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This Day in History for August 31 – Princess Diana Dies and More
1803 – Lewis and Clark start their expedition to the west (More info)
1888 – Mary Ann Nichols, the first of Jack the Ripper’s confirmed victims, is murdered (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 31 – Van Morrison, Richard Gere and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Van Morrison
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ ‘Into the Mystic,’ and ‘Moondance,’ winning six Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Richard Gere
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor and Activist
Known For: Films such as ‘American Gigolo,’ ‘An Officer and
Vogue Model’s Shocking 13-Inch Waist Causes Stir [PICTURE]
There’s been a lot of controversy lately over models whose photos are airbrushed to make them appear ridiculously thin, but Vogue Italia can at least say the cover of its September issue didn’t involve any digital tricks.
That’s Stella Tennant, an actual real-live model. In a corset. That gives her a 13-inch waist.
This Day in History for August 30 – Thurgood Marshall Confirmed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
30 BC – Cleopatra commits suicide (More info)
1963 – The “hotline” between the leaders of the US and the Soviet Union goes into operation (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 30 – Lewis Black, Cameron Diaz and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lewis Black
Age: 62
Occupation: Comedian, Writer, and Actor
Known For: Hilariously angry and bitter stand-up routines, his ‘Back in Black’ segments on ‘The Daily Show,’ and hosting the Comedy Central series ‘Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil’
Cameron Diaz
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and
Donald Trump Replaces Young Boy’s Stolen Bike [VIDEO]
Turns out that underneath all his famously bad hair, Donald Trump actually does have something slightly resembling a heart.
After 10-year-old Culley Larson’s BMX bike was stolen, the youngster hoped to appeal to the thief by writing a letter to his paper asking for its return. ABC News picked up his cause and their coverage went viral. The dastardly criminal never did surface, but several generous
Has the New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast Been Leaked?
While ABC’s official announcement about the new cast of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ won’t come until Monday night’s broadcast of ‘Bachelor Pad 2,’ the @DWTSGossip account on Twitter has already leaked what it says is the full list of amateur hoofers.
ABC said earlier this year it wanted to attract more A-listers, and offered enticements like allowing the celebs to dictate rehearsal schedules and givi
Hurricane Irene Washes Away 141-Year-Old Vermont Bridge [VIDEO]
One of Hurricane Irene‘s unfortunate structural victims this weekend was the 141-year-old Bartonsville Covered Bridge in Bartonsville, Vermont.
‘Understanding 9/11′ Features Complete, Archived News Broadcasts From Around the World
Many television networks will no longer air the most devastating moments of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, lest it upset the families of the thousands of people who lost their lives that day.
But Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive feels that that footage is essential as a “resource for scholars, journalists, and the public,” and has archived 3,000 hours of it,
Which States Have the Highest Marriage and Divorce Rates?
The 2009 Census reveals that while couples in western and southern states marry more often, they also divorce at a higher rate than those in other areas of the US.
Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University, said, “Surprisingly, the south and west, which we think of as more socially conservative, have higher rates of divorce than does the supposedly libe
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Help’ Retains the Top Spot
In a weekend that saw many East Coast theaters closed because of Hurricane Irene, ‘The Help’ remained atop the box office for the second week in a row.
The film, based on the best-selling book of the same name, has now earned a total of $96.6 million.
This Day in History for August 29 – Hurricane Katrina Strikes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1831 – Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction (More info)
1898 – The Goodyear tire company is founded (More info)