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Lou Dobbs Gets $8M Goodbye; Will He Challenge Menendez?Lou Dobbs' abrupt departure from CNN may have been a victory for his detractors, but for Dobbs, the bitter pill was no doubt sweetened by CNN's parting gift of $8 million. And for his detractors -- in particular Hispanic immigration activists -- the sweet victory could soon be dampened. That's because many are speculating that Dobbs may challenge the nation's only Hispanic U.S. Senator, Robert Menendez, a Democrat, for his New Jersey seat. |
Sarah Palin, with New Book and on Oprah, Back in the SpotlightThat polarizing politician who captured the spotlight with knowing winks and folksy ways releases her new -- and already best-selling -- memoir today. Going Rogue: An American Life touts Sarah Palin's singular journey: from marriage and kids with her high school sweetheart, to the governorship of Alaska, to a brief but real shot at the vice presidency of the United States. |
Lewd Lexicon: 'Twilf' DefinitionA cartoon on Al Gore's Current TV has conservative fans of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin all "a-twitter." The cartoon, titled "The Stupid Virus," mocks the media's obsession with the "Birther" movement -- the people who believe that President Barack Obama is not an American-born citizen and, thus, not entitled to hold the office of president. The term that has folks up in arms? "Twilf." But what's it mean? A definition: |
New Handbook for Google, Droid UsersBefore buying one of the new Google-powered "Droid" phones from Verizon Wireless, you may want to read the manual. Not the setup directions in the box. No, the essential guide for Droid owners - and anyone else moving their life onto Google technology platforms - is a 384-pager written by The New Yorker media writer Ken Auletta. |
Lou Dobbs Reportedly Leaving CNNLou Dobbs, the controversial CNN commentator whose views on illegal immigration have led to a rising chorus for his ouster, is leaving the station, according to the New York Times. |
Susan Boyle Shines Bright on 'Dancing with the Stars' (Video)Last night on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars,' furious feet and the ouster of Aaron Carter were the side stories. On center stage? Susan Boyle, the British sensation who rose to fame with her improbable performance on "Britain's Got Talent." |
Glenn Beck Loses Suit Over Controversial Domain NameFox TV host Glenn Beck has lost a suit he filed against the creator of a satirical Web site spreading a rumor that even the site itself admitted was false: Beck raped and murdered a girl in 1990. Although he lost the case, Beck still received the domain name he sought, but not because the arbitrator awarded it to him. Rather, the man who established the site gave it to Beck himself -- but not without getting in a good parting shot. |
Google Books Deal Postponed AgainGoogle, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers have asked the U.S. District Court in New York to extend a deadline for settling a dispute over plans for the world's biggest online library. |
Comcast Close to Deal for NBC UniversalComcast Corp. (CMCS.A) appears days from finalizing a $30 billion joint venture deal for NBC Universal Inc (NYSE:GE). A deal could be announced later this week or, more likely, early next week, according to sources. |
Eminem, Lady Gaga to Perform at AMAsRecording artists Eminem and Lady Gaga have been booked to perform at the upcoming 2009 American Music Awards show, ABC announced. Eminem and Lady Gaga will join other previously announced acts including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, the Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert. |
A 'Wimpy Kid' Knocks Giant from Atop Best-Seller ListsWhat does it take to knock a best-selling heavyweight such as Dan "Da Vinci Code" Brown off the top of the best-seller lists? Apparently, a wimpy kid. The fourth book in Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series for young readers, "Dog Days," made its debut at No. 1 last week on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-seller lists, as well as at the top of the New York Times Children's Series list. |