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ENTERTAINMENT
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Lawsuit Accuses Paris Hilton of Lax Movie Promotion
Paris Hilton didn't do enough pledging for a 2006 sorority comedy, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. -
Report: Shania Twain 'Progressing' After Split
Shania Twain is "progressing" after her split from producer-songwriter husband Mutt Lange in May amid rumors that he had an affair, friends of the country star told People magazine. -
Britney Spears Wants Sons to Stay Out of Show Business
Britney Spears hopes her two young sons will stay out of show business, she tells OK! magazine in its new issue due out Thursday. -
'Gossip Girl' Star Blake Lively Has Only Kissed Three People
"Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively has only kissed three people in her life — and hopes that doesn't hurt her chances with Brad Pitt. -
FOX411: Mark Consuelos to Marry Howard Stern
Yes — Mark Consuelos, the actor and husband of Kelly Ripa, is getting ready to marry Howard Stern. That is, to Beth Ostrosky. -
Samantha Ronson: Lindsay Lohan Is 'Great'
Samantha Ronson kind of addresses her never-confirmed lesbian relationship with Lindsay Lohan in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, saying "she's great." -
Madonna Denies She's 'On Cusp' of Adopting 3-Year-Old Girl
Madonna's rep says she is not "on the very cusp" of adopting a 3-year-old Malawian girl, as the U.K.'s Sun reported. -
Judge: Woman Accused of Stalking John Cusack Competent
A judge says a woman accused of stalking John Cusack is competent to stand trial, but cannot represent herself. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Opening Annex in Manhattan
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is going on the road to New York -- the city that spawned hip-hop and gave Bob Dylan and the Ramones their start. -
Pop Tarts: Hef Said to Pull Plug on Playboy Parties
It looks like Holly Madison is finally getting what she wants — Hugh Hefner all to herself and the winding down of his wild parties populated by girls wearing next to nothing. -
Reports: Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer Break Up
Aniston is already dating someone else in Los Angeles, the New York Daily News' Rush and Molloy column reports.
FNC IMAG
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Beyond the Classroom: My Experience with College Clubs
As a student at the University of Miami, Melissa Lustrin has really tried to enrich her college experience through participation in school clubs and organizations.
HEALTH
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Study: Women on the Pill Choose the Wrong Men
The pill may have granted reproductive liberation to millions of women who take it, but it also may cause them to choose the wrong mates. -
Doctors Removing Organs Before Donors 'Officially Dead'
A report on three heart transplants involving babies is focusing attention on a touchy issue in the organ donation field: When and how can someone be declared dead? -
Study: Drugs Just as Effective as Stents for Many Patients
People with chronic chest pain who are not in big danger of a heart attack now may have even less reason to rush into an artery-opening angioplasty: There's more evidence drugs should be tried first and often are just as effective. -
For the Birds: Poo Facial Promises Smoother Skin
It used to be that mud was the "dirtiest facial" one could receive. But a New York spa's bird poo title now gets that claim to fame. -
Is High Cholesterol Harming Your Sex Life?
Many know that high cholesterol can clog arteries and increase the risk for heart disease or a stroke. But it also can harm your sex life. -
Pharmacist Fined for Role in 3-Year-Old's Death
A pharmacist who filled a prescription that led to the death of a Florida boy will pay a $1,000 fine. -
Is High Cholesterol Harming Your Sex Life?
Many know that high cholesterol can clog arteries and increase the risk for heart disease or a stroke. But it also can harm your sex life. -
World's Tallest Woman Dies at Age 53
The world's tallest woman, Sandy Allen, died early this morning at a nursing home in Shelbyville, Ind., at the age of 53. -
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Attacks Woman's Face
An English woman may have lost an eye and part of her face to rare, flesh-eating bacteria, but believes she is lucky to be alive. -
LSD, Ecstasy Tested on Terminally Ill Patients
Researchers are exploring the use of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD and ecstasy as a form of "psychedelic psychotherapy" for terminally ill patients, London's Daily Telegraph reported Tuesday. -
Study: Sex Doesn't Get Old Just Because You Do
We've all heard that men reach their sexual peak at 18 and women reach theirs at 28 – so what does that mean for people who are in their 70s and 80s? Results of a new survey may surprise you.
OPINION
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Morris and McGann: Penn and Hillary: Monkey See, Monkey Do
Mark Penn wrote a memo to Hillary Clinton saying: "Every speech should contain a line [saying that] you were born in the middle of America to a middle class family in the middle of the last century." -
Lis on Law: Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Not Prison!
Websites like Myspace, Facebook, and YouTube, are not always fun and games. -
Alireza Jafarzadeh: 'Diploma-Gate' Scandal Reveals Weakness
Apparently Tehran's ayatollahs do not falsify only photos of missiles being fired or documents of nuclear activities; the academic credentials of senior officials are also counterfeit.
POLITICS
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Contractor Tab in Iraq $85 Billion and Running
Military contracts in the Iraq theater have cost taxpayers at least $85 billion, and when it comes to providing security, they might not be any cheaper than using military personnel, according to a report released Tuesday. -
New Air Force Leaders Acknowledge Tough Road Ahead
The new leaders of the Air Force acknowledged Tuesday that the service lost its focus and must work to mend fences after a slew of contracting and nuclear-related missteps. -
Democrat Remembered as Big Name in Ark. Politics
Bill Gwatney served stints as an Arkansas state senator, chairman of the state's Democratic Party and as a party superdelegate -
Andrew Young, Hunter's Baby Daddy or Fall Guy?
Andrew Young, the man claiming to be the father of John Edwards' mistress' 5-month-old baby, has remained mum since the former senator admitted to an affair with Rielle Hunter but denied paternity of the child. -
Sanchezes' Book Discusses Being First Sisters in Congress
The first sisters in Congress, Loretta and Linda Sanchez of California, say they had to fend off propositions and patronizing from men to get there and to stay. -
Bush Orders Military to Deliver Aid to Georgia
President Bush has directed the U.S. military to lead a humanitarian mission to Georgia, where tens of thousands have been forced out of their homes following a Russian invasion that has been described by Georgia's president as an 'ethnic cleansing.' -
Report: DoD Might Shutter Cyber Warfare Unit Before Launch
The Pentagon this week delayed and may kill the Air Force's nascent Cyberspace Command, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. This comes as Russia used a major computer network attack to begin its assault on Georgia. -
High-Ranked Navy Commander for Nuke Recon Squadron Fired
The officer in charge of a Navy flight squadron that provides the president and the defense secretary the airborne ability to command and control the nation's nuclear submarines, bombers and missile silos has been relieved of duty. -
Transcript: President Bush Statement on Aid to Georgia
President's announcement of humanitarian aid mission to help people of Georgia after having been attacked by neighboring Russia. -
Former Friend of Edwards' Mistress: Hunter Being Demonized
A former close friend of Rielle Hunter said media characterizations of Hunter as an impetuous philanderer that may be using Edwards as a meal ticket are completely false. -
Va. Governor Pardons British Mother Who Faces Deportation
Gov. Tim Kaine pardoned a Newport News woman Tuesday, days before she faces deportation for a 1997 credit card theft conviction. -
U.S. Insists It Still Strongly Backs Georgia Leaders
The Bush administration may have ceded mediation duties between Russia and Georgia to Europe but is holding firm to its support for Georgia's pro-Western leadership and demands that Moscow withdraw its troops from the former Soviet republic.
SCITECH
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Victory Gesture May Be Genetically Programmed
Even blind athletes make gestures similar to those of sighted colleagues -- and apes -- when they win or lose. -
Elephant Seals Help Collect Data From Antarctic Waters
Scientists fasten sensors to deep-diving seals to radio back data on on water properties. -
Group: Humpback Whale No Longer 'Vulnerable'
International Union for Conservation of Nature upgrades both humpbacks, right whales to 'least concern,' though many other cetaceans still 'vulnerable.' -
Researchers Try to Convert Car's Exhaust Into Power
GM, BMW both working on generators that use heat from exhaust pipes to create electricity to power car's air conditioner and other onboard appliances. -
Russian Hackers Attack Georgia in Cyberspace
Small Caucasian nation becomes latest target of Russian hacker networks. -
Cops Using GPS Devices to Track Suspects
Police would rather not let you know about it, but GPS trackers placed in cars are proving valuable in keeping tabs on suspects. -
Best Buy to Start Selling iPhones in September
Deal makes big-box retailer first third-party company to sell Apple/AT&T device. -
Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Apple Headquarters
Firefighters have contained a blaze that has burned for about three hours at Apple headquarters in Cupertino. -
Scientist: Microbes From Venus Could Make It to Earth
Notably offbeat astrophysicist Chandra Wickramasinghe contends solar wind could blow alien bacteria to Earth; others not convinced.
U.S.
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Massachusetts 'Pregnancy Pact' Principal Resigns
A high school principal who set off a furor after being quoted as saying that teenage girls formed a pact to get pregnant has resigned, weeks after his comments were publicly questioned by the mayor. -
Crime-Ridden Arkansas Town Expands 24-Hour Curfew
Officers armed with military rifles have been stopping and questioning passers-by in a neighborhood plagued by violence that's been under a 24-hour curfew for a week. -
Woman's Body Preserved on Ice by Beau for One Year
A coroner's report on a woman whose body was found packed on dry ice in a plastic container in a Newport Beach hotel this spring says the body was only "moderately decomposed" despite her being dead for nearly a year. -
Couple Held for Allegedly Selling Cocaine at Pharmacy
A 26-year-old cosmetics saleswoman and her boyfriend accused of selling cocaine over the counter at a pharmacy were ordered held on bail at their arraignment. -
Man Entering U.S. From Mexico Shot for Throwing Rocks
Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and wounded a man throwing rocks at agents near the U.S.-Mexico border in the San Diego area. -
MOST WANTED: Josephine Sunshine Overaker
Under the cover of darkness on an October evening in 1996, Josephine Sunshine Overaker began her life as an eco-terrorist, officials say. -
Suspended Cop's Wife: He Was Ordered to Have Sex
The wife of a Texas police officer suspended for having sex in a prostitution sting says it was all part of the job. -
Twice-Convicted Killer Executed in Texas
Twice-convicted killer Leon David Dorsey IV quietly went to his death Tuesday night. -
Grandfather: Caylee's 'Kidnapper' Under Surveillance
In the latest twist in an increasingly bizarre case, the grandfather of a missing Orlando toddler made the remarkable claim that the little girl's 'kidnapper' is currently under surveillance. -
Slain Vermont Girl's Uncle Waives Preliminary Hearing
The Vermont man accused of kidnapping 12-year-old Brooke Bennett has waived a preliminary hearing at which an FBI agent was expected to testify. -
Pakistani Woman Allegedly Had List of NYC Targets
An MIT-educated Pakistani woman charged with trying to kill U.S. agents and military officers had been carrying a hitlist of New York City targets including the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the subway system, NY1.com reported on Wednesday. -
Passengers: We Never Saw Alleged Osteen Attack
Passengers told a jury Wednesday they don't believe that the wife of renowned TV pastor Joel Osteen assaulted a flight attendant. -
NTSB Investigators Begin Probe of Mass. Plane Crash
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board were expected to begin a probe Wednesday of a deadly plane crash in a grocery store parking lot Tuesday morning. -
Judge: No College Credits for Creationist Classes
A federal judge has ruled the University of California can deny course credit to Christian high school graduates who have been taught with textbooks that reject evolution and declare the Bible infallible, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. -
Ky. Student May Sue After Dress Deemed Too Short to Shop
A Kentucky college student has hired a lawyer after she was escorted out of a mall by security on Sunday because her dress was deemed too short, MyFOXBoston reports. -
Boyfriend's Roommate: Caylee's Mom Nice but Lies
Casey Anthony seemed like a 'great girl' and a good mother – but also prone to lies – a friend of Anthony’s boyfriend told FOX News’ -
DNA Tests on Bones Could Solve Rockefeller Mystery
Investigators are conducting DNA tests on an unearthed skeleton and examining remnants of a blood stain that may be related to the case of a missing California couple in which a Massachusetts kidnapping suspect has been named a 'person of interest' -
Tenn. Teen Fights For Right to Wear Confederate Flag
An 18-year-old from Tennessee says his great-great uncle served in the Confederate army, but heritage was not the issue for school officials who suspended DeFoe for wearing the Confederate flag -
Whites in the Minority by 2042, U.S. Census Predicts
The nation has been growing more diverse for decades, but the process has sped up through immigration and higher birth rates among minority residents, especially Hispanics -
World's Tallest Woman Dies at 53 in Indiana
A woman who grew to be 7 feet, 7 inches tall and was recognized as the world's tallest female died early Wednesday, a friend said. She was 53. -
Driver: Rockefeller Said He Was Fleeing Gay Friend
The driver of a limousine that whisked away Clark Rockefeller and his daughter after he allegedly kidnapped the 7-year-old girl says he was fooled by the mysterious man who told him he was running from a gay friend. -
Wallet Stolen 44 Years Ago Found in Torn-Down School
The demolition of a northeast Ohio school has unearthed a personal time capsule: a wallet stolen from a student in 1964. -
Burger King Workers Fired Over Sink Bathing Video
A group of Burger King employees in Ohio are looking for new jobs after an Internet video surfaced of one worker bathing in a store sink, WDTN.com reported Tuesday. -
Deputies Found Negligent in Inmate Wheelchair Dumping
A Florida sheriff's deputy has resigned and another fired after an internal investigation into the dumping of a quadriplegic inmate onto a jailhouse floor. -
Cocaine Found Stashed in Undercover Police Car
Police in Rhode Island were stunned to find a half-pound of cocaine stashed behind the dashboard of an undercover cop car.
WORLD
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Protesters, British Journalist Roughed Up by Chinese Police
Chinese police dragged a British journalist along the ground and detained him after he attempted to report on a pro-Tibet protest near the main Olympic stadium on Wednesday, AFP reports. -
New Vote Mounts Pressure on Musharraf to Quit
Political allies of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf acknowledged Wednesday that he could quit rather than face impeachment, as another provincial assembly voted against him and speculation mounted that his resignation was imminent. -
Food Program Donor List: Oil-Rich Nations Still Frugal
Three months after U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a task force on the global food crisis, the world’s richest oil-exporting nations remain among the biggest food-aid cheapskates. -
Golden Girls No More, China Beats U.S. in Gymnastics
China won its first Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics, taking the most important title in its rivalry with the Americans. -
Incest Victims Visit Officers Who Protected Them
Josef Fritzl's family of incest victims have visited and thanked the officers who protected them during their first few weeks of freedom, Austrian police said Wednesday. -
Phelps Swims Into History With Record Olympic Gold
Winningest Olympian ever? He's two golds past that already and not finished yet, just over halfway to his goal of breaking Mark Spitz's record seven in a single Olympics. -
Pakistan's Musharraf Losing Allies in Impeachment Bid
As the third resolution in as many days goes against embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, he is also losing the support of some allies, including a former minister who served under him. -
THE BEIJING BLONDE: Bargaining, an Olympic Sport
As an American, one of the hardest things I had to adjust to living in Beijing was the concept of bargaining for just about everything from the furniture for my home to the fruits and vegetables at the market. Bargaining is just part of living here. -
Genocide Charges Traded as Bodies Burn in Georgia Streets
The bodies of dead Georgian fighters were being burned in the streets of the war-ravaged capital of South Ossetia Wednesday as claims emerged that civilians were targeted in last week’s assault. -
Thieves Use Tomahawks in $1 Million Gem Heist
Tomahawk-wielding bandits smashed their way into an exclusive Gold Coast jewellery boutique on Tuesday night and escaped with more than $1 million worth of designer jewels. -
Homeless Man in Paris Accused of Kidnap, Rape of Tourist
An Australian tourist in Paris was held captive for 15 hours and repeatedly raped at a building used by squatters in the city. -
Man Shot in Head at Gas Station Drives Self to Hospital
An Australian man drove himself to hospital after being shot in the head during a fight outside a Melbourne gas station. -
Wife Tries to Sell Husband's Lover's Panties on EBay
A scorned Queensland, Australia, woman is airing her husband's dirty laundry on a global scale by auctioning off a picture of his mistress' underwear on eBay. -
Report: U.S. Refuses Israel Weapons to Attack Iran
The United States has rejected an Israeli arms request that would have improved Israel's capability to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, a frontpage report in Israel's Haaretz newspaper said on Wednesday. -
Olympic Officials Defend Opening Ceremony Child Lip-Sync
Olympic officials insisted Wednesday the decision to have one girl lip-sync another's voice during a song featured in the Beijing Games' opening ceremony was not about who was cuter, but about achieving the best overall performance. -
Phelps, Lochte Ready for Olympic Showdown in 200 IM
Michael Phelps readied for an Olympic showdown with Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley, qualifying sixth while his good friend and rival posted the fastest time Wednesday night. -
Federer Rebounds, Reaches Olympic Quarterfinals
Perhaps Roger Federer's not washed up yet. Signaling his recent tailspin may be over, Federer avenged a defeat four years ago at the Olympics by beating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6 (4) Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals. -
Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Georgia
The first of C-17 planes carrying humanitarian supplies has arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said Wednesday. Another is scheduled to arrive tomorrow with additional supplies. -
Britain: Size Zero Fashion Models Re-Admitted to Catwalk
London Fashion Week organizers have dropped plans that likely would have barred many size zero models from the catwalk, saying industry executives around the world felt they were uneeded. -
Police Fire Tear Gas at Sierra Leone Opposition Protesters
Police said they fired tear gas Wednesday to disperse a crowd of violent protesters that besieged the offices of Sierra Leone's opposition party. -
Militants in Afghanistan Kill 3 Western Aid Workers
A group of five militants brandishing rifles ambushed and killed three aid workers from a U.S. based organization in Afghanistan. -
FOX FACTS: 6 Points in Russia-Georgia Cease-Fire Pact
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Iranian Interior Minister's Oxford Degree Apparently Fake
Iran's new interior minister has raised an uproar among lawmakers and Iranian media over an apparently fake claim that he holds an honorary doctorate from Britain's Oxford University. -
Ailing Castro Marks 82nd Birthday in Private
Ailing ex-president Fidel Castro marked his 82nd birthday in private on Wednesday, more than two years after he underwent emergency surgery and ceded power to his younger brother Raul. -
Bomb Rips Through Northern Lebanese City, Kills 18
A bomb ripped through a bus carrying civilians and members of the military during Wednesday morning rush hour in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, killing 18 people and wounding more than 40, security officials said.
SHOWS
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America's Election HQ: 'Republicans for Obama'
Former Republican congressman crosses party lines to form Obama support group -
America's Election HQ: Pawlenty's Take
Is the GOP losing 'Sam's Club Republicans'? GOP losing 'Sam's Club Republicans'? The Minnesota governor responds -
Hannity & Colmes: 'Obama Nation' Redux
Author Jerome Corsi reveals more explosive details from 'The Obama Nation' -
Hannity & Colmes: Campaign Grudge?
Obama launches another attack FOX News Channel in defense of his wife -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Missing Tot's Mom's Calls
"On the Record" obtains exclusive info on the calls a missing tot's mom made around the time of her disappearance. -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: Time for Sexual Segregation in Hotels?
Time for sexual segregation in hotels? -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: All Star Panel
'Special Report' panel discusses Russia's crude intentions in bombing Georgia and Ukrain'e role in all of this -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly: Drifting Toward World War III
Drifting toward World War III -
The O'Reilly Factor: Transcript: Jon Voight Backlash After Anti-Obama Op-Ed
Jon Voight on backlash after anti-Obama op-ed, Angelina's presidential pick -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Fat and Healthy?
'Anti-Gym' owner says new study is just giving overweight people an excuse to keep on eating -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Common Sense
Who's to blame for Georgia crisis?
FOX FAN
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