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Obama's speech seen by 38 million viewers
The Associated PressBarack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was seen by more than 38 million people. Nielsen Media Research said more people watched Obama speak than watched the Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, the final " American Idol"...Tags: American Idol, Television, John Kerry, Academy Awards, Movies
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Nielsen ratings: 38 million watched Obama DNC speech, more than Olympics, Oscars or American Idol
Barack Obama's apparently a bigger draw than gold medals, or gold Oscar statues. Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was seen by more than 38 million people. Nielsen Media Research said more people watched Obama speak than...Tags: American Idol, Television, John Kerry, Academy Awards, Popular Music
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Obama slams McCain, lists presidential to-do list
nia.henderson@newsday.comBearing the weight of history, Barack Obama Thursday night vowed to protect America's shores from harm, to renew the country's promise at home by focusing on the middle class and to end the Iraq war -- while leveling a sharp critique of his opponent, John...Tags: Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Clubs and Associations, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights
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The best summer films
Special to The Morning CallWhat a glorious summer of cinema it was, with '' The Dark Knight'' reminding us why we miss Heath Ledger, ABBA fans coming out of the closet and out of the woodwork for '' Mamma Mia!,'' '' Kung Fu Panda'' and ''WALL-E'' keeping the kiddies entertained and...Tags: Brideshead Revisited, Kung Fu Panda, Vin Diesel, August, Movies
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Obama puts finishing touches on convention speech
The Associated PressBarack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political tonight as he tells 75,000 supporters in a football stadium -- and millions more at home -- how as president he would make a difference in their lives. The Republicans weren't just sitting back...Tags: Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Clubs and Associations, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights
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Coming soon: Fall movie preview
Special to amNewYorkAs Hollywood sputters out its less savory summer stragglers, it's time to gear up for fall films. The choices range from a biopic of President Bush to an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road." The directors alone are enough to whet your appetite: The...Tags: Keira Knightley, Madonna, Michael Cera, New York City Police Department, Jonathan Demme
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Obama set to woo nation with historic speech
Associated Press WriterDENVER (AP) _ Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday night as he tells 75,000 supporters in a football stadium — and millions more at home — how as president he would make a difference in their lives. The...Tags: Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Clubs and Associations, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights
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NOW PLAYING: A guide to area art house and second-run theaters
NOW PLAYING •indicates a capsule review from Chicago Tribune archives. ♦indicates a film that is not reviewed, but of interest. Bank of America Cinema 4901 W. Irving Park Rd. 312-904-9442 •'City Lights' **** (U.S.; Charles Chaplin,...Tags: Irving Park, Larry Wachowski, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Paul Muni, Al Capone
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Analysis: Oprah, Affleck! Obama's goldmine or risk
Associated Press WriterHollywood hasn't contributed official speakers to Barack Obama's convention this week. But, man, have celebrities flocked to Denver in droves. Oprah's in the house! Was that Matthew Modine just now? Oh, wow, there's Anne Hathaway. All that, along with...Tags: Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Matthew Modine, Bono, Movies
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Obama Tells Huge Dem Crowd He'll Fix Washington
The Associated PressSurrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's...Tags: Jennifer Hudson, Movies, Barack Obama, George Bush, North Dakota
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