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Manuscript acquired by Getty prevented from leaving Britain
A valuable 15th century Flemish manuscript acquired by the J.Paul Getty Museum late last year has been placed under an export embargo by British authorities, who hope to keep the object in the United Kingdom. Britain's cultural minister Ed Vaizey has...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Museums, Sotheby's Holdings Incorporated, The Getty, Minivans and Vans
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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: Labour Party (UK), Gerry Adams , Politics, European Parliament, South Africa
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Osbourne split rumors: As they swirl, son Jack says it's a crock
The Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne split rumors that bubbled up over the weekend and on Monday were painting anything but a clear picture of this nearly 31-year-old marriage. Son Jack Osbourne, however, was doing his part to unmuddy the waters. First, the...Tags: Google Inc., Jessica Simpson, Los Angeles Hotels, Social Media, The Hollywood Reporter
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Conservatives mourn, praise 'hero' Margaret Thatcher
WASHINGTON -- As news of the death of Margaret Thatcher came in Monday, tributes flowed from conservative leaders across the Capitol, showing the lasting influence the "Iron Lady" on the personal careers of many American lawmakers. “Lady...
Tags: Politics, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush
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Lawmakers squabble over Margaret Thatcher
Capitol IdeasYo! When the Pennsylvania legislature is in session, numerous “NONCONTROVERSIAL” resolutions usually sail through the House. These are commemorative items all lawmakers, regardless of party, can agree on. They deal with naming bridges after... -
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: Susanne Bier, Ed O'Ross, Politics, Television Industry, Aaron Eckhart
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The vigorous virtues of Margaret Thatcher
WASHINGTON -- She had the eyes of Caligula and the lips of Marilyn Monroe. So said Francois Mitterrand, the last serious socialist to lead a major European nation, speaking of Margaret Thatcher, who helped bury socialism as a doctrine of governance. She...
Tags: Labour Party (UK), Milton Friedman, Politics, Political Systems, Unions
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CSO's Muti upbeat on his health: 'I am fine, I still walk'
"Are you surprised to see me?" Music director Riccardo Muti wore a sly grin as he addressed members of the media at the beginning of the news conference the Chicago Symphony Orchestra held Wednesday morning at Orchestra Hall. Muti and CSO...
Tags: Concerts, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies, Music, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Dutch get a new monarch: Willem-Alexander succeeds Beatrix
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.LONDON -- With an exchange of smiles and the flourish of a pen, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated the throne and her son Willem-Alexander took her place Tuesday to become the country’s first king in more than a century. In a simple...Tags: Politics, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Charles, Prince of Wales, Heads of State, Japan
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Margaret Thatcher: The politician British pop music loved to hate
Margaret Thatcher, the so-called Iron Lady, was one of God's gifts to music. In the history of popular music, there probably never has been a head of state more reviled in song than the former Conservative Party British prime minister, who died today at...Tags: Politics, Academy of Country Music Awards, England, Entertainment Events, The Clash (music group)
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Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton and the glass ceiling
Margaret Thatcher was a historic, transformational figure who did many amazing and contradictory things in her life. She was a free market authoritarian who metaphorically bashed her opponents with her famous handbag until they submitted to her will. In...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Feminism, Politics, London Fashion Week, Heads of State
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News of the Weird: Chocolate Toothpaste and 'Holy Crap' Cereal!
The Precocious Tots of Finland: A University of Kansas professor and two co-authors, in research in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Finance, found that children age 10 and under substantially outperformed their parents in earnings from stock trading...
Tags: Finland, Fluoride, Politics, The Washington Post, Calicivirus
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