Jay Leno isn’t ready to make nice with his bosses. The “Tonight Show” mainstay, rumored to be on his way out as NBC seeks a younger late night alternative, is still using his show’s monologue to tweak the Peacock network.
Telegraph: The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which usually polices elections to ensure against human rights abuses, said that the phone hacking scandal should not be used as an “excuse” to restrict free speech. The intervention was made
Those confused teens who turned to Dr. Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla for advice on Loveline years ago haven’t forgotten the duo. The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, the podcast reunion of the former radio mates, hit number one on the
(AP) Mississippi’s colorful Henderson hits big stageBy DAVID BRANDTAP Sports WriterOXFORD, Miss.The Marshall Henderson road show has at least one more stop. Mississippi’s polarizing and high-scoring guard averaged more than 23 points per game in the Rebels’ run to a
(AP) Goodell: No expanded playoffs for 2013By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterPHOENIX NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the playoffs will not expand this season, but it will be discussed for the future. Last December, Goodell spoke about adding two or
(AP) By DAN ELLIOTTDENVERA Fox News reporter in New York is appealing a judge’s order to appear in a Colorado court to reveal who told her about a notebook that movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes sent a psychiatrist before the
Folk rocker Michelle Shocked gave a crash course in mid-set meltdowns Sunday night. The singer, best known for songs like Anchorage and If Love Was a Train, launched into a blistering attack on gay marriage during a concert at Yoshi’s
(AP) China’s leader Xi meets US treasury secretaryBy JOE McDONALDAP Business WriterBEIJINGChina’s new leader, Xi Jinping, told the U.S. Treasury secretary on Tuesday he wants strong ties with Washington as the two sides resumed high-level interaction following a months-long hiatus
Syria’s government on Tuesday accused rebel forces of using chemical weapons, with state media saying “terrorists” had fired “rockets containing chemical materials” in Aleppo province, killing 15 people. The accusation is the first such claim by the regime of President
Baghdad is “looking the other way” as Iran sends military equipment through Iraqi airspace to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime amid the ongoing conflict in Syria, a US official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, called on
By SALISU RABIUAssociated PressKANO, NigeriaA medic says at least 16 people were killed in an explosion that hit a bus station in Kano in northern Nigeria. The medic, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to
Is Bill Maher listening to Adam Carolla’s podcast? First, Maher rejected New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s soda warfare. Now, the reliably liberal HBO host is coming out against the left’s desire to raise taxes on the rich. “You know what?
(AP) Palestinians vandalize Obama banner ahead of visitJERUSALEMPalestinians have vandalized a banner bearing President Barack Obama’s image just days before his visit. The Palestinians tore down the banner, hurled shoes at it and spray painted it with swastikas. Associated Press
Hugh Grant is best known for his stammering, bemused characters in movies like Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral. The actor proved that’s simply a cinematic concoction with his latest essay, written for UK’s The Observer. Seems Grant,
Selection Sunday – Iona (21 of 50 points) Bid Status: 15-seed in West Sean Armand (photo) leads a strong trio for Iona that could challenge some teams, but not opening opponent Ohio State. Lamont Jones is a senior who played two
Selection Sunday – Iowa St. (21 of 50 points) Bid Status: 10-seed in West Tyrus McGee (photo) is an excellent senior guard who will give Iowa State a shot to advance, but they do not not have the overall trio to
Selection Sunday – Notre Dame (28 of 50 points) Bid Status: In the tournament. Notre Dame is built well for the tournament with two very good junior guards getting the ball into an NBA-level front line player in Jack Cooley.
Selection Sunday – Harvard (14 of 50 points) Bid Status: 14-seed in West Wesley Saunders (pictured) is in the top five percent of all players (189th of 4000), but he does not have enough help to seriously challenge. Rnk Player/Team
Selection Sunday – Arizona (22 of 50 points) Bid Status: 6-seed in West Arizona is solid, but has just one future NBA player in Solomon Hill. However, Nick Johnson (photo) can turn games around with his aggressive steals and perimeter
By DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELESLindsay Lohan accepted a plea deal on Monday in a misdemeanor car crash case that includes 90 days in a locked-down rehabilitation facility that she won’t be able to leave. The 26-year-old actress, who
Selection Sunday – Belmont (26 of 50 points) Bid Status: 11-seed West Belmont is led by two senior guards in Ian Clark (pictured) and Kerron Johnson, a good formula. They do not have a dominant trio, but are solid enough to
(AP) Gonzaga No. 1 in final AP pollBy JIM O’CONNELLAP Basketball WriterGonzaga’s first stint on top of The Associated Press’ college basketball poll lasted through the final Top 25 of the season. The Bulldogs (31-2), the fourth of the four
Selection Sunday – Boise St. (25 of 50 points) Bid Status: 13-seed in West, First Four Boise State has a great trio in Derrick Marks, Anthony Drmic and Ryan Watkins (photo), and they are very hot – moving from 68th
Selection Sunday – LaSalle (20 of 50 points) Bid Status: 13-seed West, First Four Ramon Galloway (photo) is a strong senior guard who has led a great trio for LaSalle. Unfortunately they closed cold, dropping from 46th to 57th on www.kenpom.com,
Selection Sunday – Kansas St (25 of 50) Bid Status: 4-seed in West K-State did improve from 35th to 30th in www.kenpom.com in the last few weeks, and Rodney McGruder fills all the categories as a senior, NBA-level guard. Beyond that
