Editors, USA TODAY 4:27 a.m. EDT May 30, 2014
Angelina Jolie in a scene from 'Maleficent.' "She does, in fact, curse a child. But that people can be villainous and still there is much more to them, and to understand what causes people to be villainous, is important," Jolie says of the character.(Photo: Frank Connor, AP)
10 CONNECT 1 LINKEDINEMAILMORE
1. 'Maleficent' hits the big screen
Maleficent, the big-budget Disney live-action tale starring Angelina Jolie, opens nationwide on Friday. The film was conceived over four years ago with Jolie in mind. Jolie's daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, appears as Toddler Aurora, briefly. The then-3-year-old twin sister of Knox (now 5) was the only child they could cast who wouldn't have a meltdown at the sight of those horns.
2. Ex-Microsoft CEO to buy Clippers for $2B
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has reached a deal to buy the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion and a signed contract has been sent to the NBA for approval, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. The person, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said Shelly Sterling — who last week received written authority from husband Donald Sterling to sell the team — had a signed contract with Ballmer that was sent to the NBA for approval. At least three-quarters of the league's owners must approve the sale.
3. Can you spell winner?
New Yorker Sriram Hathwar, 14, and Texan Ansun Sujoe, 13, spelled to a tie at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the first in more than 50 years.
Autoplay
Show Thumbnails
Show Captions
Last SlideNext Slide
4. Obama talks hurricanes ahead of season's start
Sunday is the start of hurricane season, so President Obama is heading to a hurricane preparedness meeting at FEMA headquarters on Friday to emphasize the need to be ready. The federal government predicts a slightly below-average hurricane season in the Atlantic this year.
Before hurricane season, weather reporter Doyle Rice answers host Carly Mallenbaum’s “stupid” questions about hurricanes. Such as how are the storms named? (USA TODAY, USA NOW)
5. Heat and Pacers ready for Game 6 of East finals
The Miami Heat can reach the NBA finals for the fourth consecutive year by beating the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The game is in Miami, where the Heat have won their last 10 playoff contests.
Autoplay
Show Thumbnails
Show Captions
Last SlideNext Slide
And, the essentials:
Weather: Heavy rain and the potential for flooding will continue Friday along the Gulf Coast and in the northern Plains while showers and clouds will keep temperatures cool in much of the East.
The national weather forecast for Friday, May 30, 2014 shows showers for the Rockies and Plains, as well as the Southeast. New England will also see showers and thunderstorms, but the West coast will have nice weather. VPC
Stocks: Wall Street is on track for a lower start to trading.
Here is what you may have missed on Thursday.
10 CONNECT 1 LINKEDINEMAILMORE
Read or Share this story: http://ift.tt/1iyUcnS
Angelina Jolie in a scene from 'Maleficent.' "She does, in fact, curse a child. But that people can be villainous and still there is much more to them, and to understand what causes people to be villainous, is important," Jolie says of the character.(Photo: Frank Connor, AP)
10 CONNECT 1 LINKEDINEMAILMORE
1. 'Maleficent' hits the big screen
Maleficent, the big-budget Disney live-action tale starring Angelina Jolie, opens nationwide on Friday. The film was conceived over four years ago with Jolie in mind. Jolie's daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, appears as Toddler Aurora, briefly. The then-3-year-old twin sister of Knox (now 5) was the only child they could cast who wouldn't have a meltdown at the sight of those horns.
2. Ex-Microsoft CEO to buy Clippers for $2B
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has reached a deal to buy the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion and a signed contract has been sent to the NBA for approval, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. The person, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said Shelly Sterling — who last week received written authority from husband Donald Sterling to sell the team — had a signed contract with Ballmer that was sent to the NBA for approval. At least three-quarters of the league's owners must approve the sale.
3. Can you spell winner?
New Yorker Sriram Hathwar, 14, and Texan Ansun Sujoe, 13, spelled to a tie at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the first in more than 50 years.
Autoplay
Show Thumbnails
Show Captions
Last SlideNext Slide
4. Obama talks hurricanes ahead of season's start
Sunday is the start of hurricane season, so President Obama is heading to a hurricane preparedness meeting at FEMA headquarters on Friday to emphasize the need to be ready. The federal government predicts a slightly below-average hurricane season in the Atlantic this year.
Before hurricane season, weather reporter Doyle Rice answers host Carly Mallenbaum’s “stupid” questions about hurricanes. Such as how are the storms named? (USA TODAY, USA NOW)
5. Heat and Pacers ready for Game 6 of East finals
The Miami Heat can reach the NBA finals for the fourth consecutive year by beating the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The game is in Miami, where the Heat have won their last 10 playoff contests.
Autoplay
Show Thumbnails
Show Captions
Last SlideNext Slide
And, the essentials:
Weather: Heavy rain and the potential for flooding will continue Friday along the Gulf Coast and in the northern Plains while showers and clouds will keep temperatures cool in much of the East.
The national weather forecast for Friday, May 30, 2014 shows showers for the Rockies and Plains, as well as the Southeast. New England will also see showers and thunderstorms, but the West coast will have nice weather. VPC
Stocks: Wall Street is on track for a lower start to trading.
Here is what you may have missed on Thursday.
10 CONNECT 1 LINKEDINEMAILMORE
Read or Share this story: http://ift.tt/1iyUcnS
via Smart Health Shop Forum http://ift.tt/1oBZfLN
No comments:
Post a Comment