Geminid meteor shower amazes night-sky watchers

Comet Wirtanen is considered the source of a new meteor shower visible this week. Credit: T. Credner, J. Jockers, T.Bonev. While space experts are predicting a grand performance from the annual Geminid meteor shower

Skywatchers are already gearing up for a spectacular show from the annual Geminids meteor shower this week, and now astronomers say a new meteor shower's debut could make for even more shooting stars. NASA officials say a never-before-seen show

The Geminid meteor shower will rain down on the Bay Area late Thursday night through Friday morning, with anywhere from 80 to 120 meteors per hour shooting across the winter sky during peak viewing time, according to NASA. Peak hours are between

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through a string of space debris from 3200 Phaethont. It is best viewed thursday night Dec. 13.

This week is a great chance to watch a great meteor shower: the Geminids, so named because they appear to shoot away from the constellation of Gemini. This is a really reliable shower, generally putting out as many as 100

'Breaking In' Creator's '80s 'Wonder Years' Comedy Gets Pilot Order at ABC

Two people have been taken to University Medical Center after a fire in an apartment Friday night. One victim was in extremely critical condition and the other suffered minor smoke inhalation.

The shooting rampage at a U.S. elementary school Friday in Newtown, Connecticut that left 28 people dead, including 20 young children, has prompted reactions of shock and sympathy from around the world. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard described

Hartfort Courant's David Owens, on msnbc, says police have several theories about gunman's motives, nothing definitive - from broadcast.

[Posted at 10:30 a.m. ET] Breaking news coming in - Connecticut State Police are responding to reports of a shooting at a Newtown elementary school in southwestern Connecticut, according to police spokesman Lt. Paul

Officials say they have deployed 120,000 soldiers to protect polling stations Saturday, when half the country's eligible voters cast their ballots. The rest of the country will vote December 22. The proposed constitution has the support of President

John Wall can 'ramp things up' for Washington Wizards - USA Today

all of us, our ethics, our character, our rush to judge, our continued ignorance. That's the conversation we need to have. Deborah Barrington is the assistant managing editor for desk operations at USA TODAY Sports, and she's ready for frank

The Bigfoot Field Research Organization president is used to skeptics but believes Bigfoot is a descendant of an Asian relative of the orangutan. He shares with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY some spots where the hominids may live. Jedediah Smith

The Bigfoot Field Research Organization president is used to skeptics but believes Bigfoot is a descendant of an Asian relative of the orangutan. He shares with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY some spots where the hominids may live. Jedediah Smith

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USA Today/ December 11. 2012 - Iconic poet Carl Sandburg once was asked what was the dirtiest word in the English language. His answer might have surprised some people: Exclusive. The tendency to exclude others — to

NRA Under Twitter, Facebook Attack After Newtown Shootings

That's rare in these books. Part of what makes our heroes so hard to like — apart from their acting like jerks most of the time — is that for huge chunks of this series they don't seem to want anything. That makes it difficult for readers to

"There's only one meaningful action he can take, which is to take on the N.R.A., label them as the enablers of mass murderers* they are, really push for strong gun-control legislation and call out those congressional leaders who don't support it

Incredibly, I have already heard people say that this latest tragedy could have been prevented if someone at the school had been armed. What kind of a country do we want to live in?

In the NRA's 2012 National Household Survey, only 1 out of 10 adults described the economy as “excellent” (1 percent) or “good” (10 percent), while the rest chose the descriptors “fair” (36 percent) or “poor” (53 percent) — an outlook that has

In response to the horrific Friday morning shooting massacre in Newtown, Conn., that left 20 schoolchildren and 7 adults dead, documentary filmmaker Michael Moore took to Twitter to bash the National Rifle Association and

Slain Connecticut principal remembered as energetic, positive, passionate

(CNN) -- They packed the pews to remember, mourn and pray. What else can you do? "Peoples' children, brothers and sisters were taken Peoples' spouses, those teachers and administrators, were taken from us. Yet we stand in a church, and many of us

Newtown, Connecticut (CNN) -- Dressed in black fatigues and a military vest, a heavily armed man walked into a Connecticut elementary school Friday and opened fire, shattering the quiet of this southern New England town and leaving the nation reeling

CNN's live coverage of the Connecticut school shooting continues throughout CNN Primetime programs. (CNN) -- Principal Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung just entered a Ph.D. program. She led a school district's strategic planning panel. She won a national

(CNN) -- They packed the pews to remember, mourn and pray. What else can you do? "Peoples' children, brothers and sisters were taken Peoples' spouses, those teachers and administrators, were taken from us. Yet we stand in a church, and many of us

Washington (CNN) -- Wiping away tears and choking up, President Barack Obama mourned the "beautiful little kids" slain Friday in a shooting massacre at a Connecticut school and called for preventing similar tragedies "regardless of the politics." It

Twenty-five Notes on the 121212 Concert

If you didn't watch the 121212 concert on one of umpteen cable channels or Web sites last night, you've likely read a recap to see if Sirvana played any Nirvana songs. (Maybe you imagined Sir Paul singing “Sliver.” Didn't

LIVE STREAM -- 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief -- Watch Online 12/12/12 Show from Madison Square Garden, New York.

The scalpers who scarfed up tickets to Wednesday night's blockbuster “12-12-12” concert at Madison Square Garden are the objects of boundless vitriol—and with good reason. The “scum-sucking parasites” took a feel-good benefit for the victims of

Check out the massive setlist for the Concert for Sandy Relief.

What a great concert! I saw Bruce, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters, The Stones and Eric Clapton in between working so far. There's still a lot of great music left. You can donate here. The link is a bit slow to open so hang in there.

Bloomberg, House Dems call for stricter gun control

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice hadn't been nominated to serve as Secretary of State, but the scrutiny she faced as President Obama's presumed top pick for the post was just as intense. And that, it seems, was the

New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg, as well as several House Democrats, are seizing on Friday's school shooting in Newtown, Conn. to make the case for stricter gun control. “President Obama rightly sent his heartfelt

Hours after what appears to have been a massacre at a local elementary school in Connecticut, and with the number of victims or their identities yet known, MSNBC host Alex Wagner opined that this shooting must yield policy

Good news for marijuana users in Colorado and Washington: President Obama says the feds are not likely to bust you for breaking out your bong. “We've got bigger fish to fry,” Obama said in an interview with ABC's Barbara

The American singer-songwriter, once considered the “Kind of Calypso,” this week ignited outrage – and plenty of eye rolls – after speaking with MSNBC's Al Sharpton and saying President Obama should rule like a third-world dictator and toss his GOP

Obama's Cautious Call for Action Sets Stage to Revive Gun Debate

Steve Dulan, a board member for the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners who is supporting a state bill that would allow concealed weapons in schools and other gun-free zones, said Friday that having armed

Psychologists Jeff Gardere and Peggy Norwood joined HuffPost Live hosts Marc Lamont Hill and Abby Huntsman to discuss how those affected by Friday's deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,

Twenty-six people, many of them children, were killed on Friday after a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and opened fire on a classroom with a high-powered rifle. Bloomberg News reports that this is the deadliest

Twenty-six people, many of them children, were killed on Friday after a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and opened fire on a classroom with a high-powered rifle. Bloomberg News reports that this is the deadliest

Connecticut Shooting: Survivors Offer Firsthand Accounts of Tragedy. Dan Harris discusses the day's violent events with those who lived through it. 03:06 | 12/14/2012. Related Links: Watch: Connecticut Shooting: Teacher Kaitlin Roig Protected Her

Assault suspect eludes deputies after chase

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger makes a basket in the first half of the Minnesota Timberwolves home opener against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, November 2, 2012 at Target Center. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri). Among all the injuries the

Match report of Australia v NZ, 2nd Women's ODI, Sydney from Women's Cricket.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger makes a basket in the first half of the Minnesota Timberwolves home opener against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, November 2, 2012 at Target Center. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri). Among all the injuries the

A shooting in a Chase Bank parking lot led to one person going to a hospital early Friday morning.

When an Orleans Levee District police officer tried to pull them over Wednesday, driver Brittany Sanders and passenger Patrick Cordova were not supposed to be together. A court order -- in effect until the summer of 2015 -- barred Cordova, a

John Wall can 'ramp things up' for Washington Wizards - USA Today

The seven Catholic, non-football members of the Big East Conference have decided to announce their departure from the league, according to two officials with knowledge of the discussions. The two spoke to USA TODAY

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The seven Catholic, non-football members of the Big East Conference have decided to announce their departure from the league, according to two officials with knowledge of the discussions. The two spoke to USA TODAY

8:15p.m. EST December 14, 2012. CommentsShare. 12-14-john-wall-wizards-injury. Wizards point guard John Wall, shown Dec. 4, has not played this season because of a left knee stress injury (Photo: Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports)

The seven Catholic, non-football members of the Big East Conference have decided to announce their departure from the league, according to two officials with knowledge of the discussions. The two spoke to USA TODAY

Obama's Cautious Call for Action Sets Stage to Revive Gun Debate

You can never predict a tragedy like the school shooting massacre in Newtown, Conn., but schools prepare as much as they can. Just this week, a school in north suburban Zion held a drill for a shooting.

Within hours of the mass shooting that killed more than two dozen people in Connecticut on Friday, social media channels surged with grief and heartfelt condolences. There also was an avalanche of donations to anti-gun

Multiple people, mostly children, were shot in Newtown, Conn., at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

An emotional President Obama, wiping away tears and choking up as he spoke, said Friday that "our hearts are broken" for the families of the victims in the deadly mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. The president, hinting at possible

Multiple people, mostly children, were shot in Newtown, Conn., at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Columbine High School principal relives school shooting tragedy

Richard Castaldo fought for his life 13 years ago, after he was shot eight times during the Columbine High School massacre. Now he's fighting to save his home.

That's a tactic that many law enforcement agencies began instituting in the aftermath of the April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School, where two young gunmen, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, shot to death 12 students and a teacher and injured 21

His daughter was the first person to die at Columbine High School in 1999, but as horrible as that shooting was, Darrell Scott is having a tough time wrapping his head around the Newtown massacre. "This is twice as many people and so many small children.

That's a tactic that many law enforcement agencies began instituting in the aftermath of the April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School, where two young gunmen, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, shot to death 12 students and a teacher and injured 21

A gunman wielding a stolen semi-automatic rifle and several fully loaded magazines opens fire inside a shopping mall teeming with as many as 10000 people. Yet, only two people are killed and one wounded. Sheer luck, or

Jenni Rivera public funeral, tribute likely next week - latimes.com

Jenni Rivera's family is DISGUSTED that crash scene video showing the gruesome remains of the Mexican singer has hit the Internet and now they want…

Four days after the private plane carrying Jenni Rivera and six others crashed in Northern Mexico, the remains of the bodies have been positively identified.

Four days after the private plane carrying Jenni Rivera and six others crashed in Northern Mexico, the remains of the bodies have been positively identified.

We are just learning that the remains of music star Jenni Rivera, who died in a plane crash Sunday, have been identified and turned over to her family, according to a spokesman for Mexico's Nuevo Leon state. The remains of

(CNN) -- In a show of adoration, a small group of Jenni Rivera's fans waited outside Long Beach Airport, as the plane carrying the music star's remains landed late Thursday. They greeted members of her family with applause and condolences as they

Assault suspect eludes deputies after chase

If anyone has the right to feel sorry for himself, it would be San Diego State's senior running back, Walter Kazee. After an injury-marred four years that have seen him miss playing time every season since his freshman year in 2009, Kazee's career

Officer Wilfredo Perez, a two-year veteran of the Gainesville Police Department, opened fire on a vehicle during a high-speed chase when the suspect drove his vehicle towards him, according to Ben Tobias with the Gainesville Police Department

Match report of Australia v NZ, 2nd Women's ODI, Sydney from Women's Cricket.

Match report of Australia v NZ, 2nd Women's ODI, Sydney from Women's Cricket.

Officer Wilfredo Perez, a two-year veteran of the Gainesville Police Department, opened fire on a vehicle during a high-speed chase when the suspect drove his vehicle towards him, according to Ben Tobias with the Gainesville Police Department

Connecticut gunman identified as Ryan Lanza, son of school employee

The suspect in one of the the deadliest school shootings in history has been identified as Ryan Lanza, authorities said Friday. According to police, Lanza, 24, is suspected of killing 27 people -- 8 adults and 18 children -- at Sandy Hook Elementary

EDITOR'S NOTE: Following hours of uncertainty during which many media outlets reported the shooter's identity as Ryan Lanza, officials identified the gunman as Adam Lanza. According to WNBC, Adam Lanza was carrying

The Connecticut school shooter has been identified as Ryan Lanza, 20. Lanza lists his residence in New Jersey, where his parent was found dead on Friday morning. His picture was shared on Facebook over 1000 times in

CNN is reporting that the shooter who killed dozens of people at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, is a man named Ryan Lanza. He was initially reported as a 20-year-old male with ties to the elementary school. He was dressed in a military

Hordes of reporters have descended on the home of Ryan Lanza in New Jersey, hoping to speak to members of his family after the horrific school shooting in…

Gunman kills mom, 26 others in school shooting spree - USA Today

WASHINGTON -- The co-owner of the Pentagon's top propaganda contractor in Afghanistan boasted about launching a smear campaign against USA TODAY and maintained that he'd never be caught, according to a lawsuit filed against him in California.

The complaint, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, is filed against the members of the negotiating committee, plus a few other players and prospects. It essentially argues that the NHLPA has been representing players for more than 40 years, including during

The partnership was innovative because it asked all Facebook members to vote on ads, instead of just a panel of a handful of people selected by USA Today. And it brought the power of social media to an inherently social

Weekly picks from USA TODAY Sports' NFL staff. USA TODAY Sports11:55p.m. EST December 12, 2012. CommentsShare. 2012-12-12-matt-forte. RB Matt Forte and the Bears got buried by the Packers in Week 2. (Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)

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Stephen Colbert Debuts Breaking Abbey: Downton Abbey Goes Breaking Bad!

Today, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. With over 2.3 million men and women living behind bars, our imprisonment rate is the highest it's ever been in U.S. history. And yet, our criminal justice system has failed

Today, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. With over 2.3 million men and women living behind bars, our imprisonment rate is the highest it's ever been in U.S. history. And yet, our criminal justice system has failed

MOSCOW -- The Russian Swimming Federation says national team member Ksenia Moskvina has been suspended for one year for violating anti-doping's whereabouts rule. The federation said in a statement on Friday that Moskvina has repeatedly failed to

White House: Obama spoke with FBI Director Robert Mueller, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy to receive latest information on school shooting, express condolences - @NBCNews.

A reverse 911 call went out to parents from Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut - @NBCConnecticut.

ABC News Live Coverage

More than two dozen people, mostly elementary school children, were shot and killed at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school this morning, federal and state sources tell ABC News. The massacre involved two gunmen at a Connecticut school this morning,

President Obama says recreational users of marijuana in states that have legalized the substance should not be a "top priority" of federal law enforcement officials prosecuting the war on drugs. "We've got bigger fish to fry," Obama said of pot users

The life of Justin Bieber may be the model for a new comedy from ABC. Makes sense. Some of us have thought the whole Justin Bieber thing was pretty funny from the get-go. According to TV Guide, Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun would executive

The life of Justin Bieber may be the model for a new comedy from ABC. Makes sense. Some of us have thought the whole Justin Bieber thing was pretty funny from the get-go. According to TV Guide, Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun would executive

Stephen Colbert Debuts Breaking Abbey: Downton Abbey Goes Breaking Bad!

Connecticut state police: 2nd scene where body was found was discovered during criminal investigation into shooter - live video.

White House: Obama remains committed to trying to renew ban on assault weapons - @Reuters.

Cable sports network ESPN has suspended its commentator Rob Parker following his offensive racial tirade against Washington Redskins player Robert Griffin III. In a segment on yesterday's First Take program, Parker said that the rookie quarterback was

Today, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. With over 2.3 million men and women living behind bars, our imprisonment rate is the highest it's ever been in U.S. history. And yet, our criminal justice system has failed

The Pittsburgh Steelers have three of the fastest players in the NFL in receivers Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, and Emmanuel Sanders. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley does an outstanding job of setting up different intermediate and deep routes for those

Lincoln Surges Ahead of Les Miserables in Oscar Best Picture Race

All five of the aforementioned filmmakers also were nominated for best director, shutting out Tom Hooper and David O. Russell for their work on “Les Miserables” and “Silver Linings Playbook,” respectively. “Lincoln” — which also earned nominations for

People anxiously awaiting the film arrival of "Les Misérables" are in for a treat: A new sneak peek of the movie has hit the web.

All five of the aforementioned filmmakers also were nominated for best director, shutting out Tom Hooper and David O. Russell for their work on “Les Miserables” and “Silver Linings Playbook,” respectively. “Lincoln” — which also earned nominations for

The actress stepped out in four very different -- and very daring -- dresses to celebrate her new film.

All five of the aforementioned filmmakers also were nominated for best director, shutting out Tom Hooper and David O. Russell for their work on “Les Miserables” and “Silver Linings Playbook,” respectively. “Lincoln” — which also earned nominations for

Assault suspect eludes deputies after chase

When an Orleans Levee District police officer tried to pull them over Wednesday, driver Brittany Sanders and passenger Patrick Cordova were not supposed to be together. A court order -- in effect until the summer of 2015 -- barred Cordova, a

Match report of Australia v NZ, 2nd Women's ODI, Sydney from Women's Cricket.

A man who state police say led officers on a 115-mph chase from South Whitehall Township to Slatington gave up his right to a preliminary hearing Friday. Brady W. Gruver, 23, of Allentown drove on sidewalks and only stopped when a state trooper rammed

Authorities are searching for a 44-year-old man who eluded deputies during a chase after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulted the woman Thursday night in west Harris County. Billy Ray Walters is charged with evading arrest and

Authorities are searching for a 44-year-old man who eluded deputies during a chase after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulted the woman Thursday night in west Harris County. Billy Ray Walters is charged with evading arrest and

Gunman kills 20 children, 6 adults at Connecticut elementary school

President Obama gave an emotional statement Friday afternoon on today's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The president was visibly shaken, tearing up and wiping his eyes throughout his

There are no words to express my sadness this afternoon. A living nightmare. God help those.

Finally, someone who is not a fan of RGIII! An African-American ESPN commentator is under fire for racially charged comments about Robert Griffin III, the charismatic rookie quarterback for the Washington Redskins who has been lauded for his talent

There are no words to express my sadness this afternoon. A living nightmare. God help those.

There are no words to express my sadness this afternoon. A living nightmare. God help those.

“12-12-12” Concert Averages 5.2 Million Viewers, Reaches More Than 19 ...

Check out the massive setlist for the Concert for Sandy Relief.

The scalpers who scarfed up tickets to Wednesday night's blockbuster “12-12-12” concert at Madison Square Garden are the objects of boundless vitriol—and with good reason. The “scum-sucking parasites” took a feel-good benefit for the victims of

LIVE STREAM -- 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief -- Watch Online 12/12/12 Show from Madison Square Garden, New York.

The scalpers who scarfed up tickets to Wednesday night's blockbuster “12-12-12” concert at Madison Square Garden are the objects of boundless vitriol—and with good reason. The “scum-sucking parasites” took a feel-good benefit for the victims of

What a great concert! I saw Bruce, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters, The Stones and Eric Clapton in between working so far. There's still a lot of great music left. You can donate here. The link is a bit slow to open so hang in there.

Geminid meteor shower reigns in the night sky (+video)

Comet Wirtanen is considered the source of a new meteor shower visible this week. Credit: T. Credner, J. Jockers, T.Bonev. While space experts are predicting a grand performance from the annual Geminid meteor shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower lit up the sky across the Northern hemisphere, as hundreds of fireballs and shooting stars fell overnight into Friday morning.

The Geminids— so named because they appear to emanate from the constellation Gemini (The Twins) — are one of the most dependably impressive annual meteor showers. They result when Earth plows through debris shed by a 3-mile-wide (5 kilometers)

The annual Geminid meteor shower lit up the sky across the Northern hemisphere, as hundreds of fireballs and shooting stars fell overnight into Friday morning. Usually this dazzling phenomenon, which has been seen every year since 1838, lasts for a

The annual Geminid meteor shower lit up the sky across the Northern hemisphere, as hundreds of fireballs and shooting stars fell overnight into Friday morning. Usually this dazzling phenomenon, which has been seen every year since 1838, lasts for a

Ryan Lanza Identified By Police As Gunman In Deadly Connecticut Elementary ...

The Ryan Lanza in the Facebook profile image being shared in relation to Friday's shooting is apparently posting messages denying involvement in the attack.

Meanwhile, former Jersey Journal staff writer Brett Wilshe said he has spoken with Ryan Lanza of Hoboken, who told Wilshe the shooter may have had Ryan Lanza's identification. Ryan Lanza has a Facebook page that posted updates Friday afternoon that

The Ryan Lanza in the Facebook profile image being shared in relation to Friday's shooting is apparently posting messages denying involvement in the attack.

CNN is reporting that the shooter who killed dozens of people at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, is a man named Ryan Lanza. He was initially reported as a 20-year-old male with ties to the elementary

Meanwhile, former Jersey Journal staff writer Brett Wilshe said he has spoken with Ryan Lanza of Hoboken, who told Wilshe the shooter may have had Ryan Lanza's identification. Ryan Lanza has a Facebook page that posted updates Friday afternoon that

Breaking Down the 'Boys: How Rob Ryan will stop the Steelers' passing game

In this photo provided by the Newtown Bee, Connecticut State Police lead children from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., following a reported shooting there Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Newtown Bee, Shannon Hicks)

Today, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. With over 2.3 million men and women living behind bars, our imprisonment rate is the highest it's ever been in U.S. history. And yet, our criminal justice system has failed

Three teens were charged with breaking into at least 10 vehicles in Whitehall Township and Catasauqua last week, according to court records. Whitehall Township police said a juvenile is also being charged in the vehicle break-in spree that started on Dec.

Connecticut Gov. Malloy on school shooting: Perpetrator of crime is dead, as is a person perpetrator lived with - live video.

White House: Obama spoke with FBI Director Robert Mueller, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy to receive latest information on school shooting, express condolences - @NBCNews.

ESPN suspends Rob Parker over Robert Griffin III comments - ESPN

By Sean GregoryDec. 14, 20120. Share. Robert Griffin III. Bill Haber – AP. Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws a touchdown pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) in the first quarter of

The network put its host on ice pending further review after on-air remarks about RGIII's race on Thursday.

By Sean GregoryDec. 14, 20120. Share. Robert Griffin III. Bill Haber – AP. Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws a touchdown pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) in the first quarter of

Stephen A. Smith has been known to stir the pot on ESPN's First Take, but even he was thrown off by Rob Parker's comments regarding Robert Griffin III on Thursday. Parker raised some eyebrows by basically questioning how black the Redskins quarterback

Mick Jagger Love Letters Nab $300000 at Auction, Justin Bieber Talks Grammy ...

But the talk all day was about mick jagger, almost 70, with the energy of a 30-year-old. So, we wanted to know his secret, and abc's bill weir spoke with the rolling stone. ♪ Reporter: You've See More. But the talk all day was about mick jagger

The Rolling Stones' rocker sparks debate among online commentators after he told concertgoers at MSG, 'If it rains in London, you've got to come help us.'

The Rolling Stones' rocker sparks debate among online commentators after he told concertgoers at MSG, 'If it rains in London, you've got to come help us.'

Transcript for 12-12-12 Concert: Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen Deliver. What a magical moment last night here in manhattan. Rock 'n' roll royalty. Bruce springsteen, jon bon jovi, mall McCartney, the rolling stones. Just a few that got together to

But the talk all day was about mick jagger, almost 70, with the energy of a 30-year-old. So, we wanted to know his secret, and abc's bill weir spoke with the rolling stone. ♪ Reporter: You've See More. But the talk all day was about mick jagger

L.A. Reid's 'X Factor' Departure: The End Of The Real Talk? - Music, Celebrity ...

Which is why I was surprised, and disappointed, to see on Thursday that Epic Records boss L.A. Reid announced he's leaving "X Factor" after two seasons. Forget for a moment that jumping ship the week before the finale is bad reality show form. The real

The Epic Records chairman is returning to his day job to invest renewed energy into developing talent.

L.A. Reid is leaving "The X Factor" behind. The music executive will not return for Season 3 and is instead going back to his day job as Epic Records chairman, according to "Access Hollywood."

“I have decided that I will not return to 'The X Factor' next year,” he told Shaun Robinson of "Access Hollywood." “I have to go back and I have a company to run that I've kind of neglected and it saddens me a little bit, but only a little bit I'm

Well, this is the best "X Factor" news I've heard since Simon Cowell fired Steve Jones: Cantankerous and controversial L.A. Reid, the show's lone remaining cast member from Season 1 (besides Simon, of course), has confirmed that he is leaving the show.

POLL: What Did You Think of Kanye West's Leather Skirt at the Hurricane Sandy ...

The music industry vet and the heavyweight rapper are apparently teaming up

Kanye West in a skirt? The rapper donned unusual attire in NYC last night.

Kanye West will spend Christmas day watching the Clippers with Kim Kardashian and family.

One of the biggest executives in the game linking up with one of the biggest artsits around seems to make sense, right? Well, it looks like that's what's happening with Lyor Cohen and Kanye West. Cohen, who left his post at Warner Music Group in

One of the biggest executives in the game linking up with one of the biggest artsits around seems to make sense, right? Well, it looks like that's what's happening with Lyor Cohen and Kanye West. Cohen, who left his post at Warner Music Group in

"Les Miserables" actor Hugh Jackman gets Walk of Fame star

People anxiously awaiting the film arrival of "Les Misérables" are in for a treat: A new sneak peek of the movie has hit the web.

Les Miserables, Lincoln, and Silver Linings Playbook continue to lead awards season nominations with the release of Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee list.

The nominees are in for the 70th Golden Globe Awards and, as anticipated, "Lincoln," "Argo" and "Les Miserables" have all scored big. The 70th Golden Globes ceremony will be held Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Tina Fey and

Before Samantha Barks was cast as Eponine in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of "Les Miserables," she was reportedly competing with Lea Michele, Scarlett Johansson and Taylor Swift for the role. Not that the 22-year-old actress, who makes her screen debut

Before Samantha Barks was cast as Eponine in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of "Les Miserables," she was reportedly competing with Lea Michele, Scarlett Johansson and Taylor Swift for the role. Not that the 22-year-old actress, who makes her screen debut

Taylor Swift's birthday marred by man with criminal record arrested for ...

NEW YORK—Following her recent string of high-profile relationships, including a romance earlier this week with Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is now dating Suri Cruise, sources confirmed today. “Taylor and Suri were seen

A 24-year-old man was arrested for trespassing early this morning at Taylor Swift's Nashville home. TMZ reports that the Swift fan allegedly traveled from Wisconsin to Tennessee to spend the singer's birthday, which was yesterday, with her; he said he

Anne Hathaway made headlines this week because of what she wore (or didn't wear, as it were). We think the "Les Miserables" actress redeemed herself with the best accessory out there: a head held high. Her adorable pixie 'do, creamy skin and gorgeous

Keith Urban, Taylor Swift Earn Golden Globe Nominations. Ceremony Will Take Place Jan. 13 in Los Angeles. December 13, 2012. Keith Urban and Taylor Swift. Keith Urban's "For You" will compete with Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars' "Safe & Sound" for a

Anne Hathaway made headlines this week because of what she wore (or didn't wear, as it were). We think the "Les Miserables" actress redeemed herself with the best accessory out there: a head held high. Her adorable pixie 'do, creamy skin and gorgeous

A lucky day for Susan Rice

WASHINGTON — President Obama dropped embattled United Nations envoy Susan Rice from consideration as his next secretary of State, signaling the start of a broad reshuffling of his Cabinet and senior staff. Bowing to a barrage of criticism by

The big lesson of Ambassador Susan Rice's decision to drop out as a candidate for Secretary of State may be that we should now expect top Administration officials to fall ill on weekends when there is bad news on their

Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who on Thursday withdrew her name from consideration for Secretary of State, has a reputation for toughness. How tough? Her Russian counterpart, ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin, joked that he

WASHINGTON -- Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said she found the treatment of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice by Republican senators "appalling," arguing that her consideration to be the next Secretary of State

WASHINGTON -- In a phone call with the president on Thursday, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice formally withdrew her name from consideration as the next Secretary of State, putting an abrupt end to a political drama that had

Bruno Mars Is in 'Heaven' on Billboard Chart | TIME.com

Unorthodox Jukebox may be topped by Taylor Swift's Red, which could top the chart for a fifth week.

where votes placed the contestants, but Thursday's episode didn't reveal the placements of the top three contestants. Along with revealing the top three finalists, Thursday's episode also featured performances by pop stars Bridget Mendler and Bruno

Bruno Mars will show off his doo-wops and hooligans on The Voice when he performs on the Season 3 finale on Dec. 18, 2012. Today, NBC announced that the hit recording artist is a part of the live finale's all-star lineup, including Rihanna, The Killers

Bruno Mars will show off his doo-wops and hooligans on The Voice when he performs on the Season 3 finale on Dec. 18, 2012. Today, NBC announced that the hit recording artist is a part of the live finale's all-star lineup, including Rihanna, The Killers

where votes placed the contestants, but Thursday's episode didn't reveal the placements of the top three contestants. Along with revealing the top three finalists, Thursday's episode also featured performances by pop stars Bridget Mendler and Bruno

American Airlines fare revamp includes options to waive fees

American Airlines and the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust have agreed to an amendment of American's lease agreement under which the bankrupt carrier will assume its leases at Tulsa International Airport and pay TAIT $265,621 in pre-bankruptcy rent

After a bitter battle between management and the Allied Pilots Association, American Airlines CEO met with union leaders face to face.

AMR/American Airlines chairman and CEO Tom Horton went behind closed doors with the Allied Pilots Association on Thursday morning. It appears his preference remains to exit bankruptcy first, then think about merging with

American will charge up to $88 more per round trip for passengers who want a basic ticket that includes checking baggage or changing the reservation later on.

American Airlines has rolled out a revamp of its fare structure, offering fliers a choice of three coach-class fare types that come with varying degree of perks and benefits. Travelers opting for the cheapest coach fares will still be subject to change

The Breakfast Meeting: Golden Globes Lift 'Django,' and Introducing Kanye's Kilt

Anybody else notice that "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" didn't receive one Golden Globe nomination? It's certainly a brave new Middle-earth. Nine years ago 'round this time, Peter Jackson could do no wrong when it came to the works of J.R.R

The FULL Nominations list for the 70th Annual Golden Globes!

How much did this morning's Golden Globe nominations shake up the Oscar race? Eh Let's just say that the primary beneficiary will be DVDs of a little Ewan McGregor comedy called Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, which

Steven Spielberg's film "Lincoln" led the way but was followed closely by "Les Misérables," "Argo" and "Silver Linings Playbook."

Watching the Golden Globe nominations in the darkness of Thursday morning, what struck me was the darkness of the year. It has been a season of discontent in film, not for the faint of heart. Instead, we've been asked to witness — and weather — a

L.A. Reid says bye to 'X Factor' | Inside TV | EW.com

Reid made the first season of "X Factor" look like a factory line for Epic Records, signing three runners-up and agreeing to distribute the album from the season three winner, Melanie Amaro. Epic will release the Amaro album, which is technically a

Reid made the first season of "X Factor" look like a factory line for Epic Records, signing three runners-up and agreeing to distribute the album from the season three winner, Melanie Amaro. Epic will release the Amaro album, which is technically a

All right, America, are you ready to find out which three acts made it through to the "X Factor" season finale and which artist had their dreams crushed? Going into Thursday's (December 13) results show, we predicted that Fifth Harmony would be packing

The Top Four acts tried to showcase their best stuff in Wednesday's X Factor semifinals. "This is crazy!" said co-host Khloe Kardashian Odom. "I can't believe the finals are next week!" Only three acts will advance. There will be no sing-off and no

emblem3-x-factor-Drew-Chadwick-Wesley-Stromberg-Keaton- It's no secret to "X Factor" fans that Simon Cowell believed he had a winning act in Huntington Beach boy band Emblem3. The trio -- made up of brothers Wesley and Keaton Stromberg and their

Twenty-five Notes on the 121212 Concert

Five-plus hours is a long concert, no matter who's playing. But like many others, we watched the entire thing on multiple screens – from Springsteen to the Stones to

New York City hosted a once-in-a-lifetime concert Wednesday night on a once-in-a-lifetime date: 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off

Five-plus hours is a long concert, no matter who's playing. But like many others, we watched the entire thing on multiple screens – from Springsteen to the Stones to

Five-plus hours is a long concert, no matter who's playing. But like many others, we watched the entire thing on multiple screens – from Springsteen to the Stones to

See what celebrities -- from performers Mick Jagger and Bon Jovi to bystanders Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban -- had to say about the charity concert and its many top-notch performers.

Review: 'The Hobbit' too little for too long

This week, Peter Travers breaks down one of the year's most anticipated films, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings prequel has plenty going for it, including another amazing Golem performance from Andy Serkis, but

The Hobbit cast, including Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, and Ian McKellan, play a fun sex game.

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Filmmaker Peter Jackson's new installment from Middle Earth has so much sexy technology you'd think reviewers would swoon: 3D; high def; 48 frames per second. Instead, we're hearing a big yawn. Where did The Hobbit go wrong? Welcome to the Q Curve

REVIEW: The subtitle of this first of three "Hobbit" movies is "An Unexpected Journey." It's right there in the title! We know Bilbo Baggins is going on a journey! So why, then, does it take so long to get started?

Angels land Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton had to be the man in Texas, but in Anaheim he'll just be one of the guys. Albert Pujols is still among the best in the game, and Mike Trout will likely make another run at league MVP. Furthermore, the team's veteran leadership and

Jon Daniels, Rangers GM, was informed today that former Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton will join the LA Angels for a deal worth 5 years and $125 million. The Rangers made an offer a week ago that featured less guaranteed

Perhaps it's because the great relationship movie "About Last Night " is being broadcast as I blog this, but with Josh Hamilton changing teams on Thursday afternoon, and seeing the somewhat terse reaction of Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels, it seems

Newly-minted Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter, who just played to completion a $90 million contract he signed with the Angels in 2007, is a bit peeved at the club for their splurge on Josh Hamilton.

The Orioles made the Nate McLouth signing official on Thursday and, technically, that counts as a fairly important move for the club this offseason. Yes, the Orioles picked McLouth off the scrap heap last year and there is no guarantee that he has a

'X Factor' elimination shocks fans; LA Reid quits

Well, this is the best "X Factor" news I've heard since Simon Cowell fired Steve Jones: Cantankerous and controversial L.A. Reid, the show's lone remaining cast member from Season 1 (besides Simon, of course), has confirmed that he is leaving the show.

Thursday's episode of "The X Factor" coincided with mentor L.A. Reid's announcement that he won't be returning to the show next season. With only one week left to go, "The X Factor" continued with a live results round. It took a while for viewers to

Just hours before The X Factor semifinals went on the air Thursday, judge/mentor L.A. Reid told Access Hollywood he was quitting his judge's gig. "I have decided that I will not return to The X Factor next year," he told Access' Shaun Robinson in an

Label chairman Reid will turn his full attention back to Epic as X Factor alumni sales fail to take off.

Label chairman Reid will turn his full attention back to Epic as X Factor alumni sales fail to take off.

Miniclip and Univision target Spanish speakers with US online game site ...

Bounce TV and Univision have signed what is likely the first-of-its-ind deal that brings together the emerging African-American broadcast station and the leading Hispanic broadcaster.

Sawa World and supporting partner Ashoka congratulate Sawa World's founder, Daphne Nederhorst, as the 2012 Univision Social Entrepreneur of the Year! Univision nominated Daphne after seeing her take the stage last

Hispanic television network Univision and Swiss online games site Miniclip.com have entered into a partnership to launch a co-branded online gaming property designed specifically for the U.S. Hispanic audience. Launching

Bounce TV and Univision have signed what is likely the first-of-its-ind deal that brings together the emerging African-American broadcast station and the leading Hispanic broadcaster.

Bounce TV and Univision have signed what is likely the first-of-its-ind deal that brings together the emerging African-American broadcast station and the leading Hispanic broadcaster.

Why American Airlines Pilots Finally Said 'Yes' to a New Contract

The 304-seat plane is the first of 13 ordered by American Airlines (PINK:AAMRQ), which will make the plane the flagship of its international network as the carrier prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a press release from Boeing

DALLAS (AP) -- American Airlines pilots say their CEO is making his case for remaining an independent company, but the union still wants a merger with US Airways (NYSE: LCC ) . The union says its board will meet with US Airways' top two executives next

Allied Pilots Association president Keith Wilson said that American Airlines CEO Thomas Horton is scheduled to talk about the airline's bankruptcy restructuring.

American Airlines employees should be getting their refunds soon for the money they had put up over the years to prefund their retiree medical insurance. Transport Workers Union Local 512 told its members Thursday that their checks were mailed on

American will charge up to $88 more per round trip for passengers who want a basic ticket that includes checking baggage or changing the reservation later on.

Angels agree to five-year deal with Hamilton

December 13, 2012, 3:11 p.m.. The Angels have no official comment on Josh Hamilton, but that has not stopped at least one of their employees to drop the slugger's name in a sales pitch. In a voice mail message Thursday afternoon -- a message replayed

This is nuts. Crazy. Eye-popping, intriguing, grist for wild daydreams of summertime … but absolutely and positively insane. The Los Angeles Angels of Holy Overreaction, Batman, let Zack Greinke take a walk … and grab Josh Hamilton instead?

Perhaps it's because the great relationship movie "About Last Night " is being broadcast as I blog this, but with Josh Hamilton changing teams on Thursday afternoon, and seeing the somewhat terse reaction of Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels, it seems

This is nuts. Crazy. Eye-popping, intriguing, grist for wild daydreams of summertime … but absolutely and positively insane. The Los Angeles Angels of Holy Overreaction, Batman, let Zack Greinke take a walk … and grab Josh Hamilton instead?

Working back from a disappointing 2012 season, the Los Angeles Angels reached a contract agreement with free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton on Thursday, according to industry sources. The contract is worth $125 million over five years. Josh Hamilton is

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Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen and others rock the stage at 12-12 ...

Strong performances at the benefit show from Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Chris Martin of Coldplay, a reunited Nirvana, Adam Sandler and Blake Lively's dress.

Kanye West and Alicia Keys showcased their musical talents to raise money for the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert last night. See pics and performances inside. With many survivors still dealing with the aftermath,

Billionaire hedge fund hot-shot David Einhorn, the founder of Greenlight Capital, was spotted rocking out to Alicia Keys at the Robin Hood Foundation's 12-12-12 benefit concert for Sandy relief. You can see Einhorn, who is

Check out all of Alicia Keys' performances from last night's 12-12-12: Concert For Sandy Relief held at Madison Square Garden HERE!

Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Chris Martin were just a few of the dozens of artists who decided to get directly involved with raising money for Sandy victims. Kanye West and Alicia Keys both performed an array of songs during their short 20-minute set time.

Geminid Meteor Shower 2012: How To See Shooting Stars Thursday And Friday

The Geminid meteor shower can produce up to 120 meteors per hour, which "can be seen from almost any point on Earth," according to NASA astronomer Bill Cooke. That means all skygazers have to do is step outside late at night and choose a dark spot in

The Geminid meteor shower looks as if it'll put on a great show late Thursday night and early Friday morning, but this year's production might turn out to be a double feature: Experts say a new bunch of shooting stars,

The Geminid meteor shower can produce up to 120 meteors per hour, which "can be seen from almost any point on Earth," according to NASA astronomer Bill Cooke. That means all skygazers have to do is step outside late at night and choose a dark spot in

Most meteor showers happen when Earth and a comet cross paths, slingling rocks, dust, and debris from the comet's tail into our atmosphere. The sudden influx of shooting starts that results is a highly noticeable event and

The final meteor shower of the year is now taking place and if you are lucky to have clear skies this is already quite a show. Across much of the northeast and back into the northern Rockies skies will be clear and perfect for viewing. There is a "new