South Africa: Nadine Gordimer, Nobel laureate, activist, dies YoopyaJul 15, 2014July 16, 20230 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nadine Gordimer was first a writer of fiction and a defender of creativity and expression. But as a white South African who Read more
US: Fireworks, hot dogs, hurricane help mark July 4th YoopyaJul 5, 2014July 25, 20230 The United States marks 238 years as an independent nation as it celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, food and music. Nature and politics Read more
Entertainment: Joey Chestnut proposes to girlfriend at contest YoopyaJul 4, 2014July 25, 20230 NEW YORK (AP) — Will they serve hot dogs at the wedding? Joey Jaws Chestnut took a timeout from the Coney Island hot dog competition Read more
Tennis: WIMBLEDON WATCH: 2 kings: Jack & Rod in Royal Box YoopyaJul 4, 2014July 25, 20230 LONDON (AP) — Oh, the Grand Slam and major victories they could rattle off: The Royal Box had two kings of their sports sitting side Read more
US news: China importer scraps plan to sell Clinton memoir YoopyaJun 30, 2014July 29, 20230 BEIJING (AP) — A book importer in China said Monday it scrapped plans to distribute Hillary Clinton’s memoir “Hard Choices,” which talks about Chinese censorship Read more
Entertainment: Zendaya no longer playing Aaliyah in TV film YoopyaJun 30, 2014July 29, 20230 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dust yourself off and try again Lifetime Network: Zendaya will no longer play Aaliyah in an upcoming film. The 17-year-old Disney Read more
Entertainment: Chelsea Handler heading to Netflix with talk show YoopyaJun 19, 2014July 16, 20230 NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix is expanding its empire of original content with a talk show to be hosted by Chelsea Handler. The online TV Read more
Entertainment: Women drummers break barriers in Cuba percussion YoopyaJun 3, 2014July 29, 20230 HAVANA (AP) — It wasn’t that long ago that Cuba’s rich percussion scene was essentially a boys’ club, dominated by men due to macho attitudes Read more
Source: Nicki Minaj close to signing on for ‘Idol’ YoopyaSep 28, 2013April 3, 20240 NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj sings about “Starships,” but is she a star-maker? The singer-rapper could be joining the ranks of “American Idol” judges. Read more
P-word? OK. The V-word? That’s trickier YoopyaAug 9, 20130 NEW YORK (AP) — Kayt Sukel, an author who writes about neuroscience and sexuality, has given lectures around the country on the issue. And there’s Read more