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Paul McCartney Concert, South American Tour

Paul McCartney Concert, South American Tour

Sir Paul McCartney formerly of the Beatles drew a 66,000 person crowd last night during his first concert in Brazil in over eighteen years. McCartney played at the Biera Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre. McCartney's performance rendered the area the "Paul McCartney Village" per a rep, whose first hand...

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Former Boxer Arturo Gatti Found Dead

Former world champion boxer Arturo Gatti was found dead in a hotel room in the northeastern state of Pernambuco. Police investigator Edislon Alves told The Associated Press that Gatti’s body was discovered this morning in the posh seaside resort of Porto de Galinhas, where he arrived on Friday...

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Who Built the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower is named after the very man who designed and built it: Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. He is considered one of France’s design, engineering and architectural geniuses. He attained the distinction of Legion d’Honneur in France for his work. Born on the 15th of December 1832 in Côte d’Or,...

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Arturo Gatti's Wife Amanda Rodrigues in Police Custody

Arturo Gatti's wife, Amanda Rodrigues is in police custody and is now a suspect in her husband’s death. Police interrogated Gatti's wife and she reportedly made contradictory statements during questioning. The AP reported, a spokeswoman for the Pernambuco state civil police said Gatti was apparently...