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ENTERTAINMENT
- Exclusive: DiCaprio Agent/Ovitz Partner Rick Yorn Sued in Giacchetto Case
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Report: More UCLA Staff Peeked at Celeb's Health Records
More than 120 workers at a L.A. hospital looked at celebrities' medical records and other personal information without permission between January 2004 and June 2006 — nearly double the number originally reported, according to a state report. -
Pop Tarts: Selena Gomez Says She's No Miley
The 'Disney' starlet says she has no hard feelings over a YouTube video made by Miley Cyrus that mocked her, says she'll keep her 'mistakes' to herself. -
Mary-Kate Olsen Denies Involvement in Ledger's Death
Following nearly seven months of silence, actress and millionaire Mary-Kate Olsen is claiming that she had nothing to do with the fatal overdose of actor Heath Ledger, The New York Post reported. -
Country Duo Brooks & Dunn Honored With Star on Walk of Fame
Country duo Brooks and Dunn are now immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. -
'Dark Knight' Makes History After Making $400 Million
The 'Dark Knight' Film has taken in $400 million in just 18 days, making history as the fastest film to reach those numbers. -
Kelsey Grammer Returns Home After Brief Hospital Visit
Kelsey Grammer checked himself into a New York hospital last weekend after feeling faint and was released today. -
Tyra Banks Poses as Michelle Obama in Fashion Mag
Television personality and former supermodel Tyra Banks will be seen in the upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar posing as Michelle Obama, UsMagazine.com reported. -
Study: Network TV Likes Sex, But Not Marriage
Marriage gets little respect on network TV shows that instead revel in the pleasures of extramarital and even kinky sex. -
Judge Rules Wesley Snipes Must Reimburse Government
According to court documents, U.S. District Court Judge William Terrell Hodges ruled last week the action film star must reimburse the government about $217,000. -
Country Singer Tim McGraw Wrangles $2 Million Copyright Suit
Country music legend Tim McGraw is wrangling with a $20 million lawsuit for allegedly lifting lyrical inspiration from a fellow cowboy, according to reports from tmz.com. -
U.K. Princes Set to Make James Bond Premiere a Royal Affair
The producers of the latest James Bond movie say Princes William and Harry will join Britain's most famous fictional spy on the red carpet at the London premiere. -
Newly Discovered Beatles Tape Sells for $23,000
A newly discovered tape of The Beatles laughing and chatting during an early recording session has sold for about $23,000, an auction house reported Tuesday. -
Melissa Lawson Wins NBC's Reality Series 'Nashville Star'
A Texas mother of five is the new "Nashville Star." -
Anne Hathaway's Nude Photos Expected in Web Leak
Nude photos of Anne Hathaway are reportedly expected to surface soon, as FBI agents have seized a few in her ex-boyfriend's possession as part of an investigation, Gawker reported. -
FOX 411: Sting, Trudie: Beard Good for Sex Life
As Sting and the Police head to their final show ever at Madison Square Garden on Thursday,Sting wonders whether or not to shave his beard he's been growing on the last leg of the tour.
HEALTH
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Implantable Lens May Save Vision in Kids' Lazy Eyes
An implantable lens is being tested in the eyes of children as a last ditch effort to save vision in a lazy eye. -
New York Suburb Gives GPS to Alzheimer's Patients
A county in New York's northern suburbs has a new program that will issue global positioning system tracking bracelets to Alzheimer's disease patients with a history of wandering. -
Was Pneumonia Real Killer in 1918 Flu Pandemic?
Government efforts to prepare for a modern day influenza pandemic should include a stockpile of antibiotics because bacteria, not the flu virus, were the real killer in 1918, researchers say. -
Panel Urges End to Prostate Screenings for Men Over 75
Doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit, a federal task force advised Monday in a new blow to a much scrutinized medical test. -
Doctor's Homemade Dialysis Machine Saves Baby
A pediatrician saved a baby girl's life with a homemade kidney dialysis machine he created in his garage, the Daily Mail reported Monday. -
Study: Vitamin C May Halt Growth of Cancerous Tumors
Vitamin C injected directly into the bloodstream halted the growth of cancerous tumors in mice and scientists hope it will do the same in humans, according to a new study. -
Childbirth-Related PTSD Gaining Recognition
Amid the debate over how to effectively manage maternal mental-health disorders, a new type of postpartum illness is gaining attention: post-traumatic-stress disorder due to childbirth. -
Pregorexic: Are Some Moms-to-Be on Dangerous Diets?
Some mothers-to-be are embarking on dangerous diet and exercising programs in effort to prevent too much weight gain during pregnancy.
OPINION
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Mike Baker: The 'Race Card'
It's logical if Obama wants to inoculate himself from potential impact of 'race thing' but he should not play the voter for a fool.
POLITICS
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Alaska Sues U.S. Over 'Threatened' Polar Bear Status
The state of Alaska has sued the federal government to overturn the listing of polar bears as a threatened species. -
Bush Tells Troops Iraq No Longer 'Lost and Hopeless'
President George W. Bush said Monday that U.S. troops going to Iraq soon will find a country dramatically different from the one that was "hopeless" before his troop buildup. -
President Bush Kicks Off Asia Trip With Visit to S. Korea
President Bush is kicking off his Asian trip with a visit to a new friend while seeking solutions to sticky issues old and new. -
Report: Countries Interrogated Gitmo Detainees on Tape
Turns out that terror suspects who faced questioning by delegations from their own countries were videotaped for use by defense attorneys, The Washington Post reports. -
Administration Fights Back Against New Anti-War Book
The White House is strongly fighting back against a new book by a Bush administration critic who claims that the CIA forged a letter from Saddam Hussein's intelligence chief that gave credence to claims Iraq had links to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. -
TSA: Laptop With Travelers' Personal Data Lost in San Fran
The Transportation Security Administration says a laptop containing the sensitive personal information of 33,000 applicants to an airport security prescreening program has gone missing. -
MoveOn to Protest as House GOP Holds Rump 'Session'
A group of Republican lawmakers who have camped out at the Capitol while most others went home for summer break is getting some unwelcome company on Tuesday. -
U.S. Withdraws Visas for Fulbright Scholars From Gaza
Four Palestinians whose scholarships were opposed by Israel have had their visas revoked based on undisclosed 'new information' provided to the State Department, and said to be relating to security issues. -
House Bill Would End D.C.'s Control of Handguns
House leaders have agreed to allow a vote next month on a bill that would end local handgun control in the District of Columbia. -
Report: U.S. May Have Taped Visits to Gitmo Detainees
The State Department advised representatives of foreign governments that their interviews with their citizens being held at Guantanamo Bay would be recorded, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
SCITECH
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Ancient Shark's Bite Was More Powerful Than T. Rex's
Megalodon had bite force of 12 to 20 tons, per new computer reconstruction. -
NASA: Reports of Martian-Life Announcement 'Bogus'
Contrary to weekend blog buzz, no upcoming news regarding likelihood of life on Mars, Phoenix mission official says. -
Researchers Discover 125,000 Gorillas in Congo Forests
Findings in Republic of Congo more than doubles estimates of population of western lowland gorillas. -
Ancient Vegetation, Insect Fossils Found in Antarctica
Further evidence of tundra climate near South Pole millions of years ago. -
Colorado State Team Increases Hurricane Predictions
The hurricane research team at Colorado State University increased the number of storms expected to form in the Atlantic Tuesday, predicting a total of 17 named storms. -
Nasty Chemical in Martian Soil Hurts Chances for Life
Presence of perchlorate, a common contaminant, quashes NASA scientists' hope that Mars might be hospitable to life. -
Third-Party Security Keeps BlackBerrys Private
What if your BlackBerry's lost or stolen? One company offers to encrypt your data -- and 'kill' the device if it's lost.
U.S.
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McCain, Obama Clash on Tactics for Fighting Terrorism
While Senators McCain and Obama agree on a broad strategic view of the War on Terror, the two presidential candidates have clashed on tactics in facing the broad range of potential terrorist threats they would face as president. -
Calif. Pastor Guilty of Murder, Embezzlement, Elder Abuse
A jury has convicted a Central Valley preacher of murdering an 85-year-old rancher to cover up his embezzlement of more than $1 million from the victim. -
Passengers Evacuated After LAX Emergency Landing
Passengers are being evacuated by inflatable chutes from an American Airlines jetliner after an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport. -
Jet Evacuated After Emergency Landing at LAX
Passengers are being evacuated by inflatable chutes from an American Airlines jetliner after an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport. -
Camera Snaps 'Leprechaun-Alien' Near Lake Tahoe
A Florida man vacationing at Lake Tahoe claims he caught a tiny, elf-like figure dubbed the 'leprechaun-alien' on film as the creature was fleeing a forest. -
Lawyers: Jose Medellin Execution Violates Treaty
Condemned prisoner Jose Medellin looked to the federal courts to keep him from the death chamber for his part in the gang rape, beating and strangling of two teenage girls 15 years ago. -
Police Say Bailiff's Pants May Have Shot Him in the Foot
New Hampshire say a court bailiff's pant leg may have caused the officer to shoot himself in the foot in court Thursday. -
2 Window Washers Plunge to Their Deaths in NYC Accident
New York City police say two men washing windows at a building in downtown Manhattan were killed when the vehicle carrying their lift tipped over. -
Three Tigers Attack Animal Park Worker in Missouri
Three tigers attacked a worker at an exotic animal park in southwestern Missouri on Monday — the state's second tiger attack in as many days. -
Historic San Francisco Streetcars Crash, Injuring 14
Officials are investigating a crash between two historic San Francisco streetcars that injured 14 people. -
German Tourist Survives 250-Foot Slide Down Cliff
A German tourist is nursing only small cuts and bruises after sliding 250 feet down a cliff along California's central coast. -
Man Sentenced for Smuggling Cockfighting Knives
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to two months in federal prison for smuggling 263 cockfighting gaffs into the U.S. -
O.J. Simpson's Last Co-Defendant Seeks Separate Trial
A fourth co-defendant has taken a plea in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery and kidnapping case in Las Vegas and will testify against the former football star. -
Third Trial Starts Over Child Sex Show at Swingers' Club
Prosecutors in Tyler, Texas, say a man took part in "pure evil" by helping to run swingers' parties that allegedly forced young children to perform in sex shows. -
Judge Dismisses Waterboarding-as-Worker-Motivation Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleging the supervisor at a motivational coaching business in Utah used waterboarding on a member of his sales team to motivate staff has been dismissed by a judge. -
Federal Agent Shot, Killed Outside Fla. Post Office
A federal agent was gunned down outside a Pembroke Pines post office Tuesday and authorities say the shooter still on the loose. -
Asst. Attorney General to Help Lake Shooting Prosecution
An assistant Wisconsin attorney general will help prosecute a man accused of shooting three young people at a swimming hole on the border with Michigan. -
FBI to Meet Anthrax Victims' Families
Authorities investigating the 2001 anthrax attacks will begin meeting with victims' families Wednesday to discuss the case, family members said, an indication that some lingering questions may soon be answered. -
Alabama Preacher Pleads Not Guilty in Body-in-Freezer Case
A small-time south Alabama evangelist was denied bond on a murder charge in the 2004 death of his wife, whose body was found early this week in a freezer at the family's home. -
Tyson Plant Drops Labor Day for Muslim Holiday
Workers at the Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Shelbyville will no longer have a paid day off on Labor Day but will instead be granted the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr. -
Favre Not in 'Right Mindset' to Play for Packers, Coach Says
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday evening that after approximately six hours of what he called "brutally honest" conversations with Favre over the past two days, the three-time MVP just isn't in the right mind-set to be part of the team. -
FBI Used Aggressive Tactics in 'Anthrax Killer' Probe
Authorities investigating the 2001 anthrax attacks will begin meeting with victims' families Wednesday to discuss the case, family members said, an indication that some lingering questions may soon be answered. -
Feds Hope Illegal Immigrants Will See Themselves Out
Wanted: Illegal immigrants with clean records who have ignored court orders to leave the country. Immigration officials are standing by to help you leave the country. No jail. No joke. -
Sex Assault Suspect Lists 'Rape' As Interest on Web Page
Police say a man took a 14-year-old girl from her home at gunpoint early Tuesday and raped her at an eastern Pennsylvania motel, where he later opened fire on police before they arrested him. -
Texas Wants 8 Kids From Polygamist Sect Back in State Care
Child Protective Services filed a petition asking that the children go back into foster care, saying their mothers have refused to limit the children's contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages. -
Police Investigate Death at Son of Bill Harrah's Home
The woman at Tony Harrah's house was identified as Elizabeth Manning. -
Gun-Control Groups Fear Top Activist Was NRA Spy
A gun-control activist who championed the cause and served on the boards of anti-violence groups is suspected of working as a paid spy for the National Rifle Association, and now those organizations are expelling her and sweeping their offices for bugs. -
Ind. Prison Guard Allegedly Helps Female Inmate Escape
Authorities arrested a prison guard Tuesday for allegedly helping an inmate escape by driving her out of the prison complex hidden inside a vehicle. -
Man Arrested for Fatally Shooting New Jersey Boy, 4
A 4-year-old Camden boy shot in the head and killed in the street outside his home was running toward his mother when he was hit, authorities and witnesses said Tuesday. -
O.J. Simpson's Last Co-Defendant Seeks Separate Trial
O.J. Simpson's last remaining co-defendant in an armed robbery and kidnapping case is asking the Nevada Supreme Court for a separate trial, saying if they are tried together he would be unfairly convicted. -
Formal State Criminal Charges Filed in Caylee Case
The Florida State's Attorney office filed formal criminal charges Tuesday against the mother of missing Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony. -
Storm Edouard Downgraded to Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm Edouard hit the Texas Gulf coast east of Galveston on Tuesday with strong winds and heavy rain, but did little more than soak the travelers who came to relax on the tourist town's beaches. -
Kidnap Suspect Rockefeller Could Have Criminal Past
Detectives are investigating whether the man charged with kidnapping his 7-year-old daughter is hiding a criminal past, one that might involve murder. -
71-Year-Old Ohio Preacher Convicted for Road Rage
A 71-year-old Ohio preacher was convicted of aggravated menacing after another motorist accused him of threatening to shoot her — while he was on the way to church. -
Man Builds 'Redneck Stonehenge' From Wrecked Autos
A Utah farmer has built what he's calling a 'Redneck Stonehenge' — a fence made of cars wrecked in a destruction derby — in response to complaints his new neighbors made about his farm. -
Cops: Man Shot Dead Over Cheeseburger
A St. Louis man was shot to death over the weekend in a dispute over a cheeseburger, police said. -
Farmer Erects 'Redneck Stonehenge' of Old Cars
A Utah farmer has erected a backyard fence made of three old cars sticking up in the air to send a message to new neighbors that he can do whatever he wants on his property. -
Tropical Storm Edouard Makes Landfall on Texas Coast
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall on the upper Texas coast early Tuesday morning, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. -
Starbucks Offers $2 Iced Drinks After 2 p.m., With a Catch
Looking to bring more value-seeking consumers through its doors for a late afternoon caffeine fix, Starbucks Corp. said it will now offer its morning customers any iced grande beverage for $2 after 2 p.m. -
Chicago Slammed by Powerful Storm; Wrigley Field Evacuated
A powerful storm has led to tornado warnings in downtown Chicago and to the evacuation of fans from the stands at Wrigley Field.
WORLD
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Czechs Plan to Deploy More Troops in Afghanistan
The Czech Defense Ministry says it plans to increase the number of its troops in Afghanistan by about 200 next year. -
Activists Pressure Saudi Arabia to End Child Marriages
After a recent spate of marriages involving the very young reported in the media and by Saudi human rights groups, they have been widely denounced by activists, clerics and others who say such unions are harmful to children. -
U.S.: Iran Response to Nuke Incentives Unacceptable
Iran's response to an incentives package aimed at defusing a dispute over its nuclear program is unacceptable, making the prospect of new sanctions more likely, U.S. officials said Tuesday. -
Canada Bus Beheading Suspect: 'Kill Me'
Chinese immigrant accused of stabbing, beheading and cannibalizing another man on a Greyhound bus in Canada pleaded in court for someone to 'please kill me,' and was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. -
Sudan Names New Darfur Investigator
State radio says Sudan has appointed a new prosecutor to investigate crimes in Darfur. -
Last Survivor of K2 Avalanche Reaches Base Camp
After a painful descent on frostbitten feet, the last survivor of the mountaineering disaster that killed 11 climbers on K2 reached base camp Tuesday as cloud and snow prevented a helicopter rescue. -
Air Quality a Challenge for U.S. Athletes in China
As top U.S. athletes make China their home for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, concerns arise over the poor quality of the air that blankets Beijing in a dark haze. -
Thousands of S. Koreans Water-Bombed in Bush Protest
Police fired water cannons at thousands of protesters Tuesday as President Bush got a volatile reception in South Korea at the start of his three-nation Asian trip. -
Iran Executes 'Terror' Journalist After Secret Trial
An Iranian journalist sentenced to death on terrorism charges has been executed in what a human rights group on Tuesday called 'state-sanctioned murder' after a secret trial. -
EU Receives Iranian Response to Nuclear Incentives
The European Union says it has received Iran's response to incentives in nuclear dispute. -
U.K. Couple Wed Strapped to Planes 1,000 Ft. Above Ground
It was Katie and Darren's wedding day and they were in the clouds — strapped to the top of biplanes reciting vows 1,000 feet above the earth. -
Support and Protect: Female Cops Get Bullet-Proof Bras
Bulletproof bras are being issued to about 3,000 female members of the country’s police force, and, according to a BBC report, these ‘Wonderbras,’ are far safer than normal bras. -
Report: Muslim Woman in Arranged Marriage Claims Abuse
Young Pakistani woman says she was beaten daily and treated like a slave by her new family after she flew to Britain following an arranged marriage, the Daily Mail newspaper reported Tuesday. -
Court Hearing Delayed for Canada Bus Beheading Suspect
Judge temporarily delays a court hearing for a man witnesses say stabbed, beheaded and cannibalized a fellow traveler on a Greyhound bus in Canada. -
Taliban in Pakistan Threaten Crackdown With Female Bombers
A Taliban spokesman on Tuesday warned Pakistan's government to end a military crackdown against insurgents in a restive northwestern mountain valley or face homicide bombings. -
Detectives Release Docs Relating to Madeleine McCann Case
A map showing where a man was seen carrying a child on the night Madeleine McCann vanished was released yesterday, along with pictures of the apartment and thousands of pages of evidence compiled by police investigating Madeleine's disappearance. -
Secret Deal Keeps U.K. Forces From Aiding U.S. in Basra
A secret deal between Britain and the notorious al-Mahdi militia prevented British Forces from coming to the aid of their U.S. and Iraqi allies for nearly a week during the battle for Basra this year, The Times of London reported. -
Olmert, Abbas to Meet Wednesday in Jerusalem
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will meet Wednesday in Jerusalem, officials on both sides said Tuesday. -
Leader of U.S.-Allied Sunni Group Killed in Iraq
Gunmen killed a senior leader of a U.S.-allied Sunni group and six of his guards in an ambush south of Baghdad, a group member said Tuesday. -
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits China's Sichuan Province
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 6.0 earthquake has hit China's Sichuan province that was devastated by a more powerful quake in May.
SHOWS
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America's Election HQ: Time to Tap?
Is Obama flip-flopping on his ow energy plan? -
Hannity & Colmes: Extreme Liberal?
Exclusive: Author David Freddoso on his new book 'The Case Against Barack Obama' -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Favre's Reinstatement and What It Means
More questions surround Brett Favre than ever as he is reinstated into the NFL. -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Deal for Missing Tot's Mom?
'On the Record' looks at a potential jail release for a missing Fla. toddler's mom. -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: Kathy Hilton's Mock Outrage
Kathy Hilton's mock outrage -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: All Star Panel
'Special Report' panel on Obama's energy plan; China, politics and the Olympics -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Political Grapevine: Book's Claims About White House, CIA
Controversial claims about White House, CIA in new book -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly: Should Oil Companies Help Us Out?
Should the oil companies help out the folks? -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Mega-Merger
CEO of Sirius XM Radio Mel Karmazin on the recent marriage of the two radio channels which were former rivals -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Neil Cavuto: What's Too Rich?
What's too rich?
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