ABC News: Top Stories

Oil Platform Fire: All 13 Crew Members Rescued; No Sign of Spill

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:42 -0400

Oil spill - Environment - Energy - Business - Petroleum in the Environment

'I'm Ready to Die': Discovery Gunman Told Negotiators

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:49:21 -0400

Discovery Channel gunman James Lee repeatedly told negotiators he was ready to die yesterday as he held three hostages in the lobby of the Silver Spring, MD office building.

Silver Spring Maryland - Discovery Channel - Television - Silver Spring - United States

Discovery Gunman Was A Human Smuggler

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:47:18 -0400

Discovery Channel gunman James Lee was once convicted of smuggling illegal immigrants across the U.S. border and was proud of his job, but later came to refer to illegal immigrants as "filth" and their children as "anchor baby filth." His brother says James Lee probably wanted the police to kill him.

Discovery Channel - Discovery - Police - History - Recreation

N.C. Braces for Impact: Hurricane Earl Closes In

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:17:30 -0400

Hurricane Earl was downgraded to Category 3 again today, but officials up and down the East Coast still are bracing for a powerful punch. Earl is expected to pass near North Carolina's Outer Banks tonight, according to the National Hurricane Center. Though the eye of the storm will not make landfall, forecasters say intense winds will lash the coast.

North Carolina - United States - Outer Banks - Hurricane Earl - Tropical cyclone warnings and watches

Defiant Ariz. Sheriff Sued by Feds

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:46:38 -0400

The Justice Dept. sued Sheriff Arpaio for non-cooperation in investigation.

Sheriff - Law - Law Enforcement - United States Justice Department - Joe Arpaio

Mom Gives Seizures a Piece of Her Mind

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:48:27 -0400

Surgery to Remove Piece of Brain Is Hoped to Cure Single Mother's Epileptic Seizures

Health - Epilepsy - Conditions and Diseases - Neurological Disorders - Epileptic seizure

Amanda Knox is Innocent: Retired FBI Agent

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:39:26 -0400

Veteran FBI Special Agent Steve Moore says he believes imprisoned American student Amanda Knox is innocent and had no part in murdering her British roommate while the two were studying in Italy. Knox's appeal is set to begin in November.

United States - Italy - Murder of Meredith Kercher - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Amanda Knox

More Dems Opposing Obama's Tax Plan

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:57:25 -0400

Bad economy, tough election have more Dems opposing Obama plan to let taxes increase for rich

Barack Obama - United States - President - Tax - History

Flimsy Rich: Luxury Foreclosures Up Big Time

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:07:10 -0400

While the pace of foreclosures has receded in the general housing market, it continues to rise in well-to-do pockets of the country, especially Southern California. In growing numbers, minor and major celebrities as well as ex-athletes are seeing their million-dollar homes revert to lender ownership, foreclosure analysts said

Foreclosure - Southern California - United States - Real estate - Business

Jon Gosselin's Alleged Extortion: Pathetic Payday or Ex-Girlfriend's Gossip?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:28 -0400

Just how desperate is Jon Gosselin for a buck? According to ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman, the former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star tried to extort bewteen $50,000 and $100,000 from ex-wife Kate, by threatening to report her to Child Protective Services if she didn't cough up the cash.

Jon Gosselin - Kate Gosselin - Extortion - Hailey Glassman - Jon & Kate Plus 8

Stephen Hawkin: God Not Needed for Creation

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:23:58 -0400

In new book, scientist Stephen Hawking asserts that God not needed to create the universe.

Stephen Hawking - God - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Times

Arizona Family Grows Garden in Backyard Pool

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:54:06 -0400

Arizona family raises chicken, fish and grows vegetables in pool.

Vegetable - Fish - Arizona - Home & Garden - Shopping

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:25:28 -0400

In an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was worried about Princess Diana after her marriage with Prince Charles ended.

Tony Blair - Diana Princess of Wales - Christiane Amanpour - Charles Prince of Wales - Royal family

Judge Punishes Juror for Facebook Post

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:13:05 -0400

Mich. juror who declared defendant's guilt on Facebook during trial must write essay, pay $250.

Facebook - Jury - Trial - Social Networking - Online Communities

Rapper T.I., Wife Arrested on Drug Charges

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:28:00 -0400

After drug arrest, questions emerge over whether T.I. will return to music charts _ or prison

Traffic stop - Health - Sword - Morris - Dance

'Boobies' Bracelets Too Sexually Suggestive?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:13:22 -0400

A 1-inch thick rubber bracelet has caused quite a stir in schools across the country, despite the positive message its wearers believe it sends.

Natural rubber - Education - United States - Shopping - Health

Winners and Losers of 'Real Housewives'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:14:25 -0400

This week, Bravo unveiled the ladies of the upcoming 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' featuring Camille Grammer, the soon-to-be ex-wife of actor Kelsey Grammer. A preview clip of the series reveals a casino queen who travels everywhere with her tiny dog Giggy, a British restaurateur with a live-in, gay, personal trainer, and so much collagen that the casts' lips could probably serve as life preservers.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Kelsey Grammer - Real Housewives - Beverly Hills California - Bravo

WATCH: Officer Flips Driver During DWI Stop?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:28:02 -0400

A Texas man files a complaint after being knocked unconscious by a DPS officer.

Driving under the influence - Police - Organizations - Police officer - Santa Barbara California

WATCH: Coach Strands Injured Player on Bench

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:28:10 -0400

The Texas high school football player had a broken knee.

High school - High school football - Sports - Football - American

WATCH: NFL Cheerleader Wins $11M Lawsuit

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:14:20 -0400

Sarah Jones sued thedirty.com after they claimed she had venereal diseases.

Sports - NFL - Football - American - History

WATCH: Can a $2 Pill Save Your Life?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:38:46 -0400

U.K. study signals benefits of treating heart failure with angina medication Ivabradine.

Heart failure - Angina pectoris - Health - Heart disease - Conditions and Diseases

George's Must-Reads: When the 'Outsiders' Are In

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:04:41 -0400

George - United States - George Michael - Presidents - History

Tony Blair: 'A Journey: My Political Life'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:49:08 -0400

In A Journey: My Political Life, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair admitted he shed tears for victims of the Iraq war, said Britain's late Princess Diana was extraordinarily captivating, and praised former U.S. President Bill Clinton. He also opened up about using alcohol as a prop.

Tony Blair - Bill Clinton - Iraq War - Diana Princess of Wales - United States

College Application: Sample Essay, Tips

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:07:17 -0400

When it comes to applying to a college or university, many students fear the personal essay above all. Get college application and admissions tips for your college essay from expert Bari Norman and read a sample of a student's personal essay before and after Norman's edits.

Education - Colleges and Universities - Admissions - Admissions essay - College Life

Tips To Max Out College Financial Aid

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:48:27 -0400

Even in this economy, students can find help to pay for college.

Student financial aid - Education - College - Colleges and Universities - Financial Aid

Download: Childhood Vaccination Checklist

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:20:05 -0400

Health - Education - Vaccine - United States - Conditions and Diseases

Get Fit: Home Exercise Equipment

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:28 -0400

Do you workout? Are you getting the results you want? Maintaining a physical fitness regimen isn't easy. The demands of work and family life are a challenge, and expensive gym memberships may seem like a luxury in these hard times. Have you considered working out at home? The Wall Street Journal's Wendy Bounds appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about some new fitness equipment that can make a workout at home more fun and effective.

Wall Street Journal - Physical exercise - Physical fitness - Good Morning America - Fitness

Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Mideast Peace Talks

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:49:28 -0400

As President Obama pushes a new round of Mideast peac talks, opinions are split on whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has skills to necessary for negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

Middle East - Hillary Rodham Clinton - President - President of the United States - United States

Graded: LA Teachers' Public Evaluation Raises Questions

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:15:55 -0400

Many teachers have directed their anger at the Los Angeles Times for publishing negative job performance evaluations online. But some parents welcome the transparency as a way to improve their children's educations.

Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times - United States - California - Counties

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:58:19 -0400

In an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said it was difficult for him to convince the Queen of England to acknowledge Princess Diana following her sudden death in 1997, the year Blair became prime minister.

Tony Blair - Diana Princess of Wales - Christiane Amanpour - Prime minister - History

Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Probe

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:21:09 -0400

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan pleads guilty for its off-label promotion of Botox and will pay $600 million to settle a longstanding federal investigation into whether the company's marketing of the drug's use misled physicians.

Allergan - Off-label use - Business - United States - Pharmaceuticals

Somali Muslims Claim They Were Fired, Harassed Over Religion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48:49 -0400

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against meatpacking company JBS Swift & Co. on behalf of dozens of Somali Muslims from Nebraska and Colorado who say they were denied their right to pray and eventually fired after enduring slurs and having meat and bones thrown at them.

Nebraska - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - JBS USA - Colorado - Muslim

The Conversation: Child Poet a YouTube Star

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:57 -0400

Samuel Chelpka recites poems flawlessly -- and he's only three-years-old.

Poetry - Literature - Arts - Arts and Entertainment - History

Can You Identify a False Confession?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:07:59 -0400

Wayne and Sharmon Stock were found viciously murdered in their Nebraska farmhouse, apparently killed on Easter Sunday, 2006. The tiny town of Murdock, Nebr., where many hadn't locked their doors for years, was in utter disbelief. But soon there would be two bewilderingly different first-hand accounts of the murder. Two videotaped confessions -- by completely different people. One would turn out to be totally innocent. Can you tell which is which? Watch 20/20 Friday at 10 p.m. ET for the answer.

Murder - Easter - Nebraska - Crime - Crime and Justice

Tanzanian With Albinism Gets New Arms

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:35:20 -0400

Persons with albinism, like 28-year-old single mother Mariamu Staford, are being hunted down and murdered; their bodies sold on the black market and used in witchdoctor potions, all because of a superstitious belief that the limbs of albinos possess special powers. Nearly 60 albinos have been murdered in the last three years. Both of Staford's arms were chopped off in the vicious attack, which left her unable to feed or clothe herself, or care for her young son. Staford comes to the United States with help from ABC News and gets fitted for a custom set of prosthetic limbs.

Albinism - United States - American Broadcasting Company - Mariamu Staford - Single-parent

Africans With Albinism Hunted in Tanzania

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:34:25 -0400

In Tanzania, a tourist mecca known for safaris and visits to Mount Kilimanjaro, people with albinism who have faced discrimination are now being hunted down like animals. Since 2007, 54 Tanzanians with albinism, including children, have been murdered by gangs of men who hack off arms, legs or genitals. Observers say even more cases of attacks have gone unreported. 'Primetime' traveled to Tanzania to investigate.

Tanzania - Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa - Albinism - Safari

WATCH: Tanzanian With Albinism Visits Capitol Hill

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:38:48 -0400

After gruesome attack, Mariamu Staford helps raise awareness on albino killings.

Albinism - Tanzania - United States - Mariamu Staford - Health

How to Help Tanzanians with Albinism

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:43:02 -0400

Learn about organizations working to help protect albinos in Tanzania.

Tanzania - Albinism - Africa - Government - Health

WATCH: Easier Treatment for Head Lice

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:31:32 -0400

A new treatment called NatrOVA will kill the lice and the eggs at once.

Health - Conditions and Diseases - Skin Disorders - Head louse - Louse

WATCH: Web Extra: Dr. Besser on Household Lice

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:34:53 -0500

GMA's Medical Expert tells you how to avoid spreading lice at home.

Health - Conditions and Diseases - Skin Disorders - Shopping - Head Lice

Baby Gets New Life After Facial Reconstruction

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:12:16 -0400

Surgical team operates on newborn's forehead.

Children - Business - Baby - Shopping - Clothing

Top Education Officials Spar Over Teacher Reform

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:34:51 -0400

Education Secretary Arne Duncan, President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten and Michelle Rhee, Chancellor of D.C. Public School, discuss education reform on "This Week."

American Federation of Teachers - Randi Weingarten - Education reform - United States - Education

ABC News: Top Stories

Oil Platform Fire: All 13 Crew Members Rescued; No Sign of Spill

'I'm Ready to Die': Discovery Gunman Told Negotiators

Discovery Gunman Was A Human Smuggler

N.C. Braces for Impact: Hurricane Earl Closes In

Defiant Ariz. Sheriff Sued by Feds

Mom Gives Seizures a Piece of Her Mind

Amanda Knox is Innocent: Retired FBI Agent

More Dems Opposing Obama's Tax Plan

Flimsy Rich: Luxury Foreclosures Up Big Time

Jon Gosselin's Alleged Extortion: Pathetic Payday or Ex-Girlfriend's Gossip?

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Stephen Hawkin: God Not Needed for Creation

Arizona Family Grows Garden in Backyard Pool

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana

Judge Punishes Juror for Facebook Post

Rapper T.I., Wife Arrested on Drug Charges

'Boobies' Bracelets Too Sexually Suggestive?

Winners and Losers of 'Real Housewives'

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WATCH: Officer Flips Driver During DWI Stop?

WATCH: Coach Strands Injured Player on Bench

WATCH: NFL Cheerleader Wins $11M Lawsuit

WATCH: Can a $2 Pill Save Your Life?

George's Must-Reads: When the 'Outsiders' Are In

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Tony Blair: 'A Journey: My Political Life'

College Application: Sample Essay, Tips

Tips To Max Out College Financial Aid

Download: Childhood Vaccination Checklist

Get Fit: Home Exercise Equipment

Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Mideast Peace Talks

Graded: LA Teachers' Public Evaluation Raises Questions

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana

Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Probe

Somali Muslims Claim They Were Fired, Harassed Over Religion

The Conversation: Child Poet a YouTube Star

Can You Identify a False Confession?

Tanzanian With Albinism Gets New Arms

Africans With Albinism Hunted in Tanzania

WATCH: Tanzanian With Albinism Visits Capitol Hill

How to Help Tanzanians with Albinism

WATCH: Easier Treatment for Head Lice

WATCH: Web Extra: Dr. Besser on Household Lice

Baby Gets New Life After Facial Reconstruction

Top Education Officials Spar Over Teacher Reform