Mean judging on American Idol fuels harsh edits
New York AP reports Simon Cowell and the panel intensify their critique during auditions. Jason Anderson a 16 year old juggle r from Minneapolis receives scorn as do other contestants while host Rosie O Donnell and viewers react to the aggressive tone. Paris Bennett previously faced harsh remarks before landing a recording deal with a March debut album and single Ordinary Love.
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Paula Abdul
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Dayna Dooley
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the View
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Ido
Paris Bennett
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Minnie Mouse
Richardson begins bid for Democratic presidential nomination
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson plans to file papers to form a presidential exploratory committee and announce on ABCs This Week. He seeks to be the first Hispanic president, joining a crowded field led by Clinton Obama and Edwards. He will balance New Mexico politics with an upcoming legislative session.
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New Mexico
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ABC
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Obama
John Edwards
Santa Fe
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Army commander: Returning troops lack needed mental health help
Army Surgeon General Kevin Kiley testifies that mental health screening for troops returning from war is inconsistent and many do not seek help when they have issues. He cites about 17 percent with PTSD or severe anxiety versus 6-7 percent in the general population. Navy Surgeon General Donald Arthur notes delays in screening to allow family time and that face to face counseling is rising. Subcommittee chair John Murtha questions deployment length effects. Arthur says impact varies with deployment intensity.
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Pump prices could continue to fall in coming months
New York AP reports crude oil fell about 15 percent this year but pump prices at the curb rose slowly and may dip further. Consumers see savings only when local competition shifts. retailers still pay high wholesale costs and will cut prices only if rivals do.
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Richard Oneslager
Balmar Petroleum
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New York Mercantile Exchange
House votes to expand protection for House pages
The House approved 416-0 a plan to overhaul the Page Board to equalize political membership and add a former page and a parent to boost misconduct oversight. The move follows the Mark Foley scandal that helped Democrats gain control and led to resignations and criticism of the board’s former chairman.
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Kildee
Jeff Trandahl
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