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Friday, May 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 15, 2009

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Jay Leno gearing up for “Tonight Show” finale

Photo: NBC Time is running out, if you plan to attend a “Tonight Show” taping hosted by Jay Leno. In two weeks, after 17 years, the veteran comic will host his last “Tonight Show,” on Friday, May 29. Leno told CNN he’s planning some surprises for his finale and he revealed the guests will include singer James Taylor and new “Tonight Show” […]

Friday, May 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 15, 2009

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President Obama greets a crowd as he rallies support for credit card reform

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Spacewalking astronauts begin the overhaul of Hubble

Photo: NASA TV Two astronauts swap-out a camera on the Hubble Space Telescope during a spacewalk today. It was a precarious operation. Yesterday, the space shuttle Atlantis latched onto Hubble and both are now floating in orbit, about 350 miles above Earth. The big concern for NASA officials is the tons of debris from discarded satellites. On Wednesday, a piece of space junk […]

Thursday, May 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Community Calendar: National Vigil For Hope

Almost everyday we hear heartbreaking media reports about the desperate search for a missing person. I was surprised to learn from the National Vigil For Hope website that there are more than a million missing adults and children in America. To make us all aware of the situation, vigils will be held across the country this Sunday, May 17, National Vigil For Hope day. Here […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Three defendants arraigned in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case

Photo: starstories.astrology.com Howard K. Stern, Anna Nicole Smith’s lawyer and companion, and two of the actress’ physicians were arraigned in a Downtown Los Angeles court today. The three defendants pleaded not guilty to charges they were involved in a conspiracy to provide the late actress with thousands of prescription pills and other drugs during the final years of her life. Smith died in Florida […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Burbank police facing allegations of misconduct and other problems

Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the city of Burbank, the “Media Capital of the World.” The uncertainty is not linked to the prominent entertainment industry in town nor is it fallout from the sluggish economy. No, it’s the city’s police department, which is the focus of this negative energy. For weeks now the rumors […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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Donald Trump lets Miss California USA keep her crown

Photo: Effie Nidam/CNN The Donald has spoken: controversial Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, gets to keep her crown. Trump is the co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant, which governs the Miss California USA contest. Prejean has been in the eye of a media storm since April 19, when she was asked for her opinion on same-sex marriage during the interview […]

Monday, May 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 11, 2009

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Lift-off for space shuttle Atlantis!

Photo: NASA Television The space shuttle Atlantis roared off the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida today at 2:01 p.m. EDT. On board Atlantis, a crew of seven astronauts gearing up to service NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. During the 11-day mission and five spacewalks, the astronauts will install two new instruments, repair two others that are inactive, and do the kind of […]

Sunday, May 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009

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“Star Trek” makes big debut at the Box Office

The new “Star Trek” flick shot to the top of the Box Office at warp speed. The reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise earned a spectacular $31 million on Friday. Over the weekend, “Trekkies,” or “Trekkers” and thousands of other movie fans packed theater seats to see the futuristic adventure, propelling the film into first place with an estimated $72.5 million. The newest “Star Trek” […]