears on Sesame Street
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan taped an appearance on Sesame Street to help resolve a pretend dispute over the alphabet song with Elmo and friends. He said the visit aimed to reach children and spread the UN spirit before receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The episode is slated to air after February 4 with no firm date yet.
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My Sweet Lord rerelease planned after Harrison death
EMI Records may rerelease the 1971 hit My Sweet Lord as a tribute to George Harrison who died on November 29 at age 58. Proceeds would go to an undisclosed charity. The song from All Things Must Pass was Harrison’s first Beatles No 1 and tied his career to a later copyright dispute over He's So Fine.
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Stars visit Incirlik Air Base for troop tribute
Hollywood stars George Clooney Brad Pitt Matt Damon Julia Roberts and Andy Garcia met U S troops at Incirlik air base southern Turkey on a private jet visit Friday The base serves patrol launches over northern Iraq and transports for Afghanistan war with no media access.
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This Day In History Highlights Key Global Dates
The record notes events such as the U S entry into World War II on December 8 1941 after Congress declared war on Japan. It also recalls George Washington crossing the Delaware on December 25 1776 from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and other milestones like the Immaculate Conception dogma in 1854 and the AFL founding in Columbus Ohio in 1886.
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Birthdays today honor Sinead O'Connor and others
Today's notable birthdays include singer Sinead O'Connor aged 35, singer Floyd Tillman at 87, Maximilian Schell 71, David Carradine 65, John Rubinstein 55, Greg Allman 54, and Kim Basinger 48. Sinead O'Connor listed among honorees.
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Baker sets out to buy gifts for ten percent with one hundred dollars
Journal World reporter Jim Baker plans a holiday shopping feat using only $100 to cover ten percent of a gift budget. The Weekend Arts and Living section chronicles his attempt and outcome, detailing strategies and challenges.
Homebody Kabul Set for NY Theatre Workshop Preview
Tony Kushner's Homebody Kabul, a four year evolving work about Afghanistan, moves from monologue to full three act play at NY Theatre Workshop. Linda Emond stars the homebound Englishwoman who travels to 1998 Afghanistan, then disappears, prompting her husband and daughter to search. The project, backed by off Broadway leaders, costs about 550000 dollars and targets a 60 dollar ticket, with a potential run into late January and possible extension. The production follows years of research and international collaboration, amid NEA grant review delays.
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Japan’s Royal Baby Bathes and Is Named Aiko in Ancient Ceremony
The newborn Princess Aiko, daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, was bathed and named in a historic court ritual. Officials say mother and child are healthy as public viewings begin. debate mounts over succession law favoring a possible female throne heir.
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Graham named honorary knight of British Empire
Washington AP Billy Graham is made an honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II at the British Embassy. Ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer presided. Graham accepts with humility. he cannot use Sir but can append KBE after his name.
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