Monday, May 2, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

'Hurt Locker' team plans film on bin Laden hunt (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:11 PM PDT

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, director Kathryn Bigelow, center, is shown on the set of 'The Hurt Locker.' With the announcement of Osama Bin Laden's death in Pakistan, uncertainty surrounds Bigelow's latest film in development about an attempt to kill the infamous al-Qaida leader. (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP - The filmmakers behind the war-on-terror drama "The Hurt Locker" are moving forward with an action thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.

Reality TV star Flavor Flav arrested in Las Vegas (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:03 PM PDT

In this police booking mug released Monday, May 2, 2011 by the Las Vegas Police Department, rapper and reality television star Flavor Flav is shown after his arrest on Friday, April 29, 2011, on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for driving offenses. The entertainer whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton was arrested Friday night after a traffic stop east of the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Police Department)AP - Police in Las Vegas say rapper and reality television star Flavor Flav was arrested on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for driving offenses.

Bin Laden story shows changing media nature (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:19 PM PDT

President Barack Obama reads his statement to photographers after making a televised statement on the death of Osama bin Laden from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - A soldier in Afghanistan learned about the death of Osama bin Laden on Facebook. A TV producer in South Carolina got a tip from comedian Kathy Griffin on Twitter. A blues musician in Denver received an email alert from The New York Times. And a Kansas woman found out as she absently scrolled through the Internet on her smartphone while walking her dog.

Rick Springfield Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:11 PM PDT

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MALIBU, Calif. -- Rick Springfield - the '80s rocker best known for his hit single, "Jessie's Girl" - was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Sunday night, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Springfield was pulled over in Malibu, Calif., around 8 PM local time on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told Access.

Appeals court upholds Phil Spector murder conviction (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:07 PM PDT

omg! - Reuters - Phil Spector's murder conviction was upheld on Monday by a California appeals court, ensuring the famed music producer will remain behind bars for killing actress Lana Clarkson.

Chris Colfer On His New Disney Channel Pilot: 'It's A Great Side Gig, A Great Hobby!' (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:05 PM PDT

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Chris Colfer has a new Disney Channel Pilot to be "Glee"-ful about.

"It's called 'The Little Leftover Witch' and I'm in the process of developing the pilot with them right now," the "Glee" star told Access Hollywood at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. "Knock on wood, we'll see where it goes."

Reality TV star Flavor Flav arrested in Las Vegas (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:03 PM PDT

omg! - AP - Police in Las Vegas say rapper and reality television star Flavor Flav was arrested on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for driving offenses.

Justin Bieber Egged During Live Concert (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:00 PM PDT

omg! - Plus, Jason Sudeikis is speechless when it comes to his ex's pregnancy, and much more!

Academy to honor barrier-breaking Loren (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 02:57 PM PDT

omg! - AP - It's a rare moment when Sophia Loren doesn't stand out, but this is one of them.

Fringe Finale Trailer: Is Everyone Going to Die? (omg!)

Posted: 02 May 2011 02:53 PM PDT

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Everyone dies — at least, that's what we're led to believe in the Season 3 Fringe finale trailer just released by Fox.

Peter (Joshua Jackson) getting into the machine apparently triggered the destruction of the other universe, but that doesn't mean "our" universe is thriving in the future, where Peter crash-landed in last Friday's episode. Walternate (John Noble) has managed to survive and has vowed to get vengeance. ...

Academy to honor barrier-breaking Loren (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 02:57 PM PDT

In this April 29, 2011 photo, actress Sophia Loren poses for a portrait at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, Calif. Loren will be honored Wednesday, May 4, by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her half-dozen decades in cinema. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - It's a rare moment when Sophia Loren doesn't stand out, but this is one of them.

'Fast Five' accelerates to $86.2M debut weekend (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 02:22 PM PDT

In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Vin Diesel, left, and Paul Walker are shown in a scene from 'Fast Five.' (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Jaimie Trueblood)AP - "Fast Five" has raced to Hollywood's biggest debut so far this year, taking in $86.2 million over opening weekend.

Rick Springfield arrested on suspicion of DUI (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 02:58 PM PDT

In this police booking mug provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Monday, May 2, 2011, entertainer Rick Springfield is shown after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, in Malibu, Calif., on Sunday, May 1, 2011. The singer was released early Monday and is due in a courtroom in Malibu for a first appearance on July 5. (AP Photo/LA County Sheriff)AP - Rick Springfield has been released from jail after being arrested by sheriff's deputies Sunday night on suspicion of drunken driving.

California appeals court rejects Spector appeal (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:13 PM PDT

AP - A California appeals court has rejected music producer Phil Spector's bid to have his second-degree murder conviction thrown out in the shooting of actress Lana Clarkson.

Reality TV star Flavor Flav arrested in Las Vegas (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:03 PM PDT

In this police booking mug released Monday, May 2, 2011 by the Las Vegas Police Department, rapper and reality television star Flavor Flav is shown after his arrest on Friday, April 29, 2011, on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for driving offenses. The entertainer whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton was arrested Friday night after a traffic stop east of the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Police Department)AP - Police in Las Vegas say rapper and reality television star Flavor Flav was arrested on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for driving offenses.

'Hurt Locker' team plans film on bin Laden hunt (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:11 PM PDT

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, director Kathryn Bigelow, center, is shown on the set of 'The Hurt Locker.' With the announcement of Osama Bin Laden's death in Pakistan, uncertainty surrounds Bigelow's latest film in development about an attempt to kill the infamous al-Qaida leader. (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP - The filmmakers behind the war-on-terror drama "The Hurt Locker" are moving forward with an action thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.

Appeals court upholds Phil Spector murder conviction (Reuters)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:07 PM PDT

Reuters - Phil Spector's murder conviction was upheld on Monday by a California appeals court, ensuring the famed music producer will remain behind bars for killing actress Lana Clarkson.

Two brothers accuse Fox network of libel over al Qaeda link (Reuters)

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:45 PM PDT

Reuters - Two brothers are suing the Fox television network for libel after the network allegedly linked them to a third brother, whom authorities have accused of working for al Qaeda.

Auction houses gear up for New York art sales (Reuters)

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:40 PM PDT

Reuters - Buoyed by record results amid a dramatic art market recovery and an increasingly global clientele, Christie's and Sotheby's are gearing up for spring auctions with nearly $1 billion of art for sale.

Bin Laden story shows changing media nature (AP)

Posted: 02 May 2011 03:27 PM PDT

President Barack Obama reads his statement to photographers after making a televised statement on the death of Osama bin Laden from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - A soldier in Afghanistan learned about the death of Osama bin Laden on Facebook. A TV producer in South Carolina got a tip from comedian Kathy Griffin on Twitter. A blues musician in Denver received an email alert from The New York Times. And a Kansas woman found out as she absently scrolled through the Internet on her smartphone while walking her dog.
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