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(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >>
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:31:22 GMT
The pastor and members of a Jefferson county church make the gruesome discovery of a body on the way to Bible study Wednesday evening. Sheriff Peter Walker said a woman's body was found just before 6:30More >>
Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Walker has identified the woman found dead in the cemetery of East Mount Olive Baptist Church Wednesday night.
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The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:38:18 GMT
The picture of a George County dog set on fire is disturbing. Authorities say the circumstances surrounding how fire consumed the dog are shocking. According to George County Sheriff Dean Howell, 20-year-oldMore >>
Socks, the dog reportedly burned this week by his owner, has died. That word comes from a George County Sheriff's deputy. Socks succumbed to injuries suffered after 20-year-old Brandon Pierce allegedly set his dog on fire Tuesday night. The suspect told deputies he torched the dog because he "wanted to help the dog go to heaven."More >>
Sarah Josepha Hale is not generally recognized as a holiday hero. But she deserves much of the credit for one annual celebration. Can you identify that holiday?More >>
Sarah Josepha Hale is not generally recognized as a holiday hero. But she deserves much of the credit for one annual celebration. Can you identify that holiday?More >>
How does Santa Claus travel to the Netherlands -- and where does he come from?More >>
How does Santa Claus travel to the Netherlands -- and where does he come from?More >>
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According to the Hymns and Carols of Christmas Web site, Irving Berlin wrote White Christmas for the film "Holiday Inn." It was one of more than a dozen songs Berlin penned for the film.
Berlin reportedly had doubts about White Christmas. But Bing Crosby, one of the stars of the film, was sure it would be a hit. He proved it: Crosby's recorded version went on to sell more than 30 million copies.
More than a decade after "Holiday Inn" was released, it inspired the movie also called "White Christmas."
White Christmas won an Oscar in 1942 as best movie song. One other song from the "Holiday Inn" soundtrack, Easter Parade, also is familiar to most of us. (It also led to a same-named movie.)
But other songs from "Holiday Inn" are not as well known. Probably, only the dedicated film fans or Berlin buffs know:
I'll Capture Your Heart
Abraham
I Can't Tell a Lie
Say It With Firecrackers
I've Got Plenty to be Thankful For
But almost all Americans are familiar with White Christmas.
By the way: The Holiday Inn motel chain did take its name from the movie. The first Holiday Inn was opened in Memphis, Tenn. in 1952 by Kemmons Wilson. (Source: American Hotel and Lodging Association.)
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