(AFP) Sci-fi flop “After Earth” starring Will Smith and son Jaden earned three Golden Raspberries on Saturday at the annual Razzie worst-of film awards, Hollywood’s hall of shame. A day before the Oscars, spoof comedy compilation “Movie 43” won worst
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — “12 Years a Slave” rolled at the Spirit Awards, winning five awards including best feature at the annual independent film celebration. On the eve of the Academy Awards, the slavery tale won awards for director
Ukraine’s boxer turned politician Vitali Klitschko on Saturday urged parliament to mobilise the army, after Russia’s upper house approved the use of troops on Ukrainian territory. “Parliament must ask the army’s commander-in-chief to declare national mobilisation after the start of
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James dispensed with his menacing black mask at the NBA’s request and switched to a clear protective cover for the Miami Heat’s game Saturday night against the Orlando Magic. The black mask made its debut Thursday
LONDON (AP) — Paralympic organizers say they hope for a peaceful outcome in Ukraine after Russia executed a de facto military takeover of the Crimea region as athletes arrived in nearby Sochi for the Winter Games. Russia’s parliament granted permission
Midfielder Michael Bradley will miss the United States’ friendly against Ukraine on Wednesday as he seeks treatment for a minor injury, USA Soccer said Saturday. Midfielder Mix Diskerud was also ruled out because of injury, while defender Tim Ream of
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon scored eight of his 19 points during a decisive second-half run and No. 12 Virginia clinched the top seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament by beating No. 4 Syracuse 75-56 on Saturday. Akil
BEIJING (AP) — More than 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station in southwestern China late Saturday in what authorities called a terrorist attack, and police fatally shot five of the assailants, leaving 28 people dead and 113
Europe and the United States appear to have been caught off-guard by Russia’s move to send troops to Ukraine, analysts said Saturday, warning it would take more than condemnations and boycott threats to tame the Kremlin. The Russian parliament on
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State will carry its pursuit of perfection into the Missouri Valley tournament. Cleanthony Early scored 19 points, Ron Baker added 13 and the second-ranked Shockers rolled to a 68-45 victory over Missouri State on Saturday,
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia executed a de facto military takeover of a strategic region in Ukraine as the parliament in Moscow gave President Vladimir Putin a green light Saturday to proceed to protect Russian interests. The newly installed government
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — A catch in the kitchen has made Carlos Moncrief a household name. The Cleveland minor leaguer has drawn all sorts of attention after a nifty set of pictures from a spring training game against Cincinnati. The
A wild postgame brawl following a contentious game between Utah Valley and New Mexico State highlighted the risks when fans and players collide. The Western Athletic Conference suspended New Mexico State junior guard K.C. Ross-Miller for two games and senior
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin asked parliament Saturday for permission to use the country’s military in Ukraine, moving to formalize what Ukrainian officials described as an ongoing deployment of Russian troops in the strategic region of Crimea.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tea partyers insist they’re not to blame for Republican election losses in congressional and presidential elections, faulting the GOP establishment for showing little fight. This election year, the establishment is fighting — against the tea party insurgents
President Barack Obama fired off a sarcastic, no holds barred attack on Republicans Friday that made clear his focus is now more on mid-term elections than deal-making with his foes in Congress. Though it was the last day of February,
China’s manufacturing growth fell to an eight-month low in February, government figures showed on Saturday, reflecting further weakening in the world’s second-largest economy but also the effect of a major holiday. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) tumbled to 50.2, the
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon did a double take when told that the Cavaliers have only won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship outright once in their history, and that it was 33 years ago. The 12th-ranked Cavaliers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres traded star goalie Ryan Miller and captain Steve Ott to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night for goalie Jaroslav Halak, forward Chris Stewart, prospect William Carrier, a 2015 first-round pick and a
Comedian George Lopez followed up a gig at the Caesars Windsor Thursday by sleeping on the casino’s floor. The stand-up was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and later released. TMZ.com reported that the 52-year-old comedian was arrested after he passed
NEW YORK (AP)–A toxic mix of heroin and other drugs killed Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, New York City officials said Friday. Hoffman died from a mix of heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and benzodiazepines, which are psychoactive drugs, said a spokeswoman
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mark Levin will headline the inaugural Breitbart News Saturday show, on Sirius XM Patriot Channel 125, that will debut on March 1 from 10 AM EST to 1 PM EST. Hosted by Breitbart News Executive Chairman
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two days before attention shifts to the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, the White House is trying to create a little buzz for America’s future filmmakers. At a film festival Friday afternoon, President Barack Obama will
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR’s most popular driver won the sport’s biggest race last weekend. It may not have been the most exciting news of the week, at least when it comes to fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. A reluctant
Director Spike Lee is becoming well versed with what happens when the public knows where you live. Last year, Lee got into legal trouble when he tweeted out what he thought was the home address of George Zimmerman. The Florida
