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On this day in history
On Dec. 1, 1824, the presidential election was turned over to the U.S. House of Representatives when a deadlock developed among John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William Crawford and Henry Clay; Adams ended up the winner. In 1935 actor and filmmaker...Tags: Government, NBC, Lower House, Tom Brokaw, Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Charlie Murphy's been hard at work on his own stuff
Tribune reporterCharlie Murphy has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, but he spent the early part of his nearly 17 years as a professional comedian trying to erase his association with his mega actor/comedian younger brother (you know, that Eddie guy)...Tags: Barack Obama, Game Playing, Internet, Eddie Murphy, Books and Magazines
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Barack Obama: In search of identity
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterNearly 4 1/2 years ago, Barack Obama introduced himself to America by painting a picture of a country that was united, somehow, in spite of itself. ¶ The pundits, he said in the keynote address to the Democratic National Convention, like to "slice and...Tags: Kansas, Harold Washington, Hillary Clinton, Maryland, Family
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The late George Carlin given Mark Twain humor prize
The late comedian George Carlin - famous for those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" - was honored last night with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the only award he saw as a legitimate comedy prize. Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin and...Tags: Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Awards and Prizes
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Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin honor George Carlin
The Associated PressThe late comedian George Carlin -- famous for those "Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV" -- was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the only award he saw as a legitimate comedy prize. Jon Stewart, Lily Tomlin, Joan Rivers and others...Tags: Government, Los Angeles, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Mark Twain
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Rudy Ray Moore dies at 81; comedian and filmmaker influenced rap and hip-hop
Rudy Ray Moore, the self-proclaimed "Godfather of Rap" who influenced generations of rappers and comedians with his rhyming style, braggadocio and profanity-laced routines, has died. He was 81.
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Moore obituary: An...Tags: Roy Rogers, Major League Baseball, Baseball, Minority Groups, Snoop Dogg
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Rudy Ray Moore
Rudy Ray Moore, who played a flashy pimp in the 1975 movie "Dolemite," has died in Akron from diabetes complications. He was 81. Gerald Moore says his brother died Sunday evening. Services are planned in Akron and Spokane, Wash., where most of his family...Tags: Ohio
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N-word should stay buried, no matter the 'context'
Dear Chris Rock: I apologize in advance for the language that will shortly follow. And yes, there is a certain irony there, given that you are one of the most profane men on the planet. Also one of the funniest. That's why I eagerly anticipated your new...Tags: Cultural Development, Kanye West, NAACP, Culture, Chris Rock
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'The Express' passes typical sports films
If you can get past several scenes that resemble Mean Joe Greene's classic Coke commercial, The Express provides a stirring and surprisingly contemplative version of the life of gridiron hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), who was known as "the Elmira Express"...Tags: University of Texas, Justice and Rights, Dennis Quaid, Racism, Football
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Blue not the only common feature
IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWSTHINK BLUE reads a sign on a lush hill behind Dodger Stadium's outfield fence beyond the palms. It's in easy-to-read capital letters, like that one that says HOLLYWOOD. All right, we can do blue. Dodgers vs. Cubs. Chavez Ravine vs. Wrigleyville. LAX vs....Tags: Chicago White Sox, Wrigley Field, Executive Branch, Radio Industry, Paul Konerko
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Black, white, funny
Chicago Tribune reporterUnlike most couples who have been through a nasty and painful divorce—"I felt as if somebody had punched me in the stomach. … I felt all my dreams were just flying away," is one of the stinging memories Tom Dreesen recalls—he and...Tags: Dennis Farina, University of Chicago, David Letterman, Racism, Wrigley Field
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Big checks, big plays for Clayton
Editor's note: Each Wednesday we'll bring you a Q&A with a Ravens player to help you learn a little more about the team. The second installment of this series is an interview with wide receiver Mark Clayton, whose 42-yard touchdown run during the first...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, National Football League, Football, Oakland Raiders, Engineering
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