Monday, July 20, 2009

Chris Brown apologizes for Rihanna beating

Chris Brown on Monday publicly apologized for the beating of Rihanna, saying in a two-minute video that he's still seeking help and wants to live his life as a role model.
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Joe Jackson Explains Foul Play Claim

Joe Jackson said in a televised interview Monday that he's taken his son Michael's death "very hard" and believes the doctor who took care of him could be behind the singer's demise. The patriarch of the Jackson family appeared on "Larry King Live" and implied his son's personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, may be to blame for the death.
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The 10-year-old who helped Apollo 11, 40 years later

On July 23, 1969, as Apollo 11 hurtled back towards Earth, there was a problem -- a problem only a kid could solve.
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YOUR VIEW: Nation needs more like Joe Jackson

Michael Jackson's father is now being and has always been demonized in the press. Why is this being done with such frequency? Let's take a moment and dissect the reasons why people need to demonize Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson.
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Commentary: If only we had a WABAC machine

Long before "The Simpsons" and "South Park" there was "Rocky and His Friends," a show that ran from 1959-1964, although after a couple of years its name was changed to "Rocky and Bullwinkle."
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Super Size Me's Spurlock to direct Simpsons doc

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock will direct a new documentary about the popular cartoon show The Simpsons.
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Joe Jackson - Tito Michael Was Too Fast For Dad To Beat

JOE JACKSON broke down in fits of laughter as he tried to spank a young MICHAEL JACKSON - because the pop superstar was too fast to hit, according to his brother TITO.In...
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BBC's 'Torchwood' invasion continues in 'Children of Earth'

A mysterious alien race issues a creepy warning on Monday night's five-episode return of Torchwood. And while an extraterrestrial invasion seems like plenty to handle, that's only a fraction of the trouble.
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Boy blamed in NY Starbucks bomb dons ankle monitor

A teenager accused of bombing a Starbucks coffee shop in New York City will wear an electronic ankle bracelet to monitor his whereabouts as part of a deal to remain free on bail.
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Vatican-Backed Newspaper Hails Latest 'Harry Potter' Film for 'Values'

The Vatican's semi-official newspaper offered a surprisingly positive review of the latest Harry Potter film, saying that the moral values presented are more likely to stick with moviegoers than any appeal that witchcraft may have.
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RIM to Release BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac in Sept.

Research In Motion (RIM) on Monday announced plans to release BlackBerry Desktop Software for the Mac in September. Details about how the software looks and...
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Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin: First Man (to Pee) on the Moon

On the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission, the unconventional astronaut riffs on Twittering, not knowing whether moonwalking was "far-out," and more.
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The Science of Apollo 11

The moon rocks and soil brought to Earth by the Apollo 11 astronauts are still a valuable scientific resource.
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New on CD: July 19, 2009

Jordin Sparks, "Battlefield" (Jive) â€" For her second album, the "American Idol" winner co-wrote several of the tracks. Demi Lovato, "Here We Go Again" (Hollywood Records) â€" Second album from the Disney teen pop star.
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Vatican-Backed Newspaper Hails Latest 'Harry Potter' Film for 'Values'

The Vatican's semi-official newspaper offered a surprisingly positive review of the latest Harry Potter film, saying that the moral values presented are more likely to stick with moviegoers than any appeal that witchcraft may have.
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July 16 fish report

Kern County, southern San Joaquin Valley BAKERSFIELD AREA CATFISH DERBY: Bob's Bait is having a month-long catfish derby with the largest cat weighed in during July winning a $100 cash prize. The current lead is Jose Vidal, Bakersfield, with a 23-pounder caught from the aqueduct on chicken liver. The catfish derby will be followed by a striper derby in August.
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The Astronauts Who Went to the Moon

A lunar journey is hard -- but not as hard as coming home when the mission is done. Forty years after the first moon landing, the nature of the men who made the trips may be the deepest mystery of all
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Apollo 11 astronauts call for trip to Mars

The Apollo 11 astronauts who were the first to land on the Moon 40 years ago, have urged Americans to set their sights on Mars.
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South Africa tests AIDS vaccine

South Africa is launching clinical trials of the first AIDS vaccines created by a developing country, a feat by scientists who forged ahead even when some of their political leaders shocked the world with unscientific pronouncements about the disease.
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Former NFL star Michael Vick released from federal custody

HAMPTON, Va. â€" Suspended NFL star Michael Vick ended his federal dogfighting sentence today, freeing him to lobby for a return to the field.
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Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch diagnosed with cancer

Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys has a cancerous tumor in his left salivary gland that requires immediate treatment, according to a press release. As a result, the group has canceled all of its upcoming tour dates, and will push back the release of its forthcoming album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1." "Luckily [the tumor] was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is ...
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Cancer cancels Beastie Boys' tour, postpones album

The Beastie Boys canceled all scheduled concerts and delayed their next album release while member Adam "MCA" Yauch is treated for a cancerous tumor in a salivary gland, Yauch says in a video statement to fans.
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Airlines stop swine flu victims flying

British airlines have put into effect measures to stop people with swine flu boarding flights in a bid to prevent the virus from spreading further.
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Tee Keat should share burden with other MCA leaders, says Soi Lek

KLANG, July 20 â€" MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek wants MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat to share problems with other party leaders. Soi Lek, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chief coordinator for Pakatan-led states, said MCA had capable and experienced ministers and deputy ministers in the cabinet to help him handle challenges faced by the party. He said Ong, who is also ...
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Cink Twitters to victory at the British Open

Stewart Cink is celebrating winning his first major tournament after clinching a nail-biting play-off victory over compatriot Tom Watson at the British Open in Turnberry on Sunday.
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What's next for Michael Vick? Will NFL open its doors to him?

He's still just 29, an age many NFL quarterbacks are in their prime. And yet in so many ways, Michael Vick whose involvement in a dogfighting ring led to one of the most dramatic falls from grace ever by an NFL player has taken on the role of an aging has-been, angling for just one more shot at stardom and the riches that come with it.
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Apollo 11: Moonwalk, 40 Years Later

In Full: Walter Cronkite recounts Apollo 11's 1969 journey to the moon and back. Watch Video
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Freddie Flintoffâs new home in Cheshire burgled

London, July 20 : Burglars have robbed England all-rounder Freddie Flintoff's new home of 6,000-pounds worth of builders' gear.
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Quarter of Israelis could catch swine flu: official

One quarter of the Israeli population, or about 1.85 million people, could catch swine flu in the next few months, a health ministry official said on Monday.
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'Bloody Aussies' blamed for rogue ball

A Kiwi rugby legend has blamed "bloody Aussies" for a rogue "bomb" that whacked him on the head before the trans-Tasman clash on Saturday night.
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Indonesians show their unity online

Indonesia's netizens have rallied in the aftermath of Friday's twin bomb blasts, starting an online movement to promote their country as a tourism destination. On social networking site Facebook and .....
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Twitter users first to break news of Jakarta bombings

The quick response underlines the rising profile of the social media site as it becomes a breaking news source.
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'Angela's Ashes' author McCourt dies in NYC at 78

Frank McCourt, the beloved raconteur and former public school teacher who enjoyed post-retirement fame as the author of "Angela's Ashes," the Pulitzer Prize-winning "epic of woe" about his impoverished Irish childhood, died Sunday of cancer.
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