Nadal seeded fifth at Wimbledon
Spain’s Rafael Nadal. Photograph: PA Wire Topics: Sport Other Sports Tennis Agnieszka Radwanska Andy Murray David Ferrer John Mcenroe Lukas Rosol Maria Sharapova Rafael Nadal Roger Federer Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka More Topics Andy Murray was confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men’s singles today and French Open champion Rafael Nadal is a [...]
June 19, 2013
Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city
Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city SAO PAULO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country’s biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament — people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get low-quality public services and a system of government [...]
June 19, 2013
Cher credits luck for her lengthy career
Cher credits luck for her lengthy career UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Cher is no stranger to tabloid fodder. The 67-year-old singer who has spent most of her life in the spotlight offered this advice to young artists on navigating the world of paparazzi attention: “You’re screwed. That’s my advice.” “You don’t deal with it. [...]
June 19, 2013
Shares choppy, dollar steady as Fed meets
Shares choppy, dollar steady as Fed meets By Richard Hubbard LONDON (Reuters) – European shares turned lower but major currencies and commodities stuck within recent ranges on Wednesday as investors awaited clarity on the U.S. Federal Reserve‘s next policy move. Mixed reports on the strength of the U.S. economic recovery are expected to encourage the [...]
June 19, 2013
Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs
Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs MIAMI (AP) — When LeBron James‘ greatness almost wasn’t good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami’s championship reign would be over. Someone in Spurs black would replace James as NBA Finals MVP. James and the Heat wouldn’t let it happen. “To [...]
June 19, 2013
Selma Blair abruptly exits ‘Anger Management’
Selma Blair abruptly exits ‘Anger Management’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Selma Blair is making a sudden exit from the Charlie Sheen sitcom “Anger Management.” In a statement Tuesday, producer Lionsgate says the actress won’t be returning to the FX comedy. The company says it wishes her “the very best” but has no further comment. Blair’s [...]
June 19, 2013