NBC orders Tina Fey, Ellie Kemper comedy into series

NBC orders Tina Fey, Ellie Kemper comedy into series

November 1, 2013 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
The single-camera effort will center on a woman (Kemper) who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York City.
Nadal, Djokovic progress to Paris Masters quarter-finals

Nadal, Djokovic progress to Paris Masters quarter-finals

November 1, 2013 - 11:17 AMT  07:17 GMT
"Whenever we play each other it's long exchanges, a very tough match mentally [and] physically - but I'm ready for it," Djokovic said.
Nortel sues Google, Huawei, Samsung over patents

Nortel sues Google, Huawei, Samsung over patents

November 1, 2013 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
"Despite losing in its attempt to acquire the patents-in-suit at auction, Google has infringed and continues to infringe," the lawsuit said.
Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin in

Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin in "Labor Day" drama trailer (video)

 November 1, 2013 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
She plays a depressed single mom with a young son, while he portrays a fugitive who seeks refuge at her home on a Labor Day weekend.
Stronger Chinese manufacturing stems 3-day oil price slide

Stronger Chinese manufacturing stems 3-day oil price slide

November 1, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
But a suggestion of stronger demand came Friday from two reports on Chinese manufacturing that showed an uptick in activity.
“Ink and Bone” Zak Olkewicz horror spec named No.1 Blood List pick

“Ink and Bone” Zak Olkewicz horror spec named No.1 Blood List pick

November 1, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
2012 Blood List topper “The Disciple Program” landed at Universal with Mark Wahlberg attached to star for Morten Tyldum.
Channing Tatum poised to topline, produce “Bad Romance”

Channing Tatum poised to topline, produce “Bad Romance”

November 1, 2013 - 10:33 AMT  06:33 GMT
Thanks to a string of hits including “The Vow” and “Magic Mike,” Tatum has become one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors.
German lawmaker: Snowden ready to testify about U.S. spying on Merkel

German lawmaker: Snowden ready to testify about U.S. spying on Merkel

November 1, 2013 - 10:23 AMT  06:23 GMT
A recent report in Germany’s Der Spiegel claimed that the NSA had tapped Merkel’s mobile phone for more than 10 years.
U.S. air passengers get electronic devices go-ahead

U.S. air passengers get electronic devices go-ahead

November 1, 2013 - 10:17 AMT  06:17 GMT
Currently, passengers are required to turn off their smartphones, tablets and other devices once a plane's door closes.
Israeli aircraft carries out Syria’s Latakia strike

Israeli aircraft carries out Syria’s Latakia strike

November 1, 2013 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
A U.S. official said the strike targeted Russian-made missiles intended for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
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