
May 5 - By Brett Barrouquere, Associated Press
The party started early at Churchill Downs for Joe Ochsner, who was sipping a morning beer on the sweaty track infield and picking his horses for the Kentucky Derby. Thrifty travel plans freed up more cash for drinking and betting on a steamy first Saturday in May.

Apr 30 - By Todd Pitman, Associated Press
When Burmese filmmaker Htun Zaw Win decided to make a short comedy about the tragically bizarre process of getting movies made in his oppressed homeland, he knew exactly what to base it on: real life.

Mar 26 - By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press
Demonstrators with dueling chants, singers, doctors in white coats, even a presidential candidate and a brass quartet joined hundreds of people sounding off Monday on the broad sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court as the justices considered President Barack Obama's health care law.

Mar 23 - By msnbc.com

Jan 24 - By Associated Press
Thousands are watching with a sense of subdued somberness as the hearse carrying the body of former football coach Joe Paterno slowly winds its way through the Penn State campus and through State College.

Jan 24 - By Associated Press
Former Penn State football players and students are recalling Joe Paterno's effect not just on the school's athletic reputation, but also its educational pursuits.

Dec 7 - By Kristen Seymour, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
It’s not unusual to find a nativity at a church this time of year, but the scene at in New York City has a little something that stands out. His name is Lexington II.Msgr. Robert Ritchie, the famed cathedral's rector, added a new statue to the scene this year — a dog, modeled after a yellow Labrador named Lexington.

Nov 11 - By Bernie Wilson, AP Sports Writer
The USS Carl Vinson's mission on Friday night was to host college hoops as a Veterans Day salute to the military, and the nation's basketball-fan-in-chief dropped by to cheer on No. 1 North Carolina and Michigan State.

Oct 13 - By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press
Ron Sesler was working the lunch rush at his steakhouse just blocks from the beach in this seaside town when he heard a rapid `pop, pop, pop' sound that he at first thought was construction noise.

Oct 12 - By Michael Avila, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Who you gonna call? How about anyone in your life who loves "Ghostbusters," especially if they've never seen it on the big screen?
Sep 24 - By Brooke Sopelsa , msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Voguing, drag queens and strutting on the runway — they're all part of a vibrant dance scene in the gay community where performers battle it out in competitions known as "balls." Participants perform in categories ranging from prettiest face to most bizarre costume.

Sep 8 - By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press
Rep. Jeff Landry knew not to yell at President Barack Obama during his jobs address Thursday night to Congress. That move made Rep. Joe Wilson famous a couple of years ago, and not necessarily for the better. Instead, Republican leaders urged their members to show up, keep an open mind and be polite — voters were anxious and Congress' bickering had angered large majorities of them.

Aug 10 - By Mark Blankenship, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Every "Final Destination" movie has characters and a plot, but let's be honest: Those are just excuses to get to the death scenes.

Aug 3 - By Tarek El-Tablawy, AP Business Writer
A little after 8 a.m., the stones began to fly.
Jul 15 - By Erica Werner, Associated Press
They might be the least private private negotiations in Washington.

Jul 8 - By Mitch Stacy, Associated Press
It was a tailgate party for the ages. They came packing tents and camp chairs, coolers and snacks, Sodoku books and laptops, parking cars and RVs in almost every available space along U.S. 1 to witness history blasting off in the haze across the Indian River.

Jul 6 - By Sam Kim, Associated Press
South Koreans roared with delight, danced, hugged and cried tears of joy after the town of Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics after two previous bids.

Jun 15 - By Jeremy Hainsworth, Associated Press
Almost 150 people required hospital treatment and close to 100 were arrested after rioters swept through downtown Vancouver following the Canucks' loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final.

May 29 - By Rick Callahan, Associated Press
Higher ticket prices and lingering concerns about the economy couldn't keep Indianapolis 500 fans away from this year's race.

May 21 - By David Ginsburg, AP Sports Writer
Looking resplendent in a light blue seersucker suit, a nifty hat and a black bow tie, Stephen Allen adapted quickly to the finer points of watching a Triple Crown race from the infield.

May 1 - By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press
As news of the death of Osama bin Laden spread, a crowd grew in front of the White House to celebrate, chanting "U-S-A, U-S-A" and waving American flags.

Apr 28 - By Jay Reeves, Associated Press
Tish Daniels gingerly stepped over boards and nails that used to be homes, businesses and churches as she gave a history of the ruin that is Alberta City. She pointed out obliterated buildings like missing teeth in a broken mouth.

Apr 2 - By Caroline Cheese, AP Sports Writer
India ground to a halt Saturday to gather around televisions, rooting for the country's cricket team to end a 28-year wait for a World Cup win by beating Sri Lanka.

Feb 22 - By Michael Ventre, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
“127 Hours” has earned glowing reviews as well as six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for star James Franco. The film’s artistic merit has stirred little debate, but “127 Hours” may be suffering from the “Not For The Squeamish” syndrome, which afflicts certain motion pictures that contain scenes guaranteed to at least make you squirm.