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Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete
PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) -- Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work....

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said....

Authorities say man stole car to face theft charge
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge....

Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) -- Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders - and tattoos - exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts....

SKorean woman passes driver's exam on 950th try
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time. The aspiring driver spent more than 5 million won ($4,200) in application fees, but until now had failed to score the minimum 60 out of a possible 100 points needed to get behind the wheel for a driving test....

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch....

Oregon man charged with DUI after 911 call
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon police have charged a man with drunken driving after he called 911 to report his marijuana as stolen but the dispatcher couldn't understand him because he was vomiting while on the road....

NZ lawmaker sculpted in cow manure
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A sculpture of a New Zealand government minister crafted from cow manure sold for New Zealand dollars 3,080 ($2,220) on an auction Web site. The bust of New Zealand Environment Minister Nick Smith, sculpted as a protest by artist Sam Mahon, attracted 112 bids before being picked up by an anonymous buyer on Friday....

Pa. prostitution case tossed over gov't-funded sex
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- An appeals court has ruled Pennsylvania State Police botched a prostitution investigation in which troopers gave an informant money to pay for sex four times at a massage parlor, along with a total of $180 for the man's trouble....

Sleepwalker beaten after men find him in apartment
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Charges have been filed against three men accused of beating a man who sleepwalks after they found him asleep in one of the men's apartment. Iowa City Police Sgt. Troy Kelsay said the 21-year-old victim who was not identified, suffered injuries over most of his body. Kelsay said the man's injuries did not appear to require hospitalization, but the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment....

Developer: Proposed wind farm site is too windy
RUMFORD, Maine (AP) -- A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines. First Wind's Matthew Kearns told a public meeting in Rumford on Thursday that its proposed Longfellow wind farm on Black Mountain and North and South Twin mountains may not be viable....

Wyoming hunter bags deer, then hungry lion
SHERIDAN, Wyo. (AP) -- Retired orthopedic surgeon Chris Smith thought his hunt was over when he bagged a white tail deer with a bow and arrow near Sheridan. Because the light was fading, he decided to return the next day to recover the deer. But when he returned Wednesday morning, the carcass had been covered by grass and bush - which is what mountain lions typically do....

Miss. gov's son scores 2 holes-in-one in one round
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- A single hole-in-one is a big enough dream for most golfers. But two in one round? That's some luck. Reeves Barbour, the 30-year-old son of Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, had two aces in a single round Oct. 25 on a Robert Trent Jones course in Gainesville, Va....

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KYW Podcasts: News On Demand

' White Christmas' at the Academy of Music
The Kimmel Cntr. and the Schubert Organization present the new stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s 'White Christmas' at the Academy of Music 11/24 - 12/6. KYW's Stasia DeMarco spoke with Matthew Wolf, of the Kimmel Center, about the new stage adaptation

Physique Helps Mo'Nique Strike It Big
Fat jokes aside, Mo'Nique, BET's primetime entertainer tells why big can be beautiful, opens up to CBS correspondent Mark Strassmann about her own health issues. (5:40)

Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
The 33rd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show starts Nov. 11th. KYW's Michelle Durham spoke to show manager Nancy O'Meara about what attendees can expect. (4:55)

Ukrainian Dance Co. at the Kimmel
The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company will make its debut at the Kimmel Center on November 22nd. KYW's Stasia DeMarco spoke with Tom Warner, VP of programming at the Kimmel about this renowned folk dance ensemble. (2:31)