Barack Obama and nearly a quarter of a million people crowded into Chicago's Grant Park to celebrate his election victory. Produced by Charles Dharapak. (Nov. 5)
Maxwell, one of the key voices from R&B's neosoul era, is back making music after a long hiatus. The Grammy-nominated singer talks about his U.S. tour and upcoming fourth studio release, 'Black Summer's Night.' (Oct. 7)
Thousands of protesters gathered in St. Paul, Minn., the site of the Republican National Convention. As tensions mounted between those gather and police, AP Photojournalist Evan Vucci was in the middle of the crowd. (Sept. 2)
Australia's Taronga Zoo in Sydney recently showed off its latest addition, a baby pygmy hippo. Monifa, who is only three weeks old, is currently the size of a puppy. There are less than 3,000 pygmy hippos remaining in the world. (Nov. 7)
The competition heats up in a blaze of jewel tones and dramatic showpieces at the "Project Runway" finale Friday. The six remaining contestants showed their collections at New York Fashion Week. (Sept. 12)
Latif Majied, a 50-year-old African American man living in Los Angeles, views Sen. Barack Obama's election as symbolic for all Americans, saying it opens a door of opportunities and signals to the world the American dream is alive and well. (Nov. 6)
At a Pentagon promotion ceremony Friday, Ann E. Dunwoody ascended to a peak never before reached by a woman in the U.S. military: four-star general. (Nov. 14)
Republican John McCain conceded the presidential race to Barack Obama, saying the Democrat has achieved a 'great thing' for himself and the country with his historic victory. (Nov. 5)
The makers of 'The Dark Knight' have given a sneak peek of the next Batman movie. And the twisted sociopath known as The Joker, played by the late Heath Ledger, is said to play the ultimate bad guy in the film. (March 16)
In Los Angeles' African-American enclaves the mood was buoyant and joyous that voters ushered the first black president elect in the nation's history. The AP's John Mone visited some of those neighborhoods. (Nov. 6)
McCain and Obama swapped self-deprecating jokes at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner. The Republican saying he replaced his team of advisers with 'Joe the Plumber' while the Democrat claimed his 'greatest strength would be 'humility.' (Oct. 16)
Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich suggested the $700 billion bailout package was sending America towards 'casino socialism, where the only real product is debt'. (Sept. 28)
Barack Obama is allowing himself to express some confidence, saying he's been "just feeling good'' the last couple of days. Obama addressed a crowd of about 80,000 in Cleveland, where he was introduced by rock star Bruce Springsteen. (Nov. 2)
Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven are bound for the international space station. They will double as kitchen and bathroom installers on the mission, undertaking the most extreme home makeover ever attempted in orbit. (Nov. 14)
Record crowds have shown up at polls in Florida and voters are waiting hours to cast their ballots. The Sunshine State has kicked off two weeks of early voting and counties are already reporting a huge turnout. (Oct. 20)
Already showing in most of the world, the 22nd installment in the James Bond franchise, 'Quantum of Solace,' opens in the U.S. on Friday. Stars Daniel Craig and Jeffrey Wright walked the red carpet Tuesday night in New York. (Nov. 12)
British Indie band, Arctic Monkeys are starring in their own film called 'Arctic Monkeys At The Apollo' and they took time out to attend a press conference to mark it's launch. (Oct. 9)
Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedy duo known as the Masked Avengers, one of whom was posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Listen to part 1 of the six-minute call. (Nov. 1)
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