UPI VIDEO NEWS 02.14.08

Senate panel says Larry Craig acted improperly.

A congressional panel has concluded that Senator Larry Craig acted improperly in a police sex sting. The Senate Ethics Committee issued a letter of admonition to the Idaho senator yesterday in connection with his arrest in a Minneapolis airport bathroom last year. The letter said Craig's actions reflected discreditably on the chamber. The committee also criticized the senator for using more than $200 thousand in campaign funds to pay legal fees related to the case. Craig responded saying he's disappointed and strongly disagrees with the conclusions reached by the committee.

Israel is beefing up its security following the assassination of a top Hezbollah commander. Yesterday, Imad Moughniyah was killed by a car bomb in Syria, and Hezbollah is blaming Israel for his death. The Israeli government has rejected that claim, but it has put its embassies on high alert and has reinforced troops on the Lebanese border. Moughniyah was also on the FBI's 10-most wanted list.

Look your mailbox for a check from the government as early as May. That's because President Bush signed a $152 million economic stimulus bill yesterday. $600 will go towards individual taxpayers who earn less than $75,000. Couple will receive $1,200. And there's a $300 per child tax credit.

Two key aides to President Bush could face contempt charges over the White House's refusal to give information on the firings of those U.S. attorneys. The House will vote today on whether to authorize criminal and civil charges against White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former White House counsel Harriet Miers. Both have failed to comply with Judiciary Committee subpoenas because President Bush has refused to allow them to testify, citing executive privilege.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.31.07

Nicole Kidman's rep denies pregnancy reports

Nicole Kidman's rep is rejecting rumors saying the actress is pregnant. A British newspaper had reported she and her husband country singer Keith Urban were expecting their first baby. But Kidman's rep denies those reports. The actress is apparently in Australia with her family currently filming a new movie with Hugh Jackman. She has 2 children from her marriage with Tom Cruise.

David Letterman and Craig Ferguson are heading back on air. CBS' Late Show with David Letterman and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson will both return with new shows January 2. Letterman's production company apparently reached a deal with the writers guild...allowing them to go back on air with their full writing staffs. The WGA says the deal shows that they do want people to get back to work and only ask for serious negotiations. The Writer's strike has been going on for more than 2 months.

Actress Jennifer Garner is being honored by her home state. She was apparently named West Virginian of the year yesterday. The actress received the annual honor from a local paper there. The publication says she's being recognized for being a great ambassador for the state. Garner spent a large chunk of her life there, and her mom says she considers it home.


Nicholas Cage's new thriller is continuing to bring fans to the theaters. "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" Grabbed the top spot at U.S. box offices over the weekend...taking in more than 35 million dollars in ticket sales. "Alvin and the Chipmunks" starring Jason Lee took number two followed by Will Smith's "I am Legend." That's all according to Box Office Mojo.

Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie says she's thrilled to be engaged to actor Josh Duhamel. The singer tells People magazine she feels incredibly lucky to have him in her life. Reports surfaced last week that he'd popped the question...but Fergie is keeping quiet about the details for now.