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August 26, 2006And the Emmy Award Goes to…
  
This year’s Emmy actor and actress nominations spurred some surprising choices. Several actors were nominated for the first time, like Christopher Meloni (
    
      Law & Order: SVU
    ), Denis Leary (
    
      Rescue Me)
    , Peter Krause (
    
      Six Feet Under
    ), Kevin James (
    
      King of Queens
    ) and Charlie Sheen (
    
      Two and a Half Men
    ). In the best actress in a drama category, Kyra Sedgwick (
    
      The Closer
    ), Francis Conroy (
    
      Six Feet Under
    ) and Geena Davis (
    
      Commander in Chief
    ) also picked up their first nomination. 

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                            August 26, 2006And the Emmy Award Goes to…
  
This year’s Emmy actor and actress nominations spurred some surprising choices. Several actors were nominated for the first time, like Christopher Meloni (
    
      Law & Order: SVU
    ), Denis Leary (
    
      Rescue Me)
    , Peter Krause (
    
      Six Feet Under
    ), Kevin James (
    
      King of Queens
    ) and Charlie Sheen (
    
      Two and a Half Men
    ). 

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                            August 25, 2006The Emmy Awards: Fans Choose Grey’s Anatomy and House
  
The decision of the judges will be heard on Sunday night, but TV fans think that 
    
      Two and a Half Men
     should win the award for Best Comedy at the ceremony. Thirty-two percent (32%) of fans surveyed picked the CBS comedy starring Charlie Sheen and 
    
      Pretty in Pink
     actor Jon Cryer. 

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                            August 25, 2006O'Brien To Host 2006 Emmy Awards
  
For the past 57 years, the Emmy Awards have entertained audiences with a wide range of talented individuals—from hosts like Ellen DeGeneres and Dennis Miller to award winners such as Kelsey Grammer and Jennifer Aniston. 

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                            August 23, 2006Day of Thunder between Cruise and Paramount
  
Paramount Pictures will no longer be showing Tom Cruise any more money. The feature film organization and the 
    Jerry Maguire star are officially separating in an unamicable split that the studio says is a result of Cruise’s off-screen behavior.

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                            August 14, 2006School Days are Here Again
  
Parents of the world rejoice! It’s that time of year again. Time to set the alarm clocks, load up the backpacks and lunchboxes, and lay out the new clothes, all in anticipation for the sigh of relief that only the sight of a school bus’ tail lights can bring. It’s back to school time!

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                            August 7, 2006Mel Gibson: 52% Say His Apologies Sincere
  
The conduct of actor-producer Mel Gibson during a recent arrest for drunk driving—including his utterance of anti-Semitic remarks, noted in a police report—is a world-wide story that has been heavily publicized. 

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                            August 2, 2006"World Trade Center" Coming to Big Screens
  
On August 9, Paramount studios will release “World Trade Center,” the true story of two New York City Port Authority police officers trapped in the rubble of the twin towers and the efforts to rescue them. 

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                            July 31, 2006Aniston, Pitt & Vaughn Have All the Right Moves
  
Meet the celebrities: Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Paris Hilton, Brad Pitt and Vince Vaughn. 

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                            July 26, 2006General Motors Still a Giant?
  
Discussions about a possible alliance among General Motors (GM), Nissan and Renault have ignited sparks among union leaders and elected officials in Michigan and cast a renewed focus on the state of America’s auto industry. 

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                            July 19, 2006Vanishing Vacations
  
Whether you choose to catch some waves in Waikiki, cruise the Caribbean, swoosh down the slopes in Aspen, or simply catch up on the latest bestsellers next to the pool, a vacation can be the stuff dreams are made of—a needed escape from the daily grind of the real world.

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                            July 19, 200653% of Churchgoers Say Attendance is Growing
  
Fifty-three percent (53%) of American churchgoers say that attendance at their Church is growing. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 11% say attendance is declining while 33% see little change.

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                            July 19, 2006Home and Office - Workers Want It All
  
While only 23 percent of U.S. employees work from home or are given that option, most of the work force (59 percent) believes that telecommuting at least part-time is the ideal work situation. 

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                            July 13, 2006Ms. Jolie Viewed Favorably By 46%
  
She’s an Oscar winning actress, philanthropist and a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations. But how did Angelina Jolie fare in a recent Rasmussen Reports survey?

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                            July 4, 200639% Say George Washington Greatest Founding Father
  
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans say that George Washington is the greatest of the nation’s Founding Fathers. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found that 26% named Thomas Jefferson as the greatest of the Founders while 21% preferred Benjamin Franklin.

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                            July 4, 2006Happy Fourth of July
  
Two-thirds of Americans (69%) are likely to watch fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend. A Rasmussen Reports survey also found that 59% will enjoy a cook-out, 31% will sing patriotic songs, and 15% will participate in or watch a parade.

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                            June 28, 2006Most Americans Wild for Walmart
  
A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted on June 28, 2006 found that 69% of Americans have a favorable opinion of Walmart, including 29% who have a very favorable opinion of the retail giant.

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                            June 23, 2006World Cup Scores Only Small Audience
  
Despite a high level of media coverage for the World Cup soccer tournament, three-fourths of Americans (78%) are not following the action very closely if at all. 

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                            June 21, 2006Dan Rather & CBS Part Ways
  
The curtain has closed for Dan Rather at CBS. The network announced on Tuesday that they are parting ways with Rather after nearly 45 years together.

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                            June 20, 2006Is There a Hybrid Car in Your Future?
  
Forty-four percent (44%) of Americans believe that, in ten years, most new cars sold will be hybrid vehicles using both a traditional motor and an electric engine.