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Romney Cruising Toward Win in Nevada

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:28:12 EST

Republican front-runner Mitt Romney surged on Friday toward an apparent easy win in Nevada, with a new poll showing him beating rival Newt Gingrich by a 2-to-1 margin on the eve of the state's presidential nominating contest.

Tom Brady Pictures: Gisele Bundchen's Husband's Journey from Youth to Football Star

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:00:57 EST

Tom Brady has lived quite a life.

Europe says aims to double e-commerce by 2015

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:00:11 EST

European Union competition ministers supported plans on Friday to remove barriers to electronic trade in a bid to spur economic growth and jobs by expanding the single market to the digital world, officials said.

Worst Case Scenarios

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:49:05 EST

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Nasdaq core profit tops expectations

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:42:05 EST

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's core profit topped analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter, boosted by a rise in revenue from market data and technology, which helped offset a soft trading environment.

Roseanne Barr for President: Comedian Latest Celebrity to Jump to Green Party

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:08 EST

The Green Party has been a home for celebrities and colorful characters who need a political platform that neither major parties want to provide.

Nasdaq Vaults to 11-Year High on Surge in Jobs

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:19:18 EST

A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high on Friday as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery.

Your Editor On BRR's Round Table

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:13:05 EST

By Rudi Filapek-VandyckThe first broadcast of the Friday Afternoon Round Table on the freshly rebranded BRR Media turned out an entertaining event and not just because I was (initially) given the dud seat around the table.

Packer fans warned of drunk driving with Super Bowl blues

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:27 EST

Many Green Bay Packers fans may be driven to drink this weekend as they watch the Super Bowl without their beloved team after its historic season came to an end abruptly three weeks ago.

Madonna Pre-Super Bowl Video Gets Some Cred From NFL, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:50:45 EST

The prop department on Madonna’s “Give Me All Your Luvin’” really had its hands full.

Cost drives NATO bid for smaller Afghan army

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:49:05 EST

Afghanistan could end up fighting Taliban insurgents with a national army and police force two-thirds the size envisaged, if plans discussed on Friday by NATO defence ministers, trying to balance security needs with budget cuts, gain traction.

Micron CEO dies in plane crash, industry stunned [Update]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:45:49 EST

Micron Technology Inc Chief Executive and Chairman Steve Appleton died in a small plane crash on Friday, a major loss for a U.S. memory chipmaker already struggling with sluggish computer sales and declining prices.

Josh Hamilton admits to relapse "weakness"

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:44:21 EST

Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering alcoholic Josh Hamilton admitted on Friday he had suffered a relapse in two Dallas-area establishments this week, a moment of weakness he hoped never to repeat.

Forex Signals - EURUSD Uptrend Intact

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:42:04 EST

California to borrow internally to raise cash

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:20:13 EST

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill on Friday allowing the state government to borrow from internal funds to build up its cash, which the controller earlier this week said was quickly dwindling.

Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:32 EST

Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film "9 1/2 Weeks" and television series "Red Shoe Diaries," died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

Federal prosecutors close probe of Lance Armstrong team

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:25 EST

Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped an investigation centered on whether seven-time Tour De France champion Lance Armstrong and his teammates cheated the sponsor of their bike racing team with a secret doping program.

Forex Signals - EURUSD Tight Consolidation

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:14:05 EST

JC Penney stands by Ellen DeGeneres as spokeswoman

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:13:44 EST

J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian.

Rihanna Blonde and 7 Fierce Hairstyles, Colors She Rocked Over the Years [PHOTOS]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:13:28 EST

When Rihanna steps out she commands attention not only with her fashion, but also her hairstyles and color. And Rihanna's new blonde blow-out is about to turn heads just like all the others she has worn. Known for rocking bright, bold colors and cute cuts, Rihanna can do no wrong when it comes to coloring her tresses.

Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:10:34 EST

The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials score millions of hits online and rack up pre-game buzz.

Motorola to Xoom Buyers: Woot.com Sold You Improperly Wiped Refurbished Tablets

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:10:07 EST

Motorola discovered about 100 refurbished Xoom tablets had been sold by Woot.com that were improperly wiped of the previous owners' info, the company said in a statement Feb. 3. Motorola had done the refurbishing themselves, but they apparently didn't look very hard for the data because it's actually a really simple process.

Melissa McCarthy, Chris Rock getting hitched for rom-com?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:04:26 EST

This is the best potential pairing since news that Chris Rock might launch a joint comedy tour with Dave Chappelle: Rock is writing a script for a romantic comedy he hopes will star him and "Bridesmaids" Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy.

Don Cornelius son says dad called before suicide

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:01:46 EST

The son of "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius said on Thursday his father called him shortly before taking his life, and that he was unhappy and in failing health but kept most of his feelings inside.

"Civic Center Slapper" strikes again in Los Angeles

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:01:28 EST

An elusive assailant known as the "Civic Center Slapper" -- or possibly a copycat -- has struck again in Los Angeles, punching a federal prosecutor in the jaw, police said on Thursday.

Takeru Kobayashi wins Wingbowl 20

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:57:53 EST

Takeru Kobayashi wins Wingbowl 20

NBA All-Star Game 2012 Rosters: Starters, Reserves and Snubs [POLL]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:38:04 EST

The NBA All-Star Game 2012 starters have been announced for the matchup between the Eastern and Western Conference that will take place in Orlando on Feb. 26.

Facebook's high tax rate likely to drop

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:12 EST

Facebook, the social network giant on the verge of a huge initial public stock offering, pays an unusually high tax rate, but that is likely to change soon, analysts said.

Micron CEO dies in plane crash, industry stunned

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:07 EST

BOISE, Idaho/SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3 - Micron Technology Inc Chief Executive and Chairman Steve Appleton died in a small plane crash on Friday, a major loss for a U.S. memory chipmaker already struggling with sluggish computer sales and declining prices.

Komen Continues Funding, but Breast Cancer Screening Falls Short

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:07 EST

Although the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation announced that they would continue to fund Planned Parenthood centers, there might be a different problem at hand. The Planned Parenthood resources make screening and tests more readily available, but the number of Americans being screened is below the national target, according to a new federal study.

Siri, Do I Have Cancer? NASA Builds Cancer Detecting Mobile Phone Sensor

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:25 EST

Nanosensor technology could allow for Siri to one day answer this question because NASA has built a cancer detecting mobile phone sensor at the Ames Research facility in California. Ames scientific researcher Jing Li is working on a small chip the size of a nickel that includes 32 of the amazing nanosensors.

Mashco-Piro: Five Other Rarely Seen Peoples Around The World

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:34 EST

The Mashco-Piro tribe are one of 100 uncontacted tribes said to exist in the world, and were recently photographed in Peru. Many uncontacted tribes have yet to be observed, though logging, oil and gas drilling and other resource extracting operations of modern societies have encroached upon their homelands, threatening their traditional way of life and seclusion from civilization.

Mitt Romney family photos

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:20 EST

Mitt Romney family photos

Despite Susan G. Komen Reversal, Planned Parenthood Still Receiving Big Donations

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:01:47 EST

Susan G. Komen said Friday they wouldn't be cutting funds to Planned Parenthood after all, but supporters of the women's health organization are still giving generous donations.

Wall Street analysts struggle to predict Apple

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:56:06 EST

By day, Robert Leitao manages a Catholic church in Southern California. By night, he indulges his other passion: predicting Apple Inc's results.

"Journey 2 : The Mysterious Island " Hollywood Premiere

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:55:45 EST

"Journey 2 : The Mysterious Island " Hollywood Premiere

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Smeared Burglar: Police Bust Bizare 'Thief' Wearing Just Boots

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:03 EST

Officers in Neon, Kentucky allegedly found 22-year-old Andrew Toothman wearing only a pair of boots when they entered the Food World store at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning. According to the report Toothman had also written 'sorry' on the shop floor using NyQuil pills.

Radcliffe admits that he was drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:42:59 EST

Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in an interview.

Sarris Candies Set Ablaze, Structure Saved

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:42:18 EST

The historic Sarris Candy of Canonsburg, Pa., caught fire approximately 7 a.m. on Friday. However, the store owner and fire officials said the blaze was contained and it did not cause any severe damage.

Missing Baby Lisa Irwin's Parents: 'I Would Do Anything to See Her Again'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:54 EST

Baby Lisa Irwin has been missing for four months, but her parents, Deborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin, are confident that their one-year-old daughter is alive, well and will return home. Nearly three months since the couple's last media interview, Bradley and Irwin shared their side of the story on the Dr.

Girls Gone Wild Director Tells Madonna "Cease and Desist"

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:18 EST

The founder of the "Girls Gone Wild" series of video tapes has sent a cease and desist letter to Madonna over a song that will appear on her new album.

U.S. data boost global equities

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:35:08 EST

Stocks surged and the dollar rose against the yen on Friday as news of a jump in U.S. job creation fuelled hopes for recovery in the world's largest economy, while uncertainty over a Greek debt restructuring deal helped keep the euro little changed.

Tom Brady's $20M Mansion or Eli Manning's Fully-Automated House: Whose Home is Nicer? [PHOTOS]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:33:48 EST

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen moved into a $20 million California mansion, and Eli Manning and wife Abby's New Jersey condo is fully automated. This photo slideshow allows you to decide: whose house is nicer?.

Cat Scandal Recap: Nunez Destroys FluffPo, Three Times

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:33:35 EST

The Fluffington Post and reporter Michael Nunez are deeply involved in a scandal involving cats. Here's the breakdown.

Ron Paul Tramples Rick Santorum In Recent Nevada Caucus Poll

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:31:30 EST

Ron Paul has shot ahead of Rick Santorum in the latest Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll of likely voters in the Nevada Republican caucus, garnering twice as much support from Republican-leaning voters as the former Pennsylvania senator. Paul's rise is a dramatic turnaround from an earlier poll that set the Texas congressman in fourth place.

Second teacher removed amid Los Angeles sex abuse probe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:16 EST

A second teacher has been removed from a Los Angeles-area elementary school where one instructor is accused of having taken bondage-style photos of students with cockroaches on their faces, school and police officials said on Friday.

Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:08 EST

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.

Madonna Superbowl 2012: Is this Her Final Set List? [VIDEOS]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:26:20 EST

We won't know who won the Super Bowl until after the game is over, but it looks like Madonna's top-secret, half-time show set list has already been leaked on a Spanish-language gay trends blog called cromosomax.com. Starz Life confirmed the list based on already confirmed information regarding the guest stars, writing, "It looks li.

Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:05 EST

The United States created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to President Barack Obama.

5 Super Bowl Rules for Non-Football Fans

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:58 EST

Watching the big game on Sunday? Not a fan of football? Read on and discover how to be kind and considerate to your football consumed compatriots at your Super Bowl Party.