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Colo. parents' attorney says Heene boys seem happy

Oct. 19, 2009
The attorney for the couple whose family is at the center of the now-infamous balloon boy saga says he expects authorities to file charges against the 6-year-old's parents by the end of the day Monday or sometime Tuesday. Attorney David Lane, who appeared on...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa