North Dakota residents have a new distinction under their belts, which are likely a bit tighter after their annual french fry feeding frenzy on Thursday. They consumed an estimated 4,518 pounds of french fries during "Potato Bowl U. S. A" week, recognizing the rampant potato industry in the Red River Valley and including a weekend University of North Dakota football game.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been accused of missing a court appearance on speeding and reckless driving charges. A warrant for his arrest has been issued in connection with the matter. Rodman was charged after he was clocked allegedly going 98 mph on Interstate 70, on July 26, near Frisco. Rodman was taking part in the 3,000-mile Bullrun USA 2005 charity auto rally at the time.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been accused of missing a court appearance on speeding and reckless driving charges. A warrant for his arrest has been issued in connection with the matter. Rodman was charged after he was clocked allegedly going 98 mph on Interstate 70, on July 26, near Frisco. Rodman was taking part in the 3,000-mile Bullrun USA 2005 charity auto rally at the time.

The relief efforts continue to pour in after the devastation following Hurricane Katrina. Now, just as they did with the Tsunami victims, "Million Pair March" launches a campaign to help Katrina victims across the country with people in multiple locations collecting shoes. The "Million Pair March" mirrors the same concept behind the recent Tsunami footwear drive earlier in 2005 that obtained over 150,000 pairs which was headed up by a long term footwear executive, Wayne Elsey.

Hilary Duff pledges to contribute $250,000 to help Hurricane Katrina victims on the Gulf Coast. A statement issued by publicist Cece Yorke says the 17-year-old singer-actress will donate $200,000 to the American Red Cross and $50,000 to USA Harvest, which is providing food to shelters.