Confessions of a Socialite
She's one of the most photographed New Yorkers, known as a regular on the social circuit. Now Tinsley Mortimer is going national with her own reality TV show airing on The CW. (March 11)
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HBO Takes on New WWII Drama, 'The Pacific'
Actor James Badge Dale on the latest World War II drama from executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, 'The Pacific,' which premieres Sunday, March 14, on HBO. (March 11)
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K.C. Schools Must Close or Face Financial Ruin
The superintendent of schools in Kansas City, Mo. says almost half of the district's schools must close because they do not have enough students. He says the enrollment drop is contributing to the district's massive deficit. (March 11)
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Lewis Hamilton's 'Secret Life'
Lewis Hamilton is no longer behind the wheel of a car, or on the arm of his Pussycat Doll girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger - the F1 driver is now recovering stolen property in a new alternate reality video game called 'Lewis Hamilton: Secret Life.' (March 11
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Raw Video: Rioters Clash With Police in Greece
Hundreds of rioters clashed with police during a large demonstration in central Athens on Thursday, as unions held a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures. (March 11)
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[UPDATED] ShowBiz Minute: Sheen, Haim, Conan
Tributes for 80's star Corey Haim after tragic death; Charlie Sheen due back for filming after rehab; Conan causes Twitter sensation. (March 11)
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ShowBiz Minute: Sheen, Haim, Conan
Tributes for 80's star Corey Haim after tragic death; Charlie Sheen due back for filming after rehab; Conan causes Twitter sensation. (March 11)
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[UPDATED] Raw Video: Ky. Mom Arraigned in Newborn Killing
A judge has entered a not guilty plea for a Corbin woman charged after her newborn was found dead in the trash at a state prison. (March 11)
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Raw Video: Ky. Mom Arraigned in Newborn Killing
A judge has entered a not guilty plea for a Corbin woman charged after her newborn was found dead in the trash at a state prison. (March 11)
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Mexican Telecom Tycoon Is 'World's Richest'
Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, jumping past Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the first person from a developing nation to top the list, according to Forbes magazine. (March 11)
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Raw Video: Australia Zoo Welcomes Baby Elephant
An elephant calf that was believed to have died during a nine-day labour is feeding itself and doing well, to the delight of staff at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. (March 11)
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Akon Goes to Bollywood
International recording artist Akon meets the media in Mumbai to talk about recording a song for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie, 'RA. One.' (March 11)
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Conn. Woman Crashes Camry After Gas Pedal Sticks
A Connecticut woman says the gas pedal on her 2007 Toyota Camry got stuck as she was driving it to the dealer. The woman crashed her car into some church steps. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. (March 11)
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Today in History for March 11
This is a recap of the world's news events that happened on Thursday, March 11. (March 11)
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[UPDATED] Calif. Boy Who Called 911 Thanks Dispatcher
A 7-year-old boy who called 911 while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and delivered a high five to the dispatcher who took his call. The AP's John Mone has the story from Norwalk, California. (March 10)
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Arrest in NYC Mayor Aide Hit and Run
New York police arrested Frances Jasmin, charging her with leaving the scene of an accident. The two victims, Erinn Phelan and Alma Guerrero, were hit the morning of February 21. Phelan is an aide to Mayor Bloomberg and in critical condition. (March 10)
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Person of Interest in Fla. Girl's Death in Court
The man named a person of interest in the death of a 7 year old Fla. girl pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges in 2 separate cases. Jarred Harrell was arrested last month. He has not been charged in the Somer Thompson case. (March 10)
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Rep. Kennedy Rips Media in Afghan Speech
U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy has a withering assessment of news media coverage: 'despicable.' The Democrat says reporters are focusing '24/7' on sexual harassment allegations against a New York lawmaker while ignoring the war in Afghanistan. (March 10)
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Feds Probe Toyota Prius Crash in NYC Suburb
The crash of a Toyota Prius in New York caught the attention of federal regulators Wednesday after the driver said it accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall. (March 10)
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Mystery Surrounds NC Board Member Death
North Carolina police are looking at a residential burglary near where 62-year-old State Board of Education member Kathy Taft was assaulted. Taft was taken off life support Tuesday after she was found badly injured at a residence Saturday. (March 10)
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[UPDATED] Boyfriend: 'Jihad Jane' Wasn't Religious
The self-dubbed "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond, all-American profile would help mask her plan to kill a Swedish cartoonist is a rare case of a U.S. woman inciting foreign terrorism and shows the latest evolution of the global threat, authorities say.
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[UPDATED] Actor Corey Haim Dies at Age 38
Actor Corey Haim has died at age 38. He became a teen heartthrob with the 1987 film "The Lost Boys," but later in life was hampered by substance abuse problems. (March. 10)
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Former Rep. Massa Tries to Explain Himself
Eric Massa resigned his House seat this week under a sexual harassment cloud, claiming fellow Democrats forced his ouster to keep him from voting against their health care bill. It's the latest claim in a changing stream of explanations. (March 10)
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Walken Co-stars High on Christopher in Play
Christopher Walken returned to Broadway and hos co-star couldn't be happier. Anthony Mackie, Sam Rockwell, and Zoe Kasan tell of theri experience with him in 'A Behanding in Spokane.' (March 10)
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Raw Video: Van Plows Into Store, Injures Girl
Police in Aberdeen, Wash. are investigating after a van crashed into a convenience store, injuring three people including a 2-year-old girl. According to a witness the van's engine began revving before it plowed through the front of the store. (March 10)
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AP Top Stories
Here's the latest news for Wednesday, March 10: Obama renews commitment to Haiti; Boyfriend: 'Jihad Jane' suspect wasn't religious; Police: no foul play in Haim's death; Georgian TV locates 130-year-old woman.
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Marion Jones Signs With WNBA's Shock
Disgraced Olympic track star Marion Jones has signed with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock and will begin her quest for a pro basketball career at the age of 34. (March 10)
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[UPDATED] Conan Launches a Twitter Star
Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. This week, she has 20,000 and it's all thanks to Conan O'Brien. (March 10)
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Chelsea Handler Back With a 'Bang'
Snarky late night host releases her third book, 'Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang.' (March 10)
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Conan Launches a Twitter Star
Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. This week, she has 20,000 and it's all thanks to Conan O'Brien. (March 10)
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3D TV Is Here, but Is It Ready for Prime Time?
Samsung and Panasonic have begun selling 3-D TVs, inaugurating what manufacturers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room. (March 10)
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Raw Video: Minibus Driver Robbed, Left on Street
Police are looking for a man they say shot and robbed a minibus driver in New Jersey, taking the vehicle and running over the driver. The 48-year-old victim is now paralyzed. Some of the incident was captured by surveillance cameras. (March 10)
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Chief Justice: State of the Union 'Pep Rally'
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday the scene at President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address was "very troubling" and that the annual speech to Congress has "degenerated into a political pep rally." (March 10)
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Congress Honors Female World War II Pilots
Congress has bestowed the highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, to female World War Two pilots known as WASPs for their heroic service during the war. In 1942 and 1943, more than 1,000 women answered the call of duty. (March. 10)
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Nigeria Tense Days After Slaughter
Tension was running high in Nigeria's central Plateau state after a massacre of Christians Sunday. And demonstrators in the capital Wednesday demanded to see the country's ailing president. (March 10)
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[UPDATED] 'Jihad Jane' From Suburbs Facing Terror Charges
The self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden is a rare case of an American woman aiding terror suspects, authorities say.
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Video Game Maker Sticking With Tiger Woods
Despite losing several endorsements amid his infidelity controversy, Tiger Woods will continue his partnership with a popular video game franchise. EA Sports is unveiling "Tiger Woods PGA Tour '11." (March 10)
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'Jihad Jane' From Suburbs Facing Terror Charges
The self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists, authorities say. (March 10)
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Raw Video: Championship Coal Shoveling
Contestants gathered in Australia this week to take part in the Coal Shoveling Championships, where the objective is to move half a ton of coal into a container in the fastest possible time. (March 10)
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Raw Video:Heckler Disrupts Berlusconi Conference
A heckler repeatedly interrupted Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during a news conference irritating the Prime Minister who told the heckler to be ashamed of himself. (Mar.10)
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Obama Renews U.S. Commitment to Haiti
President Barack Obama is renewing America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he understands the situation there "remains dire." (March 10)
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Actor Corey Haim Found Dead
Actor Corey Haim has been found dead at age 38. He became a teen heartthrob with the 1987 film "The Lost Boys," but later in life was hampered by substance abuse problems. (March. 10)
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AP-GfK Poll: Obama More Popular Than Congress
Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall. (March 10)
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Wheelchair Tourist Beaten With Metal Bar
A Canadian tourist was beaten with a metal bar ripped from his own wheelchair at a Sydney train station on Tuesday night. Australian officials are protecting his identity as they search for one of his assailants. (March 10)
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Garciaparra Retires As Member of Boston Red Sox
Former American League MVP Nomar Garciaparra retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox Wednesday. The six-time All-Star signed a one-day contract with his former team and then announced he's ending his 14-year career. (March 10)
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[UPDATED] Prius 911 Call: "My Car Won't Slow Down"
A pair of 911 calls spanning 23 minutes recounted the harrowing experience Jim Sikes went through as his Toyota Prius couldn't slow down. In the audio released, Sikes sounds panicked at times as he tells a dispatcher about a stuck accelerator. (March 10)
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Raw Video: Worker Rescued From Stuck Drawbridge
At least one worker appeared to be stuck on top of a drawbridge fixed in the air above a waterway in Pompano Beach, Florida on Wednesday morning. Rescue crews are working to bring the stranded worker down. (March 10)
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Lloyd Webber Talks 'Love Never Dies'
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber talks about his latest musical, 'Love Never Dies,' which is the sequel to his global hit 'Phantom of the Opera.' (March 10)
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Raw Audio: Boy Dials 911 During Home Invasion
A 7-year-old boy talks to a 911 dispatcher in Los Angeles County as armed men break into his family's home. The boy locked himself and a sister in a bathroom. The men broke into the bathroom and fled when the boy said he called police. (March 10)
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