Cosby pledges million for U.S. Slavery Museum
In Fredericksburg Virginia comedian Bill Cosby announced plans to donate concert proceeds totaling between 1 million and 1.5 million to the U.S. National Slavery Museum, a project Cosby sits on the board for. Museum officials expect 20 million in fundraising and a 2007 opening with construction of a five story 250 000 square foot building to begin later this year.
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Neuwirth joins Law and Order Trial by Jury cast
Bebe Neuwirth, famed for Frasier and Cheers, signs on as the latest member of Law and Order franchise in Law & Order Trial by Jury. She will play a tough Manhattan prosecutor alongside Jerry Orbach, with no air date yet announced. Neuwirth is a multiple Emmy and Tony winner.
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Leonard Nimoy Leads Jewish Music Radio Series
Former Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy launches American Jewish Music From the Milken Archive a 13 two hour episode series on WFMT and XM Satellite Radio. Nimoy recalls growing up speaking Yiddish at home in Boston and hearing klezmer at services and social events.
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Landmark 1960 JFK Nixon TV Debate in Chicago
History notes recount the first televised presidential debate on Sept 26 1960 between John F Kennedy and Richard M Nixon in Chicago. Also marked are Gershwin born 1898 in Brooklyn West Side Story opening 1957 Broadway and Biosphere Two expedition ending 1993 after two years sealed in Oracle Arizona.
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Birthdays Celebrities Reach Milestones This Christmas Season
Today celebrates Jim Caviezel turning 36, fitness expert Jack LaLanne at 90, Anne Robinson at 60, Olivia Newton John at 56, Carlene Carter at 49, Linda Hamilton at 48, Doug Supernaw at 44, and Serena Williams at 23. Jim Caviezel is highlighted.
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Scholars study King of Pop life at Yale conference
Eighteen scholars from U.S. universities gathered at Yale for the first academic meeting to study Michael Jackson. They discussed sexual, racial, and artistic aspects of his life and music, noting his impact as a cross over artist and the media’s framing of controversies.
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Sunday TV guest lineup spans Powell Albright and others
The AP lists This Week with Powell Albright Emanuel Stevens. Face the Nation with Kennedy and Graham. Meet the Press with Abizaid. Late Edition with Powell Hagel Biden Kissinger Albright Obeidi Kay Gallucci. Fox Sunday with Powell Weld Mauro.
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Iraq
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Saturday Lottery Draws Highlight Numbers and Bets
Saturday results list Powerball 125 40 41 48 with 3, Kansas Pick 3 541, Super Kansas Cash 4 12 15 18 29 with 19. Details show prizewinnings and draw sequence for players.
CBS cancels Iraq data report ahead of election
CBS News has shelved a 60 Minutes Iraq weapons of mass destruction report citing inappropriateness near the presidential vote. The segment, led by Ed Bradley, was delayed after questions over fake Niger yellowcake documents used to back claims about Iraq.
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