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  British hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s obscene gesture in the Super Bowl halftime show is prompting apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched on to. The digital video recorder maker...... Full story

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, a special, heartwarming time to gather with friends, eat too much queso and make ridiculous side bets on how long the national anthem will last and who will be forced to punt first.  ...... Full story

WASHINGTON — Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke. The actress-comedian said in a statement that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to...... Full story

NEW YORK — While America awaits the debut of the TV series "Smash," its creator is well ahead, planning tiny details of Episode 13.   Before sitting down for an interview last week, Theresa Rebeck quickly huddled with her...... Full story

NEW YORK (AP) — The geeks have bragging rights over the superstar strivers. The CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" had a slightly larger audience than Fox's "American Idol" during the half hour when the shows were in head-to-head competition on...... Full story

NEW YORK (AP) — Liam Neeson continues to maul the competition in the winter months. Neeson's survivalist thriller "The Grey" debuted atop the weekend box office, earning $19.7 million. The 59-year-old actor remains a big draw as an action...... Full story

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It's time for a new stage at Ryman Auditorium, a significant moment in the history of a building known for its significant moments. Scuffed by the heels of "The King," ''The Queen of Soul" and thousands of singers in...... Full story

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Rapper Snoop Dogg is facing a minor drug charge in Texas after border agents say they found several joints on his tour bus. Hudspeth County sheriff's office said in a statement that Snoop Dogg, whose name is Calvin...... Full story

NEW YORK (AP) — Through a rap verse, Jay-Z has confirmed the birth of "the most beautiful" girl in the world — his newborn daughter. The song "Glory" made its debut on his social website Life and Times on Monday — two days after...... Full story

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — CBS News debuted its new "CBS This Morning" program on Monday, its latest attempt to climb out of third place in the network morning show competition. Hosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill sat at a circular...... Full story

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A New York man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for illegally uploading and distributing a copy of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" before the movie's premiere. Forty-nine-year-old Gilberto Sanchez was sentenced...... Full story

LOS ANGELES — A judge offered Lindsay Lohan something Wednesday that she hadn't heard from a court in nearly two years: Praise. Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner said the actress was doing well under strict new terms of her probation...... Full story

LOS ANGELES (AP) — American Airlines is using social media to explain its actions after Alec Baldwin took to Twitter to complain that he was booted from a flight for playing a word game on his cellphone as the plane was about to depart....... Full story

LOS ANGELES — Anne Hathaway has signed on for a new role: Fiancee. A spokesman for the 29-year-old actress says Hathaway is engaged to boyfriend and fellow actor Adam Shulman. Publicist Stephen Huvane revealed no other details. Hathaway...... Full story

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Fallon's house band the Roots didn't have a warm welcome for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann when she appeared on the NBC show early Tuesday. As Bachmann strode on to the stage at Fallon's "Late...... Full story