Nov 15 2009

Palestinians threaten to declare independence (AP)

AP – The Palestinians say they are so fed up with the lack of progress in peace efforts that they are preparing to declare independence unilaterally.

Oct 5 2009

Jokes, apologies from David Letterman on his show (AP)

AP – David Letterman acknowledges in his on-air apologies to his wife and staff for having sex with co-workers that he has his work cut out for him.

Oct 5 2009

New Studies See a Higher Rate of Autism: Is the Jump Real?

New studies are revising the long-standing federal estimate of autism rates to 1 in 100, but experts are debating whether the rise reflects a genuine increase in cases

Oct 3 2009

Young ‘coach’ a media star

A boy mimics Kurt Russell giving one of the great speeches in sports-film history.

Oct 2 2009

Polanski agreed to $500,000 payment in civil suit (AP)

AP – Film director Roman Polanski agreed to pay his sexual assault victim $500,000 to settle a lawsuit 15 years after he fled the United States, according to court documents