William & Kate's have busy plans in US, Canada
William & Kate's have busy plans in US, Canada
William & Kate's have busy plans in US, Canada
Palace officials have released more details about the upcoming North America tour by newlyweds Prince William and Kate. The royal couple reportedly will make several stops in Canada, including a cosmopolitan city and a prominent province before traveling to the Los Angeles area.
'Basketball Wives' drama-filled season premiere
'Basketball Wives' drama-filled season premiere
'Basketball Wives' drama-filled season premiere
The season premiere of "Basketball Wives" started off with plenty of drama. Evelyn Lozada created T-shirts with a slogan from last season and was threatened with a lawsuit. New wife Meeka Claxton was also added to the cast.
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PBS site is hacked with Tupac story
PBS site is hacked with Tupac story
PBS site is hacked with Tupac story
A story on the PBS website that said that Tupac and Biggie were still alive was the result of an elaborate hack. The hacker group was reportedly unhappy with a PBS Frontline report on a controversial subject.
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Tour leaves Lady Gaga in debt
Tour leaves Lady Gaga in debt
Tour leaves Lady Gaga in debt
Pop superstar Lady Gaga's extravagant "The Monster Ball Tour" has left her with a big debt. Gaga has previously revealed serious financial problems. Now, with a new platinum album and one of the best-performing tours in the world the star appears to be going broke.
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The Most Colorful Places on Earth: Manarola, Italy
The Most Colorful Places on Earth: Manarola, Italy
The charming fishing village of Manarola is the oldest of the five northern coastal towns that make up the Italy's Cinque Terre, and it is among the smallest. The multicolored buildings that reflect the rich Italian sunlight are a perfect starting point for the Love’s Walk (Via dell’Amore), which leads between Manarola and nearby Riomaggiore. Celebrate afterward with the local wine, sciacchetra. Enjoy the peaceful seaside atmosphere, as cars are not allowed in town; travelers get there by shuttle bus, on foot or by boat.Monday
Memorial Day famous war heroes
Famous war heroes
Memorial Day, always the last Monday in May, is a federal holiday to honor U.S. war heroes. Although originally set up to honor soldiers from the Civil War, the holiday expanded after World War I to include soldiers from all wars. Here's a look at just some of the famous war heroes in U.S. history.Sunday
America's Most Incredible National Parks
America's Most Incredible National Parks: Grand Canyon
The sheer size of Arizona’s Grand Canyon can overwhelm the senses: It’s 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep. Upon visiting the area in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt, an avid outdoorsman, advocated for its protection, saying, “The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. What you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American should see.” Grand Canyon National Park was established on Feb. 26, 1919.America’s Must-See Civil War Sites
America’s Must-See Civil War Sites: Washington, D.C.
One hundred fifty years ago, the United States was plunging inexorably into the Civil War, in which more than 600,000 Americans died — almost as many as all other U.S. wars combined. The war’s sesquicentennial is drawing travelers to numerous sites around the country that commemorate the conflict; what follows are a baker’s dozen of the best. There is no more meaningful place to start — or finish — measuring the weight of America’s worst war than the beautiful monument to Abraham Lincoln that anchors one end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. And to consider Lincoln’s charge at Gettysburg, which still rings today: “…To be dedicated to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus nobly advanced.”
Indy 500 pole
Winning the Pole for the Indy 500 is like no other qualifying achievement in sports. Winning the pole position at Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s two and a half mile symmetrical rectangle is a test of nerves. It takes a near perfect four laps with your foot flat on the accelerator to become the pole winner of the most prestigious event in sports.
The Oakville-Trafalgar Secondary School grad said his rookie status could be an advantage, as he isn’t going into the race with any pre-conceived expectations. He said his strategy would be to use the first 250 miles to “learn” and then put what he’s learned to use over the second 250 miles.
He added his No. 1 goal was just to “make it to the end. For the first one I think that’s a pretty good day if you can come home.” But he did mention top rookie would be nice.
Hinchcliffe — who is the self-proclaimed mayor of Hinchtown (his irreverent website) — said his offbeat personality has helped him stand out in the racing world.
10 Bizarre Fitness Regimes
10 Bizarre Fitness Regimes
From punk-rock aerobics to face yoga, check out these off-the-wall workouts.
Top 5 Celebrity Diet Tips
Top 5 Celebrity Diet Tips
The top five things you can do to get Tinseltown trim this January.
Top 5 A-List Gym Junkies
Top 5 A-List Gym Junkies
Famous females who can't get enough of the exercise "burn."
Summer 2011 reading picks
Summer reading picks
You could squander your summer plowing through a pile of trashy paperbacks. You could spill iced tea or margaritas on their pages and never mind the damage. But if summer brings you more than your usual quotient of time to relax, why not delve into books with a little more meat on their bones? Saturday
Kevin McHale offered head coaching job
Kevin McHale offered head coaching job
Kevin McHale offered head coaching job
Former general manager for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Kevin McHale has been offered a head coaching position. McHale previously interviewed for the same position with another team. Reports indicate it's almost a done deal with both sides working toward a contract.
gil scott-heron dies
'Godfather of rap' dies
'Godfather of rap' dies
Gil Scott-Heron, known as a musical pioneer, passed away in New York at age 62. Scott-Heron first gained fame in the late 1960s for his poetry and spoken word performances. He also published two books and recorded four albums in the mid-1970s. Much of his work reflected his struggles with drugs and alcohol. There's no word on the cause of his death.
15 Before 15: Grand Canyon, Ariz.
15 Before 15: Grand Canyon, Ariz.
Two years ago, Budget Travel picked 15 American landmarks every kid should see, from Ellis Island to Redwood National Park. Budget Travel’s new and improved 2011 lineup takes that challenge even further, by highlighting how our country’s top sights cater to kids’ abbreviated attention spans. From roasting marshmallows around a campfire to playing dress-up at Monticello, these cool, interactive activities ensure that the younger set will enjoy these must-see spots as much as their parents do.Grand Canyon, Ariz.: During the day, stroll the 4-year-old Skywalk, a U-shaped, glass-bottom observation deck that juts 70 feet over the canyon’s West Rim and sits 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. Come sunset, hit Grand Canyon Apache Stables, where, for $25.50 per person, you can hitch a one-hour ride on a horse-drawn wagon that ends around a campfire.Family Reunion Trips: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Family Reunion Trips: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sure, you could all head to your aunt’s house once again. Or you could give her a break and pick a neutral yet exciting spot, certain to please even the pickiest sibling, and turn the standard reunion into a real vacation for all. Here are 12 choices ranging from deluxe to super-affordable, including several that offer options at different price points.
Soccer player's scary run-in with firecracker
When fans throw something on the pitch, play usually stops. That's not how Dinamo Bucharest's Gabriel Torje does it, though. When his own fans threw a large, blazing firecracker just in front of him as he made a move towards goal in the Romanian Cup final against Steaua Bucharest, he tried to play on like dodging firecrackers is a part of the game.
Jessica Simpson can't quit her Daisy Dukes
The Dallas Mavericks' run in this postseason has been pretty shocking. Although they came into the playoffs with the No. 3 seed in the West, no one really gave them much of a shot of making the NBA Finals, and several geniuses predicted that they'd lose to the Blazers in a first-round upset. Many just assumed that these Mavs had exhausted their potential and were playing out the string of moderate relevance with little chance at ultimate glory.
Best pirate movies
Best pirate movies
Pirate movies have been a Hollywood staple since the silent film era. They did well in theaters for many years, but fell on hard times until Disney revived them with "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." The fourth installment, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," just hit theaters, so we take a look back at the best pirate movies of all time.