Your morning adorable: Baby sloths get great care at Costa Rican sanctuary
We can't quite put our finger on just what makes a baby sloth so cute. Is it the wide-set eyes? The fuzzy little faces? The noses vaguely reminiscent of dogs' noses? (We feel fairly confident in...
View ArticleParis Hilton faces a felony charge after Las Vegas arrest
Paris Hilton is facing a felony charge for her arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession, according to the police report about the Friday night incident in Las Vegas. While she waited to see what...
View ArticleFive ways for indie musicians to get their songs played on KCRW
Meet Eric J. Lawrence. If you're a musician, he can be one of the most important people in your life. Lawrence is in charge of one of the most critical avenues to an independent rock band's success --...
View Article'Lost' star Matthew Fox in talks for Neil LaBute play in London
On the red carpet Sunday, “Lost” star Matthew Fox let it drop that his career plans will take him to London in the spring to appear in a play that he didn't name. Apparently, it's not the first time...
View ArticleHey, Jon Stewart: Give back this Emmy for 'The Daily Show'!
Pssst! Do you want to know what secret weapon Jon Stewart used to claim Emmy victory for "The Daily Show" as best variety series for an unprecedented eighth time in a row? Roland Martin's ascot. Yes,...
View ArticleMexicana Airlines suspends all flights
Mexicana Airlines suspended all operations Friday, ending a rapid financial unraveling for Mexico's oldest air carrier. The suspension affects not only the flagship airline but also domestic affiliates...
View ArticleWoman dies after being stung by Portuguese man-of-war
A woman swimming off of an Italian beach died after being stung by a Portuguese man-of-war and having an apparent allergic reaction. The case is thought to be the first of its kind in Europe. The Daily...
View ArticleDodgers' Manny Ramirez officially claimed by White Sox [Updated]
It's official -- Manny Ramirez now plays for the Chicago White Sox. The Dodgers slugger was officially claimed by the White Sox on Monday after the team placed him on waivers last week. The Times...
View ArticleHurricane Earl path could turn toward East Coast
After Hurricane Earl lashed the Caribbean Monday, the storm continued to grow, as does the threat to the eastern United States. A Hurricane Center meteorologist told the Associated Press that...
View ArticleEmmy crowd celebrates Starry Night at Governors Ball
Before breaking off for individual network parties and hotel bar hopping, the stars of Sunday's Emmy Awards payed homage to the TV academy by attending the swanky Governors Ball, just feet away from...
View Article'Takers' pulls ahead of 'Last Exorcism' in final box-office count
It was a photo finish at the top of the box-office chart this weekend, as final numbers showed that heist film "Takers" pulled in just slightly more money than horror movie "The Last Exorcism."With...
View ArticlePro Portfolio: East meets West in an updated Calabasas ranch house
On Mondays we post a new home whose design is presented in the architect's or designer's own words. This week: Contractor: Mark Sapiro, Structure Home, Woodland Hills Design consultant: Coryne Lovick,...
View ArticleWinner of best Emmy Awards predix: Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly
Michael Ausiello (Entertainment Weekly) proved to be our best Emmy prophet, correctly predicting the winners in 12 of the top 18 categories at Sunday night's awards. Matt Roush (TV Guide) was in second...
View ArticleSurvivor of migrant massacre returns to Ecuador
The sole survivor of last week's massacre of 72 migrants in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas has refused a humanitarian visa from Mexico and returned to his native Ecuador, officials in Mexico said...
View ArticleU.S. Open: Kim Clijsters talks title and Serena Williams
Defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters won her opening-round match Monday, 6-0, 7-5, over Greta Arn of Hungary. The match was not without peril for Clijsters -- she trailed 4-0 in the second set...
View ArticleFoster parents have right to fair reimbursement, court rules
Foster parents have a legal right to compensation for the actual cost of providing children with housing, food, clothing and other care required by the state, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. The...
View Article50,000 minks on the loose after weekend break-ins at Greek fur farms
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Police say break-ins at two fur farms have set more than 50,000 minks on the loose in northern Greece. A statement from local police says the break-ins occurred Friday and...
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