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Jon & Kate Plus 8 Co-Star Gosselin Tweets Sweet Nothings About Girlfriend

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:54:06 PST

From his Twitter account, Jon Gosselin of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" fame has been lavishing honeyed words upon his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Hailey Glassman, as she gears up to take the stand in a lawsuit filed against the reality TV dad....

Premature Baby Born at 1 Pound, 1 Ounce in Miami Now 12 Pounds, Going Home

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:06:00 PST

The smallest baby born in the history of a Miami children's hospital is going home today. Born three months early on March 5 at 1 pound, 1 ounce at Holtz Children's Hospital, Gabriella Mercedes Gil was less than a foot long. Doctors gave her a 15 percent chance of survival....

UFC Woes: Fedor Emelianenko, Brett Rogers, Battle in Strikeforce CBS Event

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:55:09 PST

Fedor Emelianenko will battle Brett "The Grim" Rogers on CBS Saturday night in a television even that is expected to draw big ratings....

Rihanna Opens Up About Chris Brown Beating

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:32:59 PST

Los Angeles - Pop star Rihanna on Friday publicly revealed details of her February assault by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, the same day as Brown appeared on MTV to extend his apologies for the notorious incident....

Fort Hood Shooter Shouted 'God Is Great' During Rampage

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:23:40 PST

WASHINGTON - The Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 12 soldiers at Fort Hood during a shooting rampage was in the "deployment window" to be sent to either Afghanistan or Iraq, military officials said Friday....

General Motors Could Spend Federal Money Overseas

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:22:19 PST

DETROIT -- General Motors Co. Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson said the U.S. automaker could use federal money to support its struggling European operations. The U.S. government gave GM $50 million to help it emerge from bankruptcy this summer and support the company through the recession....

Two Days After Sex Tape, Carrie Prejean's Name Removed from Conservative Event

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:06:01 PST

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How do you Become a Census Worker? U.S. Census Seeks Employees

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:06:00 PST

Nov. 6--The U.S. Census Bureau has started recruiting a pool of temporary workers who will be available to follow up with area residents who don't return the Census forms due April 1. The bureau wants to find 5,200 qualified workers in northeast Indiana, although it won't know for months how many it can hire....

Chrysler Wins Over a Key Executive

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:06:00 PST

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov 6, 2009 -- The head of the largest U.S. auto dealership group, Mike Jackson, said he was confident in Chrysler Group's ability to make a comeback. Chrysler sales fell 30 percent in October compared to October 2008....

Health Care Overhaul May Not Come Until 2010

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:43:32 PST

WASHINGTON -- The health care overhaul working its way through Congress probably won't reach the president's desk until next year, Rep. John Murtha said. Murtha's comments during an interview with the Tribune-Review were made as the House prepared for a rare Saturday vote on Democrats' health care plan, which picked up coveted endorsements from the AARP and American Medical Association....

Jason Rodriguez, Alleged Orlando Gunman, in Custody

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:32:42 PST

(Updated: 2:59 p.m. EST) Jason Rodriguez, the 40-year-old former employee of a Florida transportation consulting firm accused of a shooting spree at the company that left at least one dead and five injured, has been taken into custody....

Mass Shooting in Orlando Unfolding

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:16:23 PST

(Last Updated: 1:45 p.m. EST.) A mass shooting in a 16-story office building in downtown Orlando has left at least two people dead and 17 others wounded -- and the gunman is still at large....

More Disco than Elvis? Adam Lambert's New Songs Leaked

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:45:11 PST

Songs from Adam Lambert's new album For Your Entertainment, are widely available on the Web after Amazon.co.uk posted 30-second snippets from his debut record....

2009 Latin Grammys: Calle 13 Dominates with 5 Awards

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:24:25 PST

Subversive reggaetoneros Calle 13 were the big winners at the 10th Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night, while elderly Cuban diva Omara Portuondo made history by not only being the first Cuban artist from the island to appear on the telecast, but the first to win an award on the air....

Fort Hood Mourns Shooting's Victims

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:24:25 PST

Fort Hood, Texas, observed a day of mourning Friday to honor the victims of a shooting at the Army base's Soldier Readiness Center, base officials said. A 13th massacre victim died in a hospital after being shot and wounded by alleged gunman Maj....

AMA, AARP Endorse House Healthcare Bill

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:24:24 PST

Powerful doctor and senior lobbying organizations Thursday endorsed the U.S. House healthcare reform bill. The bill contains "critical components AARP has been fighting for," the lobbying organization for seniors said on its Web site, "proposals that would improve healthcare for older Americans and their families." ...

Toyota's Cost-Cutting Restores Profits

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:24:24 PST

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda called the collapse in auto sales that followed the fall of Lehman Brothers last year a "once-in-a-century" crisis. Yet today, just six months since the Japanese auto giant posted its first annual loss in six decades, Toyota reported today that it eked out $242 million in earnings for the three months from July to September....

Air Travelers Are Feeling the Squeeze

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:04:09 PST

If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was. Most domestic airlines reported that the load factor - the percentage of seats filled - topped 80 percent for the third quarter as carriers cut flights out of their schedules....

GE Launches Electronic Medical Records Business

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:04:09 PST

Prodded by federal stimulus money, General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) is joining the effort to move the medical industry from paper records to computer databases. GE Healthcare Ltd. has launched an eHealth business, based in Boston, as part of its existing medical information technologies group, based in Illinois....

U.S. Unemployment Rate Reaches 10.2 Percent; 13.1 for Hispanics

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:04:08 PST

The US unemployment rate surged to 10.2 per cent in October as another 190,000 people lost their jobs, according to US Labour Department figures released Friday. The jobless rate stood at 9.8 per cent in September. Unemployment had been expected to continue rising even as the US economy recovers from recession. The jobless rate for Hispanics rose to 13.1% and 15.7% for African American. ...

Fannie Mae Posts Nearly $19 Billion Loss

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:04:08 PST

US mortgage lender Fannie Mae said Thursday that it would seek 15 billion dollars in federal aid, after posting its ninth consecutive quarterly loss. Fannie Mae reported a net loss of 18.9 billion dollars in the third quarter of 2009, compared with a loss of 14.8 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2009....

Apple's Steve Jobs Named CEO of the Decade

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:04:08 PST

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10 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:33:24 PST

The 911 Turbo has been Porsche's flagship sports car since it was introduced in 1974. Its combination of startling power, razor sharp handling and reasonable fuel economy have made it a viable alternative to Italian supercars, but its German engineering has made it far more reliable....

Fort Hood Shootings: 12 Dead

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:08:32 PST

FORT HOOD, Texas (UPI) -- A U.S. Army soldier opened fire at a soldier processing center Thursday, killing 12 and and wounding 31 people at Fort Hood, Texas, a base commander said. "At about 13:30, a shooter entered the soldier readiness facility and opened fire," Lt Gen....

Eminem, Lady Gaga to Perform at AMAs

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:08:32 PST

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Recording artists Eminem and Lady Gaga have been booked to perform at the upcoming 2009 American Music Awards show, ABC announced. The event is to take place Nov. 22 at the NOKIA Theatre L.A....

Shell Considering Arctic Drilling for Oil

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:08:32 PST

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (UPI) -- The Shell oil corporation said it will decide within months whether to begin drilling for oil and gas off the Alaskan coast despite strong opposition. The Anchorage Daily News said Thursday that environmentalists and Alaska North Slope officials are opposing possible Arctic drilling in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas....

Prosecutor Case Divides U.S. Supreme Court

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:08:32 PST

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court justices are reportedly split regarding an ongoing case about whether prosecutors should enjoy absolute immunity for unscrupulous acts. The Christian Science Monitor said based on comments made during oral arguments in the case of Pottawattamie County vs....

Pelosi Predicts Healthcare Bill Will Pass

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:08:32 PST

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she expects Democrats will have enough votes to pass a healthcare reform bill by Saturday. Asked if she would get 218 Democrats to vote in favor of the $1 trillion bill that would extend healthcare to 96 percent of the U.S....

UFC Champ Brock Lesnar Has Mono

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:31:54 PST

UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has a bad case of the "kissing disease." Lesnar, according to published reports, has mononucleosis....

Apple Claims 300 Million App Store Downloads, 10,000 Apps Available

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

Apple is touting some 300 million downloads of iPhone and iPod touch apps at the App Store. At the same time, the number of apps available for download has increased to more than 10,000. Apple made the announcement via a print ad placed in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, which was first reported by our friends at Macworld....

Elections Spell Trouble for Both Parties

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

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Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Had Ties to Galleon

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

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A 'Wimpy Kid' Knocks Giant from Atop Best-Seller Lists

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

What 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....

GM to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Europe

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

DETROIT (UPI) -- U.S. auto giant General Motors Co. said Wednesday it would cut 10,000 jobs from its European operations in Britain and Germany. GM announced earlier this week it had reversed its early decision to sell its European operations Opel and Vauxhall....

Productivity Exceeds Expectations in Q3

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Labor Department said non-farm productivity shot up in the third quarter faster than it has in six years, growing 9.5 percent on an annual basis. In the second quarter, productivity rose 6.4 percent, which was at the time the biggest increase since the third quarter of 2003, when it rose 9.7 percent....

Jonas Brothers end rumors of split

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The Jonas Brothers said in a recent online posting the U.S. pop trio has no plans to split up despite a new solo album from its youngest member, Nick Jonas. Joe and Kevin Jonas wrote on a MySpace blog post this week the "A Little Bit Longer" trio "is stronger than its' ever been," Billboard.com reported Friday....

How Google, Facebook, and Amazon Are Changing the World of Human Resources

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

Over the past five years, the growth and adoption of consumer Internet applications has given people the power to auction off the Alaskan governor's plane (eBay), reconnect with a middle-school crush (Facebook), or collaborate on a team presentation (Google Docs)....

Bing: The New Guy in Town

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:12:15 PST

Well fun seekers, Microsoft is at it again. It seems that they are trying everything to get web surfers away from Google. This time Microsoft is attacking them directly by going after the Google search engine itself....

Placement Firm Boss Earned Millions After CalPERS Investment

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:03:31 PST

Alfred Villalobos, the controversial businessman at the heart of a pension fund corruption probe, earned some $9.6 million in fees after CalPERS invested hundreds of millions of dollars with a real estate firm with deep ties to downtown Sacramento....

Then-CalPERS Boss Wed at Placement Firm Chief's Home

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:03:31 PST

STATELINE, Nev. -- When Fred Buenrostro, then the chief executive of California's giant public employees' pension fund, was looking for a place to get married, he accepted an offer to hold the wedding at the home of good friend and former CalPERS board member Alfred J. Villalobos....

Wall St. Gains After Better Jobless Claims and Productivity Data

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:27:21 PST

Wall Street saw a strong open Thursday, after the U.S. government reported better-than-expected jobless claims and productivity numbers. The U.S. Labor Department said initial jobless claims dropped by 20,000 to 512,000 last week, the fewest since January, from 532,000 the prior week, a sign job losses are slowing as the economy begins to recover....

Merkel Calls Obama to Raise Pressure on General Motors

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:58:28 PST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called US President Barack Obama on Thursday to urge action on a new strategic plan for troubled European carmaker Opel, after parent company General Motors said that they would not sell the firm....

Senate Panel Ready for Climate Change Vote

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:58:28 PST

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More Microsoft Layoffs Set

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:58:27 PST

U.S. software giant Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) said it would lay off 800 workers on top of a previously announced cutback of 5,000 announced in January. "In the ensuing 11 months from January until now, we realized we had to move a little beyond the 5,000, so that put us at about 5,800," company spokesman Lou Gellos said, IDG News Service reported Wednesday....

AARP to Endorse Healthcare Reform

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:58:27 PST

The politically powerful AARP will endorse the U.S. House of Representatives' healthcare reform legislation, ABC News reported. The 40 million-member seniors lobbying group is expected to announce its support publicly Thursday or Friday, ABC said....

Yankees Win World Series 2009, Champions for 27th Time

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:58:27 PST

A stunning six-RBI explosion by Hideki Matsui Wednesday carried the New York Yankees to a 7-3 win over Philadelphia for their 27th World Series title. The Yankees' designated hitter was named series MVP after clubbing a two-run homer into the right field seats in the second inning, a two-run single to center in the third and a two-run double in the fifth....

How Businesses Can Cut Credit-Card 'Swipe' Fees

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:58:27 PST

When shoppers swipe their credit cards at Dollhouse Bettie, a vintage-lingerie purveyor on San Francisco's Haight Street, it used to cost the store 2.3% to 4.2% of every sale, depending on the type of card....

TMZ: Carrie Prejean Sex Tape Kills Her Lawsuit Against Pageant

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:57:14 PST

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At Pfizer, Millions Awarded in Bonuses

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:53:44 PST

PHILADELPHIA -- Pfizer Inc.'s acquisition of Wyeth has so far shown little clear benefit to stockholders, with Pfizer's share price largely down since the deal closed on Oct. 15. The deal promises 20,000 in job cuts, about 15 percent of the combined companies' total workforce....

Johnson & Johnson Trimming Workforce

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:53:44 PST

Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest health-products company, will eliminate about 8,000 jobs globally as the recession continues to squeeze spending on drugs, surgeries, and even basics, such as the company's Band-Aids and baby shampoo....

Raul Renato Castro, California 14-year-old, to be Charged as Adult in Slaying of 4-Year-Old

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:25:23 PST

Prosecutors in California are charging a 14-year-old suspect in the killing of a 4-year-old boy as an adult....

Fans Gunning for Yankees to Clinch it in the Bronx

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:17:18 PST

Finish it tonight in the Bronx. Fans are in a frenzy about the prospects of the Yankees clinching the World Series on home turf as they meet the Phillies in Game 6 Wednesday. Sports insiders say the combination of Yankee pitching, with veteran Andy Pettitte starting tonight, plus home-field advantage puts things in the Bronx Bombers' favor....

Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates at Record Low Despite Recovery

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:17:18 PST

WASHINGTON (dpa) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates at their historic low of near 0 percent as the world's largest economy embarks on a slow recovery from recession. The central bank's board said economic conditions had "continued to pick up" since its last meeting in September, but were likely to "remain weak for a time." ...

Italian Trial of Amanda 'Foxy Knoxy' Knox Nears End

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:30:31 PST

The Italian trial of Amanda Knox is reaching an end and the fate of the American college student could be known by next month....

Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Agrees to pay $2.7 Million in Hispanic Discrimination Lawsuit

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:26:04 PST

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit for $2.7 million, amid allegations that he allegedly chose not to rent the apartments he owns to Hispanics and African Americans with children....

Enhance Your Vacation via High-tech Tools

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:09:42 PST

Some people consider devices like iPhones and laptops to be a roadblock to an enjoyable vacation. But for my recent trip to Europe, using gadgets enhanced my journey without breaking the bank. ...

Time Warner Profits Down, But Outlook Raised

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:09:41 PST

NEW YORK (dpa) - Media conglomerate Time Warner posted a 38 percent drop in third quarter profit Wednesday. However the earnings results beat analysts' estimates, and helped prompt the company to raise its earnings outlook for 2009 from $1.98 per share to $2.05 per share....

Dancing With the Stars Boots Michael Irvin, Iron Chef's Mark Dacascos

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:08:11 PST

Dancing with the Stars booted Dallas Cowboys great Michael Irvin and Iron Chef's host, Mark Dacascos....

Bodybuilding.com Recalls 65 products

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:44:00 PST

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GM Says it Will Keep Opel

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:44:00 PST

DETROIT (UPI) -- U.S. automaker GM Co. said Tuesday business is looking up so it's not going to sell its Opel division. GM said on its Web Site that its board of directors has decided to initiate a major makeover of its European operations....

Obama to Discuss U.S. Education System

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:44:00 PST

MADISON, Wis. (UPI) -- Education is in the limelight Wednesday as President Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan visit America's heartland to discuss learning opportunities. Obama was to deliver remarks on strengthening the U.S....

Job Losses Continue, but Pace Slows

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:44:00 PST

ROSELAND, N.J. (UPI) -- Non-farm job losses slowed September to October for the seventh consecutive month, Automatic Data Processing reported Wednesday. ADP revised its August to September job losses to 227,000 from 254,000 and said the most recent month saw a loss of 203,000 additional jobs....

Clinton Repeats No-Settlement Commitment

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:44:00 PST

CAIRO (UPI) -- The United States is committed to reviving Middle East peace talks and opposed to Israeli settlement construction, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. "President Obama, special envoy (George) Mitchell -- who is here with me today -- and I are all deeply and personally committed to achieving a two-state solution and comprehensive peace between Israelis, ...

New Book 'Generation Change' Advises on Making a Difference, Hits Stores on Anniversary of Obama's Election

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:36:22 PST

As of today, "Generation Change," a new book from Skyhorse Publishing, is available in bookstores....

Latin Grammys: Bringing Latin Music Mainstream

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

When the Latin Grammy Awards are presented for the 10th time on Thursday, there will be plenty of cause for celebration. The awards, which honor the top musical artists throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world, are extremely popular....

Homebound Flu Victims Could Stymie Internet

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

Like many big organizations, Comcast Corp. is taking precautions to halt the spread of H1N1 flu. For one, it has distributed bottles of hand sanitizer to employees. But Comcast, the nation's No. 1 residential Internet provider with 14 million high-speed subscribers, may have a bigger problem on its hands if the flu leads to rampant absenteeism by the nation's students and workers....

GM, Ford Report Sales Increases; Chrysler Drops 30 Percent

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

GM (NYSE:GM) and Ford (NYSE:GM) Tuesday released positive reports for auto sales in October, while struggling Chrysler said sales had dropped 30 per cent. General Motors' 4.1-per-cent rise from the year-ago period was its first annual increase in 21 months, signalling hope for US car makers....

Republicans Sweep Va., Win in N.J.; Dem. Wins Upstate NY

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

The Republican Party, after a clobbering in 2008 at all levels, won off-year governor's races Tuesday in New Jersey and Virginia. But a Democrat, Bill Owens, won a special election in a heavily Republican upstate New York congressional district that had been held by the GOP for generations....

GM Says it Will Keep Opel

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

U.S. automaker GM Co. said Tuesday business is looking up so it's not going to sell its Opel division. GM said on its Web Site that its board of directors has decided to initiate a major makeover of its European operations....

House OKs Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

The U.S. House Tuesday approved legislation that would extend unemployment benefits and expand an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. The tax credit is scheduled to expire Nov. 30. The bill would extend it to apply to home purchases under contract before May 1, 2010....

Buffett Betting on the United States

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

For the feather in his cap at age 79 and still going strong, the world's second richest man, Warren Buffett, bought himself a railroad. The investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, whose investments are geared for long term results, was betting on the United States, on railroading and on China and rising oil prices, The Washington Post reported Wednesday....

Stars Line Up to Perform at Latin Grammys

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:20:07 PST

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