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ENTERTAINMENT
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Report: Marilyn Monroe Sex Tape Sells for $1.5M
A secret sex tape of Marilyn Monroe recently sold for $1.5 million, according to a report in the New York Post. -
Neighborhood Fans Mull Alicia Keys' Gangsta Rap Theory
Fans in Alicia Keys' old Harlem neighborhood were mulling her controversial gangsta rap theory, the New York Daily News reports. -
Pop Tarts: Heath Ledger Warned About 'Dangerous' Behavior
Heath Ledger's tragic death earlier this year came as a surprise to the public, but the warning bells were ringing two years ago during the filming of the latest "Batman" flick “The Dark Knight." -
Cate Blanchett Gives Birth to Third Son
Cate Blanchett has given birth to her third son. -
Paparazzi Sued for Allegedly Taping Heath Ledger on Cocaine
A lawsuit against the photo agency and two paparazzi who allegedly filmed Heath Ledger in a hotel room where drugs were being taken claims that the late actor was also using cocaine that night. -
Politicians, Actors Attend Charlton Heston Funeral
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former first lady Nancy Reagan and director Oliver Stone were among about 250 people who attended Saturday's funeral. -
FOX411: Ivana Trump Gets Married
Ivana Trump's wedding to dance instructor/singer Rossano Rubicondi came off over the weekend, but not without last-minute hitches. -
Former 'Full House' Star Jodie Sweetin Has Baby Girl
Former "Full House" star Jodie Sweetin gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, People magazine reported. -
1Dead, 1 Wounded Outside Party for Dr. Dre Book
Shots were fired outside a restaurant where a party had been held for the authors of a biography on rap artist and producer Dr. Dre, killing one man and wounding a second. -
Report: Dr. Phil Show Blames Low-Level Staffer
As talk-show host Dr. Phil McGraw took heat for bailing out one of the girls charged in a vicious beating of a classmate, it emerged that show executives feel they were embarrassed by a low-level producer. -
Toni Braxton Shows for April Canceled in Las Vegas
Toni Braxton won't be returning to the stage at the Flamingo Las Vegas until at least next month. The star is to have more medical testing due to chest pain. -
David Cook's Brother With Cancer To See Him Sing on 'Idol'
Man with brain cancer to watch his brother perform on American Idol. -
Reality Show Director Charged With False Imprisonment
Police in central Florida say they've arrested a man who allegedly held young women against their will in a house to shoot a reality show called "Pauper to Princess." -
Presidential Inauguration Delays '09 Oscars Announcements
Oscar nominees are usually revealed on a Tuesday about four weeks before the big show, which is typically held the last Sunday in February. For 2009, though, the targeted Tuesday -- Jan. 20 -- is Inauguration Day. -
Britney Spears Involved in Traffic Accident
The pop star was involved in a minor traffic accident late Saturday, but no one was injured and no vehicles were damaged, authorities said.
FNC IMAG
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Ali Fatourechi: A Success Story
Get to know the creative director of Genetic Denim -
Personality and Job Success and Satisfaction
An Introduction to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator -
Astrology and Your Career
See what your sign says about your career, success, money and your future. -
Dos and Don'ts of Applying for Jobs Online
Be sure to follow these few rules. -
Cynthia O'Connor's Reading List
The fashion leader suggests some must-read books
FOX NEWS BLOGS
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GretaWire
Greta takes you behind the scenes of her show, and gives you the latest news in the criminal cases making headlines.
HEALTH
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Sludge Tested As Lead-Poisoning Fix
Scientists using federal grants spread fertilizer made from human and industrial wastes on yards in poor, black neighborhoods to test whether it might protect children from lead poisoning in the soil. -
Baby's Illness Places Stomach Organs in His Chest
Zachary was born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which means his stomach, intestines, liver, spleen and kidneys were misplaced in his chest, leaving little room for his lungs to grow, reports the Killeen Daily Herald. -
Hospital Faces Lawsuit After Switching Babies
An Illinois hospital faces a lawsuit after it accidentally switched two babies at birth. -
California Health Officials Baffled Over Syphilis Spike
An unusual rise in syphilis cases has health officials investigating why Tulare County residents are getting the sexually transmitted disease at a higher rate than in other counties. -
New Surgery Could Put Type 2 Diabetes in Remission
Two doctors believe a surgery called duodenal jejunal bypass may put some people with type 2 diabetes into remission, 1010 WINS reports. -
Teens' Hands Nearly Severed in Tug-of-War Accident
Two teens who nearly lost their right hands to a tug-of-war accident are recovering more quickly than doctors could have imagined. -
Girl, 18, Started Drinking at 12, Had Liver Failure at 14
Even when Natasha Farnham was diagnosed with liver failure at the age of 14, she didn't stop drinking alcohol. -
Study: Alcohol Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
One of the largest studies of its kind has found that women who drink alcohol are increasing their risk for breast cancer, according to researchers at the University of Chicago. -
U.S. Health Care Not Ready for Aging Boomers, Study Finds
Millions of baby boomers are about to enter a health care system for seniors that not only isn't ready for them, but may even discourage them from getting quality care, a new study finds.
OPINION
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John R. Lott Jr.: Obama and the Economy
John R. Lott, Jr.: Obama's statements paint an elitist, snobby, liberal view of the world
POLITICS
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'D.C. Madam' Lawyer Says He Won't Ask Sen. Vitter to Testify
Sen. David Vitter will not have to testify about his ties to an upscale Washington escort service, a defense attorney said Monday, sparing the Louisiana Republican an embarrassing trip to the witness stand. -
Bush: Colombia Trade Deal 'Dead' Unless Pelosi Changes Mind
President Bush stepped up pressure Monday on Congress to approve a controversial free-trade pact with Colombia, saying the deal is "dead" unless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi schedules a vote. -
Democrats, Republicans: Iraq Must Start Picking Up Tab
After five years, Republicans and Democrats seem to have found common ground: From the fiercest war foes to the most steadfast Bush supporters, they are looking at Iraq's surging oil income and saying Baghdad should start picking up the tab. -
Bush Praises Naval Academy Football Team
Naval Academy wins Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, awarded each year to the winner of the military's intramural contest. -
Carter's Hamas Meeting Condemned by House Chair Berman
The new chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee on Monday condemned fellow Democrat Jimmy Carter for plans to meet with Hamas, saying the former president holds "warped" views on the Middle East. -
Mayors Group Agrees With Wal-Mart on TIghter Gun Sales
Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Wal-Mart Stores have agreed to keep records longer and conduct background checks on employees who sell guns in effort to crack down on crime. -
Researchers: Health Care System Not Ready for Elder Boom
Millions of baby boomers are about to enter a health care system for seniors that not only isn't ready for them, but may even discourage them from getting quality care. -
Israeli Snubs Continue as Carter Preps for Hamas Meeting
Israel's top officials continued to brush off Jimmy Carter on Monday as he prepared to meet with Hamas chief Khaled Meshal, the first time a current or former U.S. president will have met with a recognized terrorist organization's leader.
SCITECH
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Review: Latest Zombie-Slashing Video Games
'Condemned 2' genuinely scary; 'Dark Sector' leaves room for improvement; 'Obscure: The Aftermath' only good for laughs. -
Evolution Shocker: Sponge Wasn't First Form of Animal
Comb jellies actually branched off from 'tree of life' before much simpler sponges, upending assumptions. - Scientists Reportedly Develop New Cloning Method That Could Be Used to Produce a Human Child
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Breakthrough Could Mean 500,000 Songs on an iPod
IBM researchers successfully demonstrate 'racetrack' memory, infinitely reusable, non-volatile memory that could replace flash memory. -
Madagascar's Bizarre Animals Targeted for Protection
Computer model pinpoints where most threatened species live, including giant butterflies, poisonous frogs and several lemurs. -
Feds Accused of Poisoning Poor With Sewage Sludge
HUD promised poor families sludge placed on lawns would protect them from lead in paint, but it may have actually increased rate of lead poisoning. -
Telecommunication Satellite Launches With Heavy Payload
An Atlas 5 rocket carrying the equipment lifted off Monday and was the heaviest payload ever launched aboard an Atlas 5 rocket. -
Nude Pix Via Cell Phone Now Part of Teen Dating
Forget about passing notes in study hall; some teens are now using their cell phones to flirt and send nude pictures of themselves. -
Study: Flowers Losing Sweet Smell Over Pollution
University of Virginia researchers say pollutants from power plants and automobiles are destroying flowers' aromas, which could explain why some bees are declining in certain places around the world. -
Google Earth, U.N. Pair Up to Track World Refugees
Internet search giant Google this week unveiled new feature for mapping programs that lets users download software to see satellite images of refugee hot spots. -
Putin: Russia to Boost Space Industries
President Vladimir Putin ordered his government Friday to speed up construction of a new cosmodrome and development of a booster rocket in a bid to revive the nation's space glory. -
Swarm of Earthquakes Detected Off Central Oregon
Scientists listening to underwater microphones have detected an unusual swarm of earthquakes off central Oregon, something that often happens before a volcanic eruption -- except there are no volcanoes in the area. -
Russia Unveils Monument to Pioneering Space Dog
The small monument, featuring a dog standing on top of a rocket, is near a military research facility in Moscow that prepared Laika's flight to space on Nov. 3, 1957
U.S.
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Vermont Mother Drowns Self, Two Young Kids in Brook
A woman apparently intent on suicide waded into a brook carrying her 6-year-old daughter and purposely eluded the grasp of a police officer attempting to rescue her before being swept downstream. -
IRS Audits of Largest Companies in 'Historic Collapse'
The tax audit rates of the largest companies are less than half what they were 20 years ago while more small and mid-size businesses are coming under scrutiny, according to an organization that monitors the Internal Revenue Service. -
Cigarette Store Clerk Foils Robbery by Throwing Tobacco Cans
Instead of handing over cash, a cigarette store clerk threw two cans of chewing tobacco at robber, hitting him in the face. -
Marion County Juvenile Center to Be Monitored for 3 Years
Marion County must maintain and improve its juvenile lockup in several areas, including security, health and safety and education as part of an agreement with federal attorneys. -
Judge: Athiest Dad Can't Ban Son From Catholic School
Oldham County family court Judge Tim Feeley said in a ruling published Monday that 14-year-old Michael Ryan can attend St. Xavier High School because that's where he wants to go. -
Yale University Blames Art Miscalculation on Counting Method
Yale University officials blamed different methods of counting artifacts for its discrepancy with Peruvian officials over the number of antiquities the university is holding from the famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. -
High Temperature Records Set in Southern Cailfornia
High temperature records were set throughout Southern California on a scorching spring Sunday -- many in the same areas that also set records a day earlier, the National Weather Service said. -
Man Accused of Handcuffing New Bride in Dog Cage
Canton police Lt. Greg Boudreaux says 28-year-old Matthew George also fired gunshots inside the home -
Florida Girl, 11, Dies When Sand Tunnel Caves In
Friends say they tried but failed to pull Brittany Saavedra out of the sand that collapsed on top of her. -
Woman Charged in Odd Flight Scare to Plead Insanity
Vermont woman whose bizarre behavior caused a security scare on a trans-Atlantic flight in 2006 is expected to plead insanity at her Boston trial. -
Girls Charged in Playground Attack May Face Jail Time
The city's school superintendent is recommending the board expel two girls accused of brutally attacking a 10-year-old girl on an elementary school playground. -
Hells Angel Gets Life for Blowing Up Informant in Porsche
A Hells Angel from Canada was sentenced to life in prison Monday for blowing up a federal drug informant in 1993. -
Friend: Michigan Beheading Suspect a 'Warm, Caring Person'
Lawyers have begun their trial defense of Michigan teen accused in the slaying of a 26-year-old River Rouge man. -
Supreme Court Won't Hear Young Killer's Appeal
The Supreme Court refused Monday to review a 30-year prison sentence for a teen who was 12 when he killed his grandparents in South Carolina. -
Tax Time for Gay Couples Means More Complications, Higher Bi
April 15 is the tax filing deadline for same-sex couples. Gay couples often pay higher taxes because they don't get the federal tax benefits that go with marriage. -
'Be Prepared to Die On 4-14' Threat Shutters 3 Colleges
A message scrawled in a university bathroom - 'Be prepared to die on 4-14' - left not just the college's campus empty Monday, but also those of two adjoining high schools and a pair of nearby elementary schools. -
Facts About Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines
Facts About Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines -
Timeline of Significant Events for Delta, Northwest
Significant events in the histories of Delta and Northwest. -
Delta, Northwest Directors Sign Off on Airlines' Combination
Delta Air Lines says it has reached an agreement with Northwest Airlines to take over Northwest and create the world's biggest carrier. -
Threats Close 3 Colleges in Midwest, 4 Schools in Chicago
The closures, two days before the anniversary of the Virginia Tech killings and two months after a deadly rampage at Northern Illinois University, illustrate the challenge such threats pose to school administrators. -
Fatal Shooting Reported Near Coastal Carolina University
Classes were canceled Monday at Coastal Carolina University and students were urged to stay indoors because of a fatal shooting near campus. -
Missing Marine Couple Turn Themselves In, Return to Base
A newlywed Marine couple have surrendered to authorities, two weeks after their disappearance alarmed relatives who said they initially suspected foul play. -
Yankees Unearth Hidden Red Sox Jersey from New Stadium
A construction worker's bid to put a 'curse' on the the New York Yankees by placing a Boston Red Sox jersey in their new stadium was foiled on Sunday when officials removed the shirt from its burial spot. -
Accused Cannibal, Blamed for Eating Boy, Dies in Jail
Convicted sex offender Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, who authorities accused of killing and cannibalizing a Montana boy, died Sunday in his jail cell. -
Polygamist Sect Investigation Moves Into Courtroom
Investigation of abuse at the private ranch of a polygamous sect is moving to a San Angelo courthouse this week as the state argues to retain custody of 416 children removed from their parents. -
Report: Security Breach at O'Hare Airport
Several Transportation Security Administration uniforms were left unsecured at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport last month, susceptible to theft by unauthorized persons, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday.
WORLD
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Chavez: NATO-Like South American Defense Council Planned
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said his government is working to create a NATO-like South America defense council along with Brazil and other countries. -
Beijing Announces Plan to Cut Pollution Ahead of Olympics
The Beijing city government has announced a sweeping plan to stop construction and close heavy industry to improve air quality ahead of the Olympics. -
Pakistani Power Cut Protests Turn Fiery, Violent
Several hundred protesters rioted in Pakistan Monday, burning a bank and setting vehicles ablaze in the face of power cuts they say are hurting businesses. -
Israel Reportedly Offered Hamas a Truce in Gaza Strip
Israel reportedly has offered the militant organization Hamas a limited cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, the latest initiative to stop rocket attacks on Israeli settlements along the border. -
Cubans Mob Cell Phone Stores as Service Becomes Available
Lines stretched for blocks outside phone stores Monday as ordinary Cubans were allowed to sign up for cellular phone service for the first time. -
Huge Crowds Expected for Pope Benedict XVI's U.S. Arrival
A crowd of up to 12,000 is due at the White House on Wednesday morning for Pope Benedict XVI's official, pomp-filled arrival ceremony. -
Witnesses: Israeli Aircraft Hits Car in Northern Gaza
Israeli aircraft hits vehicle in a missile strike in northern Gaza, critically wounding a person getting out of the car, witnesses and health officials said. -
Religious Leaders: Benedict Understands U.S. Culture
A theologian recalls the then-cardinal's deep understanding of Protestantism. A former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican was impressed by his interest in all things American. -
U.S. Military to Release Associated Press Photographer Wedne
The U.S. military says it will release Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein after more than two years in custody. -
Dominican Authorities Seize More Than a Ton of Cocaine
The head of the Dominican drug control agency says agents have seized more than a ton of cocaine on an outlying island. -
Blogs: The Pope in America
EXCLUSIVE blogs by top FOX News personalities and guest commentators. -
Hamas Cleric: 'Rome Will Be Conquered by Islam'
A sermon last Friday by a prominent Muslim cleric and Hamas member of the Palestinian parliament openly declared that "the capital of the Catholics, or the Crusader capital," would soon be conquered by Islam. -
Two Bombings Kill 13 in Northern Iraq
Thirteen people have been killed and nearly 20 wounded in two separate bombings in northern Iraq, officials said. -
Woman in Court to Appeal 'Milkshake Murder' Conviction
American woman serving a life sentence in Hong Kong returns to court to appeal her murder conviction for bashing her banker husband to death after spiking his milkshake with a sedative. -
Italy's Berlusconi May Serve Third Term in Office
Early projections show that conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi looks likely to be headed for a third term in office. -
Al-Sadr Demands Troops Fired in Basra Be Reinstated
Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr demanded Monday that the Iraqi government reinstate all security forces fired for deserting during fighting in Basra. -
Incest Couple: Society Has a Problem, Not Us
A father and daughter who shocked Australia by publicly admitting they had a child together say it is society that has a problem with their incestuous relationship and they are OK with it. -
Cubans Mob Cell Phone Stores as Service Becomes Available
Cubans line up out the door and down the block at phone centers in Havana as cell phone service becomes available to all citizens for the first time. -
Official: Demand for Release of Election Results Rejected
Zimbabwe's High Court rejects opposition demand for the immediate release of long-delayed election results, prolonging a political crisis that has paralyzed this southern African nation for more than two weeks. -
Pope Benedict May Stir the Pot During U.S. Visit
When Benedict XVI comes to America this Tuesday for an historic first visit, it may feel like a homecoming for the German-born pope. -
CBS Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Freed
Kidnapped British journalist rescued by Iraqi troops after two months in captivity in southern city of Basra, a military commander said. -
Portuguese Police Deny Leak in Case of Missing Madeleine
Portuguese police denied Monday that they leaked details of their investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann. -
Israel's Knesset Debates Sale of Bread On Passover
Israel's Knesset began debate Monday on a court ruling allowing the sale of bread and other forbidden foods during Passover week. -
Amid Tight Security, Olympic Torch Arrives in Oman
The Olympic torch arrives in Oman amid tight security and expectations of a smooth relay on the Middle Eastern leg of the flame's round-the-world tour. -
11 Afghan Police, 2 NATO Soldiers Killed in Twin Attacks
Taliban militants attacked a group of police officers sleeping on the mud floor of an isolated roadside checkpoint early Monday in southern Afghanistan, killing 11 in the latest assault against the nation's vulnerable police force.
SHOWS
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America's Election HQ: Transcript: What Was He Thinking?
Karl Rove on why Bill Clinton resurrected his wife's Bosnia blunder -
Hannity & Colmes: Andy Card
Former White House Chief of Staff on Barack Obama's 'bitter' comments -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Chris Rock's Mom 'On the Record'
Chris Rock's mother goes 'On the Record' about her new book and has child-raising advice -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: John McCain Can Kick Your Butt
John McCain may be old, but he can still kick your butt -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Hume: Rev. Wright Swings From the Pulpit
Barack Obama's former pastor swings from the pulpit -
The Beltway Boys: Transcript: 'Beltway Boys,' April 12, 2008
The political warfare between President Bush and Democrats in Congress, is as fierce as ever -
The Cost of Freedom: About the Cost of Freedom
The most powerful name in news brings you the most powerful business block on cable news! -
The Journal Editorial Report: Transcript: 'The Journal Editorial Report,' April 12, 2008
Panel discusses taxes, pope's visit to America -
The O'Reilly Factor: Transcript: Videos of Wal-Mart Shenanigans Surface
Embarrassing videos of Wal-Mart corporate shenanigans surface -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Neil Cavuto: Lessons Learned From Couric and Clinton
Lessons to be learned from Couric and Clinton
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