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In 2010, the world population was approximately 7,021,732,148 people[†]
2010Melvin E. Biddle, American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1923)[†]
Melvin Earl "Bud" Biddle was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
2010Ayinde Barrister, Nigerian fuji musician (born 1948)[†]
Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, MFR, better known by his stage name Ayinde Barrister and Barry Wonder, was a Nigerian-born Yoruba singer-songwriter, songproducer and music performer. He is regarded as a pioneer of Fuji and Wéré music. After his first break into music in 1965, Ayinde Barrister went on to release over 70 studio albums. |n 2024, the first episode of The Fuji Documentary, titled "Mr. Fuji: Barry Wonder," which chronicles Ayinde Barrister's life history, was released by director and producer, Saheed Aderinto.
Graham Moore’s novel crosscuts a murder mystery and hunt for the diary of Arthur Conan Doyle with the actions of Conan Doyle himself.
Proponents say China should be welcomed to the American wind industry, but others see a threat.
In New York, puffy jackets, heavy sweaters and fur vests are replacing coats, making city streets look like snowy slopes.
Bloomberg L.P. will begin publishing editorials in an effort to broaden its influence on national affairs.
Prosecutors trying to build a case against Julian Assange for his role in the release of classified documents are seeking evidence that he helped acquire government files.
Civil unions confer most of the benefits and protections of marriage, and French couples increasingly prefer them.
Prosecutors charged several consultants with an $80 million scheme to redirect city payments to themselves.
President Obama vowed to “never waver from our goal” as he spoke Thursday about the review, which said the withdrawal plans were on track despite uneven signs of progress.
Prince’s concert at the Izod Center on Wednesday night featured songs to be expected, a few surprises and nods to rock and soul history.
“Tron: Legacy,” Disney’s 3-D sequel to the 1982 “Tron,” picks up with far less color and cinematic imagination, and many more bells and whistles.
Shares of MasterCard and Visa dropped after the Fed’s report went much further than the 50 percent reduction that Wall Street analysts had expected.
In an effort to calm fears of spreading financial instability, European Union leaders agreed Thursday to create a permanent support fund for the euro after 2013.