BIO

• Jeff Goldblatt

BUSINESS

• Housing Bellwether Toll Brothers Says Orders Fell
  Builder Toll Brothers, widely regarded as an indicator of the housing market, said orders and revenue fell last quarter and cut the outlook for the year.
• Alltel to Let Users Download Podcasts to Cell Phones
  Nation's largest rural cellular carrier to charge $3.99 per month for podcasting service.
• Mortgage Applications Rise as Interest Rates Plunge
  Falling interest rates gave mortgage applications their first rise in four weeks.
• BP Says It's Trying to Keep Alaska Oil Flowing
  BP on Tuesday said that it's trying to keep oil flowing from its North Slope oilfield in spite of severe pipeline corrosion.
• Ford Recalling 'Flex-Fuel' Cars in Brazil
  Brazilian division of Ford Motor Co. is recalling 102,000 multi-fuel cars because of a potential gas leak problem.
• Oil Prices Rise on Inventory Dips
  Crude prices rose above $77 on Wednesday as Alaska pipeline concerns were aggravated by lower inventory data.
• Gates Foundation Pledges $500M to Global Fight Against AIDS
  The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is giving a half-billion-dollar grant over the next five years to the Geneva-based Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
• Stocks to Watch: Viacom Inc., Imax
  Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday's session Viacom Inc., Affiliated Computer Services Inc. and Imax Corp.
• Stocks Fall on Inflation Fears
  Concerns over a slowing economy combined with inflation fears had investors selling on Wednesday.
• Wal-Mart Requests Meeting With Chinese Labor Group
  Retail giant Wal-Mart has requested a meeting with a Chinese state-sponsored labor group after employees at five of 60 stores in the country formed unions.
• Toyota Tops Vehicle Dependability Study
  Toyota vehicles topped a survey of vehicle dependability, winning eight categories.
• BP Oilfield Closure Leads to Alaska Hiring Freeze
  Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski said on Wednesday he had instituted a hiring freeze and would direct the state attorney general to investigate whether the state could hold BP accountable for state losses.
• Earnings: Disney, Federated
  Disney, Federated among companies that reported earnings on Wednesday.
• Pakistani Pilot Suing JetBlue for Discrimination
  JetBlue is being sued by a Pakistan-born pilot who says he was denied employment by the airline because of his background and ethnicity.

FOXLIFE

• 'World Trade Center' a Really Good TV Movie
  Oliver Stone avoids political statements in 'World Trade Center' ... which is like a really good made-for-TV movie.
• Landis Offers Theories on Drug Test Results to Leno
  Under intense questioning fron Tonight Show Host Jay Leno,Floyd Landis says he may have swallowed something that triggered a positive results on doping tests that showed he had synthetic testosterone in his body during his Tour de France victory.
• 'Lady in the Water' Star Bryce Dallas Howard Pregnant
  `Lady in the Water' star Bryce Dallas Howard and husband are expecting their first child, according to her spokeswoman on Wednesday.
• Rapper Jay-Z Joins With U.N. to Highlight Global Water Woes
  Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z is teaming up with the United Nations to highlight a growing global clean water crisis, he announced at a news conference on Tuesday.
• Robin Williams Seeking Treatment for Alcoholism
  The 55-year-old comedian had been sober for 20 years. Williams "found himself drinking again and has decided to take proactive measures to deal with this for his own well-being and the well-being of his family," publicist says.
• London Lawyers Agree on Timetable for 'Da Vinci' Appeal
  Lawyers in London agree on a timetable for an appeal by two authors who claim Dan Brown stole their ideas to write 'The Da Vinci Code.'
• Charles-Diana Lawyers to Handle McCartney-Mills Divorce
  The lawyers who represented Prince Charles and Princess Diana in their divorce are squaring off again in the split between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney.
• Phyllis Diller to Be Spokeswoman for Disabled Vet Memorial
  Phyllis Diller agreed to be the national spokeswoman for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C.
• Academy Questioned After Burstyn's Nod for 14-Second Role
  The television academy faced uncomfortable questions after nominating Ellen Burstyn for an Emmy for a 14-second performance in HBO's 'Mrs. Harris.'
• FOX 411: Mel Gibson's New Movie 'Being Shopped'
  Mel Gibson's new movie is 'being shopped'; a large gathering of friends from Jewish Hollywood turn out for Red Buttons' funeral; audiences and critics need to learn the stories of rescue workers profiled in 'World Trade Center.'
• Diane Sawyer Tops Gallup Poll of Popular TV News, Talk Perso
  Diane Sawyer topped a popularity list of 17 TV news and talk personalities compiled by Gallup. Among people who expressed an opinion about her, 88 percent viewed Sawyer favorably and 12 percent had a negative view of her, Gallup said Tuesday.
• Your Grrrs: Aug. 10, 2006
  Readers respond to Mike Straka's Grrr! column.
• Grrr! Who Asked You?
  Grrr! columnist Mike Straka says keep your comments to yourself.
• 'Frank & Ernest' Creator Bob Thaves Dead at 81
  Cartoonist Bob Thaves, who created the syndicated comic strip 'Frank & Ernest,' died on Tuesday at the age of 81, his family said.
• Steven Spielberg to Donate $1 Million to Israeli Relief Fund
  Filmmaker Steven Spielberg will donate $1 million to relief efforts in Israel as it battle Hezbollah, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
• Celebrity Attorney Robert Shapiro Settles in Scam Case
  High-profile celebrity lawyer Robert L. Shapiro, one of O.J. Simpson's former attorneys, settled with people accusing him of siphoning money from a $90 million scam ran by one of his clients.
• L.A. Judge to Decide Jackson Breach-of-Contract Lawsuit
  A Los Angeles Superior Court judge will decide a lawsuit filed by Jacko against a concert promoter for breach of contract.
• County Won't Release Tapes of Mel Gibson's Arrest
  Authorities say audio and video tapes of Mel Gibson's drunk driving arrest are exempt from the California Public Records Act and won't be released.
• Bruce Willis Sues Childhood Friend for Extortion
  Bruce Willis filed a suit against a childhood friend, claiming he tried to extort at least $100,000 by threatening to release private photos of the 'Die Hard' star.
• Some Excuses Will Never Fly
  Speeder busted at 129 mph tells cops he was looking for his wallet
• Malaysia Fines Pussycat Dolls Organizers for Sexy Show
  Malaysian authorities fined organizers of a concert by the chart-topping Pussycat Dolls for allowing the singers to wear skimpy costumes and for their "sexually suggestive routines," a news report said Wednesday.

HEALTH

• Study: Patients on Antidepressants Skipping Therapy
  A study by Medco Health Solutions found that more than two-thirds of children and a greater number of adults skip seeing a therapist within a month of starting antidepressants.
• Cholesterol Drugs Reduce Risk of Second Stroke, Study Finds
  A study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that the use of statin drugs lowers the risk for a second stroke.
• Tumor Profiles Can Improve Cancer Treatments, Studies Find
  A gene profiling test of tumors can help doctors decide which type of cancer treatment to follow, according to new studies in the New England Journal of Medicine.
• Study: 1 in 5 Defibrillators Recalled at Airports, Malls
  A Harvard Medical Study found that one in five automated external defibrillators was recalled over the last decade because of a possibility of malfunction.
• Study Shows Flossing Needed to Fight Gum Disease
  A study of twins shows flossing twice a day in addition to brushing reduced gum bleeding — a sign of gum disease — by about 40 percent more than brushing alone in just two weeks.

POLITICS

• Walberg Defeats Incumbent Schwarz in Michigan GOP Primary
  Conservative challenger wins in second chance against moderate Republican who says opponent got pro-business group to buy the seat for him.
• White House Defends Mideast Position
  White House Press Secretary Tony Snow on Wednesday defended U.S. support for letting Israeli troops remain in Lebanon until a robust multinational force can back up the Lebanese army and keep Hezbollah terrorists from regaining control of the area.
• NAACP, Charity Want Independent Testing of FEMA Trailers
  The NAACP and the charity group Oxfam America called for an independent contractor to test FEMA trailers for elevated chemical levels.
• Gonzales Issues New Guidelines for Immigration Judges
  Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced new rules regarding the evaluation and hiring of immigration judges on Wednesday.
• Rep. Jefferson Faces Many Challengers in Lousiana
  'Lean and hungry look' comes over competitors seeking to oust embattled Lousiana Democrat preoccupied by bribery investigation.
• Democrats Move Closer to McGovern's Losing Formula
  Tuesday night's win by anti-war Ned Lamont over pro-war Joe Lieberman, while joyous for the far-left netroots crowd, is a bad harbinger for future Democratic Party prospects nationally in 2008 and beyond.
• Commerce Secretary to Lead Trade Group to China
  U.S. trade deficit with China continues to grow even as exports there are up 37 percent over last year.
• Democrats Back Lamont; Lieberman Files for Independent Run
  Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman filed petitions Wednesday to run as an independent after businessman Ned Lamont defeated him in the Democratic primary.
• Alaska Gov. Announces Hiring Freeze After Oil Field Shutdown
  Gov. Frank Murkowski of Alaska announced Wednesday a hiring freeze after the Prudhoe Bay oil field was shut down.
• Navajo Nation Presidential Race Headed to Runoff
  Economic development, unemployment and poerty are the top issues concerning members of the largest Indian reservation in the United States
• DeLay's Hometown Mayor to Run as Write-In Candidate for Congress
  Mayor of former Rep. Tom DeLay's hometown of Sugar Land plans to run as a write-in candidate for the former congressman's seat.
• Georgia Rep. McKinney Blames Media for Losing Runoff
  Incumbent who got in scuffle with Capitol Police earlier this year falls to former county commissioner in runoff for Democratic nomination.
• Bouchard Wins Michigan GOP Senate Primary
  Mike Bouchard, a veteran police officer, defeats minister Keith Butler to gain the republican nomination in the Michigan U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow.
• Coast Guard Changes Rules to Allow Religious Head Coverings
  A Hasidic Jew can now wear a skullcap when serving in the Coast Guard Auxiliary after regulations were changed to allow religious head coverings.
• New Hampshire Poll Says Bush's Approval Is Making Strides
  A New Hampshire poll shows President Bush's approval rating is rebounding, but he remains weak on Iraq; New Hampshire is a critical presidential primary state
• Lieberman, McKinney Lose as Battles Are Set in 5 States
  Incumbents in Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan lose closely-watched primaries that may demonstrate hardening positions on the Iraq war, foreign policy.

SCIENCE

• Atomic Scientists Revealing Archimedes' Hidden Writings
  Stanford linear accelerator being used to excite iron remnants of original ink used to copy Archimedes' text, which was scrubbed off goatskin parchment in medieval times.
• Sneaky Malaria Parasite Filmed Infecting Blood Cells
  New video of malaria parasite at work should help researchers develop better treatments.
• Bulgarian Archaeologists Unearth 5,000-Year-Old Gold Dagger
  Six-inch dagger found along with 500 golden rings in central part of Bulgaria; items probably made around 3000 B.C. by ancestors of classical-era Thracians.
• Bulgarian Stone Tablet Seems to Bear 7,000-Old Script
  Archaeologist thinks inscriptions carved into stone might be previously unknown form of writing.
• Physicist James Van Allen Dies at 91
  Van Allen led team that discovered radiation belts surrounding Earth that now bear his name.
• Complex Organic Molecules Detected in Interstellar Cloud
  Disovery noteworthy because such complex molecules not expected to be found in clouds only a few degrees above absolute zero.
• Lynx Kittens Born in Colorado
  State wildlife officials hopeful that lynx, eradicated in 1973 in Colorado, then reintroduced in 1999, finally taking foothold.

TECHNOLOGY

• Welsh Woman Fired Via Text Message
  Katy Tanner, body-piercing salon employee in Cardiff, turns on cell phone after taking sick day to find out she's been sacked.
• Machrone: Time to Demand Net Neutrality
  Under the guise of needing more money for installing more fiber and faster terminal equipment to handle multiplexed signaling on existing fiber, the telcos are trying to establish a tiered price-performance system.
• Sony Aims New Handheld Wireless Device at College Students
  Mylo, which looks like a stubby PlayStation Portable, will give young and tech-savvy way to instantly connect to Internet wherever they can find an open Wi-Fi network.
• AOL Sorry for Releasing User Search Data to Researchers
  Company gave academic researchers data concerning search queries by 650,000 AOL subscribers; data ends up publicly available on Internet.

U.S.

• Suspected Phoenix Serial Shooters Charged With Murder
  Dale S. Hausner, 33, and Samuel J. Dieteman, 30, who are accused in a string of shootings in the Phoenix metropolitan area, have been charged with murder and attempted murder.
• Construction Worker Freed From Collapsed Phoenix Building
  Firefighters freed injured construction worker Casey Johansen, 28, who was trapped for hours under tons of concrete Tuesday after part of the city's old convention center collapsed during demolition work; Johansen suffered only one broken bone.
• U.S. Sailor Charged With Espionage
  The U.S. Navy says that Petty Officer 3rd Class Ariel J. Weinmann has been charged with six counts of peddling classified information to foreign governments, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
• Civil Rights Leader Robert McCullough Dies at 64
  Civil rights pioneer Robert McCullough, the leader of the famed 1961 sit-in at McCrory's lunch counter in Rock Hill, N.C., dies at age 64.
• Latino Parents Claim School Tried to Lure White Students
  Latino parents filed a federal lawsuit against an elementary school principal and the Dallas Independent School District claiming the majority-Hispanic school illegally tried to attract white students.
• Judge Convicts Photographer in Death of Slain Va. Student
  A judge convicted amateur photographer Benjamin Fawley of second-degree murder in the death of Virginia Commonwealth University student Taylor Behl, a 17-year-old whose body was found in rural Mathews County.
• Statue of Liberty's Crown to Remain Closed to Visitors
  National Park Service says concerns about fire and terrorism hazards are too great re-open the Statue of Liberty's crown to visitors
• Police: Son is Suspect in Death of Missing Woman in Freezer
  Medical examiners identified the body found in a freezer as that of missing 52-year-old Laura Hauck; her son is the primary suspect in her death, police said Wednesday.
• Many Katrina Victims Still Waiting for Housing Aid
  More than 11 months after Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana's 'Road Home' housing-aid program for hurricane victims has yet to come through for roughly 100,000 people who have applied.
• Four Women Arrested After Internet Prostitution Sting
  Police have arrested four women in Maryland during an investigation into prostitution ads that were posted on a popular Internet classifieds site; they were charged with illegally soliciting sex.
• 2 Teens Plead Guilty to Planning Kansas High School Attack
  James Tillman and Robert Hunt, both 17, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of conspiracy to riot and were sentenced to probation for planning an armed attack at Riverton High School in Kansas.
• An American in Beirut: A Trip Out of Beirut Gets Pricey
  Spencer Witte writes to FOXNews.com about what it's like being an American in Beirut, Lebanon, as Hezbollah and Israel war with each other.
• Truck Overturns, Spilling Dozens of Zoo Animals
  A truck transporting zoo animals overturned in Texas Tuesday, spilling about two dozen penguins, tropical fish and an octopus; the driver sustained minor injuries.
• Sturgeon Knocks Out Florida Man on Suwannee River
  A jumping sturgeon knocked out a 23-year-old jet skier on the Suwannee River.
• Ex-NBA Star Johnson Charged With Sex Assault on Minor
  Former NBA All-Star Eddie Johnson was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl; the alleged victim's mother said Johnson never had permission to be in the house.
• Chicago Zoo to Pay Fine For Gorilla Attack on Zookeeper, Mon
  The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has paid a $3,000 fine after federal authorities said it was to blame for a gorilla attack on a zookeeper and the deaths of several monkeys last year; authorities say no other investigations into the zoo are ongoing.
• Soldier: CIA Contractor Angry At Afghan Detainee Who Died
  A retired soldier testified Wednesday that former CIA contractor David Passaro became enraged when an Afghan detainee wasn't able to answer questions about rocket attacks in Afghanistan; Passaro is charged with beating the detainee, who later died.
• Police: Former Ohio State Star Clarett Arrested With 4 Guns
  Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett fought with police before officers discovered four loaded guns in his car; officers used Mace to subdue him
• Dozens Evacuated as Wash. Wildfire Spans 300 Acres
  Some western Washington residents were evacuated Tuesday and more were warned to be ready to leave as a wildfire north of Spokane grew quickly to 300 acres, destroying seven homes.
• Big Dig Ramp Reopens for Boston Commuters
  A Big Dig ramp reopens at midnight Tuesday in Boston after having been closed since a July accident in which a woman was killed when her car was crushed by 12 tons of falling ceiling panels.
• Questions Raised About Former Big Dig Safety Official
  Questions have arisen about the legitimacy of some claims on the resume of the former Big Dig safety official, John J. Keaveney.
• N.H. Store Video Shows Women, Kids Shoplifting Together
  A consignment store surveillance camera shows a family of shoplifters stealing jewelry; the adult faces possible burglary and child endangerment charges.
• Suspected Driver Charged in Deadly Rollover
  Authorities filed charges Tuesday against Adan Pineda of Mexico, a man believed to be driving the SUV that rolled over and killed nine illegal immigrants and injured a dozen more as it tried to elude Border Patrol.
• DOJ Sues 85-Year-Old Missouri Landlord for Sexual Harassment
  The Justice Department on Tuesday sued an 85-year-old Missouri landlord Tuesday, saying he sexually harassed female tenants and threatened them with eviction if they refused his advances.
• Wash. Judge Who Urged Court to Say 'Go Seahawks' Disciplined
  A state panel has disciplined Pierce County Superior Court Judge Beverly Grant, who ordered cheers in court for the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks before issuing a 13.5 year manslaughter sentence.
• Woman Sentenced to 110 Years in Prison for Killing Sons
  Magdalena Lopez was sentenced to consecutive 55-year prison sentences for the July 2005 deaths of 9-year-old Tony and 2-year-old Erik; she pleaded guilty but said she was mentally ill.

VIEWS

• Party Politics Amid Connecticut's Mixed Messages
  The Democratic Party is going to come together behind Ned Lamont in Connecticut and nationally. Joe Lieberman is history. Sorry.

WORLD

• Hezbollah Misfires Rockets Into Palestinian West Bank
  Five rockets land near the Palestinian village of Arabani in the West Bank.
• India Monsoon Floods Shut Key Gas Plant
  Floods caused by monsoon rains forced the closure of a natural gas plant and petrochemical factories in western India, where scores of people have been killed.
• British Police Nab Three in Prince Chrales Wiretap Probe
  British police arrest three men in connection with a probe that began with complaints from Prince Charles' office that it was being spied on.
• North Korea Asks South for Flood Help
  North Korea has requested help from South Korea to cope with devastating floods, a South Korean citizens' group said.
• Lebanon's Saniora: No U.N. Resolution Soon
  U.S. Assistant Secretary of State David Welch, on an unexpected visit Wednesday, held talks with the Lebanese Prime Minister, who said afterward he expected no U.N. action on a cease-fire plan in the next two days.
• Cuba Enjoys Ties With Caribbean Neighbors
  In sharp contrast to the bitter U.S.-Cuba divide, relations between the Cuba and the rest of its neighbors have never been warmer.
• Philippine Volcano Quiet, Causing Worry
  A volcano in the Philippines spewed ash Wednesday after the amount of gas coming from the crater dropped suddenly, worrying experts that something had blocked the flow of magma and could cause a bigger eruption.
• Darfur Violence Continuing, U.N. Says
  A peace deal signed between Sudan's government and the main rebel group in Darfur has failed to halt violence in the region, U.N. says.
• Israeli Forces Begin Major Push Into Lebanon
  Israel's forces began moving into southern Lebanon on Wednesday after the Israeli Security Cabinet convened and approved a broader ground offensive in Lebanon.
• Mike Wallace Says Iranian President an 'Impressive Fellow'
  Veteran CBS journalist Mike Wallace described current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an "impressive fellow" following their meeting Tuesday in Tehran.
• Four Iraqis Arrested in Journalist Jill Carroll's Kidnapping
  U.S. troops arrested four Iraqi men in the kidnapping of American journalist Jill Carroll who was held captive for 82 days, a U.S. spokesman said Wednesday.
• Rosales Emerges as Opposition Choice to Take On Hugo Chavez
  Manuel Rosales emerged as the opposition's choice to take on Hugo Chavez in Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections.
• Teens Convicted of Manslaughter in Nigerian Boy's Death
  Two teenage brothers are convicted of manslaughter in death of a 10-year-old Nigerian boy who was stabbed with a broken bottle and died in the stairwell of a London apartment complex.
• Afghan President Karzai Hints at Not Seeking Second Term
  Afghan President Hamid Karzai hints that he will not seek a second term.
• 3 Americans Killed in Western Iraq; Two Missing After Copter
  Three American soldiers were killed Wednesday in the Sunni insurgent area west of Baghdad, and Iraqi officials said about 1,500 people died violently last month in the capital alone — many shot execution-style by sectarian death squads.
• Nasrallah Vows 'Graveyard for Israel' if Fighting Continues
  Hezbollah chief Sheik Hassan Nasrallah warned that southern Lebanon would be turned into a "graveyard" if Israel continued its attacks and attempts to occupy the region that has been bombarded relentlessly for the last four weeks.
• Kissinger: Disarming Hezbollah Key to Mideast Peace
  Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told FOX News Wednesday that no matter what kind of resolution the U.N. settles on, what matters is whether or not Hezbollah is disarmed.
• U.S. Forces Repel Raid, Kill 19 Militants in Afghanistan
  Suspected Taliban militants hanged a woman and her son from a tree after accusing them of spying for the government.
• Officials Begin Vote Recount in Mexico
  Officials met privately Wednesday to begin a partial recount of votes from July's disputed presidential election as supporters of the main leftist candidate spread their civil disobedience campaign to the headquarters of at least two banks.
• Utah Tourist Beaten by Italians for Chasing Muggers
  Matthew Thomas Godfrey of Utah was beaten by a crowd in Naples after chasing muggers who had stolen his camera.

SHOWS

• FOX & Friends: Flight From the Center
  Will the Lieberman loss convince more candidates to run as independents?
• Hannity & Colmes: Iran's Endgame
  Wil the world end on Aug. 22?
• On the Record w/ Greta: One Year Later
  We are approaching one year since Hurricane Katrina hit
• On the Record w/ Greta: Chaos in the Middle East
  Mayor of Kiryat Shmona and Israel's U.S. ambassador on Mideast conflict
• Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Read the Grapevine
  Dead man pictured in N.Y. Times photo later seen walking around
• The Big Story w/ John Gibson: My Word
  Hang on, Dems. Here come the Pol Pots of your party
• The O'Reilly Factor: Bill's Talking Points
  Anti-Semitic slurs directed at Sen. Lieberman...
• The O'Reilly Factor: Distorted Report?
  Did paper misconstrue soldier's story?
• The O'Reilly Factor: Everclear Frontman on Controversial New Music Video
  Does Everclear's new video disrespect Jesus?
• Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Damage Done?
  Sen. Bunning thinks the Fed has already hurt the U.S. economy
• Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Common Sense
  You know you're getting old when...

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• Reporter's Notebook: Another Hezbollah Heartland
  These people, who were perhaps most affected by the actions of Hezbollah, were not angry with the group. They praised it.
• Reporter's Notebook: The View from Lebanon
  Hezbollah has had years to entrench here. The local population either likes them or is scared of them, and Israel will not have done its job until it defangs them in this area.
• If YOU Were President
  If YOU were president, what law would you propose to secure our national borders?