From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:08 PM

In this quirky drama that debuted at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, a reclusive sports hustler returns home to his family farm after years of absence and reunites with his eccentric brothers.

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:08 PM

Pope Benedict XVI has tweeted for the first time, announcing the launch of a Vatican news information portal. AP video. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:08 PM

Researchers from Hofstra University will close for the season the dig site at Lake and Main streets in Setauket that has been excavated to uncover the history of a community settled by African-Americans and American Indians. Videojournalist: Ed Betz (June 29, 2011)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:08 PM

Researchers from Hofstra University will close for the season the dig site at Lake and Main streets in Setauket that has been excavated to uncover the history of a community settled by African-Americans and American Indians. Videojournalist: Ed Betz (June 29, 2011)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:08 PM

Roger Federer was eliminated in the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the second straight year Wednesday, squandering a two-set lead for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament and losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in five sets. AP video. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:08 PM

President Barack Obama says gays are our friends and neighbors and should be treated like every other American. But days after New York state legalized same-sex marriage, the president stopped short of endorsing gay nuptials himself. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 3:26 PM

Dave Salmoni on the motivation and the dangers for those taking part in Mark Burnett’s latest adventure reality show Salmoni hosts, ABC's 'Expedition Impossible.' AP video. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 3:26 PM

The penguin dubbed "Happy Feet," who took a massive detour to NZ from its native Antarctica, is continuing to improve, days after an operation removed sand from its guts. An advisory group suggests it be released into the Southern Ocean. AP video. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 3:25 PM

Here’s the latest news for Wednesday June 29th: Wildfire inches closer to nuclear lab; More violent protests in Greece; Debt talks continue at White House today; Wayward penguin will have to swim home.

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 3:25 PM

Nancy the shepherding Chihuahua is creating a stir in the farming world by rounding up flocks with all the skill of a seasoned Border Collie. AP video. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 3:25 PM

"Transformers 3" star Rosie Huntington-Whitely isn’t afraid to kiss and tell. The AP's Alicia Quarles dishes with the cast at the film's star-studded New York premiere. AP video. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 11:41 AM

Lady Gaga’s spokeswoman says lawsuit is misguided; Judge orders Charlie Sheen wages docked for child support; Attorneys say Mel Gibson's divorce nearly done. AP video. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 7:52 AM

An Amtrak train attendant filed the first lawsuit over a crash that injured her and killed at least six people in Nevada, as more details emerged about the driving record of the trucker whose big rig plowed into the double-decker rail cars. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 4:07 AM

South Carolina won its second straight national championship with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night that completed a two-game sweep over Florida in the College World Series finals. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 8:46 PM

Former 'American Idol' winner David Cook’s second studio album 'This Loud Morning' is now in stores. He had a year and a half to work on it as opposed to the four month turnaround after winning the seventh season of 'Idol.' (June 28)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 8:46 PM

The Supreme Court has refused to revive Roger Clemens' lawsuit against his former personal trainer for claiming he injected the pitcher with steroids and human growth hormones. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 8:46 PM

One of the most significant changes in child safety in decades takes effect this week, banning the manufacture, sale and resale of drop-side cribs. This style of crib has been blamed for the deaths of several dozen children. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 2:11 PM

A first-of-its-kind program in Fort Worth, Texas is giving frequent 9-1-1 callers a new way to get help. And the ambulance company that runs it is saving millions in the process. AP video. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 2:11 PM

One defendant in Cambodia’s war crimes trial challenged the case against him, while another walked out Tuesday. They're among four former leaders of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia charged with genocide. AP video. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 10:57 AM

Myanmar deports Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh; Court denies appeal by Mel Gibson’s ex over attorneys; Stephenie Meyer's 'Host' heads to theaters in March 2013. (June 28)