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Most popular news on 17 October 2009 |
Governor calls for firing of justice in interracial marriage case
The actions of a justice of the peace in Louisiana who refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple have prompted some top officials, including Gov. Bobby Jindal, to call for his dismissal.
S.C. student dead, officer hurt after fight at school
An altercation between a South Carolina high school student and a school resource officer ended tragically Friday with the student dead of a gunshot wound and the officer hospitalized after being stabbed.
Baby survives after falling under train
A six-month-old baby had a miraculous escape after his stroller rolled off a railway station platform and into the path of an incoming train.
Obama aide fires back at Beck over Mao remarks
White House communications director Anita Dunn fired back at criticism from TV commentator Glenn Beck on Friday, saying that a Mao Tse-tung quote Beck took issue with was picked up from legendary GOP strategist Lee Atwater.
Doctor says near-death experiences are in the mind
For Laura Geraghty, April 1, 2009, started out just as any other day. It was sunny but cool, she remembers.
Balloon boy incident raises more questions, officials say
Authorities plan to ask new questions of the family at the center of the balloon drama that captured the world's attention Thursday, as a comment in a CNN interview and other concerns raised speculation that the incident may have been staged.
TLC sues Jon Gosselin for breach of contract
Jon and Kate Gosselin aren't the only ones conferencing with lawyers. TLC, the network that introduced the bickering couple and their eight kids to the nation, has not only put the kibosh on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" but also filed a breach of contract lawsuit Friday against Jon Gosselin.
Judge extends Lohan's sentence, says next violation means jail
A Beverly Hills judge extended Lindsay Lohan's probation for a 2007 drunk driving conviction for a year to give her more time to complete a required alcohol counseling program.
Anna Nicole's last days: Drinking from baby bottle
As the new spokesmodel for Trimspa diet pills in 2003, Anna Nicole Smith was a bubbly picture of health.
Amanda Knox's parents hope acquittal is near in murder case
Amanda Knox's parents are hopeful that an Italian court's decision not to re-evaluate the evidence against their daughter means she will be found not guilty of killing her roommate.
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