Bigfoot claim a fake, enthusiast says
The Bigfoot in the freezer is made of rubber, a Web posting asserted Tuesday.
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AP - "Mrs. Angelina Jolie and her husband, Mr. Brad Pitt, told me to tell you that she is doing absolutely fine." Dr. Michel Sussmann, Jolie's obstetrician at a hospital in Nice, France, where Jolie is expecting twins. Sussmann was apparently unaware that Jolie and Pitt aren't married.
Edwards' wife blasted for keeping affair secret
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"Easy Virtue" brings British humor to Rome fest (Reuters)
Reuters - "Easy Virtue," a liberal adaptation of Noel Coward's play on the hypocrisy of English high society in the 1920s, brought a bubbly dose of humor to the drama-heavy Rome film festival, where it was warmly applauded on Monday.
Saudi royals' Mayo Clinic trip lifts local economy
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8-year-old shoots self with Uzi at gun fair, dies
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Palin won't cooperate with 'tainted' probe
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will not cooperate with a legislative investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner, the McCain-Palin presidential campaign announced Monday, accusing supporters of rival Barack Obama of manipulating the inquiry for political motivations. Obama's campaign described the charge as "complete paranoia."
'Thunder' rumbles past 'Dark Knight' with $26M (AP)
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) It took four of Hollywood's biggest stars to take down Batman. The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy "Tropic Thunder" with Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Tom Cruise debuted at No. 1 with $26 million, bumping "The Dark Knight" to second place after four weekends on top, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Italian accused of cashing in on fake Vatican ties (AP)
AP - An Italian businessman who once dated actress Anne Hathaway was arrested Tuesday on charges he posed as a representative of the Vatican to fleece wealthy investors in a real estate company that sought to buy and redevelop Roman Catholic Church property.
State lawmakers defend Palin trooper probe
Alaskan lawmakers investigating Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner defended their probe to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, three days before the deadline for their report.
Senate to vote on rescue plan
The Senate plans to vote on the $700 billion financial rescue plan Wednesday evening -- two days after the House rejected it. The bill adds provisions including raising the FDIC insurance cap to $250,000, and it will be packaged with other economic measures. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the plan.
Acclaimed author Studs Terkel dies at 96
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, radio host and activist Studs Terkel died in his Chicago, Illinois, home Friday at the age of 96.
"Hellboy II" heavenly at box office (Reuters)
Reuters - The "Hellboy" sequel sizzled at the
weekend box office in North America, while Eddie Murphy bombed
with his latest comedy, "Meet Dave," according to studio
estimates issued on Sunday.
Palin rocked campaign, for good and bad
Sarah Palin's selection as John McCain's running mate redefined how vice-presidential candidates influence a campaign. Unfortunately for McCain, the Alaska governor hurt his presidential bid more than she helped.
Son fights to clear name of 'seductress spy'
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Supermodel raises awareness for pediatric cancer (AP)
AP - MADISON, Wis. (AP) Supermodel Cindy Crawford has been making appearances this weekend in Madison, Wis., to raise awareness of pediatric cancer.
Phelps wins 2nd gold medal in relay thriller
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Army suicide rate soars, may exceed nation's
The rate of suicides among-active duty soldiers is on pace to surpass both last year's numbers and the rate of suicide in the general U.S. population for the first time since the Vietnam war, according to U.S. Army officials. On Tuesday, the VA also announced results of a study that shows suicides hit an all-time high in 2006 among younger U.S. military veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Magician's next stunt could leave him blind
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`Indy' heads to home video with Oct. 14 release (AP)
AP - Indiana Jones entered the atomic age in his latest movie. Now he's joining the Blu-ray era.
Store finds $7,500 in old shoebox
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