Late-night jokes shape Hillary Clinton in 2000s political image
The piece argues late-night TV punchlines define candidates personas with Hillary Clinton as prime beneficiary. It cites Lichter and counts 186 Hillary jokes this year across five shows, outweighing Giuliani and Obama while noting recurring themes of a long-suffering, chilly image. It concludes absence of comedy harms presidential perception and calls for a quick return of late-night hosts.
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Immus returns to air eight months after firing
Imus resumes his program on WABC-AM with a new cast including two black comedians eight months after CBS Radio dropped him for a racially charged remark about the Rutgers women’s basketball team. He condemns the remark and rejects apologies tours while hosting guests Chris Dodd and John McCain.
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Hewitt Defends Her Size 2 Body Against Online Ridicule
Jennifer Love Hewitt speaks out amid bikini photos showing her Hawaii beach body with fiancé Ross McCall. She argues against body-shaming, urging girls to embrace their curves and celebrate personal milestones rather than photographers' invasive angles.
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City hosts historic Middle East peace conference this week
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice brokers a weeklong peace conference in a U S city with Saudi Arabia and Syria joining Israeli and Palestinian officials to discuss an independent Palestinian state and regional issues.
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Exiled former PM Nawaz Sharif hints at running for office
Exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home and signals plans to contest elections in January. The move sets the stage for a renewed political challenge amid regional uncertainty and party organization efforts.
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Dear Abby popcorn smells spark letters and opinions
Dear Abby readers debate microwave popcorn in offices and public spaces. Allergic coworkers seek odor control while managers discuss safety, fire codes, and professional conduct. Writers cite health risks from diacetyl and practical swap ideas. The column closes with Hanukkah wishes and contact details.
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Ask Amy Advice Sparks Party Guest Dilemma
Dear Amy answers a hostess who wants to stick to her original guest list for New Year’s Eve and wonders if it is rude to exclude her sister’s invited couple. Amy says it’s not rude to set her own party terms and avoid listing the underlying reason unless asked.
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