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"I Want My Kids," says Debbie Rowe, defying Jackson's last wishes
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David Jansen has been accused of raping and kidnapping a Tennessee woman.

Charges Dropped in Pizza Delivery Rape

Rape charges dropped against cheating husband in bizarre case.

After Grim Employment Report, Obama Stresses Green Jobs

Hours after disappointing jobs report, president touts green job creation.
Conn. Wife Pleaded for Life, Daughters' Safety Over Text Message

Woman Pleads for Life With Horrifying Texts: 'I'm Dead. God.'

Police say Alice Morrin sent out text messages before husband killed her.
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Husband's Death Reveals Heartbreaking Infidelity

When she found out, widow Julie Metz confronted her husband's five mistresses.

No Vicodin? No Fear! Alternatives Exist

Doctors say even if the FDA bans combination drugs, relief is still possible.
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Bariatric ambulances, services are more popular, but some patients pay the bill.

Twitt-iquette: Top 9 Twitter Faux Pas

Celebs, politicians and ordinary tweeters get into trouble on Twitter.

Judge Tosses 'MySpace Mom' Verdict

Lori Drew had faced 3 yrs in test case for novel prosecution of "cyberbullying."
Video:  Armed pharmacy robbery caught on tape.

Oxycontin Theft Caught on Tape

Man steals thousands of Oxycontin pills in armed robbery.
Video:  Man takes bulldozer of drunken joyride.

Drunk Takes Bulldozer on Joyride

Ohio man destroys neighbor's property during a wild ride on a bulldozer.
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The Note | posted today at 4:17 PM EDT
The Continuity of Government Commission released its report today, "The Presidency," that includes an 8-page scenario in which the President, his cabinet, and most of the House and Senate, are all... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 3:27 PM EDT
America lost 467,000 jobs in the month of June. The sharp job loss that began during George Bush's presidency continues on Obama's watch. The new administration pushed through a stimulus plan aimed at... [continue]
The Note | posted today at 2:51 PM EDT
The Obama White House and Sen. Charles Schumer have worked diligently to try to clear the Democratic primary field for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. in the Empire State, but to no avail. And Bill... [continue]
The Note | posted today at 2:42 PM EDT
Despite new figures documenting surprisingly high job losses last month, the Obama White House is arguing that the massive stimulus bill the president pushed for is making things better than they... [continue]
George's Bottom Line | posted today at 2:37 PM EDT
Hello from Camp Victory just outside of Baghdad. I landed about an hour ago on Vice President Biden’s C-17 for what will be the most extensive visit to Iraq by a president or vice president since the... [continue]
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Suspect in Teen Shootings To Be Released

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