Wounded troops face long, painful recovery battles even as war coverage in wanes in AmericaSAN ANTONIO — A year after Capt. Sam Brown was set ablaze when a bomb blew up his Humvee in Afghanistan, the 25-year-old West Point graduate endures a steady schedule of painful surgery and stretching to break up knotty burn scars. Zombie king Romero’s “Survival of the Dead” is 1st horror flick competing at Venice since 1932VENICE, Italy — George Romero swears his latest zombie installment isn’t a horror-filled commentary on America’s military entanglements in Iraq or Afghanistan. Damon, demons, Darwin among highlights as Toronto fest showcases fall filmsTORONTO — The cinema smorgasbord of the Toronto International Film Festival has something for all tastes, a place where zombies, demons and vampires share screen time with art films, Hollywood awards contenders and studio crowd-pleasers. George Clooney sparkles in Venice for premiere of “The Men Who Stare at Goats”VENICE, Italy — George Clooney wants viewers to know one thing about his new movie, a comic tale of “psychic warfare” by the U.S. military: It’s not a war movie. Venezuela’s Chavez walks Venice red carpet with Oliver Stone to promote new documentaryVENICE, Italy — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a movie star welcome at the Venice Film Festival, where he walked the red carpet with director Oliver Stone for the premiere of the documentary “South of the Border.” CEO of coal miner Massey Energy blasts climate bill, government at industry rally in W.Va.HOLDEN, W.Va. — The chief executive of coal mining giant Massey Energy blasted supporters of climate-change legislation and other environmental issues affecting the coal industry at a free Labor Day concert and rally in southern West Virginia. Ludacris’ stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper gives 20 cars to people without vehiclesMORROW, Ga. — Talk about a one-man stimulus package: Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has given away 20 cars to people who wrote about their struggles to keep their jobs for a lack of wheels of their own. Motown vignettes: Bill Clinton, Ted Nugent, Patti LaBelle and others riff on the label’s 50thFor the 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records, The Associated Press over a period of months invited stars from the fields of music, politics and film to visit Studio A to talk about how the Detroit musical movement has affected them and the larger world. Dolly Parton sings ‘My Mountain, My Home’ at ceremony celebrating 75th anniversary of SmokiesGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Homegrown superstar Dolly Parton sang “My Mountain, My Home” as leaders rededicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary in a ceremony Wednesday. New York City official: Pills found in DJ AM’s stomach, apparent OxyContin in throatNEW YORK — DJ AM had prescription pills in his stomach and one in his throat when police found him dead in his apartment, a New York City official said Wednesday. Malaysia reverses ban, says Muslims can attend Black Eyed Peas concertKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian government has agreed to let Muslims attend a concert by U.S. hip-hop stars Black Eyed Peas, reversing an earlier ban imposed because the show is sponsored by an alcoholic beverage company, officials said Wednesday. Animal preserve run by ‘The Birds’ star Tippi Hedren threatened by California wildfireLOS ANGELES — Thick black smoke hovers overhead as dozens of lions, tigers and other large cats roam actress Tippi Hedren’s animal sanctuary, seemingly unfazed by a wildfire raging only a mile away. Country star Trace Adkins to perform national anthem at Flight 93 crash site on Sept. 11SHANKSVILLE, Pa. — Country musician Trace Adkins will perform the national anthem at this year’s ceremony honoring the people who died on United Airlines Flight 93 when it crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. Pop icon Madonna wrapping up world tour with 2 concerts in IsraelTEL AVIV, Israel — Madonna brought her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy Land with a concert Tuesday in front of 50,000 fans who had endured a 16-year wait since the pop icon’s last gig in Israel. Comedian Bill Cosby stands behind campaign to preserve, increase Detroit Schools enrollmentDETROIT — Bill Cosby says he wants to help persuade Detroit parents to ensure their children get to class as he throws his name behind an effort to keep students in the city’s troubled public schools. Jay-Z remembers DJ AM pushing to recover from plane crash to appear at rapper’s showNEW YORK — After DJ AM survived a plane crash last year that killed four people, the last thing Jay-Z had in mind was having the disc jockey play at his concert. Saudi anti-terror chief was on phone with wanted militant when attacked, say authoritiesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The wanted Saudi militant who attacked the kingdom’s anti-terror chief after pretending he wanted to surrender blew himself up while the official was on the phone reassuring another militant in Yemen it would be safe to return home, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday. Pop icon Madonna wraps up world tour with 2 concerts in IsraelTEL AVIV, Israel — Madonna was bringing her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy Land with a concert Tuesday in front of 50,000 fans who have endured a 16-year wait since the pop icon’s last gig in Israel. Al-Qaida claims attack that injured Saudi royal, says bomber arrived on prince’s planeCAIRO — Al-Qaida claimed responsibility Sunday for a suicide attack that injured a Saudi prince and said the bomber — a wanted militant who had fled to Yemen — arrived on a royal jet after convincing the ruling family he wanted to surrender. Sen. Edward Kennedy laid to rest near his brothers at Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest Saturday night alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” across the decades since their deaths. Sen. Edward Kennedy carried to Arlington National Cemetery, laid to rest beside his brothersWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” across the decades since their deaths. Addiction specialist Dr. Drew says pain medications likely reawoke DJ AM’s addictionNEW YORK — Addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky said Saturday that pain medications likely led disc jockey DJ AM, a former drug addict who died suddenly Friday, away from his sober path. Hearse carrying Sen. Kennedy stops outside Senate en route to Arlington National CemeteryWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished. Hears carrying remains of Sen. Kennedy stops near Senate steps; Arlington burial nextWASHINGTON — The limousine bearing the remains of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has stopped in Washington near the steps of the Senate where thousands of people are gathered to pay a final tribute. A partial list of those who attended Sen. Edward Kennedy’s funeral in BostonA partial list of those who attended Sen. Edward Kennedy’s funeral in Boston on Saturday: Medical examiners: DJ AM autopsy inconclusive; toxicology tests expected to take weeksNEW YORK — Authorities will need to conduct toxicology tests, expected to take weeks, to determine what killed celebrity disc jockey DJ AM, a medical examiner’s office spokeswoman said Saturday. Colombian singer Juanes still plans to peform at peace concert in Cuba this SeptemberNEW YORK — Juanes is sorry about the huge outrage surrounding his upcoming peace concert in Cuba, but says that his intentions are truly genuine. Kennedy funeral a celebration of his life and a political era now over; Arlington burial nextWASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished. ‘Greatest legislator’ _ Obama, senator’s sons honor Kennedy at funeral before Arlington burialBOSTON — President Barack Obama led the nation Saturday in mourning “the greatest legislator of our time,” celebrating the indelible impact of Edward M. Kennedy as a senator for nearly a half-century and leader of America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph. Kennedy farewell: Obama, former presidents join family for senator’s funeral MassBOSTON — Leaders and other luminaries paid final tribute Saturday to Edward M. Kennedy, mourning the loss of a senator who made an indelible impact on U.S. life over 47 years in Congress and the man who held up America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph. |
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