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Nicole Richie is hospitalized for pneumonia

The Associated Press   NEW YORK — Nicole Richie has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital and is being treated for pneumonia. Her representative says she's doing well.    Publicist Nicole Perna said Wednesday the... Full story

Christie Brinkley, ex-husband work on settlement

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — An attorney for Christie Brinkley's ex-husband says they've been discussing a proposed settlement in their court spat over details of their 2008 divorce. Brinkley's attorney, Peter Caronia, issued a statement early... Full story

Jon and Kate Gosselin in court for divorce battle

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (AP) — Estranged reality couple Jon and Kate Gosselin are back in court over their acrimonious split. The stars of "Jon and Kate Plus 8," which featured the couple and their eight children, appeared briefly in court... Full story

Madonna falls from horse in NY, gets bruised up

   NEW YORK - Madonna has taken a tumble while horseback riding in New York's Hamptons and has suffered ``minor injuries'' and bruises.    A spokeswoman says the pop star fell Saturday afternoon when the horse was startled by... Full story

Antarctica to Pyramids - lights dim for Earth Hour

By VANESSA GERA The Associated Press BONN, Germany - From an Antarctic research base to the Great Pyramids of Egypt and beyond, the world switched off the lights on Saturday for Earth Hour, dimming skyscrapers, city streets and some of the... Full story

Calling all "Twilight" fans!

Are you a fan of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series? The Valley Morning Star is working on a story about next week's "Twilight" movie release. We'd like to hear from "Twilight" readers. Tell us why you love "Twilight." E-mail your comments to... Full story

UT drops punishment over political signs

By JAY ROOT The Associated Press AUSTIN - Facing a free speech uproar, the University of Texas backed down Thursday from punishing two students who refused to remove political signs from their dormitory window. Connor Kincaid and his cousin and... Full story

Paulson says global markets remain strained

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Global financial markets remain severely strained, underscoring the need for quick action to implement the government's $700 billion rescue program, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said... Full story

Obama urges senators to back bailout bill

The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama returned to Capitol Hill and called on Congress to quickly pass a $700 billion rescue bill for the financial sector. In a speech on the Senate floor, Obama called... Full story

Sour economy tied to psychology that fed gas panic

By ERIK SCHELZIG The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As anxiety on Wall Street led banks and other investors to hoard cash last week, a different kind of market fear gripped cities across the Southeast. A hurricane-related disruption in... Full story

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