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2022 succession: DP Ruto front runner with limping leg

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- William Ruto's chances of succeeding President Uhuru Kenyatta heavily depends on the unity of Jubilee party and the president's choice of his heir - Uhuru's handshake with ODM leader Raila Odinga is another political hurdle that Ruto will have to ward off before ascending to power - The DP's choice of a running mate is a headache, with almost equal political consequences regardless of the region he will prefer to pick the candidate from Read More...

Amy Schneider's Historic Run on 'Jeopardy!' Has Finally Ended What Questions Stumped Her?

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After 40 consecutive wins, Amy Schneider's run on 'Jeopardy!' has finally come to an end. Here are a few of the clues that stumped her. Source: ABCA queen's rule can only last so long. The queen in question is Amy Schneider, who made history for being the first openly transgender contestant to qualify for Jeopardy!'s annual Tournament of Champions, as well as the highest-earning woman in the history of Jeopardy! Unbelievably, the 40-time champion's stint on the long-running ABC game show lasted from Nov. Read More...

Count Basie (Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, and Composer)

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Full Name: William James Basie Profession: Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, and Composer Biography: Count Basie presided over his Count Basie Orchestra for almost 50 years. His outfit was a launching pad for many jazz greats, including tenor saxophonist Lester Young, guitarist Freddie Green, trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry "Sweets" Edison, and vocalists Jimmy Rushing, Helen Humes, and Joe Williams. Basie began his career on the vaudeville circuit as a solo piano act and accompanist to blues singers. Read More...