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Obama 'slow jams the news' with Jimmy Fallon (video)
The president talked earnestly about student interest rates as The Roots, Fallon's hip house band, laid down a rhythm. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama laughs as he tapes an appearance on the...
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Dr. Seuss in the crosshairs: 'Yertle the Tertle' is deemed too 'political' by...
Officials from a British Columbia school district said the book's message violates an arbitrator's ruling barring political messages and comes amidst lingering labor tensions between teachers and...
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Upcoming concert news: Jimmy Buffet, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Train...
Tickets are on sale this week for several hot summer shows. AP photoJimmy Buffett Tickets for the Bruce Springsteen concert at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 18 will go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. through...
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Folk legend Pete Seeger honored by arts academy
Pete Seeger is receiving a "Distinguished Service" award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. FILE - Pete Seeger backstage before his set at George Wein's Newport Folk 50 in Newport, R.I. on...
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Nickelback focuses on 'Here and Now' with new tour
The Canadian band will play the XL Center in Hartford on Friday and Worcester's DCU Center on Saturday. APSinger Chad Kroeger and drummer Daniel Adair of Nickelback perform at the Juno Awards on...
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George Jones reveals family feud on website
His daughter said she is "completely devastated" by his message. AP file photoGeorge Jones NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It's not his health but a family feud that is bothering George Jones. The 80-year-old...
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Katie Couric launching weekly web series for Yahoo, ABC News
The Internet series, "Katie's Take," will premiere Tuesday. APKatie Couric NEW YORK (AP) — Katie Couric is launching a weekly Web series for Yahoo Inc. and ABC News in which she will discuss health,...
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Bobby Brown enters no contest plea to drunken driving charge
The ex-husband of the late Whitney Houston was sentenced to three years of informal probation and a 90-day alcohol education course. APBobby Brown, former husband of the late Whitney Houston performs...
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Review: Action balances laughs in 'Pirates'
Aardman Animations' distinctively charming brand of Claymation returns to the big screen at last in "The Pirates! Band of Misfits." In this film image released by Sony Pictures, the cast is shown in a...
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Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst to host Civil War encampment group
The encampment will illustrate a different aspect of the Amherst poet's life. Members of the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry living history group participate in a drill. They will set up camp at...
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Restaurant review: Chipotle Mexican Grill in Chicopee
It is an example of the new iteration of chain eateries that focus on quick, fresh, and hip. Chipotle Mexican Grill in Chicopee The Chipotle Mexican Grill experience is an introduction to fast food...
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Thursday Entertainment Links: John Cusack honored, 'Hobbit' film flap, and more
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. John Cusack poses after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Cusack stars in \"The Raven\" which...
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Amherst Rail Trail a perfect spot for bird watching
By late April, bird watchers should see birds that spend the winter here, as well some birds that return to this area in the spring. AP AMHERST — It may be bustling with activity from dog walkers,...
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'This Old House' to film at Springfield's EcoBuilding Bargains on Warwick Street
The cast and crew of the Emmy Award-winning PBS program are expected to drop by EcoBuilding Bargains' retail center at 83 Warwick St., where they will meet with Mayor Domenic Sarno and local...
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'Trek Nation' trailer: Documentary looks at legacy of Gene Roddenberry, 'Star...
Hampshire College graduate Eugene 'Rod' Roddenberry Jr. examines his father's legacy in a new documentary. "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry's legacy is examined in a film by his son, Hampshire...
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Equine Wellness Expo set for Sunday
Equine Wellness Expo will take place on Sunday in Hadley AP For more that two decades people have flocked to the Whole Health Expo in Northampton to refresh body, mind and spirit and horse lovers want...
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More US-born Latin artists win fans in Spanglish
A growing group of artists like Pitbull, Prince Royce and Romeo Santos are making it big by singing in Spanish and English. FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2012 file photo, Romeo Santos performs during a...
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4 alternatives to Instagram
The wildly popular Instagram isn't the only camera app worth having on your smartphone. AP Photo/MicrosoftThis undated screenshot provided by Microsoft shows Photosynth, which lets you take 360-degree...
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Herz so good: Links to blog posts, other coverage of filmmaker Werner...
Herzog talked about his work -- and, in particular, his recent documentary about murder and the death penalty, "Into the Abyss". Photo by Eddy PulaWerner Herzog speaks at Amherst College Tuesday....
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Chester & Becket Trail nears May debut
By BILL STEPHENS Stand at the end of the new Chester & Becket Trail, the wild waters of Walker Brook rushing by below, and you can see why kayaker Jim O’Brien loved to paddle here. The trail is...
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