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Former Indy CEO wants answers about his removal

Tony George has questions for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's board of directors. Lots of them.

New hope that Galapagos tortoise could have kids

Ecuadorean officials say there's new hope that famed Galapagos giant tortoise Lonesome George, believed to be the last of his species, could soon be a father.

Tony George says he declined staying as IRL chief

Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway chief Tony George says he rejected a request to remain the CEO of the Indy Racing League because it would have created an "unnecessary" layer of bureaucracy.

George replaced as head of Indy speedway

Tony George's tenure as the leader of U.S. open-wheel racing and its biggest stage, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was marked by tumultuous changes. Now George himself is being replaced — at the behest of a board led by his mother.

Indy CEO Tony George keeps job — for now

Tony George is still the CEO of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Two lives hang in the balance on ‘Grey’s’

In the glow of last week’s surprise Izzie-Alex wedding, Derek happily announced that he knew how to fix Izzie’s brain. Unfortunately, the procedure could devastate her memory and speech, even if it saved her life.

Izzie helps Meredith choose a dress on ‘Grey’s’

Callie thought she had issues when her father came to town during her tumultuous George problems, but this time, she had to decide whether to introduce him to Arizona. After watching her father attack George and Mark for their roles in her life, Callie decided to tell him the truth. Her father, unfortunately, demanded that Callie quit her job and her relationship and leave with him. He even tried to bribe the Chief to transfer her somewhere else. Though guilt-ridden over all he’s done for her, Callie finally walked away from her father to hang on to her life.

Former Bank of England governor Eddie George dies

Eddie George, the former governor of the Bank of England, died Saturday of cancer, the bank said. He was 70.

Modeling school's steep price

For a lot of girls, it's the ultimate fantasy: to be discovered and make it big as a model or actress.

FBI didn't keep tabs on comedian Carlin's 7 words

Talk about irony. George Carlin spent decades pushing the bounds of free speech by saying the seven words you can never say on television, but not one of them made it into an FBI file on him.

Geroge Mason beats James Madison 71-57

Louis Birdsong scored 15 points to lead George Mason in a 71-57 win over James Madison on Saturday to remain perfect in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Washington: The man who wouldn’t be king?

When George Washington took the oath of office, the presidency was a uniquely American institution. Back then, kings ruled most of the world. They believed they were divinely chosen.

Boy George is sentenced to 15 months in jail

Singer Boy George was sentenced to 15 months in jail on Friday after being convicted of falsely imprisoning a male escort by handcuffing him to a wall in a London apartment.

Lots of eggs, but no babies for Galapagos tortoise

By this point in his long life, Lonesome George should be at least a grandfather.

Boy George guilty of false imprisonment

Boy George, the flamboyant former Culture Club front man, was convicted Friday of falsely imprisoning a male escort.

Boy George goes on trial for false imprisonment

A Norwegian escort told a court Monday that Boy George manacled him to a bedroom wall and beat him with a metal chain after accusing him of hacking into his computer.

Boy George goes on trial for false imprisonment

A Norwegian escort told a court Monday that Boy George manacled him to a bedroom wall and beat him with a metal chain after accusing him of hacking into his computer.

Bush staying close to home at campaign's end

The unpopular President Bush is staying off the campaign trail in the race to succeed him.

George, 7-7, out amid reports of foot amputation

UNC Asheville's Kenny George, at 7-foot-7 the nation's tallest college basketball player, will not play this year amid reports part of his right foot was amputated.

Visa denial forces Boy George to cancel US tour

Boy George's plans for a North American tour have run into some bad karma.

Boy George denied US visa, can't give NYC concert

Do they really want to hurt him? That's the question Boy George's managers are asking U.S. authorities now that the 47-year-old singer has been denied a visa to enter the country.

Carlin’s razor-sharp humor was universal

In the realm of stand-up comedy, there is nothing more objectionable than one comic swiping the material of another. It is an industry taboo, which could result in a drink in the face or a prop in the groin.

Boy George to perform for NYC sanitation workers

Boy George is returning some good karma to New York City's sanitation workers: Two years after sweeping the city streets as part of community service, he has decided to perform a free concert for his former co-workers.

Boy George Denies Imprisoning Charges

Boy George has denied imprisoning a 28-year-old Norwegian man at his London home last year. The former Culture Club singer pleaded not guilty to the charge of false imprisonment during a court hearing in London on Thursday.

Boy George Charged With False Imprisonment

Musician Boy George was charged Tuesday with falsely imprisoning a 28-year-old man, British police said.

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TBS�s �George Lopez Show� averages 1.6 million viewers first week | Radio & TV Talk
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

TBS's "The George Lopez Show" averaged 1.6 million viewers its first week, a very solid week based on modest expectations.

ex 'President' George W. Bush unveils 'bush institute' wtf?

The man who was undoubtedly the worst president we ever had. (Not to mention a man who should be tried for numerous crimes..

Bush's motivational speech: Market is 'fair,' 'equitable' and 'democratic
Source: Raw Story

Former President George W. Bush is now on the lecture circuit as a motivational speaker -- and he has a message for America's unemployed: The marketplace is "fair."

Cat registered as hypnotherapist
Source: BBC News

The regulation of hypnotherapists in the UK is so lax that even a cat can become accredited, the BBC has found. Chris Jackson, presenter of Inside Out in the North East and Cumbria, registered pet George with three industry bodies.

Atheist clubs are springing up in American high schools, warns head of US Catholic bishops
Source: Telegraph

A "triumphalistic, self-righteous atheism" inspired by the work of Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris is winning a following among American young people.

Amnesty International - Speaks out against Bush
Source: amnesty.no

President Bush is trying to destroy the United States that I love and of which I am a result. He has abandoned our forefather's ideals of a society of freedom; democracy and pluralism build by immigrants. He is a nightmare.

Revealed for the first time - the other woman in the Queen Mother's marriage
Source: the Mail online

The curtain went up. Into the spotlight stepped a devastatingly beautiful 19-year-old girl with a halo of blonde hair and enormous eyes of the deepest sapphire blue.

Sources: Raptors nab Belinelli - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports

Wow. Bryan Colangelo, the NBA GM of the Toronto Raptors franchise, is not sitting still!

Man Accidently Stabs His Toddler In Head - Was Going For Boy's Mother
Source: New York Post

A Brooklyn man who stabbed his toddler in the head with a butter knife yesterday apparently impaled the tot by accident -- as he was lunging for they boy's mother.

Torture: When Decent People Commit Indecent Acts

With the exception of the Jack Bauer-wannabees, I'm sure most Americans are ashamed and disgusted with the recent revelations from the International Red Cross documenting the use of torture by the CIA at Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, and various "black sites" around the world.

Congress rejuvenates Clinton-era cop program
Source: msnbc.com

A community policing initiative that President Bill Clinton created and President George W. Bush tried to curtail is making a strong comeback under the new Democratic administration.

Man accused of tricking mentally disabled co-worker out of $45,000
Source: norwichbulletin.com

Excerpt: Norwich police have arrested a Pawcatuck man who police said duped his mentally disabled casino co-worker out of more than $45,000 by tricking him into contributing hundreds of dollars a week into a "lottery."

Anti-gay activists use radio host's murder to spread continued ignorance and intolerance
Source: Good as You Blog

Exploiting a human being's murder in order to say that all gay men are promiscuous, anonymous sex fans, and to further his pro-"ex-gay" cause? It's just another unsavory day in the professionally anti-gay career of Peter LaBarbera.

Rejoice America GOP predicts Doomsday A sign from Above

Hi America, Our prays have been answer, Now I'm not one to worry about things, but this economy and deficit had me worried a little , so I prayed for a sign.

Deciders in chief; some better than others
Source: msnbc.com

President Barack Obama, taking office with the economy crashing and two wars under way, barely knew his way around the Oval Office before he was neck-deep in critical decision-making.

Obama Stumbles Again Without Teleprompter

Do you think it is fair to attack Obama on his ability to speak without a teleprompter? During the Bush years, liberals were very fond of telling the world what a babbling buffoon George Bush was whenever he opened his mouth.

Welcome to the Pinocchio Administration FOX Forum FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

In the 2004 movie "Garden State," Natalie Portman plays Sam, a character who just can't stop lying. "I don't even know why I do it.

Strangers Donate Hundreds Of Dollars To Casey Anthony
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Who are the strangers who keep sending money to Casey Anthony in jail? The money comes from all over the country and in Central Florida, so Eyewitness News set out to find out who's doing it and why.

Crime-scene photos, documents released in Casey Anthony case
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

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SWITCHED AT BIRTH: Pembroke man discovers mixup with his family at age 57
Source: PatriotLedger.com

PEMBROKE — As a child growing up in New Zealand, Fred George always felt out of place. He had light hair; the rest of his family was dark. He was shy, when other family members were confident and rambunctious.

I'm Ready to Judge Casey Anthony | Momlogic
Source: Momlogic

Excerpt: In one day, I went from Caylee's church memorial to the area where her remains were found. I don't recommend it. Momlogic's Andrea: I lost it on Suburban Drive.

Attorney says Caylee Anthony has been cremated
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: One day after Caylee Marie Anthony's memorial service, the lawyer representing the toddler's grandparents confirmed the girl's remains have been cremated and that they are not located at her family's home.

Caylee Anthony: The public fell in love with her, not her family
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: Tuesday's memorial was uplifting in a crucial way: Caylee Anthony was discussed more often and more lovingly than she had been in all the months her story had unfolded.

Anthony Family Speaks At Emotional Caylee Memorial
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Hundreds of mourners remembered slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony in a music-filled service Tuesday, months after her mysterious disappearance inspired dozens of volunteers to search for her body before and after her mother was charged with killing her.

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