"American Idol" sponsor AT&T says a few overeager company employees helped Arkansas fans vote by text at viewing parties — but didn't influence the final results. ...more

May 27, 2009

Kris Allen beamed with disbelief, shook his head as if to reject that this was really happening and struggled to find words. The fact that he'd just beaten rollicking vocal powerhouse Adam Lambert for the "American Idol" title wasn't going to sink in quickly for the unassuming underdog from Arkansas. The only downside to this stunning victory: He'd have to sing "No Boundaries" one more time. "Adam deserves this. I'm sorry, I don't even know what to feel right now. This is crazy," said the 23-year-old from Conway, Ark. ...more

May 21, 2009

"American Idol" finalist Allison Iraheta has a reason to cry. ...more

May 7, 2009

Two weeks into the finals, and religion is playing a big role for Allen and many other singers this season on "American Idol." More than half of the remaining 11 finalists have regularly performed at places of worship. Three of those six contestants — including Allen — have worked as worship leaders at their respective churches back home. ...more

March 17, 2009

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson toured the Sam M. Gibbons Federal Courthouse today and the experience literally left him aghast. The senator was responding to complaints from federal judges and employees who work in the 12-year-old building that shoddy construction has left them with leaking windows and roofs and that mold has taken hold. ...more

February 16, 2009

The attorney representing Caylee Anthony's grandparents say the slain Florida toddler's remains have been cremated. ...more

February 12, 2009

The grandfather of a slain Florida toddler was taken to a hospital early Friday morning after he was reported missing and sparked concerns that he might be suicidal. ...more

January 24, 2009

The grandfather of a slain Florida toddler has been located in a Daytona Beach motel, shortly after authorities reported he had gone missing. ...more

January 23, 2009

A judge ordered prosecutors Tuesday to turn over photos and X-rays of the remains of Caylee Anthony to defense attorneys for her mother, who is charged with murdering the Orlando toddler. ...more

December 23, 2008

Friday's Prep Results ...more

December 19, 2008