
Dec 21 - By David Bauder, AP Television Writer
Diane Sawyer was all business on a busy first day as anchor of ABC News' flagship evening newscast on Monday, save for a brief salute at the end to Charles Gibson, whose retirement opened the job for her.
Nov 13 - By Betsy Vereckey, AP Business Writer
Shares of rue21 Inc. soared Friday in the retailer's first day of trading, as investors responded enthusiastically to the store's expansion plans and surmised that its focus on value will win more customers from the competition.

Nov 13 - By Sarah Skidmore, AP Food Industry Writer
A strong debut by Dollar General in its first day of trading may signal a warmer reception for public offerings, a market that nearly froze last year and has had a fitful recovery.

Oct 27 - By Josh Dubow, AP Sports Writer
As a child growing up in Israel, Omri Casspi would do whatever he could to get any glimpse of the NBA.

Oct 24 - By Mike Silverman, For The Associated Press
The notes were all there. The voice had its familiar warm and muscular sound. The technique remains rock-solid. And yet ...
Oct 22 - By Associated Press
Nissan Motor Co. will show off the automaker's all-electric Leaf in a North American tour starting Nov. 13 in Los Angeles.

Oct 21 - By Janie McCauley, AP Baseball Writer
The San Francisco 49ers ran interference for Michael Crabtree on Wednesday.
Oct 8 - By Associated Press
J.P. Losman threw two touchdowns passes and Dede Dorsey scored twice to help the Las Vegas Locomotives win the first game in United Football League history, 30-17 over the California Redwoods on Thursday night.
Oct 7 - By Tali Arbel, AP Business Writer
Shares of Verisk Analytics Inc., an insurance data specialist that first signaled that it planned to offer shares to the public shortly before the collapse of Lehman Brothers, soared Wednesday in their trading debut.

Oct 7 - By Zeina Karam, Associated Press Writer
The svelte models strutted down the catwalk in sexy dresses with bare backs and short hemlines — all under the watchful portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his late father, Hafez.

Oct 5 - By Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer
On his second day as musical director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the man of the moment in classical music rehearsed with a group of middle schoolers who were having tempo problems.

Sep 30 - By Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer
Gustavo Dudamel held his first rehearsal as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's new maestro, wearing trendy black sneakers and a persistent smile that showed the sheer fun he's having directing one of the world's premiere orchestras.
Sep 30 - By Min Lee, AP Entertainment Writer
Fox Filmed Entertainment says it has invested in its first Chinese film, becoming the latest Hollywood studio to enter the booming mainland movie market.

Sep 11 - By Martin Steinberg, Associated Press Writer
With the crack of a whip and a blast of fresh air, a new era has begun for the nation's oldest orchestra.
Sep 10 - By Associated Press
Actress Megan Fox and U2 will give "Saturday Night Live" an attention-getting season opener when it returns on Sept. 26.
Sep 9 - By Dennis Waszak Jr., AP Sports Writer
Mark Sanchez is approaching his regular-season debut for the New York Jets with a slight sense of desperation.
Sep 6 - By John Zenor, AP Sports Writer
Auburn's new offense wasn't necessarily predictable, mixing up runs and passes and frequently using the Wildcat offense to keep Louisiana Tech off-balance much of the game.
May 22 - By Associated Press
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux won his professional debut with a third-round technical knockout over Juan Noriega on Friday night.
May 21 - By Associated Press
Former heavyweight contender Jorge Luis Gonzalez blazed the trail 18 years ago.
May 5 - By Associated Press
When he heard that his manager — his first-ever big league skipper — had called him a "kid," Bobby Scales couldn't help but smile.
Apr 30 - By Dan Gelston, AP Sports Writer
Jose Canseco used his mammoth muscles to take pitchers deep and trade blows with Danny Bonaduce.

Apr 14 - By Ann Sanner, Associated Press Writer
First pooch Bo got star treatment and his first backyard romp at the White House on Tuesday — and even presidential clearance to visit the Oval Office. But he better not get any inflated ideas about doggy sleeping arrangements. "Not in my bed," declared Barack Obama.

Apr 14 - By Sharon Theimer, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama and his family have welcomed their new dog Bo to the White House, and they're showing him off around the grounds.
Mar 28 - By Associated Press
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (GYT'-nur) has a message for Americans worried about the economy: Be optimistic about the future of this country.
Mar 13 - By Ronald Blum, AP Sports Writer
Tenor Philip Webb made a surprise Metropolitan Opera debut Friday night, replacing an ailing Marcelo Alvarez as Manrico for the second half of Verdi's "Il Trovatore."