Gov. Chris Gregoire plans $240 million budget savings, includes across-the-board agency cuts.

1 killed, 1 wounded in Longview shooting

A woman has been killed and her husband wounded in a shooting in Longview.

2 wounded in Spokane not talking

Police say two men who were shot during an apparent drug deal in Spokane aren't cooperating with investigators.

APNewsBreak: Gregoire plans $240M budget savings

Gov. Chris Gregoire plans another $240 million in immediate budget savings, including a 1 percent across-the-board cut at state agencies.

APNewsBreak: Gregoire plans $240M budget savings

Gov. Chris Gregoire, facing a faltering economy and tough campaign criticism, announced immediate budget savings of about $240 million on Tuesday, including a 1 percent across-the-board cut at state agencies.

APNewsBreak: Wash sets voter registration record

A record number of voters are registered in the state leading up to the November election.

APNewsBreak: Wash. sets voter registration record

A record number of voters are registered in the state leading up to the November election.

Coe can be photographed on witness stand

A Spokane judge has ruled that Kevin Coe can be photographed when he testifies this afternoon in his civil commitment trial.

Coe can be photographed on witness stand

A judge has ruled that convicted rapist Kevin Coe can be photographed when he testifies Tuesday afternoon in his civil commitment trial.

Coe takes witness stand in Spokane

Kevin Coe has taken the witness stand in his civil commitment trial in Spokane.

Iraq's foreign minister says "bold political decisions" needed to finalize US bases deal.

Kenyan airport official says American author of book slamming Barack Obama is being deported.

Consumer borrowing falls for the first time since January 1998 in another sign of weak economy.

US coalition says its forces killed 43 militants during a battle in southern Afghanistan.

6 die in family murder-suicide in Los Angeles

The only hints of trouble in the big beige house on Como Lane were the newspapers in the driveway and the lack of any activity behind the front door.

Administration hits order to free detainees

The Bush administration is criticizing a federal judge's decision to immediately free 17 Chinese Muslims at Guantanamo Bay into the U.S. and says it will seek to block the order.

Alum gives Harvard $125M for bioengineering center

A Harvard Business School alumnus has given the university its largest individual donation ever - $125 million to start a bioengineering institute, the school announced Tuesday.

Animal rights group opposed to fur targets Armani

The PETA animal rights organization is targeting Armani in its latest anti-fur campaign.

Arctic quake sends waves through Nevada

Scientists say what appeared to be an earthquake in northeastern Nevada was actually a seismograph picking up waves from an earlier quake in the Arctic Ocean.

Authorities lift curfew in Indian Kashmir

Schools, businesses and government offices reopened Tuesday and vehicles were back on the streets in Indian Kashmir as authorities lifted a two-day curfew in the troubled Himalayan region.

A look at toys making this season's hot lists

Industry experts are beginning to unveil the list of what they believe will be hot toys for the holiday season. Here are a few that made both Timetoplaymag.com's "Most Wanted" list and Toy Insider's "Hot 20."

Alcoa's 3Q profit falls 52 percent

Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. says its third-quarter earnings plunged 52 percent due to sharply lower prices, weaker demand and higher costs.

August borrowing drops at 3.7 percent rate

Government data show consumer borrowing fell in August for the first time in more than a decade as households, battered by rising job layoffs and the worsening economy, cut back sharply on their use of credit.

Chinese lawyers face pressure to drop milk cases

Lawyers advising the families of children sickened in China's tainted milk scandal said Tuesday they are facing growing official pressure to withdraw from the cases.

Congress scolds former AIG executives over crisis

Executives at American International Group Inc. hid the full range of its risky financial products from auditors as losses mounted, according to documents released Tuesday by a congressional panel examining the chain of events that forced the government to bail out the conglomerate.

Credit markets ease a bit on Fed move to buy paper

The credit markets saw some slight easing Tuesday after the Federal Reserve said it would buy commercial paper, the unsecured short-term debt that companies sell for their short-term cash needs.

Eli Lilly settles Zyprexa inquiries in 32 states

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. cleared another legal cloud hanging over its top-selling drug Zyprexa when it announced a $62 million settlement Tuesday, but several other storms are still brewing for the antipsychotic medication.

Energy Department warns of higher heating costs

Heating U.S. homes with oil this winter will cost a painful $450 more than a year ago, another slap to families already reeling from high gasoline and food costs and fearful of losing their heat because of unpaid bills.

EU nations step up protection of private savings

The European Union's 27 governments agreed Tuesday to guarantee private savings of up to euro50,000 for one year and set guidelines on how each country could rescue failing bank, finally taking a measure of coordinated action against the financial crisis after days of wrangling.

Fed lays out details for bank loans

The Federal Reserve is providing more details about when it will make billions of dollars in short-term loans available to squeezed banks.

ACORN office in Vegas raided in voter-fraud probe

Nevada state authorities are raiding the Las Vegas headquarters of an organization that works to get low-income people to vote.

Alaska to review per diem payments to Palin

Alaska's top finance officer will review payments made to Gov. Sarah Palin for nights she charged the state for staying in her own home.

Analysis: McCain's contrition ends over Keating

Nearly 20 years of John McCain's contrition over his role in a 1980s banking scandal vanished this week in 17 minutes and 30 seconds.

Budget deficit hits record $438 billion, CBO says

The federal budget deficit hit a new record in the just-completed 2008 budget year under the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget Office.

Bush talks with European leaders on crisis

President Bush reached out to European leaders on Tuesday to urge coordination on efforts to solve the financial crisis spreading around the globe. The White House said Bush was open to the idea of a leaders' summit on the economic upheaval.

Bush: Economy will recover from financial crisis

President Bush sought to assure Americans on Tuesday that the economy will eventually recover from the global financial crisis but he cautioned that it's going to take time and won't be easy. "Right now we're in tough, tough times. No question about it," he said.

Campaign Comedy: Monday's late-night TV wrap-up

You'd hardly know the Democrats have even chosen a presidential candidate, judging from late-night comedy monologues. It was Republican John McCain and - oh, by the way - his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, who claimed most of the jokesters' attention.

Cindy Sheehan finds a bit of peace in candidacy

"Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan may finally have found some in her long-shot independent challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Dangerous spent fuel returned to US

Germany has returned over 20 pounds of highly enriched uranium fuel to the U.S. for safeguarding from terrorists or potential misuse, the government said Tuesday.

Ex-DNC chief stumps for Obama but eyes Va. race

Barnstorming Virginia to fire up Democrats for Barack Obama's presidential bid is something Terry McAuliffe says comes naturally for him.

Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden baby death

Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday. Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still mysterious cause of death.

Get moving: Guidelines set healthy activity levels

Get moving: New exercise guidelines released Tuesday set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 1/2 hours a week. How much physical activity you need depends largely on age and level of fitness.

Doctors: No hamsters or exotic pets for young kids

Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets - or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter - because of risks for disease.

Nobels awarded for AIDS, cancer virus research

Two French scientists who discovered the AIDS virus and a German who defied convention in showing a viral cause for cervical cancer shared the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for breakthroughs that have led to lifesaving drugs and a vaccine.

Task force: Colon cancer screenings can stop at 75

Most people over 75 should stop getting routine colon cancer tests, according to a government health task force that also rejected the latest X-ray screening technology.

Unclear how much pounding new hips, knees can take

One in 75 patients who gets a knee or hip replaced must get it replaced again within three years, new research finds, although the studies underscore a question: Just how much pounding can a new joint take if you want it to last?

Jump seen in staph-linked flu deaths in kids

More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a new government report that urges parents to have their kids get the flu shot.

Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in medicine

Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation:

Salmonella sickens people in 12 states

The government is urging consumers to thoroughly cook frozen chicken dinners after 32 people in 12 states were sickened with salmonella poisoning.

As economy sags, faces do too, cosmetic docs say

The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging - so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times.

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Bengals LB Blackstock suspended 4 games

The NFL suspended Cincinnati Bengals reserve linebacker Darryl Blackstock for the next four games on Tuesday because he used a performance-enhancing substance.

Bonds says he's enjoying life away from baseball

Barry Bonds made a rare public appearance Tuesday and said he is enjoying life away from baseball. "I'm happy now that I have more time," Bonds told the crowd at the kickoff event of the Macy's Christmas tree lighting. "I've actually enjoyed myself immensely."

Breeders' Cup horses face drug testing

Horses pre-entered in the 14 Breeders' Cup races to be run Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita will face drug testing ahead of racing's richest event.

Chinese authorities checking IDs of gymnasts, too

International gymnastics officials aren't the only ones who want more information on two members of China's 2000 Olympic team.

FIA drops Canadian GP from F1 calendar for 2009

Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials insist that a world championship should include an American race. Or at least a North American race.

German federation begins process to ban Schumacher

The German cycling federation has begun proceedings aimed at banning Stefan Schumacher after confirming Tuesday that the Tour de France stage winner tested positive for blood doping before and during the July race.

Goodyear thinks softer tires the answer at Indy

Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway's toughest challenges: softer tires.

Hawkins, Colorado agree to contract extension

Colorado coach Dan Hawkins and the university have agreed to a contract extension that could keep him with the Buffaloes through 2012.

IOC exec: cycling's Olympic future in limbo

The future of men's road cycling in the Olympics could be threatened unless the sport cleans up its doping record.

Red Sox and Rays advance to AL Championship Series

The American League Championship Series will be an all-East Division affair. The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays closed out their respective division series in four games Monday and will square off beginning Friday in St. Petersburg. The National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers starts Thursday in Philadelphia.

Yankees' closer Rivera has shoulder surgery

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder and is expected to resume throwing in three months, a month ahead of spring training.

Brewers' 2B Weeks has surgery on left knee

Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks had surgery Monday to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and is expected to be ready for spring training.

Here we go again: Phils, Dodgers meet up in NLCS

Back in the era of cookie-cutter stadiums, polyester pullovers and artificial turf, baseball had another familiar sight: Phillies vs. Dodgers for the NL pennant.

Lowell replaced on Boston roster because of hip

Third baseman Mike Lowell was removed from Boston's division series roster on Monday because of a right hip strain.

A capsule look at the NL championship series

A look at the best-of-seven National League championship series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies:

Brewers' Weeks tears meniscus, replaced by Escobar

Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks tore cartilage in his left knee and was replaced on the postseason roster Sunday with top prospect Alcides Escobar.

Bud Selig gets a standing ovation for this strike

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig got a standing ovation for a strike. Selig threw out the first pitch Sunday before Game 4 of the NL division series between his old team, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Philadelphia Phillies.

C-ya, CC? Sabathia says more to consider than cash

Let the race for the ace begin. But don't think a truck full of money will be the top factor in where CC Sabathia decides to sign.

Rays loose before potential clincher

Relaxed and loose, some of the Tampa Bay Rays wore ski caps and earflaps for a workout Saturday, only to find sunny skies and crisp temperatures not requiring extra protection.

Magic pick up option on guard Redick

The Orlando Magic picked up their $2.8 million option on former Duke star J.J. Redick for next season.

Woman charged with stalking Lakers' Luke Walton

A woman has been charged with stalking Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton. Stacy Elizabeth Beshear of El Segundo was arrested Sept. 18 after she pulled up to his car and pretended to fire gunshots at him with her hand, police Sgt. Steve Tobias said.

Knicks' Curry practices for first time

New York Knicks center Eddy Curry practiced for the first time this season Monday after he was sidelined last week because of a bacterial infection.

Mavs hire Westphal as executive VP

Former NBA head coach Paul Westphal was hired as the Mavericks' executive vice president of basketball operations on Monday.

Bulls say Noah out 5 days with eye injury

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah is out with an eye injury.

Refs report finds only Donaghy committed crimes

Tim Donaghy is in prison, and David Stern doesn't want anyone else in the NBA to get in trouble because of gambling.

Shaun Livingston signs deal with Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are giving Shaun Livingston a second chance at an NBA career.

Sparks' Parker wins WNBA MVP, rookie of the year

Candace Parker received the WNBA's most valuable player award Friday, becoming the first player to win the award along with the rookie of the year honors. The Los Angeles star was unanimously selected rookie of the year.

Pachulia aches while homeland burns

While war raged in his homeland, Zaza Pachulia ached from afar.

Shock's supporting cast puts Silver Stars in bind

If the WNBA finals are going to be about stopping the other team's top scorer, Detroit guard Deanna Nolan thinks the Shock have the edge over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Former Broncos RB Henry has trial moved to Montana

Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry appeared in court Monday, handcuffed and wearing yellow prison clothes for a hearing that stemmed from his arrest last week over an alleged cocaine deal.

Jets' Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin

New York Jets safety Eric Smith appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit last week on Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin.

Pack's Rodgers expected to play Sunday vs. Seattle

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss some practice again this week, but is expected to play at Seattle next Sunday.

Saints, McAllister, brace for Vikings, Peterson

Power running, anyone? Adrian Peterson and Deuce McAllister both have a knack for inflicting pain on tacklers, turning nothing into something and wearing down defenses. Whether their teams rely on them to the same extent when the Minnesota Vikings visit the New Orleans Saints on Monday night is another matter.

Seven teams in trouble

The Indianapolis Colts were handed a game by the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Status of Bills QB Edwards uncertain

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms Monday, leaving his status uncertain as the team enters its bye week.

Unapologetic Plaxico Burress returns to Giants

An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday, noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspended him for a game. Burress missed a team meeting two weeks ago without bothering to telephone the Giants.

Warner increasing thoughts of retirement

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner says that after this season he will take his closest look yet at retiring from the NFL.

Westbrook has 2 broken ribs

All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he stayed in and finished the game.

Bears CB Vasher out with wrist injury vs. Lions

The suspension-depleted Chicago Bears' defense was without cornerback Nathan Vasher against the Detroit Lions.

Seve Ballesteros admitted to hospital

Seve Ballesteros was admitted to a hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting.

Daly still swinging, not ready to give up

John Daly, PGA European Tour star?

Top 30 to British; ranking points for Tiger event

Getting to the Tour Championship turned out to be worth more than a trip to the Masters.

Lawyer for Daly's wife denies she stole cell phone

An attorney for John Daly's estranged wife, Sherrie Daly, says she did not steal the pro golfer's cell phone. Randy Fishman said Monday that "this is a divorce case and people accuse each other of stuff all the time."

Westwood, Garcia back in the Ryder Cup mix

Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood have returned to the Ryder Cup mix for Europe, after getting the morning off.

Ali makes surprise appearance at Valhalla

Muhammad Ali made a surprise visit to the Ryder Cup teams.

Furyk leaves Valhalla to check on his wife

Jim Furyk has pulled out of his final practice round for the Ryder Cup after his wife was taken to a hospital with intense back pain.

Ali welcomes Ryder Cup guests to Louisville

Muhammad Ali welcomed guests in Louisville for the Ryder Cup.

Garcia ready to lead Europe's Ryder Cup charge

Except for the freckles and playful grin, it's a wonder anyone recognizes Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup.

The Americans might be better off without Tiger

No one will miss Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup more than the Europeans.

Islanders Lee cleared to fly after hospital stay

Injured New York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee flew back to New York on Tuesday morning after being hospitalized overnight in Florida following a hard hit in a preseason game against the Panthers.

Ovechkin leaves practice; expected to play Friday

Alex Ovechkin left practice early Tuesday, but the reigning NHL MVP is expected to play in the Washington Capitals' season opener Friday at Atlanta.

Sharks put D McLaren on waivers

The San Jose Sharks put defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers Tuesday, possibly ending the oft-injured veteran's 4 1/2-year tenure with the club.

Capitals send Alzner, Bourque to AHL, waive Laing

The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to AHL club Hershey and waiving forward Quintin Laing.

Maple Leafs' Hollweg gets 2-game suspension

Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension Monday after collecting his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.

Ex-Blues owner gets probation in federal case

Former St. Louis Blues owner Michael Shanahan Sr. has been ordered to pay nearly $8 million in restitution and serve three years of probation for backdating stock options.

Leg injury to sideline Red Wings' Chelios

Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios will be sidelined three to six weeks with a fractured shin bone.

IIHF: Radulov was wrong to sign with Russian club

Russian forward Alexander Radulov was wrong to sign with a club in his home country while under contract with the Nashville Predators, ice hockey's world governing body ruled Wednesday.

O'Neill ends comeback bid with Hurricanes

Jeff O'Neill has ended his NHL comeback bid with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Shoulder surgery sidelines Gonchar 4 to 6 months

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar will have arthroscopic surgery on his dislocated left shoulder Thursday and miss four to six months of the upcoming season.

JoePa says he'll decide on sideline later in week

One of the most closely watched injuries in college football belongs to an 81-year-old man who hasn't played a snap in six decades.

Longtime Albion basketball coach Turner retires

Mike Turner is retiring after 34 seasons as men's basketball coach at Albion.

No. 1 Sooners could be healed in time for Texas

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops expects No. 1 Oklahoma to be at full strength this Saturday when the Sooners face fifth-ranked Texas in the annual Red River Rivalry game.

Ball St. makes 1st AP Top 25; Oklahoma still No. 1

David Letterman is going to love this: At No. 25 in the AP college football poll, his alma mater, Ball State.

Most coaches prefer sideline to press box view

Hobbled by a knee injury, Notre Dame's Charlie Weis never considered coaching from the press box the way Joe Paterno has twice this season.

Pelini says he saw nothing dirty against Mizzou

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says he's trying to reach Missouri coach Gary Pinkel to discuss Chase Daniel's comments about the Cornhuskers being a dirty team.

Tuberville: Auburn still searching for answers

No. 20 Auburn woke up Sunday morning to several harsh realities. The Tigers lost to Vanderbilt for the first time since 1955, have already dropped two Southeastern Conference games and the offense is showing few signs of breaking out of its struggles.

Bethune-Cookman beats Morgan State

Maurice Francois threw for 125 yards, including an 82-yard touchdown to Phillip Kirkland, and Bethune-Cookman scored twice off turnovers to beat Morgan State 31-27 on Saturday.

Bucknell beats Marist, 21-17

Marcello Trigg connected with Shaun Pasternak for a 3-yard touchdown reception with 1:03 left in the game, and Bucknell beat Marist 21-17 on Saturday.

Dunston lifts Winston-Salem to first victory

Jarrett Dunston threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Winston-Salem to a 34-10 victory over Howard on Saturday night.

Hamlin released from hospital day after hard wreck

Denny Hamlin was released from a hospital Monday, a day after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway.

Denny Hamlin taken to hospital after hard wreck

Denny Hamlin was held Sunday night at a Birmingham hospital Sunday for further evaluation after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway.

Kvapil takes pole for Talladega, DEI also strong

A pair of once-mighty teams returned to the top of the Talladega Superspeedway leaderboard with very different things to prove.

Racer Castroneves pleads not guilty in tax case

Race car driver and "Dancing With The Stars" winner Helio Castroneves pleaded not guilty Friday to federal tax evasion charges and declared outside the courtroom that he would treat the case like a race against the Internal Revenue Service.

Rusty Wallace says he's not about to make comeback

Rusty Wallace denied Wednesday a report by his brother that claims he is considering a return to NASCAR's top level.

Menard leaving DEI for Yates Racing

Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult.

Skinner, Speed to finish season for Red Bull

AJ Allmendinger will not finish the season with Red Bull Racing, giving up his seat to Mike Skinner and Scott Speed for the final seven races of the year.

An actor's passion for auto racing

Paul Newman wanted to be a great athlete - he just never found a sport in which he could excel. Then, while filming the movie "Winning" in 1969 at age 43, he discovered auto racing.

Busch stands by statement that season is over

Kyle Busch's crew chief doesn't believe the team's title hopes are dead despite mechanical failures during the first two races of NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Stewart within sight of Chase leaders

So far, 2008 hasn't been Tony Stewart's year.

'Idol' singer Paris Bennett gives birth to girl

Former "American Idol" contestant Paris Bennett has given birth to a daughter named Egypt.

A rejuvenated Maxwell returns after 7-year break

It's hardly unusual for a singer to drop off the musical map. Declining album sales, drug habits, legal woes and other dramas have landed a multitude of chart-toppers on the "Whatever Happened To ..." list.

A-list women celebrate their own in Hollywood

In the year of "Sex and the City," perhaps it's no surprise that an event honoring women drew some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

After divorce, Bill Murray looks for renewal

The deadpan and depressed characters Bill Murray has specialized in portraying as an actor in recent years have always stood in contrast to the life-of-the-party guy he is in real life - whether on a golf course or shuttling people around downtown Stockholm in a golf cart, as he did last year.

Artist prints `Zero Dollar' in dig at Wall Street

With the financial meltdown leaving many Americans wondering what a dollar is worth, one New York City artist has an answer - zero.

D'oh! Ex-`Simpsons' writer wins $5,000 prize

Larry Doyle, a former TV writer-producer for "The Simpsons," was named the winner Monday of this year's Thurber Prize for American Humor. He was cited for the novel "I Love You, Beth Cooper."

David Duchovny checks out of sex addiction rehab

An attorney for David Duchovny says the actor has checked out of a rehabilitation facility for treatment of sex addiction.

Esquire names Halle Berry 'sexiest woman alive'

Alongside a photo spread that shows her in little more than a T-shirt, Halle Berry talks about being the sexiest woman alive, a title Esquire magazine gives her in its November issue.

Hollywood's undead: They're just like us!

The dead used to be a world away, far beyond the realm of mortal existence. If they walked the Earth at all, they inhabited the night.

Matthew Broderick returns to Broadway next spring

Matthew Broderick will return to Broadway next spring in a revival of "The Philanthropist," a comedy by English playwright Christopher Hampton.

Nick Nolte breaks window to flee from burning home

Nick Nolte has escaped a fire that burned a Malibu home to the ground. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says the actor slightly cut his hand when he broke a window and fled the home shortly after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Audiences choose 'Chihuahua' with $29M debut

Drew Barrymore's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" pawed its way to the top spot at the weekend box office, debuting with $29.3 million.

Audiences adopt 'Chihuahua' with $29M weekend

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Tyler Perry unveils new studio in Atlanta

Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta.

'An American Carol' lampoons the left

It's a movie genre you don't hear much about in Hollywood: the right-wing comedy. For that matter, it's not much of a genre at all.

Actors union moves closer to strike vote

The Screen Actors Guild's negotiating committee voted Wednesday to support a strike authorization vote, a tactic meant to break stalled contract talks with Hollywood studios.

Attorney: Paparazzi called in tip on Locklear

A photographer who called 911 to report Heather Locklear allegedly driving erratically runs a paparazzi agency and profited from images she took of the actress's subsequent arrest, the woman's attorney said Wednesday.

DiCaprio, Berry among celebs getting out the vote

How do you get kids to vote? Just say no.

DreamWorks announces 'Kung Fu Panda' sequel

DreamWorks Animation SKG has announced plans for a sequel to "Kung Fu Panda" to be released in 2011.

James Earl Jones to get SAG life achievement award

James Earl Jones, who has voiced some of entertainment's most memorable characters, will receive the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

R. Kelly seeks $3.4 million from tour promoter

R. Kelly has won a $3.4 million award against his former tour promoter and is asking a Los Angeles judge to help him collect.

Jimmy Kimmel returns as American Music Awards host

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to provide more laughs for the American Music Awards.

Miley Cyrus celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland

Miley Cyrus' 16th birthday party was more boisterous than sweet.

Stonewall Jackson, Grand Ole Opry settle lawsuit

Country singer Stonewall Jackson has settled his federal age discrimination lawsuit against the Grand Ole Opry and its management.

Bruce Springsteen rocks for Obama at Ohio State

For the second day in a row, rock star Bruce Springsteen sang a few songs and urged thousands of potential voters in a battleground state to register and support Democrat Barack Obama.

Delta museum is a tribute to bluesman B.B. King

Translucent images of long ago, of black men and women, backs bent, picking cotton under an unforgiving sun, are artistically displayed on standing glass panels in a museum carved out of an old brick gin mill in the Mississippi Delta.

Female fan's kiss ends music concert in Kuwait

A Kuwaiti official says authorities abruptly ended a music concert by an Egyptian singer in this conservative Muslim country when a young female fan jumped on stage, hugged the male singer and gave him a kiss.

Madonna gives fans a treat with "Sticky & Sweet"

In a show defined by throbbing dance music, tight choreography, spectacular stage sets and stunning visuals, perhaps the most stirring moment during the kickoff concert to Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour came when the Material Girl stood onstage with just her guitar and a few musicians for an acoustic set.

Schieffer: Grand Ole Opry debut a pressure cooker

CBS News' Bob Schieffer said moderating the debate between presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama won't be nearly as unnerving as his Grand Ole Opry debut was Sunday.

British pop stars form group to demand more power

Some of Britain's biggest music stars announced Saturday they are banding together to demand greater control over their music in the digital age.

Misty May-Treanor out of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Misty May-Treanor is too hurt to keep dancing. The 31-year-old "Dancing with the Stars" contestant and Olympic gold medalist volleyball player appeared at the conclusion of Monday's show on crutches and with a cast on her left leg to announce that she's out of the popular ABC dancing competition after injuring herself while rehearsing Friday.

'Idol' LaKisha Jones weds in Beverly Hills

Former "American Idol" contestant LaKisha Jones has tied the knot.

ABC names new `This Week' producer

Veteran Washington hand Ian Cameron was appointed Monday as the producer in charge of ABC's Sunday political talk show "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."

Colbert on Colbert: It's fun playing a jerk

Stephen Colbert was raised in South Carolina to be a Southern gentleman. But he spends his days being a jerk. It must be tough.

Hopper stars in Starz series `Crash'

With a raft of weird roles to his credit, Dennis Hopper might well yawn about playing another wacko. Yet Hopper is totally tickled by his outrageous new alter ego, freaky Los Angeles music producer Ben Cendars in the Starz series "Crash."

Slick Rick among honorees at VH1 Hip Hop Honors

Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade - getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

Top court stays out of DVR patent fight

The Supreme Court refused Monday to disturb a $74 million judgment against Dish Network Corp. for violating a patent held by TiVo Inc. involving digital video recorders.

Odd couple: Rachel Maddow and Pat Buchanan

At 19, Rachel Maddow shared a house with friends in Philadelphia and wasn't paying much attention to the 1992 Republican National Convention on television until Pat Buchanan took to the podium.

`SNL' sends up VP debate with Fey, Queen Latifah

It's starting to feel like Tina Fey is running for vice president.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: