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2011 preview: Headlines will include these singers, actors, politicians and events
Front-page newsmakers this year will include Sarah Palin, Justin Bieber, John Boehner, Jesse Eisenberg, Mitt Romney and Eminem -- though not in the same article. Each of those politicians and entertainers, along with dozens of other familiar folks, will be on the public stage during 2011. No one can predict what headlines will say, but we can look at newsworthy events on the new calendar -- starting with the Jan. 5 start of a fresh congressional term in Washington, D.C. Republicans regain control in the House of Representatives, where Rep. John Boehner of Ohio becomes Speaker (the top leadership job). Democrats still control the Senate by 51-47, a smaller majority as a result of November's elections. Financial issues still are a priority for Congress and President Obama, who welcomed a slightly brighter forecast two weeks ago from government economists. It seems way early to think about the 2012 presidential election, but that's just what potential Republican candidates such as Palin, Romney and incoming Sen. Mario Rubio of Florida are doing already. They and others even will have up to three campaign-style debates this year in California and Florida.
Entertainers also will be in the news, naturally. Directors and actors make an annual pilgrimage to Park City, Utah, this month for the Sundance Film Festival -- a Jan. 20-30 showcase of hot new movies. February brings two big awards shows from L.A. -- the music Grammys on Feb. 13 and the Oscars for films on Feb. 27, hosted by Anne Hathaway and actor James Franco.
Front Page Talking Points is written by
Felix Grabowski and Alan Stamm for NIEonline.com, Copyright 2013
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Can you spot coverage of local or state issues and people sure to make news this year?
If the paper's website lists upcoming activities, look for an entertainment, sports, cultural or recreation event of interest. 
Does an opinion column, editorial or blog post talk about 2011 hopes or predictions? 
2011 tech toys: This week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (Jan. 6-9) will introduce gee-whiz products such as a touchless iPad interface that lets users operate the Apple tablet with hand gestures, similar to the way Kinect for Xbox 360 uses motion controls.