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A recent screening of “Phèdre,” starring Helen Mirren, was the first “live” broadcast of a stage production from the National Theater in London.

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“Thriller Live,” a show in London devoted to the music of Michael Jackson, is standard jukebox fare.

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The earnest actors in Carole Gaunt’s play can’t quite overcome the script’s clumsiness and clichés.

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Steven Pasquale, who made his cabaret debut at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency on Sunday, is a polished jazz crooner in the Chet Baker mold.

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Iraq Takes Control of Cities and Towns as US Withdraws Voice of America Iraqi forces officially assumed control of Baghdad and other cites across the country, following the withdrawal of US combat troops from urban areas. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, accompanied by Defense Minister Jawad Boulani … An American family's griefBBC News Iraqi cities: Could violence bring US forces back?Christian Science Monitor Bomb in Iraq's Kirkuk kills 20 as US troops leaveReuters Times Online -Xinhua -AFP all 3,356 news articles »

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BBC News

Yemeni plane with 153 crashes off Comoros Islands guardian.co.uk AP foreign, Tuesday June 30 2009 Associated Press Writers= MORONI, Comoros (AP) — A Yemeni jet with 153 people on board crashed into the Indian Ocean on Tuesday as it tried to land during strong winds on the island nation of Comoros. … Yemen Plane With 153 People Crashes; Child SurvivesBloomberg EU halted Yemenia maintenance of European jets in FebReuters Child Survives Crash of Yemeni Jet Carrying 153New York Times Los Angeles Times -Reuters India -CNN all 2,761 news articles »

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Ten or more face possible Madoff charges-source Reuters NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - US investigators believe 10 or more people associated with imprisoned swindler Bernard Madoff could be criminally charged in the coming months or beyond, a law enforcement source said on Tuesday. … Waiting for Madoff, Angry Crowd Is DisappointedNew York Times Blaming The Victims? Hedgie Says Madoff Investors 'Greedy'FINalternatives Madoff sentenced to 150 years for fraudBBC News Wall Street Journal -Detroit Free Press -USA Today all 7,716 news articles »

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US EPA approves California emissions standard Reuters WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday approved California's long-standing bid to set its own tough standards for vehicle tailpipe emissions, a decision in tune with a national plan to boost fuel efficiency and reduce … • Most e-mailedmsnbc.com EPA approves California pollution ruleHouston Chronicle <a href=”http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/bal-car-waiver-0630,0,3946031.story&usg=AFQjCNHlDd9SQo9JEwkieq9nwxaK_mottA”>EPA gives California emissions waiverBaltimore Sun Detroit Free Press -NASDAQ -The Washington Independent all 668 news articles »

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Zelaya Seeks UN Help to Regain Presidency in Honduras Bloomberg June 30 (Bloomberg) — Honduras's deposed president, Manuel Zelaya, will appeal to the United Nations today to help him return to office after his supporters clashed with police last night in the capital, … Honduras coup holds few risks for Latin leftistsReuters UN to hear ousted Honduran leaderBBC News Deposed Honduran president finds a platform at the UNChristian Science Monitor Atlantic Online -Voice of America -Reuters India all 6,584 news articles »

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Congress Gets Plan for Financial Protection Agency New York Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration sent Congress a detailed proposal on Tuesday to create a consumer protection agency responsible for financial products, a move that marks the first shot in a heated battle with banks and other … Obama Unveils Consumer Protection Agency LegislationWall Street Journal FACTBOX-Obama admin. details consumer financial agency planReuters Treasury spells out details of consumer financial protection planNews & Observer Jack County Herald -AHN -Forbes all 321 news articles »

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