Thor Industries details expansion plans in support of its recreational vehicle businesses, noting that one of its subsidiaries has purchased an RV production campus in Wakarusa, Indiana, and has plans to purchase the land and production facilities from a company owned by New York-based American Industrial Partners.

Thor Industries (tho) details expansion plans in support of its recreational vehicle businesses,


A 30-year-old woman told police she was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night in Midtown Harrisburg.

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Midtown Harrisburg


Three people are charged with animal abuse and neglect after authorities, responding to a call about an agitated chimpanzee, discovered more than 100 dogs in squalid conditions in northwest Missouri.


Half of the charges against a local man and RCMP officer with the elite major crime unit were dropped this week as an investigation continues into the officers who charged him.

Charges against local man, RCMP officer dropped


Two Mount Vernon bars were cited for numerous violations during inspections Tuesday night by state and city authorities, police said today.

Two Mount Vernon bars cited after inspections


After a punishing 19 months of house arrest, Chen Guangcheng's flight has won him a very strange kind of freedom.

Chen Guangcheng wins a strange kind of freedom


A dead body was found on the Lake Erie shore this morning near the FERMI II nuclear power plant in Monroe.


Lucknow, Nov 29 Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav today said the socialist movement has succeeded in Uttar Pradesh and youths have played an important role in this.


The new joint venture of local financial group PPF and Czech-Slovak investment group J&T is to be officially established in June.

Joint venture of PPF, J&T to be established in June.


NEWCASTLE United were rocked today when their England Under-21 winger James Milner handed in a written transfer request.


The lack of any major catalysts could intensify the uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook further.

Lack of catalysts may intensify uncertainty


A pipe bomb has exploded inside a car which was parked in Bridge Street in Strabane, County Tyrone.

Pipe bomb explodes inside car parked in Strabane


Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced that it has agreed to sell its women's health business to Swedish specialty drug maker Meda AB for $95 million in cash.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals sells women's health business


Mirror has learnt he is now set to make a comeback as a Bollywood playback singer with Joe Rajan's Luv U Soniyo which marks the debut of Rati Agnihotri's son Tanuj Virwani and former Miss India Neha Hinge.


He says cases of poison ivy or allergic contact dermatitis is what's going around.


Rangers beat Aberdeen 3-1 on Wednesday to go 13 points clear of Celtic and move closer to defending its Scottish title.

Rangers beats Aberdeen 3-1 to move closer to defending Scottish title


YEOVIL Town defender Nathan Smith is hoping to earn himself a new contract with the Glovers.

Smith hopes to earn new contract with yeovil Town


The second processing company of Azerbaijan, Millikart LLC, has announced a 35% rise in the number of served cards.

Second processing Company of Azerbaijan announces a 35% rise of served cards


THE Blue Cross in Wildmoor Lane, Catshill, will be holding its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 13 from 10am-1pm.


DeAngelo Hall is going to have surgery on his finger, according to the Washington Post.


AM Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of A- and issuer credit rating of ``a-'' to IRB-Brasil Resseguros SA. The outlook assigned to both ratings is stable.

A.M. Best assigns ratings to IRB-Brasil Resseguros SA.


Skier Lauren Woolstencroft, whose domination of Paralympic Games slopes reached a pinnacle in 2010 when she won five gold medals, will announce her retirement from the sport today.


Air National Guard Hydroplane Series driver Dave Villwock is one of five candidates nominated Tuesday by the Seattle Sports Commission for Professional Sports Star of the Year presented by ROOT SPORTS.

Dave Villwock nominated for Professional Sports Star of the Year


Socialite Paris Hilton seems to have moved on from her split from Cy Waits as she was spotted getting cozy with Hangover director Todd Phillips.


The US housing agency dedicated to catering to first-time homebuyers and borrowers with poor credit faces a $13.5bn deficit, stoking fears that it may have to request taxpayer funds for the first time in its history.


Colorado lawmakers will return to work Monday for a special session ordered by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Colorado lawmakers return to work Monday for special session


A Norwegian court acquitted three men of terrorism charges yesterday but jailed one of them for attempted murder and for ``severe vandalism'' in shooting at a synagogue in a case testing the scope of new anti-terrorism laws.

Norwegian court acquits men of terrorism charges


TWC, which is now co-owned by NBC Universal and private equity firms, is reducing its live weather coverage in favor of new shows, including one about Peter Lik, described by NBC Peacock Productions executive Sharon Scott as a ``crazy'' landscape photographer.

Weather Channel to reduce weather coverage


A pre-school autism teacher has been suspended pending charges of child cruelty and a lesser charge of child abuse, according to Fairfax County Police.

Autism teacher charged with child cruelty


Tributes have been paid to a Gurkha soldier killed in Afghanistan who has been named as 21 year-old Rifleman Vijay Rai from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles.

Tributes to Gurkha soldier killed in Afghanistan


The country's premier medical institute AIIMS, which caters to nearly 8,000 patients a day, has failed to meet the deadline given by Delhi Fire Service to upgrade its fire safety measures.

AIIMS fails to meet deadline to upgrade fire safety measures


A 25-year-old East Palo Alto woman involved in a fatal crash last month pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that include vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

East Palo Alto woman pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter


Former South African President Nelson Mandela is making ``steady progress,'' according to a statement from the office of President Jacob Zuma.


The Mount Olive school board voted 8-1 Monday night to eliminate the ``D'' grade in the middle and high school grading systems.

Mount Olive nj school board eliminates the D-grade


Team Canada advanced to the best-of-three final at the 2010 World Ringette Championships by beating the US 14-4 yesterday in Finland.


A natural gas pipeline west of Gillette exploded Wednesday night, shaking nearby homes and echoing at least 30 miles away but not causing any injuries or property damage, officials and a resident said.


The Campbell River Salvation Army Lighthouse Centre soup kitchen is in need of a new commercial cooler.


Two masked gunmen robbed the Chevron gas station at 2720 Blair Stone Road just before 10 pm Wednesday, according to the Leon County Sheriff's Office.


As Americans, we naturally love to vote.


The Black Dog, a retailer that gained fame in Martha's Vineyard, will open its newest general store in Newburyport in the early spring 2009, Newburyport Development said.

Black Dog will open general store in Newburyport


A high-level UK business delegation headed by a senior British Cabinet Minister will visit India later this week to explore collaboration in the fields of environment, infrastructure, construction and water sectors.

UK business delegation to visit India this week


The Czech EU presidency pulled the curtain down overnight on part of a controversial artwork that portrays Bulgaria as a nation of squat toilets, according to an AFP correspondent early Tuesday.

EU presidency pulls curtain down on controversial artwork


Mets third baseman David Wright has a stress fracture in his lower back and will miss multiple weeks GM Sandy Alderson said Monday.

Mets David Wright has stress fracture in lower back


Fabian Brunnstrom has cleared waivers and will head to the Texas Stars, probably on Sunday.


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said today at the G-20 summit in Toronto that Turkey had closed its airspace to Israeli flights after the May 31 raid killed eight Turks and one Turkish-American.

Turkey closes airspace to Israeli flights:


PM takes a hit in the polls Updated: 09:11, Monday February 18, 2013 The public continues to reject Labor, with the latest opinion poll showing support for the Federal Government and Prime Minister Julia Gillard lagging behind the Coalition and Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott.


The African Union called for a national unity government in Zimbabwe after the widely condemned reelection of President Robert Mugabe in a violent poll ruled unfair by monitors.

African Union calls for unity government in Zimbabwe


Chile striker Humberto Suazo says he is staying with Mexican club Monterrey after failing to negotiate a transfer to Boca Juniors.


Headline inflation, the measurement of all the prices of goods and services, has dropped to 25.7% in January from 27% in December last year-- the second month in a row that one of the most watched figures in the country has declined.


Leona Lewis has topped the UK singles chart with her Snow Patrol cover version 'Run'.

Leona Lewis tops UK singles chart with 'Run'


India has launched an unique outdoor promotional tourism campaign in Japan, one of the key inbound markets, by draping Japanese auto drivers in Incredible India T-shirts and colourful Rajasthani turbans.

India launches unique tourism campaign in Japan


TORONTO -Ron Wilson has become the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a month after he was fired by the San Jose Sharks.

Ron Wilson becomes new coach of Toronto Maple Leafs


Rockstar Games announced today Red Dead Redemption, the sequel to Red Dead Revolver.

Rockstar Games announces Red Dead Redemption


Nanostart -holding Nanosys has entered into a distribution agreement with multi-billion dollar concern Sigma-Aldrich.


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is being released from hospital Wednesday morning and returning to his Cape Cod home, family said.


Football fans clash with police in Turkey, Fenerbahce supporters storm onto pitch and battle police in Istanbul as draw hands title to archrivals Galatasaray.Football fans in Istanbul have clashed with Turkish police at the climax of the country's football season, which saw Galatasaray claim the league championship with a goalless draw at the home of archrivals Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce fans clash with Turkish police


New Delhi, Dec 12 A city court Friday again asked the Mumbai police to bring underworld don Abu Salem before it to answer charges in a case of extortion after a similar order earlier was ignored.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja sought Salem to be brought in her court Jan 16, next year.

Delhi court asks Mumbai police to bring Abu Salem


A man and woman were found dead this afternoon in a south Sacramento home and authorities are investigating the deaths as suspicious, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department reported.

Man, woman found dead in south Sacramento home


Germany will change its constitution to ban excessive public borrowing and impose strict new rules to ensure the extra debt created by its latest fiscal stimulus package is paid off as soon as possible, Angela Merkel said yesterday.


The Seattle cartoonist who started ``Everybody Draw Mohammed Day'' with a satirical cartoon in support of free speech has reportedly gone into hiding on the advice of the FBI.

Seattle cartoonist who started ``Everybody Draw Mohammed day'' goes into hiding on advice of FBI


It's definately no surprise that television producer Robert Halderman pleads guilty to extortion in David Letterman case.


British glam rocker Gary Glitter, who served nearly three years in a Vietnamese prison for molesting children, was denied entry to Hong Kong after refusing to return to England, officials said Wednesday.

Glitter denied entry to Hong Kong, officials say


As the Obama administration considers a troop buildup in Afghanistan, the top American military officer says that the United States must work throughout the region with other countries, including Pakistan, to combat extremists.

US must work throughout the region with countries:


Our 'Twilight' Correspondent Is Such A Twi-Hard He Even Slept Overnight At The 'Eclipse' Convention Saturday!

Our 'Twilight' Correspondent is Such a...


A NATO helicopter crashed during a battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan, killing 31 US soldiers and seven Afghans, the Afghan president said on Saturday, the deadliest single incident for foreign troops in 10 years of war.

NATO helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, killing 31


The first medical marijuana school has been opened in Nevada with the aim of teaching people about operating a successful medical marijuana dispensary.

The first medical marijuana school opens in Nevada


Hydrocarbon fuel cells may eventually show promise for micro power generation systems, according to a recent study by Jeongmin Ahn, assistant professor in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the LC.

Fuel cells show promise for micro power generation


A group of Sauber engineers were robbed at gunpoint shortly after Formula One world champion Jenson Button escaped unhurt from a similar attack at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the team said on Sunday.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will deliver a ``major'' foreign policy address next Wednesday, the US State Department said on Friday evening.

Hillary Clinton to deliver major Foreign policy address


MicroPhage Inc., a Longmont, Colo.-based provider of bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility/resistance testing, has raised $11 million in new VC funding.


A French warship captured 19 Somali pirates on Sunday when it came to the rescue of two cargo ships threatened in the Gulf of Aden, the office of President Nicolas Sarkozy said.

French warship captures 19 Somali pirates


Dance Gavin Dance has released a new video for their song ``Tree Village'' which is off their album ``HAPPINESS.''


India and China stand on the threshold of a leap into an exciting phase of global exchange, where harnessing of ideas and resources for global welfare can serve as a fulcrum for world peace and welfare, President Pranab Mukherjee said at Visva Bharati in Santiniketan on Wednesday.

India and China stand on the threshold of an exciting phase:


REGIONAL French airline Britair, under pressure to reduce its workforce, is asking pilots if they want to work temporarily in Indonesia, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Britair says asking pilots if they want to work in Indonesia


The Polish treasury sold all its rights to the new share issue at chemical maker Tarnow for almost 62 million zlotys, the ministry said on Tuesday.

Poland sold rights to new share issue in Tarnow


Michael Schrader of Germany won the decathlon at the Hypo Meeting on Sunday after scoring a year-high 8,522 points to edge Trey Hardee of the United States by six points, the smallest winning margin in the event's 35-year history.

Michael Schrader wins decathlon at Hypo Meeting;


Some sad news to pass on, as former NHL assistant coach Wayne Fleming has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with brain cancer.

Former NHL assistant coach Wayne Fleming passes away


'Riddick', the next installment in the 'Pitch Black' series, is now official.


What is Keeping Up With the Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian trying to hide?

What is Kourtney Kardashian trying to hide?


DynaSis, a computer support Atlanta firm, today announced it will begin offering preliminary network assessments for prospective clients.

DynaSis offers preliminary network assessments


Oriental Financial Group Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share for the quarter ending June 30, 2011 payable on July 15, 2011, to holders of record on June 30, 2011, with an ex-dividend date of June 28, 2011.

Oriental financial Group declares regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share


A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Warren on Sunday night.


Hundreds of flights were canceled to and from Chicago's busy airports Friday as a snow storm officials said will dump heavy snow struck the region.

Hundreds of us flights canceled due to heavy snow


Garden centre group Notcutts is opening its first ever Christmas store in Bluewater shopping centre in Kent today.


PADRAIG Harrington was voted PGA Tour player of the year by his peers Tuesday, becoming the first European player to win the award since it began in 1990.

Padraig Harrington voted PGA Tour player of the year


Microsoft is buying internet startup Yammer for $1.2 billion in an attempt to bring Facebook-like sharing features to its widely used suite of business software applications.

Microsoft buying Internet startup Yammer for $1.2 billion


Brit singer Sir Elton John has been accused of using an autocue during his concerts, as he cannot remember the lines to his famous songs.


Afghan police backed by US troops killed three Taliban fighters and captured three more in a 40-minute gunbattle in southern Afghanistan on Saturday.

Afghan police and US troops kill three Taliban


Mr. and Mrs. Jim Browning of the Hillsdale area will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 pm Saturday at the Paola First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 207 E. Wea St.


South American Silver Corp. today provided a further update on recent events in Bolivia since the update on June 14th.

South American Silver provides further update on Bolivia


On the eve of US President George Bush's visit to the Arab region, I say that 99 percent of the cards and the solution in the Middle East today are in the hands of the Arabs.


Barclaycard reduces balance transfer fee to 2.5% on its 0% for 12 months Barclaycard Platinum balance transfer deal.


A CNN News lady fails She says indianapolis coats instead of colts


Sanchez also interviewed the cast members of internationally acclaimed London musical ``Phantom of the Opera.''

Korina Sanchez interviews cast of 'Phantom of the Opera'


Trimble introduced today its new field layout software suite that includes Trimble® Field Link for MEP and Trimble Field Link for Structures.

Trimble introduces new field layout software suite


Turkish and New Zealander army chiefs met in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Friday.

Turkish, New Zealander army chiefs meet in Ankara


President Viktor Yuschenko says he is ready to sign all of the anti-crisis bills passed by the parliament.

Yushchenko ready to sign all anti-crisis bills


A strong gag reflex occurred while I was watching the Fox Special Report panel discussion during which Fred Barnes just oozed love for Sarah Palin.


Banco Santander, SA, a Spain based banking group, has agreed to acquire a 70.36% stake in Bank Zachodni WBK SA, a Poland-based commercial bank, from Allied Irish Banks, plc for EUR2,938 million.

Banco Santander to acquire 70.36% stake in Bank Zachodni WBK


US Bancorp and Wells Fargo & Co. lost a key Massachusetts foreclosure case that will set a precedent and may influence other cases that involve bank practice and real estate law.

US Bancorp and Wells Fargo lose Massachusetts foreclosure case


Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will campaign with his successor, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, this weekend in Brooklyn.

Giuliani to campaign with Mayor Bloomberg in Brooklyn


Defense contractor BAE Systems will lay off 230 workers at its Anniston facilities between Dec. 1 and the end of March 2009 as contracts wind down.

BAE Systems to lay off 230 workers in Anniston


THE hi-tech swimsuits that have led to a deluge of world records will be banned from next year when the sport will revert to costumes made from textiles, swimming's governing body Fina said on Tuesday.


The International Monetary Fund says the world economy, reeling from financial crisis, is on track to shrink for the first time in 60 years in 2009, by as much as one per cent.

World economy to shrink for first time in 60 years


Business advisory firm FTI Consulting has appointed a team to launch a technology practice in Asia.

FTI Consulting launches technology practice in Asia


The actor reveals, ``I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous, as I am making my film debut as the lead in a language I do not understand.


MELBOURNE Victory beat Adelaide United at Telstra Dome, reaching the A-League grand final with a 4-0 major semi-final second leg win.

Melbourne Victory beat Adelaide United in A-League


Output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities rises for the third straight month, but some economists say the manufacturing growth that has helped lead the nascent economic recovery may slow as federal stimulus programs are phased out.


AIR Zimbabwe has suspended all its flights to South Africa with management concerned that creditors might try to impound its planes landing at OR Tambo International Airport.

Air zim suspends flights to South Africa


She revealed: ``I recently started turning my phone off once a week and just spend that day with my kids with no outside distractions.

Denise richards turns off phone for kids


President Obama will make adjustments for his second debate with Mitt Romney, senior campaign adviser David Axelrod said Sunday morning.

Obama will make 'some adjustments' for second debate, David Axelrod says


Scores of candidates claiming success in a police recruitment test held in 2004, protested in Patna on Monday demanding jobs in the department.

Candidates claiming 'success' in police recruitment test protest in Patna


Public Financial Holdings Ltd, a unit of the Public Bank group, has signed the first HK$1.5bil syndicated term loan deal in the Hong Kong dollar market since October last year.

Public Financial signs HK$1.5bil syndicated term loan deal


The former South African MP and anti-apartheid icon Helen Suzman, who died earlier this week at the age of 91, is to be buried in a private ceremony at the Jewish cemetery in Johannesburg.


In a statement, Margaux Salcedo, Mr. Estrada's spokesman, said Doña Mary Ejercito passed away at 4.15 pm at the San Juan Medical Center.


Soldiers returned home to family and friends after one year in Iraq.


How to earn online has launch a new website to give you the basics of getting started.


AUSTRALIAN airline Qantas will cut 1,500 jobs around the world as it seeks to combat the rising price of oil and challenging market conditions, chief executive Geoff Dixon said on Friday.


Frank Cruz has been named volunteer assistant coach for the USC baseball program, head coach Chad Kreuter announced today.

Frank Cruz named volunteer assistant coach


Miles Austin and Kim Kardashian have split, People.com reports.


Nato says its warplanes have bombed Libyan state TV satellite transmitters because they were being used to incite violence and threaten civilians.

Warplanes bomb Libyan state TV transmitters:


A cow that escaped from a New Jersey slaughterhouse will be spared.

Cow escapes slaughterhouse, will be spared


A 35-year-old South Boston woman is facing a misdemeanor assault charge, according to Halifax County Sheriffâ€™s Office records.


Emmy Rossum and Justin Siegel recently finalized their divorce after breaking up last year and the ``Phantom of the Opera'' film actress has been ordered to pay him $57,000 as part of a settlement.

Emmy Rossum, Justin Siegel finalize divorce


Storms packing strong winds caused damage in parts of South Dakota, but no injuries were immediately reported.


The oldest Americans are the happiest, ``and older adults are more socially active than the stereotype of the lonely senior suggests,'' according to an Associated Press article.


AirAsia Bhd is offering promotional fares to 32 destinations in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Airasia offers promotional fares to 32 destinations


Pakistan expelled an American academic who wrote about the rise of pro-Taliban militants in New York Times Magazine, a media rights group said.


The US military on Friday denied Iraqi government claims that the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was captured and said a man with a similar name had been arrested in the northern city of Mosul.

US military denies Iraq government claim that leader of al-Qaida in Iraq has been arrested


The Mana Party has announced its ``economic justice'' policy, which proposes to axe GST and abolish tax on the first $27,000 of income.

Mana party announces 'economic justice' policy


Italian rider Franco Pellizotti was found guilty of doping and banned for two years Tuesday in a landmark victory for cycling's blood profiling program.

Franco Pellizotti found guilty of doping


Avatar star Zoe Saldana is engaged to actor and CEO of My Fashion Database, Keith Britton.


Tripura would soon appoint a Lokayukta to check corruption among public functionaries and maintain transparency in governance, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said on Wednesday.


Flights in and out of London City Airport resumed today after a passenger plane crash-landed on the runway last night.


US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain called Friday for a full investigation into revelations the passport records of his Democrat rival Barack Obama had been breached.


US marshals are looking for a Hooksett man who was to be sentenced on a charge of distributing child pornography.


The funeral of Winnie Johnson, the mother of Moors murder victim Keith Bennett, will take place today in Manchester.

Funeral of Winnie Johnson takes place today


ENTREPRENEUR Danny Bamping is refusing to pay his council tax for a second year in a dispute with the city council.

Entrepreneur refuses to pay his council tax for second year


Police say a man was shot in the leg as he was walking in Dover on Thursday.


Cy Young Award candidate and potential Opening Day starter Adam Wainwright will indeed undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, the St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday.

Wainwright to undergo Tommy John surgery


A data art project called Emoto aims to track people's emotional response to the Olympics using online sentiment analysis tools and then represent that data in interactive visualisations.

Data art project to track emotional response to the Olympics


Thousands of Moroccans have demonstrated against the government in the North African kingdom's biggest city, threatening to boycott the upcoming elections, the virginmedia.com reports.

Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated against government


Fort Myers police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that left a man with a minor gunshot wound.

Fort Myers police investigate Sunday night shooting


A California water board has ordered Shell Oil to clean up a Carson neighborhood built on top of an oil storage facility that could hold up to 140 million gallons of crude oil.

Water board orders Shell to clean up neighborhood


The Royals have picked up their club option on Joakim Soria, keeping the two-time All-Star closing games for them next season.

The Royals pick up the option on Joakim Soria


Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said nationalisation of educational institutions was a mistake and wrongs of the policy would be undone, a private TV channel reported on Saturday.

Nationalisation of institutions was wrong:


San Francisco - Google on Monday raised to $20,000 its bounty on software bugs that hackers could exploit for cyber attacks on the Internet giant's online services.


Local Indian authorities in Kashmir have banned broadcast of Pakistani television channels in parts of Kashmir.

Indian authorities ban Pakistani channels in parts of Kashmir


Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith announced Wednesday about 200 US Marines have arrived in Darwin in northern Australia as part of the defence deal between Australia and the US.


BRIAN WILSON has shocked fans that a future BEACH BOYS reunion tour after announcing he's too old for another tour and his retirement plans.


Sir Elton John's friends once spiked his dinner with cocaine to make him play the piano all-night.

Elton John's friends spiked his dinner with cocaine


Miller, who lost to Senator Lisa Murkowski in November, was appealing the validity of write-in votes that did not spell her name correctly.


An Amtrak passenger train headed to North Texas collided with a truck at a crossing in this northeast Austin suburb Sunday morning.

Amtrak train collides with truck near Austin


The Delbarton golf team won the NJSIAA Non-Public A North state sectional championship at Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield on Monday.


A Saudi woman was beheaded on Monday after being convicted of practising sorcery, which is banned in the ultra-conservative kingdom, the interior ministry said.

Saudi woman beheaded after being convicted of practising sorcery


Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday chaired the 26th meeting of the National Advisory Council.

Sonia Gandhi chairs 26th meeting of National Advisory Council


Pakistan hockey team for CWG will be announced today while Pakistan's first batch of players would leave for Delhi on September 29, a private television channel reported.

Pak hockey team for CWG to be announced today


TRAGIC Gary Coleman secretly took out a restraining order against his ex-wife a few months before he died.

Gary Coleman 'took out restraining order against ex-wife'


Texas Rangers RHP Neftali Feliz will make his first start on rehab assignment for Frisco on Monday when the RoughRiders host San Antonio at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

Neftali Feliz to start on rehab assignment for Frisco on Monday


Van Buren police capture a wild car chase on dashcam video where a woman's estranged husband chased her in a vehicle while shooting at her.

Van Buren police capture wild chase on video


A Norristown man awaiting trial for allegedly fatally shooting another man is not challenging the presiding judge's familial relationship with a detective who investigated the murder.

Norristown man awaiting trial does not challenge judge's familial relationship with Detective


Diabetes sufferers and the obese have a worse colon cancer prognosis than someone without the disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Diabetes sufferers and obese have worse colon cancer prognosis


I have noticed lately that more people are taking notice of the United Nations Agenda 21 program, in part because more cities are including sustainability in their urban planning and even hiring sustainability directors to help implement sustainable development practices.

More people are taking notice of the UN's Agenda 21


Safaricom Ltd, Kenya 's largest mobile phone company, expects its 14.5mn subscriber base to expand by 20% in the next year, CEO Michael Joseph, told Bloomberg.

Safaricom expects subscriber base to expand 20%


Eight suspects, including four navy personnel, two Ceylon Petroleum Corporation employees and two fuel filling station owners, who were allegedly involved in selling diesel valued at Rs.21.9 million belonging to the Navy to private filling stations were further remanded, till December 8, by the Colombo Fort Magistrate yesterday.


Dame Maggie Smith is reportedly battling breast cancer and recovering from an emergency operation to remove a tumour.


South Korea said Tuesday it has decided to resume imports of Canadian beef, lifting an eight-year ban imposed over fears of mad cow disease.

South Korea to resume imports of Canadian beef


The people of Kiribati go to the polls today to elect a new president after the vote was deferred for two weeks to avoid Christmas and New Year festivities.

Kiribati goes to the polls to elect new President


Darchinyan will defend his WBC and WBA super flyweight belts against Guerrero at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, on March 6.


Iran offers Iraq a USD 1b loan for projects to be handled by Iranian firms, two days ahead of the Iranian president's historical visit to Iraq.


A Qantas plane made an emergency landing in Singapore after dumping fuel over Indonesia's Batam island on Thursday, officials said.

Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Singapore


Shawnee Mission schools in eastern Kansas lead the state in teacher pay, as they have for at least six years.

Shawnee Mission schools lead in teacher pay


A Racine man convicted of molesting a girl over a 14-year span has been sentenced to the maximum 25-year prison sentence, a far longer sentence than prosecutors sought.

Racine man convicted of molesting a girl sentenced


''A set of detailed information on the judiciary was submitted by BiH authorities on 31 August to the European Commission, as a reply to the request handed over by Commissioner Štefan Füle at the inaugural meeting of the Structured Dialogue in Banja Luka.

A set of detailed information on the judiciary was submitted by Bosnia Herzegovina authorities


Sky News is reporting that singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her London home.


In a somewhat ironic turn of events, Microsoft said this evening it will file a formal antitrust complaint with the European Union against Google tomorrow.

Microsoft to file antitrust complaint against Google


A Calhoun County man faces charges of sexual battery involving a juvenile.

Calhoun County man charged with sexual battery


Google has announced that its Google Apps for Business productivity suite has earned the ISO 27001 certification.

Google Apps earns ISO 27001 certification


Sherdog.com is reporting that former IFL welterweight fighter Claude Patrick was assaulted in a hotel room early Sunday morning in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada following a Freedom Fight event.

Former IFL fighter Claude Patrick assaulted


Sabres coach Lindy Ruff misses practice after breaking 3 ribs in practice collision on Monday.


Edward Lazear, a former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, has joined Cornerstone Research as a senior advisor.


The number of student complaints against universities rose by a staggering 25% in 2012, a report by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education has found -- the seventh year in a row the total number has increased.

Student complaints against universities rise by staggering 25%


Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that Republican rival Mitt Romney is ``ready to go to war in Syria and Iran'' while hurting the middle class.

Biden says Romney ready for war with Syria, Iran


Fans will be pleased to know that the Winnipeg Jets have informative apps on Apple devices.

The Winnipeg Jets have informative apps on Apple devices


Former France striker Thierry Henry has rejoined Arsenal on a short-term deal, the Premier League club said today.


In a bid to add 1,660 mw atomic power to the national energy basket, India will start 4 nuclear power plants from this year.

India to start 4 nuclear power plants this year:


Savannah and Hinesville-Fort Stewart are leading the state in employment growth over the last year, each with increases of more than 1 percent, the federal government says.

Savannah leads state in employment growth


The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Southern Fairfield County and Southern New Haven County, predicting significant snowfall likely for Tuesday night into Wednesday.

National weather Service issues winter storm watch


Supreme Commander Songkitti Jaggabatra said on Friday the three armed forces and their personnel were strictly neutral and would stay away from politics.


Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at Sacramento International Airport, said Monday it plans to buy AirTran for almost $1.4 billion in cash and stock.


An Auburn man died Tuesday afternoon when his vehicle struck a school bus in the town of Moravia.

Auburn man dies when vehicle strikes school bus in Moravia


MOSCOW - Argentina overcame the absence of injured Lionel Messi to beat Russia 3-2 in a friendly on Wednesday and take some pressure off coach Diego Maradona.


The annual Walk for PKD was held Saturday morning at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City.

Annual walk for PKD held Saturday morning


The number of American millionaires fell by more than a quarter last year as the financial crisis decimated their investments across the board, a report said on Wednesday.

Number of US millionaires falls by a quarter


Israel began a unilateral ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ending a three-week offensive against the Hamas Islamist movement in the Palestinian enclave.


A planned beach renourishment project to bolster the shore from the south boundary of Anastasia State Park to the Bermuda Run development is to begin Monday.


Britain``s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden stripped off for a charity photo shoot -- with just a pair of stilettos covering her twin assets.

Amanda Holden strips off for charity photo shoot


The Mountainside Church women's group hosted a community wide spring luncheon recently, with 91 women attending.

Mountainside Church women hosted spring luncheon


A man is listed in critical condition after he was shot once in the head.

Man in critical condition after being shot


High street bank Barclays has announced it was cutting savings rates on some of its accounts for the third time in just over three months.


As equity markets continued to fall, institutional brokers are more pessimistic about stocks as compared to the prior week, according to data compiled from the Trade Ideas Monitor.


Raw sewage overflowed out of manholes and spilled into the Saddle River in Airmont early this morning after a pumping station malfunctioned.

Raw sewage spills into Saddle River in Airmont


Cab fares in Washington would increase by 44% under a proposal approved by the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission.


``The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flew supersonic for the first time last Thursday, achieving another milestone.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II flies supersonic


An elderly man was injured when he wrecked his car on County Road 330 at Krichbaum Road in Crawford County Monday afternoon.

Elderly man injured after wrecking his car


Tom Hanks is said to have made two New Year's resolutions for 2008 the first being to exercise more and the second to wear more suits.

Tom Hanks makes two New year's resolutions


Trimble announced today it has acquired the Terralite assets from Novariant to expand its portfolio of positioning solutions.

Trimble acquires Terralite assets from Novariant


Barack Obama met Sunday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the start of a Europe and Mideast trip aimed at bolstering his foreign policy and national security credentials.


Lindsay Lohan has reportedly rejected a plea bargain because she claims she doesn't have a drinking problem.


The Transportation Security Administration confirmed Friday they will be removing controversial body scanners which use a low-dose X-ray from US airports by June.

Tsa to remove controversial body scanners from airports


India gold buying remained slack for a second day in a row on Thursday afternoon as traders waited for price dips to stock up for the wedding season, and a weaker rupee also weighed on sentiment, dealers said.


Democratic Governors are urging Congress to act on the President's health insurance reform plan after productive conversations in the past week with House and Senate leaders.

Democratic Governors urge Congress to act on health insurance reform


Rutgers students, faculty, and staff will celebrate Black History Month 2013 with a wide range of cultural, educational, and wellness activities.


Mexican security forces seized at least 105 tonnes of US-bound marijuana in the border city of Tijuana on Monday, by far the biggest pot bust in the country in recent years.


The Canadian economy shrank in July for the first time in almost a year as tepid demand from a sluggish United States put the brakes on manufacturing and consumers kept a tight grip on their purse strings.

Canadian economy shrinks for first time this year


The Toronto Raptors have announced that they have signed forward Linas Kleiza to a multi-year deal.

Raptors sign Linas Kleiza to multi-year deal


America's first legal male prostitute has left a rural Nevada brothel after a two-month stint that generated plenty of attention but fewer than 10 paying customers.

First legal male prostitute leaves Nevada brothel


Equity release schemes may be considered for older people, as consumer spending will fall for them significantly, experts say.

Equity release may be considered for older people as ``spending falls''


16 Jul 2010, 1558 hrs IST, PTI Domestic steel prices have bottomed out and may stabilise in the next few months on account of demand pick-up, SAIL chairman CS Verma said today.

Steel prices bottomed out, will stabilise:


Sen. Pamela Wallin holds an Ontario health card, Torstar News Service has learned, which raises fresh questions about her claims that Saskatchewan is her home.

Senator Pamela Wallin holds Ontario health card


School budgets in England will not now rise in real terms over the next four years, the government admitted today.

School budgets will not rise in real terms, government admits


Ivantis, a developer of glaucoma treatments, has completed $17 million in financing from New Enterprise Associates and Delphi Ventures.


Catriona Matthew won the Women's British Open by three strokes Sunday, capturing her first major title just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child.

Catriona Matthew wins Women's British Open by three strokes


A 39-year-old West Kelowna man has been found guilty of killing his girlfriend.

Kelowna man found guilty of killing his girlfriend


Despite losing goalie Michael Leighton to an ankle injury early and facing a two-goal deficit with less than nine minutes left, they salvaged an important point with a 4-3 shoot-out loss to Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena.


The Weslaco school board was slapped with a temporary restraining order just moments before its scheduled meeting Thursday night, adding a new wrinkle in an ongoing dispute over the lengths of its trustees' terms.

Weslaco school board slapped with temporary restraining order


Detail of a new mural painted in July 2011 at the English High football/soccer field.

New mural painted at English High school


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in cowboy country today for the final stop on their tour of Canada.

Duke and Duchess to arrive in cowboy country


American Airlines plans to lay off more than 1,400 workers in Florida, according to a WARN notice.

American Airlines to lay off more than 1,400 in Florida


Gen. David Petraeus, commander of all forces in Iraq, said he could seek US troop cuts in Iraq by fall.


Nicole Richie and Joel Madden opened a playground yesterday located in Los Angeles low income housing area Beyond Shelter.


India's Tata Steel said it has plans to set up a thermal power plant in Orissa state in a joint venture with Jasper Industries.

Tata Steel to set up power plant in Orissa


Azerbaijani embassy in Ukraine sent a note to the country's Foreign Ministry in connection with the destruction of the memorial complex erected to the Azerbaijanis who were killed while liberating Crimea from fascists, chairman of Crimea regional organization of Ukrainian Azerbaijanis Congress Rahim Humbatov told APA.


2013-04-06T11:50:46Z 2013-04-07T01:01:34Z Wis. man charged with urinating in view of 4 kids Winona Daily News A Racine man accused of urinating on a driveway in full view of four children has been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior.


On March 20, 2012, the US Supreme Court decided Coleman v. Court of Appeals of Maryland, No. 10-1016, holding that states retain sovereign immunity and cannot be subjected to suits for damages by employees alleging violations of the self-care provision of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 USC § 2612, because the abrogation of sovereign immunity through the self-care provision of the FMLA exceeded congressional power.

Supreme Court decides Coleman v. Court of Appeals of Maryland


Albania has taken on Sunday the presidency of PABSEC, and the president would be the Speaker of the Assembly, Jozefina Topalli.

Albania takes over the presidency of the PABSEC


S. Korea team visits North over troubled resort They will meet the North's authorities at the scenic Mount Kumgang resort, said a unification ministry spokeswoman in Seoul, after Pyongyang last month threatened to dispose of all Seoul-owned properties there.


Japan is currently reeling from this morning's news that J-pop sensation Jin Akanishi is set to marry superstar actress/singer Meisa Kuroki.


Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Friday ruled out a separate budget for the agriculture sector.

Sharad Pawar rules out separate budget for agriculture


Sky has struck a major deal with HBO, the US broadcaster behind TV hits like The Sopranos and Martin Scorsese's new gangster drama Boardwalk Empire, to air its programmes in the UK and Ireland.


China is once again threatening to jail ``rumour mongers,'' as it desperately tries to come to grips with the ethnic unrest rocking Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

China threatens to jail 'rumour mongers'


Mexico is investigating 10 more possible swine flu deaths, the health minister told AFP Friday, accusing the United States of being equally unprepared for the outbreak of the new flu strain.

Mexico investigates 10 more possible swine flu deaths


APN News and Media has appointed Peter Cosgrove as its new chairman, following the departure of Peter Hunt, the company said on Tuesday.


Real Betis striker Sergio Garcia is set to complete a €1.8m switch to Primera Division side Espanyol, according to reports from Spain.

Sergio Garcia to complete €1.8m switch to Espanyol


The Last of Us will span 12-16 hours of gameplay, depending on personal play behavior, Naughty Dog told EvolveEnt in a new video interview.


Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest on Thursday, Sept. 3, more than two months after his unexpected death.


Deputy premier to Joan Kirner from 1990 to 1992, Mr Kennan, 64, died on Wednesday afternoon.


On Sunday, as I sat watching former House speaker Newt Gingrich unabashedly endorse the politics of fear on Meet the Press,, I couldn't help wonder why so many Republicans hate America so much.

Why do so many Republicans hate America?


Mills County issued a mandatory evacuation order Thursday for residents in part of the county.


Wells Fargo & Co. said yesterday that it has paid a quarterly dividend of $371.5 million to the US Treasury Department on its 25,000 preferred Series D shares as part of the capital-purchase program.

Wells Fargo & Co. pays dividend to US Treasury


Power shortfall on Tuesday again surged to 1,229MW as the power generation was recorded 9,934MW against total demand for 11,163MW during the last 24 hours.


The home of an elderly coupled was destroyed last night by a fire that started in the garage where the man was smoking.


``The fightback has well and truly begun,'' he said in a statement to an emergency session of parliament, telling rioters: ``You will pay for what you have done.''


Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov will visit Turkey between December 16 and 17 as the guest of Turkish President Abdullah Gul.

Bulgarian President Parvanov to visit Turkey


After a 10 year absence the Greater Manchester Marathon looks set to become a permanent fixture in the Trafford sporting calendar.

Greater Manchester Marathon could become permanent fixture


BISMARCK, ND Bismarck police are investigating the death of a man found in a motel as a possible homicide.

Bismarck police investigating death of man found in motel...


Annie Leibovitz lists her New York compound for $33 million; a Bel Air home cuts its price 17% to nearly $20 million;

Photographer Annie Leibovitz lists her New York compound for $33 million


Critigen, a global technology consultancy, today announced it has been named as a 2010 top global 50 outsourcing provider by the Black Book of Outsourcing, the leading independent benchmark for customer satisfaction with outsourcing.

Critigen named top global-50 Outsourcing provider


House and Senate candidates already have shattered fundraising records for a midterm election and are on their way to surpassing $2 billion in spending for the first time, according to new campaign finance data.

House and Senate shatter fundraising records for midterm election


Royal Bank of Canada, the country's largest bank, cut mortgage rates on Tuesday in a move that marks an unexpected turning point.


Oil and gas exploration has remained steady around the world during April 2013, excluding a steep drop in the Canadian rig count as the Spring thaw took hold, according to oilfield services company Baker Hughes.

Oil and gas exploration remain steady --


Two students are facing theft charges for stealing iPhones from the girl's locker room.

Students face charges for stealing iPhones


San Francisco, Oct 14 The US Geological Survey has said that an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the Aleutian Islands of the US state of Alaska late Tuesday, Xinhua reported.


by : dpa Islamabad - An al-Qaeda operative suspected of the 2002 US consulate bombing in Karachi has been killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's tribal region near the Afghan border, a security official said on Thursday.

Al-Qaeda operative killed in US drone attack


New mothers and their babies can benefit from the information being spread across the globe as a part of World Breastfeeding Week, which ends on Friday.


There was a rumor that Alex Reid and Katie Price are going to split.


Italian mobile media company Zero9 is expanding its offer to Canada, Australia and Mexico, as part of an expansion plan to be implemented during the first half of 2009.

Zero9 expands to Canada, Australia and Mexico


A shop assistant was shot dead in a robbery at Tomei jewellery shop at the Carrefour hypermarket in Wangsa Maju at 8.30pm Sunday night.

Shop assistant shot dead in robbery at jewellery shop


Israel-based Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has announced that it has terminated its partnership with CureTech.

Teva terminates partnership with CureTech


A Rapid City man has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend last February at a local motel.

Rapid City man pleads guilty to manslaughter


Linebacker Rolando McClain of the Oakland Raiders has been arrested again.

Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain arrested again


A Gilpin man has been charged with drunken driving who police said twice previously had been designated as a habitual offender.


So, you want to know what makes V Festival rock?


The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced today its decision to issue a transport licence and certificate to Bruce Power for the transport of 16 decommissioned steam generators to Sweden.

CNSC announces decision to issue a transport licence and certificate to Bruce Power Inc. for the


The yen surged in Asia trade yesterday as Japan upgraded its nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises, as more aftershocks rattled nerves, dealers said.


James Bond is to swap his trademark Martini for a beer in the new 007 film.

James Bond swapping trademark Martini for beer


Allen Iverson's second stint with the team he once led to the NBA Finals ended with a whimper Tuesday when the Sixers announced he would not return for the rest of the season.


A Fort Sam Houston soldier has been indicted on theft charges after authorities say he stockpiled musical instruments and equipment from the military and sold most of the inventory for nearly $1 million.

Fort Sam Houston soldier indicted on theft charges


Cosmetic measures like packages and announcement of jobs for youths will not help resolve the Kashmir issue, which should not only be seen through the prism of Pakistan, Press Trust of India quoted chairman of the moderate faction of All Parties Hurriyat Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as saying on Thursday.

Cosmetic measures will not help resolve Kashmir issue


NBA sensation Jeremy Lin, attending a news conference August in downtown Taipei, could be the next Steve Nash, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told CBS this week.

Jeremy Lin could be the next ``Steve Nash'':


A small dog that was the victim of a vicious random attack in Spokane eight days ago is clinging to life.


Qualcomm Inc., the world's biggest maker of mobile-phone chips, will build a research and development center in South Korea and invest $4 million in a Korean chipmaking venture.

Qualcomm to build research center in Korea, invest in venture


Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organisation, welcomes the on-going investigations in Egypt of former state officials for alleged corruption and TI calls on the Egyptian government to strengthen its anti-corruption laws.

Transparency International welcomes investigations into corruption and calls on Egyptian government to strengthen anti-corruption laws


The Houston Rockets signed forward Alexander Johnson from the developmental league and waived forward Hilton Armstrong on Friday.

Houston Rockets sign Alexander Johnson, waive Hilton Armstrong on Friday


AP Aug 13, 2010 13:46:39 PM President Barack Obama will mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans on Aug. 29.

Obama to mark fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans


A bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Morton would require all probate judges in Alabama to be licensed lawyers.

Bill would require probate judges be lawyers


News Limited introduces metered paywalls Updated: 20:56, Wednesday May 8, 2013 Sydney's Daily Telegraph and Melbourne's Herald Sun will introduce metered paywalls for their websites from next week.


France will play New Zealand and South Africa in rugby tests in November.


A Colorado gas company has been fined a record amount for a gas leak that contaminated drinking wells and forced more than a dozen families from their homes near Fort Morgan.

Gas Company fined record amount for leak


GOLD TRADING will be launched at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea's Ministry of Strategy and Finance has said, in a bid to formalize an annual gold market worth perhaps $4.2 billion.


OGDEN, Utah The Ogden-based oil company Flying J Inc. and two of its subsidiaries on Monday filed petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware.

Flying J Inc. files for bankruptcy protection


London Business School's Professor Lynda Gratton has said employers will look for specialist skills in the coming years.

Employers will 'look for specialist skills'


Miscreants hurled bombs at a contractor at Raghunathpur railway station on Saturday night injuring three persons.


HealthWyse announced a dramatic new disease management initiative designed to help Home Health , Hospice and Private Duty agencies succeed in the cost constrained environment spawned by recent healthcare reform initiatives.

HealthWyse announces new disease management initiative


Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had closed its embassy in Syria and withdrawn all diplomats and staff.


Egypt's prosecutor general has ordered former President Hosni Mubarak be transferred to a prison hospital after a medical test declared him ``fit enough'' to travel.A specific date for the move, ordered by Prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmud's, is yet to be fixed as authorities are waiting for the Interior Ministry to arrange security measures for the transfer, an official spokesman said.

Mubarak to be transferred to prison hospital


Republican presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry hit the campaign trail today in Virginia, where he spoke about how faith influenced his life's journey.

Governor Perry hits campaign trail in Virginia


The YSU softball team lost its fourth straight contest and was swept by Loyola after dropping a 10-0 decision on Sunday afternoon.


India archery coaches have said that there is no excuse for the disastrous performance by the archery team in London Olympic was tem returned without a single medal.

Archery coach says, no excuse for the disastrous performance


8 political parties have nominated members for the Election Commission to be appointed under the new Constitution.

8 parties nominates members for election Commission


Two young men are recovering after police say they were shot at a teen club in Valley on Saturday.

Two are recovering after being shot at teen club


A historically black fraternity has voted to induct former President Bill Clinton as an honorary member.

Black fraternity inducts Bill Clinton as honorary member


The Australian diplomat who headed the Pacific Islands Forum secretariat until earlier this year, Greg Urwin, died in Apia at the weekend after months of illness.

Former Forum secretary-general Greg Urwin dies


President Victor Yushchenko will present his president candidate's election programme called ``Free, Just and Strong Ukraine!'' on Monday, November 23, reads an announcement posted at his campaigning website.

President Yushchenko to present his election programme on November 23


A grass fire burned five acres at Eldorado Canyon State Park southwest of Boulder on Wednesday afternoon.

Grass fire burns five acres at Eldorado Canyon State Park


The Visual Effects Society has welcomed Australia on board as an official section to the society that represents more than 1,700 visual effects and computer graphics professionals internationally.

Visual effects Society welcomes Australia


Assam assembly on Saturday observed its platinum jubilee in Guwahati where Veteran political leaders turned nostalgic.

Assam assembly observes platinum jubilee


Doctors treating spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba at a hospital in this town of Andhra Pradesh today said that he continued to be in a ``very critical state of health'', pointing to a deterioration in his condition since yesterday.

Sathya Sai Baba continues to be in ``very critical'' state of health:


www.mlntherawfeed.com-The Albuquerque Isotopes extended their season-high winning streak to six games with a four-game series sweep of the New Orleans Zephyrs with a 5-3 win on a beautiful Monday afternoon in front of 11,006 fans, the biggest crowd of the season at Isotopes Park.

Albuquerque Isotopes extend streak with sweep of the New Orleans Zephyrs


A small plane crashed into a Midland residential neighborhood Friday morning, injuring the pilot and an elderly woman.

Small plane crashes into Midland neighborhood


President Barack Obama assailed insurance companies on Tuesday and scolded critics in a bid to overcome skepticism of a US healthcare overhaul at a town hall meeting that drew protests outside.

Obama assails insurance companies, critics


Melbourne , Jan 9 Two Melbourne -based Indians, in their early twenties, on a holiday in New Zealand were crushed under an ice shelf at Fox Glacier after they crossed safety barriers to take pictures.


Telomeres -- protective caps at the ends of human chromosome -- has now been linked to infertility among men in their reproductive age group.

Telomeres linked to infertility among men


Qantas will expand the Qantas Club at Perth Airport and conduct a review of its future lounge offering in Perth to help meet the growing demand for premium air travel particularly from corporate clients and business travellers.

Qantas to expand Qantas Club at Perth Airport


While promoting her newest book Devoted on Good Morning America today, Hilary Duff revealed her odd pregnancy craving.

Hilary Duff reveals her odd pregnancy craving


A 55-year-old paan vendor was allegedly killed over Rs 50 in Cuffe Parade early on Thursday.

Paan vendor killed over Rs 50 in Cuffe Parade


Paris Hilton has flown in to Miami to fight a court case which claims she refused to promote her 2006 film Pledge This!


The Middle East is set to make great gains from space related commercial opportunities, by creating platform for space agencies, research institutions, entrepreneurs and government sector to build future of global space industry.

Me set to gain from space related opportunities


Edy Reja has confirmed he will stay on as Lazio coach despite offering his resignation.


So, when Lipitor goes generic later this year, it's Ranbaxy that's going to step in and make the big bucks for a few months, right?


BOMBERS star Andrew Welsh defended captain Matthew Lloyd over Saturday's brutal collision with Hawk Brad Sewell.

Andrew Welsh defends Matthew Lloyd over collision


A Flathead County man is facing arson charges for allegedly attempting to set fire to the house he and his fiancée lived in.


Despres wins Dakar Rally stage Updated: 12:45, Tuesday January 15, 2013 Defending motorbike champion, Cyril Despres, stormed back into contention for this year's title as the Frenchman won his first stage of this year's Dakar Rally.


Oregon Coast Aquarium youth volunteers partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a painting of a whale around a storm drain at the Nye Beach Turnaround.

Oregon Coast Aquarium youth volunteers created a painting of a whale around a storm drain


A Manchester United fan has denied throwing a coin at Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy during last month's Carling Cup derby.


Crime Stoppers and Springfield police are seeking information on four juveniles suspected of taking letters from the College Station car park sign earlier this month.

Crime Stoppers seeks information on four juveniles


HITCHIN-born Arsenal and England footballer Jack Wilshere was arrested after a fight broke out in London on Sunday morning.

Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere arrested after fight


Twilight star Robert Pattinson reportedly let a female friend buy his drinks during a night out at the theatre.

Robert Pattinson let female friend buy drinks


``World of Warcraft'' has hit a new high in China, with the massively multiplayer online game registering more than 1 million players online at one time, local distributor The9 said Monday.

'World of Warcraft' hits new high in China


17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and his rival Novak Djokovic has retained top two places in the ATP Rankings, while Andy Murray has withdraws from the Swiss Open 2012 tournament this week.

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic retains, as Andy Murray withdraws


Obama is renewing his call for $50 billion in infrastructure spending -- a move he says will not only begin the process of repairing America's crumbing roads and bridges, but also kick start the sluggish US economy and create badly needed jobs.

Obama renews call for $50 billion in infrastructure spending


Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh has moved the Allahabad High Court seeking a stay on his arrest in connection with a ``politically motivated'' FIR lodged in Kanpur charging him with amassing wealth by favouring certain companies.

Amar Singh moves hc seeking stay on his arrest


Last year tourist arrivals in Spain increased by 1 per cent after 2 years of decline.

Tourist arrivals in Spain increased by 1 per cent


Police are searching for a man accused of killing his ex-wife's new husband during an argument on New Year's Eve in west Harris County.

Police search for man accused of killing ex-wife's husband


Ulipristal is a safe and effective option for women with uterine fibroids, according to two new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Ulipristal is safe and effective for uterine fibroids


New Delhi, July 5 A 21-year-old Nepali woman, who had come to Delhi a few weeks ago was gang raped by three men in east Delhi, police said Sunday.


Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to announce Monday afternoon that he is forming a presidential exploratory committee, CBS News has learned - the likely precursor to a full-blown run for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012.

Tim Pawlenty to announce presidential committee


Tigers left-hander Kenny Rogers filed for free agency on Tuesday, a procedural move that does not necessarily indicate his plans for the 2009 season.

Tigers lefty Kenny Rogers files for free agency


Bulk power price is likely to be raised next month as Bangladesh's energy regulator has agreed, in principle, to consider Power Development Board's tariff adjustment proposal, officials said.

Bulk power price may be raised next month


Jefferies maintains a 'Buy' on Expeditors Int'l price target raised from $53 to $54.

Jefferies maintains a 'Buy' on Expeditors Int'l (EXPD);


Siliguri, Aug 17 Sikkim on Tuesday was cut off from the rest of the country following landslides on the main artery, 31A National Highway, linking Gangtok and West Bengal's Siliguri town.

Sikkim cut off after landslides near Siliguri


A mother has rescued her three-year-old son from a septic tank in Endeavour Inlet, in the Marlborough Sounds, after the boy fell down a man hole, a St John Ambulance spokesman said.


Eclipse Aerospace has announced the sale of five Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft during the 2011 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.

Eclipse Aerospace announced the sale of five Total Eclipse Jets


London copper extended losses on Wednesday, squeezed by a softer technical outlook, uncertainty ahead of a Federal Reserve news conference and weak data on the Japanese economy.

Copper extends losses, squeezed by a softer technical outlook


Election day is tomorrow, Nov. 8, and all King County ballots must either be postmarked by the end of the day or turned in to a drop box by 8 pm


Blackpool have been knocked out of the Carling Cup in the second round by League One side MK Dons.


Burger King is hoping a revamped menu with healthier options, changes in restaurant decor & packaging and updated worker uniforms help its sales decline in the world of fast-food.


Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt said Tuesday afternoon that it's highly unlikely that he would leave Tech for St. John's.

Hewitt says it's unlikely he'll leave Tech


Oregon's Broadway Calls has just announced plans to record an EP in the next month.

Broadway Calls announces plans to record EP


She said subsidy part will be credited to the accounts of the consumers soon after booking for refill and they should pay the balance amount only at the time of delivery.

Subsidy to be credited while booking refill


Facebook announced plans today to open a second data center in Forest City in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Facebook announces second data center, in North Carolina


Cumbrian construction firms are being offered £1,000 to take on apprentices who have lost their jobs through the recession.

Cumbrian firms offered £1,000 to take on apprentices


SBI has support at Rs 2680, says Kunal Bothra, Sr Technical Analyst, LKP.


Small businesses are determined to beat the credit crunch despite the weakening economy, a new report has found.

Businesses ``determined'' to beat crunch


Feb. 26, 2008 09:47 AM George Clooney broke his Oscar bachelor status by taking his girlfriend to Sunday's ceremony.

George Clooney breaks Oscar bachelor status


Amid a fresh rebellion within the Congress, Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang on Saturday admitted that there was ``pressure'' by disgruntled MLAs seeking accommodation in the Cabinet.


Agence France-Presse journalists Dave Clark and Roberto Schmidt have been missing since Friday in Libya while working in the eastern Tobruk region.


Somali leaders endorsed a draft constitution in Nairobi on Friday, a major step in Somalia's transition to permanent government, AFP reported.

Somali leaders endorse draft constitution


A South Korean trader spoke with a polymerupdate team member this afternoon and said, `` we are offering off spec LLDPE film grade cargo in natural colour. The grade has a melt flow index of 3-4 and is packed in 25 kg nett export packing bags without a pallet.''

South Korean trader offers off spec LLDPE film grade cargo


Well done to the WICB for dropping that sorry lot who call themselves West Indian cricketers.


Maserati has revealed the new Quattroporte ahead of its debut at the Detroit motor show in January.


Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, whose sexual orientation has long been the subject of media speculation, came out in his new book by disclosing he is gay.

Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir comes out


An alert listener helped alert police that a radio host she was listening to was being threatened while on the air.

Listener alerts police to radio host being threatened


President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as the next ambassador to China.

Obama nominates Locke as next ambassador to China


A pistol may have been used to intimidate an East Wenatchee man during a dispute over money Thursday night.

Pistol may have been used in dispute over money


Jive Software has moved its headquarters to Palo Alto officially this week, having already transferred most of its executive leadership to the Silicon Valley.

Jive Software moves headquarters to Palo Alto


Legendary producer Jerry Wexler , who invented the term ``rhythm and blues'' while helping shape the careers of stars such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, has died aged 91, reports said today.

Legendary music producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91


Taiwan stocks opened flat on Wednesday, underperforming a regional rise, as oil and semiconductors weighed on the main share index, offsetting gains in LCD makers.


Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington on Monday.

Foreign Minister Kanerva meets Condoleezza Rice


A Brunswick County family cashed in on its second large lottery prize on Friday, according to a press release from the NC Education Lottery.

Brunswick family cashes in on second large lottery prize


``Major stock indices in the US ended the Friday`s trading session on a weaker note as mixed readings on Consumer prices and Retails sales prompted some late selling in the markets. Stock averages in Asia are trading mostly negative on Monday morning. The Indian stock markets are expected to open modestly lower, following weak cues across Asia. The NSE Nifty is expected to open above its Critical level of 5,436 and if it consistently maintains above this mark, may move towards the first target at 5,458. If the monthly inflation number, due today and global cues are supportive; Nifty may move towards its higher resistance at 5,485. However, a dip below critical is expected to intensify the selling pressure. First support for the day comes at 5,418. Lower to this, major support exists at 5,387,`` said the brokerage house JRG Securities.


A bar manager's licence has been suspended after a hearing before the Liquor Licensing Authority.


A UN plan to upgrade ``space weather'' forecasts can help the world cope with solar storms that might wreak up to $2 trillion in damage if the sun repeated a giant flare of 1859, experts said.The sun is entering a more active phase due to peak in 2013 on a roughly 11-year sunspot cycle, the World Meteorological Organization said.

UN to upgrade ``space weather'' forecasts


19 teaching positions have been restored in Knox County thanks to money from the state legislature.

19 teaching positions restored in Knox County


A Newark police officer who was disciplined several times during the past three years was fired Thursday after he threatened FedEx employees.


AngieAvenue.Com, an online retailer providing the latest fashion trends from top name brands and designers, proudly announces its March Madness event.


RS Technologies Inc., a technology innovator and manufacturer of advanced composite products for infrastructure markets, today provided the following operational update:

RS Technologies provides operational update


A state of emergency has been declared in the northwestern Bulgarian municipality of Roman due to cut power supply and ensuing termination of drinking water across the municipality, announced the press center of the Interior Ministry.

State of emergency declared in northwestern Bulgarian municipality of Roman


Digital imaging company Scientific Digital Imaging joined AIM today, in a move that valued the company at around £2 million.

Scientific digital imaging joins AIM market


Ed Miliband has said it is ``possible'' he could become prime minister despite people being sceptical of his chances.

Ed Miliband says it's 'possible' he could become prime minister


Birmingham Towing Experts have just launched a new website to increase convenience of their towing services.

Birmingham towing Experts launch new website


Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is being investigated by San Diego police following an altercation at a church.

Kobe being investigated by San Diego police


Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE wireless network, recently enhanced 4G LTE network coverage in Plainville, Connecticut.

Verizon Wireless enhances 4G LTE network coverage in Plainville, Connecticut


The Greensburg and South Decatur softball teams advanced to the semifinals of the sectional tournament Tuesday night.


The KU soccer team lost 5-0 to No. 3 Stanford Sunday in Palo Alto, Calif., ending the Jayhawk women's season.

Kansas soccer loses 5-0 to No. 3 Stanford


A Long Island woman ran over her cousin twice with a mini-van and then left her for dead in freezing temperatures all because of a Facebook friend request.

Woman runs over cousin because of a Facebook friend request!


Manama, July 4 Parliamentary delegation led by MP Khamis Al Rumaihi will take part in international parliamentary conference on climate change which will be held in London from 5th of July until 11th.

Parliamentary delegation to take part in conference


Stevie Y once again stepped up for Canada.


Nearly half of US consumers are interested in using a mobile wallet to help them manage card payments, and many of those would consider a provider that is not a bank, new survey data from the financial consulting firm Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group suggest.

Half of US consumers would use a mobile wallet:


Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said that at this moment, he believes that decisions on whether to resign by Cardinal Desmond Connell and others mentioned in the Murphy Report should be personal.


Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he was ``doing well'' following his third round of cancer surgery in less than a year.

Chavez says he is ``doing well'' after surgery


A five legged Chihuahua puppy called Lilly has had a successful operation to become a four legged and happy puppy.


Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa has revealed how he bulked up for his role in Conan the Barbarian.

Jason Momoa reveals how he bulked up for Conan the Barbarian


LOS ANGELES_A music producer has sued Vanessa Hudgens for $5 million, claiming the actress and her father have repeatedly violated a contract and failed to pay him his share of her earnings.

Producer sues Vanessa Hudgens for $5 million


Almost three decades after his near fatal injury during the filming of a fight scene for the film Coolie, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday revealed that actress Smita Patil had a premonition about the accident a day before it took place.

Smita had premonition about my accident:


But it's official -- former UVa standout and Golden Spikes Award finalist Danny Hultzen has signed with the Mariners and will not be returning to Virginia to bring us back to the promised land known as Omaha.

Danny Hultzen signs with Seattle Mariners


Two South Korean 1,000-megawatt nuclear reactors were shut down on Tuesday at separate plants, both as a result of unrelated systems malfunctions, operators said.

Two South Korea nuclear reactors shut down


King County executive candidate Fred Jarrett, releasing his plan for putting the county's financial house in order, said he would put the new ferry district on hold while focusing attention on Metro's ``more productive'' bus routes.

Jarrett would put ferry district on hold


A homeless woman identified only as ``Tiny'' was killed early yesterday while crossing the Audrey Jeffers Highway.


Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama arrived Sunday afternoon in Toledo to begin a three-day intensive preparation for Wednesday's final presidential debate against Republican Senator John McCain.


On the same day his interview about alleged steroid use was broadcast on ``60 Minutes,'' Roger Clemens beat Brian McNamee to court, filing a defamation suit against the former trainer who claimed to have injected him with performance-enhancing drugs.


THE Senate will sit for an extra week before the long summer break to clear government legislation.


Hollywood star George Clooney has put pressure on an Olympic sponsor to speak out over China's foreign policy in Sudan.

Clooney puts pressure on Olympic sponsor


Across the country firefighters are preparing to spend Thanksgiving away from family members.

Firefighters prepare for Thanksgiving away from families


On the eve of the parliamentary elections in Belarus in 2012, the European Union intends to ``breathe life'' into the Belarusian opposition and civil society.

EU intends to ``breathe life'' into Belarusian opposition


The Arizona Cardinals are exploring a trade for Alex Smith, the 49ers current backup QB.

Cardinals exploring trade for Alex Smith


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe may need to be allowed a ``peaceful, decent exit'' to resolve the country's political crisis, Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga said Wednesday.

Mugabe may need 'peaceful, decent exit':


There's a lot of talk in the political world that Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is positioning himself to run for governor in 2014.

Will Texas attorney general Greg Abbott run for governor?


Authorities say a Minnesota man drowned while noodling at Oologah Lake today.


A new car, weighing only 830 pounds, will run as much as 100 miles on 1 gallon of gas.


The parent company of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oklahoma is opening up a new sales division in Oklahoma City in response to passage earlier this year of the Affordable Care Act.

Parent company of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oklahoma opening new sales division in Oklahoma City


On Friday, McClain waived his right to an arraignment which means he pleaded not guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges in Morgan County Circuit Court.


Ryzom has released patch 1.7.0 on its servers today.


HCC Life Insurance Company, a provider of specialty insurance specializing in writing medical stop loss and group life insurance, has opened a new office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

HCC Life Insurance opens new office in Scottsdale, Arizona


Reliance Infra has resistance at Rs 410, says Anu Jain, Vice President, IIFL Private Wealth Management.

Reliance Infra has resistance at Rs 410:


Handleman Company, http://www.handleman.com , today announced that its shareholders approved the Company's plan of liquidation and dissolution and also re-elected Eugene Miller and Adam Sexton as directors of the Company during the Company's annual meeting of shareholders.

Handleman Company shareholders approve plan of liquidation and dissolution


``I want to go to America and I would love to meet Drew Barrymore.


THE Australian share market finished weaker in line with Asia bourses.


An Holocaust survivor from the US donated Monday personal items of victims of Auschwitz to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Institute in Jerusalem.

Holocaust survivor donates personal items from Auschwitz to Yad Vashem


Police in Connecticut say a city man bit off his cousin's ear lobe and swallowed it during a fight over loud music.

Man bites off cousins ear lobe in fight over loud music


UniCredit SpA said eight hedge funds and one German association for shareholder rights withdrew a 17.35 billion-euro claim against UniCredit and others over the 2005 acquisition of HVB Group.

UniCredit says hedge funds withdraw 17.35 billion-euro claim


The South Carolina House is furloughing itself next week.


Utah officially joined the Pac-10 on Thursday, leaving the Mountain West Conference for the prestige and more lucrative opportunities of a league where things such as the Heisman Trophy, Final Four and national titles are distinct possibilities instead of long shots.


European stock markets rose on Tuesday, with a G7 countries warning of foreign exchange volatility pushing up the yen, while dealers also digested news of job cuts across the banking, airlines and telecoms sectors.


``Food prices fell in September, reflecting cheaper grocery food prices.


A Ballarat girl has caused an internet sensation after being accused of ``attacking'' Miley Cyrus at the pop star's Melbourne concert on Friday night.

Ballarat girl accused of `attacking' pop star Miley Cyrus


Horizon Lines, the second-largest shipper serving Hawaii from the US mainland, has announced that it will hike its fuel surcharge to a record 42.75 percent, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin reports.

Horizon Lines hikes fuel surcharge to record 42.75 percent


Cold weather has put an end to the sugar beet harvest in northern Wyoming's Big Horn Basin, leaving about 30 percent of the crop in the ground.


Pakistan has decided to formulate a new national security policy in an effort to end years of violence due to Washington's so-called war on terror.

Pakistan formulates new national security policy


FM Global has opened an office in Beijing, after receiving approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, the company said today.


China said on Wednesday that its trade surplus shrank in September, but analysts warn the drop is unlikely to ease fears of a global currency war, with Beijing accused of cheating its way to commercial dominance.

China's trade surplus shrinks in September


David Headley one of the masterminds of the 26 /11 Mumbai terror attacks has been sentenced to 35 years in prison by a Chicago court.

David Headley, conspirator in Mumbai attacks sentenced to 35 years


Washington, Feb 17 A year after President Barack Obama's landslide victory, more than half of Americans say he doesn't deserve re-election in 2012, according to a new poll.

Barack Obama doesn't deserve re-election:


Texas Comptroller Susan Combs travels to Madrid, Spain, this week with group of state government officials and business leaders on a business recruitment and trade mission, according to a press release.

Comptroller Susan Combs travels to Spain this week


Talbots Inc. Friday said it finalized the terms of its $50 million unsecured subordinated working capital term loan credit facility

Talbots finalizes $50 million term loan credit facility


NEW YORK National Geographic, best known for its yellow-framed magazine and often breathtaking nature shows, is getting into video games.

National Geographic getting into video games


A retired Orlando police officer accused of stealing $200,000 in federal money has been convicted of money laundering.

Orlando officer convicted of money laundering


Four Brandon homes were targeted, allegedly by a pair of teenage boys, by gunfire in what police describe as a gang-related event around midnight Monday.


Ken Russell, the British director of Women in Love and The Devils, has died at the age of 84, a friend said on Monday.


VfB Stuttgart striker Cacau hit four goals, including a first-half hat-trick, in a 5-1 Bundesliga victory at Cologne while Bayern Munich's 13-match winning run ended after a 1-1 draw at Nuremberg.


A Falls driver was charged with homicide by vehicle Thursday morning, five months after allegedly striking and killing a 35-year-old Bristol Township man on a church lawn.


Nebraska would get $128 million from an emergency stimulus package expected to get final approval in Washington next week -- if Gov. Dave Heineman accepts the money.

Neb. could get $128 million from stimulus package


The visit by revolutionary Che Guevara to Co Clare 50 years ago is to be commemorated at a new festival.


Dublin-based business services firm DCC is to buy Swedish heating oils and transport fuel firm Swea Energi for €22.7m .


A memorial service for Eight Belles will be held at 2 pm today in the Kentucky Derby Museum's garden.

Memorial service for Eight Belles is at 2 pm today


Singer Amy Pearson has been told not to have sex with the troops when she goes over to East Timor to perform!

Amy Pearson told not to have sex with troops!


A campaign official says the Obama campaign has bought ad time in Michigan, Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina.


The ACC has announced their early season 2013 college football TV schedule, which now features 25 games on the ESPN networks.

ACC announces early season 2013 football TV schedule


TMZ has learned Suge Knight was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, involving a firearm.

Suge Knight arrested, assault with deadly weapon


Palm Springs Unified School District is holding a public meeting on Wednesday to discuss the realignment of elementary school boundaries.

Palm Springs Unified school District to discuss school boundaries


Everton have submitted a planning application to Knowsley Borough Council for their proposed new 50,000-seat stadium in Kirkby.


A Palm Bay man faces charges of human sex trafficking involving a 14-year-old Cocoa runaway in one of Orlando's busiest tourists spots just months after an arrest on similar charges in Brevard County.

Palm Bay man faces sex-trafficking charges


The Rainbow Wahine softball team received 21 votes in this week's USA Today/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Top 25 poll.

Rainbow Wahine softball team receives votes in poll


Williston will vote on town meeting day Tuesday on whether to add an ambulance service to the fire department.


A former Rocky basketball player lost his nearly 2 year battle with brain cancer last week.

Former Rocky player loses battle with brain cancer


AP-MNAlley Killing, CORRECTION,0163 Murder charge filed in alley shooting of Mpls teen Eds:


A baby that was blown onto railway tracks and run over by a train survived with little more than a bump, Swiss police said Thursday.


A Michigan man has been killed after a wheel came off a vehicle on a Detroit-area freeway, bounced over a median wall and crashed into the windshield of his sport utility vehicle.

Man killed by wheel that came off another vehicle


Sen. Barbara Mikulski said Monday ``I'm not shy and I'm not retiring,'' greeting about 250 supporters at a fundraiser where seven Democratic female senators came to express their support for her re-election.


A 24-year-old Brighton man is recovering in Sparrow hospital Friady morning after police say he was hit by a car.

Brighton man recovering after being hit by car


The snake discovered in the ceiling of a house in Malolo, Nadi yesterday is a local snake.

Snake discovered in Nadi is a local snake


Gas prices in Cleveland have fallen seven cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76.


West Allis police have a man in custody in connection to the death of a 63-year-old woman who was found in a hallway of an apartment building.

West Allis police have man in custody in death


The LHSAA state tennis tournaments begin today around the state with the exception of Division I.


SANA'A, Oct. 24 - Yemen and France signed here on Saturday two cooperation agreements in fields of financing small enterprise and supporting agricultural training and research in Yemen.

Yemen, France sign two cooperation agreements


Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is reportedly producing as many as 150,000 units of the much-awaited iPhone 5 per day as the Cupertino, Calif.-based company has plans to release the smartphone next month, according to DigiTimes.

Foxconn producing 150,000 units of iPhone 5 a day


Almost a year to the date after Jeff Orleans announced that he'd step down as Ivy League executive director as of June 2009, the Council of Ivy Group Presidents announced yesterday that Robin Harris will replace Orleans effective July 1.


``Turkey and its foreign minister continue the policy specific to Goebbels based on lie and falsification, and it is surprising that the foreign minister of a country is speaking about the respect towards the principle s of territorial integrity who has disparaged the territorial integrity of the neighboring Cyprus by daytime'', in the interview with Aysor.am mentioned Edward Sharmazanov referring to the Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Dacudoghlu's statement made at the Harvard University.

Turkey continues the policy of lies and falsifications


The Kean University volleyball team fell to Richard Stockton College, 3-0, in New Jersey Athletic Conference action on Tuesday evening.

Volleyball falls to Richard Stockton, 3-0


The Ministry of Defence announces that a third British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the current death toll to 179, equalling the loss of troops in Iraq.


China vowed to maintain domination in the Universiade at the delegation form-up ceremony held in Beijing Sport University August 1.


The industrial production dropped by 19.8% y/y in workday adjusted terms in May after the 19.2% y/y fall in April, the statistical office preliminary estimates for May show.

Industrial production drops by 19.8% y/y in May.


Ace director Anubhav Sinha has turned a producer.


ATK announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters as of October 1, 2011 to Arlington, Virginia, where the company will expand its existing office space.

ATK to relocate corporate headquarters to...


NASA moved shuttle Atlantis to the launch pad on Thursday for a flight next month to the Hubble Space Telescope.

NASA moves Space shuttle Atlantis to launch pad


FOOTBALLER Joey Barton reportedly jumped a red light on his way to meet a probation officer.


Internationally acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek addressed the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations at Zuccotti Park in New York on Sunday, expressing his support for their ideas and saying that the movement had unmasked the lies that underlie American capitalist society.

Slavoj Zizek addresses Wall Street demonstrations


The brother of a Fresno robbery victim speaks out about the suspected robber who police shot and killed last night.


A powerful grease fire gutted a north-end townhouse today after a pot of oil was left on the stove.


England reached 275-5 against Bangladesh before bad light stopped play on an even first day of the second cricket Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

England reaches 275-5 against Bangladesh as bad light stops play in cricket Test


Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making the rounds here in Mexico, hobnobbing with politicos and empresarios and delivering remarks in a not-bad Spanish.

Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa makes the rounds in Mexico


Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi have plans to open a vegan restaurant on Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to open vegan restaurant


The 2009 Kentucky Derby picks experts at Sportsbook.com have listed Join in the Dance at +5000 odds.


Jeremy Hellickson was hit in the head with a baseball during batting practice before the Tigers/Rays game on Wednesday.

Jeremy Hellickson hit in head during batting practice


Abhay Deol is going eco-friendly with plans to build an environmentally sound dream home well underway.


Mass. boy, trying to avoid bedtime, calls 911 Police in Massachusetts say a 10-year-old boy called 911 because he didn't want to go to bed.


Sources tell 2 On Your Side Massa will announce he will not run for re-election.

Congressman Eric Massa not running for re-election


British service sector growth accelerated in April to the strongest in eight months, a survey by Markit Economics and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply revealed Friday.

Uk service sector growth accelerates in April


Tony Award nominees Penny Fuller and Anita Gillette will star in a free staged reading of Joan Tewkesbury's new play Jammed, to be presented at Manhattan Theatre Source, on February 5 at 8 pm.

Penny Fuller and Anita Gillette to star in reading of Jammed


Ash from Icelandic volcano is continuing to affect European flights on Monday, delaying transatlantic aircraft and threatening flights over parts of Ireland and Portugal.

Ash from Icelandic volcano threatening flights over parts of Ireland and Portugal


AP-ND-XGRYoung Hunters,0132 ND measure aims to get young people to hunt Eds:


Barcelona defender Eric Abidal is to have a liver transplant, the Spanish and European champions said yesterday.

Barcelona defender Abidal to have liver transplant


Richard Petty Motorsports has swapped the crews, including crew chiefs, on the No. 43 and No. 44 cars for the rest of the season beginning with this weeks stop in Michigan.


The other night I was fortunate enough to talk with Dr. Andy Thomson, Author of the ground breaking Why We Believe in Gods:


Yes the title is pretty strong, but there is no other way to say it, the Republican Party is at the very best a tacitly racist organization.

The Republican Party is a racist organization.


In the last four years alone, around 60 million new voters have been enrolled of which 17.6 million are between the ages of 18 and 19--which is in keeping with the shifting demography of the country.

In the last four years, around 60 million new voters have been enrolled of which 17.6 million are between the ages of 18 and 19


The little-known group that spearheaded the No campaign in Ireland's Lisbon Treaty referendum could now form a political party and fight next year's European elections.


One Direction are set to write songs with rock band Boyce Avenue for their new album, it's been revealed.

One Direction to write songs with rock band Boyce Avenue for new album


GLADSTONE Turf Club president David Weinert is ``extremely disappointed'' with the news that the club may lose two race meetings a year.


RBI Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn today said he was looking at mild recovery in growth despite decline in industrial production to 3.5 per cent in March.

We are looking at mild recovery in growth:


Google has announced that it will be selling the Samsung-built Galaxy Nexus directly to US customers via Google Play for only $399 as an unlocked and unbranded handset.


Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center have identified a new biomarker and therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer, an often-fatal disease for which there is currently no reliable method for early detection or therapeutic intervention.

Researchers identify new biomarker and therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer


Vietnam has held its first ever gay parade, with dozens of demonstrators riding bicycles and motorbikes through Hanoi.


Roma successfully defended the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 victory over Inter that denies Roberto Mancini's side a domestic double.


Much to the Mayor's chagrin, East St. Louis leaders have opted to slash late nightclub hours.

East St. Louis slashes late nightclub hours


Longtime ``Coin Clinic'' columnist Alan Herbert, 86, died Jan. 19 at the Fort Meade Veterans Hospital near Belle Fourche, SD


Egypt is seeking to expand US preferential trade industrial export zones in southern Egypt, but a free trade deal was 'off the table at the moment', Trade Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid said on Monday.


The Center for Consumer Freedom has launched a Web site, HumaneWatch.org, to analyze the activities of the Humane Society of the United States.

Center for Consumer Freedom launches HumaneWatch.org


The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a rabies death in Maryland was caused by an organ transplant.


Chrysler is recalling 630,000 SUVs worldwide, just days after refusing a government request to recall other vehicle models.

Chrysler to recall 630,000 SUVs worldwide


US money manager BlackRock Inc posted a higher first-quarter profits as assets under management grew, but earnings fell far short of Wall Street estimates, hurt by market turmoil.

BlackRock earnings fall short of estimates


Christina Aguilera has confirmed the rumours that she had split with her husband Jordan Bratman.

Christina Aguilera confirms split with Jordan Bratman


North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan said she is willing to consider health care co-ops as an alternative to a government-backed insurance option.

Hagan willing to consider health care co-ops


Keverian will be memorialized in the House chamber at noon today, followed by a wake in the afternoon in the Great Hall at the Statehouse.

Former Mass. Speaker Keverian memorialized


The Gujarat Technological University has got permission from the All India Council of Technical Education to offer two new courses-Master of Applied Management and Master of Computer Management for students who have passed HSC this year.

Gujarat Technological University offers two new courses


Ms Venuzuella won the Ms Universe contest in Bahamas on Sunday countering stiff competition from many contestants the world over.


Apple has unveiled the new 17-inch MacBook Pro featuring a new built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries, the company said.


Pop star Justin Bieber landed at LAX last night and wearing a dark hooded jacket tried to slip past the paparazzi.


Sidemoor residents are invited to the next PACT meeting in their area, being attended by town police and councillors.

Sidemoor residents are being invited to the next PACT meeting


Two IAF pilots were killed Wednesday after their aircraft crashed in the Negev near the Zehilim military base.

Two IAF pilots killed as aircraft crashes in the Negev


ESPN has announced that former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has joined ESPN.


Word of God Lutheran Church for the Deaf will offer free sign language classes Thursdays, 7-8pm, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4107 21st Ave., Moline.

Lutheran Church to offer free sign language classes


ClearWater Tech, LLC is celebrating 25 years of success as the leading designer and manufacturer of ozone generation equipment for the seafood industry and a wide range of other ozone applications.

ClearWater Tech, LLC celebrates 25 years as designer & manufacturer of ozone generation equipment


EU foreign ministers invited the Syrian opposition, who met in Istanbul, to attend the peace conference.

EU invites Syrian opposition to ``peace conference''


Type 2 diabetes mellitus is more likely to develop in individuals with vitamin D deficiency, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus more likely in those with vitamin D deficiency


A Saudi appeals court has upheld a sentence of five years in jail and 1,000 lashes for a Saudi man who bragged about his sexual exploits on television, newspapers reported on Tuesday.