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Times Asks Bono to Write Column

Oct. 23, 2008
Bono, the activist, philanthropist and U2 front man, has been invited to write an Op-Ed page column for The New York Times.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Irish singer Bono, front man for the rock group U2, says he is going to write an occasional opinion column for The New York Times.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Reps. Connie Mack IV of Florida and Mary Bono of California, both Republicans, have married.

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NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- U2 front man Bono's latest battle over pollution is really close to home -- chimney smoke flowing into his tony New York apartment.

Bono writes 'Idol' aid song

HOLLYWOOD, April 25 (UPI) -- The anthem "American Idol" contestants will sing during Wednesday's "Idol Gives Back" benefit in Hollywood was written by U2's Bono and musician Dave Stewart.

Bono warns of failure to meet pledges

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U2 front man Bono, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, challenged wealthy countries to keep their promises to help Africa.

Bono to receive NCAAP award

BALTIMORE, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Irish rocker and activist Bono will receive the NAACP Chairman's Award, NAACP board chairman Julian Bond said in Baltimore.

Bono has meeting with Japanese P.M.

TOKYO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Bono, the rock star who has made poverty his cause, says he trusts Japan to fulfill the promises its leaders made at the 2005 G8 meeting.

Bono, Aussie treasurer discuss foreign aid

MELBOURNE, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Irish rocker Bono, leader of the "Make Poverty History" campaign, has discussed foreign aid with Australian Treasurer Peter Costello.

Bono urges Aussie PM to increase aid

MELBOURNE, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Irish rock star Bono says Australia should give more aid to developing countries as a way to fight terrorism.

Bono calls on Brazil to end oppression

SAO PAULO, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- U2 front-man Bono pleaded with Brazilians in a Sao Paulo concert to respect human rights and work to end poverty and hunger.

Bono's activism caused U2 tension

LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- U2 frontman Bono says his anti-poverty activism caused some tensions within the Irish rock band early on.

Bono apologizes for public smoking

DUBLIN, Ireland, June 18 (UPI) -- Irish rock star Bono admits owning a Dublin hotel does not give him the right to smoke in the dining room.

Bono decides against Senate run

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, R-Calif., announced Tuesday she will not try to take on two-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer in 2004.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler