An impatient passenger tries to leave a jetliner as it sits on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International Airport. ...more

March 30, 2009

In her first statement since she was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown, Rihanna thanked fans for their support but declined to address the accusations against her boyfriend, citing an ongoing police investigation. ...more

February 20, 2009

Chris Brown, who was arrested a week ago in connection with a domestic violence investigation, said Sunday he is "sorry and saddened" by what happened and is seeking counseling from his pastor and loved ones. ...more

February 16, 2009

A Tampa Bay area animal agency is helping some neglected dogs from North Carolina. ...more

February 12, 2009

The last-minute absences of scheduled performers and nominees Chris Brown and Rihanna prompted some fast reshuffling at Sunday night's Grammy telecast, including a hastily put together ensemble performance by Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men, Al Green and Keith Urban. ...more

February 9, 2009

The parents of a Tampa teenager who died in North Carolina during a fraternity's "Hell Week" plan to file a civil lawsuit against the Theta Chi fraternity, the students involved in the incident and Lenoir-Rhyne University, according to the family's attorneys. ...more

January 15, 2009

The parents of a Tampa teenager who died in North Carolina during "Hell Week" plan to file a civil lawsuit against the Theta Chi fraternity, the students involved in the incident and Lenoir-Rhyne University, according to the family's attorneys. ...more

January 14, 2009

Authorities say a ring of criminals bilked distressed San Diego homeowners by persuading them they could declare their properties to be independent nations. ...more

January 11, 2009

Alaska State Troopers have arrested the mother of Bristol Palin's boyfriend on drug charges. ...more

December 19, 2008

"Scarpetta" by Patricia Cornwell (G.P. Putnam's Sons, $28) ...more

December 14, 2008