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The cause: a rare annular solar eclipse — a ring of sunlight as the new moon, passing between Earth and the sun, blocks most, but not all, of the sun's disc. This is not the kind of total eclipse of which you usually see pictures — the moon blocking

Sunday's is an annular eclipse, meaning that the moon is crossing directly between us and the flaming gas ball lighting up our solar system. Because the moon is farther away from the earth than it is at other times, it will only

(h/t to pastfedup, with thanks). “Sunbeams turn into little rings of Light.” Could that be a more charming and evocative image? Irrespective of how you understand this event, either astrologically or astronomically…or a

(h/t to pastfedup, with thanks). “Sunbeams turn into little rings of Light.” Could that be a more charming and evocative image? Irrespective of how you understand this event, either astrologically or astronomically…or a

AP The moon nearly covers the sun during the peak of an annular eclipse seen in Tinian in the Northern Marianas islands in June 2002. By Anjeanette Damon (contact) Renoites always knew they were special — particularly when compared with Las Vegas.

I'd like to make a suggestion to President Obama, Tom Morello bellowed to the capacity crowd gathered for the National Nurses United rally at Chicago.

(Sports Network) – Ryan Dempster hasn't broken into the victory column after six starts this season, and the winless stretch for the Chicago Cubs righty stretches 15 appearances going back to last season. Dempster will try to finally end the run

I'd like to make a suggestion to President Obama, Tom Morello bellowed to the capacity crowd gathered for the National Nurses United rally at Chicago.

MLB Team Report – Chicago White Sox – INSIDE PITCH Catcher AJ Pierzynski described the 6-1 win over the Angels on Thursday as "nice to win a get-away game, especially a long flight and the crazy trip we have." But if two games at home against the

I'd like to make a suggestion to President Obama, Tom Morello bellowed to the capacity crowd gathered for the National Nurses United rally at Chicago.

Will Smith was walking the red carpet at the Men In Black III premiere when a male reporter leaned in for a kiss. And then another kiss. And then another.

The world loves Will Smith. Maybe not enough to forgive Men in Black 2, but the world still loves him. They love him so much that he's been claimed to be one of the only black actor who can open a movie overseas. That's a lot

In bottom left image, Smith slaps Sediuk after the male television reporter allegedly tried kissing Smith. In bottom right photo, Smith walks away from Sediuk. (AP Photo via AP video) Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he

Will Smith lost his cool at the Russian premiere of Men In Black 3, when a reporter got too close for comfort. The 43-year-old slapped a Ukrainian reporter across the face on the red carpet of his latest movie, after he tried to kiss the actor on the

MOSCOW (AP) – Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III. AP Will Smith, center right, lightly slaps reporter Vitalii Sediuk, white suit, who tried to kiss him.

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Kerry Wood addressed the media at Wrigley Field after announcing his retirement.

Kerry Wood gave Cubs fans one more magic moment. Unfortunately, the Cubs couldn't bring Wood and the rest of the team a win.

By RICK GANO AP Sports Writer Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches that were often unhittable and striking out 20 batters in just his fifth

Kerry Wood addressed the media at Wrigley Field after announcing his retirement.

Someone approached Scott Stevens, the captain of the New Jersey Devils, the freshly appointed winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, and asked if he thought winning a second Stanley Cup in six years would bother fans of the other two teams with whom the

Anyways, I would love to see the Devils take control of this series over their next 2 home games. I mean..reallywho wants to see the Rangers ever come within a sniff of the Stanley Cup ever again? Not this homeboy.

By Bob Bensch on May 19, 2012 The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 to take a two-games-to-one lead in the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference finals. Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third- period goals at

Someone approached Scott Stevens, the captain of the New Jersey Devils, the freshly appointed winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, and asked if he thought winning a second Stanley Cup in six years would bother fans of the other two teams with whom the

The Devils have a 3-0 lead in Stanley Cups over their cross-river rivals since the Rangers last won the chalice, but trail badly in fan popularity and media coverage. (Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images) The Rangers visit New Jersey on Saturday

Metta World Peace is no friend of the Oklahoma City Thunder, after the Lakers forward elbowed James Harden in the head during the regular season. So maybe that history with the team made a fight for a loose ball between Thunder guard Russell Westbrook

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol share laughs over how Bryant easily scored twice on former teammate Derek Fisher during the Lakers' win over the Thunder. 'Come on, Fish is like 5-2,' Bryant explains. Thunder guard Derek Fisher has his hands full trying to

Contributor Network – 8 minutes ago On Friday, May 18, Kobe Bryant scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers are now down 2-1 in their Western Conference series with the Thunder.

Contributor Network – 8 minutes ago On Friday, May 18, Kobe Bryant scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers are now down 2-1 in their Western Conference series with the Thunder.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — For the first time ever, all three sports tenants of Staples Center will host playoff games. While some fear the impending traffic jams, others wince at the idea of even more games where they

LA LAKERS (99) World Peace 3-10 2-2 10, Gasol 4-8 4-4 12, Bynum 2-13 11-12 15, Sessions 5-9 2-2 12, Bryant 9-25 18-18 36, Hill 0-0 2-2 2, Blake 4-5 2-2 12, Barnes 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-70 41-42 99. Oklahoma City 15 32 23 26_96 LA Lakers 23 27 19 30_99

AP LOS ANGELES — A perfect storm of sports is headed to Los Angeles. And there could be as much competition for downtown traffic lanes and parking spots as there is inside Staples Center. On Saturday the Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder and the

At Oddsmaker the current odds has the LA Lakers favored by -2 ½ points with the total line at 190 ½ points. A money line wager on the LA Lakers will return -1.

LA Lakers vs OKC Thunder. What are you doing this weekend? Is anyone going to catch the NBA playoff games tonight? I posted a couple links below, those can be used if you are stuck at work! Thunder vs Lakers Live

Kobe Bryant shot a perfect 18-of-18 from the free-throw line and had a game-high 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City 99-96 to hand the Thunde.

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"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker "Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou. 42-1 on Barebones TDM classic .

On Saturday the Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Clippers take on the San Antonio Spurs in back-to-back NBA playoff games at Staples. Then on Sunday the real traffic trouble comes as the NHL's Kings will host the Phoenix Coyotes on the

The Lakers weren't going THAT quietly. In Game 3 against OKC, a must-win, the Lakers jumped out 16-4 and then held on to win 99-96. Kobe Bryant might be getting old, but he's always good for one big game and last night,

The Lakers weren't going THAT quietly. In Game 3 against OKC, a must-win, the Lakers jumped out 16-4 and then held on to win 99-96. Kobe Bryant might be getting old, but he's always good for one big game and last night,

Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13, Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter

Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

The date listed on the 'Coal Miner's Daughter' singer's recently uncovered records squashes her previous claim that she got married to Doolittle Lynn at the age of 13.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn is taking her life story to Broadway, and she has tapped film and TV actress Zooey Deschanel to play her on stage. Lynn, 80, unveiled plans for a musical adaptation of "Coal Miner's Daughter" during a

Josh Harrison broke up Justin Verlander's no-hitter with one out in the ninth by poking a breaking ball up the middle for a single. Other than that, what can you say? An hour ago, I was sitting at a bar, explaining to my brother,

DETROIT — As no-hit bids go, this one was proceeding almost predictably. Justin Verlander was commanding his pitches brilliantly on the mound.

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By Nancy Kercheval on May 19, 2012 Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander came within two outs of a third career no-hitter last night, as Andy Pettitte recorded his first win since coming out of retirement and Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood quit after 14 Major

By The Sports Xchange When Justin Verlander has his good stuff going, it's like watching a master painter at work. It's more than just 98 and 99 mph fastballs. There's a high degree of professional skill being displayed. A Monet of the Mound,