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Moscow lying 'to my face,' says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian leaders of lying "to my face" about Moscow's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
25 February 2015
Despite free album furor, U2 tops iTunes listening
U2 faced such a backlash over its free album that the band apologized, but the Irish superstars claimed vindication as research showed its music dominated iTunes listening.
25 February 2015
Golovkin calls out Cotto for unification bout, Chavez bets $1 million on a KO
The WBA Super, WBC Interim and IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin announced his decision to unify all middleweight titles after defeating Martin Murray the past Saturday in Monte Carlo
24 February 2015
Kazakhstan's Golovkin repeats Tyson's 19 KO record streak
Golovkin of Kazakhstan has continued his KO streak in the manner of Mike Tyson.
24 February 2015
USA, Kazakhstan sign deal on cooperation in criminal cases investigations
USA and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement on cooperating in investigation of crimes.
24 February 2015
'Fifty Shades of Grey' stays on top at US box office
Racy bondage flick "Fifty Shades of Grey" kept its spot atop the North American box office this weekend, a week after scoring the biggest February opening ever.
24 February 2015
Emboldened Obama embraces presidential power
Barack Obama is expected to issue the third and most significant veto of his presidency, embracing raw executive power in the twilight of his administration.
24 February 2015
Google Wallet partners up to battle Apple Pay
Google said it was teaming up with the mobile phone payment firm Softcard to ramp up its efforts to counter Apple Pay in the emerging sector.
24 February 2015
Taylor Swift officially world's top seller in 2014
Taylor Swift was crowned the world's top-selling artist in 2014, although an industry group said that the Disney soundtrack "Frozen" would have beaten her.
24 February 2015
Lady Gaga in moving 'Sound of Music' Oscars tribute
The Academy Awards hailed the 50th anniversary, recruiting Lady Gaga to gracefully sing a medley of memorable tunes from "The Sound of Music."
23 February 2015
Patricia Arquette calls for equality at Oscars acceptance
Patricia Arquette won the Oscar for best supporting actress-- and embraced the moment to make an impassioned plea for gender equality.
23 February 2015
Oscars fashion: White and silver, and lots of beads
Hollywood's A-list actresses oozed old-school elegance in white and glittering silver on the Oscars red carpet.
23 February 2015
Clark Terry, trumpeter who spanned jazz era, dies at 94
Jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, the playful soloist and teacher whose seven-decade career spanned a golden era of jazz, has died at 94, his wife announced.
23 February 2015
US, Latin America worry over Venezuela tensions
The United States and Latin American nations voiced concerns Friday over political tensions in Venezuela after the socialist government arrested the opposition mayor of Caracas in an alleged coup plot.
21 February 2015
Kristen Stewart makes history at France's Cesar awards
"Twilight" megastar Kristen Stewart won best supporting actress for her role in "Clouds of Sils Maria" at the Cesar awards .
21 February 2015
Russia 'undermining' global world order: US
In some of its sharpest criticism to date, Washington accused Moscow of "undermining" the global order by supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine.
21 February 2015
Charlie Sheen a no-show for 'Two and a Half Men' finale
Hit US television sitcom "Two and a Half Men" has signed off after 12 seasons, with a finale in which the show's volatile former star Charlie Sheen was everywhere, yet nowhere.
21 February 2015
Speed and punching power key to Golovkin's success in heavier weight divisions: Vassily Jirov
Kazakhstani Olympic champion, IBF cruiserweight champion and Val Barker Trophy holder Vassily Jirov commented on Gennady Golovkin’s move to a heavier weight division.
20 February 2015
YouTube releasing Android app for kid-friendly viewing
YouTube revealed plans for the US release of a mobile application built with children -- and their parents' concerns -- in mind.
20 February 2015
Suit says Apple 'poached' electric battery maker staff
Apple has been sued by developers of an advanced automotive car battery for allegedly poaching key employees.
20 February 2015