AP NewsBreak: Ark. prison inmate left in feces nearly dies; guards allegedly got lap dancesLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prisoner nearly died after guards left him lying naked in his own feces, and while investigating the incident corrections officials found that guards received lap dances while on the job, documents obtained by The Associated Press show. SEC says investors bilked of $11 million by Neb., Fla., Texas business partners; assets frozenLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prisoner nearly died after guards left him in his own waste for a weekend, and while probing that incident corrections officials found that guards apparently received lap dances while on the job, documents obtained by The Associated Press show. Oprah Winfrey charmed by the artistic talents of girls at her South African schoolHENLEY-ON-KLIP, South Africa — Oprah Winfrey sat rapt Friday in the front row of the state-of-the-art theater during a show put on by the poor girls she has built an exclusive school for. Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor follows long tradition of saying little on key issues, casesWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and senators who will vote on her confirmation are engaged in a careful conversation about where she stands on hot-button issues like abortion and gun rights. You probably won’t hear any of it, though, since the exchange is taking place in code. Indicted Indiana eye doctor found dead with wife saw success slipping away, friends saySOUTH BEND, Ind. — In public, ophthalmologist Dr. Philip Gabriele was a “blessing” to patients who counted on him to help them see, an award-winning ballroom dancer and a champion for better eye care. Ahmadinejad lashes out at opponent during final public campaign rally 2 days before Iran voteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s hard-line president took a final shot at his rivals Wednesday during his last public pre-election rally, accusing them of resorting to a smear campaign against him similar to the one used by Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister. Iran’s election brings street parties and renewed hopes for reformersTEHRAN, Iran — Persian hip-hop thumps from car speakers and young hipsters — men with spiked hair and women in spike heels — dance in the streets. US soldiers leaving Iraqi cities for sweltering tents while military builds new housingCAMP CARVER, Iraq — The U.S. military is expanding some rural bases and building others to house thousands of troops displaced by a June deadline to withdraw from Iraq’s major cities. Web pirates, motorcyclist and dancing prince hot candidates in European electionsRecord low turnout is expected for the June 4-7 elections for the European Parliament, giving fringe candidates a better chance of winning seats. Here is a look at some of the most eye-catching and buzz-making candidates and parties around Europe. Mexico cautiously begins reopening schools amid massive disinfection campaignSAN MIGUEL TOPILEJO, Mexico — As if marshaling for war, Mexico’s government mobilized thousands of education officials and parents across the country to swiftly disinfect schools and monitor millions of returning students for signs of swine flu. Marcia Ball, Tony Bennett, Bonnie Raitt, Sugarland headline New Orleans Jazz Fest 2nd weekendNEW ORLEANS — Blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball had thousands of people on their feet, dancing and cheering, as she played “Party Town” to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival crowd Friday. Michigan State coach Izzo ready to dance, maybe even sing in show for Coaches vs. CancerEAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo stands on stage and takes a deep breath after his latest two-hour rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway-style show to benefit cancer research. Birds that boogie: Researchers demonstrate that animals can ‘dance’ to a musical beatNEW YORK — They wouldn’t blow away the competition on “Dancing with the Stars,” but it turns out that some birds got rhythm. After studying a cockatoo that grooves to the Backstreet Boys and about 1,000 YouTube videos, scientists say they’ve documented for the first time that some animals “dance” to a musical beat. Todd Pletcher looking to snap Derby drought with Dunkirk, Advice and Join in the DanceLOUISVILLE, Ky. — D. Wayne Lukas remembers the lean years in the early 1980s when he’d come to Churchill Downs with a hot Kentucky Derby contender and leave watching somebody else’s horse draped in the traditional blanket of roses given to the winner. Country singers Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough are eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Chuck Wicks is leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. The country singer and his professional dance partner (and real-life girlfriend) Julianne Hough were eliminated from the ABC dance-off Tuesday. Another celebrity leaves ‘Dancing With the Stars’ country and returns to day jobLOS ANGELES — Chuck Wicks is leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. Game maker pulls plug on ‘Six Days in Fallujah’ video game after criticismNEW YORK — The publisher behind a video game based on one of the Iraq war’s fiercest battles has pulled the plug on the title, called “Six Days in Fallujah.” Police raid Ohio bar, find 14-year-old topless performer; owner, manager chargedAKRON, Ohio — Police say a 14-year-old girl was dancing topless at an Akron strip club when they raided the bar. Saving at the last dance: Prom-goers cut costs, while other splurge on high school ritualThis year’s prom kings may swap their tuxedos for suits and some queens will accept their tiaras in secondhand cocktail dresses while they slow-dance in a decorated gymnasium. Bolshoi Theater says legendary ballerina Yekaterina Maximova has died at age 70MOSCOW — Legendary Russian ballerina Ekaterina Maximova, who graced the stage of the Bolshoi Theater for 30 years, died Tuesday. She was 70. Indian actor known as ‘Megastar’ draws huge crowds as he shakes up the electionVIJAYAWADA, India — Chiranjeevi waved to the screaming boys standing in the tree branches and saluted the throngs of men dancing atop the bus roof. Reggaeton star Flex wins 8 Billboard Latin Music Awards; Santana earns lifetime achievementCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Panamanian reggaeton sensation Flex won eight awards, and Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias took home six at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night. Former ice dance champion Delobel pregnant, still hopes to skate at Vancouver OlympicsPARIS — Former ice dance world champion Isabelle Delobel is pregnant but still hopes to compete in the Vancouver Olympics. Former football star Lawrence Taylor eliminated from the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course. Another celeb blocked from the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course. Summer Laughin’: ‘Bruno,’ ‘Funny People’ highlight season’s anticipated comediesNEW YORK — As much as tentpole action films dominate the summer, comedies, too, are a staple of the season. Lindsay in talks to star in topless ‘Peepshow’WASHINGTON - Actress Lindsay Lohan is said to be in talks for a part in the topless Las Vegas Strip show “Peepshow”. Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tentINDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out. Portuguese group popularizes Angolan kuduru dance music at Coachella festivalINDIO, Calif. — Take note musicians: When playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, don’t play your album, play to your audience. A fusion of Indian classical dance heads to MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s classical dance guru Ramli Ibrahim has tied up with Australia-based Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi exponent Anandvalli to stage a dance performance that sheds new light on Indian classical dance. |
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