Nov 12th, 2008 · MTV's afternoon countdown show, Total Request Live, was considered extremely innovative when it launched 10 years ago. Using telephone voting, text messaging and the Internet to chart the day's Top 10 music videos, the show was a huge hit. But it will air its final episode next month, just as the world of music videos seems to be entering a new golden age.
Sep 15th, 2008 · The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Sunday that the former CEOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not walk away with golden parachutes. The agency which regulates — and now manages the two mortgage giants — said it will not allow the former executives to walk away with multi-million dollar severance packages. It didn't say what, if anything, ex-CEOs Daniel Mudd and Richard Syron will take home.
Aug 19th, 2008 · The 11th day of the Olympic Games in Beijing saw Americans take gold medals with individual displays of strength, skill and strategy, while U.S. teams advanced toward their final rounds. U.S. gymnast Shawn Johnson found her first gold on the balance beam.
Aug 12th, 2008 · As U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps continues to dominate in the pool in Beijing, he is facing increasing pressure — and heckling by reporters — about his historic eight-gold-medal quest.
Aug 11th, 2008 · Fellow U.S. swimmer Jason Lezak's rabbit-from-a-hat victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay kept Michael Phelps on his golden path in the Summer Olympics. And the all-star American men's basketball team chilled Yao Ming-led China on its home court.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Verdi might have been close to 80 when he composed Falstaff, but with music that sparkles at a breakneck pace, he proved he had not lost his golden touch. Bryn Terfel stars in the title role in a Welsh National Opera production.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Theme parks and zoos have taken a financial hit recently. But a golden retriever's maternal instincts may have saved a zoo in Southeast Kansas; a litter of orphaned tigers and a yellow lab have attracted crowds of new visitors.
Jul 29th, 2008 · Extra Golden is a unique group: a true collaboration of American and Kenyan musicians who play an original blend of Kenyan benga and American rock. On its extensive world tour, the quintet played its music and a traditional benga tune in a session recorded by KEXP.