News Archive
Choose Section:
Send news tip to FOXNews.com
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
![]() |
Monday (05/05) |
Tuesday (05/06) |
Wednesday (05/07) |
Thursday (05/08) |
Friday (05/09) |
Saturday (05/10) |
Sunday (05/11) |
![]() |
ENTERTAINMENT
-
Pop Tarts: Gwyneth Paltrow: 'Everyone Has the Wrong Idea'
Gwyn plays a superhero sidekick in 'Iron Man' — and she can't believe people are surprised at seeing her in a sci-fi adventure flick. -
Media's Request for R. Kelly Court Records Denied
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied news organizations' emergency motion seeking sealed court records and transcripts related to R. Kelly's pornography case. -
FOX 411: Don't Worry, Mariah Has a Prenup
Mariah Carey — yes, she's married, it's confirmed, it really happened down there in the Bahamas. More importantly: Miss Mariah and Mr. Cannon have a very nice prenuptial agreement. -
'Project Runway' May Leave Bravo, But NBC to Keep Producers
"Project Runway" may switch from Bravo to the Lifetime cable network this fall, but NBC Universal ensured Monday that the show's producers won't go with it. -
Vanessa Williams to Receive Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Nearly 25 years after leaving Syracuse University, Vanessa Williams will get her bachelor of fine arts degree this weekend. -
Report: Lohan Photographed in Girl's Lost Mink Coat
A New York coed is demanding $10,000 after actress Lindsay Lohan was photographed allegedly wearing the student's mink coat, which disappeared in January after a night of clubbing. -
Cristian de la Fuente Dazzles With One Arm on 'Dancing'
It may always take two to tango, but it apparently only takes one arm to tango and mambo. -
Mr. Big Will Live: 'Sex and the City' Director Addresses Dea
Will "Sex and the City" have a "Death in the City?" It's been a persistent rumor in cyberspace as the buzz kicks into overdrive for the film opening later this month. -
'Superbad' Leads MTV Movie Awards Nominations
The nominees for MTV Movie Awards are chock full of nerds. -
Monet Painting Draws $41M Sale at NYC Auction
'Le Pont du chemin de fer a Argenteuil', a Monet painting of a bridge with two trains passing over the Seine was auctioned for more than $41 million. -
Hollywood Producers End Talks With Screen Actors Guild
Hollywood producers end talks with the Screen Actors Guild but offer to renew negotiations. -
AFTRA Says Contract Talks With Studios to Begin Wednesday
The announcement came late Tuesday, the day that studio talks with the larger Screen Actors Guild were to temporarily end. -
Blake Challenges $15M Award in Damages of His Slain Wife
Robert Blake's lawyer asked an appeals court to reconsider its decision ordering the actor to pay $15 million in damages to the children of his slain wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. -
Josh Groban Lands Spot on People's 'Most Beautiful' List
Josh Groban has been teased by family and friends about landing on People magazine's "most beautiful" list — but he doesn't mind. -
Rosie O'Donnell: Rev. Jeremiah Wright 'Made Sense to Me'
Rosie O'Donnell defended Rev. Jeremiah Wright on the 'Today' show on Monday, saying Barack Obama's former pastor 'made sense to me.' -
Jury Convicts Fan of Stalking Uma Thurman
A lovesick former mental patient was convicted Tuesday of stalking and harassing Uma Thurman for more than two years, showing up on her front doorstep and movie set and sending the actress a series of creepy love letters.
FNC IMAG
-
Astrology and Your Career: Happy Birthday, Aries
See what your sign says about your career, success, money and your future. -
Job Interview Etiquette: Attire, Attitude, Action
Get the basic tips to help you make little changes that add up to big results.
HEALTH
-
Study: Smoking Bans Discourage Teens From Starting
A Massachusetts study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in persuading teens not to become smokers. -
WHO: China Child Virus Yet to Peak, No Threat to Olympics
A virus that has sickened close to 10,000 children in China is not a threat to the Olympians who will be heading to the country, the World Health Organization has said. -
Report: 10M Children Die From Lack of Health Care Each Year
More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from treatable ailments like diarrhea and pneumonia, a U.S.-based charity said Wednesday. -
Plagued by Illness, Man, 19, Has Body of 11-Year-Old
At just 4-feet, 11-inches tall and 90 pounds, the 19-year-old Marc Zider is plagued by illness and trapped in the body of an 11-year-old. -
Charges Dropped Against Doctor in Autistic Boy's Death
Dr. Roy Kerry had been charged in the death of a 5-year-old autistic boy by controversial chemical treatment -
Los Angeles Police Hire Dietitian to Combat Pudgy Cops
The dietitian lays down the law for recruits, veterans and top brass, letting them know that eating right can help them do a better job and could even save their lives. -
Report: Younger Women Ignore Heart Attack Symptoms
Although heart disease is the No.1 killer of women in this country, signs of a heart attack are often overlooked by women aged 55 and younger. -
Study: Long-Term Breast-Feeding Will Raise Child's IQ
A new study, published in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, showed that children who experienced long-term, exclusive breast-feeding scored higher on intelligence tests than children who were not breast-feed. -
Study: 'Fertile' Women Have Sexier Voices
A woman's voice becomes 'sexier' when she is ovulating, according to a new study published in the April issue of the journal Human Evolution and Behavior. -
Robotic Treadmill Helps Once-Paralyzed Woman Walk Again
A woman who was paralyzed after breaking her neck in a trampoline accident has regained the ability to walk using a robotic treadmill-like device. -
Doctor: Some Genetic Tests Are Complete 'Rubbish'
Doctors don't yet know how many of the genetic tests being pushed for dozens of conditions are truly useful — and how many are misleading at best. -
Parents Seek Cure for Baby With Swollen, Deformed Leg
A man and woman from Seremban, Malaysia, are at a loss to find a cure for what is causing their 4-month-old baby's swollen and deformed leg.
OPINION
-
Mike Baker: Everybody Has an Opinion
Guest columnist winning entry laments Americans' confidence in their political institutions.
POLITICS
-
Top U.S. Commando Says Strain of War Limits Forces Elsewhere
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are making such heavy use of the nation's Green Berets and other elite warriors that they cannot fulfill their roles in other parts of the world, the military's top commando told AP. -
Georgia Executes First Inmate Since Court Ruling
Georgia executes convicted killer, the first inmate put to death since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a three-drug lethal injection procedure. -
Senators Vow to Block U.S.-Russian Nuclear Pact
Sens. Norm Coleman, a Republican, and Evan Bayh, a Democrat, circulate letter urging White House not to go forward nuke agreement with Russian becuase of its cooperation with Iran's program. -
FEC Needs Quorum To Act
Bush makes nominations to stalled FEC board for which at least one pending case involves John McCain and public financing. -
Commission: Two Floridas Are Better Than One
Tired of being 'ignored,' North Lauderdale City Commissioner proposes dividing Florida into two states: North Florida and South Florida. -
As Food Costs Rise, Lawmakers Debate Ethanol Benefits
Once the Holy Grail to energy independence and a cheaper "green" alternative to climate changing fossil fuels, the benefits of Corn Ethanol are now being called into question as food prices rise. -
First Lady Laura Bush Prominent as Diplomat
When President Bush spoke Tuesday about the U.S. response to the killer cyclone in Myanmar, first lady Laura Bush was standing right behind him in the Oval Office. But really, she was the one out front. -
FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel Chief
The FBI has raided the office and home of U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch in connection to an obstruction of justice case, FOX News confirms. -
Aviation Overhaul Bill Grounded in Senate
Major legislation to make the flying skies safer and more passenger-friendly faltered in the Senate Tuesday, a victim of squabbles between the parties. -
House Bill Would Make Baghdad Share Reconstruction $$
A new war spending bill proposed by House Democrats would prohibit using U.S. aid to rebuild towns or equip security forces in Iraq unless Baghdad matches every dollar spent, lawmakers said Tuesday. -
House Swears In La. Rep. Don Cazayoux
Don Cazayoux became Louisiana's newest Democratic congressman on Tuesday as Democrats celebrated their capture of a longtime Republican seat in the South. -
Bush Calls on Myanmar to Allow U.S. Cyclone Aid
The White House said Tuesday the U.S. will send more than $3 million to help victims of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar, up from an initial emergency contribution of $250,000. -
VA Official Faces Questions Over Secretive E-Mail
The VA top mental health official said he used unfortunate wording in an e-mail -
House Committee Subpoenas Cheney Aide
The House Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to compel a top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney to testify to the committee about the Bush administration's interrogation practices. -
Divorce Trial of Gay Former New Jersey Governor to Begin
After two tell-all books, tawdry sex claims and 3 1/2 years of living apart, New Jersey's gay former governor and his estranged wife are finally facing off in divorce court starting Tuesday. -
'Missing Candidate' Arrested for Alleged Bail Violation
Police have found and arrested Gary Dodds, the former New Hampshire congressional candidate convicted of faking a disappearance two years ago, for allegedly violating bail conditions. -
Officials: Russia, U.S. to Sign Civil Nuclear Agreement
Russian and U.S. officials are to sign an agreement on civilian nuclear power that would reverse decades of little cooperation and hand Russia lucrative deals on storing spent nuclear fuel.
RADIO
-
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team that helps bring you Brian and the Judge on a daily basis
SCITECH
-
Mystery of Jupiter's Rings Solved
Electrical charges in dark dust in giant planet's rings chargea and discharge as they pass through planet's shadow. -
Volcanic Smog Blankets Hawaii in Toxic Gas
Nasty haze full of sulfur dioxide killing plants, forcing schoolkids indoors from Big Island to Oahu. -
Dvorak: Yahoo Is Not Worth $44 Billion
You could buy General Motors lock, stock, and barrel for $14 billion, name all the cars 'Google Sucks' and get more bang for the buck. -
Volcano in 1600 May Have Put World Into Deep Freeze
Peruvian eruption pumped enough sulfur into atmosphere to ruin crops worldwide, plunge Russia into anarchy. -
Global Warming Could Be Worst for Tropical Species
Study finds that many tropical species already at highest possible temperature they can live in. -
Huge Reservoir Being Built to Restore Everglades
Body of water bigger than Manhattan to feed more water into giant swamp to mimic natural cycle lost decades ago. -
Microsoft Adds TV Shows to Online Zune Marketplace
In minor coup against Apple, Zune gets NBC shows pulled from iTunes over pricing dispute. -
AP Launches iPhone News Reader Application
Wire service to let iPhone users browse AP feeds remotely. -
T-Mobile Rolls Out 3G Phone Service in New York City
Vaguely broadband speeds now available from company, though it doesn't sell any phones yet that can use it. -
Bill Gates: Big Changes In Store for Internet
Things will be 'very different,' Microsoft chairman tells Korean audience, though he doesn't get more specific. -
Scientists Discover Why 1930s Dust Bowl Was So Bad
Computer simulations reveal huge dust storms caused by poor agriculture only made drought worse by reflecting sunlight, inhibiting cloud formation.
U.S.
-
Judge Calls Indian 'Tribe' Bogus, Orders It to Pay Damages
A federal judge has ordered a $63,000 civil judgment against four people who claim to be chiefs of an American Indian tribe in eastern Utah. -
FBI IDs Mystery Men Seen Aboard Washington Ferries
The FBI has identified two men seen on Washington state ferries last summer as European business consultants excited about seeing a ferry that could carry cars. -
Cops Investigate 2nd Shooting Targeting School Principal
Police in LaPorte County are investigating the second shooting since January apparently directed at the principal of Michigan City High School. -
Drew Peterson Stopped for Speeding on Way to Meet Gal Pal
A former police sergeant suspected in the disappearance of his wife was stopped for speeding early Saturday morning on the way to meet a young woman. -
GI's Graphic Afghan Firefight Recorded on Voice Mail
Soldier accidentally dials home number from battle in Afghanistan leaving ghastly three-minute message for parents to hear. -
Jury Tours Scene of Shooting Deaths Over Fireworks
Jurors have toured the place in Cleveland where prosecutors say a city firefighter opened fire last year in a dispute with neighbors over Fourth of July fireworks. -
Mechanical Trouble Diverts Orlando Magic's Flight
The Orlando Magic's flight from Detroit to Orlando was diverted because of a mechanical problem. -
U.S. Drops Cocaine Charges Against Colombian Rebel
The U.S. asked a judge to dismiss cocaine charges against Colombian FARC rebel leader Ricardo Palmera. -
EMT Sues Woman for Injuries Suffered During Emergency Call
Lake County firefighter-emergency medical technician has sued an 84-year-old woman whose home she responded to on a May 2005 call. -
96 Arrested in San Diego State U. Drug Raid
Ninety-six students, local gang members and others were arrested Tuesday in a massive drug raid at San Diego State University, authorities said. -
Fla. Cops Charge Man, Missing Girl in Death of Elderly Man
North Florida authorities charged a 15-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, and her boyfriend with fatally beating, stabbing and suffocating an older man. -
Protest Over Eight Belles Death Draws Both Sides
Protest over the loss of filly Eight Belles draws nearly as many defenders of horse racing as it does protesters. -
Co-Founder of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Stores Dies at 90
Irvine Robbins, who helped build the 31-flavor craze at ice cream store Baskin-Robbins has died at age 90. -
Parents Leave Child at Hospital, Speed Away
A pregnant mother and her boyfriend were caught on tape abandoning her 3-year-old daughter at a local hospital and speeding away, MyFOXKC.com reported. -
Cabbie Returns $4 Million Violin to Grammy Nominee
Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quintwill play a private 30-minute performance on Tuesday at Newark Liberty International Airport's cab waiting area for driver who returned $4 million violin. -
Indictment: Reputed Russian Arms Smuggler Conspired to Kill
Prosecutors announce an indictment against a reputed Russian arms smuggler who they say tried to sell weapons to a U.S.-designated terrorist organization with the goal of killing Americans. -
Judge Marries Couple Before Sentencing Husband to Prison
Moments after his wedding, Brian Lee Benefiel pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and residential burglary. -
Florida Substitute Teacher Fired, Accused of Wizardry
A Florida teacher may have to pull an unemployment check out of his hat after performing some magic in front of students, according to reports. -
Photos of Minneapolis Burglary Suspects Recovered
A camera that thieves stole and used to take pictures of themselves after burglarizing the home of a Minneapolis couple has been recovered, police told MyFOXTwinCities. -
Ancient Egyptian Necklace Stolen from Ohio Museum
An ancient Egyptian necklace was stolen from a musem in Dayton, Ohio, according to WHIO TV. -
61 Mexican Illegals Found Hiding in Big Rig
The Border Patrol has discovered 61 suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico inside a tractor-trailer on Interstate 8 near San Diego. -
Pittsburgh Cop Kills Man Who Shot Police Dog
Pittsbugh police say they sent the police dog after a man who refused to remove his hands from under his clothing, he then fatally shot the dog. aThe dog's handler shot the alleged gunman in the head. -
Gas Price Protest Singer Performs Above Store
Once atop the roof of the Family Express store Monday, and above pumps dispensing fuel at $3.78 per 1 gallon (3.79 liters), Jay Weinberg, 29, performed his ditty called "Price Gouge'n." -
Phony Cops Accused of Robbing Drug Traffickers
An indictment unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charged eight men from the Dominican Reoublic with robbery conspiracy, drug dealing and an array of other crimes. -
'Lackawanna Six' Leaves Jail for Halfway House
Faysal Galab, 32, the first member of the so-called 'Lackawanna Six' to plead guilty to attending an Al Qaeda training camp has been moved from prison to a halfway house in Detroit. -
New Mexico Apocalyptic Church Leader Arrested on Sex Charges
State police arrest apocalyptic church leader on sex charges in northeastern New Mexico. -
Philadelphia Police Chase Ends With Violent Brawl
Philadelphia police chase ends with a violent confrontation between cops and men wanted in a triple shooting — and the whole incident was caught on tape. -
University of Richmond on Lockdown
Witnesses reported seeing a man with a handgun in Boatwright Memorial Library. -
Feds: Phoenix Shop Sold Hundreds of Guns to Drug Cartels
Federal officials said the owner of a Phoenix gun shop called X Calibur Guns illegally sold at least 650 firearms to violent Mexican drug cartels. -
Washington-Area Sniper Seeks to Halt Death-Row Appeal
Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad has written a letter to prosecutors seeking their assistance in putting an end to his legal appeals from death row. -
Boy, 11, Shuns Jersey He Wore Daily Since 2003
David Witthoft finally shunned his Brett Favre jersey for a red shirt for the first time in 1,581 days. -
Man Sues Lance Armstrong Foundation Over Pet Collars
Businessman who uses the words 'BARKSTRONG' and 'PURRSTRONG' on pet collars has sued the Lance Armstrong Foundation in a trademark dispute. -
Man Shoots Girlfriend, 2 Kids, Self in Virginia Home
Man fatally shot girlfriend, their two children and then himself, moments before a concerned relative stopped by to check on the family, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office says. -
Arson Suspected in Florida Wildfire
Officials are working to contain a wildfire around Lake Okeechobee, Fla.; authorities suspect arson. -
Interracial Marriage Pioneer Mildred Loving Dies
Mildred Loving, a black woman whose challenge to Virginia's ban on interracial marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down such laws nationwide, has died, her daughter said Monday. -
Ohio State Troopers Fired for Ku Klux Klan Prank
Two State Highway Patrol troopers have now lost their jobs over a prank involving what looked like a Ku Klux Klan outfit. -
Pregnant Police Officer's Request for Light Duty Denied
Ocean Township officials have denied a pregnant patrolwoman's request for light duty.
WORLD
-
3,500 U.S. Troops Set to Leave Iraq in Coming Weeks
About 3,500 American soldiers who were part of last summer's troop "surge" are scheduled to leave Iraq in the coming weeks, the U.S. military said. -
International Aid Filters to Cyclone Victims in Myanmar
Cyclone death toll soared above 22,000 and more than 41,000 others were missing as foreign countries mobilized to rush in aid after the country's deadliest storm on record, state radio reported. -
Nigerian Militants Seek mediation With Jimmy Carter
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta said that it would cease attacks on oil fields in southern Nigeria if government agrees to mediation with former U.S. President Carter. -
Chile Volcano Eruption Prompts Total Evacuation
The Chaiten volcano spewed lava and blasted ash more than 12 miles into the sky on Tuesday, prompting officials to order a total evacuation of nearby area. -
Gunman Dies After Rare Shootout With London Police
Armed standoff involving London Police ends with death of suspected gunman, police open probe into whether he died from police gunfire. -
Iraqi Civilians Flee Fighting in Baghdad Militia Stronghold
Rocket slams into Baghdad's city hall and another hits a downtown park as more frightened civilians flee a Shiite militia stronghold where U.S.-led forces are locked in fierce street battles. -
Report: 'Horror' Dad May Have Raped Granddaughter
Police are investigating claims that an Austrian man accused of imprisoning his daughter in a cellar for 24 years and fathering her seven children also raped one of his own granddaughters, a U.K. newspaper reports. -
Somalia Food Protests Turn Violent
Youths set fire to tires and threw stones at shops and cars during a second day of violent protests. -
Report: Jet Climbs 10G Feet as Pilot Shows Off
Horrified passengers on a Paris-bound jet claim they suddenly climbed 10,000 feet to avoid another plane because their pilot was 'showing off' to a boy who was with him in the cockpit, the U.K.'s Daily Mail reports. -
2 Ill After New Zealand Cafe Serves Soap, Not Wine
Two women were hospitalized after a New Zealand cafe mistakenly served dishwashing liquid as mulled wine, a newspaper reported Tuesday. -
Interpol Launches Worldwide Pedophile Hunt
Interpol launched a worldwide appeal to the public Tuesday to help identify a man suspected of sexually abusing young boys from Southeast Asia — images of whom were spread through the Internet. -
Taliban Reportedly Warn Followers to Grow Beards
No beard? Taliban operating in northwest Pakistan say their followers have two months to grow one or face harsh punishment, the Xinhua news agency reported. -
Iraqi Insurgents Kill 3 Prostitutes, Wound 2 at Brothel
Iraqi police say insurgents have killed three prostitutes and wounded two others in a brothel attack in the northern city of Mosul. -
Homicide Bomber, Gunmen Kill 5, Test Pakistan Peace Process
Homicide bomber riding a rickshaw attacked a police checkpoint and gunmen fired on officers guarding a bank in Pakistan's northwest, killing five and testing the new government's fledgling peace process. -
Amnesty International: Ethiopian Troops Killing Civilians
Leading human rights group accuses Ethiopian troops in Somalia of killing civilians and committing atrocities, including slitting people's throats, gouging out eyes and gang-raping women.
SHOWS
-
America's Election HQ: 'Nuclear Winter'
Report: Clinton camp moving to seat all Florida, Michigan delegates -
Hannity & Colmes: Karl Rove on Politics
Former Bush adviser on how Ind., N.C. primary results will impact the Democratic race -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: 'Newsweek' Reporter on Why Oprah Left Rev. Wright's Church
A "Newsweek" reporter explains why Oprah Winfrey left the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's church in the 1990s. -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: A Lose-Lose for Bill Clinton?
A lose-lose for Bill Clinton? -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Transcript: FOX News All Stars
'Special Report' panel on Hillary Clinton's campaign; Democrats and the Teamsters Union -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Hume: Did McCain Not Vote for Bush?
Liberal activist says John McCain once told her he didn't vote for President Bush -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly: Fallout From Hillary Interview
Fallout from Hillary interview
Advertisements

Top Video
Save the Date!
Ellen DeGeneres tells TV audience she's marrying her girlfriend: smart move? A No Spin debate
Health
ADVERTISEMENT
- Former NBA Player Joe Pace Goes From Glory to Homeless Shelter
- Texas Megachurch Minister Busted in Internet Sex Sting
- Scientists, Theologians Debate Whether God Exists
- Woman's Dead Body Lies in Flat for 35 Years
- Collapse of California Carnival Ride Injures 24
- Alabama Sheriffs Feed Inmates on $1.75 a Day
- Tonya Harding Tells Harrowing Story in New Book
- Boyfriend of Woman Who Died Falling Off Cruise Ship Back in the U.S.
- Angelina Jolie's Twin Girls Likely Will Be Fraternal
- MySpace Suicide Case Could Make Us All Criminals
- Cops Say Three Bodies Found in New Jersey Home
- Pop Tarts: Jessica Simpson, Tony Romo Hit a 'Rough Patch'
- Boy, 3, Sleeps for First Time After Experimental Surgery
- R.I. Woman Convicted of Killing 3-Year-Old Nephew for Making a Mess
- Planes Stuck on Top of Each Other at Texas Airport
- North Carolina Web Site Said to Be 'Gateway Drug' To Terror
ADVERTISEMENT



Back to Top









