Jay-Z, Jennifer Lawrence, President Obama top Time's 100 Most Influential list Along with expected political figures like President Barack Obama (appearing for the eighth time; wife Michelle also holds a slot) and Vice-President Joe Biden, Time also singled out power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z, Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Daniel Day-Lewis, musicians including Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Frank Ocean, television stars like "The Mindy Project's" Mindy Kaling and "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston, and entertainers from other countries such as Bassem Youssef, dubbed the Egyptian "Jon Stewart," who is under investigation in that country for his political satire. More
France's top rabbi takes leave amid scandal France's top rabbi has taken leave from his post after becoming ensnared in a scandal over alleged plagiarism and lies about his educational background. Richard Prasquier, the head of a leading French Jewish group, said Rabbi Gilles Bernheim asked for the leave at an emergency meeting Thursday of leaders of the Central Consistory of France. More
Jane Goodall book postponed after plagiarism issues raised Primatologist Jane Goodall and publisher Grand Central announced they will delay publication of Goodall's forthcoming book "Seeds of Hope" amidst accusations that certain passages were plagiarized. More
CNN no-comments outcry over breaking coverage of rape verdict ... To sum up the backlash, critics jumped on the network’s extensive discussion of the implications for the perpetrators and their plight, with less countervailing discussion of the rape victim. Change.org has launched a petition seeking an apology from the network. More
TV fees boost Time Warner profits Rising TV subscription fees plumped up profits at Time Warner. The media and entertainment giant said profits in the last three months of 2012 rose 51% from a year ago to $1.2bn (£750m), despite no change in revenues. TV subscription income rose 7%, as cable and satellite operators paid more to carry channels such as CNN and TNT. More
Atlas of cells offers a milestone leap in understanding of the human body CNNScientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body Livescience.comScientists are building a catalogue of every type of cell in our bodies The Economist‘Google Maps’ project for cells reveals their role in spread of disease Financial TimesScientists announce progress toward ambitious atlas of human cells Reuters
Braves’ Chris Sale caps resounding comeback by winning first Cy Young Award The AthleticBraves' Sale, Tigers' Skubal win Cy Young Awards ESPNHere are the Cy Young Award vote totals MLB.comPitching Triple Crown winner Chris Sale takes National League Cy Young Award BBWAAFive MLB Pitchers Receive Exactly One Vote for 2024 Cy Young Award Sports Illustrated
1,217 wins, 160 players, one legacy: UConn's Auriemma taught players 'to be best versions of ourselves' ESPNGeno Auriemma becomes all-time winningest college basketball coach in 40th year at UConn The AthleticUConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA all-time wins record as Azzi Fudd returns from injury Yahoo SportsWhy associate head coach Chris Dailey has stayed with UConn women’s basketball, Geno Auriemma for 40 years Hartford Courant
Earl Thomas named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, but not Marshawn Lynch Field Gulls25 modern-era players named as semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 NFL.com2 Former Falcons Snubbed as Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists Sports IllustratedEli Manning Among 25 Semifinalists for 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class Bleacher ReportSteelers greats James Harrison, Hines Ward among 25 semifinalists for Hall of Fame class TribLIVE