Monday, September 3, 2012

Academy Award nominee Michael Clarke Duncan dies

Academy Award nominee Michael Clarke Duncan dies


Academy Award nominee Michael Clarke Duncan dies

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Michael Clarke Duncan, nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 1999 film "The Green Mile," has died at age 54, according to a representative for his family.

Michael Clarke Duncan talks fame

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:17 PM PDT

In a 2000 interview, Michael Clarke Duncan talks about how he made his living before becoming a Hollywood success.

Tributes to a 'gentle giant'

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:37 PM PDT

Tributes to "Green Mile" actor Michael Clarke Duncan poured in Monday on Twitter as word of his death spread.

Obama views hurricane damage

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:33 PM PDT

People evacuated from a parish near New Orleans are being urged to stay away because of two threats: a weak lock on a canal and a rain-swollen river.

Red Bull heir charged in cop's death

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:36 AM PDT

The grandson of the creator of Red Bull energy drink allegedly crashed his Ferrari into a Thai police officer, killing him, and then fled the scene, Bangkok police said Monday.

Venezuela: No massacre of Indians

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:12 PM PDT

Government investigators found no proof substantiating reports that miners massacred members of an indigenous community in the Venezuelan Amazon, officials said.

New clashes erupt in Belfast

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:10 PM PDT

Nine police officers were injured in Belfast late Monday in a second night of disorder between Catholics and Protestants.

Mexico's president defends drug war

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:02 PM PDT

Mexican President Felipe Calderon defended his government's approach to combating crime and drugs Monday during his final state of the nation address.

Syrian's duty: Record the dying

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:50 AM PDT

CNN's Arwa Damon reports on the haunting images captured by an activist documenting Syria's civil war.

Suspected highway gunman killed

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:37 AM PDT

Deputies have killed a man suspected of shooting at residents, cars and SWAT team members in a wooded area north of Seattle, a sheriff's spokeswoman said.

Frum: Why 2013 will be a year of crisis

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:34 AM PDT

David Frum says the drought is driving up world food prices, and history suggests that is likely to produce unrest within poor nations.

British royal rappels down building

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Watch as Britain's Prince Andrew rappels down the side of Europe's tallest building for charity.

Soldier has double surprise for kids

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:06 PM PDT

Two kids, two different schools, and two very happy reunions in Somerville, Alabama.

Teacher accused of bullying boy

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:01 AM PDT

A video shows a teacher taking part in what accusers call bullying, in which a student had a pillow put over his face.

Bionic eye gives blind some sight

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 03:32 AM PDT

In Australia, ground-breaking research leads scientist to develop the world's first bionic eye. Network Ten reports.

Ick! Giant earthworm found in China

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:19 AM PDT

A 20-inch long earthworm was found in the gutter of a residential house in southwest China.

Texas fishermen nab huge shark

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:28 PM PDT

Two fishermen from Texas catch a massive mako shark in California.

Thousands of rats wash ashore

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:56 AM PDT

Mississippi officials struggle to clean up thousands of dead nutria washed ashore by Hurricane Isaac. WLOX reports.

Windows XP no longer most popular

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:42 PM PDT

Windows 7 is now the world's most popular desktop operating system, according to the August report from Net Applications.

Are you better off? Democrats unclear

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:57 PM PDT

Democrats are struggling to come up with a definitive answer on whether voters would feel that they were better off since President Barack Obama took office.

King: Can Obama make history again?

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:07 PM PDT

It is a different mood as Democrats gather for their convention, but there's one carryover from 2008: To win, Barack Obama will once again have to make history.

Opinion: What Democrats need to do

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:21 PM PDT

Now the Democrats are stepping into the spotlight. With the Republicans packed up from their stormy convention in Tampa, Florida, and back on the campaign trail, the Democrats gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to explain to Americans why their candidate is a better choice in November.

Biden's stolen U-Haul found

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 11:57 AM PDT

A stolen rental truck packed with equipment for a vice presidential Labor Day campaign event in Detroit was found on Monday, the Secret Service said.

Zelizer: What Democrats need to do

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:01 PM PDT

Julian Zelizer says it's not enough for President Barack Obama to criticize Mitt Romney's stands or blame President George W. Bush; he needs to defend his record.

Should you buy organic?

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:24 PM PDT

Jen Matlack's husband teases her about buying organic. It's not worth the extra money, he says, but she insists.

Watch: Security guard outdraws thieves

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:22 AM PDT

Police released video showing three masked intruders' encounter with a quick-drawing security guard at an Internet cafe.

Coast Guard rescues Russell Crowe

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 01:58 PM PDT

In his many blockbusters, actor Russell Crowe plays the man of the hour, swooping in to the rescue. But this weekend, he needed a little help of his own.

Do you own the songs on your iPod?

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:34 PM PDT

Bruce Willis has vanquished terrorists, basement rapists and the defenses of Cybill Shepherd. But in his three decades in Hollywood he may not have faced as daunting an opponent as Apple.

5-alarm fire takes out old Oregon hotel

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:42 PM PDT

A five-alarm fire destroys the old Thunderbird hotel in Portland, Oregon.

Soldier hit in chest, collapses on video

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:27 AM PDT

A soldier collapses after a hazing ritual, and his father speaks out. WWMT has more.

7-ft, 400-lb woman keeps growing

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:28 AM PDT

A Nevada woman is almost seven feet tall and 400 pounds, due to a rare disease that causes gigantism. KTNV reports.

Prince Harry leaves scandal behind

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:05 PM PDT

Britain's Prince Harry made no no mention of his recent Las Vegas shenanigans when he spoke at a charity awards dinner in London on Monday. At least, not directly.

Opinion: Get tough on pitchers who plunk

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:46 PM PDT

Nicolaus Mills says batters can suffer permanent or even fatal injuries from accidental or intentional brush back pitches and penalties should be made stiffer

Naked man interrupts interview

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Affiliate KARK's interview with a local family about a house destroyed by a fallen tree was interrupted by a naked man.

Principal shaves head for students

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:17 AM PDT

A Cullman, Alabama, principal promised his students he'd shave his head if they earned high state test scores.

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