Some blacks choose inauguration over work

Asante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20.

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Couple weds in fast-food style ...��in Taco Bell

Wedding bells meant the Mexican fast food chain Taco Bell for Paul and Caragh Brooks.

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Used socks, old candy: Holiday gift horrors

Think a tie sounds bad? How about a Wonder Bra, self-help book or a pound of frozen beef? Readers share horrifying tales of tacky, weird and downright cruel holiday presents they found underneath the Christmas tree.

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Five-figure bonuses stun employees

Dave Tiderman wondered if the decimal point was in the wrong place when he opened his $35,000 company bonus. Jose Rojas saw his $10,000 check and thought, "That can't be right."

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Vatican forgives John Lennon for Jesus quip

The Vatican's newspaper has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, calling the remark a "boast" by a young man grappling with sudden fame.

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Priest: No communion for Obama supporters

A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because the Democratic president-elect supports abortion.

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Man accused of stealing communion wafers

Police in Florida said they arrested a Connecticut man after he tried to steal communion wafers during a church service.

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Ohio woman, 89, arrested for keeping kids' ball

An 89-year-old Ohio woman faces a charge of petty theft because neighborhood children say she refused to give back their football.

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Killer who claimed he was too fat is executed

Ohio has executed a 5-foot-7, 267-pound double murderer who argued his obesity made death by lethal injection inhumane.

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Eating champ downs 45 slices of pizza

Chowdown champ Joey Chestnut has done it again - this time proving he's a pizza powerhouse.

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McCain calls for federal bailout of homeowners

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Vote: Who won the vice presidential debate?

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Acting legend Paul Newman dies at 83

Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as an activist, race car driver, popcorn impresario, has died, a spokeswoman said Saturday. He was 83.

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How about a double scoop of mama's milk?

Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream.

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Obama rejects McCain call to delay debate

Barack Obama rejected John McCain's call Wednesday to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.

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Vote: Obama go too far with 'lipstick on pig'?

Sen. Barrack Obama's come under fire for 'lipstick on pig' remark.

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Palin fires back at media, 'Washington elite'

Sarah Palin, in her introduction to Americans as John McCain's running mate, struck back at news organizations and a "Washington elite" that have raised questions about her qualifications to be vice president.

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Lieberman calls for voters to cross party lines

Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, the Democrats' vice presidential nominee in 2000, urged Democrats to cross party lines Tuesday night and cast their votes for John McCain.

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VP pick Palin makes appeal to women voters

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain introduced his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, at an Ohio rally Friday, praising her "tenacity" and "skill" in tackling tough problems.

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DeGeneres: 'I'm the luckiest girl in the world'

Ellen DeGeneres gushed about her wedding to sweetheart Portia de Rossi in the new issue of People magazine, saying "What can I say? I'm the luckiest girl in the world."

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