What’s the controversial site Megaupload.com all about?
Megaupload, the file-sharing website shut down Thursday by the U.S. federal government, is a Web hosting tool that now finds itself accused of being an online haven for digital pirates. Many people probably never have heard of the site. But to millions, the 6-year-old site, based in Hong Kong, was…
Did South Africa snub IMF’s Christine Lagarde?
South Africa (CNN) –It was a hot summer day when Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund visited South Africa in early January. However, it appeared that she received a rather chilly welcome from the South African government. The South Africans, despite knowing about her visit for more…
New Bruce Springsteen album to arrive March 6
The Boss is dropping his 17th studio effort, “Wrecking Ball,” on March 6, and has pushed out the music video to the album’s first single, “We Take Care of Our Own.” If you watch it, you’ll notice that Springsteen wants to make sure you catch what he’s saying: The lyrics…
Bayern lose at Moenchengladbach as Bundesliga resumes
Leaders Bayern Munich crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Borussia Moenchengladbach Friday as the Bundesliga resumed after the winter break. Patrick Herrmann scored twice to sink Bayern and lift his side into second in the standings, a single point behind after 18 games. Third-placed reigning champions Borussia Dortmund can draw…
The Avengers’ will be in 3-D
Hulk smash! Right into the theater! Walt Disney Pictures announced today that The Avengers will be converted to 3-D for its May 4, 2012 release. The news shouldn’t be a huge surprise — Disney is undergoing the same 3-D conversion process for John Carter, and director Joss Whedon expressed his…
Dynamic 2011 events to shape world for years to come
(CNN) — From the Arab Spring to a global economic crisis to the killing of Osama bin Laden, 2011 has been defined by historic and dynamic events that will shape the world in the years ahead. A revolt across the Middle East and North Africa began with the self-immolation of…