Moore targets Bush on 9 11 wars and fear used for agenda
Beverly Hills Michael Moore accuses President Bush of exploiting 9 11 fears to push an unnecessary war on Iraq. He spoke Thursday night after accepting the Eleanor Roosevelt Freedom of Speech Award. Moore, Oscar nominee and author of Bowling for Columbine, sits in the spotlight amid political and cultural debates.
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Beale Street Music Festival headliners announced
Memphis promoter said the May 24 Beale Street Music Festival will feature more than 60 acts along the riverfront. Sheryl Crow, ZZ Top, Jerry Lee Lewis and LL Cool J join Willie Nelson and Steve Winwood in the outdoor event, part of Memphis in May. George Hunt said the poster captures the Year of the Blues vibe.
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History entries from March milestones through ERA vote
A timeline of events includes Britain enacting the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765 to tax American colonies, Congress banning polygamy in 1882, the Lumiere brothers premiering their first film in Paris in 1895, Roosevelt legalizing wine and beer up to 3.2 percent during Prohibition in 1933, and Congress sending the Equal Rights Amendment to the states in 1972, which fell three states short of approval.
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Birthdays today slow notes and familiar names
Quietly celebrate Marcel Marceau aged 80 and Stephen Sondheim at 73 with Shatner 72 Benson 60 Webber 55 Modine 44 and Reese Witherspoon 27 in a light based on a list of notable births and ages. Marcel Marceau
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Wednesday's Powerball and Kansas lottery results mix
Lottery draw snippet lists Powerball numbers 19 37 40 47 51 with 40 as Powerball. Kansas Pick 3 107. Super Kansas Cash 5 12 20 26 29 with 1 as bonus. Kansas 2by2 Red 11 14 and White 23 26.
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Broadway Braces for War Impact on Spring Run
The war with Iraq adds risk to Broadway as the spring season opens March 27 with Urban Cowboy amid a fragile box office. Industry observers note mixed early results, with hits like Hairspray rebounding while long runners face softer demand. Security tightens in Times Square as shows weigh further cancellations and group sales slow perhaps, yet local high school trips persist.
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Best Bets Concerts In Kansas City Venues
Music listings for Kansas City events including Tori Amos Rhett Miller and K7 30 p.m. shows at The Midland Theatre and many clubs such as The Bottleneck The Jazzhaus and El Torreon with bands like Voodoo Glow Skulls Count the Stars and The Bel Airs along with Times and venue addresses in a dense community listings page. Several venues feature multiple acts with start times around 7 to 10 p.m. and contact numbers for El Torreon.
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Oscars Boldly Court Controversy Amid War Time Debate
The 75th Academy Awards hosted by Steve Martin air 7:30 p.m. on ABC with talk of politics in Hollywood. War history shows Oscars endured, from World War II era to Vietnam, sparking debate on hosting figures and political remarks while other programs air nationwide.
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