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Meghan McCain says Bush''s political guru is following her on Twitter

Meghan McCain says Bush''s political guru is following her on TwitterNew York, Apr 21 : John McCain's daughter Meghan has revealed that she is not happy that her Twitter feed is being followed by former President George Bush''s political guru, Karl Rove.

Meghan, 24, who came into the limelight in 2007 for her blog, McCain Blogette, wrote on The Daily Beast website, that Rove is the Internet stalker, who has been stalking her.

"Karl Rove follows me on Twitter. That''s creepy," the New York Daily News quoted her as having written on the website.

NYT wins five Pulitzers

NYT wins five PulitzersNew York, Apr. 21: The New York Times picked up five Pulitzer Prizes today, the most of any publication.

Times reporter David Barstow won the Investigative prize for his report on the relationship between the Pentagon and TV military analysts.

The Times also won staff awards for Breaking News in covering the Eliot Spitzer scandal - which included as many as 25 reporters - and International for political fallout in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Art critic Holland Cotter won for Criticism, and Damon Winter took the prize for Feature Photography.

Exxon Mobil overtakes Wal-Mart as largest US company

Exxon Mobil and Wal-Mart New York  - The global economic crisis has scrambled the pecking order among US firms, with Exxon Mobil ousting Wal-Mart as the top revenue-earning company.

The energy company vaulted to the top of the business magazine Fortune 500 list, pushing the world's largest retailer to second place.

Profits among Fortune 500 companies saw the worst declines in the list's 55-year history, falling 85 per cent in 2008 compared to 2007, for total losses of 99 billion dollars.

Michael Sucsy initially rejected Drew Barrymore for his flick

Michael Sucsy initially rejected Drew Barrymore for his flickNew York, Apr 20: Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore may be a huge celebrity but she too has faced rejection.

When director Michael Sucsy was making the flick ‘Grey Gardens’, he was suggested Barrymore’s name, but he thought she was not right for the role.

"One of the producers had mentioned Drew''s name and I was like, ''Nah, she''s not right,” the New York Post quoted Michael, as telling Movieline. com.

However, Michael was pushed further and Drew was finally auditioned for the role and she won it.

Disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer led normal family life after hooker scandal

Disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer led normal family life after hooker scandalNew York, Apr 20: Disgraced former Governor Eliot Spitzer revealed that he did not lose his tranquility and maintained normal family life even after the prostitution scandal because he wanted his family to make it through.

Spitzer''s, who was identified as Client No. 9, got rave reviews for sending his three daughters to school and into the public spotlight, while his scandal was making headlines.

Diana Ross slept her way to the top of Motown, says new book

Diana Ross slept her way to the top of Motown, says new bookNew York, Apr 20: A new book has laid claims that American singer Diana Ross slept her way to the top of Motown in her quest to become the hit-making soul label’s top star.

The book, “The Supremes: A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success and Betrayal”, an unauthorized biography by Mark Ribowsky, claims that Ross, 65, knew exactly from the first day she arrived at Motown what she needed to do to achieve her dreams.

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