Dubai beaches are full of Westerners. (AP Photo)
Dubai Detains Racy Beachgoers
The large number of Westerners working in this Persian Gulf tourist mecca, also a Muslim city-state, is creating cultural conflicts. More
BLOG: RA's Whole Life
McCain Pre-Dates Joe Six-Pack
He himself jokes he's older than dirt and admits he doesn't use computers.
BLOG: Your Health Plan
Surfing Hits an Oil Slick
Gas prices are keeping surfers closer to home, and hurting industry sales.
BLOG: Keep Money Above Water
The Cheapest Face Lift
Cosmetic surgeries aren't sagging, but facial yoga offers a belt-tightening backup plan.
BLOG: RA's Spiritual Lift
Spears and Federline settle custody case
A custody settlement between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline has been finalized, including a $5,000-per-month child-support increase for the pop singer's ex-husband.Write Comment (0 comments)
Correction: People-Jonas Brothers story
In a July 22 story about the Jonas Brothers buying a house in a Dallas suburb, The Associated Press erroneously reported that pro golfer Brian Watts was a former British Open champion. Watts is a former runner-up.Write Comment (0 comments)
Dixie Chicks' Martie Maguire welcomes 3rd daughter
Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks and her husband, Gareth, have welcomed another addition to their all-girl brood: daughter Harper Rosie Maguire.Write Comment (0 comments)
Williams Jr. to continue 'Monday Night Football'
Hank Williams Jr., who has sung the opening theme for "Monday Night Football" since 1989, will continue the tradition this season.Write Comment (0 comments)
Connie Francis hospitalized, misses NY performance
Singer Connie Francis is being treated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York where she was hospitalized after falling ill earlier this week.Write Comment (0 comments)
Rolling Stones switch recording deal to Universal
The Rolling Stones, the world's top-earning music act last year, have signed a long-term, exclusive worldwide contract with Vivendi SA's Universal Music, dealing a major blow to the group's former recording company, EMI Group PLC.Write Comment (0 comments)
Wolfgang Wagner opens his last Bayreuth festival
Veteran opera director Wolfgang Wagner welcomed guests to his last Bayreuth festival Friday, walking on the arm of his youngest daughter _ a leading contender to replace him after a 57-year reign and a prolonged struggle over his successor.Write Comment (0 comments)
Mob Stampedes for Olympic Tickets
Thousands of Chinese pushed through baracades trying to get ahold of Olympic tickets.Write Comment (0 comments)
Dobson Beats Stern in Radio Fame
Conservative preacher James Dobson edged out shock jock Howard Stern in balloting for the Radio Hall of Fame.Write Comment (0 comments)
Country singer Cagle not guilty of domestic charge
Country singer Chris Cagle has been found not guilty of domestic violence after his girlfriend refused to testify against him.Write Comment (0 comments)
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