http://www.mail.com/subjects/8178-occasions.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/8178-occasions.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/2109550-girls-suicide-alleged-attack-troubles-town.html SARATOGA, Calif. (AP) — One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott walked up the driveway of a classmate's home alongside other teenagers. She'd told her parents she was spending the night with a friend. The friend claimed she was sleeping at Audrie's. Instead, the girls were having a party. A classic teenage ploy. By all accounts, Audrie... Sat, 25 May 2013 13:58:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2109550-girls-suicide-alleged-attack-troubles-town.html 2013-05-25T13:58:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2109042-calif-teen-takes-supermodel-to-prom.html SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date. Nina Agdal agreed to step in as Jake Davidson's date Thursday night after he got turned down for prom by supermodel Kate Upton. The Sherman Oaks teen appeared in a YouTube video that was viewed more than 2.5 millio... Sat, 25 May 2013 01:26:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2109042-calif-teen-takes-supermodel-to-prom.html 2013-05-25T01:26:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2108470-lady-antebellum-miranda-lambert-country-fest.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some of country music's big names, including Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown Band, take the stage at the Bayou Country Superfest at LSU's Tiger Stadium for a Memorial Day holiday jamfest. The festival's producer, Quint Davis, said the talent and the free fan fest held before the nightly concerts help to ent... Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2108470-lady-antebellum-miranda-lambert-country-fest.html 2013-05-24T18:37:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102816-aaa-312m-drivers-to-take-memorial-day-road-trip.html It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways. From Thursday through Monday, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA. That's a small increase from last year but still well short of the record 37.3 million people who drove during the holida... Wed, 22 May 2013 15:07:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102816-aaa-312m-drivers-to-take-memorial-day-road-trip.html 2013-05-22T15:07:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2097282-boston-cardinal-skips-event-irish-pms-role.html BOSTON (AP) — Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists. The protesters gathered at an entrance to the stadium where Kenny gave th... Tue, 21 May 2013 02:29:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2097282-boston-cardinal-skips-event-irish-pms-role.html 2013-05-21T02:29:17Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2096880-ap-photos-college-commencements-nation.html In a commencement address at Atlanta's historically black Morehouse College, President Obama said graduates should "find time to defend the powerless." The president said his own success was due to "the special obligation I felt, as a black man like you, to help those who need it most, people who didn't have the opportunities that I had — because there bu... Sun, 19 May 2013 23:25:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2096880-ap-photos-college-commencements-nation.html 2013-05-19T23:25:44Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2095904-obama-exhorts-good-deeds-morehouse-graduates.html ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives. The president said his success was due to "the special obligation I felt... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:49:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2095904-obama-exhorts-good-deeds-morehouse-graduates.html 2013-05-19T19:49:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2093522-michelle-obama-speaks-hunger-education.html COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama spoke passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address Friday, urging more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University to honor the school's history and to pass their commitment to education on to future generations. In her 15-minute address, the ... Fri, 17 May 2013 18:12:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2093522-michelle-obama-speaks-hunger-education.html 2013-05-17T18:12:30Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2092200-paper-wrap-the-office-ends-8-year.html NEW YORK (AP) — That's a wrap! Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. lives on, but "The Office" has closed shop. The NBC workplace comedy, set at the fictional company's Scranton, Pa., branch, aired its finale Thursday to end an eight-year run. As expected, office manager Dwight wed tempestuous co-worker Angela, with whom he prev... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:07:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2092200-paper-wrap-the-office-ends-8-year.html 2013-05-17T03:07:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088632-franklin-ready-to-walk-high-school-aisle.html Missy Franklin is starting to feel like a grown-up. "I don't know where the time went," she said, breaking into a bubbly laugh. "We just went to the bank the other day and signed everything over. It's crazy. I do feel a little bit older." Sure, the star of the London Olympics still has much of her life in front of her. But Franklin reached one important m... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088632-franklin-ready-to-walk-high-school-aisle.html 2013-05-15T23:02:33Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2084600-jerusalem-family-tattoos-pilgrims-centuries.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Orthodox Christians visiting the Holy Land often return home with more than just spiritual memories. Many drop by a centuries-old tattoo parlor in Jerusalem's Old City, inking themselves with a permanent reminder not only of their pilgrimage but also of devotion to their faith. The same Jerusalem family has been tattooing pilgrims with cr... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:51:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2084600-jerusalem-family-tattoos-pilgrims-centuries.html 2013-05-14T16:51:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2079654-mrs-obama-seek-those-with-beliefs.html RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama urged Eastern Kentucky University graduates on Saturday night to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying the country would benefit from the conversations. "If you're a Democrat, spend some time talking to a Republican," Mrs. Obama told about 600 education, business and technology graduate... Sun, 12 May 2013 02:29:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2079654-mrs-obama-seek-those-with-beliefs.html 2013-05-12T02:29:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile. The 63-year-old Sharif, who has twice served as premier, touted his success after unofficial, partial vote counts showed his Pakist... Sun, 12 May 2013 00:38:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html 2013-05-12T00:38:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2073982-social-media-raises-concern-disney-trademark.html ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — When Lalo Alcaraz learned this week that Disney was seeking to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" celebrated by millions in Mexico and the U.S., the cartoonist had an idea. The trademark was for an animated movie by Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Inc. that is inspired by the holiday. ... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:06:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2073982-social-media-raises-concern-disney-trademark.html 2013-05-09T18:06:54Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2074256-usher-to-curate-music-july-4th-fireworks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Usher will be the spark for Macy's 4th of July fireworks show. The Grammy-winning singer will collaborate with Macy's to curate the concept, music and design for the fireworks, which will be launched from barges off Manhattan. It's the first time the company has worked with an artist on the concept for its annual show, Macy's said Thursday... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:54:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2074256-usher-to-curate-music-july-4th-fireworks.html 2013-05-09T15:54:20Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2071196-disney-drops-bid-to-trademark-day-dead.html SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Disney has dropped an effort to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" holiday celebrated by millions in Mexico and the U.S. The company announced Tuesday that it was withdrawing a trademark request it made on May 1 to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The application prompted online crit... Wed, 08 May 2013 14:36:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2071196-disney-drops-bid-to-trademark-day-dead.html 2013-05-08T14:36:44Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2069200-michelle-obama-book-signing-buy-away.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama on Tuesday returned to the business of selling her first book, and she started by telling scores of people waiting in line at a popular bookstore to "buy away" because Mother's Day is coming. "It's a great gift," she said of "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America." The book ... Tue, 07 May 2013 20:13:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2069200-michelle-obama-book-signing-buy-away.html 2013-05-07T20:13:31Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2067846-gun-control-forces-struggle-to-issue-alive.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun control forces are targeting Sens. Kelly Ayotte, Max Baucus and others as they struggle to persuade five senators to switch their votes and revive the rejected effort to expand background checks to more firearms buyers. With Congress back from a weeklong recess, the bottom line remains familiar: Advocates of broadened checks lack the... Tue, 07 May 2013 14:15:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2067846-gun-control-forces-struggle-to-issue-alive.html 2013-05-07T14:15:17Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2066378-wash-graduate-wears-wedding-gown-under-robe.html PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — With friends and family already gathered for her graduation from Washington State University, Cassie Dotts thought it would be a good time for another ceremony — her wedding. She married University of Idaho fisheries science graduate Ben Ho in a ceremony on Friday in Moscow, Idaho. Then she received her doctorate in veterinary medici... Mon, 06 May 2013 17:39:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2066378-wash-graduate-wears-wedding-gown-under-robe.html 2013-05-06T17:39:10Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2064652-trombone-shorty-aaron-neville-close-jazz-fest.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For more than two decades, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has closed with a performance by the city's own Neville Brothers. On Sunday, that tradition changed. Aaron Neville performed on a stage with his new band while young brass band frontman Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews closed the festival's biggest stage — where the Nev... Sun, 05 May 2013 23:07:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2064652-trombone-shorty-aaron-neville-close-jazz-fest.html 2013-05-05T23:07:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063984-obama-dares-graduates-to-reject-cynical-voices.html COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A year to the day after kicking off his victorious re-election campaign on this college campus, President Barack Obama returned to Ohio State University and told graduates that only through vigorous participation in their democracy can they right an ill-functioning government and break through relentless cynicism about the nation's future. ... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:19:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063984-obama-dares-graduates-to-reject-cynical-voices.html 2013-05-05T21:19:45Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2063466-egypts-christians-celebrate-coptic-easter.html CAIRO (AP) — Pope Tawadros II led his first Easter Mass as head of the ancient Coptic Church in Egypt praying for security and prosperity on Saturday at the same cathedral that was the site of sectarian clashes weeks earlier. The Orthodox Easter mass, meant to be a religious celebration that marks the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion, took plac... Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2063466-egypts-christians-celebrate-coptic-easter.html 2013-05-05T00:00:06Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2060582-safrica-officials-suspended-wedding-scandal.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Five South African officials, including police and military commanders, have been suspended after a chartered plane carrying about 200 guests from India to a lavish family wedding was allowed to land at a South African air force base, the government said Friday. The scandal, in which the passengers allegedly bypassed customs procedures... Fri, 03 May 2013 19:47:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2060582-safrica-officials-suspended-wedding-scandal.html 2013-05-03T19:47:05Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2055550-colorado-ushers-law-with-midnight-unions.html DENVER (AP) — The first gay couple granted a civil union in Colorado said their vows before hundreds of people early Wednesday morning at a downtown Denver municipal building where couples and members of the public gathered. The new law legalizing civil unions took effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, and both Denver and Boulder began issuing licenses immediat... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:45:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2055550-colorado-ushers-law-with-midnight-unions.html 2013-05-01T16:45:25Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054788-calif-school-blunder-dressed-up-prom.html SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Everyone got stood up at one Southern California high school's prom. The dance itself was a no-show. KABC-TV Los Angeles reports (http://bit.ly/18lwRRb ) dozens of tuxedo-clad and corsage-wearing teens from Bloomington High School traveled 40 miles to Santa Anita Park on Saturday, only to discover they hadn't been told that t... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:05:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054788-calif-school-blunder-dressed-up-prom.html 2013-04-30T22:05:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2044948-worlds-oldest-ex-big-leaguer-turns-102-cuba.html HAVANA (AP) — There weren't nearly enough birthday candles on hand to do justice to Conrado Marrero, the world's oldest living former Major League Baseball player. So the Cuban hurler had to make do with just one atop the cake Thursday as he celebrated his 102nd birthday at his modest Havana apartment, surrounded by family and friends with an unlit Cuban cigar in his mouth a... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:15:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2044948-worlds-oldest-ex-big-leaguer-turns-102-cuba.html 2013-04-25T21:15:18Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2040596-china-official-dies-party-detention.html BEIJING (AP) — A senior official at a city court in central China died under mysterious circumstances, his body bruised after 11 days in the custody of anti-graft investigators of the ruling Communist Party, his family said. Jia Jiuxiang, who was vice president of the Sanmenxia City Intermediate People's Court in Henan province, is the second case in two ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:53:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2040596-china-official-dies-party-detention.html 2013-04-24T00:53:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2039254-talented-artist-now-bombing-suspects-wife.html NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Katherine Russell was a talented artist, a good student who grew up Christian, the daughter of a suburban doctor. Then she went off to college in Boston. A few years later, she had dropped out of school, converted to Islam and was Katherine Tsarnaeva, wife of a man who would become a suspect in the deadly Boston Marathon bombi... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:34:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2039254-talented-artist-now-bombing-suspects-wife.html 2013-04-23T20:34:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2029914-ravens-open-regular-season-broncos.html NEW YORK (AP) — Are you ready for some Peyton Manning? This year's NFL schedule is filled with return visits and intriguing matchups, and some of the best involve the Denver Broncos' quarterback. The former Colts star will make his first trip back to Indianapolis, will play younger brother Eli in another Manning Bowl, and will face the defending Super Bow... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:54:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2029914-ravens-open-regular-season-broncos.html 2013-04-19T07:54:50Z