WeekEnder: August 26-September 1
Saturday, September 01, 2007
THE BIG STORYSenator Sex Scandal
Longtime Republican Senator Larry Craig of Idaho was busted sending sexual signals to an undercover cop in a bathroom. The alleged incident happened at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport back in June. According to the cop, Craig peaked into his stall and then slipped his hand under his stall as a signal for sex. Craig was arrested at the scene and later pled guilty. Now, Craig is backpeddling, saying he pled guilty so the whole mess would go away. In a press conference this week, Craig proclaimed his innocence along with his sexuality saying, "I am not gay. I have never been gay." The whole incident angered Democrats and Republicans alike and by Saturday Craig resigned from the Senate.
Owen Wilson Suicide Attempt
The most shocking story of the week was broken by the tabloids. On Monday, Star Magazine and the national Enquirer both claimed Hollywood funnywan Owen Wilson had attempted suicide. The claim was verified later in the week by a police log entry. While Wilson spent the week recovering at a Los Angeles hospital, his reps sent out a statement asking for privacy.
Nick Hogan Accident
Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Bollea, was involved in a serious accident last Sunday. Witnesses claim Bollea was racing another car when he lost control and slammed into a palm tree in Florida. Bollea was released after a brief hospital stay. But his passenger, a 22-year-old who's served two terms in Iraq, is still in the hospital in critical condition.
Quick Hits
-- Ellen Degeneres starts her new season this Tuesday with guest Hillary Clinton. On Tuesday, Live with Regis & Kelly starts season 20 and The View launches its new season with new co-host Whoopi Goldberg.
-- David Letterman will be the first guest in the Oprah Winfrey Show when her new season starts on September 10.
-- Hoping to boost ratings and give the CBS Evening News some credibility, Katie Couric will anchor the news from Iraq this week.
-- Friday marked the tenth anniversary since Princess Diana died in a car crash.
Quote of the Week
"I am not gay. I have never been gay." - embattled Senator Larry Craig on being busted in a bathroom
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