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Off Wash. coast: crew puts out fishing vessel fire

The Coast Guard says the crew aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast managed to put out an engine room fire originally reported as uncontrolled.

Wash. man convicted in Ore. motel shooting case

Jurors on Monday convicted a Washington state man of attempted aggravated murder and related counts stemming from a February 2012 encounter with police at an Astoria motel and his subsequent time in a county jail.

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

For the first time, Utah police said Monday they believe Susan Powell's brother-in-law was "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, even as they announced they couldn't solve the sensational case of a mother's disappearance after a nearly 3 1/2-year investigation.

WA Lottery

These Washington lotteries were drawn Monday:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:

Wash. gov. signs derelict vessels bill

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that would provide more environmental protections against derelict vessels in Washington's waterways.

Guatemala top court overturns genocide conviction

Guatemala's top court has thrown another curve into the genocide case of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, overturning his conviction and ordering that the trial be taken back to the middle of the proceedings.

Venezuela opposition: Audio suggests Cuba meddling

Venezuela's opposition has released an audio recording that it said contains a prominent member of the ruling party discussing political strategy with a Cuban intelligence officer.

Oil price rises to near $97 per barrel

The price of oil rose toward $97 per barrel Tuesday, but gains were checked as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy.

Asia stocks fall ahead of Fed statements

Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program.

FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Va. coast

Two FBI agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast fell to their deaths when a helicopter had trouble during a "maritime counterterrorism exercise," an agency spokeswoman said Monday night.

China's Xi will meet Obama earlier than expected

China's new leader Xi Jinping will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than their expected first meeting, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations, troubled by issues from cyberspying to North Korea.

Besieged Mexican town cheers arrival of soldiers

Residents of a western Mexico area who endured months besieged by a drug cartel cheered the arrival of hundreds of Mexican soldiers Monday.

Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

A Chinese boat and 16 fishermen seized for ransom by armed North Koreans two weeks ago were released Tuesday, easing the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies.

Medical examiner: 20 children killed in twister

The Oklahoma state medical examiner's office says that 20 children are among the dead in the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City suburbs.

Medical examiner: At least 20 children among the 51 killed by Oklahoma tornado.

Average credit card debt, late payments fall in 1Q

Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first three months of the year, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt.

Okla. hospitals say they have treated about 120 people, including 50 kids, after major tornado.

Lew taps government retiree pension fund

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said late Monday he will begin tapping into two government employee retirement funds to buy more time before the U.S. Treasury is faced with the prospect of defaulting on the national debt.

Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal

After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts of a 26-year-old entrepreneur who dropped out of high school to pursue his dream of bringing more beauty and creativity to the Internet.

Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby

As a teenager, Tumblr CEO David Karp would canvass the streets of New York City's Upper West Side, offering to build websites for local businesses. After his freshman year of high school, the precocious, computer-savvy kid decided to drop out altogether to devote more time to his passion for technology.

Panel: Apple uses firms outside US to avoid taxes

Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located outside the United States to avoid paying billions of dollars in U.S. income taxes, a Senate investigation has found.

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college.

Warren Buffett enjoys playing salesman-in-chief

Billionaire Warren Buffett isn't just Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and CEO. He's also the chief salesman.

Yahoo reboots Flickr, offers 1 terabyte of storage

Fresh on the heels of its $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr, Yahoo says it is rebooting its languishing photo-sharing site Flickr with plans to make it "awesome" again.

Warren Buffett gives young entrepreneurs 10 shares

Meeting Warren Buffett was exciting, but 10-year-old Matthew Meyer said winning $5,000 and 10 shares of stock in Buffett's company made Monday the best day of his life.

Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma

President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.

Ark. treasurer accused of taking cash from broker

Arkansas' state treasurer was accused Monday of taking at least $36,000 in cash - sometimes stashed in a pie box - from a broker who later came to manage a large share of the state's $3.3 billion investment portfolio.

AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan

A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.

Gov't presses ahead on another leak case

In another case of the Obama administration investigating classified information improperly disclosed to reporters, the government is prosecuting a State Department expert on North Korea in a probe that appears to step into uncharted territory - by declaring that a journalist is committing a crime in disclosing leaked information.

Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan

Secretary of State John Kerry is headed back to the Middle East to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels and President Bashar Assad's regime amid increasing signs the new U.S. strategy to halt the war is being undermined by Russia.

Obama vows US support as Myanmar leader visits

President Barack Obama on Monday told Myanmar's president during a long-awaited White House meeting that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country on its sometimes difficult path to democracy and assured him of U.S. support.

House passes bill on lying about military medals

People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday.

White House says more farm subsidy cuts needed

The Obama administration said Monday it wants to see more cuts to agriculture subsidies in a massive farm bill moving through the Senate this week.

Obama, China's Xi to meet in June in California

President Barack Obama will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) early next month in California.

Myanmar leader vows justice over communal violence

Myanmar President Thein Sein says that all perpetrators of inter-communal violence in the country will be brought to justice.

Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device

New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling.

Feds: NYU researchers took bribes from Chinese co.

Three New York University researchers from China divulged results from a federally funded study to Chinese competitors in exchange for tuition, rent and other expenses, federal prosecutors said Monday.

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.

Court: woman can seek lawyer fees in vaccine case

The Supreme Court says a woman can seek lawyers' fees from the government even though her lawsuit over damage she said was caused by a vaccine was ruled untimely.

Measles surges in UK years after vaccine scare

More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.

Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands

A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.

Correction: Drunken Driving-Zero Deaths story

In a story May 17 about a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation on a blood alcohol threshold for drivers, The Associated Press incorrectly reported the definition of a drink. The standard definition of a drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of 80-proof alcohol.

WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough

The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.

AP PHOTOS: Path to legal pot a long, wild trip

It's one thing to legalize marijuana. It's another to figure out how to sell it, grow it, regulate it, test it and tax it.

Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks

Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals.

Lindblom loses 1st start, Rangers fall to A's 9-2

Josh Lindblom pitched out of trouble several times early in his debut as a major league starter. The Texas right-hander couldn't do it in the fifth inning.

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Ryan Vogelsong broke his throwing hand on a swing after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Monday night.

Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2

Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.

Davis struggles in field and at plate for Mets

Ike Davis was out of place at first base and looked out of sorts in the batter's box.

Smith, Colon lead Athletics past Rangers 9-2

Seth Smith homered and scored three times, Bartolo Colon pitched seven strong innings for his first win in nearly a month and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Monday night.

Lester struggles as Red Sox lose 6-4 to White Sox

Jon Lester says Adam Dunn has "stupid pop," and it was more than enough to beat the Boston left-hander Monday night.

Mexico prohibits multiple soccer teams ownership

The owners of the 18 Mexican first-division soccer clubs voted Monday to bar one person or one company from owning more than one team.

Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

Patrick Corbin accomplished what the San Francisco Giants could not - shut down the Colorado Rockies' offense.

Gallardo mistakes lead to Dodgers win over Brewers

Two bad pitches by Yovani Gallardo were the difference between the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander and Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw.

Dunn homers as White Sox beat Lester, Red Sox 6-4

Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year.

Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers

With speculation that Don Mattingly could be fired sometime this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager needed Clayton Kershaw to pitch well in the worst way.

Bruce homers to back Cueto in Reds' win over Mets

Things weren't going well for Johnny Cueto in his return from the disabled list, so he had a conversation - with himself.

Hamels gets 10 Ks but falls to 1-7 with Miami loss

Cole Hamels can't be pleased with the lack of run support, particularly with the type of outing he had Monday night.

Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers

With speculation that Don Mattingly could be fired sometime this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager needed Clayton Kershaw to pitch well in the worst way.

Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game and struck out a career-high 10, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

Astros get 6-5 win over Royals

Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings

Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.

Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers

Clayton Kershaw scattered three singles in his second complete game of the year and Matt Kemp hit his first home run since April 24, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Te'o off-limits to media but not Maxim party

Manti Te'o isn't hiding out. He's just not talking to the media.

Police: Guns, cash stolen from Ray Rice's Md. home

Police say the Maryland home of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was burglarized over the weekend, and $2,000 and two guns were stolen.

Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context

Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee.

Football player Daryl Washington pleads not guilty

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, who authorities have said is the mother of his baby daughter.

Super Bowl 50 site to be decided Tuesday

Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners.

Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.

Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Warrant issued for Chad Johnson

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.

4 Americans to qualify for British Open in Texas

Americans Josh Teater, Scott Brown Johnson Wagner and Bud Cauley qualified for the British Open on Monday at the international final qualifying at Gleneagles Country Club Queens Course.

Just say 'no' to make-up between Woods, Garcia

Tiger Woods spoke for some 20 minutes about the state of his game, belly putters, the U.S. Open and the AT&T National. As he was wrapping up, he needed just one word to cover the topic of Sergio Garcia.

Chinese 14-year-old will tee it up in Memorial

Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur who made history at Augusta National, is bringing his game to Jack Nicklaus' backyard.

Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title

Sang-Moon Bae led by four strokes in the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship when his tee shot at the ninth hole went way left.

Giulia Molinaro wins first Symetra Tour title

Giulia Molinaro won the Friends of Mission Charity Classic on Sunday for first Symetra Tour title, closing with a 7-under 65 for a five-stroke victory.

Golf Capsules

Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.

Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title.

McDowell beats Jaidee to win World Match Play

Graeme McDowell won the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday, beating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final at Thracian Cliffs.

Mark Anderson wins Web.com Tour event

Former South Carolina player Mark Anderson won the BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 at the Thornblade Club for a five-stroke victory.

American Peter Uihlein wins Madeira Islands Open

American Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open on Sunday in his 16th European Tour start for his professional title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.

Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort

The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh.

Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2

Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers.

Sweden wins world hockey title

Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday for its ninth title.

Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM's comments

The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.

Bruins connect with Army Rangers in playoff push

In the corner of the Boston Bruins' locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference's stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team's "Spoked B" logo on the front.

Spezza to return to Senators lineup for Game 3

Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season.

AJ Allmendinger taking life 1 day at a time

AJ Allmendinger's parents attended their first Indianapolis 500 in 1979, when they camped in a grassy lot and watched Rick Mears win his first 500.

Lleyton Hewitt, Andreas Seppi beaten at Nice Open

Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy lost Monday in the first round of the Nice Open.

Power likes pavement at Detroit Grand Prix track

Will Power looked to his right and saw a buckled-up reporter holding his iPhone, pen and notebook.

Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win

Helio Castroneves figures plenty of today's fans have never seen a driver win the Indianapolis 500 for a record-tying fourth time.

Jarkko Nieminen gains 2nd round at Duesseldorf

Sixth-seeded Jarkko Nieminen of Finland beat Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-3, 6-1 Monday to reach the second round of the Power Horse Cup, a clay-court tuneup for the French Open.

KV Racing adds sponsor N.O.-Xplode to Kanaan's car

KV Racing Technology-SH has added another sponsor to Tony Kanaan's car for the Indianapolis 500.

Michel Jourdain Jr. fails to make Indy 500 field

Michel Jourdain Jr. was the only driver who failed to make the Indianapolis 500 field during Bump Day qualifying Sunday.

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

Bump Day at Indianapolis followed the script.

Daly has better luck on Indy's Bump Day

Conor Daly had better luck on Bump Day than he did most of this week.

Ricardas Berankis beats Denis Istomin in Nice

Ricardas Berankis reached the second round of the Nice Open by beating eighth-seeded Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday.

Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong'

Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado.

'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music

Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.

Rowland, Rubio joining Cowell's show

Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the cast of his competition show "The X Factor."

CBS pulls comedy season-ender because of tornado

CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple.

Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man

Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors.

Jackson concert director worked without contract

Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working on the singer's ill-fated "This Is It" tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate attorney for concert promoter AEG Live LLC testified Monday.

Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'

If you didn't think Henrik Ibsen's work was sexy and racy, you'll be pleasantly surprised by BAM's production of "The Master Builder," which embraces a whole new interpretation of that classic 1892 tragedy.

Lease to Broadway's biggest theater sold

Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought the lease to Broadway's largest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million.

Woman on Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him'

An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a skyscraper-condo sale told jurors Monday she had qualms about suing the real estate mogul and TV celebrity. But, she quickly added, "Somebody had to stand up to him."

NY Cuomo letter warns Kardashian over T-shirt logo

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian's (KLOH'-ee kar-DASH'-ee-uhnz) informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law.

'Star Trek' beams up $70.1M at box office

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" didn't warp past its predecessor.

Chile miner happy to be played by Banderas in film

Antonio Banderas will star in a movie as one of the 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for more than two months in 2010, and the charismatic survivor he's playing couldn't be happier.

Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies

Indian cinema is being feted in Cannes on its 100th birthday. But amid the celebrations, the B-word - "Bollywood" - remains controversial.

Amalric plays a Frenchman in America in 'Jimmy P'

Playing a Freudian analyst helped Mathieu Amalric overcome his fear and loathing of psychotherapy.

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:

Coens' folk revival 'Llewyn' serenades Cannes

The Coen brothers' resurrection of the pre-Dylan folk scene in Greenwich Village serenaded Cannes with its period music and melancholy tale of a self-destructive, feline-toting musician.

Devilish Dutch drama 'Borgman' debuts at Cannes

There's something nasty lurking in the woods - and inside the characters' heads - in darkly comic Cannes Film Festival entry "Borgman."

Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders

The magic and glamour of Cannes can be hard to spot on a day when rain is lashing the palm trees, roiling the gray Mediterranean and pooling in puddles along the Croisette.

'Catching Fire' dampened but not drowned at Cannes

Little could lessen the fever-pitched excitement for "Hunger Games: Catching Fire," but heavy rain nevertheless dampened the film's lavish Cannes party.

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month.

Music Review: Hart, Bonamassa simmer on 'Seesaw'

Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, "Seesaw" (J&R Adventures)

Daft Punk goes outside comfort zone for new album

It's tempting to say Daft Punk has gone Hollywood.

Review: Darius Rucker settles in on latest album

Darius Rucker, "True Believers" (Capitol Nashville)

Audra McDonald returns with new, personal CD

If either her husband or daughter is calling, Audra McDonald knows without looking at her phone.

'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music

Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.

Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert

Officials say the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals was injured when a 19-year-old man threw a bottle and hit the singer during a concert in Richmond.

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision song contest .

Paul McCartney kicks off "Out There" tour in US

Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.

Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear

Amid the purveyors of belly casts and placenta pills, sonogram art and cord banks at a recent baby gear extravaganza stood a smiling Rosie Pope, pregnancy advice guru, mommy concierge to the rich and, with any luck, the Martha Stewart of maternity.

NBC hires news division chief from Britain

NBC went out of the company and out of the country to find a president for its news division, on Monday naming the first woman to hold the top job.

'Chuck' and 'Smash' stars head to Broadway

A couple of stars from TV's "Chuck" and "Smash" will soon be dating on Broadway.

Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'

Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season.

Old rules don't mean much to broadcasters

The most striking thing about the broadcast TV networks announcing their new fall schedules this past week was how little that actually meant.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

"The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.

'Mad Men' Vincent Kartheiser finds a new role

To find their Mr. Darcy, the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota has turned to a Mad Man.

Tim McGraw recasts ACM's TV special, airing Sunday

When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format.