By HOPE YENAssociated PressWASHINGTONA record number of U.S. counties–more than 1 in 3–are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs and build families elsewhere. New 2012 census
(AP) – A string of explosions tore through central Baghdad within minutes of each other on Thursday, followed by a coordinated assault by gunmen who raided a government building and battled security forces in the streets. The attack left at
By NICOLE WINFIELDAssociated PressVATICAN CITYPope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style of papacy than
(AFP) – Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties, which have traditionally played the role of political kingmaker in the Jewish state, have been left out of a new government line-up for the first time in three decades. Supporters of the two parties —
(AFP) – Pope Francis had part of a lung removed “many, many years ago”, the Vatican said Thursday after the 76-year-old’s historic election. “I confirm that many, many years ago he had an operation in which part of a lung
(AP) Senate panel approves assault weapons banBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Senate Judiciary Committee has approved an assault weapons ban in a party -line vote that underscores how hard it will be for the measure to survive in the full Senate.
By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOXAP Entertainment WriterLAS VEGASJim Carrey has delivered more than his share of great performances. But this undercover act wasn’t one of them. While receiving press in a Las Vegas hotel room, he was wearing large sunglasses and
(AP) NY AG: NFL must act on sexual orientation concernBy MICHAEL GORMLEYAssociated PressALBANY, N.Y.State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging the NFL to closely examine whether potential draft picks were asked about their sexual orientation, which he says would be
(AP) Anthony flops in Knicks’ 117-94 loss to NuggetsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAP Sports WriterDENVERHis return to Denver having gone so awry, Carmelo Anthony is returning to New York to get his ailing right knee drained. It was Anthony’s first game at
(AP) Reggie Bush to Lions, Welker to BroncosBy BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterReggie Bush is heading to Detroit, Wes Welker landed in Denver, and even Ray Lewis got a new deal–with ESPN. Day 2 of the NFL’s free agency frenzy
Wednesday night, Ed Schultz of MSNBC announced that his The Ed Show would be moving from weeknights to weekends. It will now fill two hours every Saturday and Sunday, 5-7 PM. The show has always struggled to find its audience,
By LYNN ELBERAP Television WriterLOS ANGELES Series creator Rob Thomas launched an online crowd-funding campaign Wednesday to make a big-screen version of the show. “Veronica Mars,” which starred Kristen Bell as a young sleuth, ended its three-season run in 2007.
…as he now claims, why didn’t he alert the media himself? Why is it that we only know of this “media stunt” from an unfriendly source leaking to an unfriendly outlet, Breitbart? Why weren’t Kelly’s friends from ABC, NBC, CBS,
(AP) Cincy beats Providence 61-44 at Big East tourneyBy MIKE FITZPATRICKAP Sports WriterNEW YORKA fast start and a strong finish gave Cincinnati an important win for its NCAA tournament resume. Sean Kilpatrick scored 17 points to lead the Bearcats past
President Obama has issued a statement on the ascension of Pope Francis I: On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the Chair of Saint Peter
New Pope Francis I is an ardent opponent of same-sex marriage, in coincidence with traditional Catholic belief. In 2010, he wrote, “Let’s not be naïve, we’re not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the
New Pope Francis I is a conservative in the mold of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II. That’s especially true on the issue of abortion, which he called a “death sentence” for the unborn in 2007.
In response to White Smoke Rises From Sistine Chapel: A New Pope Has Been Chosen: Although the only cite I have for this is TMZ (whose headline shudders with loathing over the unabashed Catholicism of the new Vicar of Rome),
Celebrities, like the rest of us, weighed in on the selection of a new Pope via Twitter today. Some cracked corny jokes, others seemed keen on knowing who the new Pontiff might be. Others, like the host of FX’s Totally
(AP) Black smoke again: Cardinals don’t agree on popeBy NICOLE WINFIELDAssociated PressVATICAN CITY Cardinals remained divided over who should be pope on Wednesday after three rounds of voting, an indication of disagreements about the direction of the Catholic church following
(AP) Natalie Gulbis withdraws because of malariaPHOENIXNatalie Gulbis has withdrawn from the LPGA Founders Cup because of malaria contracted during the tour’s Asian swing. The LPGA Tour and the International Management Group said Wednesday that Gulbis is being treated at
Singer/actor Robert Davi is bringing his critically acclaimed live show to Redondo Beach, and members of the U.S. Military can enjoy his take on the Sinatra songbook free of charge. Davi, currently touring on behalf of his Davi Sings Sinatra:
(AP) Actor Ed Asner, 83, treated for exhaustion in Ind.GARY, Ind.Ed Asner’s publicist says the 83-year-old actor, who has been touring the country performing a one-man show for more than three years, has been hospitalized with exhaustion. Publicist Charles Sherman
(AP) Djokovic, Azarenka, Sharapova win at Indian WellsBy BETH HARRISAP Sports WriterINDIAN WELLS, Calif.Top-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday when he beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (4), 6-1 for his 20th consecutive victory.
In all of cable — all 94 ad-supported cable channels measured by Nielsen, Fox News placed fourth in primetime. By comparison, MSNBC placed 24th, HLN was 29th, and CNN hit 33rd. Current TV was dead last.
