Benefiting the most from Sunday night’s Globes, David O. Russell’s con caper locked in best comedy, best actress (Amy Adams) and best supporting actress (Jennifer Lawrence).
Globes leader ‘American Hustle’ gets Oscar boost
American held in UAE over video to be released
An American who’s been held in the United Arab Emirates for nine months in connection with a satirical online video about youth culture in Dubai was expected to be released soon.
Skiing star Lindsey Vonn out of Sochi Olympics
Expected to be one of the biggest stars at the upcoming Games, Vonn announced Tuesday she won’t be able to race in Russia.
Polar air blamed for 21 deaths nationwide
Fountains froze over, a 200-foot Ferris wheel in Atlanta shut down, and Southerners had to dig out winter coats, hats and gloves they almost never have to use.
Below-zero temps push into Midwest, Northeast
Icy, snow-covered roads and high winds made travel treacherous Sunday as much of the nation braced for the next winter wallop: a dangerous cold that could break records.
Selling social media clicks becomes big business
Celebrities, businesses and even the U.S. State Department have bought bogus Facebook likes, Twitter followers or YouTube viewers from offshore “click farms.”
Strong winter storm pushes into the Northeast
A storm expected to bring more than a foot of snow, stiff winds and punishing cold pushed into the Northeast on Thursday.
1 body found in Minneapolis apartment fire
Authorities said Thursday they have discovered a body in the ruins of a Minneapolis apartment fire and explosion that left 14 other people injured.
Ex-Vikings punter: Coach made anti-gay remarks
Former Minnesota punter Chris Kluwe says his special teams coordinator made anti-gay comments while Kluwe was with the Vikings, an allegation the coach “vehemently denies.”
Minnesota Vikings fire coach Leslie Frazier
The Minnesota Vikings fired coach Leslie Frazier on Monday morning, one year after they made the playoffs and one day after they finished a 5-10-1 season.
Target: Customers’ encrypted PINs were stolen
Target said Friday that debit-card PINs were among the financial information stolen from millions of customers who shopped at the retailer earlier this month.
Officials ready up for winter-weather Super Bowl
Super Bowl organizers said that they’re prepared to deploy thousands of trucks and tons of salt to prevent snowy weather from interfering with the game.
Minn. archbishop denies touching minor
The head of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced Tuesday that he is stepping aside from public ministry effective immediately after an allegation that he inappropriately touched an underage male.
Nienstedt homily: Catholic bishops have failed
Archbishop John Nienstedt acknowledges that Catholic bishops have failed in their response to the clergy-abuse crisis, according to prepared remarks he’s scheduled to give during a homily Sunday in Edina.
Police respond to shooting report at Colorado school
Police were responding to a report Friday of a shooting at a high school in suburban Denver, state emergency officials say.