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Most popular news on 26 August 2009 |
Brown sentenced for Rihanna assault; other incidents surface
Pop singer Chris Brown was sentenced Tuesday to serve five years probation and to spend more than 1,400 hours in "labor-oriented service" for assaulting his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna.
Castro reviews Obama's performance
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro criticized President Obama for expanding the war effort in Afghanistan, but Castro also mildly praised Obama's domestic initiatives, such as health care reform.
Sleepless night preceded Jackson's death
Michael Jackson couldn't sleep.
'Most dangerous' celebs to search for online
Be cautious if you plan to Bing Jessica Biel or Google Brad Pitt. A new report says you might get a virus.
13 signs he's dating a loser
I've had a bumpy ride as a single gal and have dated many guys who weren't worth my time. But that doesn't mean a girl can't be a dud, too! Case in point? That tragic and terrible VH1 show "Megan Wants a Millionaire," about a girl who's just looking for a rich to pay the bills.
Drop that BlackBerry! Multitasking may be harmful
Ever find yourself chatting via instant messaging while checking your e-mail and surfing the Web? Well, don't pat yourself on the back for your super-productive behavior.
Michigan courts given leeway to force veil removal
Michigan's Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday allowing lower state courts to "exercise reasonable control" over the appearance of witnesses and parties, a rule change proposed after a Muslim woman refused to remove an Islamic garment in a small claims court.
Meth ring used comic books to launder cash, authorities say
Investigators in Colorado say they have broken up a massive methamphetamine ring in the Denver area that distributed pounds of the dangerous drug every week and laundered the profits using collectible comic books.
Argentina court ruling would allow personal use of pot
Argentina's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional to punish an adult for private use of marijuana as long as it doesn't harm anyone else.
Discovery launch postponed again
NASA could try to launch the space shuttle Discovery early Friday after bad weather and a mechanical issue delayed two launch attempts Tuesday, the space agency said.
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