Danish director Refn splatters Cannes festival with violence

Written on May 22, 2013 by Editor - Entertainment News

By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES | Wed May 22, 2013 11:56am EDT CANNES (Reuters) – An ultra-violent thriller set in the Bangkok underworld of brothels and fight clubs came under attack at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday for its bloodletting … Continue reading →


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IRS official Lois Lerner: ‘I have not done anything wrong’

Written on May 22, 2013 by Editor - Political News

Lois Lerner, the Internal Revenue Service official in charge of approving applications for tax-exempt status, denied wrongdoing in response to accusations that the IRS targeted conservative organizations seeking nonprofit status for heavier scrutiny between 2010 and 2012. “I have not … Continue reading →


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CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

Written on May 22, 2013 by Editor - Entertainment News

Tue May 21, 2013 6:13pm EDT (Reuters) – Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season’s ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. CBS, … Continue reading →


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Rare "Harry Potter" first edition fetches record auction price

Written on May 22, 2013 by Editor - Entertainment News

Tue May 21, 2013 10:20pm EDT (Reuters) – A unique first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150,000 pounds ($227,421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby’s said on … Continue reading →


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Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars"

Written on May 22, 2013 by Editor - Entertainment News

By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK | Wed May 22, 2013 1:08am EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) – Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with … Continue reading →


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China’s Ai Weiwei launches musical career with heavy metal "Dumbass" single

Written on May 22, 2013 by Editor - Entertainment News

By Maxim Duncan BEIJING | Wed May 22, 2013 1:56am EDT BEIJING (Reuters) – Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made his first foray into the musical world on Wednesday with the release of the top single from his debut album, … Continue reading →


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GOP official: ‘Institutional barriers’ remain for Republican women seeking office

Written on May 21, 2013 by Editor - Political News

(The Washington Post) The Republican Party is actively working to recruit more women to run for public office, but they still face “institutional barriers” to getting involved in GOP politics at the ground level, Republican State Leadership Committee President Chris … Continue reading →


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Obama to meet Chinese President Xi in June

Written on May 21, 2013 by Editor - Political News

There’s a reason that many eyes were on Plaza Towers Elementary as Moore, Oklahoma began to assess the damage from a deadly, devastating tornado that blasted through the town Monday evening and killed at least 51 people: the school was leveled, … Continue reading →


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Obama directs FEMA to ready help for tornado-ravaged Oklahoma

Written on May 21, 2013 by Editor - Political News

There’s a reason that many eyes were on Plaza Towers Elementary as Moore, Oklahoma began to assess the damage from a deadly, devastating tornado that blasted through the town Monday evening and killed at least 51 people: the school was leveled, … Continue reading →


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Despite Rubio’s wooing, radio hosts protest immigration reform bill

Written on May 21, 2013 by Editor - Political News

We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill, S. 744. We oppose this bill and urge you to vote against it when it comes to the Senate floor. No matter how well intentioned, the … Continue reading →


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