Argentina's Pope Bergoglio a moderate focused on the poor

By Alejandro Lifschitz BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The first Latin American pope, Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio is a theological conservative with a strong social conscience, known for his negotiating skills as well as a readiness to challenge powerful interests....

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Oprah named most influential celebrity for second year

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey was crowned America's most influential celebrity for a second straight year on Friday, despite having dropped off daily television in 2011. Forbes magazine ranked Winfrey, 59, ahead of Hollywood titans Steven Spielberg...

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Focus on mission, stay true to the cross, pope tells cardinals

By Philip Pullella and Catherine Hornby VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Friday urged leaders of a Roman Catholic Church riven by scandal and crisis never to give in to discouragement, bitterness or pessimism but to keep focused on their mission....

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Rapper Lil Wayne says he is fine after health scare

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. rapper Lil Wayne said on Friday he was fine and thanked fans for their concern after a reported seizure that led celebrity website TMZ.com to claim he was in a medically induced coma and near death. "I'm good everybody....

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Steven Soderbergh delivering State of Cinema Address at San Francisco film fest

By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Steven Soderbergh will deliver the tenth annual State of Cinema Address at the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, the San Francisco Film Society announced on Wednesday. The Academy Award-winning...

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Argentina's Pope Bergoglio a moderate focused on the poor

By Alejandro Lifschitz BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The first Latin American pope, Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio is a theological conservative with a strong social conscience, known for his negotiating skills as well as a readiness to challenge powerful interests....

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New pope urges Church to return to its Gospel roots

By Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - In his first public Mass, Pope Francis urged the Catholic Church on Thursday to stick to its Gospel roots and shun modern temptations, warning that it would become just another charitable...

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Ang Lee moves into TV after 'Life of Pi' Oscar win

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Double Oscar winner Ang Lee is moving over to television after winning the Best Director Academy Award last month for "Life of Pi." Cable channel FX said on Thursday that the Taiwanese filmmaker will direct the pilot episode...

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Actor Ed Asner treated in hospital for exhaustion

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Veteran actor Ed Asner was rushed to a hospital on Tuesday night while performing in a one-man show in Gary, Indiana and was being treated for exhaustion, his publicist said on Wednesday. Asner, 83, "had to be taken off stage due...

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Steven Soderbergh delivering State of Cinema Address at San Francisco film fest

By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Steven Soderbergh will deliver the tenth annual State of Cinema Address at the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, the San Francisco Film Society announced on Wednesday. The Academy Award-winning...

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Argentina's Pope Bergoglio a moderate focused on the poor

By Alejandro Lifschitz BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The first Latin American pope, Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio is a theological conservative with a strong social conscience, known for his negotiating skills as well as a readiness to challenge powerful interests....

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New pope slips out of Vatican for morning prayer visit

By Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, barely 12 hours after his election, quietly left the Vatican early on Thursday to pray for guidance at a Rome basilica as he looks to usher a Catholic Church mired in intrigue...

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Teenaged Olympic athlete Douglas to publish second memoir

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas, not yet 18, will publish her second memoir next month, publisher Zondervan said on Tuesday. Douglas, 17, a gold medal winner at the 2012 Summer Olympics in both team and individual all-around...

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Paternity suit judge asked to order DNA test of Michael Jordan

By David Beasley ATLANTA (Reuters) - Lawyers for an Atlanta woman who says basketball legend Michael Jordan is the father of her 16-year-old son asked a judge Tuesday to order Jordan to immediately take a DNA test. Pamela Smith, 48, filed a paternity...

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Facebook's Sandberg says men need to mentor women more

By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - Sheryl Sandberg's new book "Lean In" challenges men in the upper echelons of corporate America to take more women under their wing. Sandberg is on a promotional blitz for the new book, which has been praised as an ambitious...

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Bob Dylan admitted to American Academy of Arts and Letters

By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Bob Dylan has become the first rock star voted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the century-old arts organization announced Tuesday. The iconic singer-songwriter was one of seven named for...

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Gabrielle Giffords to receive "Profile in Courage" award

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is set to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her efforts to curb gun violence since she was seriously wounded in a Tucson shooting rampage two years ago. Gifffords...

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South Africa's Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital after routine tests and is well, the government said on Sunday. "The doctors have completed the tests. He is well and as before, his health remains...

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Justin Bieber concert in Portugal canceled

LONDON (Reuters) - Canadian singer Justin Bieber has canceled one of two planned concerts in Portugal this week, the venue in Lisbon said on its website on Monday. A source close to the singer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the cancellation...

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"Rhoda" actress Valerie Harper living "fully" despite brain cancer

By Chris Michaud NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress Valerie Harper, star of the 1970s television comedy "Rhoda," says she is determined to "live each day's moments fully" despite a brain cancer diagnosis that doctors told her could bring death in a matter...

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Can Bowie turn acclaim and hype into record sales?

LONDON (Reuters) - He caught the music world napping in January with his first new song in a decade and soon had critics searching for superlatives to describe his new album "The Next Day". The next big question for David Bowie and his remarkable comeback...

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Gabrielle Giffords to receive "Profile in Courage" award

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is set to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her efforts to curb gun violence since she was seriously wounded in a Tucson shooting rampage two years ago. Gifffords...

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Bieber ends London gig without hitches after "rough week"

LONDON (Reuters) - Pop star Justin Bieber wrapped up his final London show without hitches on Friday after a week riddled with paparazzi run-ins and a trip to the hospital. Bieber, 19, sang and danced his way through his fourth night at London's O2...

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South Africa's Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital after routine tests and is well, the government said on Sunday. "The doctors have completed the tests. He is well and as before, his health remains...

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Can Bowie turn acclaim and hype into record sales?

LONDON (Reuters) - He caught the music world napping in January with his first new song in a decade and soon had critics searching for superlatives to describe his new album "The Next Day". The next big question for David Bowie and his remarkable comeback...

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Gabrielle Giffords to receive "Profile in Courage" award

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is set to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her efforts to curb gun violence since she was seriously wounded in a Tucson shooting rampage two years ago. Gifffords...

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Bieber ends London gig without hitches after "rough week"

LONDON (Reuters) - Pop star Justin Bieber wrapped up his final London show without hitches on Friday after a week riddled with paparazzi run-ins and a trip to the hospital. Bieber, 19, sang and danced his way through his fourth night at London's O2...

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South Africa's Mandela back in hospital for "routine test"

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday for a "routine test", his second period of hospital treatment in less than three months, the government said. A spokesman for President Jacob...

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