A wave of tornado-spawning storms ripped through four Southern states on Wednesday, killing at least 72 people and flattening buildings. Authorities say 58 people died in Alabama alone, including at least 15 in Tuscaloosa, where a mile-wide tornado tore through the city's downtown, the AP reports. Eleven people were killed in Mississippi, two in Georgia, and one in Tennessee. President Obama says he has spoken with Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and approved his request for federal emergency assistance, including search and rescue teams. Tuscaloosa's mayor says many building have been destroyed around the University of Alabama and the city's infrastructure has been devastated. "What we faced today was massive damage on a scale we have not seen in Tuscaloosa in quite some time," he told reporters, adding that the death toll is expected to rise.

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Scotty McCreery won back some friends on "American Idol." After receiving criticism from the show's judges last week, the 17-year-old country singer North Caroline impressed the panel with his rendition of "You've Got a Friend" on the Fox show's evening of Carole King tunes Wednesday, but it was 22-year-old rocker James Durbin of California who was dubbed the front-runner. Randy Jackson announced that Durbin "just might win the whole thing" after his reworking of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Steven Tyler claimed he "just saw God" after Haley Reinhart's upbeat rendition of "Beautiful." One of the six finalists will be dismissed tonight.

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Steven Tyler says in an interview with Rolling Stone that he and Joe Perry did drugs together in 2008 after years of sobriety. Aerosmith had been working on a new album, which never developed. Tyler says Perry was so impaired by snorting prescription pills, he couldn't even play his instrument. Tyler says he was no better — he couldn't sing. Perry declined to comment to Rolling Stone and didn't return a request for comment from The Associated Press. Tyler is releasing an autobiography, "Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?" next month. The 63-year-old rocker says he's sober now.

Conservatives are raising a stink about the latest episode of the hit TV series Glee concerning bullying of a gay student. The bully, who's gay himself, apologized in Tuesday night's special 90-minute show with the help of a closeted lesbian student, then the whole school gets comfortable with who they are and belts out Lady Gaga's "Born This Way." And for a really happy (upcoming) ending, the now-liberated bully and his former victim will apparently be named prom king and queen (the extra that spilled those beans has reportedly been fired). This is Glee creator Ryan Murphy's "latest depraved initiative to promote his gay agenda," conservative media critic Dan Gainor told ABC News. Gainor called Glee's fictional school "the gayest high school in the history of mankind. This is clearly Murphy's vision of what growing up should be, not most of America's," he added. No response yet from the Glee crew. Last month, former Saturday Night Live comedienne Victoria Jackson called a kiss between two gays on the program "sickening."

Terminator 5, starring the Governator? It's a possibility: CAA, which represents Arnold Schwarzenegger, is shopping around a package that includes rights to a new sequel, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The movie would be the fifth in the franchise and, in addition to starring Schwarzenegger, would be directed by Justin Lin (who has directed The Fast and the Furious sequels) and produced by Robert Cort (everything from Cocktail to Runaway Bride). Click for Schwarzenegger's thoughts on returning to action roles.

A man tried to grab or hit Paris Hilton's boyfriend as the couple headed into a Los Angeles courthouse where the socialite was to testify against a man accused of an attempted break-in at her home. The incident Wednesday outside the Superior Court building in Van Nuys was witnessed by an Associated Press photographer and reporters who were interviewing the couple. The man appeared to get a hand on the neck of Hilton's boyfriend Cy Waits but was immediately seized by a bodyguard and taken away. Hilton has posted on her Twitter account that a "psycho intruder just punched Cy in the back of the head as we were walking into the court house." The man has been detained and an investigation is under way.

It took a week, but someone finally noticed actress Kate Hudson's engagement ring. It happened on NBC television's "Today" show Wednesday when Matt Lauer was starting to interview Hudson about her upcoming movie, "Something Borrowed." He noticed a huge diamond ring on her finger and she revealed she had become engaged to Matt Bellamy, lead singer of the British rock band Muse, a week ago. She said she was waiting for someone to notice. No wedding date has been set. Hudson and Bellamy are expecting their first child. Thirty-two-year-old Hudson said she believes she is having a girl.

In an attempt to fight balding, The Food & Drug Administration has approved a machine called the Artas System for commercial use that intends to bring one's follicles back to life. The System combines several features including an interactive, image-guided robotic arm, special imaging technologies, small dermal punches and a computer interface. After the System is positioned over the patient's scalp, Artas is capable of identifying and harvesting follicular units. The follicular units are stored until they are implanted into the patient's recipient area using manual techniques. The production company says the system can improve extraction rates to 750 to 1,000 units per hour. This is much quicker and less invasive than traditional harvesting techniques. However there is a catch; only males with brown or black hair are candidates.

Starbucks is now the nation's No. 3 chain, now ahead of burger giants Burger King and Wendy's, who, according to one researcher, have been struggling to find "their niche." In terms of total 2010 sales, the Seattle-based coffee behemoth lags behind only McDonald's and Subway. The surge represents a huge shift in consumer appetites, and USA Today notes that Starbucks has been boosted by its move two years ago to yank artificial ingredients. The chain still faces challenges in the form of increasing coffee and milk prices, but Starbucks just "keeps gaining and gaining," says the researcher. "Carrying a Starbucks cup in your hand says something about you as a person."

1. Chop an onion (without shedding a tear)

"Whether you're chopping something for a meal that you're making or just helping out your wife/girlfriend/partner by offering to play sous chef, knowing how to dice, mince and - if you want to get fancy - julienne, are essential skills – especially if you're gonna tackle the onion. The onion is one of the toughest things to master, but it's actually pretty easy. If you've got basic knife skills, just cut off the top part opposite the root, then slice or dice as much as you can in an orderly fashion before going back at it when the pieces are on your cutting board. Then keep dicing as much as the recipe calls for: dice is least chopped, fine dice slightly more,and minced is basically tiny little pieces. As for how to do this without being reduced to a blubbering mess, you can: (A) chop the onion under cold running water; (B) try putting the onion in the freezer for 10 minutes before chopping; or (C) try keeping cold water in your mouth while you're cutting."

2. Flip an omelet

"One of the best ways to a girl's heart is through a delicious breakfast. And while scrambled eggs are good and all, a tasty cheese omelet with tomatoes or veggies will really impress. It's not exactly easy, but it's totally doable. Just heat up a small or medium nonstick pan (or a regular pan, but you want it to be really hot), drop in a chunk of butter, and pour in a couple of slightly whisked eggs so that they cover a thin layer across the bottom of the pan. Once they've set just a bit and there's still some runny bits across the top, use a spatula and tilt the pan from side to side so that you have one solid mass of egg in the pan. Then, either use the spatula to gently flip it, or if you're feeling brave, toss the pan skyward and flip it in the air. Quickly add the toppings, fold the omelet in half and serve with toast."

3. Make a damn good burger

"This is actually harder than you think. You can't buy pre-made patties. They're just bad. So what you have to do is get a good lean ground beef mix, about 80 percent lean (you do want a bit of fat). Then you can get a bit creative, mixing all sorts of things into the ground beef, from simple things like salt and pepper to fancier things like a steak sauce or onion mix. Food Republic's basic burger recipe calls for the addition of egg, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs - and it makes a simple yet delicious burger that has a bit of a meatball flavoring to it. Top it with bleu cheese or some sharp cheddar, and you will win friends and influence people."

4. Quickly assemble a good mix on iTunes

"Nothing sets the mood in the kitchen better than the right music. Whether you're cooking, playing sous chef or just observing - actually, especially if you're just observing; try to make yourself useful! — it's essential to have the appropriate music playing while you or your partner/date is cooking. The genius mode in iTunes and Pandora have made this a simple enough task, and they provide a decent shortcut, but if you're a real man, you should know if the mood calls for jazz, Jay-Z or jams. Make the mix yourself while waiting for the water to boil or the spaghetti to cook or whatever. Music not only sets the mood, it can make the food taste better."

5. Whip up a quick three-course meal

"Here's the scenario. Your wife/girlfriend/boyfriend has been texting all afternoon, complaining about work, their boss, their life. What do you do? Do you: (A) tell them to "man up"; (B) console them with empty words like 'sorry to hear that'; or (C) hurry to the market, beat them home and put together a fantastic little quick and easy three-course meal? If you said (C), you're right, and here's what you do: Get a head of green or red leaf lettuce; an onion; a box of linguine; a decent jar or container of store-made tomato sauce, or just some tomatoes and garlic; a loaf of Italian bread or baguette; a container of ice cream or sorbet; and a candle. By now, you should know how to quickly turn this into a simple meal of a salad, pasta and dessert that will quickly restore your mate's faith in life. What happens next is up to you, but if you've gotten this far, I trust you'll know what to do after dessert is over (if you don't skip that last course entirely)."

Reckless Rhonda

This dangerous predator stalks in the high grass and is the beast in everything she does. She drinks too much, does too many drugs and gets into fights. The best part is that she digs her claws in and drags you into her reckless behavior. Look for your dates together to start gently and to finish terribly. Things will escalate as she yells at the waitstaff, drinks until vomiting and greets the biggest man (or woman) in the bar with a: "What the hell are you looking at?" Reckless Rhonda is easy to find, hard to get rid of and kicks off our list of the top 10 most dangerous women.

The Jealous Monster

This fierce monster is green-eyed and shows its true colors when another female enters the area. You fall for her ways (and her body) and the next thing you know she's accusing you of flirting with the girl across the club (your sister), the cashier at the store (she was handing your change) and the woman who knew you by name at the bank (you work there and have a name tag). The Jealous Monster will not be afraid to make a scene while accusing you of far more action than you really have ever had. Watch out for her apology that usually starts on the phone and ends in the bedroom.

Clingy

Like a boa constrictor in the jungle, the Clingy woman will start out silent and misleading. At first, it begins with her showing her best side. She'll get close, flirt and be a wildcat in the sack until you don't call her the next day. She'll want to be around you so much that she will suffocate you with her coils. Look for the signs when her loving nature turns to possessiveness and control. When confronted, she may pull back to her sweet nature, only to strike again when you don't call her every hour on the hour.

The Slut

This one put it on you. She obviously has sexual skills -- and everyone's tried them. She may even be using them on more than just you. The Slut is the chameleon of dangerous women; she can change her ways to pull the next fool into her lair. Signs of her hunt begin with stories that don't line up: She's canceling dates because she's staying at home or work, however, she's not there when you call. Run at the first hint of danger because she's good enough to keep you on the hook if you let her.

The Missionary

This dangerous woman is out to convert you under the umbrella of enlightenment. She has found the newest and best way to eat, the best religion to follow or the newest type of MP3 player. She wants you to join her in this new understanding. While the Control Freak is forceful, the Missionary is subtle, persistent and falls back on whining and begging (and probably sex). Her skills are not inescapable though; keep in mind that she's a missionary out to convert you and probably only does the missionary position anyway.

The Control Freak

She'll dig her claws into every aspect of your life only to tell you how you're doing it wrong and need to do it her way. Soon, you'll be expected to drive at her suggested speed, eat what she says to eat and dress in what she picks out. Just when you get ready to tell her how to go to hell, she shakes her booty off and has you hooked.The Control Freak begins with suggestions and, after a while, you're taking her orders and relinquishing control.

The Desperate Woman

There are few creatures stalking the dating world as dangerous as the Desperate Woman (aka, Feminae Desperatus). She's falling apart and taking you with her. She'll do anything to be in a relationship but can't do anything right to stay in a good one. The Desperate Woman yearns to be in a relationship, she wants to micromanage the hell out of everything, and she may be deafened by the ticking of her biological clock. Watch out for her attempts to find inner peace with the idea of pregnancy giving meaning to her crumbling life. Look for this sperm-jacking predator's signs of "Hey, we don't need a condom" and "Don't worry, I'm on the pill."

Gold Digger

While most of these predators go after you, the Gold Digger goes after your wallet. This cunning creature will use her womanly wiles to lure you deeper into her territory by appealing to your lower brain. Once you're in her lair, she'll start asking you to pay for it. It starts with picking up every dinner and night out, and then shifts to gas money and to bills. She'll try to write it off as you helping her look good for you (by keeping on her electricity and heat) and it will grow from there. The first sign this dangerous woman is stalking is the second you see a bill with pages attached to it.

Miss Daddy Issues

No safari would be complete without this creature. She's full of rage and resentment because of another man: her father. It could be his judgment of her lifestyle. It could be that he didn't hug her enough. There's something about her father that makes her mad as hell and she found something in you that reminds her of him. As seen in AskMen's article on her daddy issues, she may exhibit sexual aggressiveness and excessive flirting. You won't see it coming and you won't understand why -- but you'll get daddy's dearest and all her craziness.

The Beautiful Pain In The Ass

Ah, she's the hottest thing you've ever seen, and she'll rope you in with her sexy ways and her killer body. She's the venus flytrap of dangerous women. Her hotness lures you in but then her issues are the deal breaker. She could be crazy, on the rebound or dueling today's alter ego. But when you get fed up with her crap, she shows up in a short black dress or nothing at all and you fall all over again. This one, the Beautiful Pain In The Ass, makes you regret life but she always finds a way to mount your head up on her wall. She's the No.1 most dangerous woman because she's the chimera of dangerous women all rolled up into one. Her beauty will make you disregard common sense and your boys' advice like a siren's call.