Former first lady Barbara Bush, 83, had successful open-heart surgery yesterday. She is recovering in Texas. — Houston Chronicle Wal-Mart reported a better-than-expected rise in sales last month, thanking lower gas prices that allowed shoppers to spend more at the store. — Reuters Karl Rove will testify before the House Judiciary Committee about his alleged role in the firing of federal Read more

I've always had a soft spot for first-twins Jenna and Barbara Bush. It's got to be hard growing up under so much scrutiny, but they seem warmhearted and never resentful of the American people. People magazine interviewed Jenna and Barbara about the past eight years, and about what's next for their family. Here are some highlights. Jenna on how her dad has changed: Eight years ago, my dad was a Read more

Brooke Burke took home the trophy last night on Dancing With the Stars, beating out Lance Bass and Warren Sapp with her Viennese waltz. — AP Former First Lady Barbara Bush had to be taken to the hospital last night in Houston due to chest pain. She is expected to return home today following her test results, which proved negative. — CitizenSugar Carson Daly and his girlfriend are expecting Read more

Former first lady Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H. W. Bush, was hospitalized last night in Houston. She went in complaining of chest pain and is there to undergo a series of tests. According to a spokesperson for the family the results were negative she she is expected to be released later today. She is 83 years old and current first lady Laura Bush says she spoke to them last Read more