Adam McKay to direct finance drama 'The Big Short'
NEW YORK (AP) — In a shift to drama, Adam McKay will write and direct an adaptation of Michael Lewis' financial crisis best-seller "The Big Short: The Doomsday Machine."
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US to host men's, women's U-18 basketball events
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has been chosen to host the men's and women's FIBA Americas under-18 championships this summer at USA Basketball's training center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Arrest warrant for singer Anita Baker is dismissed
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan judge has dismissed an arrest warrant that had been issued for Grammy Award-winning singer Anita Baker.
ABC News head Sherwood to replace Disney's Sweeney
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Disney says ABC News President Ben Sherwood will replace Anne Sweeney, the longtime Disney/ABC Television Group president who announced two weeks ago that she was quitting to direct TV shows.
Mad Monster Party Costume and Beauty Contests | PHOTOS
Check out these photos from the Mad Monster Costume Contest and Beauty Pageant!
Italy coach Prandelli agrees to 2-year extension
MILAN (AP) — Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping him in charge of the team until 2016.
IOC opposes bid to patent 4-ring Olympic logo
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC will oppose a reported bid by a Russian businessman to trademark the four-ring Olympic symbol displayed at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Games.
NYC museum dedicated to 9/11 victims opens May 21
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City museum dedicated to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks will open to the public May 21.
Rihanna to be honored with CFDA Fashion Icon award
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna earned an icon award at the American Music Awards last year. Now she's receiving a similar honor from the fashion world.
