Mugabe, rival to attend crisis summit

President Robert Mugabe will attend a summit of southern African leaders this Saturday to discuss the electoral and political crisis in his beleaguered country.

Hip-hop meets ballet in Big Boi's 'big' debut

As half of the famed hip-hop duo OutKast, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton is known for his bass-booming, chart-topping smash hits. His recording studio in Atlanta is lined with plush velvet, stocked with Courvoisier and has a swing hanging from the ceiling -- a place to settle in and do his work.

Bush to announce shorter combat tours in Iraq

President Bush on Thursday is expected to announce shorter combat tours for U.S. troops in Iraq but will order a pause in troop withdrawals.