- No Party for Paris: Vegas Hot Spots Shut Doors
Hollywoods preeminent party queen needs to find a new place to play. Paris Hilton has been banned from two Las Vegas hot spots following her arrest last week for alleged possession of cocaine. Wednesday, a Wynn Resorts spokesperson told The Associated Press that Hilton is no longer welcome at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Meanwhile, Hiltons boyfriend, Cy Waits, has been separated from his new managerial position at Tryst Nightclub at Wynn and the XS The Nightclub at Encore. - I Heart Boobies: Edgy Bracelets Irritate Schools
A 1-inch thick rubber bracelet has caused quite a stir in schools across the country, despite the positive message its wearers believe it sends. - Discovery Gunmans Sordid Past: He Was People Smuggler
Discovery Channel gunman James Lee was once convicted of smuggling illegal immigrants across the U.S. border and was proud of his job, but later came to refer to illegal immigrants as filth and their children as anchor baby filth. His brother says James Lee probably wanted the police to kill him.
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- WATCH: Michael Douglas on Alcohol-Cancer Link
Ron Claiborne takes a look at the disease the actor is suffering from. - WATCH: Hurricane Earl Approaches East Coast
State of emergencies have been declared in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina - Advertisement:
- WATCH: Hostage Crisis at Discovery Channel
An armed man was shot dead after taking hostages at Discoverys headquarters. - WATCH: Baghdad Makes End of Combat Operations Official
Dan Harris gives his impressions of the ceremonies marking the milestone day. - Oil Sheen Spreading From Gulf Platform Explosion
Coast Guard: a mile-long oil sheen spreading from site of burning Gulf platform off La. coast - Offshore Oil Rig Explodes in Gulf of Mexico
Another off shoreshore oil rig has exploded off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. - Discovery Gunmans Sordid Past: He Was People Smuggler
Discovery Channel gunman James Lee was once convicted of smuggling illegal immigrants across the U.S. border and was proud of his job, but later came to refer to illegal immigrants as filth and their children as anchor baby filth. His brother says James Lee probably wanted the police to kill him. - Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Mideast Peace Talks
As President Obama pushes a new round of Mideast peac talks, opinions are split on whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has skills to necessary for negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis. - Advertisement:
- Police Chief Criticized for Gang Summit
Former, current Chicago gang members criticize so-called gang summit held by police chief - Its Name Is Earl: Storm Closes In on Carolinas
Hurricane Earl is bigger, stronger, faster and heading closer to North Carolinas outer banks. Residents are bracing for Earls impact as the category 4 storm gathered strength overnight. - Do Anti-Bullying Programs Push Gay Agenda?
Gay-rights groups push for anti-bullying legislation and school programs in an effort to promote homosexuality to kids says Focus on the Family, raising the ire of politicians and parents who have lent their support to these policies following a string of deadly bullying episodes around the country. - Arizona Family Grows Garden in Backyard Pool
Arizona family raises chicken, fish and grows vegetables in pool. - Man Flies 33,000 Miles in Memory of Mom
Drew Lawrence plans to spend the next month flying more than 33,000 miles across the nation to spread awareness about cancer and honor his late mother thanks to JetBlues All You Can Jet unlimited travel pass. - Somali Muslims Claim They Were Fired, Harassed Over Religion
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against meatpacking company JBS Swift Co. on behalf of dozens of Somali Muslims from Nebraska and Colorado who say they were denied their right to pray and eventually fired after enduring slurs and having meat and bones thrown at them. - Discovery Channel Hostage-Taker Hated Programming
Hostage-taker at Discovery Channel headquarters railed against programs; shot dead by police - Risks Remain With Gulf Well Cap Coming Off
Removal of temporary cap on Gulf well not risk-free; US says potential for oil leakage is low - Radical Environmentalist Shot, Killed at Discovery HQ
Environmental militant identified as James Lee is shot and killed by police after taking hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters. He was apparently wearing explosives and one of them popped when he was shot, police said. - Botox Maker to Plead Guilty, Pay $600 Million
Allergan pleads guilty to charge it led docs to use Botox for unapproved uses.