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AdWatch: Obama emphasizes election's high stakes

AdWatch: Obama emphasizes election's high stakes
By HENRY C. JACKSONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - TITLE: "The Choice" LENGTH: 60 seconds. AIRING: In Colorado, Florida, Iowa, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. KEY IMAGES: With soft music playing in the background, President Barack Obama speaks

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

WATCH: Space Station Time-Lapse Shows Off Incredible View

WATCH: Space Station Time-Lapse Shows Off Incredible View
HUFFINGTONPOST.COM - Wow. A new time-lapse video compiling thousands of photos from the International Space Station beautifully reveals what it's like to fly by Earth at nearly 18,000 miles per hour--and the view is pretty jaw-dropping. Put together by photographer Knate Myers, the video shows

Hunger Games, Twilight top Teen Choice Awards

Hunger Games, Twilight top Teen Choice Awards
By Robyn Ross, The Vampire Diaries was the top television winner at Sunday night's Teen Choice Awards.

Katie Holmes books first post-divorce job

Katie Holmes books first post-divorce job
By Kate Stanhope, A newly single Katie Holmes is heading back to familiar territory -- Broadway! The 33-year-old actress will star in the dark comedy, Dead Accounts, opening this fall on the Great White Way, People reports. Tom Cruise's lawyer talks Suri and Scientology in settlement

Cronyism and outsourcing: Romney, Obama trade jabs

Cronyism and outsourcing: Romney, Obama trade jabs
By CHARLES BABINGTON and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press CINCINNATI (AP) - Using unusually vivid language, Mitt Romney tried to take the political offensive against President Barack Obama on Monday, accusing Obama of cronyism that "stinks" in steering federal contracts to supporters. He also

Class of 2012: 5 Europe grads face rocky future

Class of 2012: 5 Europe grads face rocky future
By The Associated Press Athina Prassa in Athens mastered English in four years studying at a private university. It's a skill that may not help her much as she hunts for work while hard-right thugs roam her blighted neighborhood. Lucy Nicholls in London graduated from fashion school brimming

NYC seaport fire doused without any injuries

NYC seaport fire doused without any injuries
By VERENA DOBNIKAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A fire on a tourist-friendly New York City pier that sent a huge cloud of smoke billowing above the Manhattan skyline was doused without any injuries on Saturday, fire officials said. Flames enveloped a 100-foot stretch of Pier 17 at South Street

Chicago food fest struggles as revenues dwindle

Chicago food fest struggles as revenues dwindle
By SARAH KUTAAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's showcase summer festival, Taste of Chicago, is struggling to find a new identity amid dwindling revenues and more choices for cash-strapped residents and visitors. The 32-year-old food festival, which draws millions of people to Grant

Coe drums up Olympic fever for London Games

Coe drums up Olympic fever for London Games
By STEPHEN WILSONAP Sports Writer PETERBOROUGH, England (AP) - Sebastian Coe strides onto the outdoor stage like a rock star. With music blaring, cameras clicking and flags waving, he's introduced to the cheering crowd as "the man who is making this all happen." The Olympic torch relay has