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Not only did jockey Kent Desormeaux lose his mount aboard Tiger Walk in Saturday’s Preakness, he’s in jeopardy of losing his mount aboard Dullahan for the June 9 Belmont. "We’ll weigh all our options,” trainer Dale Romans said.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:10:06 GMT
Bodemeister has had enough. After the horse was caught by I’ll Have Another in the stretch of both the Kentucky Derby and Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, trainer Bob Baffert revealed that not only had he decided to give Bodemeister a break and pass on the June 9 Belmont Stakes, but that this was th...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:14:42 GMT
I’ll Have Another overtook Bodemeister down the straight to win the Preakness Stakes and keep alive his hopes of winning the U.S. Triple Crown.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:34:57 GMT
Brandon Prust faces a review and a possible suspension for an unpenalized elbow to the back of Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov’s head barely two minutes into the second period of the Rangers’ 3-0 Game 3 victory in Newark.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:46:28 GMT
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has updated his status to "married." Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home Saturday, capping a busy week for the couple.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:54:19 GMT
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:50:28 GMT
Brandon Prust faces a review and a possible suspension for an unpenalized elbow to the back of Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov’s head barely two minutes into the second period of the Rangers’ 3-0 Game 3 victory in Newark.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:46:28 GMT
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has updated his status to "married." Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home Saturday, capping a busy week for the couple.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:54:19 GMT
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:50:28 GMT
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:50:28 GMT
Two divided families united in mourning Saturday for an emotional farewell to Mary Richardson Kennedy just three days after her shocking suicide.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:02:34 GMT
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has updated his status to "married." Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home Saturday, capping a busy week for the couple.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:43:30 GMT
Two divided families united in mourning Saturday for an emotional farewell to Mary Richardson Kennedy just three days after her shocking suicide.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:02:34 GMT
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has updated his status to "married." Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home Saturday, capping a busy week for the couple.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:43:30 GMT
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg capped off a busy week by getting married today to longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan.The couple, who met at Harvard and have been together for nine years, tied the knot in a small ceremony at…
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UFC Light Heavyweight champ Jon "Bones" Jones was arrested early this morning for DUI after he totaled his Bentley in upstate New York ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Jones was involved in an accident at around 5:00 AM…
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Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg capped off a busy week by getting married today to longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan.The couple, who met at Harvard and have been together for nine years, tied the knot in a small ceremony at…
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Photos from the Lakers' 77-75 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 02:58:00 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg will open trading from California as his IPO might make history.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:42:35 -0400
Jason Tanz highlights what Mark Zuckerberg might do to keep investors happy.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:44:10 -0400
Employees brainstorm fresh ideas for soon-to-be public social-networking site.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:42:38 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:43:50 -0400
Jason Tanz highlights what Mark Zuckerberg might do to keep investors happy.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:42:02 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg will open trading from California as his IPO might make history.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:42:38 -0400
This Week's Celebrity Round-Up
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:16 -0400
Ellen Braitman explains why you may have to wait.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:44 -0400
Facebook CEO gathers with employees at California headquarters for IPO.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:15 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 07:06:20 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:37:47 -0400
Orangutans, giraffes, and other baby animals greet the world.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:27 -0400
CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening to signal the start of trading.
Publish Date : Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:46:49 -0500
Report shows George Zimmerman's condition after incident with unarmed teen.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:03 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:28:28 -0400
I'll Have Another edges Bodemeister in Preakness, Triple Crown try in Belmont up next
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:54:54 -0400
It was to have been the dawn of a new era, private companies launching into space and on to the International Space Station. The first such launch was set for before dawn this morning, and it came tantalizingly close. But the SpaceX rocket never got...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:36:15 -0400
It was to have been the dawn of a new era, private companies launching into space and on to the International Space Station. The first such launch was set for before dawn this morning, and it came tantalizingly close. But the SpaceX rocket never got...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:36:15 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:01 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg will open trading from California as his IPO might make history.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:45:29 -0400
Jason Tanz highlights what Mark Zuckerberg might do to keep investors happy.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:44:10 -0400
This Week's Celebrity Round-Up
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:16 -0400
The mother of missing Tucson girl Isabel Celis is defending her husband as a 'great father,' refuting suspicions raised by the announcement earlier this week that he would be barred from seeing his two sons, Isabel's brothers.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:42:43 -0400
The mother of missing Tucson girl Isabel Celis is defending her husband as a 'great father,' refuting suspicions raised by the announcement earlier this week that he would be barred from seeing his two sons, Isabel's brothers.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:42:43 -0400
This Week's Celebrity Round-Up
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:16 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:58:56 -0400
CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening to signal the start of trading.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:58:56 -0400
CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening to signal the start of trading.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:57:21 -0400
Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on a screen televised from their headquarters in Menlo Park moments after their IPO launch in New York. (REUTERS) Shares of Facebook (FB) opened at $42.05 on today, up about 11 percent from the IPO price of $38. At this valuation, the company is worth around...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:37:31 PDT
Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the New York-based NASDAQ's opening bell from Facebook's Silicon Valley campus Friday -- the day of Facebook's long-awaited initial public offering.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:20:08 EDT
With over 900 million users, Facebook is already a business success story. And, as Rebecca Jarvis reports, it's also a launching pad for tech start-ups trying to cash-in on its success.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:48:33 EDT
In these tough economic times, the votes of young college graduates are up for grabs
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:21:07 EDT
Facebook CEO marries his long-time girlfriend a day after the company goes public
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:31:38 EDT
A year and half later, the movie "The Social Network" and the attention that followed have dispelled much of the mystery surrounding Mark Zuckerberg
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 16:12:47 EDT
Facebook CEO marries his long-time girlfriend a day after the company goes public
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:31:38 EDT
Horse is now 1 race short of Triple Crown
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Updated 11:49 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012
Jockey Mario Gutierrez asked fo...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:50:19 UT
Zuckerberg weds a day after Facebook IPO
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Updated 12:39 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2012
Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscil...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:47:51 UT
Has Facebook fatigue set in? Are you sick and tired of seeing Mark Zuckerberg's face all the time on blogs, in newspapers and on television? Relax, I have some good reading material for you and it doesn't have anything to do with Facebook.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:46:28 +0000
Editor's note: In the Summer 2012 issue of SAY Magazine, Dan Frommer chronicles the history of tech blogging. For the rest of this week, Richard MacManus, who founded ReadWriteWeb in 2003, will be looking back on the early days.
When Sarah Lacy launched the oddly named PandoDaily earlier this year, ...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700
From here on out, Facebook will not be measured by the number of registered users, the number of photos being uploaded every minute or the number of likes and comments left by its more than 900 million members.
Facebook became a publicly tra...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:15:00 -0700
Facebook, whose stock is trading on public markets for the first time today, has had an incredible rise - from zero to 900 million users in just over eight years. In the fast-changing technology world, though, today's Facebook can quickly become tomorrow's MySpace. Make no mistake: Everyone's f...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:29:00 -0700
Facebook became a $104.2 billion company Friday in much the same way it became the world’s biggest social network and a cultural game-changer: by stubbornly forging ahead despite criticism and calls that it couldn’t be done.
Last week, rumors turned into full-blown f...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700
There's a strong murmur in the room with random spurts of excitement. Hackers and coders have teamed up and mostly (hopefully) decided on a project. There are only 15 hours left. But night is approaching. That's when things tend to get loopy thanks to the sudden influx of food and beer.
So far the ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:31:34 +0000
What a week. After eight years, Mark Zuckerberg takes Facebook public at a $104 billion valuation. His longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan gets her medical degree from the UC San Francisco. He has his 28th birthday.
And to top it all off, they get married today! Mazel tov.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:32:33 +0000
There's a strong murmur in the room with random spurts of excitement. Hackers and coders have teamed up and mostly (hopefully) decided on a project. There are only 15 hours left. But night is approaching. That's when things tend to get loopy thanks to the sudden influx of food and beer.
So far the ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:31:34 +0000
What a week. After eight years, Mark Zuckerberg takes Facebook public at a $104 billion valuation. His longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan gets her medical degree from the UC San Francisco. He has his 28th birthday.
And to top it all off, they get married today! Mazel tov.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:32:33 +0000
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:45:29 GMT
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Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:56:55 EDT
Facebook just went public a few minutes ago. And today is the day when we forget Occupy Wall Street ever happened to slaver over the tiny handful of investors and Facebook employees who will become super rich from the $16 billion IPO. To that end, th...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:38:13 EDT
Mark "IPO" Zuckerberg just dropped a Facebook status update bigger than the NASDAQ bomb: he and longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan are married, only a day after he became one of the richest men on the planet. He wore a suit! More »
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Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:00:00 EDT
The big day for Facebook Inc. and Mark Zuckerberg has come. On Friday morning as the sun rose on the trading day in Menlo Park, Calif., about 2,000 Facebook workers were gathered at the campus preparing for the company's debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT
Because of Facebook's two-class stock structure, the social networking giant's founder and CEO can do whatever he wants with the company, no matter what other shareholders may vote.So, against all odds, you managed to get your hands on a few shares of Facebook stock via one of the most hyped initial...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT
A rare annular solar eclipse will be visible from California on Sunday. From Los Angeles, the moon will block enough of the sun to leave a crescent; viewers farther north will see a fiery ring. A rare "ring" solar eclipse is coming to California on Sunday evening — the first of its kind to be ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:57:00 PDT
What do you do when you've just rung the Nasdaq bell at the opening of trading on the day your stock is listed? If you're Mark Zuckerberg, you update your Facebook page, of course.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT
The big day for Facebook Inc. and Mark Zuckerberg has come. On Friday morning as the sun rose on the trading day in Menlo Park, Calif., about 2,000 Facebook workers were gathered at the campus preparing for the company's debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT
Did you notice that Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page updated as he rang the Nasdaq bell Friday morning? Well, that was an "epic" hack.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT
Shortly after being presented the traditional personalized Nasdaq opening bell crystal, Facebook Chief Executive, founder and recent billionaire Mark Zuckerberg talked to the people behind the brand before making the whole debut on the stock market official.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortune bounced around the $20-billion mark all day Friday as Facebook Inc. shares slid up and down before finally settling at $38.23 at close of day.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg walked away $100 million richer. Bono’s stake had speculators predicting he’d become the most moneyed musician on the planet. But in the end, how did the average investor feel after Facebook’s limp public debut?
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:26:00 GMT
A day after taking his company public and raising his wealth to more than $19 billion, Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:54:00 GMT
In a surprise ceremony, Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in a private wedding at his h…
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:57:08 +0000
In a surprise ceremony, Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in a private wedding at his h…
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:57:08 +0000
Mark Zuckerberg may have just wrapped up the biggest week of his life.
In the span of just seven days, the Facebook CEO has turned 28, taken his compa…
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:47:34 +0000
On Saturday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. The announcement was made, of course, on Facebook.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:19:03 GMT
For five decades, tight restrictions have governed who can leave the island, who can return and how long they can be gone.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:04:04 GMT
Three men were planning to attack the campaign headquarters of President Obama and the house of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, among other targets in Chicago, prosecutors said Saturday.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:06 GMT
On Saturday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. The announcement was made, of course, on Facebook.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 06:19:03 GMT
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.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 07:40:07 GMT
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:25:23 -0400
BEIJING (Reuters) - Thirty of China's biggest state-owned businesses have signed contracts worth about 350 billion yuan ($55.3 billion) with the southwestern municipality Chongqing, Chinese media reported on Sunday, in a sign of Beijing's determination to bolster confidence in the city formerly run ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:11:49 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:25:23 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed
longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the
nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:10:04 -0400
TORONTO, May 19 (Reuters) - The union representing 3,000 Air
Canada pilots said on Saturday that it had failed to reach a
contract agreement with the country's largest airline after 10
days of mediated talks, leaving the dispute in the hands of a
government arbitrator.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:43:39 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed
longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the
nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:10:04 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed
longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the
nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:10:04 -0400
TORONTO, May 19 (Reuters) - The union representing 3,000 Air
Canada pilots said on Saturday that it had failed to reach a
contract agreement with the country's largest airline after 10
days of mediated talks, leaving the dispute in the hands of a
government arbitrator.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:15:22 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed
longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the
nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:10:04 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:28:21 -0400
HILLSBOROUGH, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to his economic message on Friday, highlighting a "bridge to nowhere" rebuilt by stimulus money and warning the U.S. economy could suffer a fiscal crisis like California's if he is not elected in November....
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:20:27 -0400
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 threatened by Europe's debt crisis.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:50:42 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:28:21 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:07:34 -0400
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - For the second time, a 73-year-old Japanese woman has become the world's oldest woman to climb Mount Everest, repeating her own record set 10 years ago, the company that organized the climb said on Saturday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:06:48 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:07:34 -0400
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant refused to let a second successive game slip through his fingers as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 in a cliffhanger on Friday to avoid going down 3-0 in their NBA playoff series.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:01:48 -0400
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.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 02:39:40 -0400
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant refused to let a second successive game slip through his fingers as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-96 in a cliffhanger on Friday to avoid going down 3-0 in their NBA playoff series.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:01:48 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed
longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the
nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:43:39 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Google said on Saturday that
Chinese authorities have approved its $12.5 billion purchase of
Motorola Mobility Holdings, th e last regulatory hurdle
to a deal that would allow the world's No. 1 Internet search
engine to develop its own line of smart phones.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:02:24 -0400
May 19 (Reuters) - Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg wed
longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the
nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:43:39 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:47:08 -0400
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 foreign plot.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:26:27 -0400
(Reuters) - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:47:08 -0400
May 18 - At the launch ceremony of Facebook's IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees and supporters to stay focused as the company enters a new phase as a publicly traded company. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:43:00 -0400
May 20 - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg weds longtime girlfriend. Julie Noce reports.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:35:37 -0400
May 18 – Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and CEO, rings the NASDAQ opening bell at the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters to kick off trading for the world’s No.1 online social network’s initial public offering. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 18:24:00 -0400
May 18 - At the launch ceremony of Facebook's IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees and supporters to stay focused as the company enters a new phase as a publicly traded company. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:53:00 -0400
May 20 - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg weds longtime girlfriend. Julie Noce reports.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:39:00 -0400
(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...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
(05-19) 16:33 PDT MIAMI (AP) -- The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law." The National Association...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
Ryan Vogelsong hears your skepticism, America. He came out of a cornfield at 33 to become one of the best pitchers in the league last year. With Saturday's 4-0 victory over the A's , a one-hit effort over seven innings,...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
(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...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
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...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
OK, we get that Bodemeister set blazing fractions in the Kentucky Derby - the kind that would have fried a lesser horse - and still held on for second. It was a performance that has prompted most experts to declare him...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking three-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking three-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
The numbers are in and Facebook’s IPO has without a doubt made its mark on the history of the US stock exchange. What we’ve got here is Facebook making a record or two as it goes public for the first time ever, ringing in the NASDAQ bell this morning with its founder Mark Zuckerberg and ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:16:44 +0000
The biggest tech event of the year – if you believe the financial pundits – has been and gone, leaving analysts, shareholders and Mark Zuckerberg to pick through the remains of the Facebook IPO. Seldom have so many gathered to stretch credibility and understanding to talk about so little...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:04:05 +0000
Mark Zuckerberg and his current employees aren’t the only ones making it big in Silicon Valley today. Former Facebook employees who have struck out on their own and started companies — referred to as the Facebook Mafia — have collectively …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:59:13 +0000
Editor's Pick
The timing couldn’t have been worse. On the week of its IPO, Facebook saw one of its largest advertisers, General Motors, get up and leave the table, likely taking millions of dollars with it.
The move prompted a swirl of …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 04:54:12 +0000
Editor's Pick
What were you doing at 9:30 a.m. Eastern? You certainly weren’t ringing the NASDAQ’s opening bell as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was doing. But what Zuck did simultaneously is perhaps even cooler.
To celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime, historic moment, Zuckerberg posted...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:20 +0000
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin hasn’t seen the best publicity lately following the renunciation of his U.S. citizenship, but he took the time last night to congratulate Mark Zuckerberg on his impressive run.
“On the eve of the Facebook public float, …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:48:00 +0000
Kristen Wiig gave her final performance as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live during the show’s season finale on Saturday (May 19). The episode featured guest host Mick Jagger, who doubled as the evening’s musical guest. During the final sketch of the night, the entire cast app...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:20:41 +0000
Mark Zuckerberg has tied the knot with Priscilla Chan! The 28-year-old Facebook founder announced the happy news with an update on his Facebook timeline. How appropriate! The couple has been together for over nine years and married in his backyard in front of less than 100 guests, who thought they w...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:30:46 +0000
Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery arrive at Staples Center to cheer on the L.A. Lakers on Friday (May 18) in Los Angeles. The 42-year-old actress was also spotted out on Saturday shopping for books. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ellen Pompeo Ellen‘s show Grey’s Anatomy aired its season...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:30:57 +0000
Mark Zuckerberg has tied the knot with Priscilla Chan! The 28-year-old Facebook founder announced the happy news with an update on his Facebook timeline. How appropriate! The couple has been together for over nine years and married in his backyard in front of less than 100 guests, who thought they w...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:30:46 +0000
Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery arrive at Staples Center to cheer on the L.A. Lakers on Friday (May 18) in Los Angeles. The 42-year-old actress was also spotted out on Saturday shopping for books. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ellen Pompeo Ellen‘s show Grey’s Anatomy aired its season...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:30:57 +0000
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 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering....
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 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....
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 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....
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week - from birthday, to IPO, to I DO....
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — It's not often a race car driver intentionally cruises slowly at the back of the field.
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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.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
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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 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
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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 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
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A day after his social media company went public, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend on Saturday.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:55:08 EDT
Henry Blodget and Ali Velshi discuss Mark Zuckerberg's decision to skip investor meetings and court Wall Street while wearing a hoodie.
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CNN's Dan Simon looks back at Mark Zuckerberg, camera shy and sometimes awkward, in a 2006 interview with CNN.
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CNN's Dan Simon looks back at Mark Zuckerberg, camera shy and sometimes awkward, in a 2006 interview with CNN.
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Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:07 EDT
Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:07 EDT
See what great photographers say about vintage shots of this week's ''SNL'' host and his bandmates
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT
Graduation season + college students = graduation memes. We combed through the internet and found some pretty funny memes about graduating from college that we...
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Mark Zuckerberg may be the toast of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, but there's another constituency saluting him these days: young entrepreneurs roaming the halls...
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- UFC star Jon Jones was charged with DWI early Saturday after the car he was driving struck a utility pole, police said....
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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...
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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...
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Facebook Inc. sold 180 million of its shares in its initial public stock offering. Another 241.2 million came from existing stockholders, including the company's earliest investors and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18 EDT
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 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:58 EDT
For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week - from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:36 EDT
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 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 00:26 EDT
For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week - from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:53 EDT
Facebook's culture and the nature of its business will inevitably change after it goes public. Its finances will be much more open to scrutiny. NPR's Steve Henn tells host Scott Simon that because founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg owns so much of Facebook's stock, he will continue to have significant ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400
Investors snapped up Facebook shares on a much hyped and tumultuous first day of trading. Mark Zuckerberg got it all started by ringing the opening bell for Nasdaq. Then a glitch delayed trading by half an hour. The IPO put Facebook's market value at over $100 billion — more than McDonald's or Ama...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
Facebook's culture and the nature of its business will inevitably change after it goes public. Its finances will be much more open to scrutiny. NPR's Steve Henn tells host Scott Simon that because founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg owns so much of Facebook's stock, he will continue to have significant ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400
Investors snapped up Facebook shares on a much hyped and tumultuous first day of trading. Mark Zuckerberg got it all started by ringing the opening bell for Nasdaq. Then a glitch delayed trading by half an hour. The IPO put Facebook's market value at over $100 billion — more than McDonald's or Ama...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:00 -0400
Investors snapped up Facebook shares on a much hyped and tumultuous first day of trading. Mark Zuckerberg got it all started by ringing the opening bell for Nasdaq. Then a glitch delayed trading by half an hour. The IPO put Facebook's market value at over $100 billion — more than McDonald's or Ama...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
In just a few years, Facebook has grown from an idea hatched at Harvard to a worldwide social media phenomenon potentially valued at about $100 billion. Review key moments on Facebook's road to growth, see where it's most popular, and compare how much the shares held by Mark Zuckerberg and other Fac...
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 16:01:00 -0400
Investors snapped up Facebook shares on a much hyped and tumultuous first day of trading. Mark Zuckerberg got it all started by ringing the opening bell for Nasdaq. Then a glitch delayed trading by half an hour. The IPO put Facebook's market value at over $100 billion — more than McDonald's or Ama...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:00 -0400
Life can become a whole lot happier for trainer Doug O'Neill if Derby winner I'll Have Another wins the Preakness. A victory over 8-5 morning-line favorite Bodemeister and nine other rivals would set up a Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:57:16 -0400
Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:59:15 -0400
Facebook's culture and the nature of its business will inevitably change after it goes public. Its finances will be much more open to scrutiny. NPR's Steve Henn tells host Scott Simon that because founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg owns so much of Facebook's stock, he will continue to have significant ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:57:00 -0400
Mick Jagger showed off his comedic chops on Saturday Night Live last night, crooning a blues song mocking the presidential race.
“You’re going to have to raise about $100 million or you’ll end down deep in the s—” sang the Rolling Stones lead singer — who then took a...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:07:42 -0500
Norman Thomas earned a share of the Manhattan A East crown on Saturday with a 15-0 shellacking of West 50th Street Campus.
Francis Vasquez had four hits and four RBIs, Michael German had two hits and three RBIs Kenneth Guichardo added three hits, three runs scored and two RBIs and...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:53:18 -0500
“Saturday Night Live” bid a poignant, emotional farewell to its 37th season, sending off cast member Kristen Wiig with a sing-along led by the weekend’s host, Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger.
Wiig started crying during the final skit, a graduation ceremony featuring cast mates, old friend...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:55:59 -0500
The beat goes on and on and on. Hondo wiped out yesterday with the Yankees, D’backs and his Preakness investments involving Creative Cause, which creatively caused the debt to grow to 1,645 draveckys. Today, Mr. Aitch threw the dart and it landed on Hudson -- 10 units on...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:43:17 -0500
Love coach Matt Titus romanced not one, but two women before his filing for divorce from “PIX 11 Morning News” anchor Tamsen Fadal.
The “love...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:29:19 -0500
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 Preakness Stakes.
Under another perfectly judged ride by Preak...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:29:19 -0500
Maybe he wanted to wait ’til he could afford it.
Just a day after he became the $20 billion man by taking his tech company public, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made another major move by marrying his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan.
The pair were wed last night in a surprise...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:14:17 -0500
NBA PlayoffsFavoriteLineUnderdogHeat2PACERSSpurs7 1/2CLIPPERSNHL PlayoffsFavoriteLineUnderdogKINGS$180-220Coyotes Home team in CAPS...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:32:38 -0500
LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Laker...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:33:43 -0500
Maybe he wanted to wait ’til he could afford it.
Just a day after he became the $20 billion man by taking his tech company public, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made another major move by marrying his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan.
The pair were wed last night in a surprise...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:14:17 -0500
MARK ZUCKERBERG
LOL! Facebook fell flat in its IPO, but the CEOmade $20B nonetheless.
BOAZ WEINSTEIN
So where did JPMorgan’s lost billions go? The head of Saba Management reeled in his share, thanks to his contrary bet against the bank.
GLENN MURPHY
Gap beats estimates, CEO gets kudos from...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 04:52:16 -0500
LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Laker...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:33:43 -0500
He’ll be back.
Nick Stahl, the star of “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” who was reported missing by his estranged wife, has resurfaced.
In a mass e-mail, Stahl has told his friends he’s OK and heading to rehab, and he apologized for giving them a scare over...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:47:23 -0500
LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Laker...
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Mark Zuckerberg is following the example of Bill Gates at Microsoft and Sergey Brin and Larry Page at Google, in building Facebook to do nothing less than dominate.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:26 +0000
The 28-year-old Facebook founder and CEO has wed longtime girlfriend, 27-year-old Priscilla Chan, capping a busy week for the couple.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:16:00 EDT
For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week - from birthday, to IPO, to I DO.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:19:00 EDT
The 28-year-old Facebook founder and CEO has wed longtime girlfriend, 27-year-old Priscilla Chan, capping a busy week for the couple.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:16:00 EDT
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.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:09:00 EDT
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.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:09:00 EDT
A false alarm triggered at a Bronx school early Saturday was the first of a “bizarre” chain of events that helped firefighters pluck three children out of a burning building, officials said.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:29:49 GMT
I’ll Have Another overtook Bodemeister down the straight to win the Preakness Stakes and keep alive his hopes of winning the U.S. Triple Crown.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:37:31 GMT
I’ll Have Another overtook Bodemeister down the straight to win the Preakness Stakes and keep alive his hopes of winning the U.S. Triple Crown.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:37:31 GMT
The blind Chinese dissident who rocked international relations with his decision to flee his homeland has landed in the United States.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:38:18 GMT
The first tropical storm of the season has formed off the Atlantic coast, kicking off this year's hurricane season more than week early. As of 5 p.m. Saturday tropical storm Alberto was about 140 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, with winds up to 45 miles per hour, forecasters said....
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:45:00 GMT
An Illinois man was trapped for more than 20 hours in a cave at an Iowa state park before being rescued Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:59:02 GMT
The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:09:33 GMT
Three men were charged with conspiring to commit domestic terrorism — using Molotov cocktails — at the NATO summit in Chicago this weekend, authorities said Saturday.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:34:46 GMT
The blind Chinese dissident who rocked international relations with his decision to flee his homeland has landed in the United States.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:38:18 GMT
The first tropical storm of the season has formed off the Atlantic coast, kicking off this year's hurricane season more than week early. As of 5 p.m. Saturday tropical storm Alberto was about 140 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, with winds up to 45 miles per hour, forecasters said....
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:45:00 GMT
An Illinois man was trapped for more than 20 hours in a cave at an Iowa state park before being rescued Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:59:02 GMT
The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:09:33 GMT
Three men were charged with conspiring to commit domestic terrorism — using Molotov cocktails — at the NATO summit in Chicago this weekend, authorities said Saturday.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:34:46 GMT
Janice Dickinson -- the self-proclaimed "world's first supermodel" -- is getting her bony ass evicted from her L.A. home ... TMZ has learned. The 57-year-old reality TV star is being sued by her landlords ... who claim Janice stiffed 'em out of 3…
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It's not the darkest timeline for "Community" fans, but it's close -- creator Dan Harmon is out as showrunner after Sony Pictures Television opted not to renew his contract.Sony had clashed with Harmon for quite sometime, reports Vulture, so the…
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The rock group performed at a Henryville, Ind., high school prom.
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Nick Stahl, the 'Terminator 3' actor who was reported missing by his estranged wife nearly a week ago, reportedly sent an email to friends indicating that he would enter a 30-day rehab program.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:51:07 -0400
The mother of missing Tucson girl Isabel Celis is defending her husband as a 'great father,' refuting suspicions raised by the announcement earlier this week that he would be barred from seeing his two sons, Isabel's brothers.
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Nick Stahl, the 'Terminator 3' actor who was reported missing by his estranged wife nearly a week ago, reportedly sent an email to friends indicating that he would enter a 30-day rehab program.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:51:07 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:37:47 -0400
Melodee Megia, a former employee at The Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, has filed a lawsuit against the hotel for pregnancy discrimination and a class-action suit for workers' wages, saying employees were not paid for the time they had to wait for and change into their uniforms on a dai...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:01 -0400
Three men accused of building Molotov cocktails were planning attacks at President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and at the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during this weekend's NATO Summit, prosecutors said.
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GOP contender faces tough questions about past statements labeled as racist.
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Surveillance video shows Florida teen in store before George Zimmerman shooting.
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Since Affirmed won Triple Crown in '78, 11 other thoroughbreds have come up short at Belmont
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:02:15 -0400
It was to have been the dawn of a new era, private companies launching into space and on to the International Space Station. The first such launch was set for before dawn this morning, and it came tantalizingly close. But the SpaceX rocket never got...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:36:15 -0400
The subject of Tyler Coyner’s salutatorian speech to his Nevada high school classmates two years ago was how people can learn from their mistakes. Now he will have to go back and speak on the same subject, with himself as case in point. Coyner, who...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:25:19 -0400
I'll Have Another wins Preakness, keeps Triple Crown bid alive
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:16:45 -0400
It was to have been the dawn of a new era, private companies launching into space and on to the International Space Station. The first such launch was set for before dawn this morning, and it came tantalizingly close. But the SpaceX rocket never got...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:24:11 -0400
Nick Stahl, the 'Terminator 3' actor who was reported missing by his estranged wife nearly a week ago, reportedly sent an email to friends indicating that he would enter a 30-day rehab program.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:37:47 -0400
A former police detective accused of kidnapping and rape will be allowed to use the Zoloft defense.
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Nick Stahl, the 'Terminator 3' actor who was reported missing by his estranged wife nearly a week ago, reportedly sent an email to friends indicating that he would enter a 30-day rehab program.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:37:47 -0400
WASHINGTON — There were a couple new faces in town at the annual Group of Eight summit, and a couple new allies for President Obama, who has been urging Europeans to follow America’s lead. And with 4 million jobs created in the United States in...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:54:37 -0400
Three men accused of building Molotov cocktails were planning attacks at President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and at the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during this weekend's NATO Summit, prosecutors said.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:25:27 -0400
Navajo man recalls grandfather's warning of staring at sun during eclipse
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:41:12 -0400
NAACP backs same-sex marriage as civil right; opposes efforts to 'codify discrimination'
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:03:25 -0400
The rock group performed at a Henryville, Ind., high school prom.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:35:47 -0400
Two sides battled it out in court over Mary Kennedy's Funeral Arrangements.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:01:15 -0400
Another Preakness, another reminder of the achingly long drought since horseracing's last Triple Crown winner: 34 years and counting.
Here are some theories for what has stood in their way.
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Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:01 -0400
The blind Chinese dissident who escaped house arrest has made it to America.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:36:07 -0400
President Obama and the other leaders of the G8 countries gathered today at Camp David for a day of economic summitry braved swarming gnats to step out briefly into the mountain sunshine for the traditional class photo. Despite staff efforts to spray the area for...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:02:34 -0400
It was to have been the dawn of a new era, private companies launching into space and on to the International Space Station. The first such launch was set for before dawn this morning, and it came tantalizingly close. But the SpaceX rocket never got...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:21:17 -0400
Barack Obama met with G-8 leaders to discuss economic tactics.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:42 -0400
Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng and his immediate family arrived in the United States today, capping off three weeks of roller coaster diplomacy.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:54:46 -0400
Three men accused of building Molotov cocktails were planning attacks at President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and at the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during this weekend's NATO Summit, prosecutors said.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:32:27 -0400
Actor says dopamine could hold the key for treating the disease.
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Forecasters said early Saturday evening that Tropical Storm Alberto was centered about 130 miles east of Charleston, S.C.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:12:30 EDT
Forecasters said early Saturday evening that Tropical Storm Alberto was centered about 130 miles east of Charleston, S.C.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:12:30 EDT
Family and friends at service remember wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. as "an angel"
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:13:13 EDT
48 Hours Live to Tell: Shot five times at point-blank range, a St. Louis police officer relives deadly attack Watch now
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:46:59 EDT
Forecasters said early Saturday evening that Tropical Storm Alberto was centered about 130 miles east of Charleston, S.C.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:12:30 EDT
Family and friends at service remember wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. as "an angel"
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:13:13 EDT
In a sudden end to a diplomatic stalemate, blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng was brought to the U.S. Elaine Quijano reports on Chen's journey and an apparent positive turn in U.S.-China relations.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:45:46 EDT
In Chicago at the NATO meeting, the big question will be how fast the U.S. and its allies can get out of Afghanistan without seeing that nation collapse after a 10-year investment of allied blood and treasure. Bill Plante reports.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:50:12 EDT
Large items hitting western shores already; Senators told no cash for cleanup; Impact on marine life, economy unclear
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:32:36 EDT
In a sudden end to a diplomatic stalemate, blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng was brought to the U.S. Elaine Quijano reports on Chen's journey and an apparent positive turn in U.S.-China relations.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:45:46 EDT
In Chicago at the NATO meeting, the big question will be how fast the U.S. and its allies can get out of Afghanistan without seeing that nation collapse after a 10-year investment of allied blood and treasure. Bill Plante reports.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 20:50:12 EDT
His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Obama headquarters also targeted, court documents say.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT
Chicago Police and NATO protesters clashed repeatedly in a series of pushing and shoving confrontations Saturday night in the Loop following a day of cat-and-mouse marches that tested the physical and mental stamina of both sides.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:33:00 GMT
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:44:02 GMT
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 threatened by Europe's debt crisis.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 00:30:00 GMT
(Reuters) - The nation's largest civil rights group, the NAACP, endorsed gay marriage on Saturday, giving a boost to the movement to legalize same-sex nuptials despite reservations expressed by some black ministers.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 01:10:00 GMT
ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) - At least 22 al Qaeda-linked militants and 12 Yemeni soldiers were killed in clashes and air strikes overnight during a U.S.-backed offensive against insurgents in the south of the country, officials said on Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:29:00 GMT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - About 500 demonstrators gathered outside the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday to protest the recent closure of mental health clinics as part of a series of rallies and marches timed to coincide with a NATO summit here.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:14:03 GMT
Chicago Police and NATO protesters clashed repeatedly in a series of pushing and shoving confrontations Saturday night in the Loop following a day of cat-and-mouse marches that tested the physical and mental stamina of both sides.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 02:33:00 GMT
Chicago Police and NATO protesters clashed repeatedly in a series of pushing and shoving confrontations Saturday night in the Loop following a day of cat-and-mouse marches that tested the physical and mental stamina of both sides.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:45:00 CDT
(Reuters) - The nation's largest civil rights group, the NAACP, endorsed gay marriage on Saturday, giving a boost to the movement to legalize same-sex nuptials despite reservations expressed by some black ministers.
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Chicago Police and NATO protesters clashed repeatedly in a series of pushing and shoving confrontations Saturday night in the Loop following a day of cat-and-mouse marches that tested the physical and mental stamina of both sides.
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Sean King, an eight-year-old second grader at Meridian Ranch Elementary School in Colorado Springs was pulled out of class by the principal for painting his face black when he dressed up as Martin Luther King, Jr. for wax museum day. The students were instructed to dress up as a historical figure.&n...
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Two weeks ago, I sat down with the Dallas Morning News editorial board. Their first three questions were: (1) "Is it good to be a moderate?" (2) "Do we need more compromise in Washington?" and (3) "How will you be bipartisan and work across the aisle?" At that point, I laughed out loud and told them...
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NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited the Chicago Tribune editorial board Saturday, and spoke about the challenges facing NATO in this summit, running along Lake Michigan, and visiting family while in Illinois.
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This collection of live streaming video sources is a good place to start if you want to check out the NATO protests and events- without actually going outside....
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NPR's Scott Horsley talks about what some are terming the "diplopaloozaa" this weekend, when President Obama hosts the G8 conference at Camp David on Saturday and the next day plays host to two dozen NATO heads of state in Chicago.
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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 with Universal Television, has closed a deal with...
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Last night, Vulture reported that Sony and NBC hired new showrunners for Community, officially ousting creator Dan Harmon, who seems to be taking it all rather in stride. Exhibit A: this message he posted to his Tumblr, Dan Harmon Poops. A few hours ago, I landed in Los Angeles, tu...
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The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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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.
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Three activists who travelled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm...
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The NAACP announced Saturday the 103-year-old black civil rights group is supporting same-sex marriage.
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News just broke that Sony has not extended the contract of Community showrunner Dan Harmon. Instead of signing him for two years at the end of season 2, as is customary, Harmon and Sony agreed to a one year deal and now that Community has been renewe...
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It's been five days since Rose Murphy Stahl reported her husband Nick Stahl missing, and he is still MIA. More »
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The circumstances of Dan Harmon's removal as Community's showrunner are emerging, and they're not pretty. Harmon's version of events, which he shared late last night on his Tumblr, explains that he learned about Sony's controversial decision about t...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:17:10 EDT
A four-year-old in New York is being called a hero for dialing 911 when her brother was choking on a piece of chicken. The police sergeant who took the call was especially impressed by how "cool and collected" little Grace Varley was. More &...
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When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church. But a recent poll showed a significant in...
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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.BALTIMORE --The 2012 Preakness was billed as a rematch between Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another and runner-up Bodemeister.
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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 but largely peaceful.
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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 but largely peaceful.
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Saturday is "NATO Night" at Wrigley Field, with several dignitaries expected to be in attendance.
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NATO secretary general to throw out the first pitch.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Private discussion held about parties' differing beliefs ahead of the NATO Summit, NBC Chicago has learned.
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Saturday is "NATO Night" at Wrigley Field, with several dignitaries expected to be in attendance.
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The president talked of shifting from Europe to Asia. But that idea has faded as the G-8 and NATO meetings loomed. Good riddance, says Leslie H. Gelb.
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Antigovernment anger in Syria has escalated over the harsh repression of students in Aleppo, where activists on Friday reported extensive protests against President Bashar al-Assad.
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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 Afghanistan fails to materialize.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:08:59 GMT
When President Obama joins other NATO leaders Sunday and Monday, the full extent of how his Afghan strategy has changed — from “war of necessity” to withdrawal on his terms — will be apparent.
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A Russian defense company worker was convicted Friday of passing missile secrets to foreign intelligence operatives.
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President Obama on Sunday will unveil a package of initiatives that includes a hand-over to NATO for the components of an emerging European missile-defense system built by the United States.
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An overextended family can solve its problems by cutting spending, increasing savings and paying down debts. But such belt-tightening doesn’t work as a metaphor for the national economy.
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I’ll Have Another came from behind to beat Bodemeister in the 137th Preakness Stakes, keeping Triple Crown hopes alive for the trainer Doug O’Neill and the jockey Mario Gutierrez.
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An overextended family can solve its problems by cutting spending, increasing savings and paying down debts. But such belt-tightening doesn’t work as a metaphor for the national economy.
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I’ll Have Another came from behind to beat Bodemeister in the 137th Preakness Stakes, keeping Triple Crown hopes alive for the trainer Doug O’Neill and the jockey Mario Gutierrez.
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When President Obama joins other NATO leaders Sunday and Monday, the full extent of how his Afghan strategy has changed — from “war of necessity” to withdrawal on his terms — will be apparent.
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Judge Pollak, who was recruited to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, worked on Brown v. Board of Education and later argued successfully on behalf of convicted Freedom Riders before the Supreme Court.
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An annual assessment of American households is under attack by Republicans in Congress.
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Senator John McCain, once an advocate of campaign finance reform, may finally be returning to the fight.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 03:19:00 GMT
There is one hospital in Kabul that treats anyone, from any side, no questions asked. The horrors of the war blow through its doors every day.
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President Obama on Sunday will unveil a package of initiatives that includes a hand-over to NATO for the components of an emerging European missile-defense system built by the United States.
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When President Obama joins other NATO leaders Sunday and Monday, the full extent of how his Afghan strategy has changed — from “war of necessity” to withdrawal on his terms — will be apparent.
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MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to court documents released on Saturday.
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(Reuters) - The nation's largest civil rights group, the NAACP, endorsed gay marriage on Saturday, giving a boost to the movement to legalize same-sex nuptials despite reservations expressed by some black ministers.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to court documents released on Saturday.
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MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
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MIAMI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off
the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to
the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National
Hurricane...
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MIAMI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off
the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to
the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National
Hurricane...
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MIAMI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off
the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to
the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National
Hurricane Center said.
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MIAMI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off
the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to
the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National
Hurricane Center said.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the last three weeks, she has sparred on national television with Democrats over Republican policies toward women, been called a "lying mouthpiece" by a liberal blog, and chided former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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ROME (Reuters) - Five-times champion Rafa Nadal wore down fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 6-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the Rome Masters.
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BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Kentucky Derby champion I'll Have Another won the $1 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday to remain on course for the Triple Crown, the greatest prize in U.S. thoroughbred horse racing.
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ROME (Reuters) - Five-times champion Rafa Nadal wore down fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 6-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the Rome Masters.
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BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Kentucky Derby champion I'll Have Another won the $1 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday to remain on course for the Triple Crown, the greatest prize in U.S. thoroughbred horse racing.
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MIAMI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off
the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to
the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National
Hurricane Center said.
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MIAMI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto formed off
the South Carolina coast on Saturday, bringing an early start to
the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters at the U.S. National
Hurricane Center said.
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May 18 (Reuters) - Moody's raises AMERIGROUP Corp senior debt to Ba2
from Ba3
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CHICAGO, May 19 (Reuters) - About 500 demonstrators gathered
outside the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday to
protest the recent closure of mental health clinics as part of a
series of rallies and marches timed to coincide with a NATO
summit here.
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May 19 - Chicago police arrested three people targeting President Obama's campaign headquarters ahead of the NATO Summit. Deborah Gembara reports.
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May 19 - Chicago police arrested three people targeting President Obama's campaign headquarters ahead of the NATO Summit. Deborah Gembara reports.
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BRINDISI, Italy (Reuters) - A 16-year-old girl was killed in southern Italy by a bomb that exploded in front of her school before classes on Saturday in an unprecedented attack that wounded 10 others, one seriously.
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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 Afghanistan fails to materialize.
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CAMP ROUND MEADOW, Maryland (Reuters) - Britain may keep a small number of soldiers in Afghanistan to fight terrorism after 2014, when NATO forces are due to end combat operations, a senior British government official said on Saturday.
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(05-19) 17:20 PDT , (AP) -- 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...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:33:00 PDT
(05-19) 20:01 PDT San Francisco (AP) -- 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,...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
(05-19) 16:33 PDT MIAMI (AP) -- The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law." The National Association...
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The Mizuno cleats Joe Montana wore when he threaded a 10-yard touchdown pass to John Taylor in Super Bowl XXIII currently reside in an office in San Jose. The 49ers ' helmet car that transported injured players off the...
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The three most dangerous days of the year in the outdoors arrive next weekend. Nine months of pent-up energy - work or school, and for many, just plain not having enough fun for a long time - will be unleashed in a...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
A drone may never have a sense of morality—but it's possible one could perform better than a human in sparing the innocent.
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I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister down the stretch to win the Preakness and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown.
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A drone may never have a sense of morality—but it's possible one could perform better than a human in sparing the innocent.
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Update from Editor Peter Sciretta: After the jump I’ve included an excerpt from Dan Harmon reacting to the situation. When Community was renewed for a short 13-episode fourth season earlier this week, it looked like creator/showrunner Dan Harmon might not be back for the show’s continuat...
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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....
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BALTIMORE (AP) -- I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance....
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson used a calculated strategy Saturday night to win NASCAR's All-Star race and its $1 million prize for the third time in his career....
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Three activists who traveled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets....
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MIAMI (AP) -- The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."...
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson used a calculated strategy Saturday night to win NASCAR's All-Star race and its $1 million prize for the third time in his career.
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MIAMI (AP) — The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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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."
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ROME (AP) — A bomb exploded 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.
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MIAMI (AP) — The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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BALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance.
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson used a calculated strategy Saturday night to win NASCAR's All-Star race and its $1 million prize for the third time in his career.
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MIAMI (AP) — The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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CHICAGO (AP) — Three activists who traveled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The NATO meeting in Chicago is a chance for alliance leaders to proclaim solidarity and promise success. But the two-day gathering that begins Sunday probably won't resolve the underlying anxiety about sharing the burdens of defense, a concern heightened by Europe's economic cris...
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KABUL, Afghanistan (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 here winds down nearly 11 years later, the insurgents remain undefeated, corruption runs rife and the peace process is stuck in the sand.
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Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another surged to a surprise win at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping its hopes for the Triple Crown alive.
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Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another surged to a surprise win at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping its hopes for the Triple Crown alive.
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Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Saturday off the coast of South Carolina.
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SpaceX's first private mission to the International Space Station has been rescheduled after launch was aborted Saturday a half a second before liftoff.
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The United States and Pakistan will not reach a deal on opening NATO supply routes before coalition leaders meet on Sunday, two senior U.S. officials told CNN.
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(CNN) - The longest McKay Christensen has ever gone without food is 36 hours. But now he's vowed to give up eating altogether in a bizarre protest against Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, saying he won't take a bite until the veteran GOP senator agrees to take part in a televised debate ahead of the [...]
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(CNN) - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday announced its backing of same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Barack Obama also expressed support for the issue. "The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic equali...
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(CNN) - The longest McKay Christensen has ever gone without food is 36 hours. But now he's vowed to give up eating altogether in a bizarre protest against Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, saying he won't take a bite until the veteran GOP senator agrees to take part in a televised debate ahead of the [...]
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Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another surged to a surprise win Saturday at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping alive hopes for the coveted Triple Crown.
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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.
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Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another surged to a surprise win Saturday at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping alive hopes for the coveted Triple Crown.
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Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Saturday off the coast of South Carolina.
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An Illinois judge set bail at $1.5 million for each of the three suspects accused of traveling to Chicago "to commit acts of domestic terrorism" during the NATO summit.
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The United States and Pakistan will not reach a deal on opening NATO supply routes before coalition leaders meet on Sunday, two senior U.S. officials told CNN.
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Friday marked the end of another business week, which means Jimmy Fallon queued up his pen and Thank You cards in order to send some...
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When it was reported last week that Dan Harmon might not have his contract renewed for the fourth season of "Community," star Joel McHale said...
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When a marriage is on the verge of divorce, there is an early stage in the process where change is imminent, but normalcy needs to be maintained for the children.
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Friday marks the ninth annual NASCAR day, and as racing fans come together at Daytona International Speedway to celebrate the sport and raise money for...
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"Battleship" hit theaters this weekend, and the film -- directed by Peter Berg and starring Rihanna, as the unlikely face behind the gun, and Taylor...
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Before jet-setting across the pond to London, England with her beau Kanye West, Kim Kardashian got some sun in Mexico....
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When it was reported last week that Dan Harmon might not have his contract renewed for the fourth season of "Community," star Joel McHale said...
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NEWARK, N.J. -- Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period goals to lead the New York...
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Mix yourself up a black-eyed susan (or whatever it is that Kegasus is pouring) and get ready for the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes....
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MUNICH — You can't keep Didier Drogba down. The charismatic striker was at the heart of Chelsea's unlikely comeback victory in the Champions League final...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven 3-year-olds have won the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes). Nineteen have failed by losing in the Belmont....
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A look at the horses who have won thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown — the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another can become...
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NEWARK, N.J. -- Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period goals to lead the New York...
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Mix yourself up a black-eyed susan (or whatever it is that Kegasus is pouring) and get ready for the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes....
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CAMP DAVID, Md. -- Military aircraft have intercepted two small planes in restricted airspace around Camp David, where world leaders are gathering for an economic...
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CHICAGO — Three activists who traveled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President...
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There's a lot of confusion about the ballyhooed NATO Summit in Chicago, intended as a big boost to Obama's geopolitical leadership, showcased in his hometown. Here are some big outstanding questions about NATO's future.
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World leaders on Saturday declared Iran's nuclear ambitions of "grave concern" and pointedly warned Tehran of tough sanctions against its oil program if it can't convince the world it's not seeking to produce nuclear weapons.
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The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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The search continues for five missing boaters last heard hailing a distress call near Hudson Beach in Pasco County.
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The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law."
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Records released last week show little evidence that George Zimmerman acted with malice when he shot Trayvon Martin. That could pose a problem for prosecutors.
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Three activists who traveled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets.
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_ As NATO leaders prepared for a two-day summit in Chicago to plot their armed forces’ exit from Afghanistan in less than two years, a suicide bomber on Saturday detonated his explosive vest at a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing 10 civilians, including two children, and th...
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We may romanticize that strawberries are grown down the road, but most of them come from California. And a complex web of plant cloning practices, relocation and fumigation has cropped up to keep it that way. Although scientists are exploring new options, like soil-free growing.
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A solar eclipse is in store for the western United States on Sunday. Host Scott Simon lays out how eclipse-watchers should prepare with Dee Friesen of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society.
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On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
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A solar eclipse is in store for the western United States on Sunday. Host Scott Simon lays out how eclipse-watchers should prepare with Dee Friesen of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society.
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SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.
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With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
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Tamae Watanabe, 73, reached the summit of the world's tallest mountain this morning. The last time she was crowned the oldest woman to climb Everest was 10 years ago.
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In a race that was a virtual repeat of the Kentucky Derby, I'll Have Another raced from behind on Saturday to beat pace-setter Bodemeister, who also finished second in the Derby.
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's board voted at a leadership retreat in Miami to back a resolution supporting marriage equality, calling the position consistent with the equal protection provision of the U.S. Constitution.
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I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next
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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.
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Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY
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Johnson cruises to 3rd win in NASCAR All-Star race
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I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next
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Men accused of plotting attacks around NATO summit
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With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400
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Rangers' Chris Kreider (right) celebrates after scoring on Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the third period, as the Blueshirts beat their rivals 3-0 to take a 2-1 series lead.
NEWARK — They give Oscars for magnificent performances from such a mundane script. Golden statues are ...
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Thriller: I'll Have Another (9), ridden by Mario Gutierrez, beats Bodemeister, ridden by Mike Smith, to the finish line to win the 137th Preakness Stakes.
BALTIMORE — I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:28:32 -0500
Today's solar eclipse will highlight areas where changes need to be made but don't make them without consulting those who may be affected first. On the domestic front, especially, do whatever it takes to keep loved ones on your side...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:10:39 -0500
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Rangers' Chris Kreider (right) celebrates after scoring on Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the third period, as the Blueshirts beat their rivals 3-0 to take a 2-1 series lead.
NEWARK — They give Oscars for magnificent performances from such a mundane script. Golden statues are ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:26:33 -0500
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Thriller: I'll Have Another (9), ridden by Mario Gutierrez, beats Bodemeister, ridden by Mike Smith, to the finish line to win the 137th Preakness Stakes.
BALTIMORE — I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done...
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Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:31:38 -0500
The scandal was too much to bear. At 1 a.m., a Bronx state senator took a sedative but still remained sleepless. He knew what was coming in the morning.
Julius S. Berg, still jittery nine hours later, sat on a couch in his Manhattan law office, fretting. When his...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:27:28 -0500
TV doctors used to be a dime a dozen.
Shows like “Chicago Hope,” “ER” and “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” were long-running hits in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Then, “Nip/Tuck,” “House” and “Grey’s Anatomy” elbowed their way onto the schedule to make lasting impressions on...
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Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says his department plans to arrest any individual violent NATO protesters instead of charging crowds of demonstrators.
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Prosecutors say three men arrested in a raid on a Chicago apartment had planned to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets, including police stations and police cars.
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Jimmie Johnson used a calculated strategy Saturday night to win NASCAR's All-Star race and its $1 million prize for the third time in his career.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:29:00 EDT
Three activists who traveled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 21:54:00 EDT
By The Associated Press 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...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 22:49:00 EDT
Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another will race for the Triple Crown in three weeks.
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Jimmie Johnson won his third All-Star race on Saturday night by pulling away over the 10-lap sprint to the $1 million prize.
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CONCORD, N.C., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Defending event champion Kasey Kahne and 2010 "burnout" winner Joey Logano will be joined by three of NASCAR's biggest names in the fifth annual Pennzoil Victory Burnout Challenge as part of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race pre-event...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:50:00 EDT
Osi Umenyiora wants to help Lawrence Taylor get his bling back. Sort of.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:24:09 GMT
Nick Stahl has surfaced — electronically.
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Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:08:55 GMT
The blind Chinese dissident who rocked international relations with his decision to flee his homeland is on his way to the United States.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:07:47 GMT
Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:08:55 GMT
Mena Suvari's divorce war is over ... the actress has reached a settlement with her ex ... and she won't have to spend one dime on the guy ever again. TMZ broke the story ... Mena's husband Simone Sestito was demanding $17k per month in spousal…
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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…
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Jonathan Arthur "Chico" DeBarge (from DeBarge) has filed for divorce ... TMZ has learned.Chico filed the papers in L.A. County Superior Court against his wife Andrea DeBarge, citing "irreconcilable differences."According to the docs, the couple was…
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Missing "Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl has reached out to friends via email, TMZ has learned, telling them he's ok and pledging to go to rehab. According to our sources, Stahl emailed friends yesterday and apologized for scaring them. We're…
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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…
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Missing "Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl has reached out to friends via email, TMZ has learned, telling them he's ok and pledging to go to rehab. According to our sources, Stahl emailed friends yesterday and apologized for scaring them. We're…
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"Terminator 3" actor Nick Stahl, who was reported missing by his estranged wife this week, appears to be the latest star of the movie franchise to run into trouble, leaving some to wonder about a "Terminator curse."
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Co. gov. has declared state of emergency as fires force people from their homes.
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Facebook IPO: Little Gain After Hype; Lady Antebellum Gives Back
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A look at Afghan security issues to be discussed at NATO summit in Chicago
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Three men accused of building Molotov cocktails were planning attacks at President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and at the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during this weekend's NATO Summit, prosecutors said.
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At the start: Torch relay for 2012 London Olympics begins its journey
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Preakness unknown factor: How will horses rebound from Derby?
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Kobe scores 36, leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller to cut series deficit to 2-1
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Facebook’s stock market debut seems to be creating a frenzy everywhere but Facebook. Shares have been fluctuating between $40 and $42, as of 2 p.m. ET since opening Friday morning, amid reports that Nasdaq was experiencing some technical hiccups. Gizmodo reported shares were trading at...
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If you live in a band across the southwestern United States, twilight will seem to come early on Sunday afternoon, well before the sun actually sets.
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Employees brainstorm fresh ideas for soon-to-be public social-networking site.
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Another Preakness, another reminder of the achingly long drought since horseracing's last Triple Crown winner: 34 years and counting.
Here are some theories for what has stood in their way.
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Family and friends gather in NY for funeral of Mary Kennedy, estranged wife of RFK Jr.
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It was to have been the dawn of a new era, private companies launching into space and on to the International Space Station. The first such launch was set for before dawn this morning, and it came tantalizingly close. But the SpaceX rocket never got...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:45:19 -0400
First tropical storm of the season, Alberto, forms off the coast of SC with 45 mph top winds
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Three men accused of building Molotov cocktails were planning attacks at President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters and at the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during this weekend's NATO Summit, prosecutors said.
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When men in power become embroiled in scandal, their most faithful supporters are often their children, especially their daughters. Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis spoke with CBS News contributor Lee Woodruff and author Doug Wead about the enduring support children have for their fathers during a crisi...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:01:21 EDT
The hype that led up to the Facebook IPO fizzled as the stock ended the trading day relatively flat. Elaine Quijano reports.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:03:19 EDT
Lawyer calls allegations that protesters tried to make Molotov cocktails ahead of NATO Summit "trumped up"
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It's estimated that Facebook's introduction to the stock market made one thousand of its employees millionaires. John Blackstone reports.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:29:32 EDT
Self-taught lawyer at center of recent U.S.-China tussle bound for Newark airport with family
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:26:43 EDT
Obama will have the ear of key players on both issues during back-to-back G-8 and NATO summits
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:59 EDT
Three out-of-state men arrested in a Bridgeport apartment raid days before the NATO summit considered hitting President Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's house and police stations with "incendiary devices," according to court documents.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:07:00 -0500
Konerko beaned after 2-run homer, but Beckham hits game-winning shot in 8thAmid all the hoopla of the NATO summit, Kerry Wood picked this weekend to retire. He did so after striking out a batter. Other game highlights: Konerko was beaned and Sveum was ejected before the smallest City Series crowd ev...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 02:18:00 GMT
A growing chorus of world leaders on Friday pushed for a shift toward more pro-growth policies to help ease a European crisis that threatens to oust Greece from the euro zone and reverberate throughout the global economy.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:39:00 GMT
Nurses union's rally proves low-key, but other protesters confront police during march through Loop.The historic NATO weekend arrived in Chicago on Friday with a peaceful rally in Daley Plaza that went off as envisioned by both police and protesters who spent a gorgeous spring day in a less-than-cro...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.
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Obama headquarters also targeted, court documents say.
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Nurses union's rally proves low-key, but other protesters confront police during march through Loop.The historic NATO weekend arrived in Chicago on Friday with a peaceful rally in Daley Plaza that went off as envisioned by both police and protesters who spent a gorgeous spring day in a less-than-cro...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Additional restrictions for NATO summit, Crosstown Classic will add to measures already announcedThe streets bordering Wrigley Field will be off-limits to traffic Saturday night and an expanded stretch of Lake Shore Drive will close for seven hours on Sunday as part of extra security for NATO summit...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
No charges against those who've been let goAs the NATO summit approached, Chicago police Friday continued to hold several people suspected of making Molotov cocktails but would say nothing about the arrests, adding to a growing mystery over the nature of the investigation.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Thousands to rally, march against warAfter all the planning, platitudes and protest, the NATO summit officially gets under way Sunday at McCormick Place, with President Barack Obama and fellow Western military alliance leaders charting the wind-down of involvement in Afghanistan and demonstrators de...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
As youths prepare to host first lady and NATO spouses, they anticipate international platformOn a recent sunny and warm afternoon, the 7200 block of South Ingleside Avenue looked deserted, except for a few cars that passed along the bumpy road near elevated railroad tracks.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
The countdown has begun for SpaceX's historic mission to send a spacecraft into orbit to dock with the International Space Station.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lead Facebook Inc underwriter Morgan Stanley took a bet earlier this week when it increased the size of the social networking firm's $16 billion initial public offering and it boosted the price.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 02:10:00 GMT
SpaceX's historic launch to the International Space Station was aborted in the pre-dawn hours at Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Saturday when computers detected a problem with one of the rocket's nine engines and automatically shut down.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:12:00 GMT
You have to say this much for Desmond Hatchett: He has a way with the ladies.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT
Despite much hand-wringing for city officials, the first rally of the NATO weekend -- and two impromptu marches it inspired -- went off without any major incidents Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT
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 their economies, which are increasingly threatened by Europe's debt crisis.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:25:00 GMT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to court documents released on Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:23:03 GMT
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 Tehran threaten to strain supplies.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:24:00 GMT
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Around 500 demonstrators gathered outside the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday to protest the recent closure of mental health clinics as part of a series of rallies and marches timed to coincide with a NATO summit here.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 18:50:00 GMT
Three out-of-state men arrested in a Bridgeport apartment raid days before the NATO summit considered hitting President Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's house and police stations with "incendiary devices," according to court documents.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT
NATO has kept the peace in Europe for more than six decades. But today, the alliance is at a crossroads. It is time to speak candidly about the challenges facing the United States and our allies and how to rise to them.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 07:45:00 GMT
International community must continue commitment to reforms, even after withdrawalAs representatives of about 60 countries and international organizations gather in Chicago for the NATO summit, much of the focus will be on who pays for Afghan security forces in the years ahead. This is an important ...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
This weekend, Chicago plays host to the leaders of NATO, the world's strongest and most successful alliance. During the summit, the first held in the United States outside of Washington, President Barack Obama and his counterparts from Canada and 26 European nations will discuss a range of urgent se...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Europe, step upThe two-day NATO summit starting Sunday is guaranteed to yield two things: world-class gridlock on some Chicago streets and lots of jockeying over who will pay for Afghanistan's security forces after most allied troops leave at the end of 2014.
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
I sampled a taste of Chicago at NATO headquarters in Brussels a few months ago, and it was sweet. I really enjoyed my first sip of local root beer — and a piece of cheesecake to go with it — when Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Chicago first lady Amy Rule and U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Trains were stopped for an hour and a half on the Metra Electric District line on the South Side this morning while authorities investigated a suspicious package that turned out to be an empty suitcase, authorities said.
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NATO Saturday began with police clearing commuter trains on the South Side and protesters walking through Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s North Side neighborhood. By early afternoon, a judge had set bond at $1.5 million bond for three protesters charged with a terrorism-related bombing scheme.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:44:00 -0500
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen would like the Chicago summit to produce at least two key results: a roadmap for aiding a post-war Afghanistan and the official go-ahead for a missile defense shield for Europe.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:47:00 -0500
Part of the process of perfecting the hardware and software.
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Beer brewing operation or equipment to manufacture Molotov cocktails?
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Early Saturday morning Occupy Chicago began tweeting that three protesters have been on charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism, providing material support for terrorism and possession of an explosive or incendiary or explosive devices. The Examiner is reporting that the arrests happened after a...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:53:00 -0700
When President Obama made the declaration last week that his stance on same-sex marriage had "evolved" into supporting it, the New York Times called me up to see what the conservative movement thought about Obama’s evolution. I said to the reporter, “Just when you thought the conse...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700
Two weeks ago, I sat down with the Dallas Morning News editorial board. Their first three questions were: (1) "Is it good to be a moderate?" (2) "Do we need more compromise in Washington?" and (3) "How will you be bipartisan and work across the aisle?" At that point, I laughed out loud and told them...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:34:00 -0700
While, arguably, you’re not going to convince many kids to give up their Topps or Pokemon cards for these things, it’s nice to know they exist. They’re 3D Printer trading cards featuring some of the best 3D printers in the world. You got your Makerbot Replicator, your UP! Printer, ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:52:33 +0000
"Entering terminal count autosequence. 60 seconds to engine fire. #DragonLaunch," tweeted Elon Musk as his space company was less than a minute away from it's historic flight. But the launch didn't happen. Nothing happened as longtime NASA commentator George Diller counted down the seconds, "3..2..1...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:03:38 +0000
NPR's Scott Horsley talks about what some are terming the "diplopaloozaa" this weekend, when President Obama hosts the G8 conference at Camp David on Saturday and the next day plays host to two dozen NATO heads of state in Chicago.
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A new intelligent home screen app for Android tablets appears on Kickstarter and for $5, it looks well worth it. Google is finally taking more control by planning several Nexus device partners and more direct sales, plus Samsung's Galaxy S III is already in great demand.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:12 +0000
The anticipated SpaceX launch was aborted at the last possible second after a computer detected a glitch in one of the rocket's nine engines. The snafu raised anew questions of whether private industry can handle a space program.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:31:57 +0000
Jamelle Bouie, American ProspectThe defining feature of the Republican presidential primaries was the constant Sturm und Drang over Mitt Romney’s ability to win Republican voters. Pundits claimed that Romney had a “ceiling” with conservatives in the party, and opponents like forme...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:01:45 -0500
Some of you are probably reading this post with ad blocker right now — and to be honest, I don't blame you. Sure, there's the occasional amusing or genuinely useful ad, but not terribly often, so why not install a plugin and avoid the whole mess? Of course, those ads make money, so if ad blockers ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:48:00 +0000
SpaceX, the private space exploration company founded by PalPal and Tesla Motors co-founder Elon Musk, is ready to boldly go where no private company has legitimately attempted to go before: The International Space Station. (Live video of the rocket at Cape Canaveral in Florida is embedded above.)
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 02:06:31 +0000
When an email hits our inbox, we know not only who it’s from but their entire web imprint. LinkedIn can point out the profile of the woman you interviewed for a sales role last week and the gentleman you spoke with earlier in the year at a conference.
And rest assured that the dining room set you...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:56 +0000
"Entering terminal count autosequence. 60 seconds to engine fire. #DragonLaunch," tweeted Elon Musk as his space company was less than a minute away from it's historic flight. But the launch didn't happen. Nothing happened as longtime NASA commentator George Diller counted down the seconds, "3..2..1...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:39 +0000
Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO s...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:57:47 GMT
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.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:08:33 GMT
News just broke that Sony has not extended the contract of Community showrunner Dan Harmon. Instead of signing him for two years at the end of season 2, as is customary, Harmon and Sony agreed to a one year deal and now that Community has been renewe...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:31:56 EDT
It's been five days since Rose Murphy Stahl reported her husband Nick Stahl missing, and he is still MIA. More »
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 00:38:18 EDT
Prague-based Boad Design's "Izolator" collection of stemware is more than just a quirky take on an every-day item. These ridged wine stems are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably and securely in your hand—meaning few spills and shattered ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT
Before it could slip the surly bonds of earth and dance the skies on laughter-silvered wings, SpaceX's Falcon 9's early morning launch was unfortunately scrapped by Nasa today due to higher than normal pressure readings in its number five engine. ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:40:00 EDT
The three men, Brian Church, 20, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Jared Chase, 24, of Keene, NH; and Brent Vincent Betterly, 24, of Oakland Park, Fla.; were among eight arrested Wednesday in a raid of a Bridgeport apartment by police attorneys for the men alleged was illegal. [ more › ]
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If you've been avoiding downtown this weekend, here's what's been going on. [ more › ]
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NATO-related bus reroutes begin this afternoon. [ more › ]
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A round-up of news highlights surrounding NATO. [ more › ]
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There's a lot of confusion about the ballyhooed NATO Summit in Chicago, intended as a big boost to Obama's geopolitical leadership, showcased in his hometown. Here are some big outstanding questions about NATO's future.
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A new private rocket is stuck on the ground after an aborted launch.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 09:38:00 GMT
SpaceX's historic launch to the International Space Station was aborted in the pre-dawn hours at Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Saturday when computers detected a problem with one of the rocket's nine engines and automatically shut down.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:12:00 GMT
The Afghan president, who hasn't been shy about criticizing the West, is turning on the charm as the mission winds down and long-term aid is in question.KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai, perhaps best known in the West for periodic well-aimed jabs at his NATO allies, is embark...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.WASHINGTON — Whatever else they achieve, back-to-back summits of world leaders this weekend hosted by President Obama will showcase the perks of incumbency. An American president with sagging approva...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
At this weekend's NATO summit in Chicago, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will discuss what he considers Pakistan's price-gouging. He also aims to find agreement among allies on the Afghanistan war.WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta heads to this weekend's NATO summit prepared to co...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:03:00 GMT
His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.WASHINGTON — Whatever else they achieve, back-to-back summits of world leaders this weekend hosted by President Obama will showcase the perks of incumbency. An American president with sagging approva...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Three out-of-state men arrested in a raid days before the NATO summit in Chicago considered hitting President Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's house and police stations with "incendiary devices," according to court documents.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT
The Afghan president, who hasn't been shy about criticizing the West, is turning on the charm as the mission winds down and long-term aid is in question.KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai, perhaps best known in the West for periodic well-aimed jabs at his NATO allies, is embark...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
His status as a world leader, rather than the slow economic recovery, will be in the spotlight.WASHINGTON — Whatever else they achieve, back-to-back summits of world leaders this weekend hosted by President Obama will showcase the perks of incumbency. An American president with sagging approva...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
At this weekend's NATO summit in Chicago, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will discuss what he considers Pakistan's price-gouging. He also aims to find agreement among allies on the Afghanistan war.WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta heads to this weekend's NATO summit prepared to co...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:03:00 GMT
When the countdown to its launch ended early Saturday morning, Dragon, the first private spacecraft to ever attempt docking with the international s…
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Leaders from around the globe converge on Chicago May 19-21 for the NATO Summit.
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National Nurses United kicked off the day with a march from the Sheraton Hotel on Columbus Drive to Daley Plaza where they held a rally that culminated with a performance by guitarist Tom MorelloPhoto Credit: Getty Images
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Portions of Lake Shore Drive and I-55 close Saturday for the weekend's NATO Summit.Photo Credit: NBCChicago.com
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home was the Saturday destination for Mental Health Movement protesters ahead of this weekend's NATO Summit. The same group that barricaded themselves inside the Woodlawn Mental Health Clini...Photo Credit: Michelle Relerford
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Officers called for bomb-sniffing dogs to the locationPhoto Credit: Natalie Martinez
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NATO secretary general to throw out the first pitch.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in for a predictably long weekend as NATO diplomats continue to fly into O'Hare Airport for the weekend's summit. At first count, Emanuel had 15 major events planned for the weekend.
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A look at Afghan security issues to be discussed at the NATO summit in Chicago
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The White House released guidance on President Barack Obama's schedule around the NATO Summit.Photo Credit: AP
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"Our message to Ambassador Grabar was that we are very aware of the immense violence and oppression that the U.S. and the U.S. in its NATO guise does to the world, and no amount of words from her...
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In a move of solidarity with a trio of protesters who were arrested on conspiracy of terrorism charges, a number of Occupy protesters plan to march from Jackson and LaSalle at 3:30Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Hundreds march on Emanuel's Ravenswood home.Photo Credit: Marcus Riley
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home was the Saturday destination for Mental Health Movement protesters ahead of this weekend's NATO Summit. The same group that barricaded themselves inside the Woodlawn Mental Health Clini...Photo Credit: Michelle Relerford
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:49:44 -0500
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in for a predictably long weekend as NATO diplomats continue to fly into O'Hare Airport for the weekend's summit. At first count, Emanuel had 15 major events planned for the weekend.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:19:23 -0500
A look at Afghan security issues to be discussed at the NATO summit in Chicago
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National Nurses United kicked off the day with a march from the Sheraton Hotel on Columbus Drive to Daley Plaza where they held a rally that culminated with a performance by guitarist Tom MorelloPhoto Credit: Getty Images
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Leaders from around the globe converge on Chicago May 19-21 for the NATO Summit.
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NATO secretary general to throw out the first pitch.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in for a predictably long weekend as NATO diplomats continue to fly into O'Hare Airport for the weekend's summit. At first count, Emanuel had 15 major events planned for the weekend.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:19:23 -0500
A look at Afghan security issues to be discussed at the NATO summit in Chicago
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:38:56 -0500
Portions of Lake Shore Drive and I-55 close Saturday for the weekend's NATO Summit.Photo Credit: NBCChicago.com
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home was the Saturday destination for Mental Health Movement protesters ahead of this weekend's NATO Summit. The same group that barricaded themselves inside the Woodlawn Mental Health Clini...Photo Credit: Michelle Relerford
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The White House released guidance on President Barack Obama's schedule around the NATO Summit.Photo Credit: AP
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In a move of solidarity with a trio of protesters who were arrested on conspiracy of terrorism charges, a number of Occupy protesters plan to march from Jackson and LaSalle at 3:30Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Officers called for bomb-sniffing dogs to the locationPhoto Credit: Natalie Martinez
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An invitation for Pakistan to attend a NATO summit meeting in Chicago this weekend appears to have helped achieve a resolution.
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Continental Europeans are being asked to contribute millions to keep Afghanistan secure after NATO withdraws, but they sound less optimistic than the United States and Britain do.
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A Dan Girardi power-play goal and Henrik Lundqvist’s 36 saves helped the Rangers take a 2-1 lead over the Devils in their playoff series.
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A round-up of news from across India.
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Two events on Sunday, the sale of a Tyrannosaurus skeleton and a NATO summit in Chicago, promise to raise the global profile Mongolia.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:26:51 GMT
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - A gorilla known for being the patriarch of a renowned gorilla surrogacy program at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio died on Friday at an estimated age of 47, the zoo said.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Around 500 demonstrators gathered outside the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday to protest the recent closure of mental health clinics as part of a series of rallies and marches timed to coincide with a NATO summit here.
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MOBILE, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's governor signed into law revisions to the state's controversial immigration statute on Friday, despite his earlier suggestions he might veto the measure because it did not make enough changes to the toughest state crackdown against illegal immigrants.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to court documents released on Saturday.
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CAMP DAVID, Md., May 19 (Reuters) - Group of Eight leaders
stressed in their Saturday discussions the need for European
countries to take steps to minimize contagion from the euro
zone's economic...
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CHICAGO, May 19 (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on
terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered
targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign
headquarters and...
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CAMP DAVID, Md., May 19 (Reuters) - Group of Eight leaders
stressed in their Saturday discussions the need for European
countries to take steps to minimize contagion from the euro
zone's economic crisis, a White House official said.
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CHICAGO, May 19 (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on
terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered
targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign
headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel,
according to court documents released on Saturday.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the last three weeks, she has sparred on national television with Democrats over Republican policies toward women, been called a "lying mouthpiece" by a liberal blog, and chided former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Around 500 demonstrators gathered outside the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday to protest the recent closure of mental health clinics as part of a series of rallies and marches timed to coincide with a NATO summit here.
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(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 of smart phones.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three protesters arrested on terrorism-related charges ahead of the NATO-summit considered targeting U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign headquarters and the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, according to court documents released on Saturday.
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If you can’t want for Google’s Project Glass, these beauties will give you your fix, but they’re not exactly comparable. A company called Silicon Micro wants to get on the augmented reality game before Google does. Project Glass is an ambitious idea that will most likely define the...
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SpaceX has again been forced to abort its planned mission to dock with the International Space Station, with the private spaceflight company’s latest delay being as close to lift-off as possible. The unmanned Falcon 9 rocket had ignited its nine main engines earlier this morning and was T min...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 02:18:21 +0000
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 …
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:30:16 +0000
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 …
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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 …
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:30:16 +0000
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 …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:28:40 +0000
Lawyers for former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta say he was estranged from convicted hedge-fund mogul Raj Rajaratnam at the time of some alleged tips. Prosecutors say the friendship broke down much later.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:09:37 EDT
General Motors has decided it won't advertise in the next Super Bowl, balking at steep ad rates as the auto maker overhauls its global marketing operations.
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Google said Saturday that Chinese antitrust authorities have cleared the Internet giant's purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings, pushing the $12.5 billion deal over its last regulatory hurdle.
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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....
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BALTIMORE (AP) -- Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas arrived at Pimlico Race Course before the sun came up Saturday, just to make sure there were no unwelcome surprises awaiting him on the day of his 25th Preakness....
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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....
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday....
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NATO meeting in Chicago is a chance for alliance leaders to proclaim solidarity and promise success. But the two-day gathering that begins Sunday probably won't resolve the underlying anxiety about sharing the burdens of defense, a concern heightened by Europe's economic c...
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KABUL, Afghanistan (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 here winds down nearly 11 years later, the insurgents remain undefeated, corruption runs rife and the peace process is stuck in the san...
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LAND'S END, England (AP) — LAND'S END, England (AP) — British sailing hero Ben Ainslie kicked off the torch relay for the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday with a stroll through teary, flag-waving crowds who cheered the arrival of the flame to Britain.
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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.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder.
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MUNICH (AP) — Didier Drogba scored the decisive goal in the shootout and Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a dramatic 1-1 draw Saturday.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas arrived at Pimlico Race Course before the sun came up Saturday, just to make sure there were no unwelcome surprises awaiting him on the day of his 25th Preakness.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sunrises and sunsets often dazzle, but they'll have a special ring to them in a few days for people in the western United States and eastern Asia: The moon will slide across the sun, blocking everything but a blazing halo of light.
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DUBLIN (AP) — Seven Irish republicans, including three relatives of a senior reputed Real IRA member and four others allegedly operating a forest rifle range, were arraigned Saturday on terror charges following a security sweep against militants plotting to sabotage Northern Ireland's peace proces...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The NATO meeting in Chicago is a chance for alliance leaders to proclaim solidarity and promise success. But the two-day gathering that begins Sunday probably won't resolve the underlying anxiety about sharing the burdens of defense, a concern heightened by Europe's economic cris...
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KABUL, Afghanistan (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 here winds down nearly 11 years later, the insurgents remain undefeated, corruption runs rife and the peace process is stuck in the sand.
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If the oddsmakers are right, the furious home stretch at Saturday's Preakness Stakes may look a lot like the race to the finish line at the Kentucky Derby.
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The planned launch of a commercial SpaceX vehicle toward the International Space Station fizzled Saturday.
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NATO forces will be in Afghanistan until 2014, but each day the demands on them lessen as Afghan forces take on more responsibility.
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World leaders huddling at the Group of Eight meeting on Saturday committed to taking "all necessary steps" to bolster the global economy.
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Three men charged with terror conspiracy during the NATO summit were allegedly plotting to attack President Obama's Chicago campaign headquarters.
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Brooklyn-born Beastie Boy Adam Yauch is getting posthumous props from his beloved city. On Thursday, the New York Senate passed a resolution honoring the lifelong New Yorker’s accomplishments, according to MTV. Yauch died of cancer earlier this month. The resolution — officially billed as J4637 ...
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(CNN) - The longest McKay Christensen has ever gone without food is 36 hours. But now he's vowed to give up eating altogether in a bizarre protest against Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, saying he won't take a bite until the veteran GOP senator agrees to take part in a televised debate ahead of the [...]
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''Grey's Anatomy'' joins list of series to bump off a character we didn't expect to lose (SPOILER ALERT!)
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In a positive twist to the bizarre story of Nick Stahl's disappearance, it seems the "Terminator 3" actor has reached out to friends, according to...
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In a positive twist to the bizarre story of Nick Stahl's disappearance, it seems the "Terminator 3" actor has reached out to friends, according to...
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In just two short years, Krista Donaldson and her team at D-Rev have changed the lives of over 3,500 people in India. Donaldson is one of 21 outstanding speakers at TEDxStanford that you can watch live on LiveStreaming today.
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In a positive twist to the bizarre story of Nick Stahl's disappearance, it seems the "Terminator 3" actor has reached out to friends, according to...
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In a positive twist to the bizarre story of Nick Stahl's disappearance, it seems the "Terminator 3" actor has reached out to friends, according to...
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May 18 (Reuters) - General Motors Co will not advertise in next year's Super Bowl because it is too expensive, the top marketing executive for...
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Chelsea faces Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final at Allianz Arena, the home grounds for the Bundesliga powerhouse. Of course, the Blues will likely...
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DETROIT -- Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement – and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan...
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SpaceX's second flight to orbit has been delayed by technical problems. The California-based company was due this morning to send its Dragon capsule into orbit...
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KABUL, Afghanistan -- It was what President Barack Obama called a "war of necessity," a conflict thrust upon America by the 9/11 attacks. As NATO's...
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CAMP DAVID, Md. -- Military aircraft have intercepted two small planes in restricted airspace around Camp David, where world leaders are gathering for an economic...
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Cuban first daughter Mariela Castro is planning to meet with San Francisco's lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual community during a U.S. visit...
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There's a lot of confusion about the ballyhooed NATO Summit in Chicago, intended as a big boost to Obama's geopolitical leadership, showcased in his hometown. Here are some big outstanding questions about NATO's future.
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Fernando Sales' shaky ninth inning spoiled a dramatic moment for slugger Lance Berkman.
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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.
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The first tropical storm of the season has formed off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 45 mph (75 kph).
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A civilian piloting a military-contracted jet was killed when his aircraft crashed into a Southern California farm field as he completed a training exercise, authorities said.
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As NATO leaders prepared for a two-day summit in Chicago to plot their armed forces' exit from Afghanistan in less than two years, a suicide bomber on Saturday detonated his explosive vest at a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing 10 civilians, including two children, and three A...
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_ As NATO leaders prepared for a two-day summit in Chicago to plot their armed forces’ exit Afghanistan in less than two years, a suicide bomber on Saturday detonated his explosive vest at a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing 10 civilians, including two children, and three A...
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Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:07 EDT
The Fuego volcano in Guatemala has begun shooting lava and columns of ash into the air, and authorities have raised the alert level in the area.
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As NATO leaders prepared for a two-day summit in Chicago to plot their armed forces' exit from Afghanistan in less than two years, a suicide bomber on Saturday detonated his explosive vest at a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing 10 civilians, including two children, and three A...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 17:48 EDT
_ As NATO leaders prepared for a two-day summit in Chicago to plot their armed forces’ exit from Afghanistan in less than two years, a suicide bomber on Saturday detonated his explosive vest at a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing 10 civilians, including two children, and th...
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Life can become a whole lot happier for trainer Doug O'Neill if Derby winner I'll Have Another wins the Preakness. A victory over 8-5 morning-line favorite Bodemeister and nine other rivals would set up a Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes.
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The Group of Eight is meeting at Camp David this weekend. The setting is leisurely, but there's nothing relaxing about the timing of the summit. While leaders may agree about the need for growth in the debt-ridden European economy, addressing the crisis is easier said than done.
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The 137th running of the Preakness takes place Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another is vying for the second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown. The horse, his trainer and his owner all hail from Southern California, and NPR'S Carrie Kahn reports hopes are high t...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:55:00 -0400
Facebook's culture and the nature of its business will inevitably change after it goes public. Its finances will be much more open to scrutiny. NPR's Steve Henn tells host Scott Simon that because founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg owns so much of Facebook's stock, he will continue to have significant ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400
With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
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Prosecutors also said the men, arrested in a raid Wednesday, planned to attack Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit. The suspects were each being held on $1.5 million bond.
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NPR's Scott Horsley talks about what some are terming the "diplopaloozaa" this weekend, when President Obama hosts the G8 conference at Camp David on Saturday and the next day plays host to two dozen NATO heads of state in Chicago.
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The privately funded, unmanned spacecraft was attempting its first flight to the International Space Station. The spacecraft had a one-second window to take off, and the failed launch means it won't be trying again for at least a few days.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:18:00 -0400
With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:58:00 -0400
The privately funded, unmanned spacecraft was attempting its first flight to the International Space Station. The spacecraft had a one-second window to take off, and the failed launch means it won't be trying again for at least a few days.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:59:00 -0400
With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:58:00 -0400
Life can become a whole lot happier for trainer Doug O'Neill if Derby winner I'll Have Another wins the Preakness. A victory over 8-5 morning-line favorite Bodemeister and nine other rivals would set up a Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
The 137th running of the Preakness takes place Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another is vying for the second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown. The horse, his trainer and his owner all hail from Southern California, and NPR'S Carrie Kahn reports hopes are high t...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:11:00 -0400
The NATO summit begins this weekend in Chicago, and police officials say they are ready. Thousands of protesters are expected to hit the city's streets. Authorities say they will quell any violence without fanning the flames.
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SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
The "Radio Time Machine" is an online application that has collected the top 20 Billboard hits back to 1940. Some transcend their time period, while the appeal of others may be harder to understand. Host Scott Simon speaks with Brett Westervelt, a grad student at Stanford University and the designer...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:57:00 -0400
The 137th running of the Preakness takes place Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another is vying for the second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown. The horse, his trainer and his owner all hail from Southern California, and NPR'S Carrie Kahn reports hopes are high t...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400
Katie Beckett died Friday morning in the same hospital where she'd once made history. Beckett was 3 years old when her case changed health care law. She was 34 when she died. NPR's Joseph Shapiro explains why she was important to other children with disabilities.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400
With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
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BALTIMORE — Ramon Dominguez will replace Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux as the rider of longshot Tiger Walk in today’s Preakness after Desormeaux refused to take a Breathalyzer test yesterday at Belmont Park and was taken off his three mounts.
Desormeaux, who won the Preakness twice on Derb...
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BALTIMORE — Horse races seldom boil down to jockey races, but the Preakness at Pimlico this afternoon might be decided in an epic encounter between a superb, wily old veteran rider and a young no-name neophyte fresh out of Mexico.
The old timer is Mike Smith, who at 47 has seen...
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BALTIMORE — Today’s 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico is going to be a barn-burner from the moment the gates spring open.
So says Barry Irwin, president of the Team Valor International stable that owns Went the Day Well, a solid contender in the 1 3/16-mile middle jewel of the...
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BALTIMORE — Today’s 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico is going to be a barn-burner from the moment the gates spring open.
So says Barry Irwin, president of the Team Valor International stable that owns Went the Day Well, a solid contender in the 1 3/16-mile middle jewel of the...
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APOfficials walk at the site where an explosive device went off near the Francesca Morvillo Falcone high school in Brindisi, Italy, Saturday.
BRINDISI, Italy -- A bomb exploded Saturday outside a school in southern Italy named after a former mafia prosecutor's wife, leaving a teenage girl dea...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 16:11:57 -0500
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Californian company SpaceX aborted the landmark launch of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) at the last second early Saturday due to technical problems.
The unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 was due to blast off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Fl...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 13:41:04 -0500
REUTERSPresident Obama gestures as (L-R, clockwise) Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti, Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, French President Francois Hollande, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, Russia's Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev, Germany's Ch...
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LOS ANGELES -- Actor Nick Stahl, who was reported missing by his wife, emailed friends to tell them he has checked into drug rehab, TMZ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 13:12:19 -0500
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need for Congress to put more teeth into Wall Street reforms intended to prevent the practices that led to the 2008 financial meltdown.
The $2 billion loss has renewed calls by Democratic lawmakers for toughe...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 06:52:20 -0500
CHICAGO — Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago apartment were being held Saturday on terrorism conspiracy charges, accused of trying to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the NATO summit.
Their attorney, Sarah Gelsomino, said the men are "absolutely in shock and have no i...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 07:28:23 -0500
REUTERSPresident Obama gestures as (L-R, clockwise) Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti, Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, French President Francois Hollande, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, Russia's Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev, Germany's Ch...
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The NATO meeting in Chicago this weekend is a chance for alliance leaders to proclaim solidarity and promise success.
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Six people, including the daughter of a state senator, are vying to be the third-party challenger to indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:01:00 EDT
Chicago police say officers are investigating a suspicious package on a commuter train line that runs right underneath the venue for this weekend's NATO summit.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 10:41:00 EDT
About a dozen NATO summit demonstrators have turned up outside a south Chicago courthouse where three fellow activists are to appear on terrorism conspiracy charges.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 12:29:00 EDT
Protesters have started gathering in front of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home for a demonstration ahead of this weekend's NATO summit.
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Chicago authorities are increasing security around Wrigley Field with more street closures before the Cubs face their rival White Sox.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:29:00 EDT
The aunt of one of the three men charged with planning to attack Chicago landmarks during the NATO summit says she doubts her nephew was knowingly involved in such a plot.
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Prosecutors say three men charged with plotting to attack police and Chicago landmarks during the NATO summit were arrested after they started assembling explosive devices.
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A lawyer for NATO summit protesters say Chicago police have released two more of the nine activists arrested Wednesday on accusations they had or planned to make Molotov cocktails.
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This morning’s scheduled launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was scrubbed with less than a second remaining on the countdown clock due to higher-than-expected pressure in one of the rocket’s engines.
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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas arrived at Pimlico Race Course before the sun came up Saturday, just to make sure there were no unwelcome surprises awaiting him on the day of his 25th Preakness.
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Seven years old and lounging in a tree listening to the radio, Baje Whitethorne Sr. wasn't aware of the lesson he was about to learn.
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An engine problem caused the rocket to automatically abort seconds before liftoff. Mission managers now hope to try again Tuesday.
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Marian Gaborik has become the Rangers’ scapegoat for their 3-2 loss in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, but he wasn’t the only forward watching from the bench as the Devils tied the series going in to Game 3 Saturday afternoon in Newark.
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Photos from the Lakers' 77-75 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday.
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Fire up the grill and try some of our delicious recipes from "Good Morning America."
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Donna Summer dead at 63; illusion swimsuits; grilled steak pizziola.
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Facebook IPO Turns Employees Into Millionaires; Obama Hosts Camp David Retreat
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Facebook IPO: Little Gain After Hype; Lady Antebellum Gives Back
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Morning Business Memo Sure it’s a really big deal, but is Facebook a smart investment? Analysts are deeply divided over the very high price. Expect an instant jump when trading begins late this morning, but later Facebook shares could slump. The world’s biggest-ever Internet IPO...
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Country trio performed for Indiana students who lost their school in a tornado.
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Iguodala, Turner spark second-half surge in Game 4 and help 76ers top Celtics 92-83
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Kobe scores 36, leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller to cut series deficit to 2-1
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Facebook’s stock market debut seems to be creating a frenzy everywhere but Facebook. Shares have been fluctuating between $40 and $42, as of 2 p.m. ET since opening Friday morning, amid reports that Nasdaq was experiencing some technical hiccups. Gizmodo reported shares were trading at...
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Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng and his immediate family have left China on a flight to the United States.
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Donna Summer dead at 63; illusion swimsuits; grilled steak pizziola.
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Facebook IPO Turns Employees Into Millionaires; Obama Hosts Camp David Retreat
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Facebook IPO: Little Gain After Hype; Lady Antebellum Gives Back
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It's estimated that Facebook's introduction to the stock market made one thousand of its employees millionaires. John Blackstone reports.
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The hype that led up to the Facebook IPO fizzled as the stock ended the trading day relatively flat. Elaine Quijano reports.
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Chinese dissident Chen Guangchen is on his way to the United States after causing a diplomatic dispute between the U.S. and China. Jeff Glor speaks with Holly Williams, of Britain's Sky News, for details.
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The hype that led up to the Facebook IPO fizzled as the stock ended the trading day relatively flat. Elaine Quijano reports.
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The first privately-owned rocket to head for the International Space Station aborted its first launch at the last second, after an apparent engine problem. Rebecca Jarvis speaks with CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood about what happens now.
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Even though the Facebook IPO underwehelmed Wall Street, there's still plenty of potential for the company and its stock. Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis speak with tech journalist David Kirkpatrick about Facebook's prospects.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 08:20:00 EDT
Technical woes cited; Rocket was to bring supplies to space station and make history as first privately-funded vehicle to do so
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The hype that led up to the Facebook IPO fizzled as the stock ended the trading day relatively flat. Elaine Quijano reports.
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Because of Facebook's two-class stock structure, the social networking giant's founder and CEO can do whatever he wants with the company, no matter what other shareholders may vote.So, against all odds, you managed to get your hands on a few shares of Facebook stock via one of the most hyped initial...
Publish Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Facebook's flat performance on its first day of trading raises questions about the stock's prospects.There wasn't much to like about Facebook's first day as a public company.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 03:03:00 GMT
Solar eclipse excitement is building, but one astronomer is trying to warn the masses: Don't look up into the sky with the naked eye during Sunday's solar eclipse. To do so is to risk serious eye injury and even blindness, he said.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT
As racing fans watch the Preakness Stakes, new threats to the integrity of the sport deserve some attention.
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BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Mario Gutierrez gazed over the large group of reporters at the Pimlico stables, nervously grabbing the microphone to discuss the Preakness Stakes.
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(Reuters) - The Atlanta Braves handed Tampa Bay a rare home loss when they chased top pitcher James Shields after six innings in a 5-3 victory over the Rays on Friday.
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California's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April to 10.9 percent, the state said Friday. The nation's unemployment rate also fell, to 8.1 percent. The state's jobless rate had dropped below 11 percent during the...
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Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
Happy Saturday, everyone. If you’re curious about what made news in the tech world this week, you’ve come to the right place. One of the biggest things of course is Facebook’s IPO, and lucky for you we have a very concise Facebook IPO wrap-up. Moving on to the world of gaming, Diablo ...
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:40 +0000
The biggest tech event of the year – if you believe the financial pundits – has been and gone, leaving analysts, shareholders and Mark Zuckerberg to pick through the remains of the Facebook IPO. Seldom have so many gathered to stretch credibility and understanding to talk about so little...
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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 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its long-awaited initial public offering....
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show....
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder....
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — In Silicon Valley, where sudden wealth is hardly something new and CEOs favor hoodies over bespoke blazers, Facebook's IPO on Friday didn't bring everyday life to a halt.
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Thousands of people are planning viewing parties for the upcoming annular solar eclipse, in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon.
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If the oddsmakers are right, the furious home stretch at Saturday's Preakness Stakes may look a lot like the race to the finish line at the Kentucky Derby.
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With Memorial Day weekend almost upon us, people are going to be breaking out their bikinis and swim trunks to head to the beach and...
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A few days before his face-off with Arsenio Hall on the finale of Donald Trump’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” (Sunday night on NBC), Clay Aiken was...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the...
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LOS ANGELES -- With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan...
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DETROIT -- As no-hit bids go, this one was proceeding almost predictably. Justin Verlander was commanding his pitches brilliantly on the mound. An overmatched Pittsburgh...
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BALTIMORE -- The "new shooters" are all long shots in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing...
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PHILADELPHIA -- Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career. This shot was different...
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LOS ANGELES -- With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan...
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led...
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The Rio de Janeiro state government said Friday it will apologize to Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff for the human rights abuses she suffered during the country's 1961-1985 dictatorship.
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Jered Weaver and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Mike Trout had an RBI triple among his three hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in their first regular-season visit to Petco Park.
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With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder.
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With NASA's help, SpaceX is trying to send the first commercial spaceship to the International Space Station. The launch was aborted Saturday morning, but there will be another opportunity on Tuesday. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce.
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In the NBA, the Miami Heat have a lot to prove against the Indiana Pacers, and in the NHL, the L.A. Kings are proving it. Plus, a farewell to Cub pitcher Kerry Woods. Host Scott Simon talks to ESPN columnist Howard Bryant about the week in sports.
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A solar eclipse is in store for the western United States on Sunday. Host Scott Simon lays out how eclipse-watchers should prepare with Dee Friesen of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society.
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BALTIMORE — Today’s 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico is going to be a barn-burner from the moment the gates spring open.
So says Barry Irwin, president of the Team Valor International stable that owns Went the Day Well, a solid contender in the 1 3/16-mile middle jewel of the...
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nba: Laker Blake threatened on TwitterLakers guard Steve Blake and his wife received multiple online threats after he missed a big shot late in Game 2 of Los Angeles’ second-round playoff series with Oklahoma City.Blake said he has contacted the Lakers’ security team about the threats.The backup...
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Kobe Bryant didn’t miss on 18 free throws and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers, who went 41-for-42 from the line, rallied late for a 99-96 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 last night in Los Angeles, cutting Oklahoma City’s...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Newly discovered documents seem to show that country music legend Loretta Lynn is 80, not 77, her official age.
That means, according to birth and marriage records examined by The Associated Press: She was almost 16 when she first married, not 13, as she wrote in 1976’s...
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Facebook IPO marred by computer breakdowns, price collapse that left small investors billions poorer
There’s only one other firm that had a more lackluster day on Wall Street than Facebook yesterday: Nasdaq.
The exchange run by CEO Bob Greifeld drew the ire of bankers and investors alike as market players expressed disappointment with the glitch-ridden opening of Facebook’s uber-hyped initial p...
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With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder.
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For Doug O’Neill, the past two weeks have brought incredible highs and disconcerting lows.The trainer won the Kentucky Derby with I’ll Have Another on May 5, and on Saturday, he tries to add the Preakness Stakes when his powerful 3-year-old goes for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:09:18 GMT
The city took an unusual step this month on its long-running battle against graffiti by shutting down an upper Manhattan hardware store that sold spray paint to minors, officials said.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:26:16 GMT
Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux has been taking off Tiger Walk for Saturday's Preakness Stakes after failing a breathalyzer test Friday at Belmont Park.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 01:29:42 GMT
So this what it looks like to make $20 BILLION in one day.28-year-old Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg surfaced moments ago outside his home in Palo Alto, CA -- just hours after his Facebook IPO earned him an extra $20 billion -- and he looked…
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"Terminator 3" actor Nick Stahl, who was reported missing by his estranged wife this week, appears to be the latest star of the movie franchise to run into trouble, leaving some to wonder about a "Terminator curse."
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32-year-old "Terminator 3" actor was reported missing by his estranged wife.
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"Terminator 3" star's wife fears drugs might be involved in his disappearance.
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A Michigan attorney is alleging that a judge and two lawyers have executed a plan to "raid and bankrupt" the estate of civil rights icon Rosa Parks by draining it of more than half-a-million dollars and holding hostage a treasure trove of memorabilia.
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Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
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"Terminator 3" star's wife fears drugs might be involved in his disappearance.
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A jury hearing the case of Adam Kaufman, the Florida real estate developer accused of strangling his wife to death in 2007, learned that a detective investigating the case at the hospital and couple's residence had an affair years prior with the lead detective on the Kaufman case.
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A day after a study in the journal Lancet challenged the long-standing notion that raising levels of HDL -- commonly known as "good" cholesterol -- prevents heart attacks, top cardiology experts differed on whether the research really means the end of the road for therapies aimed at boosting HDL lev...
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"Draft character, not statistics," says the former senator and NBA Hall of Famer
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Derby winner I'll Have Another aims at Preakness win, setting up Triple Crown try in Belmont
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Justin Verlander nearly throws 3rd career no-hitter, Tigers blank Pirates 6-0
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:09:32 -0400
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries some extra cargo: the cremated ashes of 300 souls. They include James Doohan (Scotty of 'Star Trek' fame) and Gordon Cooper, one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
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The Segway a bit too big for you? Or require a bit too much standing for your liking? Well, Honda’s got an interesting-looking solution in the works — the Honda UNI-CUB. Called a “personal mobility device,” the UNI-CUB looks like a unicycle sans the cycle...
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If SpaceX safely launches its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule into orbit, it could be the the start of something. It would be the first private-enterprise flight to the International Space Station. Ought NASA to be nervous? Hardly.
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Facebook’s stock market debut seems to be creating a frenzy everywhere but Facebook. Shares have been fluctuating between $40 and $42, as of 2 p.m. ET since opening Friday morning, amid reports that Nasdaq was experiencing some technical hiccups. Gizmodo reported shares were trading at...
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries some extra cargo: the cremated ashes of 300 souls. They include James Doohan (Scotty of 'Star Trek' fame) and Gordon Cooper, one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
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The senator and congresswoman on fallout from Secret Service and GSA scandals.
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Actor says dopamine could hold the key for treating the disease.
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Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
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Elaina, 16, suffers from a rare and debilitating case of Lyme disease.
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'Coal Miner's Daughter' Loretta Lynn is 3 years older than claimed, married at 15
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Facebook debut as a public company fails to sizzle as stock closes nearly flat
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Horse swam three miles out to sea after being spooked during Calif. photo shoot.
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Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
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President brings together world leaders to discuss European economic crisis.
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The NYT's Nick Bilton compares Facebook and Twitter to the tortoise and the hare. "Facebook exploded because it slurped up endless amounts of data about its users," writes Bilton. "This race is not judged by speed, but a stopwatch with a much longer lifespan, one that is tied to trust."
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:24:31 PDT
The joint JAXA/NASA Hinode mission captured this image of the January 6, 2011 solar eclipse. On May 20-21 (this coming Sunday night through this coming Monday morning), sky-watchers in Asia and much of the U.S. will be able to view a “ring of fire” eclipse or a partial eclipse of the Sun, depend...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:28:26 PDT
The infamous art collective / brand, LA-GO has a show at Known Gallery in LA opening on May 26. It's called Legolize it, and features marijuana plants made from plastic hobby construction bricks.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:27:16 PDT
If all goes according to plan, tomorrow, Saturday, May 19th, SpaceX will become the first commercial space flight company in history to head for the International Space Station. You can watch online, live, at SpaceX.com starting at 1:15 AM Pacific / 4:15 AM Eastern / 08:15 UTC. You can also follow S...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:45:00 PDT
Were I anatomically capable of having a boner, Gilbert Gottfried's reading of the best-selling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey would kill it dead. Forever. (collegehumor.com)
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:38:33 PDT
Critics of the social networking company's say the company plans to dodge federal income taxes
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Two sides of Mary Richardson Kennedy's grieving family faced off in court Friday over custody of her body
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:13:50 EDT
Whether the Facebook IPO was a "dud" or the ultimate exit strategy, the social media giant has a lot of work to do
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Bill to protect victims of abuse still has trouble getting passed in bitter Congressional climate
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Young Georgia woman battling case of flesh-eating bacteria that has already claimed one leg tells family, "Let's do this" Photos
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Answering questions from reporters in Florida on Thursday, Mitt Romney said he couldn't recall a past statement on President Obama and controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright, but stands by the comment, "whatever it was."
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John Edwards jury will continue deliberations over the fate of the former Senator on Monday
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Large items hitting western shores already; Senators told no cash for cleanup; Impact on marine life, economy unclear
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Security Council diplomats say an expert panel has reported that North Korea continues to violate U.N. sanctions
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Obama will have the ear of key players on both issues during back-to-back G-8 and NATO summits
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Nurses group leads charge; Bridgeport activists allege overnight raid by policeThe first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza today, promising to gather thousands of people protesting government economic policies they believe benefit wealthy corporate interests at t...
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As the NATO summit approached, Chicago police Friday continued to hold several people suspected of making Molotov cocktails but would say nothing about the arrests, adding to a growing mystery over the nature of the investigation.
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Despite much hand-wringing for city officials, the first rally of the NATO weekend -- and two impromptu marches it inspired -- went off without any major incidents Friday.
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Whatever you do, don't forget the palm greaseTo our most gracious foreign guests from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization:
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:20:00 -0500
Protesters marched today from President Obama's re-election headquarters to several consulates of countries that belong to NATO, protesting the alliance's involvement in the war in Afghanistan and other military action. >> Photos | Videos
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 00:28:00 GMT
Officers wearing Chicago Police uniforms raided an apartment in Bridgeport late Wednesday and detained at least eight activists without justification, lawyers working on behalf of NATO protesters alleged Thursday. >> Photos | Videos
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 01:55:00 GMT
Local voters back Obama on Afghanistan, IranChicago-area voters strongly support two of the Obama administration's major foreign policy priorities as the president prepares to welcome leaders of America's NATO allies to his hometown, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows. >> NATO Photos | Summit Videos
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Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:05:00 GMT
Nurses group leads charge; Bridgeport activists allege overnight raid by policeThe first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza later today. Led by a California-based nurses group, the protest is likely to draw thousands.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:18:00 GMT
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors weighing whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards illegally used campaign funds to conceal an extramarital affair when he ran for president headed home on Friday and will resume deliberations next week.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:20:07 GMT
Despite much hand-wringing for city officials, the first rally of the NATO weekend — and two impromptu marches it inspired — went off without any major incidents Friday. >> Bridgeport arrests: Molotov cocktails or brewing equipment?
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT
Signs may be subtle, but influence is seen in names, architectureThe village of Kenilworth was designed in the late 19th century by Joseph Sears, a businessman of British descent who was enchanted by the British countryside. He even named the village after a novel by Sir Walter Scott, the famous Sco...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
The tidy storefront in the part of Joliet that used to be known as Slovenian Row is one of the long-standing symbols of a hearty Slovenian community in the southwest suburbs.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Every weekend, Andrianna Panayiotou drives 30 miles from Hickory Hills to Niles to teach Chicago-area children the customs and language of Greece.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
But event comes with political risks for Obama, EmanuelMayor Rahm Emanuel has touted the NATO summit as a way to showcase Chicago on an international stage, and much of the Chicago area agrees with that notion, a Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Neighborhood has highest rate of any ethnic group in ChicagoGot pierogies? The Chicago neighborhood of Dunning does — along with pictures of popes, flags bearing white eagles and seemingly all things Polish.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Flexibility will be key in getting from point A to point BWARNING: The best-laid plans for navigating around Chicago this weekend may not be good enough.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:00 GMT
Fortress Chicago we're not, but public and private spaces can be contested groundsSo far, at least, fears that the upcoming NATO summit would produce an ugly, alienating Fortress Chicago have yet to come true.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:11:00 GMT
500 greeters stand ready to offer travelers help — and with a smileThe way Arthur Zacharski figures, the world leaders, delegates, international media and support staff who file into Chicago for the NATO summit this weekend will be confronted with protesters, bombarded with long meetings and p...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:11:00 GMT
The spelling and pronunciation of some 65 international leaders have been checked and rehearsed. A circular table so massive a school bus could fit on it has been custom-built. And dozens of doors have been examined — do they swing in or out? — to ensure nothing trips up a foreign dignit...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:31:00 GMT
Longtime lobbyist built lasting relationshipsRoger Cole Marquardt, a longtime Springfield lobbyist active in Republican politics, ran many political campaigns, including James "Pate" Philip's first run for the Illinois House of Representatives.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Diplomacy, protests in store for ChicagoNATO summit weekend in Chicago is finally here, and a hearty hallo, bonjour, hola, ciao, përshëndetje, ahoj, здравей, hej, sveiki, and cześć to all. Or, as they once exclaimed here in the Windy City, "The w...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
At luncheon in Chicago, she says international system still coping with triple shock since 9/11, describes 3 major policy focus points in AfghanistanThe international system is still grappling with the triple shocks of the Sept. 11 attacks, the global economic crisis of 2008 and the Arab Spring, for...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
After visiting a metropolis with so many sides, which face of Chicago will NATO visitors take home?On Thursday, I asked a French journalist, freshly arrived from Paris, what she planned to cover while she was in Chicago for the NATO summit.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Political odd couple agrees on the absurdity of protest permitsIf there's one thing that's truly offensive about the demonstrations against the NATO summit in Chicago, it's this:
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Honorary consuls will take on a more high-profile role during summitRetired engineer Olavi Goos was bicycling along the lakefront recently when his cellphone rang.
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Nurses group leads charge; Bridgeport activists allege overnight raid by policeThe first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza today, promising to gather thousands of people protesting government economic policies they believe benefit wealthy corporate interests at t...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:18:00 GMT
Commuters stay home, diplomats dine elsewhere, tourists 'not doing anything'Downtown Chicago ahead of the NATO summit, which takes place Sunday and Monday, was given over to tourists in shorts and T-shirts as a good share of the workforce opted to telecommute Friday or take the day off.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier accused of shooting dead five fellow servicemen at a military clinic in Baghdad in 2009 has been referred to stand trial by military court martial, Joint Base Lewis-McChord said on Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:45:00 GMT
The countdown has begun for SpaceX's historic mission to send a spacecraft into orbit to dock with the International Space Station.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Mitt Romney said Thursday that he rejected the proposal presented to a GOP 'super PAC' that intended to tie President Obama to incendiary comments by his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. — a risky approach that former Republican presidential candidate J...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 21:43:00 GMT
About 75 protesters marched Thursday afternoon from President Barack Obama’s re-election headquarters to three consulates of countries that belong to NATO, protesting the alliance’s involvement in the war in Afghanistan and other military action.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 00:28:00 GMT
Among Facebook's advantages as the only big social network is that even users who can't stand it still can't stay away.Slowing growth. A weak platform for mobile advertising. Privacy legislation that could hamstring profits.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Nurses group leads charge; Bridgeport activists allege overnight raid by policeThe first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza today, promising to gather thousands of people protesting government economic policies they believe benefit wealthy corporate interests at t...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:18:00 GMT
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors weighing whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards illegally used campaign funds to conceal an extramarital affair when he ran for president headed home on Friday and will resume deliberations next week.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:20:07 GMT
Konerko beaned after 2-run homer, but Beckham hits game-winning shot in 8thAmid all the hoopla of the NATO summit, Kerry Wood picked this weekend to retire. He did so after striking out a batter. Other game highlights: Konerko was beaned and Sveum was ejected before the smallest City Series crowd ev...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:55:07 CDT
Despite much hand-wringing for city officials, the first rally of the NATO weekend — and two impromptu marches it inspired — went off without any major incidents Friday. >> Bridgeport arrests: Molotov cocktails or brewing equipment?
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:07:00 CDT
Here's how to handle the coming 'weekend invasion' and not be menaced by hippies Here's how to handle the coming 'weekend invasion' and not be menaced by hippies.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
NATO has been one of history's most powerful and successful alliances, preserving and extending liberal values for more than 60 years. It must continue to do so.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
In 1949, shortly after the Soviet Union exploded its first nuclear weapon, the United States and 11 Western European nations formed NATO. The organization's original goals were the deterrence of Soviet aggression against the war-ravaged nations of Western Europe and containing Soviet influence withi...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
In Chicago, the great looming question will be NATO's ability to meet not just new challenges, but to resolve an old one: a war in Afghanistan that has lasted more than a decade.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Cold winds from MoscowThe decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend the NATO summit and the G-8 summit is a blow to the Obama administration's hopes of building closer ties to Russia and underscores that the effort to "reset" relations with Russia is likely to be slow and fraught wi...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Whatever you do, don't forget the palm greaseHowyoo Dooin NATO dignitaries? Let me teach you the earthy local tongue, how to enjoy the proper sangwiches, and the traditional way to kiss the mayor's hand.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
OK, NATO protesters, now what?May I have your attention?
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Many Afghans have risked their lives for a mission that some NATO members want to pretend is complete"Far too much has been accomplished, at far too great a cost, to let the momentum slip away just as the enemy is on its back foot. To that end, we cannot afford to have some troop-contributing nation...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Wish you were here to talk missile defensePresident Putin, we miss your steely presence at the NATO summit in Chicago. What's a gathering of the world's most powerful people without the leader of Russia?
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Local clergy look to the NATO summit as an opportunity to practice what they preachChicagoans know NATO holds the potential for traffic snarls, broken windows and clashes between police and protesters. But there are some holding out hope that it also offers promise for economic justice and peace.
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Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 16:15:00 CDT
Loretta Lynn's real age raises questions about 'Coal Miner's Daughter'
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...But he still thinks they all "want to do the right thing."
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The future has arrived.
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He was 16 when I was born, Mayor of Indianapolis (my home town) when I was a student at IU, and off to the US Senate when I was a ripe old 28; been there ever since. And a few hours after having seen him take a beating most uncommon in American politics—he lost to Indiana State Treasurer...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 11:38:00 -0700
Today, the respected Marquette University Law School released its latest survey on the Wisconsin recall. In just a few shorts weeks, Gov. Scott Walker has expanded his lead from a virtual tie to a solid six point lead.
A new Marquette Law School Poll shows that with three weeks to go until the...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:00 -0700
The Obama Administration has attempted to downplay the recent resignation of EPA Region 6 Administrator Al Armendariz after videos surfaced of the administrator describing his enforcement of EPA regulations as "crucifying" oil companies. Shortly thereafter, Sen. James Inhofe proposed a bill to give ...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 06:21:00 -0700
These people really are totalitarian thugs. In the wake of the high-profile announcement that Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is renouncing his US citizenship in advance of the company's potentially record-breaking IPO, leftist Senators Chuck Shumer and Bob Casey have announced legislation to ef...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 08:42:00 -0700
Anti-NATO demonstrations are now entering full force in Chicago, after Monday morning saw arrests of demonstrators at President Obama’s campaign headquarters. Tuesday night marked the beginning of the ugly scene Chicagoans have been preparing for, mentally, for months, as a masked mob of angry...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 09:07:00 -0700
Note from Senior Management:
Andrew Breitbart was never a "Birther," and Breitbart News is a site that has never advocated the narrative of "Birtherism." In fact, Andrew believed, as we do, that President Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 4, 1961.
Yet Andrew also believed th...
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According to archive.org, a website that caches websites on a regular basis, the Dystel.com website – the official website for Dystel & Goderich, Obama’s literary agents – was using the Barack Obama “born in Kenya” language until April 2007, just two months after then-S...
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Miriam Goderich, who helped edit a 1991 booklet for Barack Obama's then-literary agency, Acton & Dystel, which erroneously stated that Obama had been born in Kenya, has issued a press release--first reported by her own client at Political Wire:
"You're undoubtedly aware of the brouhaha stirred ...
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Submission guidelines at the Dystel & Goderich website (original emphasis): "[Y]ou should describe in two or three sentences—no more—what the book will be about. This is followed by another brief paragraph on why it is being written and then another on why you ar...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 21:33:00 -0700
"Those Were the Good Old Days"
Penciled into the lineup for June 28th at 7 p.m. in Washington Nationals Stadium, the
bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game’s history is oft ignored. We shan’t buck the
trend. Rather, let’s gawk at the aging glad-handers’ baseball practices tha...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:46:00 -0700
Roll Call reported last night that the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee, the national party arm to support candidates running for Congress is shifting resources into Gov. Scott Walker recall election:
The DCCC confirmed to Roll Call today that the committee has shifted its Badger State ope...
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The Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, today moved to control the fallout from a now-disavowed plan to politically attack President Barack Obama reportedly funded by family patriarch.
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Despite much hand-wringing for city officials, the first rally of the NATO weekend -- and two impromptu marches it inspired -- went off without any major incidents Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT
Investors can't get past the gloom that continues popping up as Europe struggles with debt and recession, and the U.S. economy remains too lame to spark new jobs.Is that all there is?
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
Tony Hu, Chicago Chinatown empresario, has taken over control of Spring World restaurant and will rename it ... get ready now ... Lao Yunnan. It will become his sixth "Lao" concept in Chinatown.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 12:57:00 PDT
by Mike Memoli
The common theme as Republicans comment ahead of President Obama's Iraq speech tonight is that he should acknowledge the surge strategy he opposed as a U.S. senator is what made tonight's announcement possible.
From a speech given today in Wisconsin by House Minority Leader John Boe...
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by Michael Muskal
Neophyte Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is running far ahead of any possible challenger, a bright spot for Democrats trying to prevent Republicans from seizing control of Congress in the midterm election year.
According to a Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, ...
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by Mike Memoli
It would seem quite the turnabout.
When President Obama came to Wisconsin just weeks ago, Sen. Russ Feingold (D) expressed no hesitation about appearing with his party leader.
"I'm pleased to stand with this president anytime and anywhere and defend what we've done and what we're d...
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by Colby Itkowitz
President Barack Obama is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak in Philadelphia on Sept. 20.
First reported by Politicspa, Obama will be at several events in Pennsylvania that same day. (John Callahan, perhaps?)
This will be the first time Obama...
Publish Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:30:43 PDT
At its 25th summit in Chicago this weekend, NATO will be preoccupied with the tricky business of how to advance its various institutional priorities — like global security and the building of stability — even as its member nations are more worried about local recession and red ink. Auste...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:48:00 GMT
When it comes to covering big news events like the leadup to the weekend NATO summit, there are stories you plan for, and surprises you plan for.
Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 14:32:00 CDT
Ahead of the NATO summit, which Chicago neighborhoods and suburban towns have pockets of residents with roots in one of the member countries?
Publish Date : Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT
Programming this week’s Chicago Live! was no easy task. Knowing it would occur just as Chicago began holding its breath for the NATO summit and all of the surrounding planned (and unplanned?) activities, our producers debated how much NATO-related content to include on the stage and radio var...
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 15:39:00 CDT
One of Thursday's most-read stories online pertained to traffic and transportation challenges posed by NATO summit meetings and planned protests.
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What can NATO afford to do in times of fiscal stress? If budgetary challenges are going to force NATO to reinvent itself, what new things can they try to do? And why must they meet in a city at all?
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 13:51:00 CDT
Readers, realtime online metrics tell us, cannot live on NATO alone. They must have some Chicago baseball coverage. And the crosstown Cubs-White Sox game provided just the right relief.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:00 CDT
Remember last week when Foxconn president Terry Gou said that he was working hard at building the new Apple TV? The rumor was, as you might suspect, patently false. But just how false is the surprising part.
Welcome to the magical world of Apple rumors.
Before we begin, take a look at this deligh...
Publish Date : Mon, 14 May 2012 21:51:26 +0000
For those interested in braving the downtown area the next few days, the Tribune has a full transit guide featuring motorcade delays, parking restrictions, waterway delays, etc. (RedEye put together a CTA-specific guide a few days ago)...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:00 PDT
Another potential reason to be annoyed that NATO is in town: jammed cellular service....
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:20:58 PDT
Wondering what they're up to over there? Here's the NATO Summit schedule....
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:20:14 PDT
**Written by Doug Powers Did I say narrowly? I meant massively, but you probably guessed that: President Obama’s budget suffered a second embarrassing defeat Wednesday, when senators voted 99-0 to reject it. Coupled with the House’s rejection in March, 414-0, that means Mr. Obama’s...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:31 PDT
Russia and the U.S. are trying hard to bridge their differences over the U.S. plan to build a missile defense system in Europe. Russia holds deep suspicions that the system is actually a plan to counter Russian nuclear missiles, not to protect Europe and the Middle East from Iranian missiles. The is...
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New French President Francois Hollande visited President Obama at this White House on Friday afternoon. The two leaders will also travel to Camp David for the G-8 economic summit.
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What's being called the first official protest of NATO kicked off Friday in downtown Chicago, where an estimated 1,000 nurses are expected to gather. They're calling for a "Robin Hood Tax" whereby Wall Street earnings are taxed to help relieve inadequacies in healthcare.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
What to do with that $500 cash balance burning a hole in my IRA?
Buy Facebook. It ended up being so much easier than they said it would be.
My initial limit order with a maximum price of $45 for 10 shares w...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0700
The defeated Dick Lugar, in an impassioned and striking condemnation of the continuing polarization of American politics, blamed the Tea Party and his Republican primary opponent for demanding he submit to a "purification" exercise. Indeed, while the good Indiana senator admits he knew there would ...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 04:29:33 -0500
The last two decades have demonstrated that NATO's post-Cold War death notices reprised a classic Mark Twain one-liner. When Twain learned that a New York newspaper had published his obituary, he wisecracked, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." Next week's NATO summit in Ch...
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Nebraska state Sen. Deb Fischer scored a major upset in the Cornhusker State's Republican Senate primary, a three-way race that divided prominent conservatives Sarah Palin, Rick Santorum and Jim DeMint.
Fischer surged in the final days of the campaign to defeat Attorney General Jon Bruning and...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:14:53 -0500
KING: So why worry so much about just one state? Well, this one state could settle the election. No Republican has won the White House in modern times without carrying Ohio.
Republican Governor John Kasich joins us to discuss the 2012 political terrain.
Governor, you are in the middle of perhaps th...
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BLITZER: Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is joining us in THE SITUATION ROOM. Senator Sanders, always good to have you here.
SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS (I), VERMONT: Good to be here.
BLITZER: When you heard that JPMorgan Chase lost $2 billion in this one bet, what was the first thing that went throug...
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Mitt Romney and the Republican National Committee hauled in $40.1 million in April for the presumed nominee's campaign efforts, nearly matching the fundraising total for President Obama and the Democratic National Committee last month.
This is the first joint fundraising effort by the Romney c...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:35:34 -0500
KING: You may not be as familiar with Eduardo Saverin unless you're a Facebook junkie or saw the movie, "The Social Network." Saverin is a co-founder, and his stake could be worth some $3 billion. Here's where it gets tricky. He renounced his U.S. citizenship last year and now lives in Si...
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John Kass, Chicago TribuneTo our most gracious foreign guests from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization:(This includes world leaders, dignitaries, generals, distinguished diplomats and all you foreign spymasters who think you're fooling somebody by posing as a low-level clerk carrying the ba...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:13:52 -0500
Some former diplomats forever retain the caution and bureaucratese they learned on the job. Nicholas Burns, who came into the Tribune today to talk about the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago, is not one of those.
Publish Date : Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:42:00 GMT
Here are a couple of amusing little ditties about the NATO meeting in Chicago this weekend:
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 16:33:45 GMT
In this week’s Fox 411 Country Round-up Zooey Deschanel tells us how it feels to follow in Loretta Lynn’s footsteps … on Broadway!
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:25:35 GMT
Sen. Lamar Alexander wants to make clear that his amendment to the Lacey Act wasn't intended to justify seizure of instruments made before 2008, and he and the amendment's co-sponsor are writing a letter to authorities to clarify that point.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:53:36 GMT
Thousands of protesters have arrived in Chicago knowing they are there in part to make a little noise during the weekend NATO summit, but myriad groups, special interests and causes have also resulted in internal turmoil.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:12:42 GMT
Jurors in the former senator's corruption trial asked to review several pieces of prosecution evidence, including several checks from an Edwards supporter to an interior decorator that were co-signed and deposited by the wife of former Edwards campaign aide Andrew Young.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:25:18 GMT
The private spaceflight company SpaceX is poised to launch a robotic capsule toward the International Space Station Sat., May 19 -- a test flight that could be a watershed moment for the commercial space industry.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:38 GMT
NASA has given SpaceX $381 million to develop a private rocket to replace the space shuttle -- and that’s just the tip of the money iceberg. The space agency plans multiple future grants ranging up to half a billion in the next year and a half. Is the $4.9 billion program worth it?
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:30:08 GMT
A private spacecraft stands ready to launch on a historic first visit to the International Space Station early Saturday morning.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:45:59 GMT
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has closed a deal to invest in CrowdMob, an online discount start-up -- even as American politicians sought new rules to bar him (or anyone) from de-friending the United States in order to avoid taxes.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:42 GMT
The United Nations has been urging participants at this weekend's NATO summit to provide "predictable, massive, long-term support" for Afghanistan's security forces to promote stability and ensu...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:36:54 GMT
With the proper projector, the world is your canvas. Our friends at Oobject have assembled 15 of the most innovative building facade projections since MIT employed one as a giant Tetris board. More »
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:40:00 EDT
Until just a few years ago, manned spaceflight was the exclusive sandbox of not just nations, but of the world's select superpowers—the countries with enough disposable income to say, "F-ck it. Let's go to the Moon." Those days are over, sadly,...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 EDT
Cybersecurity and the government have been a volitile combination lately, with proposed bills like SOPA, PIPA, and the still-up-in-the-air CISPA at the center of on-and-off internet outrage. So it's kind of a big deal when the White House replaces it...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:00 EDT
Someone up there is doing Chicago a solid because amid museum closings and NATO hoopla, cartoon genius and former Chicagoan Daniel Clowes touches down in his hometown tonight for a several events running through the weekend.
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With most of the city's transit options snarled by the NATO Summit's "Zone of Exclusion" and so many of the city's great attractions likely to be subject of unreasonable search and seizure, why not use this weekend to spend sometime in your garden? [ more › ]
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Occupy Chicago punked the Facebook page of Chicago Mayor's Office today by posting their own "welcome video" for the NATO committee. [ more › ]
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The folks who brought you the "Go f*uck yourself, San Diego" billboard have one to welcome the NATO members. [ more › ]
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NATO has a good portion of the lakefront secured through Monday but that doesn't mean we should simply take that laying down, especially with today's forecast. [ more › ]
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Whether it's the state of women in Afghanistan, civilian deaths in Libya or even Chicagoans' rights to free speech and assembly, the NATO summit has brought the topic of human rights into the foreground. From poster board on the sidewalks to elevator conversations among strangers, we are encounteri...
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As the City by the Lake braces itself for the NATO summit this weekend, it might interest you to know that Eurovision will be covering the NATO summit this weekend. That's the folks behind the Eurovision Song Contest. We hope they bring the Epic Sax Man. [ more › ]
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With NATO in town, perhaps this would've been a good weekend for Major League Baseball to have scheduled road games for both the Cubs and White Sox. Instead, this weekend is the first installment of the annual meeting between our fair city's two ballclubs. [ more › ]
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Today we're featuring scenes from this week's pre-NATO summit protests. [ more › ]
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Nurses who stayed on message and Tom Morello sent a charge into the first major protest of the NATO summit. [ more › ]
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The countdown has begun for SpaceX's historic mission to send a spacecraft into orbit to dock with the International Space Station.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship and is living in Singapore, a country with no capital gains tax. Sens. Charles Schumer and Bob Casey say he's a tax dodger.WASHINGTON — Eduardo Saverin fled Brazil as a boy and lived the American dream by helping found Facebook...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Facebook's flat performance on its first day of trading raises questions about the stock's prospects.There wasn't much to like about Facebook's first day as a public company.
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 03:03:00 GMT
Arsala Rahmani, a member of the High Peace Council, is gunned down in Kabul. His position as an ex-minister in the Taliban government made him a valuable asset.KABUL, Afghanistan — A brazen daytime assassination on Sunday offered a grim reminder of stymied progress in a key part of NATO's effo...
Publish Date : Mon, 14 May 2012 02:10:00 GMT
The election of French President Francois Hollande is just one factor in the fraying troop commitments in the unpopular war.WASHINGTON — Just days before a NATO summit that leaders had hoped would present a carefully scripted display of unity on Afghanistan, the inauguration of a French presid...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 22:36:00 GMT
Hawthorne firm SpaceX will soon attempt to launch a craft into orbit and dock it with the International Space Station, a first for a private company. Success could alter how the U.S. runs missions.For the last half-century, space flight has been the domain of the world's superpowers.
Publish Date : Mon, 14 May 2012 21:21:00 PDT
Mark Zuckerberg walked away $100 million richer. Bono’s stake had speculators predicting he’d become the most moneyed musician on the planet. But in the end, how did the average investor feel after Facebook’s limp public debut?
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:26:00 GMT
Following a series of delays, private spaceflight company SpaceX is set to finally launch its Dragon capsule toward the International Space Sta…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:25:06 +0000
Private spaceflight company SpaceX is scheduled to fly its Dragon capsule toward the International Space Station early on Saturday, marking the first…
Publish Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 00:34:49 +0000
"You think rising cell phone thefts are bad? Wait till car thefts soar back over 100,000 a year. Wait till you start hearing about mushrooms and learn that the word refers to children who have been struck by stray bullets."
So opined the editorial board of the New York Daily News...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:02:06 EDT
Occupy Chicago releases a list of lawyers, crash pads, bike shops and places to scrounge free food.
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With the NATO Summit just days away, the city prepares for a major shut-down. Know what to expect and how to get around.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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In a top secret location in a suburban office park, more than 40 law enforcement and public infrastructure agencies are huddled with a single purpose in mind: making sure that this weekend’s NATO Summit...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:11 -0500
Demonstrators dressed in clown outfits will take to the streets on May 18 for a global laugh fest, easing the tension before NATO.Photo Credit: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup v
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For some Chicago Public Schools students, the NATO Summit has become a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that they're not going to let go to waste. As part of a contest, teams of students created welcomin...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:02:35 -0500
Chicago residents can expect quite the ruckus today as NORAD conducts training flight safety exercises before NATO.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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As NATO delegates and protesters descend upon Chicago, a group of volunteers is trying their best to make the images of the city as memorable and appealing as possible.
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Leaders from around the globe converge on Chicago May 19-21 for the NATO Summit.
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The first official protest of NATO kicks off this afternoon when nurses from around the world gather in Daley Plaza for a rally.
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At least two dozen NATO demonstrators are waking up after spending a night under the stars across the street from a Woodlawn clinic.
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Several restaurants are even offering discounts throughout the NATO weekend.Photo Credit: AP
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Chicago turned into protest central during NATO week. Our cameras were there to document the weekend of activity.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Emanuel said the president of Latvia just visited his office and that among the things they talked about was "furthering trade and commerce" in...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:52 -0500
Alicia Roman says the weather is going to be hot, hot, hot for NATO weekend.
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Hosted by the Atlantic Council and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Young Atlanticist Summit is the primary public diplomacy event at the 2012 Chicago Summit. It provides nearly sixty young professiona...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:21:34 -0500
Rush University Medical Center and Stroger Hospital set up decontamination zones to be used during NATO
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Nesita Kwan talks to representatives from area hospitals who say they are ready.
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The first big event of NATO weekend is a peaceful lunchtime concert -- attended by some offbeat characters.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Downtown regulars choose to stay away.
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Throughout American history, we've had blind senators, paraplegic senators, senators wounded in wars, and, like Mark Kirk, senators who've suffered strokes.
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Public forum to be held Thurs., May 17 at the Pritzker Military Library.
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Israel's participation may have been blocked by NATO member Turkey, over a raid on a Gaza-bound ship that killed eight Turks.Photo Credit: AP
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National Nurses United can have their Daley Plaza rally on May 18, but the city asked them to amend their plans.
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The biggest NATO protests, along with some police scuttlebutt about actions the demonstrators aren't talking about.
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Insurance purchased by the NATO host committee will cover, among other things, potential police brutality and civil rights claims filed by demonstrators, a law department spokesman confirmed Tuesday.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Summit attendees will each receive a bag of Chicago-centric swag contained in a messenger bag made of recycled plastic bottles to promote the city's “bike-friendly profile," according to the host committee.
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In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Emanuel said the president of Latvia just visited his office and that among the things they talked about was "furthering trade and commerce" in...
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NBC Chicago took to the streets to find out what Chicago employees are doing during the weekend of the NATO Summit. Who's working and who's taking off? Here's what people had to say.Photo Credit: Victoria Coleman
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Protests continue Thursday ahead of this weekend's NATO Summit.Photo Credit: Michelle Relerford
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Pastor points out overgrown, empty lots and abandoned homes in his neighborhood.Photo Credit: Natalie Martinez
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Occupy Chicago releases a list of lawyers, crash pads, bike shops and places to scrounge free food.
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With the NATO Summit just days away, the city prepares for a major shut-down. Know what to expect and how to get around.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Demonstrators dressed in clown outfits will take to the streets on May 18 for a global laugh fest, easing the tension before NATO.Photo Credit: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup v
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For some Chicago Public Schools students, the NATO Summit has become a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that they're not going to let go to waste. As part of a contest, teams of students created welcomin...
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Chicago residents can expect quite the ruckus today as NORAD conducts training flight safety exercises before NATO.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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As NATO delegates and protesters descend upon Chicago, a group of volunteers is trying their best to make the images of the city as memorable and appealing as possible.
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The first official protest of NATO kicks off this afternoon when nurses from around the world gather in Daley Plaza for a rally.
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At least two dozen NATO demonstrators are waking up after spending a night under the stars across the street from a Woodlawn clinic.
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Several restaurants are even offering discounts throughout the NATO weekend.Photo Credit: AP
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The first big event of NATO weekend is a peaceful lunchtime concert -- attended by some offbeat characters.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Hosted by the Atlantic Council and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Young Atlanticist Summit is the primary public diplomacy event at the 2012 Chicago Summit. It provides nearly sixty young professiona...
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In a top secret location in a suburban office park, more than 40 law enforcement and public infrastructure agencies are huddled with a single purpose in mind: making sure that this weekend’s NATO Summit...
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Rush University Medical Center and Stroger Hospital set up decontamination zones to be used during NATO
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Leaders from around the globe converge on Chicago May 19-21 for the NATO Summit.
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The search giant Baidu and the huge social media hub Sina Weibo are urging users in China to help crack down on "misbehaving foreigners."
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Documents in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona showed that $28.7 million was added to his bank accounts during a period when he was earning about $935 a month.
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Fifteen people, including the two pilots, were killed when an Agni Air plane crashed on Monday while attempting to land at Pokhara airport in northern Nepal.
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This year, 22 American-led coalition service members have been killed by men in Afghan uniform, which the military calls “green on blue” attacks.
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An invitation for Pakistan to attend a NATO summit meeting in Chicago this weekend appears to have helped achieve a resolution.
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Continental Europeans are being asked to contribute millions to keep Afghanistan secure after NATO withdraws, but they sound less optimistic than the United States and Britain do.
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At least 11 people died after Taliban insurgents on Thursday attacked a provincial governor’s office, but were beaten back by security forces, Afghan officials said.
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Continental Europeans are being asked to contribute millions to keep Afghanistan secure after NATO withdraws, but they sound less optimistic than the United States and Britain do.
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Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the supreme religious leader for the world’s Shiite Muslim community, is 81, and because of his age, Iran has offered its own candidate to replace him.
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Mary Kennedy, who married Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 1994, was found dead in an outbuilding of the family property in Bedford, N.Y.
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As racing fans watch the Preakness Stakes, new threats to the integrity of the sport deserve some attention.
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To win over Catholic swing voters, President Obama needs to emphasize social and economic justice.
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Surfing in springtime, in New York.
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A prominent Democratic pollster gave Mr. Obama a 50-50 chance of re-election. What can the president do to improve his chances?
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The House voted to allow any terror suspect to be locked up indefinitely without a trial. The Senate must fix this bill to restore the due-process rights found in the Constitution.
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These are the best of times for the Eurosceptics, with all their dire warnings about Eurocrats getting ahead of the popular will seeming to be coming true. Were they right? We want to hear your view.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:31:34 GMT
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors weighing whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards illegally used campaign funds to conceal an extramarital affair when he ran for president headed home on Friday and will resume deliberations next week.
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors weighing whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards illegally used campaign funds to conceal an extramarital affair when he ran for president headed home on Friday and will resume deliberations next week.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the eve of this weekend's NATO summit, the United States remains short of its goal of raising $1.3 billion in security funds from its partners in Afghanistan, after a money-raising blitz failed to garner immediate contributions from allies coping with fiscal and political p...
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KOROLYOV, Russia (Reuters) - A Soyuz spaceship carrying two Russians and one American astronaut blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday after more than a month's delay over a problem with the hull of the Russian-built capsule.
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(Reuters) - The Atlanta Hawks have re-signed head coach Larry Drew back for a third season after he steered the injury-hit team to the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference, the National Basketball Association team said on Friday.
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BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Mario Gutierrez gazed over the large group of reporters at the Pimlico stables, nervously grabbing the microphone to discuss the Preakness Stakes.
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Exterminators searching for termites discover a mummy and a skeleton in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Facebook's IPO: Has Mark Zuckerberg reinvented life as we know it, or is he more important than that? (March 18, 2012)
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May 17 - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk hopes to make history when his SpaceX Dragon Capsule attempts to become the first privately-built spaceship to dock with the International Space Station.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Obama administration may be not be able to strike a long-awaited agreement with Pakistan to help supply Western soldiers in Afghanistan as hoped in time for a major NATO summit in Chicago this weekend, a U.S. official said.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:41:38 -0400
We’ve got a brand new Bluetooth earpiece on the review bench today by the name of Plantronics M55, ladies and gentlemen, and this little beast is rather well put together. This is one of many reviews we’ve done of Plantronics Bluetooth devices, this certainly not the least of the pack &#...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:16:13 +0000
Happy Friday, everyone! We’re wrapping up yet another work week, so let’s take a look at all the stories that made news as we head into the weekend. So the biggest thing of course is Facebook’s IPO, and lucky for you we have a very concise Facebook IPO wrap-up. Moving on to the wor...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 22:53:49 +0000
Facebook opened the markets this morning starting off with a value of $42 a share, but the world keeps on turning. Bloomberg is reporting the Facebook is being sued for $15 billion over a claim that privacy was violated by tracking internet usage. The lawsuit has been filed in California, and combin...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:56:52 +0000
Starting this afternoon we’ll we’ll be keeping our eyes toward the heavens as the historic International Space Station-bound launch of the SpaceX program streams live via NASA‘s own video portal. This launch will take place at 4:55 a.m. EDT and will be inside what’s called an...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:23:06 +0000
Sponsored Post Successes such as Instagram, has got the whole tech community up in restless excitement. At least 2 developers approached me the day the Instagram acquisition was announced. They needed to do something...
Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:16 +0000
With eight years, $2.2 billion in funding, and 901 million users under its belt, Facebook is set to become a public company. Thanks to data compiled by analytics firm Nielsen, we can revisit some of the more memorable moments of …
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:16 +0000
Sparked by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s renouncement of citizenship, two U.S. Senators are planning to unveil a new plan focused on preventing the super rich from dodging taxes.
Saverin has been taking quite a bit of heat over dropping his …
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J.P. Morgan agreed to hand over $168 million to a bankruptcy trustee representing customers of MF Global.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:38:42 EDT
Chesapeake Energy said board members will take a 20% pay cut and no longer have personal use of company aircraft, the latest move by the embattled natural-gas company to placate critics.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:10:59 EDT
I love this! A bath towel that pixelates your body in real life! The Censorship Towel is an art project from the Carmichael Collective, the folks who brought us Piñata Anatomy, but we can hope that this idea makes it into stores sometime. See more pictures at the project site. Link
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 01:07:45 +0000
Even as we dive into the heart of the summer movie season, some of the most promising imminent releases could be titles that aren’t new at all. Pixar is re-releasing four of its recent hits — Toy Story 3, Ratatouille, Up, and Wall-E — into AMC theaters for four days over Memorial D...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show....
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show....
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show....
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Republican senator has asked both political parties to refund the millions of federal dollars each has received to help pay for this summer's presidential nominating conventions....
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DETROIT (AP) -- 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....
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NEW YORK (AP) -- 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....
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Right now, Sammy Hagar is awfully glad he's not in Van Halen anymore....
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power - a prelude to even bigger demonstrations expected after the start of a NATO summit....
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CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) -- 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 Syria....
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BALTIMORE (AP) — No one is loving the run up to Saturday's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill.
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DETROIT (AP) — 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.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power — a prelude to even bigger demonstrations expected after the start of a NATO summit.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power — a prelude to even bigger demonstrations expected after the start of a NATO summit.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andre Iguodala snapped a tie game with five straight points in the final 90 seconds to help the Philadelphia 76ers storm back from 15 points down in the first half and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Ultra-Orthodox Jews who believe that the Internet threatens their way of life have rented the New York Mets' stadium for an unprecedented gathering on how to use modern technology in a religiously appropriate way.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator has asked both political parties to refund the millions of federal dollars each has received to help pay for this summer's presidential nominating conventions.
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MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — In Silicon Valley, where sudden wealth is hardly something new and CEOs favor hoodies over bespoke blazers, Facebook's IPO on Friday didn't bring everyday life to a halt.
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It's going to take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push the stock market higher.
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NEW YORK (AP) — 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.
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Get well soon, Senator Durbin! We all rely on you.
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President Obama and other world leaders are set to address a host of pressing economic and military security issues this weekend as the U.S. hosts a high stakes Group of Eight summit outside Washington and a NATO summit in Chicago.
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Authorities have arrested a suspect in the case of an alleged police impersonator who is believed to have killed two motorists in Mississippi, the Tunica County Sherriff's Office said.
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No more witnesses will be called in John Edwards' corruption trial, including the former senator. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin tomorrow, and jury deliberations will likely begin on Friday.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 11:28:05 EDT
Meg Urry says don't lament the dawn of private flights to the Space Station as an end to U.S. dominance in space. Saturday's poineering SpaceX flight will free NASA for new innovation and exploration
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:54:26 EDT
Three Thursday night dramas were greeted with larger audiences for their final episodes of the season, but one NBC comedy tied its all-time low.
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Rina Amiri and Omar Samad say that with NATO's drawdown two years away, Afghans worry about stability, Taliban and their next president.
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U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting G8 and NATO summits this weekend.
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[The following post contains spoilers for the May 17 episode of "Grey's Anatomy."] No, Shonda Rhimes, say it ain’t so! Right on the heels of reports that "Grey's Anatomy" stars Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, Jr. are all e...
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Brooklyn-born Beastie Boy Adam Yauch is getting posthumous props from his beloved city. On Thursday, the New York Senate passed a resolution honoring the lifelong New Yorker’s accomplishments, according to MTV. Yauch died of cancer earlier this month. The resolution — officially billed as J4637 ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:09:56 +0000
(CNN) – Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida will be the first top name Republican to team up in person with Richard Mourdock, the two-term Indiana state treasurer who soundly defeated longtime Sen. Richard Lugar in last week's GOP Senate primary. A Rubio aide confirmed to CNN that the first term senat...
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Three Thursday night dramas were greeted with larger audiences for their final episodes of the season, but one NBC comedy tied its all-time low.
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The most exciting performer heads home; finalists advance; Adam Lambert trespasses
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Part of the 99% Solidity bus trip funded by the nurses union 3 of the 4 NYC buses arrived around 8:40 Thursday night and after a brief walk to their location came across a march of people they where going to meet up with. About 220 people from NYC are in Chicago for the Occupy Nato rallies starting ...
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Sylvia Allen fills a vacancy created by the death of fellow Snowflake Republican Jake Flake.
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An end-of-session event that cut short a Democratic filibuster and paved the way for lawmakers to refer the same-sex-marriage ban to the fall ballot is now the subject of a rare formal ethics complaint.
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Sen. Jack Harper is accused of breaking rules.
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Republican Sen. Jack Harper of Surprise was accused of breaking rules to force a vote to put a same-sex marriage ban on the ballot.
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Patrick Gonzalez, the 12-year-old student forced to shave off his haircut -- which was a tribute to San Antonio Spurs player Matt Bonner -- finally...
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By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, Associated Press For those who aren't sold on Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another adding the Preakness to his winning resume Saturday...
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NEW ORLEANS -- Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations...
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BALTIMORE -- The "new shooters" are all long shots in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing...
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By: Mike Wall Published: 05/18/2012 02:59 PM EDT on SPACE.com The private spaceflight company SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon capsule toward the International...
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by LauraLoo Career ”train stuffers” push and squish people into Tokyo train cars. I’m taking the train two days this week for business training in downtown Chicago and am SO glad we don’t endure any of that train stuffing here. (We have other issues, as you can ...
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Facebook Inc. sold 180 million of its shares in its initial public stock offering. Another 241.2 million came from existing stockholders, including the company's earliest investors and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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A German data protection official has warned Facebook investors that the social networking site's $38 starting share price is based on practices that breach European privacy rules.
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Communications and satellite company Intelsat Global Holdings S.A has filed plans to go public and hopes to raise up to $1.75 billion in the initial public offering of its stock.
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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Sean Penn tried to turn the conversation at the Cannes Film Festival to Haiti, hosting a fundraiser for the earthquake-ravaged and poverty-stricken country.
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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France has awoken to a new era after electing Socialist Francois Hollande as president, a leftist pledging to buck Europe's austerity trend and NATO's timetable for Afghanistan.
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Studies comparing how athletes and nonathletes tolerate pain show that physical activity can help people dealing with chronic pain learn to cope with it better, researchers say.
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If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
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It's a good time to brew beer in America. According to beer expert Julia Herz, U.S. brewing isn't just on the upswing, it's on top. "We're now the No. 1 destination for beer, based on diversity and amount of beers," she says. And the industry's fastest growth is in craft breweries.
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Life can become a whole lot happier for trainer Doug O'Neill if Derby winner I'll Have Another wins the Preakness. A victory over 8-5 morning-line favorite Bodemeister and nine other rivals would set up a Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes.
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With 7 billion people expected to live in urban centers by 2050, the stakes are enormous for building them right. There are many things to think about — traffic, trash, water, connectivity and more. Whether you're a new mega city being built in Saudi Arabia or old Liverpool trying to rejuvenate yo...
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Russia and the U.S. are trying hard to bridge their differences over the U.S. plan to build a missile defense system in Europe. Russia holds deep suspicions that the system is actually a plan to counter Russian nuclear missiles, not to protect Europe and the Middle East from Iranian missiles. The is...
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What's being called the first official protest of NATO kicked off Friday in downtown Chicago, where an estimated 1,000 nurses are expected to gather. They're calling for a "Robin Hood Tax" whereby Wall Street earnings are taxed to help relieve inadequacies in healthcare.
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Newly elected French President Francois Hollande is meeting with President Obama at the White House and bringing along his companion, Valerie Trierweiler. The idea of a ringless first lady may have raised some eyebrows, but a friend of Trierweiler's says she's someone the average French woman can id...
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The NATO summit in Chicago is meant to showcase a unified, long-term commitment to Afghanistan after the 2014 troop drawdown. The U.S. already signed a strategic security pact with Afghanistan, pledging support for the country until 2024. The Obama administration is looking for other nations to comm...
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With 7 billion people expected to live in urban centers by 2050, the stakes are enormous for building them right. There are many things to think about — traffic, trash, water, connectivity and more. Whether you're a new mega city being built in Saudi Arabia or old Liverpool trying to rejuvenate yo...
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Hewlett-Packard reportedly has decided on a restructuring that will eliminate 30,000 jobs worldwide. The company isn't expected to say anything publically until next week when it announces quarterly earnings.
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If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
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On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
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A new law grants doctors access to information about trade-secret chemicals used in natural gas drilling. Doctors say they need the information to treat patients who may have been exposed to chemicals. But the law also says doctors can't tell anyone else — not even other doctors — about what's i...
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If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
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From rooftop apiaries in Paris to a vegetable-and-chicken farm in Philadelphia, agriculture has come to the city. Urban farmer Mary Seton Corboy and food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King talk about the future of food in the city. Plus, Tama Matsuoka Wong gives tasty tips for eating garden weeds.
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SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.
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Romney took friendly questions by phone from five participants in swing states on Friday. He told those on the call "You folks are going to have a big say in who our next president is" and that they were not called "by random."
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Russia and the U.S. are trying hard to bridge their differences over the U.S. plan to build a missile defense system in Europe. Russia holds deep suspicions that the system is actually a plan to counter Russian nuclear missiles, not to protect Europe and the Middle East from Iranian missiles. The is...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:55:00 -0400
Facebook begins public trading Friday at $38 a share. The social networking company boasts 900 million users, giving it undeniable clout in the marketplace. Whether Facebook can generate enough profit to justify its valuation is another matter.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:00 -0400
If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400
A TED Talk challenging conventional wisdom that rich entrepreneurs are the number one job creators is now available for public viewing, after TED organizers originally kept the video private because it was too "explicitly partisan."
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 01:50:00 -0400
SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:00 -0400
On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
With the darkest days of the Martian winter now over, NASA took its Opportunity Mars Rover for a drive this week. The rover had been stationary while its solar panels lacked enough sunlight to power its batteries.
Publish Date : Sun, 06 May 2012 13:08:00 -0400
If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
Publish Date : Thu, 10 May 2012 11:45:00 -0400
SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:20:00 -0400
A new law grants doctors access to information about trade-secret chemicals used in natural gas drilling. Doctors say they need the information to treat patients who may have been exposed to chemicals. But the law also says doctors can't tell anyone else — not even other doctors — about what's i...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 10:35:00 -0400
What's being called the first official protest of NATO kicked off Friday in downtown Chicago, where an estimated 1,000 nurses are expected to gather. They're calling for a "Robin Hood Tax" whereby Wall Street earnings are taxed to help relieve inadequacies in healthcare.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 17:30:00 -0400
The cyclists who participated in Friday's National Bike to Work Day likely planned their ride based on several criteria, from convenience to safety. Those same concerns help determine how "bikeable" a city is, according to a new study by the Walk Score website.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
Life can become a whole lot happier for trainer Doug O'Neill if Derby winner I'll Have Another wins the Preakness. A victory over 8-5 morning-line favorite Bodemeister and nine other rivals would set up a Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400
Police say Richard Matthews stole a $20,000 diamond in Windsor, Ontario. He apparently swapped it for a fake gem and ate the real one. But police caught him. Feeding him high-fiber food, they've been waiting a week for the gem to emerge.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:49:00 -0400
If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
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Next week on Morning Edition, NPR's Frank Langfitt will have a four-part series on Mongolia. Extracting Mongolia's vast mineral resources may imperil its traditional way of life.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400
The NATO summit in Chicago is meant to showcase a unified, long-term commitment to Afghanistan after the 2014 troop drawdown. The U.S. already signed a strategic security pact with Afghanistan, pledging support for the country until 2024. The Obama administration is looking for other nations to comm...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400
The NATO summit begins this weekend in Chicago, and police officials say they are ready. Thousands of protesters are expected to hit the city's streets. Authorities say they will quell any violence without fanning the flames.
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Quebec passes law in effort to end daily protests
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Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
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Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers
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Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO
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On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
From rooftop apiaries in Paris to a vegetable-and-chicken farm in Philadelphia, agriculture has come to the city. Urban farmer Mary Seton Corboy and food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King talk about the future of food in the city. Plus, Tama Matsuoka Wong gives tasty tips for eating garden weeds.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
TORONTO — J.P. Arencibia and Rajai Davis each hit two home runs, Yan Gomes hit his first career homer and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the New York Mets 14-5 on Friday night.
Trailing by nine runs, the Mets gave their weary bullpen a break by turning to catcher Rob...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:53:26 -0500
Take your time and make sure you get the most out of each and every moment this weekend. A solar eclipse in the wellbeing area of your chart urges you to find a balance between work and relaxation. Both are important...
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A solar eclipse in the money area of your chart on Sunday will help you find ways to make cash and pay off what you owe. Remember though, money isn't everything. Love and laughter are far more important...
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BALTIMORE — Year in, year out, all you had to do to find the winner of the Preakness Stakes was to check the first three or four favorites in the betting, make sure they last ran in the Kentucky Derby and bingo: your winner would be in there, for sure.
This...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:33:03 -0500
BALTIMORE — One of the most storied stakes races in America will be renewed today at Old Hilltop after a three-year absence when a field of nine older horses goes the Preakness distance of 1 3/16 miles in the Grade 3, $300,000 Pimlico Special.
The inaugural running was won...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:11 -0500
LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami’s bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor. Way down.
The Heat are in a hole.
Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:49 -0500
BALTIMORE — Don’t be surprised if the prices on Bodemeister and I’ll Have Another are closer at post time than their 8-5 and 5-2 morning-line odds suggest.
I’ll Have Another, said Bodemeister’s trainer, Bob Baffert, “is definitely the one to beat. He’s a really good horse...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:42:55 -0500
BALTIMORE — Trainer Bob Baffert has won the Kentucky Derby three times, the Dubai World Cup twice, the Belmont Stakes, Travers and seven Breeders’ Cup races. But the Preakness clinched his induction to the Hall of Fame.
Five times Baffert has brought one of his Derby horses to Pimlico and emerge...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:47:10 -0500
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Two US troops were killed Friday in a Taliban rocket attack on a NATO base in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar.
NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirmed the deaths of two service members, with FOX News Channel reporting that both troops we...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:15:59 -0500
Chicago's Metra commuter rail service is putting strict security measures in place for this month's NATO summit, including barring its thousands of passengers from carrying food, liquids or backpacks.
Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 13:20:00 EDT
In the famous black-and-white film clips, Chicago police wade into crowds at the 1968 Democratic National Convention with billy clubs flying.
Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 15:16:00 EDT
The city of Chicago has reached an agreement with the nation's largest nurses union over plans for a downtown rally two days before the NATO summit.
Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 19:12:00 EDT
Hundreds of activists gathering in Chicago have begun to take aim at next weekend's NATO summit.
Publish Date : Sat, 12 May 2012 17:37:00 EDT
The NATO summit is a week away, but activists are delving deep into issues from unions to climate change to wars abroad.
Publish Date : Sun, 13 May 2012 10:18:00 EDT
Activists from other parts of the globe are arriving in Chicago a week ahead of the NATO summit. They're attending a two-day event ending today dubbed "The People's Summit." The activists include anti-war protesters...
Publish Date : Sun, 13 May 2012 11:26:00 EDT
A rally outside President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters in downtown Chicago ended with several arrests after some protesters refused to leave the building.
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NATO says it will invite Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the alliance's summit in Chicago, after the country's foreign minister proposed reopening its Afghan border to NATO military supplies.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 08:17:00 EDT
The Chicago Police Department will be getting a hand from out-of-state officers during the upcoming NATO summit, which is expected to draw protesters to the city.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 08:57:00 EDT
The Philadelphia Police Department is sending 67 officers to assist with the NATO summit in Chicago.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:00 EDT
Four protesters have been arrested after a demonstration outside a downtown Chicago building that houses a federal immigration court.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 16:04:00 EDT
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says some downtown Chicago offices will be closed because of the NATO summit this weekend.
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 21:32:00 EDT
Veterinarians and other staff members are planning a sleepover at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium when it's shutdown because of the upcoming NATO summit.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:00 EDT
Anti-war activists. Immigrant-rights advocates. And now, clowns?
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 10:53:00 EDT
Dozens of activists have gathered in Chicago's financial district to protest evictions and foreclosures.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:00 EDT
The nation's third-largest city has a famous skyline, a vibrant downtown cultural district, a stunning lakefront and art-filled parks.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:00 EDT
NATO officials will debate with representatives from protest groups before the organization's summit in Chicago.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 15:09:00 EDT
Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says the department is ready to provide a safe environment for protesters demonstrating against the NATO summit.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 16:25:00 EDT
Anti-war activists from the Philippines and Europe say it's time that NATO close its bases in those regions.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:00 EDT
About 100 anti-war activists marched outside President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters in downtown Chicago, protesting for an end to NATO operations in Afghanistan.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 13:26:00 EDT
As President Barack Obama and 50 heads of state arrive for a NATO summit, parts of Chicago are all but shutting down.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 15:11:00 EDT
Air Force F-16s and other military aircraft will scream through the skies over Chicago Friday as part of preparations for securing the NATO summit.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:00 EDT
Representatives from 43 agencies have begun staffing a hub designed to ensure information flows smoothly should violence occur during the NATO summit in Chicago.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 16:47:00 EDT
Anti-NATO demonstrators are converging on downtown Chicago for a rally that promises to be a prelude to a much larger march over the weekend when world leaders begin two days of talks. Meanwhile, many office workers are...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:07:00 EDT
Lawyers for NATO summit protesters say Chicago police have raided an apartment where activists where staying and arrested nine people.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:31:00 EDT
Nurses and other protesters are making their way to a rally at a downtown Chicago plaza ahead of a two-day NATO summit.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who for months has been talking about the huge economic boost that hosting the NATO Summit can provide for the city, says there are signs it's already happening.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:44:00 EDT
President Barack Obama is using weekend gatherings of world leaders - dominated by discussion of European economic woes and Afghanistan - to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and to...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:00 EDT
Now Virginia needs to offer the wrongly convicted man total exoneration.
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The commercial space race is about to begin. Early Saturday morning at 4:55 a.m. EDT, the first privately designed and built spacecraft destined for the International Space Station is expected to lift off from the historic Cape Canaveral Air Force Station not far from the Atlantic Ocean on Florida's...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:15:24 +0000
Take a tour of the launch pad where SpaceX will attempt to make history May 19 by launching its Dragon capsule for a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:35 +0000
The commercial space race is about to begin. Early tomorrow morning at 4:55 a.m. ET, the first privately designed and built spacecraft destined for the International Space Station is expected to lift off from the historic Cape Canaveral Air Force Station not far from the Atlantic ocean on Florida...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:32 +0000
Washington believes it has a deal, finally, to reopen Pakistan’s resupply routes for the Afghanistan war, saving a bunch of cash. But not before its Pakistani frenemies drive the price up. Pakistan wants a $5,000 fee on every shipping container that passes through what NATO calls the Ground Li...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:04 +0000
Check out Wired's website this weekend for all your space needs: the SpaceX launch on Saturday, May 19, and an annular solar eclipse in Sunday, May 20.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:46:23 +0000
Space historian David S.F. Portree talks to Wired about SpaceX's upcoming launch to the International Space Station.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:51 +0000
Wired talks to Commercial Spaceflight Federation president and former astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria about the upcoming SpaceX launch.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 20:16:53 +0000
This is part of a series of Wired Q&As with spaceflight experts leading up to SpaceX’s launch. You can read previous interviews here. We may be at the dawn of a new, private era in space. On May 19, if all goes well, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will lift off the launchpad, bringing the Dragon [...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 18:07:59 +0000
Wired's spaceflight experts talk about the impact that SpaceX's upcoming launch to the International Space Station will have.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:51 +0000
Check out Wired's website this weekend for all your space needs: the SpaceX launch on Saturday, May 19, and an annular solar eclipse in Sunday, May 20.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:46:23 +0000
Leaders of the largest industrialized countries are displaying strong unity in pursuing both diplomacy and sanctions against the development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and found common ground in focusing on political...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:49:00 EDT
Jockey Kent Desormeaux has been removed from Preakness entrant Tiger Walk after failing a Breathalyzer test.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:25:00 EDT
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.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 23:39:00 EDT
Senator Richard Lugar says he won't run as an independent if he loses a primary against Indiana state Treasurer Richard Mourdock.
Publish Date : Tue, 8 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT
Indiana could lose money, jobs and power after the state's longest-serving U.S. Senator is voted out of office.
Publish Date : Wed, 9 May 2012 18:17:00 EDT
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is keeping up his talk of bipartisanship as Democrats work on raising it as an issue for the general election.
Publish Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 16:39:00 EDT
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Rupert Boneham says he'll have more differences with the Republican and Democratic candidates than they will with each other.
Publish Date : Sat, 12 May 2012 11:43:00 EDT
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is keeping up his talk of bipartisanship as Democrats work on raising it as an issue for the general election.
Publish Date : Sun, 13 May 2012 11:16:00 EDT
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg wants to eliminate the state's corporate income tax on Indiana-based businesses.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:58:00 EDT
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:20:00 EDT
By Jacob Hurwith, Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, WOMMA
The two hottest buzz words nowadays are content and engagement. However, in order to drive engagement, a brand needs relevant content. Whether it’s through a blog, webinar, email, social media or an event, content is what underpins e...
Publish Date : Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:37:45 +0000
WOMMA: Question of the Day: Chicago WOMMA members, how is NATO affecting your weekend?
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 22:10:04 +0000
LANCASTER, N.Y., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancaster High School students today joined State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (59th District) and AT&T to raise awareness about the risks of texting while driving by encouraging all wireless consumers, especially youth, that text messages...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:10:00 EDT
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan with Lancaster High School's Senior Leadership Class following Senator Gallivan's presentation of AT&T's "It Can Wait" texting and driving awareness program at Lancaster High School. (PRNewsFoto/AT&T Inc.)
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Dragon is slated to become the first commercial craft to visit the International Space Station—and it should return with used gloves.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:08:03 -0400
WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2009)—Think of what your brain is doing as you are reading this: Billions of neurons are utilizing countless synapses to process the words and make you aware of what's happening around you, all while simultaneously controlling every emotion, breath, blink and heartbeat. How som...
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Adventurers of the Year — National Geographic Adventure's seventh annual "Best of Adventure" issue recognizes 16 individuals who went to extremes in 2009 — racking up amazing achievements in exploration, conservation, action sports and humanitarian work — earning them the coveted title of Adve...
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WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2009)—A suite of five ancient crocs, including one with teeth like boar tusks and another with a snout like a duck's bill, have been discovered in the Sahara by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Paul Sereno. The five fossil crocs, three of them newly named species, are...
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WASHINGTON (May 11, 2009)—The National Geographic All Roads Film Project; Native Media and Technology Network (NMTN); Indigenous Language Institute (ILI); Fox Entertainment Group; Naninaaq Productions; and Community Prophets, Australia, are partnering to develop a series of professional workshops ...
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MONTRÉAL CITY (June 15, 2009)—National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations and the Geotourism Council of Montréal unveiled a new MapGuide during a launch ceremony today at the Montréal City Hall. The Montréal MapGuide is National Geographic's first urban MapGuide with the ...
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The media focus on John Tortorella’s interaction with it, specifically his often bizarre press conferences, has officially become an obsession. When NHL analysts, and Valley of the Stupid talkies, are analyzing Tortorella’s surly postgame sessions more than what’s actually happening on the ice...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:32:49 GMT
A Queens man suspected of laundering money for the terror group Hezbollah now faces forgery raps after cops towed his vehicle in Manhattan, law enforcement sources said Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:52:52 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg just rang the NASDAQ bell ... opening a trading day in which the 28-year-old is expected to make more than 20 BILLION DOLLARS. In case you haven't heard, the Facebook stock officially begins trading today -- the largest Internet IPO…
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So this what it looks like to make $20 BILLION in one day.28-year-old Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg surfaced moments ago outside his home in Palo Alto, CA -- just hours after his Facebook IPO earned him an extra $20 billion -- and he looked…
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Reblogged from Chicago Newspapers: A Blue Line passenger, a white man 30 or so, in nice (expensive-looking) brown leather jacket and giving the appearance of an easy-going, inoffensive, non-confrontational fellow, dark hair neatly cut, neither swarthy nor bearded — a passenger, in short, who c...
Publish Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 02:11:32 +0000
Morgan Spurlock's newest film features Will Arnet, Jason Bateman and Paul Rudd.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:43:25 -0400
Jenny McCarthy has agreed to pose for Playboy for one final time, following up on a 2009 comment that she’d love to show off her figure in the magazine before she turns 40. A rep for Playboy has confirmed to Us that the model and actress...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:21 -0400
Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will compete for the “American Idol” crown on next week’s finale. Joshua Ledet was eliminated on Thursday night’s results show, and he sang James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World” for his farewell song. Some 90 million votes were......
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:33:26 -0400
Morgan Spurlock's newest film features Will Arnet, Jason Bateman and Paul Rudd.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:43:25 -0400
Aimee Copeland, who lost her leg to a flesh-eating infection after a zip-line injury, learned that she will also lose her right foot and hands.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:49:11 -0400
A Michigan attorney is alleging that a judge and two lawyers have executed a plan to "raid and bankrupt" the estate of civil rights icon Rosa Parks by draining it of more than half-a-million dollars and holding hostage a treasure trove of memorabilia.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:22 -0400
Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:41:15 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell from company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:59:24 -0400
Celebrities glam up for the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:15:12 -0400
Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. Marsha Blackburn
Publish Date : Sat, 12 May 2012 13:44:08 -0400
Morning Business Memo Sure it’s a really big deal, but is Facebook a smart investment? Analysts are deeply divided over the very high price. Expect an instant jump when trading begins late this morning, but later Facebook shares could slump. The world’s biggest-ever Internet IPO...
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Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:37:37 -0400
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has a status update for Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin: Stop attempting to dodge your taxes by renouncing your U.S. citizenship or never come to back to the U.S. again. In September 2011, Saverin relinquished his U.S. citizenship before the company announced...
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Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:55:59 -0400
A jury hearing the case of Adam Kaufman, the Florida real estate developer accused of strangling his wife to death in 2007, learned that a detective investigating the case at the hospital and couple's residence had an affair years prior with the lead detective on the Kaufman case.
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Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:29:36 -0400
Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:30:25 -0400
Over-Heated: Dwyane Wade struggles, argues with coach in Miami's 94-75 loss to Indiana
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:59:34 -0400
Two police reports written the night that George Zimmerman shot Trayvon Martin said that Zimmerman had a bloody face and it looked like his nose was broken. Two witnesses appear to back up Zimmerman's version of being on his back and beaten by Martin.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:44:51 -0400
Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:07:51 -0400
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries some extra cargo: the cremated ashes of 300 souls. They include James Doohan (Scotty of 'Star Trek' fame) and Gordon Cooper, one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:27:30 -0400
Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:07:51 -0400
Hundreds of pages of documents released yesterday in the Trayvon Martin case shed new light on a number of important aspects of the investigation . Maybe most importantly, it seems clear that George Zimmerman took a beating. Probably a pretty bad one. Bloody lacerations on his head, grass stain...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:49:44 -0400
Six alleged members of a dissident Irish Republican network have been arrested on terrorism charges in Northern Ireland since last Saturday in a joint operation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and MI5, the U.K.'s Security Service. Though dissident Republican groups are often characterized ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:44 -0400
And the next iPhone chatter keeps on rolling. Over the last week the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Bloomberg have reported that the next iPhone will have a bigger screen. As previously reported by others, the WSJ and Reuters agree that the display will measure...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:52:28 -0400
Where to see the annular solar eclipse Sunday afternoon, visible in a band from the Pacific Coast, near the Oregon-California border, crossing Nevada, Utah and New Mexico and ending at sunset near Lubbock, Texas.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:05:21 -0400
Jenny McCarthy has agreed to pose for Playboy for one final time, following up on a 2009 comment that she’d love to show off her figure in the magazine before she turns 40. A rep for Playboy has confirmed to Us that the model and actress...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:18:24 -0400
Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett wants you to know that he is not a birther, but he says he wants proof of Barack Obama’s citizenship before putting his name on the Arizona ballot. In a radio interview today, Bennett said he is just doing...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:13:43 -0400
Celebrities glam up for the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:16 -0400
Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. Marsha Blackburn
Publish Date : Sat, 12 May 2012 13:44:08 -0400
The NYT's Nick Bilton compares Facebook and Twitter to the tortoise and the hare. "Facebook exploded because it slurped up endless amounts of data about its users," writes Bilton. "This race is not judged by speed, but a stopwatch with a much longer lifespan, one that is tied to trust."
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:24:31 PDT
The joint JAXA/NASA Hinode mission captured this image of the January 6, 2011 solar eclipse. On May 20-21, sky-watchers in Asia and much of the U.S. will be able to view a “ring of fire” eclipse or a partial eclipse of the Sun, depending on their location. The rest of the world, including our re...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:28:26 PDT
Too many veterans are returning home unable to find work, even when suitable jobs are available -- we should be ashamed
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:27:53 EDT
Kicking off its long-awaited IPO, the social networking company's stock price fails to ignite in early trading
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:29:59 EDT
See images from Facebook's May 18 public stock offering
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MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter discuss the hype behind the Facebook IPO and whether it is worth it to invest.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:36 EDT
Users' distrust limits the value of the site's ads; advertisers want to target their messages to the people most likely to respond to them
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:31:05 EDT
Whether the Facebook IPO was a "dud" or the ultimate exit strategy, the social media giant has a lot of work to do
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:08:12 EDT
Ricketts family patriarch had been offered a plan for using super PAC to run ads linking president with Rev. WrightThe long-shot prospect of taxpayer help to renovate Wrigley Field grew more remote Thursday, upended by revelations that the patriarch of the Chicago Cubs ' ownership team had been off...
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 15:51:00 -0500
You have to say this much for Desmond Hatchett: He has a way with the ladies.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT
The first day of trading for shares of Facebook didn't go well, with the stock struggling to stay above it's IPO price of $38. Earlier in the week, buzz about the Facebook IPO led the company to increase its target price from $28-35 up to $34-$38. The company also increased the number of available s...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:00 -0700
Paul Mirengoff, PowerLineWord that a conservative super-PAC was contemplating an ad campaign, to the tune of up to $10 million, attacking President Obama’s association with Jeremiah Wright has generated plenty of buzz. It now appears, however, that no such campaign is forthcoming. The PAC tha...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:02:44 -0500
Greg Sargent, Washington PostMitt Romney’s interview with Town Hall is getting a lot of attention over his repudiation of that super PAC’s plan to revive Jeremiah Wright, but now that the full transcript is available, there’s another Romney quote that’s worth a look:“A...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:13:32 -0500
If only Facebook IPO day were a little less of a snoozefest than it is now. If only it had Zuckerberg impaling investors while riding a bull rampaging through a city. Or an elevator to space. Or Zuckerberg bouncing Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar off a giant scale. But sadly, our surrealist dream...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:31 +0000
Is The Avengers worth your money? Do the disc-blasting Nerf guns leave a welt? How do you pull a Pebble and rein in $3 million on Kickstarter?
In this week's TC/Gadgets webcast, we answer all this and more.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:49:32 +0000
Yesterday morning, the New York Times reported on a super-PAC plan submitted to Joe Ricketts, founder of TD Ameritrade and owner of the Chicago Cubs. Entitled, "The Defeat of Barack Hussein Obama: The Ricketts Plan to End His Spending for Good," it p...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:22:45 EDT
Facebook is public now. And that means you're going public too. Facebook has to make you share more. It has to make you expose more of yourself. It has to do all those deeply creepy it's already doing, but more more more. It is going to sell you to a...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:00 EDT
The Facebook IPOcalypse continues, free falling first, now barely recovering. We don't know if it's going to be the most successful opening IPO in history but, right now, it seems they may have broken the record for the fastest traded record in histo...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:01 EDT
Facebook is public now. And that means you're going public too. Facebook has to make you share more. It has to make you expose more of yourself. It has to do all those deeply creepy it's already doing, but more more more. It is going to sell you to a...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:00 EDT
The Facebook IPOcalypse continues, free falling first, now barely recovering. We don't know if it's going to be the most successful opening IPO in history but, right now, it seems they may have broken the record for the fastest traded record in histo...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:01 EDT
This week's Internet-based teapot tempest swirled around the venerable TED talks, which were accused by one presenter of censoring his talk because he spoke truth to power and talked about income inequality. More »
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:20:00 EDT
Facebook is now a publicly traded company, weeeeeeeee! What you didn't buy in? We didn't either. Here's what to do with your $41 instead. More »
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT
Facebook has transformed how people interact with each other and demonstrated yet again the dominance of American ingenuity. Yet its success also dramatically illustrates problems with the U.S. economy. Six troubling features of the Facebook IPO stand out.
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NEW YORK -- Facebook Inc.’s stock shot up more than $4, or about 10%, to about $42 a share in the first few minutes after its public Wall Street debut Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:00 GMT
Facebook Inc. shares got off to a rocky start in what has been the most highly anticipated initial public offering in history.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:43:00 GMT
Bono could become the richest musician on the planet after Facebook Inc.'s first day of trading, according to numerous reports.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT
The big day for Facebook Inc. and Mark Zuckerberg has come. On Friday morning as the sun rose on the trading day in Menlo Park, Calif., about 2,000 Facebook workers were gathered at the campus preparing for the company's debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT
NEW YORK -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will review trading glitches with Nasdaq’s handling of Facebook’s IPO.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:51:00 GMT
NEW YORK -- Facebook Inc.’s stock shot up more than $4, or about 10%, to about $42 a share in the first few minutes after its public Wall Street debut Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:00 GMT
Facebook Inc. shares got off to a rocky start in what has been the most highly anticipated initial public offering in history.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:43:00 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortune bounced around the $20-billion mark all day Friday as Facebook Inc. shares slid up and down before finally settling at $38.23 at close of day.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT
NEW YORK -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will review trading glitches with Nasdaq’s handling of Facebook’s IPO.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:51:00 GMT
NEW YORK -- Facebook Inc.’s stock shot up more than $4, or about 10%, to about $42 a share in the first few minutes after its public Wall Street debut Friday.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:00 GMT
Facebook Inc. shares got off to a rocky start in what has been the most highly anticipated initial public offering in history.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:43:00 GMT
Shortly after being presented the traditional personalized Nasdaq opening bell crystal, Facebook Chief Executive, founder and recent billionaire Mark Zuckerberg talked to the people behind the brand before making the whole debut on the stock market official.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortune bounced around the $20-billion mark all day Friday as Facebook Inc. shares slid up and down before finally settling at $38.23 at close of day.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT
Facebook stock's 0.61% increase from Thursday's IPO price of $38 was a bit of a letdown, and that disappointment was reflected in headlines around the Web after the stock market's close.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:25:00 GMT
NEW YORK -- Ted Weisberg, who some call the Mayor of Wall Street, has seen it all in his long career, and to him the newly public Facebook Inc. is “just another stock."
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT
Bono could become the richest musician on the planet after Facebook Inc.'s first day of trading, according to numerous reports.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT
The big day for Facebook Inc. and Mark Zuckerberg has come. On Friday morning as the sun rose on the trading day in Menlo Park, Calif., about 2,000 Facebook workers were gathered at the campus preparing for the company's debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT
NEW YORK -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will review trading glitches with Nasdaq’s handling of Facebook’s IPO.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:51:00 GMT
Facebook stock's 0.61% increase from Thursday's IPO price of $38 was a bit of a letdown, and that disappointment was reflected in headlines around the Web after the stock market's close.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:25:00 GMT
Although Facebook was scheduled to go public at 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday, it didn’t officially hit the stock market until a half an hour…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:02:34 +0000
Yes, the Facebook IPO is all the rage. Yes, it’s monopolizing the news cycle. But we’re here to give some love to the next big tech IPOs o…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:34:52 +0000
Facebook’s IPO is on everyone’s minds, lips and tweets today. The concept of building a $100 billion+ business on the web in eight yea…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:02:45 +0000
Well, that was anticlimactic.
After all the hullabaloo about Facebook’s IPO, this is how it ends, with a mere $0.23 jump in share price?…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:10:20 +0000
On its first day as a public company, Facebook‘s stock closed at $38.23 a share.
That’s up $0.23 a share from its IPO price but down…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:22:34 +0000
A May 18 Wall Street Journal article claimed that the "tenor" of a recently proposed super PAC ad campaign to attack President Obama over his association with Rev. Jeremiah Wright "was far different than that adopted so far by [Mitt] Romney," and that Romney's campaign "has been focus...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:43:06 EDT
On May 17, The New York Times reported on a plan presented to Joe Rickett's Ending Spending Action Fund that would highlight controversial remarks made by Reverend Jeremiah Wright and link these remarks to President Obama. Soon after the report received widespread coverage, the Romney campaign ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:15:00 EDT
At War is asking you, our readers, to tell us about your Memorial Day traditions and rituals.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:55 GMT
At War is asking you, our readers, to tell us about your Memorial Day traditions and rituals.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:55 GMT
Mr. Granger, who was once a Chicago newspaperman, also wrote more than a score of mysteries and spy thrillers, many of which evoked the rougher environs of Chicago.
Publish Date : Tue, 08 May 2012 13:03:04 GMT
Attacking the president by dredging up the Jeremiah Wright controversy is bad political strategy.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:08:12 GMT
At War is asking you, our readers, to tell us about your Memorial Day traditions and rituals.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:55 GMT
May 18 (Reuters) - Moody's cuts American Rock Salt corporate family rating
to B3 from B2
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WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange
Commission will review the Nasdaq trading glitches
surrounding the initial public offering of Facebook Inc
on Friday, an agency spokesman said.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:01 -0400
May 18 (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer American Eagle
Outfitters Inc said it is getting out of the children's
clothing business and that Chief Financial Officer Joan Hilson
will step down at the end of July.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:44:24 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He brought the "American Idol" judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn't win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next week's finale.
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Overview
-- Bolivia's general government has registered low fiscal deficits and
stronger nominal GDP growth during the past five years.
-- We are raising our sovereign rating on Bolivia...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:16 -0400
Overview
-- Bolivia's general government has registered low fiscal deficits and
stronger nominal GDP growth during the past five years.
-- We are raising our sovereign rating on Bolivia to 'BB-' from 'B+'.
-- The stable outlook reflects our expectation that the government's
com...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:16 -0400
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The Commodity Futures Trading
Commission finalized rules that spell out reporting and
record-keeping requirements for old and expired swap contracts.
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May 18 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration will
re-evaluate its decision to exclude cargo pilots from new U.S.
rules on pilot rest, following a lawsuit by the union
representing United...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:50:06 -0400
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange
Commission will review the Nasdaq trading glitches
surrounding the initial public offering of Facebook Inc
on Friday, an agency spokesman said.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:01 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shorting the Facebook IPO on its first day of trading is not for the faint of heart, but some traders are trying.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:29:16 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He brought the "American Idol" judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn't win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next week's finale.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 20:42:49 -0400
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers, showing the poise and determination Miami was supposed to have, routed the cold shooting Heat 94-75 on Thursday to take a surprising 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:28 -0400
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers, showing the poise and determination Miami was supposed to have, routed the cold shooting Heat 94-75 on Thursday to take a surprising 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:28 -0400
May 18 (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX said it intends to
reach a resolution for Facebook Inc orders entered from
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET through an "offline matching process."
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WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange
Commission will review the Nasdaq trading glitches
surrounding the initial public offering of Facebook Inc
on Friday, an agency spokesman said.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:01 -0400
NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - On Monday, 74-year-old Betty
Tanguilig told her financial adviser to liquidate a $400,000
account and put all the proceeds into Facebook Inc IPO
shares.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:51:16 -0400
May 18 - At the launch ceremony of Facebook's IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees and supporters to stay focused as the company enters a new phase as a publicly traded company. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:43:00 -0400
May 18 - At the launch ceremony of Facebook's IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees and supporters to stay focused as the company enters a new phase as a publicly traded company. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:51:00 -0400
May 18 - At the launch ceremony of Facebook's IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees and supporters to stay focused as the company enters a new phase as a publicly traded company. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:53:00 -0400
May 18 - At the launch ceremony of Facebook's IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells employees and supporters to stay focused as the company enters a new phase as a publicly traded company. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:52:00 -0400
(05-18) 13:57 PDT , (AP) -- It's Facebook's big day. The site, which was born in a dorm room eight years ago and has grown into a worldwide network of almost a billion people, is making the most talked-about stock...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:57:00 PDT
The lawsuit over the breakup of Infinity Ward and Activision Blizzard has been a proxy war between two industry giants.
But this week, the legal case took some new turns. For a while, it looked like Activision would prevail, but …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:48:00 +0000
Looks like it’s not just the newspapers snooping on UK citizens. The government itself has reported internal breaches, according to information released in a Freedom of Information request.
Over 1,000 breaches of personal information have occurred in the last year …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:52 +0000
You know what they say about a rising tide lifting all the boats. Well, the same goes for a waning tide, apparently.
As Facebook stock dips lower and lower in early trading, at times as low as its $38 initial …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:15:18 +0000
Editor's Pick
We’ve spent hours talking to and corresponding with analysts and VCs about the Facebook IPO over the past few days, and we couldn’t resist asking each of them a rather personal question: Expert commentary aside, would they, themselves, be buying …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:23 +0000
Just hours before Facebook opened on the public market today, a group of Facebook users sued the company in a $15 billion class-action lawsuit over privacy, according to Bloomberg.
Facebook has attracted scrutiny for quite some time when it comes …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:32 +0000
While most of the tech industry is watching Facebook’s historic IPO day unfold, data startup Visual.ly is taking advantage of the situation by showing off the capabilities of its infographics service.
Today Visual.ly launched a new interactive infographic that uses …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:16:50 +0000
Leave it up to Next Media Animation, the Taiwanese firm known for its wacky news videos, to create the only Facebook IPO wrap-up that’s actually worth watching.
Sure, this Facebook wrap-up features a dead-eyed Zuckerberg riding the Wall Street bull …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:57:12 +0000
Editor's Pick
The timing couldn’t have been worse. On the week of its IPO, Facebook saw one of its largest advertisers, General Motors, get up and leave the table, likely taking millions of dollars with it.
The move prompted a swirl of …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:16 +0000
Editor's Pick
We’ve spent hours talking to and corresponding with analysts and VCs about the Facebook IPO over the past few days, and we couldn’t resist asking each of them a rather personal question: Expert commentary aside, would they, themselves, be buying …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:20 +0000
Editor's Pick
We’ve spent hours talking to and corresponding with analysts and VCs about the Facebook IPO over the past few days, and we couldn’t resist asking each of them a rather personal question: Expert commentary aside, would they, themselves, be buying …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:20 +0000
Just hours before Facebook opened on the public market today, a group of Facebook users sued the company in a $15 billion class-action lawsuit over privacy, according to Bloomberg.
Facebook has attracted scrutiny for quite some time when it comes …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:30 +0000
Leave it up to Next Media Animation, the Taiwanese firm known for its wacky news videos, to create the only Facebook IPO wrap-up that’s actually worth watching.
Sure, this Facebook wrap-up features a dead-eyed Zuckerberg riding the Wall Street bull …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:37:25 +0000
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:46:00 GMT
Just before sunset Sunday evening, millions of people around the world will be treated to an astronomical spectacle: an annular (or, "Ring of Fire") solar eclipse. Send the WSJ your eclipse photos! Take photos of your eclipse-viewing gear, your viewing party and any shots of the main event you are l...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:19:32 EDT
If you're lucky enough to live in some parts of the United States, you may see gas pump prices fall to around $3.25 a gallon or less in the next week or two. Even West Coast drivers should get some relief from prices that are still above $4 a gallon....
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers....
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers....
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NEW YORK (AP) -- 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....
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Miami Heat canceled practice and their media availability one day after a blowout loss in Game 3 to the Pacers.
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EDITOR'S NOTE — Facebook begins selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. Two Associated Press business writers are debating whether the stock is a smart buy.
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MADRID (AP) — Chaos in Greek politics and Spanish banking combined this week to underscore just how fragile Europe's economy remains after an eviscerating austerity regime that has spawned unemployment, desperation and misery. And there is no respite in sight, as Germany's finance minister predict...
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As the stock market opened Friday with a ring of the bell by Mark Zuckerberg, all eyes were on Facebook -- the social media Megalodon he nursed from a dorm-room project to one of Wall Street's hottest prospects ever.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:12:49 EDT
The social network goes public.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:54:48 MST
Facebook Inc. sold 180 million of its shares in its initial public stock offering. Another 241.2 million came from existing stockholders, including the company's earliest investors and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18 EDT
China's government on Friday rejected a U.S. antidumping ruling against its makers of solar power equipment and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 02:58 EDT
On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:00 -0400
Republicans unaffiliated with Mitt Romney had planned to spend millions of dollars on a campaign ad connecting President Obama to his controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright. The idea raises the question, is it possible to redefine Barack Obama this far into his presidency?
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400
We decided to check in with political types in North Carolina, where the electorate is about 72 percent white and 23 percent black, and where polls show Obama and expected GOP nominee Mitt Romney in a dead heat. We asked how ads featuring the incendiary Rev. Jeremiah Wright would play in their state...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 17:10:00 -0400
Mitt Romney releases his first general election campaign ad. Plus wealthy GOP investors say their super PAC won't run a smear campaign connecting controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright with President Obama. Host Michel Martin discusses the latest political developments with Lenny McAllister of Politic...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400
Mitt Romney releases his first general election campaign ad. Plus wealthy GOP investors say their super PAC won't run a smear campaign connecting controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright with President Obama. Host Michel Martin discusses the latest political developments with Lenny McAllister of Politic...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400
On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
Researcher apologizes for study of gay therapy
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:41:41 -0400
Facebook stock debut fails to sizzle
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:42:45 -0400
Mitt Romney releases his first general election campaign ad. Plus wealthy GOP investors say their super PAC won't run a smear campaign connecting controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright with President Obama. Host Michel Martin discusses the latest political developments with Lenny McAllister of Politic...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400
On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400
WASHINGTON -- Al Gore has a new girlfriend.
The former vice president is dating Elizabeth Keadle, a wealthy Democratic donor in her 50s from Southern California, The Washington Post reported Friday.
Gore, 64, who split from wife, Tipper, in 2010, traveled with Keadle to Antarctica along with a slew ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:14:41 -0500
Irish-born U2 frontman Bono is set to have a bit more green in his wallet after today.
According to the British music magazine NME, with...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:06:24 -0500
BALTIMORE — One of the most storied stakes races in America will be renewed today at Old Hilltop after a three-year absence when a field of nine older horses goes the Preakness distance of 1 3/16 miles in the Grade 3, $300,000 Pimlico Special.
The inaugural running was won...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:11 -0500
LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami’s bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor. Way down.
The Heat are in a hole.
Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:49 -0500
Check out Wired's website this weekend for all your space needs: the SpaceX launch on Saturday May 19, and an annular solar eclipse in Sunday May 20.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 20:46:23 +0000
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.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:49:00 EDT
They are called the Indiana Pacers for a reason. The team belongs to more than Indianapolis and today we got the proof.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:44:00 EDT
The Indiana Pacers have home court advantage tonight against the Miami Heat, and preparations for the big game are already underway.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 04:20:00 EDT
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird has been voted the NBA's Executive of the Year, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the league's MVP and Coach of the Year honors.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 05:56:00 EDT
They are called the Indiana Pacers for a reason. The team belongs to more than Indianapolis and today we got the proof.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:44:00 EDT
But breast meat still rules supermarket roost
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grilling season "officially" kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend (May is National Barbecue Month), and if recent supermarket point-of-sale data is any indication, grill masters will...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18:00 EDT
CHANTILLY, Va., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees of TASC, Inc. marked Memorial Day with a fundraising picnic for the benefit of the Wounded Warrior Project. With support from other local businesses and a corporate match from TASC, employees raised $14,000.00.
(Logo:...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:33:00 EDT
ST. LOUIS, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Sunday, May 20, an annular solar eclipse will be visible to those who live on the West Coast. Watching a solar eclipse can be an exciting and educational experience, but people should do so safely, warns the American Optometric...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 EDT
Over a Dozen New Members of Congress Added to the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Congress prepares for its Memorial Day District Work Period, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) announced that more than a dozen Congressional...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 16:01:00 EDT
Lawrence Taylor has no problem with his Super Bowl XXV ring being auctioned off to the highest bidder. But it wasn't his idea to do it.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:40:34 GMT
Mayor Bloomberg continued to defend the Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policies one day after his top cop sat through a City Council grilling and revealed for the first time plans to make changes to the controversial program.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:24:07 GMT
The racially-charged, recently-nixed Republican plan to tie President Obama to his controversial ex-pastor Jeremiah Wright may pay off for the Democrats.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:41:56 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg can skip sending an invite to Eduardo Saverin for any IPO parties.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:13:11 GMT
John Edwards is facing the biggest vote of his life as the case against the former president candidate was given to the jury this morning.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:56:33 -0400
Investors weigh the hype against the price of shares.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:44 -0400
Mark Zuckerberg will open trading from California as his IPO might make history.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:42:35 -0400
Jason Tanz highlights what Mark Zuckerberg might do to keep investors happy.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:44:10 -0400
The Queen of Disco talks about the inspiration behind her most famous songs.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:41:14 -0400
John Edwards is facing the biggest vote of his life as the case against the former president candidate was given to the jury this morning.
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Cameron and Mitchell learn their surrogate is giving birth.
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Evidence shows teenager in 7-11 store before altercation with George Zimmerman.
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Employees brainstorm fresh ideas for soon-to-be public social-networking site.
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Jason Tanz highlights what Mark Zuckerberg might do to keep investors happy.
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Donna Summer Dead: From Gospel to Disco; Facebook IPO: Is Stock the Next Apple?
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Donna Summer Dead: From Gospel to Disco; Facebook IPO: Is Stock the Next Apple?
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Facebook initial public offering of common stock will be priced at $38 a share.
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A Kentucky businessman showed a heart of gold by buying the entire inventory of a closing K-Mart and donating it to charity.
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The world’s ‘Most Beautiful Woman’ is at the center of a growing controversy over fame, motherhood and baby fat. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a former Miss World and one of India’s most beloved Bollywood stars, is getting slammed for taking too long to lose her post-pregnancy...
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Melodee Megia, a former employee at The Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, has filed a lawsuit against the hotel for pregnancy discrimination and a class-action suit for workers' wages, saying employees were not paid for the time they had to wait for and change into their uniforms on a dai...
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has a status update for Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin: Stop attempting to dodge your taxes by renouncing your U.S. citizenship or never come to back to the U.S. again. In September 2011, Saverin relinquished his U.S. citizenship before the company announced...
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Over-Heated: Dwyane Wade struggles, argues with coach in Miami's 94-75 loss to Indiana
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Adam Kaufman's defense claims his wife died of an allergic reaction to spray tan
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Part 1: Panelists debate whether Obama's birth place warrants a discussion.
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The leak of a major ad campaign proposal that would go after President Obama’s past relationship with the controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright has had both Republican and Democrats – even the billionaire who had requested the pitch – trying to distance themselves. Yet dirty tricks, negative ca...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:40:41 -0400
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who endorsed Mitt Romney only after the Republican primaries, pushed back hard against the idea that he'll be chosen as Romney's running mate Friday. "Let me just give you the best tip you'll get all day. Make some easy money and bet against this whole idea," Dan...
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President posthumously honors soldier killed in Cambodia during Vietnam War.
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Over-Heated: Dwyane Wade struggles, argues with coach in Miami's 94-75 loss to Indiana
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Derby winner I'll Have Another aims at Preakness win, set up Triple Crown try in Belmont
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Over-Heated: Dwyane Wade struggles, argues with coach in Miami's 94-75 loss to Indiana
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Enjoy the sun. If you live along a narrow band across the southwestern United States, Sunday afternoon will bring the rare treat of an annular solar eclipse — a ring of sunlight as the new moon, passing between Earth and the sun, blocks most, but...
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Facebook is set to launch its initial public offering.
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Mark Zuckerberg will open trading from California as his IPO might make history.
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Jason Tanz highlights what Mark Zuckerberg might do to keep investors happy.
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Donna Summer Dead: From Gospel to Disco; Facebook IPO: Is Stock the Next Apple?
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Donna Summer Dead: From Gospel to Disco; Facebook IPO: Is Stock the Next Apple?
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Authorities in Mississippi have arrested a suspect in the two fatal shootings last week during what authorities initially thought were phony police stops in the northern part of the state.
James D. Willie, 28, has been charged with two counts of capital murder in the shootings.
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John Edwards is facing the biggest vote of his life as the case against the former president candidate was given to the jury this morning.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has a status update for Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin: Stop attempting to dodge your taxes by renouncing your U.S. citizenship or never come to back to the U.S. again. In September 2011, Saverin relinquished his U.S. citizenship before the company announced...
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Facebook goes public today but index funds will have to wait
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Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the New York-based NASDAQ's opening bell from Facebook's Silicon Valley campus Friday -- the day of Facebook's long-awaited initial public offering.
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Ballistics tests put 28-year-old James D. Willie behind bars as suspect; Police say he was not posing as officer
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Watch: Miami star has angry exchange with his coach as Heat get crushed by Pacers 94-75; San Antonio routs LA 105-88
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About 1.5 tons of debris was dumped in the Pacific by Japan's tsunami last year -- and much of it is heading to the U.S. Now, Congress has been told officials don't have the money to clean it up. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Large items hitting western shores already; Senators told no cash for cleanup; Impact on marine life, economy unclear
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:32:36 EDT
A company called Space-X plans to launch a rocket headed for the International Space Station. Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, and author of "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier," talks to Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:07:05 EDT
The social network's co-founder and CEO rang the opening bell after an all-night "hackathon" at the Facebook headquarters
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Ricketts family patriarch had been offered a plan for using super PAC to run ads linking president with Rev. Wright The long-shot prospect of taxpayer help to renovate Wrigley Field grew more remote Thursday, upended by revelations that the patriarch of the Chicago Cubs ' ownership team had been off...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT
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Kleiner Perkins says it has closed its next $525 million fund 15 and confirms that cleantech-focused investors Ray Lane and Bill Joy will not be leading investments for the new fund.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 00:22:18 +0000
By now you might have heard of this little thing called Facebook's IPO. Check out links to our coverage so far.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 05:29:41 +0000
The time for talking has passed, and the time for buying has begun. We're tracking what could be one of the biggest IPOs in American history--and what will almost certainly be the biggest tech IPO ever--in this post.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:47 +0000
John Podhoretz, NY PostYesterday’s breathless campaign hysteria arose out of a not-really-much-of-a-scoop from the broadsheet across town: A rich guy in Omaha wants to spend a lot of money defeating Barack Obama.Stop the presses. Eek.Said rich guy sought the advice of a controversial consulta...
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The Facebook IPO is expected to usher in a day of massive trading volumes on the markets, and some believe that might translate to a lift for some tech stocks. But one that could really use some help has just been served another course of bad press: Nokia is apparently burning through its cash reser...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:14:47 +0000
Social finance site TradingView, which launched in September of last year, is rolling out a new feature just in time for the Facebook IPO (c'mon, you knew there would have to be at least one story about "just in time for the Facebook IPO" today, right?). But anyway, this one seems relevant at least...
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Today's Facebook IPO is a momentous, historical occasion. It's set to be the biggest tech IPO ever, and the third largest IPO in U.S. history, second only to Visa and General Motors. The company that was once just a glimmer in the eye of a Harvard student named Mark Zuckerberg raised over $16 billio...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:50:17 +0000
Facebook shares opened at $42.05, a 10.5 percent increase from its final price last night at $38. This would value the company at $115 billion. While the price is going to fluctuate a lot today, there's a crowdsourced bet from Twitter users on FacebookIPOClosingPrice.com that the company will clo...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:25:56 +0000
Why is there nothing but Facebook IPO news today, you (Facebook haters) may be asking? Well, outside of the obvious - people are obsessed, this is a historic event, it's the biggest tech IPO over, etc., etc. - there's another reason why all the news outlets are publishing Facebook this and Facebook ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:52:00 +0000
Jenny McCarthy is set to appear nude in the pages of Playboy again.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:53:38 GMT
It's Facebook's big day.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 15:47:49 GMT
Just two weeks after the huge "supermoon" wowed skywatchers around the world, the heavens will offer up another observing treat — a solar eclipse on May 20 that should be visible from much of western North America.
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Facebook just went public a few minutes ago. And today the day when we forget Occupy Wall Street ever happened and slaver over the tiny handful of investors and Facebook employees who will become super rich from the $16 billion IPO. To that end, the ...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:38:13 EDT
There are a small, but vehement, group of people that hate cilantro with a passion. But it turns out that they might not be fussy; instead, they might just be unlucky enough to be beneficiaries of a curious genetic mutation. More »
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It's Facebook IPO day! After months of SEC reviews and roadshows and profiteering, FB will finally take its place in the Nasdaq menagerie when markets open at 9:30 EST. Time to start digging up your backyard bullion stash, right? Wrong. For the avera...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:35:21 EDT
Today is Facebook IPO day, which means a select group rich people will become richer beyond our ability to comprehend wealth. Outside the NASDAQ money castle, the peasantry has lined up, cameras in hand. Look, son—billionaires! More &ra...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:38:38 EDT
H&M has apologized for ads that critics say depict an unrealistically tan and skinny model. Sure Isabeli Fontana looks emaciated and fried, but she's Brazilian, so that makes sense right? Bullshit. This person could never exist. A Hamburg street arti...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:40:00 EDT
Facebook money money stock Facebook NASDAQ hoodie Zuckerberg Facebook. There's a lot of noise today, but amid the foam-mouthed financial babble, here are some funny things instead. Instead of becoming rich, let's laugh today. More »
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Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 EDT
Facebook has transformed how people interact with each other and demonstrated yet again the dominance of American ingenuity. Yet its success also dramatically illustrates problems with the U.S. economy. Six troubling features of the Facebook IPO stand out.
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Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship and is living in Singapore, a country with no capital gains tax. Sens. Charles Schumer and Bob Casey say he's a tax dodger.WASHINGTON — Eduardo Saverin fled Brazil as a boy and lived the American dream by helping found Facebook...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin congratulated his fellow co-founder and company CEO Mark Zuckerberg for a job well done, crafting a dorm room start-up into the largest tech company IPO in history in just eight years.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:12:00 GMT
Investors waiting for trading ofFacebook Inc.shares to begin will have to wait a bit longer.
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Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin congratulated his fellow co-founder and company CEO Mark Zuckerberg for a job well done, crafting a dorm room start-up into the largest tech company IPO in history in just eight years.
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Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world…
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Instagram‘s volatile value will take another turn on Friday as Facebook goes public.
When Facebook agreed to acquire the photo-sharing ser…
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Facebook is now a public company. After months of speculation, Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening bell for Nasdaq from the companies headquarters…
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In less than an hour, Mark Zuckerberg has jumped from number 29 to number 24 — and then back to 29 — on the list of wealthiest peopl…
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Facebook‘s long-awaited IPO appears to have dragged down other social media stocks.
A few minutes after Facebook’s shares started tr…
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Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has congratulated Mark Zuckerberg on the company’s upcoming initial public offering in probably the mo…
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:14:16 +0000
At War is asking you, our readers, to tell us about your Memorial Day traditions and rituals.
Publish Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:55 GMT
NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - Shorting the Facebook IPO on
its first day of trading will not be for the faint of heart.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shorting the Facebook IPO on its first day of trading will not be for the faint of heart.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A proposed $10 million conservative ad campaign seeking to revive President Barack Obama's link to his controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright ignited a political firestorm on Thursday, with Obama's camp and Republican Mitt Romney trading charges of character assassination...
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(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers, showing the poise and determination Miami was supposed to have, routed the cold shooting Heat 94-75 on Thursday to take a surprising 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series.
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NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - Shorting the Facebook IPO on
its first day of trading will not be for the faint of heart.
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May 18 - A look at how Facebook employees celebrate becoming rich, and how the stock may fare today.
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May 18 - A look at how Facebook employees celebrate becoming rich, and how the stock may fare today.
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May 18 - A look at how Facebook employees celebrate becoming rich, and how the stock may fare today.
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A woman died and a man and a small child were hospitalized after their Cadillac crashed into a tree in Berkeley early Friday. The car was headed north at high speed on California Street at 1:13 a.m. when it hit a tree...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT
The sun, the moon and the planet Venus will be staging shows during the next two weeks with three astronomical events in the springtime sky. The first will be a rare type of partial solar eclipse on Sunday, followed in...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 08:30:00 PDT
Missed out on the original HP TouchPad firesale? The ill-fated tablet gained a second lease on life once hackers started going to work on it and produced Ice Cream Sandwich ROMs. Fear not, you’ve got another chance to snag one: Woot is offering a refurbished 32GB HP Touchpad for $200. It’s one d...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 12:07:48 +0000
On the eve of the Facebook public offering it appears that Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has buried the hatchet once and for all, offering congratulations to the Facebook staff and Zuckerberg specifically as well. Saverin was portrayed in the Hollywood portrayal of the Facebook story “Th...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:45:42 +0000
We’ve spent hours talking to and corresponding with analysts and VCs about the Facebook IPO over the past few days, and we couldn’t resist asking each of them a rather personal question: Expert commentary aside, would they, themselves, be buying …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:23 +0000
We’ve spent hours talking to and corresponding with analysts and VCs about the Facebook IPO over the past few days, and we couldn’t resist asking each of them a rather personal question: Expert commentary aside, would they, themselves, be buying …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:23 +0000
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin hasn’t seen the best publicity lately following the renouncement of his U.S. citizenship, but he took the time last night to congratulate Mark Zuckerberg on his impressive run.
“On the eve of the Facebook public float, …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 14:06:39 +0000
We’ve spent hours talking to and corresponding with analysts and VCs about the Facebook IPO over the past few days, and we couldn’t resist asking each of them a rather personal question: Expert commentary aside, would they, themselves, be buying …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:20 +0000
What were you doing at 9:30 a.m. Eastern? You certainly weren’t ringing the NASDAQ’s opening bell as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was doing. But what Zuck did simultaneously is perhaps even cooler.
To celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime, historic moment, Zuckerberg posted …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:20 +0000
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin hasn’t seen the best publicity lately following the renouncement of his U.S. citizenship, but he took the time last night to congratulate Mark Zuckerberg on his impressive run.
“On the eve of the Facebook public float, …
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 13:48:00 +0000
Facebook is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq at $38 a share today.
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BALTIMORE (AP) -- No one is loving the run up to Saturday's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill....
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep. Then the All-Star who's always quick to needle Tim Duncan about his age finally acknowledged his own....
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — No one is loving the run up to Saturday's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep. Then the All-Star who's always quick to needle Tim Duncan about his age finally acknowledged his own.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mitt Romney swiftly and firmly distanced himself Thursday from a group exploring plans to target President Barack Obama's relationship with a controversial former pastor. But the revival of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright as a campaign issue momentarily placed race at the center...
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The return of Wright as an issue is a sign the campaign to come will be no-holds barred. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 19:35:27 EDT
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means Americans will hit the roads, airports and trains in droves. Some 34.9 million traveled to...
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The first annular solar eclipse visible in the United States in nearly 18 years will occur on Sunday, May 20. But before you buy tinted...
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LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a...
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The first annular solar eclipse visible in the United States in nearly 18 years will occur on Sunday, May 20. But before you buy tinted...
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SAN ANTONIO -- On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep....
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SAN ANTONIO -- On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep....
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SAN ANTONIO -- On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep....
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SAN ANTONIO -- On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep....
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang in the day of his company's public debut not in New York, but from Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif....
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Facebook has transformed how people interact with each other and demonstrated yet again the dominance of American ingenuity. Yet its success also dramatically illustrates problems with the U.S. economy. Six troubling features of the Facebook IPO stand out.
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For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend will be one of backyard picnics and beach side barbecues. But for the adrenaline junkies out there, the long...
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Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means Americans will hit the roads, airports and trains in droves. Some 34.9 million traveled to...
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GlaxoSmithKline says it will persist with its bid to take over U.S. company Human Genome Sciences despite the target's new 'poison pill' defense.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 03:08 EDT
Even the hottest initial public stock offerings can lose steam after their first day of trading.
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On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep. Then the All-Star who's always quick to needle Tim Duncan about his age finally acknowledged his own.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 00:23 EDT
It's the 300th episode of the podcast! We hear from Ron Elving and Ken Rudin — and from The Listener, too. Plus: an anti-Obama group wavers on hearing more from the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Nebraska Republicans say they've had enough mudslinging, and Americans Elect fails to find a candidate it can p...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:50:00 -0400
Republicans unaffiliated with Mitt Romney had planned to spend millions of dollars on a campaign ad connecting President Obama to his controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright. The idea raises the question, is it possible to redefine Barack Obama this far into his presidency?
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1. NBA: Lakers vs. Nuggets 5,036,542
2. NBA: Lakers vs. Thunder 2,679,008
3. NBA: Pacers vs. Heat 2,042,115
4. NBA: Celtics vs. Hawks 1,523,368
5. NBA: Celtics vs. 76ers 1,277,536
6. NBA: Clippers vs. Grizzlies 1,132,516
7. NBA...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 22:46:32 -0500
LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami’s bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor. Way down.The Heat are in a hole.Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 00:25:24 -0500
BALTIMORE — Year in, year out, all you had to do to find the winner of the Preakness Stakes was to check the first three or four favorites in the betting, make sure they last ran in the Kentucky Derby and bingo: your winner would be in there, for sure.
This...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:33:03 -0500
BALTIMORE — Trainer Bob Baffert has won the Kentucky Derby three times, the Dubai World Cup twice, the Belmont Stakes, Travers and seven Breeders’ Cup races. But the Preakness clinched his induction to the Hall of Fame.
Five times Baffert has brought one of his Derby horses to Pimlico and emerge...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 09:49:54 -0500
An Amtrack worker was hit by an LIRR train early today, but is expected to survive, authorities said.
The 43-year-old man was struck by an eastbound Port Washington-bound train outside of the tunnel, near Skillman Avenue and 27th Street about 3:30 a.m., according to an LIRR spokesman.
It...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:22:04 -0500
Post horse racing writer Ed Fountaine provides his in-depth analysis for the 11-horse field in Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
The race will be run at Pimlico with a post time of 6:20 p.m...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 10:16:28 -0500
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to ban wealthy Americans who renounce their citizenship to get a tax break from ever returning to the US — a measure his critics ripped as a job killer.
The idea was prompted by news of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s decision to become a citizen of...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 06:14:56 -0500
There is a lot of misguided focus on which Facebook employees and investors are amassing what size pile of money, says Meagan Marks, a former Facebook employee, and a shareholder. “What this IPO is really about is the company now has more money to go out and make more acquisitions and build more i...
Publish Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:26 +0000
By The Associated Press It's Facebook's big day.
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Police in Indiana are stepping up efforts to enforce wearing seat belts heading into the Memorial Day weekend.
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 00:58:00 EDT
On his 30th birthday, Tony Parker first kept the San Antonio Spurs on pace for what might be another lopsided playoff sweep. Then the All-Star who's always quick to needle Tim Duncan about his age finally acknowledged...
Publish Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 07:59:00 EDT
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ --
The official music video world premiere for U.S. singer-actor-comedian Bill Zucker's new single "Half the Man" launched today and features former Playboy model, actress and television presenter Jenny McCarthy as his love...
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U.S. Army Specialist Charles Sabatier Fought for His Country and for Disabled Rights
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Galveston native Charles J. Sabatier will be honored in a Memorial Day ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial located at Moody Gardens....
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"Celtic Run: A Jake McGreevy Novel" written by Sean Vogel. Publisher: MB Publishing, LLC. Jake McGreevy, a 14-year-old gadget whiz, didn't plan on a summer full of treasure, thieves, and danger. He just got lucky. "A vivid coming-of-age novel" -Diane Donovan, eBook Reviewer, Midwest Book Review. Fo...
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Jenny McCarthy in Hot New Music Video for Bill Zucker. (PRNewsFoto/RBC Media)
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The attack-ad-campaign-in-development that threatened to dredge up President Obama’s associations with the Rev. Jeremiah Wrigh