NEW YORK – ABC’s “Nightline (search),” which ignited a brief political battle last year with its decision to read the names of Americans killed in Iraq, will do so again this year. Ted Koppel’s (search) news program will pay tribute to the more than 900 U.S. servicemembers who have died …
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LOS ANGELES – Moviegoers flocked to the dark side in droves, giving the final installment of George Lucas’ (search) “Star Wars” tale a record-breaking midnight run. “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith (search)” raked in an estimated $16.5 million from 2,900 midnight screenings Thursday, according to box-office …
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This is a partial transcript from “On the Record,” May 18, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, HOST: A person of interest in the Idaho triple homicide has been found. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) CAPT. BEN WOLFINGER, KOOTENAI SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT: He is a person of interest because …
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LAPORTE, Indiana – Three weeks after an American business man was abducted in Iraq (search), his house has been put up for sale, a family phone number has been disconnected and those closest to him refuse to speak about him. No word from those who abducted Jeffrey Ake (search) in …
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WASHINGTON – A four-year investigation into whether Israel improperly obtained U.S. secrets produced its first criminal charge with the arrest of a Pentagon analyst. Authorities are trying to determine whether any classified information reached Israel. Larry Franklin (search) was charged Wednesday with providing top-secret information about potential attacks against U.S. …
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HOUSTON – Dynegy Inc. (DYN) posted a first-quarter loss on Monday, reversing a year-ago profit, due to hefty charges associated with settlement of shareholder litigation. Separately, the company also said it is evaluating strategic options for its Midstream natural gas business. Quarterly losses after paying $5 million of preferred dividends …
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Gambling addiction may have something in common with certain brain impairments. Both conditions can hinder decision-making and the ability to determine the consequences of actions, according to Franco Manes, MD, and colleagues. They say it’s possible that gambling addiction is associated with impairments in the brain’s prefrontal cortex, affecting the …
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New York – This soprano is actually a Gotti. As she stands alongside her vocal coach, her impossibly blond hair cascading down her black-as-midnight knit top, Victoria Gotti (search) sings the scales. The reality show star with the Mafia lineage is prepping for something even she finds unreal: a role …
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Commentator and former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan (search) cut short an appearance after an opponent of his conservative views doused him with salad dressing. “Stop the bigotry!” the demonstrator shouted as he hurled the liquid Thursday night during the program at Western Michigan University (search). The incident …
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CHICAGO – Health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) Thursday said quarterly profit rose 16 percent as it added new customers and hiked premiums. Better-than-expected customer gains and a stabilization of underlying medical cost increases drove Aetna to raise its full-year forecast above Wall Street expectations. As the managed health-care industry consolidates, …
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