The chief executive of British Airways is pushing the merger agreed with Iberia. Willie Walsh denies that the proposed deal agreed late Thursday would mean any increase in fares or reduction in standards. (Nov 13)
In AP's weekly Video Game Video, the executive producer of "Star Trek Online" talks about what to expect from the massively multi-player online game due in February. A detailed, customizable starship bridge? Make it so. (Nov. 13)
Man charged with trying to extort former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband; Mike Tyson faces jail if scuffle with photographer is deemed a violation; Martin Scorsese to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. (Nov. 13)
A pair of suicide bombings have killed at least 16 people in Pakistan. One of Friday's deadly attacks targeted the country's powerful spy agency in a northwest outpost. (Nov 13)
'Pirate Radio' stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tom Sturridge talk about bonding on a boat and letting out their inner rock gods. (Nov. 13)
The 49ers snapped a four-game losing streak, beating the visiting Bears Thursday night, 10-6. Frank Gore ran for 104 yards and a touchdown. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions. (Nov. 13)
Rutgers routed No. 23 South Florida Thursday, 31-0. Rutgers had seven sacks, blocked a punt and forced the Bulls into four turnovers. It was the first time South Florida had been shut out in a regular season game. (Nov. 13)
Gretchen Rossi from 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' says she's not allowing the other women to trash talk her in the show's fifth season. She also explains why she filmed last season when her then-fiance was dying of cancer. (Nov. 12)
Three Tennessee freshman football players were arrested Thursday after an early morning armed robbery near the school's Knoxville campus. (Nov. 12)
Former NBA Coach of the Year Bryon Scott has been fired by the New Orleans Hornets after a 3-6 start to the season. The team's general manager Jeff Bower replaces Scott on the bench. (Nov. 12)
Consumers may have to give their approval before banks can charge them large overdraft fees stemming from ATM and debit card use.(Nov. 11)
A family of bears climbed up a tree in northwestern Minnesota at least three weeks ago and have yet to come down. (Nov. 12)
A freed Irish priest said Thursday that his Philippine captors treated him well, although they dragged him through the jungle. Michael Sinnott, 79, said he doesn't think ransom was paid for his release. (Nov 12)
A human rights group reports that Chinese who complain to their government risk being kidnapped and held illegally. Human Rights Watch claims that detaining petitioners has become a lucrative business in China. (12 November 2009)
The Big Man of the E Street Band speaks out on music, the glory days and his intense connection with Bruce Springsteen. (Nov. 12)
Over 200 Australians swapped business suits for skimpy swimwear in central Sydney on Thursday in a failed attempt to break the record for the world's largest swimwear parade. (Nov. 12)
Director John Woo talks about learning from Hollywood and how he's taken this knowledge back to Asia for his latest big budget battle epic 'Red Cliff.' (Nov. 12)
Taylor Swift named entertainer of the year at Country Music Association Awards; Aerosmith's guitarist Joe Perry says band's future is still uncertain; Oscars get a record 20 animated film submissions. (Nov. 12)
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner were greeted by an army of screaming fans at London's Battersea Park as they walked the red carpet ahead of a 'Twilight Saga' fan party. (Nov. 12)
A 17-year-old hunter is continuing to recover in Canada after being rescued from a floating chunk of ice on which he had been trapped with three polar bears for more than a day. (Nov. 12)
Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds caused blackouts that left nearly 60 million people in the dark in Brazil. The weather made transformers on a vital high-voltage transmission line short-circuit. (Nov. 12)
The AP's Alicia Quarles catches up with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Darius Rucker and more on the red carpet for the 2009 CMA Awards. (Nov. 12)
It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win CMA's entertainer of the year award. Swift won all four awards for which she was nominated. (Nov. 12)
AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo looks ahead to three top games in college football, including No. 4 TCU hosting 16th-ranked Utah. No. 15 Penn State travels to No. 10 Ohio State, while 25th-ranked Stanford is at No. 11 USC. (Nov. 11)
Baseball's active home run leader with 630, Ken Griffey Jr., agreed on Wednesday to another one-year contract with Seattle's Mariners. (Nov. 11)
Gold prices rose to a new record of $1,114 an ounce Wednesday, confounding expectations that even the $1,000 level wouldn't hold. (Nov. 11)
Keith Johnson gets paid to travel the world looking for home items to sell at Anthropologie stores. Cameras follow his adventures in the new Sundance Channel show, 'Man Shops Globe.' (Nov. 11)
A Peruvian man is recovering after eating metal for months, and having almost 2 pounds of it removed from his stomach. (Nov. 11)
When it was unveiled last year, Research In Motion's first touch-screen smart phone, the Storm, got a few things right but was generally a chore to use. The latest version of the BlackBerry device, Storm2, is the one it should have released. (Nov. 11)
It's not always a pleasure visiting the dentist, especially when cavities are involved, but researchers are working with robotics to make sure your fillings can withstand the test of time and keep you out of the dentist chair. (Nov. 11)
First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on the children's TV show "Sesame Street" on Tuesday, to mark its 40th anniversary, and to promote the benefits of growing and eating your own vegetables. (Nov. 11)
For the first time, France and Germany have marked Armistice Day in a joint ceremony. Chancellor Angela Merkel joined President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris Wednesday for the special commemoration to mark the end of World War I. (Nov 11)
Seve Ballesteros accepts an offer for honorary membership of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews nearly a year after having multiple surgeries on a brain tumor. (Nov. 11)
Acclaimed actress Ashley Judd has received the fourth annual USA Today Hollywood Hero Award for her humanitarian work. The star, who is currently in school, was thrilled to be nominated but worried about falling behind on her lessons. (Nov. 11)
Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel and Jamie Campbell Bower on their roles in the remake of the 1960's classic, 'The Prisoner,' which debuts Nov. 15th on AMC. (Nov. 11)
Tens of thousands of Palestinians were rallying Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of their iconic leader Yasser Arafat. The event comes as Palestinian political turmoil has been increasing. (Nov 11)
Police rescued four suspected kidnappers from a town hall surrounded by hundreds of angry residents who wanted to mete out their own punishment. Earlier, townspeople had tossed gasoline at the building in a bid to get at the men. (Nov. 11)
Country artists are getting a rare chance to see their music friends this week. Many of them are in Nashville to attend award shows and they kicked off the party by honoring songwriting legend Kris Kristofferson as an Icon at the BMI Awards. (Nov. 11)
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are preparing to host the CMA Awards for the second year and Paisley says he's ready to fulfill his chief duty - making sure Underwood is zipped up properly after her many costume changes. (Nov. 11)
Mourners in northwestern Pakistan buried the victims of another market bomb blast on Wednesday. Authorities charge the the Taliban are responsible for the attack in Charsadda city, but many mourners believe the blame lies elswhere. (Nov 11)