Some Fort Hood victims' funerals set for Saturday

Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger was set to deploy to Afghanistan for a second time in December, and she knew her mission: Catch Osama bin Laden. When her mother said she couldn't do it alone, the soldier defiantly told her, "Watch me."

High school students build boat for teacher

During their third period class, 13 high school boys pushed an aluminum boat into the water at Montlake Park to check for leaks.

Jamboree brings gospel music players together

Sooner or later, somebody had to break out "Amazing Grace."

Better counting method used for elk in SW Wash.

State wildlife officials have begun a three-year research effort to learn more about elk populations around Mount St. Helens and elsewhere in Southwest Washington.

Hydrologic techs monitor river speeds and levels

Jeff Paulat walked slowly along the Nooksack River bridge at the edge of town, using a green nylon rope to drag a small orange plastic trimaran along the churning surface of the grayish-brown water, from one end of the bridge to the other.

Thomas' 30 points leads No. 14 UW in opener

Isaiah Thomas took a forearm to his chin from a bullish defender, then another to the side of his face.

Washington State beats MVSU 94-66

Klay Thompson scored 20 points as Washington State beat Mississippi Valley State 94-66 Friday in the season opener for both teams.

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Thomas' 30 points leads No. 14 UW in opener

Isaiah Thomas immediately answered Washington's call for more scoring this season with a career-high 30 points, and the No. 14 Huskies held on for a 74-69 victory over Wright State on Friday night.

Thomas' 30 points leads No. 14 UW in opener

Isaiah Thomas immediately answered Washington's call for more scoring this season with a career-high 30 points, and the No. 14 Huskies held on for a 74-69 victory over Wright State on Friday night.

Police: Suicide attacker carried out car bombing in northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar.

AP News in Brief

Obama seeks equal partnership in Asia; welcomes China's growing economic muscle

Officals: renowned climber Humar dies in Himalayas

A mountain rescue company says that a veteran Slovenian climber has been found dead in the Himalayas after getting injured and stranded.

Indonesia deports Greenpeace activists

Indonesian authorities say they are deporting 11 foreign Greenpeace activists for joining a protest against forest destruction.

Police: Car bomb kills 7 in NW Pakistan

Police say a car bomb targeting a security force checkpoint has killed seven people in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar.

Obama says US will join Asian free-trade area

Washington signaled it will resist protectionism as it copes with the economic downturn, announcing Saturday that the U.S. will join a free-trade area with other Pacific Rim nations.

Ohio executions back on with 1-drug method

Ohio's death chamber is set to resume executions next month using a single drug that has been used in the U.S. to euthanize pets but never to put condemned prisoners to death.

Lebanon's new Cabinet leery of Hezbollah dispute

Lebanon's new government, a shaky coalition of Western-backed factions and the militant Hezbollah, is unlikely to tackle the chief challenge the country faces - a buildup of the Iranian-backed group's weapons - even as the rockets cause sharp new tensions with neighboring Israel.

Some Fort Hood victims' funerals set for Saturday

Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger was set to deploy to Afghanistan for a second time in December, and she knew her mission: Catch Osama bin Laden. When her mother said she couldn't do it alone, the soldier defiantly told her, "Watch me."

Ultra-Orthodox Israelis protest Intel Sabbath work

More than a thousand devout Jews noisly protested in Jerusalem on Saturday against plans by computer chip maker Intel to operate on the Jewish day of rest.

ALL BUSINESS: Can the stock market rally last?

Somebody on a bus asks a friend, "How about that stock market?" The response: "Unbelievable." Caribbean vacationers lounging poolside check their Blackberries for stock prices. Suburban gym members chat about the latest market gains during their morning workouts.

Splash! NASA moon crash struck lots of water

The lunar dud for space enthusiasts has become a watershed event for NASA.

Dutch drivers to pay tax on road time, not on car

Dutch drivers will pay less to buy a car but will be charged tax for every mike on the road, a system the government says will reduce traffic jams, fatal accidents and carbon emissions.

Obama wants domestic spending cuts in next budget

The Obama administration, mindful of public anxiety over the government's mushrooming debt, is shifting emphasis from big-spending policies to deficit reduction. Domestic agencies have been told to brace for a spending freeze or cuts of up to 5 percent as part of a midterm election-year push to rein in record budget shortfalls.

NY Fed president: Crisis can teach finance system

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Friday that the financial world can learn from the economic crunch of the past two years and become stronger.

Judge rebuked by panel over Ferdinand Marcos money

A U.S. District judge's lax oversight of more than $30 million tied to the late Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos is "curious," a federal appeals court said in an opinion issued Friday.

ALL BUSINESS: Can the stock market rally last?

Somebody on a bus asks a friend, "How about that stock market?" The response: "Unbelievable." Caribbean vacationers lounging poolside check their Blackberries for stock prices. Suburban gym members chat about the latest market gains during their morning workouts.

On health, Senate awaits go from green eyeshaders

They don't vote or hold a veto pen, yet Congress' number-crunchers wield oversize influence on President Barack Obama's health overhaul agenda.

Can baseball help bring US and Cuba together?

"Pingpong diplomacy" thawed relations between the United States and China in 1971. Can "baseball diplomacy" help do the same for the U.S. and Cuba?

Napolitano pronounces US border more secure now

The Obama administration has met many of the border security benchmarks Congress set in 2007 as a prerequisite to immigration reform and now it's time to change the law, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Friday.

Republican bashes Dems over health care proposals

House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill when they rejected Republican ideas to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes, a GOP lawmaker said Saturday.

Obama urges Congress to put off Fort Hood probe

President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the shootings at the Texas Army post, which left 13 people dead.

James Lilley, a former ambassador to China, dies

James R. Lilley, a longtime CIA operative and later the U.S. ambassador to China during the time of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, has died. He was 81.

FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts

Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over time.

Republican bashes Dems over health care proposals

House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill when they rejected Republican ideas to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes, a GOP lawmaker said Saturday.

Obama urges Congress to put off Fort Hood probe

President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the shootings at the Texas Army post, which left 13 people dead.

US sees progress on arms control talks with Russia

The United States and Russia have agreed on the broad outlines of a deal to replace a major Cold-War era arms control agreement and are trying to work out remaining technical issues, U.S. officials say.

A look at the 10 Gitmo detainees headed to US

Ten high-profile Guantanamo Bay detainees are being transferred to face justice in the United States.

FDA backs off oyster ban after strong criticism

Facing fierce resistance, the Obama administration on Friday backed off a plan to ban sales of raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico during warm-weather months.

Recall: Blue Bonnet Spread

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China investigates 2 deaths after flu vaccinations

Two people in China who received swine flu vaccinations died in the past week but at least one death appears unrelated to the vaccine and the other was being investigated.

FDA finds bits of steel, rubber in Genzyme drugs

Federal health regulators have found tiny particles of trash in drugs made by Genzyme, the second time this year the biotechnology company has been cited for contamination issues.

FDA approves new drug for heavy menstrual bleeding

Federal health officials have approved a new drug as the first non-hormonal treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding.

Pfizer move vexes those who lost Conn. land fight

Now that drug giant Pfizer Inc. has announced plans to pull out of a Connecticut city that was embroiled in an epic eminent domain fight, residents are questioning why the battle was ever waged.

FDA questions safety of alcoholic energy drinks

The Food and Drug Administration is challenging makers of alcohol-infused energy drinks to prove their beverages are safe, citing complaints that the products can cause risky behavior and injury.

WHO: Keep flu in mind when holding mass gatherings

Organizers of big sporting and cultural events should take steps to prevent the spread of swine flu, especially if local health systems aren't prepared to handle mass gatherings, the World Health Organization said Friday.

CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill

Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. But that doesn't mean swine flu suddenly has worsened.

CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill

Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. But that doesn't mean swine flu suddenly has worsened.

US adult smoking rate rises slightly

Cigarette smoking rose slightly for the first time in almost 15 years, dashing health officials' hopes that the U.S. smoking rate had moved permanently below 20 percent.

US reports largest mumps outbreak in 3 years

U.S. health officials say the largest U.S. outbreak of mumps in three years is occurring in New York and New Jersey.

Galaxy headed to MLS Cup after 2-0 win over Dynamo

Gregg Berhalter and Landon Donovan scored in overtime to put the Los Angeles Galaxy into MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Friday night.

Denzel Washington cheers on son's 1st college game

Actor Denzel Washington was playing proud father as he cheered on his son Malcolm's first game with the University of Pennsylvania basketball team.

Williams scores 19 to lead Memphis past Jackson St

Elliot Williams scored 19 points, Will Coleman finished with 16, and Memphis won its first game since John Calipari left, beating Jackson State 82-53 Friday night to give coach Josh Pastner a winning debut.

Wall collapses at SC game; 12 taken to hospital

Authorities say a wall has collapsed at a high school football playoff game in northwest South Carolina and a dozen students have been taken to the hospital.

Hays gets silver to open 2-man World Cup season

Must be an Olympic year, because Todd Hays is flying down bobsled tracks again.

World champ Lysacek leads Skate America

Dressed in black from head to toe, and performing to what he termed "sort of bizarre music," Evan Lysacek dominated the short program at Skate America on Friday night.

No. 5 Cincinnati beats West Virginia 24-21

Far from perfect, No. 5 Cincinnati was good enough to stay unbeaten.

No. 10 Tennessee beats Austin Peay 83-54

Scotty Hopson scored 16 points, Cameron Tatum had 15 off the bench, and No. 10 Tennessee beat Austin Peay 83-54 on Friday night.

3 Tenn. players charged in crime won't travel

Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play Saturday at Mississippi.

No. 24 Clemson outshoots Presbyterian 84-41

Freshman Noel Johnson had four of No. 24 Clemson's 14 3-pointers in a season-opening 84-41 victory over Presbyterian on Friday night.

Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal

After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.

AP Interview: Cuban pitcher defects without drama

Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.

AP Interview: Chapman says no drama in defection

Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.

Wetteland at home after hospital trip

Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate.

Riggleman gets Nationals managing job for 2010

Jim Riggleman opened his first news conference in 10 years as a full-fledged, full-time, full-titled major league manager - no "interim" tag to be found - by saying he didn't want to list the people he needs to thank, lest he forget someone.

Hudson agrees on $28M, 3-year deal with Braves

Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense.

GMs head out to work on offseason trades

General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.

Report: Clemens moves to have McNamee suit tossed

Lawyers for Roger Clemens filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by the pitcher's former trainer, claiming statements that accused Brian McNamee of trying to shake down Clemens were not serious.

AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager

No more interim tag for Jim Riggleman: He is going to be the Washington Nationals' full-fledged manager in 2010.

Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010

Junior's back in Seattle, one more time.

Mangini denies Lewis claims that Browns overworked

As Jamal Lewis backtracked on his stinging comments directed at Cleveland coach Eric Mangini for overworking his players, several of the Browns gathered near the running back's locker. One of them even stood on a nearby chair.

Bears' Cutler, Harris fined for abusive conduct

A bad season for the Chicago Bears just got worse. The NFL said Friday that quarterback Jay Cutler had been fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official during a 41-21 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo in Kraft donations

The governor of Massachusetts said Friday there is no connection between big donations to him and the Democratic Party from the family that owns the New England Patriots and the state's support for development across the road from Gillette Stadium.

Bengals' Ochocinco fined $20,000 for $1 'bribe'

Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fined $20,000 and reprimanded by the NFL for taking a dollar bill onto the field during an officials' review of one of his catches last Sunday. Ochocinco held the dollar in his right hand at his side but didn't give it to the official, who motioned for him to stay away.

Winfield says he's out for Detroit game

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield says his injured right foot still isn't quite ready and he will not play against Detroit on Sunday.

Bills' Owens ready to play Sunday against Titans

Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens returned to practice Friday and declared himself ready to play in Sunday's game at Tennessee.

Report: NFL moves to scuttle guerrilla ad campaign

The NFL has scuttled a guerrilla marketing campaign designed to get players to strike a pose resembling a liquor brand's advertising.

Cleveland Browns avert local TV blackout

The Browns have averted their first TV blackout since 1995.

Cardinals' Morey says he played with concussion

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and special teams player Sean Morey says he played with a concussion against the Chicago Bears last Sunday even though he has taken a lead role in raising awareness of head injuries.

Cleveland Browns avert local TV blackout

The Browns have averted their first TV blackout since 1995.

Former No. 1 Duval likely losing PGA Tour card

David Duval walked off the course on Friday, his trademark shades glaring, his smile still resonating after a year that showed much promise only to end in such disappointment.

Attorney: Barron files suit to stop PGA suspension

The PGA Tour's first-ever suspension for violation of its anti-doping rules wound up in federal court on Friday where attorneys for a 40-year-old journeyman tried to block the one-year ban.

Tiger thinking his way around a short course

Tiger Woods had a stiff breeze at his back as he stood on the 13th tee, his hand resting on the cover of his driver as he contemplated how to navigate the 354 yards to the green.

Four players tied for lead at Hong Kong Open

Liang Wenchong shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 Friday to move into a four-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Hong Kong Open.

Tiger shoots 68 to take the lead at Aussie Masters

Back in Australia for the first time in 11 years, Tiger Woods is in a familiar place.

Duangdecha leads Hong Kong Open by 1 stroke

Udorn Duangdecha shot an 8-under 62 behind 10 birdies Thursday to lead Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands by one stroke after the first round of the Hong Kong Open.

Tiger tied for lead after opening 66 in Australia

Tiger Woods putted for birdie on every hole but the last one. He birdied all the par 5s. And the one time he took on one of the short par 4s at Kingston Heath, he came within inches of reaching the green.

Montgomerie to lead Europe in 2010 Royal Trophy

Colin Montgomerie will captain Europe's team at next year's Royal Trophy match play tournament against Asia after Seve Ballesteros ruled himself out over lingering health concerns.

Ballesteros receives honorary membership at R&A

Three-time British Open champion Seve Ballesteros has accepted honorary membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews almost a year after undergoing multiple operations to remove a malignant brain tumor.

Tiger will face tricky test at the Kingston Heath

The sun-baked fans let out a cheer Wednesday when Tiger Woods pulled his driver from the bag, a rarity at the Australian Masters on the shortest golf course he has played all year.

NHL to meet with Glendale about Coyotes sale

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy Bill Daly will meet with Glendale officials Monday to discuss the Phoenix Coyotes' arena lease and other issues related to the sale of the team.

NHL to meet with Glendale about Coyotes sale

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy Bill Daly will meet with Glendale officials Monday to discuss the Phoenix Coyotes' arena lease and other issues related to the sale of the team.

Vokoun, Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 in shootout

Tomas Vokoun stopped 40 shots for his third shutout of the season, and Cory Stillman scored in a shootout to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Fehr to assist NHL Players' Association in search

On the verge of leaving baseball, Donald Fehr is turning his attention to hockey.

NHL reinstates Samueli as owner of Anaheim Ducks

Henry Samueli has been reinstated as owner of the Anaheim Ducks after serving a suspension handed down by the NHL more than a year ago, when he pleaded guilty to a felony count of lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Canucks' Hordichuk suspended, coach fined $10,000

The NHL has suspended Vancouver forward Darcy Hordichuk one game and fined Canucks coach Alain Vigneault $10,000.

Oilers LW Reddox knocked out of game

Edmonton left wing Liam Reddox was knocked out of the Oilers' 3-1 loss at Buffalo when he was rammed headfirst into the boards by Clarke MacArthur late in the third period.

NHL GMs form committee to study headshots

The NHL is getting closer to making a recommendation about how to reduce hits to the head.

Koivu has goal, 2 assists in Wild's win over Leafs

Mikko Koivu scored one goal and assisted on two others in the second period as the Minnesota Wild ended the Toronto Maple Leafs' two-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.

Canucks G Luongo back after 2-week absence

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo is back in the nets after missing two weeks because of a broken rib.

Truex, Kurt Busch take top 2 spots at PIR

Martin Truex Jr. bounced back from a midweek NASCAR penalty with a pole-winning run at Phoenix International Raceway.

Drivers still have incentive for final 2 races

Jimmie Johnson has such a stranglehold on the championship that it's out of reach for every driver besides Mark Martin. And his only chance would likely require a major stumble by the points leader.

Johnson says he blamed Hornish a little too much

Upon further review, Jimmie Johnson believes he probably blamed Sam Hornish Jr. a little too much for their costly accident last week at Texas Motor Speedway.

Ex-Renault boss accuses FIA of secret negotiations

Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore says he has been suspended by the FIA as a result of secret negotiations.

Busch and Tryson continue to race hard

Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson had every reason to coast through the season's final 10 races in a long farewell before the crew chief bolts to a new team next year.

Kurt Busch wins at Texas, Johnson 38th after wreck

Jimmie Johnson sat in his car going nowhere for more than an hour, his NASCAR Sprint Cup lead shrinking with every passing lap.

Zero Cup wins for Edwards after 9 last year

Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win

Kyle Busch started his Texas tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks Series victory.

Dale Jr.: Nothing new, but Patrick good for NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team.

Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season

Jeff Gordon is suddenly having all kind of success at Texas Motor Speedway, a track where he had never won until earlier this season.

Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman to get early Oscars

The Academy Awards won't be presented until March, but the first Oscar statuettes of the season are set to be handed out Saturday night at a private, black-tie dinner in Hollywood.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Struggling studio MGM says it's looking for buyer

Struggling movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is looking for a buyer.

IRS papers say Zsa Zsa Gabor has $118,321 tax bill

Zsa Zsa Gabor's lawyer blames convicted swindler Bernard Madoff for a hefty tax bill owed by his client.

Mexico charges clinic owner for botched surgery

Authorities have announced charges against the owner of a beauty clinic that allegedly performed a botched buttock job on Mexican rock star Alejandra Guzman.

Strippers-on-a-truck promotion halted in Las Vegas

Live strippers on the back of a truck is too much - even for Sin City.

'DJ AM' Goldstein estate sues for wrongful death

Court documents say the estate of Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein is suing several defendants for wrongful death.

TV's Jon Gosselin sues TLC, cites child labor laws

Jon Gosselin has filed a counter lawsuit against the TLC network, claiming television producers violated Pennsylvania's child labor laws in filming the hit reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and are preventing him from working.

TV's Jon Gosselin sues TLC citing child labor laws

Jon Gosselin has filed a counter lawsuit against the TLC network, claiming television producers violated Pennsylvania's child labor laws in filming the hit reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and are preventing him from working.

Eastwood made French Legion of Honor commander

American screen icon Clint Eastwood was made a commander in France's prestigious Legion of Honor on Friday.

Clint Eastwood made Legion of Honor commander

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is making American actor and director Clinton Eastwood a commander in the prestigious French Legion of Honor.

Chan marks anniversary of Peking Opera school

Jackie Chan didn't take acting lessons or attend a fancy conservatory. The biggest star in kung fu cinema learned his craft from a retired Peking Opera star who turned his apartment into a performing arts boot camp for working-class Hong Kong children in the 1960s.

Ohio schools sorry for movie-shoot bus diversion

Ohio parents who say their children endured long, complicated walks home are panning the disruption of school bus service for a Hollywood movie shoot.

Studio settlement reported for fake movie news

Universal Pictures has agreed to pay $20,000 to the Alaska Press Club to settle complaints about fake news archives used to promote the movie "The Fourth Kind," the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported.

Disney CEO hints at successor amid upbeat 4Q

The Walt Disney Co. posted a surprise 18 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings Thursday and announced an executive job switch that might point to an eventual successor to Chief Executive Robert Iger.

Film honors NYC defense attorney William Kunstler

They grew up in a home like no other - where bullets arrived in the mail and where their father went to the basement to open packages he feared could contain explosives.

Scorsese earns DeMille lifetime honor at Globes

Director Martin Scorsese is receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes.

Jackson's `This Is It' tops $200 million worldwide

Sony Pictures says "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has passed the $200 million mark at the box office worldwide.

Lucy Liu film highlights child trafficking

Actress Lucy Liu, who has produced a film about children sold into the sex trade in Cambodia, says the fight against human trafficking will be long.

The end is near as Hollywood does the apocalypse

It's the end of the world as we know it, and Hollywood feels fine.

Opry, MySpace team up for Underwood performance

The Grand Ole Opry and MySpace are uniting to live stream an Opry performance with video for the first time this Saturday.

Officials to restore birthplace of Robert Johnson

The mystery surrounding bluesman Robert Johnson's life and death feeds the lingering fascination with his work.

Britney Spears' Twitter, MySpace accounts hacked

Britney Spears' Twitter and MySpace accounts have apparently been hacked.

Clarence Clemons keeps rockin' with raw willpower

It's a touching moment, increasingly familiar to fans watching the E Street Band make its entrance: As the audience howls in anticipation and the rest of the band stands at the ready, Bruce Springsteen gently and lovingly helps Clarence Clemons walk to his saxophone at the front of the stage.

James Taylor, Carole King plan tour together

James Taylor and Carole King are going back to their roots.

Taylor's turn: Swift wins entertainer of the year

All four of the guys who lost to Taylor Swift for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards made a tactical error: They asked the crossover sensation to open for them in their concerts.

Taylor Swift wins CMA entertainer of the year

Taylor Swift made history at the Country Music Awards, becoming the youngest person to win entertainer of the year and the first solo female to win it in a decade.

List of winners at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards

Winners at Wednesday's 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards:

Taylor Swift wins CMA entertainer of the year.

Conductor Slatkin to skip November DSO concerts

Renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin will skip appearances this month with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as he recovers from a heart attack.

Brothel owner fears employee killed in Okla. fire

The owner of a Nevada brothel featured on the HBO reality show "Cathouse" said Thursday he fears one of his employees is among the four people whose bodies were found in a burning house in Oklahoma City.

`Wipeout' TV show player with rare condition dies

A contestant who was hospitalized after competing briefly on the game show "Wipeout" died two weeks later of a stroke apparently caused by a rare condition, his father said.

Palin says she knew Couric interview went badly

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suggests she recognized quickly that she'd done badly in her interview with CBS anchorwoman Katie Couric.

Top cable programs for Nov. 2-8

1. NFL Football: Atlanta vs. New Orleans (Monday, 8:30 p.m.), ESPN, 8.8 million homes, 12.37 million viewers.

'Office Space' star Ron Livingston weds

Ron Livingston and Rosemarie DeWitt have tied the knot.

ABC shows `Hank' the door; another Grammer loss

ABC's cancellation of the comedy "Hank" makes it two failures in three years for star Kelsey Grammer.

'Office Space' star Ron Livingston weds

Ron Livingston and Rosemarie DeWitt have tied the knot.

Winnie the Pooh royalties case is back in LA court

A company that claims to have made Winnie the Pooh famous is back in court over unpaid royalties for the use of the beloved children's characters.

Fox's sci-fi drama 'Dollhouse' has been canceled

"Dollhouse" will soon be going out of business.

Beyonce, Paul McCartney in Thanksgiving specials

ABC says Paul McCartney and Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) will star in back-to-back one-hour specials Thanksgiving night.