Jim Carrey's new movie 'Yes Man' tells the story of a man who says yes to everything - something Carrey did on the last day of filming when he jumped off a bridge in Pasadena, California. See Video
Today In History For Thursday, January 31, 2008
America enters the Space Age; Libyan is convicted in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103; The United States executes one of its soldiers for desertion; Author Norman Mailer is born. See Video
Bin Laden On Patrol In Colombia
Fugitive jihadist Osama Bin Laden is terrorizing a new population of victims -- the criminals of Bogota, Colombia. The Al Qaeda presence in the area comes in the form of Fernando Aguirre, a self-described "security guard" who patrols the streets costumed as the terrorist mastermind. The security guard survives on tips from people in the area and shop owners. See Video
Political Lunch On 2008 US Presidential Election, January 30, 2008
Money can't buy Mitt love, a mass migration to California, Rudy and John exit stage right (and left), early preparations for Super-Duper-Extreme-Mega Tuesday next week. See Video
Today In History For Wednesday, January 30, 2008
The Tet Offensive begins; Adolf Hitler becomes Germany's chancellor; President Franklin D. Roosevelt is born; Mahatma Gandhi assassinated; British soldiers shoot to death 13 Catholic civil rights marchers in Northern Ireland. See Video
Missing El Monte Woman Found Safe
No details yet on what happened to the woman and why she was missing. But Joellyn Corsaro of El Monte has been found. Rick Chambers reports, see video.
Is John Edwards Endorsing Clinton Or Obama?
John Edwards announced his resignation from Campaign '08 amid speculation over which of his rivals he would endorse. But as Jim Axelrod reports, his decision has not been forthcoming. See Video
Today In History For Tuesday, January 29, 2008
President George W. Bush delivers 'Axis of Evil' speech; A bomb rocks an abortion clinic in Birmingham, Alabama; Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" is first published; Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, are named to the Baseball Hall of Fame. See Video
Political Lunch On 2008 US Presidential Election, January 28, 2008
On Political Lunch today, Will looks at a landslide win and major new endorsements for Barack Obama, another dubious line from a former president, and a must-win situation for a former mayor. Also, McCain looks to the military and Romney gets a new campaign helper. See Video
Chinese Hip-Hoppers Still Grooving At 60
One hip-hop troupe has become all the hype in Beijing appearing on national television shows and city dance floors. The difference is that these dancers are retired women, most of them in their 60s, who are now grooving to a younger beat. See Video
Best American City To Have A Baby
Peg Moline, Editor in Chief of Fit Pregnancy Magazine reveals the top three and bottom three cities in their third annual, Top Fifty Best Cities in America to Have a Baby Survey. See Video
'Rambo' Back On The Big Screen
At 61, Sylvester Stallone made his way down yet another red carpet to promote the fourth film in his "Rambo" action series. For the first time, however, his kids also got in on the act. See Video
Ready To Bid? eBay Lowers Listing Fees
eBay has announced it will cut by up to 50 percent the fees it charges sellers to list their goods online, in an effort to boost listings and keep pace with other burgeoning e-commerce sites. See Video
Genetic Testing Aimed Against Breast Cancer
Ten years ago, 48,000 women - mothers, wives, sisters - died every year from breast cancer. Today, that number has dropped to 40,000,. But it is still too high. That is why many women who are at high risk of getting breast cancer choose genetic testing. See Video
Qatar In The World's Largest Talent Search In Sport History
Qatar is wrapping up the largest talent search in sport's history, choosing a handful of 13-year-old boys for full training scholarships after a mammoth project that screened more than 400,000 children in seven African countries. See Video
Breast Size May Indicate Diabetes Risk
A study indicates that breast size is a risk indication for diabetes. See Video
More Violence In Kenya After MP's Murder
Police said two men shot the legislator, Melitus Were, in his car at his gate in the woodley district of Nairobi then fled the scene. Two Kenyan military heliocopters later fired on armed crowds terrorising refugees in the lakeside city of Naivasha as violence in the east African nation threatened to spiral out of control. See Video
Afghan Women Protest US Aid Worker Snatching
Some 500 Afghan women gathered in a rare mass protest Tuesday after the kidnapping of an American aid worker. See Video
Mauritanian Refugees In Senegal Going Back Home
For nearly two decades Mauritanians have lived in Senegal where they fled in 1989 when a border dispute triggered a surge of ethnic violence. But now, with the help of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees they are being repatriated. See Video
Eating Dirt As Food In Haiti Out Of Poverty
With food prices rising, Haiti's poorest cant afford even a daily plate of rice. Now some people are taking desperate measures to fill their bellies. See Video
Sen. Edward Kennedy Expected To Endorse Barack Obama
Democratic party officials say Senator Edward Kennedy is planning to endorse Senate colleague Barack Obama for president. The endorsement will be announced later today in Washington. See Video
Is Another Interest Rate Cut By The Federal Reserve Possible?
Investors are hoping the Federal Reserve will make another interest rate cut in their upcoming meeting. Randall Pinkston reports on a meeting that could produce a much needed confidence boost. See Video
Family And Friends Mourned Heath Ledger In L.A.
Family and friends paid their respects to Heath Ledger, whose body was taken to a celebrity mortuary in Los Angeles en route to his native Australia. See Video
U.S. Spy Satellite To Fall To The Earth Soon
A U.S. spy satellite has gone out of control and is expected to crash to Earth soon, government sources say. See Video
Kidney Plus Marrow Transplants, High Mecury Levels In Sushi, Aspirin and Color
New research reveals that potent medicines used to prevent transplant rejection may one day be a thing of the past. See Video
Economy To Dominate State of the Union
The economy will likely dominate the Monday's State of the Union speech, the last of George W. Bush's presidency. See Video
No Rest On Sunday For Barack Obama
The day after winning in South Carolina, Sen. Barack Obama took his quest for the white house father south and to the midwest. See Video
Film Explores Roman Polanski's Case
A documentary that takes a fresh look at the Roman Polanski case was the first film at Sundance to be purchased by a U.S. distributor. Kesley Hubbard talks with director Marina Zenovich about making of "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired." See Video
Christian Brando Dies Of Pneumonia
Christian Brando, the trouble son of the actor Marlon Brando, died from pneumonia at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Christian Brando spent five years in prison for killing his sister's boyfriend. He was 49 years old. See Video
Actor Chris Allport Killed In An Avalanche
Actor Chris Allport was killed by an avalanche in Los Angeles ’ San Gabriel Mountains on Friday. The 60-year-old was skiing when he was caught in a series of “freak avalanches.” Allport’s body was found near the Mountain High Ski resort.
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Barack Obama Routed Hillary Clinton In South Carolina Primary
Barack Obama routed Rodham Clinton in the racially charged South Carolina primary tonight. The win regains Obama's campaign momentum in the prelude to Super Tuesday. See Video
Hillary Clinton Concedes In South Carolina
Hillary Clinton offered her congratulations to Barack Obama, and then set her sights on the primaries to come as she held a campaign rally in Nashville, Tenn. See Video
Brighten Up Your Wardrobe
The sky may be gray this time of year but you can brighten up your wardrobe with hot new accessories in colors right out of the crayon box! Dawn Yanek of "Life & Style" shows some of them off. See Video
Barack Obama's Victory Speech
In a speech to supporters following his big win in the South Carolina primary, Barack Obama says, "People all over the country are hungry for a new way of leadership..... You can see in their faces. See Video
Hillary Clinton Turns To Super Tuesday
Sen. Hillary Clinton congratulated Sen. Barack Obama on his primary win in South Carolina Saturday. Speaking in Nashville, she said the eyes of the country are turning to Tennessee and other states that will vote on Super Tuesday. See Video
Memorial For Beruit Bomb Victims
Intelligence officer captain Wissam Eid and his bodyguard were killed in a car bomb attack in a Christian suburb of Beruit. Eid was responsible for tracking mobile telephone communications made by attackers in previous assassinations. See Video
Rogue Trader In Police Net
Kerviel was taken to a police station in Paris at around 2:00pm (1300GMT). He allegedly cost French Bank Societe Generale over 7 billion dollars in trading losses. The bank said the rogue trader was managing hundreds of thousands of concealed trades and an equal number of fake hedges to give the appearance that any loss was offset. See Video
Political Lunch On 2008 US Presidential Election, January 25
The GOP gets cuddly in Florida, Rudy watches his purple poll line head for the basement, liberal blogger get giddy over Romney's prospects, and Mike Huckabee would like you to know that he still thinks there are Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq. See Video
Can Botox Kill You?
Botox can cause life threatening conditions that consumers may not be aware of until it is too late. Maggie Rodriguez talks to Dr. Sidney Wolfe about product warnings that can save lives. See Video
Birth Control Pills Cut Cancer Risk
A new report says that women taking birth control pills for fifteen years reduce by half their chances of developing ovarian cancer. Dr. Jon Lapook discusses the findings with Katie Couric. See Video
Egyptian Police Takes Steps To Close Gaza Border
Egyptian riot police and armored vehicles are restricting Gaza motorist to a small border area of Egypt. It is the second attempt in two days to restore control over the chaotic frontier breached by Hamas militants. See Video
Crocodile Caught In Sewage Pond
The authorities in Darwin, Australia, have caught a crocodile that got into a sewage pond. See Video
Today In History For Saturday January 26, 2008
President Bill Clinton denies Monica Lewinsky affair; General Douglas MacArthur and Wayne Gretsky are born; Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' opens in New York. See Video
Polar Bear Cub 'Flocke' Learns To Crawl
German born polar bear cub 'Flocke' meaning sow flakes is growing fast according to her keepers at the Tiergarten Zoo in Nuremberg. The almost five wee-old cub is in excellent condition, according to the zoo's doctor. See Video
Hitler's Bedroom At Mr. President Hotel In Belgrade
In Belgrade's Mr. President Hotel, visitors are able to choose rooms adorned with portraits of figures such as the Soviet leader Stalin, former Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito, Cuba's Fidel Castro and Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. And owner Dragan Zabunovic's political theme idea is proving surprisingly popular. See Video
American Aid Worker Kidnapped In Afghanistan
Gunmen kidnapped an American Aid worker in Afghanistan, along with her driver. The area's governor is blaming what he calls an enemy of Islam and an enemy of America. She was wearing a traditional burqa when taken. See Video
Church Rallies Around Embattled Detroit Mayor
A prayer service in Detroit was held at the church where Mayor Kwame Kilpatrtrick regularly worships. Kilpatrick has come under scrutiny lately because of allegations that he purged himself last summer. See Video
Senators Ask Why 9/11 Tipster Didn't Get Reward
The two senators who honored flight instructors for alerting authorities to Zacarias Moussaoui are asking why the men were left off a $5M dollar reward given to another tipster. See Video
Hawaiian Baby Thrown Into Traffic Remembered
Funeral service were held for th Hawaiian baby who was dropped off a highway overpass in Honolulu last week. A memorial has also been established near the overpass. See Video
Political Lunch On 2008 US Presidential Election, January 22
The Democrats get testy in South Carolina, when Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were in a war of words and John Edwards emerged victorious. Subsequently Hillary Clinton and John Edwards had some private time. See Video
Today In History For Monday, January 21, 2008
France's King Louis XVI is executed; Vladmir Lenin dies; Alger Hiss is found guilty of lying to a grand jury; The supersonic Concorde jet roars into service for the first time. See Video
Rio De Janeiro Beauties Prepare For Carnival
Brazilians have two weeks left to prepare for the official Carnival opening, but already dancers and street bands have started partying. Diversity is the name of the game including ofcourse sexual diversity. See Video
Egyptian Women Live Their Football Passion
The African Cup of Nation is underway and, in Egypt, a group of young women aren;t simply content just rooting for their team. In the face of stifling social pressure, they are dedicated to getting out on the pitch themselves to pursue their football passion. See Video
Lindsay Lohan, Eddie Murphy Lead Race For Hollywood Worst
Actors Lindsay Lohan and Eddie Murphy led nominations Monday for the Golden Raspberry award; singling out Hollywood's worst movie performances from the past year. See Video
Suffering For Fashion In Iraq
As the fashion season heats up in Western style hubs, with haute couture shows for women in Paris this week, their kindred spirits in Iraq remain out in the cold. A look at one Baghdad label, specialising in traditional, hand-stitched robes, where models and designers alike suffer for fashion. See Video
Britney Spears Arrives For Deposition
Britney Spears showed up for deposition in the custody battle for her two sons. The deposition was scheduled for today after she showed up late for one earlierthis month. See Video
U.S. Researchers: Caffeine Doubles Risk Of Miscarriage
US researchers have discovered that caffeine doubles the risk of miscarriage. See Video
Political Lunch On 2008 US Presidential Election, January 21
Today on The Lunch, Bill whines, Hillary wins Thompson considers jumping ship, and Huckabee just can't shake that Norris guy. See Video
Democratic Candidates Honor Martin Luther King Jr. At S.C Rally
The three leading candidates for demoncratic presidential nomination spoke at a Martin Luther King Jr. Rally in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina's Democratic primary will be held Saturday. See Video
Mike Huckabee Honors Martin Luther King
Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee attend Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Monday to honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Huckabee also picked up endorsements from a coalition of African-American pastors. See Video
Icy Cold Weather Hits New York City
Temperatures in the city of New York are frigid, but that's not stopping some people from hitting the streets. AP reporter Bonny Ghosh finds out how they are coping with the cold. See Video
Ukrainians Mark Holy Day
President Yushchenko has marked the orthodox Christian day of Theophany by jumping into ice-cold water. See video
Madeleine McCann Suspect Sketches Released
A British newspaper published a facial sketch of a man reportedly seen by a witness at the holiday resort in portugal where British toddler Madeleine McCann was abducted last May. See Video
Dying O.C. Man Reunited With His Wife
The tearful reunion happened moments ago. His Thai wife was unable to get a Visa to see him until the media and politicians intervened. See Video
Serbia Elects A New President
Voting is under way in Serbia's presidential elections, the first since the country became independent. See video
Medical Plants Face Extinction
Hundreds of medicinal plants face extinction, threatening future cures for disease, experts have warned. See Video
Teachers Take Low Gravity Flight To Encourage Students
School Teachers in the US are being sent on low gravity flights to encourage pupils to study science. See Video
Britney Spears' Bodyguard Speak Out
In a TV Guide Network Exclusive, Britney Spears' bodyguard sits town with Chris Harrison of Hollywood 411 to get the scoop on the troubled pop star. See Video
Suzanne Pleshette, 'Bob Newhart' Star, Dies At 7o
The husky-voiced Pleshette will also be remembered for her work in "The Birds" on Broadway and for other sitcom work. she died Saturday of respiratory failure. See Video
USC Freshmen Key Win Over UCLA
Davon Jefferson scored 25 points to lead USC to a 72-63 win at UCLA. O.J. Mayo added 16, while UCLA first-year player Kevin Love scored 18 points. See Video
Today In History For Sunday January 20, 2008
Iran releases 52 American hostages; John F. Kennedy becomes America's 35th president; Nazi Germany hold the notorious Wannsee conference near Berlin; Britain's King George the Fifth dies; Comedian George Burns is born. See Video
The Next Generation Of Hybrid Vehicles
Showcased at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. See Video
Millions Of Shiite Pilgrims Mark Ashura In Karbala
Shiite pilgrims gathered in front of Imam Hussein holy shrine, in the holy city of Karbala about 70 miles south of Baghdad to mark Ashura, a Shiite festival marking the killing of Prophet Mohammed's grandson. See Video
Thailand To Be Govern By A Coalition
Thailand People's Power Party has said it will lead five other parties in making up the new administration. See Video
Shi'ite Fighters Attack Iraqi Soldiers
Police said the head of the so-called "Soldiers of Heaven" cult in Basra had been killed in the fighting, which is reminiscent of clashes between the obscure group and Iraqi and US forces a year ago. Those battles near the holy Shi'ite city of Najaf left hundreds dead, mainly members of the cult.
At Least Two Dozens Killed As Violence Rages On In Kenya
For the third day in a row, oppositon protesters rioted in response to Kenya's disputed presidential election. At least two dozen people hav been killed since Wednesday in violence throughout the country. See Video
Nuremberg Zoo Finally Names Its Polar Bear Cub "Flocke"
Nuremberg zoo received over 50,000 name suggestions sent from around the world for the five-week-old polar bear cub that was taken from her mother Vera after keepers feared that it might come to harm. (The mother was seen walking around her compound with the live cub in her mouth, dropping it on the floor several times.) In the end, the German polar bear cub is named Flocke, which means snowflake in German. The bear is fed about every three hours with a special milk and it is making very good progress weighing almost 7 pounds. See Video
Today In History For Saturday January 19 2008
Poet and author Edgar Allan Poe, Singer Janis Joplin and Confederate General Robert E. Lee are born; Indira Ghandhi is elected prime minister of India; President Bill Clinton admits making false statements under oath. See Video
US Congressman William Delahunt Meets With Hugo Chavez
US Congressman, William Delahunt Met Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and said they agreed a new relationship should be forged. See Video
Media Puts Spotlight on Case Of Corporal Cesar Laurean.
As an international manhunt continues for corporal Cesar Laurean, new pictures are emerging of the 21-year-old, reportedly recorded just before he went missing. America's Most Wanted will broadcast a report on the hunt for Laurean. See Video
Dozens Killed In Iraqi Cult Clashes
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between police and members of Shia cult in southern Iraq. See Video
Today In History For Friday January 18 2008
The Soviet Union says it's broken the Nazi seige of Leningrad; British explorer Robert F Scott and his expedition reach the south pole; Albert DeSalvo, the "Boston Strangler" is convicted; Author Rudyard Kipling dies. See Video
Top 10 Political News On 2008 US Presidential Election, January 18
In another 10-in-3 episode of The Lunch, press rage infects some campaign, Nevada lawsuits heat up the Democratic race, while South Carolina grows ugly for republicans, and Mike Huckabee tells big government where to plant their flag poles. See Video
Odd Dinosaur Lived As A Fish Eating Feature
A British dinosaur that has baffled reseachers since its discovery more than twenty years ago has proved to have more in common with crocodiles than was first thought. See Video
Ludacris Rocks Nelson Mandela's World Aids Day Concert
Ludacris Rocks Nelson Mandela's 46664 concert organised on World Aids Day. See Video
Hannah Montana' Star Walks Red Carpet for Film
Hundred of screaming fans lines Hollywood Blvd. Thursday to catch a glimpse of 15-year old singer/actress Miley Cyrus as she attended the premiere of her concert film. See Video
Human Embryo Cloned From Man
An American researcher, Dr Samuel Wood, has cloned human embryos from his own cells. See Video
European Leagues Emptied Out For African Nation Cup
The African Nations Cup kicks off on Sunday in Ghana. Every two years, it's the same story - the best players from the competing countries leave their clubs to take part in the Cup. Club across Europe are affected. Toulouse is a prime example. The French First Division club will have to do without four of its best players. See Video
DNA Mutations Linked To Prostrate Cancer
Mutations in 5 regions of the DNA have been linked to the development of prostrate cancer. See Video
NYC Museum Returns 2,500 Year-Old Vase To Italy
The Metropolitan Museum agreed to return about 20 ancient works of art to Italian authorities. The return of a 2,500 year old Greek vase is an important step in Italy's fight against antiquities trafficking. See Video
Lindsay Lohan To Work In A Morgue For Her DUI Conviction
Lindsay Lohan is going to work in a morgue and a hospital emergency room as part of her punishment for her drunken driving conviction. See Video
Turkey Mulls Looser Freedom Of Speech Law
On 19 January 2007 the Turkish journalist Hrant Dink was shot dead by an ultranationalist in Istanbul. Many writers and journalists put the blame for this death squarely on Article 301 of Turkey's penal code. This article punishes what it terms "denigrating Turkishness" with sentences of up to four years in jail. Hrant Dink, who was of Armenian origin, had run into trouble with the law for articles about the 1915-17 massacres of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire. Today the Turkish parliament is revising this article which many see as restricting freedom of expression. See Video
Suspect Runs From And Shoots At Police In Ohama.
Ohama Police chased a suspect who led them on a high speed chase on rural road while he shot ay them out of the back window of the car. The suspect was eventually shot 5 times, survived, and was taken into custody. See video.
Child Fatally Thrown Off Hawaii Freeway Overpass
A man in hospital scrubs threw a toddler from a pedestrian overpass onto a freeway humming with traffic. The 2-year-old boy fell 30 feet to the asphalt and was pronounced dead at the scene. See Video
Tiger Attack Victim Admits Drinking Alcohol
One of the three victims of the San Francisco Zoo tiger attack was intoxicated and admitted standing atop a railing of the big cat enclosure and yelling and waving at the animal that would later maul them, killing his friend. See Video
Six Bodies Found After Shootout In Mexico
Authorities say they've found six executed kidnapping victims inside a Tijuana house where gunmen took refuge during a shootout with police. Mexico has recently seen a spike in gang-related killings. See Video
O.J. Simpson Return To Miami After Jail Stay
O.J. Simpson is back home in Florida, a day after having his bail doubled for violating terms of his release. See Video
What would Bill Clinton's role be in a Hillary Clinton presidency?
What Would Bill Clinton's Role Be In A Hillary Clinton Presidency? Recent comments by the couple to Tyra Banks and Al Sharpton show that's still an open question. See Video
Americans Prepare For Depression
With the looming possibility of a recession, many Americans have been forced to evaluate their financial security, sometimes at the expense to their long-term goals. Kelly Cobiella reports. See Video
The Truth About Statins
More than 18 million Americans fight cholesterol with a popular class of drugs called statins. But concerns are mounting about their safety and effectiveness. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. See Video