Chicago Cubs new manager Dale Sveum, right, throws out a ceremonial first pitch as Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, plays with a ball during the 27th Annual Chicago Cubs Convention in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.

(US PRESSWIRE) At some point, Theo Epstein will have to go all-in and gamble on the piece that could put the Cubs over-the-top. But it wasn't going to happen this winter. Prince Fielder wasn't the right player at the right time.

It's not clear if Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman have already completed filming Moore's part in the movie or if they will even move forward with using her, but it seems as though the two directors can replace the actress seeing that Moore's role in

Philanthropist Gene Epstein says he donated $250000 to assorted charities on behalf of businesses that hired unemployed people starting in 2009. Now he's trying to broaden his impact, attempting to sway Congress on a bill to encourage hiring the

John Tyler was born in 1790. He became the 10th president of the United States in 1841 after William Henry Harrison died in office. Tyler fathered Lyon Gardiner Tyler in 1853, at age 63. Then, at the age of 71, Lyon Gardiner

BY PAM LOBLEY NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM. COM NOW THAT'S FUNNY John Tyler, our nation's 10th president, was born in 1790. Two of his grandchildren are alive today. Not his great-grandchildren – his grand.

TYLER — TYLER — John Tyler rocketed out of the gate in its District 14-4A battle for supremacy against visiting Jacksonville on Friday night before an overflow Veteran's Night gathering. The Lions scored the first 12 points of the game, and forged

BY PAM LOBLEY NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM. COM NOW THAT'S FUNNY John Tyler, our nation's 10th president, was born in 1790. Two of his grandchildren are alive today. Not his great-grandchildren – his grand.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's finger-pointing tarmac confrontation with President Obama is the hot story of the day, and while the media treats this as a he.

26 2012 at 7:00 AM AP ​Anyone with any respect for what the office of the president of the United States represents should take one look at the above photo of Governor Jan Brewer sticking her finger in the face of this country's commander in chief and

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer traded words with President Obama after she greeted him at a Phoenix airport Wednesday. Brewer and Obama "spoke intensely for a few minutes" after he landed at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's finger-pointing tarmac confrontation with President Obama is the hot story of the day, and while the media treats this as a he.

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Eli Manning already believed in magic before recently filming a segment for television special with world famous magician David Blaine. At least, Manning should have believed in magic before that.

1/12/12 David Blaine spent 12min holding his breath underwater.

in the comedy about rival Vegas magicians, played by Carell and Jim Carrey, but she was caught between Carell and Buscemi during the recent shoot, which had the actors inside some kind of glass box in what looked like a David Blaine-esque stunt.

Did Sarah Palin really say Mitt Romney is our weakest candidate?

Yes, you read that right: Mitt Romney placed the family dog in a car carrier and strapped him onto the roof of his car. For twelve hours. On the highway. You'll forgive the dog for having dirtied the windows of the car with a bout

Did Sarah Palin really say Mitt Romney is our weakest candidate?

The GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney criticised Barack Obama in his victory speech at a primary night rally in Manchester, as the former Massachusetts governor vowed to get America working again. Ron Paul finished second in New Hampshire, with former Utah

Jon Huntsman was is in third place with 16 percent — a big number for him. He's ahead of Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. Because of his late surge, Huntsman is the man to watch Tuesday night. "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley interviewed the

By Kurt Orzeck at TheWrap Did Stephen Colbert snag the Huntsman Bump? A new poll in which the satirical talk-show host is theoretically pitted against the actual Republican presidential candidates finds Colbert ahead of Jon Huntsman in South Carolina.

PHOENIX — The Arizona secretary of state's office says Jon Huntsman has failed to qualify for the state's presidential primary. A spokesman for Secretary of State Ken Bennett says the former Utah governor filed paperwork a

Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman appears to be the momentum candidate in New Hampshire ahead of today's Republican presidential primary vote. Tracking polls conducted in the race show him moving up, he put in his

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Reggie McKenzie made clear on his first day as Raiders general manager that there's a new regime in Oakland. Soon after officially signing his contract to be the first general manager since longtime

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Girl Scout cookies: There's a new flavor — Savannah Smiles — to help kick off the new Girl Scout cookie-buying season, which comes as the organization launches an initiative to groom girls for leadership posts.

It's Girl Scout cookie season again, and this year there's a new girl in town to celebrate the Scouts' 100th anniversary. Welcome to the clique, Savannah Smiles.

It's Girl Scout cookie season again, and this year there's a new girl in town to celebrate the Scouts' 100th anniversary. Welcome to the clique, Savannah Smiles.

After hearing about the newest Girl Scout Cookie, Savannah Smiles, we were giddy to try the treat. The tasters all agreed — these nibbles are fine, but they are no Samoas (or Tagalongs for that matter).

New Hampshire's is the first in the nation primary followed closely by South Carolina. By the time our primary rolls around in May, some voters here worry their voice will be muted. “By that time it won't make a bit of difference because a decision

Like our Iowa coverage, the night begins at 6pm ET (now) with Rachel, Rev.

Mitt Romney will skate out of New Hampshire with a convincing primary win, outpacing his closest competitor by at least 15 percentage points. However, the win isn't convincing enough for Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz

With Mitt Romney the overwhelming favorite, his five Republican opponents hoped to chip away at his dominance in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary and finish well enough to challenge him again in South Carolina and Florida. (Jan.

It was love that killed “The Kid,” indirectly maybe, but it was love just the same. On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 9:00 pm Eastern (check local listings), American Experience (PBS) presents Billy the Kid. America loves her outlaws, and one of the

The "Billy the Kid" documentary relies heavily on the only known photograph of the renowned outlaw. Billy the Kid: An "American Experience" presentation. 9 pm Tues. on PBS. Custer's Last Stand: an "American Experience" presentation. 8 pm Jan.

'Billy the Kid: American Experience' When: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Station: WGCU- PBS.

“The Ballad of Billy the Kid” finds the singer drawing parallels to his own rogue career in pop with the notorious bankrobber who shares his first name atop orchestral melodies worthy of the Los Angeles Wrecking Crew. And of course, there is closing