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"So You Think You Can Dance" season eight auditions begin

By FOX
FOX has ordered an eighth season of the original dance competition show, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and auditions for the new season will begin Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Oakland, CA, at the Paramount Theatre of the Arts.

First-ever "American Idol" online auditions

By FOX
FIRST-EVER “AMERICAN IDOL” ONLINE AUDITIONS BEGIN TODAY EXCLUSIVELY ON MYSPACE
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Dove season opens in Texas

By Phil Kuchinsky - Sports Reporter
Dove Season officially started Wednesday morning. Here's what you need to know to stay legal and safe while you hunt.  

Texas based Dell 2Q net income rises 16 percent

By Michael Wesp
ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) - PC maker Dell says its net income improved 16 percent in the most recent quarter.

Bristol Palin calls it quits with fiance Johnston

By Michael Wesp
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have called off their second engagement after he told her he may have fathered a baby with another girl.

Vuvuzelas silenced for basketball worlds

By Michael Wesp
Vuvuzelas will be silenced at the world basketball championships.

Unemployment benefits extension clears hurdle

By Michael Wesp
WASHINGTON - A bill to restore unemployment benefits to millions who have been out of work for more than six months has cleared a Senate hurdle.

Judiciary panel OKs Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court.

Piers Morgan likely successor to Larry King at CNN

By Michael Wesp
NEW YORK - "America's Got Talent" judge Piers Morgan appears to be the front-runner to claim the CNN talk show long hosted by Larry King.

Watchdog: Small banks struggling despite bailouts

By Michael Wesp
WASHINGTON – To the list of economic woes squeezing small banks, add another one: government bailouts.