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Judge to "Jersey Shore" Star Snooki: Drop Lohan Act – ABC News
Reuters Judge to "Jersey Shore" Star Snooki: Drop Lohan ActABC NewsNEW YORK (Reuters) – A US judge warned "Jersey Shore" reality star Snooki that she was acting like troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, and sentenced her on Wednesday to community service for disorderly conduct. The 22-year-old reality television show …MTV's 'Snooki' fined $500 for annoying... »
BP and Partners Trade Blame for Oil Spill – ABC News
The Hindu BP and Partners Trade Blame for Oil SpillABC NewsLONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A BP Plc investigation of the Gulf of Mexico disaster played down its own role in the world's worst offshore oil spill and pointed the finger at what it said were failures by contractors. …Gulf oil spill: An industry at war... »
John Lennon’s Killer Refused Parole for Sixth Time – ABC News
ABC Online John Lennon's Killer Refused Parole for Sixth TimeABC NewsNEW YORK (Reuters) – John Lennon's killer was denied parole for the sixth time on Tuesday, three months before the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death. The New York State Division of Parole turned down Mark David Chapman's request, …John Lennon's killer is... »
Who Is Terry Jones? Pastor Behind ‘Burn a Koran Day’ – ABC News
Globe and Mail Who Is Terry Jones? Pastor Behind 'Burn a Koran Day'ABC NewsThe controversial Florida preacher, who first lit a spark on Facebook when he called for people around the world to set fire to copies of the Koran, is now at the center of an international conflagration. Jones' plan to set ablaze... »
Firefighters’ Homes Among Those Destroyed in Colorado Blaze – ABC News
Stuff.co.nz Firefighters' Homes Among Those Destroyed in Colorado BlazeABC NewsPowered by high winds, a raging wildfire is ripping through a Colorado canyon, forcing the evacuation of 1000 homes, including those of firefighters who are actively fighting the blaze. At least four firefighters' homes have been …Colorado fires spread to 3500 acres; 1000 homes evacuatedWireUpdateBoulder... »
ABC News President David Westin will step down at the end of the year – New York Daily News
Kansas City Star ABC News President David Westin will step down at the end of the yearNew York Daily NewsDavid Westin will step down as president of ABC News at the end of 2010. The news was announced via email on Monday night. ABC News President David Westin will leave the network's top news... »
Head of ABC News will resign post – Entertainment Weekly
Washington Post Head of ABC News will resign postEntertainment WeeklyABC News President David Westin will resign his post after 13 years of service. He sent an email to staffers Monday that said while “we've put in place news anchors on all of our programs” over the last nine months, the division also …David Westin... »
Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops – The Associated Press
msnbc.com Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troopsThe Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan — The top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday that an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book the Quran could endanger US troops in the country and Americans worldwide. …Petraeus slams church's plan to burn KoranABC... »
Labor Day Event Launches Week of New White House Economic Initiatives – ABC News
New York Daily News Labor Day Event Launches Week of New White House Economic InitiativesABC NewsPresident Obama has for months said that rebuilding the economy and creating jobs is his "most urgent task." And, today, despite sagging public confidence in his abilities, he told a spirited crowd of union supporters in Milwaukee that …Obama... »
EU Finmins Want Budget Rule Offenders Rapped Swiftly – ABC News
ABC News EU Finmins Want Budget Rule Offenders Rapped SwiftlyABC NewsBRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union finance ministers sought on Monday to make sanctions for EU budget rule breakers more automatic, but put off potentially difficult talks on a permanent mechanism to resolve euro …EU finance ministers to discuss new bank levyThe Associated PressPush for... »