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[Archive 2008-09-27] Libricide plans on ice at University of Oslo

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-09-27. The plan to incinerate over 200 years' worth of archived newspapers at the University of Oslo was paused this week, following

[Archive 2007-07-21] Lindsay Lohan surrenders to police

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-21. On Thursday afternoon, 21-year-old actress Lindsay Lohan turned herself in to the Beverly Hills Police Department to face cha

[Archive 2017-07-22] Linkin Park's lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-07-22. On Thursday, Chester Bennington, lead singer of US rock band Linkin Park, died in his home in Los Angeles at the age of 41. T

[Archive 2008-02-15] Long-running TV clown marks 50 years since debut

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-02-15. Star of one of the longest-running shows in television history, 79-year-old Chris Wedes is celebrating half a century since h

[Archive 2008-01-18] Lordi added to billing of Serbia's Castle Festival

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-18. Finnish theatrical hard rock band Lordi have been added to the billing of the upcoming Castle Festival in Serbia. The event w

[Archive 2007-06-09] Lordi horror movie receives 300,000 euros of Finnish government funding

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-09. Dark Floors, a horror film under production in Northern Finland and starring the hard rock band Lordi (who are famed for thei

[Archive 2007-12-24] Lordi release future Dark Floors soundtrack 'Beast Loose in Paradise' as single

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-12-24. Finnish theatrical hard rock band Lordi have released Beast Loose in Paradise - which will be the soundtrack to the band's up

[Archive 2008-10-04] Lordi release music video for Finnish chart-topper 'Bite It Like a Bulldog'

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-10-04. Finnish theatrical hard rock band Lordi - who are known for their 'monster' personas - have released a music video for the si

[Archive 2023-05-17] Loreen wins Eurovision for Sweden for second time

Historical Wikinews report from 2023-05-17. On Saturday, Swedish singer Loreen, 39, won her second Eurovision Song Contest victory at Liverpool Arena in Liverpool, Unite

[Archive 2008-10-17] Lost tomb of 'Gladiator' real life Roman inspiration found

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-10-17. The long-lost tomb of Marcus Nonius Macrinus, the inspiration of the character Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott's pop

[Archive 2010-08-18] Lucas announces Star Wars for Blu-ray

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-08-18. After years of rumours George Lucas personally announced at Star Wars "Celebration V" Convention in Orlando the worldwide rel

[Archive 2011-06-07] LulzSec attacks Nintendo server

Historical Wikinews report from 2011-06-07. Computer hacking group Lulz Security has attacked a server of one of the United States affiliates of Nintendo, a Japanese-bas

[Archive 2011-06-03] LulzSec claims Sony network hack

Historical Wikinews report from 2011-06-03. A group of Internet hackers, which refers to itself as Lulz Security or LulzSec, has claimed to have broken into servers for

[Archive 2016-12-13] Macedonia's 'gypsy music queen' Esma Redžepova dies

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-12-13. Esma Redžepova, a Macedonian singer nicknamed the "Queen of Gypsy Music", was on Sunday reported to have died. She was 73. An

[Archive 2009-01-10] Magazine closures, cuts, for January 5-9, 2009

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-01-10. Amid economic turmoil, rising costs, and the growing popularity of the internet, many magazines are closing or cutting staff,

[Archive 2008-12-19] Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, wife of 'Star Trek' creator dies of cancer at 76

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-12-19. Actress Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who was the wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, has died of leukemia at the age of

[Archive 2007-06-16] Malaysian fans riot at delayed opening of Indian film

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-16. Angry fans of popular Indian film actor Rajinikanth rioted in 10 cinemas in Malaysia after the release of the actor's latest

[Archive 2006-12-12] Male models win The Amazing Race

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-12-12. Two male models (known as Tyler Denk, 29, and James Branaman) have won the tenth season of CBS' hit show The Amazing Race. Th

[Archive 2009-10-16] Man charged with assaulting British singer Leona Lewis

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-10-16. A man has been arrested and charged after the assault of British singer Leona Lewis, which occurred on Wednesday. The attacke

[Archive 2008-01-30] Man claims Blue Man Group put camera down throat; allegations denied

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-30. The Blue Man Group issued a press release Friday morning refuting a man's claims that they forced a tube down his throat as p

[Archive 2017-06-02] Man posthumously marries Legion of Honour recipient in France

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-06-02. On Tuesday or Wednesday, by varying reports, Etienne Cardiles married his late partner Xavier Jugelé at a posthumous wedding

[Archive 2007-10-20] Man throws red paint in Roman Trevi fountain to protest film festival

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-10-20. To protest the €15 million budget of the RomeFilmFest, a man yesterday threw a bucket of red paint into the famous Trevi Foun

[Archive 2008-06-26] Mandela turns 90, world celebrities gather

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-06-26. South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela will turn 90 on July 18, but despite his retirement from the public eye five y

[Archive 2014-11-28] Manhattanʼs 'Little Spain' comes to big screen, documenting Hispanic immigration in New York City

Historical Wikinews report from 2014-11-28. The Spanish Benevolent Society announced on Tuesday a DVD edition of the film Little Spain, directed by Artur Balder, is now

[Archive 2012-04-10] Manson Family leader Charles Manson to seek parole in California murders

Historical Wikinews report from 2012-04-10. Leader of the Manson Family cult Charles Manson, who has tried to get parole 11 times, will have another opportunity to seek

[Archive 2009-02-12] Many US TV stations preparing to make digital switch despite new legislation

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-02-12. Despite legislation enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on Wednesday, more than one-third of te

[Archive 2024-01-03] Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark, announces abdication

Historical Wikinews report from 2024-01-03. During her annual New Year's Eve address on Sunday, Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark, informed the public that she planned to s

[Archive 2009-01-08] Matt Smith revealed as 11th incarnation of Doctor Who

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-01-08. Actor Matt Smith will be the next to portray the Doctor on the BBC television program Doctor Who. Smith will be the eleventh

[Archive 2008-02-09] Memorial service takes place for Heath Ledger

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-02-09. A memorial service has taken place for Australian actor Heath Ledger, who died January 22 in New York. Hollywood celebrities

[Archive 2010-05-16] Metal singer Ronnie James Dio dies aged 67

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-05-16. American metal singer Ronnie James Dio died today at the age of 67, as announced by his wife, Wendy. Dio passed at 07:45 (CST

[Archive 2009-08-19] Michael Jackson doctor posts message on YouTube

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-19. Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has posted a one minute video on entertainment site TMZ — and now YouTube — so that he

[Archive 2009-09-23] Michael Jackson film "This Is It" to be premiered in at least 15 world cities simultaneously

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-09-23. Michael Jackson's This Is It, a documentary film based on world-famous singer Michael Jackson rehearsing for his last tour be

[Archive 2008-02-26] Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch to be auctioned off

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-02-26. Neverland Valley Ranch, owned by Michael Jackson, is to be sold at auction on March 19, 2008, unless Jackson pays over US$24

[Archive 2007-07-02] Michael Moore's controversial new documentary 'Sicko' opens strongly

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-02. Michael Moore's controversial new documentary SiCKO opened to strong box office numbers in limited release over the weekend.

[Archive 2007-06-14] Michael Moore's new film 'Sicko' leaked via P2P

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-14. A number of reports confirm that Michael Moore's forthcoming documentary has been leaked onto Peer-to-peer networks. This is

[Archive 2007-09-26] Microsoft launches Xbox360 Game "Halo 3" World-wide

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-09-26. Microsoft Global announced that Xbox 360 first-person shooter Halo 3 launched world-wide during September 25 to 27. This laun

[Archive 2008-08-05] Microsoft study proves six degrees of separation

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-08-05. According to data released by Microsoft, you really are connected by approximately six degrees with the average person on thi

[Archive 2007-09-22] Microsoft Taiwan holds "Halo 3 Pre-launch Carnival" in Taipei, Taiwan

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-09-22. Prior to the September 25 launch of "Halo 3," Microsoft Taiwan held "Mayday Fans Meeting" last Sunday (September 16) and "SBL

[Archive 2008-01-29] Microsoft Taiwan, IGS, GameFlier, and Softstar win the Popular Game Voting of 2008 Taipei Game Show

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-29. During the fourth day of the 2008 Taipei Game Show, held at the Taipei World Trade Center, visitors voted for their favourite

[Archive 2013-05-01] Miles Franklin Literary Award nominates only women for potential winners

Historical Wikinews report from 2013-05-01. Announced yesterday in Sydney, the shortlist for Australia's most prestigious literary award, the Miles Franklin Literary Awa