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Comic Actor Kenneth Mars, 75, Dies; Played in “Young Frankenstein,” “The Producers” and “What’s Up, Doc?”

• February 18, 2011 • Comments Off

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Tags: "The Producers", "What's Up Doc", "Young Frankenstein", Adolf Hitler, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Character Actor, Franz Liebkind, Hans Wilhelm Friedrich Kemp, Hugh Simon, Kenneth Mars, Mel Brooks, Smile Train, Will Ferrell, Woody Allen

“Machete” Looks Like THE Labor Day Weekend Movie Winner

• September 3, 2010 • 2 Comments

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Covid Tests and Quarantines: Colleges Brace for an Uncertain Fall August 2, 2020
Colleges are racing to reconfigure dorms, expand testing programs and establish detailed social distancing rules. And then, what to do about sex?
Florida’s Summer of Dread August 3, 2020
The coronavirus had entrenched itself in communities from Pensacola to Key West, killing more than 7,000 Floridians. Then came Tropical Storm Isaias.
Tropical Storm Isaias, Grazing Florida, Takes Aim at Carolinas August 3, 2020
The Florida coast was spared severe damage on Sunday, but much of the Eastern Seaboard is threatened with flooding rains.
As Federal Agents Retreat in Portland, Protesters Return to Original Foe: Local Police August 2, 2020
While protests around the federal courthouse have remained calm for three consecutive nights, Portland police officers chased demonstrators through the streets near a local precinct.
John Eric Swing, a Filipino-American Community Builder, Dies at 48. August 3, 2020
Mr. Swing was a catalyst in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles, a new center of food start-ups. He died of complications of the coronavirus.
Isaias Live Updates: Storm Could Regain Hurricane Strength August 3, 2020
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane again and make landfall in the Carolinas on Monday. Flash flooding and tornadoes are possible.
The 1918 Flu, Masks and Lessons for the Coronavirus Pandemic August 3, 2020
As the influenza pandemic swept across the United States in 1918 and 1919, masks took a role in political and cultural wars.
Coronavirus in California: Confirmed Cases in Modoc County August 3, 2020
Monday: The virus found its way into tiny, remote Modoc County. Also: The Apple Fire prompted evacuations, and a successful astronaut return.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: world may never find 'silver bullet' Covid vaccine, says WHO August 3, 2020
Belgium sees ICU admissions double; Singapore to use electronic tags to monitor some travellers; global cases pass 18m; Belgium ICU admissions doubleIran death toll three times higher than admitted, says reportBerlin protests against coronavirus rules divide leadersRussia claims to be ahead of rivals in vaccine raceUS coronavirus live - latest updatesUK coro […]
Berlin protests against coronavirus rules divide German leaders August 3, 2020
Up to 20,000 demonstrated against restrictions, raising fears of a rise in infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGerman leaders are divided over whether to restrict the rights of demonstrators, after tens of thousands of people who took to the streets of Berlin at the weekend failed to abide by hygiene and distancing rules.Acc […]
Manchester coronavirus outbreak 'a warning to complacent white middle class' August 3, 2020
Exclusive: health chief says declaration of major incident shows spread not just in BAME groupsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe declaration of a major incident in Greater Manchester should jolt a “complacent white middle class” into realising that Covid-19 is not just spreading in ethnic minority households, one of the region’s […]
Coronavirus US: bailout funding deadlocked as urgent talks resume in Washington - live August 3, 2020
US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register nowSign up to our First Thing newsletter 4.22pm BST House Speaker Nancy Pelosi doubled down on her criticism of Dr Deborah […]
Iran's Covid death toll three times higher than admitted, says report August 3, 2020
BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state television in the country has said, as a report claimed the overall toll from the virus was three times higher than authorities have adm […]
Genoa bridge collapse: relatives criticise inauguration 'celebration' August 3, 2020
New bridge, named Genoa San Giorgio, replaces Morandi bridge that collapsed in 2018Relatives of the 43 people killed when the Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed in 2018 have criticised the “celebration” that will surround the inauguration of the replacement bridge.On Monday evening, planes creating colours of the Italian flag will fly above the new bridge, na […]
WhatsApp spyware attack: senior clergymen in Togo among activists targeted August 3, 2020
Bishop from Togo among 1,400 individuals alerted by WhatsApp to malware attackA prominent Catholic bishop and a priest in Togo have been told they were targeted by spyware made by the private surveillance firm NSO Group, in the first known case of its kind involving members of the clergy.A joint investigation by the Guardian and the French newspaper Le Monde […]
John Hume, former SDLP leader and Nobel peace prize winner, dies at 83 August 3, 2020
Hume won global acclaim for his efforts towards achieving Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland‘Hero and peacemaker’: John Hume rememberedJohn Hume, the former SDLP leader, Nobel peace prize winner and leading player in the Northern Ireland peace process, has died aged 83.His death marks the passing of one of the most important Irish political leaders of […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak August 3, 2020
Nearly three times more people died than Iran's government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.
Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Afghanistan prison August 3, 2020
As many as 300 inmates are said to be still on the run after the gun and bomb attack in Jalalabad.
Coronavirus: Melbourne lockdown to keep a million workers at home August 3, 2020
The Australian city announces further business closures as it struggles to contain the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Dozens test positive for Covid-19 on Norwegian cruise ship August 3, 2020
The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen comes just weeks after the cruise industry restarted.
Kaepernick shirt used as a target at Navy Seal event August 3, 2020
The US Navy Seals have launched an investigation after the footage from an event last year emerged.
Conservation dilemma over saving the giant panda August 3, 2020
Other species have almost disappeared from areas set up to protect giant pandas.
Apple Fire: Firefighters battle massive blaze in California August 3, 2020
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes to escape the fire east of Los Angeles.
Humpback whale 'crushes' tourist in Australia August 3, 2020
The woman is in a "serious but stable condition" after being hit by the whale during a group swim.