Media Decoder: Cartoonist’s Heirs Seek to Reclaim Rights

Media Decoder: Cartoonist’s Heirs Seek to Reclaim Rights


Media Decoder: Cartoonist’s Heirs Seek to Reclaim Rights

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 12:49 PM PDT

Heirs to artist Jack Kirby seek to regain rights to Marvel characters he helped create, perhaps complicating Disney's $4-billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment.


Sweden gears up for 2010 vote with expansive budget

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:35 AM PDT

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's center-right government, hoping to ride a wave of stimulus measures to re-election next year, announced on Sunday extra spending plans to underpin tentative signs of economic recovery.


Obama to Meet With Netanyahu, Abbas

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:35 AM PDT

The White House says Obama will host a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.


Dyke in BBC 'conspiracy' claim

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 12:42 PM PDT

Ex-director general Greg Dyke says the BBC is part of a "conspiracy" preventing the "radical changes" needed to UK democracy.


ArtsBeat: Emmy Award Countdown

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:54 AM PDT

Brian Stelter will live-blog the Emmy ceremony, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.


Obama to Meet With Netanyahu, Abbas

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:35 AM PDT

The White House says Obama will host a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.


Mother and 5 Children Slain in Fla.

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 12:04 PM PDT

Five young children and their mother were found dead in a Florida apartment, and authorities were searching Sunday for the woman's husband.


DR Congo deports genocide suspect

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:36 AM PDT

A Rwandan ex-mayor accused of taking part in the 1994 genocide is sent to a UN tribunal from DR Congo.


Ashes loss still hurts - Ponting

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:15 AM PDT

Ricky Ponting admits Australia's one-day series victory over England cannot compensate for losing the Ashes.


Israeli forces kill Gaza fighters

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:16 AM PDT

Two die as mortars and tank shells are fired at Palestinians close to border fence.


Paterson Says He Will Run Despite White House Pressure

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 12:37 PM PDT

Gov. David A. Paterson defiantly vowed to run for election next year despite the White House's urging that he withdraw from the New York governor's race.


Cricket: Australia beaten by four wickets

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:05 AM PDT

Graeme Swann takes 5-28 as England beat Australia by four wickets at the Riverside but the tourists win the one-day series 6-1.


Athletics: Gay clocks stunning 100m in China

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 07:25 AM PDT

American Tyson Gay equals the second fastest time ever over 100m as he runs 9.69 seconds in Shanghai.


The Financial Crisis and America’s Casino Culture

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 11:47 AM PDT

Optimism and individualism are in the country's DNA. When does a financial shock change that?


Chelsea 3-0 Tottenham

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:59 AM PDT

Chelsea thump London rivals Tottenham to move back to the top of the Premier League and continue their 100% winning start to the season.


Vegetative patients 'still learn'

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 10:06 AM PDT

Patients with severe brain damage who do not appear to have signs of consciousness still seem able to learn, a study suggests.


Obama refutes Russia missile role

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 09:59 AM PDT

US president says Moscow did not influence decision to scrap defence shield in Europe.


Clegg faces tuition fees backlash

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 12:29 PM PDT

Nick Clegg faces a backlash from Lib Dem MPs over suggestions he may drop plans to scrap student tuition fees in England.


In pictures

Posted: 20 Sep 2009 08:40 AM PDT

Muslims across the world celebrate the end of Ramadan


Owen stuns City in derby thriller

Posted: 18 Sep 2009 04:24 AM PDT

Substitute Michael Owen scores in the sixth minute of injury time to earn Manchester United a stunning 4-3 win over Manchester City.


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