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Hospital failed to report Plaxico's shooting
A New York hospital faces scrutiny after treating Plaxico Burress' gunshot wound without reporting it to police. Hospital officials say, "At least we didn't mess up the medical part."
Bill Clinton might take Hillary's Senate seat
Former President Bill Clinton is a candidate for replacing Hillary Clinton in the Senate. Is the economic downturn so bad that a former president has to come out of retirement?
Facebook faces a spam bind
With more than 120 million users, Facebook needs more advertising via spam to make ends meet. But nobody really likes spam, except Hawaiians, who almost consider it a delicacy.
Arnold declares fiscal emergency in Calif.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has called a special session of California's General Assembly. And when Arnold calls, people listen. They might not understand immediately, but they do listen.
Obama to buy wife a thank-you ring
Barack Obama is planning to purchase a very expensive ring for wife Michelle to say "thanks for supporting me." Say what you will about his politics, but the man has style.
Jolie is No. 1 in Yahoo searches
Angelina Jolie is the top searched-for woman on Yahoo. I guess that deserves a "Yahoo-oo!"
Stocks fall nearly 680 points
The Dow Jones Industrial average falls again after having risen significantly last week. You could describe the stock market as a roller coaster, but that would be giving roller coasters a bad name.
Mayor gives 7-hour speech on YouTube
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has recorded a 7-and-a-half hour speech to be posted on YouTube. Riveting stuff, if you can stay awake.
Obama unveils national security team
President-elect Barack Obama nominated Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and named the rest of his national security team. Let the games begin!
Company makes coffins for baseball fans
Baseball fans in the Boston area can show their love for their teams when they set off for that great baseball diamond in the sky. It's kinda like "Field of Dreams": if you build it, they will come.
Recession began last year: economists
According to economists, the U.S. economy entered recession territory in December 2007. In 2007? Where were those economists then?
Plaxico Burress turns himself in
Plaxico Burress, wide receiver for the New York Giants, has surrendered to police in conjunction with a shooting at a Manhattan night club. Burress reportedly was involved in the shooting, sort of.
Retailers wait for weekend sales numbers
Thanksgiving weekend sales figures are at the top of retailers' anxiety lists. Let the counting begin so that we might truly give thanks.
Obama to name Clinton secretary of state
President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name Hillary Clinton as his choice for secretary of state.
Actors strike won't harm TV viewing
TV industry insiders say that most TV viewers won't even notice if actors go on strike. Ain't that the truth.
