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National News
McCain To Announce VP Pick Friday
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they pick will be made on Friday.

Obama Wins Nomination, Clintons' Support
Hillary Clinton released her delegates at the Democratic National Convention, freeing them to back Obama.

Gustav Strengthening, Headed Towards Jamaica
The storm that was believed to be headed toward Louisiana is now expected to pass through Jamaica.

Business News
China Ends U.S.-Russia Olympic Domination
"Once derided as the 'sick man of Asia', China has returned to the Olympics for 24 years and set its name straight."

Beijing Games Come To An End
The International Olympic Committee said 43 world records and 132 Olympic records were broken during the games.

U.S. Men's Volleyball Beats Brazil to Win Gold
It was an the end of a journey that started tragically when head coach Hugh McCuthceon's father-in-law was stabbed to death prior to the start of the games.

Home Improvement
Homeowners Insurance: Tips for Reducing Your Premium
Many people have failed to determine if their current insurance coverage would be adequate to replace their homes.

Granite Counter Tops May be Unsafe
A recent report says gamma radiation and radon gas produced by uranium-rich stones used to make counter tops could cause cancer in humans.

Boost Mental Health - Do Housework
A recent study found just 20 minutes of physical activity -- such as housework -- improved the mental state of people considered stressed

Movie Reviews
Cars. Actions. Mayhem. Fun!
Bloody and violent, this movie is definitely not for the kiddies

Funny With A Great Beat!
if you’re looking to Rock, but not Rock Too Hard this weekend you might want to buy a ticket to The Rocker!

This War is Hell-A Funny!
A funny movie from start to finish, that doesn't feel like a Ben Stiller movie.

Soaps
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson: Together Again!
The rocker tells Rolling Stone that they're trying again for the "801st" time

CrueFest July Tour Dates
"Summer's loudest show on earth" kicks off July 1 in Florida

CrueFest August Tour Dates
The Crue hits up Vegas on August 1

Travel
Americans Reconsidering Travel Plans
37 percent said they are canceling vacations altogether and 25 percent are cutting trips short.

Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach Square Off
Virginia Beach officials say "The beach resort code" was broken by running critical ads.

Texas Man Goes to Court for Using Phone on Plane
The man says he was trying to get hold of hospital officials in response to a message he received that his father was having serious heart trouble.

Games

Sports News
Headlines
Phelps To Host SNL
Recording artist Lil Wayne will be the show's musical guest that night.

Delgado Powers Mets Back Into NL East Lead
Carlos Delgado hit two home runs as the Mets rallied to beat the Phillies 6-3.

Top NASCAR Drivers Put On Probation
Busch is the current Sprint Cup Series points leader with 3,609. Edwards, with 3,397, trails by 212 points.


Music News
Lynyrd Skynyrd Get Heavy with John 5
The veterans are planning to release their first album since 2003's 'Vicious Cycle.'

Rock Attacks Politically Vocal Celebrities
The rocker believes entertainers should not weigh in on affairs of the state - because their opinions could affect how voters perceive candidates.

Strokes' Hammond Jr. Launches Menswear Line
Albert Hammond Jr. is teaming up with celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati

Entertainment News
Phelps To Host SNL
Recording artist Lil Wayne will be the show's musical guest that night.

Venice Film Festival Opens With Pitt, Clooney Comedy
Hundreds of fans lined up to the entrance of the main cinema that was attended by both stars.

Ghostbusters Tops Funny Films Poll
Ghostbusters has been named the funniest film over the past 25 years in a poll.

Food
Tips For Your Driving Trip
Make sure you stop every so often, even if it's just for a few minutes.

Talking With Your Kids About Divorce
If you are in the process of divorce, or have recently experienced one, your children may not fully comprehend what has happened or how to properly grieve their loss.

Still on a Budget? Try These Cheap Fashion Tips
If you are a thin, petite-sized woman, don't overlook the children's department for casual clothing.

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Gardening
Garden Supply Flame Weeders Recalled
Consumers were advised to stop using the recalled flame weeders and return them to the store for a full refund.

Planting Seeds: Website Seeks to Liberate Diets - and Wallets - From Supermarket
A social networking site for people who want to fight soaring food prices and global warming by growing their own food.

Garden Gift For Sun Sufferer
Alice Tyson, of Carlisle, has Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) which means exposure to sunlight increases her risk of getting cancer or going blind.

Parenting
SF Newborns May Have Been Exposed To TB
In addition to patients, 115 hospital employees may have been exposed between March 10 and Aug. 10, officials said.

Baby Talk Based On Repetition
"It's probably no coincidence that many languages around the world have repetitious syllables in their 'child words' - baby and daddy in English, papa in Italian and tata in Hungarian."

Caesarean Babies Linked to Diabetes
The researchers found a 20 percent increase in the risk of children born by Cesarean section developing the disease.

Weird News
Nun Beauty Contest Canceled
"It was not at all my intention to put nuns on the catwalk," said Father Antonio Rungi, a priest of the Passionists religious order.

Chef Slams Native Britain
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has offended his own country by criticizing the British diet.

Diamond Offers Refunds After Fans Walk Out Of Show
"Please give me a few days to figure out a way to make it up to you. I haven't let you down before and I won't let you down now."

Joke of the Day