California to name first official poet laureate
In a two city note, California moves toward its first official poet laureate with candidates Diane di Prima Francisco Alaron and Quincy Troupe. Gov. Davis expected to nominate by July with Senate confirmation to follow.
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Eminem Sued Over Song Plagiarism Claim in Manhattan
Jacques Loussier files a federal copyright suit against Eminem and Interscope Records in Manhattan alleging the rapper copied portions of Loussier’s jazz fusion piece Passion for the track Kill You. Loussier is named as plaintiff and seeks unspecified damages. Calls to Interscope were not returned.
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Johnson ends bid in 1968 surprise announcement
On March 31 1968 President Johnson stunned the nation by saying he would not seek another term. The history note marks a pivotal U.S. political moment amid a year of upheaval.
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Birthdays for Gore and notables listed
Earthman Gore turns 54 and former Vice President Al Gore is wished a happy birthday. Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe is 74 and actress Shirley Jones is 68. Actor Christopher Watken is 59 and comedian Gabe Kaplan is 57. Actress Rhea Perlman is 54 and actor Ewan McGregor is 31. Al Gore.
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Competition heats up as DVD Audio challenges CDs
A decade after the audio format war ended with CDs overtaking LPs, compact discs face growing competition from DVD Audio. Read more in Monday's Click about how this new format could reshape listening choices.
Queen Mother Elizabeth dies at 101 in Windsor
Britain mourns Elizabeth The Queen Mother who died peacefully at Royal Lodge Windsor at age 101. The palace said she had grown frail after illness and a bad Christmas cough. Prime figures and public mourners joined in tributes as plans moved to funeral arrangements at Westminster Abbey.
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Ostrich and Peacock: Egypt approves famed director’s sex film
The long delayed project by Salah Abou Seif, completed by his son Mohammed, becomes The Ostrich and the Peacock after censor approval. The film centers on sex education themes, female genital mutilation, and marital misconceptions, with Samira the ostrich and Hamdy the peacock. It won three Alexandria festival prizes including best story and best new actress Basma.
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