Thousands missing three years after war ends
Three years after the government of Sri Lanka declared an end to decades of civil conflict with separatist rebels, thousands of people are still missing, according to the UN and Sri Lankan activists.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Broadway musical ends next month
Press representatives for Broadway musical “Priscilla Queen of the Desert ” announced Wednesday that they will be staging their final show on June 24, 2012 at The Palace Theater.
Facebook raises $16B in third largest IPO in U.S.
Facebook raised $16 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, the third largest in U.S. history after credit card processor Visa Inc. raised $19.7 billion in March 2008 and carmaker General Motors drew $18.1 billion in November 2010.
Finger found in Arby’s sandwhich
A Michigan teen bit off more than he could chew when he took a bite of his Arby’s roast beef sandwich and munched on a piece of human finger.
Cinderella movie ‘Ever After’ off to Broadway in 2013
Cinderella-inspired film Ever After, announced Tuesday, will be adapted into a Broadway musical to be staged during its 2013-2014 season.
Jessica Simpson to launch maternity clothing line
New mom Jessica Simpson announced Tuesday that she will be launching her maternity clothing line next fall, in addition to her already growing Collection.
Minority births now a majority in America
More than half of all babies born in the U.S. in 2011 were members of minority groups, Census data reveals.
Donna Summer dies at 63
“Bad Girls” singer and five-time Grammy Award winner Donna Summer died at 63 years old today in Key West, Florida after a long battle with lung cancer.
Flip flops can be a “summer bummer”
Flip flops are synonymous with summer. But many people have flipped on wearing their flops, and studies confirm that these innocent-looking sandals can be nothing short of treacherous.
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