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NBC political journalist and author Tim Russert died of a heart attack June 13th, 2008. Born May 7, 1950 in Buffalo, New York he was the host of NBC’s Meet the Press for 16 years, and was a correspondent for many top-rated NBC television shows including “The Today Show.” He was only 58 years old at the time of his death.

McDonald’s restaurants has made the decision to discontinue serving fresh tomatoes due to the risks posed by the recent salmonella outbreak across the United States. People in 16 states have become sick after eating uncooked tomatoes which contained salmonella, 23 were hospitalized.

Even here in Canada McDonald’s has stopped using uncooked tomatoes and has posted written notifications to let customers know of the change.

The FDA is advising those living in the United States to limit their tomato consumption until more information is known on this particular outbreak. You can visit the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention website for tips on how to reduce the risk of contracting salmonella and for important information regarding current tomato recalls.

Lynda Carter is making headlines this week after she made a gruesome discovery. While she was rowing on the Potomac River in Washington she found the body of a woman , later identified as Helen Johnstone, floating face down.

Carter immediately flagged down nearby boaters who then called paramedics, but they could not revive the woman. Investigators are trying to figure out just how Helen Johnstone ended up in the river.

Lynda Carter, 56, is an actress and singer, famous for her lead role as Wonder Woman in the hit television series. Her latest big career move was in 2005 when she played the role of “Mama Morton” in West End London’s Chicago production which eventually let to a cabaret act tour.

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray has been caught in a storm of controversy for a fashion choice made by a stylist during a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial shoot.

The advertisement that appeared on the web featured the talk show host in a fringed black and white scarf that resembles the black and white checkered Kaffiyeh which is the traditional Palestinian scarf.

The similar scarf represents murderous Palestinian jihad and has been worn by Muslim terrorists during hostage videos. Rachael Ray wearing the scarf in the ad suggested to some the symbolic support for Muslim extremism and terrorism.

Dunkin’ Donuts has made the decision to pull the ad and has stated that “absolutely no symbolism was intended.”

Academy Award winning film director, Sydney Pollack died, May 26, 2008, at the age of 73 after a 9 month battle with cancer. Born July 1, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, Pollack studied and taught acting before becoming involved in directing and producing films.

During his long and successful career he directed many classic movies including “Out Of Africa,” “The Firm,” and “The Way We Were.” He also acted in several of the films that he directed, and will be remembered for his role in the hit film “Tootsie.”

Sidney Pollack has also made numerous movie and television appearances over the years, sometimes even playing himself. His love for good films will live on in the many great movies he’s helped to create during his lifetime.

 Jerry and Leslie Fleming tied the knot in the most unusual way on May 23, 2008, when they decided to wed on top of the Voyage roller coaster at Holiday World in Santa Clause, Indiana.

The couple, who met on an online dating site, share a love of roller coasters, so marrying 160 feet above the ground was a dream come true for the pair.

To make the event even more memorable the Fleming’s had an Elvis impersonator officiate their roller coasting wedding.

As soon as the ceremony was over the couple began their life together finishing out the ride. You can view photos of the happy newlyweds at FOXNews.com.

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18-year old British actor, Rob Knox, landed a small role in the sixth Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.” But unfortunately he didn’t live to see the movie released.

The young actor was fatally stabbed during a random bar fight outside of a London pub. Four other men were injured in the brawl and taken to hospital.

Rob Knox played the role of Marcus Belby, a Ravenclaw student, and news of his stabbing has spread quickly throughout the web. As you can see by the discussion on this online forum it has even created somewhat of a debate.

For further updates on this story visit CNN.com.

Today, on the fourth day of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Texas appeals court hearings, the court ruled in favor of the 38 mothers that had challenged the removal of their children.

It’s been over six weeks since the state took custody of 460 FLDS children. The children ranging from infancy to adulthood were removed abruptly from their Eldorado compound based on a phone call from an alleged sect member siting abuse. A phone call that’s been proven to be nothing more than a hoax.

The court overturned the sect custody case because the children at the Yearning For Zion Ranch were not in an urgent need of protection and no attempts were made to make it possible for children to remain with their parents.

The court also said today that it was wrong for the state to consider the entire ranch as an individual household.

Amazingly enough it turns out that the state “took custody” of 15 adult females that child welfare authorities decided were teenagers. Even when I.D. was shown as proof of age, the women were ignored. The oldest woman that they forced from the ranch was 27.

Although today’s ruling was a victory for the polygamist parents, it is not yet known when the children will be returned to them.

It was down to the final two 2008 American Idol contestants, David Cook and David Archuleta, and after much anticipation it was David Cook, that was voted the next American Idol.

During the music filled two hour American Idol season seven finale episode, stars like Donna Summers, The Jonas Brothers, and George Micheal performed, and there were even guest appearances from well loved comedians like the Love Guru (Mike Myers) and Jack Black!

It was a great show packed full of fantastic musical talent and great comedic skits.

You can expect to see both David Cook , who won by 12,000 million votes, and second place winner David Archuleta continue on with their musical career as they ride their wave of stardom.

With the prices of just about everything rising as wages stay the same, more and more of the middle-class are struggling to maintain the lifestyle they’ve become accustomed to.

Unfortunately for many they can no longer make ends meet. With homelessness now on the rise organizations like the New Beginnings Counselling Center are working to help those who suddenly find themselves in need. Including middle-class residents whose jobs are no longer enough to pay for mortgage or rent, and who are left with no other choice but to live in their cars .

The New Beginnings Counseling Center provides nearly a dozen safe parking lots in California where the homeless can sleep safely. Although it’s not an ideal situation it’s a much safer alternative than sleeping on the streets until more permanent housing can be found.

If you’d like to make a donate to the New Beginnings Counseling Center than visit the website and click on the donate button. The center is also looking for interns.

If you or someone you know are in need of help then you’ll find the phone number where you can reach a counselor or intern for information on the website.