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A man’s wife ran away with a younger man. So he decided to get revenge by selling her wedding dress on Ebay to help pay for his divorce.

Since everyone has a cell phone camera, the NYPD is calling on citizens to turn in videos of crimes they might have filmed. Citizen policia!

A new poll shows the majority of Floridians support offshore drilling. Will that help McCain come November?

John Edwards is involved in a little controversy. He was caught sneaking around a hotel around 2am and says it was nothing. But, there are rumors out there he fathered a love child. Well, it turns out the love child’s birth certificate doesn’t name a father.

A California judge has ruled that cell phone early termination fees are illegal. But, isn’t it a contract you sign? So are all contracts null and void? What if you wanted to turn your car in early and stop paying for it?

A teacher is suing a school district because they failed to expel a violent student. The suit claims the injuries the teacher received were a direct result of no discipline. Usually, this happens the other way around.

If you ever wonder why the government fails you, here is one example: The Minnesota Department of Transportation emergency response director was fired after the tragic bridge collapse. Rightly so. But, the federal Department of Homeland Security hired her after her termination. I feel safe.

Should Brett Favre accept $20 million to stay retired?

Sheriff Joe arrests street vendors for health violations, but they are also here illegally.

Scottsdale red light cameras are going to catch illegal left turns too.

An Arizona sex offender law is causing controversy. Minors who are convicted as sex offenders could have their records wiped clean.

The country’s jobless rate ticked up today to 5.7%.

The first lawsuit in connection with the deadly Phoenix helicopter crash has been filed.

CH 12 Report on Book Tour

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Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Steve Camarota from the Centers for Immigration Studies has released a new report that says there are less illegal immigrants crossing the border due to stepped up enforcement policies. Illegal immigration is down 11%.

ICE has a new program called, “Operation Scheduled Departure.” It will allow illegals to turn themselves in voluntarily for deportation. How many do you think will line up?

The economy grew at a 1.9% clip in the second quarter this year. It’s lower than the 2.4% analysts predicted, but at least it is growth. Shell reports second quarter profits of $11.56 billion, Exxon hits $11.68 billion.

The Seattle Mayor is calling for car-free days.

Here is a list of the most tragic rock n’ roll deaths.

Does living together actually lead to less divorce?

What would you do for money? NASA is putting people in bed for three months and paying them $10/hr. Some women are turning in their eggs for money.

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Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas joined Ankarlo. He explains why he sponsored Ankarlo’s book tour.

Also, Michael Hunter runs aninconvenienguilttrip.com. He says Al Gore is all washed up. Hunter’s website is actually working with the gas companies to give you free gas. All you have to do is send in $100 in same-brand gas receipts a month to receive a $25 gift card.

Obama says, if elected, he will order a review of all executive orders. If they “trample liberty” he will undo them. Obama did pick up a couple of endorsements yesterday. Lebron James has donated $20K to a fund working to elect him. And Phil Spector is wearing an “Barack Obama Rocks” pin during his murder trial.

LA has banned all new fast food restaurants from being built in poor neighborhoods. Why? Because they are concerned about the health of their poor residents.

The US House of Representatives issued an apology for slavery and Jim Crow.

Are you looking for an up close encounter with a killer crocodile? Head to Crocosaurus Cove theme park in Darwin, Australia. They have a “cage of death” that lets you sit inside a cage in a croc tank.

Delta is doubling the charge for checking a second bag.

The rumors have been swirling about Apple CEO Steve Jobs. He appeared at a press conference to talk about the new iPhone and looked skinny. People started talking about his health and for the sake of the shareholders, should company CEO’s be as public as our politicians?

The Mayor Phil Gordon, Sheriff Joe Arpaio fight continues. Gordon is seeking a national journalism spotlight focused on Arpaio. He is urging journalists from around the country to flood Phoenix to tell the real story of Arpaio. Sounds like an effort to keep Sheriff Joe from winning the election this fall.

Over in West Phoenix, another drop house is busted.

Police release a booking photo of Robert Jesse Payan, the accused serial predator.

With Obama’s ascendancy, does this mean the debate over black responsibility will hit the forefront?

Smacking your children due to stress may stress out your children in return leading to a mental illness.

A Georgia town is proud of its mandatory gun law.

Is the proposed North American Union dead? One proponent of it thinks so.

The Washington Times is reporting that the UN is going to do their part to fight global warming, by raising their thermostats by 5 degrees.