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Obama speech: Official end to U.S. combat in Iraq, but so many But's
Barack Obama gives weird Oval Office addresses. After becoming the first president ever not to address fellow citizens from that strangely clear desk during his first year in office, the Democrat gave...
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Star Trek: A talk with rising underground rapper Trek Life
Trek Life is so L.A. He bleeds purple and gold, bumps Battlecat and name-drops the oft-forgotten Funkdoobiest in interviews. That’s as L.A. as you can get for someone whose formative years were split...
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Sustainable gardening event nearly sold out
I find it hard to resist a symposium dedicated to the lighthearted side of gardening. Obviously I am not alone: I am told that tickets to the Pacific Horticulture symposium "Gardening Under...
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Summer reading: Rosecrans Baldwin on Graham Greene
Rosecrans Baldwin, a founder of the smart and witty website The Morning News, published his debut novel this week. And while it's smart, "You Lost Me There" has none of the charming sarcasm of the...
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12 surfers fall from ASP World Tour roster at Billabong Pro Tahiti
The news of the day at the Billabong Pro Tahiti isn't so much who advanced to the next round, but who won't be continuing on the ASP World Tour. That's because of a new format in place this year which...
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Magic Johnson and his next move: NBA ownership?
A former colleague of ours, Scott Howard-Cooper, had an interesting article on nba.com about Magic Johnson possibly joining a new ownership group for the Detroit Pistons. Owner Bill Davidson passed...
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Social media wrap: Obama retweets his own Iraq speech [Updated]
So far, the most prominent politician to comment on President Obama's Iraq speech is President Obama. Doesn't anyone else care? FOR THE RECORD:Added at 4:13 p.m.: An earlier version of this post and...
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Claire's stores to launch a 'Glee' jewelry and accessories collection
You can't stop the beat — or the product tie-ins for hit TV show "Glee." A few weeks ago, Macy's announced it would debut a "Glee" clothing collection for back-to-school. And now mall accessories chain...
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Live blog: Apple's musical unveiling event in San Francisco
11:21 a.m. -- Encore! "I think we're finished," Martin says. "Is Steve around to tell me what to do?" The audience asks for an encore. "I'm afraid I've played all the hits," he said. "Now we'll do...
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Before Jackie Evancho: Remembering Julie Andrews, Beverly Sills and other...
To ease your nail-biting while we wait to see if 10-year-old Jackie Evancho makes it Wednesday night through to the finals on NBC's "America's Got Talent," give a listen to these pint-sized wonders who...
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'Star Trek 365' is a special stardate for Starfleet faithful
REVIEW Linda Whitmore, the in-house "Star Trek" specialist here at Hero Complex, checks in with a review of a new bookshelf voyage into the Starfleet universe. Any Trekkie worth his or her salt can...
View ArticleThe Morning Fix: Amazon's digital play! Icahn raises his bid. It's 'Conan.'...
After the coffee. Before deciding whether to commit to watching "Sons of Anarchy."Amazon throws its hat into the ring. Amazon is planning its own streaming service for movies and TV shows, making the...
View ArticleWall Street Roundup: Lingering Lehman lessons. Cramer turns on Goldman.
Signs of growth. An index of U.S. manufacturing growth grew in August where analysts had expected a decline, giving a boost to markets around the world. Lingering Lehman lessons. Dick Fuld, former...
View ArticleQB Leinart could be parting ways with Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are shopping quarterback Matt Leinart, according to various reports, and could either trade or release him within the next few days.Leinart, who won the Heisman Trophy at USC and...
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Your morning fashion and beauty report: Bristol Palin on 'DWTS' costumes....
Juicy Couture, once sizzling hot, is going to be harder to find in stores this fall. [WWD] (Subscription required.)Political-celeb offspring Bristol Palin, 19, plans to wear only the most modest...
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Monster Mash: New York man loses $1.35-million Corot painting; Zimbabwe...
-- Major blunder: A New York man is being sued by his partner for losing a $1.35-million Corot painting, pictured at right, during a bender. (New York Daily News) -- Artistic censorship: The government...
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It's just 'Conan' to you, thank you very much [Updated]
TBS has just announced the title of Conan O'Brien's new late-night show. It's plain and simple: "Conan." "I’m just using 'Conan' and dropping the 'O’Brien' because I want to get away from the whole...
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'Dancing With The Stars' partners are announced
Ask and you shall receive, Twitterverse. Since rumors began swirling that "Jersey Shore's" Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino would be competing on the new season of "Dancing With The Stars," viewers of...
View ArticleGruden: Leinart 'hasn't taken advantage of his opportunities'
ESPN's Jon Gruden, a Super Bowl-winning coach and quarterback expert, just gave a very blunt assessment of why Matt Leinart hasn't panned out in Arizona. There are multiple reports the Cardinals are...
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