Fairbanks Diocese agrees to $10M abuse settlement

The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks and representatives of almost 300 alleged victims of clergy abuse have agreed on a settlement of almost $10 million.

NW power grid project gets $89 M from DOE

A project to examine how high technology can improve the Pacific Northwest's electric power grid has received an $88.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fairbanks Diocese agrees to $10M abuse settlement

The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks and representatives of almost 300 alleged victims of clergy abuse have agreed on a settlement of almost $10 million.

Off-reservation Indian gambling raises concerns

An Indian tribe wants to build a grand, $1.5 billion, Las Vegas-style casino resort on a swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay - a spot more than 100 miles from its tribal lands.

Rock fall closes Chuckanut Drive for week

The Washington Department of Transportation says Chuckanut Drive just south of the Whatcom-Skagit county line will remain closed for up to a week because of loose rock and an unstable hillside.

NW power grid project gets $89 M from DOE

A project to examine how high technology can improve the Pacific Northwest's electric power grid has received an $88.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Microsoft says cost-cutting CFO to step down

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said its chief financial officer is departing at the end of the year and will be replaced by the man now responsible for the books at the division that produces Microsoft Office and other business programs.

Microsoft says cost-cutting CFO to step down

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said its chief financial officer is departing at the end of the year and will be replaced by the man now responsible for the books at the division that produces Microsoft Office and other business programs.

Wash. 2-year colleges report record enrollment

Luther Sonny White III says being laid off has transformed into "an awesome opportunity."

Gov awards $89 M to study NW power grid

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded nearly $89 million to Battelle Memorial Institute in Richland, Wash., to study ways to improve the electricity grid in the Pacific Northwest.

Police: Ky. census worked staged death as homicide

On the surface it all seemed like a gruesome hate crime in a rural part of Kentucky with a history of disdain for the government: a census worker found bound with duct tape and hanging from a tree, the word "fed" scrawled across his chest.

Clergy abuse victims criticize RI bishop

Clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters said Tuesday that Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop is not doing enough to protect children from pedophile priests even as he's taken on Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy for his stance on abortion rights.

SC lawmakers question impeachment for governor

A cool-headed legal debate has replaced the once-passionate calls to oust Gov. Mark Sanford that began after his tearful summertime admission that he disappeared from the state to pursue an extramarital affair in Argentina.

Diocese in Alaska agrees to $10M abuse settlement

The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks in Alaska and representatives of almost 300 alleged victims of sex abuse by clergy have agreed on a settlement of almost $10 million.

Doctor's help sought in failed Ohio execution try

As an Ohio execution team tried to find a vein during an unsuccessful lethal injection attempt, prison staff sought help from a doctor - a move generally discouraged by ethical and professional medical rules - federal court papers show.

Docs say formerly conjoined twins recovering well

Formerly conjoined twin sisters Trishna and Krishna are enjoying a favorite DVD and trying new foods as they continue their recovery from marathon separation surgery, doctors said.

Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand

A flotilla of hundreds of icebergs that split off Antarctic ice shelves is drifting toward New Zealand and could pose a risk to ships in the south Pacific Ocean, officials said Tuesday.

'Junior' Gotti NYC jury signals deadlock _ again

A jury considering racketeering and murder charges against John "Junior" Gotti told a judge Tuesday it was deadlocked for a second time before resuming work and indicating it was looking to deliberate into next week.

NIreland: 2 charged with attack on police

Two suspected Irish Republican Army dissidents have been charged with attempting to kill an off-duty police officer near the province's border with the Republic of Ireland last week, police said Tuesday.

Leaders of Pentagon probe come to Fort Hood

Former top Pentagon officials investigating the attack at a Texas Army post have visited the site of the shootings and a military hospital.

FBI raids Ind., Ohio offices of financial firms

Federal agents searched the Indiana and Ohio offices of two companies owned by an Indianapolis businessman Tuesday, serving warrants a month after a newspaper questioned whether the Ohio firm is capable of repaying some $168 million owed to investors.

Blue Coat posts profit as sales rise slightly

Blue Coat Systems Inc. on Tuesday reported a fiscal second-quarter profit, reversing a year-ago loss, as sales of its security hardware and software products rose slightly and costs declined.

Galleon fund chief disputes government claims

One of America's richest men is defending himself against a massive insider trading case by saying he did not cheat and the government misled a judge to obtain wiretaps.

CPSC chief pledges swift action after crib recall

The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday promised swift action to get dangerous products off the market, acknowledging that the agency didn't move quickly enough on a record recall of more than 2 million cribs linked to four deaths.

SPIN METER: 'War and Peace' in 209 pages?

Republicans are using everything short of forklifts to show Americans that Democratic health care legislation is an unwieldy mountain of paper. They pile it high on desks, hoist it on a shoulder trussed in sturdy rope and tell people it's longer than "War and Peace," which it isn't.

Halliburton: Pemex reductions to hurt 4Q profit

Halliburton Co., which provides services for the energy industry, said Tuesday that reduced activity by major Mexican customer Petroleos Mexicanos - Pemex - will drag down fourth-quarter profit by 2 cents per share.

Google apologizes for offensive First Lady image

Google Inc. is apologizing for a racially offensive image of the First Lady that appears at the top of the list when users search for pictures of Michelle Obama on its site.

GM returns $140M provided for parts suppliers

General Motors has returned $140 million of the $290 million it received from the government to support is parts suppliers.

General Dynamics unit wins $2.2 billion contract

A Canadian unit of defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. has won a $2.2 billion contract from the U.S. Army for 724 light armored vehicles.

Mayor: Tesla to build Model S in Downey, Calif.

Tesla Motors is close to a deal to build an electric car factory at the site of a former NASA manufacturing plant in this blue-collar city south of Los Angeles, Mayor Mario Guerra said Tuesday.

Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner

Guests at President Barack Obama's first state dinner were being treated to an eye-catching scheme of green and purple, from the green curry surrounding the prawns to the purple floral arrangements paying homage to the peacock, India's national bird.

Obama to unveil plan to add troops in Afghanistan

War-weary Americans will support more fighting in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday, announcing he was ready to spell out war plans virtually sure to include tens of thousands more U.S. troops.

Ill. Democrats: Keeping Obama Senate seat not easy

The White House and Illinois Democrats said Tuesday that their bid to hold on to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat won't be easy and their difficulties aren't just because of the scandal that engulfed ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Feds: Phila. plot to buy weapons for Hezbollah

A grand jury in Philadelphia indicted four men Tuesday for an alleged plot to support the Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah through illegal schemes, including buying the group more than a thousand machine guns.

Obama state dinner guest list touched by Hollywood

Hollywood A-listers are coming out in force for President Barack Obama's state dinner for India.

Obama administration will not sign land mine ban

The Obama administration has decided not to sign an international convention banning land mines.

USDA: States struggle to administer food stamps

With more Americans going hungry than ever before, the Agriculture Department is concerned that dozens of states aren't adequately administering food stamp programs designed to provide food to low-income Americans.

Salazar fires back at oil industry 'untruths'

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar lashed out at the oil and gas industry Tuesday, accusing some industry trade groups of acting like an arm of the Republican Party in criticizing the Obama administration's record on energy production.

Eligible people receiving food stamps by state

Estimated participation rates of citizens eligible for food stamps by state.

Conservative concedes a 2nd time in NY House race

The Conservative Party candidate conceded a race in upstate New York for a U.S. House of Representatives seat for the second time Tuesday, saying he doesn't have enough votes.

CDC warns: Holiday could bring more swine flu

Let us give thanks - and pass the Purell.

Batch of swine flu vaccines studied in Canada

Canadian doctors have been advised not to use a batch of 170,000 doses of swine flu vaccine while authorities investigate reports of allergic reactions among recipients, drug maker GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Tuesday.

GlaxoSmithKline pulls swine flu vaccines in Canada

Canadian doctors have been advised not to use a batch of 170,000 swine flu vaccines after six reports of serious allergic reactions among recipients, but there are no similar reports from other countries, pharmaceuticals company GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Tuesday.

UN: HIV outbreak peaked in 1996

The number of people worldwide infected with the virus that causes AIDS - about 33 million - has remained virtually unchanged for the last two years, United Nations experts said Tuesday.

United Nations: HIV outbreak peaked in 1996

The number of people worldwide infected with the virus that causes AIDS - about 33 million - has remained virtually unchanged for the last two years, United Nations experts said Tuesday.

Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years

For 23 torturous years, Rom Houben says he lay trapped in his paralyzed body, aware of what was going on around him but unable to tell anyone or even cry out.

Health reform: Is tax on 'Cadillac' plans fair?

Schoolteacher Kinzi Blair makes only $46,000 a year, but she has what many would consider a "Cadillac" health plan, now targeted for a big tax increase by health reformers.

Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare

Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting as many as two hours a day in front of a TV, according to a study published Monday.

Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare

Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting as many as two hours a day in front of a TV, according to a study published Monday.

Former NIH chief: Ignore new mammogram guideline

The former director of the National Institutes of Health is advising women to ignore new guidelines that delay the start of routine mammogram testing for breast cancer.

APNewsBreak: Chairs of NFL concussion panel resign

Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams Tuesday, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts."

Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin dies at 85

Abe Pollin, the Washington Wizards owner who brought an NBA championship to the nation's capital and later had the mettle to stand up to Michael Jordan, died Tuesday. He was 85.

Swarbrick: Weis will return with team to S. Bend

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says Charlie Weis will return with the football team after the Stanford game instead of staying on the West Coast to recruit.

Five-time US dance champs out of Grand Prix final

Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, the reigning Olympic and world silver medalists in ice dance, have withdrawn from next week's Grand Prix final.

Texans look to get back on track against Colts

The Houston Texans don't have time to wallow in their second straight difficult loss.

Dolphins release LB Matt Roth, sign 2 others

Linebacker Matt Roth was released Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins, a move that came a week after coach Tony Sparano lauded his work off the bench.

AP source: Clausen has a black eye after punch

Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen was sporting a black eye behind the tinted visor he wore to practice Tuesday.

Comedian Stephen Colbert goes bobsledding

Comedian Stephen Colbert took the "Night Train" and it nearly left him speechless.

49ers' Vernon Davis gets a broom and goes curling

Vernon Davis stepped onto the ice and started moonwalking, fully confident he could conquer the sport of curling - or at the least be respectable. He is an NFL star, after all.

Skaters Lysacek, Kim discover obligations, spoils

Evan Lysacek and Kim Yu-na have discovered that the spoils of being a world champion are matched by the obligations. They're learning that their own high expectations might not measure up to those placed upon them by outsiders.

Feds seek rehearing of baseball drug list ruling

Federal officials are asking for a rehearing of an appeals court decision that said the government illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids.

Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP

At the ripe old age of 26, Joe Mauer now has an AL Most Valuable Player award to add to a jam-packed trophy case that already holds three batting titles, three Silver Sluggers and two Gold Gloves.

A's sign 3B Dallas McPherson to minor league deal

The Oakland Athletics have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Red Sox name DeMarlo Hale new bench coach

DeMarlo Hale is the new bench coach for the Boston Red Sox under manager Terry Francona.

Vizquel agrees to $1,375,000 deal with White Sox

Omar Vizquel is joining a team with a long history of Venezuelan shortstops, and that was part of the attraction in coming to the Chicago White Sox.

Art Savage, owner of Oakland A's farm club, dies

Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 58.

Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229

Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.

St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricing

St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.

Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

Big Ben expected to play despite concussion

Ben Roethlisberger's fourth concussion since 2006 apparently won't put him on the bench.

Giants RB Jacobs fine after injuring leg

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says his right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday.

NFL makes Vikings-Cardinals night game on Dec. 6

The NFL has moved the Minnesota at Arizona game to the night slot on Dec. 6 under its flexible scheduling policy.

Mindset an issue for skidding Seahawks

Of all the alarms going off while another Seahawks season crumbles, the one sounded by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck rings loudest.

Tennessee K Bironas gets Titans past Texans, 20-17

Rob Bironas kept the Titans' unlikely turnaround going with another winning kick against the Houston Texans.

Patriots look ahead to face another unbeaten team

The last NFL team to go unbeaten in the regular season gets its second chance in three weeks to stop an opponent from chasing that same goal.

Man admits sending threatening letters to Coughlin

Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia say a man has pleaded guilty to sending letters to New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin in which he threatened to expose a fictitious sexual tryst among the coach and two women.

Judge clears $583,000 Pontiac Silverdome sale

A judge cleared the way Monday for a Canadian company to pay $583,000 for the Pontiac Silverdome, built for $55.7 million in 1975 to house the NFL's Detroit Lions.

Jets: WR Clowney has Twitter account hacked

The New York Jets say wide receiver David Clowney's Twitter account has been hacked, and a series of expletive-filled tweets are not being written by him.

Favre's on fire, Vikes receivers have a hand in it

Brett Favre has been fueling Minnesota's passing game with remarkable efficiency, a rhythm reflected by the 40-year-old's career-high completion percentage of 88 posted over the weekend.

Thanksgiving weekend, minus the Skins Game

Each year brought more recognition to Curtis Strange. He was the first PGA Tour player to earn $1 million in a season in 1988, then he became the first player in nearly a half-century to win the U.S. Open in consecutive years.

Ochoa edges Shin for LPGA's top player award

Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin fought to the last hole for the LPGA's top player award.

Nordqvist wins LPGA Tour Championship

Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin's duel for LPGA player of the year fittingly came down to the final hole of the season.

Rain forces LPGA Tour Championship to 54 holes

More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes.

Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship

Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament.

Wie withdraws from LPGA event with ankle injury

Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle.

Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai

Robert Allenby shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship.

LPGA Championship moves to Locust Hill in New York

The LPGA Championship will be held at Locust Hill golf course in suburban Rochester for one year next June, with supermarket chain Wegmans replacing McDonald's as sponsor of the season's second major.

Locust Hill in New York to host LPGA Championship

The Locust Hill golf course in suburban Rochester will host the LPGA Championship next June, with supermarket chain Wegmans replacing McDonald's as sponsor of the season's second major.

Giving new definition to being on tour

Tiger Woods first made his move in the Australian Masters in the middle of the opening round, getting his name on the leaderboard next to a player named "Jordan" that even some of the local fans did not recognize.

AHL is following NHL outdoors

The American Hockey League is going outdoors.

Predators win 6th straight, 3-1 over Red Wings

Martin Erat scored two goals and the Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 Monday night for their sixth straight victory.

Wild trade Pouliot to Canadiens for Latendresse

The Minnesota Wild have traded former first-round draft choice Benoit Pouliot (BEHN-wah, POO-lee-aht) to Montreal for left wing Guillaume Latendresse (GEE-OHM, lah-TEHN-drehs).

Blue Jackets F Dorsett on IR after Neal boarding

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Derek Dorsett on injured reserve retroactive to Thursday.

Shanahan retires from NHL after 21 seasons

Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.

Ovechkin ready to go for Capitals vs. Rangers

Alex Ovechkin isn't saying for sure, but all signs suggest his injury absence is over and he'll play against the New York Rangers.

NHL, Glendale officials discuss Coyotes' future

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with city officials on Monday to discuss the process of keeping the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale.

Canucks GM: Forsberg staying in Sweden

An NHL general manager says Peter Forsberg is going to stay in Sweden this season.

Capitals' Ovechkin appears set to return Tuesday

Two-time reigning league MVP Alex Ovechkin appears set to return from his injury layoff when the Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

NHL: Florida Panthers announce new majority owners

Florida Panthers majority owner Alan Cohen is stepping down to allow two minority partners to run the NHL franchise.

Jacquizz Rodgers, Canfield lead OSU win

Sean Canfield threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 20 Oregon State beat Washington State 42-10 on Saturday to keep its Rose Bowl hopes alive.

Jimmie Johnson celebrates crown, with Damon assist

Jimmie Johnson has put together the kind of winning streak that Johnny Damon and the Yankees can certainly appreciate.

NASCAR wants France info kept from Mayfield

NASCAR has asked a federal court to stop lawyers for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield from collecting information from the ex-wife of chairman Brian France.

Hendrick turns attention to Earnhardt

Getting Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team back on track is Rick Hendrick's top priority now that Jimmie Johnson has his record fourth consecutive NASCAR championship.

Indy Racing League VP John Griffin resigning

Indy Racing League Vice President of Public Relations John Griffin is resigning, effective Dec. 18.

Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart - some of NASCAR's greatest drivers - in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship.

Volkswagen program head in Homestead

The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that the automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR.

Busch clinches Nationwide title with start

Kyle Busch has won the Nationwide Series championship.

Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items.

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.

'Dancing with the Stars' to crown new champ

Mya, Danny Osmond and Kelly Osbourne will soon find out who is the new champion of "Dancing with the Stars."

Fox releases January return dates for 'Idol,' '24'

Fox network is unveiling big plans for January.

ABC's `Good Morning America' cancels Lambert

Adam Lambert's racy American Music Awards performance cost him a gig on "Good Morning America," but he will perform live instead on ABC's morning rivals at CBS.

4 NBC affiliates ban PETA's Thanksgiving Day ad

Four NBC affiliates broadcasting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are banning a commercial promoting veganism sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

3 generations of Wyeths to be sold in NYC

Three generations of Wyeth artworks will be auctioned next month, including 14 original oil canvases by N.C. Wyeth that were used to lavishly illustrate the classic adventure tale of "Robinson Crusoe."

Sade to release new album

Sade is making music again. The soulful English group fronted by 50-year-old singer Sade Adu will release a new album Feb. 8, according to Epic Records. "Soldier of Love" will be the group's first studio album since 2000's "Lovers Rock." All five of Sade's studio albums have landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide.

A noble tradition: Entertainers misbehaving on TV

Entertainers have been misbehaving on TV - or accused of it, at least - long before singer Adam Lambert was even born.

Sambora of Bon Jovi honored as NJ hometown hero

The New Jersey town where Richie Sambora grew up says Bon Jovi's lead guitarist can come home whenever he wants.

Review: A sweet, extended 'Peter and the Wolf'

At last, the back story of "Peter and the Wolf."

Italian group asks MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore'

A national Italian-American organization based in New Jersey says an MTV reality show that depicts Italian-American beachgoers as the "hottest, tannest, craziest Guidos" is offensive and should be scrapped before it airs.

King Kong figurine used in 1930s movie sold in UK

The tiny King Kong figurine that helped launch the career of one of cinema's biggest monsters has sold for about 121,000 pounds ($200,000) at a London auction.

Filmmaker Tyler Perry donates $1M to NAACP

Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.

Gael Garcia Bernal's new role is 'provocative'

Gael Garcia Bernal calls his latest film "provocative."

Capsule reviews: `The Road,' `Ninja' and others

Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

Chief guilty of 3 counts in Parker-Broderick case

An eastern Ohio police chief was convicted of three felonies Monday but was acquitted of burglary charges in an alleged break-in at the home of a woman who carried twin girls for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

Review: `Ninja Assassin' sports a dull blade

When considering the meager merits of the bone-snapping, blood-splattered "Ninja Assassin," it's best to remember the words of John Goodman's PC-challenged character in "The Big Lebowski": "The man in the black pajamas, Dude. Worthy ... adversary."

CPSC: More than 2 million dropside baby cribs being recalled in US and Canada.

`New Moon' rises to blockbuster with $142.8M

The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" put the box office into orbit with a $142.8 million opening weekend. The sequel took in twice as much as "Twilight" in its first three days a year ago.

Fox CEO wants US to join France on Internet piracy

The chief executive of Fox Filmed Entertainment said Monday the U.S. should join France in cutting off the Internet connection of users who repeatedly download copyright-protected films.

Charlie Chaplin's last home to become a museum

Charlie Chaplin's last home in Switzerland will be turned into a permanent place of pilgrimage for fans of the actor who immortalized the "Little Tramp," one of his sons said Monday.

A.R. Rahman, Jennifer Hudson headline state dinner

It's an all-star lineup for Tuesday's first state dinner of the Obama White House: Oscar-winners Jennifer Hudson and A.R. Rahman headline the entertainment list.

Warner Music posts surprise 4Q loss; shares tumble

Warner Music Group Corp., one of the nation's largest record companies, on Tuesday posted an unexpected loss in the fourth quarter as severance costs weighed on results despite a strong slate of music releases from artists including Jay-Z and Madonna.

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 23, 2009:

Music Review: Jimmy Wayne shows sensitivity on CD

Jimmy Wayne, "Sara Smile" (Valory)

Q&A: Shakira says new CD looks out for single gals

All the single ladies - Shakira is looking out for you!

Music Review: Cosby rap CD bold but lacks spark

"Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency" (Turtle Head Recordings)

ABC: Lambert's performance draws 1,500 complaints

Complaints poured in Monday about Adam Lambert's sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards, including criticism of his kiss with a male keyboard player that was left out of rehearsals for the show.

Little Richard asks fans for prayers after surgery

Little Richard is asking fans to pray for his speedy recovery after undergoing hip surgery at a Tennessee hospital.

LA official negotiating over Jackson memorial cost

A Los Angeles official says she's negotiating with the company that owns Staples Center about reimbursing at least some of the $3.2 million taxpayers spent on the Michael Jackson memorial.

Jackson's doctor returns to his Houston clinic

Michael Jackson's doctor returned to work at his Houston medical clinic on Monday for the first time since the pop star's death and his patients welcomed him back without reservation.

Winfrey's mother, retailer settle bill dispute

A financial dispute between Oprah Winfrey's mother and a high-end fashion store in Wisconsin has been settled.

Chef Paula Deen accidentally hit by charity ham

Celebrity chef Paula Deen got an unexpected serving of ham - across her face. The Food Network star was helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated meat for an Atlanta food bank on Monday when someone threw one of the hams like a football and accidentally smacked her.

Oprah Winfrey's impact felt around the world

It's the talk show talked about around the world.

Report: `Cathouse' star stabbed, slashed, shot

A preliminary autopsy report for a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse" shows that she was shot, stabbed and slashed multiple times.

Mya is 3 points from perfect at 'Dancing' finale

Mya is poised to take the "Dancing With the Stars" title after finishing three points away from perfect during the final night of competition Monday.

Britain wins 5 International Emmys; 1st for Brazil

Julie Walters and Ben Whishaw took the top acting awards as British TV productions won five International Emmys on a night that saw Brazil get its first ever for a Bollywood-style telenovela.

Overnight star Susan Boyle focus of TV special

TV Guide Network says it will air a special program starring singing sensation Susan Boyle next month.

Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon

Jon Gosselin offered his estranged wife a bouquet of red roses at their divorce arbitration hearing over the weekend. She evidently turned them down. Despite the snub, the marathon session went so well that the feuding stars of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" could be divorced by the end of the year, his attorney said Monday.

Ex-Marine arraigned in 'Cathouse' star's killing

A former Marine has been arraigned on six counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."

Winfrey to interview widow of Ted Kennedy

Another interview coup for Oprah Winfrey: Vicki Kennedy, wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. In her first interview since her husband's death, Vicki Kennedy will appear on Winfrey's television talk show Wednesday, along with her stepson, Ted Kennedy Jr., and her two children from a previous marriage, Caroline and Curran.