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National News
Obama "Puzzled" by Iraq Comment Frenzy
Earlier this week he said he might alter his plan to bring combat troops home within 16 months of taking office if conditions on the ground changed.

Mississippi River Reopens as Water Levels Lower
Lock 25 near Winfield, Missouri, north of St. Louis, was the final lock to reopen and it reopened Saturday morning.

Venus Beats Sister Serena for Wimbledon Win
Venus defeated Serena 7-5, 6-4, in the third all-Williams final at Wimbledon in seven years.

Business News
Olympic E-Games
Experts are predicting changes such as this are going to cause major changes in people's viewing habits.

China Working To Clear Algae Ahead Of Games
Authorities had weeded out 100,000 tons of algae, floating and washed up onshore.

Coughlin, Piersol Set World Records in Olympic Trials
Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol each re-set their own world records to highlight Tuesday's results at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Home Improvement
Boost Mental Health - Do Housework
A recent study found just 20 minutes of physical activity -- such as housework -- improved the mental state of people considered stressed

Condos Using Clothing Optional Pool to Bring Buyers
One pool is being set aside for nude swimmers, sunbathers and hot tubbers.

Summer BBQ Tips
Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means: BBQ!

Movie Reviews
Funny Superhero, But Superman He Ain't!
There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there's Hancock (Will Smith).

WALL•E - A Family Fun Film for the summer!
Joining WALL•E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future.

Arrested Development Movie "On" According to Jeffery Tambor
“After months of speculation, I think we have finally figured out for sure that we are indeed doing an Arrested Development movie," Tambor told EW.com

Soaps
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson: Together Again!
The rocker tells Rolling Stone that they're trying again for the "801st" time

CrueFest July Tour Dates
"Summer's loudest show on earth" kicks off July 1 in Florida

CrueFest August Tour Dates
The Crue hits up Vegas on August 1

Travel
Americans Reconsidering Travel Plans
37 percent said they are canceling vacations altogether and 25 percent are cutting trips short.

Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach Square Off
Virginia Beach officials say "The beach resort code" was broken by running critical ads.

Texas Man Goes to Court for Using Phone on Plane
The man says he was trying to get hold of hospital officials in response to a message he received that his father was having serious heart trouble.

Games

Sports News
Headlines
Venus Beats Sister Serena for Wimbledon Win
Venus defeated Serena 7-5, 6-4, in the third all-Williams final at Wimbledon in seven years.

Boston Ends Slump With Shutout of Yankees
Jon Lester threw a complete game in the 7-0 victory New York in the first of a four-game series.

Yankees Get Shutout by Red Sox
The greatest rivalry in sports continues as the Red Sox flattened the Yankees yesterday 6-0.


Music News
West Collaborates With Louis Vuitton
The rapper is designing a line of shoes to be called Kanye for LV,

Winehouse Under 'House Arrest' By Label Bosses
The singer is under the 24-hour surveillance of a security guard.

Viva La Coldplay As Album Tops U.S. Charts For A Second Week
Lil Wayne, Disney's 'Camp Rock' soundtrack, Motley Crue and Three 6 Mafia round out the top five.

Entertainment News
Brinkley Out For Revenge, Says Cook's Lawyer
Lawyer claimed that Brinkley who fought back tears as she recalled the pain of learning of Cook's affair with an 18-year-old assistant, was simply out to punish her cheating husband.

Cyrus: 'I Want To Be The Next Madonna'
Miley Cyrus has said she is determined to become the next Madonna.

Lohan Turns 22 In Style
Lindsay Lohan celebrated her 22nd birthday with a party in the heart of Hollywood.

Food
Tips For Your Driving Trip
Make sure you stop every so often, even if it's just for a few minutes.

Talking With Your Kids About Divorce
If you are in the process of divorce, or have recently experienced one, your children may not fully comprehend what has happened or how to properly grieve their loss.

Still on a Budget? Try These Cheap Fashion Tips
If you are a thin, petite-sized woman, don't overlook the children's department for casual clothing.

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Gardening
Dead Lawn Could Cost Homeowner $746
The owners said they decided to stop watering their lawn after California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a statewide drought emergency.

Gardener Gets Surprise Mystery Plant
Growth appeared in a pot the man thought was empty, and after consultations with numerous nurseries, it was determined the mystery plant was arisaema sikokianum.

Home-Grown Vegetables Grow in Popularity
According to the U.S. National Gardening Association, Americans spent some $1.4 billion on growing their own vegetables last year.

Parenting
Study: More Can Be Done To Help Newborns In Pain
Newborns face an average of 16 painful or stressful procedures each day.

Childrens' Jewelry Recalled
The It's a Girl Thing line of bracelets, necklaces and phone charms, contain high levels of toxic lead.

Doctor: Jolie's Twins Not Born Yet
The actress' obstetrician will be with her until the birth.

Weird News
Man Tears Head Off of Hitler Wax Figure
The man tore off the head in protest at the exhibit, the spokesman added. The police were alerted and arrested the man, who did not resist.

Weiner War
Winners of the competition have eaten as much at 66 hot dogs the buns.

"Pregnant Man" Gives Birth to Baby Girl
The man that shocked the nation when he was pregnant, gave birth to a baby girl leaves the hospital with family.

Joke of the Day