Entertainment

All in a day’s work for Low vs Diamond singer

By: TOM LANHAM
Most rock stars can claim a few embarrassing day jobs in their past. But Low vs Diamond...

Families move into homes that Pitt built

By: STACEY PLAISANCE
It was a bittersweet moment for Brad Pitt, walking through the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood where...

Scoop: Are Madonna and A-Rod shacking up?

By: KITTY RAYMOND
The ink is barely dry on Madonna’s and Alex Rodriguez’s respective divorce papers....

Jolie thriller ‘Wanted’ not very enticing

By: PETER BROWN
Unfortunately, “Wanted” doesn’t follow the graphic novel of the same name very...

Sports

Giants: Pierce called trainer after shooting

Linebacker Antonio Pierce called a New York Giants trainer almost immediately after Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself and was told where to take the wounded receiver. A day... Full story

Business

US, China headed for possible currency clash

The deepening world economic crisis and a possible spat over currency levels hung in the air as the United States and China sat down Thursday to discuss the future of their economic relations. U.S.... Full story

Entertainment

Grammy nominations hit prime-time with TV special

Two of the biggest selling albums of the year _ Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" and Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" _ were nominated for album of the year Grammys on Wednesday, along... Full story

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Deaths in shootout appear to be murder-suicide

The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office will continue its investigation into an apparent murder-suicide at a San Mateo home Nov. 25 until forensic results show the victim and suspect who... Full story

Police: Shackled Calif. boy jumped fence to escape

After being held captive for about a year, an emaciated and shackled 17-year-old boy climbed out a window in the home of his captors and walked into a nearby gym in search of help, police said... Full story