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'80s teen flick director John Hughes dies in NYC
NEW YORK - Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood's youth impresario of the 1980s and '90s who captured the teen and preteen market with such favorites as "The Breakfast Club," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Home Alone" died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59.
Nations:U.S. People:Steve Carell Matthew Broderick John Cusack Lili Taylor
2009-08-06
A historic moment unfolds in frigid temps
WASHINGTON - A vast, excited crowd of more than 1 million bore witness Tuesday to a transfer of American power like none before it. The blare of regal trumpets and thunder of cannon were familiar. The transition from Republican to Democrat, and gray hair to dark, had happened before.
Nations:U.S. People:Orrin Hatch Edward Kennedy Barack Obama John McCain Dick Cheney George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-01-20
Hollywood on the Potomac: Where the stars will be
NEW YORK - If you thought the Golden Globes was a party, just wait until you see Barack Obama's inauguration. Next week, Washington will look a lot like a colder version of Hollywood.
Nations:U.S. People:Jay-Z LL Cool J Shakira Mary J. Blige Joseph Biden Alicia Keys Activities:Obama Admin.
2009-01-16
Deal for alleged Cusack stalker falls through
A woman accused of stalking actor John Cusack will stand trial after a last-minute plea deal fell through late Wednesday afternoon.
People:John Cusack John Malkovich Source:(AP)
2008-10-09
'Lakeview Terrace' earns top box office take
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Dark thriller "Lakeview Terrace," starring Samuel L. Jackson as a cop who torments his neighbors, topped the North American box office over the weekend, preliminary numbers showed Sunday.
People:Tyler Perry Dane Cook Kate Hudson Ben Stiller Samuel L. Jackson John Cusack Source:(AFP)
2008-09-22
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