Campaign stops add to VP speculation
In the run-up to the vice presidential announcements, a campaign stop is less about what's said than where it is -- geography and choreography are clues.
"Traveling Pants" sequel a comfortable fit (Reuters)
Reuters - Much has transpired in the lives of best friends forever Tibby, Carmen, Bridget and Lena and their shared globe-trotting jeans in the three years since the first "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."
U.S. looking at lead levels in artificial turf
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Disney's latest dog picture a fetching romp (Reuters)
Reuters - Those Beverly Hills Chihuahuas might have run their course, but a Hollywood White Shepherd efficiently marks his territory in "Bolt," an animated adventure about a canine action hero who's inadvertently shipped from his studio to the East Coast.
Senate set to pass housing aid bill
In a rare weekend session, the Senate on Saturday is expected to pass a landmark housing bill that will offer up to $300 billion in loans for troubled homeowners and establish a government rescue plan for mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senate races still up in the air
Although President-elect Barack Obama and Democrats gained a decisive majority in the Senate, their hopes are fading for a filibuster-proof 60 seats. Four races hang in the balance: Alaska, Georgia, Minnesota and Oregon.
Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds marry in Canada (AP)
AP - Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds did a little rushing into it after all. The couple married this weekend, according to publicist Meredith O'Sullivan. She did not provide details.
Olympic flame snuffed twice, backup fire used
The Olympic torch relay was disrupted today by protesters in Paris demonstrating against the Chinese government, causing authorities to twice extinguish the flame and put the torch on a bus, according to The Associated Press. AP reports the torch relay has now resumed.
Sheriff: No foreclosure evictions on my watch
Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said Wednesday he is suspending foreclosure evictions in Cook County, which had been on track to reach a record number of evictions, many because of mortgage foreclosures.
Obama to stress responsibility in NAACP speech
Sen. Barack Obama's speech Monday night to the NAACP will mark a historic first: an African-American presidential nominee of a major party will be addressing the nation's oldest civil rights organization.
New DVD releases: `You Don't Mess With the Zohan' (AP)
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Saudi prince plans to build tallest building
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Review: `Igor' gives hunchbacks a bad name (AP)
AP - Dr. Frankenstein himself could not revive "Igor," an animated comedy about a hunchbacked lab assistant playing at mad scientist.
Campaign impeding Palin probe, lawmakers say
Lawmakers investigating Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner accused the McCain-Palin campaign on Thursday of stonewalling the probe by helping witnesses refuse to comply with subpoenas.
Ex-rocker Gary Glitter held in Thailand
Thai authorities detained British rock star Gary Glitter at an airport in Bangkok shortly after he was freed from a Vietnamese prison, having served nearly three years there for child molestation.
Actresses vie to play fallen Austrian screen icon (Reuters)
Reuters - America has Marilyn Monroe; Europe has Romy Schneider. Although the German-Austrian actress with French citizenship had her international breakthrough soon after the death of the U.S. screen icon, the same sultry potpourri of beauty, talent, vulnerability, fame and tragedy swirls around both.
Defiant Mugabe sworn in after disputed runoff
Zimbabwean officials sent out invitations today to a presidential swearing-in ceremony, hours after Robert Mugabe declared himself the winner of the country's runoff elections.
"90210" jock joins Mike Judge comedy (Reuters)
Reuters - Top "90210" jock Dustin Milligan is adding an extracurricular activity to his West Beverly Hills High duties: gigolo.
Casting Couch: Politics as Unusual for Ferrell, Pitt's New Odyssey (E! Online)
E! Online - Will Ferrell's latest professional turn isn't a bad tactic?truth be told, it's a damn good strategery.
Dow drops 200-plus points
Stocks slumped Thursday as investors eyed reports showing higher consumer borrowing costs, weaker spending and more financial sector woes and opted to step back.
Gas prices drop 22 days in a row
Retail gasoline prices fell, on average, more than a penny overnight, extending declines for the 22nd straight day, a survey of gas station credit card swipes showed Friday.