CNN.com - 'Godfather of Soul' pardoned - May. 21, 2003

"I've been a fan of James Brown all my life. I've listened to his music all my life," Kennedy said. "I think this is something that he deserves. He has been one of our great entertainers in this country. He's done so much for the country and for me as a young person growing up here."
I'm a big fan too, but I fail to see the connection.

Guardian Unlimited | Special reports (via themorningnews.org)| Anti-porn leader denies orgy links

A senior civil servant leading a campaign to ban pornography from French television has denied sworn witness statements that he once took part in sado-masochistic soirees run by a convicted serial killer.

Forgive me but I would have posted this on the strength of the headline alone.