New scrutiny after video shows NJ elementary school kids singing President Obama's praisesSeptember 25th, 2009 Scrutiny rises over NJ kids singing Obama songBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school for kindergartners through second graders in this comfortable Philadelphia suburb has become the latest target of accusations by conservatives that schoolchildren are being indoctrinated to idolize President Barack Obama.
Combs Lends His Virtual Support To Students At Alma MaterSeptember 9th, 2009 Rap mogul SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS joined in a student protest at his alma mater on Friday (04Sep09) by 'tweeting' his support against the bureaucracy at his former Washington, D.C. school. Combs enrolled at Howard University in the late 1980s, juggling his studies with an internship at Uptown Records in his native New York.
Cuban TV shows a healthier-looking Fidel Castro welcoming Venezuelan studentsAugust 24th, 2009 Cuban TV shows Fidel Castro greeting studentsHAVANA — Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appeared on state television on Sunday for the first time since June 2008, meeting with a group of students from Venezuela. The broadcast showed the 83-year-old Castro looking healthier and rested and talking with the students at an undisclosed location on Saturday.
Obama to appear with Kelly Clarkson, LeBron James in back-to-school special next monthAugust 19th, 2009 Obama to appear in back-to-school programWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will appear in a back-to-school television special with singer Kelly Clarkson and basketball star LeBron James next month. Obama is appearing in a 30-minute documentary that will air at 8 p.m.
Fox not among networks airing President Obama's news conferenceJuly 22nd, 2009 Fox not among outlets airing Obama news conferenceNEW YORK — The Fox network says it's skipping live coverage of President Barack Obama's prime-time news conference Wednesday night. But the session, beginning at 8 p.m.
Several networks plan to cover Michael Jackson memorial service live from Staples CenterJuly 4th, 2009 Networks to offer live Jackson memorial coverageNEW YORK — The memorial for Michael Jackson may be a tough ticket live, but it shouldn't be hard to find it on television. ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment are among the networks that have already announced plans to offer live coverage of the Tuesday memorial, set for 10 a.m.
Several networks plan to cover Michael Jackson memorial liveJuly 4th, 2009 Television networks planning Jackson coverageNEW YORK — NBC executives changed their minds Sunday and decided to join other networks that will televise Michael Jackson's memorial service live this week. NBC joins ABC, CNN, MSNBC and E! Entertainment in offering the ceremony live.
California teacher gives students DVD with her own sex clipJuly 3rd, 2009 ELK GROVE, Calif. — A Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch.
PGA Tour coverage continues in the UK with Eurosport dealJune 25th, 2009 Tour signs deal with Eurosport for UK coveragePONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour television coverage in the United Kingdom will continue under an agreement with Eurosport to broadcast the remaining tournaments on the 2009 schedule.
First Lady hosts White House jazz workshop with young people and musical legendsJune 16th, 2009 First Lady hosts White House jazz workshopWASHINGTON — The White House sounded more like the music wing of a high school than a seat of government Monday — and that's just the way First Lady Michelle Obama likes it. Mrs. Obama launched a White House music festival that brought 150 students together with musical legends like Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D'Rivera for a workshop on jazz, which the first lady called "America's greatest artistic gift to the world."
A jazz ensemble is like a democracy, Mrs.
Iran's Ahmadinejad accused foreign media of coverage that harms Iranian peopleJune 13th, 2009 Iran's Ahmadinejad attacks foreign media coverageTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has accused the foreign media of coverage that harms the Iranian people after authorities claimed he was re-elected in a bitterly disputed vote. He called on the public to respect the vote on Friday, after his main pro-reform challenger rejected the results and accused authorities of election fraud.
Hip-hop star Kanye West has private concert for 3,000 Chicago teens improving in schoolJune 12th, 2009 Kanye West treats 3,000 students to private showCHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance. The event was put on by The Kanye West Foundation, a nonprofit working to decrease dropout rates and improve literacy.
Following Facebook campaign, actor James Franco pulls out of UCLA commencement speechJune 6th, 2009 Actor James Franco pulls out of UCLA grad speechLOS ANGELES — Actor James Franco says he has dropped a plan to give a commencement speech at the University of California, Los Angeles, a move that may have been prompted by pressure from students. Franco issued a statement saying he canceled his June 12 appearance because of conflicts with preproduction demands for his next film.
Muhammad Ali, other Olympians, honor Kentucky students for raising money for juvenile diabetesMay 29th, 2009 Ali helps honor Ky. students for raising moneyLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Obamas host night of spoken word, poetry at White House, including James Earl JonesMay 13th, 2009 Obamas host poetry night at White HouseWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says the White House is a place where people should feel free to speak their minds. To that end, she and President Barack Obama welcomed actors, poets and writers to the East Room on Tuesday.
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