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Energy Secretary visits Hanford site in Wash.

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says he intends to have a new plan by the end of the summer for resolving technical problems with a waste treatment plant under construction at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site.

Wash. jobless rate drops to 6.8 percent in May

Washington state's unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent last month.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman

The Coast Guard has ended its active search for a Washington man missing from a fishing boat west of Juneau.

Jury tells WSU Tri-Cities to pay $100,000

A Benton County Superior Court jury has awarded $100,000 in damages to a former employee of Washington State University Tri-Cities who said she endured a hostile work environment created by a supervisor.

Alaska Airlines clarifies boarding for turboprops

Passengers will still have to board through security-screened gates when Alaska Airlines switches to turboprop aircraft for flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage, an airline spokesman said.

Traffic returns to Wash. bridge that collapsed

Cars and trucks are rolling again across the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge, restoring the traffic flow on the main route between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Alaska Airlines clarifies boarding for turboprops

Passengers must still board through security gates when Alaska Airlines switches to turboprop aircraft for flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage.

Port Angeles woman sentenced for role in killing

A Port Angeles woman who watched her boyfriend strangle her friend and helped dispose of the body won't spend any more time behind bars.

Ocean Shores surf fisherman died of heart problem

The Grays Harbor County coroner's office says the surf fisherman who died near Ocean Shores probably died of a heart rhythm problem that could have been triggered by cold water.

Airbus clocks 59 orders for new A350 wide-body jet

Airbus raked in orders Wednesday for its new A350, announcing 59 sales of the wide-body jet that flew for the first time last week.

Gehry refines design for Eisenhower Memorial in DC

A federal commission charged with building a national memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower voted unanimously Wednesday to approve architect Frank Gehry's design for a park near the National Mall, allowing the project to move forward over the objections of Eisenhower's family.

Top UK court overturns sanctions on Iranian bank

Britain's Supreme Court quashed sanctions against an Iranian bank penalized over its alleged links to Iran's nuclear weapons program, saying Wednesday that Bank Mellat had been arbitrarily singled out.

Bulger's ex-enforcer grilled about varying stories

A former hit man who admitted killing 20 people insisted Wednesday that he told authorities the truth when he implicated James "Whitey" Bulger in 11 slayings, but he acknowledged lying in the past, including to a close friend just before he shot him in the head.

Militants storm UN compound in Somalia; 20 killed

Seven al-Qaida-linked militants on a suicide mission attacked the U.N. compound Wednesday with a truck bomb and then poured inside, killing at least 13 people before dying in the assault.

WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama ditches jacket

President Barack Obama invoked President John F. Kennedy's famous Cold War speech in Berlin 50 years ago in his Brandenburg Gate speech Wednesday. But he was not trying to best him. Not when his crowd of 4,500 was one one-hundredth the size of Kennedy's.

Greek coalition talks drag on to end TV crisis

Greece's governing coalition failed to end a political crisis triggered by the closure of state broadcaster ERT, but said talks would continue Thursday to try to avoid a snap election that could delay vital economic reforms and disrupt the country's bailout program.

US and Cuba agree to resume migration talks

The United States and Cuba have agreed to resume bilateral talks on migration issues next month, a State Department official said Wednesday, the latest evidence of a thaw in chilly relations between the Cold War enemies.

Official: Philly not liable for private demo work

The city issues demolition permits, but it isn't responsible for the work done by contractors on private property, Philadelphia officials said Wednesday at the first public hearing on this month's fatal building collapse.

AP PHOTOS: 3 little liligers cavort at Russian zoo

The zoo in Novosibirsk, Russia's third-largest city, is home to a unique animal - the liliger. That's a big cat breed where the father is a lion and the mother is a lion-tiger hybrid, called a liger.

Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Barry has formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast.

Car quality dinged by tech glitches, survey finds

Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail.

Oil down slightly as Fed signal easing of stimulus

The price of oil fell slightly Wednesday as the Federal Reserve indicated it's closer to easing up on economy boosting measures that have been a boon for commodities.

Netflix to expand to Netherlands later this year

Netflix is going Dutch.

FedEx 4Q profit drops as priority services lag

FedEx Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit fell 45 percent as international customers traded down to less-expensive delivery options and the company spent heavily on restructuring.

Brand rankings in 2013 quality survey

J.D. Power and Associates released its ranking of initial quality in 2013 model-year vehicles Wednesday. Here's how the brands stacked up, along with their problems per 100 vehicles and how much they moved up or down in the rankings from last year.

United Tech sees possible impact from court order

A federal court order that United Technologies Corp. pay $473 million plus interest to compensate for alleged fraud in its sale of fighter jet engines could cut into revenue and profit, the aerospace giant said in a regulatory filing.

Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements

Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for atomic power plants on Wednesday, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster in a move critics charged was too hasty.

Stocks drift lower as investors wait for the Fed

Stocks are drifting lower on Wall Street as investors hold back ahead of a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.

Bluebird Bio shares rocket higher in trading debut

Shares of gene therapy developer Bluebird Bio Inc. are surging in their trading debut.

US crude oil supplies grew by 300,000 barrels

The nation's crude oil supplies increased last week, the government said Wednesday.

Bill could reduce illegal immigration 25 percent

Supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation rejected a challenge Wednesday from Senate conservatives demanding evidence that the nation's borders are secure before millions living in the United States unlawfully can gain legal status.

Naval Academy charges 3 football players with sexually assaulting a female midshipman in 2012.

Biden calls for DC voting rights during tribute

Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday used a tribute to 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglass to renew the call for equal voting rights for people who live in the nation's capital.

Bipartisan proposal on student loans circulating

Students applying for financial aid for the coming school year could find some comfort in a bipartisan student loan compromise taking shape in the Senate that would prevent interest rates from doubling and set a single rate each year for undergraduate students, rich or poor.

Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate in House

House passage of a massive farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled Wednesday to secure support for the five-year, half-trillion dollar measure.

Pruitt: DOJ broke rules in phone records seizure

The Justice Department violated its own rules when it secretly seized records for thousands of phone calls to and from journalists for The Associated Press as part of a leak investigation, the head of the company said Wednesday.

Banks fall short in helping struggling homeowners

Homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure must wait too long for their loan modification applications to be reviewed by some of the nation's top mortgage servicers, according to a report released Wednesday. Such delays can plunge borrowers deeper in debt.

House panel starts rewrite of No Child Left Behind

House Republicans on Wednesday finished their rewrite of GOP President George W. Bush's prized No Child Left Behind Act, sending to their colleagues a bill that would strip Education Secretary Arne Duncan and his successors of power and give more authority to the states.

VP Biden pays tribute to civil rights leader

Vice President Joe Biden is hailing Frederick Douglass for his work to bring about equal justice, leading a series of tributes at the unveiling of a statue of the 19th-century orator and writer.

Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment

President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies to tackle high youth unemployment and make sure that some countries don't "lose a generation."

Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs

If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications and longer, more-expensive treatments, researchers conclude.

EU fines pharma firms over generics delay

The European Union has fined Danish pharmaceuticals multinational Lundbeck and several other producers a combined 146 million euros ($195 million) for delaying the market entry of cheaper generic alternatives to a major antidepressant.

Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs

If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications and longer, more-expensive treatments, researchers conclude.

Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high

Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to briefly hit its worst level in nearly 16 years.

Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured

A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism with straightforward messages.

Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics

Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.

Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent

Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says.

Deadly year for encephalitis feared in India

A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.

Gender report of Shah Rukh Khan baby investigated

Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.

Ukraine kids at risk from low vaccination rates

When the time came to vaccinate her 4-year-old daughter, Yelena Hlushko hesitated, spooked by widespread fears in Ukraine about vaccines and by a boil her older child developed after an immunization shot. Eventually she decided to follow the government's recommendation - only to find her local health clinic was out of the vaccine.

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day

State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away.

Protests get support from Brazilian soccer players

The historic wave of protests that has swept across Brazil in recent days has gained some important allies - the players of the Brazilian national football team.

Rose running on adrenaline after US Open victory

Justin Rose took care of winning his first major championship last week.

FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey

The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.

McDreamy part of all-American team at Le Mans

The only all-American lineup at the 24 Hours of Le Mans might very well be the one that draws the most interest from non-racing fans.

LeBron James goes without headband _ and it works

It will be known as the LeBron James Headband Game.

Wawrinka downs Lorenzi in 2 sets to advance

Second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka beat Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 7-6 (8) Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Topshelf Open on the grass courts of Rosmalen.

IMS lights Pagoda in honor of Jason Leffler

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is honoring the late Jason Leffler with a tribute atop the iconic Pagoda scoring board.

Gomes' HR lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep

The Boston Red Sox had just enough energy left to celebrate Jonny Gomes' big swing.

Pirelli, Mercedes to answer 'Tire-gate' charges

Mercedes and Pirelli must answer charges that they breached Formula One rules by testing tires together.

Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB

Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.

Padres have 7-game winning streak end

Jesus Guzman put the San Diego Padres in position to extend their winning streak and add yet another come-from-behind win. The good feeling did not last long.

AL Capsules

Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, completing a doubleheader sweep.

NL Capsules

Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.

Giants score twice in 8th to beat Padres

Juan Perez hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 5-4 on Tuesday night, snapping the Padres' seven-game winning streak.

Eovaldi does well in season debut for Marlins

Nathan Eovaldi missed out on a win Tuesday night, yet considered his season debut a success all the same.

Wainwright has rough 1st as Cards lose to Cubs 4-2

Adam Wainwright felt he let his teammates down Tuesday night.

Rays absorb doubleheader sweep by Red Sox

Wil Myers went hitless in his big league debut in the opener of a doubleheader. He jumped on the second opportunity to get his first hit.

Dominguez's slam leads Astros past Brewers 10-1

The Milwaukee Brewers were done in by their mistakes on Tuesday night.

Goldschmidt homers in 9th, Arizona beats Marlins

Paul Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a four-game losing streak, beating the Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night.

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.

Football writers honor Colts coach Chuck Pagano

Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football.

Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.

Fathers Manning, Harbaugh learn from sons, too

The patriarchs of the NFL's first families of quarterbacks and coaches are anything but interfering dads. In fact, Archie Manning and Jack Harbaugh are just as influenced by their successful sons as their boys are by them.

C-USA female official working toward NFL job

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis wasn't all that thrilled being called for an offside penalty on the final day of minicamp this week.

AP Sources: WR Cruz signs contract tender

Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his $2.879 million tender with the New York Giants.

3rd suspect in Steelers stabbing is caught in Fla.

Police say a third suspect in the stabbing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams has been captured in Florida.

Broncos release top rusher Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee's decision to skip offseason workouts isn't what cost the veteran running back his job with the Denver Broncos.

NFL Calendar

Aug. 3 - Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions, Canton, Ohio.

Woods, McIlroy to play in Dubai in 2014

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014 when the tournament marks its 25th year.

Justin Rose finds a coach and a friend

Next week marks four years that Justin Rose first began working on his swing with Sean Foley. But in the moments after winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship, Rose referred to him as more than just a swing coach.

Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open

The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider.

England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major

Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships.

England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major

Ever since Greg Norman's memorable final-round implosion let Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships.

Travelers says Rose plans to play in Connecticut

U.S. Open champion Justin Rose has no plans to take any time off after winning his first major championship.

Solheim Cup to donate to firefighters

Never afraid to let a tear or two drop, U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon did, indeed, get choked up when asked about the fundraising effort the tournament is organizing for firefighters battling blazes close to the golf course.

Rose win at Merion gives England the missing piece

The most recent golden era of golf in England had everything but the one prize that brings credibility.

Heartbreak on his birthday for Mickelson in Open

This wasn't the way it was supposed to end, not on Phil Mickelson's birthday and not at Merion Golf Club, where history will record with little fanfare outside of England that Justin Rose won his first major championship.

Jason Day close again, ties for 2nd at US Open

Third place at the Masters. Tied for second at the U.S. Open.

Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture

Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.

Datsyuk, Red Wings agree on $22.5M, 3-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.

AP Source: Couture agrees to extension with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.

Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead

The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask's shutout streak was intact.

Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-0 lead

The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask's shutout streak was intact.

Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead

The Bruins' third line was No. 1 in Boston.

Blackhawks lose Hossa, lose game 2-0

The Chicago Blackhawks needed all their offensive weapons against the Bruins' smothering defense and goalie Tuukka Rask. Instead, they lost one of their best before the game.

Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1

Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.

Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2nd

Goals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron after a scoreless first period gave the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks through two periods in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night.

Blackhawks scratch Hossa from Game 3 of Cup finals

The Chicago Blackhawks have scratched forward Marian Hossa from Monday's nights Stanley Cup finals game against the Boston Bruins.

Kuznetsova out of Wimbledon with abdominal strain

Two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova has pulled out of Wimbledon because of an abdominal strain.

Top-seeded Raonic upset by Dodig at Eastbourne

Top-seeded Milos Raonic was upset 6-2, 7-6 (7) by Ivan Dodig in the second round at the Eastbourne grass-court tournament on Wednesday.

Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.

US qualifier Hampton advances at Eastbourne

American qualifier Jamie Hampton upset top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tuesday in the first round at Eastbourne on Tuesday.

Daytona frontstretch getting $400M facelift

Daytona International Speedway is getting another facelift, this one considerably bigger than the last.

Malisse ousts Ferrer on grass in Netherlands

French Open finalist David Ferrer lost his first-round match Tuesday at the Topshelf Open, a grass-court tournament held the week before Wimbledon.

Kahne produces hats to sell for Leffler Trust

The racing community rallies around its own, and Kasey Kahne has stepped up to help raise funds for Jason Leffler's young son.

Leffler planned for young son in case of death

Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.

Vesnina upsets Ivanovic in Wimbledon warm-up

Elena Vesnina beat seventh-seeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Monday in the first round of the grass-court Aegon International.

Seeded players struggle on rainy day at Rosmalen

John Isner was one of four seeded men's players to lose in the first round at the rain-interrupted Topshelf Open.

'Wild Blue Yonder' features sky pirates, adventure

Jet packs, sky pirates and mountaintop taverns.

'Nightline' anchor Moran heading to London for ABC

ABC News "Nightline" anchor Terry Moran is getting a new posting as the network's London-based chief foreign correspondent.

Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans

With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - the royals' office has released some of the couple's plans, although many details are still being kept private. Kate has made several public appearances recently but is expected to keep a low profile in the final weeks of her pregnancy. Here is the latest news about the infant who will, upon entering the world, be third in line for the British throne.

Jodi Arias film: a new case of fatal attraction

She doesn't boil a pet bunny. But Jodi Arias displays wicked knife technique in a new Lifetime movie that could have just as well been titled, "Fatal Attraction for Cable News."

Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding dress up for sale

The gown Elizabeth Taylor wore at the first of her eight weddings is for sale. You'll need at least 30,000 pounds ($47,000) to buy it and a tiny waist to wear it.

'Man of Steel' promoted from the pulpit

Seems Warner Bros. has taken movie marketing to a whole new level - even higher than a bird or a plane.

Long lost Bennett-Brubeck recording discovered

Tony Bennett never forgot the first time he performed with Dave Brubeck more than half a century ago. But the tape of that memorable collaboration between two American jazz masters lay forgotten in a record label's vaults until its discovery by an archivist just weeks after Brubeck's death in December, and it's just been released as "Bennett/Brubeck: The White House Sessions, Live 1962."

'Voice' winner calls it 'incredibly overwhelming'

Danielle Bradbery has "The Voice" - and the microphone-holding trophy to match.

Paris returns stretch of riverbank to pedestrians

Paris has given back a stretch of its riverbank to pedestrians - and just in time for summer.

Cher credits luck for her lengthy career

Cher is no stranger to tabloid fodder.

Edward Furlong charged with assault in LA

`Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.

'World War Z' draws massive crowd in NYC

Thousands of screaming fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at the premiere of his new thriller, "World War Z."

'Man of Steel' soars with $116.6M at box office

"Man of Steel" went up, up and away at the box office.

'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut

"Man of Steel" leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend.

Downey Jr. calms boy upset at not seeing Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. may not be a real superhero, but he sure acted like one for a little Massachusetts boy.

Tom Sizemore honest about long-lasting drug battle

The road to recovery has been long and harrowing for Tom Sizemore, but now the actor feels he's finally back on track. He's got a slew of movies coming out, had a recurring role on "Hawaii Five-0" and has released a new memoir.

Filmmaker takes center stage in surveillance story

Laura Poitras' skill and boldness as a documentary filmmaker have gained her Oscar and Emmy nominations, Sundance Film Festival honors and a public TV showcase, even if her work fell short of making a "Super Size Me" splash.

The Hollywood Reporter's best stories of the week

The Hollywood Reporter's list of its 10 best stories of the week:

Women in Film turns 40, honors Lucas, Linney

Women in Film is turning 40, and the organization celebrated its milestone birthday at its annual Crystal + Lucy Awards. But while the night was one of celebration, honorees and guests said women's move toward equality in the entertainment industry remains slow, even after four decades of organized efforts.

Jennifer Lopez: 'We're realizing our power'

Jennifer Lopez says Latinos in the United States are starting to realize their power in politics and media, making the timing good for her latest undertaking: lobbying for greater diversity in TV programming.

Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj to perform at BET Awards

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj will take the stage at the BET Awards.

Lil Wayne: I'm not stepping on US flag in video

Lil Wayne says he wasn't intentionally stepping on the American flag when shooting his latest video.

Review: Kanye West eerie, erratic on 'Yeezus'

Kanye West, "Yeezus" (Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella)

Empire of the Sun deliver the goods on 2nd album

Empire of the Sun, "Ice on the Dune" (Astralwerks)

Romanian pop star claims manager beat her up

Romanian prosecutors said Tuesday they are investigating a popular singer's claim that she was beaten up by her manager-boyfriend after a dispute over money, prompting a rare debate about domestic violence in this conservative East European nation.

Review: Lonely Island whack it out of the park

The Lonely Island, "The Wack Album" (Republic Records)

Expert: Promoter created conflict with Jackson doc

The promoter of Michael Jackson's ill-fated series of comeback shows created a conflict of interest with the singer's physician when it negotiated terms of his deal, an expert testifying for the superstar's mother told a jury Monday.

Warner, Atlantic sued over unpaid internships

A former intern filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship, similar to a spate of recent lawsuits in other industries pushing back against the widespread practice.

Jack Johnson pulls off the switch at Bonnaroo

Nicely done, Jack Johnson.

Jack Johnson pulls off the switch at Bonnaroo

Nicely done, Jack Johnson.

Sentencing in theft of 'Idol' contestant's iPhone

A woman has been sentenced to eight days in jail for stealing a former "American Idol" contestant's iPhone while the singer was performing at a California elementary school.

Assisted by basketball, ABC wins ratings week

Basketball and talent shows commanded TV viewers' attention last week.

Nielsen's top programs for June 10-16

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for June 10-16. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

Jodi Arias TV movie airs Saturday on Lifetime

A made-for-television movie on Jodi Arias is scheduled to air this weekend.

Family sues over Colo. woman's death in TV project

Survivors of a woman killed during the production of a reality TV show pilot have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Discovery Communications Inc. and Anthropic Productions Corp.

Bill O'Reilly brings history to page, screen

Fox News host Bill O'Reilly is taking his book-turned-movie franchise and running with it.

'Curb' actor Jeff Garlin won't face charges in LA

Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.

Review: J. Cole is superb on sophomore album

J. Cole, "Born Sinner" (Roc Nation/Columbia)

Dave Chappelle to headline monthlong comedy tour

Dave Chappelle is making his most substantial return to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour for Funny Or Die.

Envelope mix-up at Daytime Emmy Awards

"Days of Our Lives" scored a rare win for best drama series at the Daytime Emmys in a show marked by an envelope mix-up, expletives and the constant din of audience chatter heard during the cable telecast that stretched beyond its time slot.