Obama’s Big Windup: President to make unprecedented personal appeal for Olympics in ChicagoFYI–Need to cut and past newest photos to FRONT of photo string. First photo appears on Yahoo!, other sites. Thanks. Analysis: US has high ground in Iran talks but unlikely to budge Tehran on nuclear programWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has gained the high ground in upcoming talks with Iran, but Tehran — famous for diplomatic stall tactics — will probably leave the Geneva negotiations having bought still more time to pursue its nuclear ambitions. Roman Polanski arrested by Swiss on US warrant for 1977 sex charge, ending 31-year exileLOS ANGELES — A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, the ordeal could add up to one thing: his freedom. Polanski’s arrest marks change in Switzerland’s image as a safe haven for rich and famousGENEVA — First numbered bank accounts and now Roman Polanski. Switzerland is no longer a place for foreign fugitives and tax evaders to live above the law. Swiss justice official says bail for director Roman Polanski ‘not entirely excluded’ZURICH — The Swiss Justice Ministry says Roman Polanski could be released on bail under very strict conditions that he doesn’t flee Switzerland. Polanski’s arrest on warrant for 1977 sex charge ends 31-year exile, could lead to his freedomLOS ANGELES — A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, this latest ordeal could lead to the one thing he’s lacked since: his freedom. France, Poland urge Swiss to free director Roman Polanski on bail, reject US extraditionZURICH — The international tug-of-war over Roman Polanski escalated Monday as France and Poland urged Switzerland to free the 76-year-old director on bail and pressed U.S. officials all the way up to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the case. Lawyer says motion will be filed Tuesday to have Roman Polanski freed from Swiss custodyZURICH — Director Roman Polanski will file a motion Tuesday in a Swiss court asking to be released from custody for possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer said. Director Roman Polanski files motion with Swiss court asking to be freed from custodyZURICH — Lawyers for Roman Polanski filed a motion in court Tuesday asking that the director be released from Swiss custody — the first step in his legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States for a 1977 statutory rape case. LA prosecutors: Efforts to arrest Polanski span the decades, including 2007 in IsrealLOS ANGELES — Prosecutors in Los Angeles say they made contact with several countries on multiple occasions in their efforts to arrest Roman Polanski since he fled overseas in 1978. Lawyer: Director Roman Polanski will fight Swiss extradition to the US in 1977 sex caseZURICH — Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a “fighting mood” and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, his lawyer said Monday. Obama to lead US delegation in making pitch in Copenhagen for Chicago to get 2016 GamesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark this week to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. LA prosecutors dispute claim that they never tried to arrest Polanski after he fledLOS ANGELES — With Roman Polanski under arrest in Switzerland, American prosecutors Monday disputed a claim by the director that they had never tried to nab him after he fled overseas to escape sentencing on charges he had sex with an underage girl. Michael Jackson’s crystal-studded boots fetch €10,000 at event chaired by sister JanetMILAN — Crystal-studded boots that Michael Jackson intended to wear on his planned comeback tour fetched euro10,000 ($14,650) at a celebrity fundraiser chaired by his sister, Janet. Mrs. Obama leads G-20 spouses on tour of Pittsburgh performing arts school, Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama, a supporter of arts education, says the arts are a form of diplomacy that challenges assumptions and helps people learn from and inspire each other. Mrs. Obama leads G-20 spouses on tour of Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts SchoolPITTSBURGH — Comparing the arts to a form of diplomacy, first lady Michelle Obama on Friday promoted arts education while treating her counterparts to tours of two of this city’s leading cultural institutions. Mrs. Obama plans hands-on day for summit spouses at performing arts school, Andy Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — From the pop artistry of the late Andy Warhol to the work of student performers, a display of arts was in store for the spouses of world leaders on the final day of an international economic summit. Randy Quaid, wife freed after Texas arrest for allegedly skipping out on $10K Calif. hotel tabMARFA, Texas — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been released from a West Texas jail after their arrest for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill. Randy Quaid, wife arrested in Texas for allegedly skipping on $10K hotel bill in Santa BarbaraMARFA, Texas — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been arrested in West Texas for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill. Brad Pitt gives Katrina update at Clinton Global Initiative; other panels focus on educationNEW YORK — The average electric bill for one of the energy-efficient homes built in New Orleans by Brad Pitt’s Make It Right foundation is $35 a month, the actor said Thursday during an update on the project at the Clinton Global Initiative. Michelle Obama shares passion for fresh, local food with G-20 summit spouses at dinner on farmPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama shared her passion for eating fresh, healthy and locally grown food with the spouses of world leaders at a dinner Thursday on a working farm. Leonard Cohen wows Israeli fans, angers Palestinian critics at sold-out Israeli concertRAMAT GAN, Israel — Leonard Cohen wowed an adoring audience Thursday night, crooning his iconic ballads at his first show in Israel in 30 years and ignoring a political storm over his appearance. Dissecting the facts in Michael Moore’s new film ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’NEW YORK — Despite the title of his new movie, Michael Moore really hates capitalism. He says it’s a scheme for businesses to profit at the expense of the little guy. Michelle Obama to treat G-20 spouses to dinner at Heinz Kerry farm, lunch at Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as international hostess when she welcomes the spouses of world leaders headed to this river city for a two-day economic summit. ALL BUSINESS: Dissecting the facts in Michael Moore’s new film ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’NEW YORK — Despite the title of his new movie, Michael Moore really hates capitalism. He says it’s a scheme for businesses to profit at the expense of the little guy. ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder pleads guilty to filing false tax returns, will be sentenced in Nov.LOS ANGELES — “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty Wednesday to filing false tax returns and will avoid further jail time in a tax case that spanned two states and several years. Venezuela’s Chavez applauds Obama UN speech, but says US not working for peaceNEW YORK — The last time he was here, Hugo Chavez called then U.S. President George W. Bush “the devil,” but on Wednesday Venezuela’s leader offered slightly more-positive sentiments for Barack Obama. How conservative links helped ACORN ‘pimp and hooker’ undercover videos became big newsLOS ANGELES — Much of America discovered James O’Keefe III and Hannah Giles through their hidden-camera, make-believe pimp and prostitute videos of ACORN employees giving advice about establishing a brothel with underage hookers. No deal between Eminem’s music publisher, Apple in iTunes dispute; trial set for ThursdayDETROIT — Apple Inc. and Eminem’s music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in the rapper’s hometown of Detroit. Detroit rapper Eminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsDETROIT — Eminem’s music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. |
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