Red Sox, Cubs highlight All-Star rosters

Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and Cubs leadoff man Alfonso Soriano will see lots of familiar faces at the All-Star game.

2008 All-Star Rosters

Catcher - Joe Mauer, Minnesota

Seattle police seek men in home invasion

Seattle police are on the lookout for four or five men who forced their way into a house near Northwest Hospital and threatened the homeowner.

Police seek 4 or 5 men in Seattle break-in

Seattle police are looking for four or five armed men who forced their way inside a home on the city's north side.

Man shot, killed in Toppenish WA

Toppenish police say they're looking for a gang member following the fatal shooting of a member of the same gang.

Olympia WA woman arrested after man dies in crash

A woman has been arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide after a head-on crash claimed the life of a man on Highway 12 about five miles south of Porter.

Clement's 2 homers give Seattle 3-2 win

Rookie Jeff Clement homered in his final two at-bats, the second a two-run shot off Detroit reliever Fernando Rodney in the eighth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday night.

Three injured when cannon explodes in Thurston County

Metal shrapnel from an exploding cannon injured three people, including an 11-year-old boy, during a Fourth of July gathering in the Thurston County community of Rochester.

Lauren Jackson has 34 points as Storm beat Lynx 96-71

Lauren Jackson scored a season-high 34 points, including 16 in the first quarter, as the Seattle Storm rallied from an early 15-2 deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-71 on Saturday night.

One winning ticket for WA Hit 5 jackpot

One winning ticket was sold for Saturday's $150,000 jackpot in Washington's Hit 5 lottery game.

Bomb kills US-allied Sunni near Baghdad

Iraqi police and medical officials say a bomb has killed the head of a U.S.-allied Sunni group south of Baghdad.

UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new envoy

The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government.

UN official killed in Somalia

Gunmen opened fire on people leaving a mosque in Somalia's capital on Sunday night, killing one of the country's senior U.N. officials and wounding his son and another man, a witness and a family member said.

Afghan officials: US missiles killed 27 civilians

Afghan officials said fighter aircraft battling militants accidentally killed up to 27 Afghans walking to a wedding ceremony in eastern Afghanistan early Sunday, the second military attack in three days with reports of civilian deaths.

Suicide attack in Pakistani capital kills 15

A suicide bomber targeted police officers in Pakistan's capital Sunday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens while thousands of Islamists marked the one-year anniversary of a deadly military crackdown on a mosque nearby.

UK calls for Zimbabwe sanctions

Britain called Sunday for tough action as well as talk in the face of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's defiance and signs of disunity among his opposition.

NYPD now has own scholar to help review threats

He was a flight surgeon with the Navy and a CIA officer in Pakistan. He has also earned a doctorate in sociology and written two books.

Special court for vets addresses more than crime

The first clue that the Tuesday afternoon session in Part 4 of Buffalo City Court is not like other criminal proceedings comes just before it starts.

Bikes, China's icon, thrive despite car invasion

For a vivid insight into the clash of old and new in China, follow the bicycle.

Liver donor's family, recipient unite online

They were precocious toddlers, both blond-haired and blue-eyed, separated by a thousand miles between Miami and a small Kentucky town.

NBC Universal to buy The Weather Channel for $3.5B

NBC Universal and two partners said Sunday they have reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc., ending a drawn-out process that had attracted interest from several major media companies.

R.I. lead paint loss gives industry huge win

Communities and child health advocates around the country had pinned their hopes on Rhode Island prevailing in its landmark lawsuit against the lead paint industry.

Long wait for satellite radio deal may end soon

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s acquisition of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. may be cleared by federal regulators this month, and it can't happen fast enough for XM.

Wall Street gets ready for earnings, oil moves

Investors battered by surging energy prices, disappointing economic data and the ongoing credit crisis will have something else to worry about this week - second-quarter corporate results.

OPEC chief: Strong demand will keep oil prices up

OPEC chief Chakib Khelil says the world's surging oil prices are not likely to fall.

China premier: Continue inflation fight

China's premier called for continued vigilance against inflation that has reached 12-year highs, saying the government should ensure that price increases are "acceptable," a state-run news agency reported Sunday.

The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling

Things in the U.S. sure are tough. Brother, can you spare a euro? Signs saying "We accept euros" are cropping up in the windows of some Manhattan retailers. A Belgium company is trying to gobble up St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest brewer and iconic Super Bowl advertiser.

South Korea to limit public servants' vehicle use

South Korea will limit vehicle operations by public servants as part of an energy-saving campaign.

Employers use federal law to deny benefits

Dying of cancer, Thomas Amschwand did everything he was told to make sure his wife would collect on the life insurance policy he had through his employer.

Study: Orangutan populations declining sharply

Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken, a new study says.

Kerry says McCain lacks judgment to be president

John Kerry says Republican John McCain doesn't have the judgment to be president.

McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans?

There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies?

Republican Party ad assails Obama on energy

TITLE: "Balance."

Congress ready to take up pared-down summer agenda

Democrats bent on showing they can govern and Republicans anxious about a sour re-election climate are pushing a pared-down summer agenda in Congress. Lawmakers want to try to save homeowners from foreclosure, avert Medicare cuts and give the government power to spy on suspected terrorists.

Obama: Media response to Iraq remarks overblown

Barack Obama celebrated "active faith" as an obligation of religious Americans and a chief agent of societal change while speaking Saturday to a nearly all-black roomful of churchgoers, but hoping to reach far beyond them.

Foreclosures to rise, whomever wins White House

Home foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November.

Today on the presidential campaign trail

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Play of the Day: Malia Obama's "best birthday"

Malia Obama told her parents that spending her 10th birthday helping her father campaign for the presidency far from home and "rocking out" with her family after takeout in a modest hotel room was the best she has ever had.

Veterans group plans ad campaign touting Iraq war

Republican John McCain, who has made support for President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq the centerpiece of his presidential campaign, is getting from help from a veterans group that's launching a national TV ad campaign next week.

Obama, Clinton to hold joint fundraisers in NY

Now that they're allies, Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton will help each other raise money in a series of fundraisers in New York next week.

Magic Johnson's wife in public eye on HIV campaign

Magic Johnson's normally publicity-shy wife Cookie is emerging as a spokeswoman in a campaign urging black women to get tested for HIV.

Farmers say salmonella scare has hurt tomato sales

Expect fewer slices of red, ripe tomatoes next to the grill this holiday weekend.

Ky. lawyers face new trial in diet-drug settlement

Two lawyers accused of defrauding their clients in a diet-drug settlement of $65 million were sent back to jail Thursday after a jury deadlocked and a federal judge declared a mistrial.

Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects

A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra - but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks going all night long.

Haywire brain chemical linked to sudden baby death

Scientists have new evidence that the brain chemical best known for regulating mood also plays a role in the mystifying killer of seemingly healthy babies - sudden infant death syndrome.

Filipina with upside-down feet walks for 1st time

A Filipino teenager who came to New York so doctors could perform surgery to untwist her severely clubbed feet took her first unaided steps Wednesday in pink-and-white sneakers - the first shoes she's ever worn.

Kroger expands ground beef recall to 20 states

First it was the tomatoes. Now it's the beef.

NJ officials warn of lamp oil poisonings

New Jersey officials have issued a health alert saying six people have been sickened by mistaking lamp oil for apple juice, including one person who died.

First floods, now pesky mosquitoes for Midwest

First came the floods - now the mosquitoes. An explosion of pesky insects are pestering clean-up crews and just about anyone venturing outside in the waterlogged Midwest.

FDA panel urges more testing for diabetes drugs

Diabetes drugs should face tougher safety standards that could cost manufacturers millions but protect patients from unforeseen heart risks, a government panel has recommended.

Hushovd wins Tour stage; Valverde keeps lead

Sprint specialist Thor Hushovd won the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, with Alejandro Valverde keeping the overall lead after a windy, rain-soaked ride through the Brittany countryside.

Phillies give closer Lidge three-year extension

Brad Lidge's perfect first half earned him a fat, new contract.

Gay diagnosed with mild leg strain

Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his leg and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks.

Carlos: More concerned with humanity than medals

For those athletes thinking about taking a stand in Beijing, John Carlos supports you. But, he cautions, think about the consequences before you act.

Look out, Spitz, Phelps is coming after you again

Michael Phelps will get another shot at Mark Spitz's Olympic record in Beijing. Gary Hall Jr. won't be going to China at all.

Eastler makes Olympic team in race walk

Kevin Eastler has qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the men's 20-kilometer race walk.

Tyson Gay tumbles at Olympic trials, out of 200

Tyson Gay accelerated through the first curve. Then, he started flying. Not in the figurative sense, but in an all-too-real way - a shocking sprawl to the ground that cost America's best sprinter an Olympic spot in the 200 meters and made him look like less than a sure thing, health-wise at least, with the Beijing Games five weeks away.

Griffin upsets Jackson in UFC 86

Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86.

KC's Guillen gets into heated exchange with coach

Volatile Kansas City outfielder Jose Guillen got into a heated clubhouse exchange with pitching coach Bob McClure, knocking over chairs before several Royals separated them prior to Saturday night's 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Injured Damon still hoping to avoid DL

Johnny Damon was very careful as he got dressed to leave the ballpark Saturday, wincing from the pain in his left shoulder as he pulled a shirt over his head.

Report: Rodriguez, Ramirez highlight AL All-Stars

Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez will highlight an American League All-Star team loaded with Yankees and Red Sox, according to a report on the New York Post's Web site.

Tulowitzki returns to DL after freak accident

This trip for the 15-day disabled list cuts a little deeper for Troy Tulowitzki and the Colorado Rockies.

Astros' Oswalt feels hip pain, returns to Houston

Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt returned to Houston on Saturday after experiencing more discomfort in his strained left hip.

Pujols becomes fifth-fastest to 300 home runs

Albert Pujols hit his 300th career home run Friday night, becoming the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone.

Edmonds' return to St. Louis stirs up ex-manager

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wasn't exactly overjoyed to see his former star center fielder back in town wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform.

Helton placed on 15-day DL, Koshansky recalled

A Colorado Rockies' season soured by injury and inconsistency took yet another ugly turn Friday when slumping slugger Todd Helton went on the disabled list for just the third time in his career.

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors

If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday.

On the fence: Youkilis drive sits on wall

Kevin Youkilis' drive squirted out of the webbing of Johnny Damon's glove and bounced up off the top of the left-field wall in the third inning of Friday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

Braves' Francoeur is sent to minors

Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234.

Indians designate RHP Joe Borowski for assignment

Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday.

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks

Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News.

Star point guard Paul, Hornets agree to new deal

Chris Paul and the Hornets reached a contract agreement Thursday that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.

Reports: Arenas agrees to $111M deal with Wizards

Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.

Oklahoma City gets ready to rejoin major leagues

Mayor Mick Cornett was in a conference room waiting for a meeting to get started when City Manager Jim Couch walked in and handed him a slip of paper with a single word on it: "Done."

Seattle faces challenges to bring NBA back

As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle.

Judge declares mistrial; jury deadlocks on 2 lawyers charged with diet-drug settlement fraud.

Magic sign No. 22 pick Courtney Lee

The Orlando Magic signed first-round draft pick Courtney Lee on Thursday.

Beasley catches elbow, leaves first Heat practice

Michael Beasley's first official practice with the Miami Heat ended quickly.

Last-minute deal lets Sonics move to Oklahoma City

Clay Bennett finally found a dollar amount that would sever his contentious relationship with the city of Seattle - $75 million.

Source: Diop headed back to Dallas

The Dallas Mavericks had to give up DeSagana Diop to get Jason Kidd. Now, the 7-foot center is headed back to Dallas.

Police: Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel dies

Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday.

Favre considers return to NFL or does he?

Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."

Chargers' Foley settles with police officer

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to settle his lawsuit against a police officer who shot him off-duty two years ago and ended his pro football career.

Judge declares mistrial for former Bengal WR

A judge has declared a mistrial in the assault case of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry.

Patriots DB Andrews arrested for assault with gun

New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews was held without bail Monday after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head.

Bail set for man held in Raiders' Walker case

A man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing Javon Walker this month after the Oakland wide receiver spent a night club-hopping was held Friday on bail totaling $86,000.

Buffalo Bills' Lynch loses license over hit-run

Bills running back Marshawn Lynch had his driver's license revoked in traffic court on Friday after saying he didn't know he hit someone while driving on a Buffalo street last month.

Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous'

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.

Buffalo Bills' Lynch loses license over hit-run

Bills running back Marshawn Lynch had his driver's license revoked in traffic court on Friday after saying he didn't know he hit someone while driving on a Buffalo street last month.

Baltimore Ravens training real ravens as mascots

Baltimore Ravens fans could see real ravens this season.

Howell, Love among first in PGA to have drug tests

In the 237 times Charles Howell III has teed it up on the PGA Tour, he never had a round end like Thursday at the AT&T National. After signing for an even-par 70, he was handed a pink slip. Howell was among the first players chosen for testing under the tour's Anti-Doping Program that went into effect this week.

Recovering Woods says knee was sore 10-12 years

Tiger Woods does not know when he can play golf again, but he said Monday his rebuilt left knee has been sore his entire PGA Tour career and he looks forward to playing on two good legs.

Mediate makes the most of his brush with Tiger

Rocco Mediate was told a story about how a father and his 3-year-old daughter were riveted to the U.S. Open, walking from "Dora the Explorer" to watch the 72nd hole when Tiger Woods made a putt to force a playoff.

Tiger has knee surgery; doctor says 'no surprises'

Tiger Woods had reconstructive surgery on his left knee Tuesday in Utah to repair a torn ligament, and doctors said it was "highly unlikely" there would be any long-term effects. It was the second time in 10 weeks Woods had surgery on his knee, this time on his anterior cruciate ligament.

Doctors say Woods should recover from injuries

Doctors who treat the kinds of knee and leg injuries that ended Tiger Woods' victorious season have one word for his U.S. Open victory - remarkable.

Nicklaus even more amazed at Tiger's victory

Jack Nicklaus always thought the U.S. Open was the hardest and most complete test in golf. That's what made Tiger Woods' victory even more impressive to the man whose major record Woods is trying to beat.

Knee surgery for Woods creates headache for others

Tiger Woods was must-see TV at the U.S. Open, making birdie on the final hole to force a playoff, another clutch birdie the next day to extend the playoff and winning his 14th major on what amounted to one good leg.

Hicks in lead at Open, with Woods still in it

There's only one Tiger Woods.

Study: Puttering about on golf carts has its risks

Beware: Puttering around on golf carts can be hazardous to your health.

Lefty believes elusive US Open finally is in reach

This is one U.S. Open where Phil Mickelson should feel right at home. He grew up in San Diego and played high school matches at Torrey Pines. His photo hangs from the concourse in the San Diego airport, along with the city's other famous athletes.

Jagr signs with Avangard Omsk in Russian League

Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, leaving the NHL after nearly two decades and returning to the club he joined during the 2004-05 lockout.

Sharks acquire top defenseman Boyle from Lightning

Although Dan Boyle felt betrayed when the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to trade him, the standout defenseman is feeling much better about it after landing with the San Jose Sharks.

Penguins sign goalie Fleury for $35 million

The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.

Rangers sign Naslund, Kalinin; say goodbye to Jagr

Just as the New York Rangers ushered in the Markus Naslund era on Broadway, they turned out the lights on the Jaromir Jagr show. Naslund, the longtime Vancouver Canucks captain, agreed to terms Thursday with New York on a two-year deal worth $8 million.

Sharks sign veteran defenseman Rob Blake

Rob Blake is heading up the California coast, hoping to end his stellar NHL career with a shot at another Stanley Cup title in San Jose.

Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years

Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. The 21-year-old forward still has one year left on his initial three-year, entry level contract.

Marian Hossa signs with champion Detroit Red Wings

Marian Hossa chose to join the Detroit Red Wings at a discount. He hopes hoisting the Stanley Cup will make it worth the sacrifice.

'Canes sign Melichar, give Pitkanen $12M contract

The Carolina Hurricanes found the physical defenseman they've been looking for, while also signing another addition to the team's blue line.

Dallas Stars sign premier agitator Sean Avery

The Dallas Stars know all about Sean Avery - his history of mouthing off to teammates as well as foes, that he's a two-time NHL leader in penalty minutes whose agitating tricks included a "bush league" stunt in the playoffs that the league quickly banned.

Thrashers sign free-agent defenseman Hainsey

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent defenseman Ron Hainsey on Wednesday, adding size and youth to their blue line.

Game over: struggling UK basketball museum closes

The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum has shut its doors due to falling attendance and financial problems.

Fulmer, Pearl get new deals through 2014

Tennessee signed football coach Phillip Fulmer and basketball coach Bruce Pearl to new deals Wednesday that will keep them with the Volunteers through 2014.

Longtime college coach John Pont dies at 80

John Pont, who guided Indiana to its only Rose Bowl appearance 40 years ago and also coached at Northwestern, Yale and Miami of Ohio, died Tuesday. He was 80.

UCLA, Howland agree to seven-year deal

UCLA coach Ben Howland, who has guided the Bruins to the Final Four each of the past three years, agreed to a new seven-year contract with the university Tuesday.

IU president: Sampson shouldn't have been hired

Indiana University's president told the NCAA infractions committee that the hiring of ousted basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was "a risk that should not have been taken."

Groce hired as men's basketball coach at Ohio U

Ohio University has hired Ohio State assistant John Groce as its men's basketball coach.

Indiana AD to resign amid NCAA basketball probe

Indiana athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December amid new NCAA allegations that the school failed to monitor the men's basketball team.

Wis. court revives suit in death at Camp Randall

An appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by family members of an ABC Sports cameraman who died in 2003 after he fell from a platform at Camp Randall Stadium.

UConn assistant set to replace Staley at Temple

Longtime Connecticut assistant Tonya Cardoza will replace Dawn Staley as women's basketball coach at Temple, a person with knowledge of the hiring said Wednesday.

UConn hands Geno Auriemma 5-year, $8M extension

Geno Auriemma signed a deal that will keep the Hall of Fame coach on Connecticut's sideline through 2013.

Stewart looks to snap bad luck streak at Daytona

Tony Stewart had his heart broken on the last lap of the Daytona 500, when a victory in NASCAR's biggest race was snatched away from him by winner Ryan Newman.

Briscoe on Watkins Glen pole; Dixon starting 4th

Scott Dixon came into the weekend insisting it wasn't going to be easy to make it four straight IndyCar victories at Watkins Glen International.

Martin joins Hendrick, replacing Mears next year

Mark Martin will make one final effort to win the NASCAR championship that's eluded him the past 26 years by driving for storied Hendrick Motorsports next season.

Champ retains NYC hot-dog eating title in overtime

Joey Chestnut achieved frankfurter immortality Friday, outdueling his celebrated Japanese rival in an epic hot-dog eating contest that pushed both of the gluttonous gladiators to the brink.

DEI sweeps front row at Daytona

Although Dale Earnhardt Inc. might not be a championship contender, it showed Friday it still can be a force at Daytona International Speedway.

Randy Moss buys 50 percent of truck team

Troy Aikman. Terry Bradshaw. Tim Brown. Julius Erving. Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Jim Kelly. Mark Rypien. Roger Staubach.

NHRA changing priorities in wake of tragedy

The death of Scott Kalitta has shaken up the NHRA and sent the organization, its owners and drivers back to the drawing board on safety issues.

Formula One urges changes to cut costs

Formula One wants to cut team budgets in half and improve fuel efficiency by 2011 to improve racing.

Coulthard announces retirement

David Coulthard has announced he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season.

NHRA shortens top division races

Eleven days after Scott Kalitta was killed in a racing accident, the NHRA reduced the length of Top Fuel and Funny Car races from a quarter-mile to 1,000 feet Wednesday in an interim safety measure.

'Hancock' grabs heroic $107.3M over long weekend

Will Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact. Smith's "Hancock" - the story of a boozing, foul-mouthed superhero who dresses like a street bum - led the Fourth of July weekend with a $66 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

How's `Hancock' stack up among movie twists?

A Will Smith movie packs in millions of people over Fourth of July weekend. No surprises there.

Audience rolls down tracks during "Die Soldaten"

The opening note of Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Die Soldaten" has to be the most moving in opera when heard in David Pountney's production: The 974-seat bleacher containing the audience slowly starts to roll down train tracks in the Park Avenue Armory's Drill Hall, passing over a football field-length runway where most of the action takes place.

White Stripes' White pens poem about Detroit

Singer-guitarist Jack White has penned a poem expressing his strong feelings for Detroit to clear up any misconceptions about how the White Stripes frontman feels about his hometown.

Koppel series shows changes in China

The image of Ted Koppel interviewing world leaders is so ingrained that it feels odd to see him wearing a hardhat for a nervous trip into a Chinese coal mine, or sitting in a Chongqing karaoke bar where teenage girls are hired to "entertain" male customers.

Supermodel raises awareness for pediatric cancer

Supermodel Cindy Crawford has been making appearances this weekend in Madison, Wis., to raise awareness of pediatric cancer.

TV's 'The Bachelor' weds in California

"The Bachelor" is a bachelor no more. Andrew Firestone, star of the ABC-TV reality show, married Serbian model and actress Ivana Bozilovic Saturday, Firestone's publicist Alisha Mahon told The Associated Press.

Crikey! 'Crocodile Hunter' daughter gets own doll

The Emmy-winning daughter of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin is getting her own doll.

'Love Connection' producer Eric Lieber dies at 71

Eric Lieber, whose television production credits include the long-running dating show "Love Connection," has died. He was 71.

Winehouse sings in Spain, glass of wine in hand

Soul diva Amy Winehouse sipped from a glass of red wine and looked a bit unsteady on her feet as she appeared in front of a large audience at the Rock in Rio music festival southeast of Madrid on Friday.

Lost scenes shown from sci-fi classic 'Metropolis'

Lost scenes from the sci-fi classic "Metropolis," recently discovered in the archives of a Buenos Aires museum, were shown to journalists for the first time in decades on Thursday.

Brangelina twins will always have Nice

They'll always have Nice.

French and tourists seem indifferent to Brangelina

Partially eclipsed by the glitterati of Cannes and the royal glare of Monaco, Nice is a place where even the brightest stars - like Brangelina - are greeted by little more than indifference.

Brinkley: Husband's affair 'shattered' my life

A tearful Christie Brinkley testified at her divorce trial Thursday that she was devastated by her husband's affair with a teenager and his attempts to find other paramours through pornographic Web sites.

Spielberg group gives $1M to Pa. Jewish museum

A foundation created by Steven Spielberg is giving $1 million to the National Museum of American Jewish History.

Will Smith's kids see `daddy being mean' in film

Will Smith usually plays the hero in his summer blockbusters. But in "Hancock," he drinks, swears, mouths off - and goes to prison.

Movie productions keep rolling despite uncertainty

On-location movie shoots are on the rise in Los Angeles, despite repeated warnings from Hollywood studios that the possibility of an actors strike had stalled moviemaking, a permitting group said Wednesday.

Judge: Snipes can travel abroad for movies

Wesley Snipes will be allowed to leave the United States to work on two movies while his lawyers appeal his tax convictions.

TMZ allowed to repost portion of actor's sex tape

The woman in a sex tape featuring Verne Troyer - best known for his role in the "Austin Powers" movies - says she allowed celebrity Web site TMZ to broadcast snippets of the tape.

Mom of alleged Lohan sister 'wanted it exposed'

The father of a 13-year-old girl who may be Lindsay Lohan's half-sister said the family went public with the story after Lohan's father, Michael, repeatedly refused to provide support.

Gospel singer Wright hurt in Pa. car accident

Gospel singer Timothy Wright was critically injured in a crash in central Pennsylvania that killed his wife and a wrong-way driver who hit their vehicle, police said.

Barbershop faces a discord among members

As thousands of singers converge on Nashville for an international convention of barbershop harmony music, the old-fashioned music style is facing discord among its fans.

Man claims assault by Eminem in 2006 in Detroit

A man has sued Eminem, claiming the rapper punched him two years ago while they were in the bathroom of a Detroit strip club.

Workers at Milan's La Scala plan strike

Workers at Milan's famed La Scala opera house say they will stage a strike next week that will cancel the first three performances of Franco Zeffirelli's production of "La Boheme."

Just how close 'friends' are Madonna and A-Rod?

A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world - each a chatty bunch - buzzing with questions about the two "friends."

Paisley says working with Griffith a highlight

Brad Paisley says he got to mark a biggie off his wish list when Andy Griffith agreed to be in the video for his new single, "Waitin' On a Woman."

Donna Summer adds sweet sounds to summer tour

Donna Summer says she approached her summer tour like a chocolate-chip cookie.

Report: Alex Rodriguez has split from wife

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.

Springsteen remembers NJ boardwalk fortuneteller

Bruce Springsteen is paying tribute to a boardwalk fortuneteller he made famous in a song.

Kylie Minogue honored at Buckingham Palace

Britain has honored Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her services to music.

Guests for Sunday TV news shows include Lieberman

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dead at 83

Larry Harmon wasn't the original Bozo the Clown, but he was the real one. Harmon, who portrayed the wing-haired clown for more than half a century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure, said his publicist, Jerry Digney. He was 83.

Rachael Ray employee claims anorexia bias

A former accountant for Rachael Ray's TV cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit saying he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.

Priestley says music industry 'a mess' but works

Jason Priestley says he got a crash course on the Nashville music industry while directing a reality series about the Canadian band the Road Hammers.

Tears flow at `Army Wives' screening

Tears flowed freely when two of TV's "Army Wives" met the real-life women they portray on the Lifetime series.

Sheriff says Discovery Channel won't film at jail

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez says the Discovery Channel has changed plans and will not do a documentary about the jail after a judge blocked filming.

Sheryl Crow urges preservation of wild mustangs

Sheryl Crow is urging people to get involved in saving America's wild horses.

Auto racing is No. 1 on cable TV

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 23-29. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

Haysbert: Prez role on `24' may have helped Obama

Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama.

Prime-time `stars' of summer are regular folks

The prime-time "stars" of this summer are regular folks willing to humiliate themselves on national television.