Mexico judge OKs producer's arrest in Cancun death
A judge in Mexico issued an arrest warrant Monday for a former "Survivor" producer suspected in the killing of his wife while on vacation with their children at a Cancun resort, the state attorney general said. ... |
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Lawyers oppose Naomi Campbell diamond testimony
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor's defense lawyers on Monday opposed a request by prosecutors at his war crimes trial to call supermodel Naomi Campbell as a witness, branding the move "a publicity stunt." ... |
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Temptations singer Ali-Ollie Woodson dies at 58
Ali-Ollie Woodson, who led the legendary Motown quintet The Temptations in the 1980s and '90s and helped restore them to their hit-making glory with songs including "Treat Her Like A Lady," has died, a friend said. He... |
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'Bondi Rescue' TV surfer star survives broken neck
Kobi Graham, a lifeguard star of the Australian reality television series "Bondi Rescue," said Monday he was lucky to avoid paralysis and death when he broke his neck in a surfing wipeout. The 30-year-old lifeguard... |
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'Shrek' wins weekend with $55.7M, 'Sex' does $37M
"Shrek Forever After" won another weekend at the box office, while "Sex and the City 2" and "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" were in a photo finish for the No. 2 spot. With $55.7 million over the long Memorial Day... |
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Artist Louise Bourgeois dies in NYC at 98
Artist Louise Bourgeois, whose sculptures exploring women's deepest feelings on birth, sexuality and death were highly influential on younger artists, died Monday, her studio's managing director said. She was 98. ... |
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Sarah Ferguson tells Winfrey she had been drinking
Sarah Ferguson says she had been drinking and was "not in my right place" when she was caught on video offering access to her former husband, Prince Andrew, for $724,000. The Duchess of York made the comments to talk... |
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Kendrick's 2 HRs lift Angels to 9-7 win over M's
Angels manager Mike Scioscia really enjoyed Sunday's game _ not only Howie Kendrick's winning three-run homer, but the way his teammates celebrated on the field. Just one day after Kendry Morales broke his left leg... |
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World Cup runneth over at US soccer pubs
The pub is packed with beer-swilling supporters cheering on their home country during a recent "friendly" exhibition match. They're belting out songs and chants, many of them R-rated, as one fan keeps time by pounding... |
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Arizona State top seed in NCAA baseball tourney
Arizona State made it easy for the NCAA selection committee. The Sun Devils 47-8 overcame a sudden coaching change before the season, won the Pac-10 title and were chosen Monday as the top seed for the 64-team... |
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Twins cap sweep of Rangers with 6-3 win
Denard Span had two hits, an RBI and made a lunging catch while colliding with Orlando Hudson to end the game and the Minnesota Twins completed a rare three-game sweep with a 6-3 victory over the stumbling Texas Rangers... |
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Mandela's group says World Cup will help Africa
A group of international statesmen and women brought together by Nelson Mandela have expressed excitement but also some concerns at the prospect of the first World Cup being held in Africa. The Elders include Nobel... |
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A-Rod slam backs another Pettitte gem
Alex Rodriguez hit his second grand slam of the season for home run No. 590 and Andy Pettitte was nearly unhittable again in the daytime, helping the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 11-2 Monday. Pettitte... |
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Lehman beats Couples, Frost in sudden death
Tom Lehman has always prided himself on outlasting his flashier opponents by playing steady if unspectacular golf. Never was that more evident than Sunday when Lehman won the 71st Senior PGA Championship with a par on... |
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UN chief, Ugandan leader catch World Cup fever
United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon and Uganda president Yoweri Museveni have been caught up in the World Cup fever sweeping Africa. Both men came on as second-half substitutes in a match Sunday intended to... |
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With a little gas, and luck, Franchitti wins Indy
How far can you make it on 1.6 gallons of fuel, going 200 mph at the Indianapolis 500 "I have no idea," car owner Chip Ganassi said. Lucky for him and his driver, Dario Franchitti, it didn't matter. Running on... |
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Santana sharp, Halos beat Royals 7-1
Ervin Santana pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels didn't need any late-game heroics Monday, roughing up Luke Hochevar early on the way to a 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Mike Napoli hit a... |
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Henin loses to Stosur, who gets SWilliams next
Justine Henin kept saying it, even if no one was listening. She#39;s not back to being the player she was before taking a 20-month hiatus from tennis. She#39;s still searching for consistency on court. Too many "ups and... |
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Kurt Busch wins Coca-Cola 600 to sweep Charlotte
It was only fitting to have Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi cars chasing each other for a victory in a Memorial Day weekend race. That it happened at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a NASCAR race, and not at their beloved... |
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Mike Conway will miss 3 months after scary crash
IndyCar driver Mike Conway will miss at least three months with back and leg injuries from his frightening crash in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Conway had surgery for multiple fractures in his lower left leg and... |
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