Seattle's Northgate Mall evacuated

North Seattle's Northgate Mall was closed after a power outage that disrupted service to nearly 4,000 customers.

WA man drowns after jumping off railroad trestle

A 31-year-old man has drowned after jumping from a railroad trestle into the Chehalis River.

No WA Lotto, Hit 5 winning tickets

The big prize in the Washington State Lottery has grown to more than $9 million.

Winning lottery numbers

Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday night in the Washington State Lottery:

Man stabbed, wounded in Wenatchee WA

Wenatchee police are looking for three men who are accused of attacking and stabbing a man who was walking along a street. It appeared to be a random attack.

Memorial set for Seattle man killed by punch

A memorial service will be held on Sunday for the 60-year-old South Seattle man who died after a fatal punch while watering a neighborhood traffic circle.

Boy struck and killed by train at Centralia WA

A 15-year-old boy riding a bicycle has been struck and killed by an Amtrak train at a pedestrian crossing in Centralia.

WA's Cold Springs fire 50 percent contained

The Cold Springs fire that has been burning on the south side of Mount Adams since July 12 is listed at 7,933 acres and 50 percent contained.

Boy struck and killed by train at Centralia WA

A 15-year-old boy riding a bicycle has been struck and killed by an Amtrak train at a pedestrian crossing in Centralia.

NHRA-Schuck's Auto Supply Nationals Pairings

1. Tony Schumacher, 3.802 seconds, 316.90 mph, vs. 16. Steven Chrisman, 4.232, 279.32. 2. Brandon Bernstein, 3.820, 316.52, vs. 15. Troy Buff, 3.956, 301.74. 3. Antron Brown, 3.831, 312.06, vs. 14. Bob Vandergriff, 3.882, 306.95. 4. Rod Fuller, 3.841, 313.73, vs. 13. Steve Torrence, 3.880, 307.58. 5. Morgan Lucas, 3.848, 312.50, vs. 12. Doug Kalitta, 3.878, 310.48. 6. Larry Dixon, 3.858, 309.27, vs. 11. Doug Herbert, 3.870, 307.72. 7. J.R. Todd, 3.860, 312.86, vs. 10. Cory McClenathan, 3.869, 313.80. 8. David Grubnic, 3.862, 302.69, vs. 9. Hillary Will, 3.866, 313.37.

Iraqi PM says US should leave as soon as possible

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says U.S. troops should leave Iraq "as soon as possible," according to a magazine report, and he called presidential candidate Barack Obama's suggestion of 16 months "the right timeframe for a withdrawal."

9 Afghan police killed in clashes with troops

An official says foreign troops called in airstrikes during an apparently mistaken clash with Afghan police, killing nine police officers and wounding five in the country's west.

Cambodia: Little hope for Thai talks

Cambodia has informed the U.N. Security Council that Thai forces have violated its territory near an ancient World Heritage Site temple where hundreds of troops continued to face off Sunday.

Teen charged in death of Ohio woman shot on porch

Cleveland authorities have charged a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of a woman who was gunned down as she grieved the cancer death of her mother while sitting on her front porch.

Obama has breakfast with troops in Afghan capital

Barack Obama had breakfast Sunday with U.S. troops in Kabul as part of his visit to Afghanistan.

Search team finds no sign of Steve Fossett

A team of elite athletes and expert mountaineers has ended a weeklong hunt for Steve Fossett, finding no sign of the missing adventurer or his plane but eliminating miles of rugged terrain from areas that still must be searched.

Stunt pilot joins National Aviation Hall of Fame

Stunt pilot Sean Tucker, who has thrilled air show audiences with daredevil moves in more than 1,000 performances, said he got his start by trying to face his flying fears.

Report: British hostage in Iraq is dead

A Shiite militia that claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of five Britons in Iraq more than a year ago said one of its hostages committed suicide, a British newspaper reported.

Woman in Pa. baby mystery partially eviscerated

Investigators hoped to confirm Sunday the identity of a woman whose body was found bound with duct tape with her uterus cut open in the apartment of another woman who falsely claimed a newborn baby was her own.

Rapper DMX arrested at Phoenix mall

Rapper DMX was arrested at a Phoenix mall Saturday on suspicion that he gave a gave a false name and Social Security number to a hospital to get out of paying for medical expenses.

Hurricane Bertha downgraded again to a tropical storm; should be absorbed by larger storm.

Tomato growers: Salmonella scare damages industry

The 6,000 acres of tomatoes grown on Virginia's sea-swept Eastern Shore were never implicated in the national salmonella outbreak - they were still on the vine weeks after people starting getting sick.

Bush: Congress could take steps to ease gas prices

Responding to Americans' anger over gas prices and the housing bust, President Bush is stepping up pressure on Congress to open up offshore oil exploration and work to restore confidence in the housing finance industry.

Ancient Egyptian boat to be excavated, reassembled

Archaeologists will excavate hundreds of fragments of an ancient Egyptian wooden boat entombed in an underground chamber next to Giza's Great Pyramid and try to reassemble the craft, Egyptologists announced Saturday.

Chinese broker tried in insider trading

The former president of a major Chinese stock brokerage has gone on trial on insider-trading charges in connection with the company's 2006 stock market debut, a state news agency reported Saturday.

Going small: A Smart driving experience

Sometimes, I guess, timing is everything. When DaimlerChrysler AG announced in 2006 that it planned to bring the Smart fortwo micro car to the United States after nearly a decade in Europe, gas prices had reached about $2.80 a gallon. Now, Americans are paying more than $4 a gallon at the pump, SUV sales are plummeting and consumers are hungry for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Bank stocks look cheap, but buyers remain cautious

Merrill Lynch & Co. Chief Executive John Thain is making a pitch to Wall Street: Buy the brokerage's shares while they're still cheap. But investors don't seem ready to listen.

Venture capital investments hold steady in 2Q

The pace of U.S. venture capital investments remained steady at $7.4 billion during the second quarter despite a wobbly stock market that has made it increasingly difficult for the financiers of new ideas to cash out of startups.

Judge restores protection for Rockies wolves

A federal judge has restored endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, derailing plans by three states to hold public wolf hunts this fall.

Hundreds of baby penguins found dead in Brazil

Hundreds of baby penguins swept from the icy shores of Antarctica and Patagonia are washing up dead on Rio de Janeiro's tropical beaches, rescuers and penguin experts said Friday.

Dream of gas tax holiday falters over job losses

The political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere.

Gore pushes environment with activist bloggers

Last year it was about the candidates. This year it's the climate.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

At the Democrats' party, a Pentecostal minister

The request befuddled Leah Daughtry. The experienced political hand in charge of planning next month's Democratic National Convention - a self-described "black chick from Brooklyn" and ordained Pentecostal minister who keeps a Bible in her purse - didn't know what to tell the atheists.

McCain paying down primary funds in advance of cap

Faced with a spending cap for his fall campaign, Republican presidential candidate John McCain is aggressively spending more money than he is raising during summer months and methodically reducing his cash reserves.

Guns ruling spawns legal challenges by felons

Twice convicted of felonies, James Francis Barton Jr. faces charges of violating a federal law barring felons from owning guns after police found seven pistols, three shotguns and five rifles at his home south of Pittsburgh.

For better or worse, McCain wedded to town halls

John McCain was in his favorite campaign setting, a town hall meeting, when he spotted a promising target. "I'd love to recognize you first, sir," the Republican presidential candidate said to a man in a Vietnam War veteran's hat.

Northcom chief: Homeland command is now grown up

Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr. has four stars on his collars and 60 combat missions under his belt. But on a recent trip to a California airfield, he sprang from an SUV like a happy kid and charged toward a crowd of servicemen and women.

Today on the presidential campaign trail

IN THE HEADLINES

McCain, Conan agree: Age jokes getting old

How old is John McCain? So old, the jokes about it are getting old. So at a taping Friday night of NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," the host asked the Republican presidential candidate for some new material.

A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info

Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow - like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.

Health officials: Don't eat lobster tomalley

Maine officials are advising consumers to avoid eating lobster tomalley after tests revealed high levels of toxins in some lobsters.

Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports

The South tips the scales again as the nation's fattest region, according to a new government survey.

Record number of babies born last year

More babies were born in the United States last year than ever before, according to preliminary data, but it's not another baby boom just yet.

Family sues co. for muscular dystrophy drug

A Minnesota family is trying to force a New Jersey drug company to give their son an experimental drug for a fatal form of muscular dystrophy, saying he'll die without it.

Researchers report toadfish sing to attract mates

It's not exactly Tony serenading Maria in "West Side Story," but for all their homeliness toadfish also sing to attract mates. OK, singing may be a stretch; it's more of a hum. But it turns out to be useful, for science as well as the fish.

Alzheimer's vaccine stopped plaque, not dementia

Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.

Donor kidneys removed with single bellybutton cut

Brad Kaster donated a kidney to his father this week, and he barely has a scar to show for it.

Bill Clinton aims to stabilize malaria drug prices

Former President Clinton's foundation has signed pricing agreements with several suppliers involved in making a malaria-fighting drug in an effort to stabilize the medication's fluctuating costs and ensure more dependable availability.

Plans for large-scale AIDS vaccine trial dropped

Plans for a large-scale trial of a potential AIDS vaccine are being dropped in favor of a smaller, more focused study, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday.

Favre declines to address rift with Packers

Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday.

Give Hamm a hand, he's going to Beijing

Give Paul Hamm a hand. And a plane ticket to Beijing.

Divers lose appeal to compete in Olympic synchro

Laura Wilkinson and her diving partner Jessica Livingston lost their appeal Saturday to compete in 10-meter synchronized platform diving at the Beijing Olympics.

Four years later, Memmel, Sacramone make Olympics

Now it's official: Chellsie Memmel, Alicia Sacramone and Samantha Peszek are going to the Beijing Olympics. And they're bringing Bridget Sloan with them.

Glavine throws off mound for 1st time since injury

Tom Glavine threw off the bullpen mound for the first time since landing on the disabled list in early June because of a strained left elbow, and said he was encouraged by his work.

Glavine throws off mound for 1st time since injury

Tom Glavine threw off the bullpen mound for the first time since landing on the disabled list in early June because of a strained left elbow, and said he was encouraged by his work.

OKC signs Miles to offer sheet

Oklahoma City has signed restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles to an offer sheet.

Wie DQ'd from State Farm over scorecard mishap

Michelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second on Saturday - then was disqualified for failing to immediately sign her scorecard a day earlier.

Fire shuts grandstand at Belmont Park

A basement transformer fire has shut down the grandstand at Belmont Park.

Scott Dixon on schedule for another title

Everything is right on schedule for Scott Dixon - for now.

Sexson in Yankees' lineup after finalizing deal

Richie Sexson finalized his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday and was immediately plugged into the starting lineup against Oakland left-hander Greg Smith.

Hampton frustrated by latest injury setback

No one is making any guesses about Mike Hampton's next move after his latest injury.

Red Sox's slugger Ortiz homers in rehab start

The crowd began chanting "Papi!" and David Ortiz responded, slamming a 1-2 pitch into the visitors' bullpen in his rehab debut in Pawtucket on Thursday night as he tries to work his way back from a wrist injury that has kept him out of the lineup since May 31.

A's trade Blanton to Phillies for minor leaguers

The Oakland Athletics traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing burly right-hander Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday.

D-backs acquire Tony Clark from Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.

Lincecum slated to start Sunday for Giants

Tim Lincecum is slated to start Sunday for the San Francisco Giants against Milwaukee as planned, even after the right-hander missed Tuesday's All-Star game with flulike symptoms and dehydration.

Nomo retires; Japanese star pitched 2 no-hitters

Hideo Nomo, who pitched a pair of no-hitters and led a rush of Japanese players to the major leagues, is finished.

Liriano's agent calls for union investigation

After watching his client dominate Triple-A hitters for the past month, the agent for Minnesota pitcher Francisco Liriano wants to know why the Twins have not called him up to the big leagues.

Drew vs. Wright: The matchup that might have been

Marquee starters were long gone. So were nearly all the other pitchers. His bullpen empty, National League manager Clint Hurdle approached David Wright and asked whether he had the right stuff to take the mound and close out the All-Star game. Did the New York Mets third baseman think chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon or general manager Omar Minaya would mind?

Lawyer: Slips used to send HGH to Clemens found

Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski looked under his television last weekend and found overnight mail slips from packages he claims were used to send human growth hormone to Roger Clemens' house, according to the lawyer for Brian McNamee.

Mystics fire Rollins, make Kenlaw interim coach

The Washington Mystics have fired Tree Rollins as coach and promoted assistant Jessie Kenlaw to the position on an interim basis.

Lakers decide to let Ronny Turiaf leave

With great reluctance, the Los Angeles Lakers decided at Friday's deadline they wouldn't match Golden State's offer for Ronny Turiaf, meaning the former second-round draft choice will move up the California coast to play for the Warriors.

Bucks sign G Tyronn Lue, F Malik Allen

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Tyronn Lue and forward Malik Allen, giving new coach Scott Skiles two more veterans to work with.

Posey signs $25 million contract with Hornets

James Posey has won NBA championships with two teams. The New Orleans Hornets hope to be his third.

Cavaliers sign Gibson to 5-year deal

The Cavaliers finally made a move this offseason, signing sharpshooter Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday. Bringing back Gibson, a restricted free agent, was one of Cleveland's top priorities. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Clippers acquire center Marcus Camby from Nuggets

The Clippers acquired center Marcus Camby from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks with Los Angeles in 2010.

Report: Donaghy made 134 calls to fellow referee

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy made more than 100 phone calls to a fellow official at the same time he was providing information to gamblers during the 2006-07 season, Fox News reported Monday.

Bulls' top pick Rose pleads guilty to speeding

The Chicago Bulls No. 1 draft choice Derrick Rose pleaded guilty Monday to driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit on an Illinois highway back in April.

Rookie of the Year Durant wants to earn his degree

As if Kevin Durant didn't have enough on his plate with his team's relocation to Oklahoma City, the reigning Rookie of the Year is taking time to go back to school.

Rockets sign free agent Barry

The Houston Rockets signed free agent Brent Barry to a two-year contract on Thursday, making him the third member of the family to join the franchise.

Jaguars' Porter has hamstring surgery

Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter had surgery Friday to repair a torn hamstring tendon and will miss all the preseason.

Packers prez backs GM, coach in Favre standoff

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy restated his support for general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy on Friday in the standoff with Brett Favre.

Vikings won't comment on charges about Brett Favre

The Minnesota Vikings declined Thursday to talk about allegations by the Green Bay Packers that they made inappropriate contact with quarterback Brett Favre. Vikings spokesman Bob Hagan issued a two-sentence statement on Thursday. It said the Vikings "are not commenting on the issue. These types of matters are handled by the league."

Ravens, Flacco agree to deal

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Joe Flacco on a contract with a maximum value of $30 million that includes $8.75 million in guaranteed money for the quarterback.

No deal between Titans, All Pro DT Haynesworth

All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth doesn't have the security of the long-term contract with the guaranteed money he wanted. What he does have is a one-year deal paying him $7.25 million and a season to make his case that he deserves what he's asking.

Raiders, CB Asomugha fail to reach long-term deal

The Oakland Raiders and star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha failed to agree on a long-term contract before Tuesday's deadline for franchised players.

Cards sign receiver Early Doucet to 3-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft choice Early Doucet to a three-year deal. Terms weren't disclosed. The wide receiver led the national champion LSU Tigers last year with 57 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns.

Manning joins other Colts stars on injury list

Peyton Manning's streak of 160 straight starts doesn't appear in serious danger after minor knee surgery. But the superstar quarterback's medical problems - an infected bursa sac in his left knee - only adds to the long injury list the Indianapolis Colts will face when they open training camp July 25.

Hamlin, Cowboys agree on 6-year, $39M contract

Dallas Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin won't have to wait until after the season for a long-term contract.

Javon Walker robbery defendants get new attorneys

Two men accused of abducting, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker got new lawyers and another court date Tuesday from a judge who told them he'll consider requests to reduce bail later this month.

Choi to the world: K.J. atop British Open board

Tiger Woods on crutches was supposed to be a chance for someone else to seize the spotlight at the British Open. Greg Norman wasn't the guy anyone had in mind.

Harrington, wrist survive first round of Open

Nursing an injured right wrist, Padraig Harrington woke up Thursday wondering whether it might be too painful to swing a golf club, let alone make a strong defense of his British Open title.

Donald to miss British Open with wrist injury

Luke Donald of England will miss the British Open next week because of a wrist injury that will keep him out of competition for three to four weeks, jeopardizing his hopes of qualifying for the Ryder Cup team.

Shoal Creek preparing for US Junior Amateur

Shoal Creek is gearing up to host the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, its first major event since the 1990 PGA Championship was marred by racial controversy.

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.

NBC's Miller apologizes for comments about Mediate

NBC Sports golf analyst Johnny Miller apologized for his description of U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate, saying the comments had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity."

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.

Sabres sign goaltender Miller to 5-year extension

After watching Chris Drury, Daniel Briere and Brian Campbell leave over the past year, the Buffalo Sabres were determined to keep Ryan Miller off the list of high profile departures.

Penguins, coach Therrien agree on 3-year contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins' march to the Stanley Cup finals has paid off for coach Michel Therrien, who agreed to a new three-year contract on Friday.

Terry Murray hired to coach Kings

The Los Angeles Kings went with experience in choosing a head coach. Terry Murray, who guided Philadelphia to the Stanley Cup finals 11 years ago and has coached 737 regular-season NHL games, was hired late Wednesday to succeed Marc Crawford.

Red Wings to face Blackhawks at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year's Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings meet the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors in the home park of the Chicago Cubs.

Thrashers agree to terms with Lehtonen

The Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to terms with goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was an restricted free agent.

Isles split with Nolan over 'differences' with GM

Ted Nolan's return to NHL coaching ended after only two years Monday when he split with the New York Islanders over "philosophical differences" with general manager Garth Snow.

Lightning, Lecavalier ink 11-year, $85M extension

All-Star center Vincent Lecavalier signed an 11-year, $85-million contract extension that he hopes will keep him in a Tampa Bay Lightning uniform for the remainder of his career.

NHL, Russian league reach peace deal

The NHL reached an agreement with a new Russian hockey league Thursday that temporarily ends the threat of players being lured away by big-money offers.

Canucks sign Demitra to 2-year, $8 million deal

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Pavol Demitra to an $8-million, two-year contract Thursday to bolster their offense.

Blue Jackets lock up Ken Hitchcock through 2011-12

Coach Ken Hitchcock signed a three-year contract extension with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, saying he welcomes the chance to turn the only team not to make the playoffs into winners.

Gamecocks' Spurrier says he's not going anywhere

Steve Spurrier laughed off questions about speculation that he's grown frustrated with trying to build South Carolina into a championship contender and could walk away from the Gamecocks before his contract runs out.

UCF WR who died had condition worsened by stress

A University of Central Florida football player who died after spring drills had a pre-existing medical condition worsened by physical stress, autopsy results released Thursday showed.

Notre Dame taps Indianapolis lawyer as new AD

Jack Swarbrick graduated from Notre Dame the same year as the university president, yet the Rev. John Jenkins never heard of him until a few weeks ago.

Former ASU coach Snyder has cancer

Former Arizona State football coach Bruce Snyder says he has cancer.

NC State coach Lowe's son sentenced to 15 months

A judge has sentenced the son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe to 15 months in a low-security prison farm on dozen charges, including robbery and kidnapping.

Packer out, Kellogg in as CBS lead announcer

Billy Packer didn't sound like a man who found out his 34-year run as part of the Final Four broadcast had ended.

Dupay makes 1st court appearance on rape charges

Teddy Dupay, who played on the Gators' runner-up team in the 2000 NCAA basketball tournament, made an initial court appearance Monday on charges of raping and kidnapping a woman at a Utah ski resort.

Mack returning to Tigers after announcing exit

Tigers coach John Calipari says guard Doneal Mack will return to Memphis for the 2008-09 season after all.

Eastward, ho! NJ school joins Great West

The Great West Conference is expanding - all the way to New Jersey.

Rodriguez, Michigan to settle with WVU for $4M

Former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez and the University of Michigan have agreed to pay a $4 million buyout and settle a lawsuit that WVU filed after he broke his contract in December.

Hamilton edges Massa to take pole at German GP

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton edged Felipe Massa on the final lap Saturday to take the pole position for the German Grand Prix.

GM cutting back on NASCAR spending

Troubled General Motors has notified two racetracks that run NASCAR events that their current contracts will not be renewed as part of an overall $10 billion cost-cutting program.

Sarah Fisher gets new sponsor, plans 2 IRL races

Sarah Fisher plans to drive in two IndyCar Series races after lining up a new primary sponsor.

Former CART champ Tracy gets IRL ride for Edmonton

Paul Tracy will finally get his chance to race in the IndyCar Series - for at least one race. The former CART champion will drive in the July 26 Rexall Edmonton Indy in a car fielded by Walker Racing, supported by Vision Racing and sponsored by Subway.

And after 10 stages, the Tour de France rested

Frank Schleck of Luxembourg wants ideas.

Olympic swimmer Shanteau has testicular cancer

When Eric Shanteau touched the wall second at the U.S. Olympic trials, he was overcome by the joy of reaching a lifelong goal. The celebration didn't last long.

Ryan Newman to leave Penske Racing at season's end

Ryan Newman, projected as a possible teammate for Tony Stewart on the two-time NASCAR champion's new team, will leave Penske Racing at the end of the 2008 season.

Busch passes Johnson late to take Chicagoland race

Kyle Busch passed Jimmie Johnson after a restart on the next-to-last lap Saturday night to win his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season.

Brazil's Beatriz 1st woman to win Indy Lights race

Ana Beatriz of Brazil became the first woman to win on the Firestone Indy Lights Series, taking the rain-delayed Sunbelt Rentals 100 on Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway.

Britain's Cavendish wins 8th Tour de France stage

One day after doping hit cycling yet again, a team that knows the perils of drug scandals all too well sped to victory Saturday as the daunting climbs of the Pyrenees awaited Tour de France riders.

Shannen Doherty back in '90210' 'hood this fall

Brenda Walsh is all grown-up and returning to Beverly Hills, 90210, this fall. But cast members of the new CW spin-off, "90210," are speculating whether Shannen Doherty will be equally mature when she reprises her role as Walsh.

Sing us one last song at Shea, Piano Man

Billy Joel bade a stirring farewell to Shea Stadium on Friday during an electrifying, sold-out final show at the same ballpark where the Beatles famously ushered in a new era in rock 'n' roll four decades ago.

Troyer reaches settlement in sex tape lawsuit

Actor Verne Troyer has settled a lawsuit he filed against a porn broker after the defendant agreed not distribute a sex tape depicting Troyer and a former girlfriend, court documents filed Friday show.

Spears' role as mom expands after epic meltdown

Less than eight months after an epic meltdown that led to a court taking away her children, Britney Spears is reclaiming her role as a mother - to the point where she may be with her boys nearly half the time.

Khloe Kardashian does hard time: 3 hours

Khloe Kardashian's stay in jail Friday may have been brief, but it did include a bit of drama: a jailhouse lockdown. The reality TV starlet spent roughly three hours in a Los Angeles area jail for violating probation stemming from a drunk driving arrest last year.

Ed McMahon sues hospital, others over neck injury

Ed McMahon sued a hospital, two doctors and an investment tycoon Friday over a neck injury he has said has left him unable to work, a circumstance he has blamed for his recent money woes.

Milo Ventimiglia discusses 'Heroes,' Mideast trip

"Iron Man" isn't the only superhero to visit the Middle East this summer. Milo Ventimiglia, who plays power-absorbing Peter Petrelli on NBC's "Heroes," traveled to the region last week as part of a USO tour of U.S. bases in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Singer and radio star Jo Stafford dies at 90

Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folks songs, has died. She was 90.

Coroner: Kallenbach died of natural causes

Comedian Kenneth Keith Kallenbach, a long-running member of Howard Stern's "Wack Pack," died of complications from cystic fibrosis, a medical examiner ruled Friday.

Ledger's compelling Joker thrills, saddens fans

As Chris Finegan watched Heath Ledger's stunning portrayal of the Joker on Friday in "The Dark Knight," he couldn't help but think of another actor who wasn't on the screen: James Dean, who also died prematurely and tragically, nearly 53 years ago.

Salma Hayek, Pinault call off their engagement

Salma Hayek has called off her engagement to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, her representative said Friday.

SAG stakes fight on made-for-Internet content

The Screen Actors Guild on Thursday gave its most detailed explanation yet for its rejection of a final contract offer by Hollywood studios, citing shortfalls in pay and union jurisdiction on made-for-Internet productions.

Billy Crystal joins 9/11 memorial foundation board

Billy Crystal is going to help build the Sept. 11 memorial.

Police: Video taken of Brolin, Wright during brawl

Police said they have video of a bar brawl in which members of a crew filming an Oliver Stone movie - including actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright - were arrested.

`Clone Wars' revives old-style `Star Wars' fun

A tinge of Anakin Skywalker's coming dark side clearly is visible in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." Yet the animated adventure mostly harks back to the fun, swashbuckling times of the original "Star Wars" trilogy.

Jessica Alba poses with Honor on cover of OK!

One reason Jessica Alba named her baby daughter Honor was that she felt her own was pretty bland. "I was always irritated that my name was Jessica," the 27-year-old actress tells OK! magazine.

Hollywood studios, SAG at impasse after meeting

Hollywood producers and the Screen Actors Guild failed to reach a contract agreement Wednesday after meeting privately for two hours. The sides have no further meetings planned.

Writer revises 'Passion' lawsuit against Gibson

A screenwriter's lawsuit seeking higher payments from Mel Gibson and others for "The Passion of the Christ" has just completed its first edit.

Attorney: Lohan on track with sentence compliance

Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving.

DMC undergoing surgery to remove blood clots

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of the legendary rap group Run-DMC was scheduled to undergo surgery at a New Jersey hospital Friday to remove two major blood clots in his left arm.

Songwriter Hank Cochran recovering from surgery

Songwriter Hank Cochran is recovering at a Nashville hospital following surgery to remove cancerous tumors from his pancreas and lymph node.

Ex-Guns N' Roses drummer arrested in Los Angeles

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has been arrested in Hollywood for alleged drug possession.

Exhibit marks Bruce Lee's death

Bruce Lee fans are marking the 35th anniversary of his death with an exhibit featuring movie posters, magazine covers and books about the action star.

Got a brand new bag? James Brown items auctioned

James Brown mementoes ranging from his signature capes to a medical bracelet fetched thousands of dollars Thursday at an auction, which the soul icon's children protested.

Jimi Hendrix coming to 'Guitar Hero'

Jimi Hendrix is coming to "Guitar Hero."

McCartney appeals for peace over Quebec concert

Paul McCartney told Quebec nationalists on Thursday "to smoke the pipes of peace" over their opposition to his free concert celebrating the city's 400th anniversary.

50 Cent passes drug test, can take son on trip

Rapper 50 Cent is free to take a vacation with his son after passing a court-ordered drug test.

U2's Bono, Edge win hotel legal battle

U2 stars Bono and The Edge won a four-year legal battle Thursday to reshape their old-fashioned Dublin hotel, the Clarence, into a futuristic landmark - a decision that appeared to fly in the face of Ireland's conservative planning laws.

Stones keyboardist Leavell jams with House members

The congressman-lead singer had a question for the guest keyboardist at the all-congressional band gig Wednesday night.

Couric's anchor job safe, her CBS News boss says

Job insecurity may be widespread in the media but Katie Couric still has no need to worry, her boss says.

Vereen hosts fundraiser for $32M brain center

Because of his own injuries, Ben Vereen seems like a natural to highlight a fundraiser for an institute that researches brain damage, but it took an introduction from the woman who walks his dog to make it happen.

`Desperate Housewives' creator says end in sight

The women of Wisteria Lane may have only a few more years to resolve their assorted problems.

Emmy nominations show younger isn't always better

Teens and 20-somethings may be the target demographic for many TV shows, but when it comes to top actresses, over 40 is where it's at.

Analysis: `The Wire' gets 1 final Emmy snub

The Emmys said goodbye to "The Wire" with the same lack of respect that it showed the HBO drama during its acclaimed five-season run.

Reality sets in for Seacrest, Bergeron, others

Three minutes to showtime, and Cristian de la Fuente still hadn't decided whether he would continue after tearing a tendon in his biceps. The producers of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," the popular live dancing competition, had themselves in a tizzy.

Satellite radio saga takes unexpected turn

During his tenure at the Federal Communications Commission, Jonathan Adelstein has been a fierce critic of government policies that allow big media companies to get bigger. So it came as a surprise when the Democratic commissioner put forth a proposal that would allow the nation's only two satellite radio companies to merge.

Dennis Farina pleads no contest to gun charge

Dennis Farina may be able to carry a gun on-screen, but he won't be able to own one in California for several months.

Amy Poehler says she's bound for 'Office' spinoff

Amy Poehler confirmed to The Associated Press that she'll be joining the planned "Office" spinoff, paving the way for her eventual exit from "Saturday Night Live" and promoting the comedian to primetime.

Seigenthaler joins family's PR firm

Former "NBC Nightly News" weekend anchor John Seigenthaler has joined a public relations firm founded and operated by his family as partner and CEO of its New York operations.