WASHINGTON, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Four members of the U.S. military detained in Libya were released after being taken into custody by the government, U.S. officials said on Friday. “All four (have been) released,” a U.S. defense official said. Earlier,
(AP) California man pleads guilty to terror countBy LINDA DEUTSCHAP Special CorrespondentLOS ANGELESA California man who used the Internet and Facebook to connect with al-Quaida pleaded guilty Friday to a federal terrorism charge after admitting he attempted to assist al-Qaida
(AP) Judge denies bail in alleged ‘knockout game’ caseHOUSTONA judge has denied bail for a white Houston-area man charged with a federal hate crime for allegedly sucker-punching a 79-year-old black man in a “knockout game”-style attack. U.S. Magistrate Judge Frances
Hollywood producer Jeffrey Katzenberg is known for rallying behind President Barack Obama’s national campaigns. Now, the head of DreamWorks Animation is trying to get one of Obama’s chief political opponents out of office–Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Katzenberg and his wife, Marilyn,
The long-term fallout from A&E’s suspension of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson remains to be seen. What we can view now is a quick, sizable ratings stumble following said the suspension. According to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, in the days after
They couldn’t have less in common, but Secretary of State John Kerry and rapper Snoop Dogg will always have their fist bump moment. The oh, so odd couple exchanged the hip greeting this week, an event that both the rapper
(AP) ACLU will appeal NY NSA phone surveillance rulingBy LARRY NEUMEISTERAssociated PressNEW YORKA civil rights lawyer says the American Civil Liberties Union is very disappointed that a New York judge has found that a government program that collects millions of
The fallout from a marketing campaign which snubbed the black star of 12 Years a Slave shows no sign of slowing down. Earlier this month the folks behind the publicity push for the film’s Italian debut caught heat for not
A 29-year-old U.S. citizen remains in a United Arab Emirates jail for making a video mocking Dubai’s youth culture, and one Senator is using a classic rock band to plead the man’s case. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is defending Shezanne
The people have spoken. An online petition seeking the immediate end of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson’s suspension from his A&E show reached its 250,000 goal today. Faith Driven Consumer’s “IStandWithPhil” petition had 252,918 signatures as of early Friday morning. The Christian
(AP) Cowboys’ Romo has surgery, out for Eagles finaleBy SCHUYLER DIXONAP Sports WriterIRVING, TexasTony Romo had back surgery and will miss Dallas’ third straight season finale with the NFC East title and a playoff berth on the line. Coach Jason
(AP) Hollywood struggles against new film meccasBy RYAN NAKASHIMA and NICK PERRYAssociated PressLOS ANGELESIn the old days, filmmakers flocked to Hollywood for its abundant sunshine, beautiful people and sandy beaches. But today a new filmmaking diaspora is spreading across the
(AP) Denver gives out recreational pot sales licensesDENVERThe first batch of Denver businesses approved to sell recreational marijuana are getting their licenses. The city is giving out licenses to the owners of 42 medical marijuana shops and growers Friday. Denver
(AP) Immigration fears spark political firestorm in UKBy SYLVIA HUIAssociated PressLONDONThey’re portrayed as pickpockets who will steal British jobs, too. Newspapers and politicians fear a wave of immigrants will come to Britain to beg, the unruly young ones will stir
Russia was Friday to bury Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle that was the favoured weapon of guerrillas worldwide, at a newly-opened cemetery for national heroes. Kalashnikov, who died on Monday at the age of 94,
(AP) Iran says it is developing new centrifugesTEHRAN, IranIran’s nuclear chief said the country is building a new generation of centrifuges for uranium enrichment but that they need further tests before they can be mass produced, apparently trying to counter
(AP) Car bomb kills politician, 4 others in LebanonBy BASSEM MROUEAssociated PressBEIRUTA powerful car bomb tore through a business district in the center of the Lebanese capital Friday, setting cars ablaze and killing a prominent pro-Western politician and four other
(AP) UN: 120,000 people displaced by S. Sudan violenceBy JASON STRAZIUSO and RODNEY MUHUMUZAAssociated PressJUBA, South SudanMore than 120,000 people have been displaced by continuing violence in South Sudan, the United Nations said, as African leaders met Friday to find
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson regularly shows his love for his wife, Miss Kay, on his hit reality series. The pair got married in 1966 and appear inseparable despite some rocky times early in their marriage. Their bond did lack
(AP) BOSTON–The family of the late Norman Rockwell is taking exception to a new biography of the American illustrator, saying it contains numerous inaccuracies and poses a “phantom theory” about his sexuality. “American Mirror: The Life and Art of Norman
(AP) NBA: Blake Griffin shouldn’t have been ejectedNEW YORKThe NBA said Thursday that its referees made a mistake when they ejected Los Angeles forward Blake Griffin in the Clippers’ 105-103 loss at Golden State on Wednesday night. Griffin was ejected
(Reuters) – Standout quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return from injury to start for Green Bay in Sunday’s crucial National Football League game against the Chicago Bears, the Packers said on Thursday. The 30-year-old, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, has missed
The upcoming Oscar nominations could reward people of color more than in any previous year, what with movies like Gravity, 12 Years a Slave and Lee Daniels’ The Butler gaining serious awards season buzz. That doesn’t tell the full story
Questlove and Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi are both taking sensitivity shrapnel after sending out social media messages deemed offensive to the Japanese. The gossip blog Oh No They Didn’t cited the duo, along with his manager, for an Instagram
(AP) LeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of the YearBy TIM REYNOLDSAP Basketball WriterMIAMIThe only thing that keeps LeBron James up worrying at night is basketball, which simultaneously makes perfect sense and no sense. On one hand, he’s the game’s
