Walters, Letterman compare notes on heart surgery
Barbara Walters says that she's feeling fine after heart surgery in May and that she has practically no scar.
Woodward book to be called 'Obama's Wars'
Less than three weeks before publication, Bob Woodward's new book finally has a cover design and a title: "Obama's Wars."
Winfrey, McCartney among Kennedy Center honorees
Oprah Winfrey is giving up control over one show she'll be in this fall: the Kennedy Center Honors.
America Ferrera to host 'Independent Lens' on PBS
The PBS series "Independent Lens" says actress America Ferrera will host its ninth season of documentary films.
AP Interview: Acropolis' Nike temple rises again
After a decade-long facelift, the ancient Greek temple of Athena Nike is back up, patched up and unfettered on the Acropolis.
Peter Carey, Emma Donoghue up for Booker Prize
Australian writer Peter Carey moved closer to a literary hat trick Tuesday when he was named a finalist for fiction's prestigious Booker Prize, an award he has already won twice.
Angelina Jolie meets flood victims in Pakistan
American movie star Angelina Jolie met flood victims in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday and appealed to the international community to provide aid needed to help the country recover from its worst natural disaster.
John Lennon's killer up for parole again in NY
John Lennon's killer is again up for parole in New York.
AOL teaming up with Ellen DeGeneres online
AOL is adding talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres to its family of Web properties as it looks for ways to draw more people to its sites.
ABC News president David Westin steps down
ABC News President David Westin, the longest-reigning network news division chief, with more than 13 tumultuous years on the job, told his staff Monday that he is resigning and will leave by the end of the year.
CAPITAL CULTURE: All the presidents' best-sellers
Already in distinctive company as an American president, George W. Bush seeks to join an even more select group: president and top-selling author.
Presidents and their No. 1 best-sellers
Presidents and their books that reached No. 1 on The New York Times best-seller list, the dates they reached the top and the numbers of weeks they were No. 1 (not necessarily consecutive weeks).
Danielle Staub leaving 'Real Housewives'
Bravo is cleaning house.
Vegas police defend Hilton's quick jail release
Las Vegas police are defending Paris Hilton's quick release from jail after her Aug. 27 arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession, saying they wanted to avoid disruptions in the jail's operations.
Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case
A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain.
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon raises $58.9 million
Despite the struggling economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled $58.9 million.
Jerry Hall's art collection on auction block
Model Jerry Hall plans to auction some of her art collection next month, including a famous portrait by Lucian Freud that shows her nude when she was eight months pregnant, Sotheby's said Monday.
Venice shows Affleck's film on Joaquin Phoenix
A buzz preceded actor Casey Affleck's directorial debut, "I'm Still Here": Was the movie about brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's seemingly downward spiral from actor to hip-hop musician really a no-holds-barred documentary _ or was it just a set up?
Chinese film set in grim '50s showing in Venice
The Ditch (Le Fosse), a film exploring Chinese labor camps for dissidents, is a late addition to Venice Film Festival entries vying for the Golden Lion award.
Hitman Clooney's 'American' wins weekend with $16M
George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" has captured the top spot at the box office with a $16.4 million debut over the long Labor Day weekend.
Former WWE wrestler faces drug, burglary charge
Authorities say former WWE wrestler Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has been arrested on drug charges in Florida.
Tony Blair cancels London appearance over protests
Tony Blair on Monday canceled a planned public appearance in London to promote his new memoir over concerns about potential disruption from protesters.
Ex-ELO cellist killed in collision with hay bale
Police in southwestern England say a former member of the Electric Light Orchestra was killed in a freak collision with a huge hay bale that rolled down a steep hill.
Influential COBRA artist Corneille dies at age 88
A museum dedicated to the works of an influential European art movement says the group's last surviving Dutch member, Corneille, has died at age 88.
Brazilian superstar Ivete Sangalo plays NY arena
The most Earth-shattering event in Brazil this weekend took place in New York, where singer Ivete Sangalo played a sold out show at Madison Square Garden. Too bad, few Americans even noticed.