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LOS ANGELES – Just like the Academy Awards, “American Idol” now merits its own pre-show. Beginning Tuesday, the TV Guide Channel will present an hourlong, live pre-show before each of this season’s remaining “American Idol” telecasts. “Idol Tonight” will feature appearances by ejected contestants and past “Idol” stars, plus interviews …

WASHINGTON – House conservatives criticized President Bush, accused the Senate of fouling the air, said prisoners rather than illegal farm workers should pick America’s crops and denounced the use of Mexican flags by protesters Thursday in a vehement attack on legislation to liberalize U.S. immigration laws. “I say let the …

VATICAN CITY – In an elaborate ceremony filled with symbolism, Pope Benedict XVI installed his first group of cardinals on Friday, promoting 15 prelates, including two Americans, to the elite club that chooses his successor. The beaming new “princes” of the church processed onto the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica …