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News Archive
2011
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Andy Rooney Dies at Age 92
November 5, 2011 by Jennifer BallTelevision network CBS announced this morning that 60 Minutes news commentator Andy Rooney died yesterday evening in a New York City hospital, after complications from a minor surgery. He was 92.
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Bizarre Campaign Ads
October 27, 2011 by Leila TahaAnother campaign season, another bizarre political ad. Already an unorthodox candidate (he was CEO of Godfather's Pizza for 10 years), Republican presidential hopeful...
also in this articleCarly Fiorina
Business Leader, U.S. Representative / 1954 -
When Carly Fiorina was hired as Hewlett-Packard's CEO, she was the first woman to take control of a Fortune 100 company.
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Barry Goldwater
U.S. Representative / 1909 - 1998
Barry Goldwater was an American politician best known as a senator from Arizona and the Republican candidate for president in 1964.
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Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died
October 5, 2011 by Jennifer BallApple announced that their company's co-founder, Steve Jobs, died Wednesday evening. He was 56 years old. "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the...
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President Obama Turns 50
August 4, 2011 by Leila TahaHappy Birthday, Mr. President! President Obama celebrates his 50th birthday today at the White House. Spending the night before his birthday at a campaign fundraiser...
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Wyatt Earp and the Wild West
October 26, 2011 by Leila TahaLast week former Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi was shot and killed by rebels in the streets of his hometown of Surt, where he was believed to have been hiding...
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- Erratic and Autocratic
- The 69 Club
- Famous Geminis
Muammar al-Qaddafi
Dictator / 1942 - 2011
Muammar al-Qaddafi seized control of the Libyan government in 1969, and ruled as an authoritarian dictator for more than 40 years before he was overthrown in 2011.
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- Screen Presidents
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Henry Fonda
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1905 - 1982
Henry Fonda was an award-winning American actor best known for him film roles in The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and On Golden Pond (1981).
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Most Famous Celebrity Babies of 2011
December 30, 2011 by Jennifer BallWhat would it be like to wake up every day to a mother like Mariah Carey, or a father like Javier Bardem? It's almost unimaginable to the rest of us, but for some babies, a life of celebrity is the daily routine. Born with silver spoons in their mouths...
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- Apollo Legends
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -
With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Hispanic Actors
- Sparks On The Set
Penelope Cruz
Actress / 1974 -
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is known for her roles in such films as Vanilla Sky, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Hispanic Actors
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Javier Bardem
Film Actor / 1969 -
Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor, and the first Spaniard to be nominated for an Oscar. He played lead roles in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Eat, Pray, Love.
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Models
Carla Bruni
Model / 1967 -
Heiress, model, singer, and actress Carla Bruni is best known for her romances and marriage to French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
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- Shorties with Authority
- Fantastically French
- Famous Aquarians
Nicolas Sarkozy
World Leader / 1955 -
Nicolas Sarkozy served as France's 23rd president from 2007 to 2012. His term was marked by controversy, which included his marriage to Carla Bruni in 2008.
- In these groups:
- Sober Celebs
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Child Stars
Natalie Portman
Film Actress / 1981 -
Actress Natalie Portman won the 2010 Academy Award for her role as a dancer in Black Swan.
Beyoncé Knowles
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1981 -
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Jay-Z
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -
Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.

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