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The Late Movies: Great Shots (Tennis & Otherwise)
This year’s U.S. Open featured a number of highs and lows, including overzealous fans, unexpected outbursts and a huge upset to cap it all off. But one of the craziest moments for me was the...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Dave Brubeck
Legendary jazz musician Dave Brubeck may be approaching his 90th birthday, but he still occasionally sits down at his piano for a crowd. Let’s take a look at five things you might not know about the...
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From NASCAR Drivers to William Faulkner: A Brief History of Snubbing the...
Four out of twelve NASCAR drivers who were invited to meet President Obama at the White House this evening have declined to attend, citing scheduling conflicts—and sparking a nationwide gossip-fest....
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The Soviet Union Was Dissolved 20 Years Ago Today
Girl standing atop Soviet tank in Red Square during the Communist hard liners’ coup attempt in August 1991. © David Turnley/CORBIS Twenty years ago today, on December 8, 1991, a group of Soviet...
View ArticleMikhail Gorbachev: Pizza Hut Spokesman
Happy belated birthday to Mikhail Gorbachev, who turned 81 yesterday. After seeing his stint as a Pizza Hut spokesman, we have to wonder if he’s celebrating with a couple of pies: If you’re wondering...
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Happy Alaska Day (and an Alaska Fact You Never Thought You’d Hear)
Today is Alaska Day, the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States. In some Alaskan towns, schools and businesses will close early and there will be...
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