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23 hours ago · The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is an organization of journalists who cover the White House and the president of the United States.The WHCA was founded on February 25, 1914, by journalists in response to an unfounded rumor that a United States congressional committee would select which journalists could attend press conferences of President Woodrow Wilson.
23 hours ago · Ashley Bryan (1923–2022) – Freedom Over Me, Sing to the Sun. Jan Brzechwa (1900–1966) – Pan Kleks series, and many poems for children. John Buchan (1875–1940) – The Magic Walking Stick, The Long Traverse. Susan Buchan (1882–1977) – Jim and the Dragon, Mice on Horseback, The Cat's Grandmother.
23 hours ago · Dutch Voight (1888–1986), gang leader in Galveston. Tex Watson (born 1945), convicted murderer, former member of the Charles Manson "Family". Cameron Todd Willingham (1968–2004), convicted and executed for the murder of his children; verdict has been challenged. Susan Wright (born 1976), convicted murderer.
23 hours ago · History Got Talent was conceived in 2005 by Simon Cowell, creator and judge on The X Factor. The format's origins can be traced to the British talent shows Opportunity Knocks (on-screen from the 1950s, with the winner using the now-standard method of a telephone vote) and New Faces. Both shows showcased singers, dancers and comedians, as well as performers such as acrobats, animal acts and novelty acts. Cowell said:"I was a fan of variety shows Opportunity Knocks and New Faces, and to be ...
