'Bigfoot' actually a rubber suit, enthusiast says
The Bigfoot in the freezer is made of rubber, a Web posting asserted Tuesday. The initial promoter of two hikers' claim that they found the body of Bigfoot in Georgia said he has determined that the discovery was a hoax.
Mattel wins $100 million Bratz suit
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Russia recognizes Georgian rebel regions
Russia's president said Tuesday he has signed an order recognizing the independence of two Georgian breakaway provinces, a move likely to increase tensions with the West over the conflict in the region.
Congressman plans FEMA 'debacle' hearing
A Democratic congressman from Mississippi plans to hold a hearing into how millions of dollars worth of supplies meant for Gulf Coast hurricane survivors ended up being given away as surplus property.
Boy accused in dad's killing gets holiday break
An 8-year-old suspected of killing his father and another man will be allowed to leave a juvenile jail for 48 hours to spend Thanksgiving with his mother, a judge ruled. Police said the boy confessed to shooting the men, and a tape of the interrogation was released. Legal analysts who spoke with CNN said the questioning was improper and that any incriminating statements shouldn't stand up in court.
Ammo-smuggling pastor leaving prison
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The Robinsons: Unlikely trio on terror watch list
Californian James Robinson loves tennis, swimming and flying to the East Coast to see his grandmother. But there's one problem: the 8-year-old has difficulty flying because his name matches one on the government's terrorist "watch list." So do James Robinson, a former U.S. attorney, and James Robinson, a commercial pilot and retired Air National Guard brigadier general.
Wesley Snipes Asks for Shore Leave (E! Online)
E! Online - Before his world shrinks to an 8-by-10 cell, Wesley Snipes would like to cross a few oceans.
Army general is nation's first four-star woman
An Army lieutenant general has become the first woman in U.S. military history to get four stars.
Race shrinks as election factor, poll says
A new national survey suggests that race won't be a major factor in the outcome of the presidential election.
Texas or Mexico? Only Hurricane Dolly knows
Hurricane Dolly has residents in Texas and Mexico on edge. The Category 1 storm is expected to arrive by midday Wednesday between southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, and dump up to 15 inches of rain, cause widespread flooding and possibly spawn tornadoes.
Cheney must preserve records, judge orders
In a setback to the Bush administration's position on access to executive branch records, Vice President Dick Cheney was ordered Saturday to preserve a broad range of records from his time in office. The lawsuit, filed by a private watchdog group, stems from Cheney's position that his office is not part of the executive branch of government.
Cindy McCain: Families are not fair game
Cindy McCain, wife of John McCain, said Thursday the spouses of the presidential candidates should be allowed to have some privacy.
Kids of older dads show higher bipolar risk
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New DVD releases: `Kung Fu Panda,' 'Hellboy II' (AP)
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Scientists trace AIDS virus origin back 100 years
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O.J. memorabilia dealer sues 'Dr. Phil' show
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Greene: After debate civility, back to low road?
On the surface, at least, the civility at Thursday's vice presidential debate started the moment Joe Biden and Sarah Palin warmly greeted each other on the stage at the outset.
Celebrity Birthdays (AP)
AP - Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 27-May 3g:
U.S. bank failures likely to rise in next year
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Outspoken U.S. cleric to lead Vatican court
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