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A 17th-century play with an unusually critical take on men has sold at auction for 84,000 pounds ($140,000).
Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has written a play about the case of slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony, whose mother Casey is charged with killing her.
Ross Fisher beat Anthony Kim 4 and 3 on Sunday to win the 36-hole World Match Play Championship final.
A top-to-bottom remake of the U.S. health care system along the lines sought by President Barack Obama moved a step closer to reality Tuesday as the Senate Finance Committee approved a 10-year, $829 billion plan that would extend coverage to millions more Americans and seek to hold down spiraling health costs over the long term.
There were 129 plays in the Wisconsin-Ohio State game. On all but a few, the Badgers seemed like the better team.
FIFA's medical chief has watched the rise in career-ending fouls over the past two years. Now he wants referees to show more red cards and coaches to do their part in curbing violent play.
Purdue went ahead with 3:41 to go, but the Boilermakers left Jimmy Clausen with too much time. The banged up quarterback, who was in and out of the game with a turf toe injury, orchestrated a game-winning, 72 yard drive, capped off by a 3-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph for the 24-21 win.
The fierce national debate over health care is entering a new phase, with advocates on all sides focused on a few legislative bottlenecks that will determine the ultimate overhaul of the $2.5 trillion medical care system.
Federal regulators on Wednesday proposed new rules to restrain investment firms from making political donations to state or local government officials with an eye toward winning pension plan or other public business.
Which top-selling artist purportedly had his new single yanked from some radio station playlists in retaliation for supporting royalties for musicians?
Norway, Denmark and Scotland have earned extra places in the qualifying round for next season's Europa League.
The Arizona Diamondbacks turned the second triple play in franchise history during the second inning of Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"State of Play" looks like a provocative, '70s-style political thriller, and it's the murder of a young woman — a rising congressman's mistress — that drives the narrative.
The World Match Play Championship will move dates to avoid a clash with the Tour Championship.
Geoff Ogilvy was in a sticky spot, rare for him in the Accenture Match Play Championship.
Teenage sensation Rory McIlroy did his part to put some excitement back into the Accenture Match Play Championship, crushing the player who knocked out Tiger Woods to advance to the quarterfinals. The same could not be said for Phil Mickelson, who failed to reach the weekend for the fifth straight year.
The Rangers had a terrific first month of the season, going 10-2-1 in October. Since then they’ve been a .500 team. But there are still more things to like about the Rangers than to question about them and past the halfway point in the season they certainly look capable of winning the Atlantic Division.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 200,000 Simplicity Rainforest Portable Play Yards due to fall and entrapment hazards. One or more rails on the product, manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa., can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
The Arizona Cardinals tried to take advantage of a rarely used rule on a fair-catch kick for what would've been a 68-yard field goal to end the first half against the New York Giants on Sunday.
In one classroom, a group of preschool teachers squatted on the floor, pretending to be cave-dwelling hunter-gatherers. Next door, another group ended a raucous musical game by placing their tambourines and drums atop their heads.
People love zombies. There are zombie survival guides, horror, action, drama, comedy, and yes... even zombie love stories.
The Steelers knew what the Giants would do before 264-pound running back Brandon Jacobs was stopped on a key goal-line play early in New York's 21-14 win in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Democrat Barack Obama extended his front-running campaign into West Virginia, a bastion of white, middle-class voters who rejected his primary season appeals, and confidently broached the subject of victory in a presidential contest playing out on Republican turf.
Predictions vary for 2012, last year in Mayan calendar cycle; Chicago puppet show explains it allGiron and Von Orthal Puppets, a puppet company in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood, are producing a play based on the Popol Vuh, or Mayan creation story. The production will debut next month in Guatemala.
Go DynCorp go!Anjum Niaz has courageously written the facts unlike most others who write in a shady manner.This is battle of survival for an inept and corrupt regime that has no sense of direction.Brought into power by the Neocons through the NRO wrangling and now President Obama has to deal …
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Call halts Craig and Jackman playHugh Jackman and Daniel Craig were in a middle of a performance in a live stage show play, when someone's cellphone, in the audience, started to ring. Hugh Jackman halted, stayed in character, and told the audience member to pick it up! Video included.
FL Cop Play suspects video game WII during raid - Must see TV - VideoUnbeknownst to the officers of the anti-drug task force, video surveillance had been set up in the home of convicted drug dealer Michael Difalco, who was already in custody.
NBA Player Calls Out JordanBryon Russell has a message for Michael Jordan: Whenever you're ready, I'll be waiting in California – in my basketball shorts.
MQM hails NAs packageMQM has vested interest in hailing the creation of this package not that they have any common interest with the people of that region. I due time their Mahdi will demand the same status for Karachi and Hyderabad.
Terranova at the Fringe FestivalThe Fringe Festival is a playwright, actor and director's great resource for training, and honing down a project. With over 200 plays to view in the festival, the choices are vast, and theatre hungry aficionados love to frequent many different venues.
Sunday Matinée was when I saw The Fiddler on the Roof. I had always heard of this play and movie but had never really caught my attention to go watch it. This was only the second trip to the theater for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Eco Tech: Ecofriendly carousel generates watts from calories Industrial designer Andre Harley has designed a new concept carousel that will harvest the rotating energy and solar power to illuminate energy saving lamps to keep your kids playing even after sunset.
San Francisco's Lombard Street to turn into CandylandThe world's most crooked street is getting a makeover Wednesday to honor the 60th anniversary of a classic board game, in what event organizers are touting as the world's largest game of Candyland.
Indians, Pakistanis to stage play on ties that bindWASHINGTON - As their government leaders shake hands but fail to act, a group of artistes from India and Pakistan have joined hands to present a play highlighting the composite culture that binds them.
Big media seek 21st century business modelsWith difficult credit markets and an unclear future, talk of dealmaking has been at a minimum this year. Yet there has never been a more important time for media conglomerates and their financiers to act and adapt to the Internet age.
Is this the least politically correct, most bizarre children's toy?At only $12.95, the 'avenging narwhal play set' comes 'with four magic tusks… to impale the cute animals of the world, specifically baby seals, baby penguins and koalas.'
Family: Foul play possible in cruise caseThe family of a U.S. man who disappeared from his honeymoon cruise in 2005 says federal authorities believed he was the victim of foul play, according to records released Monday.
The Serious Need for PlayFree, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional and cognitive development. It makes us better adjusted, smarter and less stressed
(Video) Chauncey Billups Uses an Old Playground Trick to School Kobe BryantYou may be wondering how, right? By 'punking' one of the greatest players in the game, Kobe Bryant, with a well known playground move. Chauncey Billups when inbounding, noticed that Kobe Bryant had his back to him.
Dirty Politics and the NFL DraftAfter reading the Tuesday morning edition of the Shallow Thoughts and Observations by Ted Bartlett (very well done indeed), I had been thinking about some of the "rumors" coming out of this year's draft class.
Poker Players Alliance Plans to Spend $3 Million Lobbying Congress The word is being spread that Rep. Barney Frank plans to introduce pro-gaming legislation in the days ahead. And with that news has come speculation from the poker media and beyond as to the viability of a standalone bill in favor of online gaming passing through Congress.
'Free play' for children, teens is vital to social developmentA new theory about early human adaptation suggests that use of "free" self-organized play for children, teens and even among adults is a key element in the development of cooperative social skills.
Obamas host first White House egg rollThousands of children will play on the White House's South Lawn during one of Washington's most anticipated annual events: the Easter Egg Roll. This year's theme, "Let's go play," is meant to encourage young people to lead healthy, active lives.
Howard Zinn: Obama "Is Going to Need Demonstrations and Protest and Letters and Petitions" to Do the Right Things | | AlterNetThe author of A People's History of the United States discusses his newest project and why dissent is as important as ever.
Tyler Perry Signs Mary J. Blige for Next Film, 'I Can Do Bad ...'Tyler Perry has chosen R&B superstar and nine-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige to co-star in his next film, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," due in theaters on Sept. 11.
Homework: Too Much Too Soon? - MSN Health & Fitness - Health TopicsHomework for kids, yes or no?
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