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Campbell Testifies
Supermodel Naomi Campbell testifies in Liberian war crimes case.
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Mozart Piano Found
A piano played by the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is believed to have been discovered.
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Kagan Confirmation
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan awaits confirmation this week.
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Sheen Sentenced
Actor Charlie Sheen is sent to court-ordered rehab.
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Clinton to Marry
Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton prepares to wed in an estimated $2 million ceremony.
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Obama Turns 49
President Barack Obama celebrates his birthday with a busy White House schedule.
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Iranian Attack
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad escapes from an alleged assassination attempt.
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Shakespeare Found
The works of playwright William Shakespeare were recovered from a book thief.
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August 02, 2010
Lindsay Lohan Heads to Rehab
Lindsay Lohan was released from jail on Monday after serving just 14 days of her 90-day sentence. This is typical for inmates such as Lohan who are serving time for nonviolent offenses; overcrowding and good behavior often shortens sentences for ...Continue Reading...
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July 30, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres to Leave Idol
Talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres announced her departure as a judge from the reality singing competition American Idol on Thursday. "'Dim the lights...I've voted myself off 'American Idol,'" she Tweeted to her fans later that evening...Continue Reading...
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July 30, 2010
Hayward Defends His Actions as BP CEO
Former BP chief executive Tony Hayward continued to defend his actions, and the company's response to the Deepwater Horizon spill, on Friday. Hayward resigned from his post as BP chair earlier this week, more than three months after the oil rig e...Continue Reading...
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July 28, 2010
New Ansel Adams Photos Discovered
California painter Rick Norsigian caused a stir in the art world after a stack of never-before-seen Ansel Adams negatives he bought at a garage sale in Fresno, California, were authenticated on Tuesday. Norsigian said he found the photographs mor...Continue Reading...
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July 28, 2010
Aretha Franklin and Condoleezza Rice Perform Together
Musical legend Aretha Franklin paired up with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday night, in a concert intended to raise money for music education. Franklin, an 18-time Grammy winner, and Rice, an accomplished classical pianist, ...Continue Reading...
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July 26, 2010
Alex Rodriguez Misses His 600th Homer
Alex Rodriguez, third baseman for the New York Yankees, missed out on becoming the seventh player in the major leagues to hit a 600th home run, after he was hit by a stray pitch on Sunday. Rodriguez came up to bat against Kansas City Royals pic...Continue Reading...
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July 26, 2010
Zsa Zsa Gabor Remains in Critical Condition
Millionairess and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor remains in critical condition Monday after undergoing hip replacement surgery last week. Gabor injured herself in a fall at her Beverly Hills home on July 17, breaking several bones and suffering a possib...Continue Reading...
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July 23, 2010
Justin Bieber to Guest Star on CSI
Canadian music sensation Justin Bieber pleased fans this week with the announcement that he will make his acting debut on the crime drama CSI this September. "Every 20 years, a phenomenon like Justin Bieber graces our world," said CSI produc...Continue Reading...
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July 23, 2010
Charles Rangel Fights Ethics Charges
On Thursday, the House ethics committee announced that Representative Charles Rangel will go to trial on ethics charges. Rangel attempted to settle the case out of court, but according to White House sources, the congressman was unwilling to acce...Continue Reading...
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July 22, 2010
Mel Gibson's Ex May Be Guilty of Extortion
The plot thickens in the lawsuit against actor Mel Gibson, as detectives at the Los Angeles County sheriff's department investigate allegations that Gibson's ex-girlfriend, singer Oksana Grigorieva, may be guilty of extorting the film star. L...Continue Reading...
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July 22, 2010
Desmond Tutu Announces His Retirement
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Thursday that he plans to retire in October 7, on his 79th birthday. The anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner retired as Archbishop of Cape Town in 1998, but continues to travel around t...Continue Reading...
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July 21, 2010
Conrad Black to Be Released on $2 Million Bail
Former Hollinger International Inc. chairman Conrad Black was granted release from prison on Wednesday on $2 million bail, while he appeals his prison conviction. Black was sentenced to 78 months in Floridas Coleman Federal Correctional Insti...Continue Reading...
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July 16, 2010
George Clooney Testifies in Fraud Case
George Clooney testified in Milan, Italy, on Friday in a case against an Italian fashion brand accused of exploiting Clooney's name for profit. Clooney currently maintains a villa in Italy's Lake Como, but rarely makes public appearances. The act...Continue Reading...
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July 16, 2010
Pink Falls From German Stage
Singer and performer, Pink, fell from the stage during a concert on Thursday at Easy Credit Station in Nuremburg, Germany. A spokesman for the singer says she was pulled off the stage by a poorly fitted harness that should have taken her over the...Continue Reading...
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July 14, 2010
Bardem and Cruz Tie the Knot
A representative for actors Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz said Tuesday the couple married earlier this month in the Bahamas. Only family members were in attendance at the private ceremony, which took place at a friend's beach home. Cruz and...Continue Reading...
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July 14, 2010
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin Engaged
Sarah Palin's 19-year-old daughter, Bristol, and 20-year-old Levi Johnston told media outlets on Wednesday that they are engaged to be married. The couple, who are parents to an 18-month-old, said they reconnected a few months ago while deciding...Continue Reading...
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July 13, 2010
Mel Gibson Loses Hollywood Deal
A third tape in which Mel Gibson threatens musician Oksana Grigorieva, his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, emerged on Tuesday. The new recording surfaced on RadarOnline.com, less than a week after rumors of Gibson's abusive threats hit th...Continue Reading...
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July 13, 2010
Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies
The sometimes-controversial Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday, according to Yankees officials. The 80-year-old suffered a heart attack at his home in Tampa, Florida. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he later died. St...Continue Reading...
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July 12, 2010
Armstrong Says Goodbye to Tour de France Victory
Lance Armstrong officially said goodbye to his shot as a finalist in the 2010 Tour de France competition on Sunday. "Obviously the Tour's finished for me," Armstrong said after Sunday's stage, in which he dropped to 61st place. Armstrong got cau...Continue Reading...
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July 12, 2010
Roman Polanski Freed
French director Roman Polanski will not be extradited to the United States, Swiss authorities announced Monday. Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf, head of the Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police, issued the ruling, citing the f...Continue Reading...
