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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Robin Roberts Talks Beating MDS With Diane Sawyer

After being diagnosed with MDS in and undergoing a major bone marrow transplant, Robin Roberts has returned to 'Good Morning America'.

for Road to Recovery: Robin Roberts' First Week Back. We can't let the morning go without talking about what an amazing week it's been at "gma" and abc. After five months of being away on medical leave, our colleague, robin roberts, returned home

Robin Roberts' Journey: Isolation. Part 3: Roberts' sister Sally Ann donated her stem cells for Roberts' bone marrow transplant. 07:08 | 02/22/2013. Related Links: Watch: Robin Roberts' Journey: Going Home · Watch: Robin Roberts' Journey: A New Life

Robin Roberts' Journey: Saying Goodbye. Part 2: In June 2012, Roberts announced her condition on "GMA" -- then came a shocking loss. 06:13 | 02/22/2013. Related Links: Watch: Robin Roberts' Journey: Isolation · Watch: Robin Roberts' Journey: Going

Big Numbers for Robin Roberts' Return. “Good Morning America” had its most-watched show since the day after the 2012 election yesterday as Robin Roberts returned from medical leave. “GMA” drew 6.121M total viewers,

Teams Deal Sidekicks, but Stars Stay Put

The New York Knicks only made minor moves at the NBA trade deadline, but with some activity around the league, it's still a good time to re-assess their title odds. To recap deadline day from the Knicks' point of view, Ronnie Brewer was traded to the

If Thursday's NBA trade deadline was a movie, the audience would have walked out in the middle from boredom. This freeze came straight from the script that is the league's new collective bargaining agreement — with its

The NBA trade deadline came and went without the Los Angeles Lakers making any moves at all. General manager Mitch Kupchak went on national radio and made it clear that Dwight Howard wasn't going anywhere. He also conceded that given Pau

The Oklahoma City Thunder have already logged plenty of victories this year, but by bringing in Ronnie Brewer of the New York Knicks, they might also turn out to be the biggest winner of the NBA trade deadline. The Thunder don't really have many

What a frenzied day it has been out there on the NBA marketplace! Today was the last day for teams to trade during the 2012-13 NBA season, and so teams are wheelin' and dealin' and securing their championship futures!

Josh Brolin Steps Out Smiling Post-Split from Diane Lane

Diane Lane and Josh Brolin. Steve Granitz/Wireimage. Josh Brolin and Diane Lane's eight-year marriage is ending in divorce, but the road wasn't always rocky for the occasionally tumultuous pair. "We're very similar in that celebrity is not a necessity

“Diane Lane and Josh Brolin have decided to end their marriage” their rep said in the statement about the 48-year-old actress and 45-year-old actor. “It was a mutual decision. It is very amicable. It's not ugly, it's just over,” a

The couple, who were married for eight years, announced their "amicable" split exclusively to Us Weekly.

Diane Lane and Josh Brolin's divorce documents cite irreconcilable differences, actress wants her name back. Brolin and Lane called it quits last week, filing divorce documents Feb. 15 in Los Angeles County Superior Court to end their eight-year marriage.

Ronda Rousey retains title over Liz Carmouche at UFC 157

Rousey (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), a heavy favorite, has breezed through the competition since her pro MMA debut in 2011, and before her first UFC fight, only one opponent had lasted longer than a minute. Carmouche (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC), though, quickly put

Ronda Rousey beat Liz Carmouche by armbar in the first ever women's fight in UFC history. Rousey is now 7-0 with 7 first round armbars. Carmouche had Rousey in a choke early in the fight, but Rousey fought through it to do

After spending much of her life with a tunnel vision reserved for judo, particularly an Olympic berth in the sport, Ronda Rousey never really had time to consider or even be a fan of any other sports.

Ronda Rousey has an Olympic judo medal, an undeniable personal magnetism and a merciless string of victories in her short mixed martial arts career. Now she's finally got a showcase worthy of her talent. Rousey and Liz Carmouche will make history

American Idol Winner Arrested After Attempting To Smuggle HEROIN Into The ...

Adriana Latonio received a standing ovation from American Idol judges Randy Jackson and Keith Urban after singing Aretha Franklin's Ain't

It's the boys' turn to impress on "American Idol," and with only five spots available, all 10 performers have to give it their all. Nicki is on their side and, by the end of the night, had declared her undying love for at least half of

Ten singers - five women, five men - made the semfinals of American Idol this week. But not all of them have gotten a lot of face time on the show yet. Get to know them a little bit better in this series of videos. Charlie Askew: "The moment I knew I

The first round of sudden-death competition in Las Vegas sent five women to the top 20 and five others back to their day jobs or high school classes.

American Idol's women gave the guys a lot to live up to Thursday night. A few of them measured up to the challenge, while others fell apart. Song choice presented a problem all night, and proved the undoing of promising singers like Chris Watson, whose

Sacramento school closings decision

Still, faculty at nearly all of the schools have taken issue with the way CPS has calculated building utilization — its main criteria for potential closings — which put their schools on the list in the first place. Dewey Elementary Academy of Fine

The following schools are closed Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Members of the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization and of local school councils, who've filed Title VI civil rights complaints about previous school closures with the U.S. Justice Department, said that last year's displacement of Price Elementary

Oscar Index: Anne Hathaway Is A Sure Bet For Sunday, But Jennifer Lawrence ...

And the Alternative Oscar goes to We've noticed that a lot of our Alternative film nominees have of course been recognized by the real Academy in other categories, but when you've got nine 'Best Picture' nods and only five for 'Best Director', there

We examine the 2013 Best Picture Oscar nominees, determining which films have the best chance of winning (and which one SHOULD take home the big prize).

Jennifer Lawrence ;chases her first Academy Award.

Browse the Early Roles: Oscar Nominees Before They Were Famous gallery on The Hollywood Reporter.

Oscar Nominations 2013: Full List. Riva could perhaps take the Oscar because of her win at the BAFTAs. The last two Best Actress upsets were by the winner of the BAFTA. In 2008, Marion Cotillard lost the SAG to Julie Christie but went on to win the

Road to Recovery: Robin Roberts' First Week Back

It's been quite the emotional journey for 'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts. On Thursday, Feb. 21, she sat down with the ladies of 'The View,' where she got choked up about the fears she had throughout her fight

Robin Roberts' return to "Good Morning America" Wednesday marked the end of a long road that began with her announcement she had a rare blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS and would take medical leave from morning TV to

And finally, our person of the week tonight is our amazing robin roberts. As you all know, she's back after her long recovery from a bone maro transplant and tonight on "20/20," you will see the whole See More. And finally, our person of the week

Robin Roberts receives a very special welcome back message on GMA from Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah, and Hillary Clinton! – TMZ; Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry reunite on TV set – US Weekly; What is Hailee

The Cecil Hotel: What a Dead Body in a Water Tank Does for Your Yelp Reviews

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The Canadian woman last seen at a downtown hotel nearly three weeks ago was found dead in a water tank at the top of the building Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times is reporting.

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The Canadian woman last seen at a downtown hotel nearly three weeks ago was found dead in a water tank at the top of the building Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. The Times says a

Extra, Extra: Yelpers' (Banned) Jokes About Cecil Hotel's Water Supply. pan_dulce.jpg. Pan dulce (Photo by current events via the LAist Featured Photos pool). The new (and later banned) posts on Cecil Hotel's Yelp page reference the death of Elisa Lam

Unterweger worked as a crime journalist for an Austrian magazine in LA and stayed at The Cecil in 1991. He was convicted of killing three prostitutes during his stay and following the conviction of several other murders, he committed suicide in 1994.

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — The Canadian woman last seen at a downtown hotel nearly three weeks ago was found dead in a water tank at the top of the building Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. The Times says a worker at the Cecil Hotel on Main

National Margarita Day kicks off weekend

margarita If you thought Cinco de Mayo was the only holiday where you could celebrate your love for margaritas, think again. Today (February 22) is National Margarita Day. Yes, it's a real holiday. No, there are no rules on whether you need to enjoy

A national holiday to celebrate tequila? What a spectacularly pointless and possibly dangerous idea. I know I can seem a bit uptight. No gifting cheap chocolate on Valentine's Day. No grilling meat on your backyard barbecue. No eating corn. It's not

To counteract how spoiled we've become with four-day workweeks, we've decided that the only way to get through this weekend is to really super-load it. No, not like that. We're talking about National Margarita Day, a concert by Kim Gordon (!!), haunted

Yeptoday is National Margarita Day, and in honor of said "holiday," we suggest you celebrate with this delicious recipe for Fresh Orange Margaritas c/o local blogger, The Parsley Thief. I consider myself to be a very good

Today is National Margarita Day

We see a good number of lesser-known holidays in February (National Baked Alaska Day, Homemade Soup Day and Gumdrop Day), but of all the reasons to raise a glass this month, today's National Margarita Day gives

Would it make sense to place a National Sledding Day in the middle of August? It seems that line of logic was in effect when National Margarita Day was designated on Feb. 22, when much of the country would probably love a the summery drink but are

Did you know it's National Margarita Day! Jose Zarate joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the best margaritas in Milwaukee -- and the best foods to accompany your blended or shaken drink.

Celebrate National Margarita Day with an easy margarita recipe using lime sorbet.

UFC 157: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche live updates

When Ronda Rousey steps into the Octagon for the first time on Saturday, she'll join Mirko Cro Cop, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Brock Lesnar and Kimbo Slice as one of the five most talked about debuts in company history. But as history has shown, heavily

When Ronda Rousey makes her UFC debut on Saturday night, it will be one of the most talked about first-time appearances for anyone in company history. But looking at other much-heralded debuts, it is hardly a guarantee of

"Ronda flew from L.A. to Albany and then we drove my car to Seattle in two and a half days, nonstop," said the 24-year-old from Upstate New York. "I think if you can survive one of those trips with whoever you're going with then you can definitely live

Miesha Tate talks about her upcoming UFC debut against Cat Zingano on April 13, watching Ronda Rousey in the spotlight, her thoughts on Rousey now, why she came back earlier than expected, her bout getting moved

Quiet deadline reflects new financial reality in NBA

Following the NBA trade deadline, did the Chicago Bulls' title odds increase, decrease or stay the same? It's safe to say the odds stayed exactly the same. This was undoubtedly one of the most boring and disappointing trade deadlines in recent memory.

Instead of launching themselves into a new era, the Celtics put the future on hold for at least a few more months. Paul Flannery looks at the reasons for and ramifications of that decision.

In their wake, they left a completely different model for how players will change teams in the NBA, one that shrewd owners like Mark Cuban and general managers like Sam Presti anticipated months or even years ago. That's an unduly harsh description

Confirmed: Google Glass Will Tether With Android And iPhone For 3G Or 4G Data

On Twitter he writes that Google Glass isn't quite the miracle drug its made out to be: "VC told me this week — who'd tried it and knows many people who have — Google Glass actually is not very good at the moment, gives big headaches." This is just

The Verge's Joshua Topolsky has written a lengthy piece about his experiences using Google Glass, the company's new on-face computer.

The USPTO has published a new patent application today from Google, which describes in comprehensive detail the complete system that would go on to become Goo..

Can't wait to get your hands on Google Glass? You might not have to wait much longer. In an interview, Google Glass product director Steve Lee told The Verge that it plans to ha

Ex-Canada ambassador 'slighted' by Affleck's 'Argo'

The historical alterations that Ben Affleck made in “Argo” are tacky. But tacky is different from damaging, and Affleck's movie is very different from “Zero Dark Thirty,” as a look back at Joshuah Bearman's orginal story reveals.

While Kerry may support "Argo," the movie received criticism from another big political figure. Former President Jimmy Carter told CNN's Piers Morgan that he took issue with the credit Americans get in the film for the Iran hostage rescue. "Ninety per

With Argo, Affleck has delved into a true story that seems so far-fetched that it plays like Hollywood fiction. He also leaves the familiar turf of Boston for locations like Istanbul and the Washington, DC area. Based on actual events that occurred in

Tweet this post. Ever wonder what happened to Texas A&M in its 59-57 nailbiter against Louisiana Tech in October? Linebacker Jonathan Stewart thinks the movie Argo may have had something to do with it. "Argo's supposed to win an Oscar," Stewart asked.

This absence of Iranian voices in Argo is mirrored in the real world of 2013 as a different wound is growing in Iran -- a wound about which most Americans hear very little.

American Idol Winner Arrested After Attempting To Smuggle HEROIN Into The ...

Mariah Carey discusses hard decisions on American Idol and Nick Cannon.

Calling this new round of “Idol” Sudden Death is a bit misleading. It's essentially the same as previous seasons' Top 24 rounds with the difference being that Sudden Death is in Las Vegas and America doesn't get to vote yet. At the end of each episode

Is this “American Idol's” double-secret mojo voodoo trick to ensure a girl wins? Put through guys who aren't that good?

It's the boys' turn to impress on "American Idol," and with only five spots available, all 10 performers have to give it their all. The night had its ups and downs, with some shaky vocal performances a few poor song choices. Luckily for the men of

American Idol season 11 semifinalist Jermaine Jones is moving on with his career and harbors no ill will toward the show, despite his dramatic disqualification by the show's producers after it was discovered he gave fake names to Gloucester police for

Last-Lap Crash in Nascar Race Injures Fans

The last-lap crash sent debris into the stands, sheared the front of a car off and sent multiple fans to the hospital.

DAYTONA, Fla. (CNN) – Debris flew into the stands, injuring a number of spectators, during a jaw-dropping crash Saturday in the final turn of a NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona Beach, Fla. — The 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan was introduced to the public and the press in the infield of Daytona International Speedway hours before its Nascar doppelgänger rolled onto track for the first race of the season,

Tony Stewart won today's DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona, but all anyone will remember about the race is how it ended for another driver, Kyle Larson. A massive wreck at the checkered flag sent Larson's car through the catch

NASCAR President Mike Helton confirmed that several fans in the grandstands were injured and transported for further observation at nearby Halifax Medical Hospital. “There was obviously some intrusion into the fence, and fortunately there was plenty of

Confirmed: Google Glass Will Tether With Android And iPhone For 3G Or 4G Data

The Verge's Joshua Topolsky has written a lengthy piece about his experiences using Google Glass, the company's new on-face computer.

The USPTO has published a new patent application today from Google, which describes in comprehensive detail the complete system that would go on to become Goo..

It's nice to see that Google is not escalating the platform wars by locking iOS out of the Glass ecosystem. In truth, that would not have been in Google's best interest. The whole point of Google's strategy is to increase the flow of information as

But not because of the iWatch and Google Glass products themselves. There's a much, MUCH bigger reason to be excited. The single most culture-changing moment in the history of consumer electronics happened on June 29, 2007. That day, of course, was

The advancement of Google Glass also seems to coincide with recent rumors that the company is planning to open retail stores, presumably where consumers could get more familiar with products like Glass, and comfortable with the idea of wearing the

Oscar Index: Anne Hathaway Is A Sure Bet For Sunday, But Jennifer Lawrence ...

Jennifer Lawrence ;chases her first Academy Award.

We examine the 2013 Best Picture Oscar nominees, determining which films have the best chance of winning (and which one SHOULD take home the big prize).

Martin Freeman starred in one of the lengthiest movies of 2012, but Friday night he was honored for his work in films with much shorter runtimes and much smaller budgets than the 169-minute-long Hobbit: An Unexpected

How Mexican Drug Lord 'El Chapo' Guzmán Was Killed, and Then Wasn't

Following a shoot out, border officials in Guatemala say one of two dead bodies resembles the Sinaloa drug cartel leader.

SAN VALENTIN, Guatemala — A Guatemalan official said Friday there was no evidence that Mexico's most-wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, had been killed in a shootout in the rural north, calling such reports a

GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemalan authorities said Thursday they were investigating whether a man killed in a shootout near the border with Mexico was most-wanted drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, but hours later backtracked and said they hadn't

Guatemala: "El Chapo" Guzman dead? According to social media networks, the rumor circulating, particularly on Twitter, that one of the most wanted drug traffickers by the U.S. and Mexican government, could be dead. Today the rumor began when an email

GUATEMALA CITY – Authorities in Guatemala are scouring a remote, rural area where local residents reported that Mexico's most-wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, was among those killed in a gun battle between warring drug gangs. However

PS4: Sony Sees a Disc-Based Future

There's been some debate over the state of the PlayStation 4's hardware when Sony declined to display the console itself at its PlayStation Meeting. As.

Matt Lees (@Jam_sponge) boils it down to the basics. For a more balanced view, check out our PS4 podcast: http://bit.ly/W5UZHf ➜Check out http://VideoGamer.c

“Customers on the list will be the first to get PS4-related news from GameStop, like when GameStop opens pre-orders on the PS4 system and games,” read the release. “However; joining the list is not a reservation, nor does it guarantee a PS4 on a

The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show got the first PS4 demo outside of the PlayStation event this morning, and it saw Killzone: Shadow Fall taking the limelight. Guerrilla Games managing director Hermen Hulst first showed

Sony's PlayStation 4 press conference was a pitch to developers as well as gamers. The console's architecture chief Mark Cerny talked more about CPUs and GPUs and teraflops than he did his own game, Knack. He described the PS4's architecture as like a

Bonnaroo 2013: Superfly's Jonathan Mayer on Lineup, Legacy, Why Mumford ...

Bonnaroo (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Bonnaroo TICKETS on sale Saturday:4-day festival admission for one. Parking and camping for one car. Price Level 2 and Price Level 3 are available in very limited quantities.

The singer/parodist helped Bonnaroo organizers announce their 2013 lineup, including Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty, Bjork, R. Kelly, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and Grizzly Bear among many others. The superstars will join Kendrick Lamar, who

Price Level 2 and Price Level 3 are available in very limited quantities. Once each price level is sold out, tickets will continue to be sold at Price Level 4, while supplies last. There is a limit of (4) general admission tickets per order for Price

Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons and Tom Petty will headline at Bonnaroo, while the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vampire Weekend and the Avett Brothers will lead the bill at the Firefly music festival.

Bonnaroo should take some inspiration from events such as the iHeart Radio Music Festival. They had acts like Rihanna, Green Day and Taylor Swift. Millions of young fans attended and it was a huge success. Don't expect

The Cecil Hotel: What a Dead Body in a Water Tank Does for Your Yelp Reviews

Share0; Print. Authorities stand on the rooftop of the Cecil Hotel after a body was found in a. View Photo. Reuters/Reuters - Authorities stand on the rooftop of the Cecil Hotel after a body was found in a water tank in Los Angeles, California

In the meantime, folks who opted to stay at the Cecil can only use the water to flush toilets. The hotel is providing water bottles for them while this process is underway. Coroners also performed an autopsy on Lam's body Thursday, but the cause of her

LOS ANGELES - British tourist Michael Baugh and his wife said water had only dribbled out of the taps at the downtown Cecil Hotel for days.

Tourists in Los Angeles were shocked to learn this week that the body of a Canadian woman had been found at the bottom of a water tank at their hotel in the city's downtown area. Elisa Lam, 21, was last seen at the Cecil Hotel on Jan. 31, according to

Cressida Bonas No cold feet for Prince Harry's new girlfriend after he buys ...

High above the Swiss snowline, the temperature is rising. Locked in a tight embrace on the slopes of the Verbier ski resort yesterday, Prince Harry and his society girlfriend Cressida Bonas seem to be closer than ever. The very public display of

prince-harry-girlfriend-cressida-bonas.jpg Prince Harry has stepped out publicly with his main squeeze. He was photographed showing some public displays of affection for girlfriend Cressida Bonas on a skiing holiday in Verbier, Switzerland on Wednesday

Prince Harry was photographed hugging his girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, on a Swiss ski slope, sparking speculation the young Royal is in love. What do you think? Prince Harry has been snapped hugging and kissing his girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, on a Swiss

Prince Harry and his girlfriend, dancer Cressida Bonas are planning to attend Richard Branson's son, Sam Branson's wedding in South Africa next week.

Prince Harry has a new girlfriend — the blue-eyed, blonde, and beautiful British socialite Cressida Bonas. The two were just spotted by The Daily Mail cozying up while vacationing at an exclusive ski resort in Verbier,

Bronzeville parents says school closings violate kids' civil rights

School closings for Friday, Feb. 22. Here is a list of school closings that we have received for Friday. The list will be updated. Copyright 2013 The Kansas City Star. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or

Jeffie Vogt, a resource teacher at Maple Elementary School, hugs a parent who was bringing her child to the office on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif. to get a late pass after staying up late Thursday to attend the school board meeting, only

CPS Narrows School Closings List. Chicago Tonight | February 19, 2013 9:30 am. CPS considers its final trim to the school closure list with hearings across the city. Elizabeth Brackett has more on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Related Links:

Oscar Index: Anne Hathaway Is A Sure Bet For Sunday, But Jennifer Lawrence ...

We examine the 2013 Best Picture Oscar nominees, determining which films have the best chance of winning (and which one SHOULD take home the big prize).

I had my opinionated first-grader examine all nine posters for the Best Picture category and give her take on what she thought they were about (and yes, one of them starred fairies).

Joaquin Phoenix as an '80s superhero -- plus more. Check out our list of this year's Oscar nominees' lesser-known sides.

Cressida Bonas No cold feet for Prince Harry's new girlfriend after he buys ...

Prince William's brother, Harry, is quite the playboy, but lately he's been seen more than once with the same girl. According to the New York Post, Harry is dating Cressida Bonas, a filly of fine pedigree who is a dancer and, we

Harry, 28, and Cressida, 24, have spent the past few days in the upmarket resort – exclusively revealed by the Daily Express – holidaying with a party that includes Harry's cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and their divorced parents Prince

How Mexican Drug Lord 'El Chapo' Guzmán Was Killed, and Then Wasn't

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Following a shoot out, border officials in Guatemala say one of two dead bodies resembles the Sinaloa drug cartel leader.

Drew Peterson's new life will be a sharp contrast to the one he once had

Excerpts of statements made in court by siblings of Kathleen Savio during Drew Peterson's sentencing Thursday for Savio's 2004 drowning. Sue Doman: During the divorce (Savio) lived in fear, and I knew the defendant would kill her one day. She sought

Drew Peterson's new life as an Illinois Department of Corrections inmate has begun. Peterson was transferred this morning to the Stateville Correctional Center near Crest Hill, where he was evaluated for placement based upon factors such as his

Convicted murderer Drew Peterson's newest home is the Stateville Correction Facility, where he was transferred Friday morning. Peterson, 59, was sentenced to 38 years in prison Thursday for the murder of his third wife

JOLIET, Ill. — Drew Peterson — the swaggering Chicago-area police officer who gained notoriety after his much-younger fourth wife vanished in 2007 — was sentenced to 38 years in prison on Thursday for murdering his third wife. The sentence came

Peterson received four years' credit for the time he has served since his 2009 arrest.

Edward Gorey: The original Tim Burton (+video)

Edward Gorey was an American writer and illustrator known for his unique style, love of cats, and the playful, Victorian-style characters in his work. He was born on February 22, 1925 and would have celebrated his 88th birthday on Friday. Google is

G is for Google, whose Doodles we crave. It's also for Gorey, 12 years in his grave. Edward Gorey, pen-and-ink artist extraordinaire, would have turned 88 on Friday (he died in

The Google doodle today (February 25th, 2013) pays homage to American artist of the macabre and ridiculous, Edward Gorey, who would have turned 88 today.

Edward Gorey, who enjoyed a wonderful career as the artist of several dark little characters–and cats–is being celebrated with a Google Doodle in honor of what would have been his 88th birthday. Having written/illustrated

Known for celebrating visual and musical artists, today Google honored the life and legacy of Edward Gorey, an American illustrator and author. Born in 1925, Gorey published his first book, The Unstrung Harp, in 1953 and went on to illustrate about 90

Drink up! It's National Margarita Day

You see, a point of contention for many margarita fans centers on the limes. What's better, plump Persian limes or little round Key limes. Key limes (Citrus aurantifolia), for example, are smaller, yellower, more acidic and more aromatic than darker

Orlando Sentinel food editor and dining critic is giving the dish on eating in Central Florida. Find restaurant reviews and great recipes.

A good margarita is rather simple to make. There is but one rule: Use quality ingredients. Fresh juice is easy enough -- just grab a couple of limes and/or oranges from the grocery store -- but the question of which tequila to use is a bit more

Brad Keselowski meets with boss

It took Nascar six years to make the change, ostensibly to cut down on slipstreaming at speeds of 190 miles per hour, but also to improve handling in general. The Gen 6 cars are 100 pounds lighter (minimum 3,300 pounds with 18 gallons of fuel) and have

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made Gordon aware and put Nascar on notice that the way drivers deal with concussions is as outdated as the Car of Tomorrow. Long a favorite pitchman as Nascar's most popular driver, Earnhardt's weighty plug to his fellow drivers

NASCAR has a decidedly different look for 2013, with all-new racecars debuting at the Daytona 500 on Sunday. It's a big change that should excite casual car fans as well as those hard-core enthusiasts who paint their favorite

With rain in the forecast, meteorologist Brian Neudorff, aka NASCAR Weatherman, answers some questions on how the weather could effect this Sunday's Daytona 500.

The Cecil Hotel: What a Dead Body in a Water Tank Does for Your Yelp Reviews

The decomposing body of Elisa Lam floated inside a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel while guests brushed their teeth, bathed and drank with water from it for as long as 19 days. Photographer: courtesy CNN. Regular Photo Size. advertisement

Canadian Tourist Spent Weeks Decomposing In Hotel's Water Supply. February 21, 2013 By Laura Northrup. The Cecil Hotel's water tanks. In late January, a 21-year-old Canadian woman disappeared, and she was last seen at a Los Angeles

Discover the Best Links of the Most Viral, Funny, Weird and Interesting Stories, Videos & Pictures around the Web. And Never Miss What's Buzzing Anymore.

Los Angeles police say the body of a woman in her 20s has been found in a water tank on the roof of a downtown hotel where a Canadian tourist was last seen last month.

The remains of Elisa Lam, 21, were found by a maintenance worker at the 600-room, $65-a-night Cecil Hotel after guests complained about low water pressure. Detectives were working to determine if her death was the result of foul play or an accident.

Bronzeville parents says school closings violate kids' civil rights

Last Updated at 7:23am on 2/21/2013 123 and ABC Academy Closed 1st Baptist Church/St. Peters Preschool Closed Pattonville R-3 Closed A Child's Place Snow Schedule Abiding Savior Lutheran School Closed Academy

The following schools are closed Feb. 22: Eureka Springs Public Schools Fanshawe, Okla., Public Schools Oark Public Schools Wister, Okla., Public Schools Stay with 5NEWS for the latest in weather and school closings.

SCHOOL CLOSINGSCollegesUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence and Edwards campuses: Closed FridayWashburn University, Washburn Institute of Technology: Closed FridayEmporia State University: Closed FridayBaker

Road to Recovery: Robin Roberts' First Week Back

Five months after a bone-marrow transplant to treat a rare blood disorder, Robin Roberts resumed duties as co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America Wednesday morning, saying "I have been waiting 174 days to say this: 'Good Morning America.' " Roberts'

After being diagnosed with MDS in and undergoing a major bone marrow transplant, Robin Roberts has returned to 'Good Morning America'.

Her triumph over cancer isn't the only reason the GMA star is one of the most loved hosts on TV.

Cressida Bonas No cold feet for Prince Harry's new girlfriend after he buys ...

Prince Harry has shown he's serious about girlfriend Cressida Bonas by hugging her on a Swiss ski slope in front of the world's paparazzi.

Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas' relationship could reach a new level if they step out as a couple at Sam Branson's wedding. Reports suggest that Harry and Cressida will jet to South Africa next week where Sam, whose father is Sir Richard Branson, will

Prince Harry has shown he's serious about girlfriend Cressida Bonas by hugging her on a Swiss ski slope in front of the world's paparazzi.

Cressida Bonas No cold feet for Prince Harry's new girlfriend after he buys ...

Prince Harry is head-over-heels for Cressida Bonas. They were at the Verbier ski resort located in the Swiss canton of Valais on Feb. 20 to celebrate his uncle Prince Andrew's 53rd birthday. But in case you have no idea who

But The Mail got it wrong: The woman leaving the club (and the picture accompanying the article) was none other than Cressida Bonas. It's an honest mistake. The British socialite and French model look eerily similar, and it's unsurprising they were

Edward Gorey: The original Tim Burton (+video)

With the view to pay a tribute to American writer and artist Edward Gorey on his 88th bithday, Google has posted a doodle that features Edward Gorey and some of his artworks.

G is for Google, whose Doodles we crave. It's also for Gorey, 12 years in his grave. Edward Gorey, pen-and-ink artist extraordinaire, would have turned 88 on Friday (he died in

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The Google doodle today (February 25th, 2013) pays homage to American artist of the macabre and ridiculous, Edward Gorey, who would have turned 88 today.

Edward Gorey, an American writer and artist, was born in Chicago on February 22, 1925. He is perhaps best known for his many delightfully dark illustrated books, which have attained somewhat of a cult status. He also

Drink up! It's National Margarita Day

It's National Margarita Day today. And I'm giving you plenty of time to adjust your happy hour plans accordingly. If you don't feel like heading out for the evening, try making these insanely easy Lime Sorbet Margaritas at home.

Arguably the most important holiday for our great nation, tequila will pour wildly on Friday, February 22 to ring in National Margarita Day. A match made in heaven, tequila and

Another day, another Day. Today's gimmicky excuse for publicists to drive us insane is National Margarita Day, which as far as we can tell has about as much real-world significance as Whacking Day, or Christmas (we kid!). And Lord knows we hardly need

Robin Roberts Talks Beating MDS With Diane Sawyer

Her triumph over cancer isn't the only reason the GMA star is one of the most loved hosts on TV.

Good Morning America” has led the morning-show ratings race for the better part of a year, but ABC's show got an additional boost this week with the return of anchor Robin Roberts.

Robin Roberts Talks Beating MDS With Diane Sawyer. The "GMA" anchor tells her friend and colleague what she does to fight her fears on a special "20/20." 02/21/2013. RELATED TOPICS: Diane Sawyer • Blood Disorders • Leukemia • India. Share:

After a nearly six-month absence from her Good Morning America desk, Robin Roberts returned to the daily broadcast Wednesday and brought 6.1 million viewers along with her. our editor recommends. Robin Roberts Returns to 'Good Morning America'

Amber Rose posts first pic of baby, cradled by Wiz Khalifa

Best daddy ever…. Up with the baby so Muva can go back to sleep :-) instagr.am/p/WB19oMQvL-/. — Amber Rose (@DaRealAmberRose) February 22, 2013. We figure it takes more than 24 hours to earn the title of Best Dad Ever! But one thing is for sure!

Wiz Khalifa isn't the only one in first class anymore. On Thursday (February 21), the Taylor Gang captain became a proud papa after his fiancée Amber Rose gave birth to their baby boy, Sebastian Thomaz. "Happy Birthday Sebastian "The Bash" Taylor

The model delivered their first child, Sebastian Taylor Thomaz, on Thursday.

First glimpse of 'The Bash!' The proud mom showed off her baby boy being lovingly cradled by fiance Wiz — and she's gushing that he's already a great daddy! Do YOU agree? Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa are finally parents!

Edward Gorey: The original Tim Burton (+video)

Born on February 22, 1925, Gorey would have been 88 today. Although my wife isn't a fan, I always found his drawings and stories oddly alluring. Horrible things happened, sometimes for no discernible reason. Sometimes, nothing happened. Compared to

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E is for Edward whose heart gave away. That's Edward Gorey we're talking about. The American writer and illustrator would have turned 88 today. Google is honoring Mr. Gorey with a doodle featuring the writer and some of his famed artworks. Skip to next

Christmas Abbott Is the First Female NASCAR Pit Crew Member

Christmas Abbott is set to become a pit crew member in NASCAR. (Poetic Edge photography). DAVIDSON, N.C. – The laws of physics explain why there aren't any female members of a NASCAR pit crew: The average woman of 5-4 weighs around 130

Christmas Abbott is already quite popular in the CrossFit world, as she opened her own gym in 2007 and became a head trainer. But last November, ABC profiled Abbott and her decision to audition for a pit crew spot. Ultimately, people think her good

Christmas Abbott highlights tonight's edition of GIFterpiece Theatre.

Michael Waltrip Racing announced today it has hired professional CrossFit competitor Christmas Abbott as a full-time pit crewmember for its NASCAR Sprint Cup operation. Abbott, 31, will be a “weekend warrior” with MWR,

Reassessing L.A. Lakers' Title Odds Post NBA Trade Deadline

On a trade deadline Thursday where rumors were aplenty, Josh Smith and Al Jefferson led the group of players that were part of what became an anti-climatic day.

NBA trade deadline: Celtics leave tomorrow in the future. By Paul Flannery on Feb 22, 12:00p 3. Streeter Lecka. Instead of launching themselves into a new era, the Celtics put the future on hold for at least a few more months. Paul Flannery looks at

On a trade deadline Thursday where rumors were aplenty, Josh Smith and Al Jefferson led the group of players that were part of what became an anti-climatic day.

Bronzeville parents says school closings violate kids' civil rights

Welcome to the live blog of the SRC's public hearings on the school closings plan. The Notebook's Dale Mezzacappa is on hand at District's headquarters reporting on both the hearings and the preceding SRC action meeting.

Disgraced anchorman Rob Morrison's wife Ashley seen leaving their ...

A New York news anchor fought with his wife and allegedly choked her at their Darien home, threatening her even after the police arrived, say officers.

17) from WCBS-TV anchor Rob Morrison's mother-in-law about a fight happening at the Morrison home. Police say Morrison had been arguing with his wife, CBS financial news anchor Ashley Morrison, getting belligerent toward her and eventually wrapping

Following the arrest of NYC TV newsman Rob Morrison on charges he choked wife Ashley Morrison and threatened to kill her, Ashley's mother is speaking out, saying Rob has been abusing her daughter for 10 years.

Ashley Morrison's mother, Martha Risk, told The Post she was the one who had called the cops on Morrison in the latest incident. “I'm angry, so angry,” Risk said. She accused Rob of abusing Ashley time and again: “This doesn't shock me. This has gone

How Mexican Drug Lord 'El Chapo' Guzmán Was Killed, and Then Wasn't

Guatemalan authorities said they're investigating reports that Mexico's most-notorious drug lord and head of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, may have been killed in a firefight with rival criminals. Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel Could

"One of the more spectacular examples of initial information apparently being wrong."

“El Chapo” Killed? Chicago “Public Enemy” Reportedly Taken Down. “El Chapo”, a.k.a. Joaquin Guzman, has reportedly been killed in a bloody shootout on the Guatemala border. Guzman was head of the infamous Sinaloa

Oscar Index: Anne Hathaway Is A Sure Bet For Sunday, But Jennifer Lawrence ...

I had my opinionated first-grader examine all nine posters for the Best Picture category and give her take on what she thought they were about (and yes, one of them starred fairies).

After indulging Europe by garlanding The Artist last year and The King's Speech in 2011, the Oscars seem set to come home. Hollywood dominates the nominations, and in spite of the global focus it is supposed to have adopted, its nominees largely pay

Jennifer Lawrence ;chases her first Academy Award.

It's been a long time since the Oscar race for Best Picture has been this tight. Director Tom Hooper is coming off of his 2011 win for "The King's Speech" with "Les Mis," while Kathryn Bigelow is looking for another Academy

The 2013 Oscar nominations are in, and Peter Travers is piping mad. He has one simple message: Damn you, Hollywood There are plenty of snubs this yea.

Las Vegas Shooting That Killed Rapper Kenny Clutch Also Killed a Grandfather

Aspiring rapper Kenny Clutch was pronounced dead Thursday after being targeted in a drive-by shooting along the Las Vegas Strip that ended in a car crash that killed two others and injured another four. Per CNN, the 27-year-old Clutch, whose real name

22, resulting in a fiery car crash and killing three people — including aspiring rapper Kenneth Cherry, aka Kenny Clutch. The shooting occurred near some of Vegas' most iconic tourist attractions, including Caesar's Palace,

Following a hotel parking lot altercation, aspiring Oakland rapper Kenny Clutch was gunned down in Las Vegas, a block from where Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in 1996.

LAS VEGAS — Police searched today for a Range Rover with dark tinted windows and custom rims that set off a fiery crash on the Las Vegas Strip when someone in the luxury SUV opened fire on a Maserati driven by an aspiring rapper. Kenneth Cherry's

Amber Rose posts first pic of baby, cradled by Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are proud parents of a new baby boy, born Thursday afternoon. "Happy Birthday Sebastian 'The Bash' Taylor Thomaz!!!," Khalifa posted on Twitter. "Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world." He'd prepped fans for

The pregnant model and her rapper beau has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby boy, and he he's finally here! Amber and her fiancé Wiz welcomed their baby on Feb. 21 -- read on to find out his name!

In the picture shared by Amber, Wiz Khalifa can bee seen holding their first baby, Sebastian Taylor Thomaz, who was born on Thursday.

Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 21, 2013. The wait is over. Wiz Khalifa and fiancé Amber Rose gave birth to their son, Sebastian earlier today. Congratulations to the couple. May your first child, be a masculine child.