The government of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is emerging as a rare supplier of diesel to Syria, potentially helping the government of the Middle Eastern country's Bashar al-Assad fuel its military in the midst of a bloody crackdown on civilian protests and undermining Western sanctions.
J.J. McGrath
Feb 18, 2012
After the New Orleans Hornets ended the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak, ESPN.com took a dig at Jeremy Lin, using the headline Chink in the Armor on its mobile sites.The headline, accompanying a photo of Lin, was distributed to ESPN.com's mobile users.
David Magee
Feb 18, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI formally inducted 22 churchmen to the elite circle of cardinals in a ceremony on Saturday. Pope presided over the ceremony held in St. Peter's Basilica. The new cardinals are from 13 countries- including three from the United States and Canada-Cardinals Timothy M. Dolan of New York, Edwin F. O'Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and former archbishop of Baltimore and Thomas C. Collins of Toronto.
Sreeja VN
Feb 18, 2012
If the coming earnings from U.S. retailers are as unimpressive as the rest of the profit season has been, Wall Street could face a tough time justifying a stock market at nine-month highs. All things considered, strategists believe the market could face resistance in a push higher.
J.J. McGrath
Feb 18, 2012
Whitney Houston's funeral will take place Saturday at noon EST at the New Hope Baptist Church in her hometown of Newark, N.J., and it will be shown live on several cable channels or streamed online on their Web sites. Find them here.
Laura Matthews
Feb 18, 2012
Maryland's House of Delegates on Friday approved by a razor-thin margin a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry, putting it on the road to joining six other states where gay and lesbian nuptials are legal. The Maryland vote came shortly after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a similar measure.
J.J. McGrath
Feb 18, 2012
Developer Edward Minskoff's obsidian and silver edifice at 51 Astor Place will soon mark the latest transformation of New York's East Village.
Roland Li
Feb 18, 2012
From tweeds to country plaids and trouser suits, high-end designer Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection during the final day of the New York Fashion Week was all about British glamor and elegance.
Monami Thakur
Feb 17, 2012
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's struggles in Michigan are fueling speculation that Republicans might have to resort to a doomsday scenario and launch a frantic search for a 2012 savior at their nominating convention in late August.
J.J. McGrath
Feb 17, 2012
It was going to be another win for rookie Jeremy Lin, who had already helped his Knicks win the last seven games. But tonight, it was not in the cards for Lin, as he found himself surrounded by Hornets. The Knicks lost to the New Orleans Hornets, 89-85.
Dave Smith
Feb 17, 2012
At the end of the first half of a big Friday night game between surprise star Jeremy Lin and his Knicks against the Hornets, New Orleans, one of the worst teams in the league, is pummeling arguably one of the most talented rosters in the NBA in the Knicks. The Knicks have been on a seven-game winning streak since Jeremy Lin has been featured on the team. He is 6-0 as a starter, averaging about 21 points about 9 assists.
Dave Smith
Feb 17, 2012
The CW is remaking the Beauty and the Beast television series and actress Kristin Kreuk of Smallville fame is set to star.
Cristina Merrill
Feb 17, 2012
The feel-good Civil Rights drama is almost sure to pick up an acting trophy, but a Best Picture Oscar is a long shot
Ellen Killoran
Feb 17, 2012
On Thursday, mothers were in the spotlight to hit the runway for Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show, the first ever show featuring moms for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. Featuring over 20 mothers wearing a mix of designer and non-designer clothing, women of all shapes and sizes walked the runway to songs from Beyoncé, Rihanna and LMFAO's Sexy and I Know It held in The Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Cen...
Nadine DeNinno
Feb 17, 2012
Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared, and a new Internet feature is taking it a step further. Twitris, a Web application developed in Ohio, analyzes social media content pertaining to natural disasters, current events and other ongoing national news.
Lisa Eadicicco
Feb 17, 2012
Foxconn, Apple's major product manufacturer, announced, Friday, new wage increases for the junior level workers, boosting them up by 16-25 percent.
Wendy Li
Feb 17, 2012
Hat's off to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York! Hats made a huge comeback for Fall 2012 as a trend for both men and women. At the drop of a hat, here's a slideshow of some of the best hats seen on the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Nadine DeNinno
Feb 17, 2012
Kate Upton still won't be upfront about her relationship with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, but leave it to Ellen DeGeneres to grill the Sports Illustrated cover model like a matchmaking mother.
Sara Dover
Feb 17, 2012
Taylor Momsen might be better known for her outrageous grunge style and angry song lyrics than for her role as sweet Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl these days, but the 18-year-old still knows how to clean up her look.
Cavan Sieczkowski
Feb 17, 2012
Former Smallville star Kristen Kreuk has scored the lead role in CW's new show Beauty and the Beast. Contrary to popular belief, the show is not a remake of the original Disney animated production but is actually loosely based on a 1980s CBS series. The Canadian actress, best known for her role as Lana Lang in Smallville, will play leading lady and New York homicide detective Catherine.
Erica Chang
Feb 17, 2012
Macy's will add about 4,000 full-time employees this year, the retail giant's Chief Executive Terry Lundgren told a group of fashion students on Friday.
Joseph Orovic
Feb 17, 2012
Will this tearjerker bring home the Best Picture Oscar this year?
Peggy Truong
Feb 17, 2012