Lull in fighting between Israel, Gaza militants

JERUSALEM (AP) — A flare-up in fighting between Israel and militants from Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement has subsided.Both sides say the government in Egypt helped to restore calm. Israeli defense official Amos Gilad told Army Radio on Thursday that Egyptian security forces have “a very impressive ability” to convey to the militants that it...

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‘Pusher’ review: remake guilty of lack-of-substance abuse

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Like Kleenex or cheap plastic razors, there are movies that are instantly disposable.“Pusher,” an English-language, unnecessary remake of the identically titled 1996 Danish cult film from “Drive” director Nicholas Winding Refn (he subsequently made two “Pusher” sequels), is exactly that. Watching this slick bit...

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Actor Jack Scalia arrested for gun at LA airport

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police at Los Angeles International Airport say actor Jack Scalia has been arrested after security screeners found an unloaded handgun in his carry-on bag.Sgt. Belinda Nettles says the 61-year-old Scalia, who had recurring roles on “All My Children,” ”Remington Steele” and “Dallas,” was arrested Thursday afternoon in Terminal 7. No...

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Zynga posts 3Q loss, shares jump after-hours

NEW YORK (AP) — Battered shares of Zynga Inc. soared in after-hours trading Wednesday after the social gaming company posted stronger-than-expected revenue for the third quarter and said it will enter the gambling business.The past few months have been tough for the company known for games such as “FarmVille” and “Words With Friends.” Interest in many of its Facebook...

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