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Walter Cronkite dead

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:19:00 -0400

Walter Cronkite, once known as the "Most Trusted Man in America" and the reigning symbol of broadcast journalism itself, has died at age 92.

Paul McCartney rocks Citi Field

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Paul McCartney could have played it safe Friday night at Citi Field, but he swung for the fences instead.

50 Cent slashes price on Conn. mansion to $10.9M

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:05:00 -0400

The price of the Connecticut mega-mansion owned by rapper 50 Cent has dropped again -- to $10.9 million.

Was Barack Obama wearing 'mom jeans'?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:04:00 -0400

We can finally stop talking about the first lady's penchant for showing off her toned arms and the national conversation can turn to something substantive: her husband's unflattering, baggy blue jeans.

Dave Matthews Band plays on at Jones Beach

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Dave Matthews Band is coming to Jones Beach, still reeling from the tragic loss of band member LeRoi Moore, with a new hopeful album.

2nd death at Madonna show

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0400

Officials say second person has died from injuries

The Marseille hospital authority says a second person has died after the roof of a stage being built for a Madonna concert collapsed.

Adoption groups decry horror film with evil orphan

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:04:00 -0400

Often divided over policy and practice, America's adoption community has unified in dismay over "Orphan," a horror movie opening next week that its critics say will fuel negative attitudes toward real-life orphans.

Networks retool 'Parenthood,' 'Eastwick' for TV

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" had all the makings of a hit, even without Arnold.

Josh Lucas of 'Death in Love'

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Josh Lucas established his man hunk credentials in 2002, when he romanced Reese Witherspoon in "Sweet Home Alabama." Since then, however, the 38-year-old hottie has gone the eclectic route, starring in indie films ("Undertow"), big-budget action flicks ("Poseidon") and period dramas ("Glory Road"). Now, in "Death in Love," which opened Friday, Lucas stars as the tortured son of Holocaust survivors in a drama that gives new meaning to the word "intense." Lewis Beale spoke with the actor about his latest film role and the interesting arc his career has taken.

Coroner: Jackson autopsy results in 2 weeks

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:39:00 -0400

The Los Angeles County coroner's office says it will take longer than first expected to complete Michael Jackson's full autopsy report.