Japan has no time to meet USSource: BBC News
Japan says plans for a meeting between its foreign minister and US secretary of state are scrapped for lack of time.
BofA Suspends ACORN CommitmentsSource: CNBC Top News and Analysis
Bank of America has suspended its current commitments to ACORN Housing, an affiliate of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), a scandal-hit U.S. liberal grassroots group, the Wall Street Journal said on Monday.
School bans black-face Morris MenSource: BBC News
A group of Morris dancers say they are "disappointed and frustrated" after performances were cancelled because they wear traditional black make-up.
Video: Anthony's attorney speaks to mediaSource: MyFoxOrlando.com
The attorney representing Caylee's grandparents Cindy and George Anthony said Sunday that the items removed from their home Saturday (Dec. 20, 2008) by Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies belonged to Caylee and Casey.
Croat Christmas CancelledSource: BBC News
The Croatian government has banned Christmas and New Year parties in the public sector because of the global financial crisis.
State-run firms and organisations have also been told that they won't be allowed to dip into their funds to buy Christmas presents.
Nevermind: Obama cancels Madison appearance Source: madison.com
Thursday's planned rally in Madison with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has been cancelled, said Laura Whitmore, Madison parks community relations coordinator.
Priest cancels nun beauty contestSource: BBC News
An Italian priest who said he wanted to hold the world's first beauty contest for nuns has decided to cancel the project, saying he was misunderstood.
CBS not renewing 'Moonlight'Source:
CBS' vampire drama "Moonlight" will not rise again.
Sources confirm the fan favorite will not be renewed by the network for a second season.
Ill Meat Loaf scraps Europe tourSource: BBC News
Rock singer Meat Loaf has cancelled his European tour after being diagnosed with a cyst on his vocal cords.
The 60-year-old scrapped two gigs this week on doctor's orders, and was due to perform at Wembley Arena later.
Usher and Tameka Call Wedding Off!Source: FOXNews.com
It is believed the 70 to 100 guests, including Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, were told just hours before the big event not to bother showing up, the Post said.
Trial in Taunting of Police Dog CancelledSource: The Buffalo News
A prosecutor dropped charges against a woman who was arrested for staring at and making faces at a police dog. After all, the prosecutor reasoned, the four-legged witness can't testify.
NBC cancels 'Andy Barker, PI'Source: Variety.com
Another Andy Richter sitcom bites the dust: NBC has pulled the Conan O'Brien comedy from Thursday's schedule, effective immediately. "Scrubs" will take over the 9:30 slot, which is set to become its permanent home.