Newsmaker

British fundraiser wins 'best job in the world'  2009-05-06 14:37:09

A bungee jumping, ostrich-riding Brit was named the winner of the "Best Job in the World".



US first lady: 'Sesame Street' tops everything so far  2009-05-06 13:58:41

First lady Michelle Obama called her appearance Tuesday on "Sesame Street" probably the best thing she's done since arriving in the White House.



Girls find music from Buffett and his ukuleles  2009-05-06 12:36:34

To help this along, the world's second-richest person Warren Buffett has given ukuleles and a lesson on the instrument to girls at the North Omaha branch of Girls Inc.



Berlusconi rejects patch-up with wife, seeks apology  2009-05-05 09:46:49

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said even a public apology from his wife would not be enough to salvage his 19-year marriage after she disparaged him in the media.



Teen son escapes Fla. family slaying; 4 dead  2009-05-05 09:41:12

His father and stepmother had fought before, and 13-year-old Nathan Bellar had no reason to believe their latest exchange would turn violent.



British princess rescued after attack in Cambodia  2009-05-04 11:40:23

Thieves tried to rob Queen Elizabeth II's 19-year-old granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, and her friends while they were travelling in Cambodia, a British newspaper reported on Monday.



Mexican boy, 1st infector of flu, recovering  2009-05-04 11:36:09

Hernandez, the first patient who was infected by the A/H1N1 flu influenza in Mexico.



Britney Spears demands stripper pole  2009-05-04 10:00:42

Britney Spears has requested a stripper pole be installed in her hotel room.



Berlusconi's wife seeking divorce  2009-05-04 08:24:25

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's wife wants a divorce, Italian media reported on Sunday, just days after she publicly criticised his party's selection of pretty young women to run in European elections.



Jack Kemp, former quarterback and VP nominee, dies  2009-05-03 12:34:00

Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described "bleeding-heart conservative," died Saturday. He was 73.



Japan star inspires 'naked' T-shirts  2009-05-02 13:54:30

Video shows Madonna at 21  2009-04-30 15:31:17



Miss California: Queen of the GOP  2009-04-25 00:15:06



Queen Elizabeth turns 83  2009-04-22 09:02:06