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Amanda Knox Trial - Prosecutor Fantasy, American Claims
The closing in the trial of Amanda Knox took seven hours.  The American is on trial for the murder of Meredith Kercher, but she told the court it was "Puro fantasia" (pure fantasy) that she could have killed...
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DC Buzz and Mug Shot Photo - Charlene Lugar DUI Investigation
DC Buzz takes on a whole new meaning this week, Charlene Lugar is in a spot of trouble with Virginia police for an alleged driving under the influence charge by authorities, combined with a car collision...
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Call Girl & Hit Man, Dalia Dippolito (Photos, Video); Clayton Teacher Charged
A former escort is accused of placing a hit on her husband. Police claim Dalia Dippolito wanted to kill Michael Dippolito for his cash. They were newlyweds. A Clayton teacher has been charged...
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California Student Protests (Photos, Video) 32% Tuition Hike Riles Students
California police are dealing with protests from students over a 32% tuition hike that will take the yearly dues for college over $10,000.  The confrontations have led to arrests being made by authorities...
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Pneumonia and Diarrhea, Common Diseases are Top Killers of Children
The toughest diseases on children worldwide are common ailments and should be treatable in most cases.  Pneumonia and diarrhea are the top killers of children from disease.  Though many kids battle...
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Dalia Dippolito (Photos, Video) Hires Hitman - Busted on Film!
Dalia Dippolito tried to hire a hitman to take care of her wealthy husband, Michael, but the woman instead hired an undercover police officer and they have it filmed like an episode of COPS. The result...
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Alyssa Bustamante - 15-year-old Girl Indicted in Missouri for Murder
Alyssa Bustamante, a 15-year old girl that is accused of the murder of a 9-year old girl has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.  In a shocking crime beat tale that leaves even veteran investigators saddened...
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Biz Buzz: Warren Buffett a Cheerleader - Arianna Huffington & Pompoms?
Arianna Huffington challenged Warren Buffett in her latest column, calling the billionaire a "cheerleader" and telling him to put down the Pompoms. She writes her comments from her observations from what...
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Insurance Institute Top Safety Picks 2010 (Video), Crash Test for Cars, SUVs
Insurance Institute Top Safety Picks 2010 (Video), Crash Test for Cars, SUVs
nationalledger.com — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Picks for 2010 are in - is your vehicle on the list?  Nineteen cars and eight SUVs earned the award.  Subaru has a winner in all 4 vehicle classes in which... Insurance Institute Top Safety Picks 2010 (Video), Crash ...
Ex-SS Adolf Storms (Photos) Charged, Nazi War Criminal?
Adolf Storms, a former SS sergeant, was charged with 58 counts of murder on Tuesday and is accused of being a Nazi war criminal.  The man was named in the German press and a report from the...
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Swine Flu Symptoms & Santa: Lobby for H1N1 Vaccine, Children & Weight Cited
Santa Clause wants a dose of Swine flu vaccine before Christmas.  With the exposure to children and possible H1N1 flu symptoms, retail Santa helpers are lobbying for their spot near the front of the line for the...
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Clayton Teacher Charged (Photo) Randolph Forde Placed "Hit" Police Claim
An Atlanta area high school teacher has been accused of pursuing a "hit" on a 16-year-old student.  According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, officials at Clayton County schools are investigating...
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Oddities - Drilling for Scotch; Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Ruling
Oddities - Drilling for scotch?  Jess Snow notes that a "Booze Hunt" for scotch will mean drilling in Antarctica.  While it sounds really far fetched the focus is clearer when it is revealed that it may have been...
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Green Ponzi Scheme - $12.5 Million for Denver, Colorado Condos?
Purported environmentally-friendly investment opportunities cost investors at least a whopping $12.5 million in a 'Green' Ponzi Scheme, the Colorado securities commissioner said.  According to the...
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Cruise Ship and Traffic Jams (Photos) Oasis of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship and is able to stop traffic and create jams even when it is out at sea.  The USA Today "Cruise Log" checks in with a report that notes the Fort Lauderdale...
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Baby & Washing Machine Miracle (Video) He Survives!
A baby that crawled into a commercial washing machine at a Laundromat was locked inside as the machine was running and could have been killed, but the 7-month-old survived! He was trapped in washing...
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Booze Hunt (Photos, Video) Scotch Lost in Antarctica for 100 years?
This is a real booze hunt for some very old (and very expensive) scotch.  A beverage company has asked a team to drill through Antarctica's ice for a lost cache of some vintage Scotch whiskey.  It has aged quite...
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Gift Card Crackdown Just in Time for Holiday Shopping
A gift card crackdown has been proposed as American retailers and shoppers gear up for the rush of Holiday shopping season.  The Federal government says it wants to protect consumers.  "The rules would protect...
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Obama & Bow (Photos) Is the Outrage Legit or Nonsense?
President Barack Obama bows as he is greeted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and all hell breaks lose in the United States as criticism is hurled at the president...
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Gay Marriage Lost, But It's Not Losing
Opponents of same-sex marriage waxed triumphant recently when voters in Maine rejected a measure allowing gays to wed. Maggie Gallagher, head of the National Organization for Marriage, crowed...
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