Almanac highlights for 126th day of 2011
Almanac notes include historic events such as the Hindenburg fire in 1937 and the Channel Tunnel completion in 1994. Birthdays cover Sigmund Freud to Chris Paul, with Tony Blair noted for having a child in office. A world-record mile time by Hicham El Guerrouj is listed with the moon phase between May 3 and May 10.
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New Jersey
U.S
Philippines
Channel Tunnel
England
France
Tony Blair
George Clooney
Adrianne Palicki
Gabourey Sidibe
Chris Paul
Hicham el Guerrouj
GOP Eyes Fred Karger In 2012 Debates In Greenville
In a sign of GOP desperate to field a full slate the South Carolina party invites Fred Karger to join Fox News in Greenville for the first 2012 Republican debate. Karger, openly gay with negligible polling, stands amid a lineup featuring Rick Santorum Ron Paul Tim Pawlenty and Buddy Roemer.
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South Carolina
Republican Party
Fox News
Greenville
S.C
Karger
Wendell Willkie
Rick Santorum
Ron Paul
Tim Pawlenty
Ambien
Buddy Roemer
Congress
Madonna
Wilmington
Del
Romney Leads A Lackluster GOP 12 Field In Flux
Dick Polman notes a fragmented Republican field with Romney struggling to secure core support as several contenders postpone decisions. He argues the party faces a costly, baggage-laden bid against an anticipated $1 billion incumbent effort and a donor retreat.
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Romney
Pawlenty
Huckabee
Huntsman
U.S
China
Barack Obama
Gingrich
Bachmann
Beatification of Karol Wojtyla prompts sainthood debate
A 1.5 million crowd in St. Peter's Square marked Pope John Paul II's beatification, accelerating toward sainthood amid praise and critique. Supporters hail his legacy while critics, including Hans Küng, warn of authoritarian church leadership and ongoing abuse scandals.
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Karol Wojtyla
John Paul II
Universal Church
U.S
Poland
Royal wedding coverage overruns the DVR and dulls the week
DL Stewart recalls the enduring royal wedding mania from pre event hype to 11 hours on BBC America. He notes the obsession with the dress and first kiss and admits buying a second DVR to record the 15 hours of NFL draft as he watches repeats and Sunday specials.
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Kate
Victoria
Osama bin Laden
BBC America
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