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Singer Mariah Carey makes a surprise appearance on the MTV program Total Request Live (TRL), pushing an ice cream cart while wearing a large men’s shirt, and she begins a strip-tease that quickly cuts to commercial to avoid network embarassment. She is meant to be promoting her new film/album “Glitter,” but she is making a mess of it so far.

Singer Mariah Carey makes a surprise appearance on the MTV program Total Request Live (TRL), pushing an ice cream cart while wearing a large men’s shirt, and she begins a strip-tease that quickly cuts to commercial to avoid network embarassment. She is meant to be promoting her new film/album “Glitter,” but she is making a mess of it so far.

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Before the film, there’s a new teaser trailer for next year’s Spider-Man film that seems to hint at an epic conclusion.

Before the film, there’s a new teaser trailer for next year’s Spider-Man film that seems to hint at an epic conclusion.

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$Dale Earnhardt, Sr. is dead. Doctors say that he died of a skull fracture immediately after impacting a wall at the Daytona 500 two hours ago. He was 49.$

Dale Earnhardt, Sr. is dead. Doctors say that he died of a skull fracture immediately after impacting a wall at the Daytona 500 two hours ago. He was 49.

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The Daytona 500 is tomorrow morning, on Fox, and the network promises that it will be the biggest race yet.

The Daytona 500 is tomorrow morning, on Fox, and the network promises that it will be the biggest race yet.

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The Maspeth Gas Holders, located in Brooklyn, New York, are destroyed by controlled implosion.

The Maspeth Gas Holders, located in Brooklyn, New York, are destroyed by controlled implosion.

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Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, which has stood since 1974, is imploded in a controlled demolition.

Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, which has stood since 1974, is imploded in a controlled demolition.

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We are now approaching the last 100 laps on a beautiful day for the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt is making moves, but the cars are starting to bump together.

We are now approaching the last 100 laps on a beautiful day for the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt is making moves, but the cars are starting to bump together.

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Osama Bin Laden releases a “call to arms” propaganda video showing his al-Qaeda fighters training on an improvised course at al-Farouq, Afghanistan, backdropped by a song whose lyrics include “victory the day we destroyed Cole in the sea,” referring to October’s USS Cole bombing.

Osama Bin Laden releases a “call to arms” propaganda video showing his al-Qaeda fighters training on an improvised course at al-Farouq, Afghanistan, backdropped by a song whose lyrics include “victory the day we destroyed Cole in the sea,” referring to October’s USS Cole bombing.

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In a freak accident at Tucson Electric Park, Arizona, during the 7th inning of a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson throws a pitch that hits and destroys a dove midair, in an explosion of feathers. The incident is widely videotaped and distributed.

In a freak accident at Tucson Electric Park, Arizona, during the 7th inning of a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson throws a pitch that hits and destroys a dove midair, in an explosion of feathers. The incident is widely videotaped and distributed.

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“South Park” season five premieres with episode “It Hits the Fan,” in which characters say the word “shit” repeatedly.

“South Park” season five premieres with episode “It Hits the Fan,” in which characters say the word “shit” repeatedly.

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Fans have packed the Daytona Speedway for today’s Daytona 500 race. The National Anthem is about to begin, and soon cars and drivers will take starting positions. VIP Donald Trump takes pictures with admirers, and top drivers are geared up to go.

Fans have packed the Daytona Speedway for today’s Daytona 500 race. The National Anthem is about to begin, and soon cars and drivers will take starting positions. VIP Donald Trump takes pictures with admirers, and top drivers are geared up to go.

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A new stunt-based reality show, “Fear Factor,” premieres on NBC. Joe Rogan hosts.

A new stunt-based reality show, “Fear Factor,” premieres on NBC. Joe Rogan hosts.

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The darling baby gorilla of the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, celebrates his first birthday. The ape child is given the name “Harambe.”

The darling baby gorilla of the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, celebrates his first birthday. The ape child is given the name “Harambe.”

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BREAKING: CNN RETRACTS CALL FOR FLORIDA FOR GORE Florida is now “too close to call.”

BREAKING: CNN RETRACTS CALL FOR FLORIDA FOR GORE Florida is now “too close to call.”

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The Taliban government of Afghanistan begins a multi-week process of blowing up the 6th-century UNESCO Heritage Site Buddhas of Bamayan, a series of 50m (160ft) stone Buddha statues northwest of Kabul. The Taliban says that the statues “offend Allah. It gives praise to Allah that we should destroy them.”

The Taliban government of Afghanistan begins a multi-week process of blowing up the 6th-century UNESCO Heritage Site Buddhas of Bamayan, a series of 50m (160ft) stone Buddha statues northwest of Kabul. The Taliban says that the statues “offend Allah. It gives praise to Allah that we should destroy them.”

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Quiznos Subs opens its first location in Europe as a Quiznos restaurant opens in Peterborough, England. (I couldn’t find a photo of the precise location, so please enjoy this actual Quiznos commercial).

Quiznos Subs opens its first location in Europe as a Quiznos restaurant opens in Peterborough, England. (I couldn’t find a photo of the precise location, so please enjoy this actual Quiznos commercial).

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Two brand-new shows premiere on Nickelodeon on the same day: Butch Hartman’s “The Fairly Odd Parents” and Jhonen Vazquez’s “Invader Zim.”

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Poorly Organized Kate I’m not finding anything…

Poorly Organized Kate I’m not finding anything…

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Taco Bell introduces a new slogan: “Think Outside The Bun.”

Taco Bell introduces a new slogan: “Think Outside The Bun.”

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An attempt to interview Erik about his feat has led to a slip-up on his local news station.

An attempt to interview Erik about his feat has led to a slip-up on his local news station.

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Critics claim that tonight’s South Park episode, Scott Tenorman Must Die, has gone too far, as it depicts character Eric Cartman forcing a classmate to eat his own parents. Band Radiohead cameos.

Critics claim that tonight’s South Park episode, Scott Tenorman Must Die, has gone too far, as it depicts character Eric Cartman forcing a classmate to eat his own parents. Band Radiohead cameos.

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All three crewmembers of a South Korean Army Boeing Vertol CH-57D helicopter are killed while installing a sculpture atop the Han River Olympic Bridge in Seoul. The incident is caught on video and widely circulated on the World Wide Web.

All three crewmembers of a South Korean Army Boeing Vertol CH-57D helicopter are killed while installing a sculpture atop the Han River Olympic Bridge in Seoul. The incident is caught on video and widely circulated on the World Wide Web.

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Comedian Sarah Silverman generates controversy when, as a guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, she uses the ethnic slur “chink.”

Comedian Sarah Silverman generates controversy when, as a guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, she uses the ethnic slur “chink.”

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Taco Bell introduces a new product, the “Cheesy Gordita Crunch.”

Taco Bell introduces a new product, the “Cheesy Gordita Crunch.”

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In tonight’s South Park episode, “Cripple Fight,” a new character, a crippled comedian boy named “Jimmy Valmer,” is introduced as an antagonist to disabled wheelchair child Timmy.

In tonight’s South Park episode, “Cripple Fight,” a new character, a crippled comedian boy named “Jimmy Valmer,” is introduced as an antagonist to disabled wheelchair child Timmy.

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DALE EARNHARDT, #3, CRASHES IN THE FINAL LAP OF THE DAYTONA 500 Dale crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader. Michael Waltrip meanwhile wins the race. Dale Jr., who came in second place, rushes toward his Dad’s car.

DALE EARNHARDT, #3, CRASHES IN THE FINAL LAP OF THE DAYTONA 500 Dale crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader. Michael Waltrip meanwhile wins the race. Dale Jr., who came in second place, rushes toward his Dad’s car.

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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. wins the Pepsi 400 race at Daytona International Speedway, Florida. This is an emotional win, as his father was killed on this track just three months ago. Michael Waltrip, who won that fateful Daytona 500 in February, places second today.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. wins the Pepsi 400 race at Daytona International Speedway, Florida. This is an emotional win, as his father was killed on this track just three months ago. Michael Waltrip, who won that fateful Daytona 500 in February, places second today.

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TMZ being TMZ as usual. Aqua is alive and well. They just performed their 1997 hit ‘Barbie Girl’ at Eurovision last week. See the video attached. Now, Mattel is suing them for defaming the brand Barbie, but that’s still in court. And they’re definitely still together.

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The Pentagon puts American troops through the Middle East on high alert after receiving multiple credible threats of an imminent terrorist attack from groups associated with Osama bin Laden.

The Pentagon puts American troops through the Middle East on high alert after receiving multiple credible threats of an imminent terrorist attack from groups associated with Osama bin Laden.

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The 2001 Copa America football tournament opens in Colombia.

The 2001 Copa America football tournament opens in Colombia.

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We are now approaching the last 100 laps on a beautiful day for the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt is making moves, but the cars are starting to bump together.

We are now approaching the last 100 laps on a beautiful day for the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt is making moves, but the cars are starting to bump together.

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At the entrance to the Dolphinarium discotheque in Tel Aviv, a Hamas militant blows up a suicide vest, killing 21 Israelis, 16 of whom are under the age of 20.

At the entrance to the Dolphinarium discotheque in Tel Aviv, a Hamas militant blows up a suicide vest, killing 21 Israelis, 16 of whom are under the age of 20.

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A new teenager-centered block of programming, “TEENick,” begins airing on Sunday nights on Nickelodeon.

A new teenager-centered block of programming, “TEENick,” begins airing on Sunday nights on Nickelodeon.

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McDonald’s restaurants in San Francisco, California, install email kiosks so that customers who do not have computers at home can check their virtual inboxes.

McDonald’s restaurants in San Francisco, California, install email kiosks so that customers who do not have computers at home can check their virtual inboxes.

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A Grand Theft Auto 3 teaser trailer is shown at the E3 video gaming convention in Los Angeles.

A Grand Theft Auto 3 teaser trailer is shown at the E3 video gaming convention in Los Angeles.

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A flash fire erupts at the taping of popular Brazilian children’s show Xuxa Park, with flames engulfing the stage in less than 15 seconds. More than 300 children are in attendance, and miraculously nobody dies, but 26 people are severely injured. The entire incident is captured clearly on tape.

A flash fire erupts at the taping of popular Brazilian children’s show Xuxa Park, with flames engulfing the stage in less than 15 seconds. More than 300 children are in attendance, and miraculously nobody dies, but 26 people are severely injured. The entire incident is captured clearly on tape.

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Pope John Paul II lands in Kiev to begin a papal visit to Ukraine. Ukraine has a Catholic minority, mostly in the west of the country.

Pope John Paul II lands in Kiev to begin a papal visit to Ukraine. Ukraine has a Catholic minority, mostly in the west of the country.

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Two fatal crashes occur at the Biggin Hill Airshow in Bromley, UK: a Bell-63 Kingcobra crash (included) kills Red Arrow pilot Guy Bancroft-Wilson and a de Havilland Vampire crash kills both its pilots.

Two fatal crashes occur at the Biggin Hill Airshow in Bromley, UK: a Bell-63 Kingcobra crash (included) kills Red Arrow pilot Guy Bancroft-Wilson and a de Havilland Vampire crash kills both its pilots.

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The Russian Mir Space Station, now abandoned, breaks up over the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after 15 years in orbit. No piece hits the Taco Bell target. Taco Bell offers a consolation prize of (2) tacos for 99 cents. The high price frustrates the public.

The Russian Mir Space Station, now abandoned, breaks up over the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after 15 years in orbit. No piece hits the Taco Bell target. Taco Bell offers a consolation prize of (2) tacos for 99 cents. The high price frustrates the public.

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At a wedding at the Versailles Wedding Hall in Talpiot, Jerusalem, the floor collapses, killing 23 people and injuring over 200. It is the worst civil disaster in Israeli history.

At a wedding at the Versailles Wedding Hall in Talpiot, Jerusalem, the floor collapses, killing 23 people and injuring over 200. It is the worst civil disaster in Israeli history.

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