Blagojevich’s judge: An actor and crime novelist whose court persona masks flair for drama

CHICAGO — Judge James B. Zagel has meted out justice on the silver screen and masterminded a bank robbery in the pages of a novel.

Swedish author sued by Salinger asks NYC appeals court to let him publish his book

NEW YORK — A Swedish author asked a federal appeals court Thursday to reverse a judge’s ruling and let him publish a book he claims is a commentary on J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye.”

Publisher releases gov from contract to write fiscal conservatism book, says decision ‘mutual’

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s deal to write a book on fiscal conservatism has been terminated amid revelations about his affair with a woman from Argentina.

Palestinian filmmakers use animation to tell sad Gaza tale of woman battling cancer

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Her back to the camera, a Gaza woman ashamedly unbuttons her dress before a female Israeli soldier, revealing that her breasts were removed in a failed attempt to halt cancer.

AP Newsbreak: SC governor says mistress is his soul mate but he’ll try to reconcile with wife

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford declared his Argentine mistress his soul mate Tuesday but said he is committed to reconciling with his wife in hopes of saving his family and what is left of his political career.

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