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WASHINGTON – Aspiring celebrity chefs, take note: Walter Scheib (search) is packing up his spatula after nearly 11 years at the White House (search) stove, and the president needs a replacement. Scheib is resigning “to pursue other opportunities,” Rachel Sunbarger, a spokeswoman for first lady Laura Bush (search), said Friday. …

VATICAN CITY – Pope John Paul II (search) blessed the faithful from his hospital window Sunday, looking frail and speaking with difficulty but determined to show he can still lead the Roman Catholic Church (search). The 10-minute appearance at an open window gave the public its first glimpse of the …

LOS ANGELES – Stars went strapless at the Oscars — except for Hilary Swank (search). She made one of Sunday’s boldest fashion statements, wearing a high-neck, sapphire-blue gown with long sleeves by Guy Laroche (search) that hugged all her curves. She did show some skin, though: The back was completely …