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Cannes 2013: Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Renner at the photocall for The Immigrant - in pictures
The stars of James Gray's tale of the American dream turned sour brave the flashbulbs on the French Riviera. Plus, Mads Mikkelsen at the photocall for Michael Kohlhaas and Jerry Lewis with Max Rose
guardian.co.uk (6 hours ago)
'American Idol' signs Jennifer Hudson as judge: report
"Idol" is eying former fan favorites to revitalize show
nj.com (6 hours ago)
Bridge Collapse in Washington State Sends Two Cars Plunging Into The Skagit River
No one was killed, but it's just another example of how badly American infrastructure is crumbling. It’s been a rough week for bridges around the U.S. At about 7 p.m. local time in Washington state yesterday a bridge spanning the Skagit river north of Seattle (part of Interstate 5) collapsed after a truck carrying a...
popsci.com (6 hours ago)
America's oldest veteran to spend quiet Memorial Day at Texas home
For his 107th Memorial Day, Richard Arvine Overton, who saw many of his fellow soldiers fall in the line of duty in World War II and even more die over the following decades, is planning a quiet day at the Texas home he built after returning home from World War II. He wouldn't want it any other way. Overton, who is...
foxnews.com (6 hours ago)
TheDeal: Loeb Treads Close to the SEC's Line
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Did activist investor Dan Loeb circumvent the Securities and Exchange Commission last week to make an even bigger splash in The New York Times?It might appear that way considering news of his 6.5% stake in Sony -- not to mention his hand-delivered letter to same calling for a separate public...
thestreet.com (6 hours ago)
Maine bill seeks to protect US loggers' jobs
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A bill that would protect some American loggers' jobs from being taken by workers employed by foreign companies has cleared a hurdle in the Maine Senate.
boston.com (6 hours ago)
Sources: New Clues to 'Frustrated' Boston Suspect
American investigators believe Tsarnaev traveled to Dagestan seeking to make contact with militant groups, but for reasons that remain unclear he was either unable or unwilling to join their ranks.
abcnews.com (6 hours ago)
Canada not joining Pacific Alliance trade bloc yet
After a day of meetings with Latin American leaders in Colombia, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it's too early to say whether Canada should seek full membership in the group, which currently includes Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
cbc.ca (6 hours ago)
Memorial Day events
Here are some Memorial Day services organized by military groups in the area. Have an event to add? Email mklinski@argusleader.com. Arlington: Memorial Day Dedication, Arlington Veteran's Memorial, 10 a.m. Monday. I've seen this cemetery decorated on Memorial Day with a breath-taking display of flags. Chancellor:...
argusleader.com (6 hours ago)
WikiLeaks Doc Accused Of 'Errors And Sleight Of Hand'
LOS ANGELES -- WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of hand." The publishing site released a statement Thursday announcing it had posted an annotated transcript of the film ahead of its Friday...
huffingtonpost.com (6 hours ago)
U.S. family may exhume son's body
The parents of American Shane Todd, found hanging in his Singapore apartment last June, tell CNN they may exhume their son's body to conduct an autopsy in the United States.
cnn.com (6 hours ago)
American Red Cross annual meeting awards
Press release submitted by American Red Cross American Red Cross announces election of board members and awardees at annual meeting The American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area held its Annual
qconline.com (6 hours ago)
Evan Peters joins cast of "X-Men: Days of Future Past"
The "American Horror Story" actor will play Quicksilver in the Marvel superhero film, set to arrive in theaters on July 18, 2014
cbsnews.com (7 hours ago)
Indians give Francona victory over Red Sox on return to Fenway Park
The Cleveland Indians gave their manager, Terry Francona, the satisfaction of victory upon his return to Fenway Park as they beat the Boston Red Sox 12-3 on Thursday, staying top of the American League Central division while preventing the Red Sox from going top of the East. Francona, who led the Red Sox to two...
guardian.co.uk (7 hours ago)
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
An American man accused of killing his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic was arrested after fleeing to the United States.
sacbee.com (7 hours ago)
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
An American man accused of killing his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic was arrested after fleeing to the United States. Read comments
fresnobee.com (7 hours ago)
Parents sue Pittsburgh Zoo over boy's fatal mauling after falling into exhibit of dogs
After the boy's death, the Pittsburgh zoo closed the observation deck, then eventually decided to move the 10 dogs to three other American zoos.
pennlive.com (7 hours ago)
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- An American man accused of killing his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic was arrested after fleeing to the United States....
ap.org (7 hours ago)
Mariah Carey Nearly Has A Nip Slip On Good Morning America
Anything can happen on Live TV - including a wardrobe malfunction. But diva Mariah Carey and Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer handled it like a pro on Friday. As the American Idol judge was complaining, she’s “never up at this hour,” the zipper on her Versace gold gown snapped. The... Read More
rumorfix.com (7 hours ago)
Kurt Vile Adds Summer Tour Dates
Kurt Vile has added a slew of North American tour dates to his ongoing summer tour, he announced from his twitter account late last night.
pastemagazine.com (7 hours ago)
Richard Zombeck: Jack Lew: Treasury Secretary and Oblivious Bank Shill
On Tuesday, May 21, Elizabeth Warren, one of the few members of Congress left who might actually care about the rest of us, grilled the new prospect for Treasury Secretary Jack Lew during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. Warren asked Lew, going into overtime, about the numerous scandals...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
759 Bridges In Washington Have Worse Scores Than The One That Collapsed
There are more than 700 bridges in Washington State with worse sufficiency scores than the bridge that collapsed into the Skagit River on Thursday night, according to the Seattle Times. The collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge around 7 p.m. apparently led to no fatalities, although it did drop at least two cars into...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
An American man accused of killing his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic was arrested after fleeing to the United States.Click to Continue »
sanluisobispo.com (7 hours ago)
J. Hud Judging 'Idol' Is Reportedly A Done Deal
If the latest reports about Jennifer Hudson and "American Idol" are any indication, Season 13 of the long-running Fox reality series could see the all-alumni judges panel rumors become a reality. Vulture reports that Jennifer Hudson's deal to become an "American Idol" judge is "essentially done," while a source...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
This Opera Was Written In A Nazi Concentration Camp
It is a small operatic gem that was written under torturous circumstances and almost failed to see the light of day when its composer was dragged off to the gas chambers before being able to hear it performed. But it lives on thanks to a professor of philosophy who survived Theresienstadt concentration camp, where...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
An American man accused of killing his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic was arrested after fleeing to the United States.
modbee.com (7 hours ago)
American Accused Of Killing Family Of 4 Nabbed In Czech Republic
PRAGUE -- An American man accused of killing a family of four in the Czech Republic has been arrested in the United States, police said Friday. Leos Trzil, regional police chief in Brno, said Kevin Dahlgren was arrested after the Czechs issued an international warrant. Dahlgren was arrested by FBI agents at...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
Nancy Pfund: Cleantech Investing: We Are Just Getting Started
Co-authored by Noah Walker, Joint MBA/MEM Candidate at Yale University Americans are voting with their stock portfolios like never before. And they are investing in cleantech and renewable energy. Despite the well-funded lobbying, advertising and marketing advantages of the incumbent fossil fuel industry,...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
Former Japanese Sex Slaves: Osaka Mayor Must Go
OSAKA, Japan -- Two Korean former sex slaves demanded the resignation of an outspoken Japanese mayor and canceled a meeting with him Friday for justifying Japan's wartime practice of forcing tens of thousands of Asian women into prostitution for its military. Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, also co-leader of a...
huffingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
The unflagging spirit of Moore, Okla.: ‘It’s about hope’
MOORE, Okla. - The first thing Kevin Gibson did after returning to his house, torn apart by a powerful tornado Monday, was pull an American flag and a temporary flagpole from the corner of his partially standing garage.
washingtonpost.com (7 hours ago)
