Hammel goes 5 innings as Rockies beat Mariners 9-2

With only four hits in 33 at-bats coming into Thursday's game, Eric Young's days in the Colorado Rockies' major league camp are probably numbered.

Cornhusker Kickback gets the boot in health bill

Bye bye, Cornhusker Kickback. Hello, special treatment for Tennessee and North Dakota.

Bail at $5 M in suburban Seattle church shooting

Bail has been set at $5 million for a 42-year-old man accused of shooting his wife to death during a counseling session at a Federal Way church.

Army Corps: Green River flood risk over for winter

The flood risk for the Green River Valley south of Seattle appears over for the winter, but another round of temporary repairs to the Hanson Dam's reservoir upstream is needed quickly to avoid a repeat of the danger next fall, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials said Thursday.

Cornhusker Kickback gets the boot in health bill

Bye bye, Cornhusker Kickback. Hello, special treatment for Tennessee and North Dakota.

Child's body found during search for WA boy, mom

A child's body washed up on an island in Puget Sound on Thursday, and law enforcement officials said it could be an 8-year-old boy who went missing with his mother last weekend.

Purdue's lament: Even president picks Siena

No Robbie Hummel, no chance.

Chargers send little-used Whitehurst to Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks, attempting to bolster their quarterback position, traded Thursday for the San Diego Chargers' Charlie Whitehurst, who has yet to throw a pass in the NFL.

Study: Low pesticide levels found near salmon

Low pesticide concentrations, generally below levels that violate state or federal water quality standards, have been detected in five Washington watersheds where salmon are found, according to a new study.

Utah State seeks to break first-round jinx

Utah State has an NCAA tournament pedigree dating to the first championships in 1939, but little success in the event.

Climate change cited as Mont. leases suspended

A federal judge has approved a first-of-its-kind settlement requiring the government to suspend 38,000 acres of oil and gas leases in Montana so it can gauge how oil field activities contribute to climate change.

Bail set at $5M for WA man accused in wife's death

Bail has been set at $5 million for a 42-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his wife during a counseling session at a church in Washington state.

Calif. bikers eyed in police building booby traps

Authorities are investigating whether a motorcycle gang rigged a Southern California police building with booby traps after becoming angry when police monitored the funeral of a member.

Venezuela asks for details of charges in ETA case

Venezuela has asked authorities in Spain to detail their accusations against an alleged ETA operative accused of helping the Basque separatist group arrange explosives training with Colombian rebels in Venezuela.

Holocaust survivor stands by memory of Anne Frank

A Holocaust survivor who says she met Anne Frank in a Nazi concentration camp is standing by her story in the face of skepticism from historians, filmmakers and a childhood friend of the diarist.

Second death in Fiji storm

Fijians cleaning up after a devastating cyclone discovered the body of a second victim on Friday, as military forces from three nations worked to find out the extent of damage to outlying islands and deliver aid.

Calif. college: Teacher violated gay bias policy

A Fresno City College science instructor violated a campus anti-discrimination policy when he told students that homosexuality is a mental disorder that should be treated with psychotherapy, campus administrators have concluded.

Child's body found during search for WA boy, mom

A child's body washed up on an island in Puget Sound on Thursday, and law enforcement officials said it could be an 8-year-old boy who went missing with his mother last weekend.

Fargo residents learn from mistakes in flood fight

Before this flood season, officials in Fargo asked homeowners to clear paths in their yards so that firm and straight walls of sandbags could be placed to protect their homes. One resident cut down his tree. Another went so far to use a torch to melt the ice off his ground.

UK delays new guidelines for spies, soldiers

New British guidelines on handling terrorism suspects held overseas have been delayed over a dispute about how to deal with potentially life-saving information from detainees who may be at risk of torture by allies.

Student aid linked to health care gets a trim

Congressional Democrats on Thursday trimmed their original student loan plans, reduced spending for community colleges, and eliminated early childhood money from a broad rewrite of a college aid bill piggybacked on to fast-track health care legislation.

Obama administration says near deal on Haiti debt

The Obama administration says it is near an agreement with other nations to cancel the $447 million that Haiti owes to the Inter-American Development Bank.

Judge: Site must delay copying of broker reports

Settling a copyright dispute closely watched in the financial news industry, a judge on Thursday ordered a Web site to delay disseminating the stock recommendations of financial services firms long enough so that the firms can alert their clients first.

Hartford prices debt to repay federal bailout

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced pricing Thursday for $1.1 billion in senior debt it will offer as part of a plan to repay $3.4 billion it received from the federal financial bailout.

Wind farm plans stir up storm over military radar

The U.S. military is growing increasingly concerned that proposed wind farms can disrupt or block radar designed to detect threats and protect America's skies, a problem that is stalling the alternative energy projects around the country.

Prosecutor investigating NJ Walmart racial comment

A racial comment made over the public-address system at a Walmart store in southern New Jersey is being investigated as a possible bias crime, a prosecutor's office said Thursday.

On the Call: Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein

Palm Inc. reported disappointing sales of its smart phones, which it revamped with a brand new operating system last year.

AEP CEO earned less in 2009 as he got no bonus

The top executive of American Electric Power received total compensation of $7.1 million in 2009, a 27 percent drop from the previous year, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing.

Palm's phone sales slump and its stock dives

Palm Inc. reported sales figures Thursday that showed it's having a difficult time getting consumers to pay attention to its phones in a market dominated by iPhones and BlackBerrys. The company's shares plunged in after-hours trading.

Apple director, ex-auto executive York dies

Jerome York, an Apple Inc. board member and a financial wizard credited with turning around Chrysler and IBM, died Thursday of a brain aneurysm. He was 71.

Colo. abortion foes say they cleared petition bar

Colorado abortion opponents say they have enough signatures to put an abortion-ending proposal on the ballot this fall - potentially the first state this election year to see the question.

Reid says he's proud of Senate accomplishments

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid said Thursday he's proud of what he's accomplished during four terms in the Senate, and he challenged critics and opponents who say he's lost touch with Nevada.

AP source: Clinton, Netanyahu to meet next week

A U.S. official says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plan to meet next week amid troubles in the U.S.-Israel alliance.

White House spokesman takes show to Rose Garden

Good thing President Barack Obama's bill signing in the Rose Garden didn't take too long on Thursday. His press secretary had booked the real estate for his own event just a short time later.

Agency sought $111,930 for FOIA information

A U.S. immigration agency wants to charge at least $111,930 to say what's inside one of its databases about citizenship applications.

VA seeks to make getting benefits easier for vets

The Veterans Affairs Department took steps Thursday to make it easier for veterans of the Iraq or Afghanistan wars to get disability benefits. To qualify for the new streamlined status, they must have malaria, West Nile Virus or one of seven other diseases.

White House announces May state dinner for Mexico

President Barack Obama will hold a state dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon on May 19.

Obama to sign bill to spur job growth

President Barack Obama is set to sign a jobs bill into law Thursday morning.

Poll: Boxer in tough fight to keep CA Senate seat

California Sen. Barbara Boxer's re-election campaign is shaping up as the fight of her political career, according to a Field Poll released Thursday.

Obama back to campaign-style politics, a strength

After a rousing campaign rally for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine last summer, President Barack Obama flashed a broad smile to an aide as he boarded his helicopter back to the White House.

FDA panel backs implant for mild heart failure

Federal health advisers said Thursday an electronic heart implant should be approved for a large group of heart-disease patients who currently aren't eligible for the device.

AP Enterprise: NASA, cruise line got flu shots

Last fall, as swine flu cases mounted and parents desperately sought to protect their kids, the hard-to-get vaccine was handed out in some surprising places: the Royal Caribbean cruise line, the headquarters of drug giant Merck, the Johnson Space Center and a Department of Energy office in Idaho.

Correction: Hospice-Defibrillator story

In a story March 15 about hospices being slow to turn off patients' defibrillators, The Associated Press reported erroneously the proportion that had a way to identify implant recipients. The study found 20 percent had a method to do so, not one in 20.

VA fined $227K for flawed cancer treatments in Pa.

The Department of Veterans Affairs was fined $227,500 after incorrect radiation doses were given to 97 veterans with prostate cancer at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, a federal agency announced Wednesday.

British hospitals: No sitting allowed

Britons trying to cheer up their hospitalized friends and relatives often have to do so standing up; sitting on the bed usually isn't allowed.

Sebelius confident health care bill will pass

U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that she's confident the House will have the votes to pass President Barack Obama's health care legislation, possibly as early as Friday.

Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery

Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer and nearly as effective as surgery, doctors reported Sunday.

Hearts may swoon when stocks do, study suggests

Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks.

Many WTC responders show early signs of heart woes

Law enforcement officers who worked near ground zero after the World Trade Center attacks seem to show early signs of heart problems at a higher rate than would be expected for their age, a new study suggests.

Court says thimerosal did not cause autism

The vaccine additive thimerosal is not to blame for autism, a special federal court ruled Friday in a long-running battle by parents convinced there is a connection.

OSU's Turner eyes NCAA run, starting with UCSB

He returned from a back injury to become perhaps the nation's best player, and his late-game long shot to beat Michigan in the Big Ten tournament has been played over and over on TV sports highlight shows.

NCAA: Ohio leading Georgetown

Armon Bassett, a transfer from Indiana, had nine points as Ohio University opened a 30-20 lead over Georgetown with 6 1/2 minutes left in first half.

Ducks' Wisniewski suspended for 8 games

Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been suspended for eight games without pay on Thursday for delivering a hit to the head area of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook.

Ex-porn star releases purported Tiger Woods texts

A former porn actress has released sexually graphic text messages that she says prove her affair with Tiger Woods, and she says she has more potentially embarrassing information about the golfer that she may reveal later.

Washington: I also used marijuana, amphetamines

A day after acknowledging he failed a drug test for cocaine last year, Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington admits he used marijuana and amphetamines while he was a player.

Quick changes for Redskins under Shanahan, Allen

It sure didn't take long for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen to begin remaking the Washington Redskins.

Weatherspoon, La Tech return to NCAA tourney

Teresa Weatherspoon still has her game face - that look of intense concentration, the bit of belligerence, the slight swagger.

Jordan calls owning Bobcats "dream come true"

Michael Jordan vows to help Charlotte experience what winning is about, telling reporters and season ticket holders it's a "dream come true" to own the Bobcats.

Attention turns to Oklahoma State's big men

For the last four days, all Matt Pilgrim has heard about is Derrick Favors.

Diamondbacks sign 3B Reynolds to 3-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed third baseman Mark Reynolds to a three-year contract Thursday.

Toyota sign could loom over Wrigley

The Chicago Cubs owe much of their identity to two things - their 101-year drought without a World Series title and Wrigley Field.

WADA president calls on MLB to test for HGH

World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey called on Major League Baseball and its players' union to start testing for human growth hormone.

Lidge pleased with 1st outing against live batters

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge gave up three hits and a run in an inning of work Thursday, and the right-hander was very encouraged with the results of his first action against live batters this spring.

Rangers manager tested positive for coke

Before he could end a long day unlike any in his professional career, Ron Washington had to prepare for a game.

OF Elijah Dukes released by Washington Nationals

Outfielder Elijah Dukes was released by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, a sudden move with 2 1/2 weeks left in spring training.

Boston's Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis

Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has mononucleosis.

AP source: Mets-Marlins moved to San Juan

A three-game series between the New York Mets and Florida Marlins in June has been moved from Miami to Puerto Rico, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Spring Training Capsules

Sure, they're only exhibition games. But it's still nice to win - especially for a team that had been 0-for-spring training.

Red Sox minor leaguer has brain surgery

Highly regarded Boston Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland has had surgery in Arizona to remove a cavernous malformation in his brain.

John Smoltz joins TBS and MLB Network as analyst

John Smoltz is embarking on a career as an analyst for Turner Broadcasting and the MLB Network, although he's not quite ready to say he's thrown his final major league pitch.

Calvin Johnson keeps the faith in the lowly Lions

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson believes in what he can't see.

Eagles sign DE Tapp to 3-year contract

Darryl Tapp is looking forward to a fresh start.

Anderson agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals

Derek Anderson is joining the Arizona Cardinals knowing he begins as the backup quarterback to Matt Leinart with a chance to push for the starting job.

Redskins invite local coaches to concussion forum

The Washington Redskins are inviting 500 area high school football coaches to a concussion forum during a minicamp next month.

NFL to examine 2 possessions in playoffs OT

NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the OT coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series.

Packers TE Havner arrested after Calif crash

Prosecutors in Northern California said Wednesday they were waiting for a police report before deciding whether to file drunken-driving charges against Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner.

Bears release Vasher

The Chicago Bears have released former Pro Bowl defensive back Nathan Vasher.

AP Source: Incognito reaches deal with Dolphins

A person familiar with the negotiations says free-agent guard Richie Incognito has agreed to a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Saints coach suing former player over investment

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and his wife have sued the team's former long snapper over a $144,000 investment tied to a now-defunct movie studio.

Redskins sign quarterback Rex Grossman

Quarterback Rex Grossman has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins.

Dougherty has 1-shot lead at Trophee Hassan II

Nick Dougherty of England has taken the lead after the first round of the Trophee Hassan II golf tournament.

Willis takes early lead in Tampa

Garrett Willis made the most of a sponsor exemption to his hometown event Thursday with five birdies on the back nine for a 6-under 65 that put him atop the leaderboard among early starters in the Transitions Championship.

Singh withdraws with a bad back

Vijay Singh withdrew from the Transitions Championship on Thursday because of a back injury.

Tiger's aura gone, probably for good

Oddsmakers didn't take long to make Tiger Woods the Masters favorite. Even his fellow competitors say they can see him trying on another green jacket.

Another stop on the road to Augusta

Kenny Perry is following the same road to the Masters, playing three straight tournaments on the Florida swing before taking a week off and heading to Augusta National.

World press weighs in on Woods' return at Masters

Tiger Woods' planned return to golf at the Masters drew plenty of criticism from the international press on Wednesday, and the most scathing comments came from Britain.

Woods will return to golf at Masters on April 8

For Tiger Woods, this figures to be a Masters like no other.

Get ready for a Masters like no other

They mocked him mercilessly for four solid months and delighted in every sordid detail of his fall from grace.

A sideshow like no other at the Masters

The Masters is three weeks away, filled with story lines that now are sure to be ignored.

Tiger favorite for Masters with British bookies

Despite not competing since his car crash in November, Tiger Woods is still the favorite to win the Masters.

MSG network to show Islanders-Rangers game in 3-D

A regional TV network will broadcast next week's Islanders-Rangers game in 3-D, joining a worldwide trend that affects few viewers now but could eventually change the way people watch sports.

Reports: NHL wants to impose head-shots rule now

The NHL wants to adopt a new rule against blindside hits to the head before the end of this season, according to two reports Wednesday.

Ovechkin: 'Disappointed' with 2-game suspension

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday said he was disappointed by a two-game suspension issued for a hit on Chicago's Brian Campbell.

Wild sign UMass sophomore center Casey Wellman

The Minnesota Wild have signed center Casey Wellman to a two-year contract.

Blackhawks' Campbell has broken clavicle, rib

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell will miss seven to eight weeks with a broken collar bone and a fractured rib, the result of a hit from Washington Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin.

Ovechkin suspended for Capitals' next 2 games

Two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin was suspended Monday for the Washington Capitals' next two games because of a reckless hit.

Canucks return home to beat Senators

Mikael Samuelsson scored twice and added an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks returned home from an NHL-record 14 straight road games to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night.

Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

NHL GMs propose rule change on hits to head

NHL general managers will recommend a rule change on blindside hits to the head, looking to protect players and punish those responsible in a game that has become faster and rougher.

Thrashers recall 48-year-old Chris Chelios

The Atlanta Thrashers have a newcomer in 48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, an 11-time All-Star.

Here's hoping Formula One gets even more boring

With luck, the deadly dull Bahrain Grand Prix was not an unfortunate one-off but the first in a parade of mind-blowingly boring races that will ruin the Formula One season.

Spoiler change to come next week at Martinsville

NASCAR will officially move from the wing to the more traditional spoiler at next weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway.

Gordon's wife expecting a baby boy

Jeff Gordon announced Tuesday that his wife is expecting a baby boy, though the four-time NASCAR champion won't push his son into racing.

Andretti uninjured after scary accident in Brazil

Marco Andretti escaped injury after being involved in a scary accident at the start of the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday.

Officials add groves to track for IndyCar opener

IndyCar officials added grooves to fix a slick straightaway in the season-opening Sao Paulo Indy 300 after drivers complained of loosing grip during testing Saturday and qualifying had to be postponed.

IndyCar qualifying postponed until Sunday

Qualifying for the IndyCar season-opener on the streets of Sao Paulo was postponed Saturday because the main straight lacked enough grip to make racing safe.

Vettel takes pole at Bahrain; Schumacher 7th

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull has taken the pole position for Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, while Michael Schumacher will begin his comeback from a disappointing seventh-place finish.

Andretti believes F1 can still succeed in US

Former champion Mario Andretti believes Formula One can still succeed in the United States despite going without a race for three years and an American team's recent withdrawal from the championship.

Kurt Busch still waiting to make drag-racing debut

When Kurt Busch's wife surprised him with a spot in a drag racing school, the NASCAR driver had no idea what he was getting into.

Brown returns to track 3 weeks after deadly crash

Once Antron Brown climbed into his dragster Friday, it was time to move on.

Fess Parker, TV's `Davy Crockett,' dies at 85

Fess Parker, a baby-boomer idol in the 1950s who launched a craze for coonskin caps as television's Davy Crockett, died Thursday of natural causes. He was 85.

Polanski lawyers seek inquiry into misconduct

Roman Polanski's attorneys filed an appeal Thursday asking that a special counsel be appointed to investigate alleged judicial and prosecutorial misconduct in the director's 32-year-old sex case.

Calif. board to study requiring condoms in porn

California's worker safety board voted Thursday to further study a proposal that would require porn actors to wear condoms during sex scenes.

Toni Morrison among writers at NY literature event

Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie and Sherman Alexie will be among the writers featured at the sixth annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature in New York City.

Man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump arrested

A 27-year-old man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump has been arrested in Reno, Nev.

Conan O'Brien is in talks with Fox for a talk show

The next few months could keep Conan O'Brien very busy.

Court records illuminate Viacom-YouTube battle

YouTube co-founder Steve Chen once warned fellow co-founder Jawed Karim to stop posting pirated videos on their Web site, according to court documents unsealed Thursday as part of a 3-year-old copyright lawsuit.

149 drug arrests in NJ city Conan O'Brien mocked

Authorities are hailing the arrests of 149 people in one of New Jersey's most dangerous cities, which Conan O'Brien mocked on NBC's "Tonight Show."

Influential Big Star member Alex Chilton dies

Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, who topped the charts as a teen and later became a cult hero with Big Star, died Wednesday. He was 59.

US fashion designers pick McQueen for NYC honor

The fashion world has announced one more tribute to designer Alexander McQueen.

Bullock backs out of premiere for personal reasons

Sandra Bullock has canceled her appearance at the London premiere of "The Blind Side" almost two weeks after winning a Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in the movie.

Ga. Senate to honor entertainment mogul Perry

Madea is coming to the state Capitol.

`Toy Story' creator Pixar earns theater award

The makers of "Up," "WALL-E" and other Academy Award-winning cartoons have taken home a new prize.

`Avatar' to be released on DVD, but not in 3-D

"Avatar" is coming to DVD, but not yet in 3-D.

China plans film to mark Communist Party birthday

After its successful propaganda movie to mark 60 years of communist rule, China's leading state-run studio is working on a follow-up timed to coincide with next year's 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.

UK law firm say British actress Kate Winslet has split from her husband Sam Mendes.

Government cannot explain high-speed acceleration incident involving Toyota Prius in Calif.

Penn spends serious time helping post-quake Haiti

Look closely at the foreigners buzzing around a hospital tent above one of Haiti's biggest earthquake-refugee camps and a face stands out: There, carrying the box of supplies, that's Sean Penn.

`Alice' extends her No. 1 stay with $62 million

Alice is still ruling the movie palace.

Authorities: Haim's name on illegal prescription

The name of the late actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said Friday was obtained through a major drug ring.

Marie Osmond cancels Las Vegas shows for the week

Donny and Marie Osmond are canceling their shows this week at the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel while she copes with the death of her son.

Drunken thief takes singer Justin Moore's guitar

Country singer Justin Moore knows his fans can get rowdy - maybe sometimes to a fault.

Judge OKs settlement in deadly Lear jet crash

A judge approved a multimillion-dollar legal settlement Tuesday involving the wife and young son of former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker's assistant, who was killed in a 2008 plane crash in South Carolina.

Melancholy Hamlet returns to Met after 113 years

Ambroise Thomas' "Hamlet" was last performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 1897, and it's easy to see why more than a century passed before its revival.

Norteno star denies knowing gig was for drug gang

Latin Grammy winner Ramon Ayala says he had no idea his band was playing at a drug gang's holiday party before the Mexican military raided the event and detained them.

Warrant issued for Lil Wayne in Arizona case

An Arizona judge issued a bench warrant Tuesday for Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne after he failed to appear for a hearing on drug and weapons charges because he is serving jail time in New York.

Rapper DMX ordered to 6 months in Phoenix jail

A judge has ordered rapper DMX to spend six months in a Phoenix jail for violating probation and to undergo a mental health evaluation.

Dixie Chicks to tour with Keith Urban, the Eagles

All three members of the Dixie Chicks, including lead singer Natalie Maines, are heading out in June on a one-month stadium tour with The Eagles and Keith Urban.

Luke Bryan, Gloriana among ACM top new artists

Reverse psychology may have done the trick for country singer Luke Bryan.

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 15, 2010:

First 'American Idol' finalist booted

Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol."

Rolling Stones tunes supply 'Idol' surprises

Tim Urban couldn't get any satisfaction on "American Idol."

Jessica Simpson investigates standards of beauty

Singer and sometimes actress Jessica Simpson has paid the price of beauty, and now she's examining people's obsession with looking good.

NBC's prime-time viewership improves without Leno

Two weeks into non-Jay Leno programming, NBC's audience for the final hour of prime-time TV has increased by 45 percent.

Nielsen's list of top 20 shows for March 8-14

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 8-14. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

Virgin America apologizes for LA-to-NY grounding

Virgin America has offered refunds to "Dancing With the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba and other passengers who were stranded for hours on a grounded plane bound for New York from Los Angeles.

`Growing Pains' producer sentenced for child porn

An executive producer for the 1980s sit-com "Growing Pains" has been sentenced in Arkansas to 7 1/2 years in prison for distribution of child pornography.

Ireland names Gabriel Byrne its culture ambassador

Irish actor Gabriel Byrne, star of the HBO series "In Treatment," has been appointed Ireland's ambassador for culture.

Expect huge TV audiences for Woods' Masters return

CBS Sports' president thinks that Tiger Woods' return to golf will be one of the "biggest media spectacles in recent memory."

Charlie Sheen back at work on `Two and a Half Men'

Charlie Sheen is back at work and shooting has resumed on "Two and a Half Men."