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SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Before each searing cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses in Michael Jackson’s trial, the imposing lawyer with the shock of white hair told them, “My name is Tom Mesereau and I speak for Mr. Jackson.” The mantra, meaning “I’m on his side, not yours,” was stated firmly …

WASHINGTON – Most Americans think movie stars are poor role models and almost half say movies generally aren’t as good as they used to be, an AP poll found. Australian star Russell Crowe (search)’s recent arrest for throwing a phone at a hotel employee is the latest in a long …

WASHINGTON – As Iranians choose a new president, the Bush administration is deploring anti-democratic trends in the country. President Bush said Friday’s voting was designed to keep power in the hands of a few rulers “through an electoral process that ignores the basic requirements of democracy.” His secretary of state, …

WASHINGTON – Federal legislation to allow physicians to prescribe marijuana legally is a long shot, supporters said Monday, though they contended that many lawmakers back it privately. “I think support is strong, but people are still frightened a little bit by the politics of it,” said Rep. Ron Paul (search), …

This is a partial transcript from “Hannity & Colmes,” April 19, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “Hannity & Colmes” weeknights at 9 p.m. ET! ALAN COLMES, CO-HOST: A page tonight from the “Hannity & Colmes” notebook: He’s 87-years-old and currently serving his eighth term in office.Dwight Eisenhower …

This is a partial transcript from “Your World with Neil Cavuto,” September 6, 2005, that was edited for clarity. NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: At the same time here as the floodwaters recede in New Orleans (search), the nation bracing itself for how many people lie dead beneath all that toxic water. …

TOKYO – Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s (search) triumph in parliamentary polls handed the leader a new mandate Monday to harness his revitalized ruling party and turn promises into action for a range of sweeping economic reforms. His landslide victory Sunday boosted his Liberal Democratic Party’s standing in the lawmaking lower …

WASHINGTON – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says the Bush administration did not heed some Saudi warnings on occupying Iraq and that he doesn’t believe a new constitution and elections will solve the emerging nation’s problems. Prince Saud al-Faisal (search) also said his country was still holding out the prospect of …

NEW YORK – A widely followed gauge of future economic activity fell for the second straight month during August as consumer confidence sagged even before Hurricane Katrina (search) struck the Gulf Coast. The Conference Board (search) said Thursday its Index of Leading Economic Indicators (search) fell 0.2 percent last month …

LONDON – Kate Moss (search) is “devastated” by allegations of cocaine (search) use that have cost her several lucrative contracts, the supermodel’s agent was quoted as saying Wednesday. Sarah Doukas, head of the Storm modeling agency (search), said Moss was considering leaving Britain after the furor spawned by photos in …