
Nov 4 - By Rachel Cohen, AP Sports Writer
A very confident adolescent boy stopped skating around the Rockefeller Center rink to ask Gretchen Bleiler something.

Sep 26 - By Stephen Wilson, AP Sports Writer
Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016.

Sep 19 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are Sunday and Hollywood is awash in swag and early celebrations. Here's a look at what's going on around Tinseltown:

Sep 13 - By Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer
A look at the hours leading up to Sunday's 61st Primetime Emmy Awards:

Jul 26 - By Stephen Wilson, AP Sports Writer
This Olympic training went so well that the two star British athletes broke out in smiles.

Jun 27 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
The Shrine Auditorium became an entertainment epicenter Saturday, as performers and organizers prepared for the Sunday's BET Awards show that's being retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson.
May 8 - By Steve Gutterman, Assocaited Press Writer
A dumptruck decorated with a Russian flag rattles down a dirt track on a massive fenced-in field, kicking up a plume of dust.
Apr 9 - By Associated Press
The dreaded Conficker computer worm is stirring. Security experts say the worm's authors appear to be trying to build a big moneymaker, but not a cyber weapon of mass destruction as many people feared.
Mar 27 - By Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer
The Conficker Internet worm's feared April Fools' Day throwdown for control of millions of infected PCs stirred lots of panic but came and went with a whimper.
Mar 16 - By David Pitt, AP Business Writer
We're at T-minus one month and counting until taxes are due. So far the government says more of you are doing your own taxes, and getting bigger refunds this year than last.

Feb 19 - By Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer
It takes persistence and a bit of luck to get to sit in the bleachers for the red carpet star-watching party on Oscar Sunday. One fan's dedication has made her a VIP in her own right.

Feb 2 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
It’s Monday. Do you know where your pitchers and catchers are?

Sep 19 - By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
Sure, Sunday night's 60th Annual Emmy Awards show is the big event in Hollywood this weekend, but the Emmy eve parties are pretty swell too. An about-town sampling:

Sep 19 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards happen Sunday night, but the Hollywood action is already in full swing. Some run-up highlights:

Aug 3 - By Henry Sanderson, Associated Press Writer
After seven years of buildup and billions of dollars in preparations, world leaders and China's elite gathered Friday for the most lavish opening ceremony in Olympic history. But Beijing residents without a ticket were asked to stay home.

Jun 8 - By Charles Babington, Associated Press Writer
While many people will work on their tans this summer, or on summer reading lists or on not working too hard, two exceptions — John McCain and Barack Obama — and their underlings will be working.

Feb 24 - By The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Lining up for bleacher bling. Staying dry. Searching for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Finding Regis Philbin. And who was that mysterious man in the tux? The city was abuzz with all things Oscar as celebrities and their fans flocked from around the world for Sunday's Academy Awards ...

Feb 24 - By The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Lining up for bleacher bling. Searching for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Finding Regis Philbin. And who was that mysterious man in the tux? The city was abuzz with all things Oscar as celebrities and their fans flocked from around the world for Sunday's Academy Awards ...

Feb 22 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
Jewels and parties. Stars and stand-ins. Rehearsals and news conferences. So much swag even Hollywood canines could rack up free goodies. The city is abuzz with all things Oscar as celebrities flock from all over the world for Sunday's Academy Awards...
Jan 30 - By Joseph B. Frazier, Associated Press Writer
"Bush's Last Day" digital keychains count down the time until noon on Jan. 20, 2009. "Final Countdown" hot sauce features a cartoonish portrait of the outgoing president. "Bush Biskits" dog treats are marketed with an impolite "crunch crunch, he's gone."

Jan 1 - By Liz Sidoti, AP National Political Writer
Uplifting appeals largely replaced stinging insults Tuesday as Democratic and Republican candidates did the only thing left to do in Iowa races that are too close to call — encourage supporters to vote for them. "The polls look good, but understand this — the polls are not enough. The only thing that counts is whether or not you show up to caucus," Democrat Barack Obama told a fired-up crowd of young and old packed into a high school gymnasium.

Dec 31 - By David Espo, AP Special Correspondent
Presidential contenders rang in the 2008 election year with near-constant campaigning on Monday as a poll showed Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee leading their rivals with three days remaining before the Iowa caucuses.

Dec 30 - By Ron Fournier, Associated Press Writer
Mike Huckabee says John McCain is a hero. McCain says Huckabee is a good man. And they both seem to agree on this: Mitt Romney is neither.
Nov 15 - By Ann Sanner, Associated Press Writer
The next 100 days on the presidential campaign trail promise a whirlwind of back-to-back debates, numerous appearances around the country — and, oh yes, primaries and caucuses slated to begin Jan. 3 in Iowa.

Oct 13 - By Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer
Sweet William, a young black Labrador retriever in Illinois, has two days to live.