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Country singer Mindy McCready was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the porch of her Arkansas home. McCready's singing career was sidetracked by several trips to rehab and multiple suicide attempts. She was 37 years old.

Jack Swagger Arrested For DUI, Drug Possession
Professional wrestler Jack Swagger has been arrested for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. Swagger was charged after he was pulled over for speeding after a SmackDown taping session in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Latin American Idol Winner Busted
Former Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia has been arrested for drug smuggling by airport police in Santiago, Dominican Republic as she was boarding a plane for New York. Police found 2.9 pounds of heroin hidden in the heels of three pairs of platform shoes in her luggage.

Former Georgia LB Ogletree Arrested for DUI
Former Georgia linebacker Alex Ogletree may have reduced his NFL draft value after another substance abuse brush with the law - a DUI arrest in Arizona. Ogletree, a projected first-round pick, was suspended for the first four games of last season at Georgia for failing a drug test.

West Virginia Safety Arrested for DUI
West Virginia safety Karl Joseph has been arrested for driving under the influence. Joseph, who was named to the Freshman All-American Team after leading his team in tackles last year, was also charged with being in possession of a fake I.D.

Former Gator Ronnie Wilson Arrested
Former Florida Gator football player Ronnie Wilson has been arrested in North Lauderdale on firearm and drug charges. Wilson, who has a history of brushes with the law, was charged with trafficking of oxycodone and possession of cocaine and marijuana.

quotes for today

 The worst disability is a bad attitude. — Michael Muir (1953- )

A good listener helps us overhear ourselves. — Yahia Lababidi (1973- )

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. — St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Don't confuse what you have a right to do with what's right to do. — William Bennett (1943- )

Year after year, cookbooks and diet books are the biggest sellers—how not to eat it once you've learned how to cook it. — Andy Rooney

Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. — Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. — Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Each morning puts a man on trial and each evening passes judgment. — Roy L. Smith (1930-1998)
 He who wants to accomplish finds a way. He who doesn't finds an excuse. — Hector D. Cantu (1961- )

 Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as the other person sees him, and each man as he really is. — William James (1842-1910)

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Carmine Giovinazzo Arrested for DUI
"CSI: NY" actor Carmine Giovinazzo was polite but intoxicated when pulled over by police in Scottsdale, Arizona. Police said the 39-year-old actor was immediately apologetic when they stopped him after observing him cross three lanes of traffic. His breathalyzer registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.119.

Thomas Gibson Gets 3 Years' Probation for DUI
"Criminal Minds" actor Thomas Gibson dodged jail time by entering a no contest plea to one count of alcohol-related reckless driving, instead of DUI. The former "Chicago Hope" actor was sentenced to three years of probation, a $300 fine and ordered to attend an alcohol education program.

Randy Travis Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving
Country singer Randy Travis managed to avoid time behind bars on his August drunk driving arrest, but he hardly got off easy. Travis was given a 180-day suspended jail sentence, a $2,000 fine, two years probation, 100 hours of community service, 30 days in an alcohol treatment facility, and ordered to install ignition interlock devices on any vehicle he drives.

Mark Grace Gets Four Months for 2nd DUI
Former baseball star Mark Grace did not avoid jail time for his 2nd drunk driving conviction in 15 months in Arizona. Grace will serve a four-month work-release jail sentence followed by three years of supervised probation. He will also have to install interlock devices on his vehicle for six months.

Ditka's Son Pleads Guilty to DUI
Mark Ditka, son of former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka, has finally be convicted of a DUI after his fourth arrest on the charge. Ditka pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI and possession of a controlled substance and was immediately sentenced to 24 months of probation.

Sunny Cross of 'Catfish' Arrested for DWI
An Arkansas woman who appeared on the MTV show "Catfish" last year has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. Sunny Cross, 22, failed and field sobriety test and registered a 0.08 blood-alcohol level when stopped by Fayetteville police for crossing the center line.