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Daredevil Evel Knievel Dead At 69

Evel Knievel, the extreme sportsman who defied death countless times during his career as a motorcycle stuntman, has died, family members announced. He was 69.

Puerto Rico Pageant Controversy Twist

After allegations that someone put pepper spray on a Puerto Rican beauty contestant's clothing, police said tests found no traces of the substance on the woman's belongings. An investigation was launched Saturday to find if anyone has lied to police.

Kennedy Center Honorees Lauded, Roasted

The latest are Martin Scorsese, Diana Ross, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson and Leon Fleisher. They gathered at the White House, then at the center itself in Washington. Ross perhaps summed up all their feelings, calling the honor "the top, actually."

Shirley MacLaine Honored At Santa Fe

Shirley MacLaine has dozens of awards to her name, including an Academy Award, but, an honor at the Santa Fe Film Festival topped them all, she said.

Bill Nye's Withered Romance

Bill Nye says that he and Blair Tindall were never really married, even though they had a ceremony. She didn't feel the same way and destroyed his garden. Now they are going to court.

"The Lion" Is Back In The Ring

Chris Jericho has returned to wrestling, fast on the heels of the release of his autobiography "A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex."

Quaid, Wife Sue Drug Maker In Infants' OD

They claim negligence in the packaging of heparin, the anti-clotting medication their twins were given 1,000 times too much of in a hospital. The Quaids' lawyer says they want to save others from such a fate -- they aren't seeking much money.

17-Year-Old Accused Of Being Taylor Gunman

A lawyer for Eric Rivera, the 17-year-old gunman accused in the killing of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor wants to reach a plea deal with prosecutors although he says his client has not yet admitted wrongdoing.

Frank Sinatra Stamp Scheduled For Spring

"We've had a lot of requests for a Frank Sinatra stamp," a Postal Service official says. The stamp is likely to be released in May or June, depending on whether there is a rate increase. Sinatra's children say they're honored.

Karith Foster Says She Is No "Sellout"

Don Imus' new African-American sidekick, Karith Foster, fires back at critics who claim she is a "sellout" for taking the job. Foster views the job as a historic moment in the representation of African-American women.