Miami Heat's Michael Beasley checks into rehab program

Attitude issues, suspicion of drug use and paranoia over his future in Miami all contributed to a path that recently led Heat forward Michael Beasley to a Houston rehabilitation center, multiple sources confirmed Monday.
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Shuttle Discovery set for nighttime launch

Space shuttle Discovery was scheduled to launch early Tuesday morning for a mission to deliver equipment to the international space station.
The seven-member crew was boarding the orbiter Monday night on Cape Canaveral's launch pad 39A.
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Detectives investigating death of toddler found in hot tub

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of an 18-month-old Hacienda Heights boy who died this afternoon after being found in a hot tub at his home.Rescuers found the boy in the tub after family members called 911 shortly before 4 p.m., said Lt. Hiroshi Yokoyama of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Industry station. The child was pronounced dead in the emergency room of a local hospital.

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One report released today says swine flu could kill up to 90,000 in US

The H1N1 flu virus could cause up to 90,000 U.S. deaths, mainly among children and young adults, if it resurges this fall as expected, according to a report released Monday by a presidential advisory panel.
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Guru Sued for Alleged Diet Scam

An internet diet guru says she's lost 200-pounds on her diet program but her clients say they got ripped off big time.
A Riverside County court will decide the fate of alleged internet scammer, Heidi Diaz, who launched a very successful diet program called "Kimkins" that is said to have duped over 40,000 people and even major nation publications.
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MJ's death ruled a homicide by LA Coroner!

Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide. Eight weeks after the King of Pop was found unconscious, a search warrant of his doctor's office revealed Monday what had long been suspected - that Jackson was given "lethal levels" of a dangerous anesthetic.

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Beaten Homeless Man Prayer Vigil

Murder Investigation at OC Resort Hotel

Roethlisberger leaves with lower-leg injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger injured his right ankle or foot during the last half-hour of the team's final training camp practice. It was not immediately certain how badly he was hurt or how long he would be out.
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Octomom in court this afternoon on guardian issue

An Orange County judge this afternoon will consider a motion by octomom Nadya Suleman to dismiss an effort to appoint a guardian to oversee the financial interests of her children. The effort is being spearheaded by Paul Petersen.
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