Actor Gary Sinise plans to wrap 2103 the way he spends much of his free time in any given year–entertaining the men and women who serve in the U.S. Military. The former CSI:NY star’s Lt. Dan Band rocked D.C.’s Constitution Hall
Beyonce tried to support husband Jay-Z’s new, vegan culinary lifestyle this week but made a large faux pas along the way. Jay-Z, along with his wife are among the biggest celebrity backers of President Barack Obama, is considering a switch
ROME (Reuters) – An elephant broke out of a Rome circus on Friday, causing panic and drawing crowds of curious residents as she wandered around a northern suburb before being cornered by police, Italian press reported. The elephant, named Mia,
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is poised to return to NBA action on Sunday for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in April. Bryant’s return, fervently awaited by the Lakers faithful, was announced with suitable drama
A Swedish rock band quickly apologized after dedicating a song called Tick Tick Boom to Boston, angering concert goers who haven’t forgotten the Boston Marathon bombing which killed three people and injured more than 260. This song’s for everyone in
(AP) Garcia takes lead at somber Sun CityBy GERALD IMRAYAP Sports WriterSUN CITY, South AfricaWith the skies over Sun City fittingly gray, Gary Player cried on a tee box and Ernie Els shared some of his memories of Nelson Mandela.
(AP) Texans fire coach Gary KubiakBy DARRELL LOVELLAssociated PressHOUSTONThe Houston Texans fired Gary Kubiak on Friday, parting ways with the only coach to lead the team to the playoffs. The team announced the decision one day after the Texans lost
(AP) Couple accidentally gets bag of cash at drive-thruNASHVILLE, Tenn.A suburban Nashville couple got more than they expected in their to-go order in a McDonald’s drive-thru: A bag of cold cash. WTVF-TV reports (http://huff.to/18okWFS) thousands of dollars in cash packaged
(AP) Driver: Sneeze caused corn syrup spill in W. Pa.WASHINGTON, Pa.State police in Pennsylvania say a truck driver apparently blacked out after sneezing, causing his vehicle to overturn, spilling corn syrup and snarling traffic. Troopers say the trucker lost control
(AP) Mandela to be buried Dec. 15By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIAAssociated PressJOHANNESBURGFlags were lowered to half-staff across South Africa and people in black townships, in upscale mostly white suburbs and in the country’s vast rural grasslands commemorated Nelson Mandela with song, tears
(AP) Obama to travel to South Africa to honor MandelaWASHINGTONThe White House says President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to Nelson Mandela.White House press secretary Jay Carney says
Palestinian leaders on Friday drew on the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a high-profile supporter of their cause, likening his fight against apartheid to their own struggle to end Israeli occupation. Tributes to the late South African leader, whose death was
(AP) Sundance Film Festival to add children’s moviesPARK CITY, UtahThe Sundance Film Festival will soon become more child friendly. Organizers announced plans Thursday to debut a program of independent films aimed at young audiences at the festival next month. The
(AP) Teen arrested in theft of part from Walker crashLOS ANGELESDetectives arrested a teenager Thursday accused of stealing some wreckage from the Porsche that “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker was in when he died in a crash, and a
(AP) Player says he kissed Mandela’s feet when they metBy GERALD IMRAYAP Sports WriterSUN CITY, South AfricaThe first time he met Nelson Mandela, Gary Player got on his knees and kissed the former political prisoner’s feet. Remembering his “very tearful”
(AP) ‘Cannibal sandwiches’ sicken Wisconsin residentsBy M.L. JOHNSONAssociated PressMILWAUKEE Health officials confirmed four cases tied to E. coli bacteria and 13 likely cases in people who ate the sandwiches at several gatherings late last year, the Centers for Disease Control
(AP) How Mandela changed everything with a rugby jerseyBy GERALD IMRAYAP Sports WriterJOHANNESBURGHe emerged into bright winter sunshine, stepped onto the lush field and pulled on a cap. His long-sleeve green rugby jersey was untucked and buttoned right up to
(AP) James to co-star in movieCHICAGOLeBron James is taking his game to the silver screen. The Miami Heat superstar confirmed reports before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls that he will co-star with Kevin Hart in the comedy “Ballers.” Hart
(AP) French troops move into Central African RepublicBy KRISTA LARSONAssociated PressBANGUI, Central African RepublicFrench troops rumbled into Central African Republic on Friday, trying to quell violence in the capital a day after armed Christian fighters raided Muslim neighborhoods, leaving nearly
(AP) World Bank sets goal for access to health careBy ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business WriterTOKYOEnsuring greater access to affordable health care is a crucial factor in alleviating poverty and promoting economic growth, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said Friday in
Boxing great Muhammad Ali saluted the legacy of Nelson Mandela, saying the revered icon of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle “taught us forgiveness on a grand scale.” Ali’s was just one of the tributes that poured in from the world of
(Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Iran next week to discuss issues including the interim deal reached by world powers and Tehran over its nuclear programme, Russian news agencies reported on Friday. After a decade-long standoff, Iran
(Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that core sanctions against Iran would remain in place despite its interim nuclear deal with world powers. The November 24 accord in Geneva was
By SEANNA ADCOXAssociated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C.People shopping for insurance on the federal marketplace may be informed they’re eligible for Medicaid and that their information is being sent to state officials to sign them up. However, states say they aren’t able to
By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIPAssociated PressSEATTLEGay weddings made up 17 percent of marriages in Washington this past year, the first year gay marriages were legal in the state, state officials reported Wednesday. About 7,071 same-sex couples got married in Washington between
