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Solid results from Goldman Sachs helped steer the markets to a higher close Tuesday, but downbeat economic data helped keep stocks in check. (July 14)

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St. Louis All-Star Albert Pujols enjoyed a great first-half to the season and is poised for a tremendous finish. (July 14)

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It's one of the most watched statistics in all of air travel. But, what if your flight could be delayed and still arrive 'on time'? The AP's Jason Bronis looks at the practice of padding flight schedules. (July 14)

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Scientists in Japan subjected a six-story condo building to a powerful earthquake in a test of building practices that could lead to better building standards and practices. (July 14)

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Striking South African construction workers, building stadiums for the 2010 World Cup, vow to continue their strike until employers meet their demand for a 12 percent wage increase. (July 14)

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In an exchange with Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions Tuesday, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor vowed to not let her personal views affect how she would rule on cases from the nation's highest court. (July 14)

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Southwest Airlines and Boeing say they will inspect the 737-300 series of planes after a hole in the fuselage of an aircraft forced an emergency landing in Charleston, West Virginia. (July 14)

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Two of the biggest issuers in the nation - Bank of America and Chase - will soon switch some fixed-rate cards to variable rates. AP Personal Finance editor Trevor Delaney explains what this means to you. (July 14)

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Goldman Sachs kicks off bank earnings, gas fuels sales and a green energy source. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (July 14)

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A White House spokesman says the father of Michelle Obama is buried at the suburban Chicago cemetery where four workers are accused of digging up and dumping hundreds of bodies in a scheme to resell the burial plots. (July 14)

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Authorities in the Florida Panhandle say they have seven people in custody in the slayings of a wealthy couple known for adopting developmentally disabled children. (July 14)

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Top-ranked Tiger Woods is hoping to take possession of the Claret Jug with a good British Open showing on the seaside links course at Turnberry. (July 14)

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Nearly three weeks after Michael Jackson's death a lot remains unsettled. Where is his body? What will happen to his children? Will there be a showdown between the Jacksons and Debbie Rowe? (July 14)

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President Barack Obama told White House reporters his strategy for throwing out the first pitch at Tuesday night's baseball all-star game. (July 14)

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President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened the traditional Bastille Day military parade to Indian and German troops, as France looks to expand its global military strength and strategic partnerships. (July 14)

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A family of three evaded what could have been a major, if not fatal, mishap after a double-decker stunt plane doing loops flew too low and collided with their car. The pilot also survived. (July 14)

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Goldman Sachs said its second-quarter profit easily surpassed expectations as profit was buoyed by strength in its trading and underwriting businesses. (July 14)

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An Israeli mobile phone commercial showing soldiers playing soccer near Israel's West Bank separation barrier has angered Palestinians who say it is in poor taste and exploits their suffering. (July 14)

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An 11-year-old Las Vegas boy took the wheel at his dad's request, because dad may have been too drunk to drive, police say. (July 14)

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Supreme Court aspirant Sonia Sotomayor says she considers the question of abortion rights 'settled law' and says there is a constitutional right to privacy. (July 14)

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Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has defended her ruling against white firefighters who accused the New Haven, Conn., government of engaging in reverse discrimination against them. (July 14)

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Jeremih, who's song 'Birthday Sex' hit No. 1 on the charts, was supposed to be graduating from Columbia College this year, but he's releasing his debut album instead. (July 14)

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Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor defended herself Tuesday against charges that her speeches and rulings show racial bias, telling a Senate panel vetting her nomination that critics had misunderstood her record.

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Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has told the Senate Judiciary Committee that she believes it's important that judges keep 'an open mind' about cases before them. (July 14)

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Souls decided to bare it all Saturday to set a world record for the largest, simultaneous skinny dip in North America. (July 14)

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Michael Jackson's mother Katherine seeks more influence over son's estate; Farrah Fawcett's friend to publish diary documenting her battle with cancer; Natalie Portman joins the cast of 'Thor.' (July 14)

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A cat's purr normally says, "I'm happy." But a new study suggests some purrs send cat owners a much different message: "Feed me!" (July 14)

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Southwest Airlines is inspecting nearly 200 of its aircraft overnight after a hole the fuselage of a plane forced an emergency landing in West Virginia. No passengers were hurt. (July 14)

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Day two of Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearings brings questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee. The AP's Julie Pace looks at the key Senators to watch during Tuesday's hearing. (July 14)

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The Los Angeles coroner's office says toxicology tests to determine how Michael Jackson died could be in by the end of the week. Jackson died June 25th, possibly from a drug overdose. (July 14)

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Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum are the All-Star starting pitchers; Prince Fielder wins Derby; Nats fire Manny Acta; Hawks, Magic keep free agents. (July 13)

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Police investigating the death of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti are working on the assumption his wife strangled him with her purse strap while he drunkenly slept. The woman's lawyer says his client is innocent. (July 14)

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Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff has been moved out of a New York lockup on his way to a North Carolina facility to begin serving his 150-year sentence, a law enforcement official said Monday. (July 14)

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Milwaukee's Prince Fielder edged Nelson Cruz of Texas, 6-5, to win the Home Run Derby contest Monday night. It's estimated one of Fielder's homers traveled more than 500 feet. (July 15)

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Authorities in Florida have made 4 arrests in the shooting deaths of a wealthy couple in a break-in executed with chilling precision. The sheriff says as many as eight people in all may have been involved. (July 13)

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Aaron Peirsol recaptures the world record in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis Saturday. (July 11)

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President Barack Obama came to Accra, Ghana with a message - the African continent is part of his international agenda. (July 11)

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Before leaving Ghana, President Barack Obama said the message the nation sends to the rest of the world every day is that democracy can thrive in Africa. (July 11)

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What do rollerskating babies and Evian water have in common? Nothing really. But the viral video has become an Internet phenomenon. (July 11)

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During a visit to Ghana, President Barack Obama visited the fortifications of Cape Coast Castle, converted to the slave trade by the British in the 17th Century. (July 11)

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British commanders in Afghanistan defended their military operation against the Taliban in southern Helmand province despite the deaths of eight British soldiers in 24 hours. (July 11)

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Jonathan Sanchez made the best of a rare start to toss the first Giants' no-hitter in 33 years Friday against San Diego. (July 11)

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Fans and collectors gathered in Washington at the national Barbie Doll Collectors Convention and to celebrate the iconic doll's 50th anniversary. (July 10)

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The United States loses both opening singles matches to Croatia Friday to trail in Davis Cup quarterfinal action. (July 10)

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A court official says a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's kids has been delayed for a week. The delay was granted at the request of Jackson's mother, Katherine, and the singer's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe. (July 10)

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President Barack Obama has landed in Ghana on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. He will make a speech to lawmakers there and tour a fort once used to ship slaves to the Americas. (July 10)

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Phil Mickelson will skip next weekend's British Open so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer. This will end the longest active streak of majors played. (July 10)

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Investors are in the midst of the longest losing streak since the market's spring rally began in early March. (July 10)

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As attention turns from Michael Jackson's death to the complex estate he left behind, experts are sorting through his holdings and putting price tags on their value — with an eye on the tax bill they will generate. (June 10)

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Tehran's police chief said Friday that few arrests were made in opposition protests that erupted a day earlier in the Iranian capital in an opposition attempt to revive street demonstrations over the country's disputed election. (July 10)

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After a 15th place finish in the seventh-stage, Lance Armstrong drops to third overall in the Tour de France with Rinaldo Nocentini now wearing the yellow jersey. (July 10)

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General Motors arose anew on Friday. The struggling automaker - held afloat by billions in government loans - made an unusually quick exit from bankruptcy protection with ambitions building cars people are eager to buy. (July 10)

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It's hard enough to lose weight but Ruby Gettinger is doing it on camera on the Style Network. (July 10)

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Boisterous crowds turned up at mosques in riot-hit parts of this western Chinese city, ignoring orders canceling Friday prayers due to the ethnic violence, and police quickly broke up a small protest nearby. (July 10)

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President Barack Obama sat down with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Friday for a meeting in which frank but constructive talks were expected between two men who agree on helping the poor but disagree on abortion and stem cell research. (July 10)

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Matchbox Twenty frontman, Rob Thomas, talks about his second solo album and the joys of reaching fans on Twitter. (July 10)

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Joel Pineiro threw a complete-game, three-hitter as the Cardinals beat the Brewers, 5-1, Thursday. Pineiro did not walk a batter. It was his seventh win of the year. (July 9)

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It'll be -- easily -- the biggest game of the holiday season. AP's weekly Video Game Video offers a preview of "Modern Warfare 2."

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The enormous scale of financial derivatives helped cripple the economy, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers Friday. (July 10)

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Scores of firefighters are fighting a blaze at a London apartment complex Friday. (July 10)

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Memories play a key role in the sixth installment of J.K. Rowling's magical franchise, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." The AP's Nicole Evatt joins the cast for a stroll down memory lane at the film's New York premiere. (July 10)

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The Berlin Animal Park introduced a snow leopard cub named Altai on Friday. (July 10)

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General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says the new GM will be far faster and more responsive to customers than the old one and will focus on a streamlined product offering to maximize quality and efficiency. (July 10)

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LAPD say Michael Jackson's drug history is to be probed; David Arquette to live in box to raise money for charity; Paris Hilton's trial is underway. (July 10)

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Daniel Radcliffe may have worked his magic on fans and co-stars - but there are some things the actor isn't getting praise for. Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman spill the beans at the N.Y.C. premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.' (July 10)

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Organizers of Pamplona's running of the bulls say a man has been gored to death, the first fatality since 1995. The man was gored in the neck after a rogue bull that separated from the pack. Some of the video may be considered graphic. (July 7)

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Two brothers in Rio de Janeiro have decided to combine their love of climbing and art, creating a unique dwelling where they eat, sleep and work on the side of a building 33 feet in the air. (July 10)

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Commuters in New York City are in for a surprise Friday, when new rail cars officially hit the tracks of the PATH train system for the first time in more than 20 years. (July 10)

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The sport of Mixed Martial Arts has grown into a multibillion dollar industry, though it was once banned from television. Ultimate Fighting Championship is the sport's top promoter. (July 9)

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George Clooney toured the ruins of Italy's recent earthquake and told the survivors he'll shoot a film there. The actor visited while the G-8 summit is going on in L'Aquila. The April 6 quake left thousands homeless and killed nearly 300 people. (July 9)

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Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety is recovering from a ski crash but expects to be ready for the 2010 Olympics. He partially tore two ligaments in his right knee in late March. (July 9)

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The second half of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series season begins with the LifeLock.com 400 in Joliet, Illinois Saturday night. Drivers say they enjoy the tri-oval track. (July 9)

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As G-8 leaders try to persuade the world to make lifestyle and economic sacrifices, their Italian host calls international attention to L'Aquila-- a city still reeling from April's deadly earthquake. The AP's Mark Smith reports.

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Sean Kingston is burning up the charts with his latest single, 'Fire Burning.' The singer talks about working with Lil Wayne, Wyclef Jean and Good Charlotte on his new CD, 'Tomorrow,' due out this September. (July 9)

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Witnesses are describing the first demonstration by opponents of Iran's government in nearly two weeks. They say thousands of people streamed down avenues in Tehran today, chanting 'death to the dictator.' (July 9)

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A four-team, eight-player NBA trade on Thursday sent Shawn Marion to the Mavs, Jerry Stackhouse to the Grizzlies and Hedo Turkoglu to the Raptors. (July 9)

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Investors have shown a greater appetite for risk, putting money back into banking ,industrial stocks and commodities. (July 9)

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British police say there will no new investigation into allegations that journalists from a tabloid newspaper illegally hacked into the mobile phones of hundreds of celebrities and politicians. (July 9)

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In Oxygen's new dance competition, "Dance Your Ass Off," regular people compete to see who can lose the most weight. (July 9)

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Tai Shan the giant panda at Washington's National Zoo turns four, a teenager in bear years. An elaborate frozen treat marks the day. (July 9)

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Eddie McClintock, star of 'Warehouse 13,' on the new Syfy show and guest appearance by former 'Battlestar Galactica' Cylon, Tricia Helfer. (July 9)

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Longtime NBA assistant John Kuester is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers' bench to take a shot at coaching the Detroit Pistons. (July 9)

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President Barack Obama says that the global recession makes it harder to strike an international climate agreement but that leaders must 'fight the temptation toward cynicism' and press forward. (July 9)

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General Motors sped towards a record-short escape from bankruptcy protection. A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of most of GM's assets to a new company, despite a last-minute appeal by plaintiffs in an Arizona product liability lawsuit. (July 9)

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Hollywood actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover has visited Tanzania to support the Zanzibar International Film Festival and highlight the impact of HIV and AIDS. (July 9)

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Three roadside bombs in Baghdad killed seven people on Thursday, part of a string of bomb attacks hitting targets in the Iraqi capital and across the country. (July 9)

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Financial scams are everywhere these days, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are ways to protect yourself. (July 9)

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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has added about 100 new words that largely reflect changing trends in American society. (July 9)

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One Australian town has become the first in the country to ban bottled water. Bundanoon is banning bottle water in an effort to help the environment. (July 9)

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Michael Jackson's resting place still a mystery; Jackson memorial cost $1.4 million; fate of fans' tributes undecided. (July 9)

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Authorities say a suicide bomber has killed nearly three dozen people and injured 70 near a judge's house in northern Iraq, and two roadside bombs in Baghdad killed seven people. (July 9)

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Former Monty Python star Eric Idle brings his Tony Award winning musical comedy 'Spamalot' to Los Angeles. (July 9)

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Michael Jackson's dermatologist denies to Hollywood.tv ever giving the singer dangerous sedatives and says the paternity of Jackson's children isn't important. (July 8)

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A fan settled a lawsuit claiming he was kicked out of old Yankee Stadium by a police officer for leaving his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America." (July 8)

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With Michael Jackson's memorial service over, what will happen to all the gifts and flowers mourning fans have left behind at his family's house, his star on the Walk of Fame and Neverland Valley ranch. (July 8)

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Steve McNair's death ruled a murder-suicide; Celtics get Rasheed Wallace; Michael Phelps wins twice; Lance Armstrong remains second (July 8).

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The Celtics added a four-time All-Star to their frontcourt, signing Rasheed Wallace to a two-year deal. Wallace has averaged 15 points per game in his 14-yer career. (July 8)

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New reports suggest that consumers know less about expensive bottled water than what comes out of the tap for free. (July 8)

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Investors can't seem to shake their worries that the economy won't be able to recover by the end of the year.(July 8)

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British scientists claimed Wednesday to have created human sperm from embryonic stem cells for the first time, an accomplishment they say may someday help infertile men father children. (July 8)

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Nashville's police confirmed at a Wednesday news conference that ex-NFL star Steve McNair was killed by his girlfriend before she turned the gun on herself. (July 8)

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Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is still just a fraction of a second off the Tour de France lead after Stage 5 of the three-week race. (July 8)

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sought to disperse the clouds of doubt surrounding his re-election in his first major television address.(July 8)

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Cast of TV's 'Royal Pains' dish about their USA Network hit about a 'concierge' doctor in the Hamptons. (July 8)

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A new study has shown large 401(k) savings disparities across racial lines. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (July 8)

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World leaders have agreed that the global economy is too shaky to begin rolling back massive fiscal stimulus plans right now, but said they would begin to work out strategies to unwind the program once "recovery is assured." (July 8)

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President Barack Obama was escorted around the quake damage in L'Aquila, Italy, where the Group of Eight summit is being held. (July 8)

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Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa will be looking for a better result than she got in the first two majors of the year when the U.S. Women's Open gets under way on Thursday. (July 8)

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'Harry Potter' stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint play down Grint's swine flu outbreak and discuss hormones hitting Hogwarts in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.' (July 8)

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Daniel Radcliffe says new flick 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' is all sex, drugs and rock and roll. (July 8)

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The Berlin Zoo has agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for the right to keep its star on display there. (July 8)

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A poignant memorial for Michael Jackson; fans of Michael Jackson say goodbye; stars brave London downpour at 'Harry Potter' premiere. (July 8)

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A widespread computer attack knocked out the Web sites of the Treasury Department, the Secret Service and other U.S. agencies, as well as South Korean government sites. (July 8)

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At the London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' the cast talk about how it feels now the franchise is nearly at a close. (July 8)

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China's president cut short a G8 summit trip to rush home Wednesday after ethnic tensions soared in Xinjiang territory, and the government flooded the area with security forces in the wake of a massive riot that left 156 dead. (July 8)

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President Barack Obama is now in Italy to take part in the G8 Summit. Topics at the summit will include climate change, world hunger and Iran's nuclear ambitions. (July 8)

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Fans of the late Michael Jackson gathered outside of the memorial service in Los Angeles and his Encino, Calif., home talk about "King of Pop's" legacy. (July 7)

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Titans fans will get a chance to pay tribute to former quarterback Steve McNair at Tennessee's LP Field. McNair was shot to death over the weekend in Nashville. (July 8)

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Celebritities, Friends, and family of the late Michael Jackson paid respects to the king of pop at a post memorial luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. (July 7)

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Dodgers' star Manny Ramirez helped Los Angeles beat the Mets, 8-0, in New York Tuesday. Ramirez returned Friday after a 50-game suspension for using a banned drug. (July 7)

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Pres. Barack Obama sought to speak to the hearts and minds of the Russian public despite chilly relations in the last several years. He hoped for a thaw between the two nations but says on some issues there won't be agreement anytime soon. (July 7)

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AP asked attendee Jensen Karp to document his experience at Michael Jackson's memorial service with a FLIP video camera. He sees $50 parking, Jennifer Hudson and Diddy finding their seats -- and a view of the service not seen on TV. (July 7)

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Fans of Michael Jackson say they were overcome with emotion during today's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. AP Correspondent Haven Daley spoke to several people who attended the tribute as they filed out of the arena. (July 7)

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that Costa Rican President Oscar Arias will serve as international mediator in the Honduran political crisis. (July 7)

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Plans for the world's largest wind farm in the Texas Panhandle have been scrapped and energy baron T. Boone Pickens says he's now looking for a home for 687 giant wind turbines. (July 7)

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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint braved torrential rain in London's Leicester Square Tuesday for the UK premiere of the sixth Harry Potter movie. (July 7)

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The public memorial took place 3,000 miles away, but in Harlem and Times Square New Yorkers paid tribute to Michael Jackson. (July 7)

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Another tumble in oil prices helped erode hopes for a speedy economic recovery. (July 7)

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An array of entertainers close out the Michael Jackson memorial in Los Angeles with a rendition of "We Are the World." (July 7)

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Usher performs a musical number in remembrance of Michael Jackson at a memorial in Los Angeles. (July 7)

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Fan of the late pop star Michael Jackson gathered around the world to pay tribute to their idol and watch the artist's memorial on television screens live from Los Angeles, California. (July 7)

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Jermaine Jackson performs "Smile" at his brother's memorial service in Los Angeles. (July 7)

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NBA greats Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson reflect on their connection with singer Michael Jackson. (July 7)

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Berry Gordy of Motown Records hails Michael Jackson as an artist and a close friend. (July 7)

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Singer Mariah Carey performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, paying tribute to Michael Jackson. (July 7)

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In a London park stands a new forest of steel pillars — each representing a victim of the July 7, 2005, attacks on the British capital's transit system. (July 7)

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Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong trails the Tour de France leader by one second after four stages as he continues his comeback from retirement. (July 7)

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Entertainer Smokey Robinson begins a memorial for Michael Jackson by reading notes from well-known figures who could not attend in person. (July 7)

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Pope Benedict XVI has called for a new world financial order guided by ethics, dignity and the search for the common good in the third encyclical of his pontificate. (July 7)

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Former figure skating champion Nicole Bobek is facing prison time after being charged with taking part in a drug distribution ring. (July 7)

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As memorials to Michael Jackson are held in L.A., former Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams pays tribute to the influence he had on her career and on pop culture in general. (July 7)

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11-year-old Azhar Ismail, one of the young stars of the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" moved into a new apartment in Mumbai Tuesday. (July 7)

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Protesters clash with riot police on the streets of Rome, ahead of a Group of Eight, or G8, industrialized nations meeting in the country. (July 7)

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You wouldn't think of Hayden Panettiere as dorky, especially after seeing her latest flick, 'I Love You, Beth Cooper,' in which she plays a hot blonde cheerleader, but the actress admits that she's a 'goof'. (July 7)

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Build up to Michael Jackson memorial continues; Joyce DeWitt arrested for drunken driving; Paula Abdul invited to return to 'American Idol'. (July 7)

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The initial costs of a home energy audits can be a deterrent for many homeowners looking to cut expenses. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, that money can quickly be recouped.

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Investors are fearing they may have bet too soon on an economic comeback. (July 6)

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President Barack Obama may be keeping a busy schedule during his trip to Moscow, but for the press corps, much of the time is spent playing the waiting game. (July 7)

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Phil Mickelson's mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This diagnosis comes just six weeks after Mickelson's wife, Amy, was also diagnosed with breast cancer. (July 7)

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At least 150 people are dead since ethnic violence started Sunday in Western China. Tuesday, hundreds of Han Chinese armed with clubs marched through the Xinjiang capital of Urumqi, knocking over food stalls run by Muslims. (July 7)

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Two lottery winners show off their tickets to Tuesday's Michael Jackson Memorial and say the event is going to be an overwhelming emotional experience. (July 6)

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Police have arrested 1,434 suspects in connection with the worst ethnic violence in decades in China's western Xinjiang region, which killed at least 156 people, state media reported Tuesday. (July 6)

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All-Star Game rosters were announced Sunday. Cardinals' slugger Albert Pujols received the most votes. The game takes place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Tuesday July 14th. (July 6)

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Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death. (July 6)

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Joe Torre and a number of celebrities took part in the Dodger manager's charity golf outing Monday as Torre tries to raise awareness to a problem that directly affects him. (July 6)

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Producers of Tuesday's Michael Jackson Memorial in Los Angeles have gone out of their way to protect against scalping. But as AP's Haven Daley reports, offers for tickets, sold for thousands of dollars, are still popping up online. (July 6)

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Darryl Strawberry shrugged off former Cardinal Jack Clark's comments critical of Mets teams in the middle to late 1980s. The former Met called Clark a friend. (July 6)

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Students paid $2,500 each to participate in the three day World Series of Poker Academy in Las Vegas. Professional poker players taught them how to ante up their game. (July 6)

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President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a preliminary agreement Monday to reduce the world's two largest nuclear stockpiles by as much as a third. (July 6)

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Returning from four years of retirement, seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong continues to acquit himself well during the early stages of this year's race. (July 6)

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Filing taxes may be the farthest thing from many folks minds, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, getting a handle on them in July could help you get a head start as the year progresses. (July 6)

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COMMENTARY: AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich says Roger Federer won "a test of will" beating Andy Roddick for the Wimbledon title. It was Federer's record 15th Grand Slam title. (July 5)

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Roger Federer defeats Andy Roddick in a five-set thriller to win Wimbledon and his record 15th-Grand Slam championship. (July 5)

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The American League starters for the All-Star Game were announced Sunday. Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter got the most votes in the AL. This will be Jeter's 6th All-Star start. (July 6)

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Ousted President Manuel Zelaya was kept from landing at the main Honduras airport Sunday because the runway was blocked by military vehicles and groups of soldiers, some of them clashing with a crowd of thousands outside. (July 6)

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Roger Federer becomes the all-time leader in men's Grand Slams by outlasting Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon final (July 5).

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Michael Jackson fans gathered in Taiwan to imitate their late hero's dance moves and watch his performances Sunday, as tributes to the American pop legend continued to pour in from Asia more than a week after his death. (July 5)

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Nashville police says former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a female were found shot to death. (July 5)

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Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez rejoins the team after serving a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. (July 4)

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A 25-year-old California man has captured his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, an annual showcase for flamboyant hot dogging contestants eager to show they really are what they eat. (July 4)

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Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon crown while ending her sister, Venus', two-year reign (July 4).

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World Series of Poker Academy held its main event primer over three days at the Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas. Part of the academy included a tournament where the winner won a $10,000 buy-in to the World Series of Poker. (July 4)

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Stocks closed at their lowest level in six weeks Thursday after the government said the unemployment rate hit 9.5 percent, a 26-year high. (July 2)

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Federal marshals took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse on Thursday in a move that forced his wife to move elsewhere. (July 2)

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Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says the administration "needs to do better" to address the needs of the jobless. Her interview with The Associated Press came after the Labor Department reported that the June unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent. (July 2)

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The popularity of Michael Jackson memorabilia has soared in the wake of the pop icon's death. But as AP Personal Finance editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are precautions to take before committing to a purchase. (July 2)

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President Barack Obama says new ways of producing and distributing energy will offer an opportunity for the country to create millions of jobs. (July 2)

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The police chief of a northeast Ohio township has retired after a video became public showing him and a female office kissing and caressing in the front of a police cruiser while a prisoner was in the back seat. (July 2)

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Many indicators show the economy is starting to slowly turn around, however one job expert says workers around the country should continue to be prepared to be laid off. (July 2)

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A 34-year-old Brit starts his six-month stint in the 'best job in the world,' taking care of a tropical island in Australia. (July 1)

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With credit card reform on the way, you may be wondering what the new law will mean for college students. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (July 1)

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Migaloo, the rare all-white humpback whale, was spotted swimming off the Queensland state on Wednesday as it migrated up the Australian coast. (July 1)

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Investors are adding consumer confidence to their growing list of things to worry about. But even with the slide, stocks ended the second quarter with sharp gains. (June 30)

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A top NASA official is touting a replacement for the Space Shuttle program that would be much cheaper than the planned $35 billion Constellation program. (June 30)

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New college graduates face many choices heading out into the world. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, choosing a life insurance policy might not be high on the list. (June 30)

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Americans — whose hope for the economy had been rising since March — are starting to lose faith. A widely watched barometer of consumer sentiment shows that confidence dipped in June. (June 30)

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The world's smallest machines are competing on the world's smallest "soccer field" to demonstrate the abilities of nanobots. (June 29)

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Energy, industrial and materials stocks have pulled the market higher as investors looked to put money into areas that would benefit from an economic recovery. (June 29)

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Transumers are consumers who prefer to rent things and experiences over owning a bunch of stuff. They want less treasure, but more pleasure, and are renting everything from books to purses. (June 29)

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Steve Jobs is back at work, just weeks after receiving a liver transplant. (June 29)

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Making the right investment in a down economy is tricky business. And as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are a few things you should know when choosing a financial instrument. (June 29)

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Burt Ross, an investor from Englewood, New Jersey who lost money with Bernard Madoff says the sentencing of Madoff to 150 years in prison was a punishment based on the loss of trust, not just the loss of money. (June 29)

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Bernard Madoff would be stripped of all his possessions under a $171 billion forfeiture order handed down only days before prosecutors seek to put the disgraced financier away in prison for the rest of his life. (June 27)

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More troubling news about consumer habits helped send stocks lower Friday. (June 26)

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Michael Jackson the singer was also Michael Jackson the billion-dollar business. (June 26)