A Comeback? BlackBerry 10 Launches

For years, Research in Motion (RIM) has watched the BlackBerry fall from its once vaunted position as an efficient, e-mail crunching machine atop the smartphone heap in North America. Early challengers such as the Palm Treo and Windows Mobile showed

The BlackBerry 10 uses the operating system QNX, which BlackBerry acquired two years ago. The launch of the phone has been delayed considerably, and some analysts think that the launch may have come a bit too late. BlackBerry has, however, managed

All four major wireless carriers in the U.S. have specified which BlackBerry 10 phones they will support.

BlackBerry President and Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins (R) looks on as new BlackBerry Global Creative Director Alicia Keys speaks at the BlackBerry 10 launch event at Pier 36 in Manhattan on Jan. 30, 2013 in New York City. To view this content

The BlackBerry 10 uses the operating system QNX, which BlackBerry acquired two years ago. The launch of the phone has been delayed considerably, and some analysts think that the launch may have come a bit too late. BlackBerry has, however, managed

Man Killed in Northwest Georgia Tornado

ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A fierce storm system that roared across Georgia has left at least one person dead after it demolished buildings and flipped vehicles on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta. A suspected tornado touched down in Adairsville, killing at

ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A fierce storm system that roared across Georgia has left at least one person dead after it demolished buildings and flipped vehicles on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta. A suspected tornado touched down in Adairsville, killing at

The tornado struck near Lindale GA at 10:01 a.m. CST. It crossed I-75 near Adairsville GA, flipping cars. Cars were overturned and there was major structural damage in downtown Adairsville. There are injuries reported but

ATLANTA - One person is dead after a tornado touched down in Adairsville, GA Wednesday morning, Bartow County Emergency Management Center said. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, Bartow and Paulding counties

Adairsville, Georgia Tornado January 31, 2013 | 4:50 PM CST - The NWS in Peachtree City, GA surveyed the damage across Northwest Georgia. Their.

50 Cent blasts Rick Ross on Twitter, calls his near-death shooting incident ...

Rick Ross is putting out more music than a hooker puts out cooch. But, the BAWSE recently suggested he's going to put out a new BOOK instead of a new ALBUM. Wow. WTH! Dude just got nominated for a Grammy and has a good chance of winning. I can't

Contrary to 50 Cent's claims, spent casings indicate that there were 18 shots fired during Rick Ross' recent assassination attempt. "It's accurate to say he dodged multiple rounds," revealed a police representative. Sounds like an act of God

50 Cent is accusing Rick Ross of staging a fake drive-by shooting.

Rap star and exotic-car enthusiast, Rick Ross, had a double-close call on Monday morning, escaping harm in what appears to be an attempted drive-by.

50 Cent is accusing Rick Ross of staging a fake drive-by shooting.

50 Cent blasts Rick Ross on Twitter, calls his near-death shooting incident ...

Police are still investigating the drive-by shooting on Monday that targeted MMG boss Rick Ross, with no suspects named by authorities at press time. Ross, who was not injured in the incident, has not spoken out publicly about the drive-by, in which an

Rick Ross is taking no chances after the recent assassination attempt made on his life and subsequent car accident.

Rick Ross is fighting fire with firepower 'cause the rap mogul just hired 24-hour ARMED personal security to watch his back in the wake of Monday's…

It didn't take long for rapper Rick Ross to come out and comment about almost being shot earlier this week. Although his comments came via a rap verse (listen to the rhyme after the jump). Meanwhile, police recovered 18 bullet casings at the Las Olas

Contrary to 50 Cent's claims, spent casings indicate that there were 18 shots fired during Rick Ross' recent assassination attempt + more music news!

Newlywed Jim Nabors 'wanted it legal'

In Seattle yesterday, actor and permanent fixture of grandparents' record collections Jim Nabors married Stan Cadwallader, his companion of 38 years, which means that the two have had a successful relationship that has

Jim Nabors, picured in 2001, is a newlywed at the age of 82 after coming out and marrying his longtime partner on Jan. 15. HONOLULU — Jim Nabors, the actor best known for playing Gomer Pyle on TV in the 1960s, has married his longtime male partner.

Actor Jim Nabors is now a married man. CNN affiliate KHNL Hawaii News Now reports that the "Gomer Pyle: USMC" star tied the knot with his longtime partner, Stan Cadwallader, in Seattle on January 15.

Jim Nabors, picured in 2001, is a newlywed at the age of 82 after coming out and marrying his longtime partner on Jan. 15. HONOLULU — Jim Nabors, the actor best known for playing Gomer Pyle on TV in the 1960s, has married his longtime male partner.

Jim Nabors, the man who came to fame playing a goofy but lovable auto mechanic turned Marine named Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show (and later his own titular spin-off), is finally out as a gay man — thanks to Washington's new marriage equality law.

Man Killed in Northwest Georgia Tornado

In this image made from video and released by WSB-TV in Atlanta, a tornado moves through the town of Adairsville, Ga. on Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013. (AP Photo/WSB TV). Update at 5:45 p.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013: A National Weather Service survey

In Adairsville, Ga., about 60 miles northwest of Atlanta, a WBS-TV reporter captured a video on his iPhone of a funnel cloud that suddenly appeared before him. Ross Cavitt, who is also a meteorologist for WSB-Channel 2,

The tornado struck near Lindale GA at 10:01 a.m. CST. It crossed I-75 near Adairsville GA, flipping cars. Cars were overturned and there was major structural damage in downtown Adairsville. There are injuries reported but

A 47-year-old man identified as Vernon Hartsell was killed in Nashville, Tenn., when a tree fell on a shed where he was sheltering from the storm, and separately, a man died in Adairsville, Ga., after a tree fell on his house,

ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A fierce storm system that roared across Georgia has left at least one person dead after it demolished buildings and flipped vehicles on Interstate 75 northwest of Atlanta. A suspected tornado touched down in Adairsville, killing at

FX's 'The Americans' premiere viewership matches 'American Horror Story'

FX brings audiences back to the '80s with its newest series 'The Americans,' starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. Find out in our review if this Cold War spy-drama is worth your time.

WASHINGTON, DC, January 31, 2013 ― On Wednesday night, FX premiered their newest show, The Americans, which follows the life of Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings (played by Keri Russell and Matthew Ryhs), two deep-cover KGB intelligence operatives

Remember how J.J. Abrams would always say that the idea for Alias grew out of "What if Felicity were secretly a spy?" I'm kind of glad that Keri Russell finally gets to live that pitch a little bit. Meet Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings. They're KGB

The article below contains spoilers for the January 30th pilot episode of "The Americans." "The Americans," the giddily engaging new FX drama that premiered last night, has the most nostalgic of paranoid thriller premises.

The article below contains spoilers for the January 30th pilot episode of "The Americans." "The Americans," the giddily engaging new FX drama that premiered last night, has the most nostalgic of paranoid thriller premises.

A Comeback? BlackBerry 10 Launches

BlackBerry President and Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins (R) looks on as new BlackBerry Global Creative Director Alicia Keys speaks at the BlackBerry 10 launch event at Pier 36 in Manhattan on Jan. 30, 2013 in New York City. To view this content

David Pogue finds a score of new smartphone features that BlackBerry has innovated.

We handed five people the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone and asked them to perform some simple tasks. Here's what happened.

David Pogue finds a score of new smartphone features that BlackBerry has innovated.

RIM's bet-the-farm phone is finally here. And guess what? It's lovely, fast and efficient, bristling with fresh, useful ideas, says the NYT's David Pogue.

Two strong takes on Chris Culliver

A player for the Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers gave a controversial, anti-gay interview just days ahead of the NFL's championship game. Speaking with shock jock Artie Lange, cornerback Chris Culliver said he's not

The 49ers cornerback spent his Thursday morning backpedaling at the team's press conference.

They wanted to hear his reaction to the homophobic comments made Tuesday by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver, who said, among other things, that gay players "gotta get up out of here." Culliver later apologized, but Ayanbadejo feels the

Video chat by Google+: 49ers, Chris Culliver and other Super Bowl hot topics. Bay Area News Groupmercurynews.com. Posted: 01/31/2013 01:37:34 PM PST. January 31, 2013 9:41 PM GMTUpdated: 01/31/2013 01:40:06 PM PST

Thanks to players like Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo and their pro-gay advocacy, we're seeing a shift among NFL players, but the leadership needs to take

Coachella 2013: Ticket woes and a quick sell-out for Weekend 1

The Coachella 2013 lineup has officially arrived, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers,Blur, the Stone Rosesand Phoenixare all slated to headline the two-wee.

Nothing encapsulates soul-crushing disappointment better than trying to buy tickets to a sold out music festival. That's probably what hundreds (thousands?) of near hysterical indie rock fans were feeling when they logged on to Coachella's ticketing

Concert goers enjoy the night lights during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 14, 2012. (2012/File Photo). Less than 24 hours after going on sale, all of the remaining tickets for the 2013 Coachella Valley Music

Some weren't fans of the headliners -- others hadn't even heard of them -- but that didn't stop Coachella from selling out its total allotment of tickets for.

Nothing encapsulates soul-crushing disappointment better than trying to buy tickets to a sold out music festival. That's probably what hundreds (thousands?) of near hysterical indie rock fans were feeling when they logged on to Coachella's ticketing

Grammys 2013: Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 added to lineup

Frank Ocean is also set to perform at the awards show, and he is nominated for six awards himself including Record of the Year for Thinkin Bout You, Album of the Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album for Channel Orange, and Best New Artist.

The man with fists of fury AKA Chris Brown is claiming he did NOT start Sunday's parking lot fight with fellow artist Frank Ocean, AND he's willing to tell HIS side of the story to the cops! In fact, Breezy's lawyer apparently has

Frank Ocean sort of revealed he would be performing at this year's Grammy Awards when he tweeted about suffering a cut finger in his weekend brawl outside of a Los Angeles recording studio with fellow nominee Chris

The Grammys just added one red-and-white headband to its stage: It's been confirmed today that Frank Ocean will be joining the lineup of performers at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, which will go down on Sunday, Feb. 10. That is, if he's able to make

Frank Ocean and Chris Brown have a couple things in common. They're both young R&B singers. They both maintain close connections to rappers. They both have motivated fans who think the world of them, and they're both competing for this year's Best

Gay-Rights Backers Wait for Their Jackie Robinson

Gay-Rights Backers Wait for Their Jackie Robinson. By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer. NEW ORLEANS February 1, 2013 (AP). Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage — some of them teammates,

Gay-Rights Backers Wait for Their Jackie Robinson. By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer. NEW ORLEANS February 1, 2013 (AP). Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage — some of them teammates,

Ward chose to wear #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson — the first black Major League Baseball player. Since then, Ward's been nothing but class, a leader of the African American community for the region and for a sport that badly needs one. When

Gay-Rights Backers Wait for Their Jackie Robinson. By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer. NEW ORLEANS February 1, 2013 (AP). Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage — some of them teammates,

The ubiquitous Google doodle is wearing Dodger blue on Thursday.

Man Killed in Northwest Georgia Tornado

tornado hit adairsville, georgia video. Transcript for Tornado Hits Adairsville, Ga. Millions of americans bracing for the impact, everything from stalled trains and planes to tornadoes. And here is the map. An area from the

A powerful tornado bore down on the town of Adairsville in northwest Georgia earlier today (Jan. 30), as part of a long line of severe weather stretching from Pittsburgh, Pa., to the Gulf Coast. The signature of the tornado's rotating winds can be seen

A powerful tornado bore down on the town of Adairsville in northwest Georgia earlier today (Jan. 30), as part of a long line of severe weather stretching from Pittsburgh, Pa., to the Gulf Coast. The signature of the tornado's rotating winds can be seen

The Tornado Chronicles: Adairsville, GA Tornado of 1-30-13 An isolated supercell thunderstorm formed out ahead of a line of thunderstorms over northwest Georgia this morning, producing a tornado that has caused

In the Georgia city of Adairsville, many homes splintered by the massive storm front as it punched across the Southeast on Wednesday. The vast storm front shattered homes and businesses around the Midwest and South with tornadoes and high winds.

Donna Savattere Photos: Meet the Woman that Dan Marino Had an Affair With ...

Dan Marino love child with Donna Savattere, CBS Sports production assistant in 2005. Daughter named Chloe.

Marino cheated on his wife of 28 years, Claire with Donna Savattere. Their daughter Chloe is the outcome of the affair and now is being raised by her mother and her current husband. The 51-year-old released a statement about the new revelations saying,

The former Miami Dolphin and current CBS analyst got Donna Savattere, then a 35-year-old production assistant at the network, pregnant and paid her to keep the whole thing quiet, the Post reports. Savattere had daughter Chloe in June 2005, about two

Donna Savattere is the baby mama of Dan Marino's love child, a report from the NY Post Claims. The Football Hall of Famer had an affair with a CBS employee and later paid the woman millions of dollars in hush money to support their daughter and keep

Dan Marino love child with Donna Savattere, CBS Sports production assistant in 2005. Daughter named Chloe.

Donna Savattere Photos: Meet the Woman that Dan Marino Had an Affair With ...

Donna Savattere is the baby mama of Dan Marino's love child, a report from the NY Post Claims. The Football Hall of Famer had an affair with a CBS employee and later paid the woman millions of dollars in hush money to support their daughter and keep

Dan Marino cheated on his wife of 28 years, Claire, with Donna Savattere. They had a secret love child, Chloe, 7, who was born in June 2005, and is currently being raised by Donna and her husband. So who exactly is Donna

The former Miami Dolphin and current CBS analyst got Donna Savattere, then a 35-year-old production assistant at the network, pregnant and paid her to keep the whole thing quiet, the Post reports. Savattere had daughter Chloe in June 2005, about two

Dan Marino fathered a love child with a CBS employee named Donna Savattere in 2005, then paid her to keep it under wraps. The Hall of Fame quarterback admitted to the indiscretion after the New York Post broke the story. “This is a personal and private

Donna Savattere is the baby mama of Dan Marino's love child, a report from the NY Post Claims. The Football Hall of Famer had an affair with a CBS employee and later paid the woman millions of dollars in hush money to support their daughter and keep

'Downton Abbey' actor Brendan Coyle curses out Twitter follower

Michelle Dockery's Lady Mary Crawley could be under siege from suitors in the fourth series of Downton Abbey, which starts filming next week. Casting directors have auditioned scores of actors who had to tick the following boxes: 'Posh and pretty

We had no idea the “Game of Thrones” and “Downton Abbey” themes went so well together.

Move aside, Call of Duty! The Downton Abbey game is finally here!! LOLz!!

Now that we know that "Downton" creator Julian Fellowes is fully capable of going "Game of Thrones" on us, I have to wonder what else could happen. Could Lord Grantham really lose Downton?

Laura Mackie and Sally Haynes, who have been responsible for the British network's dramas, also announced MainStreet Pictures as the name of their new TV production firm.

'Where's My Refund?': IRS Launches Enhanced Web App Dedicated To Refunds ...

Where's My Refund? on January 27, 2013 · No Comments. John-Niemann John Niemann with Niemann & Co shares with listeners about the electronic refund process and how important it is to file your taxes properly and on time. John covers

Where's My Refund? on January 27, 2013 · No Comments. John-Niemann John Niemann with Niemann & Co shares with listeners about the electronic refund process and how important it is to file your taxes properly and on time. John covers

That's why the IRS created “Where's My Refund?,” a nice digital tool designed to accommodate individual inquiries from taxpayers about the status of their refund. This year, the IRS has refreshed, enhanced and polished its “Where's My Refund?” app for

Tax refunds:In 2011, the Internal Revenue Service said it had $153.3 million in tax refund checks that were undeliverable. To make sure you've received your checks, visit the IRS'sWhere's my refund?tool. Overbid proceeds:If a foreclosed home or tax

Where's My Refund? has a new look for 2013. The tool will include a tracker that displays progress through three stages: (1) Return Received, (2) Refund Approved and (3) Refund Sent, the IRS states. In 2013, you will be able to start checking on the

Ashley Judd, Dario Franchitti announce plan to divorce

News that Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti, her race car driver husband of 11 years, are divorcing has only fueled speculation over her possible U.S. Senate bid. While conventional wisdom would suggest that a sad personal matter might shelve plans to

Actress and humanitarian Ashley Judd and Scottish IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti announced the end of their marriage Tuesday. "We have mutually decided to end our marriage.

Potential Senate hopeful Ashley Judd and her husband of more than 11 years are calling it quits. The “Missing” actress, who served as a Democratic National Convention delegate last year and has flirted with a run for the seat of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R

Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti are divorcing after more than 11 years of marriage, People reports. "We have mutually decided to end our marriage," the couple said in a joint statement. "We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship

Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti are divorcing after more than 11 years of marriage, People reports. "We have mutually decided to end our marriage," the couple said in a joint statement. "We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship

Twitter reaction: Caleb Moore's death

Unfortunately, Caleb Moore's accident happened even earlier and proved much more critical. Moore, who crashed in the snowmobile freestyle finals at X Games Aspen last Thursday night, first appeared to have suffered only minor injuries, until a visit to

A website has been created to raise money to pay for Caleb Moore's medical bills after the snowmobiler was seriously injured in a crash at the X Games on Thursday. Moore remained in critical condition at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.

Three days after winning a gold medal at the X Games, Daniel Bodin was on his way home to Malung, Sweden, on Wednesday. But his thoughts were on his friend and fellow snowmobile competitor, Caleb Moore. Moore was in critical condition Wednesday in

Snowmobiler Caleb Moore died on Thursday due to injuries he suffered during a crash at the Winter X Games.

A website has been created to raise money to pay for Caleb Moore's medical bills after the snowmobiler was seriously injured in a crash at the X Games on Thursday. Moore remained in critical condition at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.

'Downton Abbey' actor Brendan Coyle curses out Twitter follower

Even if you're not a Downton Abbey addict, chances are you'll appreciate the expansive tea selection available at Churchill's Fine Teas in Findlay Market. Photo: Jesse Fox/CityBeat. Copyright 2013 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material

A Downton Abbey fan has taken her interest in the show to a new level, creating a cookbook based on recipes mentioned in the Edwardian-set melodrama. Pamela Foster, of Burlington, Ont., combined her love of the show and her own interest in culinary

Watching Downton Abbey is one thing (boring) , but PLAYING Downton Abbey is another (super boring) !! LOL! We kid. We've never seen it… so we have no idea how boring interesting it actually is. One clever fan out there decided to mock-up what a

I am a huge fan of Downton Abbey and I have spoilers in this post, so if you are not yet caught up, go watch it now and come back. And if you haven't yet seen it. Ugh. Get on Netflix right now and get caught up. You can thank me later. I missed the

“Fox & Friends” might want to rethink their delighted belief that the popularity of “Downton Abbey,” the PBS hit about dressing for dinner, shows our high esteem for job creators and our aspirational awe of the rich. In a refreshing departure from