Iraqi soldiers and police backed by helicopters and tanks on Monday battled militants for control of a northern town that has repeatedly changed hands in recent days, officials said. Militants on Thursday took part of Sulaiman Bek and nearby areas
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — So far during the Winter Olympics, Vladimir Putin hasn’t shown off his pecs, scuba-dived to a treasure site or engaged in any sort of the he-man stunts he’s known for. But the Russian president’s vigor and
The Baltimore Orioles announced the signing of pitcher Yoon Suk-Min after the former Korean Baseball Organization Most Valuable Player passed his physical exam. MLB.com reported Thursday that Yoon had agreed to a three-year, $5.75 million contract with the Orioles, and
A musician might be flattered to learn his or her lyrics are part of a classroom curriculum. Not Lil’ Wayne. The rapper told an interviewer that he doesn’t think some of his songs are a good fit for sculpting young
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro’s government on Monday gave three U.S. Embassy officials 48 hours to leave the country, accusing the Obama administration of siding with student protesters that Venezuela accuses of inciting violence. The announcement by Foreign
SIDNEY, Neb. (AP) — One of the co-founders of outdoor outfitter Cabela’s has died at the age of 77. Cabela’s says Richard Cabela died Monday at his home in Sidney, where the company is based. The company that sells outdoor
A group using the name of the IRA has claimed responsibility for a series of potentially viable explosive devices sent to British military recruitment centres, police said Monday. Seven crude devices were mailed to armed forces careers offices in southeast
Wallace Shawn doesn’t consider himself a friend of Woody Allen. The two made one film together–Manhattan–back in 1979 and haven’t worked together since. Yet Shawn, best known for his colorful turn in The Princess Bride, says he simply finds it
The Swedish supergroup Abba were known for their soaring melodies, catchy hooks and, yes, unique wardrobes. Even by the 1970s standards the group pushed the envelope on outrageous ensembles. Turns out the garish attire wasn’t just show business trappings. Reflecting
Gary Sinise is known for his tireless efforts on behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Military. Earlier this month, the man behind The Gary Sinise Foundation called upon some of his Hollywood friends to honor and entertain
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens intend to talk to Ray Rice before deciding how to deal with the running back’s arrest in a New Jersey casino. Atlantic City police say Rice was arrested early Saturday morning after
Director Oliver Stone called President Barack Obama “weak” and lacking a spine during an appearance over the weekend in Washington, D.C. The Platoon director also blasted MSBNC for not challenging the president on some of his administrative bullying. Stone and
Woody Allen continues to suffer from the fallout of estranged daughter Dylan Farrow’s open letter accusing the famed auteur of sexually molesting her at the age of 7. Allen has never been charged with the crime and he continues to
Writing at The Guardian, Roy Greenslade profiles James Delingpole, Raheem Kassam, and the rest of the newly-formed Breitbart London team: Breitbart.com, the right-wing news and opinion website, is taking off in Britain. The most high-profile recruit is James Delingpole, the
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James usually has his fun in June, when the Miami Heat have won NBA championships the last two years. Doesn’t mean he’s OK with losing in February. And he certainly won’t stand for his team
LONDON (Reuters) – The number of British firms looking to recruit new staff has fallen to its lowest since 2010 as companies seek to squeeze more out of existing staff, a quarterly survey of personnel managers showed on Monday. Weak
Iran’s ambassador to Moscow on Monday said Russia could build the Islamic republic a second nuclear power reactor in exchange for massive oil shipments that have raised grave concern in Washington. Ambassador Mehdi Sanaei said the two close trading partners
Bode Miller has leapt to the defence of an experienced NBC reporter who brought him to tears after he won Olympic super-G bronze with incessant references to his dead brother. Christin Cooper interviewed Miller as the American, who became the
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With the famed No. 3 on his car and memories of the late Dale Earnhardt fresh in his mind, Austin Dillon took the fabled number out of hibernation and straight to the top at Daytona.
An Ethiopian Airlines plane en route to Rome was on Monday hijacked and forced to land in Geneva, where the hijacker has been arrested, police said. Flight ET-702 from Addis Ababa to Rome “was hijacked… it landed in Geneva at
From the New York Times: It has been nearly two years since the conservative provocateur Andrew Breitbart died, but the online news organization that carries his name is not only continuing to wage his political battles, it is taking the war global.
LONDON (AP) — The force of “Gravity” was strong at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday — but it was unflinching drama “12 Years a Slave” that took the top prize. Steve McQueen’s visceral, violent story of a free
(AFP) “The Lego Movie” notched a second straight week atop the North American box office, earning nearly $49 million this weekend, industry estimates showed on Sunday. Box office dominance is proving to be child’s play for the Warner Brothers movie,
