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Boris Berezovsky dies at 67; outspoken Russian tycoon, enemy of Putin
LONDON — Boris Berezovsky, a self-exiled and outspoken Russian tycoon who had a bitter falling out with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been found dead in southeast England. He was 67. In recent years, the one-time Kremlin powerbroker-...
Tags: Vladimir Putin, Petroleum Industry, Chelsea F.C., England, Russia
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Beatles debut album released 50 years ago
It was 50 years ago today….a Beatles album came out in the U.K. That would be the Fab Four’s debut album, “Please Please Me,” released March 22, 1963. To mark the occasion, the Beatles official website is posting the five-minute...
Tags: George Harrison, Charles Mingus, Eric Idle, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys
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'Iron Man 3' star Rebecca Hall in a jumpsuit with plunging neckline
Rebecca Hall loves designer labels. While promoting her new film "Iron Man 3," Hall showed off her expensive tastes on the red carpet. "Shopping is a bit of a relaxing hobby for me, which is sometimes troubling for the bank balance," Hall told Vogue...
Tags: Mulberry, Iron Man 3 (movie), Dresses (clothing), Bergdorf Goodman, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes
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George Lowe dies at 89; climber was on Everest expedition with Hillary
After Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mt. Everest, everyone knew Hillary's name. Far fewer knew about his indispensable partner, George Lowe. Hillary and his friend Lowe were the only two New Zealanders on the 1953 expedition to the top of the...
Tags: Entertainment, Elizabeth II, Movies, New Zealand, Nepal
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Scotland to vote on independence in September 2014
LONDON – Voters in Scotland will head to the polls in September 2014 to decide whether to go it alone as an independent country or remain in Great Britain with England and Wales. The referendum could lead to the biggest political shakeup in the...
Tags: Scotland, David Cameron, Politics, Parliament, Referenda
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British horror writer James Herbert dies at age 69
Fans of pulpy British horror novels were dismayed to learn that James Herbert, author of books including "The Rats," "Magic Cottage" and "Haunted," had died at his home Wednesday. The 69-year-old died peacefully in his sleep, according to publisher Pan...
Tags: Literature, Authors, Central Intelligence Agency, Stephen King, BBC
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Margaret Thatcher: Global reactions to passing of 'Iron Lady'
Political leaders past and present reacted Monday to the death of Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister of Britain, by spotlighting different parts of her global legacy. For some, their careful or brazen words reflected the sharp disagreements...
Tags: European Parliament, South Africa, George H.W. Bush, Politics, Government
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Mila Kunis is FHM's sexiest woman in the world
Mila Kunis has been voted FHM's sexiest woman in the world and is apparently "the perfect girlfriend" as well. Ashton Kutcher must be blushing with pride. The British men's mag released its annual list of 100 sexiest women on Wednesday that included a...
Tags: Nicholas Hoult, Black Swan (movie), Ted (movie), Gwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio
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Summer Movie Sneaks complete list
The 2013 Summer Movie Preview is a snapshot of films opening through the end of August. Release dates (for Los Angeles) and other details, as compiled by Oliver Gettell, are subject to change. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Sneaks list: In the...
Tags: Music Industry, Marc Forster, Mexico, Jeff Allen, Julianne Moore
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'Yes, Prime Minister's' Jonathan Lynn remembers Margaret Thatcher
When writer-director Jonathan Lynn co-created the British comedies "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" in the 1980s, his intent was to parody and mock the politicans who ran the government of the United Kingdom. What he did not expect was that...
Tags: Literature, Entertainment, National Government, Ronald Reagan, Politics
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Some mourn Margaret Thatcher's death, others celebrate
LONDON – They weren’t even born when she left office, but they still felt compelled Tuesday to lay a bouquet in remembrance of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. “She was very inspirational. She did a lot of good for this...
Tags: Politics, Government, Margaret Thatcher
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Meryl Streep on Margaret Thatcher: 'A figure of awe'
Meryl Streep won an Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 film “The Iron Lady,” and her performance will likely go down as the most enduring cinematic portrait of the former British prime minister. So after news broke...
Tags: Government, Politics, Human Interest, Margaret Thatcher
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