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  BREAKING NEWS
FBI Launches Agent Hiring Campaign
Jan 7, 2009
The FBI says it's going on a hiring blitz, posting job openings for 850 special agents and thousands of staffers to support law enforcement activities.

FBI Seeking a Few Thousand Good Agents
Jan 7, 2009
Wanted by the FBI: agents, language specialists, computer experts, intelligence analysts and finance experts.

Video: Presidential Limo (Photo) Unveiled
Jan 7, 2009
General Motors says its latest custom-built presidential limo makes its debut on Jan. 20 when it carries president-elect Barack Obama to his inauguration.

Biden: Consultations Needed For CIA Pick
Jan 6, 2009
U.S. Vice-president-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday it was a mistake not to tell Senate leaders of the selection of Leon Panetta as director of the CIA.

U.N. Finds Traumatized Villagers In Congo
Jan 6, 2009
The team from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees made its way to Tadu and Faradje in the Congo's northeast during the weekend,

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  ENTERTAINMENT
Alyssa Milano To Marry David Bugliari Of Creative Artists Agency
Jan 7, 2009
Alyssa Milano's publicist says the U.S. television actress is engaged to marry Creative Artists Agency agent David Bugliari.

Craig Ferguson Marries Art Dealer Megan Wallace Cunningham in VT.
Jan 7, 2009
Scottish-born comedian Craig Ferguson announced on his U.S. talk show Monday night he has married his longtime girlfriend Megan Wallace Cunningham.

Presley To Critics: Don't Blame Travoltas
Jan 6, 2009
U.S. singer Lisa Marie Presley says critics of Scientology shouldn't use Jett Travolta's death as an opportunity to attack his parents or their religion.

Beatles Songs Downloadable For Free
Jan 6, 2009
The Times of London said the podcasts tell in Norwegian the stories behind each of the Beatles' 212 songs,

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  TITTLE-TATTLE
JENNIFER GARNER - AFFLECK & GARNER WELCOME SECOND DAUGHTER
Jan 7, 2009
JENNIFER GARNER and BEN AFFLECK are celebrating after welcoming their second daughter into the world.

ROMAN POLANSKI: PROSECUTORS ASK JUDGE TO DISMISS POLANSKI'S COURT BID
Jan 7, 2009
Los Angeles prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss ROMAN POLANSKI's request for his 30-year-old sex case to be thrown out of court on the grounds of bias.

Divorce: Patricia Arquette Files For Seperation From Thomas Jane
Jan 7, 2009
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce, putting an end to her two-year marriage to The Punisher star Thomas Jane.

Kate Hudson Amazed by Lance Armstrong Baby Info
Jan 7, 2009
Actress KATE HUDSON has sent her best wishes to her ex LANCE ARMSTRONG, who is to become a father for the fourth time - just months after they split.

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  STRANGE/INTERESTING
Video: Miss Vermont Goes Green With Hemp Ecco Dress
Jan 7, 2009
The reigning Miss Vermont said she will be going green at the upcoming Miss America Pageant with an eco-friendly gown made from hemp,

Webcam Shows 24 Hours Of Lava Lamps
Jan 6, 2009
A Seattle bar code-technology entrepreneur said his 24-hour lava lamp Webcam fills an Internet void --

Stolen Candy-Cane Man Returned
Jan 6, 2009
The owners of a candy-cane man that was stolen from a Palm Beach, Fla., restaurant said the statue was found abandoned behind the eatery.

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  BUSINESS&FINANCIAL
Grains Sharply Higher In Chicago Tuesday
Jan 6, 2009
Grains closed sharply higher on the Chicago Board of Trade Tuesday, despite a stronger U.S. dollar.

Crude Oil Prices Jump On Supply Tensions
Jan 6, 2009
Russian energy giant Gazprom has reduced natural gas supplies flowing through a Ukrainian pipeline,

Tax Cuts In Stimulus Plan Stimulate Debate
Jan 6, 2009
Tax cuts in the plan, allowing companies to write off more losses and count more for depreciation of assets,

Markets Close Up Modestly Tuesday
Jan 6, 2009
U.S. markets held on to modest gains Tuesday as investors looked to extend a rally that began in late December.

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  SPORTS
Nuggets' J.R. Smith Escapes Indictment
Jan 6, 2009
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith has avoided a vehicular homicide charge in New Jersey for a car crash that killed a friend in 2007.

Rockies Get Starter Jason Marquis In Trade With Cubs
Jan 6, 2009
The Colorado Rockies acquired right-handed starting pitcher Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, sending reliever Luis Vizcaino in the opposite direction.

Mark Teixeira Introduced As Yankees Defend Spending Spree
Jan 6, 2009
Mark Teixeira said on Tuesday he was elated to join his childhood team as the New York Yankees welcomed the powerful first baseman and defended a free agent spending spree that has reached $423.5 million.

Indians Sign Frequently Injured Carl Pavano On One-Year Deal
Jan 6, 2009
The Cleveland Indians took a chance on pitcher Carl Pavano by signing the frequently injured right-hander to a one-year deal, the Major League club said on Tuesday.

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  HEALTH
2007 Spending On Prescription Drugs Slows
Jan 6, 2009
Spending on prescription drugs in 2007 showed the smallest increase in 40-plus years, driven by low-cost drugs and prescriptions,

Hepatitis A Vaccine Gives Long-Lasting Protection
Jan 6, 2009
Hepatitis A infections, usually transmitted via contaminated food, can cause debilitating illness, but protection afforded by the hepatitis A vaccine last more than a decade.

Miscarriage May Spell Trouble In Next Pregnancy
Jan 6, 2009
Some women have the misfortune to suffer numerous miscarriages and are known to have risky pregnancies, but women who suffer even one miscarriage seem to be more likely to have complications in their next pregnancy.

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  TECHNOLOGY
The Doctor Is In -- Virtually
Jan 6, 2009
The e-version of a house call will be introduced in Hawaii Jan. 15, said America Well, a Web service linking patients face-to-face with doctors online.

Motorola Unveils Phone Made From Recycled Bottles
Jan 6, 2009
Motorola Inc unveiled a cell phone made of recycled water bottles on Tuesday, hoping to cash in on the trend for environmentally friendly products.

In Tough Times, Las Vegas CES Gets Smaller
Jan 6, 2009
Even amid the flash and sizzle of the world's premier showcase for consumer electronics, the reality of the economic recession will be hard to ignore.

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  SCIENCE
Study: Shade Trees Lower Bills, Emissions
Jan 6, 2009
Shade trees on the west and south sides of a house in California can reduce summertime electricity use and reduce carbon emissions,

Newborn Manatee Deaths Increase
Jan 6, 2009
A record number of newborn manatee carcasses were recovered by Florida researchers last year,

Volcanic Eruption-Temperature Link Studied
Jan 6, 2009
Volcanic eruptions during the past 450 years may have temporarily cooled tropical weather but global warming may have masked the effects,

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  ORIGINAL NEWS
Sanjay Gupta's Wife Rebecca Olson Gupta Wedding Photo
Jan 6, 2009
With Gupta being announced as Obama's surgeon general, many are wondering who his wife is. Well I can tell you one thing, she's definitely attractive in the wedding

Atheist Bus Campaign
Jan 6, 2009
An atheist advertising campaign on buses in Britain has been launched with the slogan: "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life."

Dr. Richard Sharpe - Cross Dressing Millionare Wife Killer - Commits Suicide?
Jan 6, 2009
Family killing cross dressing millionaire dermatologist Dr. Richard sharpe was found dead in his cell hanging from a sheet from his bed

Sanjay Gupta Approached By Obama To Become America's Next Surgeon General
Jan 6, 2009
Obama is fast approaching inaugration day, he has now approached Sanjay Gupta to be America's next surgeon general.

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  TITTLE-TATTLE TOO
Sexy Kate Hudson Admits Her Love Of Boys
Jan 7, 2009
Kate Hudson "loves boys". The 'Bride Wars' star - who has dated actors Owen Wilson and Dax Shepard and cyclist Lance Armstrong since divorcing Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson in 2006 - admits her mother Goldie Hawn was concerned about her interest in the opposite sex from an early age.

Photo: Miss Vermont Hemp Dress, Aubrey O'Day Naked, Crystal Harris & Hefner
Jan 7, 2009
Former Danity Kane star Aubrey O'Day has reportedly scooped a whopping $500K (GBP344,000) to pose naked for Playboy magazine.

Photo: Hawaiian Shirt pioneer Alfred Shaheen Dies at 86
Jan 6, 2009
Hawaiian shirt pioneer Alfred Shaheen has died at the age of 86, leaving behind four daughters, a son and grandchildren.

Baby Photos: Rebecca Romijn and Hubby Jerry Welcome Twin Girls!
Jan 6, 2009
Sexy actress Rebecca Romijn and her hunky husband Jerry O'Connell have welcomed two brand new babies into the world - beautiful twin baby girls.

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  ENTERTAINMENT
Whitney Casey (Photo) Fired? Jason Sehorn and Sex Talk with Howard Stern
Jan 7, 2009
Despite rumors to the contrary, Whitney Casey has not been fired from KHOU in Houston. Instead, the blonde bombshell wanted to focus on her book - and sex talk with Howard Stern.

Liskula Cohen To Sue Blogger For "Skanks In NYC" Blog For Defamation
Jan 6, 2009
Liskula Cohen is furious at an unnamed blogger who has been supposedly ruining her reputation. Cohen is going to court to unmask a this blogger who called

KPRC Channel 2 Lays Off Wendy Corona For "Economic Reasons"
Jan 6, 2009
Hot babe anchor Wendy Corona has been told to hit the streets by KPRC, channel 2. Corona had been a part of the Channel 2 team since April 2006, and I'm sure

David Bugliari And Alyssa Milano Engaged! Bugliari 'Charmed' By Milano
Jan 6, 2009
David Bugliari and Alyssa Milano are now officially engaged. The couple who has been dating a little over a year now plan to tie the

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  SEARCH
  OPINION
Judicial Watch List of 2008's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians"
Jan 6, 2009
udicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released its 2008 list of Washington's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt

Laura Ingraham v. Michael Newdow On Public God Reference
Jan 6, 2009
The First Amendment means that an atheist or agnostic cannot be compelled to say "So help me God" or "under God." It does NOT mean that "So help me God" must be

Transition As Soap Opera
Jan 6, 2009
The "Burris affair" has provided the most delicious comedy. Roland Burris, former Illinois comptroller and attorney general, provides some of the best stuff himself

Key Figure In Richardson Probe Tied To Rendell
Jan 6, 2009
The head of a financial firm at the center of a "pay-to-play" investigation that prompted the withdrawal of President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for Commerce

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  SPORTS
San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson Arrested For DUI, Claims Innnocence
Jan 7, 2009
Jackson was apparently pulled over by the police according to the AP, "An officer stopped Jackson after spotting the player braking abruptly, speeding and weaving in

NHL Ice Melter: Red Wings Win Fourth Straight, Blank Columbus
Jan 7, 2009
The Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight and Ty Conklin his fourth shutout of the season by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0

NBA Backcourt Report: Celtics Drop Further, Fall To Bobcats
Jan 7, 2009
Three of the Boston Celtics five losses in their last seven games, have come against losing teams. Their latest defeat was a 114-106 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.

Ted Roof, Mike Dunbar Resign From Gopher's The Same Day - Minnesota's Future?
Jan 6, 2009
The Minnesota Golden Gopher's Head football coach Tim Brewster today announced that Mike Dunbar, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator Ted Roof have

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  TECHNOLOGY
Steve Jobs Death Rumor A Hoax! Jobs Is Alive
Jan 6, 2009
Surfacing rumors of Steve Jobs death have been going around the internet as of late. MacRumors, one of many

Steve Jobs Weight Loss Diet? Hormone Imbalance Is Affecting Apple Business
Jan 5, 2009
Apple's CEO Steve Jobs has been losing some weight, and many people are starting to notice. As of now, many are afraid of his ability to lead the company because of

Galactic Alignment Video: 2012 Doomsday Predicted By Mayan Calendar?
Jan 5, 2009
According to the Mayan calendar, something BIG is supposed to happen - either the end of the world as we know it, or a spiritual awakening, maybe even both. In 2012 the Mayan calendar just STOPS.

Total Rip-Off! No Cost To Carriers Text Messaging Revealed
Jan 5, 2009
The no cost to carriers text messaging rip-off - I cannot begin to express my elation that The New York Times decided to take on the colossal rip-off that is text messaging in an expose this weekend.

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  RELIGION
Is The Old Testament God Mean?
Jan 6, 2009
In the Old Testament, God commanded the death penalty in twenty-some cases. This was not because God was barbaric, but because God was civil. The Israeli twelve

Rick Warren Compromises His Judgment Seat Standing
Jan 6, 2009
Now popular author and pastor Rick Warren states: "...I'm not opposed to gays having their partnership. I'm opposed to gays using the term marriage for their relationship

Days Of Prophetic Fulfillment And The Theology Of Distinctions
Jan 5, 2009
As America starts off in a new walk down secular liberalisms all new and shiny path many people who knew that this nation alone once stood out as the most uniquely

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