NATO, Russia in war of words over Georgia
NATO and Russia remained at loggerheads Wednesday as senior figures within the military alliance accused Moscow of failing to honor the full terms of the cease-fire agreement brokered by the European Union last week aimed at ending the fighting in Georgia.
Nazi leader's grandniece, Jewish woman find peace (AP)
AP - Bettina Goering ran away from home at 13, lived on a promiscuous commune in India and later fled to the U.S. and had herself sterilized. It was all part of an attempt to escape the legacy of her last name.
Swedish theme park collapse injures 30
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Mayor: 'Storm of the century' looms in Gulf
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday but urged residents to flee now. "You need to be scared," Nagin said as Hurricane Gustav roared into the Gulf of Mexico with 150 mph sustained winds. "And you need to get your butts moving out of New Orleans right now."
Rockwell, Corddry a slam dunk for "Winning Season" (Reuters)
Reuters - Sam Rockwell and Rob Corddry are going back to school with teen actress Emma Roberts in the indie comedy "The Winning Season."
Pakistani militants abduct 30 police
Militants in northwestern Pakistan attacked a police checkpoint Tuesday and abducted up to 30 police officers, a police official said.
Commentary: Has China bitten off too much?
In reality, the Summer Olympics that open on August 8 create three different categories of events.
So many movies, so little time for showbizzers (Reuters)
Reuters - If you're a member of the media or a Hollywood guild and happen to have Thursday night free, allow the consultants who plan the social calendar this time of year to suggest some options.
Disney India puts 4 features in motion (Reuters)
Reuters - In another sign of Hollywood's growing interest in the Indian film industry, the Walt Disney Company India is planning a quartet of live-action features under its local banner, Walt Disney Pictures India.
Mississippi River washes over levees
Water spilled over two levees on the Mississippi River today, surging into west-central Illinois, covering fertile farmland and pushing residents from their homes, officials said. Stranded pigs sunned themselves atop a barn near Oakville, Iowa, with floodwaters lapping near the roof of the building.
Bush will attend China Olympics opening
President Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, the White House announced Thursday.
Matthew McConaughey, girlfriend welcome baby boy (AP)
AP - Matthew McConaughey's longtime model girlfriend, Camila Alves, has given birth to the couple's first child, a 7-pound, 4-ounce boy.
Milla Jovovich looks for clues in Alaska thriller (Reuters)
Reuters - Milla Jovovich will star in "The 4th Kind," a fact-based thriller set in Alaska.
Bali nightclub bombers executed
Three men convicted of killing more than 200 people in a 2002 bombing at two nightclubs on the Indonesian island of Bali were executed by firing squad today, attorneys said. The blasts killed 202 people -- 88 of them Australians -- and injured more than 300. Dozens of victims were burned beyond recognition or blown to pieces by the massive blasts.
Palin's husband responds to subpoena
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's husband has submitted written answers to questions in the state Legislature's investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner.
Actors Brolin, Mortensen back Screen Actors Guild (AP)
AP - Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, Nick Nolte and other actors will come out in support of the Screen Actors Guild's negotiating team and call for a smaller union to return to the bargaining table in a new ad to run Thursday, said a person familiar with the situation.
'Star Wars' video game bridges gap between films (AP)
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) Consider it "Star Wars III and a Half" complete with a pivotal plot twist.
"Boys Are Back" at Miramax (Reuters)
Reuters - Miramax Films has acquired North American rights to director Scott Hicks' drama "The Boys Are Back," starring Clive Owen.
Hollywood studios in a retro mood (Reuters)
Reuters - For those ready to move
past the endless stream of dark dramas from fall 2007, get
ready for a new barrage -- from the 1960s, the 1940s and the
1780s.
40 million credit card numbers allegedly hacked
Eleven people were indicted today for allegedly stealing more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers, federal authorities said. The indictments alleged that at least nine major U.S. retailers were hacked. It is believed to be the largest hacking case that the Justice Department has ever tried to prosecute.
What's Up With This Repo! Movie? And Rachel Zoe? (E! Online)
E! Online - What's up with Repo! The Genetic Opera? Why make a movie that's only going to play in a few cities and then go straight to DVD? How can a movie with Paris Hilton have almost no promotion? I'm so confused.