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This is a partial transcript from “Hannity & Colmes,” August 10, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “Hannity & Colmes” weeknights at 9 p.m. ET! SEAN HANNITY, CO-HOST: This new television ad by the pro-choice abortion group NARAL (search) is causing an uproar, because it suggests that Judge …

This is a partial transcript from “Your World with Neil Cavuto,” August 12, 2005, that was edited for clarity. NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: When you think of Hollywood legends or at least when I think of Hollywood legends, my next guest really comes to mind. She’s a Golden Globe (search) winner, …

The referendum vote on Iraq’s (search) draft constitution is slated to take place Oct. 15. Iraqis will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” on whether the proposed constitution should be adopted. Only Iraqis inside the country can vote. There will be no overseas voting by expatriate Iraqis, as there …

Why is my tax-exempt fund dropping in value? QUESTION: Why is my tax-exempt bond fund dropping in value? ANSWER: You’ve just been introduced to one of the drawbacks of investing in a bond fund instead of an individual bond. If you held a specific municipal bond until maturity, you would …

NEW ORLEANS – Hospitals across the city faced deteriorating conditions Tuesday after two levees broke, sending water coursing through the streets of the Big Easy. An estimated 80 percent of the below-sea-level city was under water, up to 20 feet deep in places, with miles and miles of homes swamped. …

If you had a big refund this year — or a staggering tax bill — now’s the time to correct things. Do you have a juicy tax refund coming your way this year? Or were you once again blown away by how much you owe? Either way, it probably means …

ORANGE, Calif. – Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (search) joined law students Monday in a re-enactment of a 100-year-old landmark case — and in less than 30 minutes of debate overturned the verdict. “There will be no majority opinion. This will be one of those unpublished opinions that will not …

A massage sounds like the perfect way to relax. Get one at a spa, though, and itmay turn out to be a royal pain. 1. “You wanna relax? Take a number.” Americans spend $2.6 billion a year on Prozac, but apparently pills aren’t enough. In search of bliss and a …

NEW YORK – Key issues: PENSIONS: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority originally wanted to raise the age at which new employees become eligible for a full pension from 55 to 62. The union objected. The MTA later agreed to allow pension eligibility at 55 for new employees, but asked that they …

NEW YORK – Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says Mary-Kate Olsen will not be questioned by detectives about Heath Ledger’s death. “There’s absolutely no indication investigators were going to speak to Mary-Kate Olsen,” Kelly said at a news conference Sunday, echoing previous statements by police officials. “They determined that they had …