TSA Modifies Screening Procedures for Elderly

By MATT HOSFORD The Transportation Security Administration is hoping to give travelers over the age of 75 a more hands-off experience as they pass through airport security. As part of a pilot program, passengers over age 75 will be allowed to go through what the...

Fiona Apple makes return to spotlight at SXSW

At turns frenetic, contemplative and whimsical, Fiona Apple made her return to the stage Wednesday at the South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival.

British soul singer Michael Kiwanuka hits SXSW

Michael Kiwanuka found the perfect combination to cut through the ceaseless din at the South By Southwest Music Conference: an angelic voice and an acoustic guitar.

Huggies Pulls Ads After Dads Insulted

Dads complain. Huggies listens. The diaper company changed its “Have Dad Put Huggies To The Test” campaign after the controversial commercials depicting dads as inattentive caregivers sparked outrage — among dads. Last week, Huggies posted several videos to their Facebook page as a part of a campaign...

Frontier Airlines Asks Public to Choose Next ‘Spokesanimal’

Frontier Airlines has decided to let the public choose its next “spokesanimal.” The winner, to be announced at the end of April, will be the next animal to appear on a Frontier aircraft tail. Each of Frontier’s planes has a “spokesanimal” on its tail, with...

Clooney uses star power to spotlight Sudan crisis

George Clooney used his Hollywood celebrity Wednesday to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the volatile border area between Sudan and South Sudan, offering a firsthand account of the suffering as thousands are forced to take refuge in caves because of daily aerial bombardments.

Jermaine Jones disqualified from 'American Idol'

Jermaine Jones was dismissed from "American Idol" â€" and not because of viewer votes.

Saint still changing lives in 'Teresa's Ecstasy'

Beware of having unintended spiritual epiphanies. Begonya Plaza's new play, "Teresa's Ecstasy," is about the unexpected influence of St. Teresa of Avila, a 16th-century Carmelite nun, on modern-day Carlotta, a Spanish writer.

Lohan tweets it's a 'lie' that her car grazed man

Lindsay Lohan said Wednesday that allegations that her car grazed a man's knee outside a Hollywood nightclub are "a complete lie."

Big White House do mixes celebs, political money

Wednesday's giant state dinner for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wifeâ€" the biggest ever thrown by Barack and Michelle Obama â€" dished up a potent mix of celebrity glamor, corporate heft and political money under a giant tent on the South Lawn. It is an election year, after all.