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Italy police arrest two in school bomb attack
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:14:10
Herald Sun-

Video Image Italy in shock after school bomb blast Italy is in shock after a bombing at a school killed a 16-year-old girl and left five other teens injured. Two suspects arrested - one is an ex-soldier Melissa Bassi died from her injuries in hospital …… read more
Northeast Italy shaken by biggest quake there since the 1300s
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:25:11
Christian Science Monitor-

The 6.0-magnitude temblor left at least four dead and cracked bell towers, crumbled church facades, and caved in roofs in the region around Bologna early Sunday. By Luca Bruno, Associated Press / May 20, 2012 One of the worst quakes to hit northeast …… read more
Lockerbie Bomber Megrahi Dies
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:47:34
Wall Street Journal-

AP BENGHAZI, LibyaAbdel Baset al-Megrahi, a Libyan intelligence officer who was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, died Sunday, nearly three years after he was released from a Scottish prison to the outrage of the relatives …… read more
Flesh-eating bacteria patient learns she'll lose her hands, foot
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:15:33
ABC7Chicago.com-

Aimee Copeland, who lost her leg to flesh-eating disease, may also lose her hands and right foot. (ABC News) May 20, 2012 (ATLANTA) — Faced with the prospect of losing both hands and her one remaining foot, a young Georgia woman battling to survive a …… read more
SpaceX's Commercial Launch to Space Station Aborted at Liftoff
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:18:10
BusinessWeek-

By Brendan McGarry on May 20, 2012 A US mission to send the first unmanned commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station was aborted with a half second left in the countdown. Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s Falcon 9 rocket, …… read more
How to watch the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse online
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:48:49
Fox News-

If you're not lucky enough to live in the path of the May 20 "ring of fire" solar eclipse, you can still watch the spectacular event online. Several different organizations will broadcast live footage of the solar eclipse Sunday, as seen through …… read more
Google wins China clearance For Motorola deal
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:39:28
MarketWatch-

By John Letzing SAN FRANCISCO -(MarketWatch)- Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) said Saturday Chinese antitrust authorities have cleared the Internet giant's purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (NYSE:MMI) , pushing the $12.5 billion deal over its last …… read more
Ever-busy Zuckerberg marries sweetheart the day after Facebook IPO
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:03:47
VentureBeat-

As if Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wasn't busy enough readying his company to go public this past week, he also somehow found time to marry long-time sweetheart Priscilla Chan yesterday. Social networking titan Facebook went public Friday in the …… read more
Solar eclipse 2012: Fever is spreading to view historic event
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:21:12
Los Angeles Times-

The city-run observatory is one of the few local places known to sell eclipse glasses, but its stock of 2500 pairs ran out late Friday night, spokeswoman Susa Szotyori said. "The glasses are completely gone," Szotyori said. She said the observatory's …… read more
Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier Winners And Losers
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:03:03
Bloody Elbow-

by Fraser Coffeen on May 20, 2012 9:00 AM EDT in Strikeforce Analysis After a long year, the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix is finally done. And it's the tournament's Cinderella Story Daniel Cormier who stands tall at the end, claiming a unanimous …… read more
2012 Preakness Video: Matt Gardner On I'll Have Another's Win, Triple Crown …
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:10:52
SB Nation-

I'll Have Another's unbelievable comeback victories have provided for some absolutely insane moments of horse racing. With the Triple Crown still alive and each race being completely ridiculous, it's a fun time to follow horse racing…. read more
Thunder silence Lakers to take 3-1 series lead
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:41:22
Orlando Sentinel-

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A late three-pointer by Kevin Durant capped a dramatic fightback by the Oklahoma City Thunder as they left the Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of playoff elimination with a 103-100 win in Game Four on Saturday…. read more
Identity Of John Travolta Sex-Assault Accuser Revealed
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:10:03
On Top Magazine-

By On Top Magazine Staff John Truesdale has been identified as one of the masseurs accusing John Travolta of sexual battery. The New York Daily News described Truesdale as a hulking 250-pound masseur who is a certified black belt and a married dad…. read more
Cannes director Haneke faces death in moving "Love"
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:56:20
Reuters-

By Alexandria Sage | CANNES, France (Reuters) - It is a subject rarely tackled in cinema, but Austria's Michael Haneke forces us to confront the reality that will befall us all - the end of life - in "Love", his beautiful and devastating film at Cannes …… read more
'Saturday Night Live': Mick Jagger amuses with moves unlike Jagger
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:23:02
Orlando Sentinel-

By Hal Boedeker, Staff writer "Saturday Night Live" closed its 37th season this weekend by giving rock legend Mick Jagger double duties. As the musical guest, he strutted through some of his greatest hits with backing by Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters…. read more
Syrian Opposition Reports Clashes in Capital
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:34:53
Voice of America-

Syrian security work at the site of an explosion in Deir Al-Zor, in this handout released by Syria's national news agency SANA, May 19, 2012. Syrian security work at the site of an explosion in Deir Al-Zor, in this handout released by Syria's national …… read more
British forces to remain in Afghanistan after 2014
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:39:17
Financial Times-

By Kiran Stacey in Chicago Hundreds of British special forces could remain in Afghanistan after 2014 after the UK's official combat role has ended, British officials have said, as Nato leaders gather in Chicago to discuss how to manage the transition …… read more
Powerful quake kills at least 4 in N. Italy
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:15:17
CBS News-

(AP) SANT'AGOSTINO DI FERRARA, Italy - One of the strongest earthquakes to shake northern Italy rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday, a magnitude-6.0 temblor that killed at least six people, toppled buildings and sent residents running into …… read more
Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi dies in Libya, family says
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:51:24
Fox News-

TRIPOLI, Libya The former Libyan intelligence officer Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, who was convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died in Libya, his brother told AFP on Sunday. "He died an hour ago," Abdelhakim al-Megrahi said, putting the time of …… read more
CDC: Boomers should all take test for hepatitis C
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:59:06
The Keene Sentinel-

It's a silent epidemic, an unrecognized health crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And it's affecting 2.1 million baby boomers in the United States. The CDC announced Friday that it is considering recommending …… read more
'Some "Good" Cholesterol May Be Bad For Heart'
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:07:06
Medical News Today-

It appears that in some cases, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called "good" cholesterol, does not protect against heart disease, and may even be harmful. A new study suggests a subclass of HDL that carries a particular protein is …… read more
Pakistan blocks Twitter because of material considered offensive to Islam
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:37:08
Washington Post-

ISLAMABAD Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter on Sunday because it refused to remove material considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country's top telecommunications officials. The material was promoting a competition on …… read more
Half second to spare as SpaceX launch aborted
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:01:34
The Keene Sentinel-

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The SpaceX attempt to launch its Falcon 9 rocket Saturday carrying a capsule to the International Space Station has failed and another shot could be tried Tuesday morning. The countdown went to zero and ignition of all nine …… read more
Facebook's Zuckerberg Announces Marriage, Updates Status on Page
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:54:19
BusinessWeek-

By Andy Sharp on May 20, 2012 Facebook Inc. (FB) (FB) Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg announced his marriage to Priscilla Chan on his Facebook page yesterday. The couple wed in a ceremony in the backyard of his home in Palo Alto, California, …… read more
Solar Eclipse 2012: Bay Area Vantage Points
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:32:52
Patch.com-

A solar eclipse will grace Bay Area skies Sunday, May 20. Check out this list of where you can catch the best views and learn from experts at the same time. By Patch Staff On Jan. 4, 2011 the Hinode satellite captured these breathtaking images of an …… read more
Facebook's Zuckerberg Announces Marriage, Updates Status on Page
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:49:21
Bloomberg-

Facebook Inc. (FB) Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg announced his marriage to Priscilla Chan on his Facebook page yesterday. The couple wed in a ceremony in the backyard of his home in Palo Alto, California, the Associated Press reported…. read more
NASCAR All-Star Race Results 2012: New Format Doesn't Deliver
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:26:10
SB Nation-

The NASCAR All-Star Race is promoted as an event where anything goes, where there are no lines that can't be crossed. Nevertheless, despite a quirky new format which was designed to provide some incentive for drivers to try their damndest to win each …… read more
Change Will Come, but for Now Chelsea Celebrates
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:24:46
New York Times-

In sports, as in life, there is not always logic for why certain people end up the ultimate winners. Roman Abramovich, orphaned as a child but now one of the world's wealthiest men, stood high in the stands of Munich's Allianz Arena as the clock …… read more
I'll Have Another gets shot at Triple Crown
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:35:18
STLtoday.com-

I'll Have Another looks back at fans with Barn Foreman Benjamin Perez before the 137th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Garry Jones) BALTIMORE I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his …… read more
Kevin Durant drops big shot on Lakers in 103-100 win
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:30
Boston Herald-

By Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times (MCT) They have been blown out. They have frittered away a seven-point lead in the final two minutes. On Saturday night, in one of the cruelest defeats imaginable, the Lakers found themselves immersed in a nearly total …… read more
Missing 'Terminator 3' Star Nick Stahl emails friends
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:24:27
Times of India-

After nearly a week of being reportedly missing, 'Terminator 3' Star Nick Stahl has contacted friends via email to tell them that he is ok, and pledged to go on a rehab, on Friday. According to sources, the 32-year-old actor emailed friends and …… read more
Smith slaps journalist attempting to kiss him
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:02:29
New York Daily News-

los Angeles, May 20 Actor Will Smith slapped a male reporter who tried to kiss him while walking the red carpet at an event. The reporter from a Ukrainian television station was attempting a pre-screening interview when he grabbed the actor and tried …… read more
'SNL' Cast and Members Gave Kristen Wiig Emotional Send-Off
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:54:16
AceShowbiz-

From producer Lorne Michaels to regular guest star Jon Hamm to the nigh's host Mick Jagger, everybody forced Wiig to hold back tears. Kristen Wiig was given a special send-off on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live". At the end of the show, …… read more
Nato leaders confront flagging Afghan war
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:03:13
Hindustan Times-

AP Afghan youth play football in the evening in the city of Herat. AFP/Aref Karimi It was what President Barack Obama called a "war of necessity," a conflict thrust upon America by the 9/11 attacks. As Nato's mission winds down in Afghanistan nearly 11 …… read more
Engine malfunction aborts launch
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:36:29
News Chief-

By JEREMY MAREADY Commentator George Diller at Falcon 9 mission control could be heard over the loud speakers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station early Saturday morning for SpaceX's launch to resupply the International Space Station…. read more
Event celebrates today's eclipse
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:12:39
St. George Daily Spectrum-

A while ago, I chuckled over a friend's bemoaning the challenges of being "fashionably pregnant."- 10:00 pm LEFT: Daniel Cobia from Orem looks through a telescope at the Solar Eclipse Extravaganza on Saturday at the Aquatic Center in Cedar City…. read more
Powerful quake kills at least 6 in N. Italy
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:33:14
CBS News-

(AP) SANT'AGOSTINO DI FERRARA, Italy - One of the strongest earthquakes to shake northern Italy rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday, a magnitude-6.0 temblor that killed at least six people, toppled buildings and sent residents running into …… read more
Star of stars: Johnson does it again
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:30:00
Indianapolis Star-

Jimmie Johnson crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race. Saturday's victory was his third in the event, with the others coming in 2003 and 2006. / Jeff Siner / Charlotte Observer Associated Press Jimmie Johnson used a calculated …… read more
Racing's newest star heads to Belmont to make history
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:49:35
New York Post-

BALTIMORE Paint the sidewalks of New York, light up the Empire State and the Statue of Liberty we've got ourselves a Triple Crown bid coming our way in three weeks, potentially a day for the history books, the first in 34 years. I'll Have Another, …… read more
Thunder shows its determination
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:13:34
HoopsWorld-

By HOOPSWORLD The Thunder could have looked at Saturday's 13-point deficit with eight minutes left and mentally checked out. A loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 wouldn't have been the end of the world. After all, Oklahoma City would have headed …… read more
Ron Gourlay hails Roberto Di Matteo for transforming Chelsea
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:11:29
The Guardian-

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay on Sunday hailed the "phenomenal turnaround" effected by interim manager Roberto Di Matteo but stopped short of pledging the job to him on a permanent basis. Di Matteo's transformation of the team since succeeding …… read more
Dan Harmon Is No Longer Showrunner on Community
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:18
Vulture-

By Josef Adalian Pop-Pop and Boom! Dan Harmon will not be returning as showrunner of NBC's Community, and whether he'll remain involved at all with the series he created remains very much in doubt. Sony Pictures Television, which produces the series …… read more
Will Smith Slaps Tv Presenter At Mib3 Premier
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:32:03
Contactmusic.com-

Actor Will Smith is clearly a man who likes to be wined and dined before anyone makes a move on him, unfortunately for Ukrainian TV presenter Vitalii Sediuk he had to find that out the hard way. At the Russian premier of the sci-fi trilogy's closing …… read more
Nato leaders confront flagging Afghan war
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:14:21
Hindustan Times-

AP It was what President Barack Obama called a "war of necessity," a conflict thrust upon America by the 9/11 attacks. As Nato's mission winds down in Afghanistan nearly 11 years later, the insurgents remain undefeated, corruption runs rife and the …… read more
Syrian capital district rocked by fighting
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:38:07
The Guardian-

A restive district of the Syrian capital that has been a hotbed of dissent against President Bashar al-Assad was rocked by fighting overnight between government forces and army defectors, opposition groups said. The Local Co-ordination Committees and …… read more
Italy bombing revives memories of dark era
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:22:00
The Associated Press-

ROME (AP) A bomb blast outside a high school in southern Italy that killed a 16-year-old student has revived dark memories of the 70s and 80s, when terrorists, anarchists and organized crime carried out dozens of bloody attacks across the country…. read more
Baby Boomers Beware: Do you have this potential life threatening illness (aka …
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:50:36
The Virginian-Pilot-

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending all baby boomers receive a Hepatitis C test to determine if they have the deadly liver destroying disease. Anyone born between 1945 and 1965 falls into the boomer category…. read more
Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious material
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:34:00
The Associated Press-

ISLAMABAD (AP) The chairman of Pakistan's telecommunications authority says the government has blocked the social networking website Twitter because of material considered offensive to Islam. Mohammad Yaseen says the website was blocked on Sunday …… read more
Google wins final approval for Motorola Mobility takeover
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:32:22
Telegraph.co.uk-

Google won approval from Chinese regulators for its $12.5bn (7.9bn) purchase of Motorola Mobility, clearing a final hurdle for a deal that boosts its patents portfolio and steps up competition with Apple. We are pleased the deal has received approval …… read more
5 Die After Earthquake in Italy
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:26:55
New York Times-

ROME An earthquake struck the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna on Sunday, killing five people, wounding at least 50 and damaging historic buildings as well as warehouses and factories, officials said. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.0 …… read more
Day after historic IPO, Facebook's Zuckerberg weds
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:47:48
DailyFinance-

By MARCUS WOHLSENAP posted: 6:37 AM 05/20/12 SAN FRANCISCO -For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week from birthday, to IPO, to I DO. A day after the historic Facebook stock offering, Zuckerberg on Saturday wed 27-year-old …… read more
Creative Cause finishes third in Preakness
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:26:01
Boston Globe-

By David Ginsburg | AP nick wass/AP Assistant trainer Jack Sisterson greets jockey Mario Gutierrez with a fist bump after I'll Have Another won the Preakness Stakes. BALTIMORE - Creative Cause finished third in the Preakness Stakes Saturday, …… read more
Roundup: Thunder run down Lakers
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:17:35
Boston Globe-

AP Jae C. Hong/AP James Harden has his shot blocked by LA's Andrew Bynum (right) and Pau Gasol, but the Thunder rallied to take a 3-1 series lead. Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant …… read more
Kobe and Pau: It must be the end of their era
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:22:37
OCRegister-

Kevin Ding column: Pau Gasol's silent fourth quarter and the Lakers' Game 4 meltdown show just how much magic is gone from Gasol's partnership with Kobe Bryant. $18 for an Arena Level Ticket to Circus Vargas! By KEVIN DING LOS ANGELES What most …… read more
Chelsea's John Terry says Champions League victory is the greatest moment of …
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:05:53
Telegraph.co.uk-

Chelsea's suspended captain John Terry missed the club's penalty shoot-out victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Saturday but still described the win as the best moment of his career. By Telegraph Sport The central defender was …… read more
From Borat To Aladeen, Laughter Is Cohen's Goal
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:13:48
NPR-

by NPR Staff Audio for this story from Weekend Edition Sunday will be available at approx. 12:00 pm ET In a scene from The Dictator, General Admiral Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) rides through the streets astride a camel and with entourage in tow…. read more
Opposition groups report clashes in Syrian capital
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:18:00
The Associated Press-

By ZEINA KARAM, AP 2 minutes ago BEIRUT (AP) A restive district of the Syrian capital that has been a hotbed of dissent against President Bashar Assad was rocked by fighting overnight between government forces and army defectors, opposition groups …… read more
A potential respite from AIDS
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:04:08
The Hindu-

New modelling data released by International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and its partners at the Futures Institute shows that an AIDS vaccine that is only 50 per cent efficacious, if introduced in 2020, can prevent 5.2 million new infections in low …… read more
How to Safely Observe Sunday's Solar Eclipse
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:47:15
msnbc.com-

With a potentially spectacular solar eclipse to grace the skies of the western United States on Sunday (May 20), here's a helpful reminder for new eclipse chasers: Be safe. A fraction of a second of magnified, unfiltered sunlight will sear your eye's …… read more
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPO
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:32:32
San Francisco Chronicle-

(05-19) 21:06 PDT San Francisco (AP) — A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married." Zuckerberg wed 27-year-old Priscilla Chan, his girlfriend of nearly a decade, according to a guest …… read more
Jimmie Johnson Wins $1 Million NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:25:56
Auto Racing Daily-

Seven days after Johnson gave Hendrick Motorsports its 200th win in NASCAR's premier series at Darlington Raceway, the five-time series champion cruised to his record-tying third victory in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway …… read more
Derby champ chases down 'Bode' again in Preakness
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:33:03
New York Post-

By ED FOUNTAINE BALTIMORE It's Triple Crown or bust for I'll Have Another, the streaking chestnut colt from California who duplicated his surprise come-from-behind score in the Kentucky Derby with another thrilling victory in yesterday's 137th …… read more
Chelsea's players and fans celebrate their Champions League victory
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:31:10
Telegraph.co.uk-

Jubilent Chelsea fans and players celebrate after The Blues are crowned European club champions for the first time in their history following a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Germany last night. Chelsea overcame Bayern Munich in their home stadium after …… read more
Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:16:41
Fox News-

LOS ANGELES Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly on defense, Durant hesitated only an instant before launching a 26-footer…. read more
Iran finance minister: 'Rest assured' record oil prices over nuclear sanctions
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:54:43
CNN-

By Chelsea J. Carter, CNN Yukiya Amano, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, will fly to Iran Sunday. (CNN) — Iran's finance minister believes oil prices could rise as high as $160 a barrel thanks to sanctions over its …… read more
Prosecutor: Suspects identified in blast outside school in Italy
Sun, 20 May 2012 02:05:21
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff Rome (CNN) — Two suspects in a fatal bombing outside a school in Italy have been identified, a prosecutor said. The suspects were caught on surveillance footage early Saturday, the day of the blast, said Marco Dinapoli, …… read more
Opposition groups report clashes in Syrian capital; top officials deny …
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:36:35
Washington Post-

BEIRUT A restive district of the Syrian capital has been rocked by overnight fighting between government forces and army defectors, opposition groups said Sunday. The Local Coordination Committees and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the …… read more
SpaceX Replaces Faulty Rocket Valve for Space Station Flight
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:57:27
Space.com-

by Clara Moskowitz, SPACE.com Assistant Managing Editor CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. SpaceX engineers have replaced a faulty engine valve on a private rocket carrying the first commercial space capsule bound for the International Space Station following the …… read more
Gasol shares blame for Lakers' loss
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:42:05
ESPN-

By Arash Markazi | ESPNLosAngeles.com LOS ANGELES — There was plenty of blame to go around after the Los Angeles Lakers squandered a 13-point fourth quarter lead during their 103-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night…. read more
At least 5 dead after quake rocks northern Italy
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:03:19
CNN International-

Rome (CNN) — A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, leaving at least five people dead, authorities said. Two people were killed in a ceramic factory in Sant'Agostino di Ferrara, and one person died when a work shed collapsed in …… read more
Big week for Facebook's Zuckerberg: From IPO opening bells to wedding bells
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:33:41
Washington Post-

SAN FRANCISCO Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to married on Saturday. Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home, capping a busy week for the couple, …… read more
Five things learned at the All-Star race
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:52:52
CNN-

After winning Darlington last week, Jimmie Johnson made it two-straight with his All-Star victory. The long NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule includes 34 races that pay drivers with points. Points they need to make the Chase. But for Saturday night's All-Star …… read more
'Another' win sets up run at Triple Crown
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:50:16
Boston.com-

BALTIMORE - I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done it twice in a row, it's time for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes. With a breathtaking closing rush, the smooth-striding …… read more
Sam Amick: Thunder show they're all grown up as Kobe, Lakers let Game 4 slip away
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:49:30
SI.com-

Kevin Durant's output (31 points) carried the Thunder on Saturday, while the disappearance of Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol ultimately doomed the Lakers. LOS ANGELES — By the look of the postgame press conference, it was tough to tell that this was all …… read more
Nation & world: Chelsea wins UEFA Champions League final
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:52:28
Detroit Free Press-

Chelsea players pose with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League final football match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea FC on May 19, 2012 at the Fussball Arena in Munich. Chelsea won 4-3 in the penalty phase…. read more
Kristen Wiig gets emotional sendoff from 'SNL'
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:06:20
Chicago Sun-Times-

AP May 20, 2012 3:02AM FILE - Kristen Wiig arrives before the 84th Academy Awards on in this Feb. 26, 2012 file photo taken in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Wiig got a musical sendoff Saturday May 19, 2012 on the season finale of "Saturday …… read more
Lieberman: Iran trying to deceive West
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:33:28
Ynetnews-

As global powers prepare to hold nuclear talks with Islamic Republic in Baghdad, western media look at possible compromises, ask will Iran take next step? Israeli FM says Tehran merely 'buying time' The Iranian nuclear threat is back on the global …… read more
Clashes rock Damascus as G8 urges political transition
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:30:00
AFP-

DAMASCUS Fierce fighting between regime troops and armed rebels rocked parts of Damascus overnight, monitors said on Sunday, as the G8 called for a "political transition" to end relentless violence sweeping Syria. The clashes in the Syrian capital …… read more
Italy school bombing sparks emotional protests
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:12:34
euronews-

The unexplained bombing of a school in southern Italy that killed a 16-year-old girl sparked emotional protests across the country. Demonstrators took to the streets of Brindisi, where the blast happened early on Saturday morning as pupils arrived for …… read more
At least 5 dead after quake rocks northern Italy
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:22:13
CNN-

Rome (CNN) — A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, leaving at least five people dead, authorities said. Two people were killed in a ceramic factory in Sant'Agostino di Ferrara, and one person died when a work shed collapsed in …… read more
Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:25:35
The State-

By KAREN MATTHEWS - AP NEW YORK A blind Chinese legal activist who escaped house arrest, endured a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle and a hurried daylong flight paused ever so briefly upon his arrival in New York City before taking up a familiar …… read more
NHL roundup: Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers shut down Devils
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:20:24
Detroit Free Press-

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by New Jersey's Adam Henrique in Game 3 on Saturday. / Jim McIsaac / Getty Images NEWARK, NJ — Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period …… read more
I'll Have Another keeps Triple Crown hopes alive
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:27:14
San Francisco Chronicle-

Baltimore — At the end of the wild finish of the Preakness Stakes, trainer Doug O'Neill was jumping around and high-fiving anyone his meaty hands could get to. His horse, the long- and late-striding I'll Have Another, was running down Bodemeister, …… read more
A bad day for basketball in the City of Angels
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:45:18
USA TODAY-

By Jack Carey, USA TODAY Just when you thought the Lakers were ready to reassert themselves and make things complicated for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are trying to make the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, OKC took another …… read more
Chelsea wins Champions League
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:44
Boston.com-

Didier Drogba tied the match with a header in the 88th minute, then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks, after a 1-1 draw Saturday in Munich…. read more
Sean Penn Explodes in Cannes: 'The Whole F—ing World Abandoned Haiti'
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:38:05
TheWrap-

By Sharon Waxman Sean Penn accused the media of abandoning Haiti on Friday during a news conference for a benefit for the impoverished country. "It's not only celebrities who went for a day," he said to a room full of journalists at the Cannes film …… read more
G8, raising pressure on Iran, puts oil stocks on standby
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:01:27
Reuters-

* Obama winning support for tapping government-held oil stocks * G8 effectively puts IEA on standby for action (Updates with G8 statement) By Jeff Mason CAMP DAVID, Md., May 19 (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies raised the …… read more
Bomb outside Italian school kills 1 student, wounds 7
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:03:57
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By Frances D'Emilio AP AP Photo/SKY TG24 Rescuers give first aid after a bomb went off at a school in Italy, in a frame grab made available by SKYTG24. ROME - A bomb exploded Saturday outside an Italian high school named after the wife of an …… read more
Private space venture aborted at last second
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:04:08
Philadelphia Inquirer-

By Marcia Dunn AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. All nine engines for the SpaceX …… read more
China keeps up pressure Chen's family, supporters
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:01:25
Reuters-

By Chris Buckley and Sui-Lee Wee | BEIJING (Reuters) - While the blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng on Sunday enjoyed his first hours in New York after years of jail and detention, relatives and supporters back home remained locked down by …… read more
Johnson owns All-Star race; Keselowski 2nd
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:03:43
Detroit Free Press-

Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning his third All-Star race and a $1-million prize Saturday. / JARED C. TILTON/GETTY IMAGES After much was made of Hendrick Motorsports' struggles to reach Sprint Cup Series victory No. 200, Johnson has cashed in all …… read more
Triple Crown dreams often dashed at Belmont
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:13:09
USA TODAY-

Since Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another will try to snap that streak on June 9…. read more
Chelsea wins Champions League final for 1st time
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:27:14
San Francisco Chronicle-

If this was Didier Drogba's last game with Chelsea, it was his most memorable as the charismatic striker was at the heart of Chelsea's unlikely comeback victory in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday, scoring the tying goal in …… read more
Kevin Durant, Thunder drop big one on the Lakers
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:13:34
Los Angeles Times-

Oklahoma City forward delivers the final blow — a three-pointer with 13 seconds left — in a 103-100 victory that caps a 13-point comeback in the fourth quarter and puts the Lakers on the brink of elimination. Kevin Durant drives past Metta World …… read more
Sacha Baron Cohen: who's behind the Dictator's mask?
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:01:46
Telegraph.co.uk-

Sacha Baron Cohen's latest character is a wild-bearded Middle Eastern tyrant called Admiral General Aladeen. Some have found it too absurd, gross and infantile to be funny Photo: SPRINGS By William Langley Sacha Baron Cohen took a camel ride through …… read more
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:54:06
Salt Lake Tribune-

AP Moscow Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, …… read more

Latest Political News

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G8, raising pressure on Iran, puts oil stocks on standby
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:27:00
Reuters-

By Jeff Mason | CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies raised the pressure on Iran on Saturday, signaling their readiness to tap into emergency oil stockpiles quickly this summer if tougher new sanctions on …… read more
Bombing at Italian school kills 1
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:37:46
Boston Globe-

By Elisabetta Povoledo AP Commentators noted that the school bombing occurred as runoff elections were being held in several cities on Saturday. ROME - A bomb exploded Saturday in front of a school in the southern city of Brindisi, …… read more
9 killed in car bomb blast
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:05:38
Detroit Free Press-

A car bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in a city in eastern Syria on Saturday, killing nine people in the latest blast targeting security installations, the country's government-run news media reported. The blast in Deir al-Zour …… read more
Three killed in northern Italy earthquake
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:04:38
BBC News-

An earthquake in northern Italy has killed at least three people and caused thousands of others to flee into the streets, officials say. The 5.9-magnitude quake struck in the middle of the night, about 35km (22 miles) north of the city of Bologna…. read more
Google purchase of Motorola Mobility OKd by China
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:02:37
San Francisco Chronicle-

New York — Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close. But Chinese regulators attached a big condition: That Google's Android operating system for …… read more
Quake kills 1, knocks down church bell in northern Italy
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:28:24
CNN International-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, killing at least one person and knocking down a church bell in the region, authorities said. The 6.0-magnitude quake occurred just after 4 am (10 pm ET Saturday), …… read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:02:36
Los Angeles Times-

The jury is expected to begin deliberating Friday morning over whether the former candidate knowingly broke campaign finance laws as he sought to hide his extramarital affair. Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards arrives at a federal …… read more

Latest Sports News

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Spurs ride 24-0 run in third quarter to victory over Clippers
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:04:04
STLtoday.com-

AP | Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:00 am | ( Loading ) comments. LOS ANGELES Nothing was going to rattle the calm, cool and collected Spurs. Not even a 24-point deficit. Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a defining 24-0 run in the …… read more
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:35:06
USA TODAY-

By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES - It's a weekend to remember at Los Angeles' Staples Center, with six playoff games in four days, and Saturday, with the four best teams in the NBA's Western Conference on display, was looking very much like a …… read more

Latest World News

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Quake kills 1, knocks down historic church bell in northern Italy
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:00:11
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — A strong earthquake struck early Sunday near the northern Italian city of Camposanto, killing at least one person and knocking down a historic church bell in the region, authorities said. The 6.0-magnitude quake occurred …… read more
Car bomb in eastern Syrian city kills 9
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:04:18
Sioux City Journal-

1 minute ago BASSEM MROUE AP BEIRUT | A car bomb in the parking lot of a Syrian military compound killed at least nine people Saturday, the latest in increasingly frequent bombings in the country's major cities to target the regime's security …… read more
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:37:42
BBC News-

A small number of British soldiers could remain in Afghanistan after forces withdraw in 2014, a senior government official has said. The official made the disclosure ahead of a Nato summit in Chicago, which is expected to focus on Afghanistan…. read more

Latest Helth News

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A Healthy Diet During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:53:30
Daily Disruption-

By Lori Morgan | @dailydisrupt Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet, according to major new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Piling on excess weight during …… read more
Family hangs hope for SC boy on unproven therapy in India
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:28:55
My Fox 8-

NEW DELHI A 6-year-old South Carolina boy has traveled with his parents to India seeking treatment for a rare genetic condition that has left him developmentally disabled. An overwhelming number of medical experts insist the treatment will have zero …… read more
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:12:24
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-

By Gina Kolata / The New York Times The name alone sounds so encouraging: HDL, the "good cholesterol." The more of it in your blood, the lower your risk of heart disease. So bringing up HDL levels has got to be good for health…. read more

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Facebook stock debut closes near flat
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:01:54
Great Falls Tribune-

Colors? Some of my favorites come in a Montana sunset: ablaze in pink, orange and those…- 10:00 pm Facebook founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, center, applauds at the opening bell of the Nasdaq stock market Friday at company headquarters in …… read more
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:16:35
Bloomberg-

A US mission to send the first unmanned commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station was aborted with a half second left in the countdown. Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the company's Dragon capsule, …… read more

Latest Political News

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Five things learned at the All-Star race
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:39:59
SI.com-

After winning Darlington last week, Jimmie Johnson made it two-straight with his All-Star victory. The long NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule includes 34 races that pay drivers with points. Points they need to make the Chase. But for Saturday night's All-Star …… read more
Di Matteo coy on future
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:31:37
ESPN-

Roberto Di Matteo refused to discuss his future after Chelsea's Champions League final win over Bayern Munich. Chelsea dramatically won 4-3 on penalties as Cech saved a Robben penalty in extra-time, with Drogba the shootout hero…. read more
Lakers vs. Thunder: Game 4 live updates
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:10:33
Los Angeles Times-

By Mike James The Lakers wanted a half-court game; the Thunder wanted to run. How that played out could go a long way toward determining whether the Lakers or Oklahoma City would prevail in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series at Staples …… read more
Creative Cause 'just got outrun' at Preakness
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:33:52
Los Angeles Times-

After a fifth-place finish at Churchill Downs, Creative Cause improves to third at Pimlico. Eventual Preakness Stakes winner I'll Have Another, left, moves up to challenge runner-up Bodemeister, right, and third=place Creative Cause, center…. read more
Miami Beach masseur joins ranks of Travolta accusers
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:00:35
MiamiHerald.com-

By Jose Lambiet You knew there'd be a Miami Beach angle to the mushrooming sex scandal involving Pulp Fiction star John Travolta. Here it is: A former masseur at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach, identified only by his first name, Jeff, has contacted the …… read more
Hollywood star Will Smith slaps male TV reporter who tried to kiss him in Moscow
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:19:02
In-Forum-

MOSCOW Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III. In this photo combo from video images taken from AP video, …… read more
Italy bomb blast kills girl outside school
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:17:24
Los Angeles Times-

The attack at the entrance of a high school in Brindisi injures at least four others. Police suspect organized-crime involvement. Police work at the scene of a bomb blast outside a school in Brindisi, Italy. A 16-year-old girl was killed…. read more
White House says it doesn't expect to resolve supply line debate with Pakistan …
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:03:28
Fox News-

CHICAGO The White House says it is not expecting to finish negotiations with Pakistan over reopening key supply lines during the NATO summit. Deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes says the US does believe the issue will be resolved but says …… read more
Syria bomb kills 9, Damascus blames foreign plot
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:29:09
Reuters-

By Joseph Logan | BEIRUT (Reuters) - A car bomb killed nine people at a Syrian military post in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on Saturday, an attack the government said was the latest proof that an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad was a …… read more
Charting Obama's Journey to a Shift on Afghanistan
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:31:37
New York Times-

It was just one brief exchange about Afghanistan with an aide late in 2009, but it suggests how President Obama's thinking about what he once called a war of necessity began to radically change less than a year after he took up residency in the White …… read more
Private mission to space station scrubbed half a second before liftoff
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:43:34
KTBS-

SpaceX's launch of the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station has been rescheduled for next week after the mission was aborted Saturday a half a second before liftoff, the company said. The historic launch of SpaceX's Falcon …… read more
Mark Zuckerberg Surprises Party Guests with New Marriage
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:57:13
PC Magazine-

By David Murphy Breaking news from Facebook land: According to the Facebook statuses of Mark Zuckerberg and (former) girlfriend Priscilla Chan, the couple officially wed today in a private ceremony behind Zuckerberg's Palo Alto, California home…. read more
Google cleared for Motorola purchase after receiving Chinese regulatory approval
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:23:10
Apple Insider-

By Josh Ong Google and Motorola Mobility both revealed on Saturday that they have received Chinese regulatory approval for their proposed merger and expect to soon close on the deal. After receiving permission in February to move ahead with the merger …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:42:16
Torrington Register Citizen-

MOSCOW (AP) Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III. The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, …… read more
As Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US, concern persists over family members …
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:22:37
Washington Post-

The blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who had been at the center of a diplomatic row between the US and Chinese governments, completed a four-week journey from confinement in a rural Chinese village to the freedom of New York, …… read more
Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:28:11
USA TODAY-

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. By Allyson Magda, Handout via AP This photo provided by Facebook shows Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan at their …… read more
With Indiana Pacers in control, Game 4 critical for Miami Heat
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:07:42
MiamiHerald.com-

With the Heat hurting and down 2-1 to the Pacers, Sunday's Game 4 could be the defining moment in the Big 3 era. The game: A bounce-back game for Dwyane Wade isn't the only concern for the Heat in Game 4. The Pacers outrebounded Miami 52-36 in Game 3…. read more
'Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Final' results: Gilbert Melendez survives …
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:31:32
MMAjunkie.com-

SAN JOSE, Calif. It may not find itself as one of the most historic trilogies in MMA history, but Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson certainly provided one of the more entertaining 15-round matchups in recent memory. But in a best of three series, …… read more
Bayern players refused to take penalties - coach
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:06:46
SI.com-

MUNICH (Reuters) — Some Bayern Munich players including Arjen Robben refused to take penalties in their shoot-out defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday, forcing coach Jupp Heynckes to nominate keeper Manuel Neuer, Heynckes told …… read more
Preakness Stakes 2012: Creative Cause finishes third, trainer has 'no regrets'
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:37:27
SportingNews.com-

AP BALTIMORECreative Cause finished third in the Preakness, an afterthought in the duel to the wire between winner I'll Have Another and Bodemeister. It was an improvement over Creative Cause's fifth-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, …… read more
The Cool Kids in Cannes: A 'Lawless' Afterparty With Megan Ellison and Friends
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:57:32
TheWrap-

By Sharon Waxman It's 10 pm along the Croisette at the afterparty for Lawless, and a new side of Cannes is revealing itself. It's not the star-studded Armani-Chopard-Haiti benefit on Friday night, where $100000 at auction bought you three days in …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:04:34
WLBT-TV-

Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."More >> Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he …… read more
World-concerned issues discussed at G8 summit
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:50:25
Xinhua-

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhuanet) — G8 leaders have gathered at the two-day summit for discussions over world-concerned issues at Camp David. The event touched upon issues including the eurozone crisis, the Iranian nuclear standoff, and the ongoing …… read more
Rajapaska Approves Release of Jailed Former Sri Lanka Army Chief
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:16:07
Bloomberg-

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa approved the early release from a three-year jail sentence of Sarath Fonseka, the former army chief who became a leading political opponent. Fonseka, 61, led the island nation's military as it ended a 26-year war …… read more
Italy hunts for clues in deadly school bomb attack
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:25:00
AFP-

By Gildas Le Roux (AFP) 1 hour ago BRINDISI, Italy Italian police hunted for clues Sunday after a school bombing that killed a 16-year-old girl and gravely injured five more teens, reviving memories of attacks by political militants and the mafia…. read more
SpaceX rocket launch aborted at last second
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:41:50
San Francisco Chronicle-

Cape Canaveral — - A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second cancellation of the historic flight. All nine engines for the SpaceX Falcon 9 …… read more
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Gets Married
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:47:34
Wall Street Journal-

AP PALO ALTO, Calif. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. Mr. Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home, capping a busy week for the …… read more
Google purchase of Motorola Mobility OKd by China
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:41:50
San Francisco Chronicle-

New York — Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close. But Chinese regulators attached a big condition: That Google's Android operating system for …… read more
Blind Chinese Activist Arrives in US
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:59:45
Wall Street Journal-

By JOSH CHIN and LAURA KUSISTO A blind Chinese legal activist who was suddenly allowed to leave the country arrived in the US on Saturday, ending a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested US-China relations. Chen Guangcheng had been …… read more
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:41:59
msnbc.com-

PALO ALTO, Calif. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home, capping a busy week for the couple, …… read more
Dwyane Wade's free pass from Miami Heat fans reaches its limits
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:57:08
MiamiHerald.com-

Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat walks up the court after missing a shot against the Indiana Pacers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 17, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana…. read more
Chelsea beats Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League final
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:52
Los Angeles Times-

Germans dominate, but Didier Drogba gives Chelsea the victory on penalty kicks. It is Chelsea's first European title. Chelsea players celebrate Didier Drogba's game-winning penalty kick. (Martin Meissner / Associated Press / May 19, 2012) By Kevin …… read more
I'll Have Another edges Bodemeister in Preakness
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:19:27
Los Angeles Times-

The Kentucky Derby winner shows great closing speed again in overtaking the front-runner in the final 100 yards to move within one victory over the Triple Crown. I'll Have Another (9) overtakes Bodemeister in the final stretch to win the 137th …… read more
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, master singer of German art songs, dies at 86
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:16:17
Washington Post-

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the German baritone whose name is virtually synonymous with the German art song for several generations of postwar music lovers, died May 18 at his home in Starnberg, Germany. He was 86. His death was confirmed by his fourth …… read more
Revealed: The 250lb masseur accusing John Travolta of groping
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04:19
Daily Mail-

By Laura Cox The identity of one of the first men to accuse John Travolta of sexual battery has been revealed. John Truesdale, formerly known as John Doe No. 2, was unmasked on Saturday as the second man to make the accusation. The 40-year-old massage …… read more
Obama, Hollande help tilt G8's balance to stimulus
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:02:24
Globe and Mail-

The most notable thing about the Group of Eight Summit in Maryland on Friday and Saturday was the recognition that austerity isn'ta universal cure for what ails the global economy, especially Europe. President Barack Obama and France's newly elected …… read more
Sri Lanka President orders ex-army chief freed
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:10:00
AFP-

COLOMBO Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse has ordered the release of his jailed electoral rival, ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka, the presidential spokesman said. The former four-star general will be able to leave prison after formalities are …… read more
Syria: Bomb kills at least 9 near military complex
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:41:50
San Francisco Chronicle-

Beirut — A car bomb in the parking lot of a Syrian military compound killed at least nine people Saturday, the latest in increasingly frequent bombings in the country's major cities to attack the government's security services…. read more
Advocate: Story of rare bacteria infection raising awareness
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:32:26
KETK-

CNN A co-founder of the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation said Thursday that she felt sorry for the young woman diagnosed with rare "flesh-eating" bacterial infection when she heard about her this week in media reports…. read more
Is Facebook IPO a sign of tech bubble 2.0?
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:41:52
Economic Times-

Every economic system has its own cultural consequences. With communism, you get gigantic statues and an unusual volume of patriotic music, played at unusual volume. With socialism, you get swimming pools and depressing movies…. read more
Google gets China OK to buy Motorola
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:08:58
USA TODAY-

NEW YORK (AP) Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week. By Virginia Mayo, AP Google's Android software powers more than 250 million …… read more
In other news. . .: Will Smith is latest star to slap someone on red carpet …
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:50:04
Washington Post (blog)-

Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. In other news. . .: Will Smith is latest star to slap someone on red carpet (video) By The Reliable Source In this image taken from AP video, …… read more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:25:14
USA TODAY-

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday. AP Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his girlfriend Priscilla Chan tour a street in downtown Shanghai on March 27…. read more
Down by 24, Spurs Stay Perfect in Playoffs
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:28:46
New York Times-

LOS ANGELES Blake Griffin soared for a time Saturday, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers just high enough to induce altitude sickness, and making the inevitable crash that much more spectacular. One moment, the Clippers had a 24-point lead…. read more
Penalty Kicks Made and Missed Give Chelsea Title
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:47:55
New York Times-

MUNICH Didier Drogba gave Chelsea life, then nearly caused its demise in the final of the European Champions League on Saturday night. Given a reprieve after his mistake in extra time, Drogba converted the penalty kick against Bayern Munich that gave …… read more
137th Preakness Stakes: I'll Have Another chases down Bodemeister to win …
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:33:52
Washington Post-

BALTIMORE In a reprise of the Kentucky Derby's thrilling finish, I'll Have Another ran down the favored Bodemeister in the final furlong Saturday to win the 137th Preakness Stakes by a neck and keep alive his pursuit of horse racing's Triple Crown…. read more
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, legendary German baritone, dead at 86
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:11:30
Washington Times-

BERG, Upper Bavaria, Germany, May 19, 2012 Legendary German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (May 28, 1925-May 18, 2012) died yesterday at his home in Upper Bavaria, just ten days before he would have celebrated his 87 th birthday…. read more
After John Travolta lawsuit fizzles, questions about attorney remain
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:13:32
Los Angeles Times-

Tawdry allegations about John Travolta became a sensation after they appeared in a lawsuit. But the accusers soon withdrew the suit, leaving questions about their attorney and how the matter got so much publicity. The actor's attorney says the …… read more
Joel McHale & Community Cast Share Their Love for Axed Show Creator Dan Harmon
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04:24
E! Online-

Kim Sizzles in London! Plus, Marion Cotillard, Nina Dobrev and more. Rate all the highs and lows! There sure is a lot of community within the Community cast! Although NBC no longer wanted Community creator Dan Harmon as the sitcom's showrunnerit sure …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:08:51
Online Athens-

By AP AP In this photo combo from video images taken from AP video, top left image, US actor Will Smith, center right, is embraced by reporter Vitalii Sediuk, white suit, from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, on the red carpet before the premiere …… read more
Sri Lanka marks 3rd anniversary of end of war
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:56:46
Atlanta Journal Constitution-

By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI AP COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's president rejected international calls to remove military camps in the former northern war zone, as the island nation marked the third anniversary of the end of its civil war…. read more
Bomb left outside school in Italy kills girl and injures seven
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:07:27
The Guardian-

A bomb that killed a teenage girl outside a school in Brindisi on Saturday has been blamed on the mafia by local politicians and condemned as one of Italy's most barbaric acts of violence. Three gas cylinders connected to a detonator left on a low wall …… read more
Pakistani leader may face friction over supply routes at NATO summit
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:07:29
Reuters-

By Missy Ryan and David Brunnstrom | CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Chicago on Saturday for a NATO summit to what could be a chilly reception if a hoped-for deal allowing trucks to again supply alliance troops in …… read more
Ring of Fire: How Japan sees it
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:47:41
RF DesignLine-

The ancient Chinese believed that solar eclipses occur when a legendary celestial dragon devours the Sun. The Bible also recorded an eclipse this way: " 'And on that day,' says the Lord God, 'I will make the Sun go down at noon, and darken the Earth in …… read more
Facebook stock sags in IPO
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:36:17
Inquirer-

By Madeline Bennett Facebook's eagerly-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) failed to live up to expectations Friday as the company's stock sagged in trading. Initially priced at $38, Facebook's stock was able to close the day at $38.23, …… read more
SpaceX to try another rocket launch Tuesday
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:54:15
USA TODAY-

By James Dean, Florida Today CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX expects to be ready to launch the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station early Tuesday, after its Falcon 9 rocket came within a split-second of blasting off …… read more
China to Google: Android must remain open
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:23:13
CNET-

In OKing the Google-Motorola merger, regulators in China stipulate that Google must make the Android OS free and open for five years. by Edward Moyer May 19, 2012 5:18 PM PDT Follow @edatnews In giving the thumbs-up to Google's acquisition of Motorola, …… read more
The Free Ride Is Over For Streaming Video
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:53:16
TechCrunch-

Comcast's plans to do away with its 250 GB data cap and charge users based upon usage marks the end of an era for cable TV providers, and for the online video industry. No longer will users be able to endlessly stream all the content their hearts …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:36:37
7Online WSVN-TV-

MOSCOW (AP) — Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1 …… read more
World leaders back Greece, vow to combat financial turmoil
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:31:26
Reuters-

By Jeff Mason and Laura MacInnis | CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - World leaders backed keeping Greece in the euro zone on Saturday and vowed to take all steps necessary to combat financial turmoil while revitalizing a global economy increasingly …… read more
Rangers Get Out of Way and Let Lundqvist Win Game
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:36:45
New York Times-

Under Coach John Tortorella, the Rangers will always be a shot-blocking team. But there are occasions, as there were in their 3-0 victory over the Devils on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, when the Rangers know the best move is to …… read more
Triple Crown Dreams Often Dashed at Belmont
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:22:23
ABC News-

Since Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. A look at how those thoroughbreds ran at Belmont: 2008: Big Brown finishes last …… read more
Drogba gives Chelsea first Champions League title
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:32:30
CBSSports.com-

MUNICH — Didier Drogba tied the match with a header in the 88th minute, and then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Saturday…. read more
I'll Have Another wins Preakness in close finish
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:43:12
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff I'll Have Another charges up the side and past Bodemeister to score a dramatic win. (CNN) — Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another surged to a surprise win Saturday at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping its hopes …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:30:38
WAVE-

Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."More >> Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he …… read more
Missing 'Terminator 3' Star Nick Stahl Contacts Friends, Enters Rehab
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:24:08
ABC News-

Nick Stahl, the "Terminator 3" actor who was reported missing by his estranged wife nearly a week ago, sent an email to friends on Friday indicating that he would enter a 30-day rehab program, his wife reportedly said. "I'm relieved," Stahl's wife, …… read more
Suicide blast hits Syria as G8 calls for end to violence
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:17:23
Times of India-

DAMASCUS: A suicide bomber detonated a car bomb in eastern Syria on Saturday killing nine people, as G8 leaders called for a "political transition" in Syria and an end to violence that has claimed an estimated 12000 lives…. read more
CDC Advises Baby Boomers To Take Hepatitis C Test
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:56:57
Daily Gossip-

If some decades ago, hepatitis C was a pretty challenging disease, nowadays medicine can handle it better. With that in mind, the CDC is advising baby boomers to take the hepatitis C test. The concern is that some 800000 people will be diagnosed with …… read more
SpaceX rocket launch scrubbed at last second
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:37:50
msnbc.com-

A much-anticipated launch of the SpaceX rocket was delayed after apparent mechanical problems. Lester Holt reports. >> and lift-off. we've had a cut-off. >> we'll talk about waiting until the last possible moment. even the voice of mission control …… read more
China Approves Google Acquisition of Motorola Mobility
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:55:27
PCWorld-

By Marc Ferranti, IDG News Chinese regulatory authorities have approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, paving the way for the deal to close within the week, company officials confirmed Saturday. The companies announced last August that they …… read more
At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus on Economic Woes
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:02:07
Wall Street Journal-

By CAROL E. LEE, SUDEEP REDDY and STEPHEN FIDLER CAMP DAVID, Md. — Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies struggled to agree on next steps to calm the euro zone debt crisis, with consensus at a weekend summit coming more easily on ways to …… read more
Men accused of plotting attacks around NATO summit
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:06:00
The Associated Press-

By MICHAEL TARM, AP 1 minute ago CHICAGO (AP) Prosecutors on Saturday accused three activists who travelled to Chicago for a NATO summit of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, …… read more
Brian Cazeneuve: Rangers rest on Lundqvist to seize series lead against Devils
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:55:06
SI.com-

Henrik Lundqvist made 36 saves and the Rangers scored three goals in the third period to beat the Devils 3-0 and take a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference final. NEWARK, NJ — The Devils figured out a way to get through the Rangers' vaunted …… read more
Spurs shut down Clippers, stay undefeated in playoffs
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:34:01
USA TODAY-

By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES - The once-optimistic Los Angeles Clippers handed out more red playoff T-shirts Saturday, but the third quarter was played before a sea of dread. By Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire Los Angeles Clippers power …… read more
Drogba lifts Chelsea over Bayern Munich for first Champions League title
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:34:03
CBSSports.com-

MUNICH — Didier Drogba tied the match with a header in the 88th minute, and then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Saturday…. read more
I'll Have Another Wins Preakness
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:50:14
ABC News-

I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister, blazing down the stretch to win the Preakness in the final strides Saturday and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown. In a race that was a virtual repeat of the Kentucky Derby finish, …… read more
Baron Cohen: 'The Dictator' inspired by Khadafy
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:43:44
New York Daily News-

Moammar Khadafy may have been a scourge to the people of Libya, but he was a comedy goldmine for Sacha Baron Cohen. Giving a rare interview out of character, the 40-year-old British actor told CBS This Morning that the late Libyan despot was the …… read more
Report: Terminator 3's Nick Stahl Reaches Out to Friends
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:12:02
Seattle Post Intelligencer-

By Natalie Abrams, TV GUIDE Terminator 3 actor Nick Stahl, who was reported missing on Monday, has reportedly reached out to friends via email, according to TMZ.com. Stahl allegedly emailed friends on Friday, apologizing for his disappearance, …… read more
Merkel Says Euro Needs 'Solid' Fiscal Policy, Growth Initiatives
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:26:14
BusinessWeek-

By Jana Randow on May 19, 2012 German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe needs to find a balance between sound budget policies and growth-enhancing measures to foster confidence. Solid fiscal policy, in the form of the fiscal compact, …… read more
Spreading awareness against HIV
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:41:02
Times of India-

CHANDIGARH: A Panjab University assistant professor along with commonwealth youth programme staff on Saturday lit about 700 earthen lamps to mark the eve of International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day. Stating that HIV cases had nearly doubled in the …… read more
Georgia woman with flesh-eating disease in "critical" condition
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:21:09
Reuters-

(Reuters) - A Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacterial infection was in critical condition at Augusta Hospital on Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman said. The spokeswoman said she could not comment on whether Aimee Copeland had undergone surgery …… read more
CDC urges Boomers to get tested for hepatitis C
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:19:18
USA TODAY-

ATLANTA (AP) For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Aynsley Floyd, AP Rock Legend Gregg Allman has battled chronic Hepatitis C and is raising awareness of the virus by partnering with Merck …… read more
Upcoming solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:40:45
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon. The eclipse will begin over Asia on Monday morning, …… read more
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second
Sat, 19 May 2012 16:01:40
Union Democrat-

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight…. read more
Google gets China OK for Motorola deal
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:18:00
The Associated Press-

By AP 1 hour ago NEW YORK (AP) Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week. But Chinese regulators attached a big condition: That …… read more
Police: 3 terror suspects at NATO summit were plotting to hit Obama's campaign HQs
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:40:52
CNN International-

By Michael Martinez and Paul Vercammen Chicago (CNN) — Three men charged with conspiring to commit domestic terrorism during the NATO summit were plotting to attack President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters, the Chicago mayor's home and police …… read more
Kovalchuk and Devils' power play held in check by Lundqvist in Rangers' 3-0 …
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:46:31
Washington Post-

NEWARK, NJ Ilya Kovalchuk wound up for a hard one-timer in the third period, only to see it gobbled up again by Henrik Lundqvist. The New Jersey Devils' biggest scoring threat shoved his stick back into his hand like he was jamming it into a holster …… read more
Chelsea win Champions League after penalty shoot out drama in Munich
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:55:27
CNN-

(CNN) — Didier Drogba scored the winner in a dramatic penalty shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich Saturday to win the European Champions League for the first time. The Ivorian striker coolly slotted his kick to spark frenzied celebrations among his …… read more
I'll Have Another captures Preakness
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:34:00
USA TODAY-

By Bob Velin, USA TODAY BALTIMORE I'll Have Another became the first horse since 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown, edging Bodemeister at the finish again to win the thrilling 137th running of the Preakness Stakes Saturday in a field …… read more
Spurs start slow, finish fast to beat Clippers in Game 3
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:25:10
Los Angeles Times-

San Antonio uses a 24-0 run in the third quarter to take control of game during a 96-86 victory that puts the Clippers on the brink of elimination. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan tries to block a driving layup by Spurs point guard Tony Parker in the …… read more
Will Smith slaps reporter for getting too fresh [Video]
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:46:44
My Fox 8-

MOSCOW Actor Will Smith slapped a male TV reporter he said tried to kiss him on the mouth on the red carpet at Men in Black III's premier in Moscow. The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, Vitalii Sediuk, made headlines at the Venice …… read more
Italy in shock after deadly school blast
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:46:59
ABC Online-

Italy was in shock after an unexplained bombing at a school killed a 16-year-old girl and left five other teens gravely injured, sparking emotional protests across the country. There were scenes of chaos and carnage when the powerful blast went off on …… read more
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:54:30
NBC2 News-

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. All nine engines for the SpaceX Falcon 9 …… read more
Sloppy Facebook IPO Predictions: Only 1.14% Get the Closing Price Right
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:39:00
PC Magazine-

By David Murphy What a tough Friday for casual investors: Facebook's big IPO went live; the NASDAQ couldn't keep up with the amount of orders pouring in; and a number of purchasers were left with shares on the table that they weren't able to sell, …… read more
Open Android the price for China's Motorola bid approval
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:29:40
SlashGear-

Google has secured Chinese approval to complete its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the search giant has confirmed, though it was reportedly forced to commit to Android openness to sway the decision. Chinese regulators had stood as the final hurdle …… read more
Zimmerman murder case looks like long shot
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:46:16
Orlando Sentinel-

Unless Angela Corey has something she's not telling us, her second-degree-murder case against George Zimmerman is looking more and more like a long shot. The special prosecutor assigned to investigate the death of Trayvon Martin released hundreds of …… read more
Police: 3 terror suspects at NATO summit were plotting to hit Obama's campaign HQs
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:38:38
CNN-

By Michael Martinez and Paul Vercammen Chicago (CNN) — Three men charged with conspiring to commit domestic terrorism during the NATO summit were plotting to attack President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters, the Chicago mayor's home and police …… read more
UFC champ Jones arrested on suspicion of DUI
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:05:44
Chicago Tribune-

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Saturday morning in New York. Jones was arrested at 5:02 am ET after he crashed his Bentley, according to the Binghamton Police Department, ESPN.com reported…. read more
Clippers vs. Spurs: Game 3 live updates
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:09:28
Los Angeles Times-

Chris Paul and Blake Griffin contribute early, DeAndre Jordan is active and the Clippers roll to a 33-11 lead after one quarter. Clippers power forward Blake Griffin reacts after scoring against the Spurs in the first quarter of Game 3 on Saturday …… read more
Preakness Stakes - 2012
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:32
USA TODAY-

Before you head to Pimlico for the 137th Preakness Stakes, you need to know the post positions. Here's what the draw revealed on Wednesday, three days before the race in Baltimore. Pimlico Race Course presented its colorful best for the Preakness, …… read more
John Travolta's Second Masseur Accuser: Identity Revealed
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:41:38
E! Online-

Kim Sizzles in London! Plus, Marion Cotillard, Nina Dobrev and more. Rate all the highs and lows! The New York Daily News unearthed the man's identity recently, after its reporters tracked down the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta hotel employee in Georgia…. read more
Lyrical and Powerful Baritone, and the Master of the Art Song
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:07:15
New York Times-

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the German baritone whose beautiful voice and mastery of technique made him the 20th century's pre-eminent interpreter of art songs, died on Friday at his home in Bavaria. He was 86. His wife, the soprano Julia Varady, …… read more
Will Smith Slaps Reporter for Getting Too 'Fresh'
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:08:06
Cleveland News - Fox 8-

He's known as the Prince of Bel-Air, but according to Will Smith, it was a reporter who was the one getting fresh. Smith was making his way down the red carpet Friday at the Moscow premiere of Men in Black 3, when a Ukrainian reporter tried to …… read more
'Terminator' star resurfaces, says he'll go to rehab
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:07:19
USA TODAY (blog)-

By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY Terminator 3 star Nick Stahl, whose wife reported him missing on Monday, reached out to friends late Friday, reports People. His wife says that he's okay and claims to be enterting rehab — but she's expressed her doubts on …… read more
Fonseka's release delayed
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:59:17
The Hindu-

A legal snag has held back the imminent release from jail of Sri Lanka's former Army Chief, Sarath Fonseka, who has been granted both a bail and a presidential pardon. Presidential spokesman Bandula Jayasekera in a Twitter message said not today…. read more
Hollande: G-8 Members Share France's Focus On Economic Growth
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:32:54
Wall Street Journal-

By Gabriele Parussini Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–French President Francois Hollande said Saturday he had played a key role in putting growth at the centre of the debate at a Group of Eight industrialized countries meeting, …… read more
Blast, attacks kill 19 in Syria
Sat, 19 May 2012 14:19:05
Pakistan Daily Times-

DAMASCUS: A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden car outside security headquarters in Syria's biggest eastern city on Saturday, killing nine people and wounding 100, state media said. The attack was the first of its kind in Deir Ezzor since an …… read more
solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:30:23
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon. The eclipse will begin over Asia on Monday morning, …… read more
Google says it won China's approval for Motorola deal
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:04:07
Reuters-

(Reuters) - Google said on Saturday that Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, the last regulatory hurdle to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search engine to develop its own line …… read more
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:59:01
Contra Costa Times-

This framegrab from NASA-TV shows the Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket on the launch pad at complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., seconds after the launch was aborted due to technical problems early Saturday May 19, 2012…. read more
Ukranian huckster in the news after sneak attack Will Smith kiss
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:43:49
Entertainment Weekly-

by Karen Valby Yesterday PopWatch brought you the viral video of a stunned Will Smith giving a Ukranian reporter a little smack after the man went in for a sloppy kiss at the Men In Black III Moscow premiere. Some of the comments were outraged, …… read more
Nick Stahl's wife worried missing actor overdosed on drugs
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:46:18
Reality TV World-

Nick Stahl's wife said she's worried the missing actor and "Terminator 3" star may have died from an overdose of drugs. "He could have overdosed, that's one thought. And I'm wondering if there will be a body recovered," Rose Murphy told People magazine …… read more
Evidence against Zimmerman lacking on key issue
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:00:26
MiamiHerald.com-

Records released by prosecutors last week show little evidence that George Zimmerman acted with malice when he shot Trayvon Martin. Prosecutors will have to prove that intent in order to get a conviction for second-degree murder…. read more
NATO summit demonstrations peaceful despite terrorism charges
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:35:14
Los Angeles Times-

By Dalina Castellanos On the day three men were charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism at President Obama's campaign headquarters and other Chicago-area sites, protests on the first day of the NATO summit on Saturday have been vigorous and noisy …… read more
UFC champ Jon Jones accused of DWI
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:19:27
USA TODAY-

By Sergio Non, USA TODAY Light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones crashed his car into a pole when he was driving while intoxicated early Saturday, law enforcement officials said. He was charged with DWI after 5 am ET in Binghamton, NY, the Broome County …… read more
Kobe Bryant refusing to back down against Oklahoma City
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:49:28
Los Angeles Times-

By Mark Medina Oklahoma City will double and triple team him to limit his dominance. The Thunder hopes the strategy will force him into a role as facilitator. The brash and aggressive combination of James Harden and Thabo Sefolosha try to goad the …… read more
Is Bodemeister up to Preakness challenge?
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:08:32
Philadelphia Inquirer-

BALTIMORE Bodemeister ran the first quarter mile of the Kentucky Derby in a preposterous 22.32 seconds. He ran the final quarter mile over the exact same piece of Churchill Downs real estate in 27 seconds. The dazzling winner of the Arkansas Derby …… read more
Sri Lanka president rejects calls to demilitarize former northern war zone
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:24:51
Washington Post-

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's president rejected international calls to remove military camps in the former northern war zone on Saturday, as the island nation marked the third anniversary of the end of its civil war…. read more
Family hangs hope for boy on unproven therapy in India
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:55:44
CNN-

By David Fitzpatrick and Drew Griffin, CNN Special Investigations Unit For more of CNN correspondent Drew Griffin's investigation of India's experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, watch "CNN Presents: Selling a Miracle," at 8 and 11 pm ET Sunday on …… read more
CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:07:26
SouthCoastToday.com-

By MIKE STOBBE AP ATLANTA For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, the Centers for …… read more
Solar eclipse: Next best chance for LA won't be until 2071
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:05:09
Los Angeles Times-

Need a push to get out of the house to watch Sunday's solar eclipse? Here's one: The next best chance for such an impressive solar eclipse in Los Angeles will be in 2071. The partial solar eclipse targeting LA, beginning Sunday at 5:24 pm and reaching …… read more
NATO Summit: 3 Protesters Arrested, Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:32:48
ABC News-

Three men accused of building Molotov cocktails were also planning attacks at President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and at the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during the NATO Summit, prosecutors said. Brian Church, 20, of Ft. Lauderdale …… read more
Facebook Stalls in Public Debut After Record $16 Billion IPO
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:11:22
San Francisco Chronicle-

(Updates with SEC statement in sixth paragraph. See EXT5 for Facebook IPO news.) May 18 (Bloomberg) — Facebook Inc. hovered near the initial public offering price in its trading debut, following a record IPO that made the social network more costly …… read more
UFC champ Jones is arrested
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:15:38
FOXSports.com-

Jon "Bones" Jones, the UFC's light heavyweight champion, was arrested early Saturday morning in upstate New York on suspicion of driving under the influence. While the facts of this situation are still being gathered and situated, Jones' manager, …… read more
Iguodala leading way in postseason for Philadelphia 76ers, winning over the …
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:50:40
Washington Post-

PHILADELPHIA Andre Iguodala is winning games for the Sixers and winning over Philadelphia with each clutch basket. Iguodala has long been blamed for the Philadelphia 76ers' eight-year run of painfully mediocre basketball…. read more
Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:29:58
ESPN-

Chelsea improved in the last 15 of the half, and they will need to build on that if they are to win their first Champions League title. It's an obdurate display from Chelsea, and Bayern - just like Barcelona - have wasted chances they would normally …… read more
Preakness Stakes - 2012
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:43:11
USA TODAY-

Before you head to Pimlico for the 137th Preakness Stakes, you need to know the post positions. Here's what the draw revealed on Wednesday, three days before the race in Baltimore. Pimlico Race Course presented its colorful best for the Preakness, …… read more
Dan Harmon on 'Community' exit: 'I got fired'
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:51:00
Entertainment Weekly-

by EW staff The important one is this quote from [NBC Entertainment President] Bob Greenblatt in which he says he's sure I'm going to be involved somehow, something like that. That's a misquote. I think he meant to say he's sure cookies are yummy, …… read more
Fans cheer gangster film stars
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:30:00
The Press Association-

Hundreds of film fans have flooded the streets of Cannes to cheer the cast of new prohibition era film Lawless as they arrived for its premiere. Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce and Jason Clarke were among the big names to tread the red carpet at …… read more
Will Smith slaps TV presenter at Men in Black III premiere
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:16:21
Telegraph.co.uk-

Will Smith, the Hollywood actor, slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." Photo: AP Photo: AP Photo: AP Photo: AP Vitalii Sediuk, …… read more
Car bomb in eastern Syrian city kills 9
Sat, 19 May 2012 12:16:49
KTAR.com-

By BASSEM MROUE In this citizen journalism image provided by Sham News Network SNN, an anti-Syrian regime protester, holds up a Cross and Crescent painted with colors of the Syrian revolution flag during a demonstration against Syrian President Bashar …… read more
Suspected US drone strike kills 2 militants in Yemen, while clashes in the …
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:04:29
Washington Post-

SANAA, Yemen Yemeni officials say fresh clashes with al-Qaida fighters in the south have left at least 34 people dead, while a suspected US drone strike has killed two militants. The officials say the drone attack took place in the central province …… read more
Bomb kills 1 student, wounds 7 in Italy
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:50:00
The Associated Press-

By FRANCES D'EMILIO, AP 1 minute ago ROME (AP) A bomb exploded on Saturday outside an Italian high school named after the wife of an assassinated anti-Mafia prosecutor, killing one student and wounding at least seven others, officials said…. read more
CDC Lowers Threshold for Lead Poisoning in Kids What Parents Should Know
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:19:46
InjuryBoard.com-

For the first time since 1991, the CDC has lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in children under six. Lead is an incredibly toxic metal that harms developing brains and nervous systems, leading to a lower IQ and other problems …… read more
Hepatitis C tests suggested for all baby boomers
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:18:15
San Antonio Express-

The federal government Friday called for all baby boomers to be tested for hepatitis C, which kills more Americans each year than AIDS and is the leading reason for liver transplants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made the …… read more
Solar eclipse 2012: All systems go for witnessing rare 'ring of fire' (+video)
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:54:35
Christian Science Monitor-

A rare annular eclipse, where a 'ring of fire' outlines the moon as it crosses the sun, will greet US viewers Sunday evening. Residents of the US West will have a good shot at seeing the full fire ring. By Patrik Jonsson, Staff writer / May 19, …… read more
Kelly once against Obama space plan, now open to it
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:14:44
msnbc.com-

Astronaut Mark Kelly joins MSNBC to discuss private space travel and the plan to launch SpaceX into orbit. >>> welcome back to "weekends with alex witt ." at just past the half hour now, technicians are trying to figure out what delayed this morning's …… read more
Video showing teen encouraging others to fight was not Trayvon Martin, brother …
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:14:07
Palm Beach Post-

FDLE allows you to search by county, city, ZIP code and/or pattern for a last name. SANFORD Judging by evidence photos released Thursday in the Trayvon Martin case, it appears Martin got the best of Zimmerman during an altercation between the two …… read more
Facebook Gold Rush: Fanfare vs. Realities
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:23:27
New York Times-

IT'S an old line on Wall Street: If you can get your hands on a hot new stock, you probably don't want it. This bit of Street wisdom came to mind last week, as Facebook went public amid so much fanfare. The stock eked out a 23-cent gain on its Day 1, …… read more
'He's lucky I didn't sucker punch him': Will Smith slaps red carpet reporter …
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:43:08
Knox Journal-

Hollywood actor Will Smith slapped a reporter across the face after the man tried to kiss him on the lips. It happened when Smith was meeting with reporters along the red carpet at the Russian premiere in Moscow of his new film Men in Black III…. read more
Nadal, defending champ Sharapova reach Italian Open finals
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:24:38
CBSSports.com-

ROME — Five-time champion Rafael Nadal struggled with his backhand but overcame a difficult first set to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 (6), 6-0 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final. Nadal's opponent Sunday will be the winner of the …… read more
Preakness 2012 Odds & Favorites: Went The Day Well, Creative Cause Looking …
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:38:23
SB Nation-

The running of the 137th Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday afternoon from beautiful Pimlico. Quite a few horses dropped out this past week, but there is still a very strong field in place for the very large purse. I'll Have Another won the …… read more
Champions League final: Bayern Munich v Chelsea live!
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:48:19
The Guardian-

7.31pm Roberto Di Matteo is asked whether playing Ryan Bertrand is a risk. "No, he's fine," he says. "He's a composed guy." He looks very calm and is smiling happily. He really is a dude, isn't he. 7.30pm "Remarkably generous appraisal of this Chelsea …… read more
Jessica Chastain: 'Lawless' Photo Call with Mia Wasikowska
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:07:53
Just Jared-

The two beauties posed for photographers and chatted with co-star Shia Labeouf before heading inside. Lawless is an epic gangster tale inspired by the true life stories told in author Matt Bondurant's family novel The Wettest County in the World…. read more
Terminator Star Nick Stahl Contacts Friends Via Email
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:33:34
E! Online-

Kim Sizzles in London! Plus, Marion Cotillard, Nina Dobrev and more. Rate all the highs and lows! Nick Stahl has resurfaced (virtually) following his disappearance more than a week ago. While The 32-year-old Terminator: Rise of the Machines star still …… read more
Will Smith slaps reporter at "Men in Black III" premiere in Moscow
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:33:53
Alaska Dispatch-

Hollywood actor Will Smith has slapped a reporter across the face during a red carpet walk in Russia after the man tried to kiss him on the lips. Smith was attending the Moscow premiere of his new film "Men in Black III," according to Cover Media, …… read more
New modality can be devised during Amano visit, Iran says
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:36:20
Tehran Times-

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has said that he hopes an agreement will be reached to devise a new modality between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency during a visit by the agency's director general to the country…. read more
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:46:30
iVillage Entertainment-

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 — the baby boom generation — tested for hepatitis C. Most cases of the potentially deadly disease occur in this age …… read more
Partial solar eclipse may be visible in Montana on Sunday
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:46:08
KXLH Helena News-

A partial solar eclipse may be visible over Montana and Idaho on Sunday, May 20th beginning at 6:14pm (Montana time) and ending at around 8:20 pm. At its peak - around 7:20 pm - about 71% of the setting sun will be occulted by the rising moon…. read more
Microsoft wins ban on Motorola Android devices from the ITC
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:52:00
The Verge-

By Matt Macari on May 19, 2012 01:43 pm 2Comments We saw this week just how powerful an import ban can be as US Customs officials enforced an ITC exclusion order delaying the importation of new HTC One X and Evo 4G LTE smartphones into the country, …… read more
Martin Spoke of 'Crazy and Creepy' Man Following Him, Friend Says
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:07:57
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-

By SERGE F. KOVALESKI / The New York Times A girl who talked on the phone with Trayvon Martin on the night of Feb. 26 has told a state prosecutor that she heard rising fear in Mr. Martin's voice that peaked with words like "get off, get off," right …… read more
How were these Silicon Valley VCs so wrong about Facebook's IPO?
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:49:06
VentureBeat-

Before Friday, almost every Silicon Valley insider was saying Facebook stock would finish its first day between $50 and $60 per share. In reality, the share price at the closing bell was a pathetic $38.37. How were these masters of the universe some …… read more
Defending champ Sharapova, Li Na reach Italian final
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:08:01
CBSSports.com-

ROME — Defending champion Maria Sharapova defeated rising German player Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to reach the Italian Open final. Sharapova will defend her title against the French Open champion Li Na on Sunday. The Chinese player advanced …… read more
Role Reversal for Fisher in Trying to End Lakers' Playoff Run
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:22:49
New York Times-

LOS ANGELES The curtain dropped, dramatic music thumped, and a blur of highlights played across the tapestry hanging over the Staples Center court. Then, three words: Time marches on. As if the Los Angeles Lakers needed any reminders…. read more
The Sixth Man: Allen is Sixers' unlikely X-Factor
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:58:29
Fox News-

Philadelphia, PA Despite what Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon might think, Kevin Garnett in not a dirty player. Crafty is a much better word to describe the 17-year veteran. Garnett is like the basketball equivalent of Greg Maddux or Tom Glavine…. read more
At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:19:29
al.com-

By AP Trainer Bob Baffert leads Preakness Stakes horse race hopeful Bodemeister around the barn at at Pimlico racetrack, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Garry Jones) BALTIMORE (AP) — Judging by his appetite and appearance, …… read more
Nick Stahl Reaches Out to Friends
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:45:21
People Magazine-

By Howard Breuer Terminator 3 star Nick Stahl, who was reported missing on Monday, reached out to friends late Friday to say he's okay and entering rehab, his wife tells PEOPLE. "I'm relieved," says Rose Stahl, 30, who told PEOPLE earlier on Friday …… read more
France's Hollande wants Greece to stay in euro zone
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:11:46
Reuters-

| CAMP DAVID May 19 (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday he wanted Greece to stay in the euro zone, but expected the country to meet its commitments. "The message I gave was the hope that Greece stays in the euro zone, …… read more
Suicide blast in Syria hits military compound; 9 dead
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:15:05
USA TODAY-

BEIRUT (AP) A car bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in an eastern Syrian city on Saturday, killing nine people in the latest in a series of blasts in recent months targeting security installations, the country's state media …… read more
Student dies, 7 hurt in blast near Italian school
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:22:00
The Associated Press-

By FRANCES D'EMILIO, AP 8 minutes ago ROME (AP) A bomb exploded Saturday outside an Italian high school named after a slain anti-Mafia prosecutor, killing a student and wounding several others, officials said, and rattling a country already tense …… read more
Study Indicates 'Good' Cholesterol Doctrine May Be Flawed
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:07:56
Daily Disruption-

A new study published by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, the Broad Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital, challenges the conventional concept that raising a person's HDL levels (good …… read more
No liftoff for SpaceX: Launch aborted early Saturday
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:47:42
VentureBeat-

The launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket came to an abrupt halt early Saturday. The rocket's computer detected too-high levels of pressure in engine number five, causing the launch to stop a half-second before liftoff. The Falcon 9 rocket held cargo …… read more
VIDEO: Will Smith Slaps Reporter Who Tries to Kiss Him
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:05:41
Seattle Post Intelligencer-

By Natalie Abrams, TV GUIDE Will Smith was not happy with a male reporter who tried to kiss him on the red carpet of the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III. The superstar went in for a hug from a Ukrainian reporter, who proceeded to kiss him on both …… read more
Olympic torch relay sets off in Britain
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:43:53
Washington Post-

LONDON The Olympic flame began a 70-day journey Saturday that will end on July 27 when a final torchbearer lights a caldron at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. For many Britons, the torch relay is the beginning of the countdown …… read more
Boston Celtics must regroup after letting Game 4 slip vs. 76ers
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:02:49
SportingNews.com-

Seeing a Game 4, 15-point halftime lead evaporate in the second half against the 76ers was a sour pill for the Celtics to swallow. It was doubly hurtful when the 76ers, who were held to just 31 first-half points, scored 61 in the second half en route …… read more
Ricardo Vaz Te scores late at Wembley to take West Ham to Premier League with …
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:17:05
Washington Post-

LONDON West Ham striker Ricardo Vaz Te scored with three minutes remaining Saturday to take his team into the English Premier League with a 2-1 win over Blackpool in the promotion playoff final. Vaz Te lifted the ball into the roof of the net from …… read more
Preakness: O'Neill a man of the racing moment
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:05:46
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-

By Liz Clarke / The Washington Post BALTIMORE — In the heady days since I'll Have Another won the Kentucky Derby, trainer Doug O'Neill, 43, has hung out with basketball stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, thrown out the first pitch at a Baltimore Orioles …… read more
Dan Harmon Speaks Out on Leaving Community: "I Got Fired"
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:26:09
E! Online-

Dan Harmon has a little something to say about his departure from Communityand let's just say he doesn't consider his exit from the show a happy ending. Just a day after it was announced former Happy Endings writers David Guarascio and Moses Port …… read more
Cannes 2012 Review: John Hillcoat's Badass Prohibiton Film 'Lawless'
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:17:24
First Showing-

by Alex Billington I thought I couldn't like Tom Hardy any more than I already do (and I haven't even see The Dark Knight Rises yet), but this film takes him to even greater heights. Today was the Cannes Film Festival premiere of John Hillcoat's …… read more
Sean Penn Hosts Star-Studded Benefit in Cannes
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:57:04
People Magazine-

Sean Penn was in a jovial mood Friday night at the Cannes Film Festival where he hosted a benefit for Haiti, which raised about $1.5 million. The actor and activist hosted a starry affair attended by David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, …… read more
Will Smith slaps reporter
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:33:56
USA TODAY-

By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY Um, can you blame him? Will Smith slapped a male TV reporter who tried to kiss him before yesterday's Moscow premiere of Men in Black III. A reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1 approached Smith on the red carpet …… read more
Obama at G8: We are united on Iran
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:36:42
Ynetnews-

Obama stressed that the G8 leaders were united in their stance on Iran: "I think all of us agree that Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear power, but that its continuing violations of international rules and norms and its inability thus far to …… read more
Syrian opposition: Israel is Assad's biggest ally
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:47:33
Ynetnews-

Leader of the Syrian opposition bloc Burhan Ghalioun said Saturday that the Syrian regime signed an agreement with Israel, which he called "the main enemy of the Syrian revolution." In an interview with Saudi newspaper al Youm, Ghalioun negated the …… read more
Suicide blast in Syria hits military compound
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:11:44
USA TODAY-

BEIRUT (AP) A car bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in an eastern Syrian city on Saturday, killing nine people in the latest in a series of blasts in recent months targeting security installations, the country's state media …… read more
Fatal School Bombing Stokes Worries of New Italy Violence
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:47:59
New York Times-

ROME A bomb exploded Saturday in front of a school in the southern city of Brindisi, killing a 16-year-old student and wounding at least five others, local officials said, raising fears of a return to the kind of violence that shook Italy decades ago …… read more
CDC wants all baby boomers tested for hepatitis C
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:04:25
Lincoln Journal Star-

ATLANTA For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, the Centers for Disease Control …… read more
Submit your annular eclipse photos
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:55:15
USA TODAY-

By Charlie Szold, USA TODAY A rare "annular eclipse" a ring-shaped eclipse that creates an amazing "ring of fire" effect will grace American skies this Sunday. Mohammad Abu Ghosh, AP Residents watch a solar eclipse in Amman, Jordan Friday Jan…. read more
SpaceX's Historic Launch Aborted at Last Second
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:29:15
Mashable-

When the countdown to its launch ended early Saturday morning, Dragon, the first private spacecraft to ever attempt docking with the international space station, did not take off. Early data indicates that the flight computer detected slightly high …… read more
As Facebook millionaires party, what future for new shareholders?
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:06:53
Christian Science Monitor-

An expected 'pop' in share prices never came as Facebook went public this week. But Facebook's IPO was a measured affair, lacking in irrational exuberance, and laying the groundwork for the network's main challenge: Turning 'friends' into consumers…. read more
Mourners gather in NY for funeral of Mary Kennedy
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:27:40
Times Herald-Record-

By AP BEDFORD Mourners have gathered at a modest stone church north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy. The estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead of an apparent suicide this week at her home in Bedford…. read more
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:38:07
The Seattle Times-

A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer No comments have been posted to this …… read more
76ers beat Celtics with Game 4 comeback, tie playoff series at 2-2
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:32:03
SportingNews.com-

PHILADELPHIA As he headed toward the showers in the home locker room at Wells Fargo Center, 76ers head coach Doug Collins was asked a complex, detailed question about how his team had stormed back, beaten the Boston Celtics and saved their own …… read more
Lakers try to even series with Thunder
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:58:41
Fox News-

The Los Angeles Lakers were seconds away from facing an insurmountable 3-0 deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Now their 48 minutes away from tying the series in a rare back-to-back postseason contest…. read more
lackpool v West Ham: play-off final is worth 90m to the winner but financial …
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:38:08
Telegraph.co.uk-

The world's most valuable football match takes place on Saturday, not in Munich but at Wembley. Worth 90 million to the winner, the Championship play-off final between West Ham United and Blackpool takes place against a backdrop of financial …… read more
Bono: I'm no Facebook billionaire
Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00
The Press Association-

U2 frontman Bono has laughed off claims he will become a billionaire on the back of the Facebook flotation that netted co-creator Mark Zuckerberg more than a billion US dollars. The rock star's investment group Elevation put money into the social …… read more
Shia LaBeouf returns to Cannes, this time with more pride for crime film 'Lawless'
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:46:45
Washington Post-

CANNES, France If Shia LaBeouf has his way, this year's Cannes Film Festival is just a beginning. After previous trips to the festival with blockbusters Transformers and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, LaBeouf is here with his first film in …… read more
Sean Penn opens wallets for Haiti at Cannes gala
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:51:40
Reuters-

By Alexandria Sage | CANNES (Reuters) - The Cannes film festival took time out from the movies to raise money for Haiti on Friday night, with Sean Penn at the helm pleading the humanitarian cause at a celebrity gala. "Okay, room…. read more
Bomb explodes at school in Italy, killing and wounding students
Sat, 19 May 2012 08:18:01
Christian Science Monitor-

One student, a teenage girl, was killed in the blast; as many as ten others were wounded. No one has yet claimed responsibility. By The Associated Press / May 19, 2012 An investigator crouches at the scene of a bombing at a school in southern Italy…. read more
UN calls for talks to end violence in Syria as Ban Ki-Moon links Al Qaeda to …
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:18:00
Fox News-

DAMASCUS, Syria The head of a UN observer team in Syria cautioned Friday that the mission cannot achieve a permanent end to the violence without genuine talks between the two sides that have been locked in a violent conflict for more than a year…. read more
Suicide car bomb explodes near military compound in Syrian city, government says
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:04:49
Fox News-

BEIRUT A suicide vehicle bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in an eastern Syrian city on Saturday, killing nine people in the latest in a series of blasts in recent months targeting security installations, the country's state …… read more
CDC Urges Baby Boomers to Get Tested For Hepatitis C
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:56:43
Daily Disruption-

On National Hepatitis Testing Day (May 19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing draft guidelines proposing that all US baby boomers get a one-time test for the hepatitis C virus. One in 30 baby boomers the generation born from …… read more
Microsoft wins Motorola Android US import ban
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:11:55
SlashGear-

Microsoft has won an ITC ruling that will force Motorola to either modify the software on its Android phones, or face imports of handsets into the US being blocked. The victory, which saw Microsoft argue that Motorola had failed to properly license an …… read more
Taking stock after the Facebook IPO
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:02:51
The Guardian-

On Friday morning, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's founder, CEO, and majority shareholder, rang the Nasdaq opening bell and made history with one of the largest IPOs in years. It was exactly the kind of mania that made the dotcom era a profoundly silly …… read more
Mourners gather in NY for funeral of Mary Kennedy
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:48:00
The Associated Press-

By KAREN MATTHEWS, AP 1 minute ago BEDFORD, NY (AP) Mourners have gathered at a modest stone church north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy. The estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead of an apparent suicide …… read more
Possible rocket engine problem triggered SpaceX launch abort
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:33:02
msnbc.com-

Before SpaceX will officially target a new launch date, the company will search for the root cause of Saturday's glitch. The launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was delayed on Saturday when a computer detected a …… read more
NBA Saturday: Kobe Being Kobe
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:07:59
HoopsWorld-

By Alex Kennedy Pau Gasol was sitting at the podium, taking questions from the assembled media shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 99-96, in Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals. Gasol was answering a question about …… read more
Kevin Garnett, Celtics Defend Shot Selection Against Sixers
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:29:46
NESN.com-

by Ben Watanabe on Sat, May 19, 2012 at 10:23AM PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Garnett was ready to admit a lot of mistakes the Celtics made on Friday. He acknowledged a loss of defensive intensity, failure to crash the boards and carelessness with the ball to …… read more
Oddsmakers bank on Kentucky Derby-style finish at Preakness Stakes
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:47:55
CNN International-

By Lateef Mungin, CNN Exercise rider George Alvarez takes Bodemeister over the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes. (CNN) — If the oddsmakers are right, the furious home stretch at Saturday's Preakness Stakes may look a lot like the …… read more
'The Vampire Diaries' Dominates 2012 Teen Choice Awards Nominations
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:07:06
Starpulse.com-

The CW network's Sci-Fi drama The Vampire Diaries leads all Teen Choice Awards nominations with no less than six votes. The show will compete for the Choice Fantasy/Sci-Fi TV Series prize, while stars Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev and Kat …… read more
Cannes 2012: Lawless, review
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:05:43
Telegraph.co.uk-

By Robbie Collin After three days of chewy arthouse dramas at Cannes, John Hillcoat's Prohibition-era Western should have felt as revivifying as a neat slug of moonshine. But while it stings the throat agreeably on the way down, it doesn't quite hit …… read more
Will Smith slaps reporter who tried to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:12:05
USA TODAY-

By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY Um, can you blame him? Will Smith slapped a male TV reporter who tried to kiss him before yesterday's Moscow premiere of Men in Black III. A reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1 approached Smith on the red carpet …… read more
Syria bomb kills 9, Damascus blames foreign plot
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:21:17
Reuters-

By Joseph Logan | BEIRUT (Reuters) - A car bomb blew up at a Syrian intelligence post in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on Saturday, killing up to nine people, activists and state media said. State television said the attack was the latest evidence …… read more
Facebook IPO? Flat. Facebook future? Bright.
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:37:26
Christian Science Monitor-

Facebook IPO generated no big stock gains on its first day of trading. But Facebook has many of the traits that made Apple, Microsoft, and Google great in the long run. By Charles Arthur, Contributor / May 19, 2012 Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark …… read more
US Says Will Bar Some Motorola Mobility Phones
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:33:44
Mobile & Apps-

(Reuters) - Some Motorola Mobility smartphones infringe on a Microsoft patent and will be barred from importation to the United States, a US trade panel said on Friday. The order by the US International Trade Commission has been sent to President …… read more
Despite mission, investors will change Facebook
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:55:16
Chicago Daily Herald-

AP By Farhad Manjoo, The Slate When Facebook filed for its initial public offering in February, Mark Zuckerberg wrote a frank letter to potential investors in the firm. Facebook was not originally created to be a company, he began…. read more
New York penthouse sells for a record $90 million
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:17:06
CNN-

By Les Christie @CNNMoney May 18, 2012: 5:07 PM ET Take a look inside New York's most expensive penthouse by clicking on the picture above. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — An unnamed buyer paid more than $90 million for a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, …… read more
Kin go to court over custody of Mary Kennedy's body
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:42:34
LubbockOnline.com-

The Kennedys planned a funeral Saturday morning at a Roman Catholic church in her suburban New York hometown, followed by burial later in the day near the family's seaside compound in Hyannisport, Mass. Associated Press FILE - In this Feb…. read more
Possible rocket engine problem triggered SpaceX launch abort
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:46:11
msnbc.com-

A potential rocket engine problem may be to blame for the unexpected abort of a private SpaceX rocket launch before dawn on Saturday, officials said. SpaceX was slated to blast off its unmanned Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket at 4:55 am EDT (0855 …… read more
Lakers get first win against Thunder
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:45:52
The Guardian-

Los Angeles Lakers 99, Oklahoma City Thunder 96 Thunder lead series 2-1 Kobe Bryant made 18 free throws without a miss and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, leading Los Angeles to victory over Oklahoma City, cutting the series deficit …… read more
Preakness pick: I'll Have Another
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:30:19
Sun-Sentinel-

You won't see the best and brightest from Derby season at Gulfstream Park in Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Fountain of Youth Stakes winner Union Rags, the early-season favorite, is gone after disappointing showings in the Florida Derby and …… read more
Sixers paying their dues in the playoffs
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:04:59
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia-

AP The Sixers PGL crew talks about how the team turned the game around for a win after being down big early to the Celtics. 5/18/2012 The Sixers might play ugly basketball, but Friday night's improbable comeback was one of the most entertaining games …… read more
Blackpool Heads to Wembley for Playoff Final Against West Ham
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:22:56
Bloomberg-

Fans of Blackpool and West Ham are heading for Wembley Stadium for English soccer's Championship play-off final, which will secure promotion to the Premier League and at least 90 million pounds ($145 million) for the winner. Both teams were relegated …… read more
Cannes 2012: Shia LaBeouf's 'Lawless,' parable for the drug war?
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:58:44
Los Angeles Times-

With its atmospheric period details and heavy helpings of outlaw violence and dialects, the Prohibition-era bootlegging drama "Lawless" practically smells like it's from another era. But ask those who worked on the Shia LaBeouf-Tom Hardy movie, …… read more
Nick Stahl's Wife: 'I Want My Husband To Come Home'
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:06:38
Contactmusic.com-

The wife of Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines star Nick Stahl has gone public with her concerns about the missing actor. The star disappeared over a week ago and Rose Murphy Stahl filed a missing persons report on Monday (14May12), sparking a police …… read more
Amid glamor of Cannes, guests bid up to $255656 at Sean Penn-inspired Haiti …
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:26:03
Washington Post-

CANNES, France Guests at Cannes have bid up to 200000 ($255656) at a Haiti fundraiser for items including a Bono-autographed guitar as the film festival's glitzy, global spotlight turned to charity. It was the first time the French Riviera festival …… read more
2 girls killed in blast outside school in Italy
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:23:49
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff Rome (CNN) — Two 16-year-old girls have died and several are injured following an explosion outside a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi, Italian officials said Saturday. Fabiano Amati, regional minister for Italy's …… read more
Iran Wants Sanctions Lifted
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:50:16
Daily Beast-

As diplomats prepare for talks on Iran's nuclear ambitions next week in Baghdad, the Islamic Republic said Saturday that sanctions against the country would have to be lifted for discussions to go smoothly. A spokesman for the country's foreign …… read more
Common antibiotic boosts death risk
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:58:04
Hindustan Times-

A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday. Azithromycin has been on the worldwide market since the 1980s, but the study in the …… read more
Statins benefit low-risk patients, study finds
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:29:00
Private MD-

Most individuals may benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin medications, even if their cholesterol test results indicate they only face a marginal heart attack or stroke risk, according to a new study. Researchers reported in the latest issue of The …… read more
Boomers urged to get tested for virus
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:49:51
San Francisco Chronicle-

Bay Area health advocates and doctors welcomed the recommendations by federal health officers Friday that all Baby Boomers get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C. The draft recommendations issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and …… read more
A look at Facebook by the numbers
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:56:27
Christian Science Monitor-

By Matthew Shaer / May 19, 2012 With its much-ballyhooed IPO, Facebook remains the most popular social network in the world, outstripping all competitors in almost every key market. So say the folks at Nielsen, who yesterday released a new (and …… read more
Sprint Offers $100 Credit for iPhones From Other Carriers
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:06:01
The Mac Observer-

Sprint announced on Friday a $100 credit if you trade in an iPhone from another carrier and purchase a new iPhone 4S along with a two-year contract. With AT&T and Verizon sunsetting their unlimited plans, Sprint is hoping to capitalize on the fact that …… read more
Possible engine problem delays US rocket launch
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:02:18
Reuters-

(Updates with details, quotes) By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. May 19 (Reuters) - The launch of a privately owned Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was delayed on Saturday when a computer detected a possible problem with one of …… read more
Now's not the time to buy Facebook, experts say
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:37:20
Detroit Free Press-

An Indian man reads a newspaper carrying a piece on Facebook in Hyderabad, India, Thursday, May 17, 2012. The company's shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Friday under the ticker symbol "FB." Facebook is likely to have …… read more
Amid apparent rift, kin mourn Mary Kennedy
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:44:41
Washington Examiner-

In this 2005 photo provided by Peter Michaelis, Mary Richardson Kennedy poses for a photo outside her Bedford, NY home. Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home Wednesday, …… read more
SpaceX Launch Scrubbed at the Last Second
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:12:35
PC Magazine-

By Damon Poeter The launch of an unmanned SpaceX rocket automatically shut down at the last second early Saturday morning, pushing back the first cargo run by a privately built spacecraft to the International Space Station to Tuesday at the earliest…. read more
At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:44:26
MLive.com-

AP BALTIMORE (AP) Judging by his appetite and appearance, Bodemeister has rebounded nicely from his vigorous trip in the Kentucky Derby and is ready to shine at the Preakness. Bodemeister finished second in the Derby and has been installed the …… read more
Championship play-off final: Blackpool v West HamLive
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:02:30
BBC Sport-

Live text commentary as Blackpool play West Ham at Wembley in Saturday's Championship play-off final. To get live updates & watch our video coverage you must enable Javascript. From Dylan: "Am backing Bayern for Champions League, Blackpool for …… read more
Celtics' Big Three focused on last playoff run
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:22:22
HoopsWorld-

By HOOPSWORLD It's not as if the Celtics need any additional motivation as they try to get past Philadelphia in the second round of the NBA playoffs, but for the team's most veteran players, it can be found on their calendars…. read more
Tough times for small US films despite bumper Cannes
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:13:11
Chicago Tribune-

CANNES, France (Reuters) - In a bumper year for US productions in Cannes, director John Hillcoat, presenting prohibition-era drama "Lawless" at the film festival on Saturday, said the state of smaller-budget American movies was "distressing"…. read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:04:17
Chicago Sun-Times-

AP May 19, 2012 7:04AM Director Barry Sonnenfeld, left, and actors Will Smith, right, and Josh Brolin pose for photographers at a cinema during a photocall for their film "Men in Black 3" in Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 18, 2012…. read more
Report: Car bomb kills 9, wounds 100 in Syria
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:38:37
msnbc.com-

A handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syrian firefighters dousing a burning truck at the site of a blast in the eastern city of Deir Zor Saturday. By Ian Johnston, msnbc.com A car bomb in the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor …… read more
G8 leaders united on Iran and Syria
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:15:14
Irish Times-

Leaders of the major industrial economies met for dinner at the G8 summit in Camp David last night. Photograph: Guido Bergmann/Reuters Group of Eight leaders agreed in their initial discussions at Camp David last night that Iran needs to disclose more …… read more
CDC tells baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:09:01
San Mateo Daily Journal-

May 19, 2012, 05:00 AM By Mike Stobbe AP ATLANTA For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying …… read more
Galaxy Tab an affordable iPad alternative
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:10
USA TODAY-

By Chris Thomas, Reviewed.com/USA TODAY Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet isn't meant to take on the iPad head-on. Instead, it offers a more portable, more affordable alternative to the Apple juggernaut. If you're looking for a smaller tablet that …… read more
SpaceX No Stranger to Launch Day Rocket Glitches
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:50:29
Space.com-

by Tariq Malik, SPACE.com Managing Editor When a privately built rocket aborted its launch attempt at the very last second today (May 19), it was likely a familiar sight to the booster's builders: the California-based company SpaceX…. read more
Facebook stock finishes flat in debut
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:02:00
The Oshkosh Northwestern-

AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) In the hours before Facebook's stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the first time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reminded the company's 3500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its …… read more
Bobby Kennedy Jr wins possession of suicide wife's remains after nasty feud in …
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:30:52
IrishCentral-

An ugly court fight between the Kennedy family and the Richardson clan over possession of the body of Robert Kennedy Jr's wife was resolved in favor of the Kennedys on Friday night. Mary Richardson Kennedy committed suicide by hanging herself in the …… read more
Facebook stock closes flat in debut
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:40:34
News Chief-

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP NEW YORK — It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday. One of the most anticipated IPOs in Wall Street …… read more
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:46:07
Fox News-

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. All nine engines for the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket …… read more
No sure bets at Preakness
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:13:27
Fox News-

BALTIMORE Judging by his appetite and appearance, Bodemeister has rebounded nicely from his vigorous trip in the Kentucky Derby and is ready to shine at the Preakness. Bodemeister finished second in the Derby and has been installed the favorite in …… read more
Sweet Charity gives Lakers a 99-96 win over Thunder
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:29:25
Boston Herald-

By Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times (MCT) Kobe Bryant and Metta World Peace made sure of it Friday night at Staples Center, helping the Lakers hold on for a frantic 99-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference …… read more
Dan Harmon Breaks His Silence About His 'Community' Dismissal
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:31:00
Crave Online-

By Blair Marnell Yesterday, "Community" fans were thrust into the darkest of all possible timelines when it was announced that creator Dan Harmon would no longer be the showrunner. Instead, David Guarascio and Moses Port will be taking over the show as …… read more
Touched by voice of Fischer-Dieskau
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:46:49
Buffalo News-

By Mary Kunz Goldman The great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau has died, and eulogies are coming from all over the classical music world. The case could be made that Fischer- Dieskau, who was just short of his 87th birthday, was the greatest singer …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:07:43
San Jose Mercury News-

AP MOSCOWHollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1 approached Smith on the red carpet, …… read more
Syria: Suicide vehicle bomb hits military compound
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:24:00
The Associated Press-

By BASSEM MROUE, AP 2 minutes ago BEIRUT (AP) A suicide vehicle bomb tore through the parking lot of a military compound in an eastern Syrian city on Saturday, killing nine people, the country's state media reported. It was the latest in a series …… read more
Student killed, 7 hurt in blast near Italy school
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:06:00
The Associated Press-

ROME (AP) A bomb exploded outside a high school in southern Italy named after a slain anti-Mafia prosecutor as students arrived for class Saturday, killing a teenage girl and wounding several other classmates, officials said…. read more
CDC: Boomers, get tested for hepatitis C
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:09:25
Marion Star-

ATLANTA - For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for… MARION - History will once again play out in front of a historic grandstand on Sunday in Marion's… Out of the ashes of another defeated competitive …… read more
Facebook IPO fight-back begins: share price 'implausible', says analyst
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:54:50
Telegraph.co.uk-

The fight-back against Facebook's $100bn (63bn) mega-float has begun, with the first analyst this weekend coming out to stamp a 'sell' sign on the social network's shares as the full extent to which Wall Street banks were forced to prop up its shares …… read more
Mary Kennedy Remembered as 'Warm,' 'Caring' and Gracious'; Funeral Today
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:17:17
Patch.com-

Residents say she should be remembered not for her recent troubles but for her kindness and generous commitment to local causes. By Lisa Buchman Mary Richardson Kennedy in a photo taken by her friend and Bedford resident, Peter Michaelis…. read more
SpaceX's historic launch to space station scrubbed at last second
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:06:53
Los Angeles Times-

By WJ Hennigan SpaceX's historic launch to the International Space Station was aborted in the pre-dawn hours at Cape Canaveral, Fla., when computers detected an anomaly in one of the rocket's nine engines and automatically shut down…. read more
Early Preakness pace likely to determine race
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:12:31
NOLA.com-

By Bob Fortus, The Times-Picayune BALTIMORE As I'll Have Another makes a run for the second jewel of the Triple Crown in the Preakness today, look for him to race closer to the early pace than he did in his run to victory in the Kentucky Derby two …… read more
Van Buyten: Champions League final at the Allianz Arena is a unique opportunity
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:26:13
Goal.com-

By Gareth McKnight Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten is of the opinion that playing the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena is a unique opportunity. The veteran 34-year-old centre-half has recovered from injury and is in Jupp Heynckes' …… read more
Old, slow Lakers have one thing on Thunder
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:38:43
OCRegister-

Kevin Ding column: The Lakers pulled out Game 3, but depending on their veteran minds against the Thunder's energetic bodies is not a fair fight. $18 for an Arena Level Ticket to Circus Vargas! By KEVIN DING LOS ANGELES On the one hand, …… read more
Correct mindset, fear boosted 76ers
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:06:45
Boston Herald-

By Dan Duggan PHILADELPHIA Trailing the Celtics [team stats] by 18 points early in the second half and facing the prospect of heading back to Boston in a 3-1 series hole, the Philadelphia 76ers [team stats] decided if they were going to go down, …… read more
Am I Sacha Baron Cohen's next target?
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:23:35
BBC News-

Sacha Baron Cohen avoids the limelight - he prefers to let his comic creations do the talking. So I'm surprised to be offered an interview with the man himself. What's the catch? "Which university did you go to?" asks Sacha Baron Cohen…. read more
Nick Stahl Missing — Cops Chasing Leads In Missing Person Case
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:57:59
TMZ.com-

The LAPD has received multiple tips in the Nick Stahl missing person case … from people who claim they have spotted the "Terminator 3" actor since he was reported missing last week. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … investigators have been …… read more
Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:04:00
The Associated Press-

MOSCOW (AP) Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1 approached Smith on the red carpet, …… read more
France's Hollande sticking to early Afghan pullout
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:04:59
Tampabay.com-

By BEN FELLER and JAMEY KEATEN WASHINGTON Francois Hollande, the new president of France, met Friday with President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the administration's first official face-to-face interaction with the new …… read more
Lift sanctions, Iran tells West before nuke talks
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:40:00
AFP-

By Mohammad Davari (AFP) 19 minutes ago TEHRAN Iran on Saturday said sanctions over its disputed nuclear programme should be lifted in talks with world powers next week in Baghdad, but maintained the punitive measures would not compel it to abandon …… read more
Bomb at south Italy school kills teenager, wounds six
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:01:19
Reuters-

By Steve Scherer | ROME (Reuters) - A bomb exploded in front of a school in southern Italy on Saturday, killing a 16 year-old girl and wounding at least six others, two seriously, authorities said on Saturday. The explosion, near the entrance of a …… read more
CDC urges all baby boomers to get tested for hepatitis C
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:10:51
Dubuque Telegraph Herald-

ATLANTA — For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, the Centers for Disease Control …… read more
Facebook IPO fight-back begins: shares priced for 'perfection', says analyst
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:46:39
Telegraph.co.uk-

The fight-back against Facebook's $100bn (63bn) mega-float has begun, with the first analyst this weekend coming out to stamp a 'sell' sign on the social network's shares as the full extent to which Wall Street banks were forced to prop up its shares …… read more
SpaceX aborts launch to International Space Station after technical problems
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:13:41
Fox News-

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Californian company SpaceX aborted the launch of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station early Saturday due to technical problems. The SpaceX Falcon 9 had been due to blast off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force …… read more
Funeral Set for Saturday, Mary Kennedy Remembered as 'Warm,' 'Caring' and …
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:31:21
Patch.com-

Residents say she should be remembered not for her recent troubles but for her kindness and generous commitment to local causes. By Lisa Buchman Mary Richardson Kennedy in a photo taken by her friend and Bedford resident, Peter Michaelis…. read more
Di Matteo expects defensive duo to play
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:51:35
ESPN-

John Brewin soaks up the atmosphere in Munich ahead of Saturday's Champions League final. Read Mark Lomas selects ten players who may earn a transfer with a strong showing at Euro 2012. Read Andy Brassell speaks to Thibaut Courtois about his …… read more
Allardyce believes Championship play-off final is bigger than Champions League …
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:23:07
Goal.com-

By Joe Angove Allardyce's side travel to Wembley this Saturday to battle it out for a place in the Premier League against Ian Holloway's Blackpool, with both clubs looking for an immediate return to the top flight after relegation last season…. read more
Community's Dan Harmon Speaks Out, Says He Will No Longer Have Any Power
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:53:15
Cinema Blend-

Fans of the NBC comedy Community received some devastating news today. As reported a few hours ago, Dan Harmon, the show's creator, has been replaced as showrunner by Just Shoot Me creators Moses Port and David Guarascio. The initial report said that …… read more
Will Smith slaps reporter who tries to kiss him
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:39:26
New York Daily News-

Don't get fresh with the Prince of Bel-Air. Will Smith gave a backhanded slap to a Ukranian reporter Friday after the man planted a surprise smooch near the actor's lips at the "Men in Black 3" premier in Moscow, TMZ.com reported. "Come on man…. read more
Italian school hit by bomb attack
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:14:47
The Guardian-

A bomb has exploded in front of a school in the southern Italian town of Brindisi, killing one girl and injuring seven other pupils. The device went off as students were arriving at the Francesca Morvillo Falcone vocational school at around 8am (6am …… read more
Hepatitis C tests recommended for baby boomers
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:08:16
Las Vegas Review-Journal-

By MIKE STOBBE AP ATLANTA - For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see whether they have the liver-destroying virus, …… read more
Amid apparent rift, kin mourn Mary Kennedy
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:17:55
CBS News-

BEDFORD, NY Mary Richardson Kennedy had been close to the Kennedys for much of her life, as a teenage friendship led to a marriage into one of America's most famous families. But her death stirred tension between her relatives and the Kennedys, …… read more
Facebook IPO: Watch Mark Zuckerberg ring the NASDAQ opening bell live [Updated ...
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:27:39
Digitaltrends.com-

Watch Mark Zuckerberg ring the NASDAQ opening bell, which officially marks the beginning of Facebook's long-awaited IPO. The big day is finally here: At about 9:28am ET, Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will ring the NASDAQ opening bell, ...... read more
solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:52:25
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon. The eclipse will begin over Asia on Monday morning, ...... read more
Allen stops Garnett
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:13:59
Boston.com-

PHILADELPHIA - It might have been respect for Elton Brand that kept Lavoy Allen out of the 76ers' starting lineup in Game 4, but it wasn't Allen's production. Even though coach Doug Collins made it clear that he didn't intend to change his starters, ...... read more
Five things to take from Lakers' 99-96 win over Thunder
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:42:04
Los Angeles Times-

By Mark Medina Some things to take from the Lakers' 99-96 Game 3 victory Friday over the Oklahoma City Thunder. 1. The Lakers salvaged their season. I'll break down the particulars, but a Game 3 victory ensured the Lakers 2011-12 season remains intact.... read more
1. Lakers Win, But No Time To Celebrate
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:05:31
ESPN-

By JA Adande There were nights this season that Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown called these kinds of games -- the kind where neither team shoots above 40 percent -- enjoyable to watch. He didn't use that term Friday night. The playoffs don't offer ...... read more
3 NATO Protesters Face Terror Conspiracy Charges
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:11:36
ABC News-

Police say three protesters at the NATO summit in Chicago have been charged with terrorism conspiracy stemming from allegations that they planned to make Molotov cocktails. Chicago police Lt. Kenneth Stoppa told The Associated Press early Saturday that ...... read more
CDC to Baby Boomers: Get Tested for Hepatitis C
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:49:15
ABC News-

(ABCNEWS.com) For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, the Centers for Disease ...... read more
Ancient Turtle Was as Big as Small Car
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:44:39
LiveScience.com-

A turtle the size of a small car once roamed what is now South America 60 million years ago, suggests its fossilized remains. Discovered in a coal mine in Colombia in 2005, the turtle was given the name Carbonemys cofrinii, which means "coal turtle.... read more
Facebook IPO starts
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:26:00
Inquirer-

By Dave Neal SOCIAL NETWORKING PEOPLE FARM Facebook has kicked off its initial public offering and will sell 421233615 shares for $38 each. That sounds like a lot of money, and indeed it is. It clocks up to a massive $100bn which is not bad at all for ...... read more
Amid apparent rift, kin mourn Mary Kennedy
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:26:34
Boston.com-

BEDFORD, NYMary Richardson Kennedy had been close to the Kennedys for much of her life, as a teenage friendship led to a marriage into one of America's most famous families. But her death stirred tension between her relatives and the Kennedys, ...... read more
Smartphones could be next on the agenda for Facebook
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:14:13
Sydney Morning Herald-

With Facebook now sitting on $US16 billion after its flotation, will we see the massive social network do a Google and develop its own phone? With its flotation, many think that Facebook is now a juggernaut, sitting pretty on $US16 billion of cash and ...... read more
Smith slaps reporter over attempted kiss
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:38:28
Toronto Sun-

Will Smith lost his cool at the Russian premiere of his Men In Black sequel in Moscow on Friday when a male reporter attempted to kiss the actor on the lips during a red carpet encounter. The I Am Legend star was caught offguard when the unnamed ...... read more
Championship - Play-off 'bigger than Champions League'
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:43:11
Yahoo! Eurosport UK-

Sam Allardyce insists the Championship play-off final is a bigger game than the Champions League final. Allardyce's West Ham side will battle for promotion to the Premier League with Blackpool, with an estimated 90 million at stake for the winners.... read more
The easy path? Too boring for C's
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:26:20
ESPN-

By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com PHILADELPHIA -- The Boston Celtics chose the hard path. Of course they did. It's the only path they know. Despite owning an 18-point, third-quarter lead with a chance to essentially deliver a knockout punch to the ...... read more
Lakers don't foul up this time against Thunder
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:33:15
Los Angeles Times-

By Ben Bolch Kobe Bryant and Metta World Peace made sure of it Friday night at Staples Center, helping the Lakers hold on for a frantic 99-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.... read more
About Last Night: Lakers Get Thunder Struck
Thu, 17 May 2012 06:13:55
Grantland (blog)-

In case you were out living a life of leisure, here's what you missed in sports on Wednesday. Oklahoma City rallied from seven points down, and Kevin Durant scored the winning basket with 18 seconds left, in a 77-75 win over the Lakers.... read more
Joke on Europe as Madagascar sequel comes to Cannes
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:01:33
Reuters-

By Mike Collett-White | CANNES, France (Reuters) - The joke is on Europe, and in particular France, with the third animated "Madagascar" adventure, which has its world premiere at the Cannes film festival on Friday bringing big names in comedy to the ...... read more
3 protesters charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism: lawyer
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:02:26
Chicago Sun-Times-

By FRANK MAIN AND RUMMANA HUSSAIN Staff Reporters May 18, 2012 11:50AM Three NATO Summit protesters have been arrested and charged with possession of an explosive device and conspiracy to commit terrorism, their lawyer says. The three men who haven't ...... read more
Baghdad talks: US mulls Iran incentives
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:05:10
Ynetnews-

Washington reportedly considering offering Tehran series of trade mitigations as inducement to suspending its nuclear program. Any future measures to exclude oil embargo "The United States and five other major powers are prepared to offer Iran a series ...... read more
Opening talks of G-8 summit focus on Iran and Syria
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:50
Fox News-

CAMP DAVID, Md. President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers grappled Friday with options to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and encourage a more forceful response to worsening violence in ...... read more
'Dieting During Pregnancy Is Safe And Helpful'
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:12:55
Medical News Today-

A study in BMJ reports that the risk for serious complications, such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes and premature birth can be safely reduced even in overweight and obese pregnant women by following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy.... read more
Balance is key: LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol isn't entirely bad
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:15:28
Tulsa World-

By Kelly Laurencig Dear Pharmacist: Would you elaborate on cholesterol, and what LDL and HDL numbers mean. - CJ Dallas Cholesterol is a strong and wonderful anti-inflammatory and a potent antioxidant. Shocked? Obviously, you don't want levels to run ...... read more
CDC tells boomers: Get hepatitis C test
Sat, 19 May 2012 00:14:28
Arizona Daily Star-

14 minutes ago Mike Stobbe AP ATLANTA - For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. People born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, ...... read more
SpaceX rocket fueled up for commercial space station trip
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:58:45
msnbc.com-

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is fueled up for Saturday's scheduled launch of the first commercial spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. The unmanned rocket is due to blast off from a pad here at the Cape Canaveral ...... read more
Upcoming solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:35:25
CNN-

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, a rare event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon. The eclipse will begin over Asia on Monday morning, ...... read more
Songs for a Champions League Final
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:30:27
New York Times-

For the Champions League final Saturday at the 66000-seat Allianz Arena in Munich, Chelsea and Bayern Munich fans each have an allotted 17500 seats. Both teams' fans have a hard-core base that sings the most throughout the game.... read more
Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals on a walk-off walk
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:19:07
Los Angeles Times-

AJ Ellis is walked with the bases loaded in the ninth, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 victory. Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon, far right, puts teammate AJ Ellis into a playful headlock after Ellis' bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth pushed the ...... read more
Correct mindset,fear boosted 76ers
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:41:20
Boston Herald-

By Dan Duggan PHILADELPHIA Trailing the Celtics [team stats] by 18 points early in the second half and facing the prospect of heading back to Boston in a 3-1 series hole, the Philadelphia 76ers [team stats] decided if they were going to go down, …… read more
Kobe Bryant is aged Lakers veteran who still has fight left in him
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:29:51
Los Angeles Times-

He controls the momentum and creates the magic in 99-96 home victory in Game 3 over Oklahoma City. He scores 14 points to give the Lakers new life, if only for 24 hours. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant fends off Thunder guard Derek Fisher as he receives a …… read more
BATTLESHIP (PG-13) Battleship (PG-13)
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:01:02
MiamiHerald.com-

Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano, Jesse Plemons, Gregory D. Gadson, Liam Neeson. A Universal Pictures release. Running time: 131 minutes. Vulgar language, sci-fi violence. Playing at area theaters…. read more
Dan Harmon Officially No Longer Community Showrunner
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:50:46
E! Online-

E! News reported on Monday that Harmon's exit from the show was possible, but now Sony Pictures Television has confirmed to The AV Club that his departure from the series is official. Harmon will remain as a "consulting producer," which was something …… read more
British officers could be deployed to Syria to increase pressure on Assad regime
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:02:07
Telegraph.co.uk-

British military personnel could be deployed to Syria to increase pressure on the Assad regime over human rights abuses, David Cameron has signalled. By James Kirkup, Chicago As unrest continued to spread in Syria, the Prime Minister last night told …… read more
G8: Iran must disclose more about nuclear program
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:32:44
Jerusalem Post-

By REUTERS In initial discussions, leaders from eight major economies note "urgency for Iran to take concrete steps" on its nuclear program, say time to focus on political transition in Syria. Group of Eight leaders agreed in their initial discussions …… read more
China's Chen Guangcheng 'set to fly to US'
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:51:40
BBC News-

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng - who was at the centre of a diplomatic crisis with the US - says he is at Beijing's airport, where he expects to leave to go to the US. The blind activist told reporters he did not have a passport, but believed he was …… read more
CDC says baby boomers should get hepatitis test
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:52:01
Boston Globe-

By Mike Stobbe | AP ATLANTA - For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus, …… read more
SpaceX Fuels Rocket for Historic Test Flight to Space Station
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:50:31
Space.com-

by Clara Moskowitz, SPACE.com Assistant Managing Editor CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has begun fueling for the planned launch today (May 19) of the first commercial spacecraft bound for the International Space Station…. read more
Facebook debuts, social-networking stocks fall
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:01:47
San Francisco Chronicle-

Facebook debuted on Wall Street on Friday with arguably the most high-profile initial public offering in history, but the lackluster trader response raised questions about how deeply investors are prepared to embrace social media…. read more
Amid evidence cache in case, questions nag in Trayvon Martin case
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:39:31
Daily Camera-

This Feb. 26, 2012 photo released by the State Attorney's Office shows a single bullet casing from the Kel-Tec PF-9 9mm handgun used by George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin. The photo and reports were among …… read more
Sun and Moon to create ring of fire eclipse Sunday
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:39:09
San Gabriel Valley Tribune-

By JD Velasco, SGVN This Jan. 15, 2010 file photo shows a combination of three separate photographs, the various stages of an annular solar eclipse when the moon blots out all but a ring around the sun. (The Associated Press) Sunday afternoon and …… read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:53:24
Chicago Tribune-

PIX11 Newsroom Will Smith is probably wishing for a real-life mind eraser after a reporter tried to kiss him Friday at the "Men in Black 3" premier in Moscow. The man, reportedly from the Ukraine, walked up to Smith on the red carpet and tried to hug …… read more

Latest Sports News

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:50:02 +0000

Big 12, SEC ink bowl deal for league champs
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:13:36
Houston Chronicle-

By Brent Zwerneman COLLEGE STATION - The Big 12 and Southeastern Conference, in planning for the future in the wild, wild world of college football and its evolving landscape, offered an eye-opening declaration Friday: a showdown pitting the league's …… read more
Verlander Nearly Pitches Third No-Hitter
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:54:31
New York Times-

Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers. With the crowd on its feet in anticipation of Verlander's third no-hitter, …… read more
Lakers make 41 of 42 FTs, beat Thunder in Game 3
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:42:04
Chicago Tribune-

Kobe Bryant scored 36 points in a 99-96 win as the Lakers used dead-eye shooting from the foul line to cut into the Thunder's lead in their Western Conference second-round series . Bryant was perfect in 18 attempts from the stripe, part of a 41-for-42 …… read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:25:20
Boston.com-

PHILADELPHIAAndre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career. This shot was different from all the others. Iguodala continued a postseason where his final numbers don't pop on the box score, …… read more

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:40:01 +0000

Will Smith Slaps Dude Who Kissed Him, Overreaction Or Acceptable?
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:44:51
Cinema Blend-

Will Smith might have thrown a convincing punch in Ali, but in his personal life, he apparently prefers the backhand. The actor was in Moscow for the premiere of Men In Black 3 when a Ukrainian reporter tried to parlay his hug into a surprise kiss on …… read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:13:19
Cinema Blend-

It's been more than a week since Terminator 3 star Nick Stahl went missing, and with each passing day, the actor's loved ones are growing more worried. He's reportedly left for a couple days a few times before, but he's never gone this long without …… read more

Latest World News

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:30:01 +0000

Following Obama meeting, France's Hollande promises different approach to …
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:19
Washington Post-

New French President Francois Hollande paid his first visit to the White House on Friday, telling President Obama that he would keep his pledge to draw down French combat troops in Afghanistan by year's end and promising that the French would provide …… read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:46:25
msnbc.com-

CAMP DAVID, Md. President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers grappled Friday with options to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and encourage a more forceful response to worsening violence in …… read more