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  • Patriots on Edge Awaiting Bill Belichick's Final Round of Cuts Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:31AMFOXBORO, Mass. -- Blood pressure is peaking this week in New England.
  • Bringing in the new Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:52AMNever in a million years did new Twin Cities Police Chief Todd Cusimano think his first day at the helm would be so difficult.
  • Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:34AMHighlights of the fall film slate (release dates are subject to change, and some films will play in limited release):
  • Cat in bin saga shows 4Chan’s power Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:31PMThe power of anonymous internet users has been highlighted once again, after a woman was tracked down after being caught on CCTV tossing a cat into a rubbish bin.
  • Teaching kids responsibility of owning cellphone can be difficult Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:58PMMy friend Nicki Jenish's daughter Rachael is a pretty and athletic 14-year-old with plenty of friends, a huge smile -- and a major addiction that's costing hundreds of dollars and causing huge family arguments.
  • Social media networks help family, friends grieve OCCC student Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:15PMStudents, family and friends of Ethan Hendricks, an Oklahoma City Community College student who died in a car accident this weekend, are showing their support and expressing their grief on Facebook . Hendricks' Facebook page has had an outpouring of support during the past few days. Many people are beginning to use social media networks, like Facebook , to express sympathies and share memories ...
  • John Updike: He never forgot where he came from Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 11:15PMJoan Youngerman of Shillington met John Updike in elementary school and was a lifelong friend of the author's. Johnny was an outstanding participant in all the gang's fun and games.
  • Broncos notes: Shear genius as vets shave rookies’ locks Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 11:06PMDENVER — Tim Tebow was all the buzz Saturday night at the Denver Broncos’ practice. The rookie quarterback stood out not only for his play at practice but for his shaved locks. The top of his head has been completely sheared, leaving a ring of...
  • Friends, colleagues remember Capt. Douglas Taylor Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 3:20AMTales of family and religion symbolized the lasting legacy of a Cathedral City fire captain who was remembered during a funeral service Thursday.
  • Diary of a Childline operator: We never cry on the phone.. we have to focus on the children - Exclusive Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:56AMSarah, 41, is a marketing consultant from London who devotes four hours a week to helping kids.
  • We never cry on the phone.. we have to focus on the children Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:41AMEXCLUSIVE: Sarah, 41, is a marketing consultant from London n who devotes four hours a week to helping kids. She's one of around 1,450 counsellors w who answered more than 700,000 calls to Child Line last year. We asked her to keep a diary of a day...
  • RNC Chair Michael Steele 'Punked' by Fake Donor [Pranks] Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:06PM# pranks Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele had a nice conversation with a donor last week about the possibility of a leadership challenge from former Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman . Except: The "donor" was a conservative blogger. Who published the whole conversation. More »
  • Justin Bieber pranks Akon, pretends to be his son Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:39AMJustin Bieber loves making prank calls and recently called singer Akon and pretended to be his illegitimate son.
  • McIntyre opens up about rise to fame, predicts best 'Mania match Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 8:55AMThere are a lot of questions and concerns about Drew McIntyre, and his quick rise to the upper echelon in World Wrestling Entertainment. But in conversation, answering a combination of questions from SLAM! Wrestling readers and the staff, McIntyre is self-assured but not a massive braggart.
  • I'm furious with Raoul, but I love him Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:40AMWhen Raoul Moat shot himself on a Northumberland hillside his brother hadn't seen him for years. Now Angus is filled with regret – and rage at the circumstances of a hard life and terrible death Angus Moat hadn't seen his younger brother for nearly seven years when two weeks ago, on 4 July, a friend rang him up at home. Had he listened to the radio? No. Was Raoul Moat his relative? "And I'm ...
  • Archie artist finds inspiration in Queens Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:16PMStan Goldberg of Whitestone draws inspiration from the borough. PHOTOS BY PJ SMITH; comic book covers by Archie Comics Archie, Jughead and the gang of iconic comic book characters live an idyllic existence in the fictional hamlet of Riverdale.
  • Close encounters with 6 presidents Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:14PMCARMENCITA SUVA, or fondly “Tita Ching” to Palace reporters, had close encounters with six presidents in 42 years.
  • Police Investigate Prank 911 Calls Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 6:35PMPolice are investigating a series of prank 911 calls that were made over the weekend.
  • I can’t beg for work: Neetu Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 1:47PMBut there are some stars who are born too, at least, in India. Neetu Chandra tells TOI that few among them become actors by practice....
  • Leg One Update Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 4:30PMPhotos from Leg One View more photos on Facebook! Day One Day Two 6/24 5:48 a.m. Ahh it’s the fourth day on the tour before the big Summer Bash at the Mall of America this Thursday.  AT&T are the heroes here by letting us...
  • Staten Island youth is a prisoner in his own home Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:39AMStaten Island Advance/Hilton FloresTomasz Wojcik talks about the bias incident and attack on his wife and son. He said his son has been harassed by some teens for two years and the youth fears leaving his home. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y....
  • Big Brother 11 housemate Nathan: All you need to know about Yorkshire's answer to Liam Gallagher Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 5:14PMThis jack the lad, rugby player claims to be Yorkshire's answer to Liam Gallagher and likes to be the life and soul of the party…but still lives at home with his grandparents
  • Police: Fake 911 calls may be 'swatting' Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 5:58PMBethlehem has seen a half-dozen this year. Pranks could prove deadly, officials say. When a Bethlehem police dispatcher answered a 911 call the afternoon of May 27, a man said he had killed his wife and planned to shoot himself in their south Bethlehem home.
  • SWAT prank causes uproar in Springfield Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 8:14AMSPRINGFIELD — What at first appeared to be an alarming 911 call alerting authorities to two dead children and hostages inside a Cascade Road home Wednesday night turned out to be a sophisticated hoax.
  • 'Treme' explained: 'All on a Mardi Gras Day' Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 10:04PMDecoding HBO's post-Katrina drama.
  • SWAT prank causes uproar in Delaware County Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 7:27AMSPRINGFIELD — What at first appeared to be an alarming 911 call alerting authorities to two dead children and hostages inside a Delaware County home Wednesday night turned out to be a sophisticated hoax.
  • Branded a star Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 9:15AMUnlike most emerging Hollywood stars, there's nothing Russell Brand won't talk about. At 34, he's practically already said and done it all.
  • US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 7:36AMDirector James Cameron says BP turned down help offer
  • Brand talks his way to stardom Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 6:55PMUnlike most emerging Hollywood stars, there's nothing Russell Brand won't talk about. At 34, he's practically already said and done it all.
  • Russell Brand talks his way to stardom Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 4:01PMThe British, brash, self-confessed former sex, heroin and crack addict is now rising through the ranks of Hollywood movie stars in roles that show off his famous, fast-talking ways.
  • Russell Brand talks his way to Hollywood stardom Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 3:12PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Unlike most emerging Hollywood stars, there's nothing Russell Brand won't talk about.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-02 20:57 Russell Brand talks his way to Hollywood stardom Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 3:03PMBy Christine Kearney
  • Russell Brand talks his way to Hollywood stardom Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 2:50PMBy Christine Kearney
  • Activist James O'Keefe alleges Census fraud Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 12:43PMConservative muckraker James O'Keefe (no relation to this blogger) is raising questions about hiring and payment policies at the U.S. Census Bureau, saying he was hired in late April and overpaid for completing training courses. United States - Census - Fraud - James O'Keefe - Genealogy
  • Carbon copies: Twins in San Luis Obispo County Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 1:53PMWhen Joan Beightler stood on the stage next to game show host Bob Barker , the producer of ̶
  • Drugstore Cowboy, Stuck in a Loop Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 9:10PMJames Fogle, 73, the author of the novel “Drugstore Cowboy,” about a fumbling band of thieves and addicts, was arrested, again, in a drugstore robbery.
  • Caller pranks 911 about shooting Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 8:51PMAn unidentified caller made a prank emergency call to the Isle of Wight County 911 center Sunday. The caller told dispatchers that he was shooting family members, police said Tuesday.
  • Q&A: Co-authors to unveil 'Simpsons in the Classroom' Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 7:11PMLove it or leave it, the animated TV sitcom " The Simpsons " is deeply entrenched in popular culture.
  • Dad Is Denied the Last Word Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 6:32PMAs this column comes to a close, a few comments from a son on what sort of parent the writer was.
  • Teenagers charged after bomb hoax Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 8:43PMTWO youths were allegedly responsible for the closure of Albany's Harry Riggs Regional Airport on Sunday and the rerouting of a plane to Perth.
  • Stroll and celebrate Downtown transformations Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 3:06PMLAS CRUCES - It's spring - and a perfect time to take a stroll or visit a fiesta and celebrate Downtown transformations.
  • Abuse of 999 hotline worries police Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 9:53AMThe police have urged the public to stop abusing the 999 police emergency line by making calls that are really pranks by people with nothing better to do with their time.
  • Russ plots Perry sexy revenge Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 7:24AMAFTER fiancee Katy posts 'bridezilla' pic Brand threatens to release sex snaps
  • A one-woman show that's not ... one woman Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 2:35AMReview: In "One Woman Show," creator Mary-Laurence Bevington and her collaborators explore the pitfalls of theatrical producing by employing the tried and true conceit of a show within a show. Bob Bows' rating: **
  • Students charged in bomb hoaxes Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 11:33PMWareham school officials have been dealing with a string of bomb scares in recent weeks, and authorities say three students believed to be responsible for the pranks are facing criminal charges.
  • Celebrate Earth Day with these Whatcom County events Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 2:40PMMark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day this year by riding the bus, cleaning a park or watching a bl
  • Free Reverse Cell Phone Number Lookup: Get The Best Search Results For A Mobile Database Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 8:34AMNo one should have to put up with prank, threatning, or harrassing calls, if you find a number on you caller ID and you don’t recognize the number, you probably want to use Phone Detective's free preliminary searhes to find out who is behind the pranks.
  • Knowing When to Call 911 Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 4:58PMOne reason people have cell phones is in case of an on-road emergency, but for National 911 Education Month, the City of Bloomington wants you to understand when it's appropriate to call 911, and when it's not.
  • Miners’ lives: security, but never peace of mind Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 6:16AMHORSE CREEK, W. Va. — As Janice Quarles waited for the phone to ring with news that her husband’s body had been pulled from the Upper Big Branch mine, she vowed — much as so many West Virginia mothers have before her — that her son, Trevor, 11, would never follow his father into the mines.
  • Taylor's antics draw laughs from Missouri softball team Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 12:22AMCOLUMBIA — Settling under a lazy pop fly, Missouri softball player Rhea Taylor seemed to have things well in hand. "I was camped under it, and was like 'I got this,'" Taylor said Thursday recalling the play. But her shoelaces came loose, causing Taylor to trip and do a face plant in center field, the ball falling onto her back. "Oww," Taylor shouted as she lay on her stomach with her hands ...