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ENTERTAINMENT
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Madonna's Trainer: She's Not Gaunt, 'She's Ripped'
Recent photos show Madonna looking gaunt, but her trainer tells CelebTV.com that the singer is perfectly healthy and is "doing it right." -
Isaac Hayes' History With Scientology
My friend, Isaac Hayes, died on Sunday, and his passing leaves many unanswered questions. -
Pop Tarts: Shocked Stars Mourn Bernie Mac's Sudden Death
Tinseltown was a sad place on Saturday as Hollywood's "Original King of Comedy" Bernie Mac passed away. -
Ex-James Bond George Lazenby Fighting for Custody
Former James Bond actor George Lazenby says he will fight Pam Shriver's claim for custody over the couple's three young children. -
Rolling Stone Magazine Switching to a Smaller Size
Rolling Stone — known for its larger format — will soon adopt the standard size used by all but a few magazines, the iconic rock publication's editor announced on Monday. -
Report: Spielberg, David Geffen May Split From Paramount
Steven Spielberg and David Geffen may announce as soon as this week a deal with Reliance ADA Group to set up a new studio and split from Paramount Pictures, sources familiar with the deal told Reuters on Sunday. -
Tori Spelling Won't Appear on '90210' Spin-Off
Despite her previously announced participation, Tori Spelling won't appear on the CW's upcoming "90210" spin-off of the '90s teen drama. -
Sheriff: Hayden Panettiere's Father Arrested
"Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere's father was arrested at the family's West Hollywood home Monday morning on a felony count of domestic violence involving Panettiere's mother, Sgt. Scott Wolf of the West Hollywood sheriff's office told FOXNews.com.
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HEALTH
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Australian Discovery Could Lead to Cure for Leukemia
Australian scientists are hoping to cure leukemia, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis after their breakthrough discovery of how to stop killer blood cells growing. -
New Mouth Bacteria Could Improve Oral Health
The discovery of a new species of mouth bacteria may help scientists improve ways of fighting tooth decay and gum disease. -
U.K. Doctors Set to Perform Groundbreaking Transplants
A team of British doctors are behind a groundbreaking transplantation center – where they plan to perform the U.K.’s first hand transplant and Europe’s first voice box transplant, the Daily Telegraph reported. -
Nebraska Beef Expands Beef Recall
Less than a month after a Nebraska meat plant was linked to nearly 50 illnesses caused by tainted beef, the same processor has recalled 1.2 million pounds of other beef products that might have sickened more than 30 people. -
Study: 16 Million Thin People at Risk for Heart Attacks
You can look great in a swimsuit and still be a heart attack waiting to happen. And you can also be overweight and otherwise healthy. -
Woman Has Tennis Ball-Size Brain Tumor Removed
English doctors, who were performing a routine operation on a woman, made a surprising discovery when the patient had trouble regaining consciousness, London's Daily Mail reported. -
Ouch! Health Care Costs May Rise in Coming Year
Health care costs are expected to rise more than 10 percent into next year, according to a survey of insurers by Aon Consulting Worldwide. -
FOXSexpert: The Health Benefits of Masturbation
Despite its taboo, self-pleasuring carries many documented health benefits. -
Study: Married People Still Healthier, But Gap Closing
The health gap between married men and never-married men is closing, a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior finds. -
Testicular Cancer Won't Deter Olympian's Go for Gold
Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau isn't going to let testicular cancer stand in his way of winning a gold medal. -
California Weighs Chemical Ban in Baby Items
Responding to growing consumer anxiety, California lawmakers are considering enacting what could be the first statewide restrictions on a chemical found in plastic baby bottles and infant formula cans.
OPINION
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Morris and McGann: Putin Invades South Ossetia
Vladimir Putin's tanks took over a vital part of an independent country that had largely rejected his overtures and allied itself with the West. -
John Lott: Obama's Call to Check Tire Pressure Falls Flat
If only politicians could tell everyone how to live their lives, they could make society so much more efficient. Unfortunately, Barack Obama has this conceit in abundance, and his advice on checking tire pressure is just the latest example.
POLITICS
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Army Gives $2.8B in Cash to Iraqis for Range of Projects
A U.S. Army program in which soldiers pay cash to Iraqis to help with expenses, large and small, has spent $2.8 billion in five years, The Washington Post reported Monday. -
North Korea Not Coming Off Terror Sponsor List, Yet
The United States says it will not remove North Korea from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism until the North agrees to a way to verify its nuclear weapons program. -
Possibility of Miss. Site for Biothreat Lab Raises Questions
The Homeland Security Department swept aside evaluations of government experts and named Mississippi -- home to powerful U.S. lawmakers with sway over the agency -- as a top location for a new national laboratory to study biological threats. -
Senate GOP Targets Reid Over Energy in New Video
House Republicans have been using the August break to hammer Democrats on energy, and now their GOP colleagues in the Senate are getting in on the act. -
Cindy Sheehan Qualifies to Run for Pelosi's Seat
Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan has qualified to run as an independent against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in November's general election. -
Report: Edwards' Ex-Mistress Held Scorn for Candidate's Wife
Elizabeth Edwards has 'bad energy,' claimed the woman who had an affair with two-time presidential candidate John Edwards, according to Newsweek magazine. -
Parts of Endangered Species Act in Danger Themselves
New regulations, which don't require the approval of Congress, would reduce the mandatory, independent reviews government scientists have been performing for 35 years, according to a draft. -
Southern Governors Look to Reducing Carbon Footprint
Southern governors whose states represent one of the nation's major energy producing regions are working on a comprehensive plan to reduce the South's carbon footprint and create jobs. -
Mich. AG: Kwame Kilpatrick Violated Bond Terms, Again
A prosecutor on Monday accused Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick of violating his bond in an assault case by spending time over the weekend with his sister, one of 11 witnesses listed by authorities. -
Rice Leads G-7 Call for Cease-Fire in Georgia
The world's seven largest economic powers urged Russia on Monday to accept an immediate cease-fire with Georgia and agree to mediation over the crisis as Russian forces continued advances into Georgian territory. -
Report: Up to 2 Years for Foreigners With AIDS to Enter U.S.
It has been more than 20 years since the United States has allowed foreigners with HIV or AIDS to legally enter the country, and it could be two more before they will be able to despite a new law.
SCITECH
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Scientists Say Invisibility Cloak Now Possible
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time they were able to cloak three-dimensional objects using artificially engineered materials that redirect light around the objects. Previously, they only have been able to cloak very thin 2D objects. -
Hackers in Vegas Swap Tips on Attacking Computers
Techies at the DefCon conference served as a reminder of the danger of physical attacks as a way to breach hard-to-crack computer networks -
EBay Seller: 'Montauk Monster' Turns Up on Toast
An eBay seller is claiming to have a piece of breakfast bearing the likeness of the creature that spurred a frenzy after beachgoers in Long Island, N.Y.'s Hamptons discovered what they described as a stinking carcass that had washed ashore.
U.S.
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U.S.-Canada Border Closed in Wash. Over Suspicious Bag
Canadian officials closed the Peace Arch border crossing at Blaine Sunday night after a woman who was denied entry to the United States claimed she had something suspicious in a bag. -
Woman Indicted for Allegedly Stashing Phone Books
Most people want to get rid of their old phone books, but a Las Cruces woman has been indicted for fraud for allegedly keeping more than 100,000 directories. -
Spilled Cash Starts Free-for-All on Calif. Freeway
Police near Los Angeles say motorists stopped in speeding traffic to gather up bills Sunday after a man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle dropped a bag of cash. -
29 Injured in Las Vegas Bus Crash
A bus crash south of Las Vegas has injured 29 people, four critically, after their employee shuttle swerved off the interstate and slammed into the center divider. -
Police: Cyanide Death Suspected at Denver Hotel
Officials performing an autopsy Monday noticed an indication of cyanide poisoning, leading police to cordon off streets as they investigated at the downtown hotel where the man's body was found. -
Police: 'Cult' Starved Toddler Who Wouldn't Say 'Amen'
A toddler whose remains were found inside a suitcase in Philadelphia this spring was starved to death by members of a religious cult, including his mother, in part because he refused to say "amen" after meals, police said. -
Bush to Relax Longstanding Protected Species Rules
The Bush administration wants federal agencies to decide for themselves whether highways, dams, mines and other construction projects might harm endangered animals and plants. -
Iowa Man Accused of Using Razor Blade to Neuter Dog
A Des Moines man accused of using a razor blade in a botched attempt to neuter a friend's dog has been charged with improper care and treatment of animals. -
Fight Over Letting Visitors to Carry Guns at Atlanta Airport
A federal judge on Monday upheld a gun ban at the world's busiest airport, dealing a blow to gun rights groups who argued a new Georgia law authorized them to carry weapons in certain parts of the Atlanta airport. -
Illegal Immigrant Bond Fund Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
Illegal immigrants arrested in workplace raids can now access a fund to help them post bond. -
Teens Charged With Shooting Cop Saved by Card Holder
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the shooting of a Florida sheriff's deputy who was saved by the metal business card holder in his breast pocket. -
Woman Wins $1.5M From Man She Says Gave Her STD,
A woman in Iowa has won $1.5 million in a lawsuit she filed against a man she claims infected her with a sexually transmitted disease. -
Deputy Shot, Gunman Dead in Standoff Near Ga. School
A suspected gunman is dead and a sheriff's deputy injured after a standoff just two blocks from an elementary school in Georgia. -
Step Right Up: The 'Waterboard Thrill Ride' at Coney Island
A man with a black hood pours water on the face of a prisoner in an orange jumpsuit strapped to a table: no, it's not Guantanamo Bay naval base, but New York's Coney Island amusement park. -
Team of Psychic Detectives Aid Police in Search for Missing
A team of psychic detectives is assisting Orlando police in their search for missing three-year-old Florida girl Caylee Anthony, according to Local6.com. -
Southern Florida Community in a Peacock Panic
The party may soon be over for some three-dozen peacocks who have been strutting their stuff for over a decade in one Miami neighborhood -
Woman Sues State for Right to Massage Horses
Maryland resident forced to shut down her equine massage practice in a Washington suburb after state officials told her state law only allows veterinarians to perform such services. -
Mother of Missing Girl Cancels Jailhouse Visit With Parents
The mother of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony refused a scheduled jailhouse visit with her parents Sunday, according to MyFOXOrlando.com. -
Death Penalty to Be Sought in Slaying of N.C. Student
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against a man charged in the kidnapping and fatal shooting of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body president Eve Carson. -
Police: 11-Year-Old Robs Walgreens at 'Gunpoint'
Orlando police say an 11-year-old boy armed with mulitple fake guns robbed a Walgreens early Monday morning, according to MyFoxOrlando.com. -
Man Charged in Shooting Deaths of Three Teenage Swimmers
A Michigan man was charged Wednesday with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting deaths of three teens at a river on the Wisconsin-Michigan border. -
Alaska Airlines Cancels 41 Flights Due to Volcanic Ash Cloud
Alaska Airlines said Monday it canceled 41 flights between Alaska and major West Coast cities because of a rising cloud of ash resulting from a volcano eruption last week. -
Groom Arrested for Getting Too Close to Bride
A New York state man has been arrested for getting too close to his bride on their wedding day. -
Death Penalty Sought in Murder of UNC Coed
Prosecutors said Monday they plan to seek the death penalty against a man charged in the kidnapping and fatal shooting of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student body president Eve Carson. -
DNA Test Frees Convicted Rapist After 18 Yrs in Prison
A judge freed a man Monday who had spent nearly 18 years in prison on a charge of raping a 10-year-old girl after a lab re-examining cases across Ohio showed that his DNA profile didn't match evidence from the crime scene. -
Wisc. Woman Claims Mystery Man Married Her Sister
A Wisconsin woman claims the mystery man known as "Clark Rockefeller" — suspected in the disappearance and possible murder of a California couple — duped her sister into marrying him so he could get a green card, the Boston Herald reported Monday. -
Maryland Woman Sues State for Right to Massage Horses
Mercedes Clemens is certified to massage humans, but she claims the state of Maryland is keeping her from her first love: Massaging horses. -
Church Issues List of Inappropriate Behaviors for Priests
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has issued a detailed list of inappropriate behaviors for priests, saying they should not kiss, tickle or wrestle children. -
SWAT Team Kills Man, Rescues Girl Held Hostage
Authorities say a SWAT team has killed a man who allegedly wounded the mother of his 2-year-old daughter and then held the little girl hostage for more than two hours at his home in Lynwood, Calif.
U.S. & WORLD
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Israelis Raid Gaza City, Killing 11 Palestinians
At least 40 Israeli tanks and several bulldozers and attack helicopters moved into Gaza City on Tuesday evening, destroying several homes and sparking street battles between soldiers and militants; electricity cut to much of city.
WORLD
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Coalition Airstrike Kills 25 Militants, 8 Afghan Hostages
U.S.-led coalition says its troops have killed 25 militants and eight Afghan civilians held hostage by militants in southern Afghanistan. -
U.S. Tourist Killed in Guatemala Machete Attack
Robbers armed with machetes hacked a U.S. tourist to death and seriously wounded his wife in an attack aboard the couple's sailboat in northeastern Guatemala, the woman said. -
Iraqi Government Temporarily Halts Military Operations in Di
The Iraqi government said Monday it has halted military operations in Diyala province for a week to give insurgents time to surrender, even as deadly bombings struck the area northeast of Baghdad. -
Phelps Wins 3rd Gold of Games, Record-Tying 9th of Career
Michael Phelps won his third gold medal and record-tying ninth of his career Tuesday, breaking his own world record in the 200-meter freestyle at the Beijing Olympics. -
Russia's Assault on Georgia Confirmed at U.N.
Georgia brought another last-ditch appeal Monday to the United Nations Security Council to stop Russia's advancing army, which U.N. officials confirmed has driven beyond Georgia's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. -
French President to Visit Georgia in Hopes to End Conflict
French President Nicolas Sarkozy will travel to Georgia for meetings with the embattled country's leader in a bid to help end to hostilities with Russia, Sarkozy's office said Monday. -
Riots in Montreal Spark Concerns Over Police Relations
Deadly riots this weekend in montreal have sparked concerns over relations between the community and local police. -
THE BEIJING BLONDE: Getting In on the Action
With the help of a last-minute ticket agent, I found myself watching a live Olympic boxing event. -
Family of Slain American Tourist Left Grieving Over Stabbing
The family of the American tourists who were the victims of a stabbing attack are coping with the loss of a father and the critical condition of a mother. -
Report: Brussels Security Footage May Show Madeleine McCann
European authorities are studying security footage from Brussels to determine whether or not a girl pictured in it is Madeleine McCann, a young British girl who went missing in Portugal last year, The U.K.'s Sky News reported. -
U.S. Won't Take N. Korea Off Terror Blacklist
US Officials said they would not remove North Korea from a terror blacklist until Kim Jong Il agrees to allow international review of its nuclear programs. -
U.N. Helicopter Fired On During Routine Mission in Darfur
A U.N. helicopter was shot at during a mission in Darfur and was forced to return to its airfiled Monday. -
Egypt's Ancient Pyramids at Giza Get Makeover
The monuments may be glorious, but visiting Egypt's famed Giza Pyramids has long been a nightmare, with hawkers peddling camel rides and pharaonic trinkets hustling tourists relentlessly at every turn. -
Buried Secrets of 1944 Naval Attack Revealed in Dive
An ambitious underwater project commissioned by the BBC has unraveled 64-year-old secrets surrounding American attack on Japanese ships in Truk Lagoon. -
New Premium Japanese Grapes Selling at $910 Per Bunch
A new variety of Japanese grapes are selling at high prices, with some even going at $26 per grape. -
Mugabe Hails Likelihood of Coalition Government
South African President Thabo Mbeki meets with Zimbabwe's president and opposition leaders, trying to resolve deadly political dispute. -
Filipino Troops Regain Control of Villages Seized by Rebels
Troops in the Phillipines seized control of two villages Monday that had been taken by Muslim rebels. -
Jordan's King Holds Talks With Iraqi PM in Baghdad
The visit was the first by an Arab head of state since the 2003 U.S. led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein. -
Swedish Nurse Put Surgery Photos on Facebook
The chief of neurosurgery at Karolinska University Hospital says the woman added 14 photos from a brain surgery and a back operation to her Facebook account. -
Junta Releases Mauritania PM Amid International Pressure
Military coup leaders released Mauritania's PM Monday bowing to international pressure. -
U.N. Security Council Emergency Session on Georgia
The United Nations Security Council has called another emergency session for Monday afternoon, scrambling to resolve the fighting between Russia and U.S.-allied Georgia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia and other parts of Georgia. -
Heavy Rain Helps Ease Beijing Air Pollution
Heavy rains that washed out Olympic events in tennis, archery and rowing also helped to clear much of the smog in Beijing's air Sunday. -
Thailand Supreme Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ousted PM W
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife were issued arrest warrants for by the supreme court after they failed to appear in court on corruption charges. -
Body of American Pilot Found After Indonesia Crash
The body of an American pilot was recovered Monday from the wreckage of his small plane, which crashed into a jungle-covered mountain in eastern Indonesia over the weekend, rescuers said. -
Roadside Bomb Kills 9, Wounds 2 in Turkey
A roadside bomb exploded in Turkey on Monday killing nine soldiers and wounding two. -
Mystery Buyer Pays $750 Million for World's Priciest Home
A mysterious Russian billionaire has trumped his big-spending rivals and broken a world record by splashing out $750 million on one of the most sumptuous villas on the French Riviera. -
700-Pound Man Makes Rare Outing With Aid of Forklift
A 700-pound man once considered the world's most obese person left his home for the first time in five months with the aid of a forklift and a platform truck. -
Putin Offers Harsh Words to U.S. on Georgia Conflict
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday harshly criticized the United States for airlifting Georgian troops from Iraq back home. -
Georgia Calls on EU to Halt Partnership Talks With Russia
Georgia is calling on the EU to end partnership talks with Russia until Moscow halts its military campaign against it. -
Russia-Georgia Conflict Escalates as Bush Calls for Pull-Out
Russian tanks roared deep into Georgia on Monday, launching a new western front in the conflict, and Russian planes staged air raids that sent people screaming and fleeing for cover in some towns. -
Iran VP: Iranians Are 'Friends' With Israelis
Iranian media are quoting the country's vice president as saying Iranians are "friends of all people in the world — even Israelis." -
Phelps Wins 2nd Gold of Games, Dream Still Alive
By a fingertip, Michael Phelps is still on course for eight gold medals. He can thank Jason Lezak for getting him No. 2.
SHOWS
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America's Election HQ: Walk This Way
Woman walks 2,700 miles to thank troops - FOX & Friends: Guests and Topics for August 11
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FOX News Watch: Transcript: 'FOX News Watch,' August 9, 2008
Why did the press give an author's controversial claims about the Iraq war so much attention? -
Hannity & Colmes: Trail of Secrets
Former Edwards communications director on what the campaign knew about the extramarital affair -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Inside Edwards' Admission to an Extramarital Affair
Experts weigh in on the fallout from John Edwards' admission to an extramarital affair. -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Caylee Anthony Disappearance Timeline
Greta Van Susteren takes a closer look at the Caylee Anthony disappearance timeline. - Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Topics and Guests, August 10
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Special Report w/ Brit Hume: All Star Panel
'Special Report' panel discusses President Bush's political approach toward criticizing China on its human rights issues -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: All Star Panel
'Special Report' panel analyzes how John Edwards' affair will impact his political career and conflict between Russia and Georgia -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Political Grapevine: Impact of Edwards Affair on 2008 Race
Did John Edwards' affair affect who became the Democratic presidential nominee? - The Beltway Boys: Ups and Downs for the Week of July 26 - 30
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The Beltway Boys: Transcript: 'Beltway Boys,' August 9, 2008
McCain trumps Obama when it comes to the country's hottest issues and the economy is hanging on by a thread but there's a silver lining -
The Cost of Freedom: Recap of Saturday, August 9
Miss a minute of this week's block? Here's your chance to catch up! -
The Journal Editorial Report: Transcript: 'The Journal Editorial Report,' August 9, 2008
Rating candidates' energy plans -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Neil Cavuto: Cheaters Only Confess After They Get Caught
Cheaters only confess after they get caught
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