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Ernie Barnes dies at 70; pro football player, successful painter
Los Angeles Times, CA His father was a shipping clerk for a large tobacco company, and his mother was a domestic for a wealthy attorney. She brought home books and records that her employer no longer wanted and used them to broaden the cultural horizons of her three sons. … African American painter Ernie Barnes dead at 70 WE REMEMBER ERNIE BARNES: Famed artist dies at 70 Ernie Barnes, artist, football player dies |
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Ernie Barnes dies at 70; pro football player, successful painter - Los Angeles Times
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'American Violet': One mom's pursuit of justice - San Francisco Chronicle
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'American Violet': One mom's pursuit of justice
San Francisco Chronicle, USA "This woman is a 23-year-old African American single mother of four living on welfare in a small Texas town," said Disney, whose film also stars Tim Blake Nelson, Alfre Woodard, Charles S. Dutton, Michael O'Keefe, Will Patton and R&B star Xzibit. … Review: American justice system put through wringer in 'Violet" Wayland's Haney pens, produces the docudrama 'American Violet' • American Violet [C] |
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Relay for Life fundraisers - Ada Evening News
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Relay for Life fundraisers
Ada Evening News, OK Members of Relay for Life Team Carpenter's are taking orders for hanging baskets for Mother's Day. They will be delivered the week before Mother's Day, and are $15 each. All profits go to Relay for Life. Phone Margaret at 310-4559 or Tiffany at … Did You Relay? Those touched by cancer share essays Hockey team relays for teammate |
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Barack Obama's American dream - Examiner.com
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Barack Obama's American dream
Examiner.com President Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan father and a white Kansas mother, embodies the very essence of the American dream. Truth be told, Barack Obama's unbelievable journey to the pinnacle of American might, prestige and honor started in … Finding Obama, finding myself CBS Poll: Blacks support Obama 96-0 |
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Farrah Fawcett Continues To Battle Cancer - CBS 2
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Farrah Fawcett Continues To Battle Cancer
CBS 2, CA The 24-year-old Redmond O'Neal was allowed out of jail briefly to visit his mother. O'Neal, who allegedly was caught with heroin while visiting a jail facility north of Los Angeles, was due in court Wednesday. |
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Mother sent to prison for child-abuse homicide - Deseret News
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Mother sent to prison for child-abuse homicide
Deseret News, UT By Sara Israelsen-Hartley AMERICAN FORK — Despite one last attempt to avoid prison, a mother convicted in the death of a 5-month-old baby was sentenced Tuesday to one to 15 years behind bars. Daniella Ruiz, 27, was convicted by a 4th District Court … |
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Four years and two lawsuits later, RIAA settles for $7000 - Ars Technica
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Four years and two lawsuits later, RIAA settles for $7000
Ars Technica, MA Four years and two lawsuits—one against a single mother and another against two of her children—netted the record labels a whopping $7000. By Eric Bangeman | Last updated April 28, 2009 8:15 PM CT One of the longest-running battles in the recording … New York City family agrees to settle music piracy lawsuit for $7000 Suburban NYC family settles music piracy suit Four-year music piracy suit ends with $7000 settlement |
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The Rat Pack is Back, American Idol Style - HispanicBusiness.com
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The Rat Pack is Back, American Idol Style
HispanicBusiness.com, CA Davis was the son of a black father, who worked in the entertainment industry, and a Puerto Rican mother, who was a tap dancer. Davis melded the two talents, and became a sensation. A Jewish convert, Davis wasn't one to rock the boat too much on race … TV Recap: American Idol - Final 5 Perform |
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The "Obama Effect" In Pop Culture - CBS News
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The "Obama Effect" In Pop Culture
CBS News, NY But while the puppy, the garden and the fashions catch on, there's one other Obama trend - having your mother-in-law move in with you. First grandmother Marain Robinson, Michelle's mother, came along with the Obamas when they moved into the White House … Columnist says first dog needs a buddy like JJ |
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Local health officials take precautions over North American flu - Post-Bulletin
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Local health officials take precautions over North American flu
Post-Bulletin, MN "The main treatment is rest, fluids, chicken soup the things your mother recommended," Marshall said. There are no cases in Minnesota of the latest outbreak of swine flu, which health officials now call the North American flu. … Video: Stratford man may have swine flu Updates on the Swine Flu Outbreak Pondering a pandemic |
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