Monthly Archives: November 2011

Plea bargain ends case against man in ‘Idol’ death (omg!)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey prosecutors have dropped the most serious charges against a man who had been accused of killing a former “American Idol” contestant with his car, agreeing with his lawyer that even though he had … Continue reading →

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Jim Parsons plans a Broadway return in ‘Harvey’ (omg!)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Parsons seems to have gotten a big bang out of Broadway and wants to return. The star of “The Big Bang Theory” on CBS is set to star this summer in a Roundabout Theatre Company … Continue reading →

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‘Fahrenheit 451′ finally out as an e-book (AP)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NEW YORK – At age 91, Ray Bradbury is making peace with the future he helped predict. The science fiction/fantasy author and longtime enemy of the e-book has finally allowed his dystopian classic “Fahrenheit 451″ to be published in digital … Continue reading →

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Jackson’s doctor to learn punishment for death (AP)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – A sentencing hearing for the doctor convicted of causing Michael Jackson’s death has begun in Los Angeles. Several members of Jackson’s family, including mother Katherine and siblings LaToya, Jermaine, Randy and Rebbie, are attending the proceedings. Prosecutors … Continue reading →

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Fassbender fleshes out characters with physicality (AP)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NEW YORK – It may be three years since he played the hunger-striking Irish national Bobby Sands, but it’s still a relief to see Michael Fassbender eat. So strong is the memory of Fassbender’s performance in “Hunger,” for which he … Continue reading →

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Obama campaign launches first ads (AP)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – With an eye on recruiting volunteers, President Barack Obama is launching the first TV ads of his re-election campaign. Campaign officials said Tuesday the ad buy is “tiny” on national satellite TV stations but aimed at learning whether … Continue reading →

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Cain pressing ahead despite affair allegation (AP)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

ATLANTA – Herman Cain pressed ahead with his presidential campaign Tuesday, a day after an Atlanta businesswoman alleged a 13-year extramarital affair with the Republican. It’s the latest in a series of accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior that have dogged … Continue reading →

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As Public Sector Sheds Jobs, Black Americans Are Hit Hard

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Job News

At 34, Mr. Buckley, his two daughters and his fiancée have moved into the basement of his mother’s house. He has had to delay his marriage, and his entire savings, $27,000, is gone. “I was the kind of person who … Continue reading →

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US airline AA shares plunge 85%

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

29 November 2011 Last updated at 11:22 ET Continue reading the main story A M R Corp. Last Updated at 29 Nov 2011, 11:23 ET *Chart shows local time American Airlines’ parent company AMR Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 … Continue reading →

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iFixit offers transparent iPhone 4S back panel

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

The iPhone 4S is a very desirable smartphone, not only because of the access it allows to the App Store and iTunes, but also because it is such a sexy-looking device. While it looks great on the outside, the internals … Continue reading →

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