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Legendary country singer Jimmy Dean died peacefully Sunday at his Virginia home. Dean, known for his sausage empire, found early success in his music and acting. He was nominated to the Country Music Hall of Fame and won a Grammy too.
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Grammy Award Winner Alan Jackson hit the stage in Charleston West Virginia Saturday night in a benefit concert for the families of the 29 coal miners killed in April at the Montcoal Mine explosion.
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Haiti has seen its share of suffering, calamity and misery over the years. Through it all, the people and the country have survived.
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President Obama signed the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, while mentioning his administration will also be lifting a 22-year ban on persons with HIV or AIDS from entering the U.S.
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The Oregon wine industry was born in the 1960s after several winemakers decided to take a gamble and plant vines where few had been before. Just forty years later, Oregon is a world leader in sustainably-produced high-end pinot noir.
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Results of a survey from HSBC Bank International show Canada, Germany and Australia to be the friendliest countries in the world. The U.S. is No. 6 in the rankings and the United Arab Emirates finished last.
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Fox News' Chief Political Correspondent, Carl Cameron, has released info that was previously off the record. The gossip from the campaign trail was supposed to be kept secret until the elections were over, as they don’t look good for Palin or McCain.
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Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of 12,900 in Richmond, Virginia and gave a riveting political speech to encourage voters to support either Republicans or Democrats.
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Rapper Snoop Dogg wants to show his love for country music so released a new song. “My Medicine” is dedicated to the late singer Johnny Cash.
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United States spends the largest amount in military compared to other countries, even larger than the combined expenditures of the top ten largest military spenders. US is ranked 27th based on Gross Domestic Product.
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Alan Jackson performed a benefit concert in Charleston WV May 22, 2010 for the families of the coal miners who were killed in the Montcoal Mine Explosion
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