Elena Dementieva and Safinas quash all American dream

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Elena Dementieva and Safinas could be . Unlikely, considering the form that the American Williams sisters have shown in approaching a repeat of last year’s showdown. But it is possible. Nobody has been more clinical in reaching today’s semi-finals than Elena Dementieva, the fourth seed who has conceded only 20 games in winning her five matches. She looks much stronger physically, especially in the upper arms, than she was in losing at the same stage a year ago to Venus. She goes into battle against Serena in good heart. Dementieva believes the key to her shattering Serena’s powerful hopes of a third title here is in her first serve.

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It must find the target regularly to avoid the risk of Serena feasting on a notoriously weak second delivery. “I just want to see how tough I can be against her out there,” said Dementieva, whose Olympic gold medal from last year gives her greater confidence going into matches against the big guns of the women’s game.

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“It’s always very interesting to play against someone like Serena because she’s a great champion,” added Dementieva, who has recorded three victories in eight confrontations with the world No 2. “She’s very powerful on her first serve and I think her backhand is one of the best shots in her game.”

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For the Russians to hold centre stage again a month after Svetlana Kuznetsova overcame Dinara Safina in the French Open final, the Williams sisters will have to have an off day and Dementieva and Safina will have to play out of their skins.

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Safina, the top seed and still world No 1 regardless of what happens in the next three days, knows it is high time she justified her standing in the game and there would be no better occasion than in an arena that Venus has made her own with five titles wins. There could be an all-Russian final but do not bank on it.

Nikki Haley responds to Sanford’s press conference

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Representative Nikki Haley released the following statement regarding Governor Sanford’s press conference: “While Governor Sanford and I have long shared a political philosophy, today’s revelations go well beyond politics. This is a tragic situation for the Sanford family and for our state. My prayers are with the Sanfords, and in particular with Jenny and the boys, and I will do anything I can to help them through this ordeal.

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“My work in the General Assembly and in my campaign for governor has always been centered on bringing trust and accountability back to government. One component of that is treating taxpayer dollars responsibly and changing the structure of state government so it is accountable to taxpayers. Governor Sanford has been a champion of those principles, and I admire his efforts in those areas. However, another component is behaving in a manner that allows people to trust in their public officials and feel good about their government. Obviously, the Governor has fallen far short in that regard and that is extremely unfortunate.

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“I will continue to bring my message of trust and accountability to the people of our state over the weeks and months ahead. More importantly, I hope to be able to help heal the wounds that have been created in South Carolina by today’s news.”

Michael Jacksons die reports

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The king of the Pop star Michael Jackson has died, according to reports. The singer suffered a cardiac arrest at his home and arrived at hospital in a coma, the Los Angeles report. Captain Steve Ruda, of Los Angeles Fire Department, said in reports paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's home around 12.26pm.

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He was not breathing when they arrived. The paramedics performed CPR but he was reportedly totally unresponsive. Fans are arriving outside the hospital. Paramedics were called to his home on the 100 block of Carolwood Drive off Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles report.

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The 50-year-old singer was rushed to the University of California, Los Angeles, medical centre and his family are reportedly at his bedside. There is an unconfirmed report that Jackson has died but no-one from his staff was available for comment.

Sarah Jessica Parker plots police investigation

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Sarah Jessica Parker surrogte Two Ohio police chiefs are under investigation for a plot involving the surrogate carrying the twins of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. The officers allegedly broke into the surrogate's home in an attempt to dig up dirt they hoped to sell to the tabloids.

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Harrison County prosecutor Shawn Hervey tells that he has been appointed to oversee a probe in the town of Martins Ferry. But he declined to say whether it concerned the surrogate plot.

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But a law enforcement source says that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation will look into allegations that Martins Ferry Police Chief Barry Carpenter and Bridgeport Chief Chad DoJack orchestrated the home-invasion scheme.

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According to local station the unidentified surrogate no longer lives in the Martins Ferry residence, though it's unclear if she moved because of the break-in or for other reasons, such as the paparazzi and tabloid reporters staking out her home.

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Both Parker and Broderick have complained about the media feeding frenzy over the woman, claiming she has repeatedly been harassed and her phone and personal computer have been hacked.

Katie Holmes plans "So You Think, You Can Dance"

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Katie Holmes does think she can dance and like Judy Garland, no less. Holmes, who was spotted rehearsing earlier this week at the So You Think You Can Dance soundstage, will show off her fancy footwork on the Fox series in a tribute to Garland's 1950 musical Summer Stock, Us Weekly reports. And not unlike her song-and-dance appearance on Eli Stone last season, Holmes will also sing Garland's "Get Happy" from the film.

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For the routine, a witness tells Us that Holmes will don an all-black outfit, including a velvet fedora, patent-leather heels, and nylon stockings. Eight male dancers will kick up their heels alongside the actress in matching suits and ties. The number ends in a flourish with Holmes tossing her fedora in the air for one of the men to catch.

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"Holmes is killing it," a source tells Us."She looks incredible. She is just doing an amazing job. Everyone is absolutely floored by how talented she is." A custom set was made for the production, which gives the illusion that Holmes is performing on a rooftop against a sky backdrop, acccording to the witness.

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The routine is choreographed by Tyce Diorio and directed by Dance executive producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe, who previously dismissed Holmes' reported drop-by to Us as "just a rumor for now." Holmes' performance was originally scheduled to air July 8 to mark Dance's milestone 100th episode, but it may air this week due to leaks, the source tells Us.

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