Although she is only a teenager , Dakota Fanning has transformed into an a-list style star. We have proof that the current NYU undergrad, who sits front row at Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, started her career hitting the red carpet in everything from frilly princess dresses to an Alice in Wonderland costume. To celebrate Fanning's 18th birthday on February 23rd, take a look in our gallery below to see how far her fashion sense has come:

We've lived vicariously through Google Maps a few times in the past, including an excursion down the Amazon River. Today, those plans for a trip to Russia can get a lot more detailed as Street View is now virtually pacing the streets of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Points of interest that you'll be able to take a peek at include Red Square, Moscow Kremlin, Peterhof and both Tsaritsino and Kuskovo parks. Hit the source links below to get that sightseeing adventure started -- sans backpack, of cours...

SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn’t so long ago that legions of people began walking the streets, talking to themselves.On closer inspection, many of them turned out to be wearing tiny earpieces that connected wirelessly to their smartphones.What’s next? Perhaps throngs of people in thick-framed sunglasses lurching down the streets, cocking and twisting their heads like extras in a zombie movie.That’s because later this year, Google is expected to start selling eyeglasses that will project information, en...

WASHINGTON — President Obama asked Congress on Wednesday to scrub the corporate tax code of dozens of loopholes and subsidies to reduce the top rate to 28 percent, from 35 percent, while giving preferences to manufacturers that would set their maximum effective rate at 25 percent.Mr. Obama’s proposal, outlined by Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner at a midday briefing, also would establish a minimum tax on multinational corporations’ foreign earnings — a feature that Republicans immediately ...

Oh, we see you. Peeping that Marni at H&M look book , drooling over those fab silken printed pieces and perfect selection of accessories. We don’t blame you. The collection is super chic and extremely wearable. So, because we love you, we’re giving you the opportunity win two pieces from this hotly anticipated collab! We’ve got this silk polka-dot print dress (worn by Drew Barrymore at the Marni x H&M launch party) in a size 6, and this black daisy ribbon tie necklace (worn by Clara Paget ) up f...

We’ve got a couple of TV casting stories to share with you this evening. First up, Superman Returns star Brandon Routh, Elizabeth Regen (The Professional), and Lucy Davis (Shaun of the Dead) have joined the CBS half-hour comedy pilot Partners. The multi-camera show comes from Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan and centers on two lifelong friends and business partners Charlie, who’s straight and Louis, who’s gay. Michael Urie plays Louis and Deadline reports that Routh will play ...

The killings of two Western reporters in the city of Homs and reported deaths of some 60 people across Syria have triggered further Western outrage towards the Damascus government. Sunday Times reporter Marie Colvin, an American, and French photographer Remi Ochlik died in shelling by Syria's government forces. The US said it was "another example of the shameless brutality" of the regime. French President Nicolas Sarkozy said: "That's enough... The regime must go." Syrian troops have been shelli...

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"Lies, damn lies and statistics" is a jab sometimes aimed at political polls, and in the complicated business of foreign policy polling there's plenty for people to argue over. Seventy-five percent of Americans see Israel as a friend or an ally. Thirty-seven percent think the United States was right to get involved in Libya last year. Fifty-nine percent believe China poses a major economic threat to the nation. All these numbers come from polls in the past year, but can they be trusted? And sinc...

What is it about video game worlds that etch themselves so vividly in our mind’s eye? A fun new user-generated blog aims to unearth the latent digital cartographer in you. Mapstalgia is the brainchild of Josh Millard, a self-described “nerd-type” from Portland, OR. It’s a Tumblr where readers submit video game maps they’ve drawn from memory. The idea for the site came out of idle discussion on the message board Metafliter, where Millard works as a moderator. “It occurred to me that there’s milli...

Gearbox and 2K Games announced Wednesday that the sequel to the popular Borderlands will have a Sept. 18 release date for XBox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in the U.S., and on Sept. 21 internationally. The new trailer for Borderlands 2 released by 2K Wednesday showed off new playable characters, new skill tree selections, and environments that look radically different from the original game. Borderlands 2 will be a similar style to the original, with RPG character leveling combined with First-Perso...

For Spring 2012, L.A.-based Creative Recreation presents a campaign video centered around a disilluisoned individual as he attempts to find inspiration in the desert oasis town of Palm Springs. The short film, produced by KA Agency and starring Victor Ross, features impressive production values and a new aesthetic for the brand. It mirrors the redesign of the Creative Recreation e-commerce site, as well as a series of new shoe styles for Spring 2012, all of which can be seen throughout the video...

Past reforms tried to rein in the fees, but consumers still pay $16 billion a year

China could face an economic crisis unless it implements deep reforms, including scaling back its state-owned enterprises and making them operate more like commercial firms, a report says.

There is no doubt that Raymond James loves Priceline (PCLN), and who can blame them? PCLN has done pretty much everything possible but walk on water, and the brokerage firm is rewarding that execution by upping its one year target price 10% from $620 to $685, citing higher earnings estimates for 2012. Raymond James is probably not being totally objective in its analysis, especially considering they have a lot on the line (they are one of PCLN's largest shareholders). The truth is, the better PCL...

Business activity in the euro zone contracted unexpectedly in February, reviving fears that the region is heading for recession.

ZURICH—Switzerland outlined proposals Wednesday to improve its standing as a tax-compliant and efficient financial center, including the requirement on banks to ensure foreign clients in future declare their tax obligations.The plans, which will be finalized by the finance ministry by September, come as the Swiss government continues its negotiations with the U.S. over a double-tax agreement."We are trying to formulate a set of credible, concrete proposals to improve our financial-center efficie...

LONDON—Cherie Blair, the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has filed a civil lawsuit against News Corp.'s U.K. tabloid-newspaper unit for phone hacking, according to a lawyer representing her.Graham Atkins, a British lawyer acting for Mrs. Blair, said in a statement Wednesday that his firm had issued the claim "in relation to the unlawful interception of her voice mails." He added: "I will not be commenting any further at this time."A spokeswoman for News International, News Corp...

The European Commission proposed to suspend €495 million in European Union budget funds for Hungary in 2013 unless it acts quickly to cut its deficit.

General Motors and French car maker Peugeot Citroën are discussing a European auto alliance as the two grapple with weak sales and a raging price war on the continent.