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  • Busy weekend for Enda Kenny in United States Busy weekend for Enda Kenny in United States

    Taoiseach Enda Kenny has spent the weekend in Boston, Massachusetts furthering the strength of U.S. -Ireland relations. The head of Ireland's government attended a function on Saturday at the JFK Library to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy's 1963 visit to Ireland At the ceremony Kenny addressed an audience of U.S. lawmakers and representatives of the business ...

  • Four-state tornado outbreak kills 1

    One tornado touched down near Wellston, Oklahoma, taking out power lines and damaging several homes, according to video from CNN affiliate KFOR. The affiliate's helicopter pilot estimated the funnel cloud to be about a half-mile ...

  • Officer shot in Boston Marathon showdown wants to return to work

    MBTA Police Officer Richard Donahue makes his way on crutches as his wife, Kim, follows him out of the gym at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston's Charlestown section, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Donahue almost lost his life after being shot during the crossfire with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects in Watertown, ...

  • Lester rolling into series opener against White Sox

    There's just not enough room for everyone. The White Sox have a decision to make in the coming week with veteran starter John Danks' anticipated return from the 15-day disabled list and a possible start on Friday. Someone in the rotation must move to the bullpen, and in all likelihood it will be either right-hander Dylan Axelrod or left-hander Hector Santiago. Axelrod could ...

  • Erik Spoelstra Chris Bosh is Heats most important player MAY 19

    Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. ???We???ve said that for three seasons. He allows everything to work on both ends of the court.??? Bosh has been excellent thus far in the playoffs, ...


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War of the Worlds (2005)

War of the Worlds (2005)

In a seemingly benign, yet ultimately ominous line of dialogue early in Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds, the ex-wife of Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise), a New York dock worker and generally deadbeat dad, says to him after dropping off their two kids for the weekend, "Take c ... ...

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  • Cavaliers still considering Greg Oden MAY 19

    Greg Oden earlier in the year, and they are still considering signing him in the offseason. Oden is working hard to make a return to the NBA, where he has not played since December 2009. The big man has been plagued by injuries his entire career, undergoing three microfracture surgeries as well as several other procedures. The 2007 No. 1 pick has played in just 82 games in his NBA career, ...

  • Dwight Howard intrigued by Rockets Mavericks MAY 19

    Rockets , who boast an impressive young core led by James Harden. Houston is a couple of small moves away from having the cap space to sign Howard. The other team Howard has interest in is ...

  • Boston Strong for art this Memorial Day weekend

    Memorial Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the armed forces and patriotism in general. Boston has a strong connection with the military and the civil servants that were on the scene to help after the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Looking for something to do for Memorial Day weekend? Bostonian art lovers have a chance to show their local pride and keep ...

  • Kalman Bruins’ Defensemen Taking Offensive Charge Vs. Rangers

    BOSTON (CBS) — There was so much focus on the forwards that were mostly responsible for the Bruins' struggling offense heading into the postseason, no one gave the defensemen a hard time. But Boston's blueliners scored just 23 of the team's 127 goals (18.1 percent) during the 48-game schedule. Oh, how that's changed in the Stanley Cup playoffs. With goals from Torey ...

  • Bruins rookie defencemen getting job done

    Bruins rookie defenceman Dougie Hamilton (27) and Torey Krug, right, have been more than holding their own against the New York Rangers in two games. (Brian ...

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