Celebrities Who Played Sports

Celebrities Who Played Sports

Sports-Playing Celebrities
The NCAA Tournament brings “One Shining Moment” for most college hoopsters. But for these famous folks, their amateur sports days were only the beginning.

Knut to be stuffed and displayed?

Knut to be stuffed and displayed?

Popular Polar Bear Knut to Be Stuffed, Displayed in Berlin

Following the shockingly early death of Knut, the world's best known polar bear, a Berlin museum plans to stuff the celebrity and put him on display, letting fans say their final farewells.

The news came Tuesday as a team of veterinarians decided that brain problems were probably the cause of the four-year-old bear's death. Three vets took part in the examination of the 300kg (661lb) animal, and were accompanied by a taxidermist to ensure that Knut's fur was not damaged in the process.

Initial findings from a necropsy performed Monday by an institute in the German capital showed "significant changes to the brain, which can be viewed as a reason for the polar bear's sudden death," the zoo said in a statement.

The zoo didn't elaborate on the changes to the animal's brain, and officials could not immediately be reached for further comment.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events

What's Happening This Weekend
Getting out isn’t only fun, but as many of our picks this week prove, it’s helpful. Be a do-gooder while having a good time. Whether you’re watching indie rockers for charity, feasting on veggies at a fest, exploring your city in a race or attending a Japanese festival, this weekend is packed with positive play.

Elizabeth Taylor’s Movies

Elizabeth Taylor’s Movies

Elizabeth Taylor’s Movies
In her 79 years, violet-eyed, English-born actress Elizabeth Taylor used her international fame for philanthropic causes; she acted in numerous movies, in television dramas and on the Broadway stage; she built a fragrance business; and, she married several times. As the world mourns her, we take a look back at the movies she made during her storied career.

Air traffic controller caught sleeping

Air traffic controller caught sleeping

Aviation experts on alert after tower supervisor dozes off
WASHINGTON — Aviation and safety experts are on alert after an air traffic control tower supervisor reportedly fell asleep at the switch early Wednesday at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., leaving two commercial jets to land without gaining clearance.

The controller, along with other Federal Aviation Administration officials at Reagan National, was interviewed by the National Transportation Safety Board, NBC News has learned. The controller — a 20-year-veteran, 17 of those years at Reagan — had been working his fourth consecutive overnight shift (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

“What’s really shocking about this is that they had only one person in that tower," aviation lawyer and safety expert Mike Pangia told NBC News. “It’s a human thing to be indisposed for one reason or another."

Mike Anderson leaving Missouri

Mike Anderson leaving Missouri

Missouri basketball head coach Mike Anderson may not renew his contract with the school. According to sources, Anderson has decided to take on the head coaching job at this school.

Source:Specials

First wives of Hollywood

First wives of Hollywood

First wives of Hollywood
Recent reports claimed that Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock had formed a first wives club, bonding over their marriage breakups. Apparently it was just gossip.

Best Movie Dance Scenes

 Best Movie Dance Scenes

Best movie dance scenes
Hollywood has given us so many memorable waltzing, pirouetting and break-dancing numbers. Here's a roundup of some of our favorites -- including some by twinkle-toed legends and stars who are surprisingly spry.

Animal House – Where are they now?

Animal House – Where are they now?

Animal House’ – Where are they now?
As Spring Break approaches, we take a look at one of the best college romps ever. One of the classic comedies of all time ushered in a host of imitators and remains one of the most profitable movies of all time. The star of the movie died young. Where are the rest of the actors who played these memorable college students and other favorite roles?

Spring Blooming Flowers

Spring Blooming Flowers

Spring Blooming Flowers
Nature’s celebration of renewal starts in wildflower meadows (scroll through the photos) and cultivated gardens (scroll through the show). Spring-blooming flowers, many with cultural connections to this seasonal observance, bring vivid color and floral fragrance to the second season.