China will appeal WTO ruling that Beijing improperly restricts book, movie importsBEIJING — China will appeal a World Trade Organization ruling that ordered it to ease restrictions on imports of movies, music and books in a case brought by Washington, a Commerce Ministry spokesman said Monday. Gary, Ind. paid $5,000 for Jackson’s father, 7 others to fly to Michael Jackson memorialGARY, Ind. — The mayor of Gary, Ind., said Friday his cash-strapped city paid $5,000 to fly Michael Jackson’s father and seven other people out from Los Angeles to attend a July memorial for his son in the pop star’s hometown. Tributes pour in for guitar player and rock innovator Les Paul after death at age 94NEW YORK — Musicians worldwide are paying tribute to Les Paul, the music icon whose solid-body electric guitar paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll. Les Paul, guitar player and innovator who paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll, dead at age 94NEW YORK — Musicians worldwide are paying tribute to Les Paul, the music icon whose solid-body electric guitar paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll. He died this week at age 94. Judge says drug bust means no jam band concerts for Pa. ‘music church’PITTSBURGH — A federal judge says a southwestern Pennsylvania church that claims “jam band” concerts are its services cannot hold four planned concerts this summer. China says it might appeal WTO ruling on movie, music imports, insists imports ‘unimpeded’BEIJING — China said Thursday it might appeal a World Trade Organization ruling that it improperly restricts distribution of foreign movies, music and books and insisted it does not impede imports. Dallas: Built on big oil money, but cheap eats and affordable sightseeing can be hadDALLAS —In a city that hangs its hat on big money, a flashy skyline and well-heeled locals, a visit on the cheap might seem unlikely. But residents know that it doesn’t take a trust fund to have a good time here. For starters, sit down to a plate of cheap tacos and start people-watching. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDTIntel officials: Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud killed by US strike, already buried AP answers your questions on the news, from elected senators to the president’s radio addressEvery week, the president gets behind a microphone — and, these days, in front of a camera — and offers a few quick comments about an issue that he feels is of great national importance. Sam Cooke’s music, business acumen take center state at Mississippi music festivalJACKSON, Miss. — More than 40 years after his tragic, violent death, Sam Cooke is still known as the legendary soul and gospel singer who penned “A Change is Gonna Come,” which found a new audience with the election of America’s first black president. Kevin Costner says he wants to return to help victims of Canadian festival collapseCAMROSE, Alberta — Kevin Costner says he hopes to return to Alberta to support those affected by the collapse of an outdoor stage during a severe thunderstorm that killed one person and injured dozens more at a country music festival. Michael Jackson’s wishes preserved after lengthy hearing, but not without a little dramaLOS ANGELES — The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire. Johannesburg’s trendy downtown cultural hot spot reveals city’s history and creative sideJOHANNESBURG — It’s gritty, it’s hip and it’s downtown in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Leonard Cohen show to benefit Israel, Palestinian peace groups sells out in less than a dayJERUSALEM — Tickets for a Leonard Cohen concert to benefit Palestinian and Israeli peace groups sold out in less than a day, an Israeli ticket agent said Sunday. Storm causes stage collapse at country music festival in Canada, killing 1, injuring 75CAMROSE, Alberta — Organizers on Sunday canceled the closing day of a country music festival in central Alberta a day after a fierce thunderstorm caused an outdoor stage to collapse, killing one person and injuring about 75 others. Storm causes stage collapse at country music festival in Canada, killing 1, injuring 40CAMROSE, Alberta — Fans screamed and ran for cover as a fierce thunderstorm caused an outdoor stage to collapse at a country music festival in central Alberta. Police said one person was killed and up to 40 others injured. Storm causes stage collapse at country music festival in Canada, killing 1 and injuring 15CAMROSE, Alberta — One person was killed and at least 15 were injured after a storm whipped through an outdoor country music festival, causing a stage to collapse. Storm causes stage collapse at country music festival in Canada, killing 1 and injuring 19CAMROSE, Alberta — One person is dead and at least 19 are inujred after a storm whipped through an outdoor country music festival, causing a stage to collapse. African-Americans say Chicago cemetery scandal has hurt efforts to preserve black historyCHICAGO — Harold Lucas was raised with the stories about his grandparents, who rode segregated railroad cars from Missouri to Chicago in the 1930s and worked tirelessly to raise their family into the middle class. Jury to decide damages after BU student admits ‘I did it’ in music-download trialBOSTON — A federal judge has ruled that a Boston University student violated copyright laws when he swapped music online, paving the way for a jury to begin considering damages Friday. Judge rules against BU student in music downloading case; jury to decide damagesBOSTON — A federal judge has ruled that a Boston University student violated copyright laws when he swapped music online, paving the way for a jury to begin considering damages Friday. Agreement between Michael Jackson’s mother, ex-wife, ends prospect of upheaval for childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s children will live with their grandmother under an agreement reached with the King of Pop’s ex-wife that ensures the youngsters won’t have to endure a public fight over who raises them. Britain’s top court rules that organist should get share of ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ royaltiesLONDON — He didn’t skip the light fandango, but Procol Harum’s former keyboardist said he was delighted Thursday after Britain’s top court ruled he was entitled to a share of royalties from the band’s hit “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” Seeger, Baez and some contemporary acts headline anniversary show at Newport folk festivalPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Joan Baez was just 18 when she performed at the first Newport Folk Festival, a self-described neurotic and high maintenance teenager who remembers trembling in her sandals as she waited her turn on stage. Authorities target property of Jackson doctor for second time in week in ongoing investigationLAS VEGAS — For the second time in less than a week, authorities have targeted the property of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor in their investigation into whether he committed manslaughter by administering a powerful anesthetic to help the pop singer sleep. Federal agents search Las Vegas home, office of Michael Jackson’s doctor in manslaughter probeLAS VEGAS — Authorities searched the sprawling Las Vegas home and medical office of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Tuesday, seeking documents as part of a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death. Federal agents search Las Vegas home of Michael Jackson’s doctor in manslaughter probeLAS VEGAS — Federal authorities searched the Las Vegas home of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Tuesday and arrived at his medical office as part of a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death. Law enforcement official: Jackson doc told investigators he’d administered anestheticLOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death says the singer’s doctor told investigators he administered the powerful anesthetic that authorities believe killed the pop star. Too much rattle and hum: U2’s round-the-clock removal of huge Dublin stage stirs protestsDUBLIN — Dubliners angry over the around-the-clock dismantling of U2’s monumental concert stage mounted street protests Tuesday, threatening the Irish band’s plans for the next stop on their European tour. AP source: Jackson’s home chaotic, doc gave drug that authorities believe killed pop starLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s personal doctor gave him a powerful anesthetic through an intravenous drip to help him sleep, and authorities believe the drug caused the pop singer’s death, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. |