Beltre's late homer gives Seattle 4-2 win over San Diego

Per his usual routine, Erik Bedard answered questions with a nod or shrug. He was doing his best to keep from taking any credit for his best performance of the season at a time the Seattle Mariners were desperate for just such an effort.

Storm beat Sky 67-61

Lauren Jackson scored 14 points and Sue Bird added 13 points and seven assists as the Seattle Storm beat the Chicago Sky 67-61 in the teams' season opener on Saturday night.

Beltre's late homer gives Seattle 4-2 win over San Diego

Adrian Beltre snapped a monthlong slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer off San Diego reliever Cla Meredith in the seventh inning, and the Seattle Mariners' anemic offense came to life just in time for a 4-2 win over the Padres on Saturday night.

One big winner for $300,000 Hit 5 prize

One winning ticket was sold for the $300,000 jackpot in Saturday night's drawing in the Washington State Lottery's Hit 5 game.

Winning lottery numbers

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

Two killed in float plane crash on Lake Chelan

Two people were killed Saturday when a float plane carrying five people crashed into Lake Chelan near the remote resort community of Stehekin in the North Cascades.

Two killed in float plane crash on Lake Chelan

The Federal Aviation Administration says two people were killed Saturday when a float plane carrying five people crashed into Lake Chelan near the remote community of Stehekin in the North Cascades.

FAA says at least two killed when float plane carrying up to seven people crashes in Lake Chelan

Scientists in Canada dig up skeleton of blue whale

The bones of a massive blue whale that died 20 years ago off Canada's Prince Edward Island are being laid bare in a unique project to preserve one of the largest creatures ever to live on Earth.

Hot weather brings flood hazards to Inland Northwest

Anxious communities watched as near-record high temperatures hastened snow melt that swelled rivers across the Inland Northwest over the weekend.

South Korea will give North food 'if it asks'

South Korea's president said on Sunday that his country stands ready to help North Korea with food aid, but only if the isolated communist country asks for it and shows a readiness to change.

US WWII bomb defused in Tokyo

A fire official says more than 16,000 people were evacuated from a Tokyo suburb while an unexploded 1-ton bomb believed was defused.

Calif. customs officer accused in smuggling plot

A Customs and Border Protection officer is accused of conspiring to smuggle drugs and illegal immigrants.

FAA: 2 killed in float plane crash in Cascades

Two people were killed Saturday when a float plane carrying five people crashed into Lake Chelan in the North Cascades, authorities said.

Police: Gunman wounds 3 outside California church

A man with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at a church festival Saturday, wounding his ex-wife and two bystanders before festival-goers grabbed him and held him for police, authorities and a church official said.

Historic Brooklyn Navy Yard gets modern makeover

When the Pentagon closed the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1966, it became an obsolete facility awash in history but torpedoed by time.

Myanmar health system strained by cyclone

Saw Htin's cheeks were wet with tears after waiting in line with hundreds of sick, desperate cyclone survivors. The 18-year-old mother clutched her wheezing baby boy.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold near Cincinnati

A lucky lottery player who stopped into a suburban Cincinnati liquor store has a Mega Millions ticket worth $196 million.

Pastor: minister arrested in sex sting resigned

A minister arrested in an Internet sex sting has resigned his position at a Dallas-area megachurch, its pastor said Saturday.

Chicago company recalls meat for E. coli concerns

Federal officials say a Chicago-based company is recalling beef products distributed in 11 states because of possible E. coli contamination.

Ecuador offers to buy out oil companies

President Rafael Correa says Ecuador wants to buy out private oil companies unwilling to negotiate new deals with his government.

UAW, American Axle reach deal that could end strike

American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. boosted its wage offer and increased the payments it will give workers to take a wage cut as part of a tentative agreement that could settle an 11-week strike by the United Auto Workers union, a person briefed on the deal said Saturday.

Union rejects American Airlines offer

Negotiators for union mechanics and bag handlers at American Airlines have rejected a contract proposal from American Airlines that called for lump-sum payments instead of wage increases.

Treasury secretary says markets are calmer now

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that financial markets are "considerably calmer" now than they were two months ago. He predicted the economy will be rebounding by the second half of this year.

Rights activists in Peru condemn corporations

Human rights activists "ethically and morally" condemned 24 European corporations on Friday, accusing them of environmental contamination, labor exploitation and selling dangerous pesticides in Latin America.

Cathay Pacific Airways considers cutting routes

Cathay Pacific Airways might cut routes to help cope with surging fuel prices, its chief executive said.

Ex-Malaysian leader calls for ban on Halliburton

Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday slammed the government's move to allow U.S. oilfield services provider Halliburton Co. to begin operating in Malaysia, saying the country doesn't need "blood money."

Summer may bring a turning point for stock market

After nine months of turmoil that started with the collapse of the subprime mortgage market, Wall Street appears to be at a turning point of sorts.

Abducted Pakistani diplomat freed

The brother of Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan says the envoy has been released - three months after he was kidnapped near the border between the two countries.

FDA orders Texas plant to shut down, recall smoked seafood

Federal health authorities are directing a Pasadena, Texas, company to shut down and recall all its dried smoked catfish steaks and other smoked seafood produced since June 2007 because it failed to develop safety standards, leading to a risk of bacteria contamination in its products. There have been no reported illnesses, according to Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman Stephanie Kwisnek.

McCain makes age jokes on 'Saturday Night Live'

John McCain is 71 years old, and his age has provided late-night comics with some easy punch lines. On "Saturday Night Live," he joined in.

Obama seeks focus on end of primary campaign

Attempting to lay a symbolic claim to his party's presidential nomination, Democrat Barack Obama will mark the latest round of primary voting with a rally in Iowa, where his solid win in January caucuses propelled him to his status as the front-runner.

Doctor: Sen. Kennedy had seizure but not stroke

Edward Kennedy's primary care physician says the senator is "not in any immediate danger" after suffering a seizure at his Cape Cod home Saturday.

Kennedy: liberal legend, able legislator

Tourists in the Capitol turn in awe when Edward M. Kennedy, hunched with age and back pains, ambles onto the Senate floor.

Clinton presses on with campaign despite long odds

The day of campaigning had barely begun and Hillary Rodham Clinton was already eyeing the whiskey.

Obama picks up delegates in Kan., Md., Nev.

Sen. Barack Obama inched closer to securing the Democratic presidential nomination with delegate pickups in Nevada, Kansas and Maryland.

Ore. primary includes candidate with metal hand

Democrats think they have a chance this year to unseat the sole GOP senator on the West Coast. But first voters have to choose a challenger: the state House speaker or an activist who spoofs the fact that he has a metal hook for a hand.

Analysis: Saudis protect own interests in oil production

When President Bush, once a Texas oilman, asked Saudi Arabia to pump more crude, he may have forgotten that the Saudis have a long memory. And that made it a good bet his mission this past week would produce a dry hole.

Candidates react to Kennedy's hospitalization

Reaction of the presidential candidates to Sen. Edward Kennedy's hospitalization:

Clinton's female fans wonder what if _ and when

Philipina Heintzman, 81, drove 80 miles across the South Dakota prairie to experience history in the making: a woman running for president, something she never dreamed as a child that she would live to see.

CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak

A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday.

Survival of quake victims depends on many factors

A nurse survived eight days in the wreckage of a Turkish hospital destroyed by an earthquake in 1992. A newborn was rescued after more than a week in the rubble of Mexico City's 1985 quake. Now, in China, rescuers are pulling out victims days after they were buried by a powerful earthquake.

FDA stresses birth defect risks with Roche drug

Health regulators warned again Friday that Roche and Novartis drugs prescribed to organ transplant patients can cause miscarriages and birth defects when used by pregnant women.

Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds

Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. The results are sure to renew arguments about whether a little more sunshine is a good thing.

China child virus death toll up to 43

The death toll rose to 43 from the hand, foot and mouth disease virus that has sickened tens of thousands of children across China, a report said Friday.

Drug combo helps women with advanced breast cancer

A combination of two new-generation cancer drugs modestly delayed the time it took for cancer to worsen in a study of 300 women with very advanced disease who had stopped responding to other treatments.

More cancer patients having whole breast removed

A growing number of women with early stage breast cancer seem to be choosing to have the whole breast removed instead of just the cancerous lump, doctors are reporting.

Study finds heart risks in young cancer survivors

Children who survive cancer face a much greater risk of heart problems later in life than their brothers and sisters who did not have cancer, new research shows.

Tips on getting vitamin D for cancer prevention

Evidence is growing that vitamin D, which the skin makes from sunshine, is linked to lower risk of breast cancer and other cancers. But that doesn't mean it's good to get a golden tan - and certainly not a sunburn.

People over 60 urged to get one-time shingles shot

People 60 and older should get a one-time shingles shot that can help prevent the painful rash, U.S. health officials are recommending. There's a 50-50 chance the shot will prevent shingles for those 60 and up, though the odds get worse the older you get. But shingles can be severe for some people, and the government believes it's worth the $160-per-dose cost.

No whip necessary: Desormeaux handles Big Brown with ease

A little before boarding Big Brown for the Preakness, Kent Desormeaux doubled back to the jockeys' room. Realized he had to go grab a piece of missing equipment: his whip.

Olympian Montgomery gets 46 months for check fraud

Olympian Tim Montgomery had everything he ever wanted. Once known as the "world's fastest man," Montgomery won a silver medal in the 400 relay at the 1996 Olympics and gold in the same event in 2000. In 2002, he set a record of 9.78 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

Eight Belles tests negative for steroids

A steroids test for filly Eight Belles has come back negative.

Eight Belles had no diseases, bone abnormalities

Eight Belles had no diseases or pre-existing bone abnormalities that caused the filly to break down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby.

Derby winner Big Brown is odds-on Preakness favorite

Running on the outside has been very good to Big Brown. Now the Kentucky Derby winner gets to try things from the middle.

Big Brown has Big Wait in Preakness debut

Big Brown was late for his big arrival at the Preakness.

Kornheiser accepts buyout from Washington Post

Busy with "Monday Night Football" and his many other jobs, Tony Kornheiser essentially stopped writing columns for The Washington Post long ago. Thus it only seemed inevitable that he tell the world that he's taking the newspaper's buyout - while on the radio.

America's Cup champ Alinghi appeals dates

A New York appeals court agreed Tuesday to hear a request by two-time defending America's Cup champion Alinghi to push back the start of its showdown against American challenger BMW Oracle Racing.

Top stallion Storm Cat retires from breeding

Storm Cat, one of the top stallions in thoroughbred racing history, has been retired as a breeder.

Alex Rodriguez aims to rejoin Yankees next week

Injured Alex Rodriguez is hoping to rejoin the New York Yankees early next week. "We're aiming for Tuesday at home," Rodriguez said after working out at the team's minor league complex. "You've got to be smart, so it's a good way to go."

Rangers back to .500 after beating Astros

Milton Bradley and Marlon Byrd hit two-run homers early and the Texas Rangers clinched their seventh consecutive series by beating the Houston Astros 6-2 on Saturday night.

Magowan stepping down as Giants' managing partner

Peter Magowan, the owner who brought Barry Bonds to San Francisco, built a new ballpark and kept major league baseball in the city, is stepping down as managing partner of the Giants.

Torre OK with not being selected for All-Star coaching staff

Joe Torre doesn't mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway.

Padres' Mark Prior has another shoulder injury

Oft-injured pitcher Mark Prior has another shoulder problem that will delay his debut with the San Diego Padres.

Another no-decision for Astros starter Chacon

Houston's Shawn Chacon set a major league record by making his ninth consecutive start without a decision to begin the season.

White Sox fire 3 scouts following investigation

The Chicago White Sox fired director of player personnel David Wilder on Friday along with two other scouts in the club's Latin American operation.

Girardi, Randolph to serve as All-Star coaches

Joe Girardi is handing his office in Yankee Stadium over to Boston's Terry Francona for the All-Star game.

Phillies' Jason Werth homers in first 3 at-bats

Jayson Werth homered in his first three at-bats and tied a Philadelphia Phillies record with eight RBIs against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.

Colorado's Matt Holliday scratched with tight back

Matt Holliday was removed from the Colorado Rockies' starting lineup Friday night because of tightness in his lower back.

Braun agrees to $45M, 8-year deal with Brewers

Ryan Braun had no intention of leaving the Milwaukee Brewers anytime soon.

Parker scores 34, the most ever in a WNBA debut

Candace Parker scored 34 points, the most ever in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the defending champion Phoenix Mercury 99-94 on Saturday.

Behind the scenes of Wade's offseason workout regimen

For nearly an hour Friday morning, Dwyane Wade was in constant motion, shooting jumper after jumper. His red tank top was dripping with sweat, his chest was heaving and fatigue was clearly starting to set in.

Jazz don't want to stay home after Game 6

Happy to be home, the Utah Jazz are desperate for another chance on the road.

Road-weary Celtics searching for win in Cleveland

It's do or summertime for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Dennis Rodman charged with domestic violence in LA

Dennis Rodman was charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month.

Barkley says he'll pay huge gambling debt

Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges. "My mistake," Barkley said in an interview at a pro-am golf tournament in Hoover, Ala. "I'm not broke, and I'm going to take care of it."

West, Chandler start for Hornets

New Orleans Hornets forward David West left the court after aggravating a back injury Thursday night in the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs.

Dunlap leaves Nuggets for U of Arizona job

Mike Dunlap is leaving his job as a Denver Nuggets assistant coach to serve on Lute Olson's staff at the University of Arizona.

Utah's Kirilenko misses practice before Game 6

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Cavs lose Gibson with separated shoulder

Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss Game 6 of Cleveland's playoff against the Boston Celtics after separating his left shoulder during the second half Wednesday night.

NFL owners may opt out of labor deal next week

NFL owners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, leaving open the possibility of a 2010 season without a salary cap. The labor agreement is on the agenda for the league meetings in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Patriots' Belichick says Walsh isn't credible

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick lashed out at the team's former video assistant Friday, saying in a televised interview that Matt Walsh was a low-level staffer who was fired for "poor job performance." "There's not a lot of credibility," Belichick said in an interview broadcast on "CBS Evening News."

Report: NFL investigators meet with steroids dealer

NFL investigators have met with a convicted steroids dealer, who has said he provided performance-enhancing drugs to professional football players, according to a newspaper report.

Boston Herald reporter expresses regret over Spygate story

The Boston Herald sports writer who reported the New England Patriots taped a pre-Super Bowl walkthrough by the St. Louis Rams in 2002 said he will regret the erroneous story for the rest of his life.

Former Patriots assistant can't recall Walsh talk

Former New England assistant coach Brian Daboll told the NFL he doesn't remember speaking with Matt Walsh about the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough Walsh attended the day before the 2002 Super Bowl.

Sen. Specter wants independent investigation into Spygate

Hold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if an "incensed" senator from Pennsylvania has anything to do with it.

Suspect pleads guilty in Redskins star's slaying

One of five suspects charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and burglary.

5th person charged in Redskins safety's killing

Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.

Specter wants Mitchell-like investigation

Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.

Former center Whitley dead at 39

Former NFL center Curtis Whitley, who played for three teams in the 1990s and had a history of substance use, was found dead in his trailer home in West Texas.

Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour

Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure.

Tiger's rehab going well; hopes to play in 2 weeks

Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season.

Wie won't take part in Sorenstam's Ginn Tribute

Don't look for Michelle Wie at this year's Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika Sorenstam. Wie did not seek an exemption into the event she played a year ago, the tournament said.

Veterans top leaderboard at Players

Kenny Perry, Bernhard Langer and Paul Goydos aren't quite ready to switch to shuffleboard.

Masters champ Trevor Immelman withdraws due to illness

Masters champion Trevor Immelman withdrew Thursday morning from The Players Championship because of an illness, leaving the PGA Tour's flagship event without the last two major champions.

Creamer wins SemGroup playoff to end Ochoa's win streak at 4

Paula Creamer blew another lead late in the final round and found herself in another playoff. Instead of getting nervous, she got mad at herself.

Tiger Woods leaves no timetable for return from knee surgery

Tiger Woods is no longer on crutches since surgery last week on his left knee, but he said Friday in his monthly newsletter that he does not know when he will return.

Woods to miss at least 4 weeks after undergoing knee surgery

The U.S. Open figured to be the closest to a sure thing for Tiger Woods in the majors this year, but maybe not anymore. Two days after his quest for a Grand Slam fizzled at the Masters, Woods had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee for the second time in five years and will miss at least four weeks while he recovers.

Western Conference final: Red Wings lead Stars 3-1

The Detroit Red Wings sound as if the Western Conference finals have lasted long enough.

Laviolette to return to Carolina bench next season

The Carolina Hurricanes know their coach will be back next season. They're still waiting to find out whether two of their aging defensemen will join him.

GM Martin reaches deal with Panthers

Jacques Martin has reached an agreement to remain with the Florida Panthers as general manager through the 2011-12 season, the team said Friday.

Flyers defensemen Timonen and Coburn close to return

Not only did the Philadelphia Flyers stay alive Thursday night, they got good news on the status of injured defensemen Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn.

Penguins defense carrying club through playoffs

A little more than two years ago, coach Michel Therrien - 11 games into his tenure behind the Pittsburgh Penguins bench - ripped his club for its evident indifference to defense.

Red Wings' Franzen to miss Game 5

NHL playoff goal-scoring leader Johan Franzen will miss his fourth straight game when the Red Wings face Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Saturday.

Detroit a win away from playing for Cup

Being down 3-0 in the Western Conference finals isn't even the worst part for the Dallas Stars.

Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster

The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after his club followed another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Predators sign Martin Erat to 7-year, $31.5M deal

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract. Erat ranks third on the team in career scoring (253). He joined Nashville in the 2001-02 season after being selected in the 1999 draft.

Wings' Franzen to miss Game 3 with concussion-like symptoms

Johan Franzen was scratched from the Detroit Red Wings' lineup for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and will miss Game 3 because of concussion-like symptoms.

Young soccer players chasing pro dreams at new academies

Louis Mateus is living an American soccer coach's dream.

FSU president: College football playoff inevitable

Here's a ray of hope for college football fans bummed by the recent rejection of the plus-one model to determine a national champion.

Penn St.'s Paterno treated, released from hospital

Penn State coach Joe Paterno spent several hours at a hospital being treated for dehydration before returning home late Thursday.

Indiana gives Dakich $185,000 settlement

Indiana University has reached a settlement with former interim coach Dan Dakich, paying him the $185,000 he was scheduled to earn next school year.

NCAA president has 'new information' on USC's Mayo

Saying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency.

Agency representing Mayo denies illegal activity

The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts.

IU responds to allegations of NCAA recruiting violations

Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach.

Florida football player shot in the shoulder

A University of Florida football player is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park.

How some colleges view using Web cams to recruit

A look at some major colleges football programs' takes on the new technique of head coaches using Web cams to talk to recruits, which is allowed by the NCAA:

Web cams new tool in college football recruiting

Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches.

West Virginia coach Huggins hurt in airport fall

West Virginia University officials say basketball coach Bob Huggins has been taken to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., for precautionary reasons after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement.

Briscoe and 2 rookies crash in Indy 500 practice

Ryan Briscoe, a front-row qualifier last week, crashed hard in the second turn but was uninjured during practice Friday for the Indianapolis 500.

Rookie driver Viso crashes in Indy 500 practice

Rookie driver E.J. Viso has crashed during practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Injured Indy 500 crewman released from hospital

Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick's race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Ganassi's gamble pays off with Scott Dixon on Indy 500 pole

Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team.

Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole

Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away - winning the Indy 500 pole.

Rookie Alex Lloyd crashes during practice for Indy 500

Rookie driver Alex Lloyd didn't break any bones in a hard crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500 that left him hospitalized.

NASCAR claims electrical fire caused fatal plane crash

NASCAR officials claim an electrical fire caused a fatal plane crash near Orlando last year that killed two aboard the aircraft and three on the ground, but federal investigators do not necessarily agree with that claim.

Dale Jr.: Busch has "Intimidator's style

Kyle Busch just might have a little "Intimidator" in him.

Oldest league bowler dies at 106

By the time Bill Hargrove was recognized last year as the nation's oldest league bowler, his eyesight had deteriorated so much he could hardly see the pins.

Indy rookie Camara crashes during practice, hospitalized

X-rays are negative on rookie driver Jaime Camara's injured back.

Simpson-Wentz have 'Alice in Wonderland' wedding

Ashlee Simpson got her fairy tale wedding to Pete Wentz on Saturday complete with an "Alice in Wonderland" themed reception at her parents' Los Angeles area home, according to People magazine.

Addition to make Ohio State comic collection super

In comic book terms, it might be on the scale of a merger of the X-Men and the Justice League of America: two collections combining to form what's believed to be the world's largest treasury of cartoon art.

Dennis Rodman charged with domestic violence in LA

Prosecutors say they have charged former NBA star Dennis Rodman with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month.

Wiretap victims grateful private eye is convicted

The nine-week trial of Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano often had seamy plot lines and suspense worthy of a movie: death threats, offers of murder and extramarital affairs.

Super publicist Warren Cowan dies in Los Angeles

Warren Cowan, one of the last of the super publicists who helped make Hollywood the glamour capital of the world, has died. He was 87.

On the Net: Garfield, Radiohead remixed online

Remixes for things as disparate as Garfield and Radiohead prove a Web truism: Let it go.

`Lohengrin' cheered in Geneva after opening-night boos

Daniel Slater's new production of "Lohengrin" wasn't necessarily vintage Wagner, but it deserves praise as a thoughtful and tasteful take on the medieval legend - and certainly none of the boos it received on opening night.

Calif. museum hosts China's terra cotta warriors

More than a dozen Chinese terra cotta warriors crafted more than 2,000 years ago to protect their emperor in the afterlife have arrived in the United States with a very different mission: cultural ambassadors.

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Mike Tyson tells all in film at Cannes

Mike Tyson considers it a miracle that he lived to tell his tale. And he's telling it - in graphic detail - in a new documentary at the Cannes Film Festival.

Allen talks of Spain and threesomes at Cannes

Woody Allen's latest film touches on that classic male fantasy, a romantic threesome with two women. Has Allen ever entertained the notion himself?

Moore: `Fahrenheit 9/11' follow-up is not a sequel

With his follow-up to "Fahrenheit 9/11," Michael Moore wants to examine America as an empire, study its standing since the Sept. 11 attacks and present revelations to surprise audiences as much as the first film did.

Sarah Jessica Parker: She's not a slave to fashion

Sarah Jessica Parker says she's not a slave to fashion like her "Sex and the City" character Carrie Bradshaw.

What's Indy up to? Secrecy shrouds `Crystal Skull'

Indiana Jones doesn't give up his secrets lightly, and neither does the man pulling his strings.

Actor John Phillip Law, angel in 'Barbarella,' dies at 70

John Phillip Law, the strikingly handsome 1960s movie actor who portrayed an angel in the futuristic "Barbarella" and a lovesick Russian seaman in "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming," has died. He was 70.

Cannes balances glamor with `Blindness'

Fernando Meirelles did boys with guns in "City of God" and murderous corporations in "The Constant Gardener." With "Blindness," the opening night entry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Brazilian director exposes the world's ultimate savages: your friends and neighbors.

Jolie, pregnant with twins, stays cool at Cannes

Angelina Jolie, pregnant with twins, has some secrets for staying serene at the Cannes Film Festival: get her partner, Brad Pitt, to baby-sit, and wear comfy shoes on the red carpet.

Celebrity cast in Hollywood wiretapping case

Seven famous faces associated with Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano's racketeering case:

Cannes: animated documentary recounts war horrors

It's an animated documentary - which is perhaps a contradiction in terms.

DeVotchKa creates `big drunken tuba party'

Asked if his band's performance in an hour's time will include any theatrics, Nick Urata warns: "There will be some death-defying feats of glory."

Judge denies media motion in R. Kelly trial

A judge has denied a motion from news organizations seeking immediate access to sealed court records and transcripts in the R. Kelly child pornography trial.

Taylor Hicks to play Teen Angel in Broadway's `Grease'

Taylor Hicks is going from "Idol" to "Angel."

Country star Shania Twain, husband splitting up

Shania Twain and husband-producer Robert "Mutt" Lange are splitting up after 14 years of marriage. The 42-year-old Canadian country superstar and 59-year-old Lange married in 1993 and have a 6-year-old son named Eja. Her publicist provided no further details Thursday about the couple's breakup.

Rapper DMX enters not guilty plea

DMX has pleaded not guilty to felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. A judge entered the plea for the musician-actor (real name: Earl Simmons) at a brief court hearing Thursday. Simmons was late for court.

T-Pain has 5 nominations for BET Awards

T-Pain's status as urban music's most frequent collaborator helped him nab a leading five BET Award nominations.

With 6 ACM noms, Rodney Atkins joins country elite

Rodney Atkins is still surprised when people recognize him in the grocery store nowadays. But give it time.

Peter Mussbach leaving Berlin's Staatsoper

Peter Mussbach, general manager of Berlin's famed Staatsoper, is leaving due to differences over programming.

Ruling on Madonna adoption bid is postponed

Madonna won't know until next week whether a Malawian boy she found in an orphanage in 2006 will become a permanent member of her family, her lawyer said.

Detroit Symphony hopes robot conductor will fire up students

Classical music enthusiasts long have sought to drum up support for the musical genre among young people, and now they have a secret weapon: the 4-foot-3, childlike robot ASIMO.

McEntire says she has more fun hosting ACM Awards

After wrapping up a successful concert tour, you'd think Reba McEntire would want to take some time off to relax. Instead, the tireless country star is preparing for her 10th turn as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend. Over the years, she says she's gained more ease hosting the event.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for May 18-24

For an illness shared by so many, clinical depression should be better understood and more openly addressed.

Eva Longoria Parker: not a fashion diva at home

Eva Longoria Parker gets to play dress-up at the Cannes Film Festival - and she doesn't even have to pack her own suitcase.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Daytime's 'The View' to go backstage for 1 show

Daytime's "The View" will rerun one of its shows in two weeks from an entirely different view that lets fans know a little about what goes on backstage.

Marcia Cross drops a few hints about Bree's future

It's true: "Desperate Housewives" will flash-forward five years.

DeGeneres, de Rossi engaged after Calif. ruling

Ellen DeGeneres and longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi are jumping at the chance to get married. DeGeneres announced their engagement during a Thursday taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," telling the studio audience the news that the California Supreme Court had struck down state laws against gay marriage.

`American Idol' concert tour will start July 1

Whether it's David Archuleta or David Cook who wins "American Idol" next week, both singers will be part of the show's annual concert tour.

Only 2 new shows on Fox network in the fall

Fox is launching only two new series in the fall, traditionally its slow season, but the network plans flashy two-hour premieres of four shows during the same week as the Democratic National Convention.