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Suspects face 28 felony counts for alleged kidnapping of Jaycee

ANTIOCH, California (CNN) — Phillip Garrido and his wife, Nancy, will face 28 felony counts for allegedly kidnapping Jaycee Lee Dugard when she was 11 and keeping her in their backyard since 1991, the district attorney of El Dorado County, California, said Friday. Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped at 11 and kept hidden for 18 years in a backyard compound, authorities say

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Celebs Get Charitable In Hawaii

The stars donned lei’s for a right luau at the Tag The World celebrity triathlon in Hawaii on the weekend. Several Hollywood celebs competed in the race to raise money for charity.  Michael Copon aka “Scorpion King” ran out of gas and was forced onto a respirator after the giving it his all.  He recovered after his good deed, no doubt with the knowledge that all proceeds went to the “It takes an Ohana”, a local charity that aids foster kids.  One question, where was Angelina Jolie ?  Related Links: Video: Stars Hawaiian Getaways

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We Wanted To Be a Millionaire

This story about the idiot who guessed wrong on the final question on last Sunday’s Millionaire annoyed us. Because: a) “24-year-old LA lawyer,” b) we knew the goddamn answer and c) we were too dumb to make it on Millionaire .

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Mark Lester on Paris Jackson Paternity: It’s Possible

Former child star Mark Lester, a longtime friend of Michael Jackson and the godfather of his children, spoke out on the Today show about rumors that he is actually the biological father of one or more of the late King of Pop’s offspring. Specifically, he thinks he might be the father of Paris Jackson, 11

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UPDATE: Salon Lays Off Six In Pursuit of Becoming a ‘True Web Publication’

Salon has laid off eight six editorial staffers—or 20% of its editorial staff—so that, in the words of CEO Richard Gingras, it can become “more of a true Web publication.” Welcome to the internet, Salon! In a statement to Gawker, Gingras confirmed that three editors, one writer, one photo editor, and one producer were laid off last week. The only name we’ve heard thus far is culture editor Joy Press; let us know if you have any other intelligence . Gingras says the firings are pegged to an upcoming redesign and streamlining of the site’s publishing system that will put Salon in a “good position to not just weather the economic storm but emerge much stronger than ever.” Salon was launched in 1995, and has, to our knowledge, been an online publication for its entire life, which makes Gingras’ determination to finally become a web site somewhat disconcerting: All these years, apparently, it’s been a false web publication

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UPDATE: Salon Lays Off Six In Pursuit of Becoming a ‘True Web Publication’

Shyne’s Lawyer Explains Confusion Over Prison-Release Date

Due to computer error, even Shyne wasn’t sure when he was being released. By Jayson Rodriguez Shyne Photo: Robert Mecea/Newsmakers Now that Shyne is “90 percent of the way home” from prison, as his lawyer told MTV News earlier this week, the rapper’s October 6 release date from prison will be as highly anticipated as a blockbuster album release date. But fans also might wonder if Shyne is really getting out of jail this time

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Dr. Arnold Klein, Rumored Biological Father, Wants Say in How Michael Jackson’s Kids are Raised

Now why would the late Michael Jackson’s dermatologist want a say in how the King of Pop’s three children – Paris, Prince and Blanket – are raised? If you know what’s already been rumored about Dr. Arnold Klein, it’s not too hard to connect the dots here

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Michael Jackson’s Death Wasn’t ‘Natural,’ Katherine Jackson Says

‘I don’t think he just died of natural causes,’ MJ’s mom tells Geraldo Rivera. By Gil Kaufman Katherine and Michael Jackson Photo: Matthew Simmons/ WireImage We’ve already heard Michael Jackson’s father and sister say they think there was something suspicious about the King of Pop’s death on June 25.

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Katherine Jackson Gets Permanent Custody Of Michael’s Kids

Last-minute bid by dermatologist Arnold Klein creates confusion. By Gil Kaufman Katherine Jackson with grandchildren Paris and Prince Michael II Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images The first part of Monday’s (August 3) pivotal hearing on Michael Jackson’s affairs was expected to be a cut-and-dried ruling by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff on a child-custody arrangement worked out between the late singer’s mother, Katherine, and his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe.

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Why don’t Americans understand science better?

“Earlier this month, the Pew Research Center and the American Association for the Advancement of Science unveiled the latest embarrassing evidence of our nation’s scientific illiteracy.

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Why don’t Americans understand science better?