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Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall is the sixth album (and first live album) by the Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright (pictured), released through Geffen Records in December 2007. The album consists of live recordings from his sold-out June 14–15, 2006 tribute concerts at Carnegie Hall to the legendary American actress and singer Judy Garland. Garland's 1961 double album, Judy at Carnegie Hall, a comeback performance with more than 25 American pop and jazz standards, was highly successful, initially spending 95 weeks on the Billboard charts and garnering five Grammy Awards. For his album, Wainwright was also recognized by the Grammy Awards, earning a 2009 nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. While the tribute concerts were popular and the album was well-received by critics, album sales were limited. Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall managed to chart in three nations, peaking at number 84 in Belgium, number 88 in the Netherlands, and number 171 on the United States' Billboard 200. ( more...) Recently featured: Norte Chico civilization – Makinti Napanangka – Luton Town F.C. Archive – By email – More featured articles...
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In basketball, the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat to win their first NBA championship ( Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki pictured). A Gay Girl In Damascus, a popular opposition blog about the 2011 Syrian uprising, is revealed to be a hoax. The Book of Mormon wins Best Musical and War Horse wins Best Play at the 65th Tony Awards. In the Turkish general election, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is elected for a third term and the AK Party retains its majority in parliament. In sports car racing, Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Tréluyer win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Senior al-Qaeda leader Fazul Abdullah Mohammed is killed by Somali soldiers in Mogadishu, Somalia. Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events...
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June 14: Liberation Day in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ( 1982); Flag Day in the United States 1285 – Forces led by Prince Trần Quang Khải of Vietnam's Tran Dynasty destroyed most of the invading Mongol naval fleet in a battle at Chuong Duong. 1800 – War of the Second Coalition: In the Battle of Marengo, Napoleonic forces secured victory over the Habsburgs when defeat had appeared inevitable until the arrival of French troops led by Louis Desaix. 1940 – The Soviet Union issued an ultimatum to Lithuania, demanding that soldiers be allowed to enter the country and form a new pro-Soviet government. 1966 – The Vatican formally abolished its 427-year-old list of prohibited books (title page pictured). 1982 – Argentine forces surrendered to the British, essentially ending the Falklands War. More anniversaries: June 13 – June 14 – June 15 Archive – By email – List of historical anniversaries It is now June 14, 2011 ( UTC) – Refresh this page

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A dugout home, a building based in a hole or depression dug into the ground, near Pie Town, New Mexico, US, in 1940. These structures are one of the most ancient types of human housing known to archaeologists. Dugouts can be fully recessed into the earth, with a flat roof covered by ground, or dug into a hillside. They can also be semi-recessed, with a constructed wood or sod roof.

Photo: Russell Lee; Restoration: Lise Broer

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