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ENTERTAINMENT
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Hospital Fined $25,000 for Giving Overdoses to Quaid's Twins
A Los Angeles hospital was fined $25,000 by state health regulators for giving overdoses of a blood thinner to three infants including the newborn twins of Dennis Quaid. -
Report: Oprah Being Sued for Stealing 'Big Give' Idea
Oprah Winfrey is being sued for allegedly stealing the idea for her new show "Oprah's Big Give" from a Boston mom, the New York Daily News reports. -
Paramount Pictures Chief Testifies in Pellicano Trial
Paramount Pictures chief Brad Grey testified Thursday that he did not know a private eye allegedly used illegal tactics while working on a lawsuit filed against his company by comedian Garry Shandling. -
Angela Bassett Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Angela Bassett has had good days — becoming a mother to twins, winning a Golden Globe, being nominated for an Academy Award. Then there was Thursday. -
rteney Cox and Friends Raise Funds for Charity
Courteney Cox and David Arquette have a challenge for their famous friends: help raise $1 million in two weeks for Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin condition that primarily affects children. -
Lawsuit Settled Over Beach Boys Name
Two former members of the Beach Boys settled a five-year legal dispute over use of the band's name, a lawyer said. -
Report: Mickey Rourke Sounds Off on Vespa DUI Arrest
Actor Mickey Rourke is speaking out about his latest brush with the law during which he was charged with driving under the influence on his pastel-colored Vespa scooter, according to a report in the Palm Beach Post. -
Man Admits to Owning Pot Found in Dawn Wells' Car
The actress who played Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island' told 'FOX and Friends' Friday morning that it was not her marijuana that was found in her car last fall and that another man admitted it was his. -
Woman Claims She Was Pushed Down Stairs at Oprah's Show
A woman claims in a lawsuit that she was injured in a dash for seats at Oprah Winfrey's talk show in Chicago. -
Pamela Anderson's Latest Ex Says Annulment Is a Go
With Pamela Anderson's two-month marriage to Rick Salomon over, Salomon has agreed to have it voided -
'Buffy' Cast Reunites at Paley Festival
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was resurrected for one night only. -
ABC Daytime Soap 'General Hospital' Celebrates 45th Annivers
It's been 45 years since "General Hospital" began dispensing heavy doses of drama to TV viewers. -
'Jackass' Star Steve-O Blogs About Battle With Booze, Drugs
"Jackass" star Steve-O opens up about his life-long battle with alcoholism and drug addiction in a new posting on his MySpace page entitled "You Should All Know I Am in Rehab." -
'Super Mojado': a Good-Guy Wrestler for Undocumented Workers
There's a new masked man in California promising to be the hero of the undocumented worker, if only they can get over his offensive name. -
Report: Male Model Dishes on Alleged Romances With Models
A former male model dishes on his alleged romances with Elle Macpherson, Andie MacDowell and Paulina Porizkova in his new book “Sex, Love and Fashion: A Memoir of a Male Model." -
Reports: Lindsay Lohan, Ex-Boyfriend Deny Sex Tape
A video surfaced on the Internet Thursday purportedly showing Lindsay Lohan performing a sex act on her ex-boyfriend Calum Best, but both stars reportedly deny that they appear in the tape. -
Pop Tarts: Renee Zellweger Says 'Pass' to 'Booby Shots'
With a resume that boasts three Academy Award nominations (and one win), one would think Renee Zellweger could pretty much choose whatever roles she desires. She says this is not the case — but she can pick which roles she doesn't want. -
FOX411: Brangelina's Charity: Bravo
It’s all good news for fans of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. They gave away a lot of money in 2006, it’s all documented, and none of it went to any cult religions or crazy organizations. -
Report: Paul McCartney Wants to Stay Friends With Mills
Paul McCartney has vowed to stay friends with Heather Mills after their bitter divorce battle, the U.K.'s Daily Mirror reports.
FOX NEWS POLLS
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Poll: More Than Half Say Obama Doesn't Share Wright's Views
Fifty-seven percent of Americans don't believe that White House hopeful Barack Obama shares the controversial views of his former spiritual mentor, according to a FOX News poll.
HEALTH
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Vaccine Failure Means Setback in AIDS Fight
The search for an AIDS vaccine is in crisis after two field tests of the most promising contender not only did not protect people from the virus but may actually have put them at increased risk of becoming infected, the Washington Post reported. -
All-You-Can-Eat at the Ballpark: Big Hit or Strikeout?
Dozens of arenas, stadiums and tracks have offered tickets that come with unlimited snacks, a hit with fans, a moneymaker for the venues and a worry for obesity-conscious health officials -
Girl Who Lost Part of Intestinal Tract in Pool Drain Dies
Abigail Taylor, the 6-year-old girl who lost part of her intestinal tract in a pool mishap, has died. -
Autopsy Inconclusive on Woman Denied Euthanasia
The autopsy conducted on Chantal Sebire – who was found dead Wednesday after she sparked an international debate on euthanasia – has failed to give a cause of death; it is being reported by CNN. -
Mom Sacrifices Life to Deliver Healthy Baby
Katy Rose feared her epilepsy medication would harm her unborn child, so she stopped taking it 15 weeks into her pregnancy. -
Army Nurse Accused of Infecting Patients with Hepatitis
At least 15 military service members or their relatives are believed to have been infected with hepatitis by a nurse suspected of stealing their painkillers during surgery. -
'Lunatic Asylum' Renaming in W. Va. Sparks Fury Among Patien
It's an intriguing and provocative name that translates to Web hits, phone calls and tour tickets: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.
OPINION
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Martin Frost: Dems' Dilemma; Will '52 History Repeat?
A divisive floor fight at this year's Democratic National Convention could severely harm the ultimate Democratic nominee. -
Dick Morris, Eileen McGann: Hillary's Irish Peace Fantasy
The Clintons have boldly and falsely claimed that Hillary played an important role in the Irish peace process. -
Heritage Foundation: The Cuba Embargo
A new leader in Cuba does not erase communist, totalitarian system perfected between 1959 and the present.
POLITICS
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Pelosi Meets Dalai Lama, Denounces Chinese Rule in Tibet
House speaker Nancy Pelosi called on the international community Friday to denounce China's rule in Tibet and its handling of anti-government protests in the region after she met with the Dalai Lama. -
White House Says Old Hard Drives Were Destroyed
The White House discloses to a federal court that old hard drives have been destroyed, in a controversy over millions of possibly missing e-mails. -
Man Mad Over Immigration Threatens Md. Gov., Held on $2M
A man charged with threatening in an e-mail to kill Gov. Martin O'Malley because he blames him for problems with illegal immigrants will be confined to his Baltimore County home until his trial date, a prosecutor said Friday. -
Feds Might Seek New Indictment for Fmr. Top CIA Official
Prosecutors said Friday that they may obtain a new indictment next month against a former top CIA official accused of corruption, but that the core allegations will not change substantially. -
Courtroom Wire: Notes From Tony Rezko's Corruption Trial
FOX News producer Marla Cichowski brings daily updates from Tony Rezko's federal political corruption trial in Chicago. -
Connecticut Considers Denouncing Witch Hunts
Connecticut legislators are considering a resolution that states that those convicted and their descendants should be freed from the stigma of witchcraft accusations in the late 1600s. -
Cheney to Address Oil, Security Issues With Saudi King
High oil prices socking U.S. consumers will be a key topic of Vice President Dick Cheney's talks Friday with Saudi King Abdullah but it's unclear whether Cheney will ask the Saudis to increase production. -
2 Democratic Senators Call for HUD Secretary's Resignation
Two Democratic senators said Friday that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson, buffeted by allegations of cronyism and favoritism, should resign. -
Chertoff Prods States to Speed Driver's License Changes
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff rebuked lawmakers Friday for seeking to stall new rules on driver's licenses that could cause big headaches for air travelers starting in May.
RADIO
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Gibson: Democrat Infighting Hurting Both Candidates
Could Democrat infighting ensure that neither ends up president?
SCITECH
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New York Public Library Offers Haven for Video Gamers
Library aims to use gaming to bridge gaps between children, teens, adults. -
53 Million-Year-Old Rabbit's Foot Found
Proof of the oldest rabbit relation found in 53-million-year-old foot bones. -
China to Shut Video Sites Over Security Threats, Porn
Regulator on Friday said China will shut down or punish dozens of video-sharing sites under rules to tighten Internet controls. -
YouTube Awards 'The New Emmys'; Winners Announced
YouTube users vote on six nominees in categories music, sports, comedy, instructional, short film, inspirational, commentary, creative, politics, series, eyewitness and 'adorable.' -
How Green Are 'Organic' Shoes?
Many shoe companies claim to have Earth-friendly lines, but since leather production is about as polluting as it gets, how do they manage it? -
How Green Are 'Organic' Shoes?
Many shoe companies claim to have Earth-friendly lines, but since leather production is about as polluting as it gets, how do they manage it? -
NASA 'Thrilled' Over Success of Tile Repair Putty Test
Spacewalking astronauts squirt pink putty into damaged tiles to try out new technique for repairing space shuttle's delicate heat shield.
U.S.
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Police: 2 Killed in Kentucky in Dispute with Neighbor
An eastern Kentucky man is in jail on two counts of murder after two of his neighbors were shot to death. -
Investment Houses Borrow Billions From Fed
Big Wall Street investment companies are taking advantage of the Federal Reserve's unprecedented offer to secure emergency loans, the central bank reported Thursday. -
NCAA Tournament: UConn Upset by San Diego
San Diego's win was the Toreros' first tournament victory in four tries and the second upset in as many games Friday in Tampa -
Career Criminal in Iowa Sentenced to Church for 8 Sundays
Some career criminals do time. One in Iowa has already been in the slammer — so now he's doing church. -
Official: Woman Struck by Eagle Ray Died From Head Trauma
Medical examiner says a Michigan woman died from head trauma after a 75-pound spotted eagle ray jumped out of the water in the Florida Keys into her boat. -
74,000 Bridges at Risk, Rarely Inspected
A bridge is inspected only once every two years, just as it was before the tragedy in Minnesota. And although a disaster may have been averted on a Philadelphia bridge this week, it was only thanks to the careful watch of a single engineer. -
Virtual Sex Toys, Real Florida Lawsuit
A federal judge has accepted the settlement Thursday of a lawsuit filed last year against a Texas man accused of stealing sex toys developed for the online world, "Second Life" -
Perjury Case Against Barry Bonds Delayed 3 Months
The perjury case against Barry Bonds was put on hold for three months Friday so prosecutors can work to obtain a new indictment. -
Cops: Ceramic Statue May Have Killed Interior Designer
A ceramic statue may be to blame in the death of a Utah interior designer, police said. -
Person in Custody After Shots Fired on Florida A&M Campus
A person is in custody Friday after shots were fired on the campus of Florida A&M University. -
Ohio Air Show to Offer $10G Ride on Supersonic Fighter
Dayton Air Show will offer one $10G ride aboard an F-104 Starfighter, an interceptor aircraft from the Cold War years that can fly at twice the speed of sound. -
Second Man Charge in N.J. Case of Missing Woman
John A. Russo Jr. of New York City has been charged with tampering with evidence, but police won't say why they think he is linked to Amy Giordano's presumed death -
Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Doughnut-Filled Van
Police arrest an Illinois man who stole a delivery van filled with doughnuts across two counties -
Peterson's Mother, Stepfather Testify Before Grand Jury
Former police officer Drew Peterson's mother and stepfather went before a grand jury Thursday investigating the disappearance of his fourth wife and the death of his third ex-wife. -
Woman Charged With 'Line Rage' Beating at Disney World
A woman’s trip to the Magic Kingdom was hardly a walk in the park after she says she was beaten up by a woman in a 'line rage' incident. -
Vegas Cop in Ricin Case Tests Positive for Bean Derivative
A police officer who went to a motel room where a large quantity of ricin was later found has tested positive for trace amounts of a substance that can be derived from the poison's source, authorities said Thursday. -
Lawyers Argue Over Dead Man's Competency to Stand Trial
Attorneys argued over a 91-year-old Colorado man's fitness to stand trial on sex assault charges Wednesday, unaware the man had died a month prior. -
County Executive Gets $65G Bathroom; Suggests Tax Hike
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is getting a new $65,000 private bathroom in his office suite. -
Former SLA Member Sara Jane Olson Released From Prison
The former Symbionese Liberation Army fugitive who hid for years by posing as an ordinary housewife has been released from prison after serving time for trying to bomb police cars, corrections officials said Thursday. -
Duke Edges Belmont 71-70, Kansas State Beats USC 80-67
There it was, plain as could be on the overhead scoreboard, orange numbering on a black background: As the closing seconds ticked away Thursday night, Belmont was beating Duke. -
Minnesota Highway Bridge Closed After Safety Concerns
A highway bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Cloud was shut down on Thursday after inspectors found slight bowing in four gusset plates, the steel plates that help connect the bridge's girders. -
Body Found That of Texas Boy Swept Away in Floods
A 14-year-old boy's tragic story was one of many tied to the severe weather and flooding this week across the country's midsection -
Fellow Marine's Heart Saves Another in Transplant
A fellow Marine's heart saved another Marine through a transplant operation in 2006. -
Historic Designation for Derelict Denny's Has Seattle Fuming
A debate is raging in Seattle after the city's Landmarks Preservation Board designated a dilapidated 44-year-old Denny's a historic building. -
Police Seek Suspects in Seattle Locksmith Shop Arson
An arson fire was set at a locksmith shop in west Seattle overnight Friday, and a person in flames was seen running from the blaze, police said. -
Former Anthrax Suspect Takes Libel Case to Appeals Court
A former Army scientist once identified as a 'person of interest' in the deadly 2001 anthrax attacks shouldn't be considered a public figure in his libel lawsuit against The New York Times, his lawyer argued Friday before a federal appeals court. -
Fake Coach Conning McDonald's With Bad Checks, Say Police
Police in three western Pennsylvania towns are looking for a man who pretends to be a basketball coach and scams McDonald's restaurants out of food and money using bad checks. -
Registered Sex Offender Running for Mayor of Texas Town
A registered sex offender is running for mayor of a Dallas-area town. -
Union Officials: Supervisor Told Workers to Use Urinal Bags
Union officials claims that a supervisor told workers to use disposable urinal bags in the field to avoid wasting time with bathroom breaks. -
Florida Child Porn Sweep Nets 21 Suspects, 100,000 Images
A central Florida sheriff's office says a huge Internet undercover operation turned up more than 100,000 child pornography images and resulted in charges against 21 men. -
Teen Dies After Cops Shock Him With Taser at Grocery Store
A Charlotte teenager has died after being shocked with a Taser during a confrontation with police at the grocery store where he worked. -
Dead Rodents Cause a Stink at Orlando Airport
The overwhelming stench of at least two dozen dead rats hidden in the walls of Orlando International Airport caused a stink this week, forcing officials to close a customs checkpoint area until they were removed. -
Judge Orders Starbucks to Pay More Than $100M in Back Tips
A Superior Court judge on Thursday ordered Starbucks Corp. to pay its California baristas more than $100 million in back tips and interest that the coffee chain paid to shift supervisors.
WORLD
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Tibet's Government-in-Exile Says Death Toll in Region at 99
A spokesman for Tibet's government-in-exile says 19 Tibetans have died in China's Gansu province in recent days following anti-government protests, raising the total death toll in the region to 99. -
Greek, Turkish Cypriot Leaders Agree to Restart Peace Talks
The Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed Friday to restart peace talks on reunifying their ethnically split island, and to open a crossing in the heart of the divided capital. -
Further Crackdowns on Freedom in Russia, Despite Promises
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's president-elect, has preached freedom and the rule of law, and raised hopes for an end to government pressure on opposition leaders, rights advocates and businesses whose assets the Kremlin wants to control. -
Christian Pilgrims Mark Good Friday in Jerusalem
Thousands of Christians from all over the world crowded the stone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City to mark Good Friday, retracing the route the Bible says Jesus took to his crucifixion. -
Marijuana Grower Busted After Reporting Pot Plant Stolen
An Australian man's complaint of an break-in at his home went to pot Friday when police arrested him for growing marijuana. -
Philippine Worshippers Endure Crucifixion for Good Friday
Philippine devotees re-enacted Jesus Christ's suffering Friday by having themselves nailed to crosses in rites frowned upon by church leaders in Asia's largest predominantly Roman Catholic nation. -
Car Bomb Explodes in Spain After Warning From ETA
A car bomb exploded Friday in Spain's northern Rioja region after a warning call from the Basque separatist group ETA, police said. -
German Woman in Car Accident Saved by Her Birthday Cake
A German woman was not able to blow out her candles and make a wish, but her birthday cake served as an even better present — it saved her life. -
Palestinian Talks Between Rivals Hamas, Fatah Extended
Reconciliation talks between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have been extended through Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said. -
Serbian Prosecutor Investigating Reported Organ Traffickin
Serbia's war crimes prosecutor is looking into reports that dozens of Serbs captured by rebels during the war in Kosovo were killed so their organs could be trafficked, the prosecutor's office said Friday. -
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western China
A major earthquake struck western China early Friday, but there were no initial reports of casualties. -
China Could Bar Tiananmen Broadcasts During Olympics
China might bar live television broadcasts from Tiananmen Square during the Beijing Olympics, apparently unnerved by the recent outburst of unrest among Tibetans and fearful of protests in the heart of the Chinese capital. -
Sarkozy: France Will Cut Nuclear Weapons to Under 300
President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that France will cut its nuclear arsenal to fewer than 300 warheads. -
China Tops List of World's Deadliest Roads for 11th Year
A government news agency says China's roads are the deadliest in the world.
SHOWS
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America's Election HQ: Transcript: Sex and Politics
Are male politicians prone to cheating on their spouses? -
FNS w/ Chris Wallace: Coming Up on 'FNS'
How important is the Keystone State for Senator Clinton and how will decisions being made about Michigan and Florida delegates affect both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama's campaigns? We'll ask Clinton supporter, Governor Edward Rendell -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Security Concerns?
Event honoring Barack Obama's controversial pastor to be moved off TCU campus -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: The Myth of Monogamy
The myth of monogamy -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Transcript: FOX News All Stars
'Special Report' panel on Obama's white grandmother and McCain's trip to the Middle East -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Political Grapevine: Interview With the Wrong Hillary
The reporter who scored a great interview with the wrong woman -
Specials: The Passion: Facts, Fictions and Faith
How much do we know really know about the Easter story and the week that led up to it? -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly: Obama strikes back
The counterattack of Barack Obama -
The O'Reilly Factor: Barack Obama's Counterattack
Former Bush adviser Karl Rove on the presidential candidate's next move -
The O'Reilly Factor: Transcript: March Madness
The psychology behind reckless spring break behavior -
The O'Reilly Factor: Transcript: Hate on the Web
'The Factor' confronts Arianna Huffington over smears posted on her site -
War Stories: Oliver North: Q&A with FOX Fans on the Iraq War
Check out this 'War Stories' web exclusive -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Transcript: Victory for Vento
Cheesesteak king wins dispute over English-only sign -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Neil Cavuto: On Good Friday, a Good Story
On Good Friday, a good story with a sad ending
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