Tampa Bay has something to celebrate today, as Rays pitcher Matt Garza threw the team’s first-ever no-hitter, only allowing one walk in last night’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
President Wyclef? Singer Jean Considers Running in Haiti
According to the Associated Press, ex-Fugee and Haiti native Wyclef Jean is mulling a potential run for president of Haiti. Could this actually work?
Top 10 Weirdest Actors Turned Singers
Recently, we learned that House star Hugh Laurie is set to record a blues album. But Laurie’s definitely not the oddest actor to give singing a try.
Will Part of Spain Ban Bullfighting?
In Catalonia, a region of mainland Spain, animal rights activists clash with champions of Spanish heritage as debates rage over petitions to ban bullfighting.
Robert Dudley, BP’s New CEO
BP announced Tuesday Robert Dudley would be the company’s next CEO, replacing Tony Hayward. Find out more about the first non-Brit to take BP’s helm.
Quotes: Journalist Tom Bower on Tony Hayward’s Inevitable BP Departure
“He knew what had to be done, but he didn’t do it properly. He was too slow; he wasn’t inspired; he wasn’t focused enough,”
– TOM BOWER, journalist, on why Tony Hayward’s departure from his role as BP’s Chief Executive was …
ADA Anniversary Honored with Historic First
Back in 2000, Rhode Island Rep. Jim Langevin became the first quadriplegic individual to be elected to the House. On Monday, Langevin honored the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act by presiding …
After Much Prayer, Nuns Decide to Join Lady Gaga’s Record Label
Decca Records, the division of Universal Records that is responsible for Lady Gaga, Eminem and Amy Winehouse, has just signed their newest group—a secluded order of Benedictine nuns.
Jailbreaking Your iPhone is Now Totally OK
In a landmark ruling for nerds, the U.S. Copyright Office has ruled that everyone has the legal right to jailbreak their phones. The copyright office also ruled that consumers may rip short excerpts of DVDs for non-commercial …
Quotes: Diego Maradona on His Soccer Future with Argentina
“If they touch a hair of one of my guys, even if it’s the masseur or the kitman, I’m going,”
– DIEGO MARADONA, manager of Argentina’s national soccer team, on his desire to return as coach on one condition — his staff stays …
Obama on The View: How Tough of an Interview Can He Expect?
President Obama will be joining Joy, Whoopi, Sherri, Elisabeth and Barbara (who recently underwent heart surgery) on the set of The View on Wednesday.
Cold Weather Proves Killer in Parts of South America
Strange but true: despite blazing hot temperatures, sometimes in the triple digits, sweeping across the United States, the opposite is true in much of South America where a cold front has actually claimed more than 400 lives in …
