An earthquake hit Los Angeles, centered around Lennox California on May 17.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 4.7 quake was located about a mile east of Lennox, CA, and about 10 miles, south, southwest of the Los Angeles Civic Center. It is the largest quake in the area in nearly a year.
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An Atlanta rapper known as Dolla, was fatally shot at the Beverly Center on Monday afternoon.
The shooting occurred around 3:10 p.m. in the parking structure of the popular Westside mall. Dolla, a rapper whose real name is Roderick Anthony Burton II, was shot in the head while he and another rapper, D.J. Shabbazz, were waiting in the valet area, according to Dolla's publicist, Sue Vannasing. A friend who was with the rappers at the Beverly Center as well as a Los Angeles Police Department source also confirmed his identity to The Times.
Two suspects fled from the scene, police said. About two hours later, Los Angeles police detained a “person of interest" as he attempted to board a plane out of Los Angeles International Airport.
Dolla arrived at LAX from Atlanta earlier in the day and went to the Beverly Center to do some shopping, Vannasing said.
He had apparently had a dispute with some people, perhaps at the airport, Vannasing said.
“They followed him to the mall because they knew he was coming," Vannasing said. Los Angeles police officials could not immediately confirm or deny that account.
Dolla was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he died, police said.
Dolla was an up-and-coming rapper out of Atlanta who had recorded several singles. He was in town to work on his first album, slated to be released this summer on Jive Records, Vannasing said. His first single, released in 2007, was “Who the [Expletive] is that?" more
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Donald Trump, who owns the Miss USA pageant, says Carrie Prejean can retain her Miss California USA crown after she caused a stir expressing opposition to gay marriage and posing in topless photographs.
Trump said that she had given an honest answer to a tough question, and that there’s nothing wrong with the pictures of her. “We’re very proud of her,” he said, calling her strong, tough, smart and very beautiful.
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According to the latest rumors, Kate Gosselin is now cheating on her husband Jon with their body guard, Steve Neild.
Kate Gosselin, her husband Jon and their eight children are the stars of the hit TLC reality show "Jon & Kate Plus Eight," and anyone who reads the tabloids knows the family has been rocked recently by rumors of an alleged affair between Jon and a 23-year-old teacher.
Kate said, "The allegations they’re making about me are disgusting, unthinkable, unfathomable, and I am horrified.”
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Susan Boyle was the star guest as Oprah was joined by TV judge Simon Cowell for a show called The World’s Got Talent.
The first part was pre-recorded recently at her home in Blackburn, Scotland. And because of her strong accent, viewers were given subtitles on screen to all her answers in the section in which she talked about her life and experience in auditioning and appearing on the Britain's Got Talent TV show.
Susan spoke of her new found fame during part one of a two-stage interview on the Oprah Winfrey Show in the US last night.
When asked by Oprah if she was lonely, Susan replied: 'Oh no. I am not lonely. Everyone has been so nice. I've got millions of new friends now.'
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President Barack Obama is calling for credit card reform.
Obama will be addressing a push for credit-card legislation with a town-hall meeting in New Mexico on Thursday after devoting much of his weekly radio address to the topic.
With the Senate scheduled to vote on its credit-card legislation this week, President Obama is embracing complaints from Americans about interest-rate increases, penalties and fees for their cards. He wants Congress to deliver legislation for him to sign by Memorial Day, on May 25.
“I’m calling on Congress … to pass a credit card reform bill that protects American consumers so that I can sign it into law by Memorial Day, there is no time for delay. We need a durable and successful flow of credit in our economy, but we can’t tolerate profits that depend upon misleading working families. Those days are over.”
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Miss California Carrie Prejean continues to stun pageant officials.
Prejean told the pageant committee that there was only one provocative photo that existed, which was first posted on TheDirty.com.
TMZ has obtained an email Carrie Prejean sent to Keith Lewis, Co-Executive Director of Miss California USA.
“This was when I was 17 years old. I was a minor. It was when I was first getting into the modeling world, being naive, and young. I shouldnt (sic) have taken the photo of me in my underwear. There are no other photos of me. This was the only one I took.”
As of today, the pageant committee has been told there are at least four racy photos in total.
TMZ has reported that they have 4 photos of Carrie without her top and in her panties . Keith Lewis responded by saying,
“I’m absolutely stunned. This completely changes things for us, Yesterday, we thought she had explained things accurately. We need to revisit this issue with her.”
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The modern Mother's Day holiday was created by Anna Jarvis and it's now celebrated on various days in many places around the world.
Here are two beautiful Mothers Day poems.
Mommy, I love you For all that you do. I'll kiss you and hug you 'Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me To teach you to play, So smile 'cause I love you On this Mother's Day.
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My Mother, my friend so dear throughout my life you're always near. A tender smile to guide my way You're the sunshine to light my day.
Create a free ecard using your personal photos, videos and music!
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The Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar told TODAY co-host Matt Lauer from inside the crown of the statue, that the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island will be re-opened to the public on the Fourth of July.
"This Statue of Liberty really is about hope and optimism for America its also about jobs that come with tourism all over this country and its about President Obama's agenda. So today were announcing that on the 4th of july we will open up the crown of the Statue of Liberty"
The Statue of Liberty has been closed since 911 terrorist attack.
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Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has banned Susan Boyle from singing on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Susan Boyle, who will take the stage on special episode of Oprah, called The Worlds Got Talent, has been asked to refrain from singing, as the Britain's Got Talent bosses want to save her incredible singing for her semi-final appearance on the show.
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Dom DeLuise died in his sleep on May 4, 2009 at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. He was hospitalized at the time, suffering from kidney failure and respiratory problems following a long battle with cancer.
He was a comedian, film director, television producer, chef, and author. He was the husband of actress Carol Arthur, and the father of actor, writer, director Peter DeLuise, and actors David DeLuise and Michael DeLuise.
His first acting credit was as a regular performer in the television show The Entertainers in 1964. In the 1970s and 1980s, he often co-starred with Burt Reynolds; together they appeared in the films The Cannonball Run and Cannonball Run II, Smokey and the Bandit II, The End, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and All Dogs Go to Heaven. DeLuise was the host of the television show Candid Camera from 1991 to 1992.
TV producer Greg Garrison hired DeLuise to appear as a specialty act on the popular Dean Martin show. DeLuise ran through his "Dominick the Great" routine, a riotous example of a magic act gone wrong, with host Martin as a bemused volunteer from the audience. Dom's catch phrase in broken Italian dialect, No Applause Necessary, Sava to the End. The show went so well that DeLuise was soon a regular on Martin's program, participating in both songs and sketches. Garrison also featured DeLuise in his own hour-long comedy specials for ABC. (Martin was often just off-camera when these were taped, and his distinctive laugh can be heard loud and clear.)
DeLuise was probably best known as a regular in Mel Brooks's films. He appeared in The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Silent Movie, History of the World, Part I, Spaceballs & Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Brooks' late wife, actress Anne Bancroft, directed Dom in Fatso (1980). He also had a cameo in Johnny Dangerously as the Pope, and in Jim Henson's The Muppet Movie as a wayward Hollywood talent agent who comes across Kermit the Frog singing "The Rainbow Connection" in the film's opening scene.
Dom DeLuise was also an avid cook and author of several books on cooking, in recent years he appeared as a regular contributor to a syndicated home improvement radio show, On The House with The Carey Brothers, giving listeners tips on culinary topics. He also wrote seven children's books.
We will definately MISS you!
Watch this funny clip of Dom DeLuise and Dean Martin
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Rick Ankiel was carted off the field with his head and neck immobilized, then taken to a hospital for tests after the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder slammed headfirst into the fence following a running catch Monday night.
Ankiel chased down Pedro Feliz’s long drive in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies but couldn’t stop himself from crashing into the padded center-field wall.
He stayed flat on his back for several minutes as teammates gathered around him, and the game was delayed about 15 minutes as a hush fell over Busch Stadium.
Ankiel was placed in a neck brace and strapped to a gurney before being carted off the field accompanied by team physician Dr. George Paletta and trainer Barry Weinberg. As he was wheeled off, Ankiel flashed a thumbs-up sign.
“It’s a scary thing to see, there’s no doubt about it,” Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said. “The fact that when Dr. Paletta saw him and said he was responsive, I think that’s encouraging.”
Ankiel was taken to a hospital for a CT scan and X-rays. Paletta told the team Ankiel never lost consciousness.
“I hope he’s not hurt,” Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said after his team’s 6-1 win. “He made a tremendous play, he gave 110 percent effort. He hit the wall pretty hard, from what I saw.”
When the Phillies’ Ryan Howard saw Ankiel give the thumbs-up, he knew it was a good sign.
“As soon as he hit, the first thing you want is to see him move,” Howard said. “It took a little while, but when he gave the thumbs-up that was a good feeling.”
Paletta told Cardinals manager Tony La Russa that Ankiel showed signs of whiplash and puffiness in his face. La Russa said Ankiel hit the wall so hard he dented his cap. Article Source: MSNBC Photo Courtesy of Jeff Roberson / AP
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"Cook Yourself Thin," an all-new Lifetime series, based on the successful British series and popular cookbook, offers viewers the skills and the confidence to give their favorite indulgent meals a healthy makeover by cutting the calories and doubling the flavor!
Find the Cook Yourself Thin Cookbook at Cooking.com
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The Michigan lottery will draw 19,820 winner tickets TODAY! Winning numbers will be available on the Michigan Lottery's website and at all Lottery retailers.
In case you are the winner of the Michigan lottery the following information will hopefully answer any questions you have, but if not, please call Public Relations at (517) 373-1237, or e-mail the lottery and we'll find you an answer as soon as the Michigan lottery organizers can.
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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.
While outnumbered, the Mexicans defeated a much better-equipped French army that had known no defeat for almost 50 years. However, Cinco de Mayo is not "an obligatory federal holiday" in Mexico, but rather a holiday that can be observed voluntarily.
While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. However, a common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, which actually is September 16 (dieciséis de septiembre in Spanish), the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico. More about Cinco de Mayo
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Adam Cook the brother of American Idol winner David Cook died of brain cancer. Adam Cook has been battling a brain tumor for more than a decade. David made this announcement prior to the Race for Hope 5K in Washington, D.C.:
"I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now," Cook told the crowd at the brain cancer research benefit, at which Cook served as the grand marshal and competitor, as his team had raised more than $40,000.
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The spectacular story unfolded Saturday on a gray afternoon at Churchill Downs on a muddy track as Mine That Bird, a 50-1 shot, pulled off the second biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history with a runaway victory over Pioneerof the Nile (place) and Musket Man (show). Friesan Fire, who went off as the 7-2 favorite, was never a factor and eased up at the end, finishing 18th. Full Story at AJC
Congratulations to Mine That Bird jockey Calvin Borel, who rode the winner of 135th Kentucky Derby.
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I WANT REVENGE, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Saturday morning after an undiagnosed problem was detected in the left front ankle of the Jeff Mullins-trained colt. Full Story
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The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, "The most exciting 2 minutes in sports", will be this Saturday, May 02, 2009
Race time is 6pm EST. NBC will be broadcasting. Churchill Downs, which hosts the Derby, has lots of helpful information about the race on its website.
Here is a list of the contenders. 1 West Side Bernie 2 Musket Man 3 Mr. Hot Stuff 4 Advice 5 Hold Me Back 6 Friesan Fire 7 Papa Clem 8 Mine That Bird 9 Join in the Dance 10 Regal Ransom 11 Chocolate Candy 12 General Quarters 13 I Want Revenge 14 Atomic Rain 15 Dunkirk 16 Pioneerof the Nile 17 Summer Bird 18 Nowhere to Hide 19 Desert Party 20 Flying Private
Old Fashioned Beethoven Vineyard Haven The Pamplemousse Mafaaz Take the Points Square Eddie Win Willy Stardom Bound Midshipman Quality Road
This year's favorite is I Want Revenge, with 3-1 odds. See the odds for the whole field here.
I Want Revenge, to be ridden by 19-year-old Joe Talamo, is co-owned by David Lanzman and the IEAH Stables. Last year, IEAH won the Derby with Big Brown.
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