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Monkey Ghosts Rule Cannes: Uncle Boonmee Takes Palme d’Or

As perhaps the quietest Cannes Film Festival in recent memory came to a close on Sunday, jury president Tim Burton and his colleagues sorted through 19 selections and handed out awards at the Palais du Festival — and Movieline nailed it .

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Elena Kagan, Larry King, Miss USA, Viral Videos

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The North Korea Nightmare: Inside Vanguard

Executive Producer Adam Yamaguchi opens up about the night he woke up to find out his colleagues were imprisoned and how he handled the ensuing months.

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Laura Ling, Euna Lee and the New Season of Vanguard

Last year, the Vanguard team was shaken when two of our colleagues and friends, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, were held against their will in North Korea for over four months. On May 19, their story will finally be told. The Vanguard team has continued to chase important stories, and in the new season we'll take you across the globe, investigating issues and telling stories in ways that no one else is telling them. We'll have exclusive sneak peeks online in the coming weeks. Then tune in to Current TV on Wednesday, May 19 for “Captive in North Korea.” Read the press release about our new season: http://current.com/s/news.htm Watch a sneak peek in which correspondent Mariana van Zeller investigates the rising influence of American evangelical groups on anti-gay laws and attitudes in Uganda: http://current.com/1h3ig4c added by: Adam_Yamaguchi

China Sentenced an Australian Mining Executive

Picture (AFP) – Outside court as China jails an executive with mining giant Rio Tinto for 10 years. China jailed an Australian Mining Executive giant Rio Tinto for 10 years in prison Monday by a Shanghai and handed stiff terms to three of his colleagues Monday for stealing trade secrets and pocketing millions in bribes. Stern Hu who is the lead negotiator for Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, was found guilty along with three Chinese colleagues who faced the same charges. However, the Anglo-Australian mining firm, the prime supplier of the raw materials that China needs to sustain its economic boom, announced it was firing the convicted quartet and said it wanted to maintain good relations with Beijing. Read More> > China Sentenced an Australian Mining Executive is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading

Alex McQueen Remembered By Kelis, Kim Kardashian, Others

Celebrity friends and colleagues react to the news of Alexander McQueen’s tragic passing on Thursday. By Jocelyn Vena Kelis Photo: Jive As the fashion community mourns the death of Alexander McQueen , who was widely considered to be one of the greatest designers of his generation, his colleagues, friends and celebrity clients shared their feelings about him on Thursday (February 11). “His work was beautiful and will remain immortal,” Kelis said in a statement. “He was one of our gems, it is truly so sad. There aren’t many designers or artist that are able to let you into there minds and there hearts simply through vision and creation. Alexander McQueen was one of few. We will all feel his absence forever.” “The City” star Kelly Cutrone said in a statement to MTV News that his impact on the fashion community is indescribable. “Alexander McQueen was the embodiment of luxury rock ‘n’ roll and fashion. I lived for him and his clothes and he’s a badass. It’s so sad everybody thinks that where there’s glamour in entertainment and they’re dying inside.” Other fans of the iconic British designer took to Twitter to express their feelings on his passing. Kim Kardashian wrote, “I just found out Alexander McQueen died!!! I’m in shock! So sad! I’m wearing one of his dresses now! He was such a talented designer.” Tyra Banks and “America’s Next Top Model” star Jay Manuel noted that his presence in the fashion community will not be easily replaced. Banks wrote, “RIP Alexander McQueen. So so sad. Such a huge loss. He was one of my favorite designers. He will be missed.” Celebrity stylist and Bravo star Rachel Zoe wrote, “I can’t describe the tragic loss of such a brilliant man and designer Alexander McQueen. R.I.P. xo-RZ” Manuel added, “I’m just stunned and devastated at the huge loss the fashion industry took today. Alexander McQueen was a genius!! RIP.” Related Photos Lady Gaga, Rihanna, More Love Alexander McQueen Fashion

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Evidence builds on color of Dinosaurs

Until last week, paleontologists could offer no clear-cut evidence for the color of dinosaurs.

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Humans might have faced extinction 1 million years ago

“New genetic findings suggest that early humans living about one million years ago were extremely close to extinction.

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Conspiracy watch: were the Dark Ages faked?

“Phantom time,” Charlemagne, and a 300-year memory hole.

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Purported Letterman Blackmailer Slept With Colleagues Himself, Colleagues Say

It turns out the man accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman for having “creepy” sex with his own staff knew from creepy.

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