ABC News: Top Stories

Revenge or Random?:Two Sets of Suspects Confess to Grisly Murder

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:10:02 -0400

Murder - Easter - United States - Nebraska - Holidays

Ariz. Sheriff Under Fire: Joe Arpaio Probed for Allegedly Violating Civil Rights

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:36:18 -0400

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona has gained national attention for his relentless pursuit of illegal immigrants, but now the hard-line lawman is in the sights of the U.S. Justice Department, which has charged him with obstructing an investigation into whether he is breaking civil rights laws.

Arizona - Joe Arpaio - United States Justice Department - Maricopa County Arizona - Civil and political rights

Weakened Earl Hits Mass. With Wind, Rain, Surf

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:21:00 -0400

After sideswiping NC's Outer Banks, weakened Earl hits outer reaches of Mass. with rain, wind

Outer Banks - North Carolina - United States - Massachusetts - East Coast of the United States

Report: Blackwater Created Shell Companies

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:08:07 -0400

Report: Blackwater created 30 shell companies to get gov't work after Iraq shootings

Iraq - Blackwater Worldwide - Central Intelligence Agency - New York Times - Middle East

End of 'Recovery Summer'? Dems, GOP Spar

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:43:09 -0400

With new unemployment figures out this month showing an increase in the jobless rate to 9.6, many Republicans disagree with President Obama that the so-called recovery summer is over.

Barack Obama - Unemployment - United States - President - History

New Zealand Rocked by Powerful 7.4 Quake

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:12:29 -0400

Powerful 7.1 quake rocks New Zealand; buildings collapse, 2 injured but no deaths reported

New Zealand - South Island - Earthquake - Oceania - Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

Fire at Tenn. Mosque Site Ruled Arson

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:38:15 -0400

Authorities rule arson caused fire at Tennessee mosque site, offer $20K reward for information

Arson - Tennessee - United States - Islam - Arts

Teen Accused of Killing Opossum on Video

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:36 -0400

California teen allegedly killed opossum, posted video on Facebook.

Facebook - Online Communities - Social Networking - Business - People

Did USDA Ignore Egg Farm Complaints?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:56:24 -0400

Two former egg farm workers say their complaints about safety were ignored by USDA officials who were on site.

United States Department of Agriculture - Business - United States - Meat and Seafood - Food and Related Products

'Miracle' Encounter: Nurse Finds Long-Lost Dad in Hospital Bed

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:58:06 -0400

A nurse was reunited with the father she had never met after a chance bedside encounter at a New York hospital for the terminally ill.

Family - father - Parenting - Home - Health

Kara DioGuardi Departs 'American Idol'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:55:44 -0400

Fox: Songwriter Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' as judge, adding another vacancy.

American Idol - Kara DioGuardi - Fox Broadcasting Company - Television - Reality-Based

Kat Von D Declares Jesse James Her Man

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:10:57 -0400

It's official: Jesse James and Kat Von D are an item. On Thursday, the tattooed 'LA Ink' star (real name: Katherine Von Drachenberg) told People magazine that she's in love with Sandra Bullock's ex-husband. Earlier this month she tweeted -- then deleted -- the news that she was seeing the motorcyle mogul.

Jesse James - Sandra Bullock - Kat Von D - LA Ink - History

Did Lindsay Lohan Hit a Baby Stroller?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:15:08 -0400

Where Lindsay Lohan goes, scandal follows. The 24-year-old starlet, fresh out of rehab, has been accused of a hit-and-run after allegedly gracing a baby stroller with her Maserati in West Hollywood.

Lindsay Lohan - Maserati - Shopping - Recreation - Makes and Models

Michael Douglas' Life as a Cancer Patient

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:27:38 -0400

Cancer patient survives 31 grueling days in radiation treatment similar to what "Wall Street" actor has already begun.

Michael Douglas - Wall Street - Cancer - Radiation therapy - Health

Indonesia's Smoking Toddler Kicks the Habit

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:59:14 -0400

An Indonesian toddler who smoked up to two packs a day quits cold turkey.

Indonesia - Asia - Cigarette - Government - South Sumatra

Mont. Teen Accidentally Texts Sheriff to Buy Pot

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:23:28 -0400

Montana teen looking to buy pot pushes wrong number on phone, accidentally texts sheriff.

Sheriff - Law - Law Enforcement - Misdialed call - United States

WATCH: Naked Homeless Man's Weird 911 Call

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:35:20 -0400

Oregon police arrest Mark Eskelson after he called 911 to request a hug.

Police - Oregon - United States - Law Enforcement - Law

WATCH: Sleeping SUV Driver Slams Into Store

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:36:54 -0400

No injuries after the driver of an SUV slams into a Massachusetts store.

Auto racing - Sports - Motorsports - Organizations - Champ Car World Series

WATCH: Last Minute Labor Day Travel Deals

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:33:53 -0400

Flights to Las Vegas and the Caribbean are at a low.

Caribbean - Las Vegas Nevada - Labor Day - United States - Holidays

WATCH: Man Wants Surgery to Look Like Gaga

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:40:09 -0400

A Bulgarian man turns to plastic surgeons to help him look like Lady Gaga.

Surgery - Plastic surgery - Medicine - Health - Cosmetic and Plastic

Woman Badly Burned in Acid Attack Still 'Happy'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:39:10 -0400

Washington woman Bethany Storro, 28, was the victim of a seemingly random acid attack in which a stranger threw acid on her once striking face.

Washington - Vancouver - Portland Oregon - Bethany Storro - Hospital

Labor Day Deals: Break on Goods, Getaways

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:44:07 -0400

If you're looking for bargains, this really could be the best Labor Day ever! Good Morning America consumer correspondent Elisabeth Leamy has been combing the web for the best deals you can take advantage of. Here's a list of online discounts, deals, coupons and promo codes. Use them and save big.

Coupon - Good Morning America - Labor Day - Holidays - Home

Five Ways to Save on Holiday Travel

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:28:40 -0400

If you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out from Sarah Pascarella!

Travel and Tourism - Travel Services - Tour Operators - Jersey Shore - Travel Agents

George's Must-Reads: Worse Than 2006 and 1994? Poll Spells Trouble for Dems

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:39:49 -0400

Shopping - George W. Bush - George - Republican - History

Your College Application Questions Answered!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:48:24 -0400

Worried about the college admissions process? Not sure how to help your teen's application stand out from the crowd? College admissions expert Bari Norman answers your questions at ABCNews.com/'GMA.'

University and college admissions - Education - Colleges and Universities - College application - Admissions

Person of the Week: Autistic Scientist Temple Grandin Inspires Children

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:07:57 -0400

Temple Grandin stole the spotlight at the Emmys. She's not a movie star, but an HBO biopic about her life has thrust her into the spotlight. She is a renowned scientist, credited with single-handedly improving the lives of cattle. She's also autistic.

HBO - Temple Grandin - Emmy Award - Biographical film - Cattle

Osteoporosis Drugs May Up Esophageal Cancer Risk

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:23:12 -0400

A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long periods.

Esophageal cancer - Osteoporosis - Health - Cancer - Conditions and Diseases

Was the U.S.-Led Invasion of Iraq Worth It?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:52:01 -0400

As the number of U.S. troops decreases in Iraq, ABC News correspondent Dan Harris revisits some residents and people he met when he was in Baghdad three years ago.

Iraq - Baghdad - 2003 invasion of Iraq - ABC News - Dan Harris

WATCH: Tony Blair Talks to Christiane Amanpour

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:49:43 -0400

The former prime minister sits down for a wide-ranging, exclusive interview.

Tony Blair - History - Christiane Amanpour - Prime minister - Parliament

The Conversation: Exploring "The Wilderness Downtown"

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:11:03 -0400

Just press play on Arcade Fire's new web music video, "The Wilderness Downtown," and you'll know that you're seeing a glimpse of the future of entertainment. Utilizing cutting-edge internet technology, the Montreal-based rock band, along with director Chris Milk and partners at Google, have created an interactive media experience. Users type in their childhood address, and a custom-generated music video is created featuring images of their childhood home and neighborhood, pulled from Google Maps and Street View.

Google - Google Maps - Chris Milk - Music video - Wilderness Downtown

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

Lego Builds Back Toward Prosperity

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:28:06 -0400

Lego, the old favorite toymaker, is offering new movie- and video-game-based products to help boost sales.

Lego - Toys - Video game - Recreation - Collecting

Earl Downgraded as It Spins Northward

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:21:46 -0400

A weakened Hurricane Earl continued moving toward New England as officials in North Carolina and Virginia said they had dodged disaster. Although the Category 1 storm is expected to continue weakening, it still could bring dangerous, hurricane-force winds to Cape Cod and other coastal communities by late Friday.

East Coast of the United States - Tropical cyclone - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology

Toys 'R' Us Fights Price-Fixing Allegations

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:24:13 -0400

If you feel as if you're overpaying for strollers, car seats and other baby products, you're not alone. Consumers suing Toys 'R' Us claim that the country's largest retailer illegally kept prices high on baby products and, as reported in recent days, the Federal Trade Commission is also investigating the issue.

Children - Federal Trade Commission - Shopping - Baby - Lindsay Lohan

Heidi Montag: 'I Don't Want My Face to Fall Off'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:36:57 -0400

Reality-TV star Heidi Montag says she is worried her face will "fall off like Michael Jackson" because of all of her extensive plastic surgery.

Heidi Montag - Plastic surgery - Reality television - Michael Jackson - Surgery

Angry in America: Inside Alex Jones' World

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:42 -0400

Despite his mistrust of the so-called mainstream media, radio host Alex Jones sat down with ABC News' Nightline. Jones' critics say that by floating his highly-charged ideas at a time when the nation is already very angry and anxious, he's upping the odds for unbalanced people to do stupid things.

Alex Jones - United States - Nightline - American Broadcasting Company - Arts

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:05:13 -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

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

The Naked Chef's 'Food Revolution' Comes to 'This Week'

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:36:09 -0400

Jamie Oliver comes to "This Week" to discuss is efforts to make school cafeterias more healthy.

Jamie Oliver - Home - Cooking - Chef - Television