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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Barbra Streisand, born 82 years ago (on April 24, 1942) in Brooklyn. She made her Broadway debut at age 20, and she had the lead role in "Funny Girl" at age 22. As a singer, she charted 20 Billboard Top 40 singles, and this ("The Way We Were" in 1973) was the first of her five...

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Michigan bishop says Biden's Faith FLUNKS Catholicism 101 In a recent address, Michigan's Bishop Robert Gruss of the Diocese of Saginaw expressed his belief that President Joe Biden lacks a comprehensive understanding of Catholicism, despite the President's claims of devout faith...

Dear REVerse: Indeed, his wife received much local attention on occasion.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mel Carter, born 85 years ago (on April 22, 1939) in Cincinnati. The singer-actor was on local radio at age 4, and he began as a gospel singer before going solo in 1963. Here, he performs his huge 1963 hit, "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Peter Frampton, born in London 74 years ago (on April 22, 1950). Before going solo in 1974, he was with British groups The Herd and Humble Pie. Here, he performs his big breakout U.S. single ("Show Me The Way") from 1976 ...

RIP ... and because Betts is from our immediate area, the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune had massive coverage on Betts' death, including a front-page story that jumped to two inside pages, accompanied by photos.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Johnny Tillotson, born in Palatka, Fla., 86 years ago (on April 20, 1938). He was on radio as early as age 9, and as a recording artist, he charted 14 Billboard Top 40s, the first of which was "Poetry In Motion" (a No. 2 hit in 1960) ...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mark Volman, born 77 years ago (on April 19, 1947) in Los Angeles. He was a founding member of The Turtles, and here, on the front left, he sings co-lead with Howard Kaylan on "You Showed Me" from 1969 ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Alan Price, born in County Durham, England, 82 years ago today (April 19, 1942). He was keyboardist for The Animals, a group originally known as The Alan Price Combo. His great organ playing is a key part of the group's biggest hit ("House Of The Rising Sun") in 1964 ...

The COVID blame game seldom addresses the pertinent issues!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hayley Mills, born in London 78 years ago (on April 18 1946). The songstress-actress was the daughter of actor John Mills, and as a vocalist, her biggest hit was "Let's Get Together" from the 1961 film "Parent Trap" ...

Iran is reportedly amassing a formidable arsenal from Russia, including anti-aircraft launchers and fighter jets, and has issued a chilling warning of a "severe, extensive and painful response" to even the "slightest action" by Israel...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bobby Vinton, born in Canonsburg, Pa., 89 years ago today (April 16). The son of a bandleader, he charted 31 Billboard Top 40 hits, including four chart-toppers, and one of them was "Blue Velvet" in 1963 ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Al Green, born Albert Leornes Greene in Forrest City, Ark., 78 years ago (on April 13, 1946). The soul singer-songwriter began as a gospel vocalist with a family group, The Greene Brothers, and he relocated to Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1959. He charted 14 Billboard Top 40...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to John Kay, born Joachim Fritz Krauledat in Tilsit, East Germany, 80 years ago (on April 12, 1944). He was a German-Canadian singer and rock guitarist, and he was the frontman of the Los Angeles quintet Steppenwolf. Here, the band performs their big 1969 hit, "Magic Carpet Ride" ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Julian Lennon, born Charles Julian Lennon 61 years ago today (April 8th) in Liverpool, England. The son of Cynthia and John Lennon, he was the first child born to any of The Beatles. His own singing career contains such hits as "Too Late For Goodbyes" in early 1985 ...

Democrats naively believe anti-Trump sentiment alone can secure win The Democratic Party appears to have misplaced a fundamental political skill: soliciting votes from those who are not already committed supporters. This is a rudimentary aspect of politics, yet President Joe Biden seems to...

In a recent development, Secretary of State Tony Blinken has announced Ukraine's imminent entry into NATO. This move is not without controversy, as Ukraine is widely recognized as Europe's most corrupt nation, with a reputation for authoritarian rule and a lack of democratic principles. The...