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Signed Copy of Emancipation Proclamation to be Auctioned at Sotheby's
A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Lincoln and owned by Robert Kennedy will be auctioned in New York. The copy Kennedy purchased is one of 48 signed by Linco... Oct 6, 2010
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Failed Times Square Bomber Sentenced to Life In Prison
The Pakistani immigrant who tried to kill Americans by driving a homemade car bomb into Times Square in May and leaving it to explode has been sentenced to life in prison. The judge... Oct 5, 2010
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Director of Queens Theatre in the Park Announces Resignation
After 21 years with Queens Theatre in the Park, founding Executive Director Jeffrey Rosenstock has announced he'll be stepping down. Rosenstock leaves the performing arts venue at t... Oct 5, 2010
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Emanuel Resigns, Rouse Takes Over
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has officially resigned from his post, and President Barack Obama has appointed White House senior advisor Pete Rouse to take over as interim c... Oct 1, 2010
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Senate Approves Bill to Regulate Volume on TV Commercials
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that would require companies to regulate the volume on their television commercials. Sep 30, 2010
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Acting Legend Tony Curtis Dies at 85
Hollywood leading man Tony Curtis died Wednesday at the age of 85.
Sep 30, 2010
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Protests Erupt in Europe
Anti-austerity demonstrations are taking place throughout Europe, in protest of new government measures designed to prevent another financial crisis. Sep 29, 2010
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NY Musical Theater Festival Kicks Off at City Stages
Whether you like to admit it or not, chances are that you have a soft spot for musicals. If so, you're in luck: the New York Musical Theater Festival will present 30 independent mus... Sep 29, 2010
