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The James Brown Review

May 3, 1933: James Brown is born in Barnwell, S.C., to Susie and Joseph Brown. James' mother leaves the family when he is 4. 1938: James Brown moves to the Twiggs Street home of his aunt in Augusta. He attends Silas X. Floyd School until age 10.

Landmarks of a Legend ; Augusta Area Sites Touched by the Godfather

984 BROAD ST.: Soul Bar, which is decorated with James Brown mementos and memorabilia. CORNER OF JAMES BROWN BOULEVARD (NINTH STREET) AND BROAD STREET: Area where Ninth Street was named in Mr. Brown's honor by city leaders in 1993.

Golden Memories ; Fans Share Their Encounters with James Brown

"My dad worked at the Imperial as the projectionist and we always went to work with him and played in the balcony when we were kids. It was closed on the weekdays, so that's when James would come to the movies so he could sit upstairs and enjoy the show without being bothered. I remember seeing him and talking before the movie started lots of times, even through high school and college. He always had a kind word to share and would sit and talk to my dad." - Britt Barkley, Valdosta, Ga. "IN ...

The Singles

Essentially a singles artist, James Brown was always far more concerned with the song than the album it might appear on. Here's a list of some of the landmark tracks attributed to Mr. Brown and his revolving bands of master musicians:

Denver Airport Cancels Flights After Snowstorm

DENVER - The second big wintry storm of the holidays socked Colorado on Friday, disrupting air and highway travel, shutting down businesses and threatening to dump as much as 2 feet of snow on streets that never got plowed the last time. At Denver International, the nation's fifth-busiest airport, the major airlines canceled 15 percent to 20 percent of their flights Friday morning - more than 300 departures - to ease congestion as the snow deepened.

Children Found Buried in India

NOIDA, India - Investigators discovered 15 skulls at a house near New Delhi where a domestic servant has confessed to sexually assaulting and killing children, authorities said Saturday. The suspect only confessed to seven deaths after being arrested Friday, but the latest revelation appeared to confirm fears that more children had been killed.

Several States Raise Minimum Wage with Laws in Effect Jan. 1

For hundreds of thousands of minimum-wage workers around the country, the new year brings a raise. And musicians worried about copycats get some protection in Illinois. Jan. 1 brings new laws in many states, offering both a glimpse of what is on the voters' minds and a preview of some of the issues Washington might take up. Many states take action long before Congress does.

Six Days of Mourning Begin

PALM DESERT, Calif. - Borne by eight U.S. servicemen in crisp dress uniforms, Gerald R. Ford's flag-draped casket was carried past his widow into their hometown church Friday for a public viewing that marked the start of six days of mourning for the former president. Former first lady Betty Ford, 88, stood atop the broad steps of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church to receive the casket. A Marine Corps band struck up Hail to the Chief as the coffin of the Navy veteran of World War II was remo...

Criminal Activity Pays Off ; Richmond County to Receive Funds

With the county's budget tightening, Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength may worry about having enough officers to protect the public, but he knows that as long as there are bad guys with cash he has the funds to equip his department. After the first of the year, the department will get a financial boost when the federal government splits about $500,000 with Richmond County.

Stars Come Out to Pay Respects

After Thursday's private funeral for James Brown, celebrities new and old didn't hesitate to pay their respects to the man they say had unparalleled wisdom and talent. Rapper-turned-reverend MC Hammer said it was important to attend the service held in North Augusta because the soul singer "deposited so much wisdom" throughout their years of acquaintance.

The World

Israel rejects call for prisoner release JERUSALEM - Israel rejected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' request for a quick release of prisoners to bolster nascent peace moves, saying Friday that Palestinian militants must first free a captured Israeli soldier.

Giving Back ; Godfather Was Determined to Return Support of Others

A turkey, a toy, a tour. James Brown was more than a soul-singer who changed the sound and the face of music. He was a man determined to give back and support those who supported him. He was a philanthropist who gave not only his money, but also his time.

Taliban Chief Pledges to Drive Out Foreign Forces

KABUL, Afghanistan - Fugitive Taliban chief Mullah Omar pledged to drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan in a statement released Friday, as NATO and Afghan forces killed more than 12 of his fighters in the volatile south. The purported message from Mr. Omar, the authenticity of which could not be immediately confirmed, urged the Taliban to "sacrifice" their lives and "never submit or accept defeat."

In the Spotlight

Estranged wife calls police over paintings LONDON - Police were called to the country estate of former Beatle Paul McCartney after his estranged wife reported the theft of paintings - including a Picasso and a Renoir - from the lodge they once shared, police said Friday.

Saddam Hussein Lived a Life of Confrontation

For all his 69 years, Saddam Hussein defied death. Born to poverty, he endured beatings as a boy. As a young rebel he tried to assassinate an Iraqi leader, was wounded and managed to escape. And as Iraq's dictator for more than two decades, he made sure his meals were examined, even X-rayed, to avoid being poisoned by any number of enemies who might try.

Shiite, Sunni Split Affects Middle East

BAGHDAD, Iraq - When Ziad Saleh, a Sunni Arab, married a Shiite woman 17 months ago, it did not cross his mind that their mixed marriage would bring risk of death. But these days, love between Sunnis and Shiites requires extraordinary caution. Mr. Saleh and Rawaa al-Saadi, both 28, live in Mr. Saleh's house in the Sunni neighborhood of Azamiyah. When Ms. al-Saadi visits her parents in a Shiite area across Baghdad, Mr. Saleh drives her to a neutral zone between the two, where one of her broth...

Camping Out for Ceremony Not Allowed

Deadra Thompson "grew up on James Brown," but on Friday she worried she wouldn't get to tell him goodbye. Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength announced Friday afternoon that mourners wouldn't be allowed to stay overnight at James Brown Arena, where today's public viewing of the Godfather of Soul is being held.

The World

Israel rejects call for prisoner release JERUSALEM - Israel rejected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' request for a quick release of prisoners to bolster nascent peace moves, saying Friday that Palestinian militants must first free a captured Israeli soldier.

Brown Was Friend to Hometown

James Brown often was prompted by reporters to utter his famous phrase "I feel good," - the hook line in his song, I Got You. But the truth is there were many, many days - like most of us have - when Mr. Brown didn't feel anywhere close to good.

Today in History

1813 The British burned Buffalo, N.Y., during the War of 1812.