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ENTERTAINMENT
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Ex-Sen. Edward Brooke Mum on Barbara Walters Affair
Former U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke declined to comment Friday about whether he had an affair with Barbara Walters in the 1970s. -
Miley Cyrus to Skip Scheduled Disney Red Carpet Event
Miley Cyrus made an appearance at Disney World, but won't be sticking around long enough for the media to join her. -
Dennis Rodman Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a Century City hotel. -
Mia Farrow in Hong Kong to Bash China's Sudan Ties
On the eve of Friday's Olympic torch relay through Hong Kong, officials allowed actress Mia Farrow into the Chinese territory so she could bash China's cozy ties with Sudan, although they had earlier kicked out pro-Tibet activists. -
Tom Cruise Not Sure He'd Take Back Couch-Jumping
Tom Cruise says his couch-jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" seemed to set off a "confluence" of bad publicity for him, but he's not sure he would take it back. -
Sexual Battery Charge Against Joe Francis Dropped
A Los Angeles judge has dismissed a sexual battery charge against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis because prosecutors said they were unable to contact his accuser. -
Just 'Friends': Dwyane Wade on Star Jones Rumors
Dwyane Wade has finally spoken up about his alleged romance with Star Jones: "Star is an unbelievable woman. We have a great, great relationship. As friends." -
Jim Hager, Country Comedian Twin From TV Hit Series Dies
Jim Hager, one of the Hager Twins who satirized country life with cornball one-liners on TV's "Hee Haw," died in Nashville, the show's producer said Friday. He was 66. -
Pop Tarts: Skinny Cameron Diaz Emerges After Dad's Death
Hollywood golden girl Cameron Diaz proved her strength and dedication on Thursday by standing before the packs of press and fans at the premiere of her latest movie sporting her brightest smile, just a week after her father's death. -
Jimi Hendrix Estate Disputes Authenticity of Sex Tape
The estate of Jimi Hendrix says it questions the authenticity of a sex tape released this week allegedly starring the deceased musician -
Liquor Industry Ad Uses Lindsay Lohan's Mugshot
Lindsay Lohan, who has been in and out of rehab, was prominently featured Friday in a political ad paid for by a liquor industry group -
'Idol' Boss: Paula Abdul's Job Is Safe
For starters, Paula Abdul isn't going anywhere. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Gets Star on Walk of Fame
When the one-man, publicity-generating whirlwind that is Diddy met the well-oiled hype machine of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, sparks were bound to fly. -
Reports: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Marry
Mariah Carey, 38, married her boyfriend of one month, 27-year-old actor Nick Cannon, on Wednesday, according to reports. -
Toxicology Tests Reveal Emilio Navaira Was Inebriated
Toxicology tests show that Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira was intoxicated when the tour bus he was driving crashed into freeway barrels in suburban Houston in March, authorities said. -
Accused Stalker Says He Didn't Want to Scare Uma
A fan accused of creepy activities that left Uma Thurman "completely freaked out" insisted Friday that his longtime crush on the actress was harmless. -
Wesley Snipes to Appeal Tax Conviction,
Lawyers for Wesley Snipes have filed notice to appeal his federal tax conviction. -
Rob Lowe's Ex-Nanny Discusses Countersuit, Cries
A former nanny for Rob Lowe took part in a dramatic, tear-filled press conference Thursday regarding her lawsuit that accuses the actor's wife of sexual harassment.
FOX NEWS POLLS
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HEALTH
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Marijuana User Who Was Denied Liver Transplant Dies
A man who was denied a liver transplant because he used marijuana with medical approval to ease the symptoms of hepatitis C has died. -
Surgeons Construct Artificial Ears for Boy Born Without
An elementary school student born without ears was fitted with a pair of artificial ones. -
CDC Highlights Dangers of Cosmetic Injections
Three U.S. women developed kidney failure after receiving derriere-enhancing injections at an unlicensed clinic in North Carolina, prompting the Centers for Disease Control to issue a warning Friday. -
FOXSexpert: The Ins and Outs of All-Over Shaving
Are you bare there? With summer just around the corner, you may now be thinking about joining the ranks of the totally shaven. -
Girl, 15, 'All Smiles' After Surgery to Correct Upside-Down
In her 15 years, Jingle Luis has never walked on the bottoms of her feet. Born in the Philippines with feet so clubbed they twist backward and upside down, she uses crutches to hobble on what should be the tops of her feet. -
Your Office Keyboard Could Be Dirtier Than a Toilet
A study from Which? Computing has found some keyboards contained more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
OPINION
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Lis on Law: Death for Child Rapists?
My answer is surprising: you can justify implementing the death penalty for crimes less than murder. -
Heritage Foundation: Fuel for Thought
In trying to lower pump prices, lawmakers should heed mistakes in past laws, regulations that only made matters worse. -
Father Jonathan: Is God for Illegal Immigration?
He is on the side of human rights and also on the side of legality and security -
Morris and McGann: O'Reilly-Clinton Interview Shows Dem Flaw
When asked a key question about the war in Iraq, Hillary never gave a convincing answer.
POLITICS
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Rice Doubts Iran Seeks Civilian Nuclear Program
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice raised fresh doubts about the nature of Iran's nuclear program, saying if the country really wanted only an avenue to peaceful atomic energy it could quickly have it. -
Bush Says He Is Confident Economy Will 'Come On'
President Bush says he is confident the economy is "going to come on," claiming rebates checks will help inject life into the ailing economy. -
N.Y. Rep. Apologizes for Drunk Driving Arrest
New York Rep. Vito Fossella apologizes, after being arrested with a blood-alcohol level court records show was more than twice the legal limit. -
Bush Requests $70B for Iraq, Afghanistan
President Bush requests $70 billion in war funding for Iraq and Afghanistan, a figure intended to fund U.S. operations through next spring. -
Fed Moves to Crack Down on Credit Industry
The government is proposing the most far-reaching crackdown of "unfair" credit industry practices in decades.
SCITECH
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Secret to Absinthe's Mind-Altering Powers Solved
Turns out it wasn't wormwood or other strange herbs that warped drinkers' minds in the late 19th century. -
Giant Lightning Storm Currently Raging on Saturn
Storm 10,000 times more powerful than any on Earth has been going on for five months. -
Apple Links iTunes Movie Downloads to DVD Releases
Most major DVD releases now available same day for $15 on iTunes. -
Arctic Ice Melt Expected to Get Worse
And repairing of ozone hole will subject Antarctica to warming as well, predict American, British scientists. -
Massive Porn Viewing Gets Japanese Man in Trouble
Only virus infection revealed that civil servant logged 780,000 hits on porn sites in 9 months, all on office PC. -
Scientists to Build Database of Tree DNA
New York Botanical Garden to lead a global effort to capture DNA from thousands of tree species. -
Missouri Botanist Rediscovers Strange Parasitic Plant
It's ugly, attaches itself to a tree's root and there's only one known population of it in the world.
U.S.
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Slain Student Apparently Dialed 911; Help Not Sent
A college student apparently called 911 from her cell phone shortly before she was killed but a dispatcher hung up, failed to call back and never sent police to investigate, authorities said Thursday. -
Report: Microsoft May Go Hostile in Bid for Yahoo
Microsoft Corp. may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo Inc. as soon as Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported early Friday. -
U.S. Border Crackdown Leads to Drop in Illegal Immigration
U.S. crackdown is causing the longest and most significant drop in illegal migration from Mexico since the Sept. 11 attacks. -
Ohio Couple Posts $250G Reward for Missing Son
A Toledo-area couple whose son has been missing for a month and may be held for ransom announced a $250,000 reward for information regarding his disappearance. -
ASU Cuts Cheerleading Squad After Racy Photos Surface
After racy photos of ASU cheerleaders were spotted on a campus blog called 'The Dirty,' the school cut the squad completely, MyFOXPhoenix reported. -
Man Accused of Targeting Christians in $25M Scheme
A California man allegedly targeted Christian investors, promising returns of 1 percent a day but instead spending the money on himself -
Colts Receiver Questioned About Bar Shooting
Indianapolis Colts star receiver Marvin Harrison was interviewed by police about a shooting near his North Philadelphia bar this week -
N.C. Man Goes Free After 15 Years on Death Row
After 15 years on death row for murder, Levon "Bo" Jones, was released from prison Friday when prosecutors dropped all the charges against him. -
No Rape Charges for De Anza Baseball Players
California prosecutors will not press charges on De Anza College baseball players accused of raping a 17-year-old girl last year as most of the witnesses were too drunk to remember what happened, Deputy Attorney General Joyce Blair said Friday. -
Cross the Border, Get Arrested...Get a Ride Home?
A group of immigrants from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, continuously sneak across the border to panhandle near El Paso but even after arrests, instead of taking them to jail, Border Patrol just gives them a ride home. -
Texas Police Arrest 19 Men in Prostitution Sting
Texas police said they arrested 19 men in a prostitution sting in which female officers posed as prostitutes. -
Virginia Man Killed In Civil War Cannonball Blast
Virginia relic collector Sam White was killed when the Civil War Cannonball he was trying to restore was exploded, sending chunk of shrapnel through the front porch of a house a quarter-mile away. -
Cleared Marine Widow Wants Death Certificate Changed
Cynthia Sommer has a death certificate for her Marine husband that lists homicide as his cause of death. Forensic experts said Todd Sommer was poisoned with arsenic. -
Feds: No Monkey Business at South Carolina Breeder
Federal officials said they found no evidence of problems at a South Carolina company that breeds monkeys for research following a complaint from an animal rights group. -
Warrant Dropped Against Dale Barlow in Texas Sect Case
An arrest warrant has been dropped for a man thought to be the husband of a teenage girl whose report of abuse triggered a raid on a polygamous sect's Texas compound, authorities said. -
'Miracle' Marine Burned in 2005 Iraq Blast Dies
A Marine sergeant who became a symbol of resilience as he strove to recover from a roadside bomb blast in Iraq that blanketed 97 percent of his body with burns has died, the Defense Department said. He was 22. -
Man Indicted for Biting Off Part of Ex-Fiancee's Lip
A Tennessee man has been indicted for biting off about a third of his ex-fiancee's lip during an argument in a saloon. -
Police Taser Man, 94, They Say Shot, Killed Landlord
A 94-year-old Oakland man was tasered by police after he shot and killed his landlord in a dispute and then barricaded himself inside his home, according to police. -
Serving Life for 1 Murder, Facing Death for Another
Already serving a life sentence for killing a Georgia hiker 61-year-old Gary Michael Hilton will be extradited to Florida where he faces the death penalty in the slaying and decapitation of a nurse. -
Crash Kills Missing Women Going Wrong Way on Road
Police say two elderly women who were reported missing from southern Indiana have died in a crash in western Kentucky after traveling the wrong way on an interstate. -
Cops Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging From Tree
The death of a woman whose body was found hanging from a tree branch in this southeastern Louisiana town is being investigated as a homicide, although there is no evidence of foul play, authorities said. -
Judge Holds Court in Parking Lot for 500-Pound Man
A Long Island music shop owner accused of selling knockoff Gibson Les Paul guitars has been arraigned in a pickup truck in a courthouse parking lot after his lawyer said the 500-pound defendant couldn't walk into the courthouse. -
Teen's Disappearance Linked to Murder of Senior Citizen
Police have linked the disappearance of a Florida teen with the murder of a senior citizen. -
Ex-Cop Charged With Paying Girls to Suck Their Toes
A former Munhall police officer is charged with trying to solicit sex from underage girls and offering them $1,000 to suck their toes. -
Missing Woman's Dad Says Daughter Wouldn't Leave Kids
Stacy Peterson's father testified before a special grand jury Thursday, saying his daughter would never abandon her children, according to The Chicago Tribune. -
94 Pit Bulls Euthanized in Arizona Dog Fighting Raids
Pima County animal welfare officials have euthanized 94 out of 110 pit bulls seized in from a breeding operation suspected of supplying fighting dogs to rings across the nation, according to Pima County animal welfare. -
Purported Sole Photo of Mormon Church Founder Sparks Debate
An open house was held Wednesday to display a large copy of what could be a 1840s photo of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church. -
Flight 93 Families Eager to Move Ahead With Memorial
Several family members of the 40 passengers and crew who died on hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 say they're fed up with controversies surrounding the design of a national memorial -
Hawaiians Make Mile-Long Lei
A group of Hawaiians in Waikiki spent May Day creating a 5,336-foot-long lei, hoping to enter the Guinness World Records book. -
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Possession of Ricin in Vegas
An unemployed graphic designer has pleaded not guilty in Las Vegas federal court to possession of a biological toxin and other charges. -
Man With Arms Stuck in Machine Dials 911 With Toe
Even with his arms stuck in a piece of machinery, one northwest Florida man was able to call 911 using his big toe. -
Expert: Mystery Girl Photo That of Missing Chicago Girl
The family of two sisters missing for nearly seven years has renewed hope for their safe return after a forensic artist said an online photo of a mystery teen is the older child, according to reports. -
Car Crashes Into House, Misses Sleeping Girl by Few Feet
A car crashed into a house in Nashua, N.H., Wednesday night, missing a sleeping five-year-old by onle a few feet, and sending two people from the car to the hospital. -
Deal Reached for Minnesota Bridge Collapse Victims
Minnesota House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement to compensate victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse that killed 13 people and left 145 injured. -
April Jobless Rate Drops to 5 Percent, Better Than Expected
Employers cut far fewer jobs in April than in recent months and the unemployment rate dropped to 5 percent, a better-than-expected showing that nonetheless still revealed strains in the nation's crucial labor market.
WORLD
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U.S. Military Blames Al Qaeda in Iraq for Homicide Attack
The U.S. military on Friday blamed Al Qaeda in Iraq for a double homicide bombing that killed at least 36 people during a wedding procession through a crowd of people cheering the bride and groom in a town northeast of Baghdad. -
Last Member of Plotters Who Tried to Kill Hitler Dies
Philipp Freiherr von Boeselager, thought to be the last surviving member of a group that tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 with a briefcase bomb, died at age 90. -
China Builds Secret Nuclear Submarine Base
China has secretly built an underground nuclear submarine base in the South China Sea, posing a new threat to powers in the region — a development the Pentagon says it has known about for at least two years. -
Sermons Reflect Rifts Over Crackdown on Iraqi Militias
The contrasting views of Shiite clerics show the complexities and risks in the five-week-old crackdown by the Iraqi government and U.S. forces on Shiite militia factions -
London Mayor Voted Out, Among Many Labour Defeats
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s first electoral test turned into a nightmare Friday as his Labour party lost an astonishing 331 council seats and Boris Johnson won the London mayoral election. -
Hundreds Flee as Volcano Erupts in Chile
A volcano eruption has forced hundreds of people out of southern Chile on Friday and is sending minor earthquakes rippling through the region. -
Man Who Shot Pope Seeks Polish Citizenship
The lawyer for the Turkish gunman who shot and wounded Pope John Paul II said his client plans to live in the pontiff's country of birth when he is freed from jail. -
Austria Police to Use Sonar to Search for More Dungeons
Police on Friday said investigators will use sonar to search for possible dungeons on the property of a man who held his daughter captive for 24 years and fathered at least six children with her. -
Zimbabwe Opposition Proposes Sharing Power
Zimbabwe's opposition on Friday said it would share power with President Robert Mugabe's ruling party, but not with Mugabe. -
Sci-Fi Scribes Help Gov't Prepare for Future Attacks
Swarms of micromachines? A bioweapon that could kill off the human race? Sounds like a Hollywood plot, but the U.S. government is considering new threats with increasing seriousness, and is looking to an unlikely source for help: sci-fi writers. -
Geologists Find Loaded Shipwreck Off Namibian Coast
Treasure hunting geologists have discovered a shipwreck loaded with gold coins, ivory and cannons to fend off pirates off Namibia's southwestern coast. -
Second Drug-Trafficking Twin Caught in Colombia
Police on Friday detained the second of two drug-trafficking twins after his brother was killed in a raid in Colombia's northwest. The two were among the country's main cocaine shippers. -
Plane Carrying Government Officials Crashes in Sudan
Country's state-run radio says senior government officials were among 20 people on board a plane that crashed in southern Sudan; there were no details on casualties. -
Car Bomb Blast Kills 8 at Yemen Mosque
A car bomb detonated in a crowd of worshippers leaving a mosque after Friday prayers in Yemen. At least 45 others were wounded. -
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Questioned by Police
Police investigators questioned Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at his home Friday, police said, in a move certain to further tarnish Israel's already unpopular leader. -
Turkish Warplanes Bomb Kurdish Rebel Bases in Iraq
Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish rebel bases deep inside Iraq for three hours overnight, a rebel spokesman said Friday. -
World Powers Agree on Incentives for Iran on Nuclear Program
World powers agreed Friday to try again to lure Iran to the nuclear bargaining table with a repackaged set of carrots to accompany the stick of U.N. sanctions. -
Somalia Fighters Threaten Revenge Against U.S. Airstrikes
Islamist fighters in Somalia threatened Friday to avenge the death of a reputed Al Qaeda commander killed in a U.S. airstrike and warned Americans to stay out of the Horn of Africa nation. -
U.N. Food Program Cried Poverty While Sitting on Cash
Just weeks before it announced the onset of a global food crisis and the urgent need for donors to provide at least $775 million in additional funding, the World Food Program (WFP) was sitting on a cash and near-cash stockpile of more than $1.22 billion.
SHOWS
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America's Election HQ: Super Switch
Democratic superdelegate and former DNC chair Joe Andrew on why he switched allegiance from Clinton to Obama -
America's Pulse w/ E.D. Hill: Ginger-Spiced Chicken Recipe
Eat this 'Hot Latin' dinner and get a great body while you do it -
FNS w/ Chris Wallace: Coming Up on 'FOX News Sunday'
Is the drawn-out primary process damaging the Democratic Party? We'll ask Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean -
Hannity & Colmes: McCain Soundboard
Pollster Frank Luntz's focus group pins Obama's accomplishments up against McCain's -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Captured Fugitive 'On the Record'
Captured fugitive Susan LeFevre tells 'On the Record' what it was like to spend 32 years on the run. -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: Answer to Rising Food Costs
Greg's answer to rising food costs -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Transcript: FOX News All Stars
'Special Report' panel on Clinton's superdelegate switchover and whether African-American and white kids learn differently -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Political Grapevine: Spike Lee on Rev. Wright
Spike Lee wants Rev. Wright to 'do the right thing' -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly: Honesty in the Public Arena
Honesty in the public arena -
The O'Reilly Factor: Transcript: Part Two: Hillary Clinton on O'Reilly
Hillary Clinton talks War on Terror, water-boarding and illegal immigration with Bill O'Reilly -
Weekend Live: Poll Archive
Looking for the topic of a past 'Weekend Live' poll? Wondering how folks voted? Click here to see a full-page archive of polls -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Neil Cavuto: A Good and Decent Congressman
A good and decent congressman
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