Forestville Central School District Board of Education candidates are being sought for a temporary appointment to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education.

Forestville Central school Board of Education candidates sought


A Shreveport Police Department jailer has been placed on paid administrative leave after allegations surfaced about possible policy violations concerning prisoner processing and handling.

Shreveport Police jailer placed on administrative leave


Lenders are failing to pass on the recent base rate reductions, providing further evidence of the cuts ineffectiveness to lower borrowers' costs and stimulate the troubled economy.


Asia markets suffer slight post-Dow hangover Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 12,000 for the first time in more than four years, but stock markets elsewhere in Asia flagged following Wall Street's eye-popping performance this week.


A federal judge on Tuesday set aside a $23,000 verdict against Pasco County in a workplace retaliation lawsuit filed by two county firefighters.

Judge sets aside verdict against Pasco county


UConn coach Jim Calhoun returned to practice Tuesday, three days after he watched his team's defeat at Georgetown from the Verizon Center lockerroom because of illness.


The man hit by a car while walking his dog on the morning of March 20 died of his injuries Friday.


Restoration Hardware is rebranding itself as RH, as the home furnishings retailer leaves its nostalgia-based roots behind and focuses instead on high-end furnishings.

Restoration Hardware rebrands itself as RH


Fresh flood warnings were issued on Tuesday, bracing the country for heavy monsoon downpours, which has rendered millions of people homeless.


The Ntiribuoho community in the Afigya-Kwabre District, is building a library and washrooms for the local Junior High School through self-help.

Ntiribuoho community builds library and washrooms for School


Sudanese pilgrims disembark from a ship after arriving at Jeddah Islamic Port, Wednesday.

Sudanese pilgrims arrive at Jeddah Islamic Port


In temperatures that hovered over 100 degrees, the Huskers battled through the heat in their third practice of fall camp.

Huskers battle through heat, third practice of fall camp


'Lost' star Matthew Fox is set to star as US General Bonner Fellers in post-World War II Japan drama 'Emperor'.


Anglo-Swedish drugs maker AstraZeneca has announced a further 7,300 job cuts over the next two years as part of a new restructuring programme.


Canadian author Margaret Atwood has won Spain's Prince of Asturias prize for letters.

Margaret Atwood wins Prince of Asturias prize


US First Lady Michelle Obama tells US late-night host David Letterman that she has not been watching the Republican National Convention.

Michelle Obama: 'I'm not watching Republican Convention'


Debt-ridden Chinese carrier East Star Airlines, grounded by the government earlier this month, faces liquidation, the official Xinhua news agency said on Friday.

China's East Star Air faces liquidation - Xinhua


Hospital group Netcare grew its profit by 21 percent for the year ended September 30, according to its results released on Monday.


Former England captain David Beckham has announced his retirement from football, ending a 20-year glittering playing career during which he became a global superstar.

Beckham announces retirement from football


MF Global, the failed securities firm led by Jon Corzine, admitted using clients' money as its financial troubles mounted, a federal official says.

MF Global admitted using client money as troubles mounted:


HTC desire z and HTC Desire HD are the two best mobile phones from HTC family which has made any people crazy with their fabulous looks and features.

HTC desire Z vs HTC desire HD - both are the best


Sunday's 22-7 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham University led to a debate and questions well into the evening that may well have implications for the future structure of Matlock Water Polo Club.


Hollywood actor Bruce Willis filed a counter-suit against a 'breach-of-contract' case filed by the producers of Three Stories About Joan, alleging that they falsely claimed that they had full financing to produce the film.

Bruce Willis files counter-suit against the producers


Sir Alex Ferguson has compared FIFA boss Sepp Blatter to a power-hungry African despot in a revealing interview.

Fergie compares Blatter to African `despot`


Bucket fell off chopper and smashed roof Updated: 05:57, Sunday January 20, 2013 A bucket of cleaning solution has fallen from a US military helicopter and smashed through the roof of a California business.


A SUNSHINE Coast builder who allegedly took potshots at a boatload of trespassing tourists with a pellet gun is planning to sue the police after charges were provisionally withdrawn in court yesterday.

SUNSHINE Coast builder plans to sue police


Thousands of people, some dressed in oil worker jumpsuits, protested a Mexican energy reform proposal on Sunday that leftists say is a veiled attempt to privatize the cherished state industry.

Thousands protest Mexico's energy reform proposal


A 62-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested today after an investigation into a seven-year string of child sexual assaults.

St. Cloud man arrested in investigation of child sexual assaults


Former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has appeared before the UN war crimes tribunal for the first time.

Karadzic appears before UN war crimes tribunal


A huge explosion in a small Kurdish village in northern Iraq on Thursday left scores dead and wounded and raised renewed concern that insurgents are exploiting ethnic tensions and political wrangling to establish new bases for strikes across the country.


Police are urgently appealing for bus passengers to come forward following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old on Thursday.

Police appeal for bus passengers to come forward


President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for New Mexico after the state was left cleaning up damage resulting from days of extreme cold temperatures and a natural gas outage that affected thousands of customers.


THE Chinese yuan is ``very much undervalued,'' the IMF said overnight, adding to growing global pressure on China to revalue its currency.


Key elements of the state's unemployment program violate civil rights laws and must be changed, the US Labor Department has determined in a preliminary report.

Elements of unemployment program violate civil rights


Union Home Secretary RK Singh today said anti-Naxal operations will be intensified with more security forces and modern weapons being provided by the Central Government to the affected regions.

'Anti-Naxal operations will be intensified':


KRISTI Harrower is threatening to walk out on the Bendigo Spirit ahead of this weekend's WNBL season opener.

Harrower threatens to walk out on Bendigo Spirit


Isle of Man-based operator Manx Telecom will launch the new 'Ultima' premium broadband service in October, offering download and upload speeds of up to 40 Mbps and up to 2 Mbps respectively.

Manx Telecom launches new premium broadband service


Wildlife tourism is slowly gaining popularity in kerala and many tourists, especially foreigners, are increasingly enthusiastic about spending time in the wild.

Wildlife tourism gaining popularity in Kerala


TVA and local power distributors are extending their home energy audit program through September 2008 to help Tennessee Valley consumers assess the energy efficiency of their homes.

TVA, local power distributors extend program


Internet giant Google will buy US telecom maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion in cash, giving a boost to its Android mobile operating system.

Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion


Malcolm Turnbull has won the Liberal leadership ballot, defeating incumbent Brendan Nelson, despite Dr Nelson's sudden calling of a vote to catch Mr Turnbull off guard.


The New York Mets today announced they have traded lefthanded pitcher Billy Wagner to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for two players to be named later.


DULUTH, Minn. Recent water main breaks that released millions of gallons of water in downtown Duluth and Minneapolis have focused attention on aging underground pipes that are common in other cities as well.

Water main breaks focus attention on aging pipes


West Roxbury District Councilor John Tobin said he is not running for the state Senate seat that Marian Walsh is vacating come fall.

West Roxbury District Councilor John Tobin not running for state Senate seat


AA Unsigned favorites Kill The Alarm were featured in a recent issue of Billboard Magazine in their special Music Underground Series.

Kill the Alarm featured in Billboard Magazine


The National Emergency Management Organization has confirmed that St Lucia was rocked by yet another earthquake on Wednesday 26 th at about 10.29 am.


The Capitals have recalled goaltender Braden Holtby from the AHL's Hershey Bears.


International distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl has completed three further acquisitions in the United States, Israel and Australia.

Bunzl completes three further acquisitions


Apache Corp. said it has arranged a $350 million financing for the company's Van Gogh and Pyrenees oil developments offshore Western Australia.

Apache arranges $350 million of financing


The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado hit Cherokee County on Sunday, damaging 125 homes,including 12 that were destroyed.

National Weather Service confirms tornado in Cherokee County


Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett said Friday he would appeal the second fine he received in as many weeks from the NFL.

Packers linebacker Nick Barnett says he will appeal second fine from NFL


GERMANY field hockey coach Michael Behrmann believes video technology needs to be reviewed after his side twice fell foul of the system at the Champions Trophy.


It was the second asylum seeker boat intercepted by the navy patrol boat in as many days.


There are 53 documents proving Samaha area is Sudanese territory, the delegation said.


Panasonic Corp., sinking into its first annual loss in six years, said Wednesday it was slashing about 15,000 jobs and shuttering 27 plants worldwide, joining a string of Japanese companies making deep cuts as they cope with the global slowdown.


Jennifer Lawrence has joked she is like 'an old woman' because she prefers to have an early night rather than go to Hollywood parties.


Iran has postponed the planned release Saturday of Sarah Shourd, one of the three American hikers held for over a year on spying charges, the New York Daily News reports.

Iran postpones release of hiker Sarah Shourd


Gov. Steve Beshear has unveiled a proposed new license plate intended to raise awareness of the importance of small businesses in Kentucky's economy.


Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar assured her German counterpart that ``Pakistan would carefully examine the Bonn declaration,'' the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Pakistan to ``carefully examine'' Bonn declaration:


LOS ANGELES ― The state Department of Education says more than 24 percent of California public high school students dropped out in the 2006-2007 school year.

24 percent of Calif. high school students drop out


An alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings that killed more than 200 people has been arrested in Pakistan,senior Indonesian and Pakistani officials said on Wednesday.A Pakistani security official said that Umar Patek has been arrested by Pakistani security agencies,but would not say when and where he was arrested.Yes it is confirmed we have arrested him,he is in Pakistan, the official said.He also said that Pateks links to any militant group in Pakistan are being investigated.Right now he is being interrogated, the official,speaking on condition of anonymity,said.The Indonesians want access to him and they are coming, he said,referring to Indonesian officials.Australian foreign minister Kevin Rudd,speaking on the sidelines of a conference in Bali,earlier on Wednesday confirmed Patek had been arrested.

Mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings arrested in Pakistan


Nomadic actor Matthew McConaughey says his baby will follow his footsteps in traveling the world in his trailer.

Matthew McConaughey says his baby will travel the world in his trailer


London, Nov 4 Stone age humans took nearly two million years to develop the brain power to make sophisticated tools like hand-held stone axes, a new study has claimed.

Stone age humans took two million years to develop brain power


JOHN Terry made a surprise return to action for Chelsea last night with his first appearance for the club since being cleared by the courts of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

John Terry makes first appearance since being cleared of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand


Tommy Haas, shown during the Wimbledon semi-finals in July, is recovering from swine flu.


The Scottish Conservatives' leader Annabel Goldie has acknowledged that the public sector in Scotland faces ``a difficult and challenging time'' because of the UK's budget deficit.

Public sector in Scotland faces ``a difficult and challenging time''


Princeton police are seeking information about a MacGyver bomb discovered on Third Street North at Tenth Avenue in Princeton at 6:28 pm on Sunday, August 21.

Police seek information on MacGyver bomb


A shooting was blamed for an overnight car wreck in Kansas City, police said.


Western ``True Grit'' wrangled the top spot at North American box offices over the weekend, beating last week's champ ``Little Fockers'' in a typically slow period for movie theaters after the New Year's holiday.

True Grit wrangles top box at box offices


Music mogul Simon Cowell has admitted that he finds talent show auditions torturous.

Simon Cowell finds talent show auditions torturous


Gai Waterhouse says unbeaten super colt Pierro is just getting started and has compared what he's done so far in his career to past champion Tulloch ahead of his attempt at a rare double at Caulfield on Saturday.


A man convicted in 2005 of murder in the death of a man in 2002 was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison, according to a news release from District Attorney Jimmie Harp.

Man convicted of murder sentenced to 50 years in prison


The Karnataka government has decided to revise minimum wages in 24 industrial sectors, primarily those relating to private safai karmacharis, Minister for Labour BN Bachhe Gowda said here on Thursday.

Karnataka government revises minimum wages


Bunker prices in the Americas continued to firm on Thursday, while prices in Asia and Europe also rose.


An elderly man died Thursday when he fell off a cliff at Primland resort in Patrick County, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith.


Asian finance ministers pledged today to uphold free trade and investment in the midst of the global economic slowdown and said they would allocate an additional 40 billion dollars to protect falling currencies.

Asian finance ministers pledge for free trade


Searchers recovered the body of a man Thursday from the Willamette River at Gladstone where he had tried to swim ashore after his pickup truck was stranded on a sandbar.

Searchers recover body from Willamette river


Wes Eikmeier scored 19 points and Will Bell added 17, helping Colorado State beat No. 13 San Diego State 77-60 on Saturday for its first home win over a ranked team in more than eight years.


By Associated Press Former ``Family Ties'' actor Brian Bonsall has been arrested again in Colorado, this time on a charge of using marijuana in violation of the terms of his release.

'Family Ties' actor Bonsall arrested - again


The Wall Street Journal reports Apple will roll out a new maps app sometime this year.


Oil rose slightly after positive US jobs data, while the average price for a gallon of gasoline slipped back to $3.70.


Les Paul, the pioneer whose work on electric guitars and recording techniques changed the course of music, has died at the age of 94.


The Cowboys took advantage and shut out the Washington Redskins 17-0 clinching a playoff spot and potentially the NFC East title.

Dallas Cowboys shut out Washington Redskins 17-0, clinch playoffs


Kolkata, Aug 21 India should aim to produce more noble laureates, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday, calling for closer ties between academia and research and greater international collaboration between the country's research institutes and those overseas.

India should aim for more noble laureates:


The temperature in San Antonio on Sunday tied a record set in 1918 and marked the sixth consecutive day with triple digits.


AN EXCAVATION of a newly-discovered network of ancient buildings could potentially change our understanding of Roman history in Wales, archaeologists believe.

Excavation could change understanding of Roman history in Wales


PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 45 to 95 years in prison for sexually assaulting his own daughter.

Man sentenced for sexually assaulting his daughter


Sir Paul McCartney decided to become a vegetarian after realising he was a murderer on a fishing trip.


The Sensex is trading flat amid volatility.


20:39 GMT, January 3, 2011 Defence and security company Saab has received an order for ARTHUR weapon locating system.

Saab receives order for ARTHUR weapon-locating system


Elizabeth Smart, whose 2002 kidnapping was one of the most followed cases of our time, will speak in Livingston County at Cleary University March 7 as a part of the Livingston Economic Club speaker series, LivingstonDaily.com reports.

Elizabeth Smart to speak at Cleary University


Preakness Stakes betting odds have Musket Man as one of the favorites for a big reason but we'll see if we can do well from his starting spot.


Menthol prices rose by Rs 5 per kg in the wholesale chemical market today on firm demand from pharmaceutical units.


Tiger Woods has turned down a $75 Million endorsement deal by an Irish gambling company according to TMZ.


US PRIVATE employers added a surprisingly high 297,000 jobs in December, the biggest increase since at least 2001, a new report by ADP Employer Services report has shown.

US private sector adds 297,000 jobs in December


The mayor of Trenton, New Jersey's capital city, and two associates pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a corruption case prosecutors say is laced with esoteric aliases, clandestine meetings and payments code-named Uncle Remus.

Mayor of Trenton pleads not guilty to corruption


Doctors hailed the first US face transplant as a means for the severely disfigured to ``face the world'' without humiliation Wednesday announcing the successful replacement of 80 percent of a woman's face.


An Indian paramilitary trooper shot dead six colleagues and fled his military camp with an AK-47 rifle in the remote northeastern state of Manipur, a spokesman for his unit said Thursday.

Indian trooper shoots dead six colleagues


Actress Christina Applegate has designed a necklace, which marks the Breast Cancer Awareness month, to help raise money for her own charity foundation.


Former Texas football player Andre Jones pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and was taken into custody at the Travis County Justice Complex on Thursday.


MoHP is to run pharmacies at the hospitals under it after public complaints were received...


A father and son accused of several molestations have been arrested.Ricardo Sanchez, 46, and his 19-year-old son Ruben Sanchez have been arrested after a family member came forward claiming abuse.


A limited number of tickets remain for No. 3 Texas Softball's two-game series with No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 at McCombs Field.

Limited tickets remain for Softball's series against No. 15 Oklahoma


Oliver Berben has been appointed as the managing director of Constantin Film's production arm Constantin Film Produktion from January 1, 2009.

Oliver Berben appointed managing director of Constantin Film Produktion


The challenge is how to feed the world and even out the inequality in our food system.


H&M, the popular Swedish-based clothing store which later exploded in the US, is planning their second South Florida store in the Aventura Mall.

H&m plans for second store in Aventura Mall


A car has collided head-on with a school bus in central New Jersey, killing the car's driver and wounding three people, including two high school students.


Colombian presidential candidate Antanas Mockus admitted Monday that voter polls misled him to believe he could win the presidency in the first round election, and said that winning the second round will be difficult, given Juan Manuel Santos' overwhelming victory Sunday.

Mockus admits voter polls were misleading


Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki are once again rumored to be engaged, but this time the details are a bit more believable.

Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki once again rumored to be engaged


Fifty one members of the first batch of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims crossed over to Tibet today from 17,500 feet high Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, ITBP and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam sources said.

First batch of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims cross over to Tibet


Eid Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm in the provincial metropolis on Friday, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated with religious fervour


The most powerful man in the world, US President Barack Obama, is set to visit the Northern Territory in less than two months time.

US President Obama to visit the Northern Territory


A high-level delegation will visit India to engage in negotiations that will make Israel and India inch closer towards signing a Free Trade Agreement.

India and Israel to sign a Free Trade Agreement


Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk accepted the respected Polar Music Prize from King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf in Stockholm yesterday.


Agilent Technologies Inc. says it will lay off 2,700 workers and halt share buybacks as the scientific-instrument maker struggles with a huge drop in demand.

Agilent Technologies Inc. to lay off 2,700 workers


Republican representative Ron Paul returns to Minneapolis today for a student town hall meeting.The former presidential candidate from Texas is speaking at the University of Minnesota with GOP Representative Michele Bachmann.They'll focus on economic issues including monetary reform.The event is hosted by young Americans for liberty, a group formed by supporters of Paul's presidential campaign.


Barack Obama has warned residents in the path of tropical storm Isaac: ``Now is not the time to tempt fate.''


Rock legend Chubby Checker is suing Hewlett-Packard over The Chubby Checker, a Palm OS app that purports to measure the size of a man's junk.

Chubby Checker sues over the Chubby Checker


THE dollar opened one cent higher today as a subdued inflation report lowered expectations of another US rate rise in the near future.


Council emergency planning teams are on high alert following severe weather warnings of heavy rain and possible flooding for the South of England overnight.

Councils on alert following weather warnings


Golf and rugby union sevens will be included as sports at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee announced on Friday.

Golf, rugby sevens included for 2016 Olympic Games


Sprint Nextel, bleeding wireless customers by the thousands, on Thursday announced a new calling plan that offers unlimited voice and mobile data, including Web surfing, e-mail and texting, for $99.99 a month.

Sprint offers unlimited voice, Web surfing, texting for $99.99


The Indian rupee softened by 3 paise to close at Rs 52.98/99 against the US dollar on Thursday after two days of gains, in line with a minor fall in local equities.

Rupee softens by 3 paise to Rs 52.98/99 per dollar


After becoming one of the rare movies that has worked out well in its two different language versions, 'Neram', the new hit on theatres will be soon remade in Hindi.


Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri says it is laying off 125 workers in Cape Girardeau.

Anthem Blue Cross lays off 125 in Cape Girardeau


A 38-year old Gonzales man died Saturday after the boat he was operating crashed into a bank in Barge Canal near Bob's Bayou Black Marina in Gibson, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.


Another ad spotted by our eagle-eyed observer featured a quote from McCain campaign manager Rick Davis declaring: ``McCain won the debate-- hands down.''


Former US secretary of state Colin Powell has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, describing the Illinois senator as a ``transformational figure.''

Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for president


The Islamic Republic of Iran has produced over 308,000 tons of aluminum ingots in the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year, which began on March 20, 2012.

Iran produces over 308,000 tons of aluminum ingots in eleven months


FARGO, ND A man accused of conning people and businesses has pleaded not guilty to a theft of property charge.


Toll Brothers Inc. swung to a quarterly profit as the luxury home builder capitalized on a recovering housing market to record broad revenue growth, outweighing a rise in input costs.


President Gjorge Ivanov pays February 1-3 a visit to Washington, attending the 59.


Funeral services have been set for the family of four killed in a plane crash Friday near Topeka.

Services set for family killed in plane crash near Topeka


A 39-year-old woman and her dog were rescued from a smoky Harbour Island apartment Monday night, even as the small dog attacked its rescuers, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Woman, dog rescued from smoky Harbour Island apartment


Bookmaker Paddy Power has announced it will create up to 250 new jobs at its headquarters in Tallaght in Dublin over the next three-and-a-half years.


The Department of Health and Human Services announced today it has begun accepting applications for the early retiree reinsurance program created by the healthcare reform law.

Hhs begins accepting applications for early retiree reinsurance program


UK on Sunday officially re-opened its embassy in Tripoli and appointed a new Ambassador to Libya, once ruled by strongman Muammar Gaddafi.


LakeRentals.com, who specialize in providing luxury accommodation at lakes worldwide, have announced a new luxury accommodation 'Whispering Pines' at Norris Lake in the United States.

LakeRentals.com announces new luxury accommodation at Norris Lake


Lindsay Lohan was released from a county jail in Lynwood, Los Angeles, in the early hours of Monday morning.


BURSA Malaysia is likely to see rangebound trading this week due to uncertainty conditions in the global front.

Bursa Malaysia is likely to see rangebound trading this week


The Alberta Government has passed a new bill, Bill 48, under the Crown's Right of Recovery Act, which would enable it to join other provinces in suing tobacco firms to recover billions of dollars which are spent every year in smoking-related healthcare costs, and over allegations of misrepresenting their products to the public.


Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar said that China has agreed to take control of operations at the Gwadar Port.


Brad Greenspan, an Internet entrepreneur involved with the founding of News Corp. unit MySpace.com, is launching LiveVideo.com, a platform for user-created live online content.

Internet entrepreneur Greenspan launches LiveVideo.com


Jose Mourinho has been hailed by Massimo Moratti as the man of the match after interacting Inter Milan's way to the final 8 of the Champions League of UEFA at the expense of Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho is hailed by Massimo Moratti


Barack Obama celebrated Diwali by lighting the ceremonial lamp at the White House amidst chanting of Vedic mantras seeking world peace, becoming the first US President to personally grace the occasion.

Barack Obama celebrates Diwali in White House


The new 9/11 memorial plaza opened to the public this morning in New York.


GOLFER Colin Montgomerie is backing our Maggie's campaign by giving people a unique chance to win a place at the Ryder Cup practice session.

Colin Montgomerie backs Maggie's campaign


On March 15, 2011, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi at request met with former British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who is visiting China at the invitation of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi meets with former British Foreign Secretary Miliband


RA Dickey retires Carlos Beltran on a flyout to right field to complete his seven-hit shutout


Gov. Schwarzenegger signed the new state budget, which includes more cuts.

Schwarzenegger signs budget with more cuts


For a group supposedly able to see the future, Romania's witches did not see this one coming.


APPLE Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs has an excellent prognosis following a liver transplant, the Memphis, Tennessee, hospital that performed the surgery said on Tuesday.


Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday morning, moving his child sex abuse case toward a trial.


The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an alumnae weekend next month, officials said Tuesday in a news release.

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama celebrate anniversary


The JSE ended 658 points in the red on Friday weighed by sharply weaker resource and banking stocks as well as by an early decline on Wall Street.


A British couple sailing from the Seychelles to Tanzania was kidnapped by Somali pirates and is now being held for ransom.

British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates


AUSTRALIAN boxing great Lionel Rose has died aged 62.


Three terrorists were killed in less than 24 hours in the region of Sidi-Bel-Abbes, an Algerian security source said Saturday.

Three terrorists killed in the region of Sidi Bel Abbes


Special envoy Kofi Annan on Monday called on ``every individual with a gun'' in Syria to lay down arms, saying he was horrified by a weekend massacre that killed more than 100 people, including women and small children.


2 Democrats trying to unseat Atlantic City mayor He's not on the ballot in this election, but Gov. Chris Christie could play a big part in determining the next mayor of Atlantic City.


New Delhi, Mar 4 A 61-year-old former Defence Ministry official, who was suffering from depression for the past couple of years, allegedly committed suicide in South Delhi.

Former Defence Ministry official commits suicide


Tamara Ecclestone hired two lesbians to perform at her sister Petra's hen party.


On his new network Current TV, Keith Olbermann talked about his experience with Rupert Murdoch's Fox Sports after reporting that Murdoch was looking to sell the LA Dodgers.

Keith Olbermann talks about his experience with Rupert Murdoch while at Fox Sports


The Pine Island pool will be closed on March 3 for lifeguard training.


Chaudhary told the court that the minister was putting pressure on him to withdraw his complaints with different government agencies.


The Rams have brought back quarterback Kellen Clemens.


MTN Rwanda has handed over a school lab to Rusumo High School.


Sprint standout Mark Cavendish won the Milan-San Remo cycling classic in his debut Saturday, beating Heinrich Haussler of Germany in a photo finish.

Mark Cavendish wins Milan-San Remo cycling classic;


Hunters killed about 10 to 20% fewer bears in the 2011 Wisconsin hunting season, according to a preliminary report from the Department of Natural Resources.


Aust rest up ahead of India clash Updated: 04:36, Monday September 24, 2012 Coach Mickey Arthur has given Australia's World Twenty20 squad a two-day break following their two victories in the group stage of the tournament in Sri Lanka.


Wall Street was poised for a moderately higher opening Thursday ahead of new unemployment claims data and a report on wholesale prices.

Wall Street poised for moderately higher opening


US General Herbert ``Stormin''' Norman Schwarzkopf has died at age 78.


Dunkin' Donuts will be joining the growing list of dining options on Liberty's campus when it replaces the Keyhole Convenience Store later this semester.


The welfare and prosperity of your loved ones and a contended family life is the key to happiness according to a recent study.

Prosperity of loved ones and a contended family life is key to happiness


Senator Maria Cantwell visits Aberdeen today, along with, Shelton and Olympia as part of the Washington Democrats' 26-stop ``Jobs for Washington`` tour.

Senator Maria Cantwell to visit Aberdeen today


David Beckham is set to play against Rangers at Ibrox, after the club confirmed a glamour friendly against AC Milan in February.


Prime Minister David Cameron and his deputy Nick Clegg defend David Laws over breaking expenses rules after the Liberal Democrat MP was suspended from Parliament.

David Cameron and Nick Clegg defend David Laws


Falkirk will face Rangers in an all top-flight Scottish Cup final after beating Dunfermline 2-0 in their semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday.

Falkirk to face Rangers in Scottish Cup final


13 hours ago The New York Rangers have claimed veteran defenceman Roman Hamrlik off waivers from Washington.

Rangers claim veteran defenceman Hamrlik off waivers from Washington


We are excited to announce that mTrip Travel Guides has been featured in the US App Store!

MTrip is featured in the Apple App store!


Peacocks has been sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, following weeks of negotiation with administrator KPMG.


Pakistan and Sri Lanka will enhance defence cooperation, including military training and intelligence sharing, officials said after a meeting of the representatives of the two countries Monday.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka to enhance defence cooperation


Consumers will be given greater protection from unfair terms hidden in the small print of bank loans, mobile phone contracts, gas bills and gym membership, under new proposals.

Consumers to be given greater protection from unfair small print


India gold traders continued to pick up bargains on Monday as a firm rupee made the dollar-quoted yellow metal cheaper, and prices stayed below the keenly-watched Rs17,000 mark, dealers said.

Gold traders continue picking up bargains


A tribunal has found that aerospace company Bombardier did not discriminate against an employee who was the victim of a campaign of sectarian harassment.


KIDS could be missing out on free school meals worth more than half-a-million pounds a year.


A Tucson, Ariz., woman has been indicted on federal drug charges in connection with an incident that occurred in Saline County.


Scientists have discovered a magmatically triggered slow earthquake at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii.

Scientists discover slow earthquake at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii


The Reynolds School District has canceled Monday classes because its teachers could be on strike by then.

Reynolds School District cancels Monday classes


The Feltonville man accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter was found dead in his prison cell on Sunday morning from an apparent suicide.

Man accused of killing daughter found dead in prison


Durham police are investigating a double homicide that was reported late Sunday at 111 Lynn Road in eastern Durham.

Durham police investigate double homicide


Work is due to begin on a £150 million housing development on the outskirts of Carlisle.


After a five-minute news briefing, coach Jason Garrett said Tony Romo could still be the holder for Sunday's game against Buffalo.


President Bush canceled a trip to Alabama and Florida on Thursday to meet with his economic advisors.


CURVEY ``Mad Men'' star Christina Hendricks lived through her own Golden Globes drama when she lost an $850,000 diamond bracelet on the red carpet.


At the heart of the awkwardly titled French drama ``I'm Glad That My Mother Is Alive'' is a walking time bomb.


Former 100 metres world champion Asafa Powell is optimistic he can catch Usain Bolt despite his Jamaican compatriot's seemingly unstoppable form.


Predators forward Steve Sullivan has been taken to a hospital for tests after he was hit in the face by a puck in Nashville's 3-1 victory over Vancouver.

Predators forward Sullivan hit in face with puck


The national broadband network is set to go live on the Australian mainland, with the NSW city of Armidale the first cab off the rank.


Prince George's County police say four men have been stabbed during a fight in College Park.

4 stabbed during fight in College Park, md.


On Tuesday, just a few days after Duff complained that she'd grown so big that she moved like a Walking Dead zombie, she and husband Mike Comrie welcomed a baby boy.


Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant says he guarantees that the struggling Lakers will make the playoffs and be a force to be reckoned with once they secure a playoff spot.

Kobe Bryant says he guarantees Lakers will make playoffs


``Mills knows that he is not my enemy'', President Kufuor said at his last official celebration of Oguaa Fetu Afahye, as President of Ghana.


``We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.`` So said Founding Father and America's second President John Adams. And he was absolutely right. And that is what is absolutely wrong with our country today: America is in a complete moral, societal, and cultural meltdown.


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said Europe should convert to Islam, during a visit to Rome to mark the second anniversary of a friendship treaty with Italy, the former coloniser of Libya.


A fleet of new, more fuel-efficient Breeze buses, including this bus shown in Escondido, has hit the streets in North County.

New buses hit the streets in North County


Tuesday evening a pair of local trainers found the winner's circle at Dover Downs as their respective mares crossed the wire first on a night generally reserved for the ladies at the Delaware five-eighths mile oval.

Local trainers find winners' circle at Dover Downs


A local man was jailed six months by the Magistrate's Court here yesterday for trying to steal a woman's handbag.

Local jailed for trying to steal woman's handbag


Police on Sunday arrested a minor on suspicion of torching and vandalizing a mosque in the West Bank village of Jaba' in June.

Police arrest minor on suspicion of torching mosque


State Senator Roy Ashburn, the California GOP lawmaker with a long anti-gay record recently forced to admit he's gay, spoke up for the first time on gay issues, the Sacramento Bee reported.


Youth Movement Ansor will soon determine a new chairman at the congress to the XIV, the Hajj Sukolilo, Surabaya, on the 13 to 17 January 2011 opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

The youth Movement to determine a new chairman


Hungary will begin regulating all media directed at or published in Hungary from Saturday, including Internet news portals and web-based publications, under a controversial media law published Friday.


Hollywood director Kevin Smith has dubbed Bruce Willis as the ``most intimidating'' actor he has ever worked with.

Kevin Smith dubs Bruce Willis as 'most intimidating'


The US economy shrank 5.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009, according to a final estimate by the US commerce department Thursday that confirms the worst six-month stretch in five decades.

US economy shrank by 5.5 percent in first quarter


A CALLER to a radio station phone-in yesterday admitted his family milked the benefits system for handouts.


Rosie O'Donnell hid her split from partner Kelli Carpenter for two years.

Rosie O'Donnell hid her split for two years


Ashley, co-owner with Roger Burgess of Gotham City Racing's two-car Funny Car team, Saturday announced his return to NHRA Funny Car competition for the next five races, beginning Friday in the Midwest Nationals at St. Louis.


The funeral has taken place of the Athlone toddler who died in an accident on an unfinished housing estate last week.


Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has recalled goalkeeper Ben Alnwick from a loan spell with League One strugglers Carlisle United.


``Everybody knows that the ANC will win, even the opposition parties have admitted it. The only aspect that is missing now is if we would be able to get a two-thirds majority,'' he said after casting his vote.


http://www.digtriad.com/video/2060020272001/1/Jessica-Simpson-Hints-at-Second-Pregnancy http://cdn.newslook.com/93/93ef860157694ed620a9522ed4360bb3/images/frame_0007.jpg Jessica Simpson Hints at Second Pregnancy US actress, singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson sends a Christmas Twitter message that apparently confirms media rumors that she is pregnant.


Home Depot will close three call centers that give price quotes and complete orders for customers who go into stores and order flooring and other products that require installation.


A WOMAN who stabbed her boyfriend to death in a jealous rage after he spoke on the phone to an ex-girlfriend has been jailed for ten years.

WOMAN who stabbed boyfriend to death is jailed


A LaPlace tax preparer has pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns for clients that led to the Internal Revenue Service paying more than $90,000 in false claims.

LaPlace tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false returns for clients


A drunk driving charge against former media executive Randy Michaels was dropped Friday because police made a mistake.

Drunk driving charge against Randy Michaels dropped


A film producer charged in connection with the alleged mishandling of Iowa's tax incentives is pleading not guilty to the charges.

Film producer pleads not guilty to charges


South Korean protesters attend a candlelight rally against importing beef from the United States in Seoul, capital of South Korea, on May 2, 2012.

South Korean protesters rally against importing beef from US


SCHOOLS must do more to tackle the cause of bad behaviour, as unruly children may have special needs or serious problems at home, a leading charity has warned.


Two dozen trade ministers agreed yesterday to make a final push for a new trade deal, ordering their officials to do what it takes to make the necessary compromises.

Ministers to make final push for trade deal


Kenyans ran away with two marathon gold medals on offer to bring down curtains on the athletics events on the last day of the Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.

Kenyans run away with both marathon golds


Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh met Congress president Sonia Gandhi here on Monday.


Lee Westwood produced one of the greatest finishes to a round in European Tour history at the Irish Open today and now has his sights firmly set on a 30th professional victory.

Westwood's sights firmly set on 30th professional victory


``Blackburn Rovers FC has today announced that Gary Bowyer and Terry McPhillips will remain in charge of first team affairs until the end of January.

Blackburn Rovers announce Bowyer and McPhillips will remain in charge


Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced today that it will present at the Robert W. Baird & Company 2009 Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, May 12th, at 11:50 am CT.

Charles River to present at Baird Growth Stock Conference


Crewpharm GmbH German pharmaceutical company is looking for partners in Azerbaijan among local companies.

German pharmaceutical company looking for partners in Azerbaijan


Rob Gordon, director of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, said it's one of the ironies of good police work, that as they take out gang members other gangs fight to grab the criminal market share left behind.

Will gangs fight to grab criminal market share?


Big Island police say a fatal traffic accident victim went undiscovered in his pickup truck for two days before the wreckage was found in heavy brush along Hawaii Belt Road.

Accident victim went undiscovered for two days


The Australian market ended in positive territory on Tuesday taking cues from Wall Street where the major averages ended in positive territory.

Australian market ends in positive territory;


The popularity of such eco-friendly 'green buildings' with their own water harvesting and solar power systems is catching on in India and the high price is no deterrent.

Eco-friendly 'green buildings' catching on in India


CNN said Thursday that it would disclose one of its contributors' ties to an insurance industry advocacy group in the future, but did not explain why it had not done so in the past.

CNN to disclose contributor's ties to advocacy group


A new wood fired power station has been opened in Scotland, which will contribute towards the Scottish government's targets of generating 50 per cent of electricity from renewable sources and achieving an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.


A controversial presidential candidate who helped topple Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner in 1989 has died in a helicopter crash, officials said Sunday, prompting claims of foul play.

Paraguay presidential candidate dies in helicopter crash


Daniel Radcliffe is in the frame to play beat poet Allen Ginsberg in a new film.

Daniel Radcliffe to play beat poet Allen Ginsberg


Bristol has been described as a business ``hotbed of innovation and enterprise'' by one expert.

Bristol is a business ``hotbed of innovation and enterprise''


The San Franciso 49ers broke ground on their new stadium, which is being built about 40 miles to the south in Santa Clara.


Tokyo stocks have closed flat, in a muted reaction to news that US President Barack Obama has won a second term in office following a nail-biter White House race.


Plans for a new 120-acre solar farm near Bournemouth Airport in Dorset have been approved by Christchurch council.

Plans for solar farm near Bournemouth Airport approved


A new study of genetically modified immune cells by scientists from UCLA and the California Institute of Technology could help improve a promising treatment for melanoma, an often fatal form of skin cancer.

Study of genetically modified immune cells could help improve promising treatment for melanoma


Greece sealed their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 on Saturday night, upsetting Russia 1-0 to take second place in Group A. Their quarter-final opponents were confirmed on Sunday when Germany maintained their 100 per cent record with a 2-1 win over Denmark to top Group B. So, Euro 2004 winners Greece will face three-time European Champions Germany in Euro 2012's second quarter-final at the PGE Arena in Gdansk on Friday.


Corinthians midfielder Paulinho confirmed his agent has been in London for talks with Tottenham thought to be leading the race for the Brazilian's signature.

Paulinho confirms agent in London for talks


Newcastle defender Habib Beye has won his appeal against a red card against Manchester City and is available for Saturday's game against local rival Sunderland.

Newcastle defender Beye wins appeal over red card


Toshiba Corp. plans to cut its semiconductor lineup in half by the end of next March to increase development and production efficiency, the Nikkei reported in its Saturday morning edition.


The United States said Friday that Osama bin Laden was struggling to stay relevant after the fugitive Al-Qaeda chief released an uncharacteristic tape addressing issues like climate change.


Residents living around Koroqaqa and Baulevu area are hoping for rainfall so that the silts are washed away.


Horizon Lines Inc., the second largest shipping company serving Hawaii, reduced its debt by $38.1 million during its fourth quarter, which ended Dec. 20.


A former TV actor and model was convicted of molest in a district court on Thursday.

Former TV actor and model convicted of molest


China had more than 170,000 government microblogs by the end of last year, according to a report issued on Wednesday.

China has over 170,000 government microblogs


Celebrity Cruises is expanding its private excursion tours from a handful to over 70 ports around the world.

Celebrity Cruises expanding private tours to 70 ports


Hollywood hunk, Tom Cruise who set the stage on fire with his hilarious performance at the recent MTV Awards learned dance from his wife, Katie Holmes choreographer.

Tom Cruise learned dance from Katie Holmes choreographer


As per reports, it has been revealed that the US Air Force unmanned experimental craft X-37B, which blasted in space in March 2011, is going to return to Earth.

US Air Force unmanned craft to return on Earth


Sharp, one of Japan's largest electronics companies, on Monday slashed its earnings forecast because of a slump in its domestic mobile phone business.


Alyssamar20 How 'crash for cash' fraud scams work: ``Crash for cash'' scams, where people stage motor accidents to claim on the insurance of other d...


A French intelligence agent has escaped his Somali captors more than one month after being taken from a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital.


A CAR driven by a young Caithness man was ``screaming down the road'' at 121 mph, a trial at Wick Sheriff Court heard on Monday.

Car was 'screaming down the road' at 121 mph


Ace drag flicker Sohail Abbas and veteran Rehan Butt helped Pakistan regain Asian Games field hockey gold after 20 years with a 2-0 victory over Malaysia in the final on Thursday.

Pakistan regains Asian Games field hockey gold


A new tool covering baseline retinal characteristics improves risk assessment for age-related macular degeneration, according to a report in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

New tool improves risk assessment for age-related macular degeneration


Michelle Collins will reportedly quit ITV soap Coronation Street when her new contract runs out.


Authorities in Holton are investigating a bomb threat at a down town Holton bank.

Authorities investigate bomb threat in Holton


NRL to launch season Updated: 14:07, Wednesday February 27, 2013 The NRL will launch its season tonight minus the headline act following the suspension of Dally M medal winner Ben Barba over behavioural issues.


Property agency Savills said the Budget was designed to water the seeds of housing market recovery and was to be welcomed, but the measures needed to be more radical to have any effect on the mainstream housing market.

'Budget designed to water seeds of housing recovery'


Former Canisius basketball coach Joseph Curran has died, the school said Monday.

Former Canisius basketball coach Curran dies


India will implement a pilot project on renewable energy in Egypt to enhance bilateral cooperation and encourage the Indian private sector to participate in developing wind and solar energy sectors in the country.

India to implement pilot project on renewable energy in Egypt


Procter & Gamble has confirmed that two-time Emmy winner Martha Byrne will soon exit As the World Turns.


South Korea, the world's No.5 crude importer and No.2 liquefied natural gas buyer, said on Thursday it would boost financial support for the new and renewable energy industry by 24 percent this year.

S.Korea to boost support for renewable energy


Orange County Sheriff's officials say a woman has been found dead in a cast member parking lot at Walt Disney World.

Woman found dead in cast member parking lot at Disney World


The Warriors signed rookie Kent Bazemore after his strong performance as a member of their Summer League team.

Warriors sign rookie free agent Bazemore


The Cultural Center of Cape Cod has broken ground for its new addition adjacent to the existing building on Old Main Street, South Yarmouth.

Cultural Center breaks ground for new addition


The Middle East peacemaking Quartet, which meets on Monday in Washington, must take ``decisive action'' to restart peace talks, a senior Palestinian official said.


Washington State is leading the nation in avalanche deaths this winter.

Washington leads nation in avalanche deaths


Ashlee Simpson has reportedly moved in with big sis Jessica as she copes with the fall-out of her split with husband Pete Wentz.


China Eastern Airlines Ltd, the country's third-largest carrier, will launch 11 express air routes with Shanghai and Beijing as major hubs, the People's Daily reported on Tuesday.

China Eastern to launch 11 express air routes


Tulisa is set to be axed from 'The X Factor' judging panel, according to sources, who also say bosses want Louis Walsh replaced.


Benedict XVI returns to Vatican for first time Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI came home to the Vatican on Thursday for the first time since he resigned Feb. 28, beginning an unprecedented era for the Catholic Church of having a retired pontiff living alongside a reigning one.


Christian entertainment brand iShine has announced an open casting call for boys and girls, ages 10-16, for singing, dancing and acting opportunities.


ABC News has confirmed that Oscar-nominated actor Tony Curtis has died overnight at the age of 85.


Arsene Wenger is convinced new defender Thomas Vermaelen can provide a ``solid'' base to help Arsenal's challenge next season.


Cholesterol levels in women vary significantly across the different phases of the menstrual cycle, a new study has shown (1).

Cholesterol levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle


On Wednesday 29th May, Israeli bulldozers demolished a Palestinian-owned auto repair shop in Hizma village northeast of Jerusalem city under the pretext of being built without permit.

Israeli bulldozers demolish auto repair shop near Jerusalem


JOSEPH Yobo is set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce on loan today with a view to a permanent deal.

Joseph Yobo set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce on loan today


Actor Peter Falk, best known as television detective Lt. Columbo, died yesterday in Beverly Hills at the age of 83.


Severiano Ballesteros, who died Saturday aged 54, was one of golf's all-time greats, a charismatic figure who lifted five majors, led the European challenge to the decades-long US supremacy and turned a new generation on to the sport.


Armenian and Russian PMs Tigran Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin met on Tuesday in St Petersburg.

Armenian and Russian PMs meet in St Petersburg


In what was labelled ``The Unfinished Business'' fight on Rainbow Promotions' bill at the Nasrec Indoor Arena in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon, a sprightly Malcolm Klassen finished the business by outpointing and outclassing Cassius Baloyi.


R&B star Mario has been arrested for allegedly attacking his mother and leaving her in fear for her life.

Mario arrested for allegedly attacking his mother


A new study by global experts has found that sunbeds pose a similar cancer risk as cigarettes and asbestos.

Sunbeds pose similar cancer risk as cigarettes


Dow AgroSciences, the agricultural unit of global chemicals major Dow Chemical, has sold off its loss-making European Dithane fungicide unit to Indofil Industries of Mumbai, India.

Dow AgroSciences sells its European dithane fungicide unit


Tamra Barney was roofied by a fan recently.


Drug abuse is costing Scottish taxpayers £3.5 billion per year according to a new estimate of the burden on the NHS, criminal justice system and wider society.

Drug abuse costs Scottish taxpayers £3.5 billion per year


WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews the BlackBerry Storm, the first BlackBerry device without a physical keyboard.


Police are investigating a bizarre claim by Party of Five star Jeremy London that he was kidnapped at gun point and forced to take drugs.

Jeremy London: 'I was kidnapped and forced to take drugs'


Americans are happy to see convicts receive life sentences at the drop of a hat, but we refuse to understand that our vengeance doesn't make us any safer, writes David Dow.


Video game publisher Telltale Games has hired digital marketing firm Knotice to provide email marketing services, the company said May 6.

Telltale Games hires Knotice for email marketing


In addition to mob thriller The Ice Man, which is currently filming, Evans is set to star in Bong Joo-Ho's Snow Piercer.


A man from Ellis County dies after he falls from a moving vehicle over the weekend.

Man dies after falling from moving vehicle


Taiwan will hold talks with China on financial market investments, including permission for China investment in local stocks and Taiwanese investments in mainland securities and banking institutions, a top official said Sunday.

Taiwan to talk with China on financial market investments


Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defended Bushehr nuclear plant.


Coal India Ltd will produce 400 mn tonnes of coal this fiscal, 40 tonnes more than last year.

CIL to produce 400 mn tonnes of coal this fiscal


A Wisconsin man allegedly selling ice cream from his minivan was arrested Thursday and linked to a suspicious incident involving children the day before.


Yes, Chris Bosh got booed in Toronto, but he wasn't treated anywhere near as badly as other Raptor returnees over the years.


First lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to visit the Appleton area next week.

Michelle Obama to visit Appleton area next week


Comedian Raju Shrivastav received a number of threat calls from Pakistan warning him not to crack jokes on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan.

Comedian Raju Shrivastav receives threat calls from Pakistan


A VIA bus driver throws a punch at a passenger and is allowed to keep his job.


Amnesty International has condemned Saudi Arabia for the recent execution of a group of Iranian nationals, warning that a large number of people are being executed in the kingdom after 'grossly unfair' trials.

Amnesty international condemns Saudi Arabia for execution of Iranians


West Fargo city workers are frantically trying to stop more problems from overland flooding near the diversion.

City workers try to stop overland flooding near the diversion


Armed robbers looted cash and valuables from passengers of Mumbai-Asansol 12362 weekly train near Jamui railway station on Kiul-Jasidih section of the East Central Railway in Bihar's Jamui district, a GRP official said.


Consulting company Deloitte is preparing and certifying experts in information security within a six-day programme organised for the first time in Romania, starting October 6, 2008, reads a release of the company.

Deloitte certifies experts in Information Security


Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl continued a Republican offensive against President Obama on missile defense for his comments last week to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev where Obama asked for ``space'' and ``flexibility'' until after the election.

Kyl continues offensive against Obama on missile defense


The five work stoppages recorded in the June quarter involved 497 employees, 607 lost work days and an estimated $126,000 in wages and salaries.

Five work stoppages recorded in June quarter


United States captain Corey Pavin has no regrets, despite his side losing the Ryder Cup by a single point at Celtic Manor.


Norwich City signed Scotland defender Steven Whittaker from Rangers on Saturday.

Norwich signs Scotland defender Whittaker


Felicia has reached hurricane strength in the Eastern Pacific more than 1,000 miles west-southwest of Baja California in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

Felicia reaches hurricane strength in Eastern Pacific


Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath was delighted to continue his Galle love affair in taking 5-65 to help dismiss New Zealand for 221 on the opening day of the first Test.

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath continues Galle love affair with 5-65 against New Zealand


St. Louis caterer Gourmet to Go plans to close one of its Clayton locations Monday.


Greg Halman, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, was stabbed to death in the Dutch city of Rotterdam.

Baseball player greg Halman stabbed to death


British Airways slumped to a record loss and nearly doubled its debt pile during the year to end March, and said the tough conditions made it impossible to give any guidance for the current period.


Dharmesh Pancholi, Investment Advisor, in an interview with ET Now says that is the PSUs and PSU banks that will lead the market rally.

PSUs and PSU banks will lead the market rally:


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez joked that so many Venezuelan players are in the World Series that next year it should be played in the South American country.

Chavez jokes about Venezuelans in World Series


The trial for a Fort Collins man shot six times by police last summer will begin Monday in 8th Judicial District Court, where defense attorneys aim to question the shooting officer's credibility in determining to use deadly force.

Trial for man shot by police begins Monday


A FREE GUIDE is available to help struggling homeowners connect with programs that may help them avoid foreclosure.

Guide available for struggling homeowners


Nancy Grace was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars last night after a surprising eight week run.

Nancy Grace eliminated from Dancing With the Stars


Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Eminem and more have been pulled from MTV after MTV and video provider Vevo failed to reach a distribution agreement.

Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and more pulled from MTV


AirTran Airways launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting at USD39.

AirTran Airways launches sale with fares starting at USD39


Darth Vader throws out the first pitch at Dodgers Stadium.


A West Vancouver police officer who was convicted of assaulting a newspaper delivery man in downtown Vancouver last year will now face a public disciplinary hearing by the police complaint commissioner.


The FTSE 100 recovered from a sharp fall after the Government's unprecedented £500bn financial rescue boosted some bank shares, although not enough to overcome growing concerns that the UK is heading for recession.


Search giant Google may pull out of China due to recent discoveries and rows about censorship in the country.


Martial arts may help those with osteoporosis fall more safely, researchers in the Netherlands suggest.


He suggested instead of using tax money to fund free two-hour parking downtown why not remove all of the parking meters.


On Easter Sunday John Piper preached his last sermon as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church after serving this congregation for almost 33 years.

John Piper preaches last sermon as pastor


Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday, possibly of a drug overdose, New York City police said.

Actor Heath Ledger found dead in New York


Pilots took to the skies last night as they prepared for the three-day balloon festival this weekend at Billing Aquadrome.

Pilots take to skies to prepare for balloon festival


A man from Whiteville was busy preparing the grill for his twin sons' birthday party Sunday when a lightning strike fizzled the celebration.


Rio de Janeiro won the right to host the 2016 Olympic Games, defeating a large crowd of contenders that included Madrid, Tokyo, and Chicago.

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games


Peter Costello remained tightlipped about his political future today as his publisher admitted wanting to keep him under wraps until his memoirs are released in six weeks time.


A TECHNICAL problem has delayed the scheduled launch of an Ariane rocket carrying two satellites on Friday, the Arianespace rocket launch company said.

TECHNICAL problem delays Ariane rocket launch


South African bonds were little changed in quiet trade on Monday morning, with little fresh news to give the market impetus.


MTN Uganda has launched MTN Mobile Money, a mobile money transfer service which allows people to send cash to their relatives and friends, Ugandan newspaper Monitor reports.

MTN Uganda launches mobile money transfer service


A new report is warning against combination painkillers that can cause side effects and may not provide the relief promised.

Report warns against combination painkillers


A BURST water main pushed a huge hole through a busy road, causing traffic chaos set to last until tonight.

Burst water main pushed huge hole through busy road


Two more Christians were shot and killed in Baghdad, as the campaign of violence against the religious minority continues.


It seems loud-mouthed Dolly Bindra has taken a U-turn after her exit and, since making a second entry in the 'Bigg Boss' house, apologised to Shweta Tiwari for her earlier behaviour.

Dolly Bindra apologises to Shweta Tiwari


Matt Reeves has been hired to direct The Passage for Fox 2000, which has been in development since 2007.


Bomb teams were called to the scene of a bank robbery in Everett, after the robber left behind a suspicious device.


Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who has come out of the ``Bigg Boss'' house, says he had a satisfying stay in the house and learnt how to make rotis and Indian curries during his 11-day stay.

I learnt how to make rotis, Indian curries:


Rapper-turned-actor Romeo felt right at home working with Tyler Perry because he says the director reminds him of his father, rapper Master P.

Romeo feels right at home working with Tyler Perry


Japan earlier declared a nuclear emergency after reports that the plant's cooling system malfunctioned following the 8.9 earthquake early Friday.


San Jacinto College will offer an array of summer camps combining fun, entertainment and education for area young people.

San Jacinto College to offer array of Summer camps


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has arrived in the Afghan capital Kabul on an previously unannounced visit.

US Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Afghanistan


Songstress Lily Allen and husband Sam Cooper have welcomed a baby girl, according to reports.


Premier Dalton McGuinty says he's seriously considering a law that would ban people from smoking in cars carrying kids.

McGuinty seriously considers a ban on smoking in cars with kids


With red snapper out of the picture, due to the closure that started Saturday, king mackerel reigns supreme on the docks.


A St. Pierre Jolys man faces criminal charges for his role in a farm equipment collision that killed a local athlete.

St. Pierre man faces charges in collision that killed athlete


Time Warner Cable is adding 120 jobs in Zanesville, Columbus and Findlay.


The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in the third game of their four-match regular series encounter on Wednesday, June 6 at Citizens Bank Park in 2012 Major League Baseball season.

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 --


Reactions to Nexavar in Combination with Chemotherapy Shown to Extend Progression-Free Survival...

Nexavar in Combination with Chemotherapy Shown to Extend...


After months and months of talk, speculation and wonder, Anthony, along with some of his other teammates including Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman, was officially traded to the Knicks in a huge ``blockbuster'' deal closed late last night.

Carmelo Anthony traded to the New York Knicks!


Star Clippers is pulling out of Antigua 10 days after one of its passengers was murdered on the island.


A Utah man accused of stabbing his male partner in the throat during a lover's quarrel was back in court Thursday.

Utah man accused of stabbing male partner back in court


A convicted murderer who was accidentally released from a Tennessee prison last month has been captured in Atlanta.

Murderer accidentally released from Tenn. prison captured


By Sebastian Montes The Denny's at 19290 Montgomery Village Avenue was robbed at gunpoint early Monday morning, the fifth armed robbery in two months of a Montgomery Village business.


A day after his status seemed up-in-the-air, Patriots (team stats) defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth took the field today, wearing his familiar No. 92 jersey.


So now it's time to take that D-League job with the Dallas Mavericks, right?


Leicestershire and Somerset have qualified for the Champions League ( Images ) Twenty20 ( Images ) tournament after winning their respective England ( Images ) domestic T20 semi-finals via one-over eliminators at Edgbaston.

Leicestershire, Somerset qualify for Champions League T20


The nuclear talks held in Vienna among the United States, Russia, France and Iran ended without a final agreement but an uncompleted proposal on Wednesday.

Nuclear talks in Vienna ends without final agreement


Lomu claims 500,000 euros from club Updated: 14:54, Thursday March 22, 2012 Jonah Lomu is claiming more than 550,000 euros in backpay and damages from his one-time French rugby club Stade Phoceen.


A Danvers man was held without bail and will appear at a dangerousness hearing Thursday, Feb. 21, after allegedly shooting his gun towards a woman at his Pickering Street home.


The proposed Youth Parliament to seek views, suggestions and aspirations of youths is expected to be set up at end 2012 or early 2013.

Youth Parliament expected to be set up early 2013


The cost of garbage pickup will go down and residents will not have to dish out extra cash for yard waste collections, according to a new Bolingbrook garbage contract approved at a recent village board meeting.

Cost of garbage pickup will go down in Bolingbrook


Clinton Nassif has admitted that murder accused Glenn Agliotti did not kill mining magnate Brett Kebble.


The Japanese pharmaceutical market has become increasingly difficult as National Health Insurance prices have been reduced and the larger pharma companies from Europe and the US have won a greater proportion of domestic market share.


The Pearce Museum on the Navarro College campus is offering special Saturday rates through the end of 2009.


Charter Communications recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after amassing more than $20 billion in debt.

Charter Communications files for bankruptcy


A US father forced his 12-year-old daughter to help cut up her mother's body after he had stabbed and strangled her to death.

Dad 'forced daughter to cut up mother's body'


A 23-year-old Australian student was Thursday jailed for four years and three months for killing a Hong Kong taxi driver in a drunken late-night altercation.

Australian student jailed for killing Hong Kong taxi driver


LONG distance runners from North Dorset flew out to Rwanda last week to take part in the second annual Rwanda Challenge Marathon.


German manufacturing orders rose unexpectedly in May, in a sign that the economic upturn in Europe's largest economy is continuing.


In what was perhaps a one-horse race, Don Maloney of the Phoenix Coyotes was named the NHL's general manager of the year on Wednesday, after helping turn the Coyotes into one of the unlikeliest playoff teams during the 2009-10 season.

Don Maloney named general manager of the year


Casey Anthony was rumored to be in Palm Springs today, but local officials were unable to confirm reports she was in the area.

Casey Anthony rumored to be in Palm Springs


A Monmouth man was jailed for three years at Newport Crown Court last Tuesday for committing a serious firearms' offence in the town.


The UK January manufacturing PMI unexpectedly improved to 35.8 from 34.9 in the previous month.


Hamburg went second in the Bundesliga despite Jiri Stajner netting a late penalty for Hannover to share the points in a 2-2 draw.

Hamburg go second despite Stajner's late penalty


North Dakota oil production has more than doubled in the past two years, and the state's sweet crude is now helping to feed refineries on the East, West and Gulf coasts.

North Dakota oil production doubled in past two years


Fake automobile spare parts worth Rs. 1.10 crore were seized and three people arrested, police said Wednesday.


Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities announced today that 57 ancient tombs with mummies has been discovered in Egypt.

57 ancient tombs with mummies discovered in Egypt


Tearful testimony dominated the second day of a malpractice trial at Wilkin County Courthouse Wednesday over one woman's claim of a problematic gastric bypass surgery.


You might think you're doing your teeth a service by drinking diet soft drink instead of full-sugar varieties, but a new study suggests diet soft drink can rot teeth as badly as cocaine or methamphetamines.

'Diet soft drinks rot teeth like cocaine'


Kate Bush is set to collaborate with Oukast rapper Big Boi on his new album.


A two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in Liberty Township, Highland County, claimed the life of one man and left two women injured.


Air India is offering a 50% discount on the basic fare from Dehradun for those affected by the recent calamity.

Air India offers 50 % discount in fares to Dehradun


SINGAPORE, Sep 6 Iraq bounced back from their shock loss to Jordan at home last week by defeating Singapore 2-0 at the Jalan Besar stadium today in their Asian World Cup qualifier to give coach Zico his first win.

Iraq defeat Singapore to give coach Zico a first win


The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Robertson County man Friday for possessing child pornography after a forensic examination of the computers in his home revealed hundreds of images of children engaged in sexual activity, according to a press release issued by Kristin Helm, Public Information Officer for TBI.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrests Robertson County man for child pornography


A Roselle man died after being stung by a swarm of bees while removing a hive at his northwest suburban home.

Roselle man dies after being stung by bees


Shiv Sena on Tuesday withdrew its support to the ongoing motormen's strike in Mumbai taking note of the inconvenience caused to the commuters, even as the BJP appealed to the agitators to call off their protest.

Shiv Sena withdraws support to motormen's strike


Apple plans a major overhaul of iTunes that will integrate iCloud more and add new music-sharing features, according to a report.


Senator John Kerry and his wife intend to divest holdings in dozens of companies, including oil company Exxon Mobil Corp and drug maker Pfizer Inc, to avoid conflicts of interest if he is confirmed as US secretary of state.

Kerry to divest some holdings if confirmed as secretary of state


SWINTON'S former Halifax front rower Dana Wilson was killed in a road accident in the early hours of yesterday morning.


The successful operations against crime are a result of joint efforts and cooperation, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov said in Bali, announced the press center of the Interior Ministry.

Successful operations against crime are result of joint efforts and cooperation;


Apple is taking the Mac clone maker, Psystar to court in order to support Apple's ban on anyone but Apple making a Mac.


An anti-gay bill authored by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady is dead, thanks to the efforts of Illinois gay activists.

Anti-gay bill authored by bill Brady is dead


Swiss bank UBS has said it will cut 2,000 investment banking jobs and will reorganise the unit after being hard hit by sub-prime losses.


The European Union on Thursday welcomed the expected endorsement for the accession of Montenegro, Russia and Samoa to the World Trade Organization.

EU welcomed the expected endorsement for the accession of Montenegro


The NCAA has picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand.

NCAA picks James Isch as interim president


smartclip, the multi-screen video and brand advertising platform, has announced a global ad partnership with Samsung in 19 countries to expand sales coverage.

Smartclip announces global ad partnership with Samsung


The Rolling Stones were named the ''world's most expensive wedding act'' today at an estimated cost of £5 million, while former Hear'Say singer Danny Foster could be snapped up for just £650.

Rolling Stones named 'most expensive wedding act'


You can actually make free internet calls using your PC to your friends or relatives at free or at very cheap rates irrespective of the location of the destination caller.


Since announcing its plan for transformation, it seems everyone wants a piece of JC Penney.


Gowalla, a location-based social networking service, has raised $8.4 million in Series B funding.


A new study found that swearing increased pain tolerance, increased heart rate and decreased perceived pain compared to not swearing.


Gold futures ended slightly lower on Thursday but the metal came off the day's lows as the dollar weakened, while rising oil prices also gave the metal a lift as a potential inflation hedge.


A pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night while delivering an order near New Castle.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint


Sanaullah Palanzai was recovered and reached his home here on Friday after 11 months.


Impressionist Rory Bremner admits 'Strictly Come Dancing' is a tough ''challenge'' as it's something that is completely different to what he's done before.

Rory Bremner Strictly is a tough challenge


US space shuttle Endeavour landed safely in California Sunday afternoon after a 16-day trip, as unfavorable weather conditions in Florida prevented the shuttle from landing in its home base in Cape Canaveral.

US space shuttle Endeavour lands in California


Media owners, Chief Executive Officers and Editors of media houses in Accra on Tuesday brainstormed on how to regulate political advertising in the nation's media on election day to help create a congenial atmosphere for the successful conduct of a peaceful general election in December.

Media executives brainstorm on regulating political advertising during elections


US markets started off slightly lower Monday, continuing a five-week downturn.


In an email she sent to employees from her iPad, titled Goodbye, Ms Bartz wrote: ``I am very sad to tell you that I've just been fired over the phone by Yahoo!'s chairman of the board.


SanguiBioTech GmbH, Witten, Germany, and SanderStrothmann GmbH, Georgsmarienhuette, Germany, have established a joint venture company under the name of sastOmed GmbH.

SanguiBioTech and SanderStrothmann establish joint venture


This Local News video ``2 men jailed on narcotics charges'' is copyright by KTVF Webcenter 11 and brought to you by Gamut News.

Video: 2 men jailed on narcotics charges


Bridgestone Motorsport has confirmed that for the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship season its extreme wet weather tyre will be marked with a white line in the bottom of the central groove.


The bodies of two men who had been shot to death were found on a canal bank in Harvey on Monday, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.


Business owners in Donegal are being urged to attend a security seminar in Letterkenny this evening.

Business owners urged to attend security seminar


Tila Tequila was Rushed to Hospital friday and of course twitted all about it.


Of everything that happened this weekend, the run the Sox got off K-Rod might be the most important thing, and here's why:


The Chilean air force has contracted Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer for Super Tucano aircraft to support pilot tactical training.

Chile contracts for Super Tucano aircraft


Ryan Phillippe and his costars, SNL actors Will Forte and Kristen Wiig shoot scenes for the MacGruber movie in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday.


CHAPEL HILL, NC Shaun Draughn scored three second-half touchdowns while Da'Norris Searcy returned an interception for a touchdown in his first game back to help North Carolina beat East Carolina 42-17 on Saturday.

North Carolina beats East Carolina 42-17


UK Coal reported a swing back into the black at the half way stage but cautioned the business will continue to experience volatility and that second half output will be lower than expected.


CLEVELAND The FBI says it investigated reported threats to former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards after he allegedly punched a man outside a downtown night club.

FBI investigated threats against Braylon Edwards


Former WWE Champion Ultimate Warrior posted a video yesterday evening calling out Hulk Hogan for censoring his fans, the Warriors, on Twitter.

(WWE) Warrior calls out Hogan for censoring the Warriors on Twitter


A Nashville police officer was shot multiple times by a motorist he stopped.

Nashville police officer shot by motorist


Sandrine Aubert of France won a women's World Cup slalom on Sunday for her second win of the season, and Lindsey Vonn lost her lead in the overall standings after failing to finish.


A JEALOUS man lashed out at his girlfriend breaking her nose because he saw her talking to another man.


Harris Associates, the US value investor, has increased its stake in JJB Sports to 17.9pc, making it the biggest shareholder in the recovering sportswear retailer.

Harris Associates increases stake in JJB Sports to 17.9pc


A lawn mower and weed cutter were stolen from a shed behind a North Avenue home Sunday, police said.

Lawn mower, weed cutter are stolen from shed


By MARY CLARE JALONICK The Senate voted Thursday to move forward on a wide-ranging, five-year farm bill.

Senate votes to move forward on farm bill


Myanmar has established diplomatic ties with Armenia at ambassadorial level, according to official media Friday.

Myanmar establishes diplomatic ties with Armenia


Los Angeles, June 9 Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez reportedly wants to have a baby with boyfriend Casper Smart.

Jennifer Lopez wants baby with Casper Smart?


A Redhill soldier has won a unique military sports challenge for artillery units in Germany.

Redhill soldier wins military sports challenge


German luxury car-maker Audi rolled out its Audi A6, business sedan on the Indian road at a starting price of Rs 38,57,000.


A percussion bomb exploded near the Turkish prime ministry building in the capital Ankara on Monday, about an hour before a cabinet meeting was due to be held there.

Percussion bomb explodes near Turkish prime ministry


The US $ 7.1bn Mahindra Group, one of India's leading business houses, today reaffirmed its commitment to Lanka at a press conference addressed by the Group's Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Anand Mahindra.

Mahindra Group reaffirms its commitment to sri Lanka


GARY Sykes believes there is still room for improvement, despite turning in one of the best displays of his career to outclass Kevin O'Hara in Huddersfield last Friday.

'There's still room for improvement from me'


Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance since hospitalization for severe morning sickness on Sunday.

Kate Middleton makes first public appearance since hospitalization


Nauroze festival, which opened at Shakarparian on Monday under the aegis of Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran and Lok Virsa, concluded on Tuesday after attracting a large crowd.


``It's been nearly 10 years since I made the Pikmin character, so I feel this is the year where I must at long last make a new character.''

Miyamoto: ``I must... make a new character.''


How to Make It in America is involving despite a relaxed pace thanks to its feel-good vibe, excellent soundtrack and endearing characters.


The Pinnacle Corp. launched Symphony.dispatcher workstation, the company's latest browser-based, near real-time tank inventory monitoring solution designed for fuel buyers and dispatchers.

Pinnacle launches Symphony.dispatcher workstation


Sidney Rice led the Vikings in receiving in tonight's 36-30 OT loss at Chicago, as he caught six passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.


In financial spread betting, 'bear market' is the term given to a financial market which falls over a period of time.


On specific information, the militant supporter identified as 22-year-old Farid Ahmed was arrested from Gurmal area in Doda district, they said, adding he was later handed over to police for further investigations.


A Salem, NH, bank employee has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from customer accounts.

NH bank employee charged with stealing from accounts


Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, has said Nigeria will establish a cultural relation with Thailand.

Nigeria to establish cultural relation with Thailand


A man who was celebrating the new year was hit by a bullet in northwest Miami early Tuesday.

Man celebrating new year's hit by bullet in Miami


Five Clinton Cards and Birthdays store across Yorkshire are set to close in the next few days.

Clinton Cards and Birthdays stores to close


A study by Deakin University health researchers says that banning junk food ads will help control child obesity and also reduce health care costs in the long run.

Study says banning junk food ads helps control child obesity


That danger is particularly acute for religious liberals, as the recent tragedy in Knoxville demonstrated.

The dangers of being religious and liberal


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Friday announced reservations in private sector firms carrying out projects in association with the state government under public-private partnership formula.

Mayawati announces reservations in private sector


Chinese state media in reports Monday praised the relationship between North Korea and China, saying stable ties between both were necessary for regional peace and were in China's best interest.

Chinese media praises relationship with N. Korea


AP Sports SEOUL, South Korea -South Korea sprang a surprise by appointing Choi Kang-hee as the new coach of the national team on Wednesday despite the fact he had already turned down the job and that a foreign coach was widely anticipated.

South Korea appoint Choi Kang-hee as coach


UK-based metal band act Aliases , featuring former Sixth guitarist Pin, guitarist Leah Woodward, drummer Darren Pugh, bassist Joe Heaton and vocalist Jay Berast, has announced its signing with Basick Records.

Aliases announces its signing with Basick Records


Department of justice officials say a Montgomery man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison in a tax refund scheme.

Montgomery man sentenced to 51 months in prison in tax refund scheme


Air travel is all set to get even more expensive.


PISCATAWAY, NJ Interim coach Kyle Flood interviewed for the head coaching job to replace Greg Schiano at Rutgers.


Trey Griffey, son of baseball legend, Ken Griffey Jr., has chosen to pursue football over baseball and has committed to playing for Arizona University.

Trey Griffey chooses football over baseball, commits to University of Arizona


Reliance Industries on Wednesday denied reports that it is in talks to buy a stake in Kingfisher Airlines.

No talks on buying stake in Kingfisher airlines:


CRICKLADE councillors have voted to carry on as ``guinea pigs'' for a new neighbourhood planning scheme despite concerns the process is flawed.

Councillors to carry on as 'guinea pigs'


A Salem police officer broke his right ankle today during a struggle with an arrestee, officials said.

Salem police officer breaks ankle in struggle with arrestee


Britain risks grinding to a halt if it suffers another severe winter, a report by local councils said yesterday.

UK will 'grind to a halt' in another severe winter, councils say


Isabella and Maplesville split a baseball doubleheader on Tuesday, with host Isabella winning the first game, 7-3, and Maplesville squeaking out an 8-7 win in the second game.

Isabella, Maplesville split doubleheader


New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori praised the Indian bowlers for their disciplined effort that saw the visitors reeling at 148 for seven at the end of the first day of the third Test match at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha.


Locals lay siege to Narulia police camp in Bogra Sadar upazila Thursday morning protesting camp police's involvement in mugging.

Locals lay siege to police camp over mugging


Due to his time in rehab, Charlie Sheen will be losing $1.5 million that he would have earned working on Two And A Half Men.


Coldplay have decided to take a break because they fear people are getting bored of them.


Congress workers staged a protest in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh against the naxal attack on Congress leader in Sukma.

Congress workers protest in Bhopal against naxal attack


Former South African president Nelson Mandela is doing well and responding to treatment at his home a week after his release from hospital, the government said Thursday citing doctors.


Brad is reportedly going to play a superhero in his next film!

Brad Pitt to play superhero in next film


Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the new office of the Ministry of Economy in Ras Al Khaimah in the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and HE Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurates new office of Ministry of Economy in Ras Al Khaimah


Calvin Smith Jr. wins 400 at Australian IAAF meet Calvin Smith Jr. won the 400-meter race at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge on Saturday to add to some family racing history in Australia.


Apparel maker VF Corp. said Thursday that it closed on its acquisition of Mo Industries Holdings Inc. after purchasing a minority stake last year.

VF closes on acquisition of Mo Industries


Michael Douglas says he's begun treatment for throat cancer and that his odds of recovery are high.

Michael Douglas says he's begun treatment for throat cancer and...


Honda Motor Co. said today it will cut its North American production by another 18,000 vehicles, citing the industry wide drop in demand for new vehicles.

Honda to cut production by another 18,000 vehicles


Eur/usd will revisit 1.3384 as move from that high was clearly corrective in nature, followed my a recent break above 1.3348, which puts intra-day trend into a bullish mode.


Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company officially dedicated their newest flight hangar at the Military Aircraft Assembly and Delivery Center in Amarillo, TX for work specifically supporting the US Army's OH-58 Kiowa Warrior program.

Bell Helicopter dedicates Military aircraft...


A special drive is underway to nab illegal arms holders following some shooting incidents in the capital in the last several days.

Special drive on to nab illegal arms holders:


A Batavia man admitted in County Court today that he possessed a forged insurance check as part of a plea deal that could have him serve a six-months intermittent sentence and a period of time on probation.

Batavia man admits to possessing forged insurance check


The Saskatchewan Roughriders traded veteran offensive lineman Kelly Bates to the Edmonton Eskimos on Tuesday.

Roughriders trade offensive lineman Kelly Bates to Eskimos


Elton John and his partner have become parents to a baby boy conceived by a surrogate, the website for the celebrity magazine Us Weekly reported.

Elton John, partner become parents to baby boy


Russia is ready to consider a possibility of cooperation with Venezuela in the civilian use of atomic energy, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday as he received visiting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the government's countryside residence of Novo-Ogaryovo.

Russia ready to consider cooperation with Venezuela in atomic energy


Democratic Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan says he will not seek re-election in 2014.


The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to $51 million.


Donaldson Co. Inc. said Monday that it's sold its Terrassa, Spain-based Ultracool chiller business to German temperature control equipment maker Lauda.

Donaldson sells Spain-based Ultracool business


The emergency was extended for a further period of one month in Parliament yesterday with 85 votes to 10.


Multiple Grammy winner Aretha Franklin has given President Barack Obama a very special and personal gift, beyond her performance at the Inauguration Ceremony last Tuesday.

Aretha Franklin gives President Obama a special gift


A person familiar with the search says the Chicago Cubs will interview Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin for their vacant manager's job today.


Interim Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert accused the Islamist Hamas movement on Sunday of ``shattering'' the Gaza truce after two rockets hit Israel, prompting an air strike which killed four Palestinian militants.

Olmert accuses Hamas of 'shattering' Gaza truce


Megan Fox, America's favorite ``Transformer'' beauty, tells British GQ that `` actors are kind of prostitutes'' in the upcoming July issue.

Megan Fox: 'we actors are kind of prostitutes'


A leading mortgage lender today warned the housing boom is a thing of the past after prices fell for a fourth month running.

Housing boom 'a thing of the past' as prices fall for fourth month running


Despite giving up just one goal in each half, the Chattanooga women's soccer team fell 2-0 to Western Carolina in Southern Conference action Friday night at the Catamount Athletic Complex.

Women's soccer falls 2-0 to Western Carolina


State police say a man has died after leaving moving vehicle on Interstate 95 in Boxford.

Man dies after leaving moving vehicle in Boxford


Sony Xperia L, which was unveiled in India last month alongside Xperia SP, is now up for pre-orders in the country.


CML Microcircuits, a leading innovator and provider of low-power semiconductors for Global wireless and wireline communications markets, announces a new quadrature receiver to its family of RF integrated circuits.

CML Microcircuits announces a new quadrature receiver to its family of RF integrated circuits


The NBA canceled the first two weeks of the regular season Monday after failing to reach significant progress with locked-out players in consecutive days of lengthy meetings.


Vail Resorts has launched EpicMix, a new digital application that can be accessed by computer or via mobile devices such as iPhones, Androids and other smart phones, and allows Vail riders to digitally record and share their experience on the mountain through radio frequency scanners that are being installed in all of the resort's 89 chair lifts across all five mountains.

Vail Resorts launch EpicMix digital application


A prominent Dutch critic of Islam will publish a children's book intended to involve young people in the debate over multiculturalism.

Dutch critic of Islam will publish children's book


Manny Pacquiao has been backed heavily at 6/4 to stop Ricky Hatton inside the distance with bookmakers Coral and is now 11/8 but there has also been support for Hatton to win early too and he is now 3/1.

Manny Pacquiao to stop Ricky Hatton inside the distance?


UNITED NATIONS ― The fourth and latest round of UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran are not likely to bottle the nuclear genie and may in fact just turn out to be a ``slap on the wrist`` to Tehran's ongoing atomic ambitions.

Sanctions not likely to bottle nuclear genie


Adam Lambert splits from his boyfriend, leaving the hot ``American Idol'' finalist single again.


Spring chinook and sturgeon fishing seasons in the Columbia River will be adopted here Thursday when Washington and Oregon officials meet at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way.

Spring chinook, sturgeon seasons to be adopted


``Friends'' star Courteney Cox and David Arquette, eager for a second child, are planning to adopt one because the couple is ``exhausted'' trying to conceive.


Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed on Saturday said that there are many challenges but all these can be met with continued hard work and dedication.

Challenges can be met with hard work, dedication:


On the eve of the centennial international women's day, Khaleyeva, who has been rector of the Moscow State Linguistics University for over 20 years, also told Xinhua in an interview that family was the strongest backing of her career.

Interview: ``family is my strongest backing'':


The diamond market at Zaveri Bazar in South Mumbai, one of the three places which were bombed on July 13, reopened today amidst tight security.

Diamond market reopens amid tight security


An Iraqi militia on Thursday issued a threat against Turkish interests in Iraq, responding to what it described as Turkey's ``blatant interference'' in the country's internal affairs.

Iraq militia issues threat against Turkish interests


Gunmen killed a top federal police official and his bodyguard Thursday as they ate lunch in Mexico City, the latest attack against authorities waging a nationwide battle against drug cartels.

Gunmen kill top federal police official and his bodyguard in Mexico City


Insurance companies are seeking rate increases for basic policies on residential property in North Carolina.


Endicott will celebrate National Night Out, an annual community event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, from 5 to 8 pm Aug. 3.

Endicott to celebrate National Night Out


Bethesda has confirmed that the version 1.5 update for Skyrim is out for the consoles.


Viacom18 today announced that it will soon launch its new channel, Rishtey.

Viacom18 to launch a new channel 'Rishtey'


A 26-year-old Italian who lives in Marsascala was injured in a traffic accident at Hamrun this evening.


BSNL is set to launch VoIP services in India in the New Year, reports the Economic Times.


He hit a triple in the sixth inning to get his first career cycle.


Vic hospitals miss out on $12 million Updated: 09:52, Tuesday February 12, 2013 Victoria's emergency departments have been deprived of 12 million dollars of federal government funding this month because the Baillieu government allegedly forgot to submit the required paperwork.


uKnowKids makes parenting easier by helping parents keep their kids safe from cyberbullies, sexting and predators online and on the mobile phone.

Uknowkids makes parenting easier and keeps kids safer!


Recovery in the IT industry is solid and sustainable, as growth during the last two-three quarters has been exceptional, Wipro chairman Azim Premji asserted on Friday.

Recovery in IT industry is solid, sustainable:


Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio on Tuesday admitted to refusing a chemical breath test and had his license suspended for six months.

Ruggerio admits to refusing chemical breath test


World leaders, including New Zealand's John Key, are supporting a plan to delay a legally binding climate change pact until at least 2010 under a compromise deal for next month's Copenhagen summit.

World leaders support plan to delay climate change pact


Katie Price is planning to have more cosmetic surgery because she feels like a ``man in drag''.

Jordan planning to have more cosmetic surgery


With a career that spans over 19 NHL seasons, goaltender Curtis Joseph is set to announce his retirement on Tuesday, according to a report.

Goaltender Curtis Joseph set to announce retirement on Tuesday: report