January 24, 2012
‘Underworld’ awakens the box office with $25.4 million
2012 continued its box office winning streak this weekend, as Kate Beckinsale replaced herself at the top of the chart. Her new movie, "Underworld Awakening," a 3D fourth installment of the popular vampires vs. werewolves franchise, debuted in…
January 24, 2012
Supermodel Heidi Klum, pop star Seal separate
Pop star Seal and supermodel Heidi Klum have decided to split, the two said in statements released by their publicists. "While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to…
January 24, 2012
Aretha Franklin calls off engagement
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is putting the brakes on her engagement and impending nuptials. The legendary songstress announced her engagement to her longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson at the start of the year, but she tells CNN in a…
January 24, 2012
Hamilton, Rose lead Bulls over Nets 110-95
Derrick Rose had fans gasping in anticipation as he took off on the break, and they were breathless again seconds later as a similar scene unfolded. Both times Rose took it easy on his sore foot. Otherwise, he showed no mercy. Rose…
January 24, 2012
Pierce, Bass carry Celtics over Magic, 87-56
The Boston Celtics ' injuries didn't affect what coach Doc Rivers always wants - solid defense. Paul Pierce and former Magic forward Brandon Bass each scored 19 points to carry the injury-riddled Celtics to an 87-56…
January 24, 2012
Paterno funeral Wednesday
Joe Paterno's family said Monday the legendary football coach will get a two-day viewing and a public memorial this week on the Penn State campus, two months after the university summarily fired him over the phone. The family gave no details on…
January 24, 2012
Signs of recovery, growth in tourism, says Bahamas PM
Noting the growth in tourism towards the end of the last quarter in 2011, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham projected that the industry would see even greater improvements this year in the region. We begin 2012 with the hope that this year…
January 24, 2012
Eurozone Chief: Greek Economic Reform is ‘Off Track’
Eurozone finance ministers' chief Jean-Claude Juncker says the interest rate on new Greek government bonds has to be lower than the 4 percent bondholders are demanding. Juncker said Tuesday it is clear that Greece's economic reform program is…
January 24, 2012
EU Bans Iranian Oil, Freezes Central Bank Assets
The European Union has banned new purchases of Iranian oil and frozen the assets of Iran's central bank as part of a Western campaign to pressure Tehran to suspend controversial parts of its nuclear program. EU foreign ministers agreed to the new…
January 24, 2012
US: Republican Candidates Debate Again in Florida
The race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination is now focused on Florida and its January 31 primary election. Polls say the top two candidates seeking to defeat President Barack Obama in November are former Massachusetts governor Mitt…