'The Zimmers' take on music charts

A group of 40 British pensioners are determined to change perceptions of old people through the release of their first single. The Zimmers success to date is as impressive as their combined years - over 3,000. The group of London pensioners first came together for a documentary, but since recording their first single, they've struck a universal chord around the world.
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Nassim Taleb Discuss His New Book, "The Black Swan"

Barron's Vito Racanelli interviews author Nassim Taleb about his book, "The Black Swan." Taleb says highly improbable events tend to have a disproportionate impact on financial markets and the world in general.
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'John in Cincinnati' Follows 'Sopranos' Finale

HBO debuts a new series right after the final 'Sopranos' episode on June 10: 'John in Cincinnati,' about a family that seems cursed and a mysterious character who walks into their lives.
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'Lost' Redeems Itself to Fans With Season Finale

ABC's 'Lost' closed it's 3rd season with it's best ratings since it returned from its ill-fated haitus in Feb. The AP's Frazier Moore says the show improved as it addressed fan complaints.
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The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Album Still Fab At 40

(Los Angeles) The Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club was a controversial and revolutionary album from the iconic band.
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Saying Goodbye to 'Jericho'

CBS Chief Executive Les Moonves answers questions about the cancellation of the TV show "Jericho," despite strong protests from viewers.
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Will Paris Have a Cellmate?

Any day now, Paris Hilton is expected to surrender to authorities in Lynwood, California and begin her three-week stay at the Century Regional Detention Facility. TMZ.com says the heiress may not be alone during her time in jail.
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Tech Buzz: Google Introduces 'Street Views'

AP tech editors discuss "Street Views", Google's latest twist in mapping. The feature, introduced earlier this week allows users to maps neighborhoods from ground level.
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New video of "Loch Ness Monster"

Could footage captured by an amateur scientist be that of the famous Loch Ness monster? Ever since a shadow was caught on camera by a surgeon in the 1930's, Loch Ness in Scotland has never been the same. More than 4,000 'sightings' have been made of the Loch Ness monster since that fateful day.
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First Person: Spelling Out Success

Meet the nation's newest top speller, a 13-year-old from California who spelled out "serrefine" to snag top honors at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Whale of a Ride: Aquarium Gets New Sharks

The Georgia Aquarium has received two new whale sharks from Taiwan.
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Toddler Found Dead in Dishwasher

Authorities in Arkansas say an 18-month-old boy died after he apparently climbed inside a dishwasher that turned on automatically when the door closed.
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Twister Touches Down in Oklahoma

A tornado briefly touched down in the Oklahoma Panhandle on Thursday, causing some damage in the Guymon area, authorities said. There were no reports of injuries.
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Battle to save fauna in Chilean oil spill

The remains of the spill has begun to move towards the nearby Tumbes Peninsula, threatening two penguin colonies and a large population of sea otters. It is also heading in the direction of a small town famed for its exquisite regional seafood.
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Google 'Gears' Up for Offline Web

'Google Gears,' an open source browser plug-in that allows developers to take their applications offline, launched at 2007 Google Developers Conference in San Jose, California.
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Linkin Park's New Album Debuts at Number One

Last week, Linkin Park's latest album 'Minutes to Midnight' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It includes lyrics about bombs blowing up mosques, a bumbling leader, high gas prices and general world confusion.
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Who Will Replace Rosie on 'The View?'

Now that Rosie O'Donnell has exited stage left, 'The View' must find someone to fill her seat and somehow match her watercooler appeal. That won't be easy, but there's a lineup of famous ladies who could make worthy successors.
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The world's smallest horse

Thumbelina the dwarf miniature horse is touring across the U.S.A. raising money for children's charities. Thumbelina is like a fairy-tale come true for the youngsters at the Specialized Children's Hospital school in Fanwood, New Jersey. Thumbelina will visit 47 of the 50 U.S. states.
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Diana dress book sells for $2000

A book about the making of Princess Diana's wedding dress - along with a piece of silk used to make the gown - goes on sale. The Emanuels were fresh out of college and only beginning to make a name for themselves on the London fashion scene in the early 1980s. Vogue Magazine put the shy 19-year-old Diana Spencer in one of the couple'S blouses and soon a relationship formed between the soon-to-be princess and the fashion designers.
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$600K to Operate New York Cab

Demand drives value of New York City taxi medallions to record $600,000.
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FDA Approves Torisel, a New Drug for the Treatment of Advanced Kidney Cancer

First Targeted Cancer Treatment Shown To Help These Patients Live Longer.
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Father of Modern Fashion

Paul Poiret, the so-called father of modern fashion, is the subject of a fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See the French designer's creations from the early 1900's.
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Dressing Up for Summer Parties

It used to be easier to figure out what to wear to a party, but now there are few rules. Stephanie Solomon, fashion director at Bloomingdales in New York, offers some advice.
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