Thursday, January 7, 2010

Artie Lange: Page 6 New York

In today's edition of Page Six in the New York Post, the gossip column describes the gruesome suicide attempt by comedian Artie Lange. The long-time Howard Stern sidekick reportedly stabbed himself nine times in his Hoboken, New Jersey home on Saturday. Apparently three of the cuts were deep wounds, while the other six were less serious "hesitation wounds." Thankfully his mom showed up and called 911.

Artie Lange has become notorious in recent years for his struggles with physical and mental health, particularly with weight and addiction issues. He's been on a leave of absense from The Howard Stern Show since December 12 for undisclosed reasons.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal

HARTFORD, Conn. (Associated Press) -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he will seek to succeed fellow Democrat Christopher Dodd in the U.S. Senate.

Blumenthal tells The Associated Press that he will announce his candidacy at noon Wednesday at Democratic headquarters in Hartford.

Democratic officials tell the AP that Dodd will announce Wednesday that he will not seek a sixth term in November. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement.

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