Celia Cruz Cleared From U S Communist Suspect List in 1965
Newly released immigration documents show Miami Salsa queen Celia Cruz was removed from a U S list of suspected communists in 1965 after she performed and raised funds for groups opposing Fidel Castro. Officials had suspected her in the 1950s but she was granted permanent stay in 1965 amid a secret blacklist.
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Olivier alive in Sky Captain world of tomorrow
Producer Jon Avnet says he sought to bring Laurence Olivier back from death using old footage to create Dr Totenkopf in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Kerry Conran explains 3-D manipulation allowed movement and dialogue while preserving Olivier’s legacy.
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View co host Elisa Hasselbeck announces pregnancy
Elisa Beth Hasselbeck disclosed during The View's Hot Topics segment that she is 13 1/2 weeks pregnant with her husband Tim Hasselbeck, a Washington Redskins quarterback. She expects the baby around late March or early April, and she and her husband Plan not to know the baby's sex.
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SpongeBob to Return With 20 New Episodes in 2005
Nickelodeon confirms SpongeBob SquarePants will premiere 20 all new episodes in 2005 after The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie hits theaters November 19. President Cyma Zarghami touts the show as the world’s most beloved optimistic sea sponge.
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History Journal Highlights Key 18th to 20th Century Events
On September 24, 1789 Congress passed the First Judiciary Act creating an attorney general and Supreme Court. Babe Ruth’s farewell regular game for the Yankees occurred in 1934 losing 5-0 to the Red Sox. In 1957 the Dodgers won the last at Ebbets Field by 2-0 over the Pirates. The 1960 launch of USS Enterprise at Newport News marked the first nuclear powered carrier. The Munsters debuted on CBS in 1964.
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Nia Vardalos Leads Today's Birthday List
Actress writer Nia Vardalos is 42 today along with ABC sportscaster Jim McKay at 83 and actress Sheila MacRae at 80. Actor Gordon Clapp from NYPD Blue is 56, former Rep Joseph Kennedy II is 52, actor Kevin Sorbo 46, and country musician Marty Mitchell 35.
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Wednesday Draws and Kansas Picks Summary
Wednesday Powerball numbers listed as 6 14 34 37 40 with multiplier 7. Thursday Kansas Pick 3 results show 7 2 6. Wednesday Super Kansas Cash draws featured numbers 4 12 13 14 23 with a 6 prize.
BBC scraps cartoon Pope on pogo stick after protests
BBC3 drops the animation Popetown featuring Pope John Paul II on a pogo stick amid protests by Roman Catholics. Stuart Murphy says the project was offensive and not worth broadcasting despite creative effort. Bishop Hollis welcomes the decision. Catholics say the pope deserves respect.
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Elton John calls photographers vile pigs in Taiwan
Elton John lashed out at photographers at Taipei's airport calling them rude vile pigs after arriving by private plane. He criticized police for not restraining the crowd and said he would prefer not to perform if Taiwan streets remain full of hostile media.
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New Sitcom Lacks Class Yet Prompts Viewer Contempt
ABC's Complete Savages stars Keith Carradine as Nick Savage a single dad and firefighter guiding five sons. The ensemble includes a nerdy genius a dull jock and three others all behaving like frat boys amid jokes about armpits. Critics question writers’ grasp of working families and blue collar life amid NBCs Dateline and 20/20 scheduling.
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Best Bets Today Music Lineup At Local Venues
Tech N9ne Scatterman Snug Brim Project Deadman and Kurt Calhoun take the stage at 7 p.m. The Granada hosts Kevin Mahogany Trio at 7 30 p.m. The Orphans Hot Fruit perform 10 p.m. at Replay Lounge. Split Lip Rayfield CD release 10 p.m. at The Bottleneck. Chemical Air The Afternoons play 10 p.m. The Red Elvises headline 9 p.m. at Grand Emporium.
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Saturday concerts at Granada and Ecu church
Saturday schedule lists Sound Tribe Sector 9 performing at The Granada Theatre 1020 Mass at 8 p.m. and Vance Gilbert at Ecu Memorial Christian Ministries 1204 Oread Ave at 7 30 p.m.
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