
Jan 2 - By Associated Press
Elton John says he has been helping American rapper Eminen fight drug problems for more than a year.

Dec 8 - By Associated Press
Elton John's partner says the musician was devastated that he wasn't allowed to adopt an HIV-positive Ukrainian toddler, but plans to support the boy anyway.
Nov 18 - By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Writer
An undercover officer posing as a prostitute in Alabama tried more than once to run off a 13-year-old boy who asked her for sex, but police say the teen insisted and had to be arrested.

Nov 17 - By Dana Schimmel, Associated Press Writer
Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.

Nov 2 - By Associated Press
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
Oct 16 - By David Dishneau, Associated Press Writer
Just as cold, damp weather couldn't quench John Brown's incendiary fervor, it didn't discourage those determined to follow the radical abolitionist's footsteps Friday, 150 years after he launched the raid that kindled the Civil War.

Sep 14 - By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Writer
Elton John won't be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from Ukraine because the pop star is too old and isn't married, the government said Monday.

Sep 13 - By Gregory Katz, Associated Press Writer
Look out, Madonna and Angelina Jolie — pop star Elton John has decided he wants to join the ranks of A-list celebrities with adopted children.

Aug 11 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band's tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley. But it only took a listen to the song to get the rock legend on board.

Jun 12 - By David Dishneau, Associated Press Writer
The spears that John Brown ordered for his abolitionist army were fearsome, primitive things. Nearly seven feet long, the pikes had 10-inch steel blades made for slashing and impaling those who resisted the slave rebellion Brown envisioned.

Jun 11 - By Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
John and Yoko hung out in their pajamas for eight days during their "bed-in" at a Montreal hotel in 1969. Reclining on a king-size bed, the famous Beatle and his new wife read Lao Tzu, snuggled and recorded the anthem "Give Peace a Chance."

May 15 - By Pauline Arrillaga, AP National Writer
He was, in his family's eyes, the most stable guy in the world.

Apr 22 - By Oskar Garcia, Associated Press Writer
The Rocket Man bid farewell to the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday after five years and 241 shows at Caesars Palace — but said it won't necessarily be a long, long time before he returns.

Mar 21 - By Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer
At South By Southwest, disastrous shows can happen easily. This year, the Swedish pop trio Peter Bjorn and John was one of the unfortunate bands led to SXSW slaughter.

Feb 10 - By Associated Press
The Piano Man and the Rocket Man are pairing up for a concert this summer at Chicago's Wrigley Field.
Feb 3 - By Associated Press
Elton John is playing his final notes on the red piano in Las Vegas.
Dec 31 - By Associated Press
Randall Hanke scored a season-high 17 points and Providence shook off a slow start to beat St. John's 75-54 on Wednesday.

Oct 24 - By Associated Press
Chris John of Indonesia kept his WBA featherweight title Friday with a unanimous decision over Hiroyuki Enoki of Japan.

Sep 23 - By Associated Press
A sapphire-and-diamond brooch worn by singer Elton John in one of his music videos will go under the gavel this week.

Jul 15 - By John Curran, Associated Press Writer
Ben & Jerry's has done it again: Hoping to honor rocker Elton John before his first-ever Vermont performance, Vermont's crazy-cool confectioner has whipped up a flavor just for him — "Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road."

Dec 7 - By Associated Press
Elton John has received a specially made bird-feather cloak for his many visits to Maori communities.

Oct 26 - By Associated Press
A picture taken by American photographer Nan Goldin and owned by Elton John isn't an indecent image, British prosecutors said Friday.
Aug 13 - By oscar@buddytv.com, Buddy TV Writer

Mar 7 - By Dennis Waszak Jr., AP Sports Writer
Marquette needed to huddle up and quickly analyze the situation. Its big lead was gone and St. John's was scoring at will. The Golden Eagles knew if they weren't careful, the Red Storm might send them home early from the Big East tournament.
Nov 11 - By Associated Press
Organized religion fuels anti-gay discrimination and other forms of bias, pop star Elton John said in an interview published Saturday.