- Breaking News: * China and India's smoldering problem * Opposition group: 23 Hezbollah fighters killed by Syrian rebels * Tornadoes strike several states, devouring homes and killing 1 * Car bombs explode in southern Iraq, killing at least 9 * 2 hot air balloons collide in Turkey, killing 1 person * Return of the Dreamliner: 5 things to know * Four-state tornado outbreak kills 1 * AEG execs face questions about Michael Jackson's death * Inside a Bangladesh garment factory that plays by the rules * New York slaying considered bias attack * 5 still hospitalized after Connecticut train collision * Violence surges in strategic Syrian city * Ferguson era ends with 10-goal thriller; Arsenal deny Tottenham * Barca celebrate La Liga title at rain-soaked Nou Camp * Hofstra marks student's death with graduation moment of silence * Baghdad, Anbar province racked by violence * First Saudi woman summits Mount Everest * CNN Student News Transcript - May 20, 2013 * Whose tech is better: 'Star Trek' or 'Star Wars'? * Obama to new grads: "No time for excuses" * And the winning numbers for largest Powerball jackpot are ... * Daily Discussion - May 20, 2013 * 2 FBI agents die in hostage rescue training exercise * Police: Man who fired blanks on Cannes set 'wanted to change world' * Review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' * Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents * Security forces, protesters clash in Tunisia * Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spies * Anderson Cooper jilted at the aisle in 'SNL' wedding * High school prom, 50 years later * Rome final master classes from Nadal and Serena * Michael Jackson manager's e-mails found, could be key in AEG trial * Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest * University professor, wife killed in Nebraska * $1 million in Chopard jewels stolen from Cannes hotel, police say * Murder charge stuns some fans of 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' * Mystery anteater birth, no mate required * Former Chechen rebel: 'I have nothing to do with' Boston bombings * Pakistani voters cast ballots a day after political leader's slaying * 'Please don't let me go' Cleveland kidnap victim told officers * 'Crazy ants' a threat in southern U.S. * Flesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland uses new bionic hands * Plane lands without landing gear at Newark * Oxbow wins Preakness Stakes * Bright explosion on moon visible from Earth, NASA says * Report: North Korea launches fourth short-range missile * Hero cop, who sat next to the first lady, charged with rape * Police gunfire killed Hofstra University student, official says * Greene: When May 19 became the day of darkness * NTSB examining 'fractured rail' in Connecticut train collision
- Breaking News: * China and India's smoldering problem * Opposition group: 23 Hezbollah fighters killed by Syrian rebels * Tornadoes strike several states, devouring homes and killing 1 * Car bombs explode in southern Iraq, killing at least 9 * 2 hot air balloons collide in Turkey, killing 1 person * Return of the Dreamliner: 5 things to know * Four-state tornado outbreak kills 1 * AEG execs face questions about Michael Jackson's death * Inside a Bangladesh garment factory that plays by the rules * New York slaying considered bias attack * 5 still hospitalized after Connecticut train collision * Violence surges in strategic Syrian city * Ferguson era ends with 10-goal thriller; Arsenal deny Tottenham * Barca celebrate La Liga title at rain-soaked Nou Camp * Hofstra marks student's death with graduation moment of silence * Baghdad, Anbar province racked by violence * First Saudi woman summits Mount Everest * CNN Student News Transcript - May 20, 2013 * Whose tech is better: 'Star Trek' or 'Star Wars'? * Obama to new grads: "No time for excuses" * And the winning numbers for largest Powerball jackpot are ... * Daily Discussion - May 20, 2013 * 2 FBI agents die in hostage rescue training exercise * Police: Man who fired blanks on Cannes set 'wanted to change world' * Review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' * Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents * Security forces, protesters clash in Tunisia * Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spies * Anderson Cooper jilted at the aisle in 'SNL' wedding * High school prom, 50 years later * Rome final master classes from Nadal and Serena * Michael Jackson manager's e-mails found, could be key in AEG trial * Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest * University professor, wife killed in Nebraska * $1 million in Chopard jewels stolen from Cannes hotel, police say * Murder charge stuns some fans of 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' * Mystery anteater birth, no mate required * Former Chechen rebel: 'I have nothing to do with' Boston bombings * Pakistani voters cast ballots a day after political leader's slaying * 'Please don't let me go' Cleveland kidnap victim told officers * 'Crazy ants' a threat in southern U.S. * Flesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland uses new bionic hands * Plane lands without landing gear at Newark * Oxbow wins Preakness Stakes * Bright explosion on moon visible from Earth, NASA says * Report: North Korea launches fourth short-range missile * Hero cop, who sat next to the first lady, charged with rape * Police gunfire killed Hofstra University student, official says * Greene: When May 19 became the day of darkness * NTSB examining 'fractured rail' in Connecticut train collision
CNN
What Jolie forgot to mentionWhat Jolie forgot to mention
I first saw the headline early Tuesday on Real Clear Politics, a political news site where I generally start my morning. It's not where I expect to see a story on breast cancer.It's not voyeurism, it's artIt's not voyeurism, it's art
I'm not a voyeur; I'm an artistBrazile: Pointing a gun at democrac...Brazile: Pointing a gun at democracy
Donna Brazile says we're endangering our democracy with extremism, as shown by the IRS and Justice Department witch hunts.'So I took her phone and tossed it''So I took her phone and tossed it'
'So I took her phone and tossed it'Aimee Copeland uses new bionic hand...Aimee Copeland uses new bionic hands
Flesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland now uses the latest technology in prosthetic hands to chop vegetables, pick up tiny items like Skittles, and comb and iron press her hair.Watch how her new hands workWatch how her new hands work
Flesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland learns to use her new bionic hands.
FoxNews
- Homes Destroyed as Deadly Tornado O...
Homes Destroyed as Deadly Tornado Outbreak Tears Through Midwest
A storm system sweeping through the Midwest that has generated tornadoes in Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa has killed at least one person and injured at least 21, while damaging properties with high winds, rain and hail.VIDEO: Mayor: Hail, Winds 'Did a Number' on Wichita
| EXTREME WEATHER CENTER | uReport: Send Us Your Photos'IRRELEVANT':Obama Adviser Offers B...'IRRELEVANT':Obama Adviser Offers Bold Defense of Scandals
BIBLE DISPUTE:Atheist's Concern Rej...BIBLE DISPUTE:Atheist's Concern Rejected, Books Returned to Park
STAR-MANGLED BANNER: Singer Botche...STAR-MANGLED BANNER: Singer Botches National Anthem at Hockey Game
N. KOREA PRISON SAGA: Camp Holding ...N. KOREA PRISON SAGA: Camp Holding American Not the Worst, Experts Say
2 FBI agents in ultra-elite team ki...2 FBI agents in ultra-elite team killed while training
MSNBC
- Syria's grim reality: Neither side ...
Syria's grim reality: Neither side can 'win'
GOP leader blasts IRS flapGOP leader blasts IRS flap
Want a one-way trip to Mars?Want a one-way trip to Mars?
Wave of Israeli arrestsWave of Israeli arrests
Obama to grads: No 'excuses'Obama to grads: No 'excuses'
Train collision probedTrain collision probed
USA TODAY
- Tornadoes hit Plains, Midwest; 1 de...
Tornadoes hit Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Tornadoes ripped through the nation's midsection on SundayPolice: Man charged in hate crime o...Police: Man charged in hate crime of slain NYC gay man
The man accused of killing a gay man in Manhattan appeared in court to face a charge of murder as a hate crime.Tornadoes hit Plains, Midwest; 1 de...Tornadoes hit Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Severe storms spawned tornadoes that damaged buildings, ripped off roofs and flipped over cars.Essay: Park system a gift for you t...Essay: Park system a gift for you to unwrap
A look at some of the USA's most beautiful, pristine and historically significant places.Are SPF ratings on sunscreen 'just ...Are SPF ratings on sunscreen 'just a gimmick?'
Many experts agree SPF numbers above 50 are misleading and potentially dangerous.Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregat...Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'
Charlotte is preparing for the 50th anniversary of its biggest desegregation triumph.
Washington Post
- Va. GOP picks conservatives for fal...
Va. GOP picks conservatives for fall ticket; black minister is lieutenant governor choice
RICHMOND ? Thousands of Virginia Republicans on Saturday picked a slate of statewide candidates who vowed to stay true to conservative principles, resisting calls to remake the GOP message after losses in 2012.
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Obama speech to address counterterr...Obama speech to address counterterrorism measures
President Obama will deliver a speech Thursday at the National Defense University in which he will address how he intends to bring his counterterrorism policies, including the drone program and the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in line with the legal framework he promised after taking office.
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Bug-phobic dread the looming swarm ...Bug-phobic dread the looming swarm of Brood II cicadas
The night started with one tiny click near the bedroom window.
Then came another, and another, until a great oak beside Lori Milani?s South Arlington apartment was alive with an almost deafening roar of cicadas.
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Dozens injured when car runs into V...Dozens injured when car runs into Virginia parade
About 60 people were injured Saturday when a car plowed into participants and spectators at the Appalachian Trail Days parade in Damascus, Va., sending hundreds of people scattering amid shouts and screams.
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NTSB to analyze fractured rail in C...NTSB to analyze fractured rail in Connecticut train crash investigation
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. ? The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, and a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is connected to the accident.
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President Obama exercises a fluid g...President Obama exercises a fluid grip on the levers of power
President Obama?s professed ignorance of the targeting of conservatives by one government agency and his support of tracking journalists? sources by another highlight one of the great paradoxes of his presidency: Sometimes he uses his office as aggressively as anyone who?s held it; other times he seems unacquainted with the work of his own administration.
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Reuters
- Elan strikes more deals, agrees sec...
Elan strikes more deals, agrees second share buyback
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish drug firm Elan agreed on Monday to buy two private drug firms, spin-off its one experimental drug and buy back more shares to give a firmer idea of how the company will be reconfigured as shareholders weigh up a takeover bid.
Yen edges up on Amari comments, Asi...Yen edges up on Amari comments, Asian shares rise
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The yen edged higher on Monday after Japan's economics minister said further weakness in the yen could harm households, while Asian shares rose in response to U.S. equities rallying on upbeat economic data.
NY regulator questions investment f...NY regulator questions investment firms' ties to insurers: WSJ
(Reuters) - New York's top financial regulator has sent subpoenas to several firms seeking information on investments that guarantee steady payments to hundreds of thousands of retirees and other consumers, the Wall Street Journal said on Monday, citing people familiar with the inquiry.
Chesapeake Energy hires Anadarko ex...Chesapeake Energy hires Anadarko executive as CEO: WSJ
(Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp has hired Robert Douglas Lawler of rival Anadarko Petroleum Corp as chief executive, filling the post vacated by co-founder Aubrey McClendon, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces...Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net spending programs appear to be fading.
Insight: The road to a greener Amer...Insight: The road to a greener America is littered with road-kill
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In October 2004, then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rolled up to a pioneering fueling station at Los Angeles International Airport in a hydrogen-powered metallic blue Hummer loaned to him by General Motors Corp.
ABC
- Taylor Swift Wins 8 Billboard Award...
Taylor Swift Wins 8 Billboard Awards
Taylor Swift?s night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas was a success. She led all artists at the Sunday night ceremony with eight wins, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album, for ?Red.? During her top artist acceptance speech, Swift thanked...
Taylor Swift Wins 8 Billboard Award...Taylor Swift Wins 8 Billboard Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift.
Tornadoes Rip Through Homes in Okla...Tornadoes Rip Through Homes in Okla., 1 Dead
Should You Pay Off Your Ex's Debt?Should You Pay Off Your Ex's Debt?
As part of a divorce settlement, a friend of mine forfeited his equity in a home he had jointly owned with his ex, but couldn't wriggle out from under the $100,000 that remained on their home equity line. You see, creditors, like a spouse's divorce lawyer, are pretty old fashioned when it comes to the "till death do us part" thing.
Syrian Troops Push Into Rebel TownSyrian Troops Push Into Rebel Town
Syrian regime troops score gains, push into strategic rebel-held town near Lebanon
Fla. Town Awaits Powerball WinnerFla. Town Awaits Powerball Winner
A single ticket matching all the numbers in Saturday's $590.5 million Powerball drawing was sold at a Zephyrhills, Fla., grocery store, according to lottery officials.
BBC
- China leader vows better India ties
China leader vows better India ties
China's Premier Li Keqiang pledges to build trust with India where he is meeting his counterpart Manmohan Singh, after a recent flare-up in border tensions.Fierce battle for key Syrian townFierce battle for key Syrian town
Fighting rages in Syria's town of Qusair after government troops launched a major operation to seize the strategic rebel stronghold.Deadly tornadoes ravage OklahomaDeadly tornadoes ravage Oklahoma
At least one person is reported dead and several others injured in a series of tornadoes that have torn through the US state of Oklahoma.Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'
The amount of time asthma patients spend soaking up the sun may have an impact on their health, researchers have suggested.Canada PM aide quits in expenses ro...Canada PM aide quits in expenses row
Nigel Wright, chief of staff of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, resigns over his role in a growing expenses scandal.China asks N Korea to free boat cre...China asks N Korea to free boat crew
China says it has called on North Korea to secure the release of a fishing boat and its crew seized on 5 May, as captors reportedly demand a ransom.
New York Times
- Tornadoes Level Homes in Okla., Kil...
Tornadoes Level Homes in Okla., Killing One Person
Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open.
Larger Union Enforcing Immigration ...Larger Union Enforcing Immigration Opposes Overhaul
A council representing 12,000 officers who issue documents will join a council representing 7,700 deportation agents in fighting a Senate proposal.
White House Told in April That Audi...White House Told in April That Audit of I.R.S. Completed
The chief White House lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, learned last month that the Internal Revenue Service improperly targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status.
DealBook: Cohen Gets Subpoena in SA...DealBook: Cohen Gets Subpoena in SAC Capital Trading Inquiry
Steven A. Cohen, rather than be subject to broad questions from prosecutors, is expected to assert his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
The Caucus: Obama Urges Morehouse G...The Caucus: Obama Urges Morehouse Graduates to ?Keep Setting an Example?
Obama told Morehouse College graduates that ?laws, hearts and minds have been changed to the point where someone who looks like you can serve as president.?
An Emotional Swing for Wigan Athlet...An Emotional Swing for Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic, the small club that stunned the soccer world by winning the F.A. Cup final against Manchester City, and its fans experienced mixed emotions on the team?s final day in England?s Premier League.
WallStreet Journal
- Oil Is Isolated Bright Spot
Oil Is Isolated Bright Spot
Abreast of the Market: Prices of many commodities are down this year, but U.S. oil futures have rallied. Skeptics say the mismatch is a sign of trouble.Chesapeake Taps Lawler as CEOChesapeake Taps Lawler as CEO
Chesapeake Energy tapped Robert Douglas Lawler, a 46-year-old executive at Anadarko Petroleum, to succeed Chesapeake co-founder Aubrey McClendon as CEO of the nation's second-largest natural-gas producer.Yen Weakness Boosts NikkeiYen Weakness Boosts Nikkei
Asian markets were higher Monday, with the Nikkei rising on the back of a weaker yen following the dollar's rise above „103 on Friday. The Nikkei rose 1.3%.Campbell Looks a Little Thin These ...Campbell Looks a Little Thin These Days
The appeal of Campbell, which reports earnings Monday, is tied to low interest rates. That isn't a permanent state of affairs, though, and shareholders may be in for a rude surprise when they get back to normal.Swedish Firms Squeezed as Krona Str...Swedish Firms Squeezed as Krona Strengthens
Swedish exporters like Sandvik and BabyBjorn are struggling to cope with a stronger krona, which is hurting profits on exports.Chinese Credit Surge Raises Propert...Chinese Credit Surge Raises Property Fears
Surging credit has kept China's real-estate sector humming in the teeth of a renewed attempt by the government to bring prices under control, risking a destabilizing correction in prices down the line.
VOANews
- Zimbabwe Surveys Show President Mug...
Zimbabwe Surveys Show President Mugabe's Party Gaining Ground
HARARE, Zimbabwe ? In Zimbabwe, two new surveys show the popularity of President Robert Mugabe?s party is surging while that of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his Movement for Democratic Change [MDC] is going down. Analysts say supporters of Tsvangirai have not been happy with his efforts in a fragile power-sharing government he formed three years ago with Mugabe?s ZANU-PF party. Two surveys released by Freedom House and Afrobarometer on Friday said Mugabe?s ZANU-PF would win polls ...Ivory Coast Violence Stokes Politic...Ivory Coast Violence Stokes Political Tensions
DAKAR ? Political tensions that brought Ivory Coast to all-out civil war in 2011 are flaring up. Ivory Coast's military prosecutor Ange B. Kessi Kouame has charged 73 people ? 19 of them soldiers ? in connection with deadly raids against seven military and police installations in the past month. The attacks, carried out by unidentified gunmen, took place around the commercial capital, Abidjan, and in the country's already volatile western regions. The government blames the ...Rice Payment Scheme Threatens Thail...Rice Payment Scheme Threatens Thailand's Status as World's Top Exporter
Thailand is risking its status as the world's biggest rice exporter because of a controversial government purchasing policy to boost farmers' incomes. Rice industry insiders say the costly program is inefficient and money would be better spent on long-term investment. Thailand's rice stocks are full but the rice keeps coming. The government's rice-buying policy guarantees farmers better than market prices for all the rice they can sell, but it is costing the ...Turkey Lobbies Museums Around World...Turkey Lobbies Museums Around World to Return Artifacts
ISTANBUL ? Turkey is following an increasingly aggressive policy of getting top museums around the world to return its heritage. Minister of Culture and Tourism Ertugrul Gunay says that in the last decade, more than 4,000 artifacts had been brought back to Turkey from world museums and collections. Turkey's minister of culture recently opened a new archeological museum in the western city of Izmir. Ertugrul Gunay is the architect of a museum revolution in the country aiming to harness ...Aid Agencies Scrambling to Relocate...Aid Agencies Scrambling to Relocate Refugees from Syrian Schools
Aid agencies in Syria and neighboring countries are scrambling to relocate refugees sheltered in education facilities before school resumes in mid-September. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) says many children will not be able to return to schools occupied by people made homeless by the Syrian conflict. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from UNHCR headquarters in Geneva. The UNHCR reports the outflow of refugees from Syria continues unabated. It says the total number of ...Kenya Tensions Ease Following Riots...Kenya Tensions Ease Following Riots Over Cleric Assassination
NAIROBI ? Security has been restored in the Kenyan city of Mombasa after heavy rioting early this week. On Monday, the assassination of Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo Mohamed triggered the protests, but analysts believe the perceived marginalization of coastal communities underlie the unrest. The streets of Mombasa, patrolled by security forces, were calm on Friday after widespread rioting earlier in the week. On Monday, the assassination of Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo Mohamed triggered two ...
Wired News
- Wired Space Photo of the Day: Dunes...
Wired Space Photo of the Day: Dunes of Titan
Autodesk Purchases, Revives 3-D Des...Autodesk Purchases, Revives 3-D Design App Tinkercad
The Schticky Is the Dark Knight...The Schticky Is the Dark Knight Rises of Infomercials
Wired Space Photo of the Day: Galac...Wired Space Photo of the Day: Galactic Wheels
Dropping Jaws (And Slowpokes) on Ce...Dropping Jaws (And Slowpokes) on Cervelo's $10,000 Racing Bike
Penguin Bets Big That The 5th W...Penguin Bets Big That The 5th Wave Will Be the Next Hunger Games
Sports ESPN
- Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lea...
Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens
Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Spurs cruise past Grizzlies to take...Spurs cruise past Grizzlies to take Game 1
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.LeBron to Vogel: 'We're not just an...LeBron to Vogel: 'We're not just another team'
Heat star LeBron James took exception Sunday to Pacers coach Frank Vogel referring to Miami as "just the next team" standing between Indiana and a shot at an NBA title.Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers lose...Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers lose in Texas
David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.Greening's goal in 2 OT leads Sens ...Greening's goal in 2 OT leads Sens by Pens
Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.Zack Warden lands new backflip comb...Zack Warden lands new backflip combination for BMX Big Air gold
Zack Warden lands new backflip combination for GoPro BMX Big Air gold at X Games Barcelona
Yahoo Movies
- 'Star Trek' sequel tops weekend box...
'Star Trek' sequel tops weekend box office in North America
By Lisa Richwine and Andrea Burzynski (Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada. The new 3D voyage for Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise knocked mighty "Iron Man 3" into second place, while the Marvel superhero sequel grabbed $35.2 million. Jazz Age drama "The Great Gatsby" finished third with $23.4 million, according to studio estimates. ...Down-on-luck singer steals show in ...Down-on-luck singer steals show in Coen brothers Cannes film
By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - Folk music, Greenwich Village and a quick-footed cat star in the new Coen brothers movie at the Cannes film festival on Sunday, kicking off the first of five U.S. entries with its engaging misadventures of a struggling singer. "Inside Llewyn Davis" by directing duo Ethan and Joel Coen is a delightful tale about the early 1960s folk music scene, a tribute to artists living hand to mouth, and an ode to New York all at once. ...Indian cinema on a mission at Canne...Indian cinema on a mission at Cannes to dispel Bollywood image
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - Indian movie actors and a new wave of directors are on a mission at the Cannes film festival - to show that their industry, which turns 100 this year, is more than just Bollywood. The largest Indian contingent to date is on the French Riviera at the world's leading cinema showcase to promote the world's biggest film industry that makes over 1,000 films a year, compared with about 600 in Hollywood. ...Native American actress proud to wa...Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red carpet
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - Native American actress Misty Upham never dreamt she would be walking the red carpet at Cannes to showcase a film shot on her reservation. Upham features in "Jimmy P. Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian", focused on the relationship between World War Two veteran Jimmy Picard, a Native American Blackfoot, and Georges Devereux, his psychoanalyst. Upham said like Picard, played by Puerto Rican actor Benicio Del Toro, she is Blackfeet, the largest tribe in Montana state. ...Agonizing family choice in Japanese...Agonizing family choice in Japanese film at Cannes festival
By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - A film about baby-switching by Japan's Kore-eda Hirokazu that ponders nature versus nurture premiered at the Cannes film festival on Saturday, joining an Iranian challenger as contenders for the top prize. "Soshite Chichi Ni Naru" ("Like Father, Like Son") is one of two Japanese films out of the international roster of 20 vying to take home the Palme d'Or prize on May 26 from the world's largest film festival being held on the French Riviera. Japan has won four times before, most recently in 1997 with Shohei Imamura's "Unagi" ("The Eel"). ...Shots fired at Cannes film festival...Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover
By Matthias Galante CANNES, France (Reuters) - A man was arrested at the Cannes film festival on Friday after firing a starting pistol during a live TV broadcast on the palm-lined waterfront, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil running for cover. French TV station Canal+ was interviewing Austria's Oscar-winning Waltz and French actor Auteuil live on its nightly news show from a beach-front set before a crowd of spectators when a man fired two shots into the air. "The bodyguards jumped over the barriers into the crowd and pulled him to the ground. ...
Editorial New York Times
- Letters: At the U.S.-Mexico Border,...
Letters: At the U.S.-Mexico Border, Prosperity and Pollution
Professors from Berkeley and San Diego State discuss economic potential and environmental problems at our southern border.
Letter: The Wolf of Isle RoyaleLetter: The Wolf of Isle Royale
A reader who worked there as a backcountry ranger in 1975 recalls his encounter with an island inhabitant.
Letter: Cutting Carbon EmissionsLetter: Cutting Carbon Emissions
New York State?s top environmental official discusses a multistate program to fight climate change.
Letter: The Furor Over BenghaziLetter: The Furor Over Benghazi
David M. Abshire, a former ambassador to NATO, says Victoria Nuland, the State Department spokeswoman, must not be accused without evidence.
Letter: Calling Attention to the Bi...Letter: Calling Attention to the Bias Against Roma
A lawyer who is the mother of a Roma son calls for government officials to take action.
Letter: Finding Time and Money to C...Letter: Finding Time and Money to Cook
Readers respond to Kristin Wartman?s Op-Ed article.
Editorial MSNBC
- Slideshow: The Week in Political Ca...
Slideshow: The Week in Political Cartoons
NBCNews.com's political cartoonists take a look back at the past week.Clicked: One day at a timeClicked: One day at a time
This blog is not dead.Watch a 'ring of fire' solar eclips...Watch a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse online
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If you can't make it to the South Pacific's eclipse zone to watch the sun turn into a "ring of fire" on Thursday, you can still see the spectacle online.Daily Nightly: Read the latest entr...Daily Nightly: Read the latest entries
ZeitGeist: Terrible Father?s Day gi...ZeitGeist: Terrible Father?s Day gift ideas
From ?The Daddle? to ?The Freedom Flask?, Willie Geist offers some really bad ideas for dad this year.First Read: The day in politicsFirst Read: The day in politics
My News Hub Favorite
- Jon Stewart's humor a hit with mill...
Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders.
Winning ticket for $590.5 million P...Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball lottery sold in Florida
(Reuters) - A single winning ticket for a record Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5 million was sold in Florida, organizers said late on Saturday, but there was no immediate word about who won one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history.
Germans blame euro zone crisis for ...Germans blame euro zone crisis for Eurovision debacle
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germans lamented their unexpectedly poor showing at the Eurovision Song Contest, blaming Chancellor Angela Merkel's tough stance in the euro zone crisis for their failure to win any points from 34 of the 39 countries voting.
Powerball jackpot could go higher t...Powerball jackpot could go higher than $600 million
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The Powerball jackpot Saturday night could exceed the $600 million figure being advertised, possibly rivaling the largest lottery payoff in U.S. history, a Texas Lottery official said on Saturday.
EU finds time to tell restaurants h...EU finds time to tell restaurants how to serve olive oil
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Critics ridiculed European Union bureaucrats on Saturday for taking time off fighting the euro zone's debt crisis to impose strict new rules on how restaurants serve olive oil.
Canadian astronaut wrestles with gr...Canadian astronaut wrestles with gravity after spaceflight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Back on Earth, Canadian astronaut and cyberspace tweeter Chris Hadfield is getting a rough re-introduction to gravity after a five-month stint aboard the International Space Station, the former commander told reporters during a video webcast from Houston.
