By The Associated Press
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Jimmie Johnson, coming off his victory in last Sunday’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, has added a pair of races to his 2008 schedule.
In addition to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, the two-time reigning Sprint Cup champion will make [...]

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By COREY WILLIAMS
Associated Press Writer
DETROIT — A state police investigation into a possible assault charge against Kwame Kilpatrick has pushed businessman and professional basketball Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing closer to a run for Detroit mayor.
Frustrated by a six-month-long sex, lies and text-messaging scandal involving Kilpatrick, the chair and CEO of the Detroit-based Bing Group [...]

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By The Associated Press
NEW YORK — The company founded by the New York businessman known to rappers as “Jacob the Jeweler” has sued Wyclef Jean, claiming he owes money for watches and jewelry he bought.
Jacob & Co. Inc. says in Manhattan court papers filed Tuesday that the hip hop musician bought several items [...]

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By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press Writer
LONDON — It’s a double-O duet.
Alicia Keys and Detroit native Jack White have recorded the theme song for the new James Bond film, “Quantum of Solace,” producers said Wednesday.
The R&B singer and White Stripes frontman have teamed up for “Another Way to Die,” the first duet to be chosen [...]

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BOWIE, Md. – Fire sparked Wednesday evening at Six Flags Theme Park, all but destroying a building that is used as a haunted house during the Halloween season. No one was hurt.
Park officials say the blaze started just before 7 p.m., and the park was open at the time. They say the [...]

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EDUCATION & LABOR COMMITTEE   Congressman George Miller, Chairman
Under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, Schools Will Begin Receiving Millions of Dollars in Grants on July 31st
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a result of a major student aid law enacted last year, historically black colleges and universities across America will begin to receive record increases [...]

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Everyday Tips to Save for that Dream Vacation!
By Kirstin N. Fuller
Vacation packages are more affordable than ever!  A great number of Americans are choosing to take a ‘staycation’ (a stay at home vacation) instead of a traditional vacation. But, more Americans are still enjoying their summer vacations to exotic destinations abroad and here at home.  [...]