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Obama renews backing of earthquake-stricken Haiti
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President Obama pledged enduring U.S. support on Wednesday for Haiti's recovery and reconstruction following its devastating earthquake two months ago, and the visiting Haitian president urged the creation of a special U.N. disaster relief force.
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'American Idol' Report Card: How Did The Girls Do?
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Katie Stevens and Paige Miles appear to be headed home.By Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Gil KaufmanCrystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on TuesdayPhoto: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images The first grade in this week's "American Idol" women's report card goes to the producers for lopping 60 minutes off the show's running time. A+ programming move, folks. The two-hour, filler-heavy live episodes we've seen in recent weeks will not be missed, even if the leaner, meaner show still managed to kick off with a painfully corny, too long bit involving the openly gay Ellen DeGeneres cuddling in the lap of the painfully heterosexual, recently engaged Simon Cowell as some sort of bid to convince us that the two talent adjudicators are BFFs.Now about those contestants. A few will not be missed either next week, based on their subpar performances on Tuesday night. Others, meanwhile, continued
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N.Y. Appellate Panel Affirms Suit Over Alleged Promise to Pay Client's Fee
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An attorney who conveys an alleged agreement to cover the legal costs of another lawyer's client can be held liable for unpaid fees, a unanimous New York appellate court panel ruled Tuesday. The decision allows the firm of DePetris & Bachrach to pursue claims against the Shiboleth law firm and one of its lawyers, Charles B. Manuel, that they had promised that their clients would make good on DePetris & Bachrach's fees.
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Corey Haim Found Dead
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'Lost Boys' star pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in his Los Angeles-area home.By Jocelyn VenaCorey HaimPhoto: Jason Kempin/ FilmMagic Actor Corey Haim, 38, was found dead early Wednesday (March 10) of an apparent drug overdose, according to KTLA. The actor, who rose to fame in the 1980s alongside longtime pal Corey Feldman, was found unresponsive in his apartment near Burbank, California, police told the station.He reportedly died at 3:30 a.m. PT, and his mother was at his home at the time of his death. He was pronounced dead Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, police said.Haim was born in Ontario in 1971 and as a teenager found fame in Hollywood. He first starred in 1984's "Firstborn" with Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. He was a star of the decade, alongside other notable actors of the era like C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson and Emilio
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'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's pleasures
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Many authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move. Her new book might tempt some more would-be Tuscans. | Excerpt | Recipe |
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Actor Corey Haim dies
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Actor Corey Haim, who appeared in a number of movies during the 1980s, died early Wednesday of a possible drug overdose after being taken to a hospital, Los Angeles police said.
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Lil Wayne: A Closer Look At His First Day Behind Bars
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'The best thing to do in the first 24 hours is to keep your mouth shut as much as possible,' one expert says.By Jayson RodriguezLil Wayne at court MondayPhoto: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images Lil Wayne has been booked and processed into the Eric M. Taylor Center on Rikers Island to begin his one-year jail sentence.According to most experts, the first 24 hours are the most crucial to ensuring a successful incarceration. Dr. Jefferey Ian Ross, a faculty member at the University of Baltimore's Criminology Division, advises that the superstar MC keep to himself as he gets adjusted to his new surroundings."Most of the time, the best thing to do in the first 24 hours is to keep your mouth shut as much as possible," Ross told MTV News. "Keep your eyes open and basically do as you're told by the correction officers. Essentially, you shouldn't look at other inmates in the eye, 'cause to a lot of peopl
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