HANG TIME PLAYOFF HEADQUARTERS – If the Los Angeles Lakers are nervous at all about the task ahead — fighting off elimination in the Western Conference semifinals in a back-to-back set tonight and tomorrow at home

Knowing what is at stake, the Los Angeles Lakers don't seem too concerned about playing back-to-back games in an already grueling Western Conference semifinal series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers look to continue their home playoff

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,

HANG TIME PLAYOFF HEADQUARTERS – If the Los Angeles Lakers are nervous at all about the task ahead — fighting off elimination in the Western Conference semifinals in a back-to-back set tonight and tomorrow at home

USA.gov: Memorial Day – Pay tribute to our heroes and learn more about celebrating safely.

Memorial Day is coming up in the United States. I've gotten a chance to update most, but not all, of the resources at The Best Websites For Learning About Memorial Day. Additional suggestions are welcome. Print Friendly

Memorial Day in South Florida usually means a big boating weekend on the water, if the weather cooperates, and that means heavy enforcement on the high seas for boating safety.

By Phyllis Zorn, Staff Writer Enid News and Eagle ENID — Efforts to raise the money needed to bring a Vietnam Traveling Wall for permanent display at Enid Woodring Regional Airport will get a boost over Memorial Day weekend.

News, analysis and opinion from the fan perspective.

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

News, analysis and opinion from the fan perspective.

You probably knew this already, but Justin Verlander is the best pitcher in baseball. The Tigers right-hander should have erased any doubt you may have had about that statement by nearly tossing his third career no-hitter on

Rock the Bells, scheduled to kick off later this summer, has announced a solid lineup for its 2012 festival series. As the only traveling hip hop festival, Rock the Bells will feature an array of artists, including Kid Cudi, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, J Cole,

Rock the Bells, scheduled to kick off later this summer, has announced a solid lineup for its 2012 festival series. As the only traveling hip hop festival, Rock the Bells will feature an array of artists, including Kid Cudi, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, J Cole,

(Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) IRVINE, CA – MAY 08: Rapper J. Cole performs at The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on May 8, 2012 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 25: DJ Lance Rock performs at

Rock the Bells is an annual hip-hop festival that originally took place in Southern California only, but has since toured throughout the world. The concert features a line-up of high-profile alternative hip-hop artists, often headlined by a more

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Debbie and George Sevilis were supposed to get married on Saturday, May 19. Everything was booked. They had saved the date. Then last August they heard that the NATO summit was coming to Chicago, bringing in dozens of political

Although some NATO Summit protesters said there was nothing more incriminating than home brewing equipment in the Bridgeport apartment where they were staying, three of them have now been charged with possessing

More than 2000 reporters from around the world will be covering the NATO summit here. Chicago hopes they'll pass along the good word about the Windy City.

By Anne Gearan and Jim Kuhnhen AP Protesters march in downtown Chicago on Friday, two days before the start of the NATO summit. Protesters are gearing up for Sunday. Estimates of how many might show up vary from a couple thousand to more than 10000.

Will Smith who is in the Ukraine promoting"Men In Black 3" just slapped a reporter across the face and it was all caught on tape.

Clearly mistaking "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" for John Travolta, a particularly grabby reporter moved in for the kill during the Moscow premiere of "Men In Black 3." Leaning in for a kiss, he immediately enraged the film's star, Will Smith,

Clearly mistaking "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" for John Travolta, a particularly grabby reporter moved in for the kill during the Moscow premiere of "Men In Black 3." Leaning in for a kiss, he immediately enraged the film's star, Will Smith,

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

By Andrew Dansby -MySanantonio.com A representative for Loretta Lynn asks, “Are you ready for Loretta?” before handing the phone to one of the greatest singers and songwriters in the history of American music. Lynn takes the phone.

10, 2010 file photo, singer Loretta Lynn poses in the press room during the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Newly discovered documents indicate country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to

In a sober debut, shares of Facebook closed just barely above their offering price Friday, as the company's bankers stepped in to help support the stock. “Facebook was not just an IPO. It was supposed to be something that would excite the retail

By JOSHUA FREED It's going to take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push the stock market higher. Facebook shares rose 23 cents above their $38 offering price. It seemed like everything else fell. The Dow Jones industrial average has

Here's the story: Angel investor and all-around web magnate Chris Sacca wrote a quick tweet early yesterday about how it'd be cool if there was a website where people could predict where Facebook's stock will end up at the

By JOSHUA FREED It's going to take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push the stock market higher. Facebook shares rose 23 cents above their $38 offering price. It seemed like everything else fell. The Dow Jones industrial average has

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.

Authorities in Chicago are gearing up for a weekend of anti-NATO activity in the Windy City, but it's already being reported that law enforcement there might be a little too eager to begin arrests. The home of known activists was

Chicago has ramped up efforts to head off violence at the NATO summit, leading some protesters to say the city has been heavy-handed. By Mark Guarino, Staff writer / May 19, 2012 Police officers in riot gear block an intersection during a demonstration

Leaders from around the globe converge on Chicago May 19-21 for the NATO Summit.

Debra Kirby, chief of the Chicago Police Department Office of International Relations, said it is not the intent of Chicago Police to limit or otherwise interfere with coverage of protests and other events related to the NATO

(05-17) 12:36 PDT Chicago (AP) — As President Barack Obama and 50 heads of state arrive for a NATO summit, parts of Chicago are all but shutting down — the result of dire warnings about heightened security, snarled transportation and the threat of

Because the G-5 nations are all involved in support of War Crimes and looting (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy), a false flag attack killing G-5 members at the NATO Summit in Chicago May 20, 21 is the preferred target in order

Because the G-5 nations are all involved in support of War Crimes and looting (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy), a false flag attack killing G-5 members at the NATO Summit in Chicago May 20, 21 is the preferred target in order