Chris Chaberski
New Movies: ‘Beautiful Creatures,’ ‘A Good Day to Die Hard,’ ‘Escape From Planet Earth’ and ‘Safe Haven’
It's a busy weekend at theaters, with four new flicks contending for your precious movie dollars. Two of them tell thrilling tales of love in the South (though in very different fashion), John McClane returns for another round, and there's also a new animated adventure about good guys and bad guys in space.
Buzzer Beaters: Vick’s New Contract, Spring Training Warms Up, and More
Today's top sports stories:
What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.
The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:
New Movies: ‘Identity Thief,’ ‘Side Effects’ and ‘Top Gun IMAX 3D’
Two new flicks and a re-released '80s blockbuster hit theaters this weekend. A comedy, a thriller and an action classic—what more could you ask for?
Who’s Going to Win Super Bowl XLVII? — Sports Survey of the Day
On Sunday, the NFL season comes to a close with the most highly watched sporting (or non-sporting) event in America, the Super Bowl. Time to make your picks.
Buzzer Beaters: Top Sports Stories for January 30
Today's biggest sports news: everyone's favorite topic, PED usage in sports, is back again, plus a Manti Te'o update and a brutal moment from this year's X Games.
Buzzer Beaters: Top Sports Stories for January 25
The biggest sports news today: a major trade in the National League, the finals are set Down Under, Manti Te'o's interview airs, and are the New York Jets crazy?
The Juiciest Quotes From Lance Armstrong’s Interview With Oprah
Thursday night, part one of Oprah Winfrey's interview with cyclist Lance Armstrong aired. Oprah, as is her style, got right to the point, and Armstrong, we guess to his credit, answered her directly.
New Movies: ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ ‘Gangster Squad’ and ‘A Haunted House’
The hunt for Osama bin Laden, a throwback gangster tale and a horror spoof all hit theaters this weekend, giving you a wide range of options.
'Zero Dark Thirty'
The story of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, following years of work by a dedicated CIA operative, from the makers of 'The Hurt Locker...
This Day in History for January 5 — Golden Gate Bridge Construction Begins, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1643: The first legal divorce in the American colonies takes place (more info)
1925: Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in the United States (more info)
This Day in History for January 1 — Emancipation Proclamation Signed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863: President Abraham Lincoln signs the final Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states (more info)
1934: Alcatraz Island becomes a United States federal prison (more info)
This Day in History for December 31 — Times Square Celebrates, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1879: Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time (more info)
1907: The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square -- then known as Longacre Square -- in New York City (more info)