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Artwork records words, beams them to Philly skies

Artwork records words, beams them to Philly skies
By JOANN LOVIGLIOAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A new interactive artwork opening in Philadelphia will make light of your words, but it's probably not what you think. Montreal-based artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is preparing to flip the switch on "Open Air," an interactive work that

FAMU holds first home game without famed band

FAMU holds first home game without famed band
By GARY FINEOUTAssociated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - As Florida A&M's Marching 100 quick-stepped across the grass, the stadium announcer's voice would boom through the speakers to remind those in the stands that no one could match the show they were watching: "Often imitated,

Judge puts hold on Arkansas River art project

Judge puts hold on Arkansas River art project
DENVER (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that the artist Christo cannot begin construction of his Arkansas River project in Colorado until a lawsuit seeking to block it is decided. The Pueblo Chieftain reports (http://tinyurl.com/8sdw9m9) U.S. District Judge John Kane on Wednesday also granted a

Tax on Amazon purchases in Calif. begins Saturday

Tax on Amazon purchases in Calif. begins Saturday
By HANNAH DREIERAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Online retailer Amazon.com has tried to become all things to all consumers, but in California, it is about to take on a role it has fought against for years: tax collector. The change, which takes effect this weekend, comes after years

Tax on Amazon purchases in Calif. begins Saturday

Tax on Amazon purchases in Calif. begins Saturday
By HANNAH DREIERAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Online retailer Amazon.com has tried to become all things to all consumers, but in California, it is about to take on a role it has fought against for years: tax collector. The change, which takes effect this weekend, comes after years

Did Chris Brown get a tattoo of Rihanna on his neck?

Did Chris Brown get a tattoo of Rihanna on his neck?
By Natalie Abrams, Though Chris Brown's new neck tattoo shares an eerie resemblance to crime photos that were taken of his ex-girlfriend after he allegedly assaulted her, Brown's rep insists that the ink is not an image of a beaten-up Rihanna.

'Cotton Classic' Raises $60K For Meals on Wheels Spokane

'Cotton Classic' Raises $60K For Meals on Wheels Spokane
COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho - More than 140 golfers turned out and helped raise approximately $60,000 for Meals on Wheels Spokane at the 10th annual 'Cotton Classic' Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course.  After enjoying a catered lunch from

Mariah Carey joins 'American Idol' as new judge

Mariah Carey joins 'American Idol' as new judge
By LYNN ELBERAP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Mariah Carey will join "American Idol" as a judge next season, Fox announced Monday, bringing her star power to the show that remains a ratings leader but has seen its viewership and pop culture status diminish. "I am so excited to

SW Idaho farm hosts 'weed dating' for singles

SW Idaho farm hosts 'weed dating' for singles
By JESSIE L. BONNERAssociated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) - For one night a year, a neighborhood farm in northwest Boise turns into a respite for singles who are tired of the same old dating scene. A poster board planted at the entrance of Earthly Delights Farm in late June

AP intern Armando Montano celebrated at service

AP intern Armando Montano celebrated at service
By The Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Hundreds of friends and colleagues gathered Sunday for a memorial celebration for Armando Montano, a news intern for The Associated Press who died at age 22 in Mexico City. The service was held at Colorado College, where Montano's parents