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Most popular news on 7 July 2009 |
'Three's Company' star cited for drunken driving
AP - An actress who starred on the hit television series "Three's Company" has been arrested in Southern California and cited for drunken driving. Police say Joyce DeWitt, who played the character Janet Wood on the popular show, was pulled over Saturday afternoon after she drove past a barricade near a park in El Segundo.
Jackson memorial performers announced as LA braces
AP - The stage was set Monday for Michael Jackson's final act as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time.
Slain SC serial killing suspect had long rap sheet
AP - The serial killer who terrorized a South Carolina community by shooting five people to death before police killed him Monday was a career criminal paroled just two months ago, authorities said.
Michael Jackson's memorial service
The Yahoo! Newsroom - If you weren't one of the lucky 8,750 fans to score a pair of tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, have no fear. You can watch it here live starting at 10 a.m. PT.
Fresh protest erupts in China's Xinjiang region
AP - Ethnic Uighurs scuffled with armed police Tuesday in a fresh protest in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, where at least 156 people have been killed and more than 1,400 people arrested in western China's worst ethnic violence in decades.
Paperless health care? 1 hospital's long journey
AP - Baby Riley Matthews wheezed noisily on the exam table. "He's belly-breathing," the emergency-room doctor said worriedly — Riley's little abdomen was markedly rising and falling with each breath, a sign of respiratory distress.
Woman allegedly pranks her grandma 45 times in day
AP - A 21-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly prank-calling her 69-year-old grandmother 45 times in one day, threatening to kill her. The woman faces five felony counts including harassment. A criminal complaint said she told police she was "bored" and "wanted to have some fun."
Brooke Shields talks about `asexual' Jackson
AP - Brooke Shields was 13 when she first met Michael Jackson and the two "instantly became friends" — mainly because sexual tension was off the table.
Which Celeb Is Playing Peek-a-Boob?
E! Online - Clearly, this singer's not afraid to show some skin!
Wallet stolen in 1982 found in NYC tree; $20 gone
AP - Money doesn't grow on trees, but a tree-care supervisor in New York City's Central Park found an old wallet inside a dead one. The blue leather wallet had been stolen by a pickpocket 27 years ago. It was found in the hollow of a dying cherry tree. It was near where Ruth Bendik had hers swiped while she watched the New York City Marathon in 1982.
Wade says he'll stay if Heat a title contender
AP - Dwyane Wade will remain in Miami on one condition. He wants the Heat to become a championship contender again, the quicker the better. Otherwise, he might need moving trucks next summer.
Pitch a Fix: Heroes Needs Your Help
E! Online - Yesterday we asked you to weigh in on fixes for 90210, and today we turn to Heroes. We've read your comments, emails and tweets, and we see that many of you are frustrated about the direction the show has gone. Why are Heroes' once-beloved supers in trouble, and what can be done about it? Here's what we've heard from you, the fans:
SKorea says suspect North Korean ship likely home
AP - A North Korean ship tracked by the U.S. Navy because it was suspected of carrying illicit cargo and which reversed course without delivering its load has likely arrived back home, a South Korean official said Tuesday.
Zelaya supporters escalate their fight in Honduras
AP - Supporters of ousted President Manuel Zelaya vowed Monday to widen protests and block trade nationwide as the deposed leader headed to Washington for a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Elephants to crash Staples before Jackson memorial
AP - As if the atmosphere outside Staples Center didn't promise to be circus-like enough come Tuesday morning, they're sending in the elephants.
Stars Align for Tomorrow's Michael Jackson Memorial
E! Online - While the drama regarding his estate, his children and the circumstances of his death aren't likely to rest for months to come, it's time for Michael Jackson himself to rest in peace.
Actor Kal Penn starts work as White House liaison
AP - Actor Kal Penn started a new job Monday as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities.
Jackson fans prepare farewell to 'King of Pop'
AFP - Hundreds of millions of fans around the world have been preparing to bid a poignant farewell to Michael Jackson, as Los Angeles goes into lockdown ahead of a star-studded memorial service.
Social Security number code cracked, study claims
AP - For all the concern about identity theft, researchers say there's a surprisingly easy way for the technology-savvy to figure out the precious nine digits of Americans' Social Security numbers.
Police: McNair's girlfriend bought gun Thursday
AP - Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death.
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