Mormon-affiliated Brigham Young University lifts YouTube blockade, citing educational benefitsPROVO, Utah — Brigham Young University, the Mormon church school where students agree to live a chaste and virtuous life, has lifted its almost three-year policy of blocking access to YouTube. LA police want to question cardiologist who treated Michael JacksonLOS ANGELES — A concert promoter said Friday that Michael Jackson insisted the company hire the cardiologist who reportedly was in his Los Angeles mansion when the entertainer collapsed. TV mom, NBA star deliver petitions in support of arts education in public schoolsWASHINGTON — One of America’s favorite TV moms teamed up with an NBA legend and an elementary school band on Thursday to press the Obama administration to ensure that arts and music programs don’t fall victim to the sour economy. First Lady hosts White House jazz workshop with young people and musical legendsWASHINGTON — The White House sounded more like the music wing of a high school than a seat of government Monday — and that’s just the way First Lady Michelle Obama likes it. Young filmmakers honored with prize money and trophies at Student Academy AwardsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Thirteen college students received cash prizes and trophies Saturday for films competing in the 36th annual Student Academy Awards. Microsoft’s Bill Gates and wife, Melinda, get honorary degree from UK’s Cambridge UniversityLONDON — Billionaire Bill Gates has picked up an honorary degree from Britain’s Cambridge University. Hip-hop star Kanye West has private concert for 3,000 Chicago teens improving in schoolCHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance. Schwarzenegger wants to move classrooms toward online instruction, but technology lagsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the state that gave the world Facebook, Google and the iPod, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says forcing California’s students to rely on printed textbooks is so yesterday. Mexican university wins Spain’s Prince of Asturias awardMADRID — A nearly 100-year-old Mexican university was awarded Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities on Wednesday in recognition of its role in providing Latin America with outstanding intellectuals and scientists. Fred Rogers memorial scholarships go to 3 college students for workLOS ANGELES — Three college students have received scholarships for their work on children’s media projects honoring the spirit of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” host Fred Rogers. Following Facebook campaign, actor James Franco pulls out of UCLA commencement speechLOS ANGELES — Actor James Franco says he has dropped a plan to give a commencement speech at the University of California, Los Angeles, a move that may have been prompted by pressure from students. Richard Dreyfuss gets candid about cinema, himself and USA of today
NORFOLK, Va. — Of all the causes actors have chosen to champion, Richard Dreyfuss admits his passion lacks, well, a certain pizazz: Civics. “Don’t call it ‘civics’ because ‘civics’ is easily the most boring word in America,” Dreyfuss says. “Call it what it is: political power.” Dreyfuss brings an actor’s dramatic pacing and a historian’s licks to his cause, erasing any notion that this lesson will be boring. He’s bombastic, predictably brash and yet professorial during a 90-minute interview in a bland hotel suite in this seaport, where he was honored at a film festival earlier this year. At Bates College commencement in Maine, actress Geena Davis calls for gender balance in mediaLEWISTON, Maine — Actress Geena Davis says it’s critical that young people see more women in movies and TV. Now in semifinals, blind pianist from Japan wows audiences at prestigious Cliburn contestFORT WORTH, Texas — With a dramatic bow of pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii’s head, rich sounds of the piano, violins, cello and viola broke the concert hall silence as he and a string quartet played Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44. Walcott withdraws from race for Oxford University poetry post after anonymous letter campaignLONDON — Nobel literature laureate Derek Walcott has withdrawn from the contest for a prestigious position at Oxford University after anonymous letters criticizing him were sent to professors. Rodeo champ Ty Murray rides out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — The King of the Cowboys has left the ballroom. Teen suspended from Ohio Christian school for going to public school’s prom with girlfriendFINDLAY, Ohio — A northwest Ohio teenager has been suspended by his Christian school because he attended another high school’s prom. Ohio teenager from Christian school expects to be suspended for going to public school promFINDLAY, Ohio — An Ohio teenager says he expects to be suspended from a Christian school for attending a public school prom with his girlfriend. Gunman in wig kills Wesleyan student working at bookstore near campus, is hunted by policeMIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A disguised gunman fatally shot a Wesleyan University student while she worked at a popular bookstore near campus Wednesday before fleeing into the bustling downtown area, leaving his wig behind. Ohio Christian school that forbids dancing tells student not to attend public school promFINDLAY, Ohio — A Christian school in Ohio says it will suspend a student if he attends a public high school prom with his girlfriend. Movie Review: Painfully clunky romance ‘Love n’ Dancing’ isn’t too light on its feetLOS ANGELES — The most astounding move in “Love n’ Dancing” doesn’t occur on the dance floor. Rather, it’s the fact that this movie is appearing in theaters at all, and not going straight to cable where it belongs. Amazon unveils $489 Kindle with large screen, considered better for textbooks, newspapersNEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. hopes a bigger version of its Kindle electronic reading device can be a hit, even if it’s more expensive, and the company is aiming it in part at college students who are eager to save money on their textbooks. A larger Kindle book reader could alter the economics of textbooks and periodicalsNEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. is widely expected to unveil a new Kindle electronic book device with a larger screen Wednesday, which would be geared for textbooks, magazines and newspapers and possibly shake up the economics of multiple industries at once. Craigslist founder speaks at memorial concert for MN woman killed after responding to phony adEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The founder of the popular online advertising site Craigslist on Sunday joined the effort to honor a 24-year-old Minnesota woman who died in 2007 after responding to a phony ad for a baby sitter. |
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