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Judge Puts Brakes On Rod Blagojevich's Hopes Of Participating In Reality TV Show

A federal judge denied permission to disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich to travel to Costa Rica to participate in NBC's reality TV show, "I'm a Celebrity ... Get me Out of Here!"

Calling it a "bad idea" to modify the terms of Blagojevich's bail on political corruption charge, U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel ruled against Blagojevich's request, citing the seriousness of the charges and the potential for a flight risk.

Atlanta Man Who Twisted Flight Attendant's Arm Faces Felony Charges

An Atlanta man accused of twisting a Delta Air Line flight attendant's arm to get to the airplane's lavatory on flight from Honduras faces federal charges of interfering with a flight crew, the FBI said Wednesday.

Joao Correa, 43, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he desperately needed to use the bathroom after eating something bad in Honduras, but was being blocked by a beverage cart. When he asked if he could use the lavatory in business class, he was told no.

Business Professor Claims Simply Eliminating Betting Would Reverse Global Economic Downturn

Well, here's food for thought: A business professor claims that the global economic downturn could be reversed by simply outlawing all gambling world-wide.

John W. Kindt, a professor of business and public policy at the University of Illinois and national gambling critic, is making a case for banning legalized gambling.

Arrest Warrants Issued Against Fired Pizza Workers Who Tainted Sandwich In YouTube Video

Employees putting bad cheese and salami on a sandwich was not funny for a pizza store about to deliver that food to a customer even if it was a prank shown on YouTube.

The Domino's Pizza branch in Conover, North Carolina has not only fired two employees responsible for the damaging two-and-half minute video but has filed a criminal complaint against the pranksters, who have been ordered arrested by a court.

Pastor Accused Of Stealing Church Funds To Pay For Botox

A former New York City pastor is up against charges of allegedly stealing almost $85,000 from his parish's funds to pay for plastic surgery.

Rev. William Blasingame, formerly of St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church on Staten Island, stands accused of taking the money over three years. Authorities allege he used the stolen money to get Botox injections, plastic surgery and prescription drugs, according to New Jersey's Asbury Park Press.