Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
AP - 21 minutes ago

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.

Pakistan models defy Taliban with 1st fashion week
AP - 5 hours ago

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders — and tattoos — exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate
AP - 15 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch.

Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney
AP - 16 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) - Broadway has found its Spider-Man — rock singer Reeve Carney.

Sacramento mayor engaged to DC schools supe
AP - 17 hours ago

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and Washington schools superintendent Michelle Rhee are engaged.

Judge OKs plea deal for 'Girls Gone Wild' founder
AP - 21 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Friday to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers.

Augusten Burroughs shares his holiday stories
AP - 21 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) - It's not uncommon for people to say that their holidays don't live up to a Norman Rockwell painting, but Augusten Burroughs says his holidays have been "hideous."

Berlin inaugurates repainted Wall section
AP - 21 hours ago

BERLIN (AP) - The Berlin Wall's longest remaining stretch has been restored to its state of nearly two decades ago after artists repainted the colorful murals they created in the aftermath of the notorious barrier's opening.

Czech director Krejca dies at 87
AP - 21 hours ago

PRAGUE (AP) - Otomar Krejca, a renowned theater director in the Czech Republic, has died at the age of 87.

Less poetry, music but big Miami book fair goes on
AP - 21 hours ago

MIAMI (AP) - Poetry and music have been cut and there will be no parade to kick off the Miami Book Fair International as in years past. But one of the nation's leading literary festivals isn't giving up on readers in a bad economy.