Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious U.S. 400-meter medley relay team, breaking a tie with Mark Spitz for most golds in a single games. (Aug.17)
Actor Matt Damon speaks out on the Republicans' choice of hockey-mom Sarah Palin for VP. Damon compares her rise to a 'really bad Disney movie' and says it's crazy that this woman could become President. (Sept. 10)
Diehard fans waited outside an Apple store in Manhattan Tuesday for a special iTunes Live concert from the Jonas Brothers. AP Entertainment caught up with the teens at the show. (Aug. 13)
PlusRaw Video: Daring Colombia Hostage RescueRaw Video: Daring Colombia Hostage RescueThe Associated PressA video taken during the Colombian mission that rescued 15 hostages shows them hugging one another and crying tears of joy. (July 4)This video contains ONLY natural sound. No script is available.
Take a look at the first full-length trailer for "Mamma Mia!." The popular Broadway play, inspired by the music of ABBA, comes to the big screen this summer starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. (March 26)
Thousands of protesters gathered in St. Paul, Minn., the site of the Republican National Convention. As tensions mounted between those gathered and police, AP photojournalist Evan Vucci was in the middle of the crowd. (Sept. 2)
Gustav hit the Isla de la Juventud south of the Cuban mainland just short of a top-scale Category 5 hurricane with screaming 140 mph winds that toppled telephone poles and fruit trees, shattered windows and leveled some homes. (Aug. 31)
Forecasters say Hurricane Gustav has made landfall on Haiti's southwest peninsula. The fast-forming storm is sending global oil prices soaring on fears it could become 'extremely dangerous' as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. (Aug. 26)
Residents, tourists and oil workers fled as Gustav swamped Jamaica on Thursday, leaving 59 people dead in its wake. Louisiana and Texas put their national guards on standby, and New Orleans said a mandatory evacuation might be necessary. (Aug. 28)
It has been called an Alice in Wonderland investigation into the makeup of the universe. The most powerful atom-smasher ever built comes online Wednesday, eagerly anticipated by scientists worldwide who have been waiting for two decades. (Sept.9)
EntertainmentExtraJa son Mraz on 'Stealing Things'Jason Mraz on 'Stealing Things'The Associated PressMr. A-Z catches up with The AP to discuss his latest album, upcoming U.S. tour and new book. (July 14)This video contains ONLY natural sound. No script is available.
Here's a behind the scenes look at auditions for the next 'High School Musical' production - and a chance to see some of the new teens who will appear in the third in the Disney series - which focuses on senior year. (March 25)
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend and Announces Third ... - F... The board of directors of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (Susquehanna) (NASDAQ: SUSQ) has declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.26 per share on its common stock, payable on November 20, 2008 to shareholders of record November 3, 2008. Susquehanna ...
Middle-class Americans' retirement at risk - Leaf Chronicle Through most of his working life, steelworker Ray West looked toward a secure retirement. His company pension would bring in around $30,000 a year, his union contract guaranteed retiree health coverage and he had 401(k) savings of about $50,000 ...
Nationwide supports National Save for Retirement Week Oct. 19-25 - Forbes The current challenges facing the U.S. economy have left many of today's workers concerned about their retirement security. Couple that with a recent study which found that 61 percent of households are at risk of being unable to maintain their ...
Disappearing pensions make Americans' lives less secure - Detroit Free Pres... Through most of his working life, steelworker Ray West looked toward a secure retirement. His company pension was expected to bring in around $30,000 a year, his union contract promised retiree health coverage and he had 401(k) savings of about $50 ...
Wall Street’s Top Four Retirement Planning Myths -- and How They ... - W... Hype by Brokerages Has Made Investors Take on Too Much Risk and Pay Too Much in Fees, Says Financial Author Scott Burns DALLAS - Trust in big Wall Street firms is at an all-time low as a result of the current U.S. financial crisis. Scott Burns, chief ...