
By Associated Press
Roman Polanski says the birth control pill has had a “masculinizing” effect on women, and that the leveling of the sexes is “idiotic.” Published May 25, 2013 Comments

By Associated Press
It’s considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota. Published May 24, 2013 Comments

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times
There are few better ways to honor the memory of the nation’s fallen heroes than by acknowledging the special sacrifices and answering the special needs of the nation’s military community. Few have done more to help veterans and first responders than Gary Sinise, who traces his long commitment back to his breakthrough role as broken Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump.” Published May 24, 2013 Comments

By Samantha Sault - Special to the Washington Times
EXHIBIT: Mini Golf & BBQ Pop-Up FESTIVAL: Rockville’s Hometown Holidays SPORTS: Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles CONCERT: Jazz in the Garden Published May 24, 2013 Comments

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Eighty security guards were stationed around an exclusive French Riviera hotel that stored a $2.6 million necklace — but apparently, that wasn’t enough. Thieves were still able to make off with the piece, pulling off the second million-dollar heist at Cannes Film Festival in a week. Published May 24, 2013 Comments

By Colleen Long - Associated Press
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment. Published May 24, 2013 Comments

By Peter Suderman - Special to The Washington Times
“Fast & Furious 6” takes everything that “Fast Five” did right, and then does it more: It’s louder, it’s funnier, it’s bigger — more exciting, more over the top, and more delightfully absurd. In every way, it is a movie that is truly faster and, yes, furiouser than any of its predecessors. Published May 23, 2013 Comments
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By Associated Press
Robin Roberts will tell the story of her battle with a life-threatening illness in a new memoir. Published May 22, 2013
By Peter Suderman - Special to The Washington Times
“The Hangover Part III” is predicated on a fundamental error. Published May 22, 2013
By Associated Press
Blake Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims. Published May 22, 2013
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
By Associated Press
Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs. Published May 21, 2013
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
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
By Associated Press
Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't touch Khloe Kardashian's T-shirt, but he's sent her a letter saying the reality star's logo may be violating copyright law. Published May 21, 2013
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 Associated Press
Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. Published May 21, 2013
By John Carucci - Associated Press
Burt Bacharach knew writing a memoir would be emotional — not because of his never-heard backstage tales or his tumultuous marriages. He knew that being honest would force him to come to terms with the death of his daughter. Published May 21, 2013
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
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
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
By Chris Talbott - Associated Press
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74. Published May 20, 2013