AP - The late Tim Russert's son will take up a family tradition for NBC News, helping to cover the Democratic and Republican conventions.

AP - GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A trapdoor spider species found along the coast of California last year is the new eight-legged tribute to Stephen Colbert.

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. The 85-year-old added to that resume Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to one for his idol, James Cagney.

Reuters - NBC's top man at the Beijing Olympics is excited about athletes breaking records, but he's prepared for any breaking news.

Reuters - In his first foray into TV series, Thomas Jane will play the lead in HBO's hourlong pilot "Hung."

Reuters - In Pamela Anderson's new reality show "Pam: Girl on the Loose," each episode has a name, such as "The Uncensored Confessions of a Trailer Camp Tramp" and "Crazy Bitch."

AP - Roger Ebert is gone from "At the Movies," but he's an increasingly influential figure in the new dominant realm of film criticism: the Web.

AP - Many years ago, during an oil crisis, Chevrolet announced a new car was coming.

AP - The producer of hit reality series "Survivor" and "The Apprentice" has countersued his longtime business partner.

AP - "I am an unyielding advocate for the well-being of children around the world and do not condone or endorse smoking." — Alicia Keys, protesting a cigarette company's sponsorship of her concert in Jakarta, Indonesia.