Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik has said that the Indian cricket team's tour of his country in January and February next year should go ahead, saying ``cricket diplomacy'' would ease existing tensions between the neighbors.


Texas lawmakers are moving to crack down on unethical sports agents and their ``runners,'' threatening a felony conviction and up to 10 years in prison for luring college athletes into contracts and deals that cause them to lose their eligibility.

Texas lawmakers move to crack down on sport agents


Marion County school districts will receive $264,000 in federal stimulus funds from the South Carolina Budget and Control Board's State Energy Office to make energy efficiency improvements.

Marion County schools to receive stimulus funds for energy efficiency improvements


Public Safety Minister Vic Toews has been treated for an irregular heartbeat after he was rushed to hospital on Monday.

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews treated for irregular heartbeat


Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officially broke ground Monday, April 18, 2011, on its own new, seven-story global headquarters in Akron.

Goodyear breaks ground on new headquarters in Akron


On being asked about the most supreme batsmen of his era, Ponting said: ``I feel Sachin was the best player I played against and that's coming from more of a captain's point of view as well, knowing he had so much success against us in our conditions and their conditions.''


A Norwich woman who celebrated her 102nd birthday yesterday said the secret to a long and happy life is to walk as much as possible and not to drink or smoke.


``I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical....

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing


A food drive falls short, leaving a food pantry's shelves nearly empty.


I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister down the stretch to win the Preakness and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown.

I'll Have Another wins the Preakness Stakes


Examiner.com, the insider source for everything local, will be expanding to Canada , via the launch of Examiner.com Canada today.


Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago fractured a bone in his right forearm during his side's King's Cup semi-final second leg success at Sevilla, the club said on Wednesday.

Atletico midfielder Tiago fractures bone in forearm


A Goa cabinet minister allegedly beat up security guards and made them kneel down for ten minutes as a punishment Wednesday for not letting his nephew near a water reservoir classified as a vital installation, officials disclosed Thursday.


Conservation and efficiency are among the main factors to deal with rising demand of energy while pertinent legislation is the need of the hour at the earliest to avoid growing energy losses in the country.

Conservation, efficiency factors to deal with rising demand of energy


Australia's Pastor to pastors, the Reverend Dr Rowland Croucher of John Mark Ministries has recommended a book titled: ``25 books that every Christian should read'' or in colloquialism, ``that Christians might like to get handle on''.

Rowland Croucher recommends these 25 books that Christians might like to get a handle on


Google Inc. is developing what it calls an ``entertainment device'' in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission.

Google developing 'entertainment device'


Hoosiers for Hillary announced Saturday that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will return to Terre Haute on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton returning to Terre Haute


On Wednesday 3 September 2008, Malvern Instruments will host a global web event to announce a major development in the field of rheometry.

Malvern to host global web event to announce major development in rheometry


A new survey conducted for State Farm shows more than half of teens say they still text while driving, despite a nationwide crackdown on the behavior, illegal in most states including Missouri.

New survey says teens still texting while driving;


St. Patrick's Day will be clear and warm, with highs in the upper 70s on both sides of Lake Pontchartrain, according to the National Weather Service.


Lincoln Financial Group has completed a comprehensive capital plan comprised of a mix of common equity, debt and preferred shares.

Lincoln Financial completes comprehensive capital plan


Setanta Sports is seeking programme proposals for submission to the BCI's next Sound & Vision funding round.

Setanta Sports seeks programme proposals


A Warren teen, who ran away from home, is found murdered in North Carolina.

Warren teen found murdered in North Carolina


Aldermore has increased its maximum loan size from £600,000 to £1m on all residential mortgage deals up to 75% LTV.

Aldermore increases maximum loan size to £1m


Ondrej Pavelec had rejoined the Atlanta Thrashers and is expected to start Saturday night at St. Louis in his first appearance since collapsing on opening night.

Ondrej Pavelec rejoins Atlanta Thrashers, expected to start vs. St. Louis Blues


An Ole Miss basketball coach has been arrested and charged with simple assault after allegedly using racial slurs toward a Cincinnati cab driver.

Ole Miss basketball coach charged with simple assault


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court on Friday for the final day of his extradition hearing, in which his lawyer argued that Sweden's premier had damage his chances of a fair trial in his country.

Wikileaks' Assange appears at final day of extradition hearing


The Phoenix Suns and Supercuts provided 100 free haircuts to families of Save the Family last Sunday, January 25 at the Supercuts location in Tempe.

Suns and Supercuts provide 100 free haircuts


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN70.34m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


Dutch police and justice officers will not be able to just ask for the IP addresses of visitors to journalistic websites anymore, the Telegraaf reported, citing Liberal Party VVD minister Ivo Opstelten.

Dutch police will not be able to just ask for IP addresses


ABI Research finds consumers are putting off buying Blu-ray players, in part because they're happy enough with standard DVDs.


The 11 unions involved in challenging the new utility tariffs imposed by government, will present a joint letter to Parliament on Tuesday, March 10.

11 unions to present letter to Parliament


Quiet as kept, Chi-Ali has been released from prison after serving about 12 years of a 14-year sentence for second-degree murder.


Americans last year moved at the lowest rate in recorded history, according to a new report from the Census Bureau.

American moving at lowest rate in recorded history:


A man arrested in connection with killing a police K-9 will not be charged for the animal's death.

Man arrested for killing police K-9 will not be charged


Three days ago Joel told us that our first look at Jonathan Baldwin in a Kansas City Chiefs jersey would be coming this past weekend, since Baldwin and other rookies attended the NFLPA's Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles.

First look at Jonathan Baldwin in a Kansas City Chiefs jersey


Milla Jovovich has revealed that she will reprise her musical career by releasing an album later this year.


The Payments Council has set June 30th as the date from which the facility to guarantee a cheque using a plastic card will be withdrawn.

Facility to guarantee cheques with plastic card to be withdrawn


EUROPEAN stock markets closed lower today, with London's FTSE 100 index down 0.91 per cent at 5366.20 points.


A MAN, 26, died with swine flu at Flinders Medical Centre last week, becoming the 27th South Australian whose death is linked with the disease.


Georgia removed an historic bronze statue of Joseph Stalin from the main square in his home town of Gori overnight.


Anneka Van Woudenberg of Human Rights Watch explains why people should care about the situation in Congo, and how consumers may be unaware that products they own may come from the nation.


Stars center Mike Modano scored the 1,300th point of his career in the team's win over the Oilers on Sunday.


Patrick passed away on Monday in Los Angeles surrounded by family.


A man was fatally shot in the chest shortly before 6:30 pm Friday at a liquor store near 15th Street and Broadway, and Louisville Metro Police were searching for his assailant.

Man fatally shot at liquor store near 15th, Broadway


Dako, a world-leading provider of cancer diagnostic solutions such as pharmDx™, has entered into a collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company to develop pharmacodiagnostic tests intended to identify patients more likely to benefit from treatment with certain investigational cancer drug candidates under development by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Dako enters into collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb for pharmacodiagnostics


CHIEF Fred Majemite, Political Adviser to Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that only true federalism can stop the agitation for states' creation.

Only true federalism will stop agitation for state creation--


Cheryl Cole accused doctors of trying to kill her when she was treated for malaria.

Cheryl Cole accuses doctors of trying to kill her


Jonny Sexton kicked Leinster to a 28-36 victory over Edinburgh in the Pro 12 League at Murrayfield on Friday evening.

Sexton kicks Leinster to victory over Edinburgh


Google is adding the weather forecast to Google Maps with worldwide temperature displays and conditions to make travel and activity planning easier.


Two township residents have jointly filed a civil suit against Upper Dublin Township, claiming the township committed fraud and conspiracy by charging them unfair engineering fees for a subdivision project.

Residents file suit against Upper Dublin township


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday that the financial system ``is starting to heal'' as a result of massive efforts to rescue banks and steady the housing market.

Geithner says financial system 'starting to heal'


AUSTIN, TEXASThe results of a new study suggest that past climate changes and sea level fluctuations may have promoted the formation of new species in the Amazon region of South America.

Study suggests past climate changes may have promoted the formation of new species in the Amazon


-Tony Parker is hoping for an ``amicable'' divorce from Eva Longoria Parker.

Tony Parker hoping for 'amicable' divorce


Ford India today opened 28 new authorised Ford dealer facilities in 24 cities, improving market availability and service facilities for its full line of vehicles, including the all-new Ford Figo.

Ford India opens 28 new dealer facilities in 24 cities


A homeless man reportedly threw a shoe at a beehive near a Home Depot store and the bees were attacking ``everyone that walks by,'' a caller said.


A Salina area legislator will be among a group of five members of the Kansas House of Representatives answering questions on television this week.

Salina legislator to answer questions on television


Spring is here which means people will be outside riding their bike and enjoying the beautiful weather.


Regulators have shut down banks in California, Maryland and Minnesota, pushing to 84 the number of bank failures this year amid the soured Economy and rising loan defaults.

Regulators shut banks in Calif., md, Minn.


A lorry driver was injured after a 3.5 tonne vehicle overturned on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 near Ashford, police said.


Football legend Gianluca Vialli and developer Geniaware are on the hunt to find a publisher for their first title, Lords of Football.

Gianluca Vialli's on the hunt for a publisher


A man will appear in court today charged with murder after an altercation in Sydney's south yesterday.


Home prices fell in January for a fifth sconsecutive month in most major US cities, as modest sales increases have yet to boost prices.

Home prices fell in January in most US cities


A Chicago Ridge man was recently charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle when a woman spotted him sitting in her car in the 6100 block of Birmingham Street in Chicago Ridge, police said.

Chicago Ridge man charged with trespass to vehicle


POLICE were called out 50 times in two hours across southern Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this morning as dreadful weather continued to batter coastal reasons.


Drury University students will provide free tax preparation through an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, a Drury news release said.

Drury University students to provide free tax preparation


James Bond actor Daniel Craig turned chef on the set of Cowboys & Aliens but ditched the role when the entire crew queued up.


The secretary of sports Daniel Maanzo has disclosed that a sports bill was in the pipeline and appealed to MPs to support it once parliament resumes from recess.


Police believe two people found dead at a central Florida power plant may have hitched a ride on a coal train.

2 found dead at power plant may have hitched ride on coal train


Armstrong announces at the Astana pre-season camp he is definitely, maybe, racing the Tour de France, and doping news from virtually every corner of the professional cycling world.


Informatica Corporation, the leading independent provider of data integration software, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Applimation, the market leader in application Information Lifecycle Management.


Red tape is stopping hospitals using a new cleaning system that could dramatically cut numbers of a potentially fatal infection.

Red tape stops hospitals from using new cleaning system


A 50-year-old man was injured Monday morning when he was thrown from the motorcycle he was driving in the 4200 block of SW Topeka Blvd.


A superconducting material has been fabricated out of silane, a silicon-hydrogen compound, by researchers from Canada and Germany.

Superconducting material fabricated out of silane


Tottenham beat Southampton 2-1 Sunday in the Premier League for its first ever victory at St. Mary's Stadium.

Tottenham beats Southampton 2-1 in Premier League


Federal MP Craig Thomson says ``enough is enough'' and the coalition and media should let nine investigations and pending court cases into the Health Services Union take their course without getting into the ``gutter''.


Dangote Cement Plc, Nigeria's biggest company by market capitalization, forecast an annual profit of 146 billion naira for the year through December from 124.9 billion a year earlier.

Dangote Cement forecasts annual profit of 146 billion naira


Portugal striker Helder Postiga is moving from Porto to Sporting Lisbon for ¤2.5 million.

Portugal's Postiga moves from Porto to Sporting Lisbon


Israel Dagg kicked the Highlanders to a much needed victory over the Lions in last night's Super 14 match in Dunedin.


Union Law minister Ashwani Kumar today said that the law as it currently stands is not in favour of disclosing the identity of the rape victim.

'Law not in favour of disclosing identity of rape victim'


The sound of Old Havana lives on and, despite the loss of several leading figures, the Buena Vista Social Club is going back on the road.

Buena Vista Social Club goes back on the road


Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious US 400-meter medley relay team, breaking a tie with Mark Spitz for most golds in a single games.

Michael Phelps wins record eighth gold medal


Fortunately, what women really want for Valentines Day hasn't really changed, has it?


A mock migrants parliament session titled 'Safe Migration for Rural Development' was held Saturday in Gazipur at the district administration auditorium with a few male and females, who were deceived abroad, to give their presentation as parliament members.

Mock migrants parliament session held in Gazipur


Oprah Winfrey has finally spoken out about her weight gain, in the new issue of her magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine.


Drug developer Pharmaxis will slash 45 jobs and cut costs as the company undertakes a major restructure after encountering regulatory problems.

Drug developer Pharmaxis to slash 45 jobs


Three firefighters suffered minor injuries early Monday while battling a large blaze inside a vacant building on the 500 block of West Colorado Street, officials said.


Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it will be holding a free webinar on how to utilize technology to maintain an efficient valuation management process and full compliance throughout that process.

Global DMS announces free webinar on how to utilize technology to maintain an efficient valuation management process


Canadian ice dancing champions Vanessa Crone of Aurora, Ont., and Paul Poirier of Unionville, Ont., ended their partnership after finishing 10th at the world figure skating championships in Moscow in April.

Canadian ice dancing champions end partnership


US President Barack Obama on Monday faced a week of tests on the economy, with a Senate vote on his treasury secretary pick and personal outreach to Republicans fiercely fighting his giant stimulus plan.


Sylvester Stallone will not be directing the Expendables sequel, but a return as Barney Ross is on its way.

Stallone not to direct the Expendables sequel


The bandits have snatched two motorcycles, mobile phones and cash in the jurisdiction of Harappa police station on late Thursday night.


Steven Pienaar continued to impress for Everton when he scored in Monday's 2-0 win over Burnley at Goodison Park.The Bafana Bafana midfielder scored late on to secure the result, after starting the move that led to Everton's opening goal, which was scored by substitute James Vaughan.The Bafana Bafana midfielder has been in superb form for the Toffees this season, with manager David Moyes stating that Pienaar is one of the first names on his team-sheet.Such has been the diminutive midfielder's impact at the club that fans have already been calling for him to be handed the captain's armband.Pienaar was voted Bafana Bafana's Player of the Year for 2009.


PUBS chain JD Wetherspoon is to create 10,000 jobs over the next five years with the opening of 250 new pubs, including in Liverpool.

JD Wetherspoon to create 10,000 jobs and 250 new pubs including in Liverpool


Nicaragua has recognised South Ossetia and Abkhazia, backing Russia's stance on the breakaway Georgian regions and siding with other leftist Latin American nations to defy Washington.

Nicaragua recognises South Ossetia, Abkhazia


The big guns return for Gloucester against Harlequins tomorrow as head coach Bryan Redpath makes 10 changes to the side which travelled to the Stoop last week.


Itar-Tass reported that the Ukrainian government has approved the agreement between Naftogaz Ukrainy and Gazprom with some remarks.

Ukrainian government approves agreement with


Paul Volcker is back and things are about to change in Washington .


Two graffiti scrawlers have been charged with mischief and a third turned over to his parents after a sharp-eyed patrol officer caught three young men spray painting tags on the underside of an east Hamilton bridge last night.


SmarterFinanceToday.com provides 22 unique business ideas to readers, to help them start their own profitable business.


Oklahoma lost its second game of the season in the same stadium where it lost the national championship to Florida in January.

Oklahoma loses second game of the season


A 'SNAPSHOT survey' has revealed that more than 100 people sought help or advice about domestic violence in Kirklees in just one day.

More than 100 people seek help about domestic violence - in just one day


Hollywood superstar Ben Affleck has revealed who he has a man crush on and, believe it or not, it is not his good friend Matt Damon.


After surging to the highest levels since 2008, oil dropped 10 percent for the month, the biggest monthly decline in a year.


Sirius XM Radio, a satellite radio channel, announced it will broadcast the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship nationwide.

SiriusXM radio to broadcast 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship


Pluck, a provider of social media services for media companies, brand marketers and others, said on Thursday that it is now powering social media capabilities on RollingStone.com and Film.com.

Pluck to power social media on RollingStone.com, Film.com


Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard reiterated that he will play Sunday night against the New England Patriots despite a rib contusion.


Paris Hilton is coming to the Macy's at St. Clair Square to promote her new fragrance.


Mike Perlis, a general partner at Softbank Capital for over a decade, was named Forbes Media president/CEO.


Cameroon set terms on Friday for its first issue of treasury bonds, saying it will sell 200 billion CFA francs of paper yielding 5.6 percent and maturing from 2012 to 2015.


Los Angeles, Aug 12 Singer Nicole Scherzinger says she enjoys charity work as she gets pleasure out of helping others.


The parent company of Novi-based auto supplier Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, saying it can't pay back its $1.17 billion in debt.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


A WOMAN was trampled to death by cattle while walking her dogs along the Pennine Way near Hawes.


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi should step down, his main coalition partner said on Tuesday, ahead of a crucial vote in parliament seen as a test of the embattled premier's political support, AFP reported.

Berlusconi should step down: main coalition partner


Medco Health Solutions disclosed on Friday it lost a key pharmacy benefit contract from Blue Cross Blue Shield to rival CVS Caremark, sending the company's stock diving more than 10%.


Contrary to popular belief, Kim Kardashian is not pregnant with Kanye West's baby.


Hollywood leading man Matthew McConaughey has proposed to his longtime girlfriend and the mother of their two children, model Camila Alves, the actor said in a posting on celebrity website Whosay .


The last five of a group of recently freed Cuban dissidents arrived in Spain on Friday along with with several of their family members.

Last five freed Cuban dissidents arrive in Spain


TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a female police officer was struck by car that failed to stop.

Two arrested after police officer struck by car


British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his home on Thursday, just over a month before his 41st birthday.


The New York Mets have picked up the contract options for All-Stars David Wright and RA Dickey.

Mets pick up contract options for David Wright and RA Dickey


Persepolis crushed Moghavemat 4-2 in the 10th week of the IPL in Tehran's Azadi Stadium in front of about 15,000 spectators.


BARRY Cable has been elevated to Legend status by the Australian football Hall of Fame tonight.


Sri Lankan police fired tear gas and water cannon on Wednesday to stop unemployed graduate protesters entering a high security area near President Mahinda Rajapaksa's official residence.

Sri Lanka police fire water cannon at protesters


In every decade, there are books that everyone says they read.


For hundreds of kids across the country, summer camp has been delayed, or outright canceled because of the swine flu virus.


Newsday > News > Breaking Spin Cycle News, views and commentary on Long Island, state and national politics `` Previous postLIA backs Nassau arena plan View all Cuomo renews vow to veto 'partisan' lines; clashes with lawmaker Wednesday July 6, 2011 6:07 PM By Dan Janison Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, as noted in this upstate report , pledged again to veto any redistricting map for 2012 that does not represent a non-partisan plan. In the process, legislative task force member Assemb. Jack McEneny termed it petty and dumb to issue a veto on anything other than the merits of the lines. Anti-gerrymandering activist Ed Koch, the former NYC mayor, praised Cuomo's position. Tags: Andrew Cuomo , Ed Koch , redistricting , Albany , Jack McEneny User rating: Click to rate Comments Log in to comment Publish this comment to Facebook ``of course that is right. There's a long historical record of Soviet and Chinese Marxists being against all party activities except of course their own. My view is that single party dominance is a particular form of a general disease inherent in unexamined free form 'party government'. In a two party disease there is check of one disease on the other but ultimately because of how natural Darwinism is perverted in human society the true believers end up as the fittest survivors. Immense credit is due to Ayn Rand for that insight. 3:52 AM


The United States announced new security measures today to replace the mandatory screening of air travelers from 14 countries that had angered some allies when it was imposed after a failed bombing on Christmas Day.


Whincup leads way in V8 practice Updated: 20:11, Friday May 18, 2012 Defending V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup set the pace in Friday's practice for the championship round at Victoria's Phillip Island.


With two new cases detected in the last 24 hours, a total of 585 people were confirmed to have been infected by anthrax until Monday in Bangladesh.

585 confirmed to have been infected by anthrax in Bangladesh


The Super Bowl calls for a super party, and Kevin and Peggy Zweifel went all out on Sunday.


Nenad Krstic, the NBA Oklahoma basketball player and his girlfriend Tanja, with whom he has been in a relationship for six years, are getting married on July 20th in Belgrade, seven days after the beginning of preparations of the national team.


aapold writes ``Tragedy has struck the Sauna World Championships in Finland, as Russian competitor Vladimir Ladyzhensky collapsed and died six minutes into the final, and reigning champ Timo Kaukonen was also hospitalized.

Tragedy strikes Sauna World Championships


Chrysler LLC is expected to fire about 300 salaried employees as early as Friday in an effort to meet its target of cutting 1,000 white-collar jobs by the end of September, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition Thursday, citing people at the company.

Chrysler to fire about 300 salaried employees:


Rajon Rondo says he has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Celtics, keeping the star point guard from entering the market as a restricted free agent after the season.

Rondo agrees to contract extension with Celtics


COLUMBUS, Ohio Restaurant operator Bob Evans Farms Inc. on Tuesday offered a fiscal 2009 guidance range mostly above Wall Street estimates.

Bob Evans Farms offers fiscal 2009 guidance


Four men appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin todaycharged with possession of firearms and explosives.

Four men appear in Special Criminal Court


AP Writer Tibetan flags will be banned from all Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong under rules aimed at heading off political propaganda and protests inside competition venues, organizers said Friday.

Tibetan flags banned at Olympic equestrian event


New car sales increased by 1.8 per cent in 2010 as early growth helped to overcome sharp slowdown in the second half of the year.


Monrovia firefighters are battling a small brush fire in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Monrovia firefighters battling small brush fire in foothills


Former Bulls centre or second-rower Paul Johnson has joined Crusaders on a one-year-deal.

Former bradford bull Johnson joins Crusaders


Intershore Fiduciary Services Ltd directors deny involvement in oil procurement scandal, state that Aikon Ltd was just one of its several clients before they broke all ties with George Farrugia.

Intershore directors deny involvement in oil procurement scandal


Just as he was closing in on No. 1 in the world and possibly his first major, Lee Westwood of England withdrew from the US PGA Championship on Friday with an injury that even puts the Ryder Cup in doubt.

Westwood withdraws from PGA Championship


The gold price bounced back above $1,600 on Friday, rallying $11.17 to$1,602.13 alongside the price of silver.


X FACTOR judge Cheryl Cole has confirmed she's finally forgiven husband Ashley - by showing off a massive new diamond ring.

Cheryl Cole forgives husband Ashley by showing off massive diamond ring


The Washington State Patrol says a sleepy truck driver veered off I-5 and struck a tree early Thursday.

Sleepy truck driver veers off I-5, strikes tree


Bangladesh on Tuesday celebrated 37th Victory Day commemorating its triumph over Pakistani troops amid calls for boycott and prosecution for 1971 war criminals through ballots in the upcoming December 29 general elections.


Norway is to double carbon tax on its North Sea oil industry and set up a £1bn fund to help combat the damaging impacts of climate change in the developing world.

Norway to double carbon tax on oil industry


Three juvenile males were charged for underage drinking near Sweet Arrow Lake Dam early Friday morning, according to state police at Schuylkill Haven.


The differences among Congress councillors pertaining to the appointment of Dasharath Wali as the Opposition Leader in the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation council is likely to be sorted out by Saturday.

'Differences likely to be sorted out by Saturday'


American pop/R n B singer Christina Aguilera is all set to make her screen debut in Burlesque, a contemporary musical that Steven Antin will direct.

Christina Aguilera to make screen debut in Burlesque


Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper says that stopping Brian O'Driscoll and defending better as a unit will be the keys to an Australian victory against Ireland at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.

Cooper identifies stopping O'Driscoll as key


A 22-year-old Wayland man died Saturday at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester from injuries that resulted from an Oct. 22, 2010 motor vehicle accident in the Town of Wayland.


India death could be sexually motivated Updated: 16:17, Sunday April 7, 2013 Police in India are investigating whether a British woman was sexually assaulted before she was stabbed to death on a floating hotel.


Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien was suspended for 6 games without pay for grabbing a fan on Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks Rick Rypien suspended 6 games


British actress Lauren Socha has pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault at a court hearing in England.

Lauren Socha - Lauren Socha pleads guilty to assault


Former Middlesbrough and Newcastle striker Mark Viduka is returning home to live in Australia, his agent told an Australian website on Saturday.


Chevron Bangladesh President Geoffrey Strong said, Bangladesh really offers some of the best business opportunities in the world.

Bd offers the best business opportunities in the world


The Reuters news agency reported today that retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. has ``sharply lowered its outlook for the rest of the year on Wednesday, hurt by weaker sales over the past six weeks as consumer confidence and demand for home goods fell in the wake of the global financial crisis and a looming recession.''


After the long wait, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is finally here.


Intel Corporation, a US-based semiconductor chip making company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire wireless solutions business of Infineon Technologies AG, a Germany-based designer, developer and manufacturer of semiconductors and system solutions, for approximately $1,400 million in cash.

Intel Corporation to acquire wireless solutions business of Infineon Technologies


Rep. Issa Says He Hopes Obama Will Live Up To His Word, Work With Lawmakers


Tiago Machado of Portugal has won time trial at the Circuit de la Sarthe after RadioShack teammate Lance Armstrong had quit the race due to illness.

Machado wins time trial at Circuit de la Sarthe;


``The Sensex rose by 107.0 points while the Nifty rose to 5,235.7, up by 36.5 points or 0.7%. While metals, capital goods and auto led the gainers, consumer durables, PSU and IT were the top losers. The Sensex has supports at 17,190 and 17,060 and resistances at 17,390 and 17,660. The Nifty has supports at 5,220 and 5,190 and resistances at 5,270 and 5,300.``

Sensex has resistance at 17,390 & 17,660:


A Monroe County woman is in critical condition after crashing her car into a telephone pole.

Woman in critical condition after crashing into pole


After hitting a low of $1.6559 gallon Friday, gas prices rose over the weekend to break an 86-day streak begun in July after prices topped $4.11 per gallon, according to the Oil Price Information Service.


Time is running out for eligible families to apply for a $150 gas card through the Stark County Department of Job and Family Services.


Psychological evaluations have been ordered for an Ogden woman charged with murder in the death of her 2-month-old son.

Evaluations ordered for woman charged in death


A wind-whipped wildfire threatened several homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Thursday morning, prompting some evacuations.

Wildfire in Santa Cruz Mountains prompts some evacuations


Once election results rolled in late Tuesday night, it was apparent that both Putnam County levies passed by more than a thousand votes.


Hagens Berman, a consumer-rights class-action law firm, today announced that it is investigating privacy concerns at California gas stations owned or operated by Chevron Corp, Conoco Philips, Exxon Mobil, Shell Oil, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, and Thrifty Oil Company after reports that the stations recorded zip codes with credit card information, a possible violation of California law.

Hagens Berman LLP investigating privacy concerns at California gas stations


Actor Charlie Sheen has revealed that he spent money on prostitutes because he had millions to blow.


Fast-moving thunderstorms brought early-morning hail, lightning, heavy rain and strong winds to Southern California, and forecasters say the extreme weather could continue into the afternoon.

Thunderstorms bring hail to Southern California


In a new research, scientists have revealed how mercury pollution is affecting Arctic animals like the polar bear.

How mercury pollution affects the polar bear


ALEX Revell has not ruled out making a return to Southend United in the New Year.

Alex Revell not ruling out return to Southend United


RIA Novosti cited the Russian energy giant as saying that Gazprom, Italian electricity company Eni and oil and gas giant Enel have agreed to develop Italian assets in Russia.

Gazprom and Enel agree to develop Russian


Nick Cannon is challenging Eminem to a boxing match, but ever the nice guy, the former Wild'n Out host wants to spar for charity.

Nick Cannon challenges Eminem to boxing match


Dan Russo of Horizon Air announces passenger service from Prince George to Seattle.

Horizon Air announces service to Seattle


Hagee, the internationally known radio/TV evangelist, is recovering after undergoing open heart surgery Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.

Pastor John Hagee recovering after heart surgery


SinoHub, a Chinese cellphone and electronics parts manufacturer, reported Monday its fourth quarter profit nearly doubled, spurred by strong revenue growth.

SinoHub's fourth quarter profit nearly doubles


More Kaimanawa horses are likely to be culled this year as the Department of Conservation aims to reduce the herd size.


First-time buyers and those looking to compare mortgages may well find that their affordability eases over the course of 2008, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.


Robert W. Baird upgraded shares of National Retail from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a report issued on Thursday.

Robert W. Baird upgrades National Retail to outperform (nnn)


A Belfast man has appeared in court accused of ``predatory'' sexual assaults on two children.

Man accused of 'predatory' sexual assaults on children


Dirty Sexy Money has gotten canceled after getting low ratings earlier this week.


A state Supreme Court judge in New York issued a restraining order Friday barring the first state in the nation to require swine flu vaccinations for all health care workers from implementing the statewide mandate after hundreds protested in Albany shouting ``No forced shots!''


A 49-year-old personal support worker, let go from his job at Bruyère Continuing Care, will not face sex assault charges.

Personal support worker will not face sex assault charges


IBM recently announced that Nottingham Trent University has selected IBM business analytics technology to help streamline information on finance, human resources, estate and student records.

Nottingham Trent University selects IBM business analytics technology


ZTE and Telefonica will jointly launch Call Me Now service in Venezuela targeting its over 100 million users in some of the Latin American countries where mobile service provider operates.

ZTE, Telefonica launch call Me Now service in Venezuela


On May 19, 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

Wen Jiabao meets with Brazilian President Lula


Fitch Ratings considers Greece leaving the euro a far more damaging scenario than a disorderly Greek default within monetary union.

Greece leaving euro a far more damaging scenario:


Madhya Pradesh BJP President Prabhat Jha on Sunday said that he was not interested in becoming chief minister of the state even as he expressed confidence that the ruling Shivraj Singh Chouhan government would tide over the anti-incumbency in 2013 assembly elections.

Not interested to become mp cm Prabhat Jha


- Officials say an Oregon assistant attorney general has been arrested for investigation of assault and harassment.


Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Monday that ``until now, there has not been any opposition for the cabinet,'' adding that the current ``opposition is equal to chaos.''

Qassem says current opposition is equal to ``chaos''


Close followers of Congress know that he rarely takes the floor for anything, leaving it largely to his more theatrical colleagues.


A Tiffin man was injured in a single car crash Wednesday afternoon.


Whitbread has renewed its contract with IT services company Fujitsu Services for a further four years.


Firefighters battled a brush fire in the area of I-95 at I-295 in New Castle County, Delaware Wednesday.

Firefighters battle brush fire along I-95 in Delaware


Up to 27 million people may be living in slavery around the world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton estimated Tuesday as the US unveiled its annual report on human trafficking.

Up to 27 million people living in slavery:


British handbag and accessories brand, Radley is launching its debut men's collection, Radley Man this month.


Foxconn is reportedly planning to establish manufacturing plants in the US and is conducting evaluations of cities such as Detroit and Los Angeles, reports DigiTimes.

Foxconn considers establishing manufacturing plants in the US?


Nirmal Baba, who is currently known as ``fraud'' godman, is likely to be arrested soon as the arrest warrant against him might be issued on Monday, Apr 23.


``I don't have anything broken, but I'm in a lot of pain, and the heel is swollen.''


The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) on July 24 announced that it delivered the 400th F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the US Navy in June.

Boeing delivers 400th F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to US Navy


NetSol Technologies Inc. ``NetSol'', a US corporation providing global business services and enterprise application solutions to private and public sector organizations worldwide, will announce its fiscal second quarter 2009 financial results, for the period ended December 31, 2008, on Friday, February 13, 2009.

NetSol Technologies to announce fiscal second quarter 2009 results on February 13, 2009


London, Dec 8 A bacterium disables the tomato plant's defences stealthily, activating disease and blight, according to a new study.The new finding focuses on a pathogen which causes bacterial speck disease in tomato plants.

Bacterium disables tomato plant's defences - stealthily


A veterinarian who once served jail time for animal cruelty has had his license suspended.

Veterinarian jailed for cruelty has license suspended


A couple accused of participating in a car burglary spree that spanned three Bergen County towns was charged Wednesday with breaking into a Rochelle Park home last year and stealing jewelry, police said.

Couple accused of car burglary spree charged with breaking into Rochelle Park home, police say


Fujifilm will expand its operations in Greenwood County by moving its regional distribution center for photographic products to its campus there.


Tree trimming will continue to restrict lanes and possibly cause delays on Medford streets from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm through Aug. 3 while Trees Inc. works.


The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday in the excessive force case against Spokane Police Officer Karl Thomspon.

Ninth Circuit hears arguments in excessive force case


Manchester United striker Louis Saha is to join Everton for an undisclosed fee subject to passing a medical.


In the made-up fight between Heidi Montag and Snooki, the diminutive, poufy-haired orange girl has come out victorious, as MTV announced yesterday that they are cancelling The Hills after its upcoming seventh season.


Eskom's crippling blackouts, which have forced several mines to shut down, are now threatening thousands of jobs.


Two subdivisions first developed in 1975 in unincorporated DuPage County will almost certainly become part of Glen Ellyn.

Two subdivisions to become part of Glen Ellyn


A Pownal man was sentenced to serve 2 to 8 years in prison for sexual assault on a child under 16.

Man sentenced for sexual assault of a child


Beijing, Jun 22 China today released a prominent dissident, Ai Weiwei on bail after three months of detention, asserting that he was freed after he ``confessed'' his crimes and due to his chronic illness.

China releases dissident Ai Weiwei on bail


A Lexington attorney is free on bond after being charged with wanton endangerment following a fight that left a woman lying unconscious in the street.


By ADAM C. SMITH Charlie Crist, almost unique among political figures of his stature, has never had a consistent inner circle of advisers at his side.

Charlie Crist has never had a consistent inner circle of advisers


Katie Holmes doesn't talk about her split from actor Tom Cruise but she does say she hopes this year is better than the last.

Katie Holmes hopes this year is better than the last


Reliance Globalcom plans to upgrade its European network with coherent 100G wavelength technology, which will enable the company to send up to 2.5 times more data over its existing fibre network and reduce overall costs.

Reliance Globalcom to upgrade European network


Officials of the Greenville Arena District voted unanimously on Monday to bring ice hockey back to Greenville.

Officials vote to bring ice hockey back to Greenville


Hurricane Fred quickly strengthened into a Category 2 storm early Wednesday, after initially reaching hurricane status six hours earlier, the National Hurricane Center reported.

Fred strengthens to Category 2 hurricane


As part of national and international security action plan, the GAEC is taking inventory of all the radioactive materials and those not in use would be transported to GAEC headquarters in Accra for safe-keeping and disposal.

GAEC takes inventory of radioactive materials


ABOARD THE USS GEORGE HW BUSH The US Navy says it has successfully launched an unmanned aircraft from the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Navy launches unmanned aircraft from carrier


The tuck rule has been eliminated by NFL owners at winter meetings, though the rule change comes about 11 years too late for the Oakland Raiders.


Sarah Steelman, a candidate for Missouri governor, on Wednesday unveiled a government ethics package and took swipes at fellow Republicans Andy Blunt and Rod Jetton.

Steelman unveils government ethics package


New Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is pledging to remember the ordinary people now he has taken a step up the political ladder.


A pair of motorcycles startled a group of horses, turning a ride along the beach into a commotion that injured seven riders.


David and Louis discuss whether they could find crystal meth or heroin within 90 minutes.

Could you find meth or heroin within 90 minutes?


Italian club Fiorentina will remain loyal to Romanian forward Adrian Mutu, providing any type of support he requires, they say.


A CONTROVERSIAL school closure plan affecting hundreds of pupils has been rejected by the Welsh Assembly Government.


Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on Saturday as a man ``ready to step in and be president,'' and the newly minted running mate quickly turned his campaign debut into a slashing attack on eight years of Republicans seeking four more years in the White House.


Free agent Torry Holt, released by the St. Louis Rams earlier this month, plans to visit the Jaguars today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.


It's official -- the UK is no longer a free country.


under News A southwestern Illinois judge already under scrutiny after a colleague died of a cocaine overdose at his family's hunting lodge was charged Friday with possession of heroin and guns.

Illinois judge charged with possession of heroin, guns


A southern Florida woman was killed Friday morning when she investigated the sound of gunfire outside her home and was struck by at least one bullet.

Florida woman killed while investigating sounds of gunfire outside her home


Japan Airlines Corp., currently restructuring under state supervision, will hire only 32 new flight attendants for fiscal 2010, just one-third of the around 100 people it had originally planned to employ, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Jal to hire only 32 new flight attendants for fy 2010


Former Pakistan prime minister and opposition leader Nawaz Sharif Monday called off the ``long march'' protest immediately after the government announced the restoration of deposed chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

Nawaz Sharif calls off 'long march' protest


Blockbuster Inc. plans to close up to 960 stores by the end of 2010 as the movie rental chain suffers from losses and increased competition from rival Netflix Inc.


Actress Lindsay Lohan on Wednesday won a two-year restraining order against a man she says sent her delusional phone text messages and left chocolates at her door.

Lohan wins restraining order against man


Owen Wilson canceled appearances at the Venice Film Festival but is ``doing well'' and ``making us laugh a lot,'' says his longtime friend Wes Anderson.


Microsoft has invested in internet TV company Move Networks for an undisclosed sum, in a move to broaden the reach of its video-streaming technology.

Microsoft invests in online TV firm Move Networks


Overall the sense is that we are still seeing a pullback of the rally from 5320 right up to 5600 and as long as 5450 holds on, we could probably correct to those levels and then restart the rally.


Lady Gaga has revealed that she's using the country version of her song 'Born this way' to raise money for an anti-bullying charity.

Lady Gaga raising money for anti-bullying charity


Salman Khan, who is all set to burn the screen with his upcoming film Ek Tha Tiger, says that it is tiring to shoot action sequences but at the same time, he says that he is a Tiger and he can't give excuses.


Vince Cable has privately threatened to ``bring the Government down'' if he is ``pushed too far'' during fractious discussions with his Conservative colleagues, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

Vince Cable: 'I could bring down the Government if I'm pushed'


Ivanovic, who won the French Open title in 2008, has revealed that she is taking inspiration from Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova for her rapid rise back up in the rankings.

Ana Ivanovic taking inspiration from Maria Sharapova


Pharma major Merck & Co on Wednesday said it will slash 7,200 jobs, which account for more than 12 per cent of the drug maker's global workforce, as part of restructuring efforts.


VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management and electronic lien and title services for automotive finance lenders, announced it has been named as the endorsed electronic lien and title provider of the Nebraska Bankers Association.

VINtek endorsed as electronic lien and title provider by Nebraska Bankers Association


New Delhi, Jan 13 A shopkeeper in West Delhi's Nangloi area was shot dead allegedly by two men for resisting a robbery bid on his shop, police said today.

Shopkeeper shot dead after resisting robbery bid


Republican Rick Perry said he's dropping out of the GOP presidential race and endorsing Newt Gingrich.


Earlier in August, Pioneer launched re-designed product websites in 21 territories across Europe.

Pioneer launches re-designed websites across Europe


Actor Morgan Freeman has been released from a Tennessee hospital, just days after he was involved in a serious weekend car crash.


Israeli warplanes once again violated Lebanese airspace Sunday morning, said the state-run National News Agency.

Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace


Venezuela's top prosecutor insisted Thursday that freedom of expression in Venezuela ``must be limited,'' and proposed legislation that would slap additional restrictions on the country's news media.

Venezuela: 'freedom of expression must be limited'


The JPC on 2G scam will resume its proceedings next week when former Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrasekhar appears before it as one of the ``essential witnesses'' before the panel starts writing the draft report.

JPC on 2G scam to resume proceedings next week


Tina Fey has finally revealed how she got the unique scar on her face, and it's a sad story.

Tina Fey reveals how she got that scar on her face


A draft US climate bill to be unveiled on Monday has a 50 percent chance of winning Senate approval, said former Vice President Al Gore.


Cuban President Raul Castro met Monday afternoon in Havana with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, who is on official visit to the island.

Raul Castro meets with Antigua and Barbuda prime Minister


``I know he killed Stacy,'' Morphey said.


Due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island.


The Government adopted on Wednesday, April 8, a draft emergency ordinance, under which, it allocated 662 million lei for the rural infrastructure, on the basis of governmental ordinance 7/2006, PM Emil Boc said at the Victoria governmental Palace.

Government allocates 662 million lei for rural infrastructure


US Rep. John Dingell filed petitions Wednesday to seek a record 30th full term in the House.

Us Rep. John Dingell to seek another term


The il Covo restaurant, owned by restaurateur Sean MacPherson, has been opened in Los Angeles.


US President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency and empowered his health secretary to suspend federal requirements and speed treatment for thousands of infected people.

Obama declares swine flu a national emergency


Millennium Resort Mussanah, Oman, will host TEDxMuscat, an open event for anyone interested in using their skills and talent, as a main sponsor.


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has ruled out any unilateral withdrawal of Pakistani soldiers from Siachen, saying troops could be called back from the Himalayan glacier only if India agrees to do the same.

Zardari rules out any unilateral withdrawal from Siachen


HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, todayannounced it is making a strategic investment in London-based Saffron Digital, a global leader in digital multimedia delivery.

HTC makes strategic investment in Saffron Digital, a leader in Digital multimedia delivery


Cameras caught a woman who police say faked out convenience store customers trying to steal money by impersonating a police officer.

Woman fakes out customers while trying to steal


Norway is moving to criminalize the purchase of sexual services both in Norway and abroad by imposing fines and up to six months in prison to counter human trafficking.

Norway moves to criminalize purchase of sexual services


England manager Martin Johnson has made four changes to the side that beat Australia, including handing a start to Hendre Fourie.


Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz has been selected as one of four honorary regional chairmen for NewDEAL, a national network that seeks to highlight innovative ideas from stat and local elected leaders who are pro-growth progressives, according to a news release.

Former Miami mayor Manny Diaz selected as honorary regional chairman of NewDEAL


The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry launches a Tomahawk cruise missile from the ships bow.


During the last 24 hours, people suffered badly due to frequent power cuts in the city localities forcing them remain awake throughout the night.

People suffer due to frequent power cuts


SimCorp announced that they will host a webinar on the increased need for automated collateral management.


Henry Cejudo, the 21-year-old prodigy who had competed in only one world-level senior tournament before Beijing, won the gold medal Tuesday at Olympic freestyle 55-kilogram wrestling.

Former valley wrestler Cejudo wins gold medal


Two teams of WAPT volunteers bowled Saturday morning to help benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

WAPT volunteers bowl for Big Brothers/Big Sisters


Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is recovering well from a lung infection which has kept him in a serious condition in hospital for a week, his grandson said on Saturday.

South Africa's Mandela ' recovering well ' : grandson


Former MSP Tommy Sheridan has been freed from prison after serving just over one year of his three-year sentence for lying under oath.


Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt said on Tuesday that the Board is currently battling a 'terrible' financial position after suffering a series of setbacks in 2008.

``PCB battling terrible financial position''


A WOMAN who is still not getting her Royal Mail deliveries says she has done all she can to bring her road up to scratch.

We're still not getting our Royal Mail deliveries


The Czech Republic intends to organize a traveling exhibition in Tajikistan in the second half of this year.

Czech Republic intends to organize traveling exhibition in Tajikistan


Over 100 million people in China are suffering from mental disorders, while one in eight residents of Shanghai were affected by mental or behavioural problems, a new study about mentally ill patients in China revealed.

Over 100 million suffer from mental disorders in China


Gary Cloutier, mayor of Vallejo for one week during a chaotic see-saw vote-count after the Nov. 6 election, filed a legal challenge Monday to the official recount which named Osby Davis as mayor.

Cloutier files legal challenge to recount


Bingle crashes in TV ratings Updated: 15:51, Wednesday June 20, 2012 Being Lara Bingle lost more than 140,000 viewers to be the 14th most watched show on Tuesday night.


The Otago District Health Board today released a statement announcing that there is currently a Measles alert in Dunedin.


Two European activists will be deported to their home countries tomorrow after being arrested this week and jailed for allegedly getting too close to the seal hunt in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, one of the protesters said yesterday.


Hyderabad, Oct 15 Riding the strength of its alliance with Kingfisher Airlines, another private carrier Jet Airways has laid off up to 1,000 employees to rationalise its operations.


In his first tournament since his divorce, Woods played by far his best round of the year Thursday at The Barclays, missing only one fairway and two greens in a round of 6-under 65.


Kandi Burruss confirmed that she and Kim Zolciak are no longer on speaking terms and actively avoid each other.

Kandi Burruss and Kim Zolciak avoiding each other


President Jacob Zuma has congratulated swimmer Natalie du Toit on becoming the first South African to win a gold medal in the London Paralympics 2012 this evening.

President Jacob Zuma congratulates Natalie du Toit for winning gold medal


Costa Rica on Thursday called on the UN Security Council to ``make good on the promise'' for peace, saying that the 15-nation body ``fails in its historic mission every day that it turns a blind eye to the rampant arms race.''

Costa Rican calls on UN Security Council to ``make good on the promise'' for peace


A 40-year-old Middletown man used a Samurai sword to fend off an attack Friday night after he and another man got into a dispute over a business transaction, police said today.

Middletown man uses sword to fend off attack


On March 12th, Apple released Safari 5.1.4, an update chock full of fixes for the Snow Leopard, Lion, and Windows versions of the company's Web browser.


Kendra Wilkinson tried to sell multiple sex tapes herself, despite her current woe-is-me legal battle.

Kendra Wilkinson tried to sell sex tapes herself


Marvin Webster, a fierce shot-blocking center who helped lead the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1978 NBA finals, was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Tulsa, Okla. He was 56.

Ex-nba star marvin Webster found dead in hotel


Islington Council is to invest £20 million of its £800 million defined benefit pension fund in residential real estate to reduce liabilities and boost the supply of housing.

Islington Council to invest pension in real estate


Local bands and musicians donated their time and talents to rock for cancer awareness this weekend.


Starbucks Coffee Co. offers a wide variety of deliciously handcrafted espresso beverages that customers can personalize - hot or iced - anytime of the day that is uniquely their own.

Starbucks offers wide variety of handcrafted espresso beverages --


US Sen. John McCain will bring his presidential campaign to Norton Shores Monday with a 4 pm rally at Nichols Paper, 1391 Judson.

McCain bringing campaign to Norton Shores


Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Stuart Pearce of breaching medical confidentiality after the England Under-21 coach disclosed that Phil Jones was suffering from shingles.

Sir Alex Ferguson accuses Stuart Pearce of breach of confidentiality


Airport operator BAA has agreed to sell Edinburgh Airport after it was told by competition regulators to offload one of its main Scottish hubs.


A fugitive French couple will be deported on Tuesday, following their arrest in Cebu province, Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan said.


State budget should assume expenses stature for waste transportation, executive director of the National Association of Municipalities in Republic of Bulgaria Ginka Chavdarova said in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

State budget to assume expenses stature for waste transportation: executive director


Sudan's Mobitel now a part of Kuwait based Zain has launched a GSM network in Southern Sudan having deployed 50 base stations in the main urban areas.

Zain launches GSM network in Southern Sudan


Former Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament Paavo Lipponen said that he would give up the office space that he still has in Parliament.

Lipponen to give up office in Parliament


Two primitive bombs and nine empty machine gun shells were spotted near al-Nour mosque in Cairo's Abbaseya, an area that has witnessed deadly clashes between inhabitants and protestors, state media reported on Monday, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Bombs spotted near mosque in Cairo's Abbaseya


Fannie Mae announced its plan to raise $6 billion in new capital through public offerings of common stock, non-cumulative mandatory convertible preferred stock, and non-cumulative, non-convertible preferred stock.

Fannie Mae announces plan to raise capital


A 31-year-old Jacksonville woman is dead after her car went airborne after plowing through a backyard fence and striking the roof of a garage around 7 pm Sunday, police said.

Jacksonville woman dead after car goes airborne


Petrol price was on Monday cut by 85 paise per litre with effect from midnight, the second reduction in rates in two weeks.


Mumbai on Friday included Rohit Sharma in their one-day squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy All India knockout rounds, to be held in Delhi from March 5-12.


Greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere have reached record highs and show no sign of leveling off, the UN weather agency said Tuesday.


Southland Sharks fan favourite Gareth Dawson is looking for greater consistency in his game this season as he vies for a starting spot in the front court.


Giant search engine server, Google, has launched an online health service, where you can store your health information including past and current medications, health conditions, etc and it will keep your doctors up-to-date about your health.


Wayman Tisdale, the second overall NBA draft pick by the Indiana Pacers in 1985 and a fan-favorite in his four years with the team, died this morning after a two-year battle with bone cancer.


Sunderland has signed former Newcastle defender Titus Bramble on a three-year contract.

Sunderland signs former Newcastle defender Bramble


The reports suggest that Bordeaux have accepted a bid of €8m for Diarra, having previously had a €6m bid turned down.


4Music is to re-launch 4Music.com and is preparing a new interactive chart show to mark the occasion.

4Music prepares new interactive chart show


A family has been kicked off plane after complaining about the in-flight movie.


A tornado has been spotted just west of Ottoville.


Etón Corporation, a leading creator of high-performance, green-powered consumer products, announces Rukus, a portable Bluetooth sound system with solar panel that keeps the music going all day.


Indonesian police arrested five policemen on Thursday over the alleged torture of militants after a video posted on YouTube showed a suspect being shot and others abused.

Indonesia arrests five policemen over 'torture' video


A Red Arrows pilot has been involved in an incident at RAF Scampton, in Lincolnshire.

Red Arrows pilot involved in incident at RAF Scampton


Liam Gallagher spent £3,000 on computer games and children's toys for himself on a recent shopping spree, according to reports.

Liam Gallagher spends £3,000 on computer games and children's toys for himself


The Texas Rangers designated veteran right-hander Derek Lowe for assignment on Monday afternoon, clearing a spot on the active roster for tonight's starter Josh Lindblom.

Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment to clear spot for Josh Lindblom


BARROW Raiders have opened talks with Andy Ellis over a new deal, writes LEE PROCTER.


Bit.ly, perhaps one of the more popular URL shortening services out there is taking it a step further to protect you from malicious links.

Bit.Ly protecting you from malicious links


Democrats want jobless benefits in 'cliff' deal Hovering in the background of the ``fiscal cliff'' debate is the prospect of 2 million people losing their unemployment benefits four days after Christmas.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville schools have launched a major effort to test every school building for radon, a gas that can cause cancer, after a television station reported the school system failed to follow a law passed more than 20 years ago requiring testing.

Nashville schools begin testing for radon


Congress leaders from Telangana region criticised Tamil Nadu Governor-designate K Rosaiah for his reported remarks that formation of Telangana would not be possible by fighting in the streets.


A suspected hijacker wielding a toy gun was shot dead in Durban's Umgeni Road, police said on Friday.


Participants of the action ``Vote against all!'' are detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan as its initiator Azis Abakirov told 24.kg news agency.

Participants of the action ``vote against all!'' detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan


Minister for Roads and Transport Kamal Nath said here that the next decade will be the ``decade of infrastructure'' in India and invited Canadian investors to participate in it.


Mike Fiers tossed 7 1-3 solid innings to lead the Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night, their eighth straight victory against Chicago.

Mike Fiers tosses 7 1-3 solid innings to lead Brewers to 3-1 win over Cubs


Dunbar officials will hire an accounting firm to audit the city's finances.

Dunbar officials to hire firm to audit finances


Violent crimes increase in Atlanta in 2007, with the city recording its highest number of murders and aggravated assaults in four years, according to statistics just released by the FBI.

Violent crimes increase across metro Atlanta


Bangladesh takes on strong Iran in their `do or die' match today in the group B qualifying-1 round of the AFC U-19 Women Football Championship at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium at Kamalapur in the city, reports UNB.

Bangladesh take on Iran in 'do or die' match today


Young fashion etailer Missguided has employed its own design team for the first time for autumn 12 as it aims to develop its in-house product offer.


Sum 41 will be releasing a full length album instead of an EP that they originally had planned.


Dysfunction in cancer services has been exposed by further reports on diagnostic services and by news that a review of some cases is to be undertaken in the North East region.


Virgin Media is bumping up its top broadband speeds from 20Mbps to 30Mbps.

Virgin Media bumping top speeds to 30Mbps


Employment and labor law firm Littler Mendelson has opened a Nashville office, staffed with a pair of former Miller & Martin attorneys.

Littler Mendelson opens Nashville office


A Las Vegas man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday night.

Las Vegas man killed in motorcycle crash


India has refused to issue visas to the Pakistan volleyball team, after sending invitations.

India refuses visas to pak volleyball team


Governor Rick Perry warns members of the polygamist sect in Eldorado, the state won't tolerate child sex abuse.

Governor Rick Perry warns flds members over child sex abuse


UK boy band Blue will perform in Singapore at a free, public fashion concert on Oct 22 this year at ION Square.

Uk boy band Blue to perform in Singapore


BRP is launching the Sea-Doo ``I Brake For...'' sweepstakes giving watercraft enthusiasts, and those new to boating, the opportunity to win a 2013 Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155, paired with a Sea-Doo MOVE trailer.


Solar Frontier, a 100% subsidiary of Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, has announced the opening of a new office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, the latest addition to its international network.

Solar Frontier announces opening of new office in Saudi Arabia


Retail chain Pull&Bear will open its first German store in Berlin on Friday, June 7 th , 2013.

Pull&Bear opens first German store in Berlin


Pakistan on Tuesday denied Indian accusations that its troops killed five Indian soldiers in Kashmir, insisting it remains committed to a 10-year truce and calling for peace talks.

Pakistan denies killing Indian soldiers in Kashmir


Former Tennessee Titan's head coach Jeff Fisher is interviewing with the Miami Dolphins today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jeff Fisher will interview with the Miami Dolphins today


Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Tuesday said the next general elections would be held on time,which would be won by the Pakistan Peoples Party on the basis of its performance.Talking to a private television channel, Kaira said that all the political parties should forget the past, move forward and work for the country's development.He said when the PPP government came to power in 2008, terrorism was on its peak, but it had now been overcome to great extent.


Four US soldiers were killed on Monday when two helicopters crashed in northern Iraq, US military officials said.

Four US soldiers killed in helicopter crashes in Iraq


Pakistan has successfully test fired a short range missile capable of carrying a nuclear device.


Search for 14yo abducted teen continues Updated: 07:41, Thursday March 15, 2012 New South Wales police say there is still no trace of a 14-year-old girl abducted from a high school in southwest Sydney yesterday.


``I had a little setback early in the third quarter,'' Roethlisberger said today.


The Westboro Baptist Church raised $44,000 for the Gay Men's Health Crisis organization of NYC, in a manner of speaking: comedienne Lisa Lampanelli promised to donate $1,000 for every WBC protester that showed up at her performance Saturday night in Topeka, Kansas, and she counted 44.

Westboro Baptist Church raises $44,000 for Gay Men's Health Crisis organization


In a recent case before the Court of Appeal in 's-Hertogenbosch, the question was raised whether a liquidator should get access to data stored in a cloud, when the company, having a contractual relationship with the cloud provider, has gone into bankruptcy.

Liquidator should get access to data in the cloud


Dog Gone Smart Pet Products, a global household name in nanotechnology-based pet products, will debut its new advanced technology pet beds, apparel, and accessories at Superzoo, the national show for pet retailers, September 13-15 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, at booth #2647.

Dog Gone Smart debuts advanced technology pet beds, apparel and accessories at Superzoo


The second full face transplant in the United States has been performed in a Boston hospital.

Second full face transplant in the United States performed


The race to see who will win the hottest job in African entertainment begins on Thursday, 15 July with the first episode of the O-Access presenter search on Channel O.

Who will win the hottest job in African entertainment?


A 54-year-old Lexington motorcyclist has been fatally injured in a southwest Nebraska traffic accident.

Motorcyclist fatally injured in southwest Nebraska


The new takeover code, which market regulator Sebi recommended on Monday proposing hike in the threshold that triggers a mandatory open offer as well as the size of the offer, will help the minority shareholders, according to captains of the Indian industry.

'New takeover code to help minority shareholders'


The Dakota Wizards announced today that they have acquired forward Cory Underwood.

Dakota Wizards acquire forward Cory Underwood


However, Hawai'i officials point out that the database, which was recently made available online, may be useless to parents worried about whether their child's teacher may have a criminal background.


Passengers flights between the UK and Yemen have been cancelled as part of a security precaution following the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day last year.


A rare fungal infection that can create a cancerlike mass in the gastrointestinal tract has emerged in Arizona and other desert regions, Mayo Clinic researchers say.

Rare fungal infection emerges in Arizona


Brazilian rebar and wire rod imports eased during December as a possible signal that pricing discounts were effective on domestic products, Steel Business Briefing learns from the country's customs data.

Brazil's rebar, rod imports ease in December


The defense establishment will hold a special emergency drill this week, simulating an enemy strike on Israel's nuclear facility.

Defense establishment to simulate strike on nuclear facility


An Augusta-area man has been accused of beating his 92-year-old grandmother to death with a glass tabletop and microwave.

Man accused of beating grandmother to death


Westport police, following other local departments' lead, plan to purchase 15 Tasers to give patrol officers a way to reduce violent confrontations.


Greek shipyard workers demonstrate against unemployment and denounce the austerity measures introduced by the Greek government in front of the Finance Ministry in the centre of Athens Nov. 11, 2010.

Greek shipyard workers demonstrate over unemployment


A tanker truck crashed into a guardrail on a highway overpass Thursday, plummeting 30 to 40 feet to the ground where it exploded and caught fire near a home.

Tanker truck crashes over guardrail, plummets, explodes


Noida, Aug 4 Two policemen were suspended Wednesday for laxity when a man was kidnapped outside the Great India Place Mall in Noida.


NEW measures to try to reduce motorcyclist and cyclist deaths and injuries will be a major part of Victoria's new 10-year road safety strategy.

New measures to try to reduce motorcyclist and cyclist deaths and injuries


The BJP on Thursday promised debt waiver and cheaper loan for farmers if NDA was voted back to power at the Centre in Lok Sabha polls.

BJP promises debt waiver, cheaper loan for farmers


A roofer has admitted killing his mother at her home last year, but denied her murder.


Daredevil Robbie Knievel jumped his motorcycle some 200 feet over 25 cars Saturday afternoon at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.

Daredevil Robbie Knievel jumps over 25 cars


Gordon Chong says the TTC is ``not serving'' Toronto well when it comes to transit planning.


Dozens of land mines accidentally exploded Sunday in Niger during a ceremony in which a group of former rebels were handing over arms, killing one person and wounding about 40 including the regional governor, the government said.


``This event exceeded all of my expectations. It really did. It was a great day, I think, for all of us.''


Menomonie has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry.

Menomonie named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation


Despite the differences between Egyptian singer Shireen Abd Al Wahab and Syrian singer Asalah Nasri, who is considered the one to trigger the disputes by making inappropriate remarks, Shireen paid Asalah a visit in her home to congratulate her on the arrival of her twin baby boys Ali and Adam.


The driver of a car has died in a head-on collision with a school bus in north Alabama.

Driver dies in collision with school bus in north Alabama


Motorists will get a break from road construction south of Ketchum for the Fourth of July holiday.

Motorists to get a break from Road construction


A new high-speed Internet service provider could soon come to town, creating more options for area residents and putting pressure on cable companies that currently hold the monopoly.


Lehigh Valley home sales dropped sharply in May compared to the same month a year ago when tax credits temporarily boosted the struggling real estate market.

Lehigh Valley home sales drop sharply in May


US industrial production slowed 0.5 percent in April after a steeper decline of 1.7 percent in March, the US Federal Reserve said Friday.


A panel of marijuana experts addressed addiction counselors Wednesday, describing the dangers of medical marijuana in Florida.

Panel addresses dangers of medical marijuana


``16 & Pregnant'' Danielle Cunningham has something to say about her former co-star, Jenelle Evans.

Danielle Cunningham has something to say about Jenelle Evans


a jump shot away from the New York Knicks' practice facility in Greenburgh, NY -- reports surfaced early Thursday morning that James plans to join the Heat, where a new 'Big Three' appears to be on the horizon in Miami.


``She was a healthy young woman ... and five days later she was dead'' says Corné Krige of his cousin who was the first person to die from a mystery disease which has claimed three lives in Gauteng.


A LOCAL dentist accused of assaulting a Chinese woman goes on trial at the Magistrates Court yesterday.


Utah Sen. Robert Bennett plans to endorse former Congressional candidate Tim Bridgewater , choosing to back one of the two men that kept him from renomination at the state GOP party convention in May.

Utah Sen. Bob Bennett to endorse Tim Bridgewater:


TV5, the fast-rising Kapatid Network in the Philippines, invades Canadian TV and promises to change the viewing habits of Filipinos living in Canada.


Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner are both featured in new 2011 MTV Movie Awards promos with this year's host, Jason Sudeikis.

Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner featured in MTV Movie Awards promos


Republican Presidential candidate Fred Thompson dropped out of the presidential race Tuesday, the New York Times writes.

Thompson drops out of the presidential race


New Delhi, Feb 17: ``Our worst enemies couldn't have done it better,'' was how eminent jurist Fali S Nariman reacted to the manner of execution of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru without properly communicating it to his family.

Our worst enemies couldn't have done it better:


She's usually immaculately groomed but Alex Gerrard showed that even WAGs sometimes need a day off.


A Harare headmaster is suing four teachers for US$150 000 after they allegedly wrote to the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture accusing him of looting school funds.


A barge split in half and was sinking at Harbor Island, according to the Coast Guard.

Barge splits in half and sinking at Harbor Island


Britain is to further restrict exports to Iran after the government admitted there was a risk that specialist equipment currently approved for sale to the Middle Eastern country could help it develop its nuclear programme.


Skeletal remains found in Lakeland last week were those of a woman, but her identity is still not known, a Lakeland Police Department spokeswoman said today.

Skeletal remains found in Lakeland were that of a woman


Carnival Triumph returns to sailing four- and five-night cruises out of Galveston on June 13, four months after an engine room fire crippled the ship, leaving it adrift and without usable toilets, hot food or air conditioning.


A handful of candidates have already signed up to run for office Oct. 22, as qualifying opened this morning in St. Tammany Parish.

Handful of candidates sign up as qualifying opens in St. Tammany Parish


A motorcyclist died after a collision with a car in the Town of Waterford in Racine County on Saturday, June 1st.

Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Waterford


Beatles legend Paul McCartney paid a tribute to rock `n` roll legend Elvis Presley when he visited the grave of the musician over the weekend.

Paul McCartney pays tribute to Elvis Presley


European web hosting company Computacenter announced several day ago that it will expand its Romford, UK data center, located 30 minutes from downtown of London.

Web hosting provider Computacenter expands data center


How in the world can video games help save the world, you ask.


GOLF clubs and a laptop worth more than £2,000 were stolen from a car in Hollywood, North Worcestershire.


Residents of Quedgeley have staged a protest against a Post Office closure which could affect parcel delivery in the town.

Residents of Quedgeley protest against Post Office closure


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is not attending a six-day special session of exiles at McLeodganj near here from Nov 17 to discuss the future of the Tibetan movement, an aide said Thursday.

Dalai Lama not to attend session of exiles


New Delhi, Feb 24 Admitting that there might have been differences between him and former special envoy on Climate Change Shyam Saran, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said bureaucracy cannot decide policies as it was ultimately the minister who had to face Parliament.

'There might have been differences with Saran


The Colombian Navy seized 1.57 tons of cocaine and nine speedboats during a recent operation launched in the western province of Choco, naval authorities said on Tuesday.

Colombian Navy seizes 1.57 tons of cocaine


Nick Diaz has been suspended for one year by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for testing positive for marijuana metabolites following an interim welterweight title fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 143 on February 4.


A McLean couple says they were denied service at a Virginia restaurant because of their service dog.

Couple denied service due to service dog


11:05 PM,May 01,2011 Shimla, May 1 Himachal Pradesh government is focussing on health and adventure tourism to cater to new emerging segments of vistors, officials said today.

Hp focussing on health and adventure tourism


MINNEAPOLIS -The Minnesota Twins have designated right-hander Boof Bonser for assignment to make room on the roster for starting pitcher Carl Pavano.

Twins designate rhp Boof Bonser for assignment


Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday, while the euro regained some ground after swooning on concerns about Greece's financial crisis.

Asian stocks higher as euro regains some ground


In a statement, BoB has said that bank will take over selected assets and liabilities of the Mumbai based Memon Cooperative Bank which is dealing with several troubles at present.

Bank of Baroda to take over assets of Memon Cooperative Bank


A former Marshall County insurance agent has been indicted on charges of stealing more than $480,000 in customers' premiums.

Former Marshall County insurance agent indicted


A section of the Mauao base track is closed as a pohutukawa tree has slipped onto it.


YOUNG drivers are dicing with death on Tasmanian roads, with more than one in eight saying they check their emails or texts regularly while at the wheel.


The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal with tight end Daniel Graham, adding some strong blocking help.

Titans agree to terms on multiyear deal with tight end Daniel Graham


The American Idol judge tells Extra, ``Yes, I think Britney Spears is going to perform on The X Factor.''


State lawmakers in Tallahassee are entering the final week of the regular legislative session.

State lawmakers enter final week of legislative session


California legislators have proposed $7.9 billion in budget cuts to reduce the state's $26-billion deficit to $5 billion.

California legislators propose $7.9 billion budget cuts to reduce state deficit


AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has backed under-fire manager Massimiliano Allegri, reminding the club's supporters that only twice have the Rossoneri changed coaches in mid-season.

Ac Milan president Silvio Berlusconi backs Massimiliano Allegri


Thomas The Tank Engine is sexist, right-wing and sets a bad example to children, it was claimed yesterday.


AFTER a three-week shutdown over the festive period, the local pool season resumes next week with the opening series of league fixtures.


UK stocks climbed, with the benchmark FTSE 100 Index rising for a second day, as gains at Barclays Plc outweighed losses at Cable & Wireless Communications Plc. Barclays advanced 2.3 percent, tracking a rally in bank shares across western Europe.


State and local officials began assessing damage and worked to reopen roads in western Connecticut on Tuesday after heavy rains and melting snow caused widespread flooding.

State officials assessing damage from flooding


Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta died on Tuesday, three days after collapsing during a Primera Liga match.

Sevilla's Puerta dies three days after collapse


Former NBA player Corie Blount was indicted by a Butler County grand jury on charges of selling marijuana on Wednesday.


The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is increasing security in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting and refocusing its efforts on security measures already in place.

Fayetteville-Manlius School district increasing security after Newtown shooting


New Delhi, Feb 14 The Mughal Gardens will be thrown open to public tomorrow with the month-long annual festival christened as Rashtrapati Bhavan Udyanotsav.

Mughal Gardens to be thrown open tomorrow


That's right Central Texans, the heat is still on and it looks like the extreme hot weather is still going to continue and yes, with out any rain.


Digital Domain, a visual effects production studio, is pitching West Palm Beach officials for a digital animation college at Okeechobee Boulevard and Dixie Highway.

Digital Domain pitches animation college


CA Technologies has introduced a new partner program to keep pace with a continually evolving business models.

CA Technologies introduces a new partner program


FORMER St George Illawarra coach Nathan Brown is staying on in England to coach Huddersfield next season after a change of heart over his decision to return to Australia.


Marlink, the world's largest maritime satellite communications integrator has announced a new five year contract with German cruise company AIDA Cruises, for the supply of its Sealink satellite communications system.

Marlink announces five year contract with AIDA Cruises


A US-born Armenian opposition leader on Friday extended his hunger strike at a square in the capital Yerevan where anti-government demonstrators had rallied in defiance of riot police.

Armenian opposition leader extends hunger strike


Hamas and Fatah delegates met in Gaza Thursday and agreed to halt politically motivated arrests in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to Fatah leader Ibrahim Abu An-Naja on Saturday.

Hamas and Fatah agree to halt politically motivated arrests


A high growth of the economy does not warrant high levels of inflation, and past experience has been that inflation in foodgrain and vegetable prices have resulted in inflation across other sectors, said C Rangarajan, chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

High growth does not warrant higher inflation:


Miles said that he likes his team and its attitude.


The Centre has initiated a dialogue process with Team Anna at various levels to break the deadlock over the Lokpal issue, minister of state for parliamentary affairs Harish Rawat said on Sunday.

Centre has initiated dialogue process with Team Anna:


A 33-year-old Cleveland man was indicted today on 28 counts of dog fighting, six counts of cruelty to animals, two counts of drug possession and one count each of drug trafficking and possessing criminal tools.

Cleveland man indicted on 28 counts of dog fighting


Shaun White returned to the SuperPipe and promptly threw down a front side double cork 12 just to show he means business.


The excessive heat puts millions of Illinois workers at risk for heat stroke, particularly those who work outside.

Excessive heat puts Illinois workers at risk for heat stroke


The United States said it will seek to help defuse tensions in the strategic and resource-rich South China Sea when it holds talks with China in in Hawaii on Saturday.

US seeks to help defuse tensions in South China Sea


Microsoft (MSFT) has just released an update for the Xbox 360 which will add USB memory support for storing gamer profiles, game saves, demos and downloaded Xbox content on external USB drives.

Microsoft Xbox 360 update adds USB memory support


Radhanath Swami, a Bhakti Yoga practitioner for more than 40 years and founder and coordinator of multiple spiritual communities throughout the world, will speak on ``Yoga of the Heart,'' on Sept. 16 in Bellevue.


The Providence Service Corporation today announced that it has filed with US Securities and Exchange Commission its preliminary consent revocation statement in response to the preliminary consent solicitation statement filed with the SEC late last week by various affiliates of Avalon Correctional Services, Inc., including Donald E. Smith , its controlling stockholder, sole director and Chief Executive Officer.

Providence Service Corporation files preliminary consent revocation statement with the SEC


- A Missouri woman has paid a $100 fine for calling 911 to report her dog had collapsed.

Woman pays fine for calling 911 about dog collapse


A school principal is under fire for letting students out of class as much as a half hour early every day.

Principal under fire for letting students out of class early every day


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hailed his tired players for their effort in a hard-fought 2-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.


Tributes flowed yesterday for the two pilots who were killed when their helicopter crashed in the Mt Aspiring National Park while on a cross-country navigation training flight.


that parents don't have much control over what their children eat.


Andy Pettitte will miss his first scheduled start of the regular season on April 2 against Toronto because of back spasms.

Pettitte will miss first scheduled start


There were rumors that Condoleezza Rice was interested in running as vice president for Sen. John McCain.

Condoleezza Rice interested in running as vice president?


The House passed its own $600 million border security bill today, Tuesday, August 10.

Us House of representatives passes border security bill


Fontana Mayor Mark Nuaimi, speaking with much sadness in his voice, announced last Wednesday night that there is a big possibility that he will not be seeking re-election in the November election.

Mayor Nuaimi announces that there is a big possibility that he will not seek re-election in November


The Police has appealed to traders to remain calm as they undertake their sit down strike that begun on Wednesday 11 th .


European shares slipped from near seven-month highs yesterday, with strategists saying the focus would now turn to the bleak outlook for Greece's economy after the country secured a second bailout and averted a messy default.


Egyptian Red Crescent donated food and medicine to UNRWA to be distributed to poor refugees in the Gaza Strip, said UNRWA press release issued on Thursday.

Egyptian Red Crescent donates food, medicine for refugees in Gaza


UNLV announced it will suspend leading scorer Tre'Von Willis for at least three games after he pleaded no contest to a reduced misdemeanor charge related to a domestic incident in June.

Unlv suspends leading scorer Tre'Von Willis for at least three games


Washington Post Managing Editor Philip Bennett announced Monday that he is stepping down this week after four years in the paper's No. 2 slot and 11 years with the newspaper.

Washington Post managing editor Philip Bennett to step down


Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. have filed an application with the US Department of Transportation seeking antitrust immunity for their new joint venture on flights between North America and the United Kingdom, the airlines report.

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic seek antitrust immunity


simplybizgalway #busylizzielife New bank framework to go to G20 - The world's top central bankers and regulators last night reached ... http://ht.ly/18jCv6 - about an hour ago


Police say a Fort Campbell soldier rescued a woman by diving into the Cumberland River to pull her from a submerged car.

Police say Fort Campbell soldier rescues woman from submerged car


CARSON, Calif. A three-story apartment building that was under construction caught fire Thursday evening in Carson.

Apartment building in Carson catches on fire


Almost two thirds of managers feel that bonuses and reward-based pay are the most effective employee benefit for retaining staff.

Bonuses most effective in retaining staff


Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker was hospitalized over the weekend for an infection related to a recent broken elbow injury.

Suicide Silence's Mitch Lucker hospitalized


A Massachusetts tax preparer was sentenced to 18 months in prison for preparing more than 100 false tax returns on behalf of his customers, the US Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service said today.

Mass. tax preparer is sentenced 18 months


World number two Phil Mickelson praised Royal Birkdale as a fair test despite struggling to a 14-over-par total.

Mickelson praises Birkdale despite struggling


Russia's powerful Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he was counting on US President Barack Obama to improve US-Russia ties, as the two men held their first meeting.

Putin says he's counting on Obama to improve ties


MADRID, Spain Corin Tellado, a well-known Spanish author of more than 4,000 romance novels, died Saturday while celebrating the Easter holidays with her family.

Spanish romance Writer Corin Tellado has died


On the political scale, Swedish journalists can be placed to the left of the Swedish public and their elected politicians.

Swedish journalists to the left of the public and elected politicians


Half of the remaining happy campers had some respite in the creepy crawly I'm A Celebrity jungle last night.


Media Matters revisits instances in which conservative media figures ignored or minimized security threats against Nancy Pelosi in order to attack her for using a military aircraft.

Conservative media ignored security threats to attack Pelosi's use of military aircraft


Freedom Eye Limited, a pharmaceutical research and development company, has acquired 100% interest in Yarlarweelor uranium project from Empire Resources Limited.

Freedom Eye acquires Yarlarweelor uranium project from Empire Resources


DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. ― The Illinois Tollway may suspend work on three Chicago-area construction projects as a strike idles workers.

Illinois Tollway may suspend construction projects


THE Japanese Shop has returned to the high street after being hit by the recession in 2008.

Japanese Shop returns to the high street


Portland guard Wesley Matthews has left Wednesday night's game against New Orleans with a left ankle injury and Trail Blazers officials say he will not return.

Trail Blazers g Wesley Matthews leaves game vs. hornets with left ankle injury


The Bank of England has appointed Charlotte Hogg as its Chief Operating Officer.

Bank of England appoints Chief Operating Officer


Iran is calling for immediate UN intervention in Bahrain to ``end the massacre of the people of Bahrain.''

Iran calls for UN intervention in Bahrain


EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today amid continuing worries about a range of economic and political problems putting pressure on the single currency.


Pakistan needs to develop a national coordination mechanism for controlling epidemics like dengue, says Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Pakistan needs coordination mechanism for epidemics:


Construction of the Four Seasons hotel in Barbados came to a sudden halt on Thursday and over 700 workers were laid off.

Construction of Four Seasons hotel in Barbados halted, 700 workers laid off


A 31-year-old Canadian man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing a plane in Canada and flying over three states before landing along a dark southern Missouri highway.


El Paso Electric has announced several promotions in its executive ranks.


Pop singer PJ Proby appeared in court today charged with cheating the benefits system out of more than £47,000.


The Duke of Edinburgh will miss the Queen's birthday parade, the Trooping of the Colour, after being admitted to hospital for a two-week stay.

Duke of Edinburgh to miss Queen's birthday parade during hospital stay


January 06, 2010, - Tila Tequila posted a picture of model Jasmine Lennard on Twitter, saying it is her late fiancee Casey Johnson's 'dying wish' for the world to see the image.

Tila Tequila posts picture of model Jasmine Lennard on Twitter as fiancee's dying wish


London, May 8 Struggling fashion chain All Saints has been bought by private equity firms Lion Capital and Goode Partners in a deal set to secure hundreds of jobs.

All Saints bought by private equity firms


Italy will buy electricity produced by Serbian hydropower plants at a price of EUR 0.155 per kWh, Blic daily reported citing Petar Skundric, the prime minister's advisor for energy.


Ricky Hatton will only fight Amir Khan if he can promote the ``Battle of Britain'' bout.

Hatton will only fight Khan if he can promote bout


US President George W. Bush said Thursday he regretted that Macedonia was not invited to join NATO at the alliance's summit in Bucharest.

Bush regrets Macedonia not invited to join NATO


A bench comprising Justices BN Agarwal, GS Singhvi and Aftab Alam, while upholding the Bombay and Kerala High Courts' judgments, said that tax dues to the State can claim priority over private debts.

Tax dues can claim priority over private debts:


World number four Novak Djokovic beat Oscar Hernandez 6-3 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open Wednesday to stay on course for his fifth successive final.

Novak Djokovic beats Oscar Hernandez at Madrid Open


Progress Energy said on Friday that its third-quarter profit fell to $247 million, or 88 cents a share, compared to $309 million, or $1.18 a share last year.


After a brief undercover investigation, Perkins Township police seized approximately $11,000 worth of bath salts and synthetic marijuana and $36,000 worth of drug paraphernalia from a store called FourPlay, 220 West Perkins Ave. Police raided the store about 8 pm on Dec. 13 and seized 550 units of synthetic marijuana and bath salts, according to detective Joseph Rotuno.

Police seize $11,000 of bath salts, synthetic marijuana


A 12-year-old boy was found shot to death in Deerfield Beach.


Aamir Khan has found his hero for 'Delhi Belly' and that too in his own backyard!

Aamir Khan finds his hero for 'Delhi Belly'


Ithmaar Bank has opened a new full-service branch in Manama Suq as part of its continued expansion plans.


France's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that it has temporarily closed the embassy in Yemen due to potential terrorism attacks by the al-Qaeda group.


Teresa Heinz, the 71 year old wife of Senator John Kerry reveals her current battle with breast cancer.

Teresa Heinz reveals current battle with breast cancer


A next-generation air conditioning system using magnetic refrigeration technology is set to be developed by Astronautics Corp of America, following the award of a $2.9m energy grant.

Magnetic refrigeration technology to be developed


file photo shows singer Lauryn Hill performing during the 12th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. Lauryn Hill says she has signed with Sony to pay her overdue taxes.

Hill says she signed with Sony to pay taxes


Germany's ThyssenKrupp will focus its growth strategy on the Americas rather than Europe, given the healthy conditions in both Latin American and North American regions and the gradual rebound seen in European countries, says Hans Fischer, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Steel Americas, during the Brazilian steel institute IABr's conference last week.

ThyssenKrupp focuses growth strategy on Americas


British music stars M People are staging an anniversary tour to mark 20 years since the release of their hit album Elegant Slumming.

M People - M People staging anniversary tour


He will now become - dictator, king and other like names.


Beach football got underway in Cox's Bazar yesterday with former star booters taking part in the two-day meet.