``The phones have been ringing off the hook,'' said Woodall, who takes his oath of office Wednesday.

Woodall takes oath of office on Wednesday


YOU better watch out 'cause Santa Claus is coming to town -- with a wad of US$100 bills.

Santa Claus is coming to town with wad of US$100 bills


Four northern white rhinos arrived at a Kenyan reserve Sunday as part of a last-ditch bid to save the species from extinction.


The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated offensive tackle Max Starks from the physically unable to perform list and waived running back John Clay.

Steelers activate offensive tackle Max Starks from physically unable to perform list


A 13-year-old Michigan boy who was left at an Omaha hospital under Nebraska's unique safe haven law appears to be staying in Nebraska for now.

Michigan boy left at Omaha hospital to stay in Nebraska -- for now


The envoy said football clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona would open schools in India and would play a couple of matches for Indian audiences.

Real Madrid and Barcelona to open schools in India:


Wells Fargo recently issued a report saying that ``80 is the new 65'' and reporting that 25 percent of the middle-class Americans they surveyed say they'll need to work until at least age 80 to live comfortably in retirement.


In a major diplomatic embarrassment to India, the maverick Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, has said Kashmir should be an ``independent state'' and argued it should be a ``Ba'athist state'' between India and Pakistan.


The couple were found at the bottom of cliffs in Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, in the early hours of this morning.


Today, as reported by GameSpot, Capcom has confirmed the finalized launch dates for Dead Rising 2, which is coming to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Capcom confirms launch dates for Dead Rising 2


Indian Digital Pay TV market will grow by 173% in the next five years, says a recent report of Media Partner Asia.

Digital pay TV to grow 173% in five years


A burglar who admitted to stealing guns from a Burke County home was sentenced to probation Tuesday.


Two Vincennes men have been sentenced to federal prison in a southern Illinois bank robbery they say was to help pay for a woman's cancer treatment and Christmas gifts.

Two Vincennes men sentenced to prison in Illinois bank robbery


The May Day bank holiday could be scrapped and replaced with a new holiday in the autumn, under plans being considered by the Government.


Gov. Scott Walker is proposing to add 710 new state jobs two years after he all but stripped public workers of union rights, charged them more for health and pension benefits and watched the workforce shrink as record numbers retired.


Israel on Sunday denied entry to hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who planned to launch a ``Welcome to Palestine'' campaign in the West Bank.

Israel denies entry to pro-Palestinian activists


Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum picked up early wins in Minnesota and Missouri this evening, offering further evidence that the primary season is nowhere near an end.


The Chattanooga Lookouts shutout the Jacksonville Suns 2-0 Tuesday night in a rain-shortened, six-inning game.


Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh has announced that the old age pension will be increased to $10,000 per month.

Old age pension increased to $10,000 per month


THE Stamford Shakespeare Company present an annual season of plays in June, July and August at Rutland Open Air Theatre in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall, Little Casterton, just off the A1, two miles north of Stamford.

Stamford Shakespeare Company present a season of plays


Bangkok governor candidates Apirak Kosayodhin, Leena Jangjanja, Chuwit Kamolvisit and Prapat Chongsanguan casted their votes on the Bangkok gubernatorial election on Sunday morning.

Bangkok governor candidates casted their votes


Spokane has held its own compared with peer metropolitan areas when it comes to criteria that measure such things as business growth, education, prosperity, quality of life, and basic needs, a new report issued by Greater Spokane Incorporated shows.


She said in an interview with Marie Claire magazine: ``I don't really have girlfriends in movies, if you've noticed. Well, I have a few girlfriends, I just... I stay at home a lot. I'm just not very social. I don't do a lot with them, and I'm very homebound.

Angelina jolie doesn't have any ``girlfriends''


Johnson & Johnson is recalling all infant Tylenol on the US market because some parents have had problems with newly designed bottles -- just introduced three months ago -- that the company had touted as a big improvement to make measuring the correct dose easier.

Johnson & Johnson recalls all infant Tylenol


Haley Reinhart has a new public service announcement in which she talks about plastic pollution and her support for the Plastic Pollution Coalition.

Haley Reinhart talks about plastic pollution


US Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., who kicks off her presidential bid Monday, said she has a ``sense of assurance'' God wants her to run for president.

Bachmann: 'assurance' God wants her to run


Police say the chairman of the Moldovan tennis federation has been badly injured after a car exploded in the Moldovan capital.

Chairman of Moldovan tennis federation injured


The Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls is closed for a law enforcement emergency drill.

Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls closed for drill


A recruit died during boot camp training this morning at the Naval Station Great Lakes, the Lake County coroner said.

Recruit dies during training at Naval Station Great Lakes


Verne Troyer has denied claims he hit on Danny Dyer's wife â€`` insisting he would ``never disrespect'' someone like that.

Verne Troyer denies hitting on Danny Dyer wife


General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress Johnson Asiedu Nketia has confessed that he has no certificate in law.


An 11-year-old Helena boy allegedly threatened his mother with a shovel Wednesday afternoon and then assaulted a Lewis and Clark County sheriff's deputy.


China's badminton superstar Lin Dan withdrew from his men's singles semi-final at the Asian Championships Saturday, in a surprise move blamed on a recurring waist injury, state media said.


Coal India , the world's largest coal miner, is likely to increase prices once again during July-August after it has negotiated a salary hike.


Congress Member of Parliament Priya Dutt thinks she doesn't need a star campaigner to help her win Lok Sabha elections.


Researchers say a new study of mobile phone records shows people rarely stray from familiar areas.

Mobile phone records show people rarely stray


There's only one reading/lecture for the next couple of days, and it isn't really a reading or a lecture, but more of a battle royale--the Hugo House is putting on a Haiku contest this evening.


PHILADELPHIA ― State Sen. Vincent Fumo was released from a hospital on Sunday, a week to the day after the Philadelphia Democrat had a heart attack.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged patience with the pace of change in Tunisia and warned that the needs of young people in North Africa and the Middle East must be met by providing economic opportunity.

Hillary Clinton urges patience with pace of change in Tunisia


A pastor who once led one of Tulsa's most prominent charismatic churches and served as an adviser to then-president-elect Bush has shut down his church.


Bangalore, June 11 Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd Saturday inducted four new directors to the board, including three from the company and a renowned American businesswoman.


The Mariners on Thursday asked for irrevocable waivers on outfielder Brad Wilkerson with the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.


Azerbaijan offers to double gas supplies for Russia, said Elshad Nasirov, Vice president of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic, Bloomberg reports.

Azerbaijan to double gas supplies for Russia


The NYPD is beefing up its overnight street patrols after a spike in killings, primarily in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

NYPD beefing up overnight street patrols


Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, today announced that it has hired Terence ``Tad'' Flynn as a Managing Director of Corporate Finance where he will co-head the Financing Group and focus on structured private placements for public and private companies, as well as capital markets advisory work.

Houlihan Lokey hires Tad Flynn as a Managing Director of corporate finance


TV presenter Cat Deeley has reportedly started looking for a London home in Primrose Hill.


TEN hardcore Tiger terrorists who had given up their violent organization have surrendered to the Security Forces at OMANTHAI after arriving there amidst ordinary fleeing civilians late Tuesday evening.

Ten hardcore terrorists give up & surrender


TheOpenBudget, an Australian exercise in open data, shows where every Australian dollar of tax went in 2011/12 and will go in this financial year.


Rebecca Adlington scooped her second medal of London 2012 and the fourth Olympic medal of her career with 800m Freestyle bronze at the Aquatics Centre.

Adlington scoops second medal of London 2012


A patient teenager has discovered a new breed of a tropical flower after waiting seven years to see it bloom, The Sunday Times said.

Teenager discovers new breed of tropical flower


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (For Immediate Release - August 25, 2009) HGTV Design Star continued its strong performance for a sixth straight week, particularly among younger demos.

HGTV Design Star continues strong performance for sixth week


Carrie Underwood scores her second #1 album on the Billboard 200 Albums chart with ``Play On,'' her third studio album following the multi-platinum ``Some Hearts'' and ``Carnival Ride.''

Carrie Underwood scores #1 album with ``Play On''


General Motors has repaid its government loans ahead of schedule and is making ``great progress,'' says the automaker's chief executive.


Jack White has hit back at fans who have aimed criticism at his label Third Man.


An Oklahoma tree trimmer plead guilty Monday to exploiting the elderly and was ordered to pay $18,700 in restitution, Attorney General Scott Pruitt said.

Tree trimmer pleads guilty; will pay restitution


North Dakota was recently ranked one of the worst states for workplace safety.

Nd ranked one of the worst for workplace safety


It seems Infogrames is counting on this, actually, as they have recently revealed that they expect Alone in the Dark to sell 2-3 million units in its current fiscal year.

Infogrames expects Alone in the Dark to sell 2-3 million


Star magazine and RadarOnline seem to be working together to create a completely fabricated story that Britney Spears has been abused by Jason Trawick.


Iran says it has manufactured its own ``domestically made'' nuclear fuel.

Iran has manufactured its own nuclear fuel


The US Patent Office has confirmed Wider Networks' patent on Wider's proprietary WIND 3G drive-test data collection solution for the cellular industry, rejecting PCTEL Inc.'s bid to have the patent invalidated upon re-examination.

US patent Office confirms Wider Networks patent


Air Force sidelines 17 ICBM officers Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has been released from a Washington hospital, two days after undergoing surgery for injuries suffered in a bicycle accident.

Justice Breyer released from Washington hospital


``The movement from one day to the next is just reflective of the fact that nobody has a clue,'' said Bill Cheney, chief economist at John Hancock Financial.


President Barack Obama praised Russia for its global contributions, and called for a ``fresh start'' between the US and Russia in a message aimed directly at the Russian people.

Obama calls for 'fresh start' in message to the Russian people


Marudu needs a comprehensive and concrete development plan to ensure it can compete with other districts, said Kota Marudu MP Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.

Marudu needs comprehensive development plan to compete with other districts - Ongkili


The US soccer team pulled off a major upset Wednesday, beating top-ranked Spain 2-0 on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey.


'Viva Forever!', the Spice Girls musical will close next month, at an estimated loss of around £5 million.

Spice Girls - Spice Girls musical to close


The team's head physio has indicated that there is a good chance that Mika will be fine to play next week against Perth, although the medical team will hold off making a final decision until closer to the game.

'Good chance' Mika Vukona will be fine to play


A Massena man denied allegations Wednesday in St. Lawrence County Court that he robbed a liquor store and burglarized a home.


Kohl's Department Stores said Monday it will convert more than 50 of its existing stores in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maryland to solar power.

Kohl's to convert more than 50 stores to solar power


A day after the Senate easily approved a massive plan to shore up the US financial system, President Bush today called for the House to ``get this bill passed so we can get about the business of restoring confidence'' in the American economy.

Bush calls on House to 'get this bill passed'


A Muslim pressure group that campaigns for an Islamic state with sharia law is to protest outside London's American embassy over a film mocking the prophet Muhammad.


EUR/USD has extended rally, presently up at 1.2280, having tripped stops above 1.2250.


London, Jan 8 Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber was mobbed by a group bikini-clad girls at a beach in Los Angeles where he went to chill out with his father.

Justin Bieber mobbed by bikini-clad girls


US Champion Hikaru Nakamura will face Levon Aronian in the Chess960 final in Mainz, Germany.

Nakamura to face Aronian in Chess960 final


US-based dark fibre provider Allied Fiber has launched the Dark Fiber Community.

Allied Fiber launches Dark Fiber Community


Consumer attitudes toward the economy improved in December compared to the extreme pessimism seen in the previous month, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Consumer attitudes toward economy improve in December


A WOMAN was allegedly blackmailed into sleeping with more than 20 men by her boyfriend who threatened to circulate her nude pictures on the Internet, reported China Press.

Woman blackmailed into sleeping with 20 men


Rome, Aug 30 An Italian miner, who along with other workers occupied a coal mine on the island of Sardinia, slit his wrist during a press conference Wednesday to protest a lack of investment in the dying coal industry.

Italian miner slits wrist during press conference


Vision Australia is cutting 130 jobs across the nation as the global recession starts to cut into charity donations.


The Minister of Finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has confirmed that 41.3% of the 2012 capital budget has been implemented so far and that the implementation of the 2012 budget began in April after it was passed into law.

Okonjo-Iweala confirms that 41.3% of 2012 budget has been implemented


Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade left Saturday's game against the Wizards with a dislocated index finger.


Pacific Gas & Electric says it will be increasing electric rates by 4.5% in October.

Pacific gas & electric increasing rates in October


European stock index futures pointed to a drop in equities on Wednesday after four straight sessions of gains, with investors seen trading cautiously at the fag end of the summer holiday season.

European stock index futures point to we


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have been in the area attractive levels for quite some time and at the beginning of February 2011 we are currently seeing 30 year fixed home loans around 4.66%.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


The Fairborn man who shot a court bailiff in the face is headed to prison.

Fairborn man who shot bailiff heads to prison


Rep. Donald Payne, whose plane was shot at Monday in Somalia, said that he was ``aware of the threat'' before traveling to the country.


The Chicago Bulls clinched an NBA playoff berth, defeating Charlotte 101-84 despite seeing Carlos Boozer limp out of the contest.


Autonomy said Wednesday that it will acquire CA Technologies information governance unit.

Autonomy acquires CA Technologies' governance unit


ANZ could cut up to 500 jobs as part of a cost-cutting program by chief executive Mike Smith.


England thrashed Pakistan by 63 runs in the Women's World Twenty20 Pool B match at Taunton to set up a semi-final meeting with Australia.


Ukraine offers Turkmenistan to simplify the visa regime, the press-service of the Cabinet of Ministers said in the press-release.

Ukraine offers Turkmenistan to simplify visa regime


British soccer legends Bryan Robson and Steve McMohan, former Manchester United and Liverpool players, respectively, will visit Indonesia on June 24-26, Antara News Agency quoted an executive as saying on Tuesday.Jorge Lopez Doriga, chief marketing officer of AJE, cola drink producer of Big Cola, said that they will arrive in Indonesia with FA Cup that will be brought directly from England.He said that the activity would be a present for Jakarta' s 484th anniversary.He also said that the FA Cup will be exhibited in the Jakarta Fair event for three days.

British soccer legends to visit Indonesia


A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area of eastern Tajikistan early on Monday, the US Geological Survey and Tajik authorities said, adding there were no initial reports of damage.

Strong 6.1 earthquake hits eastern Tajikistan


Daniel Alfredsson scored his first goal of the season and the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Daniel Alfredsson scores as Ottawa Senators beat Montreal Canadiens 5-1


Italy got its first victim of the new flu Friday when a 51-year-old man with serious pre-existing medical problems died in Naples.


East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr. released the following statement this morning, apologizing for his ``taco'' comment:

East Haven Mayor Maturo apologizes for 'taco' comment


No, it's not a new movie he's starring in...it's a video gone viral that Jackson created.


Finland wants to build the world's first ``green highway,'' with service stations offering charging points for electric cars and pumps filled with local biofuels.

Finland to build world's first 'green highway'


The Giants say Peter Magowan is stepping down as their managing partner.


Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer for his first hit of spring training but Chris Heisey had an RBI triple and Juan Francisco hit a solo homer in a four-run fifth inning to lead the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.

Braun homers for first hit of spring training


A 25-year-old Milledgeville woman was shot to death Monday, and authorities have a person of interest in the case.


Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday, April 22 he would host a meeting of top Afghan and Pakistani officials this week in Brussels to discuss reconciliation with the Taliban and other issues, according to The Associated Press.

Kerry to host meeting of top Afghan, Pakistani officials


MphasiS, an EDS company, will expand its Chennai operations with an investment of around $20 million this year.


GLENN Ferguson is facing up to a player crisis ahead of Ballymena United's opening Danske Bank Premiership outing on Saturday.


Palms Medical Group is now offering flu shots at each of its seven locations throughout North Florida.


Kona Grill is scheduled to open a new location in the Waterway Square District of The Woodlands Town Center, The Woodlands.


Ty Law took part in his first practice with the Jets yesterday, and told reporters at the team's Florham Park, NJ facility that he was ``pretty close'' to returning to New England before opting to sign with New York.

Former patriot Ty Law takes his first practice with the Jets


Wycombe have signed Colombian striker Angelo Balanta from Queens Park Rangers, on a two-month loan deal.


Bristol Palin has confirmed she had corrective jaw surgery after rumours started she'd had a cosmetic procedure.

Bristol Palin confirms she had corrective jaw surgery


The US carbon market is worth $2.7 billion, environmental market analysis firm Point Carbon said.

US carbon market worth $2.7 billion, Point carbon says


CPI deputy general secretary Suravaram Sudhakara Reddy said that Congress should realize it has a major role to keep BJP away from power.

Congress has major role to keep BJP away :


Average salary increases in the Gulf dropped sharply to 6.2 percent from an average of 11.4 percent last year.


Even as everyone is sure Raavan is Mani Ratnam's look at Ramayan in the contemporary age the director denies so.


A local psychological examiner has been disciplined by the Tennessee Department of Health for not maintaining sufficient continuing education credits.

Local psychological examiner disciplined


A Missoula man accused of running over and killing another man in November has pleaded not guilty charges of murder and attempted murder.

Missoula man pleads not guilty to murder


Through this collaboration, Rackspace and 10gen will deliver a purpose-built cloud platform for MongoDB.

Rackspace , 10gen to deliver cloud platform for MongoDB


What does being a single mom do for your health by age 40?


Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 75th birthday with a bang.


Big Brother superfan Mario has been nominated for the first time this week, receiving six nominations from his fellow housemates.


Rory Reid will meet with UNR students Tuesday to discuss his run for Nevada governor and the importance of participation by younger voters.

Rory Reid to meet with UNR students Tuesday


Leeds United's Cardiff hoodoo struck again as they sank to defeat against the Npower Championship leaders at Elland Road on Saturday.

Leeds United's Cardiff hoodoo strikes again


and how not -- to spruce up a home before putting it on the market.

How -- and how not -- to spruce up a home


Ankara A Turkish African summit will kick off here Thursday and will discuss issues aiming to stress partnership between the two sides in all fields.

Turkish African summit to kick off Thursday


The Carolina Panthers have signed former Detroit Lions safety Terrence Holt to a one-year contract.

Panthers sign free-agent s Terrence Holt


The Pirates acquired Kansas City Royals infielder Yamaico Navarro from the Kansas City Royals in a trade this evening.

Pirates acquire infielder Yamaico Navarro


The second Chinese rescue team arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday to carry out relief work.

Second Chinese rescue team arrives in Pakistan


New York Rep. Anthony Weiner says in a statement that he sent explicit photos of himself.

Weiner says he sent explicit photos of himself


JAVIER MASCHERANO has warned Liverpool there can be no excuse for their indifferent Anfield form this season.


An Erwinville woman accused of 79 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty pleaded not guilty to the charges in state district court on Monday.


Automatik has introduced the new EBG belt conveyor pelletising system for processing highly filled, friable products.


Actor Wesley Snipes was arrested earlier today and sent to prison to begin his 3 year sentence for tax evasion.


San Antonio have beaten Dallas 92-91 to clinch a NBA playoff spot, while Portland have downed the New York Knicks 105-90.

Spurs beat mavs to clinch NBA playoff spot


The son of popular US evangelist Rick Warren killed himself, the California church announced on Saturday.

Son of popular US evangelist Warren kills himself


Doctors said Thursday jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko does not need an operation.


Maya Moore of Connecticut won the John R. Wooden Award as women's college basketball player of the year on Friday night, becoming the third player to win it twice.


``WeÂ agreed we wanted a life that had an open home,'' says Jodi Samuels, co-founder of Jewish International Connection New York, a nonprofit organization that provides a home away from home to immigrant Jews from around the world.

'We wanted a life that had an open home'


Homegrown mobile handset manufacturer Micromax has entered Bangladesh mobile phone market with a plan of launching 12 handset models in coming days in the price range of around Rs 11,000 or 16250 in BDT.

Micromax enters Bangladesh mobile phone market


However, Hunt has expressed his intentions to stay at SuperSport: ``In recent days there has been widespread media speculation regarding my future with Supersport United and more specifically linking me with a possible move to Mamelodi Sundowns.


Baltimore County police say a would-be robber was fatally stabbed with his own knife in a struggle with a victim.


Indian IT companies supported as many as 2.8 lakh jobs in America last year amid a gloomy employment scenario in the US and have invested a whopping over five billion dollars in FDI through acquisitions and green-field projects, according to India's top envoy here.

Indian IT companies supported 2.8 lakh jobs in US last year:


President-elect Barack Obama has arrived in Washington on his train trip which mirrored Abraham Lincoln's 1861 journey from Philadelphia.


Dez Bryant has come full circle according to Tony Romo since his rookie season.

Bryant has come full circle according to Romo


FORMER Australian paceman Jason Gillespie will play for county club Glamorgan this season after winning approval from the England and Wales Cricket Board.


Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday agreed to re-open their border which was closed since Friday due to the incident of beating of Pakistanis near Kabul.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to reopen border


Braves manager Bobby Cox said he might limit Chipper Jones to pinch-hitting duty when he comes off the disabled list on Friday.

Cox might limit Chipper to pinch-hitting duty


After two years struggling to win funding amid the global financial crisis, Fiennes said on Wednesday he would start filming his directorial debut of a Shakespeare tragedy ``Coriolanus'' next week in Serbia.

Ralph Fiennes filming ``Coriolanus'' in Serbia


The team said that chairman Dan Rooney and his son, president Art Rooney II, are trying to buy Dan's brothers' shares in order to ``ensure compliance with NFL ownership policies.''


A British mountaineer is to take an Olympic medal to the top of Mount Everest to try to fulfil a 1924 pledge after an earlier fatal attempt to reach the peak.

British mountaineer to take Olympic medal to top of Mount Everest


Former Cuban President Fidel Castro asked US President Barack Obama to avoid a nuclear war, which would break out as a consequence of the conflict with Iran.


``If the other party is determined and committed to law, justice and respect, there is hope that in the next sessions good results would be achieved,'' Ahmadinejad said in a televised speech to a crowd in the city of Rasht on Sunday.

There is hope that in next sessions good results would be achieved, Ahmadinejad


Toyota Motor Corp. says it told its dealers, workers at its North American assembly plants and other employees to expect production slowdowns as the company begins to feel the broadening effects of parts shortages.


A primary school class in the US learned first hand about animal behaviour when a deer crashed through a window and into its classroom.


China has paraded the Olympic torch along its famous Great Wall, on the eve of the opening of the Beijing Games.

China parades the Olympic torch along the Great wall


A McDougall man was charged with drunk driving after police stopped a speeding vehicle Saturday.


The Democratic Party of York County unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday evening at its June County Committee meeting supporting marriage equality, the chairman of the party announced.

Democratic Party of York County passes resolution supporting marriage equality


Despite a rough ride for the country's top life insurers Thursday, Canadian stocks gained for the third straight day as US productivity continues to improve and fortify corporate earnings south of the border.


An early morning fire at an area apartment complex has claimed the life of a Robertson County man.

Early morning fire claims life of Robertson County man


A 32-year-old man has admitted to sexually molesting two young boys he met through church.


The United Way has plenty of volunteers lined up for this year's Day of Caring, now they say they need groups to care for.


The NFL Supplemental Draft, originally scheduled for August 17, has been rescheduled for Monday, August 22 at 1:00 pm ET. The following six players have been declared eligible for selection in the Supplemental Draft:

NFL Supplemental Draft rescheduled for Monday


George Lopez is set to host the largest ``Valentine's Day'' party on ``Lopez Tonight'' Feb. 8-11th.

George Lopez hosts the largest 'Valentine's Day' party


IBA will supply a proton therapy system to the ProCure proton therapy center in Somerset, NJ, and the center is expected to treat its first patient in 2012.

IBA to supply proton therapy system for NJ center


A Calgary couple say a gun was held to their baby's head during a violent home invasion.

Gun held to baby's head in home invasion


The world's largest renewable energy plant, located in the Tees Valley, is set to create over 750 jobs.

Renewable energy plant to create over 750 jobs


Katy Perry is known as ``devil child'' to her devoutly religious father, who recently asked churchgoers in California to pray for his pop star daughter.

Katy Perry known as 'devil child' to her devoutly religious father


Cancer treatment is entering a ``very exciting'' era as a number of projects reach fruition that could stop the disease being a major cause of death, Britain's leading cancer scientist is to claim.

Cancer treatment enters 'very exciting' era


Bank of America is delaying foreclosures in 23 US states as it examines whether it rushed the foreclosure process for thousands of homeowners without reading the documents.


A new study carried out by a UK based brand valuation consultancy, exclusively for Economic Times reveals that, as an enterprise, IPL's overall brand value has more than doubled to $ 4.1 billion, or Rs. 18,998 crore, in 2010 from a year ago.

IPL's brand value doubles to $4.1 billion


Less than half of women of childbearing age are taking folic acid supplements according to two new studies by the CDC.

Women of childbearing age should take folic acid supplements


``Raj Kapoor is my childhood hero. I have been very influenced by his spontaneous acting, flawless direction and the subjects of his films. Realism has always dominated most of his films like 'Awara' and it has really inspired me,'' Eran told reporters at the 14th Kolkata Film Festival here.


Brazetek - manufacturer of brazed plate heat exchangers - announcing a new website: www.brazetek.com.


A RUTHLESS gang who set ablaze mobile homes in a bid to buy the Worcestershire site at a knockdown price were jailed this week for a total of 64 years.

Ruthless gang jailed for total of 64 years


A young Israeli woman has died in Cusco, Peru in a rafting accident.


While their government back home is in disarray, Pakistanis in North Texas put aside their worries Saturday evening to celebrate the country's 61st Independence Day.

Pakistanis in North Texas celebrate country's 61st independence Day


A Grand Valley State University student and Spring Arbor native shot during a police raid has pleaded guilty to a felony.


A gable end collapsed at flats in Campbell Street, Greenock, on Thursday afternoon.


Johnny Depp is being sued by a disabled woman, who alleges that his bodyguards assaulted her.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. A former Olympic gymnast who trained with the world-famous Karolyis in Romania claims Bela Karolyi frequently beat her.


Korn will be releasing a free exclusive digital EP four times a year to the Premium Members of Korn.com.


As a business strategy, TVS Motor has decided to launch new TVS flame 125cc bike using single spark plug ignition technology.

TVS to launch new flame 125cc bike with single spark plug technology


John Walker of the seminal '60s and '70s trio the Walker Brothers has died at the age of 67, according to the London Guardian.

John Walker of the Walker Brothers has died at age 67


Efforts to have certain areas in town designated as village centers have progressed, with town officials looking to apply to the state by the first week of August.

Effort to designate village centers progresses


A Beverly Hills judge has issued an arrest warrant for Lindsay Lohan after the actress failed to show up in court for a mandatory hearing.

Judge issues arrest warrant for Lindsay Lohan


Vice President Joe Biden said he gave then-President George W. Bush an earful in the Oval Office.


During his ruthless 42-year regime, Muammar Gaddafi hid abroad over 200 billion dollars.


Stephenson, the top scorer in New York state high school basketball history, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and agreed to counseling.

Stephenson pleads guilty to disorderly conduct


An evacuation order has been lifted after a truck carrying ammonium nitrate caught on fire in Chappells, according to Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Evacuation order lifted after truck carrying ammonium nitrate catches fire


Cooper reveals the Dragons will stick to their grinding style in 2011 Source:


Fidelity is to host a series of volatility workshops for advisers at 24 venues nationwide between 17 th to 28 th November.

Fidelity to host ``volatility' workshops


A biker returning home from a Hell's Angel festival was shot dead from a moving car with ``great skill and precision'', a court has heard.


ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff will anchor a weekly series for Planet Green, Discovery Communications' 24/7 eco-lifestyle network.

Bob Woodruff to anchor series on planet Green


Scandle, the company behind the decadent body massage candle, has added new products and summer scents for the season.

Scandle adds new products and summer scents


The Crown expects to wrap up its case against Larry O'Brien Tuesday amid speculation the defence could ask Justice Douglas Cunningham to dismiss the influence-peddling charges against the Ottawa mayor as unproven.

Crown expected to wrap up its case against Larry O'Brien


The first parliamentary session of 2011 that begins on the afternoon of February 1 will test the governing coalition's cohesion, the SITA newswire wrote.

First parliamentary session of 2011 will test coalition's cohesion


Drama scribe Michael Seitzman has inked a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios, according to Variety.

Michael Seitzman inks deal with ABC Studios


A former Jersey teacher has lost his appeal against a jail term for making indecent images of children.

Former Jersey teacher loses appeal against jail term


Republican John McCain and Democrat Hillary Clinton won heated presidential nominating battles in South Carolina and Nevada on Saturday, picking up strength in an unpredictable White House race where no candidate has been able to sustain momentum.


EXPERTS believe parents in the Eastern Cape have lost control of their children, with growing incidents of violent behaviour and delinquency as well as substance abuse flaring up among children from middle-class suburban homes.

'Growing incidents of violent behaviour and delinquency'


Not all body flab is harmful -- hip fat is good but pot bellies are bad, claims a new study.

Hip fat is 'good', pot bellies are 'bad'


Facebook is internally testing a new chat room feature designed to facilitate the discussion of viral content among friends.

Facebook is internally testing a chat room feature


The Huffington Post has rebuffed a union boycott call over its practice of using unpaid bloggers, saying most are ``thrilled to contribute''.

Huffington Post rebuffs union boycott call


CLEVELAND An Ohio man will plead guilty in federal court to defrauding fellow Amish in 29 states out of nearly $17 million as part of a case the man's church had hoped to shield from publicity and outside involvement, the government said Tuesday.

Ohioan to plead guilty to defrauding fellow Amish


Term limits are a huge blessing for Nevada and give voters a chance to step up and do their own work in selecting candidates who are competent, ethical and right-minded about Nevada.


British dogs, such as bloodhounds, setters and corgis face extinction because of the demand for the foreign toy dogs favoured by celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.


Bhutan stands poised to become the world's newest democracy with historic polls ordered by its revered royal family to end their absolute rule over the mountainous kingdom.

Bhutan to become world's newest democracy


Knoxville police said a man led them on a car chase through farm fields.

Man leads police on chase through farm fields


Amazon Studios is launching a free online tool that turns scripts into storyboards, complete with characters and dialogue that can then be shared with others for feedback.

Amazon Studios launches free tool that turns scripts into storyboards


A pregnant woman was struck by a pickup truck late Tuesday after confronting several people in her front yard.


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has admitted he was wrong to swear into a TV camera.

Wayne Rooney admits he was wrong to swear into camera


Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday said he never expected to don the national colours and pointed out that the `small-town` tag has made him a tougher player.


Oakland residents converged Tuesday on an East Oakland street that has been blighted by foreclosures, calling for a freeze on foreclosures until the Homeowners Bill of Rights comes into effect in January, 2013.

Oakland residents call for freeze on foreclosures


Occupy Wall Street is marking its first anniversary Monday with attempts to re-launch the movement against the ruling ``one percent'' by blockading the New York Stock Exchange and paralyzing the world's busiest financial center.

Occupy Wall Street marks first anniversary


Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has hinted he is to give up his acting career and his forthcoming starring role in 'Gran Torino' will be his last.


White Plains Performing Arts Center 's production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest ``A Trivial Comedy for Serious People'' opens on Friday.

White Plains Performing Arts Center's he Importance of Being Earnest opens this Friday


Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 24 Thespian actor Thilakan, who plays a Kerala chief minister in the latest Malayalam film ``Aayudham'', Sunday said he has not mimicked VS Achuthanandan, who heads the state government.


Earlier this week, the House of Representatives voted to pass a tort reform bill that would severely limit medical malpractice recovery for those seeking restitution and damages from doctors and devices causing unreasonable harm and physical injury.

Us House of Representatives passes tort reform bill to limit malpractice recovery


Girls Aloud are ''not quite sure'' how to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of winning TV talent show 'Popstars:

Girls Aloud not sure how to celebrate anniversary


The Miss America Pageant is returning to Atlantic City, NJ, after an attempt to give it more glitz by moving to Las Vegas, state officials said Wednesday.

Miss America Pageant returning to Atlantic City


As per a recent Bloomberg Business Week report Eric Schmidt has admitted that Google + plans to own your online identity and is hence actively discouraging pseudonymity and anonymity in its social network.

Google + plans to own your online identity....


A Houston hospital spokeswoman says former first lady Barbara Bush is in good condition after undergoing laparoscopic surgery for a perforated ulcer.

Former us first lady Barbara Bush undergoes surgery


Korean Air Cargo has launched a news mobile website that offers a convenient and accessible cargo service to customers worldwide anytime, anywhere.

Korean Air cargo launches mobile website;


John Travolta feels ''completely vindicated'' after sexual battery charges against him were dropped.

John Travolta - John Travolta feels 'vindicated'


Five birds collected during the first two weeks of September have tested positive for West Nile virus, county health officials reported Thursday.


On June 28 2010, former Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell will take his seat in the House of Lords.

Former First Minister Jack McConnell takes seat in House of Lords


Matt Forte ran for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Chicago Bears held on to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 on Sunday in the fifth annual NFL regular-season game at Wembley Stadium.


Formula One champion Jenson Button has signed for McLaren to partner Lewis Hamilton, giving the English team a potent lineup for next season featuring the two most recent title holders.

Formula One champ Button signs with McLaren


The KwaZulu-Natal flood death toll has risen to 16, police spokesperson Captain Vincent Pandarum said on Monday.


A Sydney taxi driver has admitted raping three female passengers in separate incidents over four years.


The first Nord Stream gas pipeline is ready to deliver Russian gas to Northern Europe, but building of the South Stream project has been put on hold

Nord Stream gas pipeline ready to deliver Russian gas to Northern Europe


THE massive new Coles superstore in the heart of the Ipswich CBD is on track to be opened by the end of the year.


Former immigration minister Phil Woolas has lost his seat as an MP after an election court ruled that he knowingly made false statements about an opponent in May's general election.


After a fight, a man came back and stabbed another in the back at Khoury's Spa on Jan. 25, according to a police report.


Craig Hartsburg was fired as coach of the Ottawa Senators with the team on its way to not reaching the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons.

Craig Hartsburg fired as coach by Ottawa Senators


Henry Hill, the small-time gangster turned-FBI informant who inspired ``Goodfellas,'' died on June 12 at the age of 69, according to The Associated Press.

Henry Hill, mobster who inspired 'Goodfellas,' dies at 69


Michael Spindelegger, the foreign minister of Austria and acting president of the UN Security Council, will speak at noon Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Presidential Dining Room at Prospect House on the Princeton University campus.

Michael Spindelegger, foreign minister of Austria, to speak


Spartanburg County will continue its contract with Greenville County for animal services despite the recently announced departure of the Spartanburg Humane Society president.

Spartanburg county to continue contract with Greenville county for animal services


Laura Marling has revealed she covered Neil Young and Jackson C Frank for her joint release with Jack White.

Laura Marling covers Neil Young for joint release with Jack White


Despite being in contention to win a second European Tour Order of Merit this week at the Dubai World Championship, Lee Westwood insists his main focus is to win a major.


Apple on Saturday opened its biggest Asian store yet in Beijing, with hordes of shoppers descending on the three-floor complex that highlights the ...more

Apple opens biggest Asian store in Beijing


A 28-year-old property dealer was shot dead in Outer Delhi allegedly by four men with whom he had a running feud, police said today.

Property dealer shot dead in Outer Delhi


Janata Party President, Dr Subramanian Swamy on Friday said that the Nanavati Commission that probed the Godhra violence in Gujarat has conducted its proceedings ``professionally, legally and without haste'' and wanted those behind the Sabarmati Express carnage brought to book.

Commission has conducted proceedings 'professionally':


RCF has announced AX 8042 digital matrix mixers, designed on a powerful DSP platform, for installed sound and commercial audio applications.


Actress Lisa Kudrow has admitted plastic surgery makes her 'nervous' but might get something done when she's 60.

Lisa Kudrow admits plastic surgery makes her `nervous` before 60


``My partner Eric Sprott often says, the US dollar is the best looking horse in the glue factory. If the US dollar is the world's strongest currency, that's the best endorsement for gold that I can think of.''

``The best endorsement for gold that I can think of''


US Ambassador to Serbia Michael Kirby said on Thursday Serbia deserved to get the start date for the accession talks with the EU and that the talks could start as soon as July 1 as far as he was concerned.

Serbia deserves to get the start date --


Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died from a stroke at the age of 87.

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher dies


A senior US delegation will travel to North Korea next week for talks aimed at restarting nuclear disarmament negotiations.

US delegation to travel to N. Korea next week


NSW opposition leader Barry O'Farrell says he's all set for today's debate with Premier Kristina Keneally.


Actor Heath Ledger, shown at the Academy Awards in 2006, was found dead in his New York City apartment, police said.

Heath Ledger found dead in New York apartment


A senior IPS officer posted in Gandhinagar attempted suicide at his house in the city late on Saturday night.


All fresh meat leaving the Marsa abattoir will be transported in refrigerated vans as from next month, Resources Minister George Pullicino said.

All fresh meat to leave abattoir in refrigerated vans


President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrived on Tuesday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to take part in the 15th summit of Non-Aligned Movement.

President Saleh arrives in Sharm El Sheikh


The Georgian opposition will renew protest actions from the first days of November.

Opposition to renew protest actions in November


UK home sellers cut asking prices for a third month in January, according to Rightmove Plc, which said the property market will remain ``challenging'' this year.

Uk home sellers cut asking prices in January, Rightmove says


Mariah Carey is tacking on even more good news onto the announcement of her pregnancy now that she's revealing that she's expecting both a twin boy and a twin girl.

Mariah Carey expecting a twin boy and girl


Johnson Beharry is keen to return to Iraq to get closure on the horrific injuries he sustained while on the frontline, which left him missing half his brain.


While this is indeed a fact, this also underscores the importance of recognizing that all Grade 1 races are not created equal.


The Mercedes-Benz of Northlake dealership in Charlotte, North Carolina is holding a military appreciation week for active military personnel and veterans, in support of the US military.

Mercedes-Benz of Northlake holds military appreciation week


US military chief Admiral Mike Mullen said Thursday that Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi was increasingly isolated but that the NATO alliance was prepared for a sustained military campaign.


Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skated Monday for the first time since being sidelined with post-concussion symptoms, the team said.


Matt and Kim have released their new song, ``Let's Go'', which is the first track off their upcoming album, Lightning, which will be released this fall.


A new £1.3 million project is being launched to save the red squirrel in Scotland.

Project launched to save the red squirrel in Scotland


``We hope at least five state firms will conduct IPO this year,'' State Enterprises Minister Sofyan Djalil said following a ceremony marking the transfer of post of chief economic minister from Boediono to Sri Mulyani at the Finance Ministry building here on Tuesday.

Five state firms to conduct IPO this year


The skeletal remains of a man found more than 15 years ago in rural northwest Arizona have been identified through DNA as a Tulare County man.

Skeletal remains found in Arizona identified as Tulare County man


German memory-chip maker Qimonda AG declared bankruptcy Friday, just a month after receiving a rescue package of millions of euros in loans.

German chipmaker Qimonda declares bankruptcy


The Governor of Adamawa State, Vice-Admiral Murtala Nyako, has said that he is not a corrupt governor as being peddled by some members of the state House of Assembly.


Yerevan shops are afraid of endangering the success and prefer to keep silence with respect to their successful activity.

Yerevan shops afraid of endangering success?


A west Putnam County couple has been arrested for a string of store robberies from the Hawthorne area to Palatka that began early Tuesday morning, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office reported.

Putnam County couple arrested for string of robberies


A conglomerate of top Muslim clerics on Saturday raised its voice against terrorism and endorsed a fatwa issued by the Darul Uloom Deoband on the stand of Islam towards world peace.

Top Muslim clerics raise voice against terrorism


Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the US recession ``is very likely over at this point'' from a technical perspective but that the economy may remain weak for some time.

Bernanke says us recession 'likely over'


First Horizon National Corp, the largest bank in Tennessee, on Thursday posted a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by charges from earnings enhancement initiatives.

First Horizon posts loss, hurt by charges


Two teenage kayakers were rescued from Lake Ontario, 14 km from the Toronto Islands, at about 9 am Sunday after they were reported missing by friends.


Sri Lanka fought back in the second cricket Test against Australia by grabbing three wickets in the morning session of the second day's play on Friday.


A Portuguese man was jailed for 10 years and fined €30,000 on Monday, after he pleaded guilty to importing and conspiring to deal in cocaine and heroin.

Portuguese man jailed 10 years, fined €30,000


Altair, a global provider of technology and services empowering client innovation and decision making, today announced its commitment to the region by sharing its strategic plans and roadmap.

Altair announces strategic plans and roadmap


An Old West gun battle re-enactor who injured three South Dakota tourists when live ammunition was fired instead of blanks faces a federal weapons charge because he should not have been carrying a gun since he's a convicted felon, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Old West re-enactor faces federal weapons charge


A jury Tuesday found a man guilty of assault and battery at the conclusion of a two-day trial.

Jury finds man guilty of assault and battery


Cable television company Charter Communications Inc. said its net loss widened in the second quarter, mainly because of higher borrowing costs, as more money pulled in from broadband and phone service barely made up for the loss of TV subscribers.

Charter Communications' loss widens in second quarter


State-run helicopter operator Pawan Hans is planning to enter the commercial airline business offering regional connectivity and has already received a go-ahead from its board, a top official has said.

Pawan Hans may enter commercial airline business


Actress NATALIE PORTMAN and her fiance BENJAMIN MILLEPIED are to wed in California this summer.

Natalie Portman and BENJAMIN Millepied to wed this summer


Israel sent more troops to the Gaza border on Wednesday, rapidly moving forward with preparations for a possible ground offensive as the next stage of its military assault on the coastal territory's Hamas rulers.


David Beckham wants to continue playing for England even after next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.


The Justice Department has formerly filed charges against 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been formerly charged by the US Department of Justice for his role in the Boston Marathon bombings.

Justice Department files charges against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev


Jake Westbrook induces an inning-ending double play off the bat of Joey Votto to preserve the one-run game in the fifth


David Arquette can relate to Chaz Bono because his sibling Alexis also went through a sex change.


A BRITISH scientist studying monkeys in Ecuador was shot and killed by a local resident who mistook him for a trespasser coming to take his land.


Hull City were officially relegated from the English Premier League on Monday as hosts Wigan Athletic secured a 2-2 draw with a dramatic injury-time equaliser at the DW Stadium.

Hull City relegated from English Premier League


Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday revealed that families of several militants were hiding in Karachi.

Families of militants hiding in Karachi:


Last week, gas prices increased by 0.1 cents to 96.4 cents per litre for regular gasoline, 99.8 cents per litre for mid-grade and 103.2 cents per litre for premium.


Pakistan ranks as the world's deadliest country for journalists for a second consecutive year, according to an annual report by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Pakistan ranks deadliest for journalists for second consecutive year


Mazda Motor and its joint venture partners in China will recall more than 62,000 vehicles from Sunday to fix problems with anti-lock braking systems that could cause false warnings, China's quality regulator said.

Mazda to recall more than 62,000 vehicles


Japanese wholesale prices fell in the year to January, the first such drop in five years and possibly signalling the second bout of deflation this decade for the world's No.2 economy as it slides into recession.


I was surprises, though, when i came across news today that Liz Taylor also uses Twitter!


The second-seeded Cardinal advanced to Friday's semifinals against No. 3 seed Washington State, which beat Oregon 75-70.

The Cardinal advanced to Friday's semifinals against No. 3 seed Washington State


Renaldo Woolridge, a 6-9 forward for Tennessee, goes by the rapper name of Swiperboy and he's remixed ``Rocky Top'' into a song he calls ``FootVol.''


An Amber Alert has been cancelled for a missing North Carolina child who was found in South Carolina.

Amber Alert cancelled for missing North Carolina child


He died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after a long battle with the illness.

Author Michael Crichton dies in Los Angeles


Nando's, a quick service restaurant, opened shop recently at the Silverbird Entertainment centre in Abuja.


The state of California has filed a tax lien for $18,490.74 against reality TV star Khloe Kardashian.

California files tax lien against Khloe Kardashian


London Wasps back-row forward John Hart has been forced to retire from rugby because of a shoulder injury, the Premiership Rugby Club announced on Thursday.

London Wasps backrower Hart forced to retire


Hollywood actor Robin Williams will undergo heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement, say reps.


A 34-year-old Elizabeth man was stabbed to death while in his car in Newark Tuesday night, authorities said.

Elizabeth man stabbed to death in Newark


The dollar rose against the yen Thursday in Asia as investors took heart from better-than-expected US durable goods orders.The US currency was quoted at 104.98 yen midafternoon in Tokyo, up from 104.74 yen in New York late Wednesday.


Most international stock markets have fallen, led by a steep, 4.8 percent drop in Japan, where a bleak outlook for earnings hit Sony.


Dish Network says it plans to close about 300 Blockbuster stores across the country, losing about 3,000 employees.

Dish Network to close 300 Blockbuster stores in us


Rogers is headed to the Division I state semifinals after defeating Brecksville-Broadview Heights 63-61 in overtime in a regional final on Saturday afternoon at Savage Arena.


The Food Bank of West Central Texas received a $30,000 grant Wednesday to provide food assistance in 13 surrounding counties.


Ramotswa public library staff has donated a stand pipe to a Mogobane destitute person, Ms Sinah Letshoo.


A Bangor man was arrested just before midnight Christmas Eve after a family fight, Sgt. Paul Edwards of the Bangor Police Department said Sunday.

Bangor man arrested after Christmas Eve family fight


Mitch Miller, the goateed orchestra leader who asked Americans to ``Sing Along With Mitch'' on television and records, has died at age 99.


John Mayer announced Friday that he is cancelling his upcoming US tour because of a vocal cord injury.

John Mayer cancels US tour over vocal cord injury


Records show Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom enthusiastically greeted requests for funds from his hometown college where he now works before steering money its way more than a year before he took the job.

Sansom greets requests for funds from his hometown college


A Ruskin man has been charged in two south Hillsborough bank robberies after an alert employee saw him peering into an Apollo Beach bank window, deputies said.

Ruskin man charged in two south Hillsborough bank robberies


A 5-year-old Clay County girl accidentally shot by her brother while he was playing with a gun has died.


Fernández affirmed that ``the good performance pro-government movements are having in provincial elections is strengthening governments'' adding ``people are acknowledging the good moment the country is going through.''

'People acknowledge the good moment the country is going through'


More than half of oncology nurses will completely stop or delay their patients' chemotherapy regimens due to nausea and vomiting induced by therapy.

More than half of oncology nurses stop or delay chemotherapy due to nausea and vomiting


PSY is revising song title and lyrics for his upcoming single.


During early deals on Tuesday, the US dollar plunged to a new multi-month low against the British pound and a 4-day low versus the European currency and the Swiss franc.

US dollar plunges to new multi-month low against British pound


RHP Brian Omogrosso was told by his coaches this morning that he had been promoted to AAA.


In the Republican primary for Northern Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District, Lewis County Judge-executive Thomas Massie won Boone County with 45 percent of the vote, or 3,911 votes, according to unofficial results.

Massie wins Boone County with 45 percent of vote


Five crack cocaine convicts from Western Washington have been released from prison since the federal government eased penalties for drug crimes overwhelmingly committed by blacks.


Apple avoided paying about $9.2 billion in taxes by taking on debt to finance its $55 billion stock buyback, reports Moody's Investment Services via Bloomberg.

Apple avoided $9.2 billion in taxes by taking on debt


Speakers at a discussion said that journalists could play vital role to ensure safe motherhood and help reduce infant mortality rate through creating awareness among the people.

Journalists should play role to ensure safe motherhood


Vodafone Qatar announced the launch of 0.facebook.com, the new text mobile site from Facebook.


Kognitio, a global provider of business intelligence and data warehousing solutions, recently announced that it has awarded innovative technology services provider 2e2 a contract for the hosting of Kognitio's Data Warehousing as a Service environments.


The 'Time' magazine has apologized to Indian-Americans for a humor column about a columnist's experiences returning to his hometown of Edison in New Jersey that appeared in its July 5 edition, sparking outrage and allegations of racism.

Time magazine apologizes to Indian-Americans for humor column


In one of the episodes he tried to join the California branch of the Ku Klux Klan despite being Jewish.


Police have identified the man who died on Monday morning when his pickup truck slammed into a tanker truck on a fog-covered Suffolk roadway.

Police identify man who died when pickup truck slammed into tanker


It's been announced that Tony Garnett has stepped down from his production role at the independent producer World Productions after more than twenty years with the company.

Tony Garnett steps down from World Productions


A Long Island woman claims she was fired after donating a kidney for her boss.

Woman fired after donating kidney for boss


With the world-wide celebration of motherhood slated for May 12, this successful 26-year-old IAS aspirant says that his strong-willed and supportive mother has been his inspiration throughout his life.


Warren G announced today that he plans to released an EP with music the two recorded before Nate Dogg passed away last month.


AUDUSD breaks above the upper border of the falling price channel, suggesting that a cycle bottom has been formed at 0.9134 level on 4-hour chart, and the fall form 0.9381 has completed.


Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli has left New York's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a concussion after being hit in the helmet by a pitch during the third inning.


Cascade Bancorp shareholders have authorized its board of directors to implement a reverse split, which would shore up the sagging price of its stock.

Cascade Bancorp shareholders authorize reverse split


A police officer fires tear gas to break up a protest in Bizerte, 60 km north of Tunis, April 16, 2013.


Fiftyshadesofhay makes late move to win Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico Fiftyshadesofhay made a late move to overtake Marathon Lady and win the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.


A Scottsdale doctor has been sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for health care fraud.

Scottsdale doctor sentenced for health care fraud


International television and film star, Lance Reddick releases his debut jazz CD, Contemplations & Remembrances, available worldwide October 19 at all online retail outlets.


Jeremy Lin was heckled by Tracy Morgan when he made his return to Madison Square Garden last week.

Jeremy Lin heckled by Tracy Morgan at Madison Square Garden


Two wild elephants went on a rampage in southern India killing at least one person and injuring others, local media reported.

Two wild elephants go on a rampage in India killing one person


Israeli prison guards attacked and beat Palestinian prisoners at Eichel prison in Israel late Monday night and early Tuesday, according to a Palestinian rights group.

Israeli prison guards attack Palestinian prisoners in Eichel


Former baseball star Lenny Dykstra has been charged with 23 felony counts, including attempted grand theft auto and drug charges.

Former mlb star Lenny Dykstra charged with 23 felony counts


President Barack Obama praised Dorothy Rodham, the mother of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who died at age 92 after an illness Tuesday.


Iowa tops Maryland, 71-60, advances to first NIT championship in school history Iowa's captains led the Hawkeye squad into the program's first ever NIT final on Tuesday night, as the third-seeded squad defeated Maryland 71-60.

Iowa tops Maryland, 71-60, advances to first NIT championship in school history:


Former England striker Michael Owen announced on Tuesday that he will retire from professional football at the end of the current season.


Disney Universe releases today for Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and PC, courtesy of Disney Interactive.


Ohio authorities say 10 people have been charged with cheating at the new Columbus casino, including some defendants who continued even after they were warned to stop.

10 charged with cheating at new Columbus casino


Ministry of Health and Nutrition says Sri Lanka has become one of the prominent countries that took measures to control the usage of tobacco and alcohol ignoring the income that is gained through the levies imposed on them.

Ministry of Health says Sri Lanka has become a prominent country that has taken measures to control usage of tobacco and alcohol.


China successfully launched the Ziyuan III satellite on Monday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi province, reports Xinhua news agency.


A Delhi court Monday reprimanded Uttar Pradesh authorities for failing to bring independent legislator Mukhtar Ansari before it and issued fresh production warrants against him.

Court issues warrant against Mukhtar Ansari


Cardinals third baseman David Freese underwent reconstructive surgery on his right ankle Thursday in Vail, Col., according to a source familiar with the situation.

David Freese undergoes reconstructive surgery on ankle


Seoul City in tandem with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education has developed a design textbook for elementary school students to help them enhance their creativity.


A Fargo man has been charged with stealing a hearse in Fergus Falls.

Fargo man charged with stealing a hearse


Royal Bank of Canada will buy some overseas divisions of the Coutts private banking business from Royal Bank of Scotland, giving RBC access to high net-worth individuals in fast-growing emerging markets.


On Tuesday, the ``Bloody Sunday Inquiry'' published its report into 1972 British Army killing of fourteen civil rights activists in Northern Ireland.

'Bloody Sunday Inquiry' publishes report into British Army killing of activists in Northern Ireland


Video game maker Ubisoft Entertainment said it is launching a personal computer version of its popular Assassin's Creed game.

Ubisoft launches pc version of Assassin's Creed game


A Swedish court has ordered a 26-year-old man detained on suspicion that he plotted terrorist attacks in Somalia.

Swede detained on suspicion of plotting terrorist attacks in Somalia


Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi at the weekend presented the Staff of Office to the Okere of Saki, Oba Kelani Olatoyese Kelani Olarinre II, six years after his installation.

Ajimobi presents Staff of Office to Okere of Saki


The Houston Texans released long-time No. 2 wide receiver Kevin Walter on Tuesday according to Adam Schefter.

The Houston Texans released wide receiver Kevin Walter on Tuesday


The global market for counterfeit vehicle parts has grown exponentially over the last five years to be worth US$16bn worldwide and is growing at an estimated 9-11% a year, as organised crime shifts into counterfeiting over other forms of revenue.

Counterfeit vehicle parts has grown to be worth US$16bn worldwide and is growing at an estimated 9-11% a year


US employers shed 51,000 nonfarm jobs in July marking a seventh straight month of job cuts as the economy struggles for momentum, a Labor Department survey showed Friday.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Target Corp will pay Massachusetts towns and cities $US232,000 to settle claims that they overcharged public agencies for prescriptions covered by workers compensation insurance.

Wal-Mart, Target to pay for overcharging public agencies


The Tampa Tribune A new charter school opening on Parsons Avenue this fall will target migrant students, whose families follow crop seasons throughout Florida and into other states.


In a statement on the Champions Online website, Bill Roper has announced he is departing Cryptic Studios after two years at the developer.


Washington, Oct 28 President Barack Obama has renewed sanctions against Sudan, saying the government's actions and policies pose a continuing threat to US national security and foreign policy.


After the decision by the Scandinavian country's parliament, Sweden will allow it's first wolf hunt in 45 years.

Sweden allows first wolf hunt in 45 years


France and Algeria have signed a nuclear deal that will now partner the country and former colony in a peaceful operation which will bring the two sides together for training and research projects.


St. Louis Rams owner Georgia Frontiere died at 80 Friday in Los Angeles after a long fight against breast cancer, the NFL team reported.


It has sold its 32.47 per cent stake in Energy Developments, equal to 50.86 million shares, at $2.75 a share into the takeover offer by Greenspark Power, which went unconditional on Friday.


Wall Street is largely keeping a cautious eye on Yahoo, despite Microsoft's announcement on Monday that it is interested in negotiating a possible buyout of Yahoo's search assets, or potentially making a renewed bid for the entire company.


A HUSBAND kicked the front door of a flat his wife was staying at, a court was told.


The Pirate Bay in partnership with social dating site Meezoog have launched a brand new dating site called ``Pirate Date.''


Grammy-winning pianist Earl Wild, who learned his craft from students of Liszt and Ravel and became one of America's masters of the keyboard, has died at age 94.


Two Southfield commercial real estate firms have combined operations as a way to cut costs and grow in the slow commercial real estate market.

Southfield commercial real estate firms combine operations


Progressive Party of Maldives Presidential primary candidate Umar Naseer said on Monday night that he is trying to make a wide coalition by joining with civil society groups and other political parties to prepare for the Presidential elections this year.


Four undersea communication cables have been cut in the past week, raising questions about the safety of the oceanic network that handles the bulk of the world's Internet and telephone traffic.


Samuel L Jackson was at odds with Marvel Studios and now he has made nice again and it has been announced he will indeed be playing Nick Fury in Iron Man 2.


Cairn India Ltd., a unit of Cairn Energy Plc., said the field development plan for its Bhagyam field has been approved by the management committee of Rajasthan block RJ-ON-90/1.

Cairn India says field development plan for Bhagyam approved


Italian dairy group Parmalat says it has dropped out of talks on a joint bid for big Australian dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers, effectively ending its ambitions to buy the Australian producer.


Nani has admitted he is struggling to regain his top form since returning from injury for Manchester United.


Damage to a bridge in Galliano is worse than expected, and its closure will last longer than originally intended, officials said.


A former municipal court judge in Morris County who lost that job after admitting to drunken driving last year is now facing another DWI charge.


Telugu Desam Party president N Chadnrabab Naidu said that the BJP's victory in Karnataka showed that the Congress was losing its ground in south too.


Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, launched in Amritsar, a city in the northwestern part of India, through a partnership with the Khurana Jewellery House.


Asian markets plummeted yesterday while forex dealers ran for safety after the US Fed's latest multibillion-dollar move to shore up the American economy was met with worldwide disappointment.


A HOME tutor cheated death after being dragged several metres when a thief on a motorcycle grabbed her handbag.


Detectives investigating the expenses scandal can act ``without fear or favour'' in pursuit of high-profile MPs, according to new guidelines.

Detectives should 'act without fear or favour' in pursuit of MPs


Celebrity Big Brother runner-up Dane Bowers says he'd love to work with fellow housemate and musician Jonas Altberg, better known as Basshunter.


Gulf News reported that Saudi Arabia, the world's largest desalinated water producer, plans to raise water prices for non residential users.

Saudi Arabia to raise water price for non residential users


The new Asotin city dump will be opened Saturday and each Saturday thereafter, the Asotin Town Council decided late Tuesday night.


Trump Entertainment Resorts, of which Mr Trump owns 28 per cent, filed for Chapter 11 protection at a court in New Jersey on Tuesday after bondholders who control the debt-laden casino operator rejected Mr Trump's attempt to take the company private.

Trump Entertainment files for Chapter 11


After a sluggish performance in the current year till the end of August, PSU banking sector funds have made a strong come back in September 2012.

PSU banking sector funds make a strong come back


A fire service manager accused of manslaughter of four firefighters killed in a Warwickshire warehouse blaze has been found not guilty.


An Oceanside man charged with gross vehicular manslaughter in a freeway crash that killed a North County woman now faces drug sales counts, as well, a prosecutor said Friday.


A volcano has erupted near Tokyo, spewing a plume of smoke over a mile high and sending ash over parts of the city.


Faith Hill released her second fragrance, called ``Faith Hill True,'' which is ``inspired by casual sensuality and spirited femininity.''


A 64-year-old Raymond woman was killed in a two-vehicle wreck on Saturday in Hinds County.


Carl Froch says he's 'deeply honoured' by the decision from Nottingham City Council to hold a civic reception for him tomorrow night at the Council House in the city centre.

Carl Froch to be honored by Nottingham city Council


NSW Police are now on standby to investigate ``Caddywhack'' - should one of the bruised bagmen opt to take Thursday's infamous practice green punch-up beyond the locker room.


Japan has started its anti-piracy mission off Somalia, the defense minister said Tuesday, an operation in which Japan's military could engage in combat abroad for the first time since World War II.

Japan starts anti-piracy mission off Somalia - minister


Umm whoever says breastfeeding is easy has no idea what they are talking about.


Pandora, the free interest radio site, is now adding comedy to its play list.


President Barack Obama is expected to make a campaign stop Friday in Mahoning County as part of his two-day bus tour through northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, according to a source with information about the event.

President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning county


Utah prison officials say a firing squad has executed convicted killer Ronnie Lee Gardner.

Firing squad executes convicted killer Ronnie Lee Gardner


This Local News video ``6/23 -- Pilots Killed Near Eglin AFB'' is copyright by NBC 15 Online and brought to you by Gamut News.

Video: 6/23 - Pilots Killed Near Eglin AFB


Sire Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Meaghan Smith to the label's roster.


The UK stock market has suffered its worst one-day fall in history as the banking crisis intensified.

Stock market suffers its worst fall in history


The Prime Minister's economic panel on Friday said the US financial turmoil will not have much impact on India unless there is mess up in the domestic market.

US financial turmoil not to have much impact on India:


The court awarded death sentence and imposed fine of Rs200,000 each upon Waqas Kiani, Qaiser Mehmood and Sajjad Ahmed.


Los Angeles, July 2 Hollywood beauty Olivia Wilde has been voted the sexiest vegetarian in 2010, along with Bob Harper.

Olivia Wilde is the sexiest vegetarian of 2010


Ray Winstone has been going on drinking sessions with rapper Plan B as they prepare to work together on new film The Sweeney.

Ray Winstone's been going on drinking sessions with Plan B


Recently, The Dailey Method opened in downtown St. Charles to a packed house.


An Omaha Police officer was shot and critically wounded Wednesday night.


Former Italy, Lazio and New York Cosmos centre forward Giorgio Chinaglia died in Florida on Sunday at the age of 65.

Giorgio Chinaglia dies in Florida at the age of 65


Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has been sent for a scan following a knock picked up against Ajax on Thursday night.


Power was restored to Loudonville elementary schools at 10:40 am Tuesday after a fire in an electrical pole left the elementary school students in the dark Tuesday morning.


Italy announced Thursday that within five years it planned to resume building nuclear energy plants, two decades after a public referendum resoundingly banned nuclear power and deactivated all its reactors.

Italy plans to resume building nuclear plants


A United Airlines flight headed from Chicago to Seattle with 188 people on board made an emergency landing in Montana after having engine trouble.

Flight from Chicago makes emergency landing


Authorities say a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephant was hit by a bullet in a drive-by shooting in Tupelo, Miss. Circus spokeswoman Melinda Hartline says the elephant was not seriously hurt Tuesday.


An executive at China Investment Corp, the country's $200-billion sovereign wealth fund, defended its steps toward transparency and said the fund only targets a modest, single-digit investment return.

China investment Corp. defends steps to transparency


Most of the heavy fog blanketing the bay area Sunday morning is expected to clear out by noon, said Bay News 9 meteorologist Josh Linker.


UK engineer Smiths Group confirmed on Friday it has been in talks to sell its medical division.

Smiths group in talks to sell medical division


Britney Spears has reportedly made plans to visit sick children in hospital when she visits the UK this summer on her 'Circus' tour.


The Myanmar authorities have temporarily stopped power supply for industrial use in Yangon, to divert some of the electricity for residents' home use as part of its provisional measures to ease power shortage in the former capital city.

Myanmar temporarily stops power supply for industrial use in Yangon


The Augusta Civic Center won't be getting a new name, at least for now.


Master Chef sent two cooks home last night after mystery box and elimination challenges.


Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White will host a District 5 town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss the project to renovate the old Molino School.

Commissioner White to host town hall meeting


One of ANZ's most Senior Executives revealed that banks are financially armed to invest in costly platforms; hence they can play a larger role in the nation's wealth management sector.

Banks are financially armed to invest in costly platforms


Sears Canada Inc. said Wednesday that its quarterly profit fell 85 per cent as fragile consumer confidence hammered same-store sales.


A recent report from Colonial Life found that many public sector employees don't understand the health insurance benefits from their company, and this could lead to a lack of appreciation for what they get.


New research on the subject of how babies talk may help diagnose childhood autism.

New research could help diagnose childhood autism


Chilean doctors separated conjoined twin girls early today after a marathon 18-hour surgery followed on television and the Internet, a hospital official said.

Chilean doctors separate conjoined twins


Emergency crews are treating a man seriously injured by a chain saw on Pine Island.

Man seriously injured by chain saw on Pine Island


A CHARITY worker was attacked after following two men he had seen putting charity collection bags into a van.


Albert Montanes of Spain won the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart after third seed Gael Monfils retired with an ankle injury.


Unemployment slowed in both San Diego and in California, as rates fell in April for both the county and the state.


A man who was sitting on his porch on Martin Street Tuesday evening was injured in a drive-by shooting.

Man sitting on porch injured during drive-by shooting


Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto ( Images ) is set to star opposite Spanish actor Antonio Banderas ( Images ) in a Hollywood period film.

Freida Pinto to star opposite Antonio Banderas


Former world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier has died Monday night after battling liver cancer.

Boxing legend Joe Frazier dies of liver cancer


President Asif Ali Zardari has taken notice of loadshedding and ordered that an Rs 152 billion bank guarantee be cleared.

President Zardari takes notice of loadshedding


Work on Haya's wastewater project is going on in full swing in Al Ghubra and Athaiba areas, where the work has reached advanced stages and the entire project is expected to be complete by the end of this year.

Work on Haya's wastewater project going on in full swing


Pope Benedict XVI has urged an ``immediate'' end to hostilities in South Ossetia and the start of negotiations between Russia and Georgia over the contested province.

Pope Benedict XVI urges ``immediate'' end to hostilities in South Ossetia


An Ottawa man who was detained by Congolese security forces in the capital Kinshasa last month was released from a notorious Congolese prison on Saturday.

Ottawa man released from Congolese prison


John Charcol has launched an exclusive range of large loan two-year tracker mortgages giving clients the option to trade off the interest rate and the fee.


THE disgraced former deputy mayor of London faked expenses for a lunch with Barnet Council leader Mike Freer.


Kim Kardashian is in Haiti with actress Maria Bello, co-founder of the We Advance organization, to help in ongoing relief efforts one year after an earthquake ravaged the country.


Barbara Walters has chicken pox, her friend and colleague Whoopi Goldberg announced on The View Monday, Jan. 28.

Barbara Walters has chicken pox, Whoopi Goldberg announces on the View


Nigeria has restored its envoy to Libya, six months after he was recalled by the government in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday, according to a News Agency of Nigeria report.


Our research reveals that by the end-2013, the EMEA region will dominate the global IAM market, constituting over 40% of the global market, closely followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions.


NASCAR temporarily suspended driver AJ Allmendinger for a failed drug test, and Penske Racing officials were scrambling to get Sam Hornish Jr. to the track before Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR suspends AJ Allmendinger for failed drug test


China has lodged a protest with North Korea over the fatal shooting of three Chinese people in a border area, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.

China lodges protest with N. Korea over fatal shooting


Warsaw marks 70 years since ghetto stand Updated: 13:47, Saturday April 20, 2013 Sirens wailed and church bells tolled in Warsaw as largely Roman Catholic Poland paid homage to the Jewish fighters who rose up 70 years ago against German Nazi forces in the Warsaw ghetto uprising.


Motorola Droid price has been reduced to $149 at Verzion.


The University Library will stay open 24 hours a day beginning May 8 until May 20 as final-frenzied students stress out over last-minute projects and looming exams.

University Library to stay open 24 hours


Oil edged further below the 100 usd mark as a slowing economic outlook cooled last week's record run above the key psychological level.

Oil edges further below 100 usd mark on slowing economic outlook


AN experienced sailor died in a freak accident after he fell overboard while trying to free a rope that had become tangled in his boat's propeller on Saturday.


With a hand on Abraham Lincoln's inaugural bible, and before a crowd stretching across the National Mall toward where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of his dream of racial equality, the 47-year-old Obama was sworn in as the first black American president by Chief Justice John Roberts.


Acquisitions and new products boosted Perrigo Company to 23.2 percent revenue growth for its second fiscal quarter of 2011, and prompted the company to raise its guidance for its 2011 fiscal year.

Acquisitions, new products boost Perrigo revenue


NEW South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally has guaranteed job security to the volunteers working with emergency services on the state's floods.

Kristina Keneally guarantees jobs for volunteers


A toll booth worker was killed when a car crashed into a toll plaza.


CHICAGO ― Polar bears have just been declared a threatened species in the United States and global warming may be to blame.

Polar bears declared a threatened species


Cambodia and Thailand on Tuesday agreed to work together towards establishing two special economic zones in border areas in order to boost trade and investment and improve livelihoods of the peoples along the border of the two countries.

Cambodia, Thailand to establish special economic zones in border Area


New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has confirmed to 3 News he will run in the 2011 general election.

Winston Peters to run in 2011 general election


The Kentucky women's tennis squad continues fall action in Nashville, Tenn., for the June Stewart Invitational Oct. 17 - 19.

Women's tennis continues fall action in Nashville


North Korea and the United States have agreed to resume suspended four-way talks to replace the tattered Korean War armistice with a permanent peace accord, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said Sunday.


``Everybody can make a difference in somebody's life,'' Boyner said in a speech on the second day of the MIT Global Startup Workshop held in Istanbul.


Federal Minister for Trade Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Sunday said that government has been providing all incentives and facilities to the traders community in the country.

Government providing all incentives to traders:


Actor NEIL PATRICK HARRIS has spoken out to deny a tabloid report suggesting he has called off his engagement following a lovers' spat.

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS denies calling off engagement


Ethiopians voted Sunday in a first round of general elections that the opposition boycotted to protest alleged intimidation by ruling party officials.


Tom Cruise saved friend Updated: 20:35, Monday February 11, 2013 Australian business tycoon James Packer claims Tom Cruise helped him get through his darkest days when he was millions in debt, his marriage was in crisis and his weight ballooned.


Firefox OS-based ZTE Open has been caught at the FCC with all the right frequencies to sing along AT&T's 3G network.

Firefox OS-based ZTE Open caught at the FCC


A six year old boy is fighting for his life after a car accident today at Quakers Hill.

Boy fights for life after car accident in Quakers Hill


Each year, Siouxland leaders head to Washington to meet with members of Congress, and this year is no different.


Harris County swept Woodland 4-3 and 11-4 in a Region 3-AAAA playoff series Wednesday afternoon, earning a berth in next week's state playoffs.

Harris County sweeps past Woodland, earns berth in state playoffs


The man investigators call the leader of the Goonz gang could get life in federal prison.

Leader of Goonz gang could get life in prison


Kinston police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred within less than two hours of each other this evening.

Police investigating kinston armed robberies


BARCELONA, Spain Barcelona says Lionel Messi has a fever and did not attend Wednesday's scheduled training session.


The truth of the matter is that government has painted itself into a fiscal corner in the past four years from which it will take time to escape.

Government has painted itself into fiscal corner


Indonesia, the biggest Southeast Asia economy, has adopted a series of measures to offset the impact of the global market crisis.

Indonesia adopts measures to offset impact of global market crisis


McDuffie Regional Medical Center will lay off 21 employees to reduce losses that have drained more than $900,000 from hospital reserves since October.

McDuffie Regional Medical Center to lay off 21 employees


Venezuela's top diplomat said Monday that President Hugo Chavez was joking and giving orders, after disappearing from the public eye six weeks ago for cancer surgery in Cuba.


HP announced that they would make webOS open source by the time fall 2012 rolls around, which is not something that the tech industry envisioned.

HP to make webOS open source by fall 2012


Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. today declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share payable on June 10, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2010.

Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.125


Honeywell, a Fortune 100 diversified technology leader, has opened a full-service office in Baghdad, while other offices are being planned in southern and northern Iraq over the next few years.


Brent crude fell by as much as 1% today to below $110 as Japan's worsening nuclear crisis buffeted stock markets, raising questions about the effect of the earthquake on growth and energy demand.


Meester, who plays the bitchy Blair on the hit show, will star as Sara, a freshman student who is assigned a new roommate, Rebecca, only to find said roommate becoming dangerously obsessed with her, targeting her loved ones and generally going all doolally.


To encourage investment in exploration and exploitation of minerals for the development of mineral based industry in the North Eastern States an ``Investors Meet and Conference on Development of Mineral Resource and Mineral Based Industry in North East Region'' has been organized on November 6-7 at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati.The Investors Meet and Conferance is being organized by Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in association with Governments of North Eastern States and Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region and Federation of Indian Mineral Industry.

Investors meet on Development of Mineral Resource


A Covington man died following a two-vehicle collision Tuesday on US 220, Virginia State Police said.


The Jaguar E-TYPE has been named the most iconic car of the last 50 years by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.

The Jaguar E-TYPE named the most iconic car of the last 50 years


The Canadian dollar erased losses against its US counterpart to trade at C$1.0121 in Toronto.

Canadian dollar erases loss to trade at C$1.0121 in Toronto


Kevin Pietersen has announced via Twitter that he has been dropped from England's squad for the Twenty20 and one-day internationals against Pakistan, and has hit out at the decision.

Pietersen announces on Twitter he has been dropped


The Isle of Man has signed a double taxation agreement with Singapore and a tax information exchange agreement with the Republic of Turkey in quick succession on the same day in London.


Tinchy Stryder is reportedly planning a new tattoo if he gets to number one in the album chart.


Reports today claim that Liverpool have agreed a £25million transfer deal that will see Marouane Chamakh sign for the Reds.

Liverpool agree £25million transfer deal for Marouane Chamakh


Luxuryvillafinder.com, a website dedicated to bringing luxury vacation rental owners and agents in direct contact with guests, is launching its affiliate program on the ShareAsale network, which will be fully managed by AMWSO.com.

LuxuryVillafinder.com launches affiliate program


Cambodia welcomes the creation of ASEAN single visa to attract more tourists and facilitate other travelers to visit the region, government officials said on Monday.


State Rep. Mary McAllister filed for re-election Monday, setting a potential rematch with fellow Democrat Elmer Floyd.


CBS will expand its summer reality staple Big Brother to three nights a week, the network said Tuesday.

Cbs expands 'Big Brother' to three nights


A man and a woman who were arrested while entering Eskasoni on Sunday night are facing drug charges involving prescription pills.


Some 99% of South Sudanese voted to secede from the north, according to the first complete results of the region's independence referendum.


``The Sensex fell 425.4 points or 2.6% to 15,946.1 while the Nifty fell to 4,778.4, down by 127.4 points or 2.6%. The Sensex has supports at 15,800 and 15,650 and resistances at 16,170 and 16,300. The Nifty has supports at 4,750 and 4,720 and resistances at 4,800 and 4,840.``

Sensex has resistance at 16,170 & 16,300:


San Diego Chargers safety Kevin Ellison has been arrested in Redondo Beach on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.

Chargers s Kevin Ellison arrested in Redondo Beach


Fanurio helps freelancers and others keep accurate records of time spent on projects and can help produce detailed invoices.

Fanurio helps freelancers keep accurate records of time spent on projects


By Staff, City News Service A man who was accused of kidnapping and robbing actor Jeremy London in Palm Springs accepted a plea deal today in which he admitted a felony charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor count of unlawful taking of a vehicle.

Man accused of kidnapping, robbing Jeremy London in Palm Springs accepts plea deal


Five trains to north India from the city were cancelled and four diverted as a result of the agitation by the Gujjar community in Rajasthan, Western Railway authorities said on Friday.


Saudi Arabia says four more people have died from a new respiratory virus related to SARS, bringing the total number of deaths to 32 in the kingdom at the centre of the growing crisis.

Four more die from virus related to SARS


Two bombs exploded in quick succession in a busy central Baghdad street on Monday, killing at least six people and wounding about 20, Iraqi police said.

Two bombs in Baghdad street kill at least six


Halle Berry was rightfully granted the restraining order against the stalker and intruder that tried to gain entry to her house by scaling her property's wall!

Halle Berry is granted the restraining order against stalker


HBO received 17 Golden Globe nominations, the most of any television network this year, for the upcoming 67th annual Golden Globe Awards, which were announced today in Los Angeles.

HBO receives 17 Golden Globe nominations


Football star David Beckham and his family have reportedly hired an armed guard while they holiday in Malibu.

David Beckham hires an armed guard while on holiday


LeFlore County prosecutors have declined to file charges in the fatal shooting of a Cameron man.


AP Leave a comment A bus fell from a bridge into a dry riverbed in northwestern India early Monday, killing at least 26 students and teachers on board, police said.

Bus falls into dry riverbed in India, killing 26


A police Bomb and Arson unit is investigating an early Friday incident in which fireworks were apparently used to blow up a portable toilet at Diversey Harbor.

Fireworks used to blow up portable toilet


Fire gutted a Holland home early Saturday morning.


Damir Polancec, a former Croatian Minister of Economy and MP, was arrested for possible criminal acts at Podravka food company today.

Former Minister Polancec is under arrest


CHERYL Cole makes a glamour boob on the red carpet as a corner of her stick-on bra peeps out from her dress.

Cheryl Cole makes a boob on the red carpet


US retailers reported strong sales gains in November, boosted by a the start of the holiday shopping season.


Goreville village attorney Elvis Cameron confirmed Wednesday that Goreville village council members accepted Goreville police chief Matt Akes' resignation Tuesday night during a village council meeting.

Goreville accepts police chief's resignation


Verizon Wireless, a provider of wireless voice and 3G data network, has expanded its local network to Chittenden County, Vermont.

Verizon Wireless expands network to Chittenden County, Vermont


A massive wildfire that has burned more than 61,000 acres in west Texas remains out of control.

Wildfire burns more than 61,000 acres in Texas


Malaysia has withdrawn visa-on-arrival facility to Indians and Bangladeshis who will now need a two-week social visit pass and a return ticket if they wish to visit the country.

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival facility to Indians


'80s-era singer Cyndi Lauper will be releasing her autobiography later this year!

Cyndi Lauper autobiography due this year


American actor Robert De Niro has offered support to actor Mel Gibson.

Robert De Niro offers support Mel Gibson


MICHAEL JACKSON and DIANA ROSS' movie musical THE WIZ is heading back to Broadway this summer.

Michael Jackson - the WIZ heads back to Broadway


TMZ reports that Lil Wayne has settled a $20 million lawsuit out of court wit ha former producer over ``Lollipop'' and other songs.

Lil Wayne settles $20 million lawsuit with former producer


Sub-zero temperatures will return to the UK following a brief reprieve from the freezing weather, forecasters warned.


at all: it shows that she might be one of the myriad forms of intersex, true, but not a hermaphrodite.


Kings of Leon have opted to cancel US summer tour dates through the end of September after lead singer Caleb Followill left the stage during a Dallas show on Friday due to illness and exhaustion.


Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday got the permissions from Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to hold an agitation at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi from August 9 in support of his demand for bringing back black money stashed abroad.

Ramdev gets permission to hold agitation at Ramlila Maidan


San Diego Padres slugger Carlos Quentin on Sunday dropped his appeal and began serving an eight-game suspension for rushing the mound and inciting a brawl in which Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke broke his left collarbone.


Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan has suffered a hairline fracture of his right thumb and will bat on the final day of the Lord's Test only if ``absolutely necessary''.

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan suffers hairline fracture


Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, managed by Cleveland Clinic, organizes a public health talk about life after divorce on Tuesday, 02 November 2010.

SKMC organizes a public health talk about life after divorce


A former Sampson County teacher is charged with statutory rape after allegedly having an affair with a student.

Former teacher charged with statutory rape


Boris supports local Tottenham school in their bid to beat Bieber to the Number 1 spot!

Boris supports school in bid to beat Bieber to number 1


Wales centre Jamie Roberts is a ``touch and go'' case for the Six Nations match against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday, according to skills coach Neil Jenkins.


Iran has publicly hanged two convicted murderers in the southern town of Jahrom, Kayhan newspaper reported yesterday.

Iran publicly hangs two convicted murderers


Roger Clemens apologized yesterday for unspecified mistakes in his personal life, but denied having an affair with a 15-year-old.The Daily News reported last week Clemens had a decade-long relationship with country star Mindy McCready that began when she was 15 and an aspiring singer.

Clemens apologizes for 'mistakes in personal life'


A new study in the June 2010 issue of Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine suggests that autism is a vitamin D deficiency disorder.

Autism is a vitamin D deficiency disorder?


THE rupee rose for a fifth day, its longest run of gains in almost a month, as overseas investors stepped up purchases of the country's assets to take advantage of growth in Asia's third-biggest economy.


Former Vice President Dick Cheney was hospitalized on Monday after experiencing chest pains.

Cheney hospitalized after experiencing chest pains


NSW police seize $500,000 worth of drugs Updated: 10:04, Thursday June 28, 2012 A 48-year-old man is set to face court after police allegedly seized around $500,000 worth of drugs in two raids in Sydney's west.

Nsw police seize $500,000 worth of drugs


Lyricist Javed Akhtar fondly remembers his longtime friend, ghazal guru Jagjit Singh, who passed away early this morning.