Gas prices down nearly 40 cents
Gasoline prices have fallen nearly 40 cents a gallon from their record highs after 34 straight days of declines, according to a daily survey released Wednesday.
Edwards on affair: 'I alone am responsible'
Former Sen. John Edwards has admitted having an extramarital affair in 2006. In a written statement today, the former Democratic presidential candidate said he "made a serious error in judgment and conducted myself in a way that was disloyal to my family and to my core beliefs."
China to censor Web access at Olympics
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Hospital death rates for key conditions unveiled
If you or a loved one develops pneumonia or has a heart attack and is taken to a hospital, do you know what the chances are of getting out alive?
Horror remake "Mirrors" could have used more polish (Reuters)
Reuters - Asian horror films, and their inevitable American remakes, have a tendency to provide effectively frightening attributes to the most banal physical objects, but "Mirrors" pushes the limit.
O.J. memorabilia dealer sues 'Dr. Phil' show
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Movie "Che" to be shown at Cuba film festival (Reuters)
Reuters - "Che," the movie about Argentine Ernesto "Che" Guevara who fought alongside Fidel Castro in the Cuban revolution, will be shown next month in Cuba, the director of Havana's New Latin American Film Festival said on Thursday.
Georgia-Russia fight spurs Cold War memories
For some Americans, the recent fighting between Georgia and Russia has recalled days of the Iron Curtain, bomb shelters and hiding under desks. Those Cold War memories are especially intense for some iReporters -- U.S. military veterans who served under the constant threat of nuclear war.
Allison Janney plans double-duty on comedies (Reuters)
Reuters - Allison Janney, who played
Ellen Page's forgiving stepmom in "Juno," will get to boss
around Eddie Murphy in another comedy, "A Thousand Words."
McConaughey's Mom: "He's Over the Moon!" (E! Online)
E! Online - Baby Levi is probably the first of many for Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves says the actor's mom, Kay McConaughey.
"Hangover" orders double: Graham, Bartha (Reuters)
Reuters - Heather Graham and Justin Bartha have joined the cast of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' "The Hangover," being directed by Todd Phillips.
Murder prosecutions 'unlikely' at Jersey home
Police investigating claims of child abuse on the Channel Island of Jersey say they have found the remains of at least five children, according to media reports.
Rogen shows some skin in Smith's `Zack and Miri' (AP)
AP - All Seth Rogen really wanted when he came to Hollywood was to make a movie with Kevin Smith.
Iraq's oil-fueled surplus could hit $80 billion
Iraq is raking in more money from oil exports than it is spending, amassing a projected four-year budget surplus of up to $80 billion, U.S. auditors report. Leading members of Congress, noting that Washington is funding reconstruction in Iraq, expressed outrage at the assessment. One called the findings "inexcusable."
'The Boss' to play Super Bowl halftime
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First military execution since 1961 scheduled
A U.S. soldier convicted of rape and murder two decades ago will be executed December 10 in the nation's first military execution since 1961, the Army said Thursday. Pvt. Ronald Gray has been on the military's death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, since 1988. Gray was convicted in both military and civilian courts of raping and killing a female Army private and a civilian near his post at Fort Bragg.
Extras seek $11 million from Tom Cruise after accident (Reuters)
Reuters - Twelve movie extras are seeking $11
million in damages from Tom Cruise and his production company
after suffering broken bones, cuts and bruises in the filming
of World War Two picture "Valkyrie" in Berlin last year.
Monday Movie Buzz: `WALL-E' revels in robot love (AP)
AP - Though the feeling can't yet be reciprocated, Hollywood has a crush on robots.
Crews fighting wildfires, exhaustion
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Study: Gays in military don't hurt ability to fight
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AFTRA Leaves SAG in the Spotlight (E! Online)
E! Online - AFTRA is willing to play second fiddle, for now. The American Federation of TV and Radio Artists said Wednesday it would put off studio contract negotiations, scheduled to begin April 28, until May 5 to give the Screen Actors Guild more time to hammer out a new deal.