Yoko Ono Opens John Lennon’s Mendips Home to Public
London widow Yoko Ono opened John Lennon’s childhood home Mendips in Liverpool to the public and said he would have opposed the Iraq war. She bought the house last year, donated it to the National Trust, which restored it to Lennon's era.
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Martin Sheen Leads Peace Vigil in Los Angeles
Martin Sheen covered his mouth with duct tape reading peace and led about 60 protesters in a prayer vigil in East Los Angeles. He carried a large painted cross while Rev. Michael Kennedy read a statement from him urging humanity over nationalism and opposing war in Iraq. The vigil prayed for soldiers’ safe return and showed solidarity with fasting clergy and a peace activist.
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Zevon albums get revived as singer faces cancer
Warren Zevon, terminally ill with lung cancer, will see three of his albums reissued. Capitol-Imperial will release Wanted Dead Or Alive (1969) on May 6, while Virgin will rerelease Sentimental Hygiene (1987) and Transverse City (1989) with bonus tracks. Zevon has spent time with his children and friends while working on songs for a final record.
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Ripa backs Camden County College fund drive
The Camden County College fundraiser features a letter from Kelly Ripa, a former student turned TV host. Her father Joseph, a board member living in Berlin, joins in urging support noting the college’s life changing opportunities for hundreds of thousands in the community.
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History Bits From March Twenty Eighth Through Years Past
On March 28 1969 Dwight D Eisenhower died in Washington at age 78. The Supreme Court in 1898 ruled a child born in the United States to immigrants is a citizen. Turkish cities Constantino ple and Angora renamed Istanbul and Ankara in 1930. Virginia Woolf died in Lewes England in 1941. Jim Thorpe died in Lomita California in 1953. Three Mile Island accident occurred in 1979 at Unit Two reactor Middletown Pennsylvania.
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Birthdays: Reba McEntire and other notables
Today's notable birthdays include country singer Reba McEntire aged 48, Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski at 70, director Mike Newell 61, actress Dianne Wiest 55, Milan Williams of the Commodores 55, Salt of Salt N Pepa 34, Vince Vaughn 33, Julia Stiles 22. Reba McEntire also appears in Powerball drawing numbers 10 28 31 40 52 with 41.
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Actor Robert Blake pleads innocent in murder case
Robert Blake and co defendant Earle Caldwell waived speedy trial rights and pled not guilty to murder solicitation to murder conspiracy and lying in wait in a case tied to the 2001 killing of Benny Bakley. Prosecutors say two aging stuntmen testified Blake solicited them to kill his wife and cite a prepaid card with 56 calls as key evidence.
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Best Bets and Concerts This Evening in Kansas City
John Prine headlines at Lied Center with other acts including Letter Kills and Memento at The Bottleneck and Replay Lounge. Black Keys and The Hefners plus Little Axe perform near 10 p.m. Billy Ebeling and Late For Dinner at Stu's Midtown Tavern. Unstoppable Thought Leopards and Death Ray Angels at Davey’s on Main. Ultimate Fakebook and Pilot to Gunner at The Bottleneck. Sahara Hotnights at El Torreon at 7 p.m. Swing Canyon at Jazz Haus. Blues Bums and a Babe at Stu’s Midtown Tavern.
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Potter book fetches eight thousand at online auction
A Harry Potter fan paid $8,000 for a signed copy of the unreleased fifth novel Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix auctioned by Sense to raise funds for the deaf and blind. Bidding started at $1.60 and grew amid heavy interest as retailers already sell copies.
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Regular Joe television notes a widowed dad with teens
Daniel Stern stars as Joe Binder, a devoted father and hardware store owner in a Brooklyn setting. After his wife dies his daughter Joanie returns home pregnant with Zoe, while son Grant and Baxter the grandfather cope with daily life. The episode follows Joanie balancing work, school, and motherhood.
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Megan Mullally Hosts 40 Greatest Men of Country Music
TV guide notes Megan Mullally hosts the 40 Greatest Men of Country Music at 7 p.m. on CMT, with an Inside Fame Johnny Cash profile at 10 p.m. on the same channel and Ground Rules debut at 9 p.m. on HGTV. Also features Tremors: The Series at 8 p.m. Sci Fi, NCAA Basketball Tourney at 6 p.m. CBS, America's Most Talented Kid at 7 p.m. NBC, and 20/20 Iraqi war updates at 9 p.m. ABC.
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