CHICAGO, May 20 (Reuters) – A fourth man was arrested on aterrorism-related charge ahead of the NATO summit that getsunderway here on Sunday, adding to event security concerns afterthe arrests of three others who police said considered targetingU.S. President Barack
According to Mindel De La Torre, chief of the FCC’s International Bureau, the Federal Communications Commission will continue “to consider all options for addressing this” – “this” being LightSquared’s big blueprint for high-speed wireless network installation. As the Hill reports:
(AP) Jacques Audiard praises B movies at CannesBy JILL LAWLESSAssociated PressCANNES, FranceJacques Audiard is on a quest to revive the B movie. The French director has won a prize at the Cannes Film Festival and been nominated for an Academy
Just when you thought Hollywood was done bashing George W. Bush, along comes the new Sacha Baron Cohen comedy “The Dictator.” And, according to film critic Armond White, the film’s Bush bashing is one of many problems in what he
(AP) APNewsBreak: 22 states join campaign finance fightBy MATT GOURASAssociated PressHELENA, Mont.Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down
(AP) Protesters prepare for larger NATO demonstrationBy JIM SUHR and ROBERT RAYAssociated PressCHICAGOProtesters gathering in Chicago for the NATO summit were gearing up for their largest demonstration Sunday, when thousands are expected to march from a downtown park to the
By FRAZIER MOOREAP Television WriterNEW YORKKristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years. In the show’s final sketch, guest host Mick
(AP) Obama sees ’emerging consensus’ on economic fixBy BEN FELLER and JIM KUHNHENNAssociated PressCAMP DAVID, Md.Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both
By KAREN MATTHEWSAssociated PressNEW YORKA blind Chinese legal activist who was suddenly allowed to leave the country arrived in the United State on Saturday, ending a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. Chen Guangcheng had been hurriedly
(AP) Analysis: G-8 stress growth, but means are scarceBy DAVID McHUGHAP Business WriterWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama and other leaders of wealthy nations underscored an increasing consensus that their countries need to adopt growth measures alongside relentless budget cutbacks to work their
The rise and fall of Rebekah Brooks is to get the film treatment, according to reports from Cannes Friday, just days after the former Rupert Murdoch aide was charged in Britain’s phone-hacking scandal. The story of the former chief executive
Daily Mail: It was the most lavish party in Cannes, with tickets going for a whopping $7,500 a pop. But Sean Penn didn’t let the prestigious tone of the Haiti: Carnival In Cannes gala stop him from turning the air
The upcoming film “2016: Obama’s America” does some digging most mainstream press outlets prefer not to do regarding the current president. And, in excavating Barack Obama’s past, the movie paints a picture of what a second Obama term might be
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney warned on Friday that the U.S. economy faced a huge fiscal hole and high taxes like the state of California if he did not win November’s election against President Barack Obama. Seeking
(AP) Jurors in Edwards trial will resume talks MondayBy MICHAEL BIESECKERAssociated PressGREENSBORO, N.C.A jury deliberated for about five hours Friday in John Edwards’ campaign corruption trial involving money from wealthy donors that was used to hide his pregnant mistress during
(AP) NEW YORK – Donna Summer’s funeral will be a private one for family and close friends. Publicist Brian Edwards said in a statement Friday that Summer’s family is overwhelmed and appreciates the outreach from fans and friends, but that
(AP) LOS ANGELES – A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail. Stuart Lynn Dunn hung his head so he
(AP) George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his
(AP) Dems shift tactics, pound Wis. governor on probeBy TODD RICHMONDAssociated PressMADISON, Wis.Lost in the hoopla over the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker after he took on union rights is an ongoing secret investigation that has already ensnared
A simmering row between animal rights campaigners and a handful of California’s top chefs is coming to the boil, ahead of a looming ban on foie gras in the western US state. Protestors took their message to the streets this
(AP) Romney denounces idea of Obama-Wright campaign adsBy BETH FOUHY and PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla.Mitt Romney swiftly and firmly distanced himself Thursday from a group exploring plans to target President Barack Obama’s relationship with a controversial former pastor. But the
Prices for new homes in China fell in more than 60 percent of major cities in April from March, the government said Friday, as moves to curb the property market took effect. Out of 70 major cities tracked by the
(AP) Romney releases first general election TV adBy STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressWASHINGTONMitt Romney’s first general-election TV commercial promises he would introduce tax cuts and approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline on Day One of his presidency. The Republican candidate’s campaign released
The Associated PressLOS ANGELESReaction to the death Thursday of singer Donna Summer, who was 63: “Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Donna Summer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Donna truly was the “Queen of Disco.”
