Today in History Highlights Dec 16
On December 16 historical events include the 1773 Boston Tea Party when colonists dumped tea overboard to protest taxes, Oliver Cromwell becoming lord protector in 1653, Beethoven’s 1770 birth in Bonn, Truman’s 1950 state of emergency against communist threats, and Bush selecting Colin Powell as first Black secretary of state in 2000.
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Boston
Oliver Cromwell
England
Scotland
Ireland
Ludwig
Classics glow as reruns top weekend viewing
In the week ending December 10 four vintage holiday specials ranked in the top 30, led by Rudolph and Frosty. modern staples like Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life air tonight. Cable fare recycles stories, with Christmas Do Over and VH’s Return of Courtney Love drawing attention. Nemo, Ugly Betty, SNL, Charlie Brown, The Simpsons, and Sunday Night Football also featured. The piece notes strong nostalgia drives, urging selective viewing.
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Rudolph
Santa Claus
Will Ferrell
CBS
NBC
Jimmy Stewart
Stewart
TNT
Jay Mohr
Kevin
Jill
Daphne Zuniga
Courtney Love
Kurt
Courtney
Lindsay Lohan
Dan Whitney
Larry the Cable Guy
Linus
The
Gang
ABC
Fox
Chargers
Chiefs
Ali Rap book claims Muhammad Ali first heavyweight rapper
A new book titled Ali Rap argues Muhammad Ali’s rhymes and taunts helped seed hip hop, presenting nearly 300 pages of his quotes from Kentucky childhood through his fights and Parkinson’s. Editor George Lois says the tone condensed Ali’s words into a compact, Bible-like work while noting debate over the claim.
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New York
Muhammad Ali
Ali
George Lois
Lois
Associated Press
Kentucky
Sonny Liston
Joe Lewis
George Foreman
Esquire Magazine
Archie Moore
Los Angeles
Moore
Editor Contacts and Subscription Information
Lists editors and department contacts for the Kansas newspaper including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Karrey Britt Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and more. Provides phone lines for subscriptions circulation and advertising plus redelivery guarantee and business hours.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Jworld
Karrey Britt
Kbritt
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Brady Moynahan split ends three year dating span
Brady and Moynahan end three year relationship after dating since 2003. Publicist confirms break up as both pursue new paths. Brady, 29, and Moynahan, 35, noted for NFL and film roles respectively. The report mentions Brady's past career highlights and Moynahan's acting work. There is also a separate note about Anna Nicole Smith arriving in San Francisco for a federal court battle over her late husband’s will.
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Boston
New England Patriots
Tom Brady
Bridget Moynahan
Moynahan
Brady
Patriots
People Magazine
Anna Nicole Smith
San Francisco
J. Howard Marshall
Smith and Madden court case heads to Supreme Court ruling
The former Playboy model in a long running estate dispute pursued a new court hearing after a Supreme Court revival. She sought inheritance from her late husband, Marshall, who died in 1995 after a 1994 marriage, with a mediation hearing noted at the Ninth Circuit building. In London, Prince William was commissioned as an army officer at Sandhurst alongside Kate Middleton, with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles in attendance and the Royals assigned to the Blues and Royals.
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Smith
David Madden
9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
London
Prince William
Kate Middleton
William
Queen Elizabeth I
Prince
Charles
Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst
Prince Harry
Blues and Royals Regiment
Household Cavalry
Natalee Holloway parents sue Kalpoe brothers in wrongful death suit
In Los Angeles, Beth Twitty and Dave Holloway file a wrongful death suit against Deepak and Satish Kalpoe alleging intentional and negligent actions that caused Natalee Holloway’s death. They seek a jury trial and damages while the Kalpoes sue Dr. Phil for libel and slander.
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Los Angeles
Aruba
Phil
Beth Twitty
Dave Holloway
Deepak
Satish Kalpoe
Kalpoe Brothers
Kalpoes
Dr. Phil
Deepak Kalpoe
Notable Birthday Roundup From CBS and Hollywood
CBS news correspondent Lesley Stahl turns 65, actress Joyce Bulifant 69, actress Liv Ullmann 68, actor Ben Cross 59, actor Jon Tenney 45, actor Benjamin Bratt 43, and actress Hallee Hirsh 19. The list highlights prominent figures across news and entertainment.
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CBS News
Lesley Stahl
Joyce Bulifant
Liv Ullmann
Ben Cross
Jon Tenney
Benjamin Bratt
Hallee Hirsh
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Chuck Klosterman
South Bronx
Rex Chapman
Public Enemy
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Rakim
Ludacris
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Jermaine Dupri
MC Lyte
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Kansas University
News Partners
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World Online
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Convergence
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Ljworld.com
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Mountain Brook High School
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