Lottery list boosts river trips at Grand Canyon National Park
While it's a gamble that results in more losers than winners, the National Park Service and rafters say there is renewed hope for those wanting to run private trips. A group of visitors riding a...
View ArticleHalloween costumes: Witches, skinsuits, creativity are top trends this year
A look at the top Halloween costume trends for this year, including standard options and more creative costumes. Nancy Cote surrounded by Halloween masks at Halloween Asylum, located on the 4th floor...
View ArticleMonday Entertainment Links: Chevy Chase tirade on 'Community' set, 'Shark...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. Chevy Chase of "Community." NBC Chevy Chase upset with his racist character on 'Community.' (deadline.com) 'Shark Tank' hits ratings high. (ew.com)...
View ArticlePussy Riot members transferred to Russian prison colonies
Maria Alekhina had been sent to the Perm region in the Urals and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova to the central province of Mordovia. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, right, a member of feminist punk group Pussy Riot...
View ArticleVideo game review: 'Fable: The Journey' casts Kinect magic
This is the first Kinect game to successfully mix motion with emotion. This undated publicity image provided by Microsoft, shows a scene from the video game, "Fable: The Journey." AP Photo/Microsoft...
View ArticleDebate moderating: a thankless job
Beneath Bob Schieffer's Southern charm is the tough spine of someone used to dealing with politicians. The moderator of Monday's final presidential debate will need it, because it has been open season...
View ArticleBoston's Locke-Ober restaurant closes indefinitely
The restaurant about a block from Boston Common opened in 1875 and earned its reputation as a fine dining haven by serving the city's most powerful people. BOSTON (AP) — The Locke-Ober restaurant, a...
View ArticleAdele, boyfriend Simon Konecki welcome baby boy
The 24-year-old British singer gives birth to her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki. Adele accepts the award for best new artist at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Associated Press Photo Robin...
View Article'Blade Runner' 30th anniversary marked by deluxe Blu-ray set
Directed by Ridley Scott, the 1982 sci-fi favorite with Harrison Ford gets the deluxe treatment (again). Harrison Ford in a scene from 1982's "Blade Runner." Warner Bros. Casual movie-goers may...
View ArticleFall edibles workshop focuses on acorns, nuts
The Northampton workshop is set for Sunday afternoon at The Republican file photo They’re a sure sign that winter is coming, but there are other uses for fallen acorns and other tree nuts. Earthwork...
View ArticleBarFX plans November opening in Worcester
The club features five rooms spread out over three floors. I wonder if Mike Barrasso knows how to open a small club. I'm kidding the former owner of Springfield's Hippodrome, of course, but when Mike...
View ArticleArtist Don Troiani captures moments from the Civil War
The country's leading Civil War historical artist will visit the Springfield Armory on Saturday. "Altoona Pass" by artist Don Troiani, who will speak at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site...
View ArticleMelissa Rycroft suffers head injury on 'Dancing With the Stars' set
It is uncertain whether she and partner Tony Dovolani will perform tonight. Melissa Rycroft ABC Melissa Rycroft was briefly hospitalized after suffering a head injury during rehearsals for ABC's...
View Article'Blue Bloods' actress Jennifer Esposito slams CBS for putting her unpaid leave
The actress says she has been diagnosed with celiac disease and requires a reduced work schedule. Jennifer Esposito AP NEW YORK (AP) - "Blue Bloods" cast member Jennifer Esposito is blasting CBS for...
View ArticleBarry Manilow to perform 17-show stand on Broadway
"Manilow on Broadway" will begin Jan. 18 at the St. James Theatre. Barry Manilow AP file photo NEW YORK (AP) — Looks like Barry Manilow is making it again — on Broadway. The Grammy Award-winning...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan won't face charges in alleged New York City car scrape
The "Mean Girls" and "Freaky Friday" star had been due to make her first court appearance in the case Tuesday. In this April 28 file photo, Lindsay Lohan attends the White House Correspondents'...
View ArticleBritney Spears record executive testifies he never heard of singer's new manager
Sam Lutfi claims he was Spears' personal manager and deserves millions as his share of her income from 2007 to 2008. In this March 27, 2011 file photo, singer Britney Spears performs on ABC's "Good...
View ArticleMelissa Rycroft returns to 'Dancing With the Stars' after injury
The 29-year-old celebrity contestant suffered a herniated disc during rehearsals on Sunday. Melissa Rycroft of season 15 of "Dancing With the Stars." ABC photo With a presidential debate taking up...
View ArticleSuperman alter ego Clark Kent quits The Daily Planet
The superhero is leaving the newspaper business in a single bound and may become an online journalist. Clark Kent will quit The Daily Planet in the upcoming Superman No. 13. DC Comics Ever since...
View Article'Top Gun' director Tony Scott died from blunt force in LA bridge jump
The report released Monday by the Los Angeles County coroner says Scott also drowned, and had in his system therapeutic levels of the anti-depressant Remeron and the sleep aid Lunesta. In this Oct....
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