Asian markets continue plunge

Asian markets are loosing ground in big time following the US economic crisis.

Just shows how much the world is dependent on the US economy.

Russians rescued after missing for 3 months

Russians rescued after missing for 3 months (Reuters)

Reuters - Russian rescuers on Friday saved 11
people stranded for nearly three months in a remote area of the
Pacific coast after a fishing trip went wrong, local media
reported.

Levee breaks amid West Coast storms (AP)

AP - Heavy snow covered the Northern California mountains and rain and wind hit the West Coast as a third day of winter storms left at least three people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in California, Oregon and Washington without power.

Clinton: Obama has changed positions (AP)

AP - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic presidential front-runner no longer, accused campaign rival Barack Obama of changing his positions on health care and "a number of issues" Saturday night in a debate three days before the New Hampshire primary.

Tourists shun crime-hit Mexico beaches (AP)

AP - Assaults on American tourists have brought hard times to hotels and restaurants that dot Mexican beaches just south of the border from San Diego.

She Is Thinking of Stepping Out (Dear Margo)

Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: I have been married to a kind and sensitive man for seven years and we are very good friends.

Romney goes after Huckabee, McCain (AP)

AP - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney clashed with Mike Huckabee on foreign policy and John McCain on immigration Saturday night in a high-stakes presidential campaign debate three days before the New Hampshire primary.

Tuberculosis exposure feared on India-to-U.S. flight (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. health officials are trying to track down 44 people who sat near a woman infected with a hard-to-treat form of tuberculosis aboard an airliner from India to determine whether they have been infected, authorities said on Friday.

China offers unproven medical treatments (AP)

AP - They're paralyzed from diving accidents and car crashes, disabled by Parkinson's, or blind. With few options available at home in America, they search the Internet for experimental treatments — and often land on Web sites promoting stem cell treatments in China.

Plane crash in Alaska kills at least 6 (AP)

AP - A small plane crashed Saturday in waters off Kodiak island in southern Alaska, killing six of the 10 people on board, authorities said.

Man, 85, clocked at 100 mph in snow, ice (AP)

AP - An 85-year-old motorist lost his license and his Oldsmobile for a week and likely faces a hefty fine after becoming the oldest person snagged to date by a new Ontario law aimed at cracking down on street racers, even though he was just speeding.

Man accused of making bike trail holes (AP)

AP - Police said they arrested a man who acknowledged digging holes on a park bike trail as payback for nearly being run down by a cyclist.

Bomber strikes on Iraqi Army Day; 8 dead (AP)

AP - A suicide bomber targeting Iraqi soldiers and civilians commemorating Iraq's Army Day killed at least eight people and injuring a dozen in central Baghdad on Sunday, police said.

Thousands of Britons sickened by virus (AP)

AP - Thousands of people in Britain have been sickened by the biggest outbreak of a winter vomiting virus in five years. Doctors estimate that hundreds of thousands of people may be affected by norovirus in the coming days. Dozens of hospital wards across the country have already been closed to try to stop the virus' spread.

Report: Spears released from hospital (AP)

AP - Television's "Dr. Phil" McGraw said Britney Spears was released from a hospital Saturday but still needs psychological help, the syndicated programs "Entertainment Tonight" and "The Insider" reported in a press release.

`Subprime' is linguists' word of year (AP)

AP - Even the American Dialect Society knows how risky home mortgages are these days. The group of wordsmiths chose "subprime" as 2007's Word of the Year at its annual convention Friday.

He Said, She Said -- Literally (Dear Margo)

Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: My new boyfriend is extremely uncomfortable with any contact I have with my ex-husband, whether it's phone or e-mail, even in regard to business. I am absolutely forbidden to have even a 30-second phone call. Is his reaction appropriate, or should he stay out of my relationship with my ex-husband since it does not involve him?

Motorist banned after driving 10 mph on motorway (Reuters)

Reuters - A woman banned from driving for seven days after traveling at speeds of less than 10mph on the motorway told Reuters on Friday: "that road's my nemesis." Stephanie Cole, 58, of Fishponds, Bristol, straddled the hard shoulder and inside lane as she dawdled along a stretch of the M32 near her home last August.

Speeder hides by burrowing into ground (AP)

AP - A man who was stopped for speeding nearly evaded state troopers by burrowing into soft ground along Highway 169 and covering himself with dirt and leaves.

Marriage License Puts Bride's Benefits In Jeopardy (WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com)

WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com - A local soldier learned his marriage was invalid, just days before he was scheduled to leave the country.

Celtics top Pistons in East showdown (AP)

AP - The Eastern Conference finals in June might look a lot like a matchup did in January. Glen Davis scored a career-high 20 points, giving Boston's Big Three a huge lift in a 92-85 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night in a marquee game that lived up to its billing.

Madonna, Mellencamp Deck the Rock Hall

Madonna, Mellencamp Deck the Rock Hall - E! Online

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Madonna, Mellencamp Deck the Rock Hall E! Online - 3 hours ago by Gina Serpe The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was out Thursday with its list of annual inductees, with Madonna leading the class of 2008. Madonna voted into Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame on the first try New York Daily News Check it out, Mellencamp going into rock hall of fame Indianapolis Star Seattle Post Intelligencer  - Voice of America  - MSNBC  - Bloomberg all 768 news articles

‘Atonement’ Leads Field of Golden Globe Nominees - New York Times

KATU

‘Atonement’ Leads Field of Golden Globe Nominees New York Times - 3 hours ago James McAvoy and Keira Knightley in "Atonement," which was nominated for seven Golden Globes. More Photos > By MICHAEL CIEPLY and DAVID CARR LOS ANGELES - Glitter broke through the gloom of a strike-bound film business on Thursday as Quentin Tarantino ... Video: "Atonement" leads Globes with 7 nods reutersvideo Golden Globe nominations Variety Hollywood Reporter  - Times Online  - Reuters Canada  - Deadbolt all 994 news articles

Writers file complaint against AMPTP to Labor Board - Entertainment Weekly

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Writers file complaint against AMPTP to Labor Board Entertainment Weekly - 41 minutes ago In an unusual move that's sure to further the divide between producers and striking writers, the Writers Guild of America announced on Thursday that it has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing the Alliance of Motion ... Hollywood directors hold off on contract talks Reuters Writers' Strike: The Directors' Cut? TIME Television Week  - The Associated Press  - RopeofSilicon.com  - TheCelebrityCafe.com all 453 news articles

A Chapter of ‘Jackass’ as Web Test - New York Times

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A Chapter of ‘Jackass’ as Web Test New York Times - 11 hours ago The hour-plus “Jackass 2.5” has new material and outtakes from the franchise’s second movie. By DAVID M. HALBFINGER LOS ANGELES - Paramount Pictures is lurching onto the Web with its “Jackass” franchise, with what it says will be the first ... New "Jackass" movie to debut online Reuters Viacom Kicks 'Jackass' to the Net TheStreet.com Wall Street Journal  - Variety  - Hollywood Reporter  - Ars Technica all 274 news articles

RIP, Ike Turner - Newsweek

Globe and Mail

RIP, Ike Turner Newsweek - 7 hours ago By Brian Braiker | Newsweek Web Exclusive The first word that pops into your head when you hear the name Ike Turner is, undoubtedly, Tina. Ike Turner's music shouldn't be forgotten Los Angeles Times Rock and Roll Legend Ike Turner Dies Voice of America Reuters Canada  - BBC News  - Guardian Unlimited  - Times Online all 525 news articles

The Kite Runner - Washington Post

Ottawa Citizen

The Kite Runner Washington Post - 3 hours ago Based on the best-selling novel, the film focuses on a Pashtun boy in Afghanistan haunted by his betrayal of a childhood friend. Read Editorial Review When it was published in 2003, "The Kite Runner" brought the life and culture of Afghanistan to an ... 'The Kite Runner' NPR Controversial Film 'The Kite Runner' Hits Movie Screens Voice of America Chicago Tribune  - New York Times  - Motley Fool  - ABC News all 210 news articles

In 'Legend,' it's one man (and his dog) vs. zombies - Christian Science Monitor

MSNBC

In 'Legend,' it's one man (and his dog) vs. zombies Christian Science Monitor - 3 hours ago Will Smith's apocalyptic epic briefly tussles with meaning; ditches it all once the zombies show up. By Peter Rainer | Film critic of The Christian Science Monitor What would you do if you were the last human survivor of an unstoppable man-made virus ... The “Legend” of Will Smith Newsweek I Am Legend New York Times IGN  - San Jose Mercury News  - Chicago Tribune  - Los Angeles Times all 158 news articles

Liza Minnelli's Stage Fright - E! Online

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Liza Minnelli's Stage Fright E! Online - 5 hours ago by Sarah Hall The entertainer collapsed Wednesday while performing at a Christmas concert in Goteborg, Sweden, and fell off the side of the stage, where she was caught by a technician, avoiding further injury, a concert promoter said. Liza Minnelli collapses on stage CNN International Minnelli collapses during concert in Sweden after 'feeling dizzy' Independent BBC News  - Reuters UK  - San Francisco Chronicle  - TMZ.com all 482 news articles

"Alvin and the Chipmunks" back from hibernation - Reuters

Vancouver Sun

"Alvin and the Chipmunks" back from hibernation Reuters - 2 hours ago By Frank Scheck NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Perfectly timed to cash in on the perennial endless radio plays of the classic novelty tune "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late"), this holiday movie presents the furry warblers in all their ... Alvin and the Chipmunks Variety 'Alvin' irritates, as a chipmunk movie should Seattle Post Intelligencer Washington Post  - Providence Journal  - Premiere Magazine  - St. Louis Post-Dispatch all 154 news articles

Model Claims Tony Parker Cheated on Eva Longoria With - FOX News

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Model Claims Tony Parker Cheated on Eva Longoria With FOX News - 11 hours ago AP A fashion model told a celebrity gossip Web site that basketball star Tony Parker cheated on his wife Eva Longoria with her in September. Eva & Tony -- Femme Fatale Is a Fraud TMZ.com Longoria and Parker Deny Model's Affair Claims San Francisco Chronicle E! Online  - eFluxMedia  - X17 Online  - Stuff.co.nz all 210 news articles

'Juno' (Ellen Page shines) -- 3 1/2 stars - Chicago Tribune

Christian Science Monitor

'Juno' (Ellen Page shines) -- 3 1/2 stars Chicago Tribune - 5 hours ago By Michael Phillips | Tribune movie critic It takes "Juno" about 15 minutes to calm down and get its joke reflex in check. 'Juno' offers pregnant pauses and much laughter Christian Science Monitor 'Juno' Cast, Director Credit Diablo Cody's Screenplay For Flick's ... MTV.com Bemidji Pioneer  - Allentown Morning Call  - Diamondback Online  - KVUE all 38 news articles

Lonely holidays for Britney Spears? - New York Daily News

Earthtimes

Lonely holidays for Britney Spears? New York Daily News - 16 hours ago The singer has been looking forward to spending Christmas morning with her sons. But those few hours of toddler time could be in jeopardy now that her ex-hubby Kevin Federline's lawyer is threatening to ask a judge to take away her visitation ... Count on more sick days for Britney Spears MSNBC Britney calls in sick to lawyers BBC News San Francisco Chronicle  - TMZ.com  - Akron Beacon Journal  - AHN all 460 news articles

Inside the Puppy Mills - Newsweek

Ontario Now

Inside the Puppy Mills Newsweek - 4 hours ago Danny Johnston / AP By Jamie Reno | Newsweek Web Exclusive Even top-dollar pet shops purchase dogs from puppy mills, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) charged in a new video report issued this week. What Paris, Brit don’t know about their pups MSNBC Comment by Wayne Pacelle President&CEO, Humane Society of the United States Independent  - CBS News  - San Jose Mercury News  - The Coloradoan all 84 news articles

Pimp C Is Given Somber, Heartfelt Farewell At Funeral - MTV.com

The Money Times

Pimp C Is Given Somber, Heartfelt Farewell At Funeral MTV.com - 4 hours ago 'He got [to heaven] and told them, 'The Souuuth is here!',' Pimp's mother tells the congregation. By Shaheem Reid PORT ARTHUR, Texas - He lived his life too "trill," he was gone too soon. Friends, family and fans come out to honor Pimp C Houston Chronicle Pimp C Laid To Rest; Thousands Attend Funeral BallerStatus.com Actress Archives  - The Associated Press  - KDBC4  - KVUE all 339 news articles

Queen Latifah produced, narrates "The Perfect Holiday" - CNN International

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Queen Latifah produced, narrates "The Perfect Holiday" CNN International - Dec 12, 2007 By A. Pawlowski ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Christmas songs call this the most wonderful time of the year. That may be especially true for Queen Latifah this season -- in many ways. Love, Family Make 'The Perfect Holiday' Complete NPR The Perfect Holiday Review IGN Reuters  - New York Daily News  - San Jose Mercury News  - San Francisco Chronicle all 109 news articles

Coppola's the new kid in Hollywood with self-financed 'Youth' - International Herald Tribune

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Coppola's the new kid in Hollywood with self-financed 'Youth' International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago AP LOS ANGELES: The year's fresh face on the independent-film circuit is a guy named Francis Ford Coppola. Yes, THAT Francis Ford Coppola, the director behind "The Godfather" trilogy, the man with all those Academy Awards, the filmmaker who went into ... Francis Ford Coppola Explains Why There Is No 'Godfather IV' MTV.com Francis Ford Coppola: "'Godfather IV' Almost Happened" Actress Archives IGN  - MoviesOnline  - Los Angeles Times  - About - News & Issues all 47 news articles

Miley Adds Tour Dates Hannah Over Fist - E! Online

Columbus Dispatch

Miley Adds Tour Dates Hannah Over Fist E! Online - 1 hour ago by Gina Serpe In one fell swoop, Miley Cyrus has mended achy-breaky young hearts the nation over. Must run in the family. The reigning tween queen has announced plans to extend her wildly successful split-personality Best of Both Worlds tour, ... Hannah has entered the city Cincinnati.com • Hoping to see Hannah Montana? Here's your chance The Patriot-News - PennLive.com Northville Record  - WKRC TV Cincinnati  - abc13.com  - CMT.com all 186 news articles

Jessica Alba's a Mama-to-Be - E! Online

BBC News

Jessica Alba's a Mama-to-Be E! Online - Dec 12, 2007 by Sarah Hall The couple is expecting their first child together in last spring or early summer, People reports. Alba, 26, and Warren, 28, have dated on-and-off since the fall of 2004 after meeting on the set of The Fantastic Four in which she starred ... Report: Jessica Alba is pregnant New York Daily News Young Hollywood Sex Symbols Opt for Motherhood ABC News FOX News  - TMZ.com  - Chicago Tribune  - IGN all 408 news articles

'Project Runway' Puts 'Real' Women On The Catwalk; HIV-Positive ... - MTV.com

Radar Online

'Project Runway' Puts 'Real' Women On The Catwalk; HIV-Positive ... MTV.com - 11 hours ago By Billie Edington Jack Mackenroth, the resident blue-eyed hunk of this season, removed himself from the competition in last night's episode after developing a potentially serious staph infection on his face. Project Runway: Hello, Goodbye San Diego Union Tribune When the designers have to make new outfits out of formerly heavy ... Entertainment Weekly Radar Online  - Baltimore Sun  - TV Squad  - Starpulse.com all 13 news articles

Saleisha Tops Top Model, Cue the Carping - E! Online

Realitywanted

Saleisha Tops Top Model, Cue the Carping E! Online - 8 hours ago by Sarah Hall Were a pretty face, a fierce walk and a perky attitude all it took to propel Saleisha Cooper to the Top Model title? CHINA PATTERN Jenah, Chantal, and Saleisha finished in a ... Entertainment Weekly America's Next Top Model: The "Cheating" Controversy BuddyTV Realitywanted  - Reality TV World  - Austin American-Statesman  - BuzzSugar.com all 28 news articles

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'Danger: Avoid Death' contest winner (AP)

AP - Words to live by, from a warning label on a small tractor: "Danger: Avoid Death." That warning was selected Wednesday as the winner of the 11th annual "Wacky Warning Label Contest," sponsored by Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch. The contest is part of an effort to show the effects of lawsuits on warning labels.

Ike Turner dies in San Diego at age 76 (AP)

AP - Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76.

Bush vetoes kids health insurance bill (AP)

AP - President Bush vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have expanded government-provided health insurance for children, his second slap-down of a bipartisan effort in Congress to dramatically increase funding for the popular program.

SKoreans clone cats that glow in the dark: officials (AFP)

AFP - South Korean scientists have cloned cats by manipulating a fluorescent protein gene, a procedure which could help develop treatments for human genetic diseases, officials said Wednesday.

Jessica Alba, boyfriend expecting a baby (AP)

AP - Jessica Alba and her boyfriend, producer Cash Warren, are expecting a baby. "I can confirm that Jessica and Cash are expecting a baby in late spring/early summer," Alba's publicist, Brad Cafarelli, said Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.

Romney: Attacks on religion go too far (AP)

AP - Republican Mitt Romney retorted to questions about his faith by surging rival Mike Huckabee on Wednesday, declaring that "attacking someone's religion is really going too far."

As victims still mourn, China marks 70 years since Rape of Nanking (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - NANJING, China— Seven decades after Japanese soldiers poured through the old city walls of Nanjing, launching a six-week killing spree known as the Nanjing Massacre, the memories are still raw for Zhang Xiuhong.

Texas pair indicted in 'Baby Grace' case (AP)

AP - A couple accused of beating their toddler to death, tucking her body in a plastic box and dumping it in Galveston Bay were indicted Wednesday on charges of capital murder.

Analysis: Debate belies fierce GOP race (AP)

AP - The subdued Republican debate Wednesday belied the fierce, increasingly negative battle in Iowa and elsewhere for the party's presidential nomination.

Data sought on veterans' suicide (AP)

AP - The parents of an Iraq war veteran who committed suicide and members of Congress on Wednesday questioned why there's not a comprehensive tracking system of suicide among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

Britney Deposed? Nope — try indisposed (AP)

AP - Britney Spears was apparently too under the weather to go under oath. The pop star was a no-show at a court-ordered deposition Wednesday morning in her ongoing child custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Tropical storm flooding kills 9 in Caribbean (Reuters)

Reuters - Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Olga's torrential rains killed at least eight people in the Dominican Republic and forced tens of thousands out of their homes, government officials said on Wednesday.

Charmed Will Smith is sole survivor, too (AP)

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith already has it all: the picture-perfect family, a film career that blends commercial hits with artistic acclaim, the occasional foray into music, where he scored his first success.

JOE MCCARTHY INVENTED THE INTERNET (Ann Coulter)

Ann Coulter - The October 2007 Vanity Fair had a long, gaseous article explaining how the pro-Bush bias of the mainstream media cost Al Gore the 2000 presidential election. (For you kids out there too young to remember, Al Gore is a vaguely gay, morbidly obese former Clinton administration official who raised campaign cash from Buddhist monks and claimed he invented the Internet.)

Ike Turner dead at 76 (Reuters)

Reuters - Rock 'n' roll pioneer Ike Turner, whose achievements as one of the founding fathers of the genre were overshadowed by ex-wife Tina Turner's claims that he regularly beat her for almost two decades, died on Wednesday at his home near San Diego. He was 76.

US pair face sex abuse charges in Brazil (AP)

AP - The U.S. couple suspected of sexually abusing minors in a nudist colony in southern Brazil ran an organization that gave free English lessons to local children, authorities said Wednesday.

Mystery beast kills animals in S.C. (AP)

AP - An unknown predator mauled a pit bull and killed two puppies in Brunswick County, and residents fear it's the same animal that killed three dogs in September. No one has reported ever seeing the animal.

Man nearly dies downing vodka at airport (AP)

AP - A man nearly died from alcohol poisoning after quaffing two pints of vodka at an airport security check instead of handing it over to comply with new rules about carrying liquids aboard a plane, police said Wednesday.

Rice: Iran, North Korea still dangerous (AP)

AP - North Korea and Iran have a long way to go to get off the Bush administration's list of nuclear threats, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Tejada traded to Orioles for 5 players (AP)

AP - Miguel Tejada got his wish — albeit a couple of years later than he wanted. Tejada was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros for five players on Wednesday, giving the 2002 AL MVP a fresh start on a team looking to boost its lineup.

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Suspect in trouble before hostage drama

Cuddly croc forces passenger off flight (Reuters)

Reuters - A passenger was forced off a Ryanair flight from Rome to Milan because she refused to move her metre-long plush crocodile which was blocking an emergency exit, airport sources said Wednesday.

Suspect in trouble before hostage drama (AP)

AP - Leeland Eisenberg was already in trouble before he walked into one of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign offices. Three days earlier, his wife had filed for divorce; he was due to appear in court with her for a domestic violence hearing in about half an hour.

Burglary deemed motive in Taylor slaying (AP)

AP - The family of slain Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor will get little comfort from the arrest of four suspects, a family friend said, particularly since it appears the killing happened because of greed.

Iconic daredevil Evel Knievel dies at 69 (AP)

AP - Evel Knievel's hard life killed him — it just took longer than he or anyone else might have expected. The hard-living motorcycle daredevil, whose bone-breaking, rocket-powered jumps and stunts made him an international icon in the 1970s, died Friday. He was 69.

Lawmakers reach gas mileage boost deal (AP)

AP - An agreement among congressional Democrats — including those from auto industry states — to support a 40 percent increase in vehicle fuel efficiency is likely to be the tonic needed to push energy legislation through Congress before Christmas.

Israeli says elusive biblical wall found (AP)

AP - A wall mentioned in the Bible's Book of Nehemiah and long sought by archaeologists apparently has been found, an Israeli archaeologist says.

Court rules employee worked to death (Reuters)

Reuters - A Toyota Motor Corp employee died of overwork after logging more than 106 hours of overtime in a month, a judge ruled Friday, reversing a ministry's earlier decision not to pay compensation to his widow.

Couples Emphasize Career of Man over Woman (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - When working couples move, the husband's career often gets a boost and the wife's career suffers. A new study suggests what's behind that typical outcome.

Florida police arrest four in Sean Taylor slaying (Reuters)

Reuters - Tipped off by the public and armed with a confession, police in Florida arrested four young men on Friday for the murder of Sean Taylor, a star defensive player with the National Football League's Washington Redskins.

Celtics beat Heat, improve to 13-2 (AP)

AP - Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 27 points in the first quarter, Kevin Garnett added 23 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics wasted most of a 28-point lead before beating the Miami Heat 95-85 on Friday night.

Jimi Hendrix memorabilia sells big (AP)

AP - An auction at Christie's of rock 'n' roll memorabilia from some of the hottest bands of the 1960s and '70s hauled in big bucks Friday, including $20,000 for a Jimi Hendrix album and more than $4,000 for a Rolling Stones' T-shirt.

Daredevil Evel Knievel dies after long illness (Reuters)

Reuters - Daredevil Evel Knievel, who dodged death in spectacular motorcycle leaps and crashes in a life full of showmanship, died on Friday at age 69, according to his lawyer and a message on his Web site.

Blast shakes Ukrainian mine (AP)

AP - An explosion early Saturday shook the coal mine where 100 people died in a methane blast two weeks ago, injuring five miners but causing no deaths, an industrial safety official said.

U.S. says has proof of N.Korea uranium program (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States has evidence North Korea purchased equipment to enrich uranium, a key step in producing nuclear weapons, a U.S. envoy was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Bracelet found in chicken after 25 years (AP)

AP - More than two decades after Aaron Giles lost his identity bracelet, he's finding how it was discovered tough to swallow. A meat cutter at Olson Locker in Fairmont came across the shiny object in a chicken gizzard and saw a name, address and phone number engraved on it.

Julia Roberts confronts paparazzi (AP)

AP - Silver-screen sprite Julia Roberts is fed up with intrusive paparazzi, and she's letting them know it.

Missing student's body apparently found (AP)

AP - A body found in Kansas appears to be that of a missing college student who led a secret life as an Internet porn star, police said Thursday.

"Tin Man" a bizarre update of "Wizard of Oz" (Reuters)

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NTSB probes Amtrak-freight train crash (AP)

AP - Investigators studying the collision of an Amtrak train and a freight train that injured dozens of people, some seriously, will try to determine how both trains ended up on the same track at the same time, authorities said.

Dancing diva's comeback film banned in India: official (AFP)

AFP - An Indian state has banned a film featuring Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit because it allegedly offends low-caste Hindus, an official said on Saturday.

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Official site for the Miami International Airport. Features flight information, a terminal map, airline list, passenger information, flight planner, public safety and security, press releases and events, and parking and transportation resources.


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mitt romney

Official site for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for the 2008 Presidential nomination.
Article about Mitt Romney, the former Governor of Massachusetts and current candidate for the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination.
As Governor, Mitt Romney vetoed in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. ... In Case You Missed It: Governor Mitt Romney On Talk Radio Live " ...
Governor Patrick is head of the executive branch and serves as chief administrative officer of the state and as commander-in-chief of the Massachusetts' military ...
Features the latest news on Mitt Romney, who is seeking the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination.


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duncan hunter

Official campaign site for Republican presidential candidate Duncan Hunter. Includes biography, campaign news, and contribution information.
Republican representative from California.
Profile of Duncan Hunter, a member of the U.S. Congress for California's 52nd District and candidate for the Republican presidential nomination for 2008.
Features information on Duncan Hunter's views on a variety of political and policy issues.
MySpace profile for Duncan Hunter in 2008 with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more ... Site of Duncan Hunter for US ...


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upper decker

Urban Dictionary is a slang dictionary with your definitions. ... the upper decker is a weapon of terror and should only be used on people who deserve it. ...
"The best day of my live was the day my son Michael was born. ... life was when I found that Upper-Decker in the toilet of the downstairs powder room. ...
Educating the world on upper-decking in an attempt to impede and hopefully completely stop this malicious act, one doodie at a time.
'Confession of an Upper Decker' by writer Matthew Sheahan. ... Greg Escalante: Lowbrow/Pop Surrealist Curator, Collector, Surfer, and Juxtapoz Co-Founder ...
Urban Dictionary is a slang dictionary with your definitions. Define your world ... some Ex Lax, went over to her house and left her an upper-decker to deal with. ...


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acc big ten challenge

Article discusses the history and past results of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge basketball tournament.
... ACC win in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. 2002 ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Indiana got revenge on Maryland, but the ACC proved ... 2000 ACC/Big Ten Challenge ...
The seventh annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge match-ups have been determined as the ... of the 2004 Big Ten/ACC Challenge experienced significant audience ...
The ACC proved to be too tough for the Big Ten again, winning its fourth straight ACC/Big Ten Challenge. ... straight season in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. ...
... ended the Big Ten's hopes of ending the ACC's hold on the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. ... put an exclamation point on the ACC's 7-2 win by dominating Michigan ...


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rockefeller tree

Exclusive: A Live Look At The Rockefeller Tree ... The Rockefeller Center tree, holiday light displays, ... Christmas Tree Arrives At Rockefeller Center ...
Official site with things to do, directory, map, and history.
Once at the Rockefeller Center, the tree is supported by four guide wires ... The decorated tree remains lighted at Rockefeller Center until the week after ...
The Rockefeller Archive Center holds the papers of the Rockefeller family and the records of various philanthropic, educational and scientific institutions.
... used to erect and remove the tree from its place of honor at Rockefeller Center. ... distance a tree has ever traveled to Rockefeller Center was ...


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robert cray

Welcome to the official website of the Robert Cray Band! ... Welcome to the official website of The Robert Cray Band. Please be patient while we detect Flash 6 ...
Robert Cray Signature Model Stratocaster. Robert Cray (born 1 August 1953, in Columbus, Georgia) is a blues ... Robert Cray at the Internet Movie Database ...
Find Robert Cray Songs, Photos, Music Videos, Artist News, Album Info and More on MSN Music.
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that ... video for blues musician Robert Cray's poignant new song, "Twenty", telling ...
MySpace music profile for Robert Cray with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band ... days after The Robert Cray Band: Live From Across ...


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giuliani

Official web site for Rudy Giuliani's Presidential Exploratory Committee. Includes biography, notes on Giuliani's record, and campaign fundraising.
Profile of Rudolph Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, including notes on his aborted 2000 campaign for the U.S. Senate and his influence following the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001.
Archives of Rudolph W. Giuliani's tenure as New York City Mayor. Includes major addresses, photo gallery, and archive of press releases and radio shows.
Management consulting firm founded by former NYC mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Works to help decision-makers in the public and private sectors to operate more effectively in daily operations and long-term planning.
Campaign to get former New York City Mayor, Rudolph W. Giuliani, to stand as Republican candidate for president in the 2008 U.S. election.


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