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SACRAMENTO – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (search) said Tuesday he’s launching a petition drive to place measures on a special election ballot this fall aimed at changing the state’s public pension funds, changing how teachers are paid and revising how political districts are drawn. Schwarzenegger, who has called the election a …

NEW YORK – The “American Idol” (search) fill-in for dropout Mario Vazquez (search) survived the show’s elimination night Wednesday, but his return may not be for long. Nikko Smith (search) endured the Fox show’s dwindling from 12 contestants to 11 by securing enough votes from TV viewers to continue another …

MONACO – Prince Albert (search) has taken over the regency of Monaco (search) because his ailing father, Prince Rainier III, is unable to exercise his royal functions, the palace said Thursday. The announcement was made in a brief statement from the palace, which gave no updates on the health of …