Even if his show continues after his suspension, there are doubts he will be able to continue to attract big political names to his show.

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But shortly after the call ended, Obama said, his rival appeared on television announcing the suspension and the subsequent debate no-show.

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The U.S. position, shared with South Korea, has been that Pyongyang must first show it is willing to take concrete steps toward a suspension of its nuclear program before those talks can resume.

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Or maybe someone who is just an irresponsible driver not named Pryor, legally receives a car, but fails to show police proof of insurance while driving 90 mph, and has a license suspension.

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The suspension came hours after about 20 Muslim groups petitioned the government objecting to the film and despite Haasan holding a special show for them, reports say.

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