ABC News president David Westin steps down (AP)
AP - ABC News President David Westin, the longest-reigning network news division chief, with more than 13 tumultuous years on the job, told his staff Monday that he is resigning and will leave by the end of the year.
Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case (AP)

Former Bahamian Senator Pleasant Brigdewater waves to the press as she arrives to the Supreme Court building in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against Brigdewater and ambulance driver Tirone Lighthouse, both accused of trying to extort money from US actor John Travolta, after the film star decided not to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain. (AP Photo/Tim Aylen)AP - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain.


Hitman Clooney's 'American' wins weekend with $16M (AP)

In this film publicity image released by Focus Features, George Clooney is shown in a scene from, 'The American.' (AP Photo/Focus Features, Giles Keyte)AP - George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" has captured the top spot at the box office with a $16.4 million debut over the long Labor Day weekend.


"Twilight" star settles $300,000 RV lawsuit (omg!)
omg! - Reuters - "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner has settled his lawsuit against a California RV dealership that failed to deliver his $300,000 trailer in time for the shoot of his latest movie.
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon raises $58.9 million (AP)

In this photo released by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis announces the total mount raised during the the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Las Vegas. The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled $58.9 million. The amount was down from nearly $60.5 million last year and a record $65 million in 2008. But Lewis says he's heartened by Americans' ability to help others in need even when they're struggling financially. (AP Photo/Muscular Dystrophy Association, Eric Candles)AP - Despite the struggling economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled $58.9 million.


Tony Blair cancels London appearance over protests (AP)

A protester demonstrates outside Eason book store in Dublin, Ireland, as Irish police look on, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared for a public book signing at the Eason book store as anti-war protesters hurled shoes and eggs at him as he arrived for his first public signing of his fast-selling memoir. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)AP - Tony Blair on Monday canceled a planned public appearance in London to promote his new memoir over concerns about potential disruption from protesters.


ABC News president David Westin steps down (AP)
AP - ABC News President David Westin, the longest-reigning network news division chief, with more than 13 tumultuous years on the job, told his staff Monday that he is resigning and will leave by the end of the year.
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