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Video: Specials

Brides scramble up cake slice

Brides gather in New York's Times Square to climb up a cake slice for a 25000 dollar prize.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Terkel Dies at 96

Studs Terkel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose best-selling oral histories celebrated the...
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Extreme bartending

Bottles, glasses and ice went flying through the air on the Independent Flair League Grand Final...
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John Updike, Prize-winning Writer, Dies

John Updike, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, prolific man of letters and erudite chronicler...
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Indian protest over 'Slumdog' film

Slum dwellers in India's eastern Patna have taken to the streets in protest at the word 'dog' in...
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Video: World

Obama Moves to Brink of Democratic Nomination

Barack Obama has stepped to the brink of victory in the Democratic presidential race, defeating...
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Alexander Solzhenitsyn dead at 89

Russian literary giant, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, who revealed the horror of Stalin's brutal labour...
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French writer wins Nobel prize

French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio wins the 2008 Nobel prize for literature. The...
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Ahtisaari wins Nobel for peace

Finland's former president Martti Ahtisaari has been chosen the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize...
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Peace negotiator wins Nobel Prize

The former President of Finland Martti Ahtissari has won the Nobel Peace Prize for a long career of...
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Krugman wins Nobel

Paul Krugman, a fierce critic of the Bush Administration, won the Nobel prize in...
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Activists in Gaza boat mission

A boat laden with international activists and medical supplies arrives in Gaza in defiance of an...
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Ahtissari scoops Nobel Peace Prize

Finland's former president Martti Ahtissari is this year's winner for his efforts over three...
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Video: Technology

Pokemon World Champion crowned

Hundreds gather in Florida to try to win the World Championship of Pokemon. The players...
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Video: U.S.

Obama hits the jackpot in Colombia

A Colombia lottery seller has printed Obama's image on lottery tickets, hoping to gain attention...
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Video: Science

Southern California Selene Group - Mission Sequence Animation

Southern California Selene Group (SCSG) At the dawn of the Space Age, conventional...
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Team Italia - Prototype Of The Robot

For the Google X Lunar Prize, Team Italia proposes reliability and costs as driving criteria...
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Odyssey Moon - CBC National Newsclip

Odyssey Moon is planning to make history with the first private mission to safely reach the...
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Astrobotic Technology Google Lunar X-Prize

On Sept. 13, 2007, Dr. William L. “Red” Whittaker, Astrobotic’s Chief Technology Officer and...
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AIDS and cancer pioneers win Nobel

Two French scientists who discovered the AIDS virus and a German who found the virus that causes...
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Video: Movie Reviews

Gran Torino Trailer (HQ)

Walt Kowalski is a widower, grumpy, tough-minded, borderline-hateful, unhappy old man who can't get...
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Nobel Son Trailer

Barkley Michaelson is in a deep life rut. He's struggling to finish his PhD thesis when his father,...
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Video: Movies

Fool's Gold

Ben "Finn" Finnegan is a good-natured, surf bum-turned-treasure hunter who is obsessed...
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The Other Boleyn Girl

Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious Father and Uncle to advance the...
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Redbelt

The story of Mike Terry, a Jiu-jitsu master who has avoided the prize fighting circuit, choosing to...
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French film takes top Cannes prize

May 25 - "Entre les murs" becomes the first French film in 21 years to scoop the...
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Death Race (2008) Trailer

Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the U.S. penal system has reached a breaking...
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New Kurosawa tops Japan film buzz

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa has his own industry buzz, even though he's no relation to the film...
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Igor (2008) Official Theatrical Trailer

A hunchbacked lab assistant has big dreams of becoming a mad scientist and winning the first place...
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"Milk of Sorrow" wins Berlin

The mournful story of rape and death wins the top prize in the annual Berlin film festival....
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Video: People

Swallowing swords for science

Talk about a dangerous job - a professional sword swallower has co-authored a scientific research...
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Video: Sports

Vendee Globe winner breaks record

Frenchmen Michel Desjoyeaux has sailed into the record books by winning the Vendee Globe solo...
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Specials

13-Year-Old Downloads 1 Billionth App to Get Prize

13-Year-Old Downloads 1 Billionth App to Get Prize

We already covered the subject of Apple's run for the 1 billionth application downloaded via App...
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Iranian Nobel laureate awarded German Dignity Award

Berlin (dpa) - Iranian Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi was awarded one of Germany's top prizes...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:22
The New York Times Wins 5 Pulitzers

The New York Times Wins 5 Pulitzers

The leader of this year’s Pulitzer Prizes ceremony was The New York Times.  The NY Times...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 14:59

Nobel laureate's papers found in rubble of German archives

Cologne, Germany - A novelist's papers, including the scroll awarding him the 1972 Nobel Prize for...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 20:49
Swiss Architect Peter Zumthor Wins 2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Swiss Architect Peter Zumthor Wins 2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize

The most prestigious award in the field of architecture, the 2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize went...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 14:05

Schindler's list resurfaces in Australia

   Sydney  - The list of 801 Jews threatened by Nazi persecution that was drawn...
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Swiss to auction off Einstein's doctorate diploma

Geneva - An art house in Lucerne, Switzerland, will auction off this summer the doctorate diploma...
» read full story March 07th, 2009 - 13:02

Creator of “To Kill a Mockingbird” Script Dies at 92

Horton Foote, a playwright and screenwriter whose works about the yearning and efforts of people...
» read full story March 05th, 2009 - 17:10
Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night” Is a Winner in Ratings

Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night” Is a Winner in Ratings

In spite of the fact that NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” drew mixed...
» read full story March 04th, 2009 - 14:41
Jimmy Fallon Kicked Off New Era of NBC’s “Late Night”

Jimmy Fallon Kicked Off New Era of NBC’s “Late Night”

While Jimmy Fallon was preparing to debut as the host of NBC’s signature show “Late...
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Oscar Buzz: What’s It Gonna Be?

The annual Oscar ceremony represents a grand scene where anything can happen. From big winners...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 15:28
“The Secret Life of Bees” Named Outstanding Film at Image Awards

“The Secret Life of Bees” Named Outstanding Film at Image Awards

“The Secret Life of Bees,” starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson,...
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This Year’s Westminster Dog Show; Bird’s Eye View

This Year’s Westminster Dog Show; Bird’s Eye View

Stump, a Sussex spaniel, was crowned "best in show" at the 133rd annual. Westminster Dog...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 22:02
Spaniel Wins Westminster’s Best in Show at Age 10

Spaniel Wins Westminster’s Best in Show at Age 10

At the respectable age of 10, Stump the Sussex spaniel should be living his second childhood....
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 14:02
DGA Gives Oscar Boost To ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

DGA Gives Oscar Boost To ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

Pushing the rags to riches story one step closer to receiving Hollywood’s biggest filmmaking...
» read full story February 02nd, 2009 - 15:56
Neil Gaiman Blogs About Newbery Medal For ‘The Graveyard Book’

Neil Gaiman Blogs About Newbery Medal For ‘The Graveyard Book’

Widely popular fantasy writer Neil Gaiman is “amazed and delighted” after being awarded...
» read full story January 27th, 2009 - 15:16
Razzie Awards Love Mike Myers’ ‘Love Guru’

Razzie Awards Love Mike Myers’ ‘Love Guru’

When it comes to awards, major movie disappointments get a second chance to recognition with the...
» read full story January 22nd, 2009 - 14:10
8th Idol Season Began!

8th Idol Season Began!

One of the most popular reality TV shows that has taken over American entertainment is...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 21:49
Collection of MLK Papers Available Online for the First Time

Collection of MLK Papers Available Online for the First Time

Numerous groups across the United States are preparing various events in anticipation of the Martin...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 14:52
American Idol, Back For The 8th Time

American Idol, Back For The 8th Time

  There is an inner voyeur in all of us, which makes us want to gossip, buy tabloids, access...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 23:37
Queen Latifah Will Host The 35th People's Choice Awards

Queen Latifah Will Host The 35th People's Choice Awards

It’s the award collecting season in Hollywood! The Hollywood Foreign Press Association...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 11:15
13: Fear is Real – Cliché Concept, Bad Execution

13: Fear is Real – Cliché Concept, Bad Execution

People like adrenaline and do the craziest things to get flowing through their bodies, whether...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 12:29
Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter Dies at 78

Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter Dies at 78

  British Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, who has been considered the most influential and...
» read full story December 27th, 2008 - 15:11

FBI Agent Mark Felt, Watergate’s “Deep Throat,” Dies at 95

Former FBI agent Mark Felt, better known as “Deep Throat,” the man who helped...
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 15:46
'Survivor' Celebrates Its Oldest Winner Yet

'Survivor' Celebrates Its Oldest Winner Yet

A 57-year-old physics teacher from Maine, Robert "Bob" Crowley, emerged as the winner of...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 19:20
Singing with the Green Ogre in “Shrek the Musical”

Singing with the Green Ogre in “Shrek the Musical”

Being green is far from being easy. However, when true love is brought into play, it offers even...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 16:06
Odetta’s Left Behind an Abiding Talent

Odetta’s Left Behind an Abiding Talent

Odetta Holmes, a folk and blues singer often referred to as “The Voice of the Civil Rights...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 16:14
Tony Award-Winning “Miracle Worker” Playwright Dies at 94

Tony Award-Winning “Miracle Worker” Playwright Dies at 94

Tony Award-winning playwright and novelist William Gibson, whose best known work, “The Miracle...
» read full story November 29th, 2008 - 14:13
Black Friday Brings Discounts From Apple

Black Friday Brings Discounts From Apple

Black Friday is the Friday that immediately follows Thanksgiving and though it‘s not an official...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 17:35

Novelist Juan Marse wins "Spanish Nobel"

Madrid - Novelist Juan Marse, 75, was Thursday awarded the Cervantes Prize, regarded as the...
» read full story November 27th, 2008 - 22:24
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Movie Reviews

“Inkheart” Gets the Characters Out of the Book

“Inkheart” Gets the Characters Out of the Book

When you think about the “Inkheart” story and the fact that the movie has been inspired...
» read full story January 25th, 2009 - 12:58
“The Wrestler”: The Battle Ring Seen as Life Scene

“The Wrestler”: The Battle Ring Seen as Life Scene

In spite of the fact that we all know pro wrestling is simulated and that, generally speaking,...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 11:35
“The Day The Earth Stood Still” Leads This Weekend Box office

“The Day The Earth Stood Still” Leads This Weekend Box office

“The Day the Earth Stood Still” magnetized moviegoers into theaters across North America, rising...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 11:54
“Doubt” Is Undoubtedly Magnificent

“Doubt” Is Undoubtedly Magnificent

The power of doubt is often more intense than overwhelming certainty and this is perhaps the most...
» read full story December 13th, 2008 - 13:25
Film Review: In the End, There’s No “Doubt”

Film Review: In the End, There’s No “Doubt”

“Doubt can be as powerful and sustaining a bond as certainty,” a character utters with confidence...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 15:10
“The Day The Earth Stood Still,” Aliens Invaded

“The Day The Earth Stood Still,” Aliens Invaded

Robert Wise’s 1951 sci-ficlassic “The Day the Earth Stood Still” represented a straightforward...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 15:46
“The Dark Knight” Is Now Available On DVD

“The Dark Knight” Is Now Available On DVD

“The Dark Knight” saw the second-best total domestic gross of all times and, obviously, made its...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 20:56
Slums Of Mumbai Explored By ‘Trainspotting’ Director’s Latest Film

Slums Of Mumbai Explored By ‘Trainspotting’ Director’s Latest Film

Director Danny Boyle is not your run-of-the mill film maker. His portfolio includes the bitter...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 16:00
Review: “Slumdog Millionaire” - A Must-See And A Must-Feel

Review: “Slumdog Millionaire” - A Must-See And A Must-Feel

A garish, stunning stream of shade, resonance and action, “Slumdog Millionaire,” the most recent...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 14:37
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U.S.

MIA, Efron, Obamas on Time's most-influential list

Los Angeles - Global hip-hop star MIA and young Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron have joined US...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 11:13

US captain's rescue may mean trouble for other hostages

Nairobi - Three shots from US Navy snipers, and the drama was over. Three Somali pirates lay dead...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 17:45

Reclusive Swiss architect wins coveted Pritzker Prize

San Francisco - Reclusive Swiss architect Peter Zumthor on Sunday won the coveted Pritzker Prize,...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 11:09
Al Gore: Stimulus Plan Will Help Counter Climate Change

Al Gore: Stimulus Plan Will Help Counter Climate Change

With the economic crisis in focus over the past couple of months, many people probably forgot about...
» read full story January 29th, 2009 - 16:50
Barack Obama Is TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year

Barack Obama Is TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year

TIME magazine on Wednesday named its Person of the Year in 2008. No surprise here as United States...
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Obama names agriculture, interior ministers

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday named his cabinet picks for the agriculture...
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Obama names agriculture, interior ministers

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday named his cabinet picks for the agriculture...
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Obama Is Expected to Meet With Former Vice President Al Gore

President-elect Barack Obama will meet today with former Vice President Al Gore and Vice...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 17:00

Forget Detroit, America's Car Future Is In California

Los Angeles - These days the big news in the US auto industry seems to be coming from Washington...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 11:38
Obama, McCain and VP Nominees Make Final Moves

Obama, McCain and VP Nominees Make Final Moves

Barack Obama and John McCain are making the final appearances before Election Day and are now...
» read full story November 02nd, 2008 - 22:15

Studs Terkel, Chicago Radio Personality And Writer, Dies At 96

The Chicago Tribune reported that Studs Terkel, the writer, radio-TV personality and social...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 09:43

Schwarzenegger pumping up McCain on campaign trail

Washington - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hit the campaign trail on John McCain's...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 08:47
"Stars' War": Celebs raise big money for Obama

"Stars' War": Celebs raise big money for Obama

New York - Left up to Hollywood, Barack Obama would be a clear shoe-in for the White House on...
» read full story October 24th, 2008 - 08:29

US Economist Paul Krugman Wins 2008 Nobel Economics Prize

Stockholm - The 2008 Nobel Prize for Economics was awarded Monday to Paul Krugman of the United...
» read full story October 13th, 2008 - 15:48
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Gadgets

Verizon Launches Nokia Dark Night Edition

Verizon Launches Nokia Dark Night Edition

Celebrating the premiere of the next movie from Batman franchise, “Dark Knight”, Verizon and Nokia...
» read full story June 14th, 2008 - 19:16
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Health

Discovery May Offer New Targets for Drug Development to Slow Alzheimer’s

Discovery May Offer New Targets for Drug Development to Slow Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Genentech of South San Francisco and the Salk Institute of La Jolla have...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 15:57
Nobel Prize in Medicine Ends Debate between American and French Researchers

Nobel Prize in Medicine Ends Debate between American and French Researchers

The long-running debate between US researcher Robert Gallo and French scientist Luc Montaginer...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 15:30
2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Three AIDS, Cervical Cancer Researchers

2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Three AIDS, Cervical Cancer Researchers

2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology has been awarded to the German scientist Harald zur...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 14:30

Sarkozy Congratulates French Nobel Prize Winners

Paris - French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday personally congratulated Luc Montagnier and...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 16:16

Harald zur Hausen - Nobel honour for cancer research

Berlin - Harald zur Hausen, a German virologist who shared the Nobel prize for medicine on Monday,...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 15:37
Three European Scientists Win The 2008 Nobel Prize For Medicine

Three European Scientists Win The 2008 Nobel Prize For Medicine

One German and two French scientists won the 2008 Nobel prize in medicine for their work in...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 14:41
Vitamin C May Weaken Chemotherapy Effect

Vitamin C May Weaken Chemotherapy Effect

Wednesday, an United States study has revealed that higher doses of vitamin C might reduce the...
» read full story October 01st, 2008 - 22:57
Distinguished Biochemist Robert Tjian Elected as President of Howard Hughes Institute

Distinguished Biochemist Robert Tjian Elected as President of Howard Hughes Institute

Robert Tjian, a distinguished UC Berkley biochemist and gene researcher, has been named president...
» read full story October 01st, 2008 - 14:00

This Year’s Lasker Awards for Medical Research: Top Five

Akira Endo, a Japanese scientist who discovered the first cholesterol-lowering statin drug, was...
» read full story September 15th, 2008 - 14:00
Five Renowned Researchers Honored with This Year’s Lasker Awards

Five Renowned Researchers Honored with This Year’s Lasker Awards

Akira Endo, 74, of Biopharm Research Laboratories in Tokyo was one of the five scientists awarded...
» read full story September 14th, 2008 - 14:13

Thomas H. Weller, American Virologist Who Shared Nobel for Polio Work, Dies

Thomas H. Weller, the American virologist who shared a Nobel Prize for developing techniques to...
» read full story August 29th, 2008 - 13:08
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grants $600 M for Med Research

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grants $600 M for Med Research

The Howard Hughes Medical Institutes announced it will spend more than a half billion dollars to...
» read full story May 28th, 2008 - 16:28
A New Study Warns About Nanotechnology Cancer Risk

A New Study Warns About Nanotechnology Cancer Risk

A new study concluded that certain forms of carbon nanotubes could be as harmful as asbestos if...
» read full story May 20th, 2008 - 23:00
Ex Polish President Lech Walesa Leaves Clinic after Heart Surgery

Ex Polish President Lech Walesa Leaves Clinic after Heart Surgery

Former Polish President Lech Walesa was discharged from a Houston hospital Tuesday, four days...
» read full story March 05th, 2008 - 16:39
Antidepressant Might Lengthen Life

Antidepressant Might Lengthen Life

A team of U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday that according to a new study conducted on worms,...
» read full story November 23rd, 2007 - 15:31
Cancer Patient Invents Possible Targeted Cure Of Cancer

Cancer Patient Invents Possible Targeted Cure Of Cancer

Researchers from University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer center and Rice University combined two...
» read full story November 03rd, 2007 - 09:22
First Lady Assumes Higher Public Role Outside U. S.

First Lady Assumes Higher Public Role Outside U. S.

This Sunday, on American television, Mrs. Laura Bush highlighted her role as the President’s...
» read full story October 29th, 2007 - 15:54
US and UK Researchers In Genetics Get Nobel 2007 Medicine Prize

US and UK Researchers In Genetics Get Nobel 2007 Medicine Prize

The successful manipulation of embryonic mice cells by a research team formed by Sir Martin Evans,...
» read full story October 08th, 2007 - 18:01
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Science

French physicist wins million-pound Templeton Prize

Paris - French physicist Bernard Espagnat was awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize, worth 1...
» read full story March 16th, 2009 - 17:31

National Book Awards Also Welcome Debutants

The National Book Awards are a prestigious institution in the United States, ranking close to the...
» read full story October 15th, 2008 - 22:42
Computers at Reading University Almost Pass Turing Test

Computers at Reading University Almost Pass Turing Test

Mathematician Alan Turing, who is considered the father of modern computer technology, designed a...
» read full story October 13th, 2008 - 15:57
Chemists Win Nobel Prize For Green Fluorescent Protein

Chemists Win Nobel Prize For Green Fluorescent Protein

This year, the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientists that used a protein taken...
» read full story October 12th, 2008 - 16:58
Three Chemists Win Nobel Prize For Bioluminescent Cells

Three Chemists Win Nobel Prize For Bioluminescent Cells

The Nobel Prize for chemistry is shared this year by three US-based scientists, one of them...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 12:33

Martin Chalfie, Roger Tsien - US scientists

Washington - Martin Chalfie, a professor of biological sciences at Columbia University in New York,...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 21:45

2008 Nobel Prize In Chemistry, Also With Three Winners

The Nobel Prize is a foundation that celebrates discoveries and excellence in a number of fields,...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 20:18

Three Reseachers Get The Nobel In Physics

In 1895, Alfred Nobel’s will was the cornerstone of the Nobel Prize: one of the wishes written in...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 20:30
Nobel Medicine Prize Goes To Three European Scientists

Nobel Medicine Prize Goes To Three European Scientists

The 2008 Nobel Prize for medicine was awarded on Monday. Two French scientists who discovered...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 19:44
Ig Nobel Prize Winners Know How To Make Potato Chips Sound Fresher

Ig Nobel Prize Winners Know How To Make Potato Chips Sound Fresher

Each year, around the time when the Nobel Prize recipients are announced, the Ig Nobel Prize...
» read full story October 03rd, 2008 - 15:00
UCLA Scientists Find Longest Mersenne Prime Number - 12,978,189 Digits!

UCLA Scientists Find Longest Mersenne Prime Number - 12,978,189 Digits!

The challenge of finding the largest prime number ever known seems like an impossible task,...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 14:30
WhiteKnightTwo Offers Space As The Ultimate Tourist Destination

WhiteKnightTwo Offers Space As The Ultimate Tourist Destination

Space, the ultimate tourist destination! It sounds out of this world, but as science technology...
» read full story July 29th, 2008 - 12:08
NASA Dreams Of Establishing Permanent Research Base On The Moon

NASA Dreams Of Establishing Permanent Research Base On The Moon

We are just two decades apart from the moment humans will set foot on the Moon once more,...
» read full story July 22nd, 2008 - 15:32
Kavli Prizes Awarded to Seven Scientists

Kavli Prizes Awarded to Seven Scientists

The first recipients of the Kavli Prizes, awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters...
» read full story May 28th, 2008 - 20:34
Howard Hughes Institute Grants $600M to 56 Scientists

Howard Hughes Institute Grants $600M to 56 Scientists

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has awarded more than $600 million in research funding...
» read full story May 27th, 2008 - 22:42
Albany Medical Prize Goes to Female Researchers

Albany Medical Prize Goes to Female Researchers

For the first time in its eight-year history, the Albany Medical Center Prize went to two female...
» read full story May 02nd, 2008 - 20:37
PETA: $1 Million Prize For The First In Vitro Meat Producer

PETA: $1 Million Prize For The First In Vitro Meat Producer

PETA is serious: the first person to succeed in producing in vitro meat (in commercially...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 12:06
Chaos Theory Scientist Edward Lorenz Dies At 90

Chaos Theory Scientist Edward Lorenz Dies At 90

On April 16, the world lost yet another remarkable scientific figure that marked the 20th century...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 12:26
The First Ever Rocket Race Debuts August 1st

The First Ever Rocket Race Debuts August 1st

The Rocket Racing League (RRL) announced on Monday in a press conference that the First...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 14:54
Visionary Physicist John A. Wheeler Dies At Age 96

Visionary Physicist John A. Wheeler Dies At Age 96

The world lost a remarkable scientific figure of the 20th century on the morning of April 13,...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 10:49
Polish Professor Is Awarded $1.6 Million Templeton Prize

Polish Professor Is Awarded $1.6 Million Templeton Prize

The Templeton Prize, granted by the Templeton Foundation for “progress toward research of...
» read full story March 13th, 2008 - 12:34
'Foresight' Wins The Apophis Mission Design Competition

'Foresight' Wins The Apophis Mission Design Competition

The Planetary Society chose the winner of the Apophis Mission Design Competition from 37...
» read full story February 27th, 2008 - 16:24
Ten Teams Compete In Google’s $30 Million Lunar Prize X Project

Ten Teams Compete In Google’s $30 Million Lunar Prize X Project

Ten teams aligned for Google’s Lunar X Prize competition and are ready to fight for the $30...
» read full story February 22nd, 2008 - 10:59
Scientific World Loses Genetics Pioneer Joshua Lederberg, 82

Scientific World Loses Genetics Pioneer Joshua Lederberg, 82

Scientific world has lost Joshua Lederberg, University Professor and president emeritus of the...
» read full story February 05th, 2008 - 12:14
Virgin Galactic Boasts New Space Plane Design: SpaceShipTwo

Virgin Galactic Boasts New Space Plane Design: SpaceShipTwo

Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson's space travel agency, has opened on Wednesday. Branson enlisted...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 21:31
Study Finds Global Warming To Reduce Atlantic Hurricanes

Study Finds Global Warming To Reduce Atlantic Hurricanes

What do we know about global warming in terms of positive effects? Not much, as the possible...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 12:36
Scientists Warn about Rapid Arctic Melt Due to Global Warming

Scientists Warn about Rapid Arctic Melt Due to Global Warming

The Arctic ice is threatening to become open water in an extremely short time due to global...
» read full story December 14th, 2007 - 17:24
New Discovery Reveals Tuberculosis Is 500,000-Years-Old

New Discovery Reveals Tuberculosis Is 500,000-Years-Old

A new discovery made by the scientists from The University of Texas at Austin revealed that...
» read full story December 08th, 2007 - 00:14
First Private Team Interested in Google's X Prize

First Private Team Interested in Google's X Prize

Back in September, Google amazed everybody when it announced it would sponsor with no less than $30...
» read full story December 07th, 2007 - 09:50
UN Experts Warn of Irreversible Climate Changes

UN Experts Warn of Irreversible Climate Changes

United Nations experts have agreed on a 20-page draft report which warns of the effects of climate...
» read full story November 16th, 2007 - 21:37
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World

Maldives president wins Anna Lindh Prize for climate campaign

Stockholm - The president of the Maldives was Wednesday named winner of the Anna Lindh Prize, a...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 20:09

Prince Charles visits Nefertiti's new home during German trip

Berlin  - Britain's Prince Charles visited Berlin's newly renovated New Museum on Thursday,...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 20:01

Arctic counries meet to discuss climate change

Oslo - Nobel Peace laureate Al Gore called for more action to tackle global warming Tuesday on the...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:50

Voting underway in South Africa's fourth democratic poll

Soweto, South Africa - Voting was under way Wednesday in South Africa's fourth general election...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:21

Dalai Lama absent as China hosts World Buddhist Forum

   Beijing - The Dalai Lama was a notable absentee on Friday as religious leaders...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 12:16

Sarkozy calls for "moralization of capitalism"

Paris - French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday opened an economic symposium in Paris by...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 14:31

Calls Grow For China To Free Charter '08 Dissident

   Beijing - Leading international writers, scholars, lawyers and rights advocates...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 11:17

Buddenbrooks Film Touches A Nerve In Recession-hit Germany

Hamburg - Rarely has the adaptation of an historical work of fiction touched the nerve of the times...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 14:36

UN Nuclear Watchdog Leaves Much To Do For New Director

Vienna - As Mohamed ElBaradei is about to enter his last year as head of the International Atomic...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 13:19

"Will Brussels Kill What Moscow Couldn't?", Poles Wonder

Gdansk - Tourists visiting Poland's Baltic coast often snap photos at the gates of Gdansk's...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 12:28

Afghan Youth Silent At Sister-Killing Trial In Germany

Hamburg - An Afghan-born youth declined to testify Tuesday at his trial for the murder of his own...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 16:45
The Virgin of Guadalupe: A Mexican Faith Symbol

The Virgin of Guadalupe: A Mexican Faith Symbol

The Virgin of Guadalupe or Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic icon from Mexico, which...
» read full story December 14th, 2008 - 15:07

Director, Egyptian Fans Find Common Ground On Mahfouz Novel

Cairo - Egyptians who flooded a cinema hall in downtown Cairo were curious to watch a movie based...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 15:16

Georgia, Ukraine Set For Disappointment At NATO Meeting

Brussels - Despite intense lobbying, Georgia and Ukraine look certain not to be offered a fast...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 15:14

Czech President: EU's Most Outspoken Global Warming Doubter

Prague - Czech President Vaclav Klaus, one of the most prominent climate change doubters, is about...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 20:30

Authors Saviano, Rushdie Say Free Speech Under Threat

Stockholm - Freedom of speech is under threat worldwide Italian author Roberto Saviano and British...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 12:18

Dalai Lama "disappointed" by Sarkozy, no Paris visit

Paris - Exiled Tibetan religious leader the Dalai Lama will not attend a planned meeting of Nobel...
» read full story November 02nd, 2008 - 17:20

Nobel Peace laureate Ahtisaari deplores Middle East deadlock

Stockholm - Martti Ahtisaari, Finland's former president and winner of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize,...
» read full story October 25th, 2008 - 17:56

Merkel Wants Cooperation with China over Financial Crisis

Beijing - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday said her country wanted to cooperate with...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 15:47

It's All Smiles again for Mr Brown,British PM Wins in Crisis

London- Gordon Brown is on a roll. No more gloomy poll news for the fingernail-chewing British...
» read full story October 16th, 2008 - 09:55

Adiga wins Booker for tale of two Indias

Washington - Nothing prepares you for Aravind Adiga's India - a deep, oozing, festering sore that...
» read full story October 15th, 2008 - 07:30

American Literature – Eliminated A Priori From the Nobel Run?

For years, Americans have been complaining that the Swedish Academy is turning a blind eye to...
» read full story October 11th, 2008 - 15:38

Selection of peace candidates a tricky matter

Oslo - The selection of a Nobel peace laureate often generates controversy and questions as to why...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 17:08
Three Researchers Win Nobel Prize For Bioluminescent Cells

Three Researchers Win Nobel Prize For Bioluminescent Cells

The Nobel Prize for chemistry is shared this year by three US-based scientists, one of them...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 08:47
Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio Wins Nobel Prize

Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio Wins Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, renowned...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 19:40
The 2008 Nobel For Physics Shared By Three Reseachers

The 2008 Nobel For Physics Shared By Three Reseachers

The Nobel committee offered the 2008 Nobel Prize for Physics to two Japanese scientists and a...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 11:59
Three European Scientists Won The 2008 Nobel Prize For Medicine

Three European Scientists Won The 2008 Nobel Prize For Medicine

One German and two French scientists won the 2008 Nobel prize in medicine for their work in...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 09:41

Alternative Nobel Prize to Peace Work, Social Justice

Stockholm - Winners from Germany, India, Somalia and the United States were cited Wednesday for...
» read full story October 01st, 2008 - 14:14

Gorbachev to start political party with Russian billionaire Lebedev

Moscow - Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is planning the launch of new Russian political...
» read full story September 30th, 2008 - 17:21
Google Rewards Show-Stopping Ideas With $10 Million

Google Rewards Show-Stopping Ideas With $10 Million

Internet superpower Google decides to again give back to the community. Their newest project is an...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 16:02
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Video Games

Spore named top PC-Game at games convention

Spore named top PC-Game at games convention

Leipzig, Germany - Spore, a long awaited computer game slated for September release, was named...
» read full story September 14th, 2008 - 11:58
Beer Pong Is In Need Of Some Finnishing Touches Before Its Release

Beer Pong Is In Need Of Some Finnishing Touches Before Its Release

The rating given to the game Beer Pong managed to attract numerous negative comments, as it would...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 13:13
Rockstar’s Social Club Opens For Business

Rockstar’s Social Club Opens For Business

Celebrating the release of the widely-acclaimed GTA IV, Rockstar opened today the virtual gates of...
» read full story April 30th, 2008 - 16:26
MSG4: Guns Of The Patriots Official Release Set For June 12

MSG4: Guns Of The Patriots Official Release Set For June 12

Konami announced the release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots exclusively designed for...
» read full story February 29th, 2008 - 16:48
Halo 3 Pre-orders Top 1 Million

Halo 3 Pre-orders Top 1 Million

Microsoft is happy to announce that pre-orders for the highly-anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive Halo 3...
» read full story August 09th, 2007 - 18:13
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Sports

Woods hoping to close in on the Golden Bear

   Augusta, Georgia - When Tiger Woods sunk a 4.6-metre putt on the 18th hole of the...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 11:51

Ecclestone denies he owes F1 teams money

Melbourne  - Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has refuted claims by the Formula One...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 16:03

Cristiano Ronaldo lifts professionals' world prize

London - Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo was on Monday named FIFPro world player of the...
» read full story October 27th, 2008 - 20:29

Is Brazilian domination of volleyball coming to an end?

Beijing - The Beijing Olympics could see the burial of the phrase attributed to former Italy idol...
» read full story August 14th, 2008 - 15:32
The Boston Celtics Finally Get Their Rings!

The Boston Celtics Finally Get Their Rings!

The Boston Celtics are the new NBA Champions! The series ended yesterday with a 4 – 2 lead over...
» read full story June 18th, 2008 - 17:43
Kenyan Cheruiyot Wins Boston Marathon Easily

Kenyan Cheruiyot Wins Boston Marathon Easily

Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is now a four-time winner of the Boston Marathon, with previous wins in...
» read full story April 21st, 2008 - 23:16
Marion Jones Will Spend Six Months In Prison

Marion Jones Will Spend Six Months In Prison

On Friday, Marion Jones was sentenced to spend six months in jail for lying about using steroids...
» read full story January 11th, 2008 - 21:12
Chopra Wins Season-Opening Playoff Over Striker

Chopra Wins Season-Opening Playoff Over Striker

The season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship brought a confrontation between Steve Stricker, who...
» read full story January 07th, 2008 - 16:31
Hingis Banned After Testing Positive For Cocaine

Hingis Banned After Testing Positive For Cocaine

The International Tennis Federation announced on Friday that Martina Hingis was given a two-year...
» read full story January 04th, 2008 - 16:41
Jimmie Johnson Wins Second Straight Nextel Cup

Jimmie Johnson Wins Second Straight Nextel Cup

Jimmie Johnson managed to win his second straight NASCAR Nextel Cup as he crossed the finish line...
» read full story November 19th, 2007 - 13:51
Federer Wins His Fourth Masters Cup

Federer Wins His Fourth Masters Cup

Roger Federer showed his class again and won his fourth Tennis Masters Cup out of six possible so...
» read full story November 18th, 2007 - 14:53
Woods Wins the Cup and the $10 Million Bonus

Woods Wins the Cup and the $10 Million Bonus

Tiger Woods never declared the U.S. PGA Tour's opening FedEx Cup as one of his goals. He just said...
» read full story September 17th, 2007 - 18:28
Sharapova Stunned by Exuberant Teen

Sharapova Stunned by Exuberant Teen

Spectacle is at home in New York and tennis fans are enjoying every bit of the dazzling performance...
» read full story September 02nd, 2007 - 00:11
Serena Williams Skips Another Tournament

Serena Williams Skips Another Tournament

Serena Williams decided to skip another tournament after her old thumb injury won’t give in and...
» read full story August 17th, 2007 - 21:47
Russian Supremacy at Acura Classic

Russian Supremacy at Acura Classic

This year’s edition of the Acura Classic has fallen under the supremacy of Russian players, no more...
» read full story August 04th, 2007 - 08:32
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Music

Peter Gabriel and Venezuelan conductor Abreu win Polar Music Prize

Stockholm - British pop musician Peter Gabriel was Tuesday named co-winner of the Polar Music Prize...
» read full story May 12th, 2009 - 22:29

Billy Elliot nabs 15 Tony nominations, ties record

New York - The British play Billy Elliot, about a coal-miner's son with a passion for ballet,...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 20:43
Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” Claims No. 1 Spot on Album Chart

Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” Claims No. 1 Spot on Album Chart

Throughout a week that covered the Grammy increases, as well as Valentine’s Day sales,...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 16:07
M.I.A. Has a Boy

M.I.A. Has a Boy

M.I.A gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday. The news came on the singer’s My Space celebrity...
» read full story February 15th, 2009 - 13:53
Jennifer Hudson Was a Winner at Sunday Night’s Grammys

Jennifer Hudson Was a Winner at Sunday Night’s Grammys

Jennifer Hudson did her best to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday night and her effort...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:31
Grammy Night Belonged to Krauss and Plant

Grammy Night Belonged to Krauss and Plant

The 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony was led by a legendary rock artist who won peoples’...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:01
Artists Getting Ready for the Grammy Honors

Artists Getting Ready for the Grammy Honors

For the Grammy Awards on Sunday, it seems that former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and Alison...
» read full story February 08th, 2009 - 21:24
“Shrek the Musical” Opens On Broadway

“Shrek the Musical” Opens On Broadway

Being green is far from being easy. However, when true love is brought into play, it offers even...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 23:30
Lil Wayne Collects Eight Grammy Nominations, Tops Contenders List

Lil Wayne Collects Eight Grammy Nominations, Tops Contenders List

Following the outstanding success of his third album, “Tha Carter III,” rapper Lil Wayne is close...
» read full story December 06th, 2008 - 15:48
Lil Wayne Gets Most Grammy Nominations

Lil Wayne Gets Most Grammy Nominations

Lil Wayne's name came up a lot on Wednesday night when the nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy...
» read full story December 05th, 2008 - 14:38
Lil Wayne, Coldplay Top Grammy Contenders List

Lil Wayne, Coldplay Top Grammy Contenders List

This year’s Grammy nominees are far from being the annual award ceremony’s usual contenders, as...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 14:07
Kanye West’s New Album More Introspective Than Ever

Kanye West’s New Album More Introspective Than Ever

He has just won the first couple of American Music Awards of his career, including the prize for...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 15:04
Chris Brown Is Top Winner At Sunday’s AMAs

Chris Brown Is Top Winner At Sunday’s AMAs

He may be only 19, but he is surely aware of the true meaning of success. R&B singer Chris...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 14:07
Kenny Chesney Wins CMA Top Award… Again

Kenny Chesney Wins CMA Top Award… Again

Although he had been nominated in seven categories and won only one Country Music Association...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 18:20
Kenny Chesney Owns CMAs, Again, Shania Surprises

Kenny Chesney Owns CMAs, Again, Shania Surprises

Country star Kenny Chesney received the Country Music Association’s top honor Wednesday night,...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 14:49
South African Singer Miriam Makeba Dies Aged 76

South African Singer Miriam Makeba Dies Aged 76

Miriam Makeba, the Grammy Award-winning South African folk singer also known as “Mama Afrika,”...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 20:31

US actress Scarlett Johansson to host Nobel Peace concert

Oslo - US actress Scarlett Johansson was Tuesday named as one of the hosts of the upcoming Nobel...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 21:33
Last Night Was the Official Britney Night

Last Night Was the Official Britney Night

Ever since she met K- Fed, her whole life and career went downhill for Britney and after that...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 20:11
Kanye West, Christina Aguilera and T.I. Join Britney on VMA List

Kanye West, Christina Aguilera and T.I. Join Britney on VMA List

Although this year’s MTV Video Music Awards are just one step away from starting the ball rolling,...
» read full story September 05th, 2008 - 14:00
Library of Congress Chose Stevie Wonder as Its Gershwin Prize Winner

Library of Congress Chose Stevie Wonder as Its Gershwin Prize Winner

Stevie Wonder would better tidy up his award shelves. He was named on Tuesday the winner of the...
» read full story September 03rd, 2008 - 14:00
London Celebrates Nelson Mandela with Anniversary Concert

London Celebrates Nelson Mandela with Anniversary Concert

The 46664 concert in London celebrated both Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and 20 years from the...
» read full story June 28th, 2008 - 20:56
Leona Lewis Smashes  The Billboard Top 200

Leona Lewis Smashes The Billboard Top 200

"X-Factor" winner Leona Lewis became the first British female artist to debut at No. 1 in...
» read full story April 16th, 2008 - 22:39
American Idol: Another Beatles Night

American Idol: Another Beatles Night

Kristy Lee Cook should be already packing her bags, but we'll have to wait and see the results! It...
» read full story March 19th, 2008 - 19:02
Brooke White Leads Girls' Performances on American Idol

Brooke White Leads Girls' Performances on American Idol

Tuesday, the top 10 guys on American Idol performed: David Archuleta, Robbie Carrico, Jason Castro,...
» read full story February 28th, 2008 - 14:11
Oscar Peterson, Jazz Legend Dies at 82

Oscar Peterson, Jazz Legend Dies at 82

Oscar Peterson, Internationally renowned Canadian jazz pianist and trumpet player died at age 82,...
» read full story December 24th, 2007 - 21:28
Patti LaBelle and Michael Bolton Star in NBC Charity Show

Patti LaBelle and Michael Bolton Star in NBC Charity Show

NBC reality show “Clash of the Choirs” airs Monday with big names in the music industry; among...
» read full story December 16th, 2007 - 16:33
Juan Luis Guerra Top Winner At Latin Grammy Awards

Juan Luis Guerra Top Winner At Latin Grammy Awards

The singer-songwriter from the Dominican Republic bagged no less than five trophies during last...
» read full story November 09th, 2007 - 22:07
Rapper TI Arrested Hours Before BET Hip-Hop Awards

Rapper TI Arrested Hours Before BET Hip-Hop Awards

The US famous rapper TI was arrested on Saturday by the agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...
» read full story October 14th, 2007 - 16:29
Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys Vie for Mercury Prize

Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys Vie for Mercury Prize

The contenders for this year’s Mercury Music Prizes have been announced and among them are...
» read full story July 18th, 2007 - 13:21
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Technology

YouTube Unveils Movies, TV Shows Section

YouTube Unveils Movies, TV Shows Section

YouTube, the Google-owned highly popular video site, on Thursday unveiled the fact that it added TV...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 13:57
NASA Promotes A Brilliant University – Singularity University

NASA Promotes A Brilliant University – Singularity University

Starting this summer, the world’s leading thinkers in exponentially growing technologies will...
» read full story February 04th, 2009 - 16:20
“Singularity University” Kicks Off in Silicon Valley

“Singularity University” Kicks Off in Silicon Valley

Futurologist Ray Kurzweil has teamed up with space promoter Peter Diamandis and Google to set up...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 23:14
Visionary Scientists and Tech Leaders Launch Singularity University

Visionary Scientists and Tech Leaders Launch Singularity University

NASA, Google, and entrepreneurs Ray Kurzweil and Peter Diamandis announced the launch of a new...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 15:18
Obama’s League of Extraordinarily Green Gentlemen

Obama’s League of Extraordinarily Green Gentlemen

The hopes and dreams of pro-environment partisans all over America and the world are much closer to...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 14:27
CNN Boosts Audience With Hologram Technology

CNN Boosts Audience With Hologram Technology

In order to explain polls and other election events, the Cable News Network (CNN) used holograms....
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 16:35
Artificial Intelligence Entity Fools People Into Thinking It’s Human

Artificial Intelligence Entity Fools People Into Thinking It’s Human

Have we crossed the boundaries between humans and machines? This is the question one might ask...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 14:00

The Value of 243,112,609 - 1 in Cash

Mathematics is regarded as a pure science, working with pure concepts, concepts that outside...
» read full story September 30th, 2008 - 08:22

Google Offers $10 M for World's Best Ideas

Google promised to offer 10 million dollars as prize money in a competition designed to transform...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 10:05
Apple CEO’s Untimely Obituary Published

Apple CEO’s Untimely Obituary Published

Wednesday afternoon, Bloomberg Magazine released an obituary of Steve Jobs, Apple’s Chief...
» read full story August 29th, 2008 - 13:06
Branson’s Virgin Presented the White Knight

Branson’s Virgin Presented the White Knight

Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company founded by British entrepreneur and adventurer Richard...
» read full story July 30th, 2008 - 20:09
Being A Loyal Microsoft Search Shopper Pays Off

Being A Loyal Microsoft Search Shopper Pays Off

How desperate is Microsoft to steal a piece of Google and Yahoo’s share of loyal searchers? Pretty...
» read full story May 22nd, 2008 - 14:16
NYC Auto Show Unveils $10 M Competition For Cars Of The Future

NYC Auto Show Unveils $10 M Competition For Cars Of The Future

How will the cars of the future look like? We can’t tell yet, but 60 teams have already lined up...
» read full story March 20th, 2008 - 15:56
Over 30,000 Prizes Awarded To Office Live Workspace Beta Testers

Over 30,000 Prizes Awarded To Office Live Workspace Beta Testers

You would think that Microsoft’s initiative on Monday to open up the beta testing to the wide...
» read full story March 05th, 2008 - 12:15
Google Co-Founder Says "Microhoo" is "Unnerving"

Google Co-Founder Says "Microhoo" is "Unnerving"

Google Inc. co-founder Sergey Brin said after an event at the Mountain View-based company's...
» read full story February 22nd, 2008 - 22:28
Three Robots Cross DARPA Urban Challenge Finish Line

Three Robots Cross DARPA Urban Challenge Finish Line

Three robotic cars have crossed the DARPA Urban Challenge finish line in the allotted time. The...
» read full story November 04th, 2007 - 12:34
Hitachi Announces 4TB Disk Drives through New Head Technology

Hitachi Announces 4TB Disk Drives through New Head Technology

Hitachi Ltd. announced that its hard drive division is going to push way past today's storage...
» read full story October 15th, 2007 - 10:27
IBM Opens New Doors to Quantum Computing

IBM Opens New Doors to Quantum Computing

IBM is once again in the avant-garde of technological breakthroughs: its engineers have recently...
» read full story August 31st, 2007 - 23:11
Fake Steve Jobs Blogger Busted

Fake Steve Jobs Blogger Busted

The author behind the satyrical Fake Steve Jobs (FSJ) blog postings has been discovered by a New...
» read full story August 06th, 2007 - 11:45
Sony Pictures Entertainment Searching for New Talents

Sony Pictures Entertainment Searching for New Talents

Once John Doe, then a star! Many of us have asked ourselves how filmmakers found their cast...
» read full story July 17th, 2007 - 12:17
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Movies

Monsters versus Aliens wins box office sweep

Washington - The animated Monsters vs Aliens took the US weekend box office prize, bringing in an...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 09:31
“Slumdog Millionaire’s” Success at the Oscars Breathes Air into the Ceremony

“Slumdog Millionaire’s” Success at the Oscars Breathes Air into the Ceremony

  “Slumdog Millionaire” and its helmer, Danny Boyle, managed to outshine...
» read full story February 24th, 2009 - 14:31
“Slumdog Millionaire” Grabs Eight Oscars, Including Best Picture

“Slumdog Millionaire” Grabs Eight Oscars, Including Best Picture

As expected, last night’s Academy Awards ceremony marked an unwritten union between Hollywood...
» read full story February 23rd, 2009 - 16:10
Heath Ledger Becomes Second Actor to Win Posthumous Oscar

Heath Ledger Becomes Second Actor to Win Posthumous Oscar

Even before “The Dark Knight” hit theatres last summer, Hollywood showbiz figures...
» read full story February 23rd, 2009 - 14:01
“The Wrestler” Wins Best Picture at Spirit Awards

“The Wrestler” Wins Best Picture at Spirit Awards

“The Wrestler,” a film which has already collected numerous significant awards, was...
» read full story February 22nd, 2009 - 14:00
Quick Debate On This Year’s Oscar Movies

Quick Debate On This Year’s Oscar Movies

The Oscar hysteria is growing as the greatest movie event of the year is on the verge of beginning...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 16:44
And the Oscar Goes to…

And the Oscar Goes to…

The Oscar telecast used to be the only place you could see a movie star on TV - for free. The...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 13:07
Matilda Ledger Will Own Father’s Oscar If He Wins

Matilda Ledger Will Own Father’s Oscar If He Wins

The three-year-old daughter of late Australian actor Heath Ledger, who has been nominated for an...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 15:27
“Slumdog” Gets All Awards

“Slumdog” Gets All Awards

Let’s face it: “Slumdog Millionaire” had an unbelievable success. The Oscar...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 17:45
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Bags More Awards Ahead Of the Oscar Night

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Bags More Awards Ahead Of the Oscar Night

While anticipation builds up ahead of this weekend’s Academy Awards, “Slumdog...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 13:24
“Slumdog Millionaire” Wins Big at BAFTAs

“Slumdog Millionaire” Wins Big at BAFTAs

“Slumdog Millionaire” added to its escalating awards-season poll on Sunday seven awards...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 15:01
Lincoln’s 200th Birthday, an Occasion to Re-Examine Abe the Man and the Myth

Lincoln’s 200th Birthday, an Occasion to Re-Examine Abe the Man and the Myth

The Abraham Lincoln bicentennial on February 12, the birth date of one of America’s most...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 14:01
“Milk,” “Slumdog Millionaire” Take Over the WGA Awards

“Milk,” “Slumdog Millionaire” Take Over the WGA Awards

  Saturday, Academy Awards nominees “Milk” and “Slumdog Millionaire”...
» read full story February 08th, 2009 - 20:34
"Slumdog Millionaire" and “Milk” Are Gloriously Heading Towards the Oscars After Saturday’s WGA

"Slumdog Millionaire" and “Milk” Are Gloriously Heading Towards the Oscars After Saturday’s WGA

The Oscar rivals "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" won top honors Saturday at...
» read full story February 08th, 2009 - 18:42
'Milk,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' Shine at Writers Guild Awards

'Milk,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' Shine at Writers Guild Awards

As expected, "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" were the stars yesterday at the...
» read full story February 08th, 2009 - 16:45
All the Awards Go to “Kung Fu Panda”

All the Awards Go to “Kung Fu Panda”

The DreamWorks Animation movie, "Kung Fu Panda" dominated the Annie awards ceremony, held...
» read full story February 01st, 2009 - 14:27
Another Honor for “Slumdog Millionaire”

Another Honor for “Slumdog Millionaire”

On Saturday night, Danny Boyle won the top honor from the Directors Guild of America, by being...
» read full story February 01st, 2009 - 12:08
‘Push’ Scores Big Win at Sundance Film Festival

‘Push’ Scores Big Win at Sundance Film Festival

"Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire" was the star of the ceremony as it won three...
» read full story January 25th, 2009 - 14:45
Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” Wins Top Producer Award

Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” Wins Top Producer Award

Danny Boyle's “Slumdog Millionaire” has won the top prize at the Producers Guild of...
» read full story January 25th, 2009 - 12:57
“Slumdog Millionaire” Makes Great Debut in India

“Slumdog Millionaire” Makes Great Debut in India

Slumdog Millionaire, the Mumbai-based movie nominated for 10 Oscars including best film, has...
» read full story January 23rd, 2009 - 15:08
Heath Ledger Nominated for Oscar

Heath Ledger Nominated for Oscar

In a twist of a cruel fate the late Heath Ledger won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his...
» read full story January 22nd, 2009 - 19:26
Mike Myers And Paris Hilton Lead The Razzie Awards In Nominations

Mike Myers And Paris Hilton Lead The Razzie Awards In Nominations

The annual Razzie Awards announced its nominees earlier today, with Mike Myers’ The Guru...
» read full story January 21st, 2009 - 21:20

Mickey Rourke And Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler”

In spite of the fact that we all know pro wrestling is simulated and that, generally speaking,...
» read full story January 16th, 2009 - 14:10
Sundance Film Festival Seeks for Good Movies

Sundance Film Festival Seeks for Good Movies

The Utah/U.S. Film Festival was the name which the Sundance Film Festival had back in 1989, when...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 12:53
"Slumdog Millionaire” Sent a Lot of Enthusiasm Back to India

"Slumdog Millionaire” Sent a Lot of Enthusiasm Back to India

„Slumdog Millionaire” went home to India with four Golden Globes, including the one for...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 15:44
Slumdog, Globes’ Favorite

Slumdog, Globes’ Favorite

Last year, the usually glamorous Golden Globe ceremonies were suspended, and the red carpet event...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 22:40
“Slumdog Millionaire” Tops the Golden Globe Awards Winners’ List

“Slumdog Millionaire” Tops the Golden Globe Awards Winners’ List

  Sunday, when the Golden Globe Awards were presented, Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 18:50
Slam Dunk for "Slumdog Millionaire" at Golden Globe Awards

Slam Dunk for "Slumdog Millionaire" at Golden Globe Awards

There were several winners at this year’s edition of the Golden Globe. Among them, there were...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 18:04
The Golden Globes Honors

The Golden Globes Honors

“Slumdog Millionaire” dominated the night for movies, winning best original score, best...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 14:20

Slumdog Millionaire shines as Oscar favourite after Globes win

   Los Angeles - The Mumbai-based drama Slumdog Millionaire emerged as the favourite...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 08:30
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Business

PETA Too Sexy for the Super Bowl

PETA Too Sexy for the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is known to have the most expensive, the most creative and the sexiest commercials....
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 15:57
New Steps Towards Rechargable Cars

New Steps Towards Rechargable Cars

Toyota’s President Katsuaki Watanabe revealed that the Japanese automaker is planning to develop a...
» read full story August 31st, 2008 - 16:22
Penguin Wins Back Publishing Rights on J. Steinbeck’s Works

Penguin Wins Back Publishing Rights on J. Steinbeck’s Works

A Manhattan federal appeals court reversed a ruling which had previously granted John Steinbeck’s...
» read full story August 14th, 2008 - 12:44
comScore: Microsoft's Search Evolution - June Brings 15% More

comScore: Microsoft's Search Evolution - June Brings 15% More

It's too early to say whether it was Live Cashback that did wonders for Microsoft's search ranking...
» read full story July 19th, 2008 - 08:36
Getty And Flickr Team Up At Last

Getty And Flickr Team Up At Last

Getty Images will now have a whole new photo archive to choose from, as the agency recently signed...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 12:01
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin To Fly In Space

Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin To Fly In Space

Space Adventures, the US company that offers space trips for the millionaires and billionaires,...
» read full story June 12th, 2008 - 12:26
Yahoo Files Lawsuit against Unknown Spammers

Yahoo Files Lawsuit against Unknown Spammers

Yahoo filed a lawsuit against an unknown group of spammers on May 16. According to the company, the...
» read full story May 28th, 2008 - 16:26
News Corp. Cancels $580M Bid for Newsday

News Corp. Cancels $580M Bid for Newsday

News Corp decided that it doesn't make sense to meet or exceed a competing bid for Tribune Co.'s...
» read full story May 11th, 2008 - 21:09
News Corp, Murdoch Drop Bid for Newsday

News Corp, Murdoch Drop Bid for Newsday

When Rupert Murdoch said he isn’t investing in newspapers anymore he really meant it.The media...
» read full story May 10th, 2008 - 21:02
PETA Offers $1M for Perfect Fake Meat

PETA Offers $1M for Perfect Fake Meat

PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has announced that it offers a $1 million prize...
» read full story April 24th, 2008 - 12:43
Societe Generale under ‘Shock’ after the Century’s Biggest Hit

Societe Generale under ‘Shock’ after the Century’s Biggest Hit

Societe Generale SA on Sunday accused trader Jerome Kerviel, 31of losing 4.9 billion euros ($7.2...
» read full story January 27th, 2008 - 21:06
SpaceShipTwo To Offer The Ultimate Travel Adventure

SpaceShipTwo To Offer The Ultimate Travel Adventure

For all the travel maniacs out there, the ultimate trip is coming your way. The SpaceShipTwo...
» read full story January 24th, 2008 - 12:49
Wolfowitz Out, Blair Could Be In

Wolfowitz Out, Blair Could Be In

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz announced his resignation Thursday, effective June 30, a World...
» read full story May 18th, 2007 - 12:59
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Nottage only second black woman to win Pulitzer for drama

New York - Black women always play central roles in the plays of US playwright Lynn Nottage. In...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:43

‘Slumdog’ Child Actors Get Homes from Mumbai Government

Following the Oscar success of “Slumdog Millionaire,” Indian authorities will repay the...
» read full story February 25th, 2009 - 14:37
Heath Ledger Wins an Oscar Posthumously

Heath Ledger Wins an Oscar Posthumously

  Sunday night, late actor Heath Ledger became the second person to receive a posthumous...
» read full story February 23rd, 2009 - 20:05
Rapper M.I.A. Is Mother to a Baby Boy

Rapper M.I.A. Is Mother to a Baby Boy

  Saturday, rapper M.I.A announced on her MySpace blog that she had given birth to a baby...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 17:27
MIA Delivers A Baby Boy

MIA Delivers A Baby Boy

 Grammy- and Oscar-nominated rapper M.I.A has announced on her MySpace blog that she had...
» read full story February 15th, 2009 - 21:10
Nick Cannon Thinks “America’s Got Talent”

Nick Cannon Thinks “America’s Got Talent”

Nick Cannon is taking over America’s talent. The 28-year-old musician and actor will serve...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 17:29
John Updike Never to be Forgotten

John Updike Never to be Forgotten

John Updike, the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning author for fiction novels capturing the mood and...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 14:14
John Updike Passed Away

John Updike Passed Away

John Updike, the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction novels capturing the mood and emotions...
» read full story January 29th, 2009 - 12:15
Fellow Writers Remember Late US Novelist John Updike

Fellow Writers Remember Late US Novelist John Updike

Tributes to Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike, who died Tuesday after losing the battle with lung...
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 18:37
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer John Updike Died at 76

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer John Updike Died at 76

John Updike filed the literature with poetry, novels, short stories and literary criticism works....
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 14:01
The World Is Facing a Great Loss: John Updike

The World Is Facing a Great Loss: John Updike

John Updike’s publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, announced that Updike, who lived in Beverly Farms,...
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 01:00
Heath Ledger’s Daughter Matilda To Keep His Golden Globe Award

Heath Ledger’s Daughter Matilda To Keep His Golden Globe Award

She may be a little too young to know what exactly a Golden Globe Award means, but the 3-year-old...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 13:33
The Most Popular Hollywood Stars Were Awarded According to That

The Most Popular Hollywood Stars Were Awarded According to That

"The Dark Knight" swiped off all the awards it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 23:11
The 35th People's Choice Awards With Queen Latifah

The 35th People's Choice Awards With Queen Latifah

It’s the award collecting season in Hollywood! The Hollywood Foreign Press Association...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 00:40
Actor Sam Shepard Charged With Drunk Driving In Illinois

Actor Sam Shepard Charged With Drunk Driving In Illinois

Famous actor, playwright and director of both stage and screen, Sam Shepard, was pulled over by...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 15:31

Sam Shepard Charged With Speeding And Drunken Driving

 Sam Shepard was arrested early on Saturday in central Illinois and was charged with speeding...
» read full story January 04th, 2009 - 16:47

Famous Actor Sam Shepard Arrested in Normal

Police in Normal, Illinois say actor and playwright Sam Shepard has been arrested Saturday at about...
» read full story January 04th, 2009 - 13:32
Sam Shepard Got Arrested for Speed and Drunken Driving

Sam Shepard Got Arrested for Speed and Drunken Driving

Sam Shepard, the famous actor and playwright, was caught by the police on Saturday in central...
» read full story January 04th, 2009 - 12:20
Nobel Prize Laureate Harold Pinter Died on Christmas’ Eve

Nobel Prize Laureate Harold Pinter Died on Christmas’ Eve

Harold Pinter lived his life through literature’s most important fields. Born in 1930, Pinter...
» read full story December 27th, 2008 - 08:10
Harold Pinter, a Playwright Who Really Made a Difference, Died on Christmas Eve

Harold Pinter, a Playwright Who Really Made a Difference, Died on Christmas Eve

Harold Pinter’s wife announced the Nobel Prize-winning playwright’s death after a long...
» read full story December 25th, 2008 - 19:52
It’s All about Etiquette in the Scandal Involving Sharon Osbourne

It’s All about Etiquette in the Scandal Involving Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne is being investigated by the Los Angeles police for minor battery after Megan...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 22:16
Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak" More Introspective Than Ever

Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak" More Introspective Than Ever

He has just won the first couple of American Music Awards of his career, including the prize for...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 11:12
Kenny Chesney Owns CMAs For The Fourth Time, Shania Surprises

Kenny Chesney Owns CMAs For The Fourth Time, Shania Surprises

Country star Kenny Chesney received the Country Music Association’s top honor Wednesday night,...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 08:42
Studs Terkel Passes Away At 96

Studs Terkel Passes Away At 96

Louis “Studs” Terkel was born in 1912, in New York, in a Russian Jewish family. When Studs was...
» read full story November 02nd, 2008 - 12:53
Writer, Activist, Chicago Radio Personality Studs Terkel Dies at 96

Writer, Activist, Chicago Radio Personality Studs Terkel Dies at 96

Prize-winning author and radio broadcast personality Studs Terkel, the man who captured the essence...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 14:00

Actor Michael Caine to Co-Host Nobel Peace Concert

Oslo - British actor Michael Caine is to co-host the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert along with...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 11:31
Nick Nolte’s Home On Fire, But Actor Manages To Escape

Nick Nolte’s Home On Fire, But Actor Manages To Escape

Nick Nolte found himself under fire on Tuesday and this time the actor wasn’t on the film set. The...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 14:08

Czech Former President Havel Awarded Germany's Point Alpha Prize

Prague - Czech author and former president Vaclav Havel was Tuesday awarded Germany's Point Alpha...
» read full story September 30th, 2008 - 15:42
Christina Applegate’s Life Lessons

Christina Applegate’s Life Lessons

Celebrities certainly are great role models in some cases. Attending the first award ceremony...
» read full story September 22nd, 2008 - 17:15
Dan Gheesling, High School Teacher, Wins 10th Season of Big Brother

Dan Gheesling, High School Teacher, Wins 10th Season of Big Brother

Dan Gheesling, a 25-year-old Catholic high school teacher from Dearborn, Mich., has become the...
» read full story September 17th, 2008 - 16:18
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