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Rare Charles Darwin book found on toilet bookshelf

The Associated Press | Nov. 22 at 9:37 a.m.

An auction house says it is selling a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's guest lavatory in southern England.

Racette's Angelica a triumph at Met Opera

By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 22 at 3:26 p.m.

Patricia Racette had just sung her moving final notes in "Suor Angelica" and fallen to the stage.

Hero pilot jokes about marital boost in NBC show

The Associated Press | Today at 9:11 a.m.

Pilot Chesley Sullenberger jokes that his heroic handling of a disabled jetliner brought him "rock star sex" in an interview for "NBC's People of the Year" TV special.

`New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend

By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer | Today at 9:13 a.m.

The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Jackson's doctor returns to work at Houston clinic

By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press Writer | Today at 12:38 p.m.

Michael Jackson's doctor returned to work at his Houston medical clinic on Monday for the first time since the pop star's death.

Sting warns of hydroelectric project in Amazon

The Associated Press | Today at 9:12 a.m.

British pop star Sting says Brazil's government should listen to the voices of local indigenous groups before building a massive hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rain forest.

Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC

By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 22 at 1:03 a.m.

The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 - plus tax - on Saturday.

John Travolta, family attend opening of new movie

The Associated Press | Nov. 22 at 5:07 a.m.

John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy

German auction house pulls disputed painting

The Associated Press | Nov. 21 at 10:36 a.m.

A German auction house says it has withdrawn from sale a painting that the Max Stern estate claims was one of hundreds the Jewish art dealer was forced to sell off by the Nazis.

Sheryl Crow takes up cause of wild horses in West

By MARTIN GRIFFITH, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 21 at 3:13 p.m.

Sheryl Crow is joining others in calling on the federal government to halt roundups of wild horses in the West, branding them as inhumane and unnecessary.

Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala

By JEFF KAROUB, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 22 at 3:12 a.m.

Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty - the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.

Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City

By DON BABWIN, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 21 at 11:47 a.m.

Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's meant to Chicago.

Motown gala 'means everything' to founder Gordy

By JEFF KAROUB, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 21 at 6:52 p.m.

Hundreds have gathered to salute Detroit-style royalty - the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.

Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall

The Associated Press | Nov. 21 at 9:07 a.m.

New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild.

'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite

The Associated Press | Nov. 21 at 11:47 a.m.

Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.

International Emmys to honor David Frost

By CHARLES J. GANS, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 22 at 8:12 a.m.

British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers.

NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife

By JIM FITZGERALD, Associated Press Writer | Nov. 20 at 6:22 p.m.

Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

By CARYN ROUSSEAU and RYAN NAKASHIMA, Associated Press Writers | Nov. 20 at 7:12 p.m.

For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Liberace, Cruise, Palin among Winfrey's highlights

By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer | Nov. 20 at 9:22 a.m.

Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing - to her or others - and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. Here are highlights through the years:

Fans excited to witness Winfrey's announcement

The Associated Press | Nov. 20 at 7:37 a.m.

Fans who will be in the audience at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" say they're excited to hear the media mogul talk about her plans for the future.

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