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In this July 1, 2008 file photo, former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks in Providence, R.I., THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Steven Senne, File WASHINGTON - Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated. The retired general and former secretary of state said he was in Vietnam, Korea or stationed elsewhere during Jackson's heyday. "So he's not quite of my generation but his art spanned three generations and is worthy of all the tribute that he is receiving for his art," Powell said in a television interview set to air Sunday. Powell... [read full story]
Actor Idris Elba has joined the cast of "Thor," Marvel Studios' film centering on the Norse god of thunder. Kenneth Branagh is directing the adaptation of the Marvel comic, Chris Hemsworth will star as Thor; Tom Hiddleston will...
New Orleans Hornets' Marcus Thornton (5) shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) as Joel Anthony (50) defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Miami, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Dwyane Wade had 31 points, and...
OUTSIDE THE BOX Turnaround for the Tatas? As Tata Steel and Tata Motors struggle to recover, investors will be eager to see how much their restructuring has paid off. (At left, Tata Motors' Nano) MARK HULBERT Gold timers very...
People's United Financial, Inc. , the holding company for People's United Bank, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Financial Federal Corporation in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $738 million.
