Many Hollywood celebrities rally behind Obama
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Many Hollywood heavyweights who had supported Hillary Clinton are rallying behind Barack Obama, pledging money and star power to his U.S. presidential bid before a big fundraiser next week.
People:George Lopez Hillary Clinton David Geffen Ann Richards Barack Obama Oprah Winfrey Activities:US Election 2008
2008-06-19
Molly Ivins dies of cancer at 62
Best-selling author and columnist Molly Ivins, the sharp-witted liberal who skewered the political establishment and referred to President Bush as "Shrub," died Wednesday after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 62.
Nations:U.S. People:Molly Ivins George W. Bush Ann Richards Richard Nixon Bill Clinton Activities:Anti-war Movement
2007-01-31
Tearful Clinton escorts Richards' casket
Former President Bill Clinton tearfully escorted a flag-draped casket Saturday carrying former Gov. Ann Richards into the state Capitol, where she will spend the next two days lying in state before her funeral and burial.
People:Ann Richards Billy Crystal Robin Williams Bill Clinton
2006-09-16
Clinton recalls Richards as 'hilarious'
Former President Bill Clinton tearfully escorted a flag-draped casket Saturday carrying former Gov. Ann Richards into the state Capitol, where she will spend the next two days lying in state before her funeral and burial.
People:Ann Richards Billy Crystal Robin Williams Bill Clinton
2006-09-16
Ex-Texas Gov. Ann Richards dies
Former Gov. Ann Richards, the witty and flamboyant Democrat who went from homemaker to national political celebrity, died Wednesday night after a battle with cancer, a family spokeswoman said. She was 73.
Nations:U.S. People:Ann Richards Fred Astaire
2006-09-13
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