Prescription drugs cited in Locklear DUI charge

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Prosecutors in Santa Barbara have charged Heather Locklear with misdemeanor driving under the influence, citing prescription drugs.

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Obama interview a big `get' for CBS' Steve Kroft

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The first time Steve Kroft went to Barack Obama's house to interview him two weeks before his presidential campaign kickoff, Obama's daughter Sasha answered the door.

Arizona governor hits big time - an 'SNL' parody

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Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano has hit a milestone in any politician's career - she was parodied on "Saturday Night Live."

Julianna Margulies says she won't be back at 'ER'

The final "ER" season is bringing back some of its original stars for guest shots, but Julianna Margulies won't be among them. She was invited, she says, but declined.

'Today' show's Ann Curry struggling up Kilimanjaro

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Climbing Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro is no weekend hike, and the "Today" show's Ann Curry was feeling it on Saturday.

NBC signs development deal with Hilary Duff

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Hilary Duff will soon become a fixture on NBC.

Rob Lowe: Flames were 'shooting 200 feet'

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Rob Lowe says he and his children fled a wildfire raging in California with just minutes to spare.

NAACP Image Awards to honor Gore, Maathai

The NAACP says it will honor environmental activists Al Gore and Wangari Muta Maathai at its 40th Image Awards.

Dave on Demand: The television week in review

Poor Father Christmas. We're loading up his sack with so many expectations that even his broad back won't be able to carry it.

Lawsuit accuses TV station of gender and age discrimination

About 25 years ago, KMBC-TV anchor Christine Craft filed a pioneering gender-discrimination lawsuit against the Kansas City TV station - one that damaged its reputation for years.

Judge won't delay Castroneves tax trial

A federal judge in Miami has rejected requests to delay the tax evasion trial of race car driver Helio Castroneves (EHL'-ee-oh kas-troh-NEH'-vehz).

Four on the floor: It's dance-or-fold time for the ‘Stars'

Break out a fresh supply of sequins. All the pretenders are gone (good riddance, Cloris Leachman) and we're mercifully down to the prime contenders as "Dancing With the Stars" enters crunch time.

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Please hold off a bit on Christmas

No, no, no, no, no. Not this soon, not already. I'm a holiday-spirit guy. I love the Christmas season, the trees, the lights, the shopping and eating like a crazy man. But it is too freakin' early for Christmas commercials.

Winfrey, Lowe commiserate as paradise burns

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Montecito is home to the rich and famous, but it's not flashy. It's exclusive, but not haughty. And it's far enough from the sprawl of Los Angeles for comfort - while still close enough for convenience.