Feed aggregator

Nearly a day after a gas pipeline exploded, killing at least 4 people, the utility that owns the line said it was still "looking into" residents' claims that they had complained about a gas odor.



San Francisco - San Bruno California - San Francisco Bay Area - United States - California

Kim Clijsters is one win from her second straight U.S. Open title after beating Venus Williams in three sets for her 20th straight victory at Flushing Meadows.

US Open - Vera Zvonareva - Caroline Wozniacki - Grand Slam - Tennis

Kim Clijsters is one win from her second straight U.S. Open title after beating Venus Williams in three sets for her 20th straight victory at Flushing Meadows.

Irwin Silber, the founding editor of the folk music magazine Sing Out, has died at age 84. Silber founded Sing Out in 1950 with musician Pete Seeger and musicologist Alan Lomax.



Pete Seeger - Alan Lomax - Irwin Silber - United States - Sing Out!

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

Domestic violence - Floyd Mayweather - Las Vegas Nevada - Las Vegas - IPhone

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton said in January that the troubles within the Volunteers program must end.

Matt Kuchar was feeling terrible and playing even worse. He managed to hold himself together long enough Friday to salvage a 1-over 72 and share the lead with Charlie Wi in the BMW Championship.

Carl Edwards will start from the pole position in the final race of NASCAR's "regular season" on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway.

Pat White is going to give baseball another chance.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Carl Edwards will start from the pole position in the final race of NASCAR's "regular season'' on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway.

Tiger Woods is now a long shot to get to the FedEx Cup finale. Needing to make a move up the leaderboard Friday in the BMW Championship, Woods again failed to break par at Cog Hill. He made a double bogey for the second straight day and had a 1-over 72, leaving him toward the bottom of the pack.

Tiger Woods - BMW Championship - FedEx Cup - Sport - Golf

Tiger Woods is now a long shot to get to the FedEx Cup finale. Needing to make a move up the leaderboard Friday in the BMW Championship, Woods again failed to break par at Cog Hill. He made a double bogey for the second straight day and had a 1-over 72, leaving him toward the bottom of the pack.

"Dancing with the Stars" competitor Jennifer Grey tells ET that rehearsing with her pro partner Derek Hough "feels so strangely reminiscent" of shooting 'Dirty Dancing' with Patrick Swayze, who died nearly one year ago.

"He was here and he was so big, such a big presence in my life with the movie," Jennifer says of Patrick. "And now I'm doing this, and I'm dancing with Derek, which feels so strangely reminiscent because there is this young, healthy, beautiful, wonderful dancer who's taking care of me, and no one has done that since Patrick."

"It is a lot of, not pressure but almost like responsibility I feel to be there for her and have this experience be amazing," says two-time "DWTS" champ Derek. "Most importantly I just want her to have a fantastic time and as memorable [an] experience as she did back when she danced before."

Continue reading...

Related stories: Kate Gosselin Hassles the Hoff at 'Dancing with the Stars' Cast Announcement 

 Jennifer Grey on How 'Dancing with the Stars' Saved Her Life 

NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL is off to a strong start in its TV ratings after drawing big numbers last season.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made fun of one of Sarah Palin's more memorable sound bytes from her 2008 vice-presidential campaign -- provoking the former Alaska governor to take a swipe back!

"Over Anchorage, AK. Looking everywhere but can't see Russia from here. Will keep you updated as search continues," Schwarzenegger joked while flying over Alaska on Thursday.

Palin delivered her own Twit-jab in return on Friday, prodding the "Governator" about California's reported $19-billion deficit.

Continue reading...

Related stories: Levi Johnston: I Regret Apologizing to Sarah Palin  Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska Reacts to Levi Johnston's Bid 

She became TV's iconic mom playing Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch," and now, looking great at age 76, Florence Henderson is attempting "Dancing with the Stars." But ET's "DWTS" Special Correspondent Niecy Nash wants to know: Is Florence intimidated by the fact that she's the oldest contestant this season?

"I am just so proud of you. This is a big thing to take on," Niecy tells Florence, who's at a rehearsal with pro-partner Corky Ballas learning the Cha-Cha. "And let's bring up what you already know, honey. You look good, but 76 years old -- are you intimidated at all?"

"No. I'm not intimidated by age at all -- never have been. It's only a number," says Florence, who says she feels like she's 35 and "rockin' it."

Continue reading...

Related stories: Cloris Leachman Gets Sentimental Backstage at 'DWTS' 

 Ready, OK!: Celebs Prepare to Hit It on 'Dancing with the Stars' 

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

Domestic violence - Floyd Mayweather - Las Vegas Nevada - Las Vegas - People