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Patrick Moore, British astronomer and TV host, dies at 89

Patrick Moore, British astronomer and TV host, dies at 89
By Liz Raftery, British astronomer Patrick Moore, who hosted the BBC program The Sky at Night, died Sunday at his home after battling an infection. He was 89. "After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish to spend his

Shannen Doherty's 911 call about suicidal Twitter fan leaks

Shannen Doherty's 911 call about suicidal Twitter fan leaks
By Liz Raftery, Shannen Doherty called police last month to report a fan who had threatened via Twitter to kill herself if the actress didn't call her -- and now audio of the 911 call has been leaked.Check out Beverly Hills, 90210 and other shows we'd like to see reunite

"Shattered" Australian DJs speak out about Kate Middleton nurse's suicide

"Shattered" Australian DJs speak out about Kate Middleton nurse's suicide
By Liz Raftery, Michael Christian and Mel Greig, the Australian DJs who prank called the London hospital where Kate Middleton was being treated, say they're "shattered" and "devastated" by the subsequent suicide of the nurse who fielded the call.

Jenni Rivera, soulful, troubled Mexican music star

Jenni Rivera, soulful, troubled Mexican music star
By By E.J. TAMARA and NATALIA CANOAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jenni Rivera launched her career hawking cassette recordings of her songs at flea markets, but a powerful voice, soulful singing style and frank discussion of personal troubles powered her to the heights of a male-dominated

Daley nephew enters not guilty plea in 2004 death

Daley nephew enters not guilty plea in 2004 death
By By MICHAEL TARMAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - The nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the 2004 death of a suburban man whose family suspects a police cover-up in the initial investigation into the fatal fight. The case hit

McDonald's November sales figure rises

McDonald's November sales figure rises
By By MAE ANDERSONAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's Corp. said Monday that a key sales figure rebounded in November, as U.S. customers snapped up the world's biggest hamburger chain's breakfast offerings and limited-time Cheddar Bacon Onion sandwiches. The increase

Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action

Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action
By By STACY A. ANDERSONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup. All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for

NBC Sports partners with Yahoo for content deal

NBC Sports partners with Yahoo for content deal
By By RACHEL COHEN and JAY COHENAP Sports Writers NEW YORK (AP) - NBC Sports and Yahoo are taking on the crowded sports media landscape with a partnership that fills in gaps for both companies. NBC brings video and big-name broadcasters and Yahoo adds college coverage and fantasy games in the

NBC Sports partners with Yahoo for content deal

NBC Sports partners with Yahoo for content deal
By By RACHEL COHEN and JAY COHENAP Sports Writers NEW YORK (AP) - NBC Sports and Yahoo are taking on the crowded sports media landscape with a partnership that fills in gaps for both companies. NBC brings video and big-name broadcasters and Yahoo adds college coverage and fantasy games in the

Greek PM: bond buyback going 'very well'

Greek PM: bond buyback going 'very well'
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece's prime minister says the bond buyback scheme aimed at lessening the crisis-hit country's debt load is "going very well" and that he will have definite results Monday or Tuesday, according to state TV NET. Antonis Samaras visited Munich, where he had talks with