By RYAN NAKASHIMAAP Business WriterLOS ANGELESCould Blofeld be back? The archvillain from the James Bond films–who’s often seen stroking a white cat–might be making a return to the big screen following a settlement announced Friday between studio MGM, production company
Most actors would kill for a role in a superhero franchise. It’s guaranteed work that will be seen by millions across the globe and sequels are almost a given. Terrence Howard thought he had such a deal when he starred
Mary Lynn Rajskub, who plays the plucky colleague of terrorist hunter Jack Bauer on 24, wants fans to know the show’s return is on the horizon. The actress, who plays Chloe on the long-running series, sent out a tweet yesterday
By DIRK LAMMERSAssociated PressSIOUX FALLS, S.D.Macy’s is moving rocker Joan Jett off the South Dakota tourism float in its Thanksgiving Day parade after ranchers complained about having a vegetarian and animal rights advocate representing their state. Macy’s parade spokesman Orlando
(AP) House OKs coverage plans short of Obamacare rulesNo bylineAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Republican-controlled House has passed legislation letting insurance companies sell individual coverage to all comers, even if it falls short of standards set in “Obamacare.” The vote was 261-157, and
(AP) US quietly offers bounties for Benghazi attackersBy MATTHEW LEEAP Diplomatic WriterWASHINGTONThe State Department said Friday that it has been quietly offering rewards since January of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any
(AP) Toronto council strips Mayor Rob Ford of powersBy ROB GILLIESAssociated PressTORONTOToronto’s City Council voted overwhelmingly Friday to strip Mayor Rob Ford of some of his powers, trying to box in the brash leader who has rebuffed huge pressure to
(AP) Health exchanges slow to attract young, healthyBy MICHAEL R. BLOODAssociated PressLOS ANGELESFears that insurance exchanges that are the linchpin of President Barack Obama’s federal health care overhaul wouldn’t attract the young, healthy people needed to make them financially viable
(AP) Albania rejects request to destroy Syrian weaponsBy NEBI QENA and MIKE CORDERAssociated PressTIRANA, AlbaniaAlbania on Friday rejected a request from the United States for the tiny impoverished Balkan nation to host the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile, a
(AP) Israeli PM tweets over ‘bad deal’ with IranJERUSALEMIsrael’s prime minister has taken to Twitter to keep pressure up on Western powers over negotiations with Iran on its contested nuclear program. A tweet Friday on Benjamin Netanyahu’s Twitter account featured
(AP) Dolphins’ Martin meeting with NFL investigatorNEW YORKMiami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin has arrived at the office of the NFL lawyer investigating the team’s bullying scandal. The league is trying to gather information about the harassment Martin says he was
(AP) 6 horses dead, 2 motorists injured in Ohio crashesCOVINGTON, OhioAuthorities say two motorists were injured and six horses killed in a series of crashes after the horses got loose from a western Ohio farm. WHIO-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1ifh2mP ) that
(AP) AP source: A-Rod scheduled for interview with MLBBy RONALD BLUMAP Sports WriterORLANDO, Fla. UPDATE: Newsday reported Alex Rodriguez postponed his scheduled meeting after feeling “ill”: Alex Rodriguez’s scheduled interview with Major League Baseball Friday has been postponed because the Yankees
The NBA fined Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes $25,000, a day after he was ejected from a game against Oklahoma City and reacted with a Twitter fit. The league said Barnes was fined for failing to leave the court
Ashton Kutcher scored headlines earlier this year by using an appearance at the Teen Choice Awards to promote hard work and blast superficial values. He did it again last week, speaking out against the looming entitlement culture that could drag
(AP) Obama to meet with health insurance CEOsBy JULIE PACEAP White House CorrespondentWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama, trying to rescue his much-criticized health care program, is set to discuss strategy with health insurance CEOs. The White House meeting scheduled for Friday comes
(AP) Indian treasure hunt based on dream finds no goldBy BISWAJEET BANERJEEAssociated PressLUCKNOW, IndiaIndia ended a search for treasure beneath a 19th century fort after finding only a few bones and terracotta bricks but none of the gold predicted by
(AP) FAA: Fla. pilot says passenger fell into oceanBy CURT ANDERSONAssociated PressMIAMIRescue crews searched an area southeast of Miami after a pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration that a passenger fell out of his small plane into the ocean
(AP) Iguodala lifts Warriors past Thunder 116-115By ANTONIO GONZALEZAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif.Andre Iguodala made a baseline jumper as time expired to lift the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Russell
(AP) Harden, Rockets withstand Anthony’s 45, top KnicksBy BRIAN MAHONEYAP Basketball WriterNEW YORKJames Harden was back in the lineup, Jeremy Lin was back at Madison Square Garden, and that was just enough to help the Houston Rockets withstand Carmelo Anthony
(AP) No. 6 Arizona beats San Diego State 69-60SAN DIEGONick Johnson scored 23 points and freshman Aaron Gordon added 16 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 6 Arizona to a 69-60 victory over San Diego State on Thursday night.
(AP) Colts rally from 14-down, beat Titans 30-27By TERESA M. WALKERAP Sports WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn.The Indianapolis Colts keep digging themselves into early holes _ and proving they know how to come back and win. Donald Brown ran for two touchdowns, Andrew
(AP) Derek Jeter forming book imprintNEW YORKDerek Jeter is trying out a new game _ publishing. The New York Yankees superstar is forming his own imprint, Jeter Publishing, in partnership with Simon & Schuster. The imprint will feature a wide
(AFP) Christians are being driven out of some of the religion’s historic heartlands through discrimination and violence, a British government minister warned on Friday. Sayeeda Warsi, the first Muslim woman to hold cabinet office in Britain, said religious persecution of
By CHARMAINE NORONHAAssociated PressTORONTOA sweeping child pornography investigation has led to the rescue of 386 children around the world and the arrest of 348 people, Canadian police said Thursday. Toronto police describe the Project Spade operation as one of the
