Archive for July 21st, 2009

Continental plans job cuts; United to cut flights

The recession continues to take its toll on airlines. Continental (CAL) said Tuesday that it would slash 1,700 more jobs, and …

Krauss, Paisley bring country to White House

It was the second workshop in a music series that first lady Michelle Obama launched last month to encourage arts and arts education.

‘Criminal aspects’ of memorial cost probed

Investigators looking into the chain of events that led City Hall to spend an estimated $1.4 million for police protection and other services at Michael Jackson’s memorial have turned up possible criminal wrongdoing, the city attorney said Tuesday.

Publicist: Actress Mischa Barton improving

Mischa Barton is “making improvements” and plans a return to work nearly a week after Los Angeles police say they escorted her for an undisclosed medical problem.

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles on vocal rest

In a video message to fans posted on the duo’s Web site, Nettles said she has been dealing with voice problems since January.

Jon Gosselin’s girlfriend calls him ‘so strong’

Hailey Glassman’s romance with Jon Gosselin came as a surprise — even to her, she tells PEOPLE. “If you had told me a few months ago, I wouldn’t have believed you,” Glassman says of dating the 32-year-old newly single dad of eight kids.

Heigl’s first ‘Grey’s’ day was ‘cruel and mean’

“Our first day back was Wednesday and it was — I’m going to keep saying this because I hope it embarrasses them — a 17-hour day,” Heigl told David Letterman.

Stephen Baldwin files for bankruptcy

The 43-year-old actor filed for Chapter 11 protection claiming he owes more than $2.3 million and owns a New York property valued at only $1.1 million.

United flight makes emergency stop in Iceland

Authorities say smoke coming out of the cockpit forced a Chicago-bound United Airlines flight to make an emergency landing at …

Pacific Northwest Trail brings cross-country walkway one step closer to reality

When the national scenic trails system was created four decades ago, the goal was to build a walking path across the United States.