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Google goes low-tech in Nigeria 19 Sep 2012 | 04:15 pm
Despite all its cutting-edge technology, Google Inc. has turned to the humble text message to break into Nigeria’s booming economy. The search engine has started a service in Nigeria, as well as in G...
Google blocks anti-Islam film in Indonesia and India 19 Sep 2012 | 04:10 pm
YouTube has begun restricting access to videos of an anti-Islamic film in the world's most populous Muslim nation, a government official said Sunday. "Google, which is YouTube's parent company, email...
The Amazing Spider-Man Secrets: Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Scoop! 4 Jul 2012 | 04:54 pm
Andrew Garfield said he has dreamed of playing Spider-Man since he was a little boy, so that when it came time to actually suit up as the iconic superhero, the pressure of the role nearly overwhelm...
The 2012 Summer Solstice 21 Jun 2012 | 06:52 pm
Wednesday was the first day of summer, also known as the summer solstice. It's the longest day of the year (and the shortest night). The actual moment of the solstice occurred about 7:09 p.m. Wednes.....
Kate Upton's failed attempt to hide her assets 21 Jun 2012 | 06:47 pm
who came out of nowhere and is fast becoming one of the most famous bikini models in the world on account of her massive assets, is seen doing her best all-American girl impression while wearing as .....
Could give NASCAR a boost by Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 20 Jun 2012 | 10:22 pm
Speaking with reporters after Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win at Michigan, his crew chief, Steve Letarte, was asked whether Letarte was more relieved or excited that Earnhardt's four-year winless streak wa.....
Martin Luther King Jr. memorial quote to be changed 14 Jan 2012 | 10:35 pm
A quote carved in stone on the new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington will be changed after the inscription was criticized for not accurately reflecting the civil rights leader's words. Th...
Critics' Choice Awards 2012: What does it mean? 14 Jan 2012 | 10:30 pm
(CBS) What do the Critics' Choice Movie Awards really mean? Does it help or hurt one's Oscar chances? Pictures: Critics' Choice Movie Awards red carpet Pictures: Highlights from the show Pictures: St...
Stephen Colbert’s Super PAC Starts Buying Up South Carolina Airtime 14 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm
ABC News’ Michael Falcone reports: Stephen Colbert is putting his money where his mockery is — or, at least, his super PAC is. On his Comedy Central show Thursday night Colbert announced “an explora...
model Yvette Prieto engaged to Michael Jordan 30 Dec 2011 | 11:00 pm
U.S. basketball legend Michael Jordan is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. Jordan, 48, considered the greatest U.S. basketball player of all time...