Formed under the name Still Life in rural Jamestown, New York in February 1981, 10,000 Maniacs became noted for its melodic folk music and the wistful lyricism and distinct vocal patterns of its lead singer, Natalie Merchant. After releasing one EP and...

10,000 Maniacs is a United States-based alternative rock band, formed in 1981 and active with various line-ups since that time. Their best-known member is Natalie Merchant, who left the band in 1993 to pursue a solo...

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2007. There are 145 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 8, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon announced he would resign following damaging new revelations in the Watergate scandal.On this date:In 1876, Thomas A....

Today is Sunday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2007. There are 120 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II.On this date:In 1666, the Great Fire of London...

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Today is Monday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2007. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 24, 1814, the War of 1812 officially ended as the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent...