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Arkansas turns to different lethal injection drug
After surrendering its supply of a lethal injection drug to federal agents in 2011, Arkansas turned to a somewhat surprising place to look for another ...
Rush jams into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rush fans can relax. The band is now officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Canadian rockers were welcomed into the musical fraternity at ...
Lawyers say Arkansas to use untried execution drug
Arkansas plans to put prisoners to death with a drug that apparently hasn't been used in a U.S. execution, and lawyers for condemned inmates warn that ...
Judge: No more excuses for would-be Jackson jurors
A Los Angeles judge says except for medical emergencies, she won't consider any more excuses from potential jurors in the lawsuit by Michael Jackson's ...
Connections hamper jury selection in Jackson case
The extensive connections of Michael Jackson, his family and friends became a challenge Monday for a judge trying to seat an impartial jury for his ...
Michael Jackson civil case jury pool grows to 104
The pool of potential jurors to hear a case filed over Michael Jackson's death has grown to 104 people. Attorneys and a judge concluded their second ...
Chaka Khan chosen for Apollo Legends Hall of Fame
R&B star Chaka Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame. The theater announced Thursday that Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige will ...
Headlines revive memories of 80s economics
Believers hailed its reduced tax rates and deregulation as springboards for economic miracles under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan and ...
Michael Jackson civil jury pool grows to 60 people
A court has ended the first week of jury selection in a civil case over Michael Jackson's death with 60 potential jurors selected. Jury selection will ...
An Olympic life and 7 vital minutes at Sochi Games
For Florent Amodio, it may be now or never. The French figure skater was just 19 at his first Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010, old enough to ...
Petraeus: Sorry for affair that led to resignation
In his first public speech since resigning as head of the CIA, David Petraeus apologized for the extramarital affair that "caused such pain for my ...
David Petraeus apologizes for conduct, affair
David Petraeus apologized Tuesday night to an audience of veterans for the conduct that led to his resignation as head of the CIA following the ...
Judge sets rules for suit over Jackson doctor
A Los Angeles judge set the stage Thursday for trial of a civil suit by Michael Jackson's mother against concert giant AEG Live. Katherine Jackson ...
Prince delivers funk-filled finale at SXSW
How did Prince close out South by Southwest Music Festival's weeklong showcase of rock n' roll? By naturally throwing a totally different kind of ...
Berry Gordy to be honored by Songwriters Hall
Berry Gordy will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala. The organization announced Tuesday that the Motown founder will receive the ...
America's new love: Water
It wasn't too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country's heart. As New York City grapples with the ...
Suit over hiring of Jackson doctor to go to trial
A judge has dismissed all but one count in a civil lawsuit by Michael Jackson's mother against concert giant AEG Live, which hired a doctor who was ...
Judge leans toward letting Jackson suit continue
A jury should decide whether the promoter of Michael Jackson's final concerts negligently hired and supervised the physician convicted of causing the ...
LA judge grants Jermaine Jackson name change
Jermaine Jackson has a new, brighter surname — Jacksun. A Los Angeles judge approved the change to singer's name Friday. The 58-year-old, who shared ...
Cirque gives clues to Vegas Michael Jackson show
Las Vegas is combining its love of mega pop-stars and over-the-top theatrics for a new Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show opening this summer.
Quincy Jones launches music education application
Quincy Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone. The 79-year-old composer-producer launched a new music education application ...
A glance at items listed in Jackson Jr. charges
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife have agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on ...