Feature: NewsFlash

Blogcritics' bread and butter has always been its ability to go deep. If something happens, our writers reflect profoundly on the situation, compare it to other events, and tie it in to our collective personal history.

While other news outlets and wire services are breaking the stories, our astute editorial team will gather those top leads and condense them as NewsFlashes. When a story gets immediate attention here, you can be sure you'll see some pertinent articles in the future from other Blogcritics in the fashion you love 'em the best: long, wise, and impeccable.

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• Get This, Tiger Woods Leads After First Round Of PGA

  Padraig Harringon (a.k.a., the guy who won the PGA last year) isn't far behind.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 13, 2009

• Musician, Inventor, Innovator Les Paul (1915-2009) Dies at 94

  Rock and roll, thy name is Les Paul...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 13, 2009

• So Who Won? Porcello Or Youkilis?

  A bench-clearing brawl in the second inning of the Tigers-Red Sox needs a winner.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 11, 2009

• Train Releases New Single Through iTunes, New Album Oct. 27

  The Grammy-winners reunite for a new single, album, and tour...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 11, 2009

• John Smoltz Gets The Dreaded DFA

  His numbers in Boston were terrible, but is he ready to retire?

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 07, 2009

• Radiohead Patch Together A New Single, Available For Download Now

  "Harry Patch (In Memory Of)" is Radiohead's first new music since the group's critically acclaimed 2007 album In Rainbows.

  News by Glen Boyd — on Aug 05, 2009

• Indians Continue Tradition Of Trading Cy Young Pitchers

  Cliff Lee goes to the Phillies in exchange for a ton of good players.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 29, 2009

• Jack Wilson, Ian Snell Get Traded to Mariners

  Seattle gives the Pirates five guys in return, including catching prospect Jeff Clement.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 29, 2009

• Springsteen, U2 and More To Headline Rock Hall's 25th Birthday Shows

  The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame turns 25 with an all-star bash at the Garden.

  News by Glen Boyd — on Jul 22, 2009

• Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Diagnosed With Cancer, Album and Tour Postponed

  Yauch's cancer treatment will delay the band's plans for 2009...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 20, 2009

• Stewart Cink Outlasts Tom Watson In '09 Open Championship

  After 71 holes, it seemed like a perfect storyline for the 59-year-old to win his ninth major.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 19, 2009

• Guster Announces Lost & Gone Forever 10th Anniversary Tour

  Commemorating the album that 'broke' them...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 17, 2009

• Pearl Jam Announce Tracklisting for Backspacer, In Store(s) Sept. 20

  Pearl Jam is everywhere but their new album won't be...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 17, 2009

• Bruce Sprinsgteen & The E Street Band Announce 25-Date US Fall Tour

  Bruce Springsteen must really love my wife...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 14, 2009

• Watermelon Slim To Escape From The Chicken Coop on August 4

  Truck-driving songs from a man who knows a thing or two about life on the open road...

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 13, 2009

• Beastie Boys Set to Perform at 25th Annual San Diego Street Scene

  Street Scene gives silver anniversary with many musical guests.

  News by El Bicho — on Jul 10, 2009

• Inge Is An All-Star (Victorino Too)

  A strategic alliance worked out perfectly for everyone involved. (Except the other candidates.)

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 09, 2009

• Violence Escalates in Xianjiang Province

  As violence escalates, the crisis in Xianjiang is becoming too large for the Chinese government to continue to ignore or cover up.

  News by Dave Nalle — on Jul 08, 2009

• VIZ Media Plans Another Manga Publishing Blitz

  Viz Media announces an ambitious accelerated publishing schedule for one of its durable manga series.

  News by Bill Sherman — on Jul 07, 2009

• U2 To Release 25th Anniversary Edition of The Unforgettable Fire

  A reputable and recyclable press release says so

  News by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 06, 2009