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ENTERTAINMENT
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Jerry Orbach's Son 'Gouged' by Widow
The son of actor Jerry Orbach, who died of cancer in 2004, has lashed out at his father's widow, claiming she manipulated her husband into cutting his children out of his $10 million estate. -
'Dark Knight' Remains on Top
'Dark Knight' takes in $26 million to finish as the No. 1 movie for fourth-straight weekend, beating stoner comedy 'Pineapple Express,' which opened in second-place with $22.4 million, according to studio estimates. -
Singer, Songwriter Isaac Hayes Dies at Age 65
Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless 'Theme From Shaft' won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at home. He was 65.
OPINION
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Does Flip-Flopping on Oil Drilling Make it a Non-Issue?
John McCain changed his position on off-shore drilling. Now Obama is softening his position. Two flip flops make a non-issue.
POLITICS
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Pentagon Papers Researcher Anthony Russo Dies
Anthony J. Russo, a researcher who helped leak the Vietnam-era Pentagon Papers to the media and prompted wider public questioning of the war, has died, police said. -
U.S., Russian Ambassadors Exchange Words Over Georgia
U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad exchanged sharp words with the Russian ambassador on Sunday, accusing Moscow of seeking 'regime change' in Georgia and resisting attempts to make peace after days of fighting have left hundreds of civilians dead. -
Paulson Backs Bush Comment About Wall Street's 'Hangover'
Treasury secretary says he's not sure whether a second stimulus pacakage is needed to help the struggling economy. -
Democrats Shrug Off Edwards' Affair
While many questions remain unanswered regarding John Edwards' affair with a woman he hired to produce videos of him, some Democrats are already writing off the impact of the news.
SPORTS
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Harrington Wins U.S. PGA for Second Straight Major
Padraig Harrington rallied from three shots behind to win the U.S. PGA Championship and his third major title on Sunday.
U.S.
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911 Callers Told of Carnage at Texas Bus Wreck Scene
Witnesses who called 911 after the crash of a charter bus that killed at least 17 people described a chaotic scene, telling emergency workers of bloody passengers crushed beneath the smoking wreckage, according to calls released Saturday by police. -
Famous Stone Arch Collapses in Utah Park
One of the largest and most photographed stone arches in Utah's Arches National Park in the U.S. has collapsed. -
Shooting Attack Near Conn. Parade Leaves One Dead, 6 Injured
Hartford Police say 21-year-old man is dead and six are injured after a series of shootings near a parade in Hartford. -
Three Dead in Plane Collision in Wyoming
Two single-engine planes collided in mid-air near Rock Springs, killing three people. -
3 Dead, Several Injured in Miss. Casino Bus Crash
Authorities in Mississippi say four people have died and several others have been injured after a casino bus overturned. -
Texas Bus Crash Companies Receive Cease-Work Order
Companies linked to a bus that crashed in Texas and killed 17 people, most of them from Vietnamese Catholic congregations on their way to a religious festival, pose an 'imminent hazard' and must cease commercial operations, federal officials said Sunday. -
Gas Prices Continue to Drop Nationwide, Survey Finds
A national survey shows gas prices continue dropping across the nation. -
One Dead After Tractor-Trailer Plunges Into Chesapeake Bay
One person has died following an accident in which a rig drove off of the Bay Bridge in Maryland into the water. -
Member of Death-Row-Bound 'Texas 7' : I'm Ready to Die
Michael Rodriguez, one of the members of the 'Texas 7' group that staged one of the most notorious prison breaks volunteers for execution.
WORLD
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Phelps Wins First Beijing Gold, Shatters World Record
With President Bush cheering him on, Phelps dominated his first event of the Beijing Olympics, crushing his own world record and all hopes of his challengers with a mark of 4 minutes, 3.84 seconds in the 400-meter individual medley. -
Mexico Border City Fines U.S. Drivers Seeking Cheap Diesel
A Mexican border city has begun fining U.S. drivers who cross the border to fill extra drums, tanks or barrels with government-subsidized Mexican fuel. -
U.S. Men's Volleyball Team Opens With Win After Tragedy
The U.S. men's volleyball team opened Olympic play Sunday with a 3-2 victory, a day after the coach's father-in-law was fatally stabbed at a popular Beijing tourist site. -
Pope Expresses Anguish Over Ossetia Conflict, Calls for End
Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to hostilities in South Ossetia Sunday and requested that the powers involved begin negotiations. -
Iraqi FM: Iraq, U.S. 'on the Brink' of Security Deal
Iraq's foreign minister says negotiators are 'on the brink' of reaching a long-term security pact with the United States that will decide the fate of American troops in Iraq. -
U.S. Begins Flying Georgian Troops out of Iraq
A military official has confirmed that American forces have begun flying Georgian troops out of Iraq. -
Bush: Russian Violence in Georgia is Unacceptable
President Bush on Monday sharply criticized Moscow's harsh military crackdown in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, saying the violence is unacceptable and Russia's response is disproportionate. -
Explosions at Propane Facility Kills 1, Force Evacuations
A series of explosions at a Toronto propane facility have forced local residents to evacuate homes. -
Cheney: Russian Strikes on Georgia 'Must Not Go Unanswered'
Vice President Dick Cheney says Russia's military actions in Georgia 'must not go unanswered.' -
U.S. Men's Basketball Beats China 101-70 in Olympic Opener
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team dazzled U.S. President George W. Bush and perhaps a billion more fans in one of the most anticipated events of the Summer Games. -
THE BEIJING BLONDE: Clearing the Air
A much needed rain showered Beijing Sunday night. Living in Beijing, one comes to love the rain because it usually guarantees clear skies the next day. Let's hope that's the case for the athletes' sake. -
South African President Meets With Zimbabwe Rivals
South African President Thabo Mbeki meets with Zimbabwe's president and opposition leaders, trying to resolve deadly political dispute. -
Iraq Demands 'Clear Timeline' for U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Iraq's foreign minister insisted Sunday that any security deal with the United States must contain a 'very clear timeline' for the departure of U.S. troops. -
Series of Attacks in China's Western Region Kills 11
Assailants using homemade bombs launched a series of attacks and engaged police in a deadly battle Sunday in a western Chinese city far from the Beijing Olympics, state media said. At least ten attackers and one security guard were killed. -
Notorious Convicted Italian Mobster Arrested in Spain
Patrizio Bosti, one of Italy's most notorious mobsters was arrested in Spain after two years on the run. -
U.S. Men's Swim Team Sets Record in 400-Meter Relay
The United States has set a world record in the men's Olympic 400-meter freestyle relay preliminaries. -
Pakistan Official: Musharraf Should Resign
President Pervez Musharraf should resign to spare Pakistan the trauma of a bitter impeachment process that will include accusations he violated the constitution, Pakistan's law minister said Sunday. -
40 Indian Villagers Feared Dead in Floodwaters
Forty villagers riding on a truck were swept away by a flooded river and feared dead Sunday in southern India, where monsoon rains have claimed at least 59 lives in the past three days, officials said. -
Official: Iran 'Ready to Confront Sanctions'
Iran's official news agency is quoting a government spokesman as saying the country is "ready to confront sanctions" over its disputed nuclear program. -
Spanish Sweetshop Owner Finds Homer Simpson Euro
A Spanish sweetshop owner was counting cash in his till in the city of Aviles when he came across a coin bearing Homer Simpson's bald head, big eyes and big nose instead of King Juan Carlos, Reuters reported. -
Bush Praises China's Response to Attack on Americans
President Bush has praised China's leadership for its quick response to a deadly attack on two Americans and their Chinese tour guide.
SHOWS
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FNS w/ Chris Wallace: Transcript: McCain Campaign Manager on 'FNS'
Rick Davis says Barack Obama is equally negative, spending more than the McCain camp to try to discredit the Republican 'maverick.' -
FNS w/ Chris Wallace: Transcript: Sen. Dick Durbin on 'FOX News Sunday'
Barack Obama supporter lashes out at 'Big Oil,' blaming profit-taking for the economy's woes and accusing John McCain of offering big tax breaks to the industry.
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