Armchair Survivalist offers good advice

The Armchair Survivalist believes the nation is falling into chaos, and he wants to help.

Clearwire to sell WiMax under "Clear" brand

Clearwire Corp. said Monday it will sell its wireless broadband services under the brand name Clear, eventually replacing the Xohm brand that partner Sprint Nextel Corp. has used since September.

Clearwire to sell WiMax under "Clear" brand

Newly merged company Clearwire Corp. says it plans to sell its wireless broadband service under the brand name of "Clear."

Clemency board hears Stenson petition

The Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty says additional DNA testing should occur in the case of Darold Ray Stenson, who is scheduled for execution Wednesday.

Clemency board hears Stenson petition

Death penalty opponents argued Monday before the state Clemency and Pardons Board that more DNA testing should be performed in the case of death row inmate Darold Ray Stenson, scheduled to die Wednesday.

Clemency board to hear petition to stop execution

The Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board on Monday will consider a petition for clemency for Darold Ray Stenson, who is scheduled for execution Wednesday.

End of the line for a cartoonist

Journalists are known for their gallows humor, but the editorial cartoon in The Seattle Times a few days before Thanksgiving was downright disturbing.

Glacier Bancorp acquires Colorado bank

Montana bank holding company Glacier Bancorp Inc. said Monday it has completed its acquisition of Bank of the San Juans, a community bank based in Durango, Colo.

Man faces life in jail after K9 police killing

The sentencing of a Clark County man who may have gotten his "third strike" while killing a K9 dog was been scheduled for later this month.

Mariners add coaches Van Burkleo, Tinsley

The Seattle Mariners have hired Ty Van Burkleo as bench coach and Lee Tinsley as first base coach.

Obama picks Gates for continuity at Pentagon

With two years of experience already on the job, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expected to provide a steady hand for the first wartime presidential changeover since Vietnam.

Barbara Bush continues to recover

A Houston hospital says former first lady Barbara Bush is in good condition and recovering from ulcer surgery as expected.

Jones has hefty resume for security post

President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be national security adviser is a Vietnam war veteran who rose to become a Marine four-star general and NATO commander, but is at least as well known for his diplomatic skills.

Parents: Slain anchorwoman was sexually assaulted

The parents of the television anchorwoman who was beaten to death said Monday there is evidence their daughter also was sexually assaulted, and that she broke her hand fighting her attacker.

Bernanke: more interest rate cuts are "feasible," but have limited economic benefit.

India formally demands Pakistan take "strong action" against those behind Mumbai attacks

Iraqi officials say 14 people have been killed in a car bomb in the northern city of Mosul

'Rockefeller' to get half his gold coins back

The man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller will get back about half of the gold coins and cash seized by authorities after he was arrested for allegedly kidnapping his 7-year-old daughter.

Al-Qaida's Zawahri praises executed Bali bombers

Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader praised the three Bali bombers recently executed in Indonesia and criticized Saudi and other Arab leaders for participating in a U.N. interfaith conference in a recording posted on the Web Monday.

Ariz. governor picked for Homeland Security post

Ariz. Gov. Janet Napolitano will be the third secretary of the Homeland Security Department if confirmed by the Senate.

World markets retreat after last week's rally

Asian and European markets fell Monday as investors paused after last week's rally and digested signs that the U.S. holiday shopping season got off to a modest start over the Thanksgiving weekend.

European, US markets slump on economic gloom

European and U.S. stock markets slumped Monday, giving up around half of last week's gains, after a raft of weak economic data renewed fears that the global economy is slowing sharply. Asian shares closed modestly lower.

Retailers offer deals, discounts on 'Cyber Monday'

Retailers who saw Thanksgiving holiday sales drop off as the weekend progressed stepped up online promotions on the day known as "Cyber Monday" to try to get consumers tired of the crowds at stores to keep shopping.

Money sent home by Mexicans living abroad jumps 13 pct as the peso weakens against the dollar.

'12 Days of Christmas' items would cost $86,609

Given the economic downturn, even the most romantic might balk at the $86,609 price tag for the items in the carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

AIG sells AIG Private Bank to Abu Dhabi firm

American International Group Inc. on Monday said it has agreed to sell its wealth management arm AIG Private Bank Ltd. to Aabar Investments PJSC of Abu Dhabi.

Alitalia deal to be signed mid-December

Investors relaunching Alitalia will officially take possession of Alitalia's profitable assets in mid-December, but the new airline probably will not launch until January, officials said Monday.

AP IMPACT: Under pressure, US eased lending rules

The Bush administration backed off proposed crackdowns on no-money-down, interest-only mortgages years before the economy collapsed, buckling to pressure from some of the same banks that have now failed. It ignored remarkably prescient warnings that foretold the financial meltdown, according to an Associated Press review of regulatory documents.

Aston Martin laying off 600 employees

Aston Martin, maker of James Bond's luxury sports car, said Monday that it is laying off as much as a third of its work force because of falling sales during the economic slump.

Bernanke: lower interest rates are 'feasible'

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday that further interest-rate cuts are "certainly feasible," but he warned there are limits to how much such action would revive an economy likely to stay weak well into next year.

Bush: `I'm sorry' the economic crisis is occurring

President George W. Bush expressed remorse that the global financial crisis has cost jobs and harmed retirement accounts and said he'll back more government intervention if needed to ease the recession.

Clinton achieves another first lady milestone

Hillary Rodham Clinton's nomination as secretary of state is another milestone for a former first lady who was the first to win elective office, the first to run for president herself and now the first to be chosen for a Cabinet position.

Governors press for stimulus bill by Inauguration

Facing severe cutbacks in state services as the recession deepens, the nation's governors pressed their case on Capitol Hill Monday, asking for at least $40 billion to help pay for health care for the poor and disabled.

High court declines pathologist Wecht's appeal

The Supreme Court has declined to block the retrial of celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht, who is accused of using government workers and equipment to benefit his lucrative private practice.

High court turns down pipeline company appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a pipeline company over denial of environmental permits for a proposed natural gas pipeline through Long Island Sound.

Obama chooses Susan Rice for UN

President-elect Barack Obama is nominating Susan Rice to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Obama expresses sympathy over Mumbai attack

President-elect Barack Obama expressed sympathy for the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai but declined to say whether the Indian government would be justified in pursuing terrorists in next-door Pakistan.

Obama still looks for Iraq pullout in 16 months

Barack Obama says the U.S.-Iraq security agreement approved by Iraq's parliament puts the U.S. on a "glide path" toward reducing forces there.

Rep. Lowey not interested in Clinton's Senate seat

Veteran Congresswoman Nita Lowey (LOH-ee) has taken herself out of the running to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate.

Rice says she won't give Clinton too much advice

Happily contemplating another woman as the top U.S. diplomat, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday she will offer advice, privately, and then get out of the way.

Asthma inhalers to go 'green' on Dec. 31

Last warning: Asthma inhalers go "green" on Dec. 31, forcing patients still using the old-fashioned kind to make a pricey and even confusing switch. The medicine inside these rescue inhalers - the albuterol that quickly opens airways during an asthma attack - isn't changing. But the chemicals used to puff that drug into your lungs are.

Some doctors may give up vaccines because of cost

About one in 10 doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money when they do it, according to a new survey.

Study shows families' financial strain from autism

More than half a million U.S. children have autism with costly health care needs that often put an unprecedented financial strain on their families, national data show.

Global AIDS crisis overblown? Some dare to say so

As World AIDS Day is marked on Monday, some experts are growing more outspoken in complaining that AIDS is eating up funding at the expense of more pressing health needs.

FDA sets melamine standard for baby formula

Two months ago, federal food regulators said they were unable to set a safety threshold for the industrial chemical melamine in baby formula. Now, however, they found a way to settle on a standard that allows for higher levels than those found in U.S.-made batches of the product.

Obama to broaden role of genetics in medical care

For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach as old as the Hippocratic Oath.

Patients treat serious illness as laughing matter

The off-color jokes flew around the room. As the anecdotes got bawdier, the laughter intensified. Some recited from memory, others read from notebooks they brought along.

FTC tosses guidance on tar, nicotine in cigarettes

The cigarette industry for 42 years has made factual claims about tar and nicotine levels based on machine testing blessed by the Federal Trade Commission.

Encouraging dip in rate of new cancers, deaths

The rate of new cancer cases finally may be inching down - cautiously optimistic news but a gain that specialists worry could be derailed by economic turmoil. Death rates from cancer have been dropping slowly for years, thanks to earlier detection and better treatments. But preventing cancer is the ultimate goal, and Tuesday's annual "Report to the Nation" on cancer also shows a small but encouraging change: The rate of new diagnoses among men dropped 1.8 percent a year between 2001 and 2005.

Patient-led drug trials defy medical establishment

Until last year, Alan Felzer was an energetic engineering professor who took the stairs to his classes two steps at a time. Now the 64-year-old grandfather sits strapped to a wheelchair, able to move little but his left hand, his voice a near-whisper.

AP NewsBreak: Armstrong to race in 2009 Tour

Lance Armstrong will ride in the 2009 Tour de France, marking the first time he will compete in that race and the Giro d'Italia in the same year.

Burress appears in court, has bail set at $100,000

Plaxico Burress has appeared in court on weapons possession charges stemming from an accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub.

Clemson official: Swinney to stay on as coach

Interim coach Dabo Swinney will become Clemson's permanent coach, according to a school official close to the football program.

Dolphins mull playoff possibilities after win

For the Miami Dolphins, the improbable has become awfully hard to ignore.

Edwards injured, Bills can't stop freefall

It's bad enough the Bills have no margin for error if they want to keep their slim postseason hopes alive over the next four games. Now they may have to do it without starting quarterback Trent Edwards.

Italian cyclist Sella banned 1 year for doping

Italian cyclist Emanuele Sella has been banned for one year for doping.

Judge rejects sale of Curlin

A judge has rejected a proposed sale of the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin.

Lane Kiffin introduced as Tennessee's 21st coach

Lane Kiffin, the former coach of the NFL Oakland Raiders, is the new coach of Tennessee.

Mizzou coordinator Christensen takes Wyoming job

The architect of the offense that vaulted Missouri back to national prominence and helped make quarterback Chase Daniel the school's first Heisman Trophy finalist is moving on to become the next head coach at Wyoming.

NFL policy on gun possession

The NFL policy on gun possession, which applies to all employees of the NFL and its teams, including players and non-players:

Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City

A-Rod and Madonna were together - in the same city, anyway.

Tazawa moves closer to deal with Red Sox

Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa moved a step closer to signing with the Boston Red Sox after rejecting offers from three other major league teams.

Missouri mother in MySpace cyber-bullying case convicted of lesser misdemeanor charges.

Judge lifts restrictions on BALCO testimony

Thousands of pages of grand jury testimony related to the long-running steroids investigation of Barry Bonds and other athletes were unsealed Wednesday by a federal judge.

K-Rod's agent: No talks until winter meetings

Francisco Rodriguez's agent won't start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings open in Las Vegas on Dec. 8.

Report: Charity parts ways with troubled Clemens

Roger Clemens has been asked to end his involvement with a charity golf tournament he has hosted for four years as the fallout from the Mitchell Report continues to haunt the seven-time Cy Young award winner.

AP Interview: Mitchell thinks drug use down in MLB

Nearly one year later, George Mitchell wouldn't change a word of his report. His investigation of drugs in baseball tarnished the reputation of Roger Clemens and dozens of other players, led to a toughened drug agreement and created an impression that clubhouses were teeming with performance-enhancers.

Ex-Mets OF Dykstra settles accounting firm lawsuit

Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has hammered out a deal with an accounting firm that claimed he owed it more than $100,000.

Marlins ballpark opening delayed to 2012

The Florida Marlins' new ballpark won't open until the 2012 season, a one-year delay because a recent court challenge slowed the start of construction.

Phillies 2B Utley has surgery on right hip

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has had arthroscopic hip surgery and is expected to need four to six months to recover.

Report: Marbury lashes out at teammates, D'Antoni

With his career in New York seemingly finished, Knicks guard Stephon Marbury lashed out at teammates and coach Mike D'Antoni a day before he was to meet with team president Donnie Walsh about a possible buyout, the New York Post reported in Monday's edition.

Clippers hold off Heat 97-96

Zach Randolph and Al Thornton each scored 27 points and combined for 21 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-96 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.

King James blasts Sir Charles: 'He's stupid'

LeBron James reacted strongly to Charles Barkley's comments that the Cavaliers star isn't showing respect for Cleveland fans and his teammates by discussing his possible free agency following the 2010 season.

Marbury suspended, docked about $400,000 by Knicks

The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary after claiming he refused.

Iverson sorry for missing Thanksgiving practice

Allen Iverson apologized Friday for skipping a Detroit Pistons practice on Thanksgiving and insisted it won't happen again.

Nash out with right thigh injury

Steve Nash sat out Friday night's Phoenix Suns game against the Miami Heat with a bruised right thigh.

Parker returns to Spurs after missing 9 games

Tony Parker returned from an ankle injury Friday against Memphis to give the resurgent Spurs their full complement of All-Stars for the first time this season.

Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice

Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice - and he'll be fined for it.

McGrady out, Battier in for Rockets

Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady was inactive Wednesday night against Indiana with a sore left knee, but forward Shane Battier was expected to make his season debut after recovering from inflammation in his left foot.

No. 15 Auburn beats UAB 91-62

DeWanna Bonner scored a game-high 29 points to lead No. 15 Auburn in a 91-62 rout of Alabama-Birmingham on Wednesday night.

Pats to play Bucs in London in 2009

The New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.

49ers' defense stymies Bills in 10-3 win

For a 49ers team that didn't have much to play for, linebacker Patrick Willis and a suddenly sturdy San Francisco defense certainly did their job as spoilers.

Bills QB Edwards hurts groin against 49ers

Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was sidelined by a groin injury for the start of the second half of Buffalo's game against San Francisco on Sunday.

Bills starting S Whitner inactive

Bills starting strong safety Donte Whitner didn't play in Buffalo's game against San Francisco on Sunday, missing his second consecutive contest because of a separated shoulder.

Browns' Winslow hurts ankle

Browns tight end Kellen Winslow, already playing with a sprained right shoulder, left Sunday's game against Indianapolis with an injured ankle.

Burress among inactives for Giants vs Redskins

Plaxico Burress was among the inactives for the New York Giants on Sunday against the Washington Redskins, two days after the receiver accidentally shot himself in the right thigh.

Burress episode renews safety questions for NFL

New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer used to snicker and scoff when he'd notice pro athletes traipsing around town with personal bodyguards.

Reggie Bush returns for Saints

New Orleans running Reggie Bush started Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the previous four games because of a knee injury.

Sean Taylor inducted into Redskins Ring of Fame

Announced one last time as the "starting free safety" for the Washington Redskins, Sean Taylor was inducted into the team's Ring of Fame before Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Texans host Jags in Monday night debut

Jacksonville enters Monday night's matchup with the Houston Texans as a team in disarray.

Ames looks for another Skins Game win

For Stephen Ames, the Skins Game has become a lucrative holiday tradition.

Daly wants focus on golf

All the focus in the lead up to John Daly's first tournament in Australia in six years has surrounded his controversial departure in his last trip Down Under and his slide down the rankings amid personal turmoil.

Tour tries another fix for FedEx Cup

The PGA Tour revamped its FedEx Cup race Tuesday for the third straight year of its existence, this one geared toward making sure the winner of the $10 million prize is decided at the Tour Championship.

Creamer out of hospital, will play ADT final round

Paula Creamer was cleared by doctors to play the final round of the LPGA Tour's season-ending ADT Championship on Sunday morning, keeping alive her hopes of winning the yearlong money title.

Hong Kong teen, 14, youngest to make Euro Tour cut

A 14-year-old golfer from Hong Kong became the youngest player to make the cut at an European Tour event on Friday, breaking the record set by Sergio Garcia.

LPGA offers 31 tourneys in '09, down from 34

The LPGA Tour will offer three fewer official events in 2009, the latest result of the global economic downturn and its effect on pro sports.

Sorenstam set for LPGA farewell this weekend

Annika Sorenstam typically asks for no more than 10 tournament passes in a normal week, enough to accommodate close friends and family.

Ballesteros out of intensive care

Golf great Seve Ballesteros was released from intensive care Tuesday following brain surgery on a malignant tumor.

Pressel aims for $1 million finish at ADT

Morgan Pressel has playing privileges at Trump International, meaning she can get on the lavish course whenever she wants.

Buick to scale back on courtesy cars at tourneys

In another sign of fragile financial conditions, some PGA Tour events are trying to figure out transportation for players after learning over the weekend that Buick will not be providing courtesy cars to most tournaments next year.

Avs place D Foote on IR, recall MacKenzie

The Colorado Avalanche placed defenseman Adam Foote on the injured list Saturday due to injuries to his lower back and knee, and recalled defenseman Aaron MacKenzie from Lake Erie of the AHL.

Bailey to remain with Islanders for whole season

Josh Bailey, the No. 9 pick in this year's NHL draft, will remain with the New York Islanders for the entire season instead of returning to his junior team.

Brian Burke joins Maple Leafs front office

Brian Burke took over as president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Burke says Sundin unlikely to return to Leafs

If Mats Sundin decides to resume his NHL career, he will likely do it with a team other than the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Wild rally, beat Lightning 4-2

Marc-Andre Bergeron assisted on a pair of goals early in the third period as the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday afternoon.

Bep Guidolin, youngest to skate in NHL, dies at 82

Armand "Bep" Guidolin, who at 16 became the youngest player to skate in an NHL game and later coached Hall of Famer Bobby Orr, has died. He was 82.

Claude Lemieux signs with Sharks' AHL affiliate

Claude Lemieux signed a contract with the San Jose Sharks' AHL affiliate in Worcester on Tuesday, officially resuming his pro hockey career after a five-year absence.

Blues send Stempniak to Toronto for two players

The Blues traded forward Lee Stempniak to the Toronto Maple leafs for center Alexander Steen and defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo.

Canucks G Roberto Luongo out with groin strain

Roberto Luongo has a strained groin muscle and the Vancouver Canucks' star goalie is expected to be sidelined at least a week - maybe longer.

Shanahan tired of waiting, says bye to Broadway

Brendan Shanahan got tired of waiting for the New York Rangers to want him.

Texas Tech QB's fingers broken in 9 places

Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell was recovering Monday from surgery to repair nine breaks in two fingers of his non-throwing hand, but he won't miss any playing time.

AD: No extra year on Groh's Virginia contract

For the second time in three years, Virginia has declined to add a year to football coach Al Groh's contract under a rollover clause.

Drake defeats New Mexico 68-62

Brent Heemskerk scored 17 points to lead Drake to a 68-62 victory over New Mexico on Sunday night.

Harangody out indefinitely for Notre Dame

Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody is out indefinitely with pneumonia.

LSU defeats Troy 92-57

Marcus Thornton scored a season-high 32 points as LSU defeated Troy 92-57 on Sunday night.

Mason leads No. 6 Texas over Rice

Justin Mason scored 14 points and No. 6 Texas shook off any lingering jet lag from a holiday tournament in Hawaii with a 77-56 win over Rice on Sunday.

Memphis' win vs. Tulane makes Tigers bowl-eligible

Certainly this wasn't the prettiest, or straightest, march to a bowl Memphis has taken. But it might be the biggest character-builder among the five bowl seasons the Tigers have bunched together the past six years.

Memphis' win vs. Tulane makes Tigers bowl-eligible

Certainly this wasn't the prettiest, or straightest, march to a bowl Memphis has taken. But it might be the biggest character-builder among the five bowl seasons the Tigers have bunched together the past six years.

Morehead St. beats UCF 71-65

Maze Stallworth scored 17 points as Morehead State held off a late Central Florida rally for a 71-65 win on Sunday night.

N.C. State beats UNC Greensboro 79-52

Courtney Fells scored 22 points to lead North Carolina State past UNC Greensboro 79-52 on Sunday.

Ecclestone expects gold medals in place for 2009

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is confident his proposal for the world drivers' championship to be decided by gold medals awarded to race winners will be implemented next season.

Kenseth signs contract extension with Roush Fenway

Matt Kenseth signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday with Roush Fenway Racing to continue driving the No. 17 Ford.

NASCAR teams begin layoffs

Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

Johnson and Knaus' run fueled by milk and cookies

Rick Hendrick set history in motion over milk and cookies served on a plate donned with Mickey Mouse ears.

Judge won't delay Castroneves tax trial

A federal judge in Miami has rejected requests to delay the tax evasion trial of race car driver Helio Castroneves (EHL'-ee-oh kas-troh-NEH'-vehz).

NASCAR bans 2009 testing to save teams cash

NASCAR has suspended all testing at its sanctioned tracks next season in a cost-cutting measure that should help teams save several million dollars in their 2009 budgets.

Former NASCAR champions hoping for the best

When it comes to good times and bad times, NASCAR's King has seen it all.

Johnson, Edwards gear up for 1 final race

Jimmie Johnson sat before nine former NASCAR champions, too respectful to reflect on his own place in history. In just a few more days, he'll likely have a third championship that will speak volumes to his legacy.

DEI, Ganassi to combine teams

Teresa Earnhardt and Chip Ganassi will combine their sponsorship-strapped race teams next season, an effort to stabilize their organizations in a tough economic time.

NASCAR's France not pleased with ABC bumping race

NASCAR chairman Brian France is unhappy with ABC's decision to bump the final laps of last weekend's race in Phoenix to a cable station in favor of "America's Funniest Home Videos."

'Four Christmases' finds $31.7M in holiday cheer

Thanksgiving weekend movie crowds gobbled up the Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn holiday comedy "Four Christmases," which debuted at No. 1 with $31.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Boy George denies he intended to hurt escort

Singer Boy George admits in a recording played in a London court that he restrained a male escort with handcuffs.

Ivana Trump separates from fourth hubby Rubicondi

Ivana Trump has issued a statement confirming reports of marital discord with Italian entrepreneur Rossano Rubicondi. Trump, who married Rubicondi in April, says she filed a legal separation agreement three months ago. Trump says she kept quiet about it because she didn't want to ruin Rubicondi's chances as a contestant on the Italian edition of the reality TV show "Survivor."

Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City

Alex Rodriguez and Madonna were together - in the same city, anyway.

Mario Lopez to host Miss America pageant again

Mario Lopez will again host the Miss America pageant.

Roselyn Sanchez marries Eric Winter

Roselyn Sanchez has gotten married at a historic San Juan fort in front of 250 guests that included Eva Longoria Parker.

Rush Limbaugh endorses Clinton for Obama's cabinet

Rush Limbaugh has seldom been a fan of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the conservative radio pundit has given his blessing to her selection as the next secretary of state.

Tina Fey's husband talks about her facial scar

Tina Fey's husband is talking about something the "30 Rock" actress would rather not discuss: the scar on her left cheek.

Travis Barker and DJ AM to reunite for performance

Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina.

Vanessa Williams kicks off NY cancer fundraiser

"Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams has kicked off a breast cancer fundraiser by driving a pink fence post into the ground in suburban New York City.

'Christmas Story' fans celebrate film's 25th year

Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where the movie was made.

Tykwer's 'The International' to open Berlin fest

German director Tom Tykwer's action thriller "The International" will kick off the annual Berlin film festival with its world premiere in February.

Bruce Willis settles dispute with Malaysia company

A Malaysian technology conglomerate has repaid $900,000 to Bruce Willis after the actor filed a lawsuit demanding a refund of his investment.

Moore: Craig 'marvelous' as Bond

From one Bond to another: job well done.

NM governor hosts star-studded dinner at mansion

Gov. Bill Richardson hosted a star-studded dinner party last weekend to thank moviemakers and celebrities, including George Clooney, Kevin Spacey and Paul Sorvino, for shooting films in the state.

For sale: A helmet, a hat, a lightsaber and more

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from "Star Wars," Indiana Jones' hat and whip from "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and Batman's cowl from "Batman Begins" are going on the auction block.

Judge orders Mel Gibson deposed in lawsuit

A judge says Mel Gibson will have to answer questions about planning and filming "The Passion of the Christ" in response to a screenwriter's lawsuit.

What are the best Thanksgiving videos on the Web?

When thinking about film and Thanksgiving, one's thoughts inevitably turn to the Little Tramp.

"Twilight" is the new breed of chick flick

With its muscular $70 million opening weekend despite scant appeal for guys, "Twilight" has redefined expectations for the chick flick.

Fincher discusses Oscar hopeful `Benjamin Button'

David Fincher spent five years making the soon-to-be released, Oscar-hyped film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," but he had little use for the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story on which it is based.

Sydney Opera House darkens in mourning

The distinctive white sails of the Sydney Opera House darkened Sunday night to mourn the death of Joern Utzon, the creative mind behind the globally known landmark.

Barenboim leads passionate "Tristan" in Met debut

Each time the Metropolitan Opera performed Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" last season the big question was who would show up in the title roles. This season, both lead singers are new to their parts at the Met - and both went on as scheduled for the opening. The real news was in the pit.

Whitney Houston denies reunion with ex Bobby Brown

Whitney Houston has issued a statement denying the rumors of a reunion with Bobby Brown.

CD of songs based on late pope's poems on sale

A new album of songs based on poems by the late Pope John Paul II and performed by Placido Domingo goes on sale in Italy.

DeVotchKa heads to ski slopes, instruments in tow

The Denver quartet DeVotchKa formed more than a decade ago, but it wasn't until they worked on the soundtrack for "Little Miss Sunshine" that wider audiences got to hear their blend of accordion, theremin, guitar, sousaphone, strings, piano and trumpet.

Daniel Barenboim set for Metropolitan Opera debut

For Daniel Barenboim, music and politics meld together.

T.I. serves Thanksgiving dinner to Atlanta needy

In his hit "Whatever You Like," rapper T.I. offers iced Patron tequila and stacks of money to the lady in his life.

Britney Spears to perform in UK

Pop singer Britney Spears is heading to London this week to perform live on "The X Factor" TV show.

Electronic monitoring ordered for philanthropist

Philanthropist Alberto Vilar was ordered Wednesday to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet on his ankle until he is sentenced on conspiracy fraud charges after a judge learned he didn't always answer court officer's calls.

Kany Garcia: Father taught her to use her heart

Puerto Rican pop star Kany Garcia says being the daughter of a former priest has taught her to "do everything with all my heart."

Station takes call letters of TV show

WKRP is back on the air in Cincinnati - but this time it's for real.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Madonna's film on AIDS in Malawi airs on Sundance

Madonna's awakening to the crisis in Malawi - an impoverished African nation where one million children are orphaned by AIDS - had many consequences.

TV Lookout: highlights for Nov. 30-Dec. 6

During their four decades as a comedy duo (actually, it was more like four seasons playing teen stepbrothers on Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh"), Drake Bell and Josh Peck started out as cute, goofy kids. But by the series' end in 2007, they were exhibiting the overage, desperately overplaying style of a pair of over-the-hill vaudevillians.

View at 'The View'? Happy, says Barbara Walters

So you think the ladies of "The View" don't get along?

Brooke Burke crowned 'Dancing With the Stars' queen

Brooke Burke waltzed away with the mirror ball trophy on the "Dancing with the Stars" finale.

Carson Daly to become daddy

Talk show host Carson Daly will have a full-time guest beginning next year.

Montag, Pratt wedding symbolic, not yet legal

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, the reality-TV couple whose on-again, off-again relationship has been chronicled by MTV's "The Hills" and celebrity magazines, appear on the Wednesday cover of Us Weekly with the headline "Heidi & Spencer Elope!"

Solid or striped? Woman blogs about Williams' ties

Each night after watching Brian Williams deliver the "NBC Nightly News," an English teacher in Ohio is moved to go to her computer and write - about what Williams wore around his neck. The Brian Williams Tie Report Archive isn't the weirdest thing you'll find online, but it's up there. It's a snarky, occasionally appreciative and flat-out funny read that will have you looking at Williams as never before.

`Dexter' author Lindsay makes cameo appearance

"Dexter" author Jeff Lindsay says the cameo he filmed for the Showtime series based on his work is intended to make a point: He loves the show.