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Jay Baruchel chats about playing himself, sorta, in 'This is the End'
Jay Baruchel plays a version of himself in "This is the End," a new comedy in which he survives the apocalypse alongside heightened versions of Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson.
It's a feature length adaptation of "Jay and Seth vs. the Apocalypse," a short Baruchel made with his longtime friend Rogen, that's co-written and co-directed... » more
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Obama, Christie tour Jersey Shore to reassess Sandy recovery
President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie strolled along a Jersey Shore boardwalk like old friends Tuesday, a political odd couple just hanging out together.
The two men had the common purpose of promoting the recovery of the shore from Superstorm Sandy, but that didn't mean they couldn't have some fun.
When it came time to throw a football through a hanging tire at the... » more
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Barbara Walters begins her long goodbye from the television spotlight
Broadcasting pioneer Barbara Walters may be stepping out of the spotlight but “I’m not walking into the sunset,” she assured “The View’s” audience Monday.
In a carefully planned and scripted adieu, Walters, 83, said she will bow out from television appearances starting next year while continuing as co-executive producer of the ABC morning show, which she helped create.
However, Walters... » more
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Forest City Ranter hosts bone marrow driver for Barlcays security chief
The developers behind the Barclays Center will be holding a drive to support a sick retired member of New York's Finest.
Steve Bonano, who's the head of security at the Brooklyn arena, has a rare 9/11-related blood cancer, so Forest City Ratner will host a bone marrow drive at 345 Jay St. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Interested visitors can head to the location between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to... » more
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World leaders share remorse over Thatcher's death
Leaders from around the world expressed their condolences to Thatcher family.
President Barack Obama Here in America, many of us will never forget her standing shoulder to shoulder with President Reagan, reminding the world that we are not simply carried along by the currents of history -- we can shape them with moral conviction, unyielding courage and iron will.
Former President Bill... » more
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City pushes tourists to visit Bronx hot spots with campaign
The city will put Bronx hotspots in the spotlight as part of a plan to get tourists to the outer boroughs.
Starting Wednesday, NYC & Company, the city's tourism wing, will promote the Grand Concourse, Melrose and Mott Haven communities as part of its Neighborhood x Neighborhood campaign.
George Fertitta, the CEO of NYC & Co, said that save for Yankee Stadium, tourists rarely... » more
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Hillary Clinton backs same-sex marriage
Making a switch from her former stance, Hillary Clinton sofficially supported same-sex marriage for the first time Monday.
Now that she has left public office, the former secretary of state explained shebelieved "personally and as a matter of policy and law" that gay and lesbian couples should be able to marry,in a video posted by Human Rights Campaign.
"They are full... » more















