Obama hosts screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

US President Barack Obama hosted a screening of "To Kill a Mockingbird," a classic tale of racial injustice, at the White House on Thursday, ahead of a 50th anniversary television screening.

Another finalist sliced from 'American Idol'

"American Idol" viewers apparently didn't like Deandre Brackensick.

Review: At 'Evita' revival, 1 performer shines

Much of the buzz coming from the new revival "Evita" has been about the spitfire Argentine playing the title role. But all of the heat actually comes from the guy shaking his bon-bon.

Box Office Preview: 'Hunger' likely to eat 'Pie'

"The Hunger Games" will likely eat â€" or sink â€" two returning old favorites this Easter weekend, continuing its three-week supremacy at the nation's theaters with another $28 million to $32 million in its box office basket. This will give Lionsgate's adaptation of the bestseller about teens fighting to the death a total of $300 million in North America alone by Sunday night.

Matt Lauer to stay with 'Today,' signs new deal

Matt Lauer is sticking with NBC's "Today," ending speculation that the top-rated show might have to face ABC's rising "Good Morning America" without him.

Mexican art show focuses on weapons, effects

An art and photo show focusing on the trade in firearms and their deadly effects in Mexico may soon be going to the United States, the same place where many of the weapons come from.

Weinstein Co. scores PG-13 rating for 'Bully'

The Weinstein Co. says the rating for the documentary "Bully" has been lowered from R to PG-13.

The Weinstein Co. scores PG-13 rating for 'Bully'

The Weinstein Co. said Thursday an edited version of the film "Bully" will be released across the U.S. on April 13 with a PG-13 rating.

Olbermann sues Current for $50M, cites glitches

Keith Olbermann claims his former bosses at Current TV owe him more than $50 million and ran an unprofessional show fraught with technical problems.

Barney McKenna, last of original Dubliners, dies

"Banjo" Barney McKenna, the last original member of the Irish folk band The Dubliners, died Thursday while having a morning cup of tea with a friend. He was 72 and had just marked his 50th year with the troupe.

Olbermann's fight with Current TV lands in court

Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former employer Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more than $50 million and blasting it for what he claims were shoddy production values.

Current says Olbermann's lawsuit is malicious

Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former employer Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more than $50 million and blasting it for what he claims were shoddy production values.

Judge: 3,200-year-old mummy mask can stay in Mo.

A St. Louis museum can keep hold of a 3,200-year-old mummy's mask, a federal judge has ruled, saying the U.S. government failed to prove that the Egyptian relic was ever stolen.

Olbermann sues Current TV for $50M, cites glitches

Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former bosses at Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more than $50 million and blasting it for what he claims were shoddy production values.

APNewsBreak: 'Three Cups' author to stay with CAI

"Three Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortenson will remain the face of the charity he co-founded, despite his having to repay $1 million after an investigative report released Thursday concluded he mismanaged the organization and misspent its money.

Groundbreaking black NY journalist Gil Noble dies

Gil Noble, the longtime host of WABC-TV's groundbreaking public affairs program "Like It Is," where he interviewed such notables as Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson, died Thursday. He was 80.

5 great winners of the best original song Oscar

It's been stuck in my head for weeks like a psychotic episode: "My Heart Will Go On," Celine Dion's big, bombastic ballad from "Titanic." Now that James Cameron has finally released the 3-D redo of his 1997 shipwreck epic â€" the winner of 11 Academy Awards, including best original song â€" it still won't go away. It goes on ... and on ...

Nordstrom Frill Seekers Spring Lingerie Event

Nordstrom will be hosting our Frill Seekers Spring Lingerie Event on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, in the lingerie department. In this fun, biannual event, we invite customers to try the latest lingerie looks with the assistance of a lingerie stylist who will help them find their perfect bra fit.

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It’s National Caramel Day

Who knew a little burnt sugar could be so popular?  Add the word “caramel” to any menu item and it’s an instant best seller.  A versatile component of a dessert plate, caramel can elevate any candy, ice cream, tart or cake to heavenly status. Salted,...

Britannica's halt of print edition triggers sales

It turns out all Encyclopaedia Britannica had to do to breathe new life into the sale of its print edition was to kill it.

It’s a Boy! Baby Born On Delta Flight

Hey ladies — there’s a reason doctors suggest you don’t fly in your third trimester. It’s so your baby isn’t born mid-flight and the plane has to make an emergency landing. Not to take away from the joy of a baby being born, wherever it...

APNewsBreak: 'Three Cups' author mismanaged group

"Three Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortenson mismanaged the nonprofit organization he co-founded to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan and spent millions of dollars of charity money on charter flights, family vacations and personal items, according to an investigative report released Thursday.

Review: Solo show tries restoring king Shakespeare

Take that, Roland Emmerich, "thou crusty botch of nature." Be gone, "Anonymous," ''thou goatish pox-marked puttock."

'Captain America' sequel heads to theaters in 2014

Captain America is getting another solo shot on the big-screen.

Wales remembers its connection to Titanic sinking

As the Titanic was sinking in the North Atlantic, its more than 2,000 passengers and crew scrambling in the dark for lifeboats, a young man far away in Wales heard the ship's distress calls on his homemade radio.

5 Worst Food Storage Mistakes

We’re all guilty of committing a food storage crime or two.  Have you eaten those leftovers that even though old  still smelled OK?  Have you made soup and let it cool on the counter for a couple of hours? In the April issue of Real...

Yves Klein painting could bring $40M at NY auction

An iconic painting by French artist Yves Klein created with water, a blowtorch and two models is going on the auction block next month where it is expected to bring up to $40 million, Christie's announced Thursday.

French rocker eyes comeback after brush with death

Veteran French rocker Johnny Hallyday, a legend in his homeland, is gearing up for a comeback tour two years after a health scare which nearly killed him in his adopted home of Los Angeles.

Dunham charts 20-something confusion in 'Girls'

Lena Dunham is deconstructing femininity right across the table.

'American Reunion' rounds up 'Pie' cast again

Has it really been 13 years since a teenager got it on with an apple pie to launch one of Hollywood's most-successful gross-out franchises?

Jim Marshall, founder of Marshall amps, dies at 88

Jim Marshall, who helped shape the sound of rock 'n' roll with his groundbreaking amplifier designs, died in a hospice Thursday morning, his family said. He was 88.

Patrick Dempsey's Le Mans journey headed for TV

Patrick Dempsey is bringing his passion for auto racing to television with a new documentary series.

Anthony, Lopez to perform together for Q'Viva show

Marc Anthony says working with Jennifer Lopez is like second nature, which is good since the exes are uniting for one night in concert.

Tribune Broadcasting and DirecTV reach 5-year deal

DirecTV subscribers in 19 U.S. markets have regained access to a host of channels that had been blacked out since Sunday because of a contract impasse with Tribune Broadcasting.

Study: 21 percent of adults recently read e-book

Around 20 percent of adults have read an e-book since last year, according to an extensive new study, and the percentage of those owning an e-reader nearly doubled over the holidays.

Arab singer captures Israeli hearts

A young Arab woman who won a popular Israeli music competition has become an unlikely star, capturing hearts in a country where suspicion and hostility often mark relations between Arabs and the Jewish majority.

AP Interview: Conor Maynard compared to Bieber

Being called the new Justin Bieber has put British singer Conor Maynard on the music world's radar.

UK teen Conor Maynard gets Bieber comparisons

British teen Conor Maynard has gone from uploading his cover versions to YouTube to recording his debut album with Pharrell Williams.

Houston death report details drug signs, last day

The hotel room where Whitney Houston died bore the hallmarks of a traveler â€" suitcases and room-service food and drinks. But it also contained something tragically familiar for the singer: signs of cocaine and its paraphernalia.

Review: Swing tracking for 'Tiger 13' almost there

Amen Corner awaits. With the Masters tournament being held this weekend and Tiger Woods coming off his first victory in more than two years, "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13" couldn't arrive at a more opportune time.

Country stars join together for charity single

In 2000, no one had a voice like 12-year-old Billy Gilman. But when puberty temporarily took that away, he had to find another passion.

Ala. author Harper Lee honored by Obama appearance

Alabama author Harper Lee doesn't speak publicly very often, but she says she's honored President Barack Obama is taping an introduction to a special showing of the movie based on her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Rachel Bradshaw, Terry's daughter, inks album deal

When Rachel Bradshaw was a little girl, her father, hall of fame quarterback and part-time singer Terry Bradshaw, would pull out a guitar and employ the four chords he knew to sing Patsy Cline's "Crazy" with his daughter.

At 95, oldest clown keeps the smiles coming

Floyd "Creeky" Creekmore is one of the quieter acts in the circus, his larger-than-life clown shoes shuffling methodically as he works the crowd, igniting surprised giggles and slack-jawed wonder from children that look up to encounter Creekmore's wrinkled eyes smiling through thick makeup.

Berlin mayor welcomes Guggenheim lab

Berlin's mayor is welcoming a decision by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to choose a new Berlin location for a traveling design and discussion project after some local groups' hostility prompted it to abandon the first-choice site.

Review: Swing tracking on 'Tiger 13' breaks par

Amen Corner awaits. The azaleas are poised to bloom. With the Masters tournament being held this weekend and Tiger Woods coming off his first victory in more than two years, "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13" couldn't arrive at a more opportune time.

Film version of Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks' eyed

A Brazilian-based movie company has acquired the rights to make a film adaptation of Bob Dylan's iconic album "Blood on the Tracks," an executive said Wednesday.

Zella Day of Movement at Nordstrom

It's our second annual Zella Day of Movement event, and you're invited! Join us for a day filled with high-energy workouts and serious fun across the country.

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