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ENTERTAINMENT
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Ex-Baseball Player Says He Refused Offer From Pellicano
Former baseball player Matt Williams testified Thursday that he refused an offer from private investigator Anthony Pellicano to wiretap the phone of his second wife. -
Kelly Rowland Has Breast Enhancement
Kelly Rowland tells People magazine in its March 17 issue that she had plastic surgery last October to bring her "from an A-cup to a B-cup." -
Barron Hilton Charged With DUI
Paris Hilton's 18-year-old brother was charged Thursday with four misdemeanor counts stemming from his Feb. 12 arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. -
Rihanna Helps Leukemia Patient Find Bone Marrow Donor
A leukemia patient in dire need of a bone marrow transplant has found a donor after Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna publicized her case, People magazine reported. -
Boy Band Mogul Lou Pearlman Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Pearlman pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of conspiracy, money laundering and making false statements during a bankruptcy proceeding. -
Pop Tarts: Adriana Lima Reveals Who's Sexy
'I love Russell Crowe,' she told Pop Tarts while showing off the brand new VS Biofit Uplift Bra. -
Trial Date Set for Ex-Miss Nevada USA Katie Rees
A judge set an April trial date for a dethroned Nevada beauty queen whose lawyer says she'll fight misdemeanor traffic and resisting arrest charges. -
Lisa Marie Presley Confirms She's Pregnant, Blasts Media
Lisa Marie Presley is pregnant with her third child, but she's none too happy with the media for forcing her to confirm her condition by speculating about her weight gain. -
Reality Check: 'Idol' Voting Right on the Money
While I know that the 36 million people who voted on 'American Idol' this week didn't make their selections solely to please me, I must say that I had the all-too-unfamiliar sensation of feeling that they had. -
NBC Shoots Down Report of New Seinfeld Series
NBC and Jerry Seinfeld shot down a New York Post report Friday that the comic was in talks with the network about a new sitcom. The report, citing no sources, said Seinfeld would play himself in a New York series similar to "Curb Your Enthusiasm." -
FOX411: Madonna Won't Perform at Rock Hall Show
Madonna won't perform at Monday night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show.
FOX NEWS BLOGS
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Is Nothing Sacred?
The latest suicide bombing in Jerusalem took hatred to a new level, targeting students at a Jewish seminary.
HEALTH
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'Possessed' Students Sent Home From School
More than 100 Ugandan students were sent home from school this week after they mysteriously became hysterical, it is being reported by news24.com. -
Study: Long Legs Identified as Cancer Risk
Tall women and those who put on weight are more likely to develop deadly melanoma, according to a study by Australian scientists; it is being reported by news.com.au. -
Sea Creatures Could Help Parkinson's Patients
People suffering from Parkinson’s disease may one day be able to benefit from a brain implant, thanks to the response of a startled sea creature; it is being reported by the BBC News. - Story Not Found
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Mom Run Over by Own Car Gives Birth to Healthy Baby
A woman gave birth to a healthy baby hours after jumping out of and being run over by her own car. -
Women More Sexually Assertive Than Men, French Study Finds
France has released a comprehensive – if not shocking – study: French women are more assertive than French men when it comes to sex; it is being reported by The Daily Telegraph. -
Study: Aspirin Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer
The report, which was done in England and was published by the International Journal of Clinical Practice, says non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could cut the risk of cancer by 20 percent.
OPINION
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Heritage Foundation: Disorder in the Court
Heritage Foundation: Improving the quality of experts who testify increases the likelihood that courts and juries will reach decisions based on firm, reliable evidence, not bogus testimony by slick professional witnesses. -
Ollie North: Tough Times for Terrorists
Those who provide refuge and support for terrorists will eventually be found out. -
Susan Estrich: Nasty Twists in Democratic Race
Susan Estrich: How the campaigns deal with negative tactics tells you something about where we're heading and what's being tested.
POLITICS
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Commander Claims Al Qaeda Working Harder to Attack U.S.
Al Qaeda terrorists may be plotting more urgently to attack the United States to maintain their credibility and ability to recruit followers, the U.S. military commander in charge of domestic defense said Thursday. -
Senate Votes to Toughen Inspections of Imported Toys
Responding to record recalls of products that sickened children, the Senate passed legislation Thursday that would toughen inspections of toys and other playthings made outside the U.S. -
States Aim at Immigration Crackdown With More Than 350 Bills
State lawmakers around the country are proposing hundreds of bills this year aimed at curbing illegal immigration, but experts say the cost and public opposition will keep many from becoming law. -
House to Investigate Contract Fraud Rule Loophole
House Democrats targeted a multibillion-dollar contracting loophole Friday by vowing to investigate why — and how — it was slipped into plans to crack down on fraud in taxpayer-funded projects overseas. -
U.S., Iraq to Begin Talks on Long-Term Relationship
Pentagon spokesman says the United States and Iraq will begin negotiations Saturday in Baghdad on a long-term relationship. -
Rep. Oberstar: FAA Must 'Clean House From Top to Bottom'
The Federal Aviation Administration should "clean house from top to bottom" and has too cozy a relationship with the airlines, the head of a congressional committee investigating airline safety inspections said Friday. -
Bush Says Economy Has Slowed, Rebate Checks Will Boost It
President Bush says that "it's clear our economy has slowed" and urges taxpayers to spend the rebate checks due to them within months from a stimulus package. -
Bush: U.S. Policy Toward Cuba Not Changing With Raul Castro
President Bush says a leadership shift in Cuba to Fidel Castro's brother will not change U.S. policy toward the island.
SCITECH
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Computer Uses Brain Scans to Read Minds
Berkeley team uses software to correlate fMRI images with visual input -- and then uses data to accurately predict what subjects are seeing just by examining new brain scans. -
Grand Canyon Suddenly Three Times as Old
Geological evidence finds oldest, western part of canyon is 16 or 17 million years old, not 5 or 6 million as previously thought. -
Saturn Moon May Have Rings of Its Own
Rhea, ringed planet's second largest satellite, seems to have large debris disk orbiting its equator. -
Apple Letting iPhones Handle Business E-Mail
Next software update will link to Microsoft Exchange servers, like BlackBerrys, Palm Treos; games, other third-party apps being developed. -
Judge Spotlights Hazards of Sewage-Based Fertilizer
Sludge from waste-treatment centers put on fields killed off farmer's cattle herd; milk from neighboring farm was full of poisonous metals. -
Pioneer Quits Making Plasma Display Panels
Japanese tech company decides it's simply cheaper to buy them from Matsushita than to make its own. -
Circuit City Taking Back HD DVD Players for 90 Days
Company tripling usual return time in case of suddenly obsolete high-def DVD players. -
Pentagon Bans Google Earth From Military Bases
Defense Dept. instructs all domestic installations not to let ground-level photo teams on premises.
U.S.
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Nebraska U. Bans 'Assassin' Game in Wake of School Shootings
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has banned the student game of 'Assassin' at a dormitory following a rash of school shootings across the country. -
NYC Bombing Letters May Not Have Been Delivered by U.S. Mail
Congressional sources tell FOX News that the letters that showed up at House offices Thursday containing a photo of the Times Square military recruiting office and including the claim "We Did It." may not have gone through the U.S. Mail. -
Man Leaves Wife, Kids to Run Away With Amish Teen
A man is jailed after leaving his wife and four children to run away with a 15-year-old Amish girl. -
Calif. Parents Must Have Teaching Credentials to Home School
California parents without teaching credentials cannot legally home school their children, according to a recent state appellate court ruling. -
Two Firefighters Killed in Massive North Carolina Blaze
A hospital official says two firefighters have died fighting a massive five-alarm fire at a wood millworks in Rowan County. -
Tornado Touches Down in Florida; Snowstorm Hits Texas
Tornado topples power lines in Tallahassee, reportedly kills two, and more tornadoes were possible in the Southeast. Snow coats central Texas to Ohio. -
Police Arrest Student Who Claims She Brought Knife for Lunch
Ohio police arrested a high school student who claims she brought a knife to school to cut an apple for her lunch. -
Man Killed Contractor to Fake Death for Insurance Money
An Illinois man lured a younger man to his home and killed him in a plot to fake his own death to collect insurance money. -
Cops: Man Offered Tweens Alcohol, Cigs and Cash for Sex
A Brazilian immigrant has been arrested in Massachusetts on a variety of sex charges after police said he offered alcohol, cigarettes and cash to young girls in exchange for sex. -
Mysterious College Murders Shake Two Campuses, Three States
The mysterious shooting deaths — a day apart — of two college students from Georgia have left two campuses shaken and detectives in three states searching for clues on Friday. -
Car Accident Escalates, Ends With Pregnant Woman's Murder
A woman who was almost three months pregnant has died after someone cracked her skull with a baseball bat during a fight in a park over a minor vehicle accident, police say. -
Jobs Slashed by Most in 5 Years, Feeding Recession Fears
Employers slashed jobs by 63,000 in February, the most in five years, the starkest sign yet the country is heading dangerously toward recession or is in one already. -
FAA Seeks Penalty vs. Southwest Airlines Over Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration said it plans to seek a penalty against the airline for failing to inspect older planes for cracks and flying them before inspection were done. -
'Barbie Bandit': Bank Robbery a 'Bad Idea'
One of the so-called 'Barbie Bandits' said stealing money from a bank was 'a bad idea.' -
No Link Between Congress Letters, Times Square Bomb
Authorities said Friday there was no link between a letter sent to several members of Congress that read "We did it" and the bombing of a military recruiting center in New York City's Times Square. -
Driving Instructor Accused of DUI While Giving Lesson
A driving instructor accused of being drunk while teaching a lesson in Ipswich pleads not guilty. -
Confidence in Economy Sinks to Lowest Point Since 2002
Confidence in the economy dropped to a new low as worries about a possible recession, persistent problems in the housing and credit markets and lofty energy prices put people in a more gloomy mind-set. -
Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of 6,700 Pounds of Marijuana
A man is being held without bond in the Allen County Lockup after police say they seized more than 6,000 pounds of marijuana from his rented home. -
Bird-Killing Golfer's Excuse: 'One-in-a-Million' Accident
Charges are pending against pro golfer Tripp Isenhour for what he says was a 'one-in-a-million' shot that killed a noisy hawk -
No Link Between Congress Letters, Times Square Bomb
Authorities said Friday there was no link between a letter sent to several members of Congress that read "We did it" and the bombing of a military recruiting center in New York City's Times Square. -
Baby Found Alive After Tornadoes Nicknamed 'Tumbleweed'
A baby found alive after deadly tornadoes is doing well and enjoying the new nickname of 'Tumbleweed.' -
Couple Pulled Newborn in Tug-of-War Fight, Documents Show
A couple accused of abusing their newborn son pleaded not guilty on Friday while court documents revealed an incident where they pulled the child in a tug-of-war style fight. -
Report: Anti-War Judge Rejects Teen's Bid to Join Marines
A California judge rejected a foster teen's request for early enlistment with the Marine Corps -- and a $10,000 signing bonus -- reportedly saying she didn't approve of the Iraq war. -
Mixing Batter Too Hard? Try Pancakes From a Can
Batter Blaster uses pressurized contents in a can similar to a whipped cream can to make pancakes easier -
Report: Cops Have Strong Leads in Murder of Auburn Coed
Police said they had strong leads, but have yet to make an arrest in the mysterious off-campus shooting death of an Auburn University freshman as her parents announced the creation of a fund in honor of Lauren A. Burk. -
Report: Hawaii Heaven for Adults, Hell for Teens
Hawaii has the lowest depression rates for adults in the country, a new study says, but the opposite trend was found in the state's youths -
Judge Agrees to Delay O.J. Simpson's Trial to Sept. 8
Judge agrees to delay O.J. Simpson's trial on armed robbery and kidnapping charges to Sept. 8. -
New York Woman Returns $15G Found on Road
A New York woman finds a bank-deposit bag containing $15,000 in cash. -
Brazen Daylight Bank Robbery Investigated in Baltimore Area
A brazen bank robbery in broad daylight was in progress in the Baltimore, Md., area Friday — with police tracking at least two and possibly more suspects with guns. -
Pennsylvania Hair Stylist Shoots Client Unhappy With Cut
She thought she was getting a bad haircut, but police in southwestern Pennsylvania say when Lauren Newton complained, she got a bullet in the back. -
Drivers Do Double Take at Misspelled Mass. Highway Sign
The Massachusetts state highway department put up a misspelled sign to one of the state’s most visited towns this week, reading ‘Pilmoth Plantation,’ not ‘Plimoth,’ MyFOXBoston reports. -
The Terror Nobody Knows: Thwarted Attacks on the U.S.
In July 2005, the LAPD caught a group of men who were robbing gas stations around Los Angeles. While investigating, police uncovered something far worse: a terrorist plot to attack National Guard facilities, synagogues, the Israeli consulate and LAX. -
Mom Arrested After 4-Year-Old Shows Up at School Drunk
A woman has been arrested after her four-year-old daughter turned up at school drunk. -
Reporter Held in Contempt Over Anthrax Story Sources
A federal judge on Friday held a former USA Today reporter in contempt for refusing to identify her sources in a story about a former Army scientists scrutinized for the 2001 anthrax attacks. -
Tennessee Amber Alert Canceled, Child Found Safe
Tennessee authorities have canceled an amber alert for the infant left in a car that disappeared when the mother wasn't looking. -
7 Men Shot in Georgia Home
Georgia police are investigating the shooting of seven males — aged 16 to 30 — at a home in suburban Atlanta. -
Missing Wife of Ex-Cop Drew Peterson Sought Divorce Advice
The missing 23-year-old wife of a former police sergeant contacted a divorce attorney a few days before her disappearance for help to end her marriage.
WORLD
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Libya Blocks U.N. From Condemning Violence in Israel,Gaza
For the second time in two months, Libya on Thursday blocked the U.N. Security Council from condemning violence and unrest in the Middle East. -
Chavez Calls For Cooling of Tensions With Colombia
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday called for a cooling of tensions with Colombia after a deadly cross-border raid into Ecuador on Saturday that killed a senior Colombian rebel. -
Death Toll Rises to 68 in Twin Baghdad Bombings
Family members on Friday mourned victims of a twin bombing in a packed Baghdad shopping district that killed at least 68 people and wounded 120, a grim reminder that Iraq's violence has slackened but not abated. -
London Tests Padded Lampposts to Prevent Texting Injuries
People who have been injured while walking and texting on their cell phones may be in luck. A London street is experimenting with padded lampposts to protect those not paying attention from banging into them, ITN reports. -
Stiletto Stampede: Women Race in Heels for $15K Prize
Like a herd of antelope, jockeying and shoving for position, 150 young women raced down Amsterdam's most famed fashion street in stiletto heels Thursday, racing for a $15,000 prize. -
U.N. Human Rights Chief Louise Arbour Announces Resignation
The United Nations' top human rights official, a lightning rod for denunciations from many countries stung by her criticism, said Friday that she is quitting after only one term. -
Latin American Crisis Appears Settled After Summit
The leaders of Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela shook hands and signaled a possible end Friday to a regional border crisis -
Germans Haunted by Nazi Killers Still in Their Midst
The case of Heinrich Boere, who escaped before he could serve a life sentence for his role in Nazi killings, is one of more than 1,000 such cases worldwide -
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Teach at Yale
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to teach at Yale University next year, officials say. -
Second FARC Leader Killed, This Time by Adviser
Ivan Rios was the second top Colombia rebel killed in a week, a major setback for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia -
Spurned Wife Burns 400 Phones After He Walks Out
A spurned Chinese wife set fire to more than 400 cell phones owned by her and her husband after he walked out on their marriage. -
FARC Commander Rios Reported Killed
Colombian rebel leader Ivan Rios — commander of FARC, or the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — is dead, according to Colombian army officials, marking the second major blow to the group's chain of command in less than a week. -
China Cracks Down on Performers After Bjork 'Tibet' Shout
China will be stricter on foreign performers after Icelandic singer Bjork shouted 'Tibet!' during a concert in Shanghai this week, officials said on Friday. -
Prince Philip Not to Be Called as Witness in Diana Inquest
Prince Philip will not be called to testify at the inquest into the deaths of Prince Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, a coroner said Friday. -
Family of Ex-Model Wants Death Investigated as Murder
The family of former African model Katoucha Niane asked judges Friday to investigate their suspicions she was murdered, judicial officials said. -
Israel Still Open to Peace Talks Despite Massacre
The massacre of a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem hasn't derailed Israel's willingness to talk peace with Palestinians, but relations with Hamas could be in trouble -
Former Model Waris Dirie Found Alive in Brussels
Former model Waris Dirie, a former James Bond girl, was found alive in Brussels after being reported missing by her manager. -
Report: Cops Find Family of 14 Crammed in Compact Car
German police pulled over a compact car on the autobahn Wednesday and were surprised to discover 14 people crammed inside. -
Chinese Man Buried Alive Saved by Air Trapped in His Hat
The power of positive thinking and Buddhist meditation techniques saved the life of a Chinese construction worker. -
Thousands Mourn Slain Israelis at Jerusalem Seminary
Thousands gathered Friday outside a bullet-scarred Jewish seminary in Jerusalem to mourn eight students killed by a Palestinian gunman, as Hamas backtracked on its claim of responsibility for the attack. -
China Taxi Gang Scams Tourist Out of $1G for $7 Ride
Police in China are cracking down on the gangs targeting tourists in the run-up to the Olympics after one unsuspecting visitor was charged $1,000 for a $7 ride. -
Report: Kurdish Rebels Kill 1, Take Hostage
Suspected Kurdish rebels killed one civilian and took another hostage in a Turkish province, media reported on Friday. -
Report: Sadistic Killer Lesbians Shared Blood Lust
They drugged, bludgeoned and strangled their 16-year-old victim to death then they knelt over her lifeless, bloody body to kiss before dumping her in a wheelbarrow. -
Airport Security Spoils Man's Plans for Wedding Proposal
Airport security in British Columbia forced a man to change his wedding proposal plans for his girlfriend after they questioned him about the box the engagement ring was in. -
Qaddafi Weighs In on U.S. Presidential Race
Libyan strongman Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi weighed in on America's presidential campaign, specifically commenting on both Democratic rivals' repeated calls for "change." -
Thieves in Amsterdam Run Off With $1.8M Diamond Necklace
Thieves have stolen a diamond necklace worth an estimated $1.8 million at an arts fair in the Netherlands police said Friday. -
Belarus Expels U.S. Ambassador, Recalls Its Ambassador
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry demands that the U.S. ambassador leave the country, recalling its ambassador to the U.S.
SHOWS
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America's Pulse w/ E.D. Hill: Frontlines Firsthand
Meet Corporal Scott Atwell -
FNS w/ Chris Wallace: Coming Up on 'FNS'
Is the real fight for delegates in Michigan and Florida? -
Hannity & Colmes: Transcript: Who's No. 2?
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty examines McCain's potential VP candidates -
On the Record w/ Greta: Who Killed Eve?
Friends remember UNC's student body president -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: Smiley, Happy Children
Hey kids! Put on a happy face -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Transcript: FOX News All Stars
'Special Report' panel on the battle for recounts in FL & MI and escalating tensions between Colombia and Venezuela -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Political Grapevine: Presidential Perfumes
Personalized scents for the presidential candidates -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly: Democratic Party Turmoil?
Is there turmoil within the Democratic Party? -
The O'Reilly Factor: Transcript: Al Sharpton on Race Factor in '08 Election
Rev. Al Sharpton on the race factor in the run for the White House -
War Stories: Iwo Jima
Learn about America's heroes and honor their efforts in this stirring episode
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