Cocoanut Grove fire remembered in Boston history
Today in history recalls the 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire in Boston that killed nearly 500 people. It also notes Magellan reaching the Pacific in 1520, Thatcher’s 1990 resignation, and Clinton’s 1995 signing of a road bill ending the 55 mph federal speed limit.
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Cocoanut Grove
Boston
Ferdinand Magellan
Pacific Ocean
South American
Margaret Thatcher
Britain
Elizabeth I
John Major
Clinton
Star power rallies to spare Williams from California death row
Jamie Foxx led a high profile push to halt the December 13 execution of Stanley Tookie Williams, seeking clemency with a broad coalition including Archbishop Desmond Tutu rapper Snoop Dogg Rev. Jesse Jackson Bianca Jagger and other notable figures. Williams remains defiant while supporters cite his anti gang work and youth outreach as reasons to keep him alive.
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Los Angeles
Jamie Foxx
State of California
Stanley Tookie Williams
Crips Gang
Foxx
Hollywood
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Williams
Desmond Tutu
Snoop Dogg
America
San Quentin State Prison
Jesse Jackson
Bianca Jagger
Mick Jagger
San Quentin
Jackson
Mike Farrell
Farrell
State Department of Corrections
Lora Owens
Albert Owens
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Editors and newsroom contacts list summary
A newsroom contact roundup lists Dennis Anderson and Bill Snead as editors with direct lines, plus Mike Shields, Ann Gardner, Tom Keegan, Mindie Paget, Jon Niccum, and Mark Fagan. News partners 6News and World Online are cited with contacts Cody Howard and Dave Toplikar. Advertising and classifieds contacts are provided for ads inquiries.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Jworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Ijworld
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
Crowe taunts with old phone during awards ceremony
Russell Crowe faces past assault as he jokes about throwing a phone at a New York hotel concierge. He pleaded guilty to third degree assault for the June incident, received a one year conditional discharge, and paid a 160 dollar court charge. Madonna says she may direct her own film after hospital years and new Channel 4 documentary. Keaton discusses onscreen romance and aging roles with Time magazine while promoting The Family Stone. Stewart and Torriero end engagement. wedding plans for Kimberly Stewart and Talan Torriero are off.
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Canberra
Australia
Russell Crowe
New York
Melbourne
Crowe
Britain
Channel 4
Madonna
Lourdes
Engand
Diane Keaton
Keaton
Time Magazine
Woody Allen
al Pacino
Warren Beatty
the Family Stone
Manhattan
Sarah Jessica Parker
George Lucas
Stewart
Rod Stewart
Torriero
Elliot Mintz
Mintz
Paris Hilton
Nicole Richie
Prince William completes three weeks of City work experience
Prince William finishes a three week work experience program in London's financial district hosted by HSBC. He states the City exposed him to how financial institutions operate and their role in the economy. He won the stock picking competition while based with HSBC Charities Investment Services, analyzing firms and aiding client meeting prep.
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Prince William
Financial District
London
HSBC
William
Clarence House
Prince Charles
Scotland
St. Andrews University
Sandhurst Military Academy
Harry
Sandhurst
Charities Investment Services
Notable Birthday List From Entertainment Beat
Comedian Jon Stewart turns 43, singer Randy Newman 62, Paul Shaffer 56, Ed Harris 55, Judd Nelson 46, and TV personality Anna Nicole Smith 38, marking a week of celebrity anniversaries across film, music, and television.
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Jon Stewart
Randy Newman
Paul Shaffer
Ed Harris
Judd Nelson
Anna Nicole Smith
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Tutu
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Paul Sakuma
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San Quentin Prison
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Zachary Sullivan
Michelle Williams
Tookie Williams
Nwworld.com
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Journal-World
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Lawrence
Kansas University
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Abonner
Ljworld.com
Guy Ritchie
Torriero, Stewart
Laguna Beach
Kimberly Stewart
Talan Torriero
Exploring Homes & Gardens
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Royals
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