BIO

• Rick Reichmuth

BUSINESS

• Stewart, Colbert Deposed in YouTube-Viacom Case
  Comedy Central duo among dozens sought for testimony in online-video lawsuit; Viacom head Sumner Redstone, Google heads Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt among rest.
• European and Asian Markets Slide on U.S. Credit Worries
  European and Asian shares fell Wednesday on more jitters over a credit crunch started by problems in the U.S. subprime loan sector.
• Macy's Posts Lower Quarterly Profit
  Retailer Macy's Inc. reported lower quarterly profit on Wednesday as sales fell.
• Nokia Recalls 46 Million Cell-Phone Batteries
  Company offers to replace lithium-ion units, which run risk of overheating, though not of exploding.
• Consumer Inflation Well-Behaved in July as Gas Prices Fall
  Closely-followed consumer prices report for June showed a hopeful sign that inflation is easing.
• Mortgage Application Volume Rises
  However, MBA's chief economist warns rise in volume could be deceiving of the true mortgage landscape
• Report: Vinyl Baby Bibs May Contain Lead
  Tests conducted this summer by a non-profit health agency show that some vinyl baby bibs sold at Toys "R" Us stores are contaminated with lead, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
• Oil Prices Climb as Storm Eyed
  Crude prices rose on Wednesday on inventories and a brewing storm.
• Data Shows Glass-Half-Full Economy
  Analysts say the latest data, combined with reports earlier this week showing strong retail sales and a shrinking trade deficit, pointed to an economy that is doing pretty well.
• Stocks Sink on Renewed Credit Jitters; Dow Below 13,000
  The losing streak continued on Wall Street on Wednesday as renewed credit fears pushed the three major indexes to each close a yo-yo session down more than 1 percent and caused the Dow to fall back below 13,000 for the first time since April 24.
• Got a Mortgage Problem? Don't Ignore It. Pick Up the Phone
  Steps to take if you can't meet your monthly mortgage payment.
• Travelocity.com Fined for Arranging U.S.-Cuba Trips
  Travelocity.com earlier this month paid $182,750 to settle a complaint brought by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control for booking trips between the U.S. and Cuba in violation of a 45-year-old embargo.
• Survey: College Kids to Spend More This Year on School Stuff
  College students expected to spend nearly 9 percent more on back-to-school items this year, survey says.

ENTERTAINMENT

• Graceland to Anoint First-Ever Official Elvis Impersonator
  Managers of Elvis Presley's home in Memphis, Tenn., plan to anoint their first-ever official 'tribute artist' this week, as they mark the 30th anniversary of his death.
• Denise Brown Calls for Boycott of O.J. Simpson Book
  The sister of Nicole Brown Simpson on Tuesday called for a boycott of the O.J. Simpson book "If I Did It" about the slaying of Simpson's ex-wife and her friend Ronald Goldman.
• Don Imus Felt 'Forced' to Make Public Apologies
  Don’t be surprised if the I-man makes significant deals in the next few weeks for both a radio and TV comeback.
• Report: Another Ex-Assistant of Britney Spears Subpoenaed
  Britney Spears' former assistant was subpoenaed Tuesday to give a deposition in the child custody war being waged by the pop star's ex-husband Kevin Federline, OK! magazine reports.
• Teri Hatcher Stars in Badgley Mischka Advertising Campaign
  Hatcher, who stars on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," is both sophisticated and down-to-earth, said Badgley, making her a great match for the brand. Plus, he told The Associated Press in an interview, she's the same size as the brand's fit model.
• Heidi Klum Star of New Ad Campaign for Jordache
  The mother of three is the sultry star of a new ad campaign for Jordache.
• Kathie Lee Gifford to Appear as Guest on 'Live'
  Kathie Lee Gifford will drop by "Live With Regis and Kelly" to celebrate the daytime talk show's 20th anniversary.
• Lou Diamond Phillips' Divorce Finalized
  The actor's nearly 11-year marriage to Kelly Phillips was dissolved on July 30, according to a Los Angeles Superior Court filing. The two will share custody of their three daughters, the syndicated entertainment TV show "Extra" reported Tuesday.
• Michael Jackson Sued by Former Lawyers
  Michael Jackson's former entertainment lawyers have filed a lawsuit claiming the pop star owes them more than $113,000.
• Video of Lisa Marie Presley Singing With Elvis to Be Posted
  A new video of Lisa Marie Presley singing "In the Ghetto," accompanied by her late father, Elvis Presley, will be posted Friday on the AOL Internet site Spinner.com, a company spokesman said Tuesday.
• Forensic Pathologist's Testimony Roils Spector Prosecution
  Dr. Michael Baden says he believes actress Lana Clarkson's spinal cord was not completely severed when a bullet tore through her mouth, bolstering defense claims that Clarkson could have spewed blood onto Spector's jacket with her dying gasps.

FNC IMAG

• Fast Food 411
  Say goodbye to greasy burgers and fries — here's how to eat cheap and avoid the freshamn 15!
• Stressonomics 101
  Overworked and overwhelmed? Get schooled on how to stress LESS!

HEALTH

• Scientists Say Gene Can Stop Tumor Growth
  Canadian scientists say they have discovered a gene that can stop cancerous cells from multiplying into tumors in various forms of the disease including breast, lung and liver, the Globe and Mail reported.
• Study Ties Red Meat to Colon Cancer Return, Early Death
  A new study from Boston researchers said colon cancer survivors who eat red meat, french fries and desserts are more likely to suffer a relapse and an early death than those eating a diet high in fish and vegetables.
• Abortion Pills Give No Greater Risk of Pregnancy Problems
  Researchers find that women using abortion pills rather than the surgical method seem to face no greater risk of tubal pregnancy or miscarriage.
• Child Lead Poisoning Mostly from House Paint
  Lead poisoning affects hundreds of thousands of U.S. youngsters, but most get it from paint chips and dust in deteriorating buildings — not recalled toys, U.S. health officials say.
• Study: Junk Food Cravings Develop in the Womb
  A new report suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant or breast-feeding may influence their children's own bad eating habits later in life.
• Study: Harsh Light Damages Embryos in Fertility Clinics
  A new study shows that the type of lighting commonly used in fertility clinics could damage the development of human and other animal embryos in research.
• Report: Testosterone Patch Perks Up Sex Drive in Women
  New research finds that women with low-libidos get a boost in sexual desire from the use of transdermal testosterone patches.
• Diabetes Drugs to Warn Users of Heart Failure Risk
  Type 2 diabetes drugs, Actos and Avandia, plan to carry "black-box" warnings about their heart failure risk, the FDA has said.
• Study: Former Meth Users at Risk for Brain Disorders
  A new study shows that young meth users are at risk of age-related brain disorders long after they stop using.
• Study: Meth Continues to Damage Brain Long After Use Stops
  A new study shows that young meth users are at risk of age-related brain disorders long after they stop using.

OPINION

• Susan Estrich: Should a Candidate Be Judged By His Kids?
  Susan Estrich: What, if anything, does a candidate's family really tell us about the candidate?

POLITICS

• Talk is Cheap for Colin Powell, Who Gives Cash to John McCai
  Despite meeting with many of the '08 presidential candidates, general and former secretary of state only maxes out primary money giving for Airzona senator.
• Oregon Sen. Wyden to Block Bush's Choice for CIA Post
  Sen. Ron Wyden plans to block President Bush's nominee to become the CIA's top lawyer.
• Levin to Tell Iraqis to Count U.S. Out of Civil War
  Democratic chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Carl Levin tells reporters he's going to Iraq to tell its leader that they must take responsibility for their own county and take action on political reconciliation.
• Government to Pay $1B for Passport Headaches
  Government gets $1 billion dollar bill for the nation's passport headaches from new travel rules.
• Rumsfeld Prepped to Leave Admin. Prior to '06 Election
  Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld did not resign as a result of dramatic Republican losses in the U.S. Congress during last November's midterm election; it turns out he was ready to go ahead of the final tally.
• Saudi Official Fighting Wiretap Program in U.S. Courts
  Soliman al-Buthi is a prominent religious leader in Saudi Arabia, a father of three and a ranking government official. He's also a terrorist, according to the United States and United Nations
• Romney, Giuliani Square Off Over Immigration
  Mitt Romney accuses former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani of making his city a haven for illegal immigrants. Giuliani denies it, insisting he cracked down on lawlessness of every kind
• Giuliani Opposes Palestinian State, Iranian Nukes
  Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani said he opposes creation of a Palestinian state at this time and would take a tough stand with Iran, including destroying its nuclear infrastructure "should all else fail"
• U.S. to Call Iran Revolutionary Guard 'Terrorists'
  he United States will soon be referring to an Iranian military division as a "specially designated global terrorist," a state department official has confirmed to FOX News
• John Edwards Pulling Campaign Staff out of Nevada
  Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is moving staff out of Nevada to focus on other early voting states, a reflection of the uncertainty about the prominence of the first Western contest

SCIENCE

• Urban Sprawl May Have Doomed Angkor Wat
  Medieval Cambodian temple was at center of huge city that probably drew too many resources from surrounding countryside to survive.
• Teacher-Astronaut Talks to Kids From Space
  Barbara Morgan finally does what Christa McAuliffe never got chance to in 1986.
• Spacewalk Cut Short Due to Hole in Glove
  Astronaut Rick Mastracchio ordered back inside space station as partner wraps up spacewalk detail.
• Squirrels Heat Own Tails to Fend Off Rattlesnakes
  California ground squirrels scare off rattlers with rapidly waving, hot tails snakes can see in dark.
• Man-Made 'Drain Hole' Slowly Emptying Lake Michigan
  Dredging on St. Clair River costing Lakes Michigan, Huron 2.5 billion gallons of water per day, says Canadian group.

TECHNOLOGY

• Facebook Users Willingly Give Up Vital Details
  Researchers found that two in five Facebook users happily divulged details such as their dates of birth, phone numbers and workplaces to people whom they had never met.
• Publishing House Sets Up Excerpts for iPhones
  HarperCollins sets up optimized Web site so iPhone users can read sample excerpts from current best-sellers.
• Microsoft Fixes Nine Holes in August 'Patch Tuesday'
  Six of security holes have to do with Explorer or Excel, but one ominously patches hole in desktop-widget RSS reader.

U.S.

• Thieves Snatch 45 Parrots Worth $58G From New York Pet Store
  The owner of Parrots of the World says whoever ripped him off knew where the surveillance cameras were, unhooked the cages and carried them out through a hole in the window.
• Historians Rush to Secure Artifacts From Bridge Collapse
  Historians are working to preserve artifacts from the Minneapolis bridge collapse as divers look for more bodies.
• Lawn Mower Explodes Due to Georgia Heat, Destroying Home
  A lawn mower exploded in an suburban Atlanta garage, sparking a blaze Tuesday that destroyed the homeowner's residence.
• Report: Vinyl Baby Bibs May Contain Lead
  Tests conducted this summer by a non-profit health agency show that some vinyl baby bibs sold at Toys "R" Us stores are contaminated with lead, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
• Kansas Indian Tribe Accused of Recruiting Illegal Immigrants
  Investigators have made the first two arrests in an ongoing, multistate probe into whether a Wichita-based American Indian tribe, the Kaweah Indian Nation, was recruiting illegal immigrants by promising them tribal membership would protect them.
• No Charges for Soldier Who Paid to Be Shot to Avoid Iraq
  A soldier who recently returned from Iraq and paid someone $500 to shoot him in the leg so he wouldn't return for another tour will not face charges, though his wife and the gunman will.
• Flossie Downgraded to Tropical Storm Near Hawaii
  Flossie was downgraded from hurricane status to tropical storm as it brushed Hawaii's Big Island, causing rain and high surf as it weakened over the Pacific.
• NYPD Report Warns of Mounting Homegrown Terror Threat
  The New York Police Department report describes a process in which young men — often legal immigrants from the Middle East who are frustrated with their lives in their adopted country — adopt a philosophy that puts them on a path to violence.
• Man Reveals Legend of Mystery Visitor to Poe's Grave
  92-year-old man reveals legend of mystery visitor to the grave of Edgar Allan Poe, who never expected the mystery to go worldwide.
• Headless Walruses Washing Up on Alaska Beaches
  Dozens of headless walrus carcasses washing up on Alaska beaches prompt investigation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Texas Man Nabbed for Blinding Pilots With Laser
  Clinton Udet Pinckert, 47, is accused of attempting to disable a commercial aircraft by shining a laser at airplanes flying over his home.
• Man Admits to Eating Glass in East Coast Fraud Scheme
  Man admits role in multi-state insurance fraud scheme to eat glass in restaurants, hotels and grocery stores along the East Coast.
• Fugitive Agrees to Extradition From Texas
  Woman agrees to extradition from Texas after fleeing from Louisiana hotel shootout that led to the slayings of two police officers.
• Fight Over Benoit's Estate Hinges on Order of Deaths
  Pro wrestler Chris Benoit's mother-in-law wants a court to determine the order of the deaths of his family that could affect who gets Benoit's estate.
• Weapons Makers Unveil New Defensive Equipment
  With vehicle-borne bombs and improvised explosive devices causing most of the death and damage in Iraq, U.S. officials are investing in a new generation of counter-terror technology to protect troops patrolling the country's most dangerous regions.
• Report: Plea Deal Likely for Michael Vick
  NFL quarterback Michael Vick is likely to plead guilty to dogfighting charges, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday.
• Inmate Hits Vick With '$63,000,000,000 Billion Dollar' Suit
  A Virginia inmate wants '$63,000,000,000 billion dollars' from quarterback Michael Vick over allegations that the Falcons star stole two white-mixed pit bull dogs and later sold them on EBAY to purchase missiles from Iran, FOX News has learned.
• Optometrist Arrested in 'Twisted Made-for-TV Movie' Slaying
  A Milwaukee area optometrist has been charged with the shooting death of a 24-year-old Michigan woman; cops said she apparently left him at the altar in Las Vegas.
• Wisconsin Woman Faces Charges After Yelling Chants
  42-year-old woman faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after neighbors complained to police of chants around a bonfire at her Wisconsin home.
• Ex-NBA Ref Tim Donaghy Pleads Guilty in Betting Scandal
  Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges on Wednesday in connection with a gambling scandal.
• NYPD: Homegrown Terrorists Pose Serious Threat
  New York Police Department report says disgruntled Muslim American citizens who band together for jihad are difficult to discern because they blend in.
• Fast Facts: Tim Donaghy Pleads Guilty in NBA Betting Scandal
• Trappers Capture Alligator After Escaping New Home
  Trappers capture Reggie the alligator after he managed to escape Wednesday from his new home at the Los Angeles Zoo.
• Jury Begins Deliberations in Padilla Terror Support Trial
  Jurors began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of Jose Padilla, who along with two others is accused with operating a support cell for Islamic terrorists.
• Gunman Kills Florida Deputy; 3rd Cop Shot in 10 Days
  A Florida sheriff's deputy was shot to death at a drunken driving checkpoint Wednesday in the third shooting of an officer in Florida in 10 days.
• Judge Orders Homeless Murder Witnesses Kept in Jail
  A Medford judge ruled Tuesday that three homeless people who saw a fatal fight at an encampment must remain in jail until the case is tried.
• U.S. Mint Set to Release Jefferson Dollar Coin
  The U.S. Mint is hoping that its new series of dollar coins honoring U.S. presidents will help educate Americans of their national history.

WORLD

• Report: North Korea Loses 11 Percent of Crops
  Flooding has destroyed more than a tenth of North Korea's rice and corn crops, according to state-run media on Wednesday.
• Six Italian Men Shot Dead in Germany
  Six people were found fatally shot in the town of Duisburg in western Germany, police said Wednesday.
• Spanish Garbage Men Share $600G Lottery Prize
  A duo of Spanish garbage men who emerged victorious in a recent strike demanding bonus pay now have won something bigger: $600,000 in lottery booty.
• China Announces Crackdown on Media
  China announced Wednesday that it would carry out a wide-ranging crackdown on "false news" and illegal publications ahead of the ruling Communist Party's most important meeting in five years.
• Iran Detains 2 Chinese on Spying Charges
  Iran has detained two Chinese nationals on charges of spying on its military and nuclear facilities, state radio reported Wednesday.
• Petraeus Foresees Smaller U.S. Footprint in Iraq
  General in charge of Multinational Forces in Iraq says Tuesday's horrific car bombings demonstrate why U.S. can't leave yet.
• Death Toll Rises From Attacks in Northern Iraq
  Rescuers dug through the muddy wreckage of collapsed clay houses in northwest Iraq on Wednesday, uncovering victims of coordinated homicide bombings that Iraqi officials said killed at least 250 people.
• Iraq Journal: Balance of Terror
  American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division shared Coalition Outpost War Eagle with a contingent of Iraqi soldiers.
• Report: Petraeus Expected to Propose Iraq Pullback Plan
  U.S. General David Petraeus is expected to recommend a plan that would pull some U.S. troops out of areas in Iraq where security has improved, and redeploy them elsewhere or use them as reserve units, according to a newspaper report on Wednesday.
• Man Who Posted Hate Crime Video Surrenders in Russia
  Police in Russia said on Wednesday that a man who says he posted a video showing the execution of two men by neo-Nazis has turned himself in to authorities.
• Benjamin Netanyahu Wins Likud Race
  Benjamin Netanyahu, fresh off a commanding election win as leader of Israel's hardline Likud Party, vowed Wednesday to shift his efforts toward reclaiming his old job as prime minister.
• U.S-Led Troops Launch Operation in Afghanistan
  Hundreds of U.S.-led troops have launched an offensive against Al Qaeda and Taliban militants in an area of eastern Afghanistan where Osama bin Laden once hid, officials said Wednesday.
• Hamas Kid TV Star Would Be Proud to Be a Martyr
  The young star of Hamas television's best-known children's show said, she would be proud to become a martyr.
• Chavez Calls for Changes to Venezuela's Constitution
  President Hugo Chavez called for changes to Venezuela's constitution Wednesday night, delivering a key address pitching reforms that are expected to allow him to be re-elected indefinitely.
• Bulletin: Tsunami Warning Cancelled
  The center later canceled the warnings and the watches, but it said the quake had caused a tsunami of unknown size.
• PETA Condemns Hamas TV for Showing Animal Abuse
  An animal rights group criticized a Hamas TV children's program which depicts a man swinging cats by their tails and throwing stones at lions in segment intended to teach children not to abuse animals.
• Chavez Presents Plan for Constitutional Reform
  Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will present his plan on Wednesday to alter that country's constitution to allow him to be re-elected indefinately.
• Vladimir Putin Strips for Fishing Trip With Prince Albert
  Vladimir Putin has been worrying Western leaders by flexing his political muscles. But this week, the 54-year-old former KGB officer and fitness nut was showing off the real thing.

SHOWS

• Hannity & Colmes: Hannity and Colmes:Big Winner
  Will Iowa Straw Poll victory propel Mitt Romney to front of GOP pack?
• Hannity & Colmes: Hannity and Colmes: Obama Caught on Tape
  Barack Obama accuses U.S. troops of 'killing civilians' in Afghanistan
• On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Duane 'Dog' Chapman
  Bounty hunter turned TV star goes 'On the Record'
• Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Transcript: In Case You Missed 'Special Report'
  Transcript: 'Special Report with Brit Hume,' August 14, 2007
• The Big Story w/ John Gibson: John Gibson: Boozing Flight Attendant's Wings Clipped
  Boozing flight attendant's wings clipped
• The O'Reilly Factor: O'Reilly: Rudy Giuliani in the No Spin Zone
  Can the Republican frontrunner solve America's immigration mess?
• The O'Reilly Factor: O'Reilly: Geraldo Rivera on Newark murders
  Geraldo Rivera on criminal alien charged with murder in Newark

FOX FAN

• Speakout: Mattel Toy Recall
  Mattel gears up for its second recall of products manufactured in China. Should we be wary of products made in China?
• Proposed Name Change for God
  What do you think about everyone referring to God as Allah?
• Troop Shout Outs!
  Jamie Colby's troop shout outs
• Are Single Women Closing the Wage Gap?
  Are single women making any progress in closing the wage gap with men? Lis has the answer to this question and more!