WASHINGTON — By equating the gay rights struggle with those of African Americans and women, President Obama in his inaugural...
At Obama’s church service, hymns, prayers – and a tweet?
Label: TechnologyWASHINGTON (Reuters) – There was preaching, praying and singing at President Barack Obama’s church service on Inauguration Day on Monday. But was there tweeting, too?As Atlanta pastor Andy Stanley wrapped up his sermon at St. John’s Episcopal Church across from the White House by urging Obama to leverage his power for the greater good, a tweet went out from the president’s own Twitter feed.“I’m honored...
Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration
Label: LifestyleWASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson.If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up by Beyonce's "At Last," this time it was Hudson's...
The Week: A Roundup of This Week’s Science News
Label: Health“Science,” a colleague once said at a meeting, “is a mighty enterprise, which is really rather quite topical.” He was so right: as we continue to enhance our coverage of the scientific world, we always aim to keep the latest news front and center. His observation seemed like a nice way to introduce this column, which will highlight the week’s developments in health and science news and glance...
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Clara Jane Nixon dies at 93; sister-in-law of President Nixon
Label: World Her famous brother-in-law had not yet been elected president. But he already had been vice president, as well as a U.S. senator...
Mobile revolution in Myanmar is on the cards, but too slow for many
Label: TechnologyYANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar is on the cusp of a mobile revolution. Only it’s happening way too slowly for many locals.Last week the government invited expressions of interest for two mobile phone licenses – a first step towards increasing mobile penetration from its current 5-10 percent to 80 percent in three years. That would lift it off the bottom of the world’s ladder of mobile use and put it on...
ABC News' Barbara Walters hospitalized after fall
Label: LifestyleNEW YORK (AP) — Veteran ABC newswoman Barbara Walters has fallen at an inauguration party at an ambassador's home in Washington and has been hospitalized.Walters, 83, fell Saturday night on a step at the residence of Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Westmacott, ABC News spokesman Jeffrey Schneider said. The fall left Walters with a cut on her forehead, he said.Walters, out of an abundance...
Well: Holly the Cat's Incredible Journey
Label: HealthNobody knows how it happened: an indoor housecat who got lost on a family excursion managing, after two months and about 200 miles, to return to her hometown.Even scientists are baffled by how Holly, a 4-year-old tortoiseshell who in early November became separated from Jacob and Bonnie Richter at an R.V. rally in Daytona Beach, Fla., appeared on New Year’s Eve — staggering, weak and emaciated — in...
Plans for Century City residential towers advance
Label: Business Plans are moving forward for construction of two 46-story residential towers behind the landmark Hyatt Regency Century Plaza...
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