We mark in this show the life and career of Helen Thomas, who died yesterday at the age of 92, but her story has four distinct chapters. There was Helen Thomas, the classic American success story, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants who settled in th

发表于:2018-12-02 / 阅读(80) / 评论(0) 分类 CNN2013年(七)月

Stan Lee is the creative force behind some of the world's greatest comic-book super-heroes. He created iconic characters such as Spiderman, the X-men, Incredible Hulk and Captain America. For 70 years, Lee has led fans into a world where heroes with

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Long before singer Robert Plant formed the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin, he was a member of a blues band called Band of Joy. Now, some 40 years later, he's released a new CD by the latest incarnation of Band of Joy, with members that now include

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Acclaimed jazz guitarist and singer is known for his tantalizing tribute albums. His latest tribute celebrates the music of legendary jazzman Duke Ellington. Doug Levine | Washington 27 February 2010 John Pizzarelli has a lot in common with Duke Elli

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Remembering Earl Scruggs Before Earl Scruggs, most banjo players used a two- fingered picking style. But all that changed after the 21-year-old North Carolina native joined Bill Monroes Bluegrass Boys in 1945, and brought his three- fingered rolls to

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1. Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in the nation's capital. Police say Brown and another man are charged with felony assault following a fight outside the W Hotel. The two are being held in police custody until tomorrow. 2. A Chinese immigrant h

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Top 5 Songs for Week Ending May 30 Were lifting off with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending May 30, 2015. If you stand this weeks lineup straight, tilt your head to the right and squint a littl

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文本: The royal couple's costume balls were legendary, and some of Europe's greatest composers performed here. Well, that sounded absolutely magnificent. So, that was the national anthem set to 3/4 time, to the rhythm of a waltz. How did that com

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139 A lasting Legacy? Senator Timothy Rogerson was obsessed with the keen desire of leaving behind a lasting legacy in the United States legislature. He was the sponsor of more legislation than any other senator in the entire history of the United

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As for the legendary German work ethic and organisational skills, I am pleased to say those perennial qualities are alive and well-and we at FIFA are only too happy to take advantage of them. 这个传奇德国保持着传统的道德伦理和严格的

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Robert Bob Nesta Marley is the greatest ever reggae singer. He spread reggae and his message of love and unity to a worldwide audience. His live performances were legendary for their passion and energy. Marleys album Exodus was voted by Time magazine

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By Bernie Bernard After a wait of nearly 40 years, founding Beach Boys member Brian Wilson has released Smile, an album he refers to as his masterpiece. Since the late-1960s, Brian has battled depress

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When most people think of golf, they think of Tiger Woods. But there's an up-and-coming player on the course. And many predict this young Korean-American may soon be one of the world.s leading players

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It may come as startling news for some parents, but federal health officials have issued a warning, advising cold and cough medicines do not work in children and should not be used in those younger than six. A man accused of raping his own daughter a

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By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 24 January 2008 Friends and admirers of Heath Ledger are mourning his loss and recalling his achievements in a film career cut short by his death Tuesday at age 28. Mike O'Sullivan looks back on his transition from teen

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Hollywood is sometimes called the dream factory and the new film from The Dark Knight writer-director Christopher Nolan takes that idea to new levels, creating a world in which dreams can be shared and ideas stolen but not without risk to both the th

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Taylor Swift, Beyonce Top Music and Money Lists 泰勒斯威夫特与碧昂斯荣膺最佳音乐与吸金王 It is all about women on todays music piece. They made some interesting news this week. But there is also some news you might have expected.

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America's first female bank president and vaudeville entertainer Bojangles hail from same Virginia neighborhood Ted Landphair | Washington, DC 09 February 2010 The bright, well-kept home of Maggie Walker, now a National Historic Site, is, unfortunate

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The pundits are running out of superlatives to describe the Spanish football team after they lifted the Euro 2012 trophy on Sunday. They are the first football team in history to retain their crown in the European Championships having also won the co

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Chuck Jones 查克琼斯 Academy Award winning animator Chuck Jones drew such beloved cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig. 奥斯卡奖得主动画师查克琼斯曾经塑造了兔八哥、达菲鸭、胖小猪等深受人们喜爱

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