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Warner Music posts surprise 4Q loss; shares tumble...as well as Japanese artists Ayaka, Kobukuro and Superfly. Chief Executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. told analysts the company increased its U.S. market share over the year by a quarter of a percentage point to 21 percent, "despite a surge in... In this article: Revenue, Warner Music, Thomson Reuters, Sony Music Entertainment, NEW YORK, Fiscal year, The Twilight Saga, Edgar Bronfman Jr., and Ayaka |
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New Kerala | November 16, 2009
USD 225 MILLION WORLDWIDE FOR 2012
...movie. Last week's U.S. number one, Disney's A Christmas Carol, fell to two with a USD 22.3 million (GBP 13.9 million) second weekend take and The Men Who Stare At Goats, Precious and Michael Jackson's This Is It! round out the new top five.
In this article: A Christmas Carol, Disney, Roland Emmerich, John Cusack, Michael Jackson, and U.S.
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AP Online | 2 days ago
Jackson's doctor returns to work at US clinic
Jackson's doctor returns to work at US clinic HOUSTON (AP) ??? Michael Jackson's doctor has returned to work at his Houston medical clinic for the first time since the pop star's death. Dr. Conrad Murray arrived at the clinic Monday...
In this article: Michael Jackson, US, and Los Angeles
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E! Online | 7 days ago
Father of Michael Jackson Molestation Accuser Commits Suicide
...him to settle with the Chandlers for a reported $22 million. The scandal ultimately crippled Jackson's reputation and made him a virtual pariah in the United States. A decade later, a similar molestation accusation went to trial and...
In this article: Michael Jackson, Suicide, Allegation, Moonwalker, Beverly Hills, Neverland Ranch, and New Jersey
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BBC News | 5 days ago
Oprah announces end of talk show
...empire The Oprah Winfrey Show's open atmosphere and frank conversation redefined the talk show genre and made Winfrey one of the most influential women in the US as well as the wealthiest black woman in the world. Her reputation...
In this article: Oprah Winfrey, US, Michael Jackson, Barack Obama, Tom Cruise, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Joint venture, Oprah's Book Club, Discovery Health Channel, and Discovery Communications
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Berry Gordy Honoured At Motown 50th Anniversary
...(28Nov09) The crowd was moved by video tributes for late Motown stars Michael Jackson and Four Tops singer Levi Stubbs, while the U.S. president Barack Obama sent his congratulations to Gordy via a filmed video clip. Stevie Wonder...
In this article: Berry Gordy, Motown, Detroit, Birthday cake, My Cherie Amour, Isn't She Lovely, Temptation, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Dave Bing, and Stevie Wonder
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Independent.ie | 6 days ago
Bid to keep Jackson records sealed
Bid to keep Jackson records sealed Police in the US asked a judge to keep warrant documents in the Michael Jackson death investigation sealed until January 18. A Los Angeles detective made the request by telephone before a Clark County...
In this article: Michael Jackson, Propofol, Sedative, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and US
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Pink is the New Blog | November 17, 2009
MTV Acquires The Rights To Air 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' On Cable TV
...cable TV in 2011: From the press release: MTV Networks (a division of Viacom), has acquired the exclusive United States television rights to air one of the most anticipated films of the year - Michael Jackson's This Is It. The critically...
In this article: Michael Jackson, MTV, MTV Networks, Captain EO, Cable TV, Viacom, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Kenny Ortega, and DVD
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Jackson's album 'crowns US chart'
...Is It track will not be available to download as a single Michael Jackson's album This Is It is poised to top the US chart with sales of 373,000, according to early figures. The new release, which accompanies the late star's concert...
In this article: Michael Jackson, This Is It, Paul Anka, Thriller, Invincible, Number Ones, US, North America, UK, and South Africa
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Murray Returning To Work
...to his death on 25 June (09). The late singer's sister Janet has called for U.S. authorities to strip Murray of his right to practice medicine, as she holds him responsible for the King of Pop's passing. Jackson's beloved mother Katherine...
In this article: Michael Jackson, Houston, Texas, Propofol, Los Angeles, and U.S.
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The United States of America (commonly referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington, D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.
At 3.79 million square miles (9.83 million km) and with about 308 million people, the United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area, and the third largest by land area and population. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The U.S. economy is the largest national economy in the world, with an estimated 2008 gross domestic product (GDP) of US $14.4 trillion (a quarter of nominal global GDP and a fifth of global GDP at purchasing power parity).
- Name:
- the United States
- Conventional Long Name:
- United States of America
- Capital:
- Washington, D.C.
- Language:
- None at federal level
- English (de facto)
- Motto:
- In God We Trust
- Largest City:
- New York City
- Government type:
- Federal constitutional republic
- Founding Date:
- September 03, 1783
- Formations:
- Recognized
- Area:
- 3794101
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $14.441 trillion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 1st
- GDP (nominal):
- $14.441 trillion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 17th
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 1st
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $47,440
- Currency:
- United States dollar ($)
- Demonym:
- American
- Drives On:
- right
- Currency (code):
- USD
- Country Calling Code:
- +1
- ccTLD:
- .us .gov .mil .edu
- Anthem:
- "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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