Friday, December 24, 2010

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Spider-Man safety gets positive review from state (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:53 PM PST

A theater worker brings out a sidewalk sign for 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' outside the theater, in New York, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)AP - Spider-Man survived the scrutiny of a state safety inspector and has been cleared for further leaps through the holiday weekend.

Lichtenstein, Warhol works stolen from NY home (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:43 AM PST

This undated photo provided by the New York City Police Department shows Roy Lichtenstein's 'Thinking Nude.' The print was stolen, along with a surveillance video recorder and other artworks by Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Carl Fudge, from a chic home in Manhattan's Meatpacking District between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28, 2010, while the owner was away during the Thanksgiving holiday. (AP Photo/New York City Police Department) NO SALESAP - Authorities are ramping up their effort to solve a Manhattan mystery: Who drilled a hole into the home of a beef fortune heir and stole a collection of iconic artworks by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol?

Ex-lawmaker faces jail over sex life perjury (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:53 AM PST

AP - It was a case that gripped Scotland — a firebrand leftist lawmaker who claimed he spent nights at home playing Scrabble versus a tabloid that claimed he took part in wild parties at a sex club.

Jason Mraz Gets Engaged (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:40 PM PST

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Jason Mraz is engaged to fellow musician Tristan Prettyman, UsMagazine.com reports.

The 33-year-old singer-songwriter tweeted...

Cowell's latest winner (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:13 PM PST

omg! - Matt Cardle, a painter from Essex, was crowned this year's winner of Simon Cowell's singing contest 'The X Factor,' bagging himself a record contract worth 1 million pounds. His debut single, 'When We Collide,' is UK Christmas No.1. (Dec. 23

Singer Jason Mraz Pops The Question: 'SHE SAID YES' (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:53 PM PST

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BURBANK, Calif. -- From here on out, "I'm Yours" takes on a whole new meaning for 33-year-old Grammy-nominated singer Jason Mraz.

The "Remedy" crooner and Virginia native popped the question to fiancee Tristan Prettyman, later Tweeting "SHE SAID YES."

Rehab Worker Drops Assault Charges Against Lindsay Lohan (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:49 PM PST

omg! - "A crime has quite simply not been committed by Ms. Lohan," a lawyer for fired Betty Ford employee Dawn Holland says

ShowBiz Minute: Royals, Lohan, Reynolds (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:44 PM PST

omg! - Critics slam royal wedding coin; Lohan spat to bring scrutiny to Betty Ford; Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson file for divorce. (Dec. 24)

Celebrity Baby News: 'Idol's Constantine Welcomes First Son; New Kid Joey McIntyre Expecting Third Child (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:15 PM PST

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It's raining babies this holiday season!

New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre and his wife, Barrett, are expecting their third child, his rep confirms to People.

Meanwhile, another "American Idol" finalist is now a parent. The very popular Constantine Maroulis, who finished sixth on "Idol's" fourth season, is now a father courtesy of girlfriend Angel Reed, with whom he currently co-stars on Broadway in "Rock of Ages."

Michelle Williams still asks why Heath Ledger died (omg!)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:13 PM PST

omg! - Reuters - Actress Michelle Williams says she still can't find the meaning behind Heath Ledger's death three years ago, in a rare interview talking about the late father of her child who died of a prescription overdose.

'Law & Order: SVU' star's manager accused of fraud (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:20 AM PST

AP - A star of the TV series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is getting her own taste of law and order — in real life.

Thailand bans film about transgender father (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:36 AM PST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2009 file photo, performers appear on stage at the Miss International Queen 2009 transvestite beauty pageant in Pattaya, Thailand. Thailand's National Film Board has rejected a movie about a transgender father struggling to raise two children, a ban that the director says highlights the conservative side of Thai society despite its freewheeling reputation. (AP Photo/David Longstreath, FILE)AP - Thailand's film board has banned a movie about a transgender father struggling to raise two children, a move the director says highlights the conservative side of Thai society despite its freewheeling reputation.

Ex-lawmaker faces jail over sex life perjury (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:53 AM PST

AP - It was a case that gripped Scotland — a firebrand leftist lawmaker who claimed he spent nights at home playing Scrabble versus a tabloid that claimed he took part in wild parties at a sex club.

"Social Network," "Inception" top THR film list (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:26 AM PST

Reuters - Film critics by definition are contrarians, so naturally, if you gather seven in a room, there will be few points of agreement. So it is with Top 10 Films of 2010 as drawn up by seven film critics for "The Hollywood Reporter," six U.S.-based and one overseas reviewer who keeps up with domestic releases.

Spider-Man safety gets positive review from state (AP)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:51 PM PST

Reeve Carney, center, who plays Spider-man in the theatrical version 'Spider-man Turn off the Dark' is seen outside the Foxwoods Theatre in Times Square with Patrick Page, left, who plays The Green Goblin, Wednesday, Dec . 22, 2010, in New York. The curtain will go up again Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 on 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' after the producers of the accident-plagued Broadway musical agreed to new safety precautions to prevent another fall like the one that left a stuntman seriously injured. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano)AP - Spider-Man has survived the scrutiny of a New York state safety inspector and has been cleared for further leaps through the holiday weekend.

"Social Network," "Inception" top THR film list (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:26 AM PST

Actor Jesse Eisenberg poses during a photocall to promote the movie Reuters - Film critics by definition are contrarians, so naturally, if you gather seven in a room, there will be few points of agreement. So it is with Top 10 Films of 2010 as drawn up by seven film critics for "The Hollywood Reporter," six U.S.-based and one overseas reviewer who keeps up with domestic releases.

Warhol, Lichtenstein prints stolen in New York (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:07 PM PST

Reuters - Police are seeking help in recovering nearly half a dozen pieces of art by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol stolen from a New York City apartment by burglars who broke through a wall.

Michelle Williams still asks why Heath Ledger died (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:13 PM PST

Reuters - Actress Michelle Williams says she still can't find the meaning behind Heath Ledger's death three years ago, in a rare interview talking about the late father of her child who died of a prescription overdose.
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