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Discovery Channel gunman James Lee was once convicted of smuggling illegal immigrants across the U.S. border and was proud of his job, but later came to refer to illegal immigrants as "filth" and their children as "anchor baby filth." His brother says James Lee probably wanted the police to kill him.
Discovery Channel - Discovery - Police - History - Recreation
Veteran FBI Special Agent Steve Moore says he believes imprisoned American student Amanda Knox is innocent and had no part in murdering her British roommate while the two were studying in Italy. Knox's appeal is set to begin in November.
United States - Italy - Murder of Meredith Kercher - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Amanda Knox
Hurricane Earl is bigger, stronger, faster and heading closer to North Carolina's outer banks. Residents are bracing for Earl's impact as the category 4 storm gathered strength overnight.
North Carolina - United States - Outer Banks - Hurricane Earl - Tropical cyclone warnings and watches
Cautious US relaunches direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after 2 years
Israeli–Palestinian conflict - Middle East - Warfare and Conflict - Israel-Palestine - Mahmoud Abbas
The Justice Dept. sued Sheriff Arpaio for non-cooperation in investigation.
Sheriff - Law - Law Enforcement - United States Justice Department - Joe Arpaio
Surgery to Remove Piece of Brain Is Hoped to Cure Single Mother's Epileptic Seizures
Health - Epilepsy - Conditions and Diseases - Neurological Disorders - Epileptic seizure
Rapper T.I., wife arrested on drug charges during LA traffic stop
Traffic stop - Health - Sword - Morris - Dance
While the pace of foreclosures has receded in the general housing market, it continues to rise in well-to-do pockets of the country, especially Southern California. In growing numbers, minor and major celebrities as well as ex-athletes are seeing their million-dollar homes revert to lender ownership, foreclosure analysts said
Foreclosure - Southern California - United States - Real estate - Business
Just how desperate is Jon Gosselin for a buck? According to ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman, the former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star tried to extort bewteen $50,000 and $100,000 from ex-wife Kate, by threatening to report her to Child Protective Services if she didn't cough up the cash.
Jon Gosselin - Kate Gosselin - Extortion - Hailey Glassman - Jon & Kate Plus 8
Hollywood's preeminent party queen needs to find a new place to play. Paris Hilton has been banned from two Las Vegas hot spots following her arrest last week for alleged possession of cocaine. Wednesday, a Wynn Resorts spokesperson told The Associated Press that Hilton is no longer welcome at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Meanwhile, Hilton's boyfriend, Cy Waits, has been 'separated' from his new managerial position at Tryst Nightclub at Wynn and the XS The Nightclub at Encore.
Paris Hilton - Wynn Las Vegas - Cy Waits - Cocaine - Las Vegas Nevada
A 1-inch thick rubber bracelet has caused quite a stir in schools across the country, despite the positive message its wearers believe it sends.
Natural rubber - Education - United States - Shopping - Health
This week, Bravo unveiled the ladies of the upcoming 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' featuring Camille Grammer, the soon-to-be ex-wife of actor Kelsey Grammer. A preview clip of the series reveals a casino queen who travels everywhere with her tiny dog Giggy, a British restaurateur with a live-in, gay, personal trainer, and so much collagen that the casts' lips could probably serve as life preservers.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Kelsey Grammer - Real Housewives - Beverly Hills California - Bravo
About 12 percent of all infertility cases are women in sports; long-distance runners and ballet dancers are the most vulnerable.
Infertility - Sport - United States - Ballet - Arts
Arizona family raises chicken, fish and grows vegetables in pool.
Vegetable - Fish - Arizona - Home & Garden - Shopping
In an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was worried about Princess Diana after her marriage with Prince Charles ended.
Tony Blair - Diana Princess of Wales - Christiane Amanpour - Charles Prince of Wales - Royal family
A Texas man files a complaint after being knocked unconscious by a DPS officer.
Driving under the influence - Police - Organizations - Police officer - Santa Barbara California
The Texas high school football player had a broken knee.
High school - High school football - Sports - Football - American