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Early Oscar contenders scarce despite rule change

Early Oscar contenders scarce despite rule change 
    (Reuters) As the first half of 2010 draws to a close, serious Academy Awards contenders have yet to emerge.

Legendary P-Funk guitarist Garry Shider dies at 56

Garry Shider, the longtime musical director of Parliament-Funkadelic whose funky guitar work, songwriting skills and musical arrangements thrilled fans around the globe and earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 56.

Proud man's story told in 'Reflections of a Heart'

Proud man "Reflections of a Heart" casts a spotlight on an ugly period in American history when black soldiers who had fought in World War II returned home to face bigotry, violence and disrespect.
Suicide bomber kills 5 Afghan police, civilian

Suicide bomber kills 5 Afghan police, civilian 
    (AP) A suicide bomber perched on the back of a motorcycle killed five Afghan policemen and one civilian in the increasingly violent northern province of Kunduz on Saturday.
Hurricane Earl brushes North Carolina

Hurricane Earl brushes North Carolina 
    (AFP) AFP - Hurricane Earl pounded North Carolina on Friday as it sped up the US East Coast, threatening dangerous waves and riptides across the eastern seaboard.
Weakened Earl bearing down on Nova Scotia

Weakened Earl bearing down on Nova Scotia 
    (AP) The remnants of Hurricane Earl have moved away from the Massachusetts coast and are bearing down on Nova Scotia.
3 squabbling companies must cooperate to plug well

3 squabbling companies must cooperate to plug well 
    (AP) On shore, BP, Halliburton and Transocean are engaging in a billion-dollar blame game over the blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. At sea, they're depending on each other to finally plug up the environmental disaster.
Suspect in Paris Hilton burglary pleads not guilty

Suspect in Paris Hilton burglary pleads not guilty 
    (AP) A man accused of showing up at Paris Hilton's house wielding two knives has pleaded not guilty to attempted felony burglary.
Dodge faces win-or-else season at North Texas

Dodge faces win-or-else season at North Texas 
    (AP) Todd Dodge is no longer the hot shot high school coach hired to energize the North Texas football program.
"Glee", "Modern Family" new face of family-friendly TV

"Glee", "Modern Family" new face of family-friendly TV 
    (Reuters) Rachel is raised by two dads. Mitchell and Cameron have adopted a baby girl. Kurt musters up the courage to come out to his father, and gets his blessing.
Hollywood updates Facebook in lineup of fall movies

"Social media" is among today's most popular catch phrases thanks to the success of, among other thi ...
Fruits, vegetables cut cancer risk for smokers: study

Fruits, vegetables cut cancer risk for smokers: study 
    (AFP) AFP - Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of some kinds of lung cancer for smokers, according to a study released Monday.
Jordan trade unions urge France to revoke Hamas TV ban

Jordan trade unions urge France to revoke Hamas TV ban 
    (AFP) AFP - Jordan's Islamist-dominated trade unions urged France on Thursday to revoke an "unjust" decision to block broadcasts by the Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television channel for alleged incitement.
Indonesian Muslims told to change prayer direction

Indonesian Muslims told to change prayer direction 
    (Reuters) Indonesia's Muslims learned on Friday they have been praying in the wrong direction, after the country's highest Islamic authority said its directive on the direction of Mecca actually had people facing Africa.
Hurricane Earl brushes North Carolina

Hurricane Earl brushes North Carolina 
    (AFP) AFP - Hurricane Earl pounded North Carolina on Friday as it sped up the US East Coast, threatening dangerous waves and riptides across the eastern seaboard.
Tributes paid as former Tour winner Fignon dies

Tributes paid as former Tour winner Fignon dies 
    (AFP) AFP - Tributes were paid on Tuesday to former two-time Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon who died following a battle with cancer.
FEC filing shows Palin gave $87,500 to candidates

FEC filing shows Palin gave $87,500 to candidates 
    (AP) Sarah Palin's political action committee contributed at least $87,500 to candidates she's endorsed in the last few months, according to a report filed Sunday with the Federal Elections Commission.