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1ST LEAD: US ultimatum for carmakers: restructure or face bankruptcy

US ultimatum for carmakers: restructure or face bankruptcyWashington - The struggling US car industry will be given one last chance to restructure operations or lose the government's support, President Barack Obama announced Monday, declaring that General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC had so far failed to prove that they can survive.

In a dramatic government intervention in the industry, Obama called for a series of changes to the car industry and forced out long-time GM chief executive Rick Wagoner, who will be replaced by the company's president Fritz Henderson.

EXTRA: US ultimatum for carmakers: restructure or face bankruptcy

US ultimatum for carmakers: restructure or face bankruptcy Washington - The struggling US car industry will be given one last chance to restructure operations or lose the government's support, President Barack Obama announced Monday, declaring that General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC had so far failed to prove that they can survive.

In a dramatic government intervention in the industry, the White House forced out long-time GM chief executive Rick Wagoner, who will be replaced by the company's president Fritz Henderson.

"Hero" policeman prevented more deaths at small-town nursing home

"Hero" policeman prevented more deaths at small-town nursing home Washington  - A man who went on a shooting rampage at a small-town nursing home in North Carolina was apprehended by a local police officer who stormed the facility of his own accord, police said Monday.

Seven elderly people and a nurse were killed Sunday in the shooting at a health and rehabilitation centre that has shaken the tiny town of Carthage in the US state of North Carolina.

Richardson 911 transcripts reveal her struggling last hours

Richardson 911 transcripts reveal her struggling last hoursWashington, March 30: Tapes of the 911 call made while Natasha Richardson was being shifted to a hospital have been released.

The Oscar-winner had met with an accident and suffered a head injury during a private ski lesson at Mont Tremblant resort on March 16.

 The 45-year-old had initially showed no signs of injury but later complained of headaches, and was admitted to the Hospitalier Laurentien.

Kendra Wilkinson looking forward to life after marriage

Washington, Mar 30 : Kendra Wilkinson is not just excited about planning her wedding day, but she is much more eager about life after her marriage with football star fiance Hank Bassett.

The 'Girls Next Door' star, who is all set to tie the knot with the Philadelphia Eagles star on June 27, claims that she just can't wait for her D-day.

"That's what we talk about all the time," People magazine quoted Wilkinson as saying at the American Red Cross's Red Tie Affair in Santa Monica on March 28.

"The wedding, we feel, is nothing but a celebration. It's a party. We could just go down to the courthouse and get married and we'll just be happy doing that.

Britney’s father asks top fan site to close down or face legal action

Britney’s father asks top fan site to close down or face legal actionWashington, Mar 30 : Popstar Britney Spears' father, Jamie, has ordered a leading fansite, which has been supporting the pop icon for more than 5 years, to close down because he found some of its content to be offensive.

Jordan Miller, the owner of Britney's most popular website `BreatheHeavy. com', is disappointed that the pop icon has herself asked for his fansite to be closed down.

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