Archive for May 23rd, 2009

Singing sensation Boyle gets new chance to shine (AP)

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FILE - In this image made from video and provided April 17, 2009 by CNN's 'Larry King Live' shows Scottish singer Susan Boyle. The massive media attention being lavished on Boyle virtually guarantees her a spot in the final rounds of 'Britain's Got Talent'. On Saturday, May 23, 2009, She was voted into the next round of the 'American Idol'-style show 'Britain's Got Talent'. (AP Photo/CNN, Larry King Live, File)AP – Britain’s unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle, the frumpy church volunteer who wowed the world with her angelic voice, was on Saturday voted into the next round of a TV talent show that propelled her to global fame.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

British MPs claimed expenses for family hire: report (AFP)

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The Houses of Parliament in central London. Some British lawmakers who employed family members have been able to claim extra expenses, according to fresh reports, amid claims that half of MPs could be wiped out at the next election(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP – Some British lawmakers who employed family members have been able to claim extra expenses, according to fresh reports, amid claims that half of MPs could be wiped out at the next election.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Bryant’s late 3-pointer sparks Lakers past Nuggets (AP)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, center, reaches for the basketball as Denver Nuggets center Nene of Brazil, back, and Dahntay Jones, right, defend during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals Saturday, May 23, 2009, in Denver.  (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey )AP – Kobe Bryant’s 3-pointer wasn’t nearly as dramatic as LeBron James’ but equally effective. Bryant’s huge shot over J.R. Smith gave Los Angeles a one-point lead with just over a minute left Saturday night and sparked the Lakers to a 103-97 victory over the downtrodden Denver Nuggets for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

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