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Shia Shows His Girlfriend Los Angeles - By Bus!
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0500
• Shia LaBeouf and his Golden Globe-nominated girlfriend, Brit Carey Mulligan, have been sightseeing in Los Angeles together ... by bus! The two were spotted smooching at a local bus stop by the actor's Sherman Oaks house - and an eyewitness tells us, "Shia has been taking Carey to all of his favorite spots." Among their stops: Lunch at Mexican restaurant Baja Fresh followed by a visit to Borders. "They are a very sweet couple," the eyewitness says. "They browsed several books and would not let go of each other's hands." The two left with a "make your own volcano kit" and finished their afternoon with a movie at the Arclight before strolling home in the dark.
Julianne Hough Burns Off the Holiday Calories
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500
The country star and DWTS pro tells you how to dance away the pounds with her new exercise DVD
PHOTO: Trista and Ryan Sutter Show Off Their New Daughter
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:45:00 -0500
The reality TV couple and 9-month-old Blakesley Grace celebrate her first holiday - and share in family traditions
Kelly Ripa's Date Nights Usually End in Top Chef
Michael Y. Park Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:45:00 -0500
The talk show host loves her cuddle time on the couch with hubby Mark Consuelos
Elin Nordegren to Spend Holidays in Sweden Without Tiger
Linda Marx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:05:00 -0500
Although she bought a $2.3 million estate outside Stockholm, she's expected to return the U.S., a source says
Fantasy Grammy Duets: Taylor & Kanye! Fergie & Susan Boyle!
Brian Orloff Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500
With a history of unconventional pairings, here are the acts PEOPLE would love to see perform together this year

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Last Galapagos Tortoise May Become Oldest Dad
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:43:00 -0400
Scientists have been playing matchmaker for the "rarest living creature" for more than a decade. Now Lonesome George, the last known Galapagos giant tortoise, may soon become a father. George is somewhere between 90 and 100 years old.
Comic Con Is More Than Fan Boy's Feast
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:13:00 -0400
The annual Comic Con in San Diego started out as a comic book convention and expanded to graphic novels, comic-inspired films, television series and games of all sorts. It's now all about standing in line to see stars, writers, graphic artists and gaming geniuses.
Miami Proposes Horse Racing At Airport Parking
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:55:00 -0400
Miami's city commissioners want to install slot machines at Miami International Airport to generate revenue, but under a Florida statute they must also install horse racing. Writer and humorist Dave Barry says though it would be great to have racing, it would be nicer to get the airport running first.
Jeremy Piven, Looking For A Bad Boy's Good SideFrom 'Entourage, Season 6' - 'How Are You?'From 'Entourage, Season 6' - 'My Career'From 'Entourage, Season 6' - 'Tonight'
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:55:00 -0400
The Entourage star got his start in Chicago, at a well-regarded theater run by his parents. He tells Madeleine Brand that his formative experiences there still inform his work today.
India's Airports A Window Into Its Quirks
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400
NPR's correspondent in India, Philip Reeves, reports on the quirks of Indian airports — and on the pre-flight frisking of a "very, very important person" that sent the media and parliament into a frenzy.
North Carolina Town's Longtime Barbershop Cutups
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400
Lawrence Anthony and David Shirley have spent the past 40 years cutting hair together in a Drexel, N.C., barbershop. Together, the two share memories of their fading town and tapering careers.
ATC Audio Engineer Bill Deputy Leaves NPR
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:17:00 -0400
All Things Considered audio engineer Bill Deputy is leaving Thursday after 18 years on the job. Over the years, listeners have come to appreciate the way NPR sounds. That emphasis on good sound means we need the best ears in the business; two of those ears belong to Deputy.
Lovers Of Trains Converge On Michigan Town
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400
Steam train enthusiasts from around the world are converging on Owosso, Mich., this week for a once-in-a-generation gathering. The Steam Railroading Institute is hosting a train festival it says is unlike anything since the World's Fair in 1984.
Jeff Daniels And 'The Answer Man'
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:12:00 -0400
Actor Jeff Daniels has portrayed dozens of characters on stage and screen. His latest film role is a romantic comedy, The Answer Man. He plays an author who is supposed to have all the answers to life's important questions, but clearly does not.
'Sistas vs. Sistas': Are Black Women At Odds?
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:13:00 -0400
A recent piece in Essence magazine, "Black women Behaving Badly," claims African-American women are routinely mean to one another. Author Katrina Bell McDonald, a sociologist, and reality TV star and author Omarosa Manigault Stallworth, debate relations among black women.
Bloody Drug Cartel Wreaks Mayhem In Mexico
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400
Recently, the mutilated bodies of 12 Mexican police officers were found dumped along the side of a road and police headquarters were attacked by gunman throwing grenades. The head of the cartel La Familia, who are reportedly responsible for this bloodshed, later called into a national television program to negotiate. Time Magazine writer Ioan Grillo offers analysis on the Mexico's bloody cartel.
'Checkout' Girl Cashes In With Best-Selling Memoir
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400
In a kind of supermarket Cinderella story, a cashier in France has become a literary sensation. Anna Sam has turned her ungratifying job into a humorous memoir. Now, her book has been translated into 16 languages and turned the 29-year-old into the author she always wanted to be.
Minimum Wage Hike Spurs Optimism And Debate
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0400
Millions of America's low-wage workers are about to get a raise. But economists are debating how the pay hike will play out. Some worry that forcing higher wages will hurt small businesses. Others say raising the minimum wage will generate more consumer spending.
Judy Collins, From Both Sides Now
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Grammy-award winning singer Judy Collins went from being a child prodigy to one of the most prolific folk musicians of our time. And after a five-decade career in music, she is still reinventing herself. Judy Collins performs live and talks about her music, social activism and the secret to her longevity.
In Colombia, Tourists Flock To Drug Kingpin's Ranch
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:48:00 -0400
What once served as an exotic playground for Colombian drug cartel boss Pablo Escobar is now a theme park with guided tours, horseback riding, a swimming pool and a zoo. Park officials say the goal isn't to glorify the drug trafficker but to chronicle his place in history.

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