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Monday, April 08, 2013

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Zoë Saldaña Climbed Into Lt. Uhura's Chair, Reluctantly

The 'Star Trek' actress had to be talked into the role of Lt. Uhura in the franchise's big screen reboot by her mother and friends. The original Lt. Uhura was urged to not quit by Martin Luther King.

April 8, 2013 The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' actress almost passed on the role — just like Nichelle Nichols, the woman who made it famous.

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Monday, March 05, 2012

Political Junkie

Snowe Removal And The Decline Of The Senate Moderates

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March 5, 2012 Sen. Olympia Snowe's retirement announcement may make Democrats happy — they now can contest the seat. And conservative Republicans may be happy too — she too often voted with Obama. But those who believe in bipartisanship and across-the-aisle dialogue may have reason to mourn her decision.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

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Kucinich-Kaptur One Of Many House Primaries Between Incumbents In 2012

U.S. Rep Dennis Kucinich makes a point during a debate between Democratic candidates for the new 9th District at the City Club in Cleveland Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

February 27, 2012 This year a dozen House races will pit one incumbent against another — a consequence of the once-every-decade event known as redistricting. Some well known members, such as Dennis Kucinich, are in serious jeopardy.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

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TMM Thursday Blowout

February 28, 2008 While in the studio (and on the air) I saw a news wire story on my computer screen ...

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