The Eiffel Tower may soon become the world's tallest tree, after a proposed plan to cover the 1,063 foot structure with plants, reported the website Yahoo.

Eiffel tower could become world's tallest tree


Syed Ahmad took oath as the eighth 8th Governor of Jharkhand at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

Syed Ahmad takes over as Governor of Jharkhand


Boys as young as 10 are turning to bulimia to lose weight, according to new studies that show the eating disorder is now more common among preteen boys than girls.


Comedian Jerry Seinfeld refused to appear at a Trump charity event because of the real estate mogul's 'birther' stance.

Seinfeld refuses to appear at Trump event


Actor Nicolas Cage was arrested after he found under the influence of alcohol in the city's French Quarter and fighting in the street with his wife on whether a house they were in front of was theirs, police said on Saturday.

Actor Nicolas Cage arrested under the influence of alcohol


Prominent Maori leader Sir Archie Taiaroa, 73, died in Waikato Hospital last night after suffering a stroke.


Muslim spiritual leaders on Friday denounced ``persisting Israeli crimes'' against Palestinians in Gaza and asked the United Nations to label them ``war crimes.''

Muslim spiritual leaders denounce Israeli crimes


Vemedio today releases Snowtape 1.3, a major improvement update to their internet radio recording solution for Mac OS X. Snowtape the easiest and most intuitive software for recording internet radio.


KABUL, Afghanistan - NATO and Afghan forces captured a senior Taliban figure in an overnight raid, the international force said Tuesday in a statement.

NATO, Afghan forces capture senior Taliban figure


About 80 whales and dolphins were stranded Monday on a remote southwest Australian beach, and most of them died before rescuers could reach them, conservation officials said.

80 whales and dolphins stranded on Australian beach


The Turkish government, announcing a new employment program, has started a series of arrangements in order to facilitate investments.

Turkish government announces new employment program to facilitate investments


The struggling New England Revolution have had a rough season, but they will face their toughest opponent yet when Manchester United comes to Gillette Stadium to play on Wednesday at 8 PM Manchester will bring a plethora of experienced, highly talented players, including Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and striker Wayne Rooney, one of the best players in the world.

New England Revolution to face Manchester United at Gillette Stadium


Liverpool owner John W Henry concedes they've paid over the odds for players in the transfer market.

Liverpool owner Henry admits paying over odds for players


Skakel trial lawyer slammed in murder appeal The former attorney for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel was accused Tuesday of getting caught up in the media spotlight surrounding his client's high-profile murder trial and making fundamental errors from jury selection through closing arguments.


A Bloomington doctor was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison and $1.3 million dollars in fines and restitution yesterday in federal court after pleading guilty to charges of health care fraud and unlawful drug distribution in March of this year.


Kathleen Kennedy will join George Lucas as a co-chairmen of Lucasfilm, the company announced on Monday.

Kathleen Kennedy joins George Lucas as co-chairman of Lucasfilm


Gold gave up early gains on Friday and was heading for its biggest weekly loss since December after growing fears of a global economic slowdown hit commodities, prompting investors to seek safety in the US dollar.

Gold heads for biggest weekly loss since December


Brooke Shields has dropped out of stage show Leap of Faith as theater bosses prepare to move the production to New York.


Ethiopians voted in a first round of general and local elections that the opposition coalition boycotted to protest alleged intimidation of its candidates, and that an international rights group said would be unfair.


Cincinnati's police chief defends an officer who fatally shot a woman over the weekend.

Police chief defends officer who shot woman


THQ today announced that Darksiders II has been shipped to North American retailers and is now available.


A South Korean delegation, which included former First Lady Lee Hee-ho and Hyundai chairwoman Hyun Jung-eun, met today with Kim Jong-Un, son of the deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il.

South Korean delegation meets Kim Jong-Un


The United States has designated Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally, giving the war-torn country special privileges as the US prepares to pull its troops out in 2014, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Saturday, cited by AFP.

US designates Afghanistan as major ally:


State and federal ministers have called for action on caffeinated energy drinks after NSW findings that most of the drinks exceed the legal limit for caffeine.


The Bermuda government is offering assistance to Turks and Caicos to assist the sister British Development Territory in restoring itself following the destruction caused by Hurricane Ike last weekend.

Bermuda offers assistance to Turks and Caicos


TOKYO Japanese exports picked up in March from a year earlier, beating forecasts and offering hope that a weaker yen is starting to support a slow upturn in the export-reliant economy as business confidence continues to improve.


In what could prove to be an alarming trend, terrorists who struck here used plasticisers for the first time in India to bind the explosive ammonium nitrate, says the chief of the National Security Guard.

'Terrorists used plasticisers to bind explosives'


St. Luke's Hospital, Florida's oldest private hospital, is changing its name to St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside.


Indie pop sadcore chanteuse Lana Del Rey got emotional when performing her Born to Die song ``Video Games'' in Dublin, Ireland last week.

Watch Lana Del Rey get emotional while performing ``Video Games'' in Ireland


At 2.22 pm, the Sensex slipped further and didn't show any sign of recovery.


Former Welling pupil Gemma Gibbons won Britain's first Olympic judo medal in 12 years with a silver in the ExCel Arena.

Former Welling pupil Gemma Gibbons wins Olympic judo silver


United States captain Carlos Bocanegra has been dropped from the squad for 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Bocanegra dropped from us squad for qualifiers


Hollywood actress Natalie Portman is smitten by her The Other Boleyn Girl co-star Scarlett Johansson's boobs.

Natalie Portman smitten by Johansson's boobs!


A 60 year-old man is in danger of losing his life after falling in San Gwann, while helping workers carrying things up a flight of stairs.

Man in danger of losing his life after fall


A Rock Hill man has drowned in a York County pond but a second man was rescued from the water.


The First Presbyterian Church will host an ice cream social on Tuesday, June 2, from 4:15 until 7 pm in the church located at 220 N. Second Ave. E.

First Presbyterian church to host ice cream social


As a major supporter of mathematics education in the United States, Casio is proud to announce it is a title sponsor of the 30th Colorado Mathematical Olympiad, which takes place Friday, April 26th at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Casio sponsors 30th Colorado Mathematical Olympiad


Russia could start natural gas supplies to China in 2014-2015, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin said .

Russia could start gas supplies to China


Former president Pervez Musharraf has warned that the army may have to intervene again in Pakistan politics if the country continues on a downward pattern, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday.

Army may have to intervene again in politics:


Adrianne Palicki has been cast as Wonder Woman in the upcoming TV series adaptation for NBC.


A Kona man has been charged with kidnapping and other offenses in connection with a robbery last week in Kailua-Kona.

Kona man charged with kidnapping and other offenses


An Ogle County prosecutor said charges would be filed Wednesday morning in connection with a string of burglaries in the Polo area.

Charges will be filed in connection with burglaries


Kazakhstan, Astana, 2 July /Trend News corr K.Konirova/ ``Peace settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is going on positively,'' OSCE Chairman-in-Office Alexander Stubb said.

``Settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict goes on positively'' --


CAPELLA RESOURCES LTD. wishes to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement announced on September 16, 2010.

Capella RESOURCES announces closing of non-brokered private placement


People magazine is reporting that ``Accidentally On Purpose'' star Jenna Elfman has given birth to a baby boy.

``Accidentally on Purpose'' star Jenna Elfman gives birth to baby boy


It's been revealed that the new smaller sport car from Jaguar -- the C-X16 Concept -- won't be called the Jaguar XE.


InHouse has announced it will represent German bathroom manufacturer Pelipal®'s products with UK bathroom retailers.

InHouse to represent Pelipal products with UK bathroom retailers


Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus will be open all summer with a full schedule of events despite nearby construction, officials announced on Tuesday.

Memorial Union will be open despite construction


A passenger vessel has leaked bunker fuel after ramming the harbour entrance at the Greek port of Mitylene on Lesvos island on Sunday.

Passenger vessel leaks fuel after ramming harbour entrance


The South Korean stock market is trading higher on Thursday with bank, technology and automobile stocks surging ahead on strong buying interest.


The police are appealing to bus drivers not to turn off their routes onto short cuts.


Anchor and actress Maria Goretti is looking forward to watching megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Hollywood movie ``The Great Gatsby''.

Maria Goretti looking forward to 'the Great Gatsby'


Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent has confirmed that the Spurs want to extend his clients contract after rumours that he was heading towards a White Hart Lane exit.

Tottenham Hotspur extend Roman Pavlyuchenko's contract


Western Sydney Wanderers have re-signed German fullback Jerome Polenz for another A-League season.


Cuba has agreed to resume talks with the Obama administration on legal immigration of Cubans to the United States and direct mail service between the two countries, a State Department official said Sunday.

Cuba agrees to resume talks, official says


A man has been jailed for leaving his mentally ill wife to starve to death at home their home in Reading, Berkshire.


The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed non-import receiver Brock Ralph to a contract extension on Tuesday.

Bombers sign wr Brock Ralph to contract extension


Police are asking for help to identify a man who was allegedly indecently exposing himself in Weelsby Woods in Grimsby.

Man indecently exposed himself in Weelsby Woods


Drug charges have been dropped against two New York women because the pills they were allegedly selling were fake.

Drug charges dropped because pills were fake


A man from Webb City will spend the rest of his jail, found guilty of sexually abusing a nine year old girl.

Man found guilty of abusing nine year old girl


Rep. Tom Latham of Iowa said Wednesday that he has been named the top Republican on a subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.

Latham named top Republican on subcommittee


A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing an $80 slab of meat.

South Carolina man sentenced to 10 years for stealing meat


A Maryland minister's child molestation conviction has been overturned by the state's Court of Appeals, which ruled that police improperly induced him into a confession.

Minister's child molestation conviction overturned


The Jammu and Kashmir government's plan to gradually remove CRPF bunkers in the valley took a serious hit last week when a policeman was allegedly shot dead by a terrorist.


Clegg, at his party's annual party conference in Bournemouth, said his party offered the best chance of change when the general election, which must be held by June next year, is called.


A source close to Jennifer said: ``What's really interesting is that Jen is quite happy to take things slowly.


AUSTRALIAN filmmaker Paul Cox will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Technology, Sydney at the end of the April.


American Airlines expected to cancel more flights Wednesday - and perhaps beyond - as it tried for a second time to comply with federal rules about wiring on about 300 of its planes.

American Airlines expects to cancel more flights Wednesday


Wednesday is the last day to register or to change your party affiliation to vote in the Feb. 9 Presidential Preference Primary election.

Wednesday last day to register, change party affiliation


A MAN has been attacked by up to three pit bulls in a savage attack in western Sydney this afternoon.

Man attacked by up to three pit bulls in western Sydney


Aquarium officials say the seal, named ``Sammy Alfredo'' by her rescuers, will be released at 1 pm Thursday at First Landing State Park.


A 48-year-old Ocala man who told sheriff's deputies that he accidentally shot his friend in the chest in July was charged Tuesday with manslaughter with culpable negligence, according to authorities.


Impulse Accelerated Technologies has announced a new FPGA hardware library supporting C-language math.h functions.

Impulse Accelerated Technologies announce new FPGA hardware library


All Blacks lock Ali Williams will undergo surgery on a knee injury that's flared up in the second test victory over Ireland.


A senior Tory MP has called for top bankers to quit in the wake of the financial crisis.


FTSE Group confirms today that international energy services company Wood Group, UK commercial television network ITV, and independent financial services provider Hargreaves Lansdown will be joining the FTSE 100 Index.

Wood Group, ITV and Hargreaves Lansdown to join FTSE 100 Index


PMK founder-leader Dr S. Ramadoss, hospitalised since his release on bail last week after 12-day imprisonment, underwent heart surgery Monday at a corporate hospital here.

PMK leader Ramadoss undergoes heart surgery


Occupy London protestors have set up camp on Hampstead Heath and are building a space for 'political discussion'.

Occupy London protestors set up camp on Hampstead Heath


Townhall has confirmed the Deadline report with Fox News.


Against the backdrop of concern on global growth, India and China are expected to remain the fastest growing emerging markets.

India, China are the fastest growing emerging markets:


Sheldon Brown, who could explain the intricacies of 40-year-old Sturmey Archer hubs with the same patient clarity with which he would explain suspension or integrated shifters, died from a sudden heart attack Sunday night.


CARLTON coach Brett Ratten believes his side's 53-point NAB Cup win over North Melbourne is evidence the Blues are heading in the right direction after a lean few years.


BURGLARS broke into a house to steal the keys to a Mercedes 220 Classic sports car.

Burglars break into house to steal Mercedes


Fox has reportedly picked up its critically acclaimed drama series ``Fringe'' for a fourth season.

Fox picks up 'Fringe' for another season


Republican Senate nominee Carly Fiorina will remain in the hospital overnight for observation, aides said Tuesday evening, adding that she hopes to be back on the campaign trail later in the week.

Fiorina to remain in the hospital overnight for observation


A Winston-Salem city council committee did not make a recommendation on offering incentives to CFS II to open a call center in the city that could create up to 2,000 jobs.

Committee makes no recommendation on incentives for call center


Seven military UN observers, including chief military observer General Anwar Hussain, left Abkhazia on Wednesday.


The rupee ended flat against the dollar on Thursday amid volatile trading sessions in the interbank foreign exchange market, dealers said.


Equity release could boost the pension income of UK pensioners who are finding themselves working well into their retirement, research from Key Retirement Solutions has revealed.

Equity release could boost pension incomes


Three Somali journalists were killed and at least four were injured in a suicide bomb attack in a Mogadishu café today, according to news reports and local journalists.

Three Somali journalists killed in suicide bomb attack


It was an exciting night for Southern Colorado Sunday when Miss Colorado, Jessica Hartman, of Pueblo, was named third runner up for Miss USA.

Miss Colorado named third runner up for Miss USA


Chinese manufacturing expanded slightly in March following a painful months-long decline that wiped out millions of jobs as the global financial crisis battered exports, a business group said Friday.

Chinese manufacturing expands slightly in March


Two French judges investigating nearly ¤5 billion in losses at Societe Generale visited the bank's trading floor Tuesday, studying the scene where Jerome Kerviel is accused of having carried out massive, unauthorized trades.

French judges investigating losses at Societe Generale visit bank's trading floor


CareFusion is offering to exchange $1.4 billion of notes it sold in a private placement last summer for new notes that investors would be able to sell.

Carefusion offers exchange for $1.4 billion of notes


Bernd Eichinger, the Constantin Film head whose producing credits include ``Downfall'' and ``The Baader Meinhof Complex,'' died yesterday in Los Angeles, Variety reports.

Producer bernd Eichinger dies in Los Angeles


President Barack Obama pressed for swift action on a sweeping immigration bill Wednesday, saying last-minute obstacles are ``resolvable'' and predicting Congress could pass historic legislation by the end of the summer.

Obama presses for swift action on immigration bill


How To Read A Man offers readers a way to improve their situations by learning to push the emotional hot buttons inside a man's subconscious mind...


THE Tasmanian Greens will meet today to decide their next move, after Labor offered the opposition Liberals the first chance to form a minority government.

Tasmanian Greens meet to decide next move


Mr Fisher died at his home in San Francisco on Sunday following a long battle with cancer.


A RAPIST who subjected two wom-en to violent sex attacks has been jailed for 12 years and branded a danger to females in Jersey.


Britain's biggest mortgage lenders Thursday announced cuts in mortgage rates, passing on the Bank of England interest rate cut in full -- but there was little relief for home owners on fixed rate deals.

Mortgage lenders pass on rate cut - but no relief for some


Pop star Britney Spears, who is enjoying the spotlight four years after a very public breakdown, is reportedly suffering from psoriasis.

Britney Spears suffering from psoriasis?


Republican Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is meeting with the Israeli ambassador to the US as part Virginia tour designed to upend Democrat Barack Obama's lead over Republican John McCain in a state that hasn't backed a Democratic White House hopeful since 1964.


India on Wednesday said it accorded highest priority to its ties with Nepal and was committed to working with people here for stability, democracy and economic prosperity of this country, which is witnessing a political deadlock that has stalled the progress in its peace process.

India accords highest priority to ties with Nepal:


A Bessemer, Alabama, woman died over the weekend, more than two months after she was injured in an apartment fire.

Bessemer woman dies more than two months after being injured in fire


CLYDEBANK karate stars made history by becoming the first martial artists from West Dunbartonshire to lift British titles.


Irvine-based semiconductor maker Broadcom announced this morning that it has added John A. Swainson, the former CEO of CA, to its board of directors.


Selena Gomez definitely isn't little Alex Russo anymore -- the former Disney star has released an incredibly sexy commercial for her new fragrance!

Selena Gomez releases a sexy commercial for her fragrance


Gas Natural Inc., a natural gas utility company serving approximately 70,000 customers in seven states, has announced that its Board of Directors declared a monthly dividend of $0.045 per share to shareholders of record as of September 14, 2012.

Gas Natural Inc. announces monthly dividend of $0.045 per share


The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry's July morning business advice program focuses on businesses' retirement plans.

Fox Cities chamber of Commerce & Industry program focuses on retirement plans


Investors who kept their faith in America's economic system were handsomely rewarded in the third quarter.


CASH-STRAPPED motorists are cutting back on comprehensive car insurance to drive down costs, it has been revealed.


Magna Entertainment Corp. filed this news release as its sixteenth bi-weekly default status report under National Policy 12-203 of the Canadian Securities Administrators, pursuant to which MEC announced that it would not be filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, nor would it be filing quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission or the Canadian securities regulators during the period it continues to operate its business as a debtor-in-possession under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Magna Entertainment Corp. files sixteenth default status report


Hungary's Parliament approved the main figures of the 2011 budget with a vote of 249:83 and no abstentions.

Parliament approves main figures of 2011 budget


A road in the far westerly section of Sault Ste. Marie has been closed since Tuesday because of flooding.


A former paratrooper who died in mysterious circumstances in Sierra Leone was probably killed with poison from a puffer fish, an inquest heard yesterday.

Former paratrooper 'killed by poison from puffer fish'


ABASS Akande Obesere has been made the Lagos State Enviromental Ambassador for using his music to call attention to issues regarding the aquatic state's degenerating environmental conditions.


The Zahle bloc on Tuesday called for cutting diplomatic ties with Syria and expelling Damascus' envoy to Lebanon Ali Abdel Karim Ali.

Zahle bloc calls for cutting diplomatic ties with Syria


A young tourist from Bahrain, Mohammad, 20, died at Kovalam here on Saturday.


Bermuda-based specialist ILS and investment management firm, CATCo has appointed a new group general counsel and company secretary.

CATCo expands appointing new group general counsel and company secretary


What is more offensive, a cartoon Jesus or the Advertising Standards Authority's decision to ban it?


Singapore share prices ended 0.3% lower on Thursday, in line with declines across most Asian markets.


US stock futures rose Wednesday amid strong data from the housing sector, yet worries persist that overwhelming debt levels in Greece could fracture the European Union and roil global markets.


Aruba Networks, Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of privately-held Avenda Systems.

Aruba completes acquisition of Avenda Systems


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia opened lower today with sentiment weighed down by extended losses on Wall Street overnight and renewed concerns over political developments in the country, dealers said.


A UK private equity firm has settled a legal dispute with HIG Capital after alleging that the US distressed investor had attempted to unlawfully wrest control of a portfolio company.

Private equity firms settle legal dispute


The latest casualty to illness is Featherweight titlist Chris John who is currently suffering from the Dengue Fever, a virus that is typically spread by mosquitos.


Texas troopers have arrested five gay rights protesters after they blocked traffic in front of the state Capitol to demand equal rights.

Texas troopers arrest gay rights protesters


The chairman of the Federal Reserve warns that the housing crisis isn't over yet.


Bhutia plans to set up a football academy in Sikkim, which would provide the best coaching and training facilities to youngsters.

Bhutia to set up a football academy in Sikkim


Global projects firm, Sinclair, Knight and Merz has launched a clean development fund to reduce or offset carbon emissions.

Global projects firm launches clean development fund


Aetna ) announced today it is now offering individual health insurance plans to Costco members in Connecticut .

Aetna offers individual plans to Costco members in Connecticut


Indian shares pared losses to provisionally end higher, led by a recovery in blue-chip shares such as Reliance Industries while bank shares such as State Bank of India gained on hopes of government capital infusion.


Zimbabwe has told former UN secretary general Kofi Annan to postpone a visit set for this weekend, when he plans to lead a group of dignitaries to highlight the humanitarian crisis here.


Only road worthy and safe trailers will henceforth be allowed to ply Lagos roads in order to significantly curb frequent motor accidents involving tankers and container-carrying vehicles in the state.

Only road worthy trailers'll ply Lagos --


Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have set a wedding date, according to Gearys of Beverly Hills where they are registered.

Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries set a wedding date? --


YouTube co-founder and chief executive officer Chad Hurley is to step down from the position at the company as Google annexes more control over the world's most popular video site.


An employer in the information technology industry was sentenced to three months' jail and fined $4,500 at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts yesterday for wage, annual leave pay and severance payment offences under the Employment Ordinance.He was also ordered to clear the outstanding sum via the court.

Employer sentenced to jail and fined for wage, annual leave pay and severance payment offences


US manufacturing grew for the first time in four months, buoyed by a jump in new orders and more jobs.

US manufacturing grows for first time in four months


JC Penney will stop publishing its twice-yearly ``big book'' catalogs, now that customers increasingly shop online.

JC Penney to stop publishing 'big book' catalogs


Jackson County prosecutors said a 45-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday in the shooting death of his wife.


Sunday's road non-conference doubleheader versus UW-Stevens Point has been postponed.


Lifetime Television and actress-producer-director Demi Moore have entered into a multi-project development deal that includes the pick-up of the interview series The Conversation, hosted by British television personality and renowned photographer Amanda de Cadenet, and the development of scripted dramas for the network.

Lifetime and Demi Moore enter into multi-project development deal


Nurses can play a key role in feeding people and restoring their humanity in times of great crisis and this was very evident during their little-known involvement in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen at the end of World War Two.

Nurses can play a key role in feeding people and restoring their humanity in times of crisis


Seven Daingerfield football players sign national letters of intent Wednesday at the high school library.


US network equipment maker Tellabs Inc said on Tuesday its profit fell in the fourth quarter and it plans to cut 225 jobs as part of an expanded restructuring plan.

Tellabs profit falls, plans to cut 225 jobs


James Allen, who is suspected of killing two people in their own homes, was arrested today.

Double murder suspect James Allen arrested


Michael Buble is to meet Anna Bligh to discuss the ways he can help the state's natural disaster victims.


The House voted to expand the definition of violent federal hate crimes to cover those committed because of a victim's gender and sexual orientation.

House votes to expand definition of hate crimes


Angelina Jolie has reportedly sold her later mother's California home.


This December, O'Reilly has covered the imaginary ``War on Christmas'' more than three times as much as the actual wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bill O'Reilly covers the ``War on Christmas'' more than actual wars


Auburn quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton said Thursday he will enter the NFL Draft and forgo his senior season of college eligibility.

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton says he's entering NFL Draft


Long queues are again expected outside several schools today as 12 000 pupils from outside the province vie for limited places with those who failed last year.

Long queues expected as pupils vie for places


Varian Medical Systems is introducing a new brachytherapy applicator set which is hoped to increase treatment precision and aid comfort for patients suffering from bronchial cancer.

Varian introduces brachytherapy applicator set


Chris Sanderson, the former Team Canada goalie who battled cancer since 2008, passed away at 2 am Thursday morning, according to his family.

Team Canada's Chris Sanderson passes away


Actor Mario Lopez announces today that he will challenge the public to an eating contest.

Mario Lopez challenges the public to an eating contest


The main parking lot at City Hall on Broadway will be closed today and Saturday for the Fireworks Over Utica event, Mayoral Assistant Angelo Roefaro said.

Main parking lot at City Hall to be closed for event


Pinal County, after having a budget flush from growth in recent years, is now facing a $10 million budget shortfall.


She says she is heartbroken and in pain after ending her marriage to a man who took her to the unparalleled heights of the music world.


GAIL Ltd plans to build a Petrochemical plant unit in Kerala at an estimated outlay of Rs 7,0000 mln, at Kochi, Kerala.

GAIL planning petrochemical plant in Kerala at an outlay of Rs 7,0000 mln


A report that President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are nearing a major budget deal is incorrect, sources on both sides of the debate tell ABC News.


``We would continue to focus more on home, car loans,'' ICICI Bank Managing Director & CEO, Chanda Kochhar, told reporters on the sidelines of a conference, here today.


DeShawn Stevenson will get his championship ring from the Mavericks before tonight's game between the Mavs and Nets at American Airlines Center and the Nets' shooting guard is looking forward to it.

DeShawn Stevenson to get championship ring from Mavericks tonight


First lady Michelle Obama will visit with military families tonight at Coors Field as part of the Obama administration's ``Joining Forces'' initiative.

First lady Michelle Obama to visit with military families at Coors Field


Resolute Forest Products said on Friday it will restart its paper mill in Dolbeau, Quebec.

Resolute forest products restarts paper mill in Quebec


AP April 24, 2013 Chelsea is investigating the alleged abuse of midfielder Yossi Benayoun by the club's fans during recent games.

Chelsea investigating alleged abuse of Benayoun by club's fans


English soccer club Portsmouth has been forced to enter bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years.

Portsmouth fc enters bankruptcy protection


Sprint and Clearwire announced Monday that it will bring 4G service to New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Sprint bringing 4G to New York, Los Angeles


MERRION Stockbrokers and Investec have teamed up to launch a new investment product based on the performance of the FTSE.

Merrion and Investec team up to launch new investment product


The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Lincoln firefighters and the Nebraska Air National Guard made quick work of the grass fire in north Lincoln on Monday evening.

Firefighters make quick work of fire in Lincoln


PDP President Mehbooba Mufti praised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his approach to investment proposals, a transcript of her speech made public after some remarks triggered a row showed.


Morrisons, the UK's fourth biggest grocer, said it would create over 5,000 jobs this year as part of its expansion programme.

Morrisons to create 5,000 jobs this year


A Hamilton man was charged Sunday night after he crashed into a semi truck.

Hamilton man charged after crashing into semi


Jamaica cricket coach Junior Bennett says Jamaica is ready to defend its regional limited overs title, despite losing eight of its top players.


The man accused of biting a toddler in the face during an attempted abduction has been denied bail.

Man accused of biting toddler denied bail


The capital police will set up five new cells in near future to combat crime, said Deputy Inspector General of Police Bin Yamin while speaking at a news conference here on Thursday.

Capital police to set up five new cells to combat Crime


Amy Winehouse has hired a faith healer to help her permanently kick her drug and alcohol addiction.


Sale Sharks have signed New Zealand inside centre Sam Tuitupou from Munster on a two-year contract.

Sale Sharks sign New Zealand star Sam Tuitupou from Munster


Azerbaijani Interior minister, colonel-general Ramil Ususbov left for Sochi in order to participate in the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Interior Ministers of CIS countries.

Azerbaijani Interior minister leaves for Sochi


2010 NHL playoffs predictions have the Devils listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers +150 while the game's total is sitting at 5 OVER -115.


President Obama will nominate Elena Kagan, 50, for a spot on the Supreme Court according to MSNBC.

President Obama to nominate Elena Kagan for Supreme Court


Emilia Fox has split from TV chef Marco Pierre White but she is ``still friends'' with him.

Emilia Fox splits from Marco Pierre White


While not the answer for every couple, evidence suggests that acupuncture can help with some types of infertility.


Fresh reports claim that Lewis Hamilton is 'edging closer' to joining Mercedes and McLaren 'now have have no better than a 50-50 chance' of persuading the 2008 World Champion to sign a new contract.


Millions of stupid people are preparing to mate this week, thereby enjoying themselves and generating more stupid people like them, scientists reported Tuesday.

Millions of stupid people preparing to mate


An inquest has ruled a Runcorn soldier took his own life while the balance of his own mind was disturbed.


Essayist Christopher Hitchens speaks during a debate on Iraq and the foreign policies of the United States and Britain, in this Sept. 14, 2005 file photo taken in New York.

Essayist Christopher Hitchens speaks during a debate (2005)


A Saratoga Springs man pleaded guilty Friday to running a health insurance scheme that took advantage of a state-sponsored program for small businesses.

Saratoga Springs man pleads guilty to health insurance scheme


Occidental Petroleum Corp said on Monday it is buying a stake in a major Canadian oil sands project for C$500 million, giving it a foothold in one of the world's biggest developing oil plays as crude prices surge.

Occidental buys stake in Canada oil sands project


Mitsubishi, one of the leading hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the production version of the 2014 Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

Mitsubishi unveils production version of Outlander plug-in hybrid


Royal Irish Regiment and Irish Guards welcomed back home to Belfast after their tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Royal Irish Regiment and Irish Guards welcomed home - Belfast


Jacques Chirac will stand trial early next year on charges he created fictitious jobs as mayor of Paris, even after the former French president settled civil claims stemming from the affair, his lawyer said.

Former president Chirac to stand trial next year, lawyer says


The shooting of 17 year old Trayvon Martin has reopened old wounds for many in Sanford, Florida's black community, fueling an already existing distrust of police...

Shooting of Trayvon Martin reopens old wounds in Sanford


The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Brian McCann on paternity leave and recalled catcher JC Boscan from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Braves place Brian McCann on paternity leave


Caledonia Mining Corporation is pleased to announce the completion of all the underground installations relating to the No. 4 Shaft Project at the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe.

Caledonia mining announces the completion of the underground installations on the No. 4 shaft Project


Former Notre Dame assistant football coach Corwin Brown on Thursday pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges that he struck his wife and held her hostage with a handgun in a seven-hour standoff with police.


Dolby Laboratories, Inc., announced today that it expanded its Board of Directors with the addition of two independent directors, Nicholas ?


It worked for her the first time, so maybe starring in a reality show again can bring her back to the limelight.

Paris Hilton to star in another reality show


Russian oil and gas company Surgutneftegas will sell its share in the Venezuelan oil production project Junin 6 to Russian state-owned company Rosneft, a source in Russia's National Oil Consortium told the Prime news agency.

Surgutneftegas to sell share in Junin 6 to Rosneft - source


A former Oak Harbor swim coach accused of molesting at least a dozen young swimmers, including one Whidbey Island girl, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in California.


President Obama called West ``a jackass'' in an off-the-record comment during a CNBC interview on Monday.


Fire in utility tunnels closes streets in Albany An underground fire has closed streets in part of downtown Albany after leading to a series of building evacuations.


Emkay has recommended `Buy` on Divi`s laboratories with a target price of Rs 731 against the current market price of Rs 690 in its report dated May 24, 2010.

Emkay recommends `Buy` on Divi`s laboratories


European stocks edged down on Wednesday, pressured by weaker banks, as worries over Greece's fiscal problems resurfaced, while a downward revision to euro zone growth highlighted the fragility of an economic recovery.


EASTBOURNE MP Stephen Lloyd is chairing a new parliamentary group to safeguard the teaching of RE in schools.

MP Stephen Lloyd to chair group to safeguard Religious Education


Norwegian cyclist Thor Hushovd pulled out of the Olympics on Friday after a recent bout with illness.

Norwegian cyclist Hushovd pulls out of Olympics


Manchester City could face a double UEFA rap over Sergio Aguero's tunnel row and the throwing of paper missiles during the Villarreal game on Tuesday night.

Manchester City could face double UEFA rap


Andy Roddick announced yesterday, on his 30th birthday, that he will retire after the US Open which got underway this week in New York.

Andy Roddick to retire after the US Open


No one in Formula One really wants to go to Bahrain, according to the correspondent for The Times newspaper.


Bahraich, July 29 Nepal police have seized 10 stolen Indian vehicles near the Indo-Nepal border, about 30 km from Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district.

Nepal police seize 10 stolen Indian vehicles


Australian retail sales rose up 2.8 per cent in October against the same month last year.


Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen says he's headed for his scheduled pre-draft visit with the Buffalo Bills as soon as doctors check on his surgically reparied toe.


Arkansas running back Knile Davis will forego his senior season at Arkansas, and plans to enter the NFL draft.

Arkansas running back knile Davis to enter the NFL draft


Kroger opens in Brandon and Ridgeland in the old Brookshire's buildings.

Kroger opens in old Brookshire's buildings


Google's Chrome browser reached a milestone in January, surpassing 10% market share for the first time.

Google Chrome surpasses 10% market share for first time


The Rainforest Action Network reports that supporters of the Keystone XL pipeline have resorted to using fake Twitter accounts to make it look as though there are more advocates for the project than there really are.

Supporters of canadian-us oil pipeline Keystone XL use fake Twitter accounts


In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, John Mayer said his relationship with Katy Perry feels ``human''.

John Mayer says his relationship with Katy Perry feels human


Ghana defender John Pantsil has secured his work permit in Accra which will enable him play for Leicester City, MTNFootball.com understands.

John Pantsil secures work permit in Accra


Second National Open Boxing Championship, organized by Lalitpur District Boxing Association and initiated by Nepal Boxing Association, kicked off at Lalitpur on Saturday.


Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon hit out at his side's detractors in the wake of Sunday's dramatic FAI Ford Cup final win over Derry City.


Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is set to turn her London home into a zoo for daughter Apple's upcoming sixth birthday party.


Two Glendale police officers have been indicted for allegedly mishandling evidence in a prostitution sting.


SRK, who is busy shooting for My Name Is Khan with Karan Johar and Kajol, was in for a pleasant surprise when he received a call from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to present an award at the prestigious Golden Globes.

SRK to present an award at Golden Globes


Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has bought herself a pink Bentley car for Christmas worth an estimated $200,000.

Paris Hilton buys pink Bentley for Christmas


The City of Fontana will be offering its annual free tax assistance program for qualified residents at the Fontana Community Senior Center, 16710 Ceres Avenue.

City of Fontana is offering free tax assistance program for qualified residents


Ann Coulter is reportedly banned from NBC for life in retaliation for her sour barbs and latest book.


The puppets created by Barbara Mocking explore new takes on old stories as well as cultural complexities.

These puppets explore new takes on old stories


Five people were left injured today after a gas explosion at a disused pub in Leeds.

Five people injured after gas explosion at disused pub


PETRONAS is keen to work with Norwegian oil and gas firms to leverage on their expertise in deepwater exploration, said newly appointed president and chief executive officer of Petronas Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas.

Petronas keen to work with Norwegian firms


Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone is locked at 20% upper circuit.


Soap star and ``Jessie's Girl'' singer Rick Springfield was arrested in Malibu last night on suspicion of drunk driving.


BERLIN Utility Vattenfall AB says it is selling its German electricity transmission grid to Belgian operator Elia and Australia's Industry Funds Management in a deal worth euro810 million.

Vattenfall sells German transmission grid


The ocean continues to open up new opportunities for companies in this province.


With a whole year passed since Sherlock, SHINee admitted that it longed to perform in Korea again.


America's top gay activist blogger, Mike Rogers , went public today with his investigation into Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Top gay activist blogger goes public with investigation into Senator Mitch McConnell


Hundreds of migrant workers angry over mistreatment of a fellow worker rioted for three days in eastern China, surrounding a police station and smashing cars and motorbikes, a Hong Kong-based human rights organization said Monday.The riot began Thursday in Kanmen town in coastal Zhejiang province, said the Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy.


New Delhi, Jun 29 Terming Abu Jundal as a ``key operative'' who will help in joining missing pieces in the 26/11 conspiracy, the government today said his interrogation had clearly established now that a control room had been set which had ``some kind of state support''.

Jundal will help join missing pieces of 26/11 conspiracy:


Roger Ebert will appear on a new television movie review show, and the ``thumbs up and thumbs down'' reviews he made famous are back.

Roger Ebert to appear on movie review show


As a special cabinet meeting gets underway this morning to discuss whether the duty imposed on bottled water should be scrapped, interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry stresses that he has an excellent relationship with the interim Prime Minister and there are no serious differences.


However, Gingrich is scaling back some expectations, outlining a survival strategy while continuing to boldly predict he will remain a viable force in the four-man race.


Uruguay will not rest on their laurels as they prepare to go up against Paraguay in Sunday's Copa America final, says Luis Suarez, semifinal hero against Peru.


Orioles manager Buck Showalter said infielder Wilson Betemit has been dealing with a sore right wrist since before Tuesday's game and will get an MRI on the wrist tomorrow.

Wilson Betemit dealing with a sore wrist


Thailand on Thursday indefinitely banned diving at seven marine parks popular with tourists to try to protect deteriorating coral reefs.


Software testing services provider uTest has acquired mobile app tools company Apphance, from its parent company Polidea, in a seven-figure deal.

UTest acquires mobile app tool company Apphance


One person was injured this morning in a crash involving a fire truck on the South Side in the city's West Englewood neighborhood.

1 injured in crash involving fire truck on South Side


The BSE Sensex and the Nifty snapped a three-session losing streak to gain nearly 2 percent on Friday, after Reliance Industries surged on hopes one of its blocks held higher gas reserves while lenders rallied after easing wholesale inflation raised hopes of a rate cut.


Music composer Uttam Singh, who is making a comeback after almost a decade with Vishwas Patil's Rajjo, recently re-recorded the music of the film at London's Abbey Road Studios.


Pension funding strain in an era of falling fertility rates and rising life expectancy is one of the five top risks in the global economy identified by a panel of corporate executives, academics and policy specialists.

Pension funding a ``top risk'' to economy


OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announced that it is introducing to the market its first OLED light source for premium functional lighting - the light, thin, non-glare, warm white Orbeos.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors introduces first OLED light source-Orbeos


Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe brought his message of sovereignty for Quebec to Memorial University Wednesday.

Duceppe brings message of sovereignty to Memorial


ZF has signed a contract with global wind energy market leader Vestas to supply wind turbine gear boxes.

ZF signs contract to supply wind turbine gear boxes


Isaac Hayes, the pioneering American singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless Theme From Shaft won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at his Tennessee home aged 65.


The NBA on Tuesday canceled all its 114 preseason games, saying that no new collective bargaining agreement had been reached with players.


Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave from the technology company for the second time in two years.

Apple boss Steve Jobs takes medical leave


The Meezan Bank Limited has received multiple international awards, a bank statement said on Wednesday.

Meezan Bank receives international Awards


The oil producing group OPEC may ``hesitate'' to cut output should crude prices remain close to 100 dollars a barrel when it holds an official meeting on quotas next week, energy consultants CGES said Monday.


The FRC in the UK has published a review of impact and implementation of both the UK Corporate Governance Code and the UK Stewardship Code over the past 12 months.

FRC publishes review of UK Corporate governance Code and Stewardship Code


Nicole ``Snooki'' Polizzi tells In Touch magazine she's expecting a boy, even though she may have wanted a little guidette.

Nicole ``Snooki'' Polizzi is expecting a boy


The Pope is to deliver the ``thought for the day'' slot on Radio 4 for Christmas Eve, the BBC has said.


Hero Honda, the country's largest two-wheeler maker, today declared a 3,500 per cent interim dividend of Rs 70 per equity share of Rs 2 each.

Hero Honda declares interim dividend of Rs 70


It is reported that Mexico has set a new Guinness record for the world's highest suspension bridge.

Mexico sets record for highest suspension bridge


Tropical Storm Fay is lingering just off the northern Florida coast, further punishing the waterlogged southeastern US state with more torrential rains.

Tropical storm Fay lingers off Florida coast


All-rounder Shahid Afridi said that he would perform well both with the bat and ball during the ODI and T20 series against England.

Will perform well during the ODI's and T20's:


Mercedes have decided not to appeal against the 20-second penalty imposed against Michael Schumacher following Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.


Sir Peter had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2008 and he died yesterday at Mercy Hospice, in Auckland.


Former Knesset Speaker and Likud MK Dov Shilansky passed away at age 86 on Thursday morning.

Former Knesset Speaker Shilansky passes away at 86


Southern European sections and merchant bar prices have fallen by €20-40/tonne this month because of weak demand with producers failing to achieve announced increases, market participants tell Steel Business Briefing.

Southern European sections and merchant bar prices fall


Hawaii lawmakers are killing a resolution that would have recognized the cultural merits of illegal cockfighting.

Hawaii lawmakers kill resolution that would have recognized cockfighting


A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that by eating whole grains you can lower your high blood pressure or reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure or hypertension.

Study shows whole grains can lower high blood pressure


A new chat feature will launch Saturday morning on CBS12.com.


Three young Komodo dragons have gone missing from a zoo in Indonesia, a spokesman said Tuesday, warning that the lost lizards were dangerous and fast on their feet.


The Indian navy has captured 61 suspected Somali pirates and rescued 13 fishermen after a firefight with a hijacked mothership in the Arabian Sea, a navy spokesman said Monday.


Hyderabad A constable on Monday allegedly shot his woman colleague before shooting himself at Kukatpally police station in Cyberabad Commissionerate area near here, police said in Hyderabad.

Constable shoots woman colleague in Hyderabad


Spanish heartthrob Antonio Banderas has become wary of stripping off onscreen as he gets older.

Antonio Banderas wary of stripping onscreen


New Delhi, July 16 Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Friday hit out at Army Chief General VK Singh for his criticism of the Omar Abdullah government in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the army chief should not make political statements.

Army chief should not make political statements:


Cannon Air Force base will be getting millions of dollars from the federal stimulus package.


The landmark 1916 courthouse on Rodney Square, a forlorn, vacant presence in downtown Wilmington for more than four years, is scheduled to be sold in November by Bank of America to a company controlled by Pettinaro Enterprises of Newport.

Landmark courthouse on Rodney square to be sold


Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for 30 years under apartheid, died early Monday after a concert in Italy.

South African singer miriam Makeba dies in Italy


Rocker Mark McGrath and his fiancee, Carin Kingsland welcomed their babies twins : son Lydon Edward who weighed in at 5 lbs., 7 oz. upon his arrival at 9:54 am and daughter Hartley Grace who came one minute later, weighing 4 lbs., 8 oz..

Mark McGrath and Carin Kingsland welcome twins!


The Department of Agriculture received a $20 million grant Feb. 1 from the US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Department of Agriculture receives $20 million grant


Single parents who have been forced onto the dole have rallied in Brisbane, saying the move condemns them and their children to poverty.


Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was being held in jail on an assault charge after a fan told police the artist smashed a champagne bottle on his head in a downtown Atlanta nightclub.

Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane jailed on assault charge


Orbital Sciences Corp. is planning to expand its Chandler campus in a move that could double the size of the campus.

Orbital Sciences Corp. to expand Chandler campus


Australian spinner Xavier Doherty will love to play Test cricket again but he is currently enjoying being a key figure in the Australian one-day team in the one-dayers.


Jim Iyke turns singer, set to release 12-track album, features 2face, Sound Sultan & Yinka Davies, the popular actor is off to Pueto Rico for movie with Paul Cambell.


DAILY NATION Commonwealth Games marathon champion John Kelai helps feed poor children in Turkana.


DPL Inc. today reported second quarter 2010 earnings of $0.53 per share, compared to $0.37 per share for the same period in 2009.

DPL reports second quarter 2010 earnings;


World Extreme Cagefighting Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit has signed a contract extension with the WEC according to USA Today.

Carlos Condit signs contract extension with WEC


Sea World will today open a new state-of-the-art fairy penguin exhibit, a year after 26 of the birds mysteriously died at the Gold Coast theme park.


Evergrey kicked off their North American tour yesterday in Atlanta, GA as part of the Prog Power Festival.


Facebook has launched two new advertising awards: the Facebook Studio Awards and the CLIO Special Recognition Award for Facebook Integrated Media.

Facebook launches two new advertising Awards


The amused audience at the Metropolitan Opera premiere watched the nose fall in love, take a graceful turn as a ballerina and ride proudly at the head of a military parade.


Texas Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison said she is staying in the Senate to serve out her third term, which ends in 2012.


LaSalle Investment Management is to establish a special situations team for the UK and continental Europe that will primarily be responsible for evaluating potential corporate level acquisitions, structured debt and equity opportunities and will target the higher risk-return end of the investment spectrum.

LaSalle investment Management establishes special situations team


A section of Overpeck Park, known as Area IV, is closed while the county looks to conduct a study that will likely result in a cleanup of the site, officials said.


Jenny Owen Youngs has revealed that she will be supporting Frank Turner on his upcoming United States tour in September.

Jenny Owen Youngs supporting Frank Turner on tour


A homeless man was killed Friday night while attempting to cross US 441 in Apopka , police said.

Homeless man killed while crossing US 441


American Eagle Airlines announced this week that it will launch seasonal service to Aspen, Colorado just in time for the 2011 winter ski season.

American Eagle Airlines to launch seasonal service to Aspen this winter


NBC political analyst and journalist Tim Russert died of a heart attack today.

NBC journalist Tim Russert dies of heart attack


John McCain missed the single greatest opportunity to address his most dangerous supporters directly and to repudiate their threats of violence after Senator Obama brought up the threats in the debate.


Former Pakistan great Saqlain Mushtaq on Tuesday urged Saeed Ajmal not to worry about anything and instead concentrate on his bowling for the remainder of the UAE series against England.

Saqlain Mushtaq urges Ajmal to concentrate on his bowling


The level of US commercial and multi-family mortgage debt outstanding remained steady at $2.4 trillion in the first quarter of 2011, decreasing by only 0.1 percent, or $3 billion, from the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's analysis of the Federal Reserve Board Flow of Funds data.

US commercial and multi-family mortgage debt remains steady at $2.4 trillion


Like how a plumber repairs leaks and enables free flow of water through the pipe, Arun says he restores the communication skills of a person.


World oil prices rose by more than one dollar in Asian trade Monday on supply concerns amid the escalating fighting between Georgia and Russia, dealers said.


Two Camp Lejeune Marines have been indicted in the killing of an Army nurse whose burned and dismembered remains were found in a shallow North Carolina grave last summer.


USA Today is reporting Jennifer Lopez will return to American Idol this fall.


The current account deficit, which also includes investment income and current transfers, fell by $2 billion to $10.3 billion compared to the previous quarter, largely because of higher exports.


The Obama administration plans to simplify the federal college aid form, which at 153 questions drives millions of families to give up before they finish it.

Obama plans to simplify federal college aid form


Gov. Edward G. Rendell last week signed legislation designed to increase the production of biofuels statewide and boost an ailing economy.

Rendell signs legislation to increase the production of biofuels statewide


Sean Quinn and his wife Patricia are to stand down from the board of Quinn Group Ltd.


Charlie Sheen has been accused of making death threats to one of his former associates according to Thursday, Nov. 8 reports from TMZ.

Charlie Sheen accused of making death threats to former associate


Pegasystems Inc., the leader in Business Process Management software solutions, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 on Thursday, April 22, 2010, after market close.

Pegasystems to announce financial results for the first quarter of 2010


President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney arrive for the inauguration ceremony.


Asian shares extended losses on Wednesday as the unrest in Libya pushed oil prices higher and sent Wall Street sharply lower.


By another presidential decree, Military Police Chief, major general Vladimir Gasparyan was relieved of his duties and appointed as Deputy Minister of Defense, the presidential press service reported.

Military Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan relieved of his duties


Jim Matheson defeated GOP challenger Morgan Philpot with about 51 percent of the vote to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District.


Former Vice President Dick Cheney received a heart transplant on Saturday, his office announced.


Veteran diplomat Ranjan Mathai Monday assumed charge as new foreign secretary succeeding Nirupama Rao and said he would try and work to restore ``trust and confidence'' in Indo-Pak relations.

Ranjan Mathai assumes charge as foreign secretary


SANTA FE, NM Republican Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is raising money for his US Senate campaign during the Legislature's special session and he says there's no ethical problem with that fundraising.

John Sanchez raises money during special session


Mechel OAO , one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports decisions made by the Board of Directors.

Mechel reports decisions made by Board of Directors


A historic mill, which is part of Derbyshire's World Heritage Site, has been badly damaged in a fire.


Majority election system would give voters greater rights, member of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Neno Dimov said for FOCUS News Agency.

Majority election system gives voters greater rights:


The board of directors of Ameren Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of 40 cents per common share, a 3.9 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend of 38.5 cents per share, resulting in an annualized equivalent dividend rate of $1.60 per share.

Ameren Corporation declares quarterly dividend of 40 cents per common share


Delft police have slammed the theft of dustbins, saying it costs the city thousands of rands.


Olympique Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has reportedly set his sights on signing Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu.

Didier Deschamps set sights on Adrian Mutu


SINGAPORE Airlines has taken delivery of its second A380, the world's largest civilian airliner, according the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus.

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of second A380


Actor Heath Ledger, 28, who skyrocketed to fame in his role as a gay cowboy in the Oscar-winning movie ``Brokeback Mountain,'' was found dead in a New York residence on Tuesday, police said.


Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda apologised to Chinese consumers on Monday over the company's massive global recall, seeking to ease quality concerns in the world's biggest auto market.


Energy prices are set to drop from next month with electricity prices going down 10% and gas prices being reduced by 12%.


A new study suggests that more than 40 fish species in the Mediterranean could vanish in the next few years.

40 fish species could vanish in few years


President Shimon Peres received the credentials of the new ambassadors from Thailand, Nepal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Spain and Fiji at his residence.

President Peres receives credentials of new ambassadors


A doctor was brutally assaulted by a patient inside his clinic in Chakia area under Khuldabad police station here on Sunday.


The Sacramento Kings will stay put for the 2011-12 season instead of moving to Anaheim, Calif. In discussing relocation issues involving the former Sonics franchise, NBA commissioner David Stern ripped Seattle and Washington leaders.

Sacramento Kings to stay put for 2011-12 season


Montreal Canadiens great Jean Beliveau has had a stroke and is being treated at a hospital.

Canadiens great Jean Beliveau has stroke


Joe Simon, the legendary comic artist who created Captain America with his partner Jack Kirby, died Thursday at age 98 according to a Facebook post from his son.

Captain America creator Joe Simon dies at 98


Shots fired at a local nightclub send one man to the hospital and Lansing police on a manhunt for the gunman.


Marshall true freshman quarterback Rakeem Cato garnered weekly honors for his performance in a 26-20 win over Southern Miss.

Cato honored for win over Southern Miss.


President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo condemned ``the ruthless and violent acts of terrorism against communities,'' Deputy Presidential Spokesman Anthony Golez said, referring to the twin blasts in Iligan City which resulted in the death of three persons and injuries to 30 other persons.

Pgma condemns ruthless acts of terrorism against communities


Term limits restrict democracy by restricting voters' rights to choose the candidate of their choice.

Term limits restrict voters' right to choose


Beirut Lebanese President Michel Suleiman is to visit Saudi Arabia Saturday and Sunday where he is planned to meet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz Al-Saud and senior officials to discuss relations and developments in the region.

President Michel Suleiman will visit Saudi Arabia


Mikheil Saakashvili, president of Georgia, will open the first oil producing plant ``Batoil'' in Batumi today.


Steps are being taken to modify the BrahMos missile to be used both by the Air Force and Army, Dr Siva Thanu Pillai, Chief Controller, R&D, Defence Research and Development Organisation said in nagarcoil on Thursday.


Kolkata, Jan 20 A German national was Wednesday found unconscious in an express train when it reached the Howrah station here, police said.

German national found unconscious in kolkata


The Tucson Toros will proudly host an Open House at Hi Corbett Field on Saturday, November 15th.


Walsall are today facing a fixture backlog after losing another game to the big freeze and one to an FA Cup giantkilling.


Two former county jail guards in northern Kentucky have been sentenced to prison terms for allowing inmates to rape an 18-year-old locked up on traffic violations.

Former guards sentenced for allowing inmate rape


He clambered up to the second floor of the kampung house he was hiding in and tried to flee.


The late Steve Jobs was rumored to have cracked the idea of the unit, and now reports are suggesting the iTunes creator is working on Apple branded TVs.

ITunes creator working on Apple branded TV


London Irish number eight George Stowers has escaped suspension after being sent-off in his side's clash with Bath on Saturday.


John Deere launched the latest addition to its K-Series lineup today in the 655K crawler loader.


A study has found how dogs think and learn about human behaviour, and how they respond to their body language, verbal commands, and to attentional states.

How dogs think, learn about human behaviour


Carl C. Icahn is returning all outside money in his hedge fund, citing his reluctance to be responsible to investors through another possible crisis.

Icahn to return outside money in hedge fund


SEVERE depression can shrink the brain by blocking the formation of new nerve connections, a study has shown.


The housing market has shown a surprising resilience in the face of strong headwinds, according to LSL.


Delegate Chris Saxman joined presidential hopeful John McCain on the campaign trail in South Carolina.


North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan said goodbye to the Senate today, saying he would be a ``cheerleader: for the institution as it tries to resolve the nation's problems.


The question of which types of employees are considered agents of their employer for purposes of sharing in tip pools has come to the forefront in a number of cases filed against Starbucks.

Which types of employees are considered ``agents'' of an employer for purposes of sharing in tip pools?


Wescan Goldfields Inc. is pleased to announce the Company has completed a 2,000 line-kilometre GEOTEM Electromagnetic Magnetic airborne geophysical survey over its highly prospective Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan coal permits.

Wescan completes airborne geophysical survey on Hudson Bay coal permits


US$11 billion global asset management firm CQS has expanded its Australian presence with the appointment of Louise Walker.


Continental Airlines , which is being bought by United Airlines, posted a second-quarter profit on Thursday helped by higher air fares and trimmed capacity.

Continental Airlines posts profit on higher fares


A TEENAGE girl was sprayed in the face with a fire extinguisher as she travelled into Birmingham on a train with friends.


Due to the possible effects of Hurricane Ike on the Dallas/Fort Worth area this weekend, the kickoff time for Saturday's TCU home football game with Stanford has been changed from 6 pm to noon at Amon G. Carter Stadium.


Muslim outfits in Kerala today said the 'love jihad', where girls from other religious background are allegedly lured to marriage and converted to Islam, is a ``malicious-and misinformation campaign'' by Sangh Parivar outfits.


12 July 2010 India successfully launched five satellites into orbit on Monday, three months after the country's space ambitions suffered a setback when a rocket crashed at lift-off.

India launches five satellites into orbit


AUSTRALIAN teenager Ryan Williams has joined English Premier League club Fulham on the final day of the transfer window.


Danica Patrick finished 27th at the Nationwide Series race at Michigan

Danica Patrick finishes 27th at Michigan


Now that US Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke has declared the global economy is beginning to emerge from its worst crisis in generations, the emphasis will be on whether central banks continue to work together to prevent a crisis like this from happening again or if each will take its own path to assure the path to recovery is smooth.

Bernanke declares global economy beginning to emerge from worst crisis in generations


The National Weather Service says the Richmond area could be in line for a stormy weekend.

Richmond could be in line for a stormy weekend


``Oh, they built the ship Titanic to sail the ocean blue, and they thought they had a ship that the water wouldn't go through.


Taipei, June 15 Taiwan's machine tool exports continued to grow in May after showing weakness in the first quarter, a local industry group said Saturday.

Taiwan's machine tool exports continue to grow in May


That 70's Show star Lisa Robin Kelly has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after blocking a lane of traffic on a Los Angeles freeway.

That 70's Show star Lisa Robin Kelly arrested


Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber freed controversially from a Scottish prison on compassionate grounds, is a fighter who deserves respect, a Libyan diplomat said on Friday.


The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday accused union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee of trying to break the party after the United Progressive Alliance's presidential candidate called Trinamool MP Kabir Suman to garner support.

Trinamool Congress accuses Pranab Mukherjee of trying to break party


PierPass, introduced in 2005 to encourage more containers to move through the dock gates at night, is now becoming financially unviable, according to senior industry sources.


An Ardmore man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his nephew Sunday night, Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely said Monday.


The European high yield bond market now represents an opportunity for adventurous investors, according to Fidelity International's Ian Spreadbury.

High yield bonds now an opportunity for adventurous investors


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could be offered immunity from prosecution in the International Criminal Court and safe passage out of his country in a bid to end the ongoing violence, it has been reported.

Syria's Assad 'could be offered immunity'


Jason Segel is set to quit 'How I Met Your Mother' after its eighth season airs later this year.


Rick Santorum raised more than $4 million in January and has more than $1 million in the bank to continue on with his presidential bid, according to multiple media reports Tuesday.

Santorum raises more than $4 million in January


Justin Bieber is to be prosecuted for spitting on a neighbor, according to a TMZ report on March 30.


England won the toss and decided to bat first against India in their first cricket Test that began on Thursday with a two-minute silence in the memory of the victims of the Mumbai terror attack.


Facebook has said that it has shaken up its engineering teams to make targeting smartphones a top priority at the social network.


Three hedge fund portfolio managers and a hedge fund analyst were charged today in New York federal court with insider trading, US prosecutors said in a statement announcing a noon press conference in Manhattan.

Three hedge fund managers, analyst charged with insider trading


Renovation work has begun at the Sonora Area Foundation's new office building at 362 S. Stewart St.

Work begins at Sonora Area Foundation's new building


The Reverend Jesse Jackson visited Occupy Chicago yesterday, along with the Interim Executive Director of of Push Excel, Reverend Janette Wilson.


Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus have signed an historic interline and codeshare agreement which follows the UAE national airline's recent 2.987 per cent equity purchase in the Irish carrier.

Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus sign codeshare agreement


EIGHT American soldiers and an Afghan civilian were killed overnight in bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, NATO said.


The Egyptian Football Association, under acting chairman Anwar Saleh, have called on President Mohamed Morsi to resume Egyptian football activity, suspended since February's Port Said stadium disaster.

EFA calls on president Morsi to resume Egypt football activity


The unknown cast and some new plot details have been revealed for 'Project X', which is being produced by The Hangover director, Todd Phillips.

Unknown cast & plot details revealed for 'Project X'


The People's Association will roll out 30 wellness sites over the next year to encourage older Singaporeans to stay fit and active.

People's Association to roll out 30 Wellness sites


Chinese police detained six illegal migrants from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as they were trying to reach the southern city of Zhuhai by row boat from nearby Macau, state media said on Monday.

China detains six illegal migrants from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh


A woman and a toddler were struck by a vehicle in West Seattle on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Seattle Fire Department's Twitter account.

Woman, toddler struck by vehicle in West Seattle


Al Sadd won their first Asian Champions League title by beating Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 4-2 on penalties following an thrilling 2-2 draw in 120 minutes in 2011 AFC Champions League final at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Saturday.


A new study has revealed that the gene responsible for making people ``gloomy'' - the short version of the 5-HTTLPR, could also help them in being more positive.

Gene that makes people gloomy could also help them be positive


Irish secondary school students reported drinking more alcohol than their European counterparts the last time they drank, according to a European school survey.

Irish school students report drinking more alcohol than European counterparts


A US drone aircraft crashed at the Seychelles International Airport on Tuesday, the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson said.


NEW YORK Israeli drug developer Compugen Ltd. said Monday it discovered a potential cancer treatment target using its RNA sequence technology.

Compugen discovers cancer treatment target


Republican Rep. Tom McClintock offered the House a history lesson today as he urged members to wrap up their business and get out of town.


Grimes has claimed that she was only able to succeed in her career because she discarded ``everything else'' in her life.

Grimes: 'I succeeded because I discarded everything else in my life'


The Ohio National Guard plans to build a new operations center in Columbus.

Ohio National Guard to build new operations center


A 'pro-government' tribal leader along with his driver and bodyguard was killed in an ambush in Pakistan's restive northwest tribal region on Wednesday, police said.

'Pro-government' tribal leader killed in ambush


A senior Ethiopian ministerial delegation arrived on Wednesday to Beirut to meet with the Lebanese officials, find out the latest information regarding the Ethiopian airliner crash and ongoing investigations.

An Ethiopian ministerial delegation arrives to Beirut


Credit card debt is the personal debt issue that just won't go away.


Maghe Sankranti, one of the main festivals of the Nepali, is being observed throughout the country on Tuesday according to age-old tradition.


ANDRZEJ Jezierski has failed in his bid to make the canoe final for Ireland at the London Olympics.

Andrzej Jezierski fails to make canoe final for Ireland


The US House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a five-year reauthorization of the federal flood insurance program, sending a message that lawmakers want the struggling program to be revamped and reformed to deal with ongoing disasters from floods to hurricanes.

House approves reauthorization of flood insurance program


BUDGET hotel chain Travelodge believes it can cash in on a strong euro and persuade people to holiday in Blackpool.


Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has ruled himself out of action until the new year after injuring his knee.


But the oil processing tax is back, due in no small part to the BP Deepwater Horizon spill.


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that above Rs 175, Godrej Industries can touch Rs 210.


A campaign has been launched to find 100 new blood donors in 100 days across Bath and north east Somerset.

Campaign is launched to find 100 new blood donors


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Dozens of tar balls washed up on Cocoa Beach on Tuesday, sparking conjecture about whether they drifted in from the biggest domestic oil spill in history or a sunken shrimp boat off Cape Canaveral.


Sheldon Adelson, a major benefactor of Jewish and Israeli causes, will face courtroom cameras in an upcoming trial despite safety concerns based on his views on Israel.

Adelson to face courtroom cameras despite safety concerns


The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use,``dissolute'' lives and even the claim that the band was bigger than Jesus are all in the past -- while their music lives on.


Penn National Gaming Inc. said Wednesday that it has acquired the M Resort LLC in exchange for the $230.5 million of its debt that was purchased in October.


Matt Barkley has said that he hopes to play for the Philadelphia Eagles during his first year in the NFL.

Matt Barkley hopes to play during first year


Nearly 20 million pieces of private information have been illegally traded online in the first part of this year allowing fraudsters to open new accounts.

Nearly 20 million pieces of private information illegally traded online


VATICAN CITY - The Vatican revised its in-house rules to deal with clerical sex abuse cases Thursday, targeting priests who molest the mentally disabled as well as children and doubling the statute of limitations for such crimes.

Vatican revises its rules on clerical sex abuse


What Doesn't Kill You features one of Sony's better transfers to MPEG-4 AVC.


American singer Bobby Brown has remarried in Hawaii, four months after the drowning death of his ex-wife Whitney Houston, People magazine reported today.


Apogee has just announced the Quartet, which is touted to be the ultimate desktop audio interface and control center for Mac machines.


A distraction burglar who hit Tamworth has been jailed for five years on September 11 at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.


Kangaroo courts and their dictates are the biggest threats to the Indian democracy, a Delhi court has said while asking police to take action against a man for restraining witnesses from deposing in a gangrape case.

Kangaroo courts biggest threat to Indian democracy:


Don Enns, regional manager of the Ontario office for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, believes John Hart's plane aeronautically stalled moments before a fatal crash between two houses along Highway 3 in Courtland.

Plane aeronautically stalled before crash


The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round, the wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town.

The wheels on the bus go round and round...


Egypt on Monday is due to extend a controversial decades-old state of emergency by two years despite pledges to replace it by new legislation, in a move slammed by rights groups as anti-constitutional.

Egypt extends state of emergency by two years


The Chinese renminbi has appreciated more against the dollar in a single day since the government suspended its gradual exchange rate appreciation policy in 2008.

Chinese renminbi appreciates against dollar


Saudi Arabia will recognize the opposition Syrian National Council as the ``official representative'' of the Syrian people, Al-Rai reported, citing Ahmed Ramadan, a member of the SNC's executive council.

Saudi Arabia to recognize Syrian National Council, Rai reports


At approximately 11:30 am Governor David A. Paterson was diagnosed with acute glaucoma in his left eye.


England international David Beckham, seen here in February 2009, re-signed on loan with Italian giants AC Milan on Monday as widely expected, the Serie A side announced.


The Berliner Philharmoniker has announced its 2013-14 season, including 117 orchestral concerts and four opera performances of which chief conductor Sir Simon Rattle will conduct 57 concerts.

The Berliner Philharmoniker announces its 2013-14 season


MeritCare has won a Silver Addy award for its newspaper advertisement campaign for MeritCare Bemidji Vein Services.


TAM Airlines, a Group TAM company with headquarters in Asuncion, will consolidate its fleet of aircraft and initiate a new air network starting today.

TAM Airlines consolidates fleet and initiates new air network


Eid Al Adha will start on Friday, October 26, according to Chief Islamic Justice Ahmad Hlayel.


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates are very close to all time lows as the 30 year fixed on a home loan is around 4.5% on June 28th, 2010.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who committed suicide on Monday night, was laid to rest on Wednesday by her family, friends and colleagues from the film industry.


CIGNA Corporation today reported second quarter 2011 results, that included strong revenue growth and earnings from each of our ongoing businesses, reflecting continued effective execution of the fundamentals supporting our long-term growth strategy.

CIGNA reports second quarter 2011 results


Former Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl quarterback Mark Brunell is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a decision prompted by failed real estate ventures.

Mark Brunell filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


The Bruins haven't confirmed it, but reports have them making their second trade of the day.


There are no signs of overheating in the Indian economy, said Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, on Monday.

No signs of overheating in Indian economy:


Consumer spending increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis -- or 2.1 percent on an unadjusted basis -- through September, supported largely by sales of electronic appliances which grew 4.5 percent from August, The Business Journals is reporting.

Consumer spending increased in September


A Norfolk police officer appeared in court today, charged with weapons, harassment and assault offences.


The Transportation Security Administration announced this week that the airline industry has met a key requirement of the 9/11 Act by screening 100 percent of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft.

Airline industry begins screening 100 percent of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft


Nestle , the world's largest food company, said on Monday it had recalled a UHT pure milk product in Hong Kong after a local food watchdog discovered samples containing a tiny amount of the chemical melamine.

Nestle recalls milk product in Hong Kong


After already redesigning the football uniforms for Arizona State and Washington State this offseason, the Los Angeles Daily News is reporting that the Trojans will wear alternate uniforms for its regular season finale against UCLA this fall.

Usc Trojans to wear alternate uniforms vs. UCLA


German exports fell in October and in Q2 2008, Germany had the smallest increase in labour costs in Europe.


Z. Mason and Gee McGhee scored 17 points apiece as Chattanooga beat Samford 74-70 Saturday night in a Southern Conference game.

Mason and McGhee score 17 points apiece as Chattanooga beats Samford 74-70


Myxer has launched a music app for BlackBerry that claims a catalog of more than 2 million MP3s.


An SUV crashed into a local cemetery on Friday, killing a passenger.


Despite a sudden U-turn by Cornwall Council, emotions ran high at a meeting to discuss the future of a day care centre for adults with learning disabilities.


Sacramento State came from behind in the fourth quarter to beat Southern Utah 27-22 on Saturday afternoon.

Sacramento State beats Southern Utah 27-22


Roger Federer won the Qatar Open without dropping a set when he beat defending champion Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 6-4 in a 79-minute final on Saturday.

Federer wins Qatar Open without dropping a set, beats Davydenko in final


Vitamin D may protect against an artery disease in which fatty deposits restrict blood flow to the limbs, researchers said Wednesday.

Vitamin D may protect against artery disease


The Drug Enforcement Administration ``acted arbitrarily and capriciously'' in denying a petition to reclassify cannabis as a less harmful substance, a lawyer for medical marijuana advocates told a federal appeals court on Tuesday.

Medical marijuana advocates to appeals court:


Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin responds to GOP criticism that Barack Obama will raise taxes if elected.


Vebnet, a market-leading global technology provider of total rewards and flexible benefits solutions, and Towers Watson, a leading global professional services company, have announced a formal partnership in Latin America.

Vebnet and Towers Watson announce partnership throughout Latin America


Unisono, officially launched its research division, January the 10th 2011.


The euro lost ground last week amid a shortage of developments with regard to the ECB's promised action, while Greece is once again hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons.


Italian president Silvio Berlusconi leaves a Milan hospital four days after being assaulted during a rally.


Kwame Kilpatrick has been sentenced to prison for the duration of 18 momths to 5 years.


Spencer Matthews is returning to 'Made in Chelsea', after his disastrous stint on 'The Bachelor'.

Spencer Matthews returning to Made in Chelsea


Balakrishna gets to romance two sexy ladies in his forthcoming film Simha.


Allstate released a report stating that almost 40% of coastal Texans say they would not evacuate if a hurricane was heading for the Texas Gulf coast.

Allstate reports that 40% of coastal Texans would not evacuate


Liverpool striker Fernando Torres saw a knee specialist in Spain on Monday after injury forced him out of Sunday's Premier League match against Fulham, the English club said.


Gwyneth Paltrow once said that she didn't ``believe in religion'' but in a complete u-turn, she now claims she will be raising daughter Apple, 7, and son Moses, 5, in a Jewish environment.

Gwyneth Paltrow to raise Apple and Moses as Jewish


British No 1 Andy Murray reckons that Rafael Nadal will soon overtake Roger Federer as top dog of tennis.


UFC 85 betting odds were available already early in the spring.


THE Stawell Gift could be moved to Ballarat to save the iconic professional running meet from prospective financial ruin.


A female pedestrian was struck and seriously injured on Route 9W near Cabrini home in West Park late Wednesday afternoon.


Would Gaza truce last after both Palestinian and Israeli parties breached the ceasefire agreement?


The Florida Gulf Coast sand volleyball team split a pair matches on the weekend, defeating FAU at Estero Community Park and falling to No. 8 FIU in South Beach.

Sand volleyball splits a pair of matches over the weekend


Jack Nicklaus has been nominated for the honour of the Congressional Gold Medal due to his long years of service to golf.

Jack Nicklaus nominated for the Congressional Gold Medal


Rhode Island has the 4th most restaurants per capita in the US with 96 full service locations for every 100,000 people.


DES MOINES, Iowa ― Officials say the Des Moines Public Schools will trim 300 positions next year because of budget cuts.

Des Moines Schools to trim 300 positions


LAS CRUCES , NM -The New Mexico State soccer inaugural recruiting class has ranked fourth in the WAC according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.


A Dover man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly receiving a large shipment of marijuana from California.

Dover man arrested for large shipment of marijuana


Kilgore College will celebrate Constitution Day 1 pm today on campus in Devall Student Center Ballroom.

Kilgore College to celebrate Constitution Day today


After driving the race of his life to clinch the 2009 world championship with one race to spare, Jenson Button said he never expected to win the title at Interlagos.


Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes declined one point to 15 in January on continuing concerns about the poor job market and large number of foreclosed homes for sale, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, released last week.


The Indian rupee strengthened to its highest level in two weeks on Thursday as part of a shift into global risk assets, but broader gains were capped as local shares retreated late in the session.


The Bank of Canada has slashed its forecast for Canadian economic growth this year to just 1.8 per cent, down half a percentage point from the 2.3 per cent it projected in its fall forecast, blaming a significantly weaker US economy.


In the largest survey of its kind, most locked-in syndrome patients report that they are, in fact, happy.

Most 'locked-in syndrome' patients are happy


A cache of 4,000 pounds of illegal fireworks worth at least $10,000 was seized from a business in unincorporated East Los Angeles, and its 34-year-old landlord was arrested, authorities said today.

4,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in East la


A tentative deal has been reached to end the ongoing stalemate over extending payroll tax cuts.

Tentative deal reached to extend payroll tax cuts


A new report claims Mel Gibson is supposedly packing his bags and moving back to his native Australia, where he will reunite with his ex-wife, Robyn who he divorced last year.

Report claims Mel Gibson is moving back to Australia


Beckerman, a New Jersey-based independent public relations agency with additional offices in New York and Washington, recently added six accounts to its real estate practice.

Beckerman adds six accounts to real estate practice


New Zealand allrounder Grant Elliott has been signed by Surrey as their overseas player for the first half of the 2009 season.


Citizens Bank has announced that it is moving its local corporate headquarters from its current building next to Midtown Plaza on the corner of Main Street and Clinton Avenue to the Sagamore on East building, located in the popular East End area of downtown Rochester.

Citizens Bank moves local headquarters to East End area


Celtic Crusaders will face a tough tie at home to former world champions Widnes Vikings in the quarter-finals of the Northern Rail Cup.


A 28-year-old man suffered minor injuries during a home invasion in Scarborough early Wednesday.

Man suffers minor injuries during a home invasion


Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered a high-level review of the military's senior mentor programs, including whether retired officers hired as advisers are overpaid and whether their private work for contractors poses a conflict of interest, his spokesman said Wednesday.

Gates orders review of military mentor program


The Marshall County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death in the Martling community Thursday evening, The Times' news partner, WHNT News 19, reports.

Marshall County Sheriff investigating death in Martling community


The death toll caused by rains in Nicaragua in the last weeks rose to 66, Civil Defense officials said Monday.

Death toll from rains in Nicaragua rises to 66


Lebanon has chosen career diplomat Michel el-Khoury as its first ever ambassador to Syria, a foreign ministry official said on Wednesday.

Lebanon chooses first ambassador to Syria


Maggie Gyllenhaal has made little brother Jake an uncle again, after giving birth to a baby girl, Gloria Ray.

Maggie Gyllenhaal gives birth to baby girl:


Arson suspected in Sydney temple fire Updated: 08:40, Sunday December 30, 2012 Arson may have caused a fire that destroyed part of a religious temple in Sydney's west.


GRAND FORKS, ND The city of Grand Forks will be keeping an eye on a garbage study that's planned in Minnesota's Koochiching County.

Grand Forks to keep eye on garbage study


Microsoft has offered to give European computer users a choice of Web browsers, an unprecedented move that the company, the world's largest software maker, hopes will avert another antitrust conviction and big fine.

Microsoft offers Europe a choice of browsers


Mitt Romney is poised to clinch the Republican presidential nomination after Tuesday's Texas GOP primary, a largely uncontested election that will formalize the former Massachusetts governor's status as President Barack Obama's general election challenger.


Japan will not review its stance on the ``comfort women'' issue, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday, rejecting for now a move suggested by Shinzo Abe before he became prime minister.

Japan not to review stance on 'comfort women':


The following white paper details things you always wanted to know about Windows profile management!

Things you always wanted to know about Windows profile management


Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital, a fire department official told the Los Angeles Times.


It is no secret that the use of social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter has paved the way for the grassroots revolutions taking place in the Middle East.

Social media paving the way for grassroots revolutions


US soap and lotion seller Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd. said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, a victim of the slowdown in consumer spending amid the recession.

Crabtree & Evelyn files for bankruptcy protection


Swiss stocks rose, after earlier swinging between gains and losses, as investors awaited the outcome of a meeting between the European Union's finance chiefs on a new strategy to contain the region's sovereign-debt crisis.


Two terrorists, allegedly planning a massive attack in the capital, were arrested from Islamabad on Monday, reported Express 24/7.


Two out of five football fans want to see players take a wage cut and nearly half would like to see the introduction of wage caps, according to Virgin Money's authoritative Football Fans' Index*.

Two out of five fans want players to take wage cuts


1,255 more Syrians, who escaped from the violence in their country, have crossed in Turkey, Anadolu Agency reported.


Women entrepreneurs are playing a big role in China's economy and the country is making new efforts to foster women entrepreneurship, a leader of China's biggest women's organization said here on Friday.

Women entrepreneurs play big role in Economy


Arik Air said it resumed daily flights to Johannesburg Saturday, 24 hours after suspending them in protest over South Africa's refusal to let in 125 Nigerians on health grounds.

Arik Air resumes daily flights to Johannesburg


German box shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd says it will implement a low sulphur fuel charge for North American routes in view of increased costs related to the North American Emission Control Area.

Hapag-Lloyd to implement low sulphur fuel charge


Medical services were affected in the city when over 200 medical officers in the city went on mass leave as part of a state-wide protest.


As a way of simplifying lab-on-a-chip devices for superior medical tests, University of Michigan researchers have created microfluidic integrated circuits.

Researchers create microfluidic integrated circuits


The man, who lives in the 5000 block of Mountain Road, said he discovered the fraud when Stub Hub called to confirm the purchase of $4,415 in Neil Diamond tickets.


The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level since March 28 as global equity markets slumped on concern about how the European debt crisis is playing out.

New Zealand dollar falls as global equity markets slump


Stamkos extended his franchise-record points streak to 16 games, and Antero Niittymaki remained perfect against Atlanta, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 6-2 on Saturday night.

Stamkos extends points streak to 16 games


A worker found dead underground at a Vale Inco nickel mine in northern Manitoba died in an explosion.

Worker at nickel mine in northern Manitoba died in an explosion


UPC has issued a ``call to arms'' to the cable industry and for it to find ways to cooperate with over the top providers.


Four people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday, January 19, for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.

Four convicted of claiming benefits they were not entitled to


MARY TRAVERS, part of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died from leukaemia aged 72.


``Victorious'' star, Ariana Grande is gracing the cover of Dream Magazine's August issue, and we think TV's 'Cat Valentine' is looking as gorgeous as ever!

Ariana Grande covers Dream Magazine's August issue!


Russia fought back to claim a 2-1 victory over Germany in their opening tie at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Monday.


A Thai woman has confessed to killing the baby she had with a British lover and dumping the body in an airport bin.

Thai woman confesses to killing baby and dumping body in airport bin


Hulk Hogan has left the Florida hospital he checked into Monday after complaining of back pain, according to TMZ.com.


Beneficiaries of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation will receive a minimum distribution payment of $400 on May 7.

Beneficiaries to receive minimum payment


The announcement of the new investment on the Great Western Main Line was the centrepiece of a UK Cabinet visit to Wales that the Prime Minister used to hail a new age of the train.

Prime Minister hails a 'new age of the train'


MARIA Sharapova survived a scare Thursday as she outlasted Anabel Medina Garrigues 7-6 5-7 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Amelia Island claycourt event.


Memphis was unable to find proof a former player cheated on his SAT exam in its internal investigation of NCAA allegations against the men's basketball team.

Memphis finds no proof former player cheated


World Cup winning fly-half Stephen Donald inspired Bath to a 16-13 victory over Montpellier in their European Cup clash on Sunday to rebound from a last minute opening defeat by Glasgow last weekend.

Rugby World Cup hero Donald inspires Bath


A new study has determined that climate change could deepen poverty in developing countries.

Climate change could deepen poverty in developing countries


SUPERMARKET chain Asda is to create 7,500 jobs in 2011 as it opens new stores, expands home shopping and converts Netto stores.


The Ohio State football program lost a recruit following a recent photo flap, as a convicted sex offender posted a photo on the internet of himself with the player.

Ohio State football loses recruit following photo flap


Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it has developed a cheaper battery module for electric vehicles and home photovoltaic power generation systems.

Panasonic develops battery module for electric vehicles


The Lockheed Martin board of directors has nominated Rosalind G. Brewer to its board.

Lockheed Martin nominates Rosalind G. Brewer to...


Two MIT students, Matt Gethers and Alia Whitney-Johnson, have won prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to study next year at Oxford University in Britain.


A popular preschool program for children with disabilities, which had faced potential closing, will stay open for the foreseeable future, officials with the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services said Wednesday.