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Cavaliers' Irving selected NBA's top rookie
Once Kyrie Irving finished cracking jokes, thanking Cleveland's fans, his teammates and coaches, he looked down from the podium at the person who promised this would happen.
Wife of Edwards aide breaks down on witness stand
The wife of an ex-aide to John Edwards testified Monday the former presidential candidate told her over the phone that it was legal to take money from a wealthy donor to take care of Edwards' mistress.
Aide: Edwards doubted he fathered mistress' baby
John Edwards' first reaction when he learned his mistress may be pregnant was to downplay the chances he was the father, calling the woman a "crazy slut," his former close campaign aide testified Tuesday.
John Edwards gambles on N.C. jury to avoid prison
As a young personal-injury lawyer in North Carolina, John Edwards earned a reputation for turning down multimillion-dollar settlement offers on bets that jurors would award his clients more money at the end of a trial.
Taking Names: Franklin celebrates 70th, plans new album with Davis
Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album.
Queen Elizabeth marks anniversary as realm shrinks
From sun-kissed Caribbean beaches to icy north Atlantic tundra, Queen Elizabeth II's family has begun a celebratory tour to mark her 60th year on the throne - just as questions are raised about dumping the monarchy in the far-flung outposts of Britain's faded empire.
BOOK REVIEW: 'That Woman'
Twenty-six years after her death, the notorious Mrs. Simpson, a.k.a. Wallis, the late duchess of Windsor, is making a comeback. In an ironic twist, the vermillion-lipped adventuress who nearly cratered the British monarchy and served as the catalyst for Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne, is muscling in on Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.
Queen thanks subjects for 60 years of support
Tributes poured in to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, as she marked 60 years on the throne with a message vowing to continue serving the British people.
Values voters with big families favor Santorum
If children could vote, Rick Santorum would have it made.
ALLOTT: Santorum Derangement Syndrome
There are, roughly speaking, three types of socially conservative politicians. There are those with conservative records on issues such as marriage and the sanctity of human life, and there are those who are also outspoken about the defense of these institutions and values.
The List: Most famous band managers
TEASE: Malcolm McLaren, Brian Epstein and Peter Grant are just some of the greats to make the list of those responsible for the career direction of some legendary musicians and musical groups
Briefly: Europe
The remains of a woman found on one of Queen Elizabeth's vast estates belong to a 17-year-old missing girl, British detectives said Sunday.
BOOK REVIEW: 'Prince Philip'
Is there anything left to say about Prince Philip to justify yet another royal biography? Well, yes, if you write as well as Philip Eade, who originally was attracted to Philip's life story because of their mutual interest in unidentified flying objects - an interest Philip also shared with his uncle-mentor Lord Louis "Dickie" Mountbatten.
Queen's honors list includes actress Bonham Carter
Oscar-nominated actress Helena Bonham Carter, famed for playing quirky characters as well as British royalty, joins a former prisoner, a reality TV guru and several Olympics organizers on the list of people being awarded honors by Queen Elizabeth II this New Year.
Prince Philip in hospital as British royals mark Christmas
Queen Elizabeth II emphasized the importance of family in her Christmas message this year, and her grandchildren brought some Christmas cheer to her husband, Prince Philip, as he recovered in a hospital after a heart procedure.