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Wildlife group sues for bat-disease documents

A wildlife advocacy group sued the U.S. Forest Service Wednesday for the release of documents on how the agency plans to keep a disease that has already killed millions of bats in the U.S. and Canada from spreading to the Northern Rocky Mountains.

Skechers settles with WA over false advertising

Washington state residents who bought a Skechers shoe that promised toned buttocks will be able to get a refund.

Malnourished Washington boy, 2, on life support

A 2-year-old Washington boy who authorities say was so malnourished he weighed less than half as much as a normal child his age remained on life support Wednesday after his heart stopped and he was airlifted to a Spokane hospital.

Sketchers settles with WA over false advertising

Washington state residents who bought a Sketchers shoe that promised toned buttocks will be able to get a refund.

Army launches review of PTSD diagnoses

The U.S. Army is launching a sweeping, independent review of how it evaluates and diagnoses soldiers with possible post-traumatic stress disorder following recent complaints that some PTSD diagnoses were improperly overturned.

Susan Powell looms over Wash. voyeurism conviction

Inside the jury room, the case had nothing to do with Susan Powell. Outside, it was all about her.

Wash. offers another shot to own a liquor store

Washington state is giving people another opportunity to own a liquor store.

Wash. advising 25 cities about dwindling water

Twenty-five communities in Eastern Washington's arid Columbia River basin could have their municipal wells go dry as soon as a decade, according to a study of the underground aquifer that supplies their groundwater.

Malnourished Washington boy, 2, on life support

A 2-year-old Washington boy who authorities say was so malnourished he weighed less than half as much as a normal child his age remained on life support Wednesday after his heart stopped and he was airlifted to a Spokane hospital.

Wash. offers another shot to own a liquor store

You, too, could own a liquor store in Washington state.

Officer's acquittal over Texas arrest upsets some

A jury's acquittal Wednesday of a former Houston police officer in the alleged beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect during a videotaped arrest upset black community leaders who criticized the verdict as unjust and racist.

Sisters sue agencies in CA, claiming abuse missed

Six sisters who for years were sexually abused by their father with their mother's help have sued government entities and officials, claiming they failed to properly investigate their ordeal.

Detective: Video shows Miss. murder-for-hire plan

A well-known Mississippi oncologist accused of orchestrating a plot to kill his ex-wife's divorce lawyer said he wanted a picture of the slain attorney with a "bullet between his eyes," according to testimony Wednesday.

Federal judge: Terror law violates 1st Amendment

A judge on Wednesday struck down a portion of a law giving the government wide powers to regulate the detention, interrogation and prosecution of suspected terrorists, saying it left journalists, scholars and political activists facing the prospect of indefinite detention for exercising First Amendment rights.

911 tape: Confusion at home where mom shot kids

Neighbors of a Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself weren't sure who was injured after hearing gunshots and refused to admit three of the woman's kids who were trying to get in their house, according to a 911 call released Wednesday.

Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims

Dog bites man does not get a lot of attention in the news, but it costs insurance companies hundreds of millions in claims every year.

Diplomat: UN experts say Iran sends arms to Syria

A Security Council diplomat says a report by an expert panel monitoring U.N. sanctions on Iran concluded that Syria continues to be the main destination of illicit Iranian weapons.

Arkansas mom, premature son die after stabbing

A newlywed was being held on a murder charge Wednesday after his pregnant wife staggered into a western Arkansas police station with a stab wound to her chest and collapsed.

Brazil moves to cut hotel costs before Rio+20

Brazil is taking steps to lower the spiraling cost of accommodations during the United Nations' upcoming conference on sustainable development, the office of President Dilma Rousseff said Wednesday.

Pa priest-abuse files kept behind lock, key, alarm

Evidence in a groundbreaking priest-abuse trial shows the men running the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia used elaborate methods to keep sex-abuse complaints from prying eyes.

J.C. Penney's shares in free-fall after 1Q loss

Wall Street doesn't seem to like J.C. Penney's new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.

Activision, EA settle lawsuit over execs' leaving

The legal battle between gaming giants Activision Blizzard Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. is over, with the companies announcing they had settled a case that accused EA of improperly recruiting two executives who oversaw the creation of the smash videogame "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2."

Target's 1Q profits up 1.2 percent

Target Corp. raised its profit outlook Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results that were boosted by increased spending on food and cheap chic fashions.

News Summary: JPMorgan loss seen raising questions

BIG JPMORGAN LOSS CITED: A key House Republican says the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control risks. Republican lawmakers reject Democrats' calls for stricter oversight of Wall Street.

A look at how some IPO stocks have fared

Facebook has filed paperwork for an initial public offering of stock. Its public debut, expected this week, will be the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August 2004.

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Deere fiscal 2Q profit rises, beats expectations

Deere posted a 17 percent spike in second quarter profit Wednesday and boosted its outlook for the year, predicting record-high global demand for its signature tractors, harvesters and seeders.

Lower oil prices ease load on consumers and Obama

A threat that's been hanging over the economy is starting to look a lot less menacing.

News Summary: Wheat surges 5 percent on weather

COOKED WHEAT: Dry, hot temperatures in the U.S. and a drought in Russia had investors anticipating that supplies might be tight. Wheat surged 5 percent, corn rose 4 percent.

Attorney: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead in New York.

No sure thing for GOP: a tight battle for Senate

Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement in Maine and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable battle for control of the Senate this fall, confounding early forecasts that an era of Democratic rule was inevitably coming to an end.

Romney keeps media at bay as he sticks to script

Mitt Romney is trying harder than ever these days to stay on script - and keep his traveling national press corps at arm's length.

World leaders set for busy US weekend of summitry

More than two dozen world leaders will join President Barack Obama in an extraordinary weekend of back-to-back summits to tackle Europe's mounting economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the decade-long war in Afghanistan.

Former FBI agent drops out of House race in CT

A former FBI agent who helped send elected officials to jail, including a governor, is dropping out of the Republican race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.

No sure thing for GOP: a tight battle for Senate

Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement in Maine and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable battle for control of the Senate this fall. It's confounding early forecasts that Democratic rule is inevitably coming to an end.

Bain Capital defends record in light of criticism

Facing new attacks from Democrats, the private equity firm Mitt Romney helped create is defending its record.

Senate Democrats reject House GOP budget plan

Democrats controlling the Senate rejected for the second year in a row Wednesday a budget plan passed by House Republicans.

Ad attacks Obama health care, tax, debt promises

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Obama calls on Congress to help small businesses

President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner dug in Wednesday on their already hardened positions on tax increases versus spending cuts as the outlines of another dire debt ceiling showdown emerged.

Romney inches closer to clinching GOP nomination

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won most of the delegates in the Oregon primary, leaving him 153 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.

TB patient charged in Calif for not taking meds

Authorities in California took the unusual step of jailing and charging a tuberculosis patient who they say refused to take medication to keep his disease from becoming contagious.

Study: US clears drugs faster than Europe, Canada

Researchers say the U.S. approved more new medicines in less time than Europe and Canada in the last decade, challenging long-standing criticisms that the Food and Drug Administration lags behind its peers in clearing important new drugs.

Antibiotic linked with rare but deadly heart risk

An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.

US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

Healthy eating can cost less, study finds

Is it really more expensive to eat healthy?

Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier

Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people who don't yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is destroyed.

UN: High blood pressure, glucose a global problem

A quarter of those 25 or older now have high blood pressure worldwide, and almost one in 10 has worrying levels of glucose in their blood.

UN: High blood pressure, glucose a global problem

A quarter of people aged 25 or over now have high blood pressure worldwide, and almost one in 10 has worrying levels of glucose in their blood.

Iraq veteran uses rap to treat his PTSD

On one of the many days Leo Dunson wanted to die, the Iraq veteran put a gun to his temple and pulled the trigger. The loaded weapon misfired. For the troubled former soldier, it was another inexplicable failure, like his divorce or inability to make friends after returning from the war.

Iraq veteran uses rap to treat his PTSD

On one of the many days Leo Dunson wanted to die, the Iraq veteran put a gun to his temple and pulled the trigger. The loaded weapon misfired. For the troubled former soldier, it was another inexplicable failure, like his divorce or inability to make friends after returning from the war.

Bodemeister 8-5 morning line favorite in Preakness

Just like in the Kentucky Derby, Bodemeister is the favorite in the Preakness.

Jays' Lawrie suspended 4 games for ump altercation

Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire.

Lawrie joins list of baseball's wildest rants

Helmet tossing and bat banging have become all the rage, it seems. Yet suspended Toronto infielder Brett Lawrie and injured Washington teen phenom Bryce Harper still have a long way to go before hitting our list of baseball's wildest rants and raves.

Arbitrator hears arguments on NFL player penalties

Arbitrator Shyam Das heard arguments Wednesday from NFL and players union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.

Franchitti hoping Indy turns corner on slow start

Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships.

Alesi says he feels 'unsafe' in slow IndyCar

Jean Alesi says his slow car is making him feel "unsafe" at Indianapolis 500 practice.

Heat regroup, heading to take on confident Pacers

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were not carrying "Help Wanted" signs around the Miami Heat practice floor on Wednesday. The mood was not grim, voices were not hushed and scowls were not prominent.

Column: Return of Manny Ramirez is big con

The state of Rhode Island is having trouble collecting some of the millions it lent former pitcher Curt Schilling, another reminder why chasing celebrity is almost always a bad thing.

MLB announces Mets as 2013 All-Star host

Mr. Met stood near the podium with baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

2012 American Le Mans Series schedule, standings

March 17 - Twelve Hours of Sebring (Fla.) (Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen, Dindo Capello)

Jays' Lawrie in lineup a day after ump altercation

Brett Lawrie is in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays a day after his altercation with an umpire.

Errors cost Giants in 5-4 loss to Rockies

Tim Lincecum's latest outing yielded little to the opposition.

Billingsley struggles as Dodgers lose to D-Backs

Andre Ethier played center field for the first time in his major league career due to Matt Kemp's hamstring injury. And he held up just fine.

Scutaro's HR in 9th lifts Rockies past Giants 5-4

Marco Scutaro homered off closer Santiago Casilla to lead off the ninth inning and lift the Colorado Rockies past the mistake-prone San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Diamondbacks top Dodgers 5-1

Wade Miley wiggled out of a couple jams while pitching into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night.

Lewis' 2 errors help Royals in 7-4 win over Texas

Colby Lewis was already having a disappointing May before facing Kansas City. A pair of throwing errors that led to five unearned runs for the Royals made this month a bit worse for the right-hander.

Wright pulled by Collins after Braun hit by pitch

David Wright was ready to take one for the team. Terry Collins was not going to let that happen.

Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher

The Los Angeles Angels fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher on Tuesday after Albert Pujols and many of his teammates got off to dismal offensive start this season.

AL Capsules

Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into plate umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty Tuesday in Toronto's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Lawrie ejected after wild rage, Rays beat Jays 4-3

Brett Lawrie called it an "unlucky bounce." Major League Baseball is likely to call it a suspension.

Eli Manning, Giants to get latest Super Bowl rings

Giants' quarterback Eli Manning says he's looking forward to getting his latest Super Bowl ring Wednesday.

NFL, union, NCAA supporting youth helmet program

The NFL, its players' union and the NCAA are donating money to provide new helmets to youth football players in low-income communities.

Forcier signs 3-year deal with Hamilton in CFL

Tate Forcier is heading north to pursue a professional football career.

Vikings shield books in $975M Minn. stadium deal

The Vikings stadium deal that Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law Monday involves plenty of public participation, but it also prevents the public from getting a look at the team's finances during their partnership to build the $975 million stadium.

Search for ex-receiver Affholter ends after calls

Southern California authorities have called off a search for former professional football player Erik Affholter after learning he contacted his ex-wife and mother by telephone.

Rams' dome plan seeks roof panel that would open

The St. Louis Rams and the public entity that operates the Edward Jones Dome are far apart in their plans on how to improve the facility.

Players' union grievance to be heard Wednesday

The NFL players' union grievance against the league in the Saints bounties scandal will be heard Wednesday.

Ochocinco writes letter to support 'Dad' Goodell

Chad Ochocinco wants Roger Goodell to know that he has the NFL commissioner's back.

Column: Vikings get sweetheart stadium deal

Whoa, that was a close one.

Junior Seau buried in hometown

Thousands of fans got the chance to cheer one more time for Junior Seau at the stadium where he starred for 13 seasons.

Winless Pettersen set to defend Match Play title

A year after meeting for the Sybase Match Play Championship, defending champion Suzann Pettersen and Cristie Kerr are in the same position on the LPGA Tour.

Winning Nelson set Bradley up for major victory

Keegan Bradley sometimes looks at the PGA Championship trophy sitting on his mantel and starts laughing.

Snedeker in midflight drama for 1st trip to Spain

Deprived of his clubs and sleep following an emergency landing en route to Spain, Brandt Snedeker's first appearance in Spain isn't exactly going as planned.

Harmon closing in on retiring but still teaches

Butch Harmon turns 69 this summer and he's ready to cut back on how much he works. In his last major effort, he has published what amounts to a lifetime as a swing coach.

Ryder Cup's shadow looms over World Match Play

With the Ryder Cup a little more than four months away, Europe's top players couldn't pick a better tournament to impress team captain Jose Maria Olazabal than this week's World Match Play Championship in southern Spain.

Slow play shows up at the worst time for PGA Tour

In more peaceful times, when Tiger Woods had gone six months without losing and golf seemed to revolve around him, he ended a monthly newsletter with a rare trip to the soap box to complain about the pace of play on the PGA Tour.

Players Championship course remains a mystery

After combing through some of golf's meaningless statistics, this might be the best explanation for how Matt Kuchar won The Players Championship:

Tiger Woods to play in Greenbrier Classic

Tiger Woods is heading to the hills this summer to play in The Greenbrier Classic.

Woods will try for 5th Memorial Tournament win

Tiger Woods will try for a fifth Memorial Tournament title starting later this month.

LPGA Tour to step up social media effort

The LPGA will make following players on social media even easier.

Kings top Coyotes 4-0 to go up 2-0 in series

The Los Angeles Kings took the hard hits, some of them questionable, and kept rolling.

NHL questions: Can the Rangers go all the way?

The NHL's conference finals opened over the weekend without some of the top teams and big stars that highlighted the regular season.

Coyotes lose 4-0 to Kings, trail 2-0 in series

The Phoenix Coyotes are in a deep hole after letting their emotions get the best of them.

Lundqvist, Kreider lift NYR over Devils in opener

Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 21 shots by the New Jersey Devils that got through to him. The other 26 attempts blocked in front by his teammates were every bit as important in the New York Rangers' Eastern Conference finals opening win.

Lundqvist, Kreider lift NYR over Devils in opener

Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 21 shots by the New Jersey Devils that got through to him. The other 26 attempts blocked in front by his teammates were every bit as important in the New York Rangers' Eastern Conference finals opening win.

Column: 'If we're tired, something's the matter'

Coach John Tortorella's postgame news conference was so short you might think that just like the rest of the Rangers, he was trying to conserve energy.

Dale Hunter quits as coach of Washington Capitals

For quite some time, Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee tried to persuade former player Dale Hunter to return to the team as its coach. This season, McPhee finally got his man - just not for very long.

Kings beat Coyotes 4-2 for another road win

The Los Angeles Kings certainly weren't bothered by a long layoff. The Phoenix Coyotes sure seemed to be.

US tops Finland 5-0 at ice hockey worlds

Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens opened the scoring and the United States rolled to a 5-0 victory over defending champion Finland at the ice hockey world championships on Sunday.

Caps eliminated with 2-1 Game 7 loss to Rangers

Although the Washington Capitals were officially eliminated from the playoffs by the New York Rangers in a Game 7 squeaker, the upstart club out of the No. 7 seed knows it let this series get away in what it thought was the final seconds of Game 5.

Federer, Serena Williams advance in Rome

Fresh off a title in Madrid and back at No. 2 in the rankings, Roger Federer defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match at the Italian Open on Wednesday.

NASCAR's pit crews get their chance to shine

Carl Edwards loves plenty of things about NASCAR's All-Star week. One of his favorites, though, is seeing his crew members in the spotlight instead of himself.

Djokovic wins on the red clay of Rome

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic made a solid return to red-clay courts, dominating Australian teenager Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday night to open his Italian Open title defense.

US drivers solid on practice laps

Nine American drivers were on the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway practicing on Tuesday, with several posting top times in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.

Kentucky Speedway ready for second chance

Kentucky Speedway general manager Mark Simendinger said there's no excuse for last year's traffic blunders at the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at the track in Sparta.

Maldonado's F1 win stirs controversy in Venezuela

Images of Pastor Maldonado celebrating his Formula One victory in the Spanish Grand Prix are being replayed to patriotic music on Venezuelan television. President Hugo Chavez is also heaping praise on the driver.

NASCAR fines Kurt Busch $50,000 after Darlington

Kurt Busch was fined $50,000 by NASCAR on Tuesday for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman's crew members.

Food Network host to drive Indy 500 pace car

Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network's hit show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," will drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar teams take cautious approach to practice

IndyCar teams have used the first three practice sessions at Indianapolis as a virtual classroom.

Newgarden jumps back atop Indy speed chart

American rookie Josef Newgarden is staying on top of Indianapolis' speed charts.

Detroit pastor Marvin Winans assaulted, carjacked

Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans has been assaulted and carjacked at a gas station on the city's west side.

Drummer for OneRepublic arrested in Denver

The drummer for OneRepublic has pleaded not guilty to charges filed in Denver after his girlfriend said he grabbed her head and threw her down during a fight.

Game over: Tia Mowry not returning to BET's 'Game'

The game is over for Tia Mowry: The star of the hit BET series "The Game" won't appear in the show's sixth season.

Viacom, Time Warner Cable settle dispute over app

Viacom Inc., the parent of pay TV networks MTV and Comedy Central, has settled a dispute with Time Warner Cable Inc. over whether its subscribers can watch shows like "Jersey Shore" on mobile devices while at home.

Rodin Museum in Philadelphia to reopen in July

The Rodin (roh-DAN') Museum in Philadelphia is getting ready to reopen after three years of renovations.

Correction: Carlos Fuentes-Reax Quotes story

In a May 15 compilation of comments reacting to the death of Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the director of Mexico's National Council for Culture and the Arts. Her name is Consuelo Saizar, not Consuelo Salazar.

'Death of a Salesman' recoups its investment

The revival of "Death of a Salesman" might be terribly sad, but producers are very happy.

The wild bus ride of Broadway's 'Priscilla' to end

The wild - and exuberant - ride of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" is coming to an end on Broadway.

Barnes Foundation opening in new Philly location

After years of bitter court fights, The Barnes Foundation opened its doors Wednesday for a sneak peek at its new location on the museum-studded Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

AP Photos: Kruger shines on Cannes red carpet

Diane Kruger must have arrived in France with a lot of luggage. On Wednesday, Day 1 of the 12-day Cannes Film Festival, Kruger, a member of the prestigious jury, turned up in two different outfits.

'The Dictator' takes his camel out in Cannes

"The Dictator" knows how to make a scene.

Cannes gets under way with Anderson, Baron Cohen

The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival was to get under way Wednesday with Wes Anderson's carefully composed whimsy and Sacha Baron Cohen's less confined theatrics.

Review: `Battleship' loud, dumb but stays afloat

"Battleship" is big, dumb fun that knows it's big, dumb fun and enthusiastically embraces its big, dumb, fun nature.

Review: 'Hysteria' has a few oohs, aahs, no Big O

Like the inventors of the vibrator it depicts, "Hysteria" really aims to please. And like an inattentive lover displaced by the sexual aid, the film never quite satisfies.

Banks' hit summer includes `Hunger Games,' babies

With "The Hunger Games" in the rear-view mirror, the ensemble comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" just ahead and a 14-month-old at home, Elizabeth Banks is tired.

Lenin's name reappears at Walesa's Polish shipyard

Lenin's notorious name has returned to a public spot in Eastern Europe: the Gdansk shipyard where Lech Walesa led his anti-communist movement. Though just for a film set, the move has sparked emotions.

'Avengers' add $103.2M in sprint to $1 billion

"The Avengers" is taking a page out of Superman's comic book - flying faster than a speeding bullet to the billion-dollar mark at the box office.

Kevin Spacey debuts South African short film

U.S. actor and director Kevin Spacey said he sees opportunity for expanding film making in Africa, Asia and Europe.

US taxpayers getting cut of 'Passion' prequel

The American taxpayer may be getting into the movie business.

Reese Witherspoon's parents in emergency hearing

Reese Witherspoon's family has gathered in a Nashville, Tenn., courtroom for an emergency conservatorship hearing.

Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A'

Tornadoes battered their school and their homes. Their spring break was filled with cleanup and recovery work that has only just begun. But for one night, students at a southern Indiana high school hope to put all that aside to enjoy an evening that one of country music's biggest acts planned just for them.

Drummer for Denver-based OneRepublic arrested

Denver police say they've arrested the drummer of Denver-based band OneRepublic on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property and disturbing the peace.

Florida judge says rapper Campbell should coach

A state administrative law judge says former 2 Live Crew frontman Luther Campbell should be allowed to coach football in Florida schools.

The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending May 14, 2012

'Idol' favorite would continue winner monotony

"American Idol" viewers could be in for a serious case of deja vu if Phillip Phillips wins on the Fox talent contest's 11th season finale next week.

Neil Sedaka turns his calendar girl into dino pet

Where has Neil Sedaka been all these years? Wiggling his way into the hearts of a new generation, for one, through picture books accompanied by mini-albums offering playful takes on some of his hits.

Real 'Jersey Boys' to embark on national tour

In a basement in a quiet suburb 10 miles west of Manhattan, the characters of a bygone era in pop music are brought to life in mellifluous four-part harmony.

Lady Gaga will have to cancel Indonesia concert

Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt the youth.

Real 'Jersey Boys' to embark on national tour

In a basement in a quiet suburb 10 miles west of Manhattan, the characters of a bygone era in pop music are brought to life in mellifluous four-part harmony.

Bret Michaels settles case over 2009 Tonys mishap

Bret Michaels and organizers of the Tony Awards have settled a lawsuit filed by the rocker after a 2009 incident in which he was hit in the head with a set piece and suffered injuries that he claimed contributed to a brain hemorrhage that nearly killed him.

CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season

Dominant CBS shuffled its schedule for the fall on Wednesday, giving Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker new nights and adding four new series.

As 'SNL' season ends, signs of a coming shift

How can "Saturday Night Live" possibly replace (fill in the blank)?

Betty White heads to Washington to see the animals

Betty White is headed to Washington to see the wildlife - not the donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but the animals in the National Zoo.

Betty White heads to DC, talks passion for animals

Actress Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants - but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.

Philippine leader backs Sanchez on 'American Idol'

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has picked his "American Idol."

Another star is dismissed from `Dancing'

Maria Menounos earned a perfect score on Monday's episode of "Dancing With the Stars," but on Tuesday, she was ousted from the show.

Nielsen's top programs for May 7-13

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 7-13. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

Nostalgic viewers turn out for housewives' exit

For one last time, a crowd turned out to watch the goings-on on Wisteria Lane.

ABC's fall schedule for new season

ABC's prime time schedule for the fall:

Judge: No common-law marriage for Gary Coleman

A Utah judge has dealt a blow to a bid by Gary Coleman's ex-wife to gain control of the late child TV star's estate.