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As state officials try to plug budget shortfalls, many are looking at legislation to scale back the power of labor unions, especially those that represent state workers.
Elizabeth McGovern, who chose a slow pace rather than Hollywood stardom, now finds herself in a hit British television series.
A second go-round for the Green Mountain Project’s rendition of Monteverdi’s 1610 masterpiece.
Republicans are moving to make good on a promise to cut $100 billion in domestic spending this year.
Despite a gloomy backdrop, many Haitians have started to find some equilibrium. Six survivors tell their stories.
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of December 29, 2010, covering January 4, 2011.
Taylor Swift
Susan Boyle
Michael Jackson
Jackie Evancho
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2011Coen Moulijn, Dutch footballer (born 1937)[†]
Coenraadt "Coen" Moulijn was a Dutch professional footballer. He spent nearly his entire club career with Feyenoord, winning several trophies. He also played for the Netherlands national team.
2011Gerry Rafferty, Scottish singer-songwriter (born 1947)[†]
Gerald Rafferty was a Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. He was a founding member of Stealers Wheel, whose biggest hit was "Stuck in the Middle with You" in 1973. His solo hits in the late 1970s included "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line" and "Night Owl".
2011Salmaan Taseer, Pakistani businessman and politician, 26th Governor of Punjab, Pakistan (born 1944)[†]
Salman Taseer was a Pakistani businessman and politician, who served as the 34th Governor of Punjab from 2008 until his assassination in 2011.
In 2011, the world population was approximately 7,110,923,765 people[†]