
By Derrik J. Lang - Associated Press
Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year. Published May 21, 2013 Comments

By Associated Press
Justin Bieber’s pet monkey is no longer his. The capuchin monkey was seized by German customs on March 28 when the Canadian pop star failed to produce the required vaccination and import papers after landing in Munich. Authorities issued an order Tuesday transferring ownership of the animal to Germany. Bieber has six weeks to contest the decision. Published May 21, 2013 Comments

By Brett Zongker - Associated Press
Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner of the nation’s top humor prize on Tuesday. Published May 21, 2013 Comments

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press
Tornadoes are a part of life in Moore, Okla., something country star Toby Keith was reminded of when a deadly, devastating one leveled parts of his hometown Monday. Published May 21, 2013 Comments
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Almost as quickly as she tweeted, she was forced to apologize. But not before thousands saw the message: The creator of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” said on Twitter that the tornadoes must have been sent as a direct message to conservatives. Published May 21, 2013 Comments

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times
He was one of the game’s greatest tacticians, equally at home on offense and defense in the most complicated situations. He was masterful at disarming a volatile, unpredictable opponent, and he held his own against the greatest players the game has ever known. He also played chess pretty well. Published May 21, 2013 Comments

By Associated Press
Justin Bieber’s pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. Published May 21, 2013 Comments
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By Associated Press
Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash. Published May 21, 2013
By Mesfin Fekadu - Associated Press
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red-hot winner Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards. Published May 20, 2013
By David Germain - Associated Press
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. Published May 20, 2013
By Anthony McCartney - Associated Press
An accounting executive for AEG Live LLC says the company spent $24 million producing Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts. Published May 20, 2013
By Associated Press
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. Published May 19, 2013
By The Washington Times
The latest film from firebrand social realist Ken Loach, the story of a rare whiskey heist pulled off by a gang of Glaswegian castoffs, shows the director mellowing with age, while retaining his essential bite. Published May 18, 2013