'Cake Boss' kin sentenced for child sex assault
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:16:24 -0400)
The brother-in-law of "Cake Boss" television star Buddy Valastro has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in New Jersey.

Japanese video game author wins Spanish prize
(Wed, 23 May 2012 10:34:14 -0400)
Japan's Shigeru Miyamoto, considered the father of the modern video game, has been awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities.

A ball for one? Lady Gaga unsure on Indonesia show
(Wed, 23 May 2012 01:13:32 -0400)
Lady Gaga is as confused as anyone about whether she'll be allowed to perform in Indonesia.

New ad zapper has TV networks worried about sales
(Tue, 22 May 2012 16:28:15 -0400)
The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being short-sighted in opposing the technology.

46th annual CMA Awards to be held Nov. 1
(Wed, 23 May 2012 16:32:26 -0400)
The Country Music Association's 46th annual awards show is scheduled for Nov. 1.

New Woodward book coming in September
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:52:46 -0400)
A new Bob Woodward book is scheduled for September, upholding an election-year tradition.

Rep. King: CIA, Pentagon, too close to filmmakers
(Wed, 23 May 2012 15:44:48 -0400)
A House committee chairman charged Wednesday that the CIA and Defense Department jeopardized national security by cooperating too closely with filmmakers producing a movie on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.