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BUSINESS
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Boeing to Sell $700 Million in Jets to India's Air Sahara
Boeing Co. said Monday it has received a $700 million (euro549 million) order for 10 737-800 Dreamliner jets from India's Air Sahara. -
Google, eBay Form Advertising Alliance
Google and eBay announced an agreement to form an advertising alliance and share use of 'click-to-call' Web site technology. -
Western Refining to Buy Giant Industries for $1.23 Billion
Western Refining will buy Giant Industries in a $1.23 billion deal that will create an oil refining giant. -
Five Ways To a Winning 'Fund Season'
Athletic teams have a scheduled season, with a set period for training and exhibition play. 'Mutual fund season,' however, runs all year long, every year. -
Kinder Morgan to Go Private in $15 Billion Deal
An investment group will take pipeline operator Kinder Morgan private in a deal with $15 billion. -
Prudential Agrees to Pay $600M in Market Timing Case
Prudential Financial and a subidiary agreed on Monday to pay $600M in order to resolve allegations of market timing. -
Bankruptcy Filings Fall 9 Percent Over Last Year
The 12-month period that ended June 30 saw the smallest number of bankruptcy filings since the 12-month period ended September 2001, according to the federal court data. -
Stocks to Watch, August 29: Boeing Co.
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Navistar International Corp., Restoration Hardware Inc. and Boeing Co. -
Stocks Higher Ahead of Economic Data
Stocks were higher on Monday as falling oil prices boosted investors. -
Oil Plunges as Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast Changes
Oil fell on Monday as Tropical Storm Ernesto appeared likely to miss installations in the U.S. Gulf.
FOXLIFE
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Recuperating Dick Clark Makes Appearance at Emmys
Recuperating from a 2004 stroke, Dick Clark makes appearance at 2006 Emmys -
Horse Kick Breaks Leg of Ringo Starr's Wife
Barbara Bach, a former Bond girl and wife of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, had her leg broken after being kicked by a horse. -
Bounce 101: A Primer to the New Orleans Sound
Bounce grew out of the poorer neighborhoods of New Orleans — in brick projects named Magnolia and Desire, fast becoming the soundtrack for block parties with lyrics that talked of raunchy struts and skimpy lingerie. -
Kiefer Sutherland Happily Hits Emmy After-Parties
Shouts and applause trailed the "24" star, who finally snagged a best actor Emmy after five years of being nominated for the TV drama, as he swept into Fox's after-party Sunday night at the posh restaurant Spago. -
Keith Richards' Won't Be Fined For Onstage Cigarette
Keith Richards will not be fined for having a cigarette onstage in Scotland, as apparently the stage is exempt from the smoking ban. -
Jessica Simpson Embarks on New Public Image With 'A Public Affair'
Jessica Simpson's new cd will show her newly-single, and some wonder if she can maintain her fame without her marriage. -
Emmys Earn Only So-So Ratings
Sunday's awards show drew its fourth-smallest audience ever, according to preliminary figures from Nielsen Media Research. -
Report: Paris Hilton Snubbed For Guest Spot on 'Extras'
British comic Ricky Gervais has refused a request from Paris Hilton to be on his HBO show, 'Extras.' -
'Posh Spice' to Star in Fashion Reality Show
Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. 'Posh Spice' is set to star in a modelling/fashion reality show in the U.S., according to the NY Post. -
'The View' Has Become a Joke, Says Meredith Vieira
With 'The View' becoming a part of her past, Meredith Vieira now says the morning show has become 'a joke.' -
Jamaican Singer Accuses Li'l Kim of Plaigiarism
Jamaican reggae singer Tanya Stephens claims in a suit filed in Manhattan that Li'l Kim stole one of her songs almost verbatim on her 2005 album 'The Naked Truth.' -
Hip Hop Star Foxy Brown Accused of Shoplifting in NYC
Hip hop diva Foxy Brown is accused of walking out of a NYC boutique with two belts costing $400 each, according to the NY Post. -
Elton John Wants to Make Hip Hop Album
Elton John said he admires the hip hop beat and wants to work with rappers like Snoop, Eminem, Kanye West and Timbaland. -
'O Brother, Where Art Thou' Takes On a Whole New Meaning
A pregnant-looking man turns out to have been carrying his own twin. -
Grrr! If You're Not Part of the Solution...
Grrr! columnist Mike Straka says he's sick of all the negative people who do nothing productive, and waste the productive person's time by stirring pots. -
F--- Katrina: New Orleans Hip-Hop Remembers the Hurricane
New Orleans rappers — scattered across the South — release songs with titles like 'My FEMA People' and '1,000 Miles to Downtown' that have remade their brand of hip-hop into an oral history of Katrina. -
Your Grrrs: Aug. 29, 2006
Readers respond to Mike Straka's Grrr! column. -
Topless Kissing Booth Brings in the Bucks for Charity
A nudist resort in Florida spices up your average cancer fundraiser. -
NBC Expresses Regret Over Emmy Plane Crash Skit
It was meant to be funny, but because of a plane crash in Kentucky that killed 49 that same day, many found the Emmy skit insensitive. -
Madonna's Moscow Concert Venue Changed
Due to security concerns and other issues, Madonna's venue for her upcoming concert in Moscow has been changed. -
Actor Matthew Broderick Breaks Collarbone Falling Off Horse
Matthew Broderick's vacation in Ireland was marred when he suffered a broken collarbone after falling off a horse Sunday. -
'24' Best Drama, 'The Office' Best Comedy at Emmys
The groundbreaking FOX action series "24," which turns one dangerous day into a season, won three Emmys Sunday night, including best drama series and best actor for star Kiefer Sutherland. -
Stevie Wonder, Wynton Marsalis to Perform for Katrina Anniversary
A variety of musicians will be playing at the Katrina anniversary concert, including Stevie Wonder and Wynton Marsalis. -
Reiner: Gibson Must Admit 'Passion' Was Anti-Semitic
Actor/director Rob Reiner says in order for Gibson to understand why he acted the way he did the night of his DUI arrest he must acknowledge that some of the work he's done was anti-Semitic and do some 'major soul-searching.' -
New Orleans Bounce Slang Defined
New Orleans slang terms defined. -
Aerosmith Bassist Recovering From Cancer Treatment
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton is recovering from radiation treatment for throat cancer. -
Aaron Spelling Honored at Emmys
Stars of "Dynasty" and "Charlie's Angels" perform special tribute to creator Aaron Spelling -
Former 'Will and Grace' Star Eric McCormack May Be Done With Sitcoms
Former "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack says he's probably done with sitcoms.
HEALTH
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China Bird Flu Vaccine Safe for Humans, Early Tests Show
A Chinese-developed vaccine against the H5N1 strain of bird flu in humans has been found safe in the first round of tests, a government news agency reported Monday. -
Child Asthma, Allergies on Rise World Wide
The epidemic increase in child asthma in the U.S. and other industrialized countries may be stabilizing, but allergy and asthma is on the rise in many developing countries, according to a global study of more than half a million children.
POLITICS
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Federal Officials Say New Orleans Ready for Major Hurricane
Federal emergency officials claim the New Orleans levee system is ready for another major hurricane, despite the less-optimistic views of other political leaders and engineers. -
Former President Gerald Ford Released From Mayo Clinic
Former President Gerald Ford is discharged from the Mayo Clinic almost two weeks after being admitted for tests and receiving a pacemaker and angioplasty procedure. -
Bush Admin. Readies for Possible U.N. Sanctions Against Iran
Bush administration prepares to pursue U.N. sanctions against Iran if it doesn't meet an approaching deadline to halt its uranium enrichment. -
Rep. Lantos to Put Hold on Aid to Lebanon
California Democrat says $230 million in U.S. assistance should not be handed over until Lebanon secures its border with Syria to prevent Hezbollah from rearming. -
Senator Obama Tours Infamous Slum on Kenya Trip
Illinois Democrat has good chance of winning contest to be presdient of Kenya after earning praise from native population during trip to father's homeland. -
Fallout from the Dems' New Nominating Calendar
The two new states added to the Democrats' presidential nominating schedule are relatively small, so it will be possible to preserve some of the personal 'retail' campaigning in them, but campaigns will have to begin earlier to make credible efforts. -
15 Democrats Tour Areas Hit By Hurricane Katrina
Fifteen Democrats took bus tours Monday of areas hit by Hurricane Katrina before visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast. -
CIA Versus White House
The partisanship, ideological conflicts, personality clashes, arrogance and turf wars that have marked the last five years of bureaucratic wrangling has poisoned the relationship between the White House and intelligence agencies. -
Al Gore: Democracy is Under Attack by Media
Former Vice President Al Gore says democracy is under attack with political and economic control of the media being a threat. -
Mayor Nagin Apologizes for World Trade Center Remark
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin apologizes for using the term "hole in the ground" to describe the World Trade Center site. -
Max Cleland Treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Former Georgia Democratic senator says condition, a side-effect of being injured in Vietnam in 1968, may have been triggered again by violence in Iraq. -
State Department Surprised by Nasrallah Statement on War
Spokesman says it's not common for someone to admit he regrets launching a war.
SCIENCE
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Urban Legends: How They Start and Why They Persist
Urban legends are an important part of popular culture, experts say, offering insight into our fears and the state of society. They're also good fun. -
NASA Scrubs Tuesday Shuttle Launch Citing Ernesto's Approach
NASA officials delayed a Tuesday launch and would decide Monday on whether to move space shuttle Atlantis off the launchpad. -
Iowa Scientists Hope to Turn Ethanol Into Potable Alcohol
Researchers at Iowa State University are working to devise a way to turn ethanol into food-grade alcohol.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
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College Alcohol Abuse Sparks Drinking Prevention Debate
With research suggesting that alcohol abuse is epidemic on college campuses, experts debate the best way to prevent it.
TECHNOLOGY
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Buy and Tell: TippingPoint to Disclose Purchased Flaws
A security company that pays hackers for information on software flaws and exploits plans to release a list of 29 unpatched flaws in products sold by a host of big-name vendors, including Microsoft, IBM, Apple Computer and Novell.
U.S.
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Teachers in Detroit Agree to Strike
Detroit teachers overwhelmingly rejected a two-year contract proposal by the city public school district on Sunday and decided to strike. -
Carbon Monoxide Likely Killer of Five in Florida
Five people, including two children, were found dead inside a South Florida home Sunday, likely victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, police said. -
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Extra Frigid Winter This Year
After one of the warmest winters on record, this coming winter will be much colder than normal from coast to coast, according to the Farmers' Almanac, which was just released. -
Washington Wildfires Continue to Burn as Temperatures Rise
Wildfires burned across southeastern and north-central Washington state early Monday as firefighters prepared for hotter temperatures; red-flag conditions were in the forecast. -
Hardenne Wins First Victory in Opening Day of U.S. Open
Efficient as always, Henin-Hardenne waited out a 90-minute rain delay and became the first top player to win at this year's tournament, breezing past Maria Elena Camerin 6-2, 6-1 Monday. -
U.S. Airways Plane Diverted to Tennessee
A U.S. Airways plane was diverted from Houston to Bristol, Tenn., on Monday due to an unspecified bomb threat, according to airport officials. -
Former Capitol Hill Press Secretary Gets 12 Years in Prison
Former Capitol Hill press secretary gets more than 12 years in prison for four counts of bank robbery that he said helped pay for golf and rent. -
NTSB Probes Runway Confusion in Ky. Air Crash
The taxi route for commercial jets using Blue Grass Airport's main runway was altered a week before Comair Flight 5191 took the wrong runway and crashed on takeoff, killing all but one of the 50 people aboard, the airport's director said Monday. -
Families of Dead Comair Passengers Wait for News on Crash
Families of some of the 49 victims of the Comair crash attended briefings on the investigation in Kentucky and say they aren't looking to place blame - they just want answers. -
Connecticut Court Overturns Conviction in Son's Suicide
The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a Meriden mother's conviction that she contributed to her 12-year-old son's suicide by creating an unsafe and unhealthy home; law experts think it was the first time a parent was convicted over a child's suicide. -
5 Dead in Florida Home, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Likely
Police: 5 dead in South Florida home, carbon monoxide poisoning likely. -
Suspect Arrested in Hatchet Attack at Tennessee Yard Sale
A 43-year-old man was arrested after attacking an elderly man with a hatchet at a Tennessee yard sale. -
Andre Agassi Set to Begin His Last U.S. Open
As the U.S. Open is set to begin, any of the matches could potentially be Andre Agassi's last as he gets ready to retire. -
Following Deadly Crash, Comair's Daily Commuter Flight Conti
24 hours after a Comair flight crashed on the Blue Grass airport runway, killing 49, passengers are still flying the same daily commuter route. -
U.S. Beats Japan 2-1 to Win Little League World Series
Columbus, Ga., teams beats Kawaguchi City, Japan, 2-1 to win Little League World Series. -
Barry Bonds' Trainer Jailed Again for Contempt
Barry Bonds' personal trainer, Greg Anderson, is sent to jail for second time for contempt of court for refusing to testify against the Giants slugger in perjury, tax evasion probe. - Timeline: JonBenet Ramsey Murder Investigation
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Tropical Storm Ernesto Causes Hurricane Watch in Florida
As Tropical Storm Ernesto grew closer, forecasters from the National Hurricane Center extended a hurricane watch for the southern tip of Florida's peninsula; Ernesto battered Haiti, claiming at least one life. -
Longtime Maryland Commuter to Help Blow Up Wilson Bridge
Dan Ruefly, who for 28 years has left his Accokeek, Md., home at 5 a.m. to beat peak rush hour on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge that carries Interstate 95 traffic across the Potomac River, will help blow up the bridge at midnight. -
Slidell, La., Sheriff Fights to Lower Crime After Katrina
Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan helped rescue and save lives when Hurricane Katrina hit, and he continues that mission trying to keep crime down in town. Part 4 of a FOXNews.com exclusive series. -
Trial to Begin For for Man Believed to Have Abused Hundreds
Dean Schwartzmiller is accused of abusing two 12-year-old cousins and is charged with multiple counts of child molestation and child pornography in connection with the boys but police think he could have abused hundreds more; his trial begins Monday. -
JonBenet Murder Suspect Faces First Colo. Court Appearance
JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect John Mark Karr is expected in a Boulder, Colo., courtroom for a hearing Monday at 6:30 p.m. EDT. -
Florida on Hurricane Watch as Ernesto Reaches Cuba
A hurricane watch was issued Sunday for the Florida Keys and Gov. Jeb Bush ordered a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which was nearing Cuba and packing winds of 50 mph.
VIEWS
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Senator's Book Offers Economic Solutions
A new book by Sen. Byron Dorgan offers innovative and intriguing solutions for the U.S. economy.
WORLD
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Israeli PM Named Political Allies to Business Authority
A report by a government watchdog has found that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert illegally named political allies to a business authority in a previous position as industry and trade minister, officials said Monday. -
Six U.S. Soldiers, 50 Iraqis Killed in Day of Violence
Six U.S. soldiers were killed in Baghdad on Sunday, while an upsurge of violence across the country left 50 Iraqis dead, undercutting the prime minister's claim that government forces are prevailing over insurgents and sectarian extremists. -
Homicide Bomber in Afghanistan Kills 17
A homcide bombing ripped through a crowded market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, killing 17 people and wounding 47, a hospital official said. -
Christians on Death Row for Killing Muslims Seek Pardon
Three Christians on death row for killing Muslims during religious clashes in eastern Indonesia six years ago have repeated a request for a presidential pardon, lawyers and government officials said Monday. -
Austria Abduction Victim Defends Captor as 'Part of My Life'
An Austrian teenager who spent eight years in a dingy underground cell until her dramatic escape last week issued a statement Monday defending her captor as 'part of my life' and insisting she didn't miss anything during her ordeal. -
Mexico Judges Indicate Outcome of Election Won't Change
Mexico's top electoral judges suggested Monday that the 375 challenges to the July 2 election won't reverse the outcome -- indicating that Felipe Calderon will likely be Mexico's next president. -
Australian Convicted of Drug Smuggling in Bali Begins Appeal
Schapelle Corby's legal team has launched a final appeal to the Indonesian court against her 20-yr sentence. Corby was convicted of smuggling 9 lbs. of marijuana in May of 2005 in a case that sparked an outcry in Australia where many said she is innocent. -
Annan Meets With Hezbollah Cabinet Minister in Beirut
U.N. Secretary-GeneralKofi Annan demanded Monday that Hezbollah release two captured Israeli soldiers to the international Red Cross, and that Israel lift its air and sea blockade of Lebanon. -
Tropical Storm Ernesto Hits Cuba After Battering Haiti
Tropical Storm Ernesto hit Cuba west of the U.S. naval air base at Guantanamo on Monday after killing one person Haiti as it stayed on track toward Florida, where forecasters expect it to strengthen into a hurricane. -
Explosion Kills Three in Turkish Resort City
An explosion Monday in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya killed three people and injured 18 others, private NTV television said. -
Nearly 50 Killed in Iraq Violence
A surge in bloodshed leaves nearly 50 people dead in a homicide car bombing and clashes between Shiite militia and Iraqi security forces. -
Observers Proposed for Israel-Gaza Area
The U.S. is proposing deploying international observers at the main cargo crossing between Israel and Gaza to prevent repeated security closures. -
Pakistan Unrest Follows Death of Tribal Chief
Fresh riots broke out Monday in southwestern Pakistan where thousands observed a large-scale strike and lawmakers condemned the government over the weekend killing of one of the country's most prominent tribal chiefs in a military raid. -
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Man Sets Himself on Fire in Moscow
A man doused himself with flammable liquids and set himself on fire on Red Square Sunday before dozens of shocked tourists. -
South Korea: North on Standby for Nuke Test
North Korea has facilities on standby to test a nuclear explosion and could do so at any time, the chief of South Korea's main spy agency said Monday, according to a lawmaker and a government official. -
Iran Unconcerned About Security Council Deadline
Iran said Monday it is not concerned about this week's U.N. deadline demanding it suspend a key part of its disputed nuclear program or face political and economic sanctions. -
Tropical Storm Ernesto Causes Hurricane Watch in Florida
As Tropical Storm Ernesto frew closer, forecasters from the National Hurricane Center extended a hurricane watch for the southern tip of Florida's peninsula; Ernesto battered Haiti, claiming at least one life, earlier in the day. -
U.K. Seeks Extradition of Terror Suspect
Britain has requested the extradition of Rashid Rauf, a Briton arrested in Pakistan earlier this month in connection with the alleged plot to blow up U.S.-bound jetliners. -
Report: North Korea Removes Long-Range Missile Equipment
Head of South Korea's National Intelligence Service says North Korea removed all long-range missile equipment from launch site -
Captors Release FOX News Journalists Kidnapped in Gaza
Olaf Wiig and Steve Centanni were released Sunday, after nearly two weeks in captivity, FOX News reports. -
World's Oldest Person Dead at 116
Maria Esther de Capovilla, a 116-year-old woman believed to have been the world's oldest person, has died in her native Ecuador, her granddaughter said Monday. Her successor is likely a woman from Tennessee. -
Austria Abduction Victim Defends Captor: 'Part of My Life'
An Austrian teenager who spent eight years in a dingy underground cell until her dramatic escape last week issued a statement Monday defending her captor as 'part of my life' and insisting she didn't miss anything during her ordeal. -
Israeli PM Olmert Announces War Inquiry
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced an inquiry Monday into the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, hoping to dispel criticism that the army and government bungled the campaign. -
Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Roadside Bombing in Iraq
Four American soldiers were killed when their vehicle was blasted by a roadside bomb in northern Baghdad, the U.S. military command said Monday. -
Abu Ghraib Prison Emptied of Detainees
Abu Ghraib prison, whose name became synonymous with abuse, has been emptied of detainees, a senior Iraqi justice ministry official said Sunday. -
Water Tank Collapse Kills 45 in India
A water tank collapsed Sunday during a village fair in western India, killing 45 people who had climbed on top of it to watch a wrestling match, a news agency reported, citing a local official. -
S. Korea Says North's Nuke Facilities on Standby for Test
North Korea has facilities on standby to test a nuclear explosion and could do so at any time, the chief of South Korea's main spy agency said Monday, according to Yonhap news agency.
SHOWS
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FNS w/ Chris Wallace: Transcript: Gulf Coast Rebuilding Chief on 'FNS'
President's point man for post-Katrina construction says New Orleans and outlying region are in good shape to withstand another hurricane. -
FOX & Friends: Just Call Me the 'King of Stain'
An ink-stained hand leads to all kinds of helpful advice -
FOX News Watch: Katrina: One Year Later
Should the media apologize for inaccurate reports during storm? -
FOX Online: Brief History of Runway Incidents
The crash of Comair Flight 5191 is not the first time that an aircraft has run into serious trouble by heading down the wrong runway -
FOX Online: Steve Centanni and Olaf Wiig's Ordeal
Timeline of events that led to Steve Centanni and Olaf Wiig's release -
On the Record w/ Greta: Freedom for Steve Centanni and Olaf Wiig
After two painful weeks, our friends' ordeal is final over -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Read the Grapevine
Which senator is blocking a bill to increase government transparency? -
The Big Story w/ John Gibson: Early Start
Is Sen. John McCain already campaigning for 2008? -
The Cost of Freedom: Recap of Saturday, August 26
Miss a minute of this week's block? Here's your chance to catch up! -
The O'Reilly Factor: Is DNA the Key?
Could DNA really be the missing link in the case against John Mark Karr? -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Common Sense
Going from the best of times to the worst of times
FOX FAN
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God Cannot Be Departmentalized
Religion that is left at home, or even left at the Church doors, is religion in crisis.
RADIO
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Brian & The Judge Radio: Griffs Notes
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Brian & The Judge Radio: Griffs Notes
Nagin in the Ninth Ward
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