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James Stewart in "Mr. Smith goes to Washington," as the model citizen.

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**FILE** This is a copy of a birth certificate, purchased from the County of Los Angeles' Department of Health Services. (Associated Press/County of Los Angeles' Department of Health Services)

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New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J., to discuss ticket sales for entertainment events by Ticketmaster. Milgram announced a settlement with Ticketmaster that changes the way the company sells tickets nationwide over the Internet. David Szuchman, left, director of the state Division of Consumer Affairs, looks on. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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Sean Penn accepts the Oscar for best actor for his work in "Milk" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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**FILE** Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue magazine, watches the fall 2009 collection of Thakoon during Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 16, 2009. (Associated Press)

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Extras scatter as a car explodes during the 2007 filming of the movie "Body of Lies" at Eastern Market in the District. (Peter Lockley/The Washington Times File)

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Western All-Star Shaquille O'Neal (32) of the Phoenix Suns and Western All-Star Kobe Bryant (24) of the Los Angeles Lakers share the MVP award after the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Phoenix. Associated Press.

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The U.S. Mint unveiled four revamped Lincoln penny designs in 2009 to mark the 200th birthday of the 16th president. It was a "milestone moment," said Andrew D. Brunhart, the mint's deputy director. Coin foes say it's only kept in circulation by the zinc lobby. (Associated Press)

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1,727 solar panels cover the rooftop of the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The off-grid system covers 24,196 square feet to power the sports complex and a theater. (Getty Images)

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Associated Press Rock artists (clockwise from the left) Ritchie Valens, J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash 50 years ago.

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Jim R. Fouts, the mayor of Warren, Mich., the largest suburb of Detroit. (John Tully/Special to the Washington Times)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS First lady Jacqueline Kennedy (top in 1961) set a standard of grace and elegance that may inspire incoming first lady Michelle Obama (left) and Caroline Kennedy, daughter of Jackie and possible pick for New York senator.

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** FILE ** A longshoreman readies a container for shipment at the APL Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles on Aug. 28, 2008. (Associated Press)

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Al-Shabaab insurgents gather with arms in Mogadishu. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE Filmmaker Jeffrey Katzenberg, shown between fellow DreamWorks SKG founders David Geffen (left) and Steven Spielberg.

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** FILE ** Actress Keri Russell poses on the press line at the premiere of the feature film "Bedtime Stories" in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

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** FILE ** Todd and Lorie Richmond speak to a reporter at the University of Chicago on Dec. 19, 2008. They both had surgery on the same day at the University Medical Center, a decision they reached after years of failed diets. (Associated Press/Brian Jackson, Chicago Sun-Times)