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National News
Senate Passes Housing Rescue Bill, Bush to Sign
The 694-page legislation will set up a $300 billion fund under the Federal Housing Administration to help distressed homeowners get more affordable.

Obama Defends His Trip to Europe As it Wraps Up
He aims to burnish his foreign policy credentials and counter McCain's criticism that he lacks experience.

Federal Regulators Close Two More Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, revoked the charters of First National Bank of Nevada, of Reno, Nev., and First Heritage Bank of Newport Beach, Calif.

Business News
30,000 Line Up For Last Chance Olympic Tickets
Olympic authorities expect around 140 million dollars from ticket sales according to state media.

U.S. Beach Volleyball Teams Favored In Beijing
This will be the fourth Olympics for beach volleyball and, as usual, it should draw a crowd.

U.S. Swimmer Tests Positive for Banned Substance
Jessica Hardy is reportedly no longer a the U.S. swimming team's training camp. She qualified for the Olympics in two individual events as well as at least one relay.

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
Crude and Hilarious!
Stupid is as stupid does in the crude and hilarious movie.

A Great Story For Those Not Expecting Aliens!
I think you will be happy with their progression and their search for the truth.

Review: "Dark Knight" Is Awesome
The joke's on Iron Man, The Dark Knight is awesome!

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
Report: Favre To Report To Packers Training Camp
The veteran QB plans on faxing a letter seeking reinstatement to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as early as Friday.

30,000 Line Up For Last Chance Olympic Tickets
Olympic authorities expect around 140 million dollars from ticket sales according to state media.

Brewers Make It 8 Straight With Sweep Of Cards
Milwaukee Brewers got a 2 run homer from Ryan Braun in the 9th to edge the Cards 4-3.


Music News
Spears Can Regain Health After Custody Battle
Spears' attorney Laura Wasser says the singer is delighted with the agreement - because her sons inspire her to improve her mental health.

Britney Spears to Pay $20,000 a Month in Child Support
The monthly child support payment is a $5,000 increase over what Spears and Federline, a dancer and rap singer, agreed to last year, the court papers showed.

Guy Ritchie: My Marriage is Fine
The director tells People magazine that he and wife Madonna are not on the rocks

Entertainment News
Spears Can Regain Health After Custody Battle
Spears' attorney Laura Wasser says the singer is delighted with the agreement - because her sons inspire her to improve her mental health.

Britney Spears to Pay $20,000 a Month in Child Support
The monthly child support payment is a $5,000 increase over what Spears and Federline, a dancer and rap singer, agreed to last year, the court papers showed.

Guy Ritchie: My Marriage is Fine
The director tells People magazine that he and wife Madonna are not on the rocks

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
Garden Gift For Sun Sufferer
Alice Tyson, of Carlisle, has Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) which means exposure to sunlight increases her risk of getting cancer or going blind.

Be a Butterfly
The exhibition gives visitors the chance to "shrink to the size of a caterpillar", find their way through a maze dotted with dangerous sticky plants and spiders.

Mystery Disease Threatens Florida State Tree
The disease has been found in five Florida counties since it was first confirmed about two years ago.

Parenting
Teen Smokers Can't Quit
Researchers hope to use the information from the study to develop new ways to help teens quit.

Study: Babies In Daycare Gain More Weight
Researchers looked at child care arrangements, feeding conditions, and weight gains of some 8,150 babies.

German Mom Gives Birth To Black And White Twins
Scientists, however, said the combination is not as rare as people might think.

Weird News
Boy Sinks Teeth Into Attacking Pitbull
"It's no big deal. It's better to lose a tooth than to lose your life."

Quadriplegic Accused Of Hitting Officers
The arrest report said Cesares hit one of the officers and used threatening language.

5-Year-Old Leaves Day Care, Goes to Hooters
Employees of Hooters in Denton, TX found the child safe crossed an Interstate service road, bought a soft drink at a service station and walked to Hooters.

Joke of the Day