Clinton formally conceded nomination race to Obama
U.S. senator Hillary Clinton formally conceded the epic Democratic nomination contest on Saturday to senator Barack Obama, who clinched the nomination earlier this week. Speaking to a large crowd of supporters at a rally in Washing ... english.people.com.cn |
Yoshida retains Olympic title in women's 55kg wrestling
&$ &$Yoshida Saori of Japan (red) wins over Xu Li of China during the women's freestyle 55kg final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games wrestling event in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Yoshida Saori won the bout and got the gold medal. (Xinhua)&$&$ &$ &$Yoshida Saori of Japan (red) cerelates victory after winning over Xu Li of China during th ... english.people.com.cn |
Shakeup in Film Festivals as a Familiar Face Moves
Geoffrey Gilmore has resigned his post as director of the Sundance Film Festival to become the creative director of Tribeca Enterprises. nytimes.com |
New in Los Angeles
The Annenberg Foundation’s latest venture into support for the arts, the 10,000-square-foot Annenberg Space for Photography, opened in Los Angeles. nytimes.com |
Haiti Adds Resonance to Sundance Documentaries
The documentary “A Small Act” seems to have taken on added resonance because of the devastation in Haiti and the outpouring of giving in response. nytimes.com |