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Most popular news on 19 August 2009 |
Bill becomes Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Bill churned in the Atlantic Ocean toward the west-northwest as a major Category 3 hurricane Tuesday evening.
Disney performer dies after suffering head injury
A Disney stunt performer died Monday night after suffering an injury during a rehearsal, company and local officials said.
Study: Global warming sparked by ancient farming methods
Ancient man may have started global warming through massive deforestation and burning that could have permanently altered the Earth's climate, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Virginia and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Robin Wright Penn files for divorce
Robin Wright Penn has filed for divorce from her husband Sean Penn, PEOPLE has learned.
Autistic boy saw Florida couple slain, documents say
The son of a Florida couple known for adopting special-needs children was in his parents' room when they were slain in a home invasion last month, according to documents released by prosecutors.
Michael Jackson doctor: 'I told the truth'
Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician under investigation in the death of singer Michael Jackson, said in a video posted online Tuesday that he has "faith the truth will prevail."
Columnist Robert Novak dies at 78
Conservative columnist and former CNN "Crossfire" co-host Robert Novak has died after a yearlong battle with cancer, his family said Tuesday. He was 78.
Telescopes to show universe soon after Big Bang
It may not be possible to travel back in time, but seeing stars and galaxies as they looked millions or even billions of years ago is no problem thanks to telescopes, the closest thing we have to time machines.
Celine Dion is pregnant with second child
Making good on her expressed desire to have more children, Céline Dion is pregnant.
Sweet! Researchers' device 'tastes' sweeteners
A handheld device the size of a business card can be used to "taste" the sweetness in food and drinks, say researchers, who add that it could be an early step toward developing a fully artificial tongue.
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