Adverse weather once again decimated the domestic cricket programme on Sunday with three of the four Pro40 matches washed out.
Steve Harmison has hit back at claims he only made his one-day international comeback to earn a Stanford Super Series pay-day.
Worcestershire are set to switch their last two home games to Kidderminster after their New Road ground was hit again by flooding.
Kevin Keegan has hit back in his war of words with Newcastle, claiming he no longer had control of player signings.
William Gallas does not believe the FA handed out a long enough punishment to Joey Barton.
Arbeloa rubbishes exit rumours
Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa insists he is happy to stay at Liverpool.
Robinho vows to punish chelsea
New Man City signing Robinho has vowed to make Chelsea pay after failing to capture the Brazilian star.
David James says England are far better prepared for the clash against Croatia than their last trip to Zagreb.
According to team boss Vijay Mallya, Giancarlo Fisichella appears certain to be retained by Force India for the 2009 F1 season.
The final round of the European Masters is underway. Click for the latest from Crans-sur-Sierre and watch live on SS2 from 12.00pm.
Jim Furyk produced two sparkling rounds on a marathon day in St Louis to claim a share of the lead at the BMW Championship.
Woman locked in cabin in sweden for nine years
STOCKHOLM - A 58-year-old man suspected of keeping a woman locked up in a tiny cabin in southern Sweden for nine years has been ordered by a court to be held in custody, local media reported.
Eu says investigating report of trade leak
The European Commission said it was launching an investigation into claims by a newspaper on Sunday that a senior trade official leaked commercially sensitive information in return for possible reward.
Hong kong votes for new legislature as economy slows
Hong Kong residents voted to elect a new legislature on Sunday, with the bruised democratic camp trying to maintain its watchdog legislative role against resurgent pro-Beijing rivals.
Menacing hurricane ike powers toward cuba and gulf
Hurricane Ike barrelled toward Cuba as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm on Sunday and was forecast to sweep into the central Gulf of Mexico as a large and powerful storm echoing Hurricane Gustav.
Wm Morrison Supermarkets is set to post a 19 percent rise in first-half underlying profit on Thursday and confirm it is taking market share from bigger rivals as cash-strapped shoppers flock to its lower price stores.
United would discuss ronaldo bid
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has insisted he is treating suggestions of a £135million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo "with a pinch of salt" but revealed the club would discuss an offer of that magnitude.
Great Britain enjoyed a tremendous opening day of the Paralympic Games with three cycling gold medals before also triumphing at the Water Cube.
An 18-year-old man has died after being stabbed, police said.
Twin blasts hit afghan police hq
Two suicide bombers detonated explosives inside the headquarters of the main police station in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar today, killing two policemen and wounding 29 people, police said.
Minister apologises over behaviour towards aide
A government minister has apologised unreservedly to a female civil servant who asked to be moved out of his private office because of his behaviour towards her, it was revealed today.
Flood fears ease - but more rain is on the way
Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.
by luckyoldme (U3888853) 06 September 2008 Murray has been playing out of his skin today and Nadal is clearly playing very flat and below par.Video: Federer Beats Djokovic to Reach US Open Final AssociatedPressFederer Reaches Final Before Rain New York TimesBoston Globe - Fort Worth Star Telegram - Los Angeles Times - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Notre dame barely passes test no. 1
Notre Dame overcame a 4th quarter deficit to defeat San Diego State 21-13 at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Nick Shepkowski grades the overall performance of the Irish.Another signature victory slips away from Aztecs ESPNNotre Dame rallies to top San Diego State Los Angeles TimesSan Francisco Chronicle - Detroit Free Press - Chicago Tribune - New York Daily News
By John Tomase / Patriots Beat FOXBORO -- Tom Brady [stats]’s name isn’t on the injury report. His family has flown in from the West Coast to watch him play.Brady to leads Patriots in opener against Chiefs International Herald TribuneNFL - Kansas City vs. New England [Side] | MichaelMcKillop OnlineSportsHandicapping.comUSA Today - Washington Post - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - SunJournal.com
Penn state pounds oregon state
By Jeff McLane STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - After Penn State smoked Oregon State, 45-14, yesterday, safety Anthony Scirrotto stood up in the locker room and addressed the team.Beavers schooled by Penn St. Statesman JournalPenn State - Oregon State by the numbers The PhanaticCitizens Voice - New York Times - Seattle Times - Allentown Morning Call
Mets and the phillies are ready to play two after postponement
By BEN SHPIGEL By the end of what promises to be a long and intense Sunday at Shea Stadium, the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies will have a better idea where they stand in their quests for a division title.Hannan forces Mets into doubleheader vs. Phillies NewsdayAmaro recalls Shea doubleheader fondly phillyBurbs.comHartford Courant - New York Daily News - The Associated Press - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
Buckeyes-bobcats on the clock - the plain dealer
by Doug Lesmerises 9:47 am: Ohio State running back Beanie Wells, wearing warm-ups and sneakers while his teammates are in suits and dress shoes, walks down the steps outside the Blackwell Inn after a final team gathering.Ohio State rallies to defeat Ohio, 26-14 Los Angeles TimesA Late Rally by Ohio State Thwarts Ohio’s Bid for an Upset New York TimesSportingNews.com - Columbus Dispatch - Mansfield News Journal - USA Today
India focuses on care for flood victims
India was grappling with the task of feeding and housing close to a million villagers displaced by huge floods in the eastern state of Bihar, as the rescue effort wound down.Video: Indian Flood Refugees Settle at Camps AssociatedPressWaters in India recede, but officials warn flood danger still high AFPReuters - Washington Post - BBC News - Christian Science Monitor
Death toll from egypt rockslide reaches 31
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Egyptian authorities said Sunday that they have pulled 31 bodies out of the rubble of a Cairo shanty town crushed by massive boulders.Video: Rock Slide in Cairo Shantytown Kills at Least 24 AssociatedPressOfficial: Egypt rock slide toll rises to 31 The Associated PressWELT ONLINE - PRESS TV - Washington Post - Dallas Morning News
Twin blasts hit police hq in kandahar
By VOA News Afghan officials say two suicide bombers have attacked police headquarters in the southern city of Kandahar, killing at least six people, including some police officers.Kandahar hit by twin explosions BBC NewsDouble suicide bombing in Afghanistan leaves several dead AFPThe Associated Press - Reuters India - Radio Australia - Washington Times
Sf bay area officer, 2 others killed in gun fight
MARTINEZ, Calif. (AP) -- Police in the San Francisco Bay area say three people including a police officer are dead after a reported domestic disturbance at a hair salon turned into a gun fight.SF Bay area officer, 2 others killed in gun fight The Associated PressOfficer, 2 others killed in Martinez San Jose Mercury NewsCBS 5 - FoxReno.com - San Jose Mercury News - CBS 5
Damage clearing as state eyes ike
By Melinda Deslatte • AP • September 7, 2008 BATON ROUGE - Louisiana showed promising signs Saturday of digging out from the damage of Hurricane Gustav, with electricity returning, debris being cleared from main roads and shrinking lines at many ...Commentary: Will Jindal be the kid who fixed a grid? The Daily AdvertiserJindal takes full command in crisis The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comOpelousas Daily World - Biloxi Sun Herald - 2TheAdvocate - New York Times
Satellite launched saturday to provide color and multispectral ...
DULLES, Va., 7 Sept. 2008. The GeoEye-1 multispectral imaging satellite from GeoEye Inc. in Dulles, Va., launched 6 Sept. from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.General Dynamics-built GeoEye-1 Satellite Successfully Launched Today MarketWatchGeoEye launches high-resolution satellite ReutersAHN - Newsday - Seeking Alpha - CNET News
Do measles vaccines put children at risk for autism?
By Alice Carver Scientists found that there is no link between the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, also known as MMR vaccine, and autism.Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine Washington PostComment by Kim Stagliano Managing Editor, Age of AutismU.S. News&World Report - Los Angeles Times - ToTheCenter.com - Cherry Hill Courier Post
Leicester v northants abandoned
The Pro40 Division Two match between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire is abandoned due to rain.
The belgian grand prix: follow the action from spa here
Lewis Hamilton starts from pole at Spa-Francorchamps after producing another blistering qualifying performance to thwart the Ferrari of main title-rival Felipe Massa. With less than a minute of the pole position shootout to go, the Brazilian overcame an earlier mistake to rise from fifth to first place on the grid after producing a lap of 1 minute 47.678 seconds. But 23-year-old Hamilton peerlessly steered his McLaren through the undulating uphill and downhill bends and lengthy straights of the Belgian track for his 11th career pole - and fifth of this season.
Silent movie star page dies at 98
Actress Anita Page, who starred alongside Buster Keaton and Joan Crawford, dies aged 98 in Los Angeles.
Live text - belgian grand prix
Lewis Hamilton starts from pole at Spa-Francorchamps as he bids to extend his championship lead.
Murray hoping to finish off nadal
Andy Murray is hoping to continue where he left off against Rafael Nadal when their US Open semi-final resumes on Sunday evening.
University says sorry for denying black lecturer a job
Flood fears ease as rains lighten
Flood fears are easing as showers replace persistent rain across England and Wales and river levels stabilise.
Can Amir Khan bounce back and get his career back on track after that first-round stoppage by Breidis Prescott?
U.s. forces and afghan police kill over 20 taliban
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - U.S.-led soldiers, backed by air support, and Afghan police killed more than 20 Taliban fighters in two separate clashes, officials said on Sunday.
Lebanese hold reconciliation talks in volatile city
TRIPOLI, Lebanon - Lebanese Sunni Muslim leader Saad al-Hariri held talks with an Alawite community leader in a volatile northern city overnight, paving the way for agreement to end four months of sectarian tensions, politicians said on Sunday.
Zoe: victoria beckham looking rather spicey
In slinky top, skintight rubber trousers and heels, Victoria Beckham looks decidedly spicy. She arrived in New York yesterday for a show of her new gowns.
Zoe: dumpy dominic cooper now fit for a duchess
Dominic Cooper looked almost as skinny as his co-star Keira Knightley when the pair walked down the red carpet for the premiere of their new movie The Duchess on Wednesday night.
ALAN CARR. Wore a tight leotard at the Ronson party. Some things are too delicate even for me.
Sam Beeton. Sweet 18-yearold singer with new single What You Look For out tomorrow.
Celebs news: exclusive: gary lineker is to marry girlfriend danielle bux
Football hero Gary Lineker is to marry girlfriend Danielle Bux – who is 18 years his junior.
Twenty-four die in cairo boulder slide
Twenty-four people were killed and 35 injured when a rock slide buried a shanty town in Egypt yesterday.
Exclusive: first bloke in britain to have j-lo implants for curvy bot
While most blokes are either breast or bum men, Henry White is definitely the latter.
Exclusive: holidays will costa lot more next year
Tour firm mergers cause price of 2009 breaks to soar
Exclusive: prince andrew takes ironing board on plane after brolly rage strop
Prince Andrew threw a right royal strop when he arrived at Heathrow in the rain and staff failed to rush out with an umbrella.
Exclusive: sister of murder mansion wife speaks out for first time
The monster who shot my sister and niece only loved money. He cheated on her and I hated him at first sight
Venezuela to host russia navy exercise
Several Russian ships and 1,000 soldiers will take part in joint naval manoeuvres with Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea later this year, exercises likely to increase diplomatic tensions with Washington, a pro-government newspaper reported on Saturday.
U.s. forces, afghan police kill over 20 taliban
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - U.S.-led soldiers, backed by air support, and Afghan police killed more than 20 Taliban fighters in two separate clashes, officials said on Sunday.
Ross kemp comes back to afghanistan
Former EastEnders hardman Ross Kemp has returned to Afghanistan to film a follow up to a documentary series screened earlier this year.
Worthington angry at slovakia defeat
Nigel Worthington was left angry and frustrated as Northern Ireland slumped to defeat in their opening World Cup qualifier.
Scotland manager George Burley branded his players "outstanding" against Macedonia - despite crashing to defeat in their first World Cup qualifying game.
Trapattoni sets sights high after win
Giovanni Trapattoni set his sights on South Africa 2010 after his side launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory over Georgia.
Khan rues gamble that backfired
Amir Khan admitted facing unbeaten Colombian Breidis Prescott had been "a massive gamble" after a stunning 54-second knockout defeat left his world title dreams in tatters.
The war of words surrounding Newcastle escalated on Saturday with Kevin Keegan reasserting his position in response to an earlier statement from the Magpies.
Flood fears ease as rains slow
Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.
Hurricane ike powers toward turks and caicos
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength today as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to wonder where it would eventually strike.
Three more charged with murder of shaquille smith
Three teenagers will appear in court tomorrow charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy stabbed while sitting on a bench outside his home.
In the neighborhood of a title once again
By Bud Collins Or should I say Herr Roger, as he is addressed in his hometown, Basel. He does better in this sector, the Flushing section of the New York borough of Queens, than he ever did in Switzerland, and Roger Federer says he feels "a little bit ...Video: Federer Beats Djokovic to Reach US Open Final AssociatedPressRoger and out for semis NewsdayWashington Post - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - Swissinfo
By Dan Shaughnessy When are you a college graduate and a fuzzy-faced freshman all at the same time? When you are Chris Crane, starting quarterback for the Boston College Eagles.Dwyer, Yellow Jackets Run Past Boston College Washington PostEagles face first true test vs. Georgia Tech Boston HeraldAtlanta Journal Constitution - Salisbury Post - The Associated Press - New York Times
The 2008 mtv vmas nominee list
MTV awards showcase art of the music video Los Angeles TimesKim Stolz’s VMA Red-Carpet Preshow Preview MTV.comE! Online - Reuters - New York Times - ABC News
Lindsay lohan playboy (photos&video)
By Jen Lindsay Lohan may not be getting the big movie roles anymore, but she is getting the big magazine offers including a $700000 Playboy magazine offer.Report: Lindsay Lohan Turns Down $700000 Playboy Offer FOXNewsLindsay Lohan turns down Playboy The Gazette (Montreal)Associated Content - MSNBC - ChattahBox - TheCelebrityCafe.com
Rosetta spacecraft takes asteroid photos
PARIS, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- The Rosetta spacecraft has captured images of an asteroid in orbit more than 220 million miles from Earth, a European Space Agency official says.European space probe completes asteroid fly by ReutersSpacecraft flies by remote asteroid, camera stops The Associated PressTaipei Times - Sky&Telescope - Detroit Free Press - Slashdot
End of india nuclear ban paves way for us trade deal
(CNN) -- The leaders of the United States and India on Saturday hailed a decision by 45 nations that withdraws a worldwide ban on nuclear trade with India.Atomic Club Votes to End Restrictions on India New York TimesIndia says nuclear deal will ensure economic future AFPLos Angeles Times - Washington Post - BBC News - Wall Street Journal
Treasury set to bail out fannie mae, freddie mac
By Greg Morcroft, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The Treasury Department is expected to announce as early as this weekend a plan to bail out and recapitalize collapsing home mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in one of the biggest ...Video: Obama Calls for Changes in Mortgage Giants AssociatedPressFannie, Freddie Capital Concerns Prompt Paulson to Take Control BloombergDetroit Free Press - Los Angeles Times - Forbes - Reuters
Hurricane ike strengthens to category 4, raises fears from ...
Sept. 6: This satellite image taken at 3:45 pm EDT shows a swirl of clouds north of Hispaniola associated with Hurricane Ike. Sept.Powerful storm raises fears from Caribbean to Gulf The Associated PressHanna closes events Gloucester County Times - NJ.comWTTE - Houston Chronicle - Opelousas Daily World - MiamiHerald.com
General dynamics-built geoeye-1 satellite successfully launched today
GILBERT, Ariz., Sept 06, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The GeoEye-1 satellite, designed and built by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, was successfully launched into a 423-mile orbit today from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.GeoEye launches high-resolution satellite ReutersHigh-resolution GeoEye-1 satellite launch a success NewsdaySeeking Alpha - CNET News - San Diego Union Tribune - Silicon Alley Insider
Tuberculosis patient put in medical isolation
AP SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—San Bernardino county officials say they have forced a tuberculosis patient into medical isolation after health officials suspected the patient was not taking medication and was going to work.TB patient is forced into medical isolation in San Bernardino County Los Angeles TimesTB patient ordered confined Contra Costa TimesBangor Daily News - Press-Enterprise - Desert Dispatch
Conmebol world cup qualifying results
Peru 1-0 Venezuela, Colombia 0-1 Uruguay, Ecuador 3-1 Bolivia, Argentina 1-1 Paraguay
Kandahar hit by twin explosions
Two blasts rock a police station in the Afghan city of Kandahar and casualties are feared, police say.
So how many economists to change a lightbulb?
Mudslide buries houses in philippine south, 8 dead
MANILA - Rescue workers pulled eight bodies buried under tonnes of mud after days of monsoon rains loosened soil and buried about 20 makeshift houses near a mining town in the southern Philippines, an army spokesman said on Sunday.
Mexico and u.s. win as politics mix with soccer
BUENOS AIRES - The United States and Mexico reeled off wins in CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers on Saturday on a day that mixed soccer with politics.
Hong kong votes for new legislature
Hong Kong residents voted to elect a new legislature on Sunday, with the bruised democratic camp trying to maintain its watchdog legislative role against resurgent pro-Beijing rivals.
Thousands evacuated as floods rise
Homes across Britain are expected to be at risk of flooding for days to come after thousands of people were evacuated as water levels continue to rise.
Poland wins eurovision dance title
Poland waltzed away with the Eurovision Dance Contest title while the UK trailed its feet and finished in ninth place.
New study dismisses relationship between autism and measles vaccine
A new study proves that there is no link between the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR) and autism. On Wednesday at a teleconference, Dr.Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine Washington PostComment by Kim Stagliano Managing Editor, Age of AutismU.S. News&World Report - Los Angeles Times - Bloomberg - ChattahBox
Counseling on student loans now may ease pain later
By RON LIEBER As of this week, hundreds of thousands of young men and women have taken their first big step on the road to financial adulthood: They’re now on the hook for their first student loan.College Needn’t Bankrupt You NewsweekStudent loan companies in settlement talks BusinessWeekForbes - Pacific Daily News
Mccain, palin to appear at lee’s summit rally on monday
Republican presidential nominee John McCain and vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin will appear at a rally in Lee’s Summit at 10:30 am Monday, the campaign said.Pride regained in being a Republican Boston GlobeMcCain, Palin energize state GOP delegates NewsOK.comAsheville Citizen-Times - Right Pundits - Arizona Republic - New York Times
By ROBERT NASH PARKER Los Angeles Times A well-intentioned but misguided group of college and university presidents has been in the news recently for suggesting that we revisit the drinking age and asserting that 21 "is not working.At Dallas conference, MADD targets initiative seeking lower ... Dallas Morning NewsDrinking-age reform deserves old college try The Free Lance-StarRoyal Oak Daily Tribune - Indianapolis Star - Lynchburg News and Advance - Utica Observer Dispatch
Same destination, but different routes for candidates
By RICHARD S. DUNHAM ST. PAUL, MINN. - The confetti has been swept away. The bunting is boxed up. And John McCain and Barack Obama are hitting the campaign trail with gusto.Palin may woo blue-collar voters from Obama San Francisco ChronicleObama, McCain face 60-day sprint to persuade undecided voters Dallas Morning NewsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - New York Times - New River Valley Current - Wall Street Journal
Fannie, freddie capital concerns prompt paulson to take control
By Dawn Kopecki and Alison Vekshin Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson decided to take control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after a review found the beleaguered mortgage-finance companies used accounting methods that inflated their ...Video: Obama Calls for Changes in Mortgage Giants AssociatedPressLoan Giant Overstated the Size of Its Capital Base New York TimesReuters - Boston Globe - Los Angeles Times - Augusta Chronicle
Waters in india recede, but officials warn flood danger still high
PURNIA, India (AFP) - Some villagers began trying to return to their flooded homes in eastern India on Saturday as waters slowly receded, but officials warned the move was risky with a month of heavy rains still expected.Video: Indian Flood Refugees Settle at Camps AssociatedPressBihar flood victims find shelter in Nepal Times of IndiaWashington Post - International Herald Tribune - Christian Science Monitor - BBC News
Mpla look set for angola poll win
Preliminary results from the parliamentary election in Angola show the governing MPLA heading for a landslide victory. The electoral commission said the party had received more than 81% of the vote, based on preliminary figures.Angolan Election Unit Extends Vote in Capital, Citing Disorganization New York TimesAngola ruling party on track for big election win ReutersBloomberg - Aljazeera.net - AFP - Xinhua
Us-russia tensions deepen over georgia
CERNOBBIO, Italy (AFP) - Tensions between Russia and the United States over Georgia intensified Saturday with Vice President Dick Cheney casting Moscow as a brutal regime that aims to recapture its Soviet-era dominance.Russia-Georgia conflict may spark new cold war ABC OnlinePutin: Russia not to apologize for conflict with Georgia XinhuaNew York Times - Reuters - Voice of America - International Herald Tribune
India exultant over end to nuclear isolation
NEW DELHI (AFP) - The Indian government exulted over a decision by nuclear supplier nations to end the decades-old ban on trading with the country, and open up a reactor market worth billions of dollars.India, US Push to Seal Nuclear Agreement Moves to Congress BloombergCongressman slams NSG HinduWinston-Salem Journal - Austin American-Statesman - Los Angeles Times
Caribbean hurricane strengthens; path in doubt
AP KEY WEST, Fla., Sept. 6 -- Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength Saturday as the National Hurricane Center described it as an "extremely dangerous" storm.Video: Haitians Flee Gonaives Before Ike Reaches Island AssociatedPressHaitians flee Gonaives before Ike reaches island The Associated PressHouston Chronicle - AFP - New York Daily News - Aljazeera.net
Warmth opens arctic routes, experts say
By ANDREW C. REVKIN Leading ice specialists in Europe and the United States for the first time have agreed that a ring of navigable waters has opened all around the fringes of the cap of sea ice drifting on the warming Arctic Ocean.Most Popular International Zimbabwe IndependentArctic Sees Massive Gain in Ice Coverage DailyTechSeattle Times - Reuters UK - NewsHour - Insurance Journal
We’ll end this weekend under partly cloudy skies. It’s been a tranquil weekend so far in Greeley, but a cold front rolls into town today.Weekend to be 20 degrees cooler than a week ago Chicago TribuneRain chances remain in forecast KRIS-TVThe Associated Press - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle - Journal and Courier - IdahoStatesman.com
Bobcats find new digs — in the suburbs
By DAVID KELLY Los Angeles Times LAKE ELSINORE, CALIF. - Taking advantage of a slump in local real estate, a family of bobcats has moved into a foreclosed Lake Elsinore home, lolling about on fences and walls and riveting an entire neighborhood.Family of Bobcats Moves Into Vacant California Home FOXNewsWith Tuscany Hills homeowner in doghouse, bobcats move in Los Angeles TimesAHN - San Francisco Chronicle - KTLA - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Fall movie preview – september: two worlds – fitness gyms and the ...
By CARY DARLING Brad Pitt plays a fitness trainer who thinks he’s got a blackmail plot all worked out in Burn After Reading. Focus Features The last time the prickly and media-shy directing team known as the Coen brothers got behind the camera, ...Pitt Rocks to Madonna FOXNewsThe Coens’ Funny Bones NewsweekLos Angeles Times - Reuters - People Magazine - News&Observer