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Christian Science Monitor Obama sings Al Green. How did he do? (+video)Christian Science MonitorAppearing at the Apollo Theater in New York Thursday night, President Obama sings Al Green classic 'Let's Stay Together.' He sounded good, but he's no Herman Cain. By Peter Grier, Staff writer / January 20, 2012 President Obama sings Al Green before [...]

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Fox News Gary Carter Has New Brain TumorsNew York TimesGary Carter's condition has worsened with the discovery of new tumors on his brain, his daughter said Thursday on the family's blog. Six months ago, Carter, 57, the former Mets catcher, was found to have an aggressive brain cancer, glioblastoma, …Gary Carter's Health Takes Turn for [...]

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ESPN Rob Lowe says Peyton Manning will retire; father, agent say noUSA TODAY (blog)By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY We don't mean to contribute to the Peyton Manning retirement speculation fueled today by, of all people, Rob Lowe. But it's out there, so here you go. Lowe, 'Parks and Recreation' star and the prototypical jerk in [...]

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Boston.com TV chef Paula Deen touts diabetes drug along with high-fat Southern cookingWashington PostNEW YORK — Paula Deen, the Southern belle of butter and heavy cream, makes no apologies for waiting three years to disclose she has diabetes while continuing to dish up deep-fried cheesecake and other high-calorie, high-fat recipes on TV. …Paula Deen: Diabetes [...]

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Christian Science Monitor Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered across the nationReutersBy James B. Kelleher and Michelle Nichols | CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with a traditional day of service as well as a new wave of economic injustice protests by Occupy Wall Street. …In honor of [...]

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CTV.ca Miss Wisconsin makes father's prison time a Miss America platformCBS News(CBS/AP) LAS VEGAS – Making her father's prison sentence her platform for the Miss America pageant was a family decision, 23-year-old Laura Kaeppeler has said. The Wisconsin beauty queen, who won the 2012 Miss America pageant, said she wanted children …Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler: [...]

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Los Angeles Times Cruise ship runs aground off ItalyCNNPorto Santo Stefano, Italy (CNN) — Rescuers reached two trapped honeymooners in the interior of a cruise ship more than 24 hours after it ran aground off a picturesque Italian island, killing three people, injuring 20 and leaving dozens unaccounted …At least 3 dead and dozens missing [...]

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ABC News Judge: John Edwards has serious heart conditionBoston HeraldBy AP GREENSBORO, NC — Ex-presidential candidate John Edwards has a serious heart condition that will require a medical procedure next month and his illness limits his travel including for an upcoming court case over possible campaign violations, …Source: John Edwards has life-threatening heart conditionCNNJohn Edwards's [...]

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New York Times Outrage Over Video of Marines Urinating on Taliban CorpsesNew York TimesKABUL, Afghanistan — A video showing four United States Marines urinating on three dead Taliban fighters provoked anger and condemnation on Thursday in Afghanistan and around the world, raising fears in Washington that the images could incite …Panetta orders probe of video [...]

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The Associated Press "Harry Potter", Katy Perry big People's Choice winnersReuters| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – "Harry Potter" cast a spell at the People's Choice awards on Wednesday on a night that also saw big wins for singer Katy Perry at the start of the Hollywood awards season. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" [...]

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