Greg Monroe, Georgetown Hoyas storm into Big East final

NEW YORK -- Even though Marquette had never led in Friday night's Big East semifinal against Georgetown, it was a tense game, with the Hoyas fully aware that a single-digit lead was scant comfort against one of the Big East's better ...

Washington Post- 138 days ago

New York Times (blog)

Golden State outscored 27-9 in final period

This time, they had arguably their best player, guard Monta Ellis, in the lineup. This time, they squandered a double-digit fourth-quarter lead.

San Jose Mercury News- 139 days ago

The Canadian Press

'American Idol' cuts final four semifinalists, reveals Top 12 finalists

By Reality TV World staff, 03/12/2010 American Idol's Top 12 ninth-season finalists were revealed during Thursday night's live results show broadcast that ended the competition's semifinals by eliminating four of the 16 remaining semifinalists.

Reality TV World- 139 days ago

MiamiHerald.com

A final tug for Garciaparra

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Farewells have not come easily for the Red Sox in recent seasons, the departures of Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, and other notable players tinged with far more rancor than nostalgia.

Boston Globe- 139 days ago

CBC.ca

Ukraine's new government puts final nail in coffin of the Orange Revolution

Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich congratulates Mykola Azarov, left, after he was appointed prime minister in Kiev today. Photograph: Konstantin Chernichkin/Reuters Ukraine's new president, Viktor Yanukovych, today completed his takeover of power ...

The Guardian- 139 days ago

BBC News

Corey Haim Spent Final Months Caring for Mom with Cancer

When Corey Haim recently called Jensen LeFlore, his director on the movie Decisions, his mood was markedly different from the upbeat, Frisbee-playing actor on the set of a just a few weeks earlier.

People Magazine- 139 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

Ukraine's new government puts final nail in coffin of the Orange Revolution

Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich congratulates Mykola Azarov, left, after he was appointed prime minister in Kiev today. Photograph: Konstantin Chernichkin/Reuters Ukraine's new president, Viktor Yanukovych, today completed his takeover of power ...

The Guardian- 139 days ago

BBC News

A final tug for Garciaparra

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Farewells have not come easily for the Red Sox in recent seasons, the departures of Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, and other notable players tinged with far more rancor than nostalgia.

Boston Globe- 140 days ago

New York Daily News

Is Final Fantasy XIII one too many?

If March wasn't already a month of gaming note thanks to the upcoming God of War III, Square Enix's North American release of the latest sequel to their primary uber-franchise Final Fantasy makes it doubly so.

CNET- 140 days ago

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Review: `Final Fantasy XIII' falls flat

During the 1990s, the Square brand was synonymous with the role-playing video game. A generation of gamers got hooked on the challenging quests, quirky characters and sweeping story lines of Square RPGs like "Chrono Trigger," "The Secret of Mana" and, ...

The Associated Press- 140 days ago

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Square Enix Throws Lavish Final Fantasy XIII Launch Party

San Francisco had gone from a sunny weekend to a sudden downpour on Monday night. But not even the chilly bayside winds, drizzle, and bouts of hail could deter those waiting to attend the Final Fantasy XIII launch party at ...

1UP.com- 140 days ago

Scottish Daily Record (blog)

Corey Haim's Final Moments: Dizzy, Stumbling with Flu Symptoms

Corey Haim had been suffering from flu-like symptoms for several days before finally stumbling in front of his mother at her Los Angeles apartment early Wednesday morning, a coroner spokesman confirms.

People Magazine- 140 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

Final Fantasy ships 5 million units

In a press release sent out last night, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIII hit the 5 million unit mark for games shipped worldwide.

GamePro.com- 140 days ago

PC World

Senate jobs bill moves toward final vote

The Senate's latest jobs bill cleared a key procedural hurdle Tuesday, with the chamber voting to limit debate on a $150 billion package of tax-break extensions and aid for the unemployed.

Washington Post- 140 days ago

Reuters

Riesch wins final World Cup downhill

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) - Maria Riesch of Germany beat Lindsey Vonn of the United States in the final downhill of the season to keep the race for the overall title alive.

USA Today- 140 days ago

New York Times (blog)

Senate jobs bill moves toward final vote

The Senate's latest jobs bill cleared a key procedural hurdle Tuesday, with the chamber voting to limit debate on a $150 billion package of tax-break extensions and aid for the unemployed.

Washington Post- 140 days ago

Reuters

Square Enix: Final Fantasy XIII Ships 5 Million Worldwide so Far

According to these numbers, the game is either wildly overshipped or very successful. Internet reports are leaning towards the latter... Today, Final Fantasy XIII publisher, Square Enix, has announced that the ...

VGChartz- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

Square Enix Throws Lavish Final Fantasy XIII Launch Party

San Francisco had gone from a sunny weekend to a sudden downpour on Monday night. But not even the chilly bayside winds, drizzle, and bouts of hail could deter those waiting to attend the Final Fantasy XIII launch party at ...

1UP.com- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

Senate jobs bill moves toward final vote

The Senate's latest jobs bill cleared a key procedural hurdle Tuesday, with the chamber voting to limit debate on a $150 billion package of tax-break extensions and aid for the unemployed.

Washington Post- 141 days ago

MiamiHerald.com

Square Enix Throws Lavish Final Fantasy XIII Launch Party

San Francisco had gone from a sunny weekend to a sudden downpour on Monday night. But not even the chilly bayside winds, drizzle, and bouts of hail could deter those waiting to attend the Final Fantasy XIII launch party at ...

1UP.com- 141 days ago

Scottish Daily Record (blog)

First impressions: 'Final Fantasy XIII'

Nearly four years after making its global debut, Final Fantasy XIII has finally reached store shelves. The story follows a group of characters as they save the city of Cocoon from its former protectors, the fal'Cie.

USA Today- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

Get the popcorn ready: Final Four to get 3-D treatment

CBS announced Tuesday that for the first time ever, you will be able to see the men's Final Four games in 3-D. The two NCAA semifinals on April 3, as well as the national title game on April 5, will be broadcast in 3-D on special televisions at Lucas ...

USA Today- 141 days ago

Electronic House

PS3 Final Fantasy XIII includes Final Fantasy XIV goodies

In an entry posted on the official PlayStation blog, Sony's Rob Dyer revealed the following exclusive offer that will be included with the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIII.

NetworkWorld.com- 141 days ago

Globe and Mail (blog)

GamePro's Final Fantasy XIII launch party report

Final Fantasy XIII launched with a gala befitting the epic scope of the series. GamePro was at the game's official launch party, snapping pictures and keeping tabs on the night's events.

GamePro.com- 141 days ago

The Guardian

First impressions: 'Final Fantasy XIII'

Nearly four years after making its global debut, Final Fantasy XIII has finally reached store shelves. The story follows a group of characters as they save the city of Cocoon from its former protectors, the fal'Cie.

USA Today- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

EADS Says US Air Force Tanker-Bid Retreat Is Final

March 9 (Bloomberg) -- European Aeronautics, Defense & Space Co. Chief Executive Officer Louis Gallois said his decision to abandon the $35 billion US Air Force Tanker bid is final, as some European politicians suspected local ...

BusinessWeek- 141 days ago

Reuters

About Final Fantasy XIII's Linearity Issue

Scan most reviews of Final Fantasy XIII and you'll find a single accusation binding most of them: That Square Enix's action-roleplaying game is stiflingly linear, undeviating for too long, and restrictive to a fault.

PC World- 141 days ago

The Guardian (blog)

EADS Says US Air Force Tanker-Bid Retreat Is Final

March 9 (Bloomberg) -- European Aeronautics, Defense & Space Co. Chief Executive Officer Louis Gallois said his decision to abandon the $35 billion US Air Force Tanker bid is final, as some European politicians suspected local ...

BusinessWeek- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

About Final Fantasy XIII's Linearity Issue

Scan most reviews of Final Fantasy XIII and you'll find a single accusation binding most of them: That Square Enix's action-roleplaying game is stiflingly linear, undeviating for too long, and restrictive to a fault.

PC World- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

EADS Says Tanker-Bid Retreat Is Final, Won't Seek New Partner

March 9 (Bloomberg) -- European Aeronautics, Defense & Space Co. Chief Executive Officer Louis Gallois said his decision to abandon the $35 billion US Air Force Tanker bid is final, as some European politicians suspected local ...

BusinessWeek- 141 days ago

Kansas City Star

About Final Fantasy XIII's Linearity Issue

Scan most reviews of Final Fantasy XIII and you'll find a single accusation binding most of them: That Square Enix's action-roleplaying game is stiflingly linear, undeviating for too long, and restrictive to a fault.

PC World- 141 days ago

The Guardian

EADS Says Tanker-Bid Retreat Is Final, Won't Seek New Partner

March 9 (Bloomberg) -- European Aeronautics, Defense & Space Co. Chief Executive Officer Louis Gallois said his decision to abandon the $35 billion US Air Force Tanker bid is final, as some European politicians suspected local ...

BusinessWeek- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

About Final Fantasy XIII's Linearity Issue

Scan most reviews of Final Fantasy XIII and you'll find a single accusation binding most of them: That Square Enix's action-roleplaying game is stiflingly linear, undeviating for too long, and restrictive to a fault.

PC World- 141 days ago

The Guardian

Marie Osmond Joins in Solemn Final Hymn for Her Son

But as the service drew near an end Monday afternoon, she stood and addressed hundreds of mourners at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel in Provo, Utah, who included her show business brothers, seven surviving ...

People Magazine- 141 days ago

Daily Mail

Square Enix launches its epic Final Fantasy XIII with an epic party

Square Enix knows how to do epic video games and big parties. Tonight, the Japanese company threw its launch party for Final Fantasy XIII, a huge release for the US console game market that goes on sale Tuesday.

VentureBeat- 141 days ago

Telegraph.co.uk

This Week in Gaming:The Final Fantasy Edition

(PS3/360)Final Fantasy XIII: Sort of ironic that a game with so many editions would be called “Final” Fantasy. Anyways I have heard that the PS3 version is better than the 360 for some reason and that you can pick this game up without having to know ...

VGrevolution- 142 days ago

PC World

The Long-Awaited Epic RPG Final Fantasy XIII Now Available

Final Fantasy XIII​ is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix and is the thirteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series.

Sony Insider- 142 days ago

PC World

The Final Fantasy XIII Buyer's Guide

Final Fantasy XIII goes on sale in less than 24 hours, location depending. Is it any good? Which version--PS3 or Xbox 360--should you buy?

PC World- 142 days ago

PC World

Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox 360)

Be the first one to review Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox 360) and share your experience with the CNET community! (Mouse over the stars to rate this product and click to set your rating.

CNET- 143 days ago

ShutterVoice: Breaking News for

Final Freedom haul

By Herald wire services / Top 25 Roundup Kyle Kuric scored a career-high 22 points all in the second half, and Louisville upset No.

Boston Herald- 143 days ago

Globe and Mail

Hurt Locker in final sprint to win Oscar race

By Tim Masters The final countdown to the 2010 Oscars has begun, with The Hurt Locker and Avatar going head-to-head for the coveted best picture award.

BBC News- 144 days ago

Times Online

US government awards final stimulus transit grants

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US government on Friday met its deadline for awarding all of the $7.5 billion allotted for public transportation grants in the stimulus plan passed last year.

Reuters- 144 days ago

Quad-Cities Online

Hurt Locker in final sprint to win Oscar race

By Tim Masters The final countdown to the 2010 Oscars has begun, with The Hurt Locker and Avatar going head-to-head for the coveted best picture award.

BBC News- 144 days ago

BBC News

US government awards final stimulus transit grants

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US government on Friday met its deadline for awarding all of the $7.5 billion allotted for public transportation grants in the stimulus plan passed last year.

Reuters- 144 days ago

Quad-Cities Online

Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox 360)

The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart. A cocky self-proclaimed hero with a charming sneer and a heart of gold.

CNET- 144 days ago

The Guardian (blog)

US government awards final stimulus transit grants

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US government on Friday met its deadline for awarding all of the $7.5 billion allotted for public transportation grants in the stimulus plan passed last year.

Reuters- 145 days ago

Dayton Business Journal

Marie Osmond's son's final months

Flowers have been laid in front of a Los Angeles apartment building in rememberance of Marie Osmond's son, Michael. (PEOPLE.com) -- Three years ago, one jolt after another hit Marie Osmond's ...

CNN- 146 days ago

New York Daily News

China's Wen enters final push for soft-edged agenda

BEIJING, March 5 (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday showed the soft-edged populism that has drawn both public devotees and political naysayers as he seeks to tame the nation's wild ride of industrial expansion.

Reuters- 146 days ago

The Guardian

Was it Dogen's final act on 'Lost'?

With this show, we can't be sure. And actor Hiroyuki Sanada can keep a secret, unfortunately. By Maria Elena Fernandez Let's get it out of the way quickly.

Los Angeles Times- 146 days ago

New York Times (blog)

Apple Overhauls Final Cut Studio, Updates Final Cut Server

Apple on Thursday announced a new version of Final Cut Studio, its software suite for professional video editors. It costs $999, $300 less than the previous version.

PC World- 353 days ago

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