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Accounts Differ on Fatal NATO Strike on Afghans KABUL, Afghanistan Airstrikes by NATO forces that killed 12 people on Thursday in northern Afghanistan have produced sharply conflicting accounts as to whether the attacks hit a team of election campaign workers, including the parliamentary candidate
U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Pakistani Taliban WASHINGTON
Troubles at Afghan Bank Jolt Financial System KABUL, Afghanistan The Afghan government intervened to shore up a deeply troubled bank on Tuesday, sending shock waves through the capital and prompting fears that Afghanistans pervasive corruption had now put the countrys entire financial system at
Obama Says Iraq Combat Mission Is Over WASHINGTON President Obama formally declared an end to the combat mission in Iraq Tuesday night, telling the nation that, after seven years of war that claimed more than 4,400 American lives, it is time to turn the page toward another war, Afghanistan,
As Past Recedes, Germans Reconsider the Draft BERLIN For the first time in more than half a century, Germanys political leadership appears ready to end the draft, a post World War II mandate embedded in the Constitution to prevent this nations military from ever again developing into a
New U.S. Sanctions Aim at North Korean Elite WASHINGTON The latest target for the United States, as it tries to tighten the screws on North Korea, is a shadowy party organization, known as Office 39, which raises hard currency to buy fine liquor, exotic food and luxury cars for cronies of North
Restoring Names to Iraq War?s Unknown Casualties BAGHDAD In a pastel-colored room at the Baghdad morgue known simply as the Missing, where faces of the thousands of unidentified dead of this war are projected onto four screens, Hamid Jassem came on a Sunday searching for answers. A Lost Son Reclaimed
Memo From Berlin: As Shadow of Past Recedes, Germans Reconsider the Draft New recruits of the German armed forces Bundeswehr leave a swearing in ceremony in front of the Reichstag.
China Fortifies State Businesses to Fuel Growth BEIJING During its decades of rapid growth, China thrived by allowing once-suppressed private entrepreneurs to prosper, often at the expense of the old, inefficient state sector of the economy. The headquarters of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in
Belgian Church Leader Urged Abuse Victim to Keep Silent PARIS
For Obama, Steep Learning Curve as Chief in War WASHINGTON President Obama rushed to the Oval Office when word arrived one night that militants with Al Qaeda in Yemen had been located and that the military wanted to support an attack by Yemeni forces. After a quick discussion, his counterterrorism
Retirement Haven Hunts Youthful Violators SUN CITY, Ariz. From behind the wheel of his minivan, Bill Szentmiklosi scours the streets of Sun City in search of zoning violations like unkempt yards and illegal storage sheds. Mostly, though, he is on the lookout for that most egregious of all
U.N. Congo Report Offers New View on Genocide A forthcoming United Nations report on 10 years of extraordinary violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo bluntly challenges the conventional history of events there after the 1994 Rwandan genocide, charging that invading troops from Rwanda and their
Crackdown in Bahrain Hints of End to Reforms MANAMA, Bahrain The three women in head scarves and black abayas surged into the main atrium of the Seef Mall at 11 p.m. the other night, unfurling a banner outside the Next clothing boutique that read, It is forbidden to arbitrarily arrest and detain
At Least 30 Killed in Somalia Hotel Attack NAIROBI, Kenya Somali insurgents disguised in government military uniforms stormed a Mogadishu hotel on Tuesday and killed at least 30 people, including 6 lawmakers, laying bare how vulnerable Somalias government is, even in an area it claims to control.
At Least 30 Killed in Somalia Attack The Muna Hotel in Mogadishu on Tuesday, where insurgents killed at least 33 people.
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U.S. General Cites Ambitious Goals to Train Afghan Forces WASHINGTON The American commander in charge of building up Afghanistans security forces said Monday that in the next 15 months he would have to recruit and train 141,000 new soldiers and police officers more than the current size of the Afghan Army to
Scant Progress Seen in Effort to Solve Old Racial Killings ATLANTA In February 2007, Alberto R. Gonzales, the attorney general under President George W. Bush, issued a stern warning to those who murdered blacks with impunity during the civil rights era: You have not gotten away with anything. We are still on
Venezuela, More Deadly Than Iraq, Debates Why CARACAS, Venezuela Some here joke that they might be safer if they lived in Baghdad. The numbers bear them out. A front-page photo in El Nacional showed homicide victims in a Caracas morgue. More Photos ??? In Iraq, a country with about the same
Sweden Defends Reversal of Warrant for Founder of WikiLeaks STOCKHOLM The Swedish prosecutors office on Sunday defended its handling of allegations made by two Swedish women against Julian Assange, founder of the WikiLeaks Web site, saying that a senior prosecutor withdrew the arrest warrant that had been issued
Proposed Media Law Causes Alarm in South Africa A Johannesburg newspaper vendor. A bill in Parliament calls for imprisonment for those who disclose information declared in the ???national interest.??? JOHANNESBURG The front pages of South Africas newspapers are regularly splashed with articles about
Pakistanis Tell of Motive in Taliban Leader???s Arrest ISLAMABAD, Pakistan When American and Pakistani agents captured Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Talibans operational commander, in the chaotic port city of Karachi last January, both countries hailed the arrest as a breakthrough in their often difficult
Floods Force Thousands From Homes in Pakistan SUKKUR, Pakistan Floodwaters continued to surge Sunday into areas of southern Pakistan, forcing thousands more people to abandon their homes in haste and flee to higher ground. Attention has now focused on the province of Sindh as the floods that have
News Analysis: Wyclef Jean Says He???ll Challenge Election Ruling MIAMI Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop star who had hoped to become Haitis next president, said on Sunday that his lawyers would challenge the recent ruling from election officials that kept him from the list of eligible candidates. Wyclef Jean applied for
Sweden Adds to Drama Over Founder of WikiLeaks LONDON Julian Assange, the founder of the WikiLeaks Web site who is embroiled in a fight with the Pentagon over the disclosure of secret military documents, was caught up in a new drama on Saturday when Swedish prosecutors sought him for questioning on
News Analysis: In Iraq, Obama Faces Balancing Act as Combat Mission Ends WASHINGTON The official end of Americas combat mission in Iraq next week will fulfill the campaign promise that helped vault President Obama to the White House, but it also presents profound risks as he seeks to claim credit without issuing a premature
Wyclef Jean Barred from Haiti Election Haitis electoral council announced late Friday evening that Wyclef Jean, the Haitian-American hip-hop star, had been disqualified as a candidate for president of his earthquake-shattered homeland. Wyclef Jean speaking with a journalist in Port-au-Prince
Haiti and Wyclef Jean Await News on Presidential Bid Haiti anxiously awaited Friday the electoral councils decision on whether Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop star whose candidacy has captured national and international attention, had qualified to run for president of his earthquake-shattered homeland. As
Haiti Awaits Ruling on Wyclef Jean Haiti waited anxiously on Friday for a formal ruling on whether the hip-hop star Wyclef Jean would be allowed to run for president of the earthquake-shattered nation, but a growing number of reports suggested that he would not be on the ballot. By early

Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath (HealthDay News) -- A bit of preparation can make bath time less stressful for parents and safer for baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions:
Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis (HealthDay News) -- Cirrhosis is the medical term used to describe the slow deterioration of the liver as a result of chronic injury to the organ. The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse says cirrhosis causes scarring of the liver,
Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are more likely to develop dementia than those without the disorder, according to researchers at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Texas. The results
Abbott's Diet Drug Study Renews Calls For U.S. Ban A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market. Final data from the so-called SCOUT
Too Little Sleep Bad For Teenagers' Diets: Study Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours a night on weeknights eat more fatty foods and snacks than those who get more than eight hours of sleep a night, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. They said getting too little sleep can result in chronic
Diet Supplement Helps With Depression A new study conducted by investigators at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) suggests that S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe), an over-the-counter dietary supplement, can be an effective, relatively well-tolerated, adjunctive
Sleepy Teens Have Poor Diet Habits Insomnia and weight gain have been linked in adults but a new study finds that teens are not immune. Research from Brigham and Women???s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center (both in Boston) have found that teenagers who sleep less than
Genzyme says drug lowers cholesterol Genzyme Corp. has told a society of cardiologists that tests of its potential cholesterol drug, mipomersen, have yielded encouraging results. Cambridge-based Genzyme is collaborating on mipomersen with , of Carlsbad, Calif.The companies said data from a
Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure Deaths Study Also Shows Higher Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure Patients With Low Vitamin D Levels WebMD Health News Reviewed By Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC Aug. 31, 2010 (Stockholm, Sweden) -- Low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk of
Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Probe Pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan pled guilty for its and will pay $600 million to settle additional charges in a longstanding federal investigation. Botox is best known for its ability to smooth out wrinkles, but it is also approved to treat spasms
Behold! Carl's Jr.'s latest calorie bomb I love the Carl???s Jr. TV commercial promoting the Philly Cheesesteak Burger. A bunch of grubby guys slave away at steamy Vito???s Cheesesteak, slinging the iconic sandwich for the clientele and frantically taking phone orders. They seem to assemble
SDA (Stearidonic Acid) Soybean Oil Increases the Omega-3 Index: Study Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ST. LOUIS, MO -- 09/02/10 -- A clinical study confirming dietary intake of SDA (stearidonic acid) soybean oil increases the omega-3 index, is published in the current issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. SDA soybean oil is a sustainable,
'DASH Diet' Shown to Lower Heart Attack Risk Almost 20% TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats can significantly lower the risk of heart attack for people with mildly elevated blood pressure, Johns Hopkins University researchers say. The diet
Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk: Study WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new study is linking the popular weight loss drug Meridia to an increased risk of non-fatal heart attacks and stroke, although taking the drug did not seem to up the risk of death in patients with a history of
Why are Majority of Caesareans Done Before Labor ? There are several reasons for the rising Caesarean section rate in the U.S., including increased use of drugs to induce labor, a tendency to give up on labor too soon, and a reluctance to allow women with previous Caesareans to give birth vaginally.
High-Fat Diets Treat Absence Epilepsy Two high-fat diets can reduce and sometimes completely eliminate seizures in children with a common disorder known as absence epilepsy. A report shows that more than 70 percent of the patients treated with either a ketogenic or modified Atkins diet
Monsanto Uprooted -- Germany Bans Cultivation of GM Corn Germany has banned all cultivation of MON 810, a form of GM corn.?? However, their arguments against it might not stand in court, and they could face millions of euros in fines if Monsanto decides to challenge the prohibition. Under the new
Exercise Can Override 'Fat Genes' Researchers took a look at 12 genetic variants known to increase the risk of obesity, and then tracked the physical activity levels of more than 20,000 people.?? They determined that physical activity can reduce the genetic tendency toward obesity by 40
10-Fold Rise in Obesity Surgery A study has discovered that the use of bariatric (weight loss) surgery has increased ten-fold in hospitals in England since 2000.?? One reason for this rapid rise is increased demand from obese patients. Bariatric surgery is performed on people who
Vitamin A status of healthy children in Manisa, Turkey Tansug N et al. ??? Mean retinol concentration was 0.98+/???0.32 micmol/L in the whole study group. Serum retinol concentrations were normal in 89% of the children. When children with normal serum retinol concentrations were compared with those with
Greece imposes smoking ban in public spaces Greece has imposed a nationwide ban on smoking in enclosed public and private workplaces under a new slogan "cut smoking, gain life." Small establishments such as restaurants and cafes will have to observe the restrictions. Larger ones such as casinos
Medical Journal Says Diet Pill Meridia Is 'Flawed' Editors of a top medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill" and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems. The strongly worded editorial comes
Abbott's diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban (Reuters) WASHINGTON (Reuters) A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market. Final data from
PT to Conduct Webinar on Gluten-Free Diet for Athletes View Comments (0)Print Articl Facebookreddit Newsvine Del.icio.us Digg Yahoo! BuzzLinkedIn StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Mixx Erin Elberson, PT, of www.glutenfreefitness.com, will present The Gluten-Free Effect on Athletes: Improving Performance Through
Researchers Tie Cholesterol Levels in Women to Menstrual Cycle Phase American Family Physician, 09/02/2010 ???Free full text Physicians testing a woman's cholesterol levels may need to take into account the phase of her menstrual cycle. In a study of more than 250 women ages 18???44 years, researchers from the Eunice
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Vitamins And Dietary Supplements - Dominican Republic - Market Report - New Market Report Published Vitamins saw sales worth Do$173 million in current terms in 2009. Multivitamins continue to be the main driver of this category, accounting for 60% of vitamins' total value. As people more become aware of the importance of taking care of their health by
Cough, Cold And Allergy (hay Fever) Remedies - South Africa - Market Report - New Market Report Published An outbreak of the H1N1 (swine flu) raised the concerns of many consumers. South Africa had no choice but to develop its own flu vaccine to combat the virus, as first world countries opted to cover their own populations before making the vaccine
Vitamins And Dietary Supplements - Peru - Market Report - New Market Report Published During 2009, parapharmacies/drugstores increased their offerings of vitamins - especially of generics - and also displayed attractive price discounts in an effort to increase their consumer base, which is typically formed by upper-income groups, who can

Afghan officials defend Kabul Bank The Central Bank of Afghanistan has said it won't allow the country's biggest private financial institution to collapse in the wake of U.S. media allegations of corruption and heavy losses. Kabul Bank's two most senior executives, chairman Sherkhan
UK bank RBS job cuts reach 27,000 London, England (FT.com) The cuts are part of a process to rationalise the RBS's back-office operations, halving to 10 the number of its key processing centres. As part of the exercise, sites in Leeds and Bolton will close next year, followed by Bristol,
Financial Stocks: Financials rise after jobs, housing data BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. financial sector was slightly higher Thursday as investors reacted to a flurry of economic data, including a modest drop in weekly jobless claims and a rise in pending home sales. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
Bernanke feared Lehman collapse WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday that he always thought a failure of Lehman Brothers Holdings would severely damage the U.S. economy. "I believed deeply that if Lehman was allowed to fail, or did fail,
Bond Report: Treasurys pull back after jobs, productivity data BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- A slight decline in weekly jobless-claims data helped push Treasury prices lower early Thursday, one day after they fell sharply following surprisingly upbeat figures on business conditions in the nation's manufacturing sector.
Before the Bell: Jobless claims, Burger King, Costco in focus U.S. stock market futures edged marginally higher Thursday as investors examined the latest figures on unemployment claims and productivity, while retailers provided updates on August trading. See Indications. Asian markets ended higher, though regional
Amotz Asa-El's View from Jerusalem: Obama's postwar dividend: defense cuts With the end of U.S. combat activity in Iraq, President Barack Obama would do well to cut defense spending. Such cuts would be as strategically affordable as they are economically imperative, Amotz Asa-El argues.
Robert Powell's Your Portfolio: Give your portfolio a confidence boost BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Got confidence? Consumer confidence, according to some market commentators, is among the key indicators those who put their assets at risk in the stock and bond markets need to follow. "Confidence is key to consumer spending,
London Markets: London stocks struggle to hold gains London stocks are struggling to hold onto positive territory on Thursday, as investors take profits on big gains logged chiefly by the mining sector in the prior session.
Pernod Ricard profit up 1%, but sales fall LONDON (MarketWatch) -- French drinks producer Pernod Ricard reported on Thursday a marginal increase in fiscal-year net profit, as strong demand in China and India helped offset slowing sales across much of Europe. Attributable profit for the year ended
Europe Markets: Europe stocks weak as profit taking steps in MADRID (MarketWatch) -- European stocks posted modest losses on Thursday, as investors locked in some of the previous session's strong gains and displayed reluctance to take big positions ahead of the release of more U.S. economic data. The
Earnings Watch: Updates, advisories and surprises (2:53 AM ET) LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Russian steelmaker Evraz Group /quotes/comstock/23u!e:evr (2:39 AM ET) LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. electronics retailer DSG International /quotes/comstock/23s!e:dsgi (2:24 AM ET) TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Pernod
Emerging Markets Report: Yuan deposits held in Hong Kong banks rise sharply HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Chinese currency deposits in Hong Kong banks are expected to accelerate in coming months, marking what could be a tipping point for the use of the yuan as a currency for settlement and trade, analysts say. Deposits of the
Peter Brimelow: Ruff Times riding major market trend NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- An awful August, but it was great for Howard Ruff. And he expects to continue that way. Over the year to date through August, Ruff's Ruff Times is now up 8.8% by Hulbert Financial Digest count, as compared to negative 3.9% for
Asia Markets: Ping An soars on Shenzhen bank acquistion plan HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Ping An Insurance Group Co. shares rose sharply in Hong Kong and Shanghai on Thursday, as trading resumed after a halt of more than two months, with investors cheering the Chinese insurance giant's plan to take a controlling
Kathleen Madigan: Manufacturing is a surprising bright spot NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The August factory report is like a shiny holiday gift found lying among depressing lumps of coals. Its unexpectedly optimistic tone was a nice contrast to the downbeat read on labor markets released Wednesday, and it supports
Data boost from economic giants (FT) Global stock markets surged as investors took global surveys of manufacturing output to show that the world economy was still recovering rapidly and the chances of a double-dip recession had receded. At the London close, the FTSE All-World index had
Australia's July trade surplus disappoints SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- Australian trade data out Thursday showed a trade surplus of 1.89 billion Australian dollars ($1.71 billion) in July, with the figure falling short of economists' estimates. Investors bid up riskier assets as the latest
Emerging Markets Report: Petrobras, Brazil set price for share-swap deal LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Brazilian oil giant and the Brazilian government late Wednesday reached an agreement for the company to pay $8.51 a barrel for oil-drilling rights from the government, paving the way for the company's long-anticipated and
Caixin Online: China's property developers face capital pressure BEIJING (Caixin Online) -- Barring sluggish property sales in September and October, property developers could still face a serious strain in finances when 40% of China's real-estate loans come to term at the end of the year, according to a source from a
Newsletters & Research: Short-term noise and confident commodities While the market's first quarter loss left some investors wary about the remainder of the year, Mark Hulbert says that investors shouldn't assign too much significance to these numbers. In preparation for his column this week, Hulbert examined the
Chuck Jaffe: Make this stockpicker's market work for you BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- When times get tough, the Wall Street community likes to say "It's a stockpicker's market." I've always considered that one of the all-time dumb statements on investing, because even in the very best of times the market favors
Earl highlights hurricane risk for insurers SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Hurricane Earl may not end up being very costly for insurers, but it has put the industry on alert for a possible active storm season in the North Atlantic. Earl could cause insured losses of less than $100 million,
After Hours: Apple shares may stay active through late session LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Stock in Apple Inc. may see further movement late Wednesday after the company unveiled changes and updates to its product lineup. The ISM's August manufacturing survey shows strength in the factory sector, giving an added
Latin American Markets: Brazil stocks climb; rate decision due LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Mexican and Brazilian stocks climbed and the countries' currencies surged Wednesday, with investors opening September in the mood to take on risk following strong manufacturing reports from China and the U.S., and
Apple updates iPod line, refreshes AppleTV SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Apple Inc. took the wraps on its latest iPod media players Wednesday and also updated its Apple TV offering, announcing a more compact and cheaper device that will arrive later this month. At a media event in San Francisco,
The Fed: Political uncertainty hurts economy: Fed's Fisher WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Political uncertainty about taxes and the costs of hiring workers is holding back the U.S. economy, a Federal Reserve official said Wednesday. "What is restraining the economy is not a shortage of current liquidity; rather, it
Tech Stocks: Apple, disk-drive makers lead tech-sector gains SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tech stocks started September on a strong note Wednesday, with gains from Apple Inc. and hard-disk-drive makers Western Digital Corp. and Seagate Technology highlighting the sector's advance. S&P 500 (1 YEAR) The
Energy Stocks: Energy stocks snap recent losing streak The sector kicks off the month of September in positive territory, after moving down sharply in the previous month.
Movers & Shakers: Wednesday's biggest gaining and declining stocks TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Stocks expected to move significantly in trading Wednesday include Burger King Holdings Inc., G-III Apparel Group Ltd. and Salary.com Inc. Accuray Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!aray Burger King /quotes/comstock/13*!bkc Gasoline

Film Review: Going the Distance An aspiring journalist and a music-industry slacker discover the many downsides of long-distance romance in this formulaic comedy, which relies too heavily on the charm of stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. For movie details, please click here.
A Minute With: director Lee Daniels on "Broadway" LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Independent filmmaker Lee Daniels got a big push for his movie 'Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire' when Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry signed on as executive producers after the film's Sundance Film Festival
T.I. Arrested on Drug Charges T.I. was arrested on drug charges last night in Los Angeles, after police smelled marijuana drifting from the rapper's Maybach during a traffic stop on Sunset Boulevard. After searching the vehicle, police charged T.I. and his wife Tamika "Tiny" Cottle
Rapper T.I., Wife Arrested On Drug Charges Grammy-winning rapper T.I., who is still on probation after spending time behind bars on gun charges, was arrested along with his wife on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said. The Wednesday night
House Of Blues Studio D Moving To Nashville Memphis' House of Blues Studio D, where artists including Isaac Hayes and have recorded, is moving to Nashville. The Studio D building was called Sounds of Memphis when it was built in the late 1960s by MGM and Memphis label owner Gene Lucchesi.In 1986,
T.I. and Wife Arrested on Drug Charges Rapper T.I. and his wife, singer and reality star Tameka "Tiny" Cottle , have been arrested on drug charges, police told TVGuide.com. The couple was arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance Wednesday night at a traffic stop in
Locke & Key Locks In Series Order from Fox Fox has locked in a series adaptation of the comic book series Locke & Key , according to The Hollywood Reporter . The network has made a full series commitment to the project, which will be produced by DreamWorks TV and the team of Alex Kurtzman and
Ahead of Toronto, WMM Picks Up Longinotto?s ?Pink Saris? Ahead of Toronto, WMM Picks Up Longinotto???s ???Pink Saris??? 2010 Toronto International Film Festival doc, ???Pink Saris,??? by veteran director Kim Longinotto has been picked up by New York-based Women Make Movies (WMM). The film, about Northern
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Matt's Weekend Picks: September 3-5 CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM (Friday, 8/7c, Disney Channel) Tween alert! Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers are back in a sequel to the 2008 hit TV-movie, which finds the music-oriented Camp Rock threatened by the snooty new Camp Star across the lake.
Exclusive Video: Fall Preview 2010 The new TV season is right around the corner, and TV Guide Magazine has exclusive first looks at the hottest new shows of the fall. Check out our behind the scenes video as we talk to the stars of Hawaii Five-0 , Nikita , Undercovers and many more new
Project Runway's Mondo Guerra Makes It Work HE PLAYS Himself, aka the bow-tied and bespectacled standout from Project Runway 's Season 8. "I like to mix it up," Mondo Guerra says of his playful personal style. "Things that shouldn't go together? I think, yeah, they have to go together." WHY WE
The dong show: Top 10 moments in male full-frontal Video Video: Great moments in male nudity It's become a clich??? for conservative critics to argue that our society is hypersexualized. From Miss USA's topless photo scandal to "True Blood's" steamy sex scenes, we certainly see plenty of naked people these
MOVIE REVIEW- Sissy's latest: Get Low reunites Spacek, Duvall PUBLICITY PHOTO We're asked to take Felix Bush on faith, and since he's played in Get Low by Robert Duvall, we must. Duvall is authentic right down to the bone, and lends his credibility to almost every character he plays. Felix requires a lot of
Movie Review: ???White Wedding??? Jann Turner???s comedy 'White Wedding' is South Africa???s 2009 submission for best foreign-language Oscar.
Producer eyes movie on Mexican singer Gloria Trevi LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - An independent film company is developing a movie about Gloria Trevi, the fallen pop singer dubbed 'Mexico's Madonna.' Swiss-born Christian Keller will make his directorial debut on 'Trevi,' which is to be produced by
Harvey Keitel to replace Steve Carell on "Office"? This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, use the Reprints tool at the top of any article or visit: www.reutersreprints.com. LOS ANGELES (Hollywood
HBO renews "Hung" for Season 3 LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - HBO has picked up its comedy series 'Hung' for a third season, ordering 10 episodes to air next year. The pickup wasn't entirely expected. The show has performed modestly for the network, roughly matching 'Entourage,'
Music Review: Donning Sinatra???s Mystique, From Movie Sailor to Saloon Dandy May you live to be 100, and may the last voice you hear be mine. So went a cocky, wisecracking toast that Frank Sinatra was fond of delivering to audiences in his later concert performances. Those words were heard again during Tuesdays opening-night
Interpol Is Going Parking To mark the release of Interpol???s new album, you might think the indie rock band would be celebrating with a major gig at some fancy venue. Instead the guys are putting on a show in a Los Angeles parking lot. Interpol???s self-titled fourth studio
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Chris Martin Introduces New Song, 'Wedding Bells' Apple's press conference to announce Ping and iPod updates featured another surprise: A new song from Chris Martin, who appeared as a special guest. "It might not even come out," Martin said of the ballad, "Wedding Bells," which he played alone at the
At the Movies With Peter Travers: 'Machete,' 'The American' and More What new flicks should you see (or not see) this Labor Day weekend, as the summer movie season draws to a close? Peter Travers breaks it down for you in this week's At the Movies. You first choice should be director Robert Rodriguez's Machete, an
The American Movie Review There are going to be two distinct and unbudgeable camps when it comes to The American . In one camp you'll have the people who believe the thriller, with its minimal dialogue, limited character development, and too convenient plot, is bold and
Movie review: "Mid-August Lunch" If you ever need a guaranteed way to bond with someone, just complain about dealing with your mother. Gianni Di Gregorio directs and stars in this sweet Italian import as a doting son who lives with his ancient mother in an equally ancient apartment.
Miranda Lambert picks up highest CMA nominations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Texas country singer Miranda Lambert picked up four further Country Music Association nominations on Wednesday, bringing her total to nine nominations, the highest ever for a female country artist. Lambert will compete against her
Movie Reviews: The American On the Wednesday before Labor Day, the only major holiday that regularly produces lackluster box-office returns, Focus Features, Universal?s specialty division, has chosen to debut The American, starring George Clooney. The thriller is receiving widely
Mega Buzz: Yet Another Glee Love Triangle Every week, senior editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to mega_scoop@tvguide.com. Who's zooming who when Glee comes back? ??? Cathleen MICKEY: Finn is all about Rachel in Season 2, according
What's Next for Grammer? Is Kelsey Grammer resurrecting Frasier Crane? Contrary to a series of tweets on the actor's Twitter page that suggested a Frasier reunion and spin-off, Grammer's rep, Stan Rosenfield, tells TVGuide.com that no such project ??? or any project involving

The Big winner in divisional set-up For 30 days, Big Ten schools fought for their best interests, engaging in a sometimes contentious battle with their fan bases while Commissioner Jim Delany refused to stray from his goal of creating divisions marked by "competitive equality." More than
How Theo Ratliff will fit in with the Lakers Most people think that 6-foot-10 center Theo Ratliff is an upgrade off the bench from 7-foot DJ Mbenga , who really didn't get much playing time during his tenure with the Lakers. Ratliff has been primarily a defensive stopper in his 15 years in the NBA,
U.S. easily beats Iran at world basketball championships (); The United States eased its way to a top seed in the knockout round of the world basketball championships, beating Iran, 88-51, Wednesday at Istanbul, Turkey. The U.S. team, which downplayed the political aspect of the matchup, methodically pulled
The McCourt trial would make for good viewing at Dodger Stadium Day 3 of the Dodgers trial, and it's just me and Frank standing in the courthouse hallway after he's spent the entire day on the witness stand, and the first words he says to me are, "I just know we lost." It turns out he's talking about the Dodgers game
NHL players going from ice time to Face(book) time (); Hockey fans will remember this summer for llya Kovalchuk's endless free-agent odyssey and the NHL's attempt to rewrite the collective bargaining agreement in midstream, but it will also be remembered as the summer NHL players plunged into using
Hideki Matsui's homer lifts Angels, 4-2 Reporting from Seattle Ichiro Suzuki came within inches of robbing Hideki Matsui of a home run Wednesday night, leaving the large Japanese media contingent in Safeco Field feeling somewhat robbed. Matsui's two-run shot over the outstretched glove of
Pugh remains a big part of Hayfield Standing on the sideline, as he did for the past 11 seasons as the head coach of the Alexandria school, is not a good idea. Pugh uses a wooden cane and wears a brace on his left leg, and he can't risk getting hit by a tumbling player. He could sit in a
Frank McCourt has taken Dodgers deep in debt The owner has struggled to obtain additional financing for the team, which was more than $430 million in debt as of last year. The red ink could hamper the Dodgers' ability to sign players. 1 | single page Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, right, shares a
Boozer's goal for the Bulls? 'A championship' CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer has lofty expectations for his new team this season. "A championship," he told ESPNChicago.com on Wednesday night after a Nike House of Hoops event. "I think a realistic goal for us is a championship.
Phillies power up against Clayton Kershaw to beat the Dodgers, 5-1 Left-hander strikes out 11 batters over six innings but gives up early home runs to Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch during the Dodgers' 5-1 loss to the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
Oudin?s Return Run Is Cut Short Melanie Oudin, the pint-sized American teenager who electrified the United States Open a year ago, lost her magic Wednesday against Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine, falling, 6-2, 7-5, and ending her chance to write a sequel to her scintillating debut run.
Southland kickers to watch Alex Ball, Westlake, 6-3, 200, Jr. Has booming leg. Brenden Beckley, Dana Hills, 6-1, 160, Sr. Made 14 field goals last season. Ryan Felix, Corona Santiago, 6-2, 205, Sr. Had outstanding summer. Matt Goudis, Chaminade, 6-1, 165, Sr. A punter-kicker
The legend of prep star Wilt and his first battles with Kareem Not sure if any of you saw this, but we do a weekly Sports Legends feature on latimes.com/sports and this week it was on Wilt Chamberlain . The Sports Legends feature focuses on the truth behind rumors, hearsay or facts that have maybe been misconstrued
Dibble off TV for Nats WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals say Rob Dibble will no longer work as a TV analyst for the team's games, a split that comes after the former reliever made comments critical of rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg. Dibble lashed out at Strasburg last
Strasburg on 60-day DL MIAMI -- The Washington Nationals transferred rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday. Strasburg Strasburg, the hard-throwing No. 1 pick in last year's draft, will have the reconstructive elbow operation known as Tommy John
Lee complains of back pain KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Texas Rangers starter Cliff Lee complained of back discomfort after Tuesday's start and flew back to Texas to be examined by Keith Meister, the club physician. More on the Rangers Richard Durrett and the rest of the ESPNDallas.com
Kershaw strikes out 11 but Phillies defeat Dodgers, 5-1 Roy Oswalt's no-hit pitching through 5 2/3 innings and early home runs by Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino led the Philadelphia Phillies past the Dodgers, 5-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw was otherwise
Lakers' Lamar Odom plays limited time in Team USA's win over Iran in FIBA World Championship It didn't take long for Team USA to start blowing out Iran in the FIBA World Championship Wednesday, and it took even less time for Lakers forward Lamar Odom to find a seat on the bench for extended rest. Odom played just 16 minutes during the USA's
USC opener at Hawaii: A new coach in Kiffin, a slimmer quarterback in Barkley The 14th-ranked Trojans face the Warriors on Thursday night after one of the most tumutulous off-seasons in college football history. The new coach has made some changes. USC quarterback Matt Barkley practices on Aug. 21. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Vazquez returns to rotation, will start Saturday NEW YORK -- manager Joe Girardi is returning Javier Vazquez to the starting rotation. Vazquez will start Saturday against the in place of Dustin Moseley. "This is not permanent, but this is what we are doing now," Girardi said. With Andy Pettitte
Dodgers rest Ryan Theriot for a second day Dodgers second baseman Ryan Theriot was scratched from the starting lineup for a second day Wednesday due to a sore left knee, with Ronnie Belliard again taking his place. Theriot "said it felt much better today, but I think with the off-day tomorrow .
McCourt: Discrepancy in agreement a mistake LOS ANGELES -- Frank McCourt has testified that a mistake was caught in a postnuptial agreement that would have given his now estranged wife ownership rights to the . The 57-year-old executive said Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom that he couldn't
Report: West to get another chance with Celtics Guard Delonte West plans to sign a free-agent deal to re-join the Boston Celtics, an NBA source told the Boston Herald on Wednesday. West West, who was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves in August, will reportedly sign a non-guaranteed contract. West
Clarett sidesteps past, focused on future in UFL OMAHA, Neb. -- Maurice Clarett sidestepped questions about his past Wednesday in his first comments since signing with Omaha's United Football League team, saying he wants to discuss what lies ahead. The former Ohio State star said that he hoped for but
White Sox's Garcia (back) leaves start vs. Tribe CLEVELAND -- Freddy Garcia left Wednesday's start against the Indians after just four innings and 60 pitches with a stiff lower back. ESPNChicago.com White Sox blog The latest news and notes on the White Sox. Blog The latest news and notes on the White
Ochocinco shoots for new TD stunt vs. Patriots Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco is calling his "shot." In anticipation of the season-opener against the New England Patriots on Sept. 12 at Gillette Stadium, Ochocinco is already planning his touchdown celebration. "If I am able to score Week 1 in New
Carlos Monasterios will make it through the season, but it's no guarantee he'll be with Dodgers next year Carlos Monasterios has done it. Wednesday is the first day rosters can be expanded to 40, meaning Monasterios is going to last the entire season as a rookie Rule 5 free agent. In team history, only one other player -- D.J. Houlton in 2005 -- has ever
Now the attorney general's office is investigating the Dodgers, and rightly so The Dodgers are undergoing the biggest trial in team history, but that???s hardly the end to the team???s legal problems. Nothing is more important to the Dodgers than determining team ownership, but an investigation by the California attorney
Ivanovic advances at U.S. Open with easy win NEW YORK -- Unseeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 21st-seeded Zheng Jie of China. Ivanovic, the former world No. 1 who now stands at No. 40, needed 56 minutes Wednesday to defeat
Manny in lineup at DH for White Sox A Manny In Full If you want Manny Ramirez on your team in 2011 -- and you want him to finish the season with your team -- a deal with a low base salary and lots of incentives makes sense, writes Buster Olney. Blog If you want Manny Ramirez on your team

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