Sunday, May 1, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News


'Fast Five' races to furious start with $83.6M (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 10:13 AM PDT

AP - "Fast Five" has left the competition in the dust with an $83.6 million debut to grab the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.

`Bombay Beach,' `The Guard' highlight Tribeca (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 12:58 PM PDT

In this film publicity image released by the Tribeca Film Festival, a scene is shown from the film, 'Bombay Beach,' showing at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. (AP Photo/Tribeca Film Festival)AP - A welcome sense of optimism pervaded the 10th annual Tribeca Film Festival.


Nearly 23 million Americans watched royal wedding (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 04:31 AM PDT

AP - Nearly 23 million Americans rose early on Friday to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot.

Former British heavyweight Henry Cooper dies at 76 (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 02:50 PM PDT

omg! - Reuters - Former British and European heavyweight boxing champion Henry Cooper, one of his country's most popular sportsmen, has died at the age of 76, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) said Sunday.

William and Kate's Honeymoon Is "Very Soon" (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 03:05 PM PDT

omg! - A source tells Us the royal newlyweds need to "catch their breath" before traveling for their overseas getaway

Ted Nugent tells NRA crowd to turn up "the heat" on guns (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 01:51 PM PDT

omg! - Reuters - The National Rifle Association wrapped up its annual meeting on Sunday with an appearance by rocker Ted Nugent, who urged the pro-gun rights crowd to "talk about guns all the time."

Fast Five Has Year's Best Box Office Opening by Far (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 01:44 PM PDT

omg! - The fifth "Fast and Furious" flick opens with a huge $83.6 million

PIC: See Scarlett Johansson's New Red Hair (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:40 AM PDT

omg! - She debuts the hue in Washington, D.C. on Saturday

New Dad Nick Cannon Says Twins Are An Incredible 'Gift'; Stars Take To Twitter To Congratulate The Proud Parents (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:27 AM PDT

omg! -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In what Mariah Carey's rep described as a moment "right out of an 'I Love Lucy' skit," Nick Cannon was so overcome by nerves when wife Mariah Carey went into labor that he would up in the wrong section of a Los Angeles hospital, and had to be guided to the maternity ward by a nurse!

Now, the nerves have given way to pride and awe as the new daddy revels in fatherhood.

Nick Cannon on Twins With Mariah: "Happiest I've Ever Been" (omg!)

Posted: 01 May 2011 11:25 AM PDT

omg! - After his wife gives birth to a girl and boy, he says he's "humbled by God's favor"

William, Kate praised for being serious (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 08:41 AM PDT

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace in London Saturday April 30 2011, the day after their wedding. (AP Photo/ John Stillwell, pool)AP - The dress is packed away, the partying guests have left Buckingham Palace and Prince William returns to military duty next week instead of taking a honeymoon with Kate Middleton.


Nearly 23 million Americans watched royal wedding (AP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 04:31 AM PDT

AP - Nearly 23 million Americans rose early on Friday to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot.

"Fast Five", "Thor" top box office attractions (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 03:09 PM PDT

Reuters - "Fast Five," the fifth entry in the "Fast and the Furious" street-racing franchise, raced to the biggest opening of the year at the North American box office, while "Thor" was the top choice overseas.

Warner Music $3 billion buyout could be done this week: source (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 02:36 PM PDT

Reuters - Final buyout bids for Warner Music Group are due on Monday and the company could be sold by the end of the week in a deal valued at over $3 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.

"Fast Five", "Thor" top box office attractions (Reuters)

Posted: 01 May 2011 03:09 PM PDT

Reuters - "Fast Five," the fifth entry in the "Fast and the Furious" street-racing franchise, raced to the biggest opening of the year at the North American box office, while "Thor" was the top choice overseas.

Heavyweight legend Henry Cooper dies aged 76 (AFP)

Posted: 01 May 2011 03:27 PM PDT

Former British and European heavyweight champion Sir Henry Cooper, pictured in 2008, died on Sunday aged 76, the Press Association reported.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - Former British heavyweight champion Sir Henry Cooper, who famously knocked down Muhammad Ali in 1963, before becoming a cult hero for his lionhearted performances in the ring and modesty out of it, died on Sunday aged 76.


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