Clayton Morris joined FOX News Channel ( FNC) in 2008 and is the co- host of " FOX & Friends Weekend. " He also hosts a technology show called " Gadgets and Games with Clayton Morris" on FOXNews. com' s Strategy Room, which looks at the latest gadgets and gizmos on the market. Prior to joining FNC, Morris worked for FOX 29 in Philadelphia where he was the host of " Good Day Philadelphia. " Before that, he worked in Orlando on the launch of the WB Network' s nationally syndicated morning show " The Daily Buzz, " he was an anchor at WVVA- TV in Bluefield, West Virginia, and he was a political reporter at Montana' s CBS affiliate. Morris got his start in television as a producer for " Good Day L. A. " at KTTV in Los Angeles. He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received degrees in U.

S. history and broadcast journalism.

Former Syracuse great Floyd Little has been a frequent visitor over the years to the Carrier Dome on fall afternoons to watch his alma mater play. Former Syracuse great Floyd Little has been a frequent visitor over the years to the Carrier Dome on fall afternoons to watch his alma mater play. The commute just got a lot shorter. Little, a three- time All- American, is returning to serve as special assistant to athletics director Daryl Gross, the school announced Thursday. Little will be responsible for development and donor relations, he will assist with student- athlete and team development and recruiting, and also handle special projects. " I have a great love for Syracuse and always have been an ambassador for the school, " Little said. " I think this is a great opportunity.

I talk about ' GPS, ' which is grace, passion and skill. My grace from God is to give so much in teaching. I think that I am a great teacher and I have a lot to give. " Little, a star tailback and kick returner, holds school records for career touchdowns ( 46) and career punts returned for touchdowns ( six) .

He finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting in both his junior an. . .

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is praising a recommendation from the Institute of Medicine that insurance companies be required to offer free contraceptives to all women in a report she called " historic, " suggesting she may make the recommendation an official policy.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is praising a recommendation from the Institute of Medicine that insurance companies be required to offer free contraceptives to all women in a report she called " historic, " suggesting she may make the recommendation an official policy. The prospect of free, government- ordered contraceptives and even agents to induce abortion, has ignited a national debate. Some are clearly pleased. " The request for the study actually came out of the health care legislation and I am pleased that the secretary has indicated that the department will implement it quickly, " said Rep. Lois Capps, D- Calif. " Currently, nearly one in three women finds it difficult to pay for birth control, & rdquo; Naral Pro- Choice America said in a statement. & ldquo; We are confident that the Obama administration will adopt. . . the recommendations. & rdquo; But Sandy Rios, a vice president for Family Pac Federal, a conservative political action committee, disagrees. " It' s feminist pork.

It' s a, it' s . . .

The top- ranked passing game in the NFL was no match for the Baltimore Ravens, who disposed of the Denver Broncos in typical lopsided fashion.

Ray Rice ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ravens frustrated Denver quarterback Kyle Orton in a 31- 17 victory Sunday. Baltimore ( 4- 1) jumped to a 17- 0 lead and coasted to its third straight win, the first this season by double digits. The Ravens moved past idle Pittsburgh into sole possession of first place in the AFC North. The Broncos ( 2- 3) fell to 0- 5 against the Ravens in Baltimore.

In those games, Denver has been outscored 142- 56, including 60- 24 over the last two years. Orton completed his fourth straight 300- yard passing game with a 44- yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lloyd with 35 seconds left. It was of little consolation to the Broncos, who hurt themselves by losing a fumble and committing 10 penalties for 90 yards. What was billed as a duel between the best passing game in the league and the No. 1 passing defense turned into a mismatch.

Orton went 23 for 38 for 314 yards and two touchdowns, both to Lloyd. But Denver never got closer than 10 points after the Ravens went up by 17 with 9: 21 left in the second quarter. Baltimore' s Joe Flacco completed 14 of 25 passes for 196 yards and ran for a score. Unlike Orton, he was backed by a solid running game. The Ravens led 17- 7 at halftime after keeping the Broncos from crossing the 50- yard line until after the two- minute warning.

A 58- yard pass from Flacco to tight end Ed Dickson helped the Ravens move to the Denver 1 on their opening possession.

The drive fizzled when Willis Mc. Gahee was twice stuffed at the line and Jason Hunter sacked Flacco on fourth down.

Baltimore got it right on its second try, marching 73 yards to go up 7- 0. Flacco went 4 for 4 for 51 yards before sneaking in from the 1, his first touchdown since Oct. 26, 2008. The Ravens again forced a punt, then scored another touchdown.

After Denver' s Perrish Cox was called for pass interference in the end zone, Rice took it in from the 1. First- round draft pick Demaryius Thomas fumbled the ensuing kickoff when hit by Jason Phillips, a collision that forced Thomas from the game with head and neck injuries. Baltimore recovered at the 20, and a field goal by Billy Cundiff made it 17- 0. The Broncos finally broke through with 48 seconds left in the half on a 42- yard pass from Orton to Lloyd, who made a diving catch in the back of the end zone.

In the fourth quarter, after Rice scored on a 1- yard run, Matt Prater kicked a field goal for Denver to make it 24- 10. Mc. Gahee iced the victory with a 30- yard touchdown run with 5: 06 remaining.

NORWALK, Iowa & # 8211; & nbsp; Republican presidential candidate promised Wednesday that she would submit only balanced budgets if elected next year, but she stopped short of promising to veto any deficit budget presented to her by Congress. " I can' t control what the Congress will do. But I will guarantee you I will submit a balanced budget, " Bachmann said in answering a voter' s question during a campaign event in a backyard south of Des Moines. When asked a moment later if she would veto a deficit budget, she hesitated. " Well, I will work with them on it. I will do everything I can, " she said. " Most likely, I probably will. " The Minnesota congresswoman returned to Iowa, which has the nation' s first presidential caucuses, after voting Tuesday in Washington against a bill that would have raised the federal debt limit, but also included sharp spending cuts, a cap on spending and steps toward a balanced budget amendment.

Bachmann signed a pledge endorsing the so- called " cut, cap and balance" approach to the national debt Monday in South Carolina. Bachmann had previously refused to sign the pledge because she said it didn' t go far enough in dealing with the national debt. She signed after eight other presidential candidates, saying she agreed there needs to be a " fundamental restructuring" of government spending. Bachmann told the audience of about 75 Iowa Republican activists Wednesday that while she agreed with bill' s " cut, cap and balance" principles, she voted against it because she has taken a hard line against raising the debt limit.

She also said she had hoped the bill would have included language to repeal the federal health care law enacted last year. " I have a rock solid record of being a fiscal conservative, and a real fiscal hawk, " she said. Bachmann planned a full day of campaigning in Iowa after facing questions Tuesday about migraine headaches she suffers. The questions were prompted by a story published in The Daily Caller, a GOP- leaning website, which said Bachmann suffered from sometimes debilitating, chronic migraines. Her campaign issued a statement Tuesday saying Bachmann takes prescription medication when the symptoms arise, but the headaches would not impede her ability to serve as president.

At her Wednesday morning event, Bachmann stood in direct sunlight wearing long sleeves in temperatures approaching 90 degrees for more than 30 minutes. She sipped some water and later posed for pictures and shook hands for another 20 minutes. Asked by reporters afterward about her headaches, Bachmann responded briskly: " I keep a very rigorous schedule, and I feel great. " Bachmann, who is ramping up her effort to urge Iowa caucusgoers to attend an August straw poll, also visited a diner in suburban Des Moines, met with ministers and planned to conduct an event on .

HOBOKEN, N. J. & # 8211; & nbsp; receiver has pleaded not guilty to three disorderly person charges stemming from a June arrest in New Jersey. Hoboken police had suspected Britt was carrying a marijuana cigar.

Britt entered his plea Tuesday in Hoboken Municipal Court. He declined comment. A judge set a Sept.

20 trial date. The former Rutgers star has had a series of recent legal difficulties. Britt pleaded guilty last month to violations related to a speeding arrest in his hometown of Bayonne. He surrendered June 29 to Tennessee authorities on warrants alleging he provided inaccurate information on driver' s license applications.

A man filed a civil lawsuit against Britt on June 27 seeking damages from a Nashville bar fight.

Posh and bercomfy, this chic new hot spot has crushed velvet couches, hardwood floors, elegant wood furniture, and floor- to- ceiling windows.

Hipsters love the bar upstairs— it has incredible views and is dotted with tasteful photos of tatooed beauties. . . . Two large, Greek- inspired sculptures greet guests as they walk through the entrance of this exquisitely designed hotel. The rooms— with their platinum and champagne color palettes and textured wallpaper— start at 615 square feet and double in size for those . . .

On a quiet block near the Loop, this 45- story pink- granite building underwent a major renovation in 2008.

Here, suites offer stunning views of Millennium Park. Coveted whirlpools are only available in grand suites, housed on the top floor. Aria, an upscale . . .

At the ultrarefined Four Seasons, guest rooms begin on the 30th floor ( the hotel sits atop the tony 900 North Michigan Shops) , so there' s a distinct feeling of seclusion— and great views to boot.

The rooms look elegant: inspired by 1940s French decor and . . . This eco- friendly hot spot boasts a rich brown, purple, and green lobby that turns into a makeshift meeting room by day. The guest rooms are large; the brightly colored nature photographs breathe life into to soft browns and gray tones found throughout. . . . The lobby, decorated with glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling, is small, inviting, and bustling. The wooden wall sculpture lends a den- type feel, a surprisingly rustic splash in the otherwise modern setting.

The rooms are typically small in size, but . . .

Even though this hotel caters to business travelers, there is something refreshingly noncorporate about its guest rooms and lobby dressed in plucky blues and greens. Furthering the summer- in- Cape Cod feel are the rooms' white wooden lounge chairs and . . .

The Shriner greeting " Es Salamu Aleikum" ( " Peace Be To God" ) etched on foyer columns and the marble lions throughout remind us of the building' s past as the Medinah Men' s Athletic Club, a private men' s club. Lodging is found in two adjoining buildings. We . . . If you don' t get the hint from the bustling bar scene spilling into the lobby or the antique suitcases stacked as an art piece near the elevator, the James further announces its hipster pedigree when you enter your room. Preprogrammed alt- rock plays on the . . .

The 67- story Park Hyatt, which dominates the skyline high above the old Water Tower, outdoes its grand- hotel neighbors by going all- out with extras. Splash out on one of their enormous suites and you' ll discover TVs over the bathtubs and motion- sensor . . .

On weekend nights the Peninsula' s soaring lobby lounge becomes a chocolate fantasia, centered on an overflowing chocolate buffet. The hotel, committed to keeping its guests well fed and well rested, is also home to one of the city' s most creative . . .

The cosmopolitan Renaissance Chicago, situated on the south bank of the Chicago River, puts a premium on a good night' s sleep: there' s no missing the seven— yep, seven— fluffy white pillows on each bed. When you' re not catching some Zs, you can enjoy views . . .

Perched over Water Tower Place, Michigan Avenue' s best- known shopping mall, the Ritz- Carlton specializes in showering guests with attention. Amenities aren' t wanting: rooms are spacious, with walk- in closets and separate dressing areas. A fitness center, . . . With some of the best views in Chicago, the Trump International Hotel & Tower has attracted a crowd of power brokers, business travelers, and women in fur coats. The elegant guest rooms have muted gray walls, cream- color couches, and chocolate- brown . . .

Once a dreary Days Inn, this place has undergone a complete renovation that transformed it into a sleek, high- energy hotel— and the only one in Chicago directly overlooking Lake Michigan. The lobby is part lounge, part club scene, with velvety couches and . . . Bellhops dressed entirely in black, plus a welcome mat imprinted with " Well, Hello There, " are early indicators that this hotel is hip.

The couch- filled lobby ( nicknamed the Living Room) is a cozy meet- up space with a full bar for those seeking an . . . Gym rats don' t need to hoof it to the on- site fitness center, thanks to four Westin Workout Guest Rooms that come equipped with either a bicycle or a treadmill. Standard rooms— some with views of the Chicago River— have all the basics, including high- speed . . . Easily one of Chicago' s sleekest new editions, this ultrachic spot boasts one of the most happening outdoor bars in town. It announces itself with a massive lightening bolt out front, winged lighting sculptures in the lobby, and a sharp black- and- white . . .

When the four- story Haslett Warehouse was a fruit- and- vegetable canning complex in 1907, boats docked right up against the building. Today it' s a hotel with a nautical decor— think anchors, ropes, compasses, and a row of cruise- ship deck chairs in the . . .

Described by some Fodors. com users as a " hidden treasure, " this hotel' s redbrick facade barely hints at the Tuscan country villa that lies within. Each small, Italianate room has white- pine furniture, floral bedspreads and curtains, a completely mirrored . . . Aesthetic beauty and highly attentive service remain the hallmarks of this exquisite jewel- like, top- tier hotel. Fresh- cut orchids and Japanese floral arrangements bring natural beauty inside, where you' ll feel sheltered from the teeming crowds on the . . .

This busy hotel just south of the airport has a gigantic, glass- front lobby with potted palm trees and an adjoining garden area where wrought- iron benches, a heated pool, and a whirlpool tub are set among pine trees. Although rooms on the north side of the . . . A favorite of hipsters, music industry types, and celebrities fleeing the media onslaught— security discreetly keeps photographers and other heat- seekers away— this sexy hotel, whose entrance is so nondescript you can walk right past it without a hint of . . .

This beige- and- orange California Mission- style hostelry is one of the most lavish hotels in the airport corridor. Set on the bay, with clear vistas of airplanes flying above San Francisco in the distance, the building' s focal point is a nine- story atrium . . . This hotel, which dominates the top of Nob Hill like a European palace, has a rich history that includes surviving the 1906 earthquake and hosting the signing of the United Nations Charter in 1945.

Architect Julia Morgan' s timeless 1907 lobby design . . . Occupying floors 5 through 17 of a skyscraper, this luxurious hotel, designated as the " heart of the city, " is sandwiched between multimillion- dollar condos, elite shops, and a premier sports- and- fitness complex. Elegant rooms with contemporary artwork and . . . This boutique hotel, which has a dedicated clientele and is particularly packed on weekdays with corporate travelers, is close to BART, the Chinatown Gate, Union Square, and the high- end Crocker Galleria shopping complex. A recent $ 8- million renovation has . . .

Families looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family- run B& B. Built in 1913, the four- story Edwardian building has front and back bay windows and an original " birdcage" elevator that transports you to hallways . . .

Exemplary service and a friendly staff earn high marks for this cozy hotel, which overlooks the Embarcadero and is within shouting distance of the Bay Bridge. Guest rooms are on the small side, but have double sets of soundproof windows and include nice . . .

Offering " European charm in the heart of Hayes Valley, " the modest, clean rooms of this hotel come with sinks and vanities… but the bathroom is down the hall. The Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, and a chic shopping and dining district are steps away on . . .

The Larkspur Hotel Collection has renovated the former Monticello Inn into a stylish, affordable hotel near Union Square shops, theaters, and restaurants.

Most rooms are small but well appointed, with flat- screen TVs, i. Pod docking stations, comfy bedding, . . . This relatively inexpensive hotel is less than two blocks from Union Square. Well- maintained rooms with traditional furniture have clean, bright bathrooms.

The friendly staff assists with sightseeing arrangements, and the front desk has a large video . . . Surrounded by fancy molding and 10- foot- tall windows, the red- carpet lobby of this ornate brick Victorian explains why the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Rooms with dark- wood antique- reproduction furniture vary in size and setup: . . . " International vintage" aptly describes the eclectic combination of textiles, masks, globes, games, maps, postcards, and other ephemera from around the world, which decorate this recently renovated 1927 hotel. The simply furnished rooms, which have ceiling . . .

Entering this hotel requires stepping over footprints, handprints, and autographs embedded into the sidewalk by visiting stars.

With two major theaters, the Curran and Geary ( home of the acclaimed American Conservatory Theater company) , just across the . . . A cheery 1910 Beaux Arts facade and snappily dressed doormen welcome you into a plush lobby dominated by a French inglenook fireplace, vaulted ceilings painted with whimsical murals of hot- air balloons, a marble staircase, and a large metal baobab tree . . . The vast gray- flecked white marble and gurgling fountains in the neoclassical lobby of this business traveler hotel have the sterility of an airport.

Crisply designed rooms in muted tones have flat- screen TVs, modern bathrooms with sinks that sit on top of . . . The top five floors of the green- tile 1908 Pacific Place Building offer a luxurious oasis above the busiest part of town. A softly lit lounge area with plush sofas gives way to the high- end, newly renovated Fifth Floor restaurant- caf, renowned for its . . . If this stylish literary- theme hotel— named after San Francisco Renaissance poet, translator, and essayist Kenneth Rexroth and frequented by artists and writers— had a kindred spirit, it would The New Yorker magazine.

Paintings and shelves of antiquarian . . . The spirit of fun has taken up full- time residence in this Kimpton property, which has a youngish, super- friendly staff; pink and blue neon elevators; and a colorful psychedelic lobby mural depicting the San Francisco art and music scene— think flower power . . . " Luxury, naturally, " the theme of this eight- story terraced bay- front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail: little vases of aromatic herbs mounted outside each room; the penthouse day spa with soaking tubs set in a rooftop bamboo forest; the . . . The arctic- blue glass exterior and subdued, Zen- like lobby of this sparkling new hotel may be as bland as an airport concourse, but it' s merely a prelude to the spectacularly light, expansive, thoughtfully laid- out guest rooms, which have all the . . . Guests here are whisked skyward in bullet elevators from the rose- and- gray- marble foyer into this John Portman- designed, former Pan Pacific hotel.

A graceful Matisse- inspired bronze sculpture encircles the fountain in the dramatically reconfigured 21- story . . . Built in the 1920s in a Moorish/ Gothic style, this intimate boutique hotel, originally designed to house the city' s Elks Club, has retained its distinctive period feel and features.

The lobby is classically refined, with rich marble and dark- wood accents, . . . Just off Highway 101 in a mostly industrial area, this four- story, white- brick motel with a Spanish- style red- tile roof offers quiet accommodations, with bright, sparkling baths. Their airport shuttle service is free. quiet, clean, low rates. in an . . . This compact boutique hotel, housed in a 1913 Edwardian building near Union Square, is now managed by the Larkspur Hotels and Restaurants.

The newly refurbished lobby entry area and Bar 1915 update the premises while retaining the period feel. Rooms come . . .

The blue- and- tan Googie- style facade of this stylish inn suggests its 1963 urban- motel origins. Rooms, decorated in black and taupe, are spacious and clean; all have ceiling fans, some have desks and fold- out sofas, and 18 offer convenient kitchenettes. . . . Two towers connected by glass- enclosed sky bridges compose the top 11 floors of one of San Francisco' s tallest buildings. Spectacular panoramas grace every room, and windows open so you can hear that trademark San Francisco sound: the " ding ding" of the . . . Reminiscent of the motor courts of yesteryear, this family- owned motel is an inexpensive lodging within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops in the Marina District and on the waterfront.

Although some rooms are next to the street, others are . . .

Behind the hotel' s sand- color facade is a lavish, low- ceiling lobby with marble floors, a double fireplace, and English club- style furniture. Rooms— which are expected to be fully remodeled by mid- 2009— have either a king- size bed or two double beds; all are . . . Although the lobby' s glittering crystal chandeliers, dark mahogany paneling, and iron- and- marble staircase may hark back to an old- fashioned gentility, this 1926 redbrick- and- stone building, a former bank, is now home to a modern luxury hotel. Rooms have . . .

Unlike most other boutique hotels in the area, which sometimes occupy century- old buildings, the strictly- 21st- century Orchard was built in 2000. The 104- room hotel embraces state- of- the- art technology— from CD and DVD players in each room to Wi- Fi access . . . One of the most genteel- looking motels in town, this two- story motor court near the busy intersection of Union and Van Ness is dressed up with wrought- iron railings and benches, hanging plants, and pebbled exterior walkways facing the parking lot. Rooms, . . .

Although this independently owned hotel, the fourth- largest in town, has sweep and bustling activity, its size is by no means overwhelming. Spacious standard rooms come with king- size or two double beds, flat- screen TVs, handsome desks, and ergonomic . . . This relatively small establishment providing extremely personalized service prides itself on offering " good taste on Union Square. " One guest described the hotel as making " you feel welcomed at every point of your stay. " The casual Postrio caf- bar offers . . . A preferred destination for travel- industry honchos, movie stars, and visitors alike, this hotel— a stunning tribute to beauty and attentive, professional service— completed a $ 12. 5- million renovation of its guest rooms and meeting spaces in 2006.

Ionic . . . Beefeater- costumed doormen welcome you into the regal, dimly lighted and slightly run- down lobby of this 1928 landmark property, decked out with boldly striped banners, wrought- iron balustrades, chandeliers, Italian marble, and leather and velvet . . . This may be the most luxurious hotel in the city.

Guests often remark that it' s hipper and more modern than other hotels in the St. Regis chain, though the decor is still conservative: Rooms have subdued cream- color, leather- texture walls and window seats, . . . A stained- glass dome and a sweeping 360- degree mural depicting scenes of early San Francisco and the gold rush dominate the lobby of this stately- but- comfortable Marriott- operated hotel.

Rooms achieve understated elegance with warm tones, lounge chairs, . . . This newly remodeled, mid- size hotel recently taken over and upgraded by the Larkspur Collection hotel group is indeed a little bit of Italy on Powell Street.

Bar Norcini, an Italian caf- bar with marble surfaces, is just off the street, and a glass wall . . .

The epitome of cool urban chic and fashion forward in design and clientele, this swanky 31- story Starwood hotel owes some of its cachet to a prime location next door to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The hotel is infused with hip energy: . . . An elegant palm- lined entrance and sparkling fountain welcome you to this bay- front hotel, which caters mainly to business travelers and conventioneers. Uncluttered, sound- proof accommodations have cherry furnishings and signature Westin Heavenly beds. . . .

The site of sensational, banner headline scandals, this hotel' s past is shrouded in as much infamy as stardust. This is the place where Sara Jane Moore tried to assassinate Gerald Ford, where Al Jolson died playing poker; Suite 1219- 1221 was the scene of a . . .

The antithesis of Chicago- style deep- dish pizza, Piece' s flat pies mimic those made famous in New Haven, Connecticut. The somewhat free- form, eat- off- the- baking- sheet pizzas come in plain ( tomato sauce, Parmesan, and garlic) , white ( olive oil, garlic, and mozzarella) , or traditional red, with lots of topping options.

Salads like the greens with Gorgonzola and pears are more stylish than expected, and house- brewed beers pair perfectly with the chow. It' s good enough that multipierced Wicker Parkers are willing to risk dining alongside local families ( with kids in tow) in this former garage space. www. piecechicago. com.

Natalie Cole Lucky to Be Responding to Hepatitis C Treatment, Doctors Say Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Hepatitis C attacks the liver silently, and most people don& # 8217; t even know they have it until liver damage shows up decades later. Worldwide, it& # 8217; s estimated that 180 million people have chronic hepatitis C, with more than 4 million of these cases in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. Among those cases is Grammy- winning singer Natalie Cole, her publicist confirmed in a statement released Wednesday. The statement said the disease was revealed during a routine examination and was likely caused by her drug use years ago. & # 8220; Hepatitis C is a chronic disease, & # 8221; Dr.

Joseph Rahimian, an infectious disease specialist at St. Vincent& # 8217; s Hospital in New York City, told FOXNews. com. & # 8220; It can lead to liver failure or liver cancer and it takes years to happen. The sooner you know you have it, the better off you are& # 8221; In general, hepatitis C is spread through contact with infected blood. But the most common way to get it in the U.

S. is by sharing needles and other paraphernalia used to inject illegal drugs, Rahimian said. & # 8220; You can also get it through sexual contact, though it appears to be an infrequent mode of transmission, & # 8221; he added. For some people, hepatitis C can go away on its own, but for the majority of people who acquire the disease, it leads to chronic liver disease. & # 8220; It& # 8217; s a very difficult disease to treat, and treatment requires strong anti- viral medications for many months. And it& # 8217; s not always successful, & # 8221; Rahimian said.

Dr. Graham Woolf, associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA/ Cedars Sinai Medical Center, said Cole has had a " terrific response to her medication and is now virus negative. " " This gives her an increased chance of cure, " he said. " But, she has also suffered significant side effects from the anti- viral medicine, which is the only FDA authorized treatment for hepatitis C.

Her side effects include fatigue, muscle aches and dehydration, but she is recovering from these. " The standard treatment for hepatitis C is weekly injections of a drug called pegylated interferon alpha, combined with twice- daily oral doses of ribavirin, according to the Mayo Clinic. & # 8220; It is curable, but not everyone can be cured, & # 8221; Rahimian said.

You treat it for almost a year and in some people it works, but it doesn& # 8217; t cure everyone. She& # 8217; s lucky because treatment worked for her. & # 8221; & # 8212; Those who have received an organ transplant or drug transfusion before 1992, when improved blood- screening tests became available & # 8220; It& # 8217; s a simple blood test that can show the presence of the virus, & # 8221; Rahimian said. & # 8220; While treatment is difficult, if you do manage to get through it, you will decrease your risk of liver failure and liver cancer. & # 8221; Cole, 58, the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, has sold millions of records over her long career.

She is due to release " Still Unforgettable, " the follow- up to 1991' s Grammy- winning, multiplatinum CD " Unforgettable . . . With Love, " on which she remade some of her father' s classics, in September. The Associated Press contributed to this report.