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National News
Obama and McCain Battle it Out in Townhall Debate
John McCain and Barack Obama battled over taxes but agreed middle-class workers are fearful about their economic future.

Palin Is Related to Princess Diana, FDR
Ancestry.com found that the governor of Alaska and the late princess are tenth cousins, while Palin is a ninth cousin with the former president.

Report: North Korea Test Fires Missiles
The shots were short-range missiles and were fired into the Yellow Sea, according to a news report.

Business News
China Ends U.S.-Russia Olympic Domination
"Once derided as the 'sick man of Asia', China has returned to the Olympics for 24 years and set its name straight."

Beijing Games Come To An End
The International Olympic Committee said 43 world records and 132 Olympic records were broken during the games.

U.S. Men's Volleyball Beats Brazil to Win Gold
It was an the end of a journey that started tragically when head coach Hugh McCuthceon's father-in-law was stabbed to death prior to the start of the games.

Home Improvement
Appliance Additions Outside the Kitchen
Satellite kitchens or snack centers are popular additions in rooms where families and friends gather. Whether game day or movie night.

Homeowners Insurance: Tips for Reducing Your Premium
Many people have failed to determine if their current insurance coverage would be adequate to replace their homes.

Granite Counter Tops May be Unsafe
A recent report says gamma radiation and radon gas produced by uranium-rich stones used to make counter tops could cause cancer in humans.

Movie Reviews
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Funny and cute with a great soundtrack!

Beverly Hills Chihuahua
A definite tail wagger!

Nights In Rodanthe - A Bit Oversaturrated
This movie focus's on true love in a whole hearted way is brought up brilliantly by the actors

Soaps
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson: Together Again!
The rocker tells Rolling Stone that they're trying again for the "801st" time

CrueFest July Tour Dates
"Summer's loudest show on earth" kicks off July 1 in Florida

CrueFest August Tour Dates
The Crue hits up Vegas on August 1

Travel
Americans Reconsidering Travel Plans
37 percent said they are canceling vacations altogether and 25 percent are cutting trips short.

Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach Square Off
Virginia Beach officials say "The beach resort code" was broken by running critical ads.

Texas Man Goes to Court for Using Phone on Plane
The man says he was trying to get hold of hospital officials in response to a message he received that his father was having serious heart trouble.

Games

Sports News
Headlines
Dunleavy Adds to Duties, Replaces Elgin Baylor
The Los Angeles Clippers made the announcement Tuesday, although there are conflicting reports as to the reason for the change.

Kings Sign O'Sullivan to Three-Year Deal
Patrick O'Sullivan had 22 goals and 31 assists last season for Los Angeles.

Packers to Rest Rodgers Until Thursday
Coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday is the earliest Rodgers would be able to practice.


Music News
Taylor Hicks to Release New CD
The CD is slated to drop early next year.

Nicole Kidman Calls Sunday's Birth 'Beautiful'
Kidman and her husband Keith Urban welcomed their first child together this year.

Cyrus Celebrates 16th Birthday at Disneyland
The bash took place Sunday, weeks ahead of the teen sensation's November 23 birthday.

Entertainment News
Anne Hathaway Joins Wonderland Cast
Hathaway has joined a cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen and Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.

Source: Kimmel, Silverman Back On!
Kimmel and Silverman reportedly have been seen holding hands in both Los Angeles and New York during the last week or so.

Witherspoon and Gyllenhaal Looking for London Home
Gyllenhaal is currently in the U.K. filming scenes for his new movie.

Food
Tips For Your Driving Trip
Make sure you stop every so often, even if it's just for a few minutes.

Talking With Your Kids About Divorce
If you are in the process of divorce, or have recently experienced one, your children may not fully comprehend what has happened or how to properly grieve their loss.

Still on a Budget? Try These Cheap Fashion Tips
If you are a thin, petite-sized woman, don't overlook the children's department for casual clothing.

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Gardening
Pumpkin Crops Decimated By Heavy Rains
"Weather plays a very large factor because pumpkins are pollinated by bees, and bees don't fly when it's raining."

Garden Supply Flame Weeders Recalled
Consumers were advised to stop using the recalled flame weeders and return them to the store for a full refund.

Planting Seeds: Website Seeks to Liberate Diets - and Wallets - From Supermarket
A social networking site for people who want to fight soaring food prices and global warming by growing their own food.

Parenting
Britain Considering Ban on Spanking
The current law allows parents to use "reasonable" physical punishment that does not mark or injure children.

Study: Fans Can Lower SIDS Risk
The study found having a fan on during sleep was associated with a 72 percent decrease in SIDS risk.

Missouri Girl Named 'Top Young Scientist'
14-year-old Melissa Rey was named the top young scientist.

Weird News
Palin Is Related to Princess Diana, FDR
Ancestry.com found that the governor of Alaska and the late princess are tenth cousins, while Palin is a ninth cousin with the former president.

VIDEO: Tourist Swims Nude in Tokyo Palace Moat
The man allegedly jumped naked into the moat, which surrounds the home of Japanese Emperor Akihito, and threw rocks at and splashed two police officers.

DASH CAM: Driver Backs Over Police Car
After a traffic stop the pulled over driver throws his car into reverse and backs over the squad car.

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