Franken on top in recount, but lawsuit looms

The Minnesota state Canvassing Board certified results showing Democrat Al Franken the winner of the state's contested Senate race on Monday.

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Israeli military: Troops cross Gaza border

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Cruise under control: Actor says 'I learned a lesson'

Tom Cruise is still willing to talk about Scientology, but he acknowledged Monday that his 2005 rant about it on TODAY came off as "arrogant." "I'm here to entertain people," the actor told TODAY's Matt Lauer Monday in New York. "That's who I am."

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Tribune Co. files for bankruptcy protection

Media conglomerate Tribune Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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O.J. Simpson sentenced to long prison term

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Fox News' Hannity losing his liberal half

Alan Colmes of the network's "Hannity & Colmes" said on his Web site Monday that he'll be leaving the prime-time show after 12 years.

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Loved ones' 'hearts are crushed' by TV anchor's death

Two days after Anne Pressly succumbed to her injuries after being found brutally beaten in her Little Rock, Ark., home, her friends and family are shattered by the loss of the popular young anchorwoman. "She was like an angel walking on earth," said a friend.

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Man opts for 'I was stupid' sign outside plant

A man who caused damage at a waste water treatment plant in Eau Claire has decided to pick public humiliation over jail time to pay for his crime.

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House, in second effort, passes bailout bill

The House passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry Friday, reversing itself after members came around to a larger Senate version.

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George Michael arrested for drug possession

Pop star George Michael has been cautioned by police after being arrested for possession of drugs, news media reported on Sunday.

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Roar of engines as slain Hells Angel is buried

There can be no quiet goodbye for a Hells Angel leader. The funeral of Mark "Papa" Guardado, the president of the San Francisco chapter who was shot after a barroom brawl, drew about 2,000 bikers.

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O.J. Simpson jury seated after courtroom battle

An all-white jury will judge O.J. Simpson and a co-defendant on kidnapping and robbery charges after defense lawyers lost a contentious courtroom battle to include two African-American women.

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Mills fired from 'Apprentice' before it starts

Plans for the former model-turned-activist to join the cast of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" went awry according to Britain's The Sun after the ex-Mrs. Paul McCartney reportedly insisted she be guaranteed a place in the finals of the reality show.

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O.J. Simpson goes to trial, dogged by his past

O.J. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart go on trial Monday in Las Vegas on armed robbery and kidnapping charges.

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Drug-addicted elephant kicks heroin habit

A once drug-addled elephant fed heroin-laced bananas by illegal traders will return home after emerging clean from a three-year detox program on China's tropical island province of Hainan.

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