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John Paul II Beatified: What Does It Mean?
The BBC explains it all.
The Two Best Donald Trump Jokes from the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Both from Seth Meyers:
“Donald Trump owns the Miss USA pageant, which is great for Republicans because it will streamline their search for vice president.””Donald Trump often appears on Fox, which is ironic, because a fox often appears on Donald Trump’s head.”
Just a Nice Photo: Peter O’Toole
Actor Peter O’Toole was honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Pippa Middleton Biography (with Photos)
Our biography of Pippa Middleton, who was such a hit at the Royal Wedding, is now live. That’s Pippa at top left, riding in a carriage after the ceremony.
‘Vaguely Preposterous, Irrational, and Profoundly Moving’
An eyewitness reflects on the pageantry of the Royal Wedding.Where I sat, an elderly Gentleman-at-Arms, magnificently accoutred in a scarlet tunic, his gold helmet extravaga
Donald Trump’s Birthmarks
Thanks to The Smoking Gun, the military record — such as it is — of Donald Trump can be seen here.
Briefly, it says Donald Trump fudged when he recently told an interviewer that he “got lucky” with a very high draft number, and so avoided service in Vietnam.
Where Was Eliza McCardle Johnson Born?
First, who the heck was she?
Eliza McCardle Johnson was First Lady of the United States just after the Civil War ended. She was the wife of President Andrew Johnson, the guy who became president after Abraham Lincoln was killed.
“You Look Stunning, Babe”
What the lipreaders saw.
Does She Prefer Catherine or Kate?
There’s been some confusion about whether Kate Middleton prefers to be called Kate or Catherine.
Here’s what the Royal Family’s official site had to say before her wedding to Prince William: