Pavarotti Shifts Benefit Concert to Sao Paulo Brazil
Luciano Pavarotti will move his annual Pavarotti and Friends charity concert from Modena to Sao Paulo Brazil this December, ANSA reports. He noted the cast and exact date are still being defined and to be announced soon. Organizers offered no venue details. The event has been held in Modena for a decade.
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Geldof says Africa aid fixes not enough to end woes
Irish rocker Bob Geldof told reporters in Addis Ababa that solutions to Africa’s poverty, debt, disease, and conflict elude Blair Commission efforts. He warned that more aid and fair trade alone cannot end the continent’s suffering and that other factors are missing.
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Gordon Parks celebrates culture in Fort Scott visit
Photographer Gordon Parks signed autographs at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott Kansas during the Gordon Parks Celebration of Culture and Diversity. Parks, 91, returned to his hometown for four days for the event and recalled his childhood in segregated theaters.
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Let Moore give talk says head of university
The University of Nevada Reno president says Michael Moore must be allowed to speak on campus this week. He notes free speech rights despite campus criticism from Republicans and some alumni and mentions a donor offer to fund a debate with a conservative spokesman was rejected.
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Today in History highlights Oct 12 events across centuries
Notable events listed for October 12 include Columbus reaching the Bahamas in 1492, Lee’s death in 1870, Cavell’s 1915 execution, Dillinger’s 1933 escape, Cape Esperance 1942 naval battle, FDR fireside chat, Khrushchev shoe incident, Voskhod 1964, Mexico City Olympics 1968, Nixon Ford 1973, Bali bombing 2002, and later recognitions and deaths such as Nobel prizes and notable figures in sports and science. The overview compiles diverse historical milestones and notable deaths dated Oct 12 across eras.
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Today’s birthdays feature actors, singers, and more
Actress Antonia Rey is 77 Bl ues singer Nappy Brown 75 Comedian activist Dick Gregory 72 Former Sen Jake Garn 72 Opera star Luciano Pavarotti 69 Singer Sam Moore 69 Sportscaster Tony Kubek 68 TV reporter Chris Wallace 57 Actress Susan Anton 54 Pat Di Nizio 49 Claude McKnight 42 Bob Schneider 39 Hugh Jackman 36 Adam Rich 36 Garfield Bright 35 Martie Maguire 35 Kirk Cameron 34 Marcus Paulk 18
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