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Church Nixes Joe K's Annulment
Church Nixes Joe K's Annulment
Jun 20, 2007 2:55 PM CDT

Church Nixes Joe K's Annulment

Political scion's first marriage just won't quit

(Newser) - Politics and religion collided today with the revelation by Joe Kennedy's ex-wife that the Catholic Church has reversed its decision to annul their marriage. Sheila Rauch Kennedy, an Episcopalian, tells Time that the process of invalidating her marriage to the ex-congressman was "dishonest, and it was important to stand...

Royal and Hollande Part Ways
Royal and Hollande Part Ways
Jun 18, 2007 9:09 PM CDT

Royal and Hollande Part Ways

Socialist candidate tosses out partner over affair, plans to pursue his job

(Newser) - Segolene Royal, the glamorous Socialist candidate who made a failed run at the French presidency, announced today that she's splitting with her partner of 28 years and the father of her four children, Francois Hollande. The cause of the rift, which has been rumored for months: his "love story"...

LA Mayor's Wife Calls it Quits (Again)

Corina Villaraigosa divorcing over 'irreconcilable differences'

(Newser) - The wife of LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa filed for divorce yesterday after nearly 20 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, the Los Angeles Times reports. The mayor blamed himself for the breakup, but is mum on whether the split was caused by a romantic relationship. 

Larry and Laurie Curb Their Marriage

Enthusiasm star, environmental activist split after 14 years

(Newser) - Crotchety Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David has split with wife Laurie, a global warming activist, after 14 years of marriage. The divorce was "very amicable," a spokeswoman said today.

NJ Governor Paid Ex $6M
NJ Governor Paid Ex $6M
May 23, 2007 10:33 AM CDT

NJ Governor Paid Ex $6M

Union leader remains part of Corzine's life, whether he wants her there or not

(Newser) - Breaking up really is hard to do, especially if you're the governor of New Jersey and your ex is a state employees' union president. Jon Corzine and Carla Katz split up in 2004, and Katz got more out of their 2-year relationship than a threadbare couch and some mix tapes,...

Divorce Rate Hits 37-Year Low
Divorce Rate Hits 37-Year Low
May 11, 2007 7:00 AM CDT

Divorce Rate Hits 37-Year Low

But America's marriages may not be more stable

(Newser) - America's divorce rate has been dropping steadily for decades; this year breakups reached their lowest level since 1970. But that doesn't mean todays' relationships are more stable: More couples are living together without tying the knot. Divorces are down by a third since their peak in 1981, but marriages themselves...

Alec and Kim Play Hardball Over Ireland

Baldwin apologizes, but no one predicts an end to hostilities

(Newser) - Not since the Easter Rising has there been this much fighting over Ireland—that is, the 11-year old daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. With Baldwin appearing on "The View" this morning to apologize to Ireland for the furious voicemail leaked last week, the LA Times revisits the...

Basinger: Don't Look at Me!
Basinger: Don't Look at Me!
Apr 24, 2007 12:35 PM CDT

Basinger: Don't Look at Me!

Actress says she didn't leak Baldwin voicemail in custody dispute

(Newser) - Kim Basinger says she didn't do it. Contrary to her ex-husband's accusations, the actress claims she wasn't the one who leaked the the furious voicemail Alec Baldwin left for their 11-year-old daughter to the press, inspiring a frency of opprobrium. Her publicist also said the tape wasn't under a court...

Brit, K-Fed, Settle Their Split
Brit, K-Fed, Settle Their Split
Mar 30, 2007 12:52 PM CDT

Brit, K-Fed, Settle Their Split

The amateur rapper and the rehabbed pop princess' story comes to a quiet end

(Newser) - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline settled their long-impending divorce  last night, reports MTV, after five hours of hashing it out with their lawyers. The fresh-from rehab pop star and her would-be rapper hubby setttled "all issues of their marriage and child custody" his lawyer said.

Judith Giuliani Reveals Secret Ex-Husband

Which makes six marriages between them, for those keeping score

(Newser) - Rudy turns out to be Judith Giuliani 's third husband, not her second, as  the candidate's spouse (his third) reveals a nearly-five-year starter marriage that had remained a secret to the public and even longtime Giuliani supporters.  

Novelist Slaps Ex With $40 Million Suit

Terry McMillan cites extortion in post-divorce mud-slinging contest

(Newser) - Bestselling author Terry McMillan filed a $40 million lawsuit Wednesday against her ex-husband Jonathan Plummer, alleging that he conspired to destroy her reputation during their divorce. In the lawsuit McMillan alleges that her "little fag," a.k.a. "common extortionist" ex-husband has threatened her safety after the...

Gingrich: 'I Cheat, but Don't Lie'
Gingrich: 'I Cheat, but Don't Lie'
Mar 9, 2007 10:07 AM CST

Gingrich: 'I Cheat, but Don't Lie'

Republican denies hypocrisy, mulls presidential run

(Newser) - Newt Gingrich, the former "family values" congressman from Georgia, was cheating on his wife even while hounding Bill Clinton for doing the same. In an interview that airs tonight, Gingrich confessed the 1998 affair to Focus on the Family's James Dobson. But he's no hypocrite, he reasons, because he...

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