The archive of all headlines from February 23, 2015, organized by time of publication.
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The red carpet is rolled out at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the film industry's biggest night of the year -- and perhaps one of its chilliest with the temperature in the 60s.SEE THE STORY
The red carpet is rolled out at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the film industry's biggest night of the year -- and perhaps one of its chilliest with the temperature in the 60s.SEE THE STORY
Celebrities are coming thick and fast on the red carpet before the 87th annual Academy Awards. For the second year in a row, nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture.
As the 87th annual Academy Awards gets under way, nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture for the second year in a row.
As the 87th annual Academy Awards gets under way, nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture for the second year in a row. Five things to watch for during the broadcast.
The red carpet is rolled out at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the film industry's biggest night of the year -- and perhaps one of its chilliest with the temperature in the 60s.SEE THE STORY
The red carpet is rolled out at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the film industry's biggest night of the year -- and perhaps one of its chilliest with the temperature in the 60s.SEE THE STORY
Neil Patrick Harris hosts Hollywood's biggest night from the Dolby Theatre. 'Birdman' and 'Boyhood,' two of the eight best picture nominees, are among the favorites to win the top prize.SEE THE STORY
As the 87th annual Academy Awards get under way, nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture for the second year in a row. Five things to watch for during the broadcast.
Harris hosts Hollywood's biggest night from the Dolby Theatre. 'Birdman' and 'Boyhood,' two of the eight best picture nominees, are among the favorites to win the top prize.SEE THE STORY
J.K. Simmons wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as the 87th annual Academy Awards begin. But nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture for the second year in a row.
Neil Patrick Harris hosts Hollywood's biggest night from the Dolby Theatre. 'Birdman' and 'Boyhood,' two of the eight best picture nominees, are among the favorites to win the top prize.SEE THE STORY
Neil Patrick Harris kicks off Hollywood's biggest night with music and magic. 'Birdman' and 'Boyhood,' two of the eight best picture nominees, are among the favorites to win the top prize.SEE THE STORY
Faced with tumbling approval ratings as Venezuelans reel from a steep currency devaluation and a crumbling economy, President Nicolás Maduro is intensifying his attacks against opponents.
Neil Patrick Harris kicks off Hollywood's biggest night with music and magic. 'Birdman' and 'Boyhood,' two of the eight best picture nominees, are among the favorites to win the top prize.SEE THE STORY
Oscars go to ‘Ida’ for Best Foreign Film and J.K. Simmons for Best Supporting Actor at the 87th annual Academy Awards. But nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture.
Lawmakers want to show unified support for military engagement, but the only real agreement so far is that Congress must be more forceful in foreign affairs.
Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara inject some early energy into the show with their spin on 'Everything is Awesome' from 'The Lego Movie.'SEE THE STORY
Patricia Arquette and J.K. Simmons win Oscars for Best Supporting Actress and Actor at the 87th annual Academy Awards. But nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture.
Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara inject some early energy into the show with their spin on 'Everything is Awesome' from 'The Lego Movie.'SEE THE STORY
Polish film ‘Ida’ wins Best Foreign Film, and Patricia Arquette and J.K. Simmons win acting Oscars at the 87th annual Academy Awards. But nobody in Hollywood is sure which movie will win best picture.
Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara inject some early energy into the show with their spin on 'Everything is Awesome' from 'The Lego Movie.'SEE THE STORY
In the show's first half, Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara perform 'Everything is Awesome,' Tim McGraw sings Glen Campbell's 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You' and Neil Patrick Harris opens with a big number.SEE THE STORY
In the show's first half, Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara perform 'Everything is Awesome,' Tim McGraw sings Glen Campbell's 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You' and Neil Patrick Harris opens with a big number.SEE THE STORY
Jennifer Hudson sings 'I Can't Let Go' for In Memoriam, Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara perform 'Everything is Awesome' and Tim McGraw covers Glen Campbell's 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You.'SEE THE STORY
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' from 'Selma' gets a standing ovation. Earlier, Jennifer Hudson sang 'I Can't Let Go' and Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara performed 'Everything is Awesome.'SEE THE STORY
Australia will toughen its citizenship laws as part of a new anti-terrorism strategy to combat rising threats, PM Tony Abbott announces.
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' from 'Selma' gets a standing ovation -- then it wins. Earlier, Jennifer Hudson sings 'I Can't Let Go' for In Memoriam.SEE THE STORY
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' gets a standing ovation -- then it wins. Earlier, Jennifer Hudson sings 'I Can't Let Go' for In Memoriam.SEE THE STORY
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' gets a standing ovation -- then it wins. Lady Gaga surprises with a 'The Sound of Music' medley.SEE THE STORY
Polish film ‘Ida’ wins Best Foreign Film, and ‘Birdman’ wins screenplay and directing awards at the 87th annual Academy Awards.
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' gets a standing ovation -- then it wins. Lady Gaga surprises with a 'The Sound of Music' medley.SEE THE STORY
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' gets a standing ovation -- then it wins. Lady Gaga surprises with a 'The Sound of Music' medley.SEE THE STORY
Eddie Redmayne wins the best actor Oscar for ‘The Theory of Everything,’ and ‘Birdman’ takes home awards for best screenplay and directing at the 87th annual Academy Awards. Polish film ‘Ida’ wins best foreign film.
John Legend's performance of 'Glory' gets a standing ovation -- then it wins. Lady Gaga surprises with a 'The Sound of Music' medley.SEE THE STORY
Australia is to toughen citizenship laws and clamp down on those inciting hatred as part of a new anti-terrorism strategy, PM Tony Abbott says.
Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne win top acting Oscars, and ‘Birdman’ takes home awards for best screenplay and directing at the 87th annual Academy Awards. Polish film ‘Ida’ wins best foreign film.
‘Birdman’ wins best picture as well as best screenplay and directing awards, and Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne take top acting Oscars at the 87th annual Academy Awards. Polish film ‘Ida’ wins best foreign film.
John Legend inspires with 'Glory,' Lady Gaga surprises with 'Sound of Music' and Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara impress with 'Everything is Awesome.'SEE THE STORY
‘Birdman’ wins best picture as well as best screenplay and directing awards, and Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne take top acting Oscars at the 87th annual Academy Awards. Polish film ‘Ida’ wins best foreign film.
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Australia is to toughen citizenship laws and tackle those inciting hatred under new measures targeting domestic extremists, PM Tony Abbott says.
The dark comedy wins four Oscars, including directing honors for Alejandro G. Inarritu. Julianne Moore, star of 'Still Alice,' wins leading actress. Eddie Redmayne wins leading actor.SEE THE STORY
Australia is to toughen citizenship laws and tackle those inciting hatred, Prime Minister Tony Abbott says.
British actor Eddie Redmayne wins best actor at this year’s Oscars, while Julianne Moore is named best actress and Birdman best picture.
Dark comedy Birdman wins the best picture award at the 2015 Oscars, as Briton Eddie Redmayne is named best actor and Julianne Moore best actress.
Dark comedy Birdman wins the best picture award at the 2015 Oscars, as Briton Eddie Redmayne is named best actor and Julianne Moore best actress.
Despite heightened security, recruits are finding alternate routes to join Islamic State fighters in Syria, sidestepping heightened airport security and evading intelligence agencies.
Despite heightened security, recruits are finding alternate routes to join Islamic State fighters in Syria, sidestepping heightened airport security and evading intelligence agencies.
The dark comedy wins four Oscars, including directing honors for Alejandro G. Inarritu. Julianne Moore, star of 'Still Alice,' wins leading actress. Eddie Redmayne wins leading actor. Best and worst dressed on the red carpet
Alejandro G. Inarritu's «Birdman," takes best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. Best and worst dressed on the red carpet
Alejandro G. Inarritu's «Birdman," takes best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes.
Alejandro G. Inarritu's «Birdman," takes best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. Complete list of nominees and winners
Unions are trying to stem major membership losses as the governor boasts of billions of dollars saved.
The anti-union law passed here four years ago, which made Gov. Scott Walker a national Republican star and a possible presidential candidate, has turned out to be even more transformative than many had predicted.
Administration seeks emergency legal stay to reverse Texas court ruling as lawmakers have until Friday to agree on funding for homeland security
¿Tonight we honor Hollywood¿s best and whitest, I mean brightest,¿ quipped host Neil Patrick Harris in his opening remarks onstage at the 87th Academy Awards Sunday night. At the Oscars, it's the night of the 'Birdman'
Dark comedy Birdman wins the best picture Oscar, as Briton Eddie Redmayne is named best actor and Julianne Moore best actress.
'Tonight we honor Hollywood's best and whitest, I mean brightest,' quipped host Neil Patrick Harris in his opening remarks onstage at the 87th Academy Awards Sunday night. Backstage antics run the gamut at Academy Awards
Alejandro G. Inarritu's «Birdman," takes best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. Backstage antics run the gamut at Academy Awards
In England, an organization embraces eccentricity, but its members debate exactly what that means.
In England, an organization embraces eccentricity, but its members debate exactly what that means.
Six French men allegedly planning to travel to Syria to join jihadists have had their passports confiscated by authorities.
Alejandro G. Inarritu's «Birdman," takes best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. Academy tries to highlight diversity onstage
Alejandro G. Inarritu's «Birdman," takes best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. 'Glory,' Gaga and everything musical in between
The filmmaker reached the promised land when his move took best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. 'Glory,' Gaga and everything musical in between
The filmmaker reached the promised land when his move took best picture, director, cinematography and original screenplay prizes. 'Glory,' Gaga hit all the right notes at this Academy Awards
Despite heightened security, recruits are finding alternate routes to join Islamic State fighters in Syria, sidestepping heightened airport security and evading intelligence agencies.
France for the first time confiscates the passports of six of its citizens allegedly planning to travel to Syria to join jihadists.
Administration seeks emergency legal stay to reverse Texas court ruling as lawmakers have until Friday to agree on funding for DHS
Why has the US Air Force not been able to wipe out the Islamic State which at the outset was largely equipped with conventional small arms not to mention state of the art Toyota pickup trucks?
One of the things that makes the Oscars such an engaging show to watch is not just the unexpected nature of who gets what. It's the surprising things the winners say. 'Glory,' Gaga hit all the right notes at this Academy Awards
With Congress deadlocked, officials at the Department of Homeland Security face having to furlough about 30,000 employees, creating worries about daily operations.
The anti-union law passed four years ago, which made Scott Walker a national Republican star and a possible presidential candidate, has turned out to be even more transformative than many had predicted.
One of the things that makes the Oscars such an engaging show to watch is not just the unexpected nature of who gets what. It's the surprising things the winners say. John Travolta, a.k.a. Glom Gazingo, gets some face time
One of the things that makes the Oscars such an engaging show to watch is not just the unexpected nature of who gets what. It's the surprising things the winners say. John Travolta, a.k.a. Glom Gazingo, gets some face time
One of the things that makes the Oscars such an engaging show to watch is not just the unexpected nature of who gets what. It's the surprising things the winners say. Early ratings show Oscars telecast down from last year
One of the things that makes the Oscars such an engaging show to watch is not just the unexpected nature of who gets what. It's the surprising things the winners say. Is Oscar slipping? Early ratings have telecast down from last year
Why has the US Air Force not been able to wipe out the Islamic State which at the outset was largely equipped with conventional small arms not to mention state of the art Toyota pickup trucks?
Gulf between Israeli secret service and PM revealed in documents shared with the Guardian along with other secrets including CIA bids to contact Hamas
Gulf between Israeli secret service and PM revealed in documents shared with the Guardian along with other secrets including CIA bids to contact Hamas
Director John Brennan’s new focus reflects a determination that the CIA’s approach to conventional espionage is increasingly outmoded amid the exploding use of technology.
One of the things that makes the Oscars such an engaging show to watch is not just the unexpected nature of who gets what. It's the surprising things the winners say. Neil Patrick Harris' magic trick conjures up a shrug
Oscar loves movies about show business and the Academy Awards ceremony was no exception as 'Birdman' took home four prizes, including the award for best picture. Plot twists and turns keep this year's show fresh
As the White House prepares to shut down Homeland Security, Republican elder statesmen are pushing for a new strategy that does not link immigration action to the agency’s funding.
Oscar loves movies about show business and the Academy Awards ceremony was no exception as 'Birdman' took home four prizes, including the award for best picture. Patricia Arquette stirs controversy with equal-pay remarks
Russia’s Vladimir Putin says war with Ukraine is ’unlikely’, despite Ukrainian claims that Russia has been backing rebels in the east.
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin says war with Ukraine is ’unlikely’, and that the recent Minsk ceasefire deal is the best way to stabilise the country’s east.
The verdict ended a long legal fight to hold the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization responsible for six terrorist acts in which Americans were killed or injured.