Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items

An eastern Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling items from the home.

Suspended Martins Ferry Police Chief Barry Carpenter testified Friday at his trial on burglary and other charges. He says he went into the woman's home after he saw a basement door open while on routine patrol.

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'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia

Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges.

Riders in the Sky here Sunday

Members of Riders in the Sky, appearing Sunday at Hanford’s Historic Fox Theatre, are known as the keepers of the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

For 30 years they have remained true to Western music, but have also become modern-day icons with their own genre of wacky humor and Western wit. They encourage buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy Way!”

Country-western singer Messina brings 'Music Room' to Valley

Touring with just three of her musicians, Messina will perform scaled-down versions of her No. 1 singles, favorite covers and songs she's written but not yet recorded. The intimate setting will allow fans to interact with Messina, who will answer questions, take requests and talk about some of the stories behind her songs.

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.

Lopez and Lambert will be among more than a dozen performers at Sunday's ceremony, and they took time out Thursday to perfect their performances.

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Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, court documents released Friday show.

Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions

Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.

You don’t even have to be a 'Star' to eat there

When a place has been part of a town's dining tradition for more than 100 years, there's usually a good reason why. It's no different with Hanford's "Star Restaurant," which has served up hot and tasty food in its Sixth Street location since the year 1900.

The Star is the kind of place you go when you're in the mood to take a trip back in time, to an era when you could walk into a casual dining establishment, take a seat at the counter or at a booth, and watch the action around you as you perused the local paper and made yourself at home. If you happened to be dining at The Star, you might even look out the window and watch the trains as they passed by on the old Southern Pacific tracks.

Local lodge breakfast benefits local veterans

Breakfast — it’s commonly known as the most important meal of the day. But a small group of volunteers in Visalia have given it some added importance. 

After-school health 101

(ARA) - Kids need more than new notebooks and pencils to thrive at school. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine plays an important role in ensuring a successful school year, too.

Between running back and forth to soccer practice, dance class or after-work errands, sitting down for family dinners is quickly becoming a rarity. This fast-paced lifestyle makes it all too easy for kids to fall into unhealthy routines. After school, many kids grab junk food for a snack, and spend hours glued to the TV or video games. Therefore, it's important to help your kids make the right choices by giving them tools and options that are fun and entertaining, yet still healthy.

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Fun ways to create lasting family traditions

(ARA) - Whether you're a family of two or 10, there is no time like the present to create lasting family traditions. Like families, traditions come in many forms -- from cooking to storytelling -- and making new memories is easy and fun. Here are a variety of creative ways to get started.

Salt central to a healthy Mediterranean diet

(ARA) - In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the nations bordering the sea.