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This Day in History for July 14 – Storming of Bastille and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The storming and destruction of Bastille marks the beginning of the French Revolution (More info)
1798 – The Sedition Act becomes law in the United States, making it a federal crime to write, publish or utter false or malicious statements about the US government (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 14 – Harry Dean Stanton, Jane Lynch and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harry Dean Stanton
Age: 85
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Cool Hand Luke,' 'Pretty in Pink' and 'The Green Mile,' and a recent recurring role on the HBO series 'Big Love'
Jane Lynch
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: A long career in both TV and films, but her most notable role of late is her wickedly funn
Netflix Customers Upset About Drastic Price Hikes
DVD-by-mail and digital streaming service Netflix has announced a new pricing structure, and its customers are doing the metaphorical version of booing and throwing popcorn at the screen.
People who currently pay $10 for one DVD per month plus unlimited digital streaming will see rates jump to $16, while those who get two DVDs plus streaming will have a new rate of $20, up from $15. The price in
Widow of Fallen Texas Rangers Fan Thanks Team for Their Support and Compassion [VIDEO]
In her first public statement regarding the tragedy, Jenny Stone, the widow of the firefighter who fell to his death at a Texas Rangers game last week, thanked the Rangers organization, and said that Rangers star Josh Hamiliton remains her son's favorite player.
Her husband, Shannon Stone, who was attending the game with their six-year old son Cooper, was trying to catch a ball tossed to him by H
Companies Step Up to Pay Tax Bill for Man Who Returned Derek Jeter’s 3,000th Hit Ball
Christian Lopez, the 23-year-old fan who scooped up the home run ball after Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit and graciously returned it, was expected to be hit with a nasty tax bill for all the Yankees swag he got in exchange for his good deed.
Now companies are stepping up to help.
US Soccer Team Advances to Finals of the Women’s World Cup [VIDEO]
Abby Wambach scored the go-ahead goal, and the United States woman's soccer team defeated France on Wednesday, 3-1, clinching a spot in the finals of the Woman's World Cup.
After the US took an early 1-0 lead, France began dominating the game's possession, finally scoring an equalizer in the 55th minute. But Les Blues weren't able to further capitalize on what ended up being a 25-11 shots-on-goal
Ted Danson to Star in ‘CSI’
Former 'Cheers' barkeep Ted Danson has a new gig.
CBS has announced that this fall, Danson will star in its flagship show, 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' He'll be the forensic team's newest supervisor, a transplant from Portland, OR, who helps his colleagues come to grips with the professional and personal fallout from last season’s take-down of serial killer Nate Haskell.
‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows’ Trailer: See Robert Downey Jr. in Drag [VIDEO]
Robert Downey Jr. is back for more zany adventures in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows,' the sequel to the uber-popular 2009 action-comedy.
Based on the trailer, which hit the Internet on Tuesday, 'Shadows' looks to be even more action-packed than its predecessor, with guns, explosions and, um, Downey Jr. in drag.
Summer Reading Guide: 5 Books Everyone Should Read This Summer
Any book worth the paper it's printed on will immerse the reader almost from the start. Great authors seem to have a knack for doing this without fail.
Still, sometimes it can be nice to help them out a little. Reading a book with a setting that mirrors your own can be a rich and satisfying experience.
With that in mind, here are five great summer reads, all set in the summer.
Doctor’s Assistant: Tiger Woods Did Not Receive Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Anthony Galea did not provide Tiger Woods with performance-enhancing drugs.
That was the message from Galea's former assistant, Mary Anne Catalano, through her attorney Ron Personius on Monday. Galea, a Toronto doctor with known ties to high-level athletes such as Woods, Alex Rodriguez, and Carlos Beltran, pleaded guilty last month to importing misbranded and unapproved drugs -- including human gr
This Day in History for July 13 – Hollywood Sign Dedication and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – In New York City, opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting which will be later regarded as the worst in US history (More info)
1923 – The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Los Angeles; it originally reads Hollywoodland but the four last letters are dropped after a 1949 renovati
Celebrity Birthdays for July 13 – Harrison Ford, Cheech Marin and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harrison Ford
Age: 69
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles such as Han Solo in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy and Indiana Jones in the eponymous movie franchise, and his marriage to human swizzle-stick Calista Flockhart
Cheech Marin
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: Being half of the legendary stoner comedy duo Cheech