Tuesday, June 12, 2012

French Open final faces nightmare rain battle


Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) passes by Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their Men's Singles final tennis match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Nadal and Djokovic were locked in a tight French Open final duel Sunday when rain caused a suspension until Monday, only the second time in history that the tournament has not finished on time. (AFP Photo/Pascal Guyot)
Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) passes …

Embattled French Open organisers were braced for more heavy rain to swamp the suspended men's final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on Monday as they played down accusations of a scheduling blunder.

Goirigolzarri’s Aid Demand Helped Push Spain To Bailout



Bankia SA Chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri
Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri, chairman of Bankia SA. Photographer: Angel Navarrete/Bloomberg

Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri, the man charged with cleaning up Bankia group, helped set Spain on its course to a banking bailout by asking for 19 billion euros ($23.8 billion) in state aid two weeks after becoming chairman.

Pacquiao-Bradley promoter wants investigation


The promoter for Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley is asking Nevada officials for a full investigation into the controversial scoring of their championship fight in Las Vegas last weekend.
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says he submitted a formal request for an inquiry to the Nevada attorney general's office on Monday.
Bradley took the welterweight title from defending champion Pacquiao on Saturday, ending the Filipino fighter's remarkable seven-year unbeaten run.
Bradley won 115-113 on two scorecards, while losing by the same margin on the third. The decision was roundly booed by the crowd at the MGM Grand.
Arum says the only way to restore fans' confidence in boxing is to have an independent investigation.
The attorney general's office did not immediately return a message seeking comment on Tuesday.

News source: yahoo

Tepid Romney endorsement showdown: Mitch Daniels vs ... a bumper sticker


A bumper sticker


Until recently, it appeared that no one could unseat Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as the champion of the tepid Romney endorsement. Since Yahoo News started conducting reader polls on the politicians who supported Mitt Romney in the least enthusiastic terms, Daniels has defeated original champ George Pataki and defended the crown against Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and George W. Bush. (The former president came the closest to unseating Daniels.)

Glenn Beck strikes $100 million radio and online deal



Commentator Glenn Beck arrives at the 45th Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee November 9, 2011. REUTERS/Harrison McClary

NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Glenn Beck and Premiere Networks finalized a long-term contract extension on Monday, linking one of the nation's most popular radio programs with a syndication giant.

Dominique Moceanu's Secret Sister: Acrobat Without Legs


VIDEO:  Olympic gold medalist discusses her long-lost sister in book "Off Balance."


Jen Bricker was born without legs, but that didn't stop her from playing several sports and pursuing her love of gymnastics - a passion that led her all the way to the Junior Olympics, where she competed as a power tumbler. Today, as an adult, Bricker enjoys a successful career as a professional acrobat and aerialist; she's toured the world with Brittany Spears and worked at Disney World.

Attack helicopters on the way

A video image taken from amateur video shows a series of explosions in Homs, Syria, June 11, 2012. (AP)
Hillary Clinton says Russia is sending Syria choppers and warns it could escalate the country's conflict.



Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Tuesday that Russia is sending a shipment of attack helicopters to Syria, warning that the conflict there could escalate without a regime change.

Clooney, girlfriend hit his Italian love nest


George Clooney and Stacy Keibler (Splash News)

Clooney, girlfriend hit his Italian love nest

George Clooney takes Stacy Keibler to his palatial estate where he's romanced past flames.

Student returns college scholarship


Jeffrey Warren (ABC News)

Student returns college scholarship

Jeffrey Warren, a white student, won an award that was intended for African Americans

Epic waves wow even the pros in Fiji


Epic waves wow even the pros in Fiji. Here. massive wave hits Fiji, surfer's board is smashed. (ASP/Robertson)

Epic waves wow even the pros in Fiji

Kennedy tragedy takes explosive turn


Mary Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (GMA)

Kennedy tragedy takes explosive turn

Mary Kennedy's family blasts "vindictive lies" in divorce papers made public after her death.

Wedding dress has 2-mile-long train


Two-mile-long wedding dress train, designed by Gianni Molaro, at Trinita dei Monti Renaissance church. (Agenzia TOGA/Splash News)

Wedding dress has 2-mile-long train

The train, which ties the record for longest in the world, is made from 6 miles of silk.

Charlize Theron shaves her head


Charlize Theron (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Charlize Theron shaves her head

The "Prometheus" actress ditches her signature blond tresses for a buzzy movie role.

If your best friend was a weight-loss pro..


What diet pros tell friends. Here, woman with glass of ice water (Thinkstock)

If your best friend was a weight-loss pro...

You would know the calorie-burning benefits of ice-cold water and the ideal post-workout snack.

'Who are they to play God?'


File photo of a U.S. border patrol agent at the Mexico border (AP/Guillermo Arias)

'Who are they to play God?'

The mother of a U.S. teen shot dead by Border Patrol sues over "appalling use of excessive force."

Stunning woman behind Amar'e Stoudemire


Amar'e Stoudemire's gorgeous fiancee, Alexis Welch (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stunning woman behind Amar'e Stoudemire

His fiancee, Alexis Welch, has been with the NBA's $100 million man since they were teens.

Chad Ochocinco finds a new NFL team


Chad Ochocinco stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL game. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Chad Ochocinco finds a new NFL team

The six-time Pro-Bowler and Twitter superstar inks a new deal shortly after the Pats release him.

A single Civilization II game lasts 10 years


Single Civilization II game lasts 10 years. (Reddit user Lycerius)

A single Civilization II game lasts 10 years

In one player's epic gaming session, melting icecaps and nuclear wars have decimated Earth.

Kutcher's new onscreen love interest


Ashton Kutcher (Stephen J. Cohen/WireImage)

Kutcher's new onscreen love interest

Ashton Kutcher's 26-year-old co-star once dated another famous actor.

George H.W. Bush gets choked up on TV


George H.W. Bush and Jenna Bush Hager on Today show (via Hulu)

George H.W. Bush gets choked up on TV

An interview with granddaughter Jenna turns emotional as he shares a letter he wrote to the family.

Need a job? Head to one of these cities


Need a job? Head to one of eight cities, including Atlanta (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Need a job? Head to one of these cities

Eight metropolitan hot spots appear to buck the trends of the sluggish economy.

Terminally ill man halts generous donations


Terminally ill man halts generous donations

Jake Villanueva, who is dying of kidney cancer, is overwhelmed by offers to send him on a final trip.

How rookies give away their poker hands


Biggest poker mistake. (Jupiterimages)

How rookies give away their poker hands

Savvy poker players don't even have to look at your face to know you've got a good hand.

Couple calls it quits after 115 years


Tortoises Bibi and Poldi photographed at Reptilienzoo Happ in Klagenfur, Austria.  (Barcroft Media /Landov)

Couple calls it quits after 115 years

Zookeepers had to separate tortoises Bibi and Poldi after she began biting his shell.

Tips from the 'Garage Sale Millionaire'


Tips from the Garage Sale Millionaire. In this photo: Aaron LaPedis (via YouTube)

Tips from the 'Garage Sale Millionaire'

Aaron LaPedis made his first million dollars by "flipping" second-hand items.

'Love Story' actors pose for new photo


RYAN O'NEAL AND ALI McGRAW, LOVE STORY, 1970 (Mary Evans/PARAMOUNT PICTURES/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection)

'Love Story' actors pose for new photo

Ryan O'Neal and costar Ali MacGraw have only seen each other one other time in the last 10 years.

Lady Gaga reveals badly bruised face


Lady Gaga (Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Lady Gaga reveals badly bruised face

The singer updates her fans with a message and photo after a scary onstage collision.

Verizon dramatically revamps phone plans


Verizon overhauls cell phone plans (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

Verizon dramatically revamps phone plans

The firm is introducing shared data plans in the biggest change to wireless pricing in years.

Miami 'cannibal' victim's amazing recovery


Ronald Poppo (Miami Beach Police Department/Getty Images); Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial (Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

Miami 'cannibal' victim's amazing recovery

Despite his grave injuries, Ronald Poppo is awake, alert, and communicating with medical staff.

Couple living the retirement dream


Couple living the retirement dream. (Thinkstock)

Couple living the retirement dream

At 68, they live very comfortably in this tropical paradise — on less than some pay in rent.

Longtime wives of Hollywood heartthrobs


L-R: Sir Sean Connery on June 20, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Ian Jacobs/WireImage) Actor Denzel Washington on February 7, 2012 in New York City. (Jim Spellman/WireImage) Actor Mark Harmon on January 11, 2012 in Pasadena, California. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Longtime wives of Hollywood heartthrobs

The marriages of these popular leading men buck a notorious celebrity trend.

David Arquette files for divorce from Cox


Courteney Cox (L) and David Arquette (Charley Gallay/Wireimage)

David Arquette files for divorce from Cox


The star chooses an interesting time to end his 13-year marriage to Courteney Cox.