London ready for King Tut mega-hit exhibition

London ready for King Tut mega-hit exhibition
Nearly 35 years after Tutankhamun broke attendance records at the British Museum, Ancient Egypt's boy king is bound to do it all over again. A blockbuster show opens on Thursday at the O2 Dome in London after a sell-out US tour, presenting many artefacts never seen in Britain before.

Strong earthquake strikes northern Chile

Strong earthquake strikes Antofagasta, northern Chile

Raw Video: Earthquake Strikes Chile

Raw Video: Earthquake Strikes Chile
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, sending terrified residents fleeing into streets cut by toppled power lines. Authorities and residents reported damage and some injuries, but no deaths.

Elmo's More 'extreme' Than Ever

Elmo's More 'extreme' Than Ever
What does the T.M.X. (Tickle Me Extreme) Elmo eXtra Special Edition do? The AP got a sneak peak of some of his 'hidden silly surprises.'

Matt Damon People's 'Sexiest Man Alive'

Matt Damon People's 'Sexiest Man Alive'
Matt Damon has been named People magazine's 2007 'sexiest man alive' - an honor bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

'Assassin's, 'Mario': New Games Defy Gravity

'Assassin's, 'Mario': New Games Defy Gravity
Two new video games feature gravity-defying characters. The AP's Ryan Pearson compares the venerable 'Super Mario Galaxy' with newcomer 'Assassin's Creed.'

Raw Video: An 'Angel' Prepares

Raw Video: An 'Angel' Prepares
Go behind the scenes as Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio prepares for their annual fashion show, held Thursday in Los Angeles.

'Angels' Get Star, Go Shopping

'Angels' Get Star, Go Shopping
It's all in a day's work for a Victoria's Secret model. Visit with them as they celebrate their new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and then 'go shopping' ahead of Thursday's fashion show in L.A.

Did a Ghost Visit a Gas Station?

Did a Ghost Visit a Gas Station?
An odd blue blob is caught on surveillance tape at an Ohio gas station. No one knows for sure what it is, but some think it might be a ghost.

Baltic washes precious amber ashore

Baltic washes precious amber ashore
They call it the gold of the North. Amber is everywhere in the Polish port city of Gdansk. Many shops sell amber jewellery and sculptures made from the fossilised resin. Some designers have gone upmarket and ship luxury amber items worldwide.

Atlantic City Standoff Ends Peacefully

Atlantic City Standoff Ends Peacefully
A man who claimed to be armed held police at bay from a shuttle bus outside a casino for nearly six hours before letting his hostages go and surrendering peacefully early Wednesday.

Whopping Sale for Hitler's Globe

Whopping Sale for Hitler's Globe
A globe that once belonged to Adolf Hitler and became a souvenir for a U.S. soldier in 1945, has sold at auction for more than five times its estimate.

Democrats: Staggering Real Cost of Iraq War

Democrats: Staggering Real Cost of Iraq War
A report out of Congress says hidden costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, including interest payments on borrowed money, push the full total to some 1.6 trillion dollars.

AP Top Stories for Wednesday, Nov. 14th

AP Top Stories for Wednesday, Nov. 14th
Here's the latest news for Wednesday, Nov. 14th: Body of police officer's ex-wife exhumed; NYC police release 911 call in teen's shooting; Adam "Pacman" Jones to accept plea deal; Specialists and volunteers rehabilitate birds after oil spill.

US Coast Guard Conducts First North Pole Flight

US Coast Guard Conducts First North Pole Flight
The Coast Guard conducted its first-ever flight over the North Pole, part of a growing effort to expand operations in the Arctic. Recent climate change is making the region more accessible, raising new questions about national boundaries.

Eurostar drives urban renewal in London

Eurostar drives urban renewal in London
The inauguration of Saint Pancras as the new Eurostar terminal in London on Wednesday also heralds the renewal of the rundown neighbourhood surrounding it. Efforts to bring the area up to the same glitzy standard as the new international rail terminal have already led to the building of new commercial and residential space, and the first signs of Eurostar-driven gentrification.

Eurostar gets 1.6-billion-dollar home

Eurostar gets 1.6-billion-dollar home
Eurostar, the high-speed rail link connecting Britain to continental Europe, launches its brand-new London terminus on Wednesday. Saint Pancras is a Victorian architectural jewel in the era's neo-Gothic style, but the building has been completely refurbished in a 1.6-billion-dollar renovation which has taken decades. Thanks to the replacement of ageing rails on the British side, the news link will shave the travel time between London and Paris down to 2 hours and 15 minutes - 20 minutes quicker than the trip into newly retired Waterloo International.

Into the Wild Blue Yonder

Into the Wild Blue Yonder
The U.S. Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary at an air show in Las Vegas by showing off its vintage propeller-driven past and its high-tech future.

Dallas Airport Caters to Business Travelers

Dallas Airport Caters to Business Travelers
Dallas Fort Worth airport says it's more business-traveler friendly these days, after adding amenities like ethernet ports and power stations to help road warriors stay connected. AP correspondent Rich Matthews reports.

Touch screen gadget review

Touch screen gadget review
Touch technology is creeping into the portable gadget market. Click editor Richard Taylor takes a look at some of the latest devices.

Home-built Machine Draws Lightning From the Sky

Home-built Machine Draws Lightning From the Sky
An Oklahoma man has made a machine that produces lightning even Mother Nature would be proud of. Kevin Eldredge likes lightning so much he's found a way to bring the fire in the sky down to his own back yard.

On Location: 'Southland Tales'

On Location: 'Southland Tales'
'Southland Tales' writer-director Richard Kelly sits down at the Sidewalk Cafe in Venice, Calif., where he filmed his psychedelic end-of-the-world movie starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Sparks Fly As 'Heroes' Reveals the Past

Sparks Fly As 'Heroes' Reveals the Past
'Heroes' has finally filled in the gap in what happened since NYC didn't blow up. Join The AP's Lauri Neff with the latest theories about what's really going on on the NBC show - and for a few spoilers as well.

Nicole Kidman on 'Margot at the Wedding'

Nicole Kidman on 'Margot at the Wedding'
Actress Nicole Kidman talks to the AP's Alicia Quarles about her latest role in the movie 'Margot at the Wedding.'

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Spears Driving Video Could Be Subpoenaed

Spears Driving Video Could Be Subpoenaed
There could be more trouble ahead for Britney Spears in her custody battle. Kevin Federline's lawyer says he may try to subpoena video footage that apparently shows her running a red light while driving with their two young son.

NHL Goals of the Week

NHL Goals of the Week
Watch all the best goals scored over the past week.

Today in History for Wednesday, November 14th

Today in History for Wednesday, November 14th
Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Germany bombs English town of Coventry during World War II; 'Moby-Dick' published; Nellie Bly begins globe-trotting trek; Leonard Bernstein makes conducting debut; Composer Aaron Copland born.

Macy's Pumped Up for Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Pumped Up for Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's is getting ready for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. It's revealed the new balloons that will take part this year: Super cat 'Hello Kitty, 'Abby Cadabby' from Sesame Street and 'Shrek.'

Zoo Goes Ape Over Birth of Rare Bonobo

Zoo Goes Ape Over Birth of Rare Bonobo
California's San Diego Zoo is welcoming the birth of a male bonobo ape named Tutapenda. Bonobos are an endangered species that some say could become extinct within 10 years.