World News

Mideast peace talks under way
Direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders resumed with pledges of support for a peace process leading to a comprehensive settlement within a year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:21:10 EDT

Chile health minister: Miners strong
The 33 miners trapped far below the surface of the Earth appear in mind and spirit to be as strong as " solid rock" and are working well together as a team, Chilean Health Minister Jaime Manalich told CNN Thursday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:11:04 EDT

Bermuda under tropical storm warning
As Hurricane Earl approached the U.S. East Coast on Thursday, two other tropical storms were churning in the Atlantic Ocean, with one prompting a tropical storm watch for Bermuda.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:53:11 EDT

U.N. tackles discrepancies over Congo rapes
The United Nations appears to have been aware of rape by rebels in eastern Congo earlier than it originally said it was, according to an internal e-mail and a humanitarian bulletin.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:37:27 EDT

Russian held in Spain for nightclub fire that killed 156
Investigators have arrested a suspect from Russia in connection with a fire that killed 156 people in a nightclub in Russia in 2009, the Spanish National Police said Thursday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:59:00 EDT

Stephen Hawking: God didn't create universe
God did not create the universe, world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book that aims to banish a divine creator from physics.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:05 EDT

Petraeus: Taliban reconciliation holds promise
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan Thursday to consult with political and military officials.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:02:24 EDT

At least 1 dead in second day of Mozambique riots
At least one person was killed Thursday as riots in the southern African nation of Mozambique continued into a second day, the director of a hospital told a local television station.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:47:59 EDT

Deadly rioting in Indonesia over death of prisoner
The death of a man in police custody has led to deadly riots and six deaths in Indonesia, police said on Thursday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:54:51 EDT

West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece, health officials say
West Nile Virus has killed 13 people in northern Greece and sickened another 143, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:51:03 EDT

Strange News

Gamers prove their metal as rock stars
Jess Hu is a child care provider from Brooklyn, New York, but for 20 hours a week, she's a rock star. That's how much she estimates she plays the video game "Rock Band."

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:27:09 EST

Comedian is living in an Ikea store
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Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:23:26 EST

Texas town hopes to become UFO landing spot

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:39:56 EST

Governor's son sells 'Don't Drop the Soap'
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:05:59 EST

Cops snag lotto ticket from accused drug dealer
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Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:51:26 EST

Politician cuts the fat with photo fakery
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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:56:45 EST

Puppy vs. polar cub for cuteness title

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:56:18 EST

Entertainment News

Jim Parsons: hottest geek on the web?
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:49:47 EDT

'Going the Distance' a rare romantic comedy
"Going the Distance" is a light and tasty morsel of a romantic comedy in which two smart, funny, and basically sweet people try to conduct a cross-country relationship.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:11:22 EDT

Actress who played Bonnie Blue Butler in 'GWTW' dies at 76
Cammie King Conlon, who played the ill-fated Bonnie Blue Butler in "Gone With the Wind," used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:14 EDT

How Oprah reacted to news of Dr. Oz's colon cancer scare
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Oprah Winfrey share a tight bond. Not only did she coin his nickname of "America's Doctor," but she also produces his popular daytime talk show, "The Dr. Oz Show."

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:09:11 EDT

Police: T.I. and his wife arrested in L.A.
Police arrested rapper T.I. and his wife in California after they were allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:24 EDT

Ian Ziering was hoping for a cast reunion on '90210' day
It's officially 90210 Day -- so how is Ian Ziering (aka Steve Sanders) celebrating?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:10 EDT

Rolling Stone review: 'Machete'
This unholy mess replaces the artful ambition of "The American" with torture, blood spray, kinky sex, twisted fun and a bizarro critique of U.S. policy on illegal immigration.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:12:31 EDT

'Modern Family,' 'Mad Men' take top honors
The most spoken words during Sunday night's 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards may be "Glee" and "Mad Men," as those two shows dominate nominations with a total of 36.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:16:56 EDT

InStyle picks the best dressed
Last night's Emmys began with a star-studded musical shout-out -- or was it a sing-out? -- to "Glee," the much-loved new series about the importance of being yourself. And the evening's best-dressed celebrities seemed to take that show's message to heart: Although a few trends did emerge (hello, navy!), each of our top style stars picked a unique, gorgeous gown that perfectly suited the woman underneath.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:35:19 EDT

Rapper Nicki Minaj: I'll show you more
Three years ago, Nicki Minaj was getting fired from jobs more often than she was paying her rent on time.

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:28:55 EDT

Technology News

Crowded web TV field awaits Apple
With Wednesday's announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:43 EDT

Samsung: Our Galaxy tablet better than iPad
When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:05:23 EDT

Adult texters catching up to teens
Grown-ups don't text as much as teens -- at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:49:39 EDT

iPad is for grandparents, not just geeks
Apple's iPad tablet isn't just for geeks, yuppies, and rich people. It's also for grandparents.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:31 EDT