Here's an ugly word that has infiltrated itself into everyday discourse: "outage". Its etymology is a bit opaque, but it's clearly modelled on "shortage". Until last year it meant "a temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply"...
BEIJING - With its slim white body and glowing amber tip, it easily can pass as a regular cigarette. It even emits what look like curlicues of white smoke...
Legendary radio commentator Paul Harvey died today at a hospital in Phoenix. He was 90. Known for his distinct staccato delivery, dramatic pauses, and folksy intonations, Harvey's broadcasts were heard on over 1,200 radio stations and 400 Armed Forces networks...
Jasmine Murray drew the first slot of the night. She chose to sing "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles. Kara and Paula both said they were disappointed, and that she had pitch issues. Simon said he was very disappointed also. He really seemed to have wanted her to do well,...
Lindsay Lohan could land a role in Warren Beatty's new film - if she agrees to live with him. Warren is keen to cast Lindsay as his daughter but is...
President Obama today unveiled a proposed $3.55 trillion budget for the coming fiscal year that he said discards "dishonest" accounting practices of the past and makes "a historic commitment to comprehensive health care reform."
Hollywood's finest headed to a selection of glamourous post-Oscar parties once the formalities of the show were wrapped up. The infamous Vanity Fair party was slightly scaled back but an impressive line-up of stars including Madonna, Mick Jagger,...