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Wicked Winter Wonderland for Northeast, especially New England

Lightning vs. Bruins Canceled Due to Inclement Weather in Northeast. By. Tyler Conway. (Featured Columnist) on February 9, 2013. 2k+ reads. 2 Icon_comment. Hi-res-160849825_crop_exact. Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images. The effects of winter storm

For this week's "Scheels Weather Kid" segment, KVLY North Dakota invited 9-year-old William Hallman of Fargo to help out Chief Meteorologist Hutch Johnson with his 5 PM weather report. Little did Johnson know that little

Chief Meteorologist Hutch Johnson for his KVLY 5 p.m. weather report each week has invited a "Scheels Weather Kid" to assist him. This past Thursday was 9-year-old William Hallman's turn and after watching his suave hand

Aqueduct canceled a second straight day of racing, calling off Saturday's card because of the winter storm in the New York area. The track and Belmont Park will remain open for wagering on out-of-town races. Racing is scheduled to resume on Sunday.

Android has what seems like a billion different weather apps available, but when it comes to getting the most information in an easy-to-read fashion, WeatherBug is the best around.

Super Bowl commercials: Best, worst of Super Bowl 2013 ads

Super Bowl commercials aren't typically about direct purchases. Brands run them to create awareness and buzz and to make us feel all soft and fuzzy towards.

It's absurd that advertisers can't say “Super Bowl” during commercials, according to Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd. In talks with Samsung they come up with some very, very close, and highly entertaining, alternatives. Baltimore Black Birds, perhaps, and the

The overall feeling from the 2013 batch of Super Bowl commercials was that they were lackluster-at-best, but there were a few hilarious ads that deserve to have at least one sequel. All of the following ads did their job getting the fans of the game to

The Super Bowl wouldn't be the same without the tv commercials that get rolled out each year: Jordan and Larry Bird playing HORSE for McDonalds, the Budweiser frogs croaking for Anheuser-Busch, Mean Joe Greene tossing jerseys for Coca-Cola. How will

One of the longer commercials we saw during the 2013 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 3) was the two-minute spot for the Dodge Ram Trucks. “And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said,

Richard III discovery: news and resources round up

A band of Richard advocates known as the Richard III Society helped underwrite the discovery of the body, hoping for a reassessment of Richard's guilt and new focus on achievements during his two-year reign, such as instituting bail and lifting

The world is grown so bad that wrens make prey where eagles dare not perch. Can Shakespeare's fallen tyrant help us set it to rights? BY JOHN WATKINS | FEBRUARY 6, 2013. I like the idea of the hunchbacked Richard III, newly exhumed

The Drilling Company will produce "Richard III" this summer as part of its annual Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot season.

The figure that has actually provoked the worldwide press coverage is not the historical Richard III but, rather, the fantastic villain that Shakespeare fashioned from Thomas More's slanders and unleashed in the early

Thus it was that last week had me racking my brains. Richard III. Who he? Which one? Is he the R in the phrase "Richard of York gave battle in vain", the mnemonic that has stayed with me since schooldays to help me recall the order of colours in the

Wicked Winter Wonderland for Northeast, especially New England

Highland, VA WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING * PRECIPITATION TYPESNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS2 TO 3 INCHES. * TIMINGGRADUALLY DIMINISHING FROM SUNRISE

Chief Meteorologist Hutch Johnson for his KVLY 5 p.m. weather report each week has invited a “Scheels Weather Kid” to assist him. This past Thursday was 9-year-old William Hallman's turn and after watching his suave hand gestures to the map and honest

New. 1. DrawQuest | Free 4Chan founder Chris Poole, a.k.a. “moot”, has launched DrawQuest under his remix website, Canvas. The iPad app basically serves up daily drawing challenges, called “quests,” to inspire creativity.

Side Effects (R)

When we meet Emily (Rooney Mara) she is picking up her husband, Martin (Channing Tatum) from prison. He was sentenced to four years for inside trading. Once living the high life, the couple are now reduced to sharing a

Identity Thief persevered in spite of winter storm Nemo, with an $11.2 million Friday opening. The R-rated Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy vehicle from director Seth Gordon opened wide in 3141 theaters, and may be

Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum and Jude Law star in “Side Effects,” the reportedly final theatrical release from Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh.

Steven Soderbergh, so often adventurous over the course of his career, closes out his theatrical run with the relatively conventional thriller Side Effects. Though the ideas within are familiar, a winding narrative path keeps predictability out of

Steven Soderbergh's Side Effects fared less well, opening Friday in 2,605 theaters at $2.8 million–almost exactly on track with Soderbergh's Haywire, which opened in late January 2012 with a $2.9 million Friday and a $8.4 million weekend. Channing

Weather NYC: Blizzard Threatens Rockaways, Ravaged by Sandy

NEW YORK (AP) - New York's airports dug out from under nearly a foot of snow and started letting flights resume Saturday, while Boston's Logan Airport remained closed. Logan Airport said it expects to open one runway by 11 p.m. Across the region

NYC Weather: Blizzard Warning Cancelled as Winter Storm Nemo Passes. Send to friend. Comments(0). Add to Favorite. 9 Feb 2013 01:24 PM EST. -by Alex Mangini, Staff Writer; Image: Winter Storm Nemo has made its way out of New York. (Image Source:

Interactive Radar · Dr. Oz · WTVR.com – Richmond News & Weather from WTVR Television CBS 6 NYC wants to ban Styrofoam. Posted on: 3:18 am, February 9, 2013, by James Jobes, updated on: 07:30pm, February 8, 2013

Blizzard Warning Issued From NYC Through New England. Text Size. Published: Thursday, 7 Feb 2013 | 4:27 PM ET. By: AP with CNBC.com. Source: weather.com. From New Jersey to Maine, people stocked up on food and other storm

Side Effects (R)

The movie stars Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum. Our critic reviews Side Effects, which director Steven Soderbergh says might be his last. Copyright © 2013 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use.

Read our 'Side Effects' movie review to find out if director Steven Soderbergh delivers a smart and engaging drama in his latest (and possibly last) psychological thriller.

If the United States is indeed a Prozac nation, Steven Soderbergh's film Side Effects should be a frightening experience for all. Jude Law plays Dr. J.

There's a great turning point in “Side Effects” that, without revealing any specifics, shifts the story into full gear. It's a welcome turning point,

IRS Announces Filing Dates For Taxpayers Claiming Education Credits ...

So, what is this recent attack on personal freedom? Well, it involves about 300,000 Americans (other than CPAs, attorneys, or enrolled agents) who regularly prepare tax returns for those who choose to hire them. Many of

Tax fraudsters, beware. The Internal Revenue Service announced this week that it's turning up the heat on identity thieves. On Thursday, the agency revealed it had taken action against 389 people in January during a

The U.S. government took action in January against 389 people suspected of committing tax fraud through identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service said today. The enforcement efforts, which the IRS said included 109 arrests and 189 indictments, came

In a lawsuit filed against the federal government and an agent for the Internal Revenue Service, an Oregon man claims the agent used threats and harassment to pressure him into having sex against his will. According to

Wicked Winter Wonderland for Northeast, especially New England

Two adventurers attempting to recreate an epic 1916 Antarctic expedition by Ernest Shackleton were Saturday stranded on a plateau above a glacier after wild weather hit the final leg of their journey. British-Australian

Highland, VA WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING * PRECIPITATION TYPESNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS2 TO 3 INCHES. * TIMINGGRADUALLY DIMINISHING FROM SUNRISE

For Boston, this will mean conducting its next extramural engagement Sunday night in Buffalo after its second consecutive set of three uninterrupted non-game days. The NHL Bruins' only activity since last Saturday was a 2-1 road triumph in Montreal on

The iPhone has a remarkable number of weather app options, and you'll find a ton that suit different needs depending on what you want. That said, one shines brighter than the rest, and Accuweather is one of the best

Yeah, Tiger Woods apparently loaned Lindsey Vonn his plane. So? Wouldn't you?

Shortly after Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a horrible setback this past Tuesday questions were being immediately asked where was Tiger Woods, her supposed love interest in all of this? Would he be flying in to see her in hospital, sending her a

Take a look at Us Weekly's most-read stories from Friday, Feb. 8.

Lindsey Vonn boards Tiger Woods' plane. (Via TMZ)Man, it's tough being a global celebrity. You do a friend a favor by sending them a plane, as friends do, and all of a sudden the press is all over it, making a big deal. Can't a multimillionaire get a

Lindsey Vonn boards Tiger Woods' private plane after skiing accident, while Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood plan to avoid each other at Sunday's Grammys: See Us Weekly's top stories from Friday, Feb. 8, in the roundup! 1. Lindsey Vonn Boards Tiger

Lindsey Vonn hopped on Tiger Woods' private jet so she could fly out of Austria following her crash earlier this week, according to TMZ. The two are rumored to be dating, but Vonn claims they are just friends, the website reported. Click here to see

IRS Announces Filing Dates For Taxpayers Claiming Education Credits ...

Just in time for tax season, the Internal Revenue Service has fired some warning shots, as it were, to let any potential identity thieves out there no it will not tolerate refund fraud. The agency announced today that it conducted a

But the agency still won't accept returns claiming credits for adoption expenses, energy-efficiency improvements and business breaks until the first week of March.

The enforcement efforts, which the IRS said included 109 arrests and 189 indictments, came on the eve of the tax-filing season that began Jan. 30 and continues through April 15. The IRS and the Justice Department have been trying to fight an increase

The IRS announced this week that taxpayers can begin filing federal income tax returns with depreciation and education forms this week. On Sunday, February 10, the IRS will accept tax returns which include federal form 4562, Depreciation and

IRS Announces Filing Dates For Taxpayers Claiming Education Credits ...

We've probably all had the experience where a store cashier accidentally hands over too much in change, and we kindly point out the error and decline the windfall. We're basically forgoing "free" money, but we feel good

"I want you to know that we understand your frustration, and we're working hard to get your cases resolved as quickly as we can," said acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller as he announced the federal tax agency's latest efforts to combat the fast

MTA fumbled Ravens celebration

City Council called MTA officials to a hearing Thursday about platform safety. The MTA testified about the public awareness campaign and the problems with platform doors and slowing down trains. The Transport Workers

As the storm approaches, the MTA's transit division will move some trains underground for storage, including on express tracks through Manhattan, which means some lines that normally run as express will operate on local tracks Friday afternoon. The MTA

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MTA ALERT: With weather forecasts calling for significant snowfall beginning Friday evening, all planned subway service changes this weekend are canceled. Customers are strongly advised where possible to avoid traveling today, and if traveling is a

New quake rocks tsunami-hit Solomon Islands

Two aftershocks have rocked the Solomon Islands, three days after a magnitude 8.0 quake sparked a tsunami in the region. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports that an earthquake with a preliminary 7.1 magnitude tremor struck 23 kilometres from Lata,

Still images show Lata in the Solomon Islands where a Tsunami on Wednesday left villages and homes ruined. Nine people died after the wave, caused by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake, swept across Santa Cruz island on the eastern edge of the Solomons.

A huge aftershock has rocked the Solomon Islands, sending villagers fleeing to higher ground two days after an 8.0 magnitude quake and tsunami killed 13 people. The 7.1 magnitude tremor on Friday was the latest in a series of aftershocks that have been

An 8.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck off the Solomon Islands on Wednesday, generated a small tsunami, The Associated Press reported. Solomons officials reported two 4-foot, 11-inch waves hitting the western coast of

Mayoral candidates making budget statements, but nothing adds up

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The burned pickup truck belonging to Christopher Jordan Dorner had a broken axle and weapons were found inside, authorities said. The truck is being processed by the Irvine Police Department, a police spokesman told The

Friends, family and First Lady Michelle Obama gathered Saturday afternoon to remember Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old Chicago majorette who was fatally shot a week after she performed at President Obama's inauguration. Hadiya -- who was shot in a

A motorcyclist was killed in a possible racing accident early Saturday morning in Van Nuys, police said. The crash involving multiple motorcycles occurred about 3:40 a.m. on Woodley Avenue north of Burbank Boulevard, said

As the ground search resumed Saturday in Bear Bear for a disgruntled ex-cop suspected of hunting down LAPD officials and their families, authorities pledged to continue until they find Christopher Jordan Dorner. Dorner

Rihanna to Salute Bob Marley at 2013 Grammys

Bob Marley would have been 68 years old on Wednesday. To mark the occasion, I asked Del Ray Patch Facebook and Twitter followers to offer their favorite tunes from the late reggae great. I went with 1973's “Stir It Up” mainly for the guitar solo, but

A mural depicting reggae music icon Bob Marley (right) and former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie decorate a wall in the yard of Marley's Kingston home in Jamaica. Relatives and old friends, joined by hundreds of tourists, celebrated Marley's 68th

Bob Marley's granddaughter Donisha Prendergast, right, dances to reggae music during the celebration of Marley's 68th birthday at the yard of his Kingston home, in Jamaica, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Marley's relatives and

The public persona (and the politics) of Bob Marley, whose birthday it is today,* was heavily informed by his relationship with Africa (both symbolically and in a real sense). A good place to see that play out was in director

In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Torres: Youngest American Woman Billionaire

The youngest female billionaire in the US is 30-year-old Lynsi Torres, president and owner of In-N-Out Burger. That's according to a new report from Bloomberg, which has profiled Torres and her remarkable rise to colossal riches. The intensely private

She's no Kim Kardashian or Paris Hilton - this heiress refuses interviews and is the youngest female billionaire in America. Meet Lynsi Torres, 30, owner and president of the infamous West Coast fast food chain In-N-Out

But the story of Lynsi Torres, the 30-year-old owner and president of the beloved In-N-Out Burger chain and one of the world's youngest billionaires, largely remains a mystery, Bloomberg reported. Torres, who has no college degree and little business

The world of fast food has its own reclusive personality, and she is Lynsi Torres, the 30-year-old owner of beloved burger giant In-N-Out. Sure, most owners and CEOs try to maintain a low profile behind their heavy iron gates and PR reps, but they'll

Lynsi Torres inherited a California icon when she was given half ownership of Baldwin Park native In-N-Out burger when she turned 30 last year. This week, Bloomberg Magazine named Torres the youngest, wealthiest woman in America, given that she will

Wanted ex-LAPD cop Christopher Dorner shifts from being hunter to hunted

Dorner's problems at the LAPD played out without public notice more than four years ago, as the department gradually emerged from federal oversight following a corruption scandal. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa declared, "this is no longer your father's

Christopher Dorner, 33, is wanted in connection with a double homicide and the killing of a police officer in a rampage stemming from his dismissal from the Los Angeles Police Department in 2008. Police had swarmed into the Big Bear Lake ski area in

ORANGE, Calif. -- A photo never tells the whole story, and that's especially true for Christopher Dorner. The images on his Facebook page are essentially the same: Dorner, smiling, seemingly loving life and all it offers. But they accompany a rambling

Rescued Alabama Hostage Ethan Celebrated Birthday With SWAT Team, FBI ...

The seven-day stand-off between a survivalist and Alabama and federal authorities has come to a close. Jimmy Lee Dykes, who kidnapped a five-year-old boy in Midland City after shooting his school bus driver last week,

A young Alabama boy entered his fifth day Saturday in a bunker with the man accused of snatching him off a school bus.

Ethan, the 5-year-old boy held hostage in a nearly week-long standoff in Alabama, is in good spirits and apparently unharmed. He turned 6 on Feb. 6, 2013 and organizers were planning a birthday party for him so big that they were considering using a

For six anguished days, people in this small Alabama town asked just one question about the 5-year-old boy being held hostage in an underground bunker by a menacing, unpredictable neighbor: "Is he free yet?" After FBI agents determined that talks with

Within hours after an armed, angry man shot a school bus driver and kidnapped a 5-year-old boy, workers feverishly unloaded boxes packed with percussive grenades, military C-4 explosives and an array of guns from a

Mary Leakey's 100th Birthday: A Look at Her Human Achievements

Today's helicopter parents might want to explore the parenting techniques of famed paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey, whose birth 100 years ago is celebrated today. Instead of hovering over or reigning-in her three sons, Ms.

Mary Leakey was an archaeologist and anthropologist from Britain, who discovered the first fossilized Proconsul (extinct ape believed to be ancestral to humans) skull. She also discovered the Zinjanthropus (Paranthropus, a genus of extinct hominins) skull.

Google celebrates and recognizes the birthday of Mary Leakey, a British paleoanthropologist who passed away in 1996. Mary Leakey was married and worked closely together with her husband Louis Leakey. Louis Leakey

Google is celebrating the 100th birthday of anthropologist and archaeologist Mary Leakey today with a homepage doodle. Leakey is featured in the field, accompanied by her beloved dalmations. "We love that her dogs made the cut!" the Leakey Foundation

Fall Out Boy Rock The Roxy In Triumphant Return

The future of Fall Out Boy starts now. Download "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)" on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/FOBMSKWYDITD "Save Rock

A lot of people think Fall Out Boy is me. But it's the four of us. I want to f--king vomit when I read intros that say, 'Pete Wentz: accidental internet poster boy.' It makes me feel ugly," he explained at the time. Wentz has since divorced Simpson and

America's Suitehearts are back. After going on hiatus in November 2009, Fall Out Boy have returned with a new single, album and tour. My Songs Know Wh.

Yes, it's kind of difficult to believe it's been more than three years since Fall Out Boy were in their death throes, closing out a rather remarkable ascent to stardom by releasing mercurial, metaphoric music videos and officially going on "hiatus

Weather Journal: Northeast Digs Out and Sees a Snowy Future

Sunday's front, by the way, isn't going to have that much of a moderating effect on temperatures, and we're going to have to wait until Tuesday for significantly cooler weather, when a stronger front moves through. After that point our weather should

Yes, The Weather Channel's new names for winter storms are catching on, much to the chagrin of the National Weather Service, which has advised its forecasters not to follow the channel's lead. But some airlines, governors'

BIG BEAR (KTLA) - Following a heavy dumping of snow at the Big Bear Mountain resort over the past 24 hours, KTLA 5's Liberte Chan brings the weather report for Saturday (Feb. 9).

Jodi Arias Exclusive: Judge OKs controversial testimony

Jodi Arias, the admitted Arizona killer of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, has taken the stand for the defense in her own murder trial. Prosecutors allege that back in 2008, Arias shot Alexander, 30, in the face, slit his throat from

Transcript for Jodi Arias Gives Explicit Details About Doomed Relationship. First, we have more on the breakup murder trial. Defendant jodi arias on the stand for her third-straight day, giving explicit details about the relationship with the man she

Jodi Arias, the 32-year-old woman on trial for killing her boyfriend Travis Alexander, opened up during her testimony today about the sexual relationship between her and Alexander. Arias told the courtroom that Alexander's

The tumultuous love affair between accused killer Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander began with such a rush of intensity that just days after meeting one another, Arias broke up with her boyfriend of four years and had her first sexual encounter with

By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter UPDATE: Court has recessed until Tuesday, January 8. Come back to RadarOnline.com then for more live coverage of Jodi Arias' murder trial. *** She's the brunette beauty accused of

10 Schools That Are the Best at Smash-Mouth Football

The show, which was extensively retooled by NBC after a disappointing season, fell a staggering 71 percent in viewership from its opening episode last season.

Kai the Hitchhiker hatcheted his way into the heart of the Internet this week. The eccentric home-free nomad found web fame when Fresno's KMPH FOX 26 interviewed Kai after he st

We thought our expectations were appropriately adjusted when we opened the ratings spreadsheet this morning. We knew the return of NBC's Smash on Tuesday wasn't going to have nearly as big of an audience as the

The substantial hiatus and costly reboot did not seem to work for NBC's Smash. The musical drama returned with a two-hour sophomore premiere Tuesday night, averaging just a 1.1 rating with adults 18-49 and 4.47 million

Kate Upton's Second SI Cover, Porn Appears at Fashion Week

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has made a name for itself in sports, fashion, publishing, pop culture and water cooler conversations around the globe. So has Kate Upton. Which makes sense that the 20-year-old model will grace the cover of the

Supermodel Kate Upton is going back-to-back on Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers. With the 2013 edition set to debut Tuesday, it's the 20-year-old St. Joseph native and alleged Justin Verlander girlfriend who is back on the front, Sports Illustrated

Earlier today, a picture of Sports Illustrated's 2013 Swimsuit Issue was leaked. And now Sports Illustrated has confirmed that the image is real and released an official (i.e. better) image of the cover Kate Upton Swimsuit Issue

Sports Illustrated has revealed its 2013 Swimsuit Issue cover, which features 20-year-old model and untalented car-washer Kate Upton (again!) braving the harsh Antarctic tundra in an open white parka and hopefully fleece-lined bikini bottoms. See the

Kate Upton's Second SI Cover: Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue cover is usually revealed with a big announcement with David Letterman. But this year, the cover image has been leaked, unveiling that Kate Upton has won the accolade for a second year

England's missing monarchs: Richard III may have been found but eight other ...

Back in 1996, Al Pacino made a documentary centered on the title character from one of William Shakespeare's most wrenching and unforgettable plays. Pacino called it "Looking for Richard." Maybe he was looking in the wrong place. Who would've guessed

Richard III unexpectedly pretty. Rob Beschizza at 4:15 pm Tue, Feb 5. — FEATURED —. Review · Mitch O'Connell the World's Best Artist by Mitch O'Connell - exclusive preview of his new art book · Book Review · Tales of the Weird:

Richard III is having his cultural moment. Many couch-bound citizens devoted a good portion of the weekend to the series “House of Cards”—all thirteen hour-long episodes of which were released en masse on Friday.

Two days after we found out that the long lost bones of Richard III were found in a parking lot, 528 years after his death, we can now 'meet' him. Or, more precisely, we can tak

MTA fumbled Ravens celebration

A new version of the subway map allows riders to more easily zoom in on clusters of the map and quickly access route information for specific lines.

In preparation for the upcoming snow, the MTA has warned that they will shut down bus service before the worst of the storm hits to prevent stranded passengers and trapped buses, DNA Info says: [Thomas Prendergast

The New York Post reports that Assemblyman Vito Lopez is “ogling” a City Council seat and telling insiders he will indeed make the campaign he's long been mulling. For what it's worth, Mr. Lopez still sounded uncommitted on Wednesday night when

MTA: Subway service close to normal after blizzard.

Jodi Arias Exclusive: Judge OKs controversial testimony

Accused murderer Jodi Arias testified over the last two days about a flurry of boyfriends and how she followed them into exploring a string of religions including witchcraft, Buddhism, Hinduism and eventually Mormonism. Arias, 32, has yet to tell the

Jodi Arias will be back on the witness stand Tuesday morning in a Phoenix, Arizona courtroom after describing to the jury on Monday an upbringing filled with physical and emotional violence and admitting that she did in fact

Jodi Arias' murder trial has featured a string of steamy revelations about her sex life with ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, who was shot and stabbed in 2008. The lurid details continued to surface on Tuesday, day 14 of the trial

In court this week, admitted killer Jodi Arias detailed her sexual relationship with Travis Alexander. One of the most shocking moments of the trial was when Arias said Alexander made her have anal sex on the same day she was baptized, Nov. 26, 2006.

MTA fumbled Ravens celebration

This week we told you that no, the press release isn't dead. New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority sort of proved our point today with a “Superstorm Nemo” release that goes to great lengths to explain how the

In addition to more traditional plows and sweepers, the city's Metropolitan Transit Authority has essentially mounted jet engines on wheels to decimate snow with huge blasts of air. Although these machines are high-tech and impressive, there's one

As I drove north on I-95 at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday and saw traffic come to a near stop at Caton Avenue, I exited and reversed course to park at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and take the light rail to the amazing Ravens

Fall Out Boy Rock The Roxy In Triumphant Return

Also in the midst of a comeback is Chicago's own Fall Out Boy, who on Monday dropped a new single, "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)"—with an accompanying video starring 2 Chainz—and played an intimate, last-minute gig at

Lightsabers, Force-throws and Wookiees are no longer things of the past. Star Wars is returning to theaters as soon as 2015, and in a big way, with a.

Fall Out Boy's hot new single “My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark (Light Em Up)” featuring 2Chainz is this week's pick for JustJared.com and KIIS FM 102.7's JJ Music Monday! The guys – Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump,

IRS Announces Filing Dates For Taxpayers Claiming Education Credits ...

Vincent Burroughs, a resident of Fall Creek, Oregon, is suing the U.S. Government and an IRS agent he says coerced him into sex. According to Burroughs, the trouble began in August 2011, when the accused IRS agent,

But the agency still won't accept returns claiming credits for adoption expenses, energy-efficiency improvements and business breaks until the first week of March.

Christopher Dorner, Ex-LAPD Cop Murder Suspect, Possibly Hides Near Big ...

The manhunt is intensifying to find Christopher Dorner, a highly-trained former Los Angeles police officer who is believed to be on a rampage to kill his former colleagues. Police officers say Dorner has now become their worst nightmare -- a heavily

Jesse Jackson wants triple-homicide suspect and manhunt target Christopher Dorner to put an end to the killing, and turn himself in. Jackson volunteers himself, Tavis Smiley, or Stevie Wonder to receive the fugitive.

020913_sheen_launch. Charlie Sheen wants to do his part to bring ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner into custody safely so he's recorded a video plea asking the wanted man to call him to talk things out. Dorner -- who is accused of killing three

The 8 Stages of Being a Bob Marley Fan, In Honor of Bob Marley's Birthday

Hundreds of tourists have joined Rastafarian priests and reggae musicians at Bob Marley's old house in Jamaica to mark the 68th anniversary of the late reggae icon's birth. Since his death from cancer in 1981, Marley has

According to Urban Islandz, "Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers," which was released three years after his death, is reggae's biggest selling album to date, with more than 10 million copies sold in the United States and an estimated 25

The reggae world last Wednesday, celebrated the 68th birthday of King of Reggae, Bob Marley whose real names were Nesta Robert Marley. Born February 6, 1945, in a small village in St Ann called Nine Mile, in Jamaica.

The film opens on the Ghanaian coast at the remnants of a slave post, the camera then pans over the Atlantic, finally settling on the green hills of rural Jamaica (Marley's birthplace Nine Mile) from where it picks up Bob

Nearly 32 years after his death, crowds are still packing concert venues to hear the music of Bob Marley. For Aston “Family Man” Barrett, bandleader and bassist for Bob Marley & The Wailers, the band's lyrical messages are just as significant as they

Cities of Leicester and York Argue Over Where to Rebury Richard III

I like the idea of the hunchbacked Richard III, newly exhumed from his final resting spot beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, visiting the Oval Office. You can imagine the late, unlamented English monarch exchanging pleasantries with President

Is it just my imagination or do I detect a faint grin of belated (about half a millennium belated) satisfaction playing about the long-jawed skull of Richard III? Because when it came to reinterments, he was a stickler for doing the right thing. In

Slain more than 500 years ago on a British battlefield, King Richard III was recently determined to have been unceremoniously buried in nearby Leicester without a coffin. Now that his bones have been identified after being

Two days after we found out that the long lost bones of Richard III were found in a parking lot, 528 years after his death, we can now 'meet' him. Or, more precisely, we can tak

National Signing Day 2013: RB Commits with Best Shot at Winning a Heisman ...

A walk through National Signing Day with Mr. Football Carver High School-Montgomery all-star quarterback Jeremy Johnson and his family walk us through National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Johnson signed on with Auburn University.

National Signing Day is of the utmost importance in the college football world, and we saw that again Wednesday. Anyone who argues against that is wrong. Is there silliness? Yes. Are there some athletes and families who don't know how to handle the

The story remained the same on national signing day, when teams like Alabama, Mississippi and Florida dominated the headlines while other conferences stood in the shadows. And just how important is a top-rated class? As Jon Solomon of The Birmingham

Kate Upton is Sports Illustrated cover girl for second year

Super duper model Kate Upton once again will appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Did Kate Upton score another Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover? Most models dream of making the cover--so to do it two years in a row is quite a feat. Sports Illustrated is not commenting yet on the leaked cover (check it

Mary Leakey's 100th Birthday: A Look at Her Human Achievements

Through a life of dedication to research and exploration of Africa's Rift Valley, Mary met and married Louis Leakey and together they brought to light some of the most significant and spectacular remains of ancient human

Today marks the 100th birthday of anthropologist Mary Leakey, whose extensive research in Africa's Rift Valley taught us that our ancestors had capabilities far beyond the image of the primitive, brutish Neanderthal (although the existence of Arnold

Happy Birthday, Mary! Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Mary Leakey significantly contributed to our understanding of human evolution. February 6th marks the 100th anniversary of Mary's birthday and we are celebrating with a

Christopher Dorner, Ex-LAPD Cop Murder Susect, Possibly Hides Near Big Bear ...

Anderson Cooper digs deeper into Christopher Dorner's "manifesto" and his complaints about the LAPD. The former police officer is on the run from law enforcement; he stands accused of murdering three people and injuring

Blogger extraordinaire Sooper Mexican noticed something interesting about MSM coverage of Christopher Dorner's manifesto: Most news outlets are publishing a censored version that is only 11 pages long: Murder Suspect

The fugitive ex-cop's writings also single out Charlie Sheen as being "effin awesome."

After a truly bizarre day that stretched from a cop killing in Los Angeles to a manhunt from San Diego to the San Bernardino Mountains, night fell on Big Bear ski resort as authorities were still going to door-to-door and

Recap: Week 6 of Jodi Arias trial

Despite currently facing the possibility of being sentenced to death if found guilty of the gruesome murder of her last boyfriend, Jodi Arias already has a new male admirer — and he is strongly defending the moral fibre of the woman accused of

Solomon Islands tsunami deaths confirmed

Amateur footage has emerged from the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the Soloman Islands on Wednesday. The magnitude-8.0 earthquake triggered a tsunami which flooded low-lying villages on the island of Santa Cruz, leaving at least five

A powerful earthquake off the Solomon Islands generated a tsunami up to 1.5 metres (5ft) high that damaged dozens of homes and left several people missing, presumed dead. Authorities cancelled tsunami warnings on more distant coasts in the Pacific.

RELIEF workers are scrambling to reach quake-ravaged villages in the Solomon Islands, with "unusual seismic activity" sighted as strong aftershocks continue to jolt the remote Pacific region. Pungent steam was reportedly rising from cracks in the

The wave was generated following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake that hit east of the Solomon Islands this afternoon, destroying at least three villages there. The quake was a shallow 5.8km deep and the epicentre was 347km east of Kira Kira in the Solomon

Weather NYC: Blizzard Threatens Rockaways, Ravaged by Sandy

The National Weather Service said Boston could get close to 3 feet of snow by Saturday evening, while most of Rhode Island could receive more than 2 feet, most of it falling overnight Friday into Saturday. Connecticut was bracing for 2 feet, and New

A blizzard-like storm is churning through the tri-state, shutting transit and roadways, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands, and blanketing the region with snow that has already topped more than 1 foot

Governor Cuomo is also activating the NY State Emergency Operations Center Friday at noon to monitor the storm and response efforts. He said, "I urge New Yorkers to closely watch local news reports for weather updates and adjust their travel plans

NEW YORK CITY (WTVR) – A city council looks to ban another item from its stores and restaurants. First it was The New York City Council says it also costs the city big money to move all of that Styrofoam trash to landfills outside of the city. If

After a relatively inactive winter so far, the first blizzard in over 2 years, since January 2011, will affect the area on Friday night, with heavy snowfall and strong winds. While heavy snow will be spread out across the area, the

Cities of Leicester and York Argue Over Where to Rebury Richard III

At a press conference at the University of Leicester on Monday, a team of scientists and archeologists announced that a skeleton found under a parking lot was that of Richard III.

The skeleton was this week confirmed by DNA tests to be the missing remains of Richard III, who died aged 32 in the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Described as one of the most significant finds in archaeological history, they were uncovered last September

The Drilling Company will produce "Richard III" this summer as part of its annual Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot season.

Recap: Week 6 of Jodi Arias trial

Jodi Arias takes the stand for a third day on Wednesday to testify in her bombshell murder trial, one day after she described in graphic detail her sexual encounters with the devout Mormon she is accused of brutally murdering.

Accused murderer Jodi Arias was kept away from the Mormon friends of her lover Travis Alexander and their torrid sex affair was kept secret by Alexander, even as he sent lewd photos of himself to her online, according to court testimony today. The

As Jodi Arias testifies about every experience she had with her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, anticipation is building about how prosecutor Juan Martinez will handle his cross-examination of her. Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi's direct examination is

Super Bowl commercials: Best, worst of Super Bowl 2013 ads

But this structure is not an ideal way to built up long term search value (to take full advantage of the engagement and links that a Super Bowl commercial brings), and it seems impossible to measure success. Is no one going to the special microsite

A clear Super Bowl ad standout, Doritos "Goat 4 Sale" commercial is a funny take on a man's relationship with his pet. Featuring a snack-loving goat and his snack-loving owner, the commercial -- from Doritos' Crash the Super

Everyone knows that the Super Bowl commercials have become almost as important as the game itself. The rise of YouTube and social media has only skyrocketed interest. The increased attention and all the pre-Super Bowl buzz for ads have driven up the

Dodge stirred up quite a bit of controversy with its Paul Harvey narrated, "So God Made a Farmer" Super Bowl ad. There has been much commentary over the past week about the "whitewashing" of the American farmer and the nostalgic look at farms and

CLICK HERE to see the rest of the 2013 Super Bowl commercials as well as all of the best, worst and most unforgettable from the past. As the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens battle for the right to lift the Lombardi

Permissible Food Friday: Celebrating 2013 National Signing Day*

Hugh Freeze brought a big-time recruiting class to Oxford, headlined by the nation's top player.

The Fighting Texas Aggies added a nice of heaping of swag to their program with the addition of a top-rated class that included a whopping 32 prospects and heralded the rise of a regional recruiting power.

If you're not winning on National Signing Day, you're losing. Some won and lost with greater force than others.

This change became obvious on national signing day, but really it's been building for a while. After all, the NCAA has gone as far to create new rules centering on social media, removing contact limitations for coaches. Forget about those old-school

If you're not winning on National Signing Day, you're losing. Some won and lost with greater force than others.

Cities of Leicester and York Argue Over Where to Rebury Richard III

Philippa Langley, a screenwriter and the secretary of the Scottish branch of the Richard III Society, who agitated for the excavation of the Leicester parking lot, is firmly in the defend-Richard camp. At the unveiling of the model of the king's head

The face of England's King Richard III was revealed for the first time in more than 500 years on Tuesday following a reconstruction based on a skull unearthed from a parking lot in the city of Leicester. After carrying out a series

At a press conference at the University of Leicester on Monday, a team of scientists and archeologists announced that a skeleton found under a parking lot was that of Richard III.

Fall Out Boy Recall 'Disbelief' Over 2 Chainz Collabo

Perhaps inspired by the long-awaited return of Destiny's Child during last night's Super Bowl halftime show, Fall Out Boy have decided to call it a comeback.

To anyone familiar with Fall Out Boy's last album, Folie à Deux — which detailed the perils and pitfalls of fame and its ability to strain and ultimately destroy relationships — it's no surprise that the band took a couple of personal days after its

America's Suitehearts are back. After going on hiatus in November 2009, Fall Out Boy have returned with a new single, album and tour. My Songs Know Wh.

Mary Leakey's 100th Birthday: A Look at Her Human Achievements

Mary Leakey is being honored with a Google doodle in parts of the world where it is already February 6th (like Australia). Leakey was a British archaeologist and anthropologist, who discovered the first fossilized Proconsul

Yesterday, as the day had already changed in some parts of the world, Google began showing a doodle honoring the 100th birthday of archaeologist Mary Leakey. Now that it is February 6th in the rest of the world, other countries can now see the doodle.

February 6 Google Doodle fetes archaeologist Mary Leakey. Uploaded on 11:30AM. A screenshot of Google's homepage on February 6, 2013, with a doodle paying tribute to archaeologist Mary Leakey on her 100th birth anniversary. Google

She was a talented artist, specializing in early Stone Age, able to flawlessly draw early tools and artifacts. He had a passion for fossils since he found arrowheads and tools as a child. Together, Mary and Louis Leakey would change the scientific

Super Bowl commercials: Best, worst of Super Bowl 2013 ads

Taco Bell Super Bowl Commercial 2013: 'We Are Young' (Video). A bunch of elderly folks get into a bit of rowdy business in this funny new Taco Bell commercial that aired during the 2013 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 3).

Another advertiser who went all out when it came to high-wattage players was Samsung, casting Apatow-regulars Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd in a comic sendup on Super Bowl ads -- and the publicity-hungry marketers and stars who create them. In a game

Christopher Dorner: Massive Manhunt Continues

The final straw for Christopher Jordan Dorner grew out of a relatively minor arrest outside San Pedro's DoubleTree hotel nearly five years ago. Dorner and his training officer were called to the well-manicured hotel because a scruffy, angry, mentally

The fugitive ex-cop's writings also single out Charlie Sheen as being "effin awesome."

Alleged cop-killer Christopher Dorner has vanished. More than 24 hours after Dorner allegedly shot and killed one police officer and injured two others, police say they have no idea where the former cop with a vendetta against police has gone. "He

From: Christopher Jordan Dorner /7648 To: America Subj: Last resort Regarding CF# 07-004281 I know most of you who personally know me are in disbelief to hear from media reports that I am suspected of committing such

Recap: Week 6 of Jodi Arias trial

Today, Jodi Arias, the admitted Arizona killer of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, takes the stand for the defense in her own murder trial for the third straight day. On Monday, Arias admitted killing Alexander in 2008, but claimed

Jodi Arias Tells How She Met Ex-Boyfriend on Stand. The woman on trial for allegedly killing of her ex took the stand for a second day. 02:24 | 02/06/2013. Related Links: Watch: Jodi Arias Testifies in Her Murder Trial · Watch: Jodi Arias Takes the

Fall Out Boy Recall 'Disbelief' Over 2 Chainz Collabo

Since Fall Out Boy reunited and announced a new single, new album and new tour earlier this week, fans have been damn near losing their minds trying to get their hands on tickets to one of their upcoming concerts. The band played three (very) sold out

Fall Out Boy's 8 p.m. June 28 concert at the Pageant is sold out. Tickets went on sale at 5 p.m. today. Get more information at thepageant.com. The band's new album is "Save Rock and Roll" featuring the single "My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark