Oct 23 - By John Seewer, Associated Press Writer
Ray Browne, an Ohio university professor who was credited with coining the phrase "popular culture" and pioneering the study of things such as bumper stickers and cartoons, has died. He was 87.

Jul 21 - By Anthony Mccartney, AP Entertainment Writer
Jackson Browne has settled a lawsuit and received an apology from Sen. John McCain and the Republican Party over use of his song "Running on Empty" during last year's presidential campaign.

Aug 14 - By Anthony Mccartney, AP Entertainment Writer
Jackson Browne doesn't want John McCain running on anything fueled by his lyrics. The singer-songwriter sued McCain and the Ohio and national Republican committees in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Thursday, accusing them of using his song "Running on Empty" without his permission.

Jan 15 - By Craig Berman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
As the seventh season of “American Idol” kicked off with a two-hour recap of the Philadelphia auditions, producers got their first chance to prove that the mistakes of last season would not be repeated. Among other tweaks, viewers were promised more focus on the talented singers in the audition shows to develop the rooting interests that draw an audience and wreak havoc with phone traffic.

Nov 17 - By Amy Lorentzen, For The Associated Press
Jackson Browne says that Democrat John Edwards is the most progressive candidate with a chance at winning the White House, and that he would do the most for working-class Americans.

Mar 2 - By Associated Press
Harry Browne, who twice ran for president as the Libertarian Party candidate, has died. He was 72.