A recent increase in young cell phone users has the Texas Attorney General urging parents to protect their children from savvy predators.

Texas Attorney General urges parents to protect children from savvy predators


Republicans will delay the start of business at their national convention in Tampa by one day due to Tropical Storm Isaac, the Republican National Committee chairman said on Saturday.

Republicans to delay business at convention by one day


Two women are facing misdemeanor prostitution charges following an Oshkosh Police Department crackdown on offers of sexual services for a fee on an online classified advertising bulletin board.


Brokers are leaving money on the table with borrowers, with fewer than half of consumers being offered risk products.


A two vehicle crash claimed the life of one Walker man on Sunday just before noon on US 190 at Florida Boulevard.

Two vehicle crash claims life of Walker man


Pop superstar Madonna and her British husband Guy Ritchie were granted a ``quickie'' divorce on the grounds of his unreasonable behaviour Friday, a month after announcing their eight-year marriage was over.

Madonna and Ritchie granted 'quickie' divorce


Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless, the operator of a network of Wi-Fi access points, has reported its first quarterly results as a public company.

Boingo Wireless reports quarterly results


South Dakota Rep. Kristi Noem says changes like those proposed by congressional Republicans are needed to save Medicare.

Sd Rep. Noem says changes needed to save Medicare


Greek left vows to kill bailout deal Updated: 05:19, Saturday June 2, 2012 The head of Greece's Radical Left Coalition, whose strong gains in last month's elections deepened concerns over his nation's economic future, has vowed to cancel Greece's international bailout agreement if he wins an upcoming repeat ballot.


A group of American scientists, including several from the National Academy of Sciences, is calling on the federal government to halt all mountaintop mining permits because of public health concerns.

Scientists call for halt in mountaintop mining permits


On Monday, April 1, The Harvard Common Press announced that they had completed the process of opening a San Francisco office, which will be headed up by Associate Publisher, Adam Salomone.

Harvard Common Press to open San Francisco office


Petty Enterprises, the venerable NASCAR team led by ``King'' Richard Petty, sold control of the family business today to investment firm Boston Ventures.

NASCAR's Petty Enterprises sells control of family business


Crews were working to clean up an oil spill in Mont Belvieu Tuesday morning.

Crews work to clean up oil spill in Mont Belvieu


The current health warning for Lake Rotorua has been extended to cover all of Lake Rotorua, the Ohau Channel, Okere Arm and the full length of the Kaituna River.

Health warning extended for Lake Rotorua


Kiefer comes back to TV and this time, it's not to save the world.


Grammy-award nominated rap musician Yung Joc will perform Saturday, April 4, at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Rapper Yung Joc to perform April 4 at Ohio Wesleyan University


Phoenix bank owned properties represent investment potentials that are very hard to resist.


A Rhinebeck woman will be featured on the CNN HLN's series ``Breakthrough Women'' today and Sunday.

Rhinebeck woman to be featured on CNN HLN today, Sunday


Treasure Beach won the Irish Derby here on Sunday to lead home an Aidan O'Brien-trained 1-2-3 for the third time in the race and give the Irishman his sixth successive win in Ireland's premier classic.


Witnesses say a light plane lost power and crashed into a pickup truck Monday evening near Pappy Boyington Field in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Light plane crashes into pickup in Kootenai County, id


Liz Hurley jokes about her bikini wax and female 'deforestation' in a new US TV commercial.

Liz Hurley jokes about bikini waxing in TV commercial


Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is facing a presidential runoff on Sunday against frontrunner Viktor Yanukovych, threatened on Thursday to replay the ``orange revolution'' over presidential election amendments.

Ukraine's Tymoshenko threatens to replay orange revolution


Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have recently shown that the legs of grasshoppers and crabs have the ideal shape to resist bending and compression.

Legs of grasshoppers and crabs have ideal shape to resist bending and compression


A renewable energy plant will create 25 jobs and bring an investment estimated at $110 million to Valdosta, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced Tuesday.

Renewable energy plant to create jobs in Valdosta


Port Adelaide assistant coach Dean Laidley has told the club he'll likely return to Melbourne next year.


Palestinian officials hope to raise US$1.5 billion from foreign investors at a conference planned next month in the West Bank, the Palestinian foreign minister announced Monday.

Palestinians hope to raise US$1.5 billion


Randy de Puniet has re-signed with the LCR Honda team for the 2010 MotoGP World Championship.


Jefferson County will be out of cash by June if it cannot spend money being collected from the countywide occupational tax, the county's finance director said on Tuesday.

Jefferson county could be out of cash by June


Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth.

Mickelson holds off Els to win HSBC Champions


Four drink drivers were caught in a pre-Christmas blitz on the streets of Ashburton.


Online video distribution and research firm TubeMogul has launched a Web marketplace to connect advertisers with Web video producers.

TubeMogul marketplace connects advertisers, Web video producers


You know what Rakhi Sawant said, I asked the wife, two kids and the girlfriend?


The army confirmed late on Monday it has begun an operation targeting banned organisations in the wake of the attacks in Mumbai last month, but did not name any organisation.

Army confirms operation against banned organisations


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Thursday that Pakistan has a rich cultural history with dominant imprints of Islam and Islamic teachings.

Pakistan has rich cultural history, dominant imprints of Islam:


A hiker found human bones Tuesday in west Reno, and the Reno Police Department has asked for the public's help in finding out who died and how.


Heather Mills, ex-wife of Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, claims she was set up by reporters trying to gain an insight into her former marriage.


BOY GEORGE revealed he had to create a stage outfit at the last minute after losing his luggage on the way to Retrofest.


A Hindu youth won the custody of his alleged minor wife of different faith in a Delhi court after the girl expressed her wish to be with him.

Hindu youth wins custody of 'minor' wife in court


Fort Worth police are investigating a report of a home invasion involving three armed men in southern Tarrant County.

Fort Worth police investigate report of home invasion


Google TV is months away from launching, but it already has doubters in Apple CEO Steve Jobs and some industry analysts who believe the search engine will fail where Microsoft, Apple, Sony and several startups have failed before.

Google TV has doubters in Apple CEO Steve Jobs, analysts


``We will not be rushed,'' was the Government's curt response yesterday to the Opposition's call for the House to resume sittings well before the January 19 schedule.


Housing starts and building permits fell in April and factory output slumped as automobile part shortage scrimped production, showing the economy off to a weak start in the second quarter.


Quebec Premier Jean Charest is meeting his cabinet Wednesday morning and is then widely expected to call a provincial election for Dec. 8.

Québec Premier Jean Charest expected to call election


A Charlotte man has been shot to death in front of a home with several children inside.

Charlotte man shot to death in front of home


Obama marked 100 days as president with a trip to the US heartland, claiming his ambitious agenda of ``remaking America'' had begun to take hold but warning of much more work ahead to pull the nation out of recession.

Obama marks 100 days with trip to the heartland


With the return of UFC® superstar Tito Ortiz engaged in a rematch with former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin and two of the welterweight class' most exciting knockout artists, Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson, ready to trade hands, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® is proud to confirm the remaining bouts for UFC 106:

Ultimate Fighting Championship® confirms remaining bouts for UFC 106


Apple has reportedly issued directives to app developers to submit screenshots of their applications which are of Retina display quality, indicating that it may soon discontinue its iPhone 3G S.


Afghan officials said Sunday that a NATO airstrike killed 14 civilians, all of them women and children, in the southern province of Helmand on Saturday night.

Afghan official says NATO airstrike killed 14 civilians


LXB Retail Properties has acquired land interests in Truro, Cornwall, from Regenco Properties for £2m cash plus costs.

Lxb Retail acquires land interests in Truro


Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson will speak at 3 pm Monday, Oct. 19, in SUNY Oswego's Campus Center auditorium.

Author Laurie Halse Anderson to speak Oct. 19


ArvinMeritor Inc., which makes parts for both commercial and light vehicles, on Tuesday backed its previous fiscal 2008 outlook, predicting higher overseas demand and currency exchange benefits.


The Bank of England was dragged into an interest-rate rigging scandal after an email was released suggesting it may have encouraged banks to doctor their borrowing costs during the financial crisis.


Second-seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov won the Citi Open on Sunday night for his first ATP World Tour 500 event title, beating fourth-seeded Tommy Haas 6-7, 6-4, 6-1.


Citigroup has announced that they have acquired 100% of EMI, and swiftly recapitalised the music group to slash its debt from £3.4 billion to £1.2 billion, with £300 million of cash now available for investment.


Two divers rescued yesterday in waters off the Whitsundays were cracking jokes after their 19-hour ordeal, a rescue helicopter pilot says.

Two divers were cracking jokes after rescue


Life and income protection insurance company Asteron Life is pulling the pin on Kiwisaver to concentrate on its core business.


San Antonio Spurs executive Danny Ferry was offered the Atlanta Hawks general manager position.

Danny Ferry offered Atlanta Hawks general manager position


An elderly Lodi woman who had been reported missing was found safe in North Carolina, the Lodi Police Department said.


Thousands of strollers are being recalled tonight because the grab bar may not keep the children from passing through and might present a strangulation hazard.


Indonesian shares are expected to extend their rally next week driven by bank stocks and improving regional sentiment, dealers said.

Indonesian shares expected to extend rally


Senior Indian batsman VVS Laxman will return home after a hand injury ruled him out of the second and final Test against Bangladesh starting on Sunday in Dhaka.

Hand injury rules Laxman out of second Test against Bangladesh


Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar said on Friday that PPP would win next general election despite the blame game against its leadership.


Red Bull remained on top on day two of the final winter test at Barcelona, as world champion Sebastian Vettel gave another impressive demonstration of his team's 2011 pace.


Flu virus can cripple the immune systems of otherwise healthy individuals, triggering infections like pneumonia, even as swine flu continues unabated.

Flu virus can cripple immune systems, trigger pneumonia


An overnight hunt by dozens of law enforcement officers ended early Wednesday when a man suspected of killing eight people surrendered to police.

Man suspected of killing eight people surrendered to police


Albany Law School welcomed a new class of students on Monday who have higher grades and test scores than last year's newcomers.


There are reports that a man in his twenties has been pulled from a pool at the Don Valley Hotel and rushed to hospital on Tuesday night.

Reports of man being pulled from pool and rushed to hospital


At a recent press conference for ``Snow Whiote and the Huntsman'', Kristen Stewart talks about coping with her fairytale fame.

Kristen Stewart talks about coping with fame


With a 3-1 triumph over Duke, the No. 24 Tennessee volleyball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in school history.

Volleyball team advances to second round


``Balykchy town board will be dismissed as its Deputies could elect mayor twice,'' announced Assistant Director of CEC Gulnara Dzhurabaeva to 24.kg news agency.

Balykchy town board will be dismissed --


The Vanuatu weather office has issued a tropical depression warning system for the Penama and Malampa provinces.

Vanuatu weather office issues a tropical depression warning


MTI will simplify the rules for access to national airspace, which would provide non-discriminatory treatment between Community air operators regarding flight authorisation, according to the substantiation note of a draft Government Decision, elaborated by the ministry.

Mti to simplify rules for access to national airspace


Cate Blanchett, who played Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlorien in the 'Lord of the Rings' films, will reprise her role in 'The Hobbit.

Cate Blanchett reprises her role in 'the Hobbit'


THE Italian Government today posted the tax returns of senior lawmakers online in a transparency exercise, but demand to see the juicy data was so high the website crashed, the ANSA news agency reported.

Italy Government posts tax returns online


``Russia Today'' TV channel has been nominated for the prestigious American Emmy Award in the news category for its coverage of the ``Occupy Wall Street'' movements that started in New York on September 17th, 2011, as the Emmy Award website says.

Russia Today TV nominated for Emmy Award


A US judge ruled that a young Nigerian man is fit to stand trial over allegations he tried to blow up a packed transatlantic airliner using explosives hidden in his underpants.

US judge rules Abdulmutallab fit to stand trial


Movie moguls Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman are going to produce the 2010 Oscars.

Bill Mechanic, Adam Shankman to produce 2010 Oscars


Former US Sen. Larry Craig has opened a consulting firm and says he's focusing on Energy issues.

Former US Sen. Larry Craig opens consulting firm


A Sydney woman says Gordon Ramsay broke her heart after they slept together while the British celebrity chef was visiting Australia.


A Texas man faces federal drug charges after police in Louisiana allegedly seized about 170 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from his vehicle during a traffic stop.


While financial markets entered a steep downward spiral in September, the unemployment rate dropped in the Lynchburg area and across the state from August to September.

Unemployment rate drops in Lynchburg, state from August to September


ANNE Hathaway ``lived on hummus and radishes'' to slim down for her role in 'Les Miserables'.

Anne Hathaway lived on hummus and radishes


The Wall Street reform fight enters its final stages in the US Senate this week with an overdue reckoning on three issues that cut to the heart of how, and for whom, the financial system works.

Wall Street reform enters final stages in US Senate


A 23-year-old Curryville man faces a drug charge following his arrest early Saturday in Pike County, Mo.


The Japanese stock market is trading firm on Wednesday with the overnight rally on Wall Street and a surge in gold and crude oil prices prompting investors to go in for some strong buying in metal, banking and transport stocks.


Brett Kebble's murder accused Glenn Agliotti pleaded not guilty to the four charges against him in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday.


Two north Chicago businesses plan to plead guilty to mail fraud for allegedly using the Twin Buttes School District to bilk the government out of more than $100,000 through a federal program that provides funding to schools and libraries for technology and communications equipment.


A man extradited from Tonga over the shooting death of a Sydney drug boss has been charged with his murder.


President Barack Obama visited wounded US Representative Gabrielle Giffords on Wednesday to begin an emotional trip to Arizona as political leaders condemned the deadly shooting spree in Tucson.

Obama visits wounded US congresswoman Giffords


Actor Lindsay Lohan has been sued for her involvement in a car accident last week.


Netflix reported Monday that it lost 810,000 subscribers between its second and third quarters, a disappointing number that pushed shares down 26 percent in after-hours trading.


Commissioner David Stern canceled all November games on Friday, the 120th day of the lockout.


A Corpus Christi man accused of killing his grandmother will get a mental evaluation to determine if he is fit for trial.

Corpus Christi man accused of killing grandmother get mental evaluation


Turkmenistan has almost doubled electricity supplies to Tajikistan, Howar news agency reports quoting Nozirjon Yodgori, head of the press service of Barq-i Tojik energy holding.

Turkmenistan doubles electricity supplies to Tajikistan


DC United announced today defender Rodney Wallace has undergone successful surgery to fixate his fractured left fibula.

DC United's Rodney Wallace undergoes successful surgery


Low-cost airline Monarch has announced that it has introduced new routes to Croatia and Crete.

Monarch announces new routes to Croatia and Crete


State-owned gas utility GAIL India Ltd plans to foray into power sector through a tie-up with the nation's largest electricity generating company NTPC Ltd.


Everton have signed Portuguese striker Joao Silva from Desportivo Das Aves for an undisclosed fee, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

Everton sign Portuguese striker Joao Silva for undisclosed fee


Richard Gere has confessed that he rarely speaks to Diane Lane away from the movie set.


Dolphins football club,yesterday qualified for the next round of the CAF champions league.


Hawke's Bay have beaten Manawatu 17-9 in Palmerston North for their first win in the provincial rugby championship.


By WJ Hennigan Bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. defended its proposed sale to Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Platinum Equity on Thursday, saying claims that the transaction was a sweetheart deal were unfounded.

Delphi defends its proposed sale to Platinum equity


Rawalpindi police on Thursday arrested 19 outlaws and recovered 4220 gram charas, 647 bottles of liquor, weapons and stolen motorcycles from their possession.


The Bug has prepared a new Danny Brown collaboration which will appear on upcoming EP 'Filthy'.

The Bug prepares Danny Brown collaboration


The Australian economy report showed leading index declined to -0.3% during February, and the current reading is better than previous reading -0.2% in January.


A Sears employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing $70,000 worth of gift cards in the West Valley.

Sears employee arrested for stealing $70,000 in gift cards


Online fashion and lifestyle products retailer Myntra on Friday said it has acquired San Francisco based technology platform provider FITIQUETTE for an undisclosed sum.

Myntra acquires San Francisco-based FITIQUETTE


Lower taxes for all Bulgarians who spend at least six consecutive days of their vacation in a Bulgarian resort, is the proposal Deputy Minister of Tourism Ivo Marinov expressed in an interview with bTV.

Lower taxes for Bulgarians spending vacation in bulgaria


A Louisiana meat-packing company has recalled 20,166 pounds of potentially bacteria-tainted cooked roast beef deli meat.

Louisiana meat company recalls deli meat


The Hartford Courant Avon-based Magellan Health Services Inc. raised its earnings forecast for 2009 for net income ranging from $98.1 million to $104.4 million.

Magellan Health Services raises earnings forecast


Tom Glavine threw off a mound Friday for the first time since undergoing elbow and shoulder surgeries in August.


Actress Amanda Bynes has reportedly reconnected with her parents Lynne and Rick because she missed them.


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has formed a political action committee that bills itself as an advocate of ``energy independence'' and could be helpful if she decides to run for president in 2012.


A major breakthrough was made in imaging technology of X ray, learned by the reporter from University of Science and Technology of China, which can be applied to life sciences and information science.

Breakthrough made in imaging technology of X ray


``Gossip Girl'' star Kelly Rutherford has given birth to her second child with estranged husband, German entrepreneur Daniel Giersch.

Kelly Rutherford gives birth to second child


AP January 21, 2013 A bomb exploded at a shop-ping mall in Athens on Sunday, slightly wounding two security guards and forcing the evacuation of about 200 people.


17 minutes ago After 80 years and more than 20,000 daily print editions, Daily Variety will publish its final daily print edition on Tuesday.

Variety to publish final print edition on Tuesday


As predicted by publicservice.co.uk, the Conservative party has won the most seats in the general election and Nick Clegg's apparent surge following the televised leaders' debate did not translate into a particularly impressive performance on the night of the election.


Friendly's is offering its customers a free ice cream cone today to start the summer season.


Russia and the United States will sign a treaty civilian nuclear cooperation on the last day of Vladimir Putin's presidency Tuesday, news agency Itar-Tass quoted a Russian official as saying, reported dpa.

Russia, US to sign on treaty on nuclear cooperation


Staples has announced that it will start selling Apple devices in the US, the company only sells Apple accessories at the moment, although that it about to change as they will be offering a full range of Apple products in the US.


ATLANTA -Former President Jimmy Carter has written a new book on the Middle East with a title he hopes will not be as controversial as the last one, which was called, ``Palestine:

Jimmy Carter writes new book on Middle East


Jacksonville gas prices rose 2 cents in the past week as the price of crude oil settles at $99.41 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, $1.55 less than last week ago.


Toyota is the top green brand for the second successive year;


The Detroit Lions have launched a mobile app, available free for smartphones.


LARA Bingle said she has been inundated with offers since appearing on DWTS, some of them from the Seven Network.


Faisal Shahzad, the man behind the Times Square bomb attempt in May, was indicted by a federal grand jury at the US District Court in Manhattan on Thursday.

Faisal Shahzad indicted by federal grand jury


Charlie Sheen has reportedly given up joint custody of his two daughters with ex-wife Denise Richards.

Charlie Sheen gives custody of daughters to Denise Richards


Islamabad, July 8 Four kidnappers were killed in Pakistan Sunday when security forces tried to free an abducted doctor.


A Des Moines man was robbed of his cell phone and an undisclosed amount of cash after inviting a woman to his home for a drink.

Man robbed after inviting woman home for drink


New figures have shown that the South Pole is gradually becoming a tourist hotspot, with increasing numbers of tourists heading there for vacation, despite the fact that it is one of the most remote places on Earth.

South Pole is becoming a tourist hotspot


Birmingham boss Alex McLeish thinks that the international break has come at a good time for Blues as it will give time to winger Jean Beausejour to recover from a medial ligament injury.

International break comes at a good time


US President Barack Obama could skip Ramallah during his upcoming visit to the region, PA source claims.


A battle pitting two hospital owners against each other for the right to build a new location in the Estero area and the big potential loser could be Lehigh Acres.

Battle between two hospital owners to build a new location


Sweden and China can cooperate in dealing with transnational organized crimes be it in central Asia or in Africa and other areas, said Dr. Niklas Swanstrom, director of Sweden's Institute for Security and Development Policy focusing mostly on Asia and Caucasus issues.

Sweden, China should cooperate in dealing with organized crime:


The Prince George Cougars beat the Everett Silvertips Dec. 5, 6-5 at the CN Centre.

Prince George Cougars beat the Everett Silvertips 6-5


Jake Westbrook threw off a mound Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June.


Producer Vashu Bhagnani postpones his Film Kal Kissne Dekha, which was scheduled for Release on May 29, 2009 due to the on going strike, an official announcement of the release date will follow soon.

Vashu Bhagnani postpones Film Kal Kissne Dekha


Russia said it lost contact Tuesday with a military satellite launched that morning.

Russia loses contact with military satellite


Demand is exceeding supply across some parts of the UK housing market, with up to five house hunters chasing one property in popular areas, it has been revealed.

Demand is 'exceeding supply across housing market'


Reliance Industries has strong support at Rs 800-805, says Jitendra Panda, Head of sales Broking, Future Capital Securities.


The Minneapolis school board on Tuesday unanimously approved a downsizing plan that will fundamentally shift how and where students go to school, a move district officials said was a necessary response to years of declining enrollment and multimillion-dollar deficits.

Minneapolis school board approves downsizing plan


BMR TORONTO, March 31 /CNW/ - Bradmer Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced its 2008 fourth quarter and fiscal year operational and financial results.

Bradmer announces 2008 fourth quarter and fiscal year operational and financial results


The JSE eased into the red before close on Tuesday amid little activity as local markets lacked direction due to Wednesday's public holiday but the local bourse followed European markets lower.


A Warner Robins woman is charged with shooting a man in the arm with a shotgun early Friday.

Warner Robins woman charged with shooting man


Dani Sordo pushed quite hard on this stage as he carries the hopes of the Citroen team for extra points.


Blacks talk twice as much as whites on their cell phones, and women talk and text more than men, according to an analysis of wireless bills by the Nielsen Co.


St. Francis Medical Center will build a $15 million Community Health Center in Monroe, moving the existing facility from its leased location on Oliver Road.

St. Francis Medical Center to build $15 million Community Health Center in Monroe


James McArthur retains his belief that Wigan can once again escape the Premier League drop but admits they need to score more.


WALLABIES winger Drew Mitchell says the time is right for him to move to French club Toulon and he hasn't yet thought about returning to Australia to make a late bid for 2015 Rugby World Cup selection.


A south Charlotte man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after an Internet sting led to his home near Ballantyne.

Charlotte man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of minor


Governor Deval Patrick is vowing to reform the state's pension system, which he says unfairly enriches some retired government workers at taxpayer expense.

Gov. Patrick vows to reform state pension system


Azerbaijan-based Agrolizing OJSC announced tender for purchase in installation of refrigerating cameras with the capacity of 2500 tonnes in Jeyranbatan, 2000 tonnes in Goranoy, 1000 tonnes in Agjabedi, 800 tonnes in Shamkir.


The City Council unanimously approved the site plan for the new Public safety Facility and added $2.8 million to the project's budget as the Turlock Police Department rolls into year two of their strategic plan.

Council approves new public safety facility plan


As of about 5:30 Thursday afternoon, towards the end of another day of grass fires throughout the county, another burn ban was issued for Faulkner County.


Leicester Tigers ended 2008 with a 26-26 draw with Harlequins in their Guinness Premiership game at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Tigers end 2008 with a draw against Harlequins


AP , 04.23.10, 10:40 AM EDT Flir Systems Inc., which makes thermal imaging camera systems, said Friday its first-quarter profit rose slightly on a 6 percent increase in sales, and it reaffirmed financial forecasts for the full year.


For the third consecutive year, Couristan has been recognized by Home Decorators Collection for having the lowest return rate in the catalog's area rug category.

Couristan recognized by Home Decorators Collection


Two people were killed in a pickup truck accident around 4:45 pm Sunday in front of 78 Ohio 314 in Ontario.

Two people killed in accident on Ohio 314


June 14, 2013, 10:40, - Moscow city authorities have extended the construction term for a luxury residential building in the central ...

Moscow extends term for luxury residential building


Drew Peterson's defense lawyers will file a motion Wednesday that could dismantle some of the prosecution's murder case against Peterson.

Motion could dismantle some of prosecution's case against Peterson


The World Bank is going to provide Azerbaijan with another loan, 1news.az reports.

World Bank to provide Azerbaijan with another loan


To celebrate back-to-school, Disney Store, in partnership with The Walt Disney Company, will donate 25,000 school supply kits to children at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Disney Store donates 25,000 school supply kits to Boys & Girls Clubs of America


IOC president Jacques Rogge was meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the Beijing Games, which have been overshadowed by protests over China's human rights record and disruptions of the Olympic torch relay.

IOC president Jacques Rogge meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao


The wind change blew the Marysville backburn out of control (file photo) The Bushfires Royal Commission has heard firefighters at a backburn on the edge of Marysville were caught by surprise when a wind change hit earlier than expected, enveloping the burn and then the town.


It is evident that many anti-Indian organizations have been ganged up and determined to launch campaign and propaganda against India and in particular, Hindusby all aggressive means.

All anti-Indian organizations ganged up:


DEFENCE giant BAe Systems is to close three factories with the loss of 500 jobs, partly because of the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq.

BAe Systems to close three factories with loss of 500 jobs


European stocks were little changed as Chinaâ??s moves to curb lending growth offset a smaller-than- forecast increase in US jobless benefit claims.


TABRIZ, A Brazilian player named Robson Chavez Santana joined Traktorsazi of Tabriz for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract on Tuesday.

Another Brazilian player joins Traktorsazi


Chile could be kicked out of the World Cup unless the Chilean club Rangers drops a court case by Dec. 3 contesting its disputed demotion to the second division of the national soccer league.


A Syracuse man was indicted on a felony animal cruelty charge stemming from an incident in February when police say he choked and punched a 10-week-old puppy.

Syracuse man indicted on felony animal cruelty charge


VH1 has renewed its three-year contract with the Broadcast Film Critics Association and will air the ``Critics' Choice Movie Awards'' through 2013.

VH1 renews its contract with broadcast Film Critics Association


With the Government commanding 144 seats in the 225 seat Parliament, the Opposition has to look to talent rather than numbers to make an impact.

Opposition should look to talent rather than numbers


A draft of the revised CDP will be put on GVMC website after short-listing the proposals received earlier and after the three-day stakeholders' meetings concluding on Friday.


Two security guards were found bludgeoned to death near the new link road between Hallomajra and Panchkula on Saturday morning.


Prince Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Interior, takes the oath of office before King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in Jeddah, Friday.


Avalanche danger in the Idaho Panhandle has tended to lurk later in the season over the last decade, according to the US Forest Service.


The latest buzz is that LG is all set to launch its first smartphone by the end of September.


JAPAN on Monday vowed 'stern action' against communist North Korea over its latest nuclear test and said it would seek an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.


IndyCar driver Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, her team announced on Tuesday.


Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was ejected from his team's home opener against Minnesota on Monday after plate umpire Phil Cuzzi called a second strike against Paul Konerko during the third inning.

White Sox manager Guillen ejected from home opener against Minnesota


The 49-unit Ascent in Avon has sold 35 of its condos, with two more scheduled to close this fall.


More than 88,900 people were killed or went missing in natural disasters in China in 2008, and about 470 million people were affected, according to a government report Wednesday.

Over 88,900 killed, missing in natural disasters in 2008


The US Coast Guard is scheduled to establish a safety zone on the Allegheny River, Friday, in preparation for the First Night Pittsburgh.

Coast Guard establishes safety zone on the Allegheny River


A 23-year-old teacher has been arrested on suspicion of inciting sexual activity with a child.

Teacher arrested over inciting sexual activity with a child


A paedophile pensioner who preyed on two young girls has been jailed for six years.

Paedophile pensioner jailed for six years


The editor of the grain market newsletter Profarmer says the days of the traditional grain pool are numbered.


3 Doors Down bassist, Todd Harrell, was arrested for vehicular homicide after his car hit a Ford pickup truck that sent it on a fatal crash for the driver late Friday night in Nashville.


Lead futures traded higher at the MCX today tracking uptrend witnessed by other base metals.


Needless to say the trucking industry is being tsunami'd by wave after wave of: cost increases, rates cuts, lane changes and regulatory blitzes.

The trucking industry is being tsunami'd


The Broncos have been working rookie quarterback Tim Tebow out as a pocket passer this weekend.

Broncos working Tebow out as pocket passer


Wolverines use snow like a refrigerator to preserve food during the lean, cold times after their young are born, they suggested.

Wolverines use snow like refrigerator to preserve food


Two fires that broke out within a half hour of each other kept Chico firefighters busy late Tuesday night.


Members of a crowd of about 500 people fired Roman candles and bottle rockets at Cherokee County deputies who responded to a disturbance call at about 12:30 am Tuesday.

Crowd fires Roman candles, bottle rockets at Cherokee County deputies


Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray, who has been admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, will undergo angioplasty, a hospital source said today.


Bangladeshi coast guards detained 23 boat migrants in the Bay of Bengal for attempting to migrate illegally to Malaysia, police said Saturday.

Bangladesh detains 23 boat migrants in the Bay of Bengal


Former major league pitcher Bob Purkey, who played in a World Series with the Cincinnati Reds, died on Sunday.


Jackie Selebi was released on R20,000 bail by the High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday pending an appeal application of his 15 year sentence.


Hollywood actor MICHAEL DOUGLAS has reportedly being lined up to play the flamboyant pianist Liberace in a film biopic.

MICHAEL Douglas - Douglas to play Liberace?


Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford will speak tonight on his lecture, titled ``Race, Politics and the Media in the Age of Obama.''


After a three-week holdout, WR Dwayne Bowe has signed his franchise tender.


Florida coach Urban Meyer is taking an indefinite leave of absence instead of resigning and expects to be on the sideline leading the Gators when next season opens.


Sofame Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial-industrial heat recovery equipment, is pleased to announce that Mr. Andre Caille, former President of Hydro-Quebec and Gaz Metropolitain, has joined Sofame's team as Senior Strategic Advisor.

Andre Caille joins Sofame as strategic Advisor


Up to 20 people were feared dead in Kenya Tuesday after a five-storey building under construction collapsed, trapping workers under piles of rubble.

Up to 20 feared dead in Kenya building collapse


A former Brownwood dentist found guilty of billing Medicaid for services he didn't perform was sentenced Wednesday to five years and eight months in federal prison.


President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said dental tourism as a concept has caught the imagination of foreign visitors who would like to take advantage of the high quality of implant services and related treatments that are more affordable in India.

'Dental tourism has caught imagination of foreign visitors':


The largest US money market funds cut their exposure to European banks to another record low last month, intensifying concerns over a wholesale funding run on the region's banks and the potential for an ensuing credit crunch.


Brian Burke has arrived at court to face corruption charges, telling reporters he was not looking forward to his court appearance.

Burke arrives at court to face corruption charges


DTE Energy wants to build a 3rd nuclear power plant, but the NRC is soliciting public comment on environmental issues.DTE Energy wants to build a third nuclear power plant in Monroe.

DTE Energy wants 3rd nuclear power plant


European Middleweight Champion Matthew Macklin will link up with new trainer Freddie Roach in Los Angeles next week as he begins preparations for the first defence of his title.

Matthew Macklin links up with Freddie Roach


Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, formally endorsed Romney for president, even though all eyes are currently on the outcome of Saturday's Republican primary in South Carolina.


Former prime minister Almazbek Atambayev has won the Kyrgyzstan presidential election.

Almazbek Atambayev wins Kyrgyzstan presidential election


Actor Ronit Roy was arrested on Thursday by the Mumbai police in a hit and run case.

Actor Ronit Roy arrested in hit and run case


Two years after their lauded debut, The xx are planning their highly anticipated second album.


An as yet unnamed man has died in a Venezuelan hotel room when the cocaine filled condoms he was carrying in his stomach burst.


Police are investigating three separate suspicious fires that occurred a week ago in the Red Deer area.


National power supplier Eskom today said its current wage offer was as high as it could go.

Eskom says wage offer is as high as it can go


Mexico City, Dec 22 Mexico City's legislature has approved gay marriage, an aide to a city lawmaker told AFP, in the first such law passed anywhere in Latin America.


United States President Barack Obama postponed a second visit to Australia to deal with the Gulf oil spill crisis, Canberra said on Friday.

Obama postpones second visit to Australia due to oil spill


// ABC News A Utah man who crashed his car on the way to propose to his girlfriend is unconscious in a hospital bed, but still ended up engaged after a state trooper recovered the ring in a puddle at the crash site.

Man crashes on the way to propose to girlfriend


Comedian Jonathan Winters, whose breakneck improvisations inspired Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and many others, has died at age 87.

Comedian Jonathan Winters dies at age 87


The Senate approved a new strategic nuclear arms treaty with Russia on Wednesday, handing President Barack Obama a major foreign policy victory in his drive to improve ties with Moscow and curb the spread of atomic weapons to other countries.

Senate approves nuclear arms treaty with Russia


Toll cheats on NJ road could lose registrations The biggest toll scofflaws on the Atlantic City Expressway have until next month to pay up or will lose their vehicle registrations.


SANA'A, Mar. 04 - Japanese embassy in cooperation with Sana'a University inaugurated on Wednesday a painting exhibition for modern architecture of the Japanese city Kumamoto.

Japanese embassy, Sana'a University inaugurate painting exhibition


Natural gas prices in Taiwan should be cut further even after a 2.99 percent drop announced earlier this week by the the state-run petroleum refiner, CPC Corp. Taiwan, the Consumers' Foundation suggested Friday.

Natural gas prices in Taiwan should be cut further:


Victoria Police have arrested suspected gunman David Paul Rowntree, who's wanted in connection with a string of alleged burglaries and an armed robbery that led to a high-speed police pursuit along a Melbourne freeway.


Rescuers are flooding two sections at the Raspadskaya coalmine by pouring in 8,000 cubic metres of water per minute.

Rescuers flood two sections at Raspadskaya coalmine


A man was arrested on charges, including corruption of a minor among others, early on Monday morning in Highland Park.

Man arrested for corruption of minor in Highland park


Five rockets slammed into the southern Israeli resort of Eilat today but there were no immediate reports of casualties, army radio reported.


The City of Beachwood will mark Memorial Day for the first time in 2012 with a giant flag display.

Beachwood to mark Memorial Day for the first time


Greece has taken the necessary steps to tackle its fiscal crisis and will not default on its debt obligations, the country's prime minister said on Saturday in a speech to his socialist party's national council.

Greece will not default on its debt obligations


South African bonds marked time this morning as players awaited key inflation data on Wednesday and absorbed some mixed news on the currency.


A prosecutor says a Wahpeton man who's accused of stabbing a woman neighbor is fit to go on trial for attempted murder.

Wahpeton man accused of stabbing to go on trial


Public sector Indian Overseas Bank on Tuesday announced 0.50 per cent hike in benchmark lending rate to 14 per cent with effect from August 16, but spared housing loans up to Rs 30 lakh and education advances from the increase.


At least 25 people were killed during a Nigerian military raid after a bomb blast blamed on...

At least 25 killed during Nigerian military raid:


Former Louisiana Governor David Treen has endorsed US Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., for re-election.


Agriculture, livestock trade mixed on the CBOT CHICAGO Agriculture futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.


French troops will leave Senegal under an agreement to be signed shortly before the West African country celebrates 50 years of independence from France in April, the Senegalese presidency said.

French troops to leave former colony Senegal


A group of coaches, doctors, equipment manufacturers and parents will study concussions and brain trauma injuries, hoping to consolidate information that will make all sports safer.


Rakim has announced his upcoming Canadian tour, featuring special guest Conscience and presented by Good Friday and Clockwork Music.


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was discharged from hospital Thursday, nearly a week after undergoing surgery to remove gallstones, an aide said.


As a result, Bennett qualified for the state meet, which is scheduled for June 6 and 7 at The Ohio State University.


The Japanese yen weakened against major currencies in Asian trade on Tuesday afternoon following the Bank of Japan's surprise decision to further ease monetary policy.

Yen weakens against major currencies in Asian


Virgin Media, the second leading pay-TV provider in Britain, added a total of 38,300 new net cable customers during January-March quarter, taking it customer base to 4.76 million.

Virgin Media adds 38,300 customers during January-March quarter


The winter trout fishing season for inland Newfoundland closes April 15, federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans is advising.


'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', his last directorial venture before his death, has earned Rs.60.39 crore at the domestic box office in four days of its release.

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' earns Rs.60.39 crore in four days


Elton John has been hospitalized for a serious respiratory infection that forced him to cancel his concerts in Las Vegas, says the singer's rep.

Elton John hospitalized with 'serious' respiratory infection, cancels concerts


Thomsons Online Benefits, the market leader in flexible benefits and benefit administration, celebrates their first decade in business this week with a spectacular ball for employees.

Thomsons Online Benefits celebrates first decade in business!


Pakistan is considering naming a former top diplomat as a special envoy for informal peace talks with India, foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said.

Pakistan may name envoy for informal peace talks with India


Adrian Diaconu of Montreal will face American Chris Henry for the interim WBC light heavyweight title March 29 in Bucharest, promoter InterBox announced Friday.


A NUDE trail bike ride ended badly for a Yeppoon man when he fell off, breaking his ankle.


Elle Macpherson is happy to age Updated: 04:58, Wednesday May 30, 2012 Elle Macpherson isn't worried about turning 50.


Michigan voters cast ballots today in a primary election that by day's end will determine which two gubernatorial candidates face off in November, decide a handful of local millage requests and narrow fields for congressional seats.


Hours after Typhoon ``Pedring'' left the country, another weather disturbance tagged ``Quiel'' has entered the Philippine area of responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Thursday.


A man has died following an April forklift accident in Pontiac.


If I'm right in saying, she'll be 18 that year and after her first tentative steps on the tour, hopefully this will be the year that she comes into her own.

The year that laura robson comes into her own?


Despite out-gaining Nebraska, 293-267, Kansas State came up short in its bid to win the Big 12 North as the No. 25 Huskers defeated the Wildcats, 17-3, Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.


Officials with the Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced Jan. 12 that the remains of an Air Force pilot, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial.

Air Force pilot missing in action from Vietnam War is identified


Tender prices continued to rise in the first quarter of 2011 as a result of increases in input costs.


Apple's iPhone 4 is officially the most popular camera on Flickr, according to stats from the site.

The iPhone 4 is officially the most popular camera on Flickr


Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday it would expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's' medications at a discount.

Wal-Mart expanding discount drug program


FIU has fired head football coach Mario Cristobal after six seasons, two bowl games, and one of the quickest program turnarounds in college football history.

FIU fires Mario Cristobal after six seasons


The medical delegation to Japan is set to return to Israel Tuesday after finishing its aid work in the country following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that caused thousands of deaths and fears of a nuclear disaster, an official statement said Monday.

Medical delegation to Japan set to return to Israel


A rollover crash on Trowbridge shut down a lane during the early morning hours Tuesday.


Teens say that getting prescription drugs are easier than getting a beer, a US survey indicates.


Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh had a narrow escape Sunday when the car he was travelling in was hit by a tractor trolley near here, police said.


Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Mateo County following recent rainstorms that have damaged property, threatened transportation infrastructure and caused road closures.

Governor Brown issues Emergency proclamation for San Mateo county


Former Foreign Minister in the New Patriotic Party administration Akwasi Osei-Adjei has won his case against the BNI.


Britain will send 120 more troops to Iraq to help train the Iraqi army, a Ministry of Defence spokesman says.


Dodgers third-base coach Larry Bowa was suspended for three games and fined by the commissioner's office Wednesday following a wild argument.


Union Minister Sachin Pilot today charged that Shiv Sena targets personalities to ``gain cheap publicity''.

Sena targets personalities for cheap publicity:


The last day for students to drop a class for the fall 2009 term is Wednesday.


The Commerce Department said Friday that the trade deficit narrowed 4.9 percent in April to $50.1 billion.


A policewoman has admitted illegally accessing information about dozens of people on the Lothian and Borders Police computers.

Policewoman admits illegally accessing information


Sen. Ken Pruitt says he will retire from the Florida Senate in August.

Sen. Ken Pruitt says he is retiring in August


Shortly before 9am this morning a large tree fell in an apartment complex in the Cotswold area of east Charlotte at Colwick & Chiswick Rds.


Iraq has fired 62,000 employees accused of corruption and is dismantling sectarianism among its police signs that it has turned a corner en route to eventual self-rule, Interior Minister Jawad al-Bolani wrote in a US newspaper Sunday.


A Montreal cyber-predator who lured dozens of young girls into stripping online may soon be declared a dangerous or long-term offender.

Cyber-predator may be declared a dangerous offender


WhereTheresSmoke, a leading e cigarette review website, has revealed the importance of cheap electronic cigarettes.

WhereTheresSmoke reveals the importance of cheap electronic cigarettes


The dream has come true and now the challenge is not really easy,â€ Fisichella said.

Dream come true for Giancarlo Fisichella


The Bank of England has left its base interest rate and its monetary stimulus program unchanged, as widely anticipated by analysts.


A tax preparer accused of helping people file false tax returns -- including her own -- has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 25 counts of tax fraud, according to court records.

Tax preparer indicted on 25 counts of tax fraud


Airtel has hit a 60 million subscriber base in Africa hardly after two years of setting its footprint on the continent, leaving more optimism that more people especially rural areas are set to enjoy cheaper calls.

Airtel hits 60 million subscribers in Africa


Wallace is on his way to Pittsburgh and will sign his restricted free agent tender and report to Steelers practice on Tuesday, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports.

Mike Wallace to sign tender, report to Steelers on Tuesday


A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Gettysburg and much of the surrounding area, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Gettysburg and surrounding area


GLOBAL banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday it had laid off 100 private bankers in Hong Kong as demand for their services has shrunk amid the economic downturn.


Shaquille O'Neal will miss his third straight playoff game for the Boston Celtics with a right calf injury when they meet the New York Knicks on Friday night.


Halloween may be the scariest night of the year for trick-or-treaters, but data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates it is also the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians.


Diane Lane talks horses, life with the owner, or the Secretariat? a Diane Lane did not know? a lot about horse racing when he signed? to play horse owner Penny Chenery to ``Secretariat?'' a ``. Read m? s on Louisville Courier-Journal

Diane Lane talks about horses, life with the owner, or the Secretariat?


Fire investigators on Thursday revisited the scene of a fatal fire to search for clues proving Sam Brown's death was indeed accidental as law enforcement initially surmised.

Investigators revisit scene of fatal fire


Sammy Kitwara of Kenya has beaten Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia to win the Fortis City Pier City half marathon.

Kitwara wins Fortis City Pier City half marathon


A Franklin reservoir that is supposed to provide water to 17,000 customers has run dry.


A mythological play Daphorshank Jataka was staged here on Monday at Shaheed Bhavan.


Jerry Lewis said a gun found in his carry-on bag that was confiscated by Las Vegas police at the airport last month was a gift from an engraver following Lewis' annual telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Assn.


STAFF AT Mount Carmel private hospital in Dublin are to go on strike later this month in a dispute over pay cuts.

Staff at Mount Carmel hospital to go on strike over pay cuts


Leahy, the Green Mountain State's senior senator, voted for the bailout bill, while Sanders, one of two Independents in the Senate, voted against it.

Leahy votes for bailout bill, Sanders against


Police said a woman is being charged with negligence after she allegedly ran a stop light Friday morning and hit another vehicle.


The mother of police killer Dale Cregan has told a court he admitted a murder to her but she did not believe him.


Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who was hit on his head by a rising delivery from Brett Lee, is expected to go for a precautionary MRI scan on Monday.


InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp., a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, today announced that CEO Frank Reynolds will appear on KTVK-TV's Good Morning Arizona on Thursday, November 10th at 8:15am MST.

InVivo Therapeutics' CEO Frank Reynolds to appear on KTVK-TV's Good Morning Arizona


Fitness-equipment maker Nautilus Inc said it would sell certain assets of its loss-making commercial business to Fit Dragon International Ltd for $12.3 million, to focus exclusively on its direct and retail division.

Nautilus sells some assets for $12.3 million


The Ducks have signed left wing Kyle Calder to a one-year contract and assigned him to the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL.


A SENIOR police officer today pledged that cracking down on yob behaviour was a top priority for West Midlands Police.

SENIOR police officer pledges to crack down on yob behaviour


UN special envoy to Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari, after five days in the country, has failed to see either opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi or any senior junta officers.

UN special envoy to Myanmar fails to see Aung San Suu Kyi


'Alliance for Georgia' launches wide range campaign to hold preliminary presidential elections to enable the citizens to fix their support in changing Saakashvili's regime peacefully and hold preliminary presidential elections.

``Alliance for Georgia'' launches wide range campaign to hold preliminary presidential elections


Air France is to slash more than 5000 jobs or around 10 per cent of its workforce in voluntary departures by 2014 as part of a vast plan to make the struggling French airline profitable.


The 26-year-old Russian has only started two Premier League games this season but says he will not be looking to leave Merseyside during the January transfer window.


Every third child in Sindh is out of school even though school enrolment in Sindh is four per cent higher this year, said the education secretary.

'Every third child in Sindh is out of school'


Anadarko Petroleum, part owner of the crippled well that has been gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico since April, said today it had declared force majeure on three rigs in the region.


Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey has filed legal documents stating she is flat broke and has ``less than $5 in her bank account''.


Japan's Nikkei average fell 0.9 percent on Friday, hurt by broad profit-taking after a rally the day before and as financial stocks tracked their Wall Street peers lower on worries about a widening US foreclosure crisis.


Rajya Sabha member and lawyer Ram Jethmalani has been expelled from the BJP on Tuesday.


TransGas, the pipeline subsidiary of SaskEnergy, will be conducting a controlled flare of natural gas near Estevan on Tuesday, June 19.

TransGas will conduct a controlled flare on Tuesday


A woman stabbed her boyfriend to death with a stiletto heel in his upscale Houston condominium after a night of drinking, telling authorities she killed him in self-defense, officials said.

Woman stabs boyfriend to death with stiletto heel


Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi has finally returned to the country from London this morning.


A former Minot, ND insurance agent has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.2 million in restitution for wire fraud.

Former North Dakota Insurance agent sentenced for fraud


Even as Anna Hazare revived his Lokpal agitation today by holding a one-day hunger strike in New Delhi, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh observed that corruption will not end merely by framing a law and there is a need for a strong willpower to curb it.

Corruption will not end by framing a law:


President Traian Basescu announced, in Oradea, on Sunday, that during the coming weeks, interventions would be made to support the healthcare system that went short of its resources from taxes and the State had to intervene.

Traian Basescu: interventions will be made to support healthcare system


FISSION ENERGY CORP. announces a non-brokered private placement financing to sell on a best efforts basis, a minimum of 1.0 million up to a maximum 2.0 million in Common Share Units at a price of C.50 per common share unit.

Fission ENERGY announces private placement


England international James Haskell is on the lookout for a new club after it was confirmed that he is to leave Stade Francais.


I keep forgetting to write this post, but a number of correspondents and colleagues wrote in about this post on Taylor Swift and her collaboration with Swedish songwriters to say that I should have clarified that Swift herself is a credited co-writer of ``22'' and, indeed, is listed as either the sole author or a co-author on all the tracks on Red.


Hugh Jackman speaks out on rumors he is gay Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images


Three people on Tuesday were indicted on drug charges stemming from earlier arrests in Wall, according to court documents.


Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel yesterday as China's stock market tumbled and commodities investors questioned whether the US economy can recover strongly in the second half.


State Police in Tioga County, Pennsylvania are investigating a body found near Pine Creek Gorge.

Police investigate body found near Pine Creek Gorge


High school students from China could boost declining enrolment at the Walkerton District Secondary School and breathe new life in the school's future prospects, said the head of the Bethune Institute.

Students from China could boost enrolment;


Canada will recognize southern Sudan as an independent state later this year, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Tuesday as he praised its landmark independence referendum.


After an 18 year hiatus, AutoCAD appears to be headed back to the Mac platform, according to screen shots of a new beta posted on an Italian Mac forum.


Katie Price invited a selection of TV journalists to her house for dinner last night, ahead of the launch of her new Living TV series.

Katie Price invites journalists for dinner


Goldman Sachs bank will invest almost $10m in New York City jail programme that will produce profits for the investment firm if reoffending rates drop.

Goldman Sachs to invest $10m in jail programme


Nicolas Cage is back for the sequel of Indiana Jones style adventure National Treasure.

Nicolas Cage is back in National Treasure


Gelesis Inc., a Boston-based developer of obesity therapeutics, has raised $16 million in its first round of institutional funding.


Two men were arrested when police found marijuana packaged for sale in their home on Ohio Street Friday night.

Two men arrested after police find marijuana for sale


A veteran Apopka firefighter resigned recently after he was charged with lighting his co-worker on fire during a Christmas party last month, reports the Orlando Sentinel.

Firefighter resigns after lighting co-worker on fire at Christmas party


NORTH Korea now has 1000 missiles of various types, South Korea's Defense Minister said, a 25 percent increase on the number estimated two years ago.


Hilltown plans to spend $16,170 to repair creek erosion caused during Tropical Storm Lee last year.


Banks, insurance companies, automobile companies, states, and cities are either being bailed out or requesting to be and the underlying argument is each are too important to our country to fail.


Iranian police have detained three women's rights activists, the latest in dozens of such arrests over the last few years in the Islamic Republic, a fellow campaigner said on February 1.


I) announced a new method for forming ultra-thin device wafers that is less expensive and more uniform than conventional methods using SOI or back grinding techniques.

New method to form ultra-thin device wafers


Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who is said to command a mammoth financial empire, said Thursday he would declare all his assets by evening.


More than 50 illegal immigrants were found staying at a north Houston motel, police say.

More than 50 illegal immigrants found at motel


Language education company Rosetta Stone announced Friday it was filing a trademark lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of allowing third parties, including software pirates, to utilize their Rosetta Stone Trademarks.

Rosetta Stone files trademark lawsuit against Google


Allstate Corp. said Monday it is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard after five years as the lead sponsor of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400


Pakistan lose first wicket after a firm start, when Zaheer Khan lured Kamran Akmal to play square drive into Yuvraj Singh's hands at point.

Pak lose first wicket after a firm start


GOACAN will observe a bus commuters rights awareness fortnight from August 23 to create awareness among the commuters on their right to safety, right to complain and right to grievance redressal.

Goacan to observe bus commuters rights awareness fortnight


THE council has opened a book of condolence for police constable Philippa Reynolds, who died at the weekend after her patrol car was hit by a stolen vehicle.

Council opens book of condolence for Philippa


President Napolitano has approved the austerity package which now will have to be discussed in the Parliament.

President Napolitano approves austerity package


Oil prices edged higher today after a US government forecaster raised the chances that a weather system headed towards the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico may develop into a tropical cyclone.


A letter confessing to the murder of a teenage girl in 1970 has been found in the house of an elderly man who recently died of cancer.

Letter confessing murder of teenage girl in 1970 found


A disabled Underwood man who went missing Thursday was found dead in the woods on his family's farm Friday night, according to a report from newsgathering partner WLKY-TV in Louisville.


Kim Dotcom, the founder of once widely-used and then banned website Megaupload, launched his new venture, namely, file locker service Mega.

Kim Dotcom launched new file locker ``Mega''


German publisher Axel Springer launched its planned share buyback programme on Wednesday, the company said.

Axel Springer launches share buyback programme


Terry McAuliffe, the presumed Democratic nominee for governor, said Thursday that he would have a place for Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling in his administration.


A Michigan man has been charged with nine armed robberies at small grocery stores and restaurants in Chicago.

Michigan man charged with nine armed robberies in Chicago


Live Sport Reports Ouseley demands FA action over chants Kick It Out chairman Lord Ouseley has called on the Football Association to take a stance on the ``vile'' and ``abusive'' chants by England fans aimed at Rio and Anton Ferdinand.


In a move obviously motivated by their pride and joy for reigning MVP Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls fans chanted ``overrated'' as New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin shot a pair of free throws in the Bulls' 104-99 win at the United Center Monday night.

Chicago Bulls fans chant 'overrated' to Knicks Jeremy Lin


REIGNING men's 1500m Olympic champion Rashid Ramzi has tested positive for a new form of banned blood booster EPO.

Olympic 1500m champion Rashid Ramzi tests positive to EPO


Congress on Friday sought to reject the deadline set by the Left parties to the UPA government to clarify on whether it was going ahead on the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Congress rejects deadline set by Left parties


Formula One risks becoming unsustainable and must cut costs further to keep all 12 teams in the championship, International Automobile Federation president Jean Todt has said.


To stop landfill contamination, officials are requesting all oil filters be recycled.


In yet another sign that air travel is picking up after a 2008-2009 slump, American Airlines reported Monday that they saw a March traffic increase of 2.5 percent from March 2009.

American Airlines sees March traffic increase


Authorities say that the death toll from a pipeline explosion in central Mexico has risen to 22.

Death toll from pipeline explosion rises to 22


A race is expected to soon commence for the signature of Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Race expected to commence for Roque Santa Cruz


on Monday from 28000 block of Paseo Rincon and the caller said landscape company gardeners found a loaded handgun.


A woman has been charged with 114 counts of exploitation of the infirmed in a case involving more than $100,000 taken from an elderly Jena man, police reported.

Woman charged with 114 counts of exploitation of the infirmed


Starbucks announced last weekend that it is banning smoking within 25 feet of its store entrances, where local law permits.

Starbucks bans smoking within 25 feet of store entrances


Brunei DPMM FC on the back of their hard fought 1-0 triumph against the Young Lions, are aiming to snag all three points to keep up the pace with leaders SAFFC and coach Vjeran Simunic will be looking for more of the same from custodian Izwan Mahbud, whose heroics against Terry Pathmanathan's young charges was the catalyst behind their win.


Channel 4 News Foreign Correspondent Jonathan Rugman managed to speak to Khalid Kaim, Libya's Deputy Foreign Minister, who told him Colonel Gaddafi was ``not a problem'' for people in eastern Libya because had has no executive powers.


A Sinn Fein minister faces a grilling over the suspension of one of Northern Ireland's most senior civil servants, it has emerged.


``Stem cell 'pharmacies' that dispense tissue therapies could be as common as chemist shops in 20 years' time, according to a top scientist.''


City and county officials spent Wednesday preparing for a winter storm that is threatening to cripple commutes later in the week.

City, county officials prepare for winter storm


A massive dust storm played havoc with Saudi air traffic on Tuesday, shutting down airports in the capital Riyadh and the eastern oil city of Dammam, and also causing disruption in neighbouring Kuwait.

Dust storm plays havoc with Saudi air traffic


John Mayer performed a surprise free show in the US to thank fans who have been camping outside his rehearsals.


THE swine flu crisis deepened on Tuesday, with at least 16 countries far beyond worst-hit Mexico, including in Europe and Asia, reporting confirmed or suspected infections.


Logistics technology company Descartes has acquired GeoMicro, a California-based provider of advanced geographic information systems and commercial turn-by-turn navigation.


The toddler who was brutally attacked by a pit bull is doing better.

Toddler attacked by pit bull is doing better


A delegation of PPP from Attock called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here at the PM House this afternoon and congratulated him on assuming the responsibilities of his office.

Delegation of PPP from Attock calls on PM


Hostelworld.com has announced that it has added PayPal as a payment method for its customers.


A Chinese property tycoon blamed a government ``land famine'' for high property prices - which the authorities have long sought to rein in - after he paid 1 billion yuan for a plot in Beijing.

China property tycoon blames government for prices


Reds placed catcher-outfielder Wilkin Castillo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21, with a torn labrum in his right shoulder.


Civil rights activist Irom Sharmila, on a fast unto death for more than nine years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 from Manipur, was released Tuesday but her fast continued.

Civil rights activist Sharmila released, but fast continues


Motorola Inc. posted a hefty loss in the third quarter Thursday, citing the continued troubles of its cell phone division.


``The market may open lower on weak global markets. Asian stocks snapped a four-day drop and the yen fell as corporate profits beat estimates and South Korea`s consumer confidence rose to an 11-month high. The US markets closed mixed, ending off their session highs ahead of the FOMC meeting announcement. Also, Apple reported quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street`s expectations, sending its shares higher in extended-hours trading. Wipro, Yes Bank, Zensar Tech, STER, BEL, Indiabulls Real Estate and LIC Housing will announce its quarterly result today,`` said SMC Global Research.

Market may open lower on weak global markets:


Los Angeles County supervisors have approved an ordinance that would give animal control officers the right to declare a dog ``vicious,'' a designation that in rare cases could result in the animal being euthanized.

La County ordinance would give animal control officers the right to declare a dog 'vicious'


US special representative on the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Stephen Bosworth said that the new US administration remained committed to removing nuclear facilities on the Korean Peninsula.

US remains committed to removing nuclear facilities on Korean Peninsula


David Davis today accused Gordon Brown of ``supreme political cowardice'' after Labour indicated that it could refuse to field a candidate in a by-election called after his extraordinary resignation as an MP.

David Davis accuses Gordon Brown of 'supreme political cowardice'


Jermain Defoe is 5/1 to start against the USA on June 12th following comments from the Tottenham striker that he's unsure whether he's done enough to force his way into the England starting line-up.

Jermain Defoe 5/1 to start against the USA


USEC Inc. today held its annual meeting of stockholders and reported on the American Centrifuge research, development and demonstration program being conducted at facilities in Ohio and Tennessee.

USEC holds annual meeting of stockholders


HIGH POINT, NC Nick Barbour came off the bench to score 17 points and High Point held on to defeat Presbyterian 69-62 on Tuesday night, sweeping the season series.

Barbour, High Point hold off Presbyterian 69-62


A new study shows that supplementation with an encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate was associated with an increase in serum beta-carotene concentrations, reduced abdominal adipose tissue and improved insulin resistance in overweight boys compared to the placebo group.

Fruit and vegetable juice concentrate may improve insulin resistance in overweight boys


Alex Smith will reportedly be traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on March 12, when the NFL begins to allow official trades.

Alex Smith has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs


Twitter suffered its second widespread outage in 5 weeks on Thursday, a blow to the micro-blogging service's reputation and reliability.

Twitter suffers second outage in 5 weeks


Gunmen armed with grenades attacked two mosques of a minority Islamic sect during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, police said.

Gunmen attack mosques during Friday prayers in Pakistan


Kansas City police have identified the man killed in a double shooting Sunday.

Police identify man killed in double shooting


A Comstock Park woman is in critical condition after she slammed her car into a tree.

Critical condition after slamming into tree


Data Foundry, a leading provider of data center outsourcing, secure colocation and disaster recovery solutions, announces today that Golden Frog, the global software developer focused on secure, private Internet services, has selected Data Foundry's Texas 1 for its new cloud storage service, Dump Truck online storage.

Golden Frog selects data Foundry's Texas 1 for new cloud storage service


Veteran director IV Sasi returns after a long gap with 'Vellathooval'.


A local town hall meeting to discuss President Obama's healthcare plan got heated on Saturday, following a nationwide trend of crowded and loud meetings.


The proposed regional growth strategy for the Valley raises more concerns about the proposed underground coal mine in the heart of the Baynes Sound watershed, says CoalWatch Comox Valley.

Growth strategy raises more concerns about mine


Chrysler LLC filed for bankruptcy on Thursday and announced an industry-changing deal with Fiat, after being pummeled by sliding auto sales and unable to reach agreement on restructuring its debt.

Chrysler files for bankruptcy, announces deal with Fiat


Rogers Corporation announced today an update to its planned restructuring and streamlining initiatives.

Rogers Corporation updates on streamlining initiatives


Malthouse says he will meet Blues Updated: 07:48, Monday September 3, 2012 Mick Malthouse has confirmed he plans to meet with Carlton to discuss their vacant coaching job.


Government beefs up reef protection Updated: 16:44, Friday February 1, 2013 The federal government is beefing up its protection of the Great Barrier Reef to prevent the United Nations from stripping it of its world heritage status.


Australia and South Africa have the best bowling attacks in world cricket today, with Pakistan, led by Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, and England not too far behind, according to Ian Chappell, Allan Donald and Sanjay Manjrekar.

'Australia, South Africa have best attacks'


Fox Television said on Tuesday it might cancel The Simpsons if a pay dispute with voices behind the characters of the hit American cartoon series cannot be resolved.


A pilot program that uses PEI firefighters to transport bodies to the Queens County coroner has now been made permanent.

Firefighters to transport bodies to coroner


Monetary policy and interest rates decisions are complex, South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Thursday.


Madonna will be performing live at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto , Ontario on Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 pm.

Madonna to perform live at Air Canada Centre in Toronto October 18


Bowie State University to host 2010 Crab Bowl this Saturday at 12 noon in Bulldogs Stadium on the BSU campus.

Bowie State University to host 2010 Maryland Crab Bowl


Crime Investigation Department sleuths named three persons as accused in the forgery case involving senior IPS officer and Godavari Valley Development Authority chairman Umesh Kumar in the chargesheet filed in Nampally Criminal Court on Monday.


Rapper Ja Rule has pleaded guilty to felony charges of tax evasion, and in addition to having to pay over $1 million to the IRS, he will also face up to three years in prison.


FAMU holds first home game without famed band As Florida A&M's Marching 100 quick-stepped across the grass, the stadium announcer's voice would boom through the speakers to remind those in the stands that no one could match the show they were watching: ``Often imitated, never duplicated.''


Dylan Lauren, of American candy emporium Dylan's Candy Bar, shares the 25 sweetest things you don't know about her with Us.

Dylan Lauren: 25 things you don't know about me


Grammy-winner Justin Timberlake, who has been named most stylish man in America by GQ magazine, gives his banker stepfather the credit for his dress sense.


Yesterday we drove about 30 miles to arrive at my son's home in Ivoryton, Connecticut.

We arrive at my son's home in Connecticut...


Steve Jobs, the iconic Apple co-founder who reshaped the world's digital landscape, died today, ending a storied career that saw him ousted from the company he co-founded only to return from exile to lead the Apple to greater glory with the iPod, iPhone and iPad.


Third-round defensive tackle Terrance Knighton officially signed his four-year contract with the Jaguars on Friday, leaving the team with its top two draft picks left to sign.


Mattel Inc., the world's largest toymaker, swung to a first-quarter loss on Monday, hurt by declining US sales and higher costs.


AP Mar 15, 2011 06:46:39 AM Doctors say a Turkish singer popular in his homeland and across the Middle East remains in critical condition, a day after being shot in the head in Istanbul.

Turkish singer remains in critical condition after shooting


New Zealand shares extended their gains in morning trade, as the turnaround in risk sentiment played itself out across the Asia Pacific region.


British women are more likely to die in childbirth than those in the former communist state of Slovenia, new research has shown.

British women more likely to die in childbirth than those in former communist states


Thieves strike outside a Salina theatre while a man enjoys a movie inside.


A group of travellers have moved on to the grounds of £30,000-a- year Marlborough College where the Duchess of Cambridge studied.

Travellers move onto Marlborough college's grounds


A Farmington man faces multiple charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a police officer Sunday night during a 20-minute armed standoff at the Rollinsford police station.

Farmington man threatens to kill officer in standoff:


At the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida, Roy Jones Jr. stopped Omar Sheika in a five round mismatch.

Roy Jones stops Omar Sheika in a five round mismatch


ICE Canadian canola futures rose slightly on Friday, supported by a report by Statistics Canada that pegged mid-summer canola stocks at their lowest level in eight years.


Mid Beds MP Nadine Dorries paid tribute to Baroness Thatcher following news of her death today.

Nadine Dorries MP pays tribute to Baroness Thatcher


Children play in a street flooded by the rising Rio Solimoes, one of the two main branches of the Amazon River, in Anama 160 km west of Manaus May 5, 2012.

Children play in a street flooded by the rising Rio Solimoes in Anama


6 th seeded Serb Jelena Jankovic stays on track to win the BNP Paribas Open twice in a row.

Jelena Jankovic stays on track in indian wells


Two persons were arrested by police today for planting landmine at Jamboni area in West Midnapore district, police sources said.


Cuba shows advances in the therapeutic use of stem cells, a procedure successfully performed to patients with circulatory disorders, experts of the Ministry of Public Health assured.

Cuba advances in therapeutic use of stem cells


Pakistani cricket Mohammad Amir has revealed that he was ``treated really well'' during his time in prison for corruption.

Mohammad Amir ``treated really well'' in prison


Senate introduces No Child Left Behind successor The one-sized-fits-all national requirements of No Child Left Behind would give way to standards that states write for themselves under legislation Senate Democrats announced Tuesday.


Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh was released from hospital on Tuesday following a stroke that saw him classed as in a critical condition.


The World Food Programme says that 30 percent of the population of Darfur is threatened with food insecurity and in need of urgent aid.

World food Programme - 30 percent of Darfur threatened with food insecurity


The leader of the House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on Thursday said she sees little support for sending more US troops to Afghanistan, forecasting a potential showdown with the Obama administration over how to win the war.

'Little support for sending more troops to Afghanistan'


Dead Island Riptide, the follow-up to Techland's 2011 ``first-person zombie-slasher/action-RPG'', has officially gone gold.


A Greenville man has been found dead from hypothermia a day after a minor traffic wreck.

Greenville man found dead of hypothermia a day after wreck


Israeli troops opened fire on Sunday as protesters from Syria stormed a ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights, with Damascus saying 23 demonstrators were killed.

Israel opens fire at protesters from Syria


Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois said a deputy is in critical condition after being shot by a teenager near the Montegut post office.

Deputy in critical condition after shooting


Texas A&M volleyball recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com.

A&M volleyball recruiting class ranked No. 18


Texas service sector activity slowed in May and retail sales fell, according to a new survey of business executives released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Texas service sector activity slows in May, retail sales fall


Jet fuel prices have remained relatively stable despite the turbulence that has hit road transporters in the wake of the political crisis that hit the country after last month's presidential election.


A mother who recorded her two year old daughter smoking marijuana is sentenced to six months in jail.


Several more candidates filed early this week -- the final week of filing -- to run for seats on the Daleville and Yorktown councils in the spring primary election.

More candidates file for Daleville, Yorktown councils


Lincoln International, a leading global, mid-market investment bank, announced today that it has expanded its healthcare investment banking practice.

Lincoln International expands healthcare practice


The fossils of the world's oldest trees dating back 385 million years, were found at the Gilboa site in Schoharie County.

Fossils of world's oldest trees found in Schoharie County


Two workers were killed in an explosion yesterday at a weapons manufacturing plant in Angang-eup, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang.

Two killed in explosion at weapons plant


A man walking his dogs near Glenside Road on Thursday afternoon found three dead pit bulls inside trash bags, authorities said.


Artist Jeanne-Claude , who created the 2005 Central Park installation ``The Gates'' and other large scale ``wrapping'' projects around the globe with her husband Christo, has died.

``The Gates'' co-creator Jeanne-Claude dies


Jedward were welcomed back home this afternoon by hundreds of screaming fans at Dublin Airport's Terminal 2.


Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani is considering a run for mayor of Las Vegas, telling me she has a passion for downtown redevelopment and can bring about change more quickly in the city than in the county.

Giunchigliani considering a run for mayor


Reality star Kendra Wilkinson revealed that her future plans are to try and have another baby.

Kendra Wilkinson's reveals plans to have another baby


The use of new technologies is an important element for developing the agricultural sector to better meet the needs of global markets.

New technologies is an important element


Central Deputy Secretary Information PPP Senator Sajjad Bukhari has opined that president Pervez Musharraf should resign from the office of President by responding to the verdict of the public.

Musharraf should resign from the office of president:


For its reopening in April, the Palais de Tokyo is launching its official mobile application in partnership with Orange.

The Palais de Tokyo launches its official mobile application


Chinese physicists have made a key breakthrough in a mystery left unsolved by two Nobel Prize winners, but they say any mention of a prize for their work is premature.

Chinese physicists make key breakthrough


The Fiji Meat Industry Board is ready to assist farmers and the people who want their livestock slaughtered and cleaned for the Christmas pot.

Fiji Meat Industry ready to assist farmers


HOUSTON Congress members from the largest rice-growing states are urging Iraq to resume buying US long-grain rice, calling the country's standards ``unreasonable.''

Congress members urge Iraq to buy US rice


Gov. Deval Patrick is having hip replacement surgery to help alleviate pain from arthritis and an injury he suffered three decades ago.


Gov. Ted Strickland on Friday dismissed Republican criticism of his decision not to disclose revenue estimates a day before the Democratic-controlled House passed a budget plan that added $622 million to the governor's spending proposal.


Dow Chemical is raising its prices by up to 20% to offset the soaring cost of energy.

Dow Chemical to raise prices by up to 20%


Human stem cell transplants were able to successfully restore insulin production and reverse diabetes in mice.

Human stem cell transplants successfully reversed diabetes in mice


Resident reports intruder climbed into bed A resident of a New Milford condominium says a man broke into that home and climbed into bed.


So, how does the ever-popular Angelina compare to the original actress who voiced Maleficent in the Classic Disney Movie ``Sleeping Beauty,'' which debuted in 1959?

How does Angelina Jolie compare to the original voice of Maleficent?


UK to introduce a new business express visa program for companies tofacilitate their staff, who travel regularly to the UK.


The Nebraska Legislature is postponing its Thursday afternoon committee hearings because of an expected snowstorm.

Nebraska Legislature postpones Thursday hearings


The Washington Wizards, who entered Tuesday night's game at the New Orleans Arena with just two victories and the worst overall record in the NBA, stunned the New Orleans Hornets, 77-70.

Washington Wizards stun New Orleans Hornets, 77-70


New Delhi, Aug 16 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said huge vacancies in various high courts of the country was a matter of concern and asked the chief justices to initiate the process for filling up the posts quickly.

Huge vacancies in high courts matter of concern:


A ``prequel'' to hit comedy series Only Fools and Horses is to be shown next year and is expected to shed some light on the early life of Derek ``Del Boy'' Trotter, one of the nation's best loved comedy characters.

Prequel to Only Fools and Horses to be shown next year


President Obama will host the second White House science fair on Tuesday as part of his continued emphasis on the importance of science, technology, engineering and math education.

Obama to host second White House science fair Tuesday


Traill County residents will vote by mail in 2010.


Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday with an endorsement from a major labor union, hoping to show his support extends beyond his Republican base to groups that traditionally back Democrats.

Gov. Christie kicks off re-election campaign


Wall Street staged a moderate rebound in early trading today, a day after stocks tumbled amid questions about the strength of the economy and the soundness of upcoming corporate earnings reports.


A recently published report suggests Canadian refineries underestimate emissions of greenhouse gases and cancer-causing chemicals.


Turkey has granted 6,000 police uniforms and various equipment to Libya, reports Turkish news agency Anadolu.

Turkey grants 6,000 police uniforms and equipment to Libya


Leviton Manufacturing, Melville, NY, has been assigned a patent developed by Hua Wang, Mill Creek, Wash., for a ``shroud to prevent manipulation of a release mechanism of a plug.''


The Russian stock market closed lower Monday with the benchmark Russian Trading System index down 22.55 points, or 1.16 percent, to 1,928.74.


People.com reports that Jackie Cooper, former actor, died at 88 on Tuesday night in a hospital in Beverly Hills due to a brief illness.


Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings says his abdominal surgery was a success.


Berbatov to return to international footballs considering a comeback to international soccer, and says he expects an invitation from Bulgaria's new coach.

Berbatov to return to international soccer


New Jersey Nets rookie guard MarShon Brooks has a broken little toe on his right foot and will miss Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

Nets rookie MarShon Brooks has broken little toe


President Obama is escalating his war on K Street, proposing a series of tough restrictions a year after he first issued policies aimed at tamping down the influence of lobbyists.


Iran will reply ``soon'' to the European Union on resuming nuclear talks stalled since January, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday.

Iran will reply 'soon' to EU on resuming nuclear talks


ELECTRICAL components supplier Premier Farnell has completed a £351m refinancing which could reduce its debt costs.

Premier Farnell completes £351m refinancing


Wood struggling to deal with freedom Gordon Wood says he is struggling to just to life since being acquitted of murdering his girlfriend.

Gordon Wood struggling to deal with freedom


US Customs and Border Protection is temporarily suspending international flight processing at the Doña Ana County airport in Santa Teresa.

CBP temporarily suspends international flight processing at Dona Ana County airport


This Local News video ``6/28 -- Fourth Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide'' is copyright by NBC 15 Online and brought to you by Gamut News.

Video: 6/28 - Fourth Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide


JP Morgan upgrades its rating on Johnson & Johnson from Neutral to Overweight and raises its price target from $69 to $74.

Jp Morgan upgrades Johnson & Johnson to Overweight;


Thousands of people were left with no electricity after a sudden power cut last night.


The US may consider sending troops into Libya with a possible international ground force that could aid the rebels, the former US commander of the military mission said Thursday, describing the ongoing operation as a stalemate.


Qld pins hopes on 4 pillars for jobs Updated: 19:07, Thursday October 11, 2012 The Queensland government says it's disappointing the state's unemployment rate has jumped significantly in a month, but is confident its four economic pillars will generate more jobs.


Day 8 at 16:21 Janet Street-Porter immediately started to boss the housemates around when she hijacked the house this afternoon.


While there are still several weeks left before a final number is declared, it is apparent that the annual United Way of Bartholomew County fund raising campaign will fall short of its goal.

United Way campaign falling short of goal


The Eagles finished their NAC dual match season with a 10-1 record and will carry 20 points in this weekend's NAC Championships.

Eagles finish NAC dual match season with 10-1 record


Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi survived a first parliamentary confidence vote today, but still faces a second, less certain, ballot in the lower house.

Berlusconi survives first confidence vote


Here Enterprises Inc., a developer of clean wind energy, has announced the completion of the first phase of construction on its Cycle Ranch wind project.

Here Enterprises announces first phase construction on Cycle Ranch wind project


A 53-year-old Jeddo man injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday in Grant Township is in serious condition this afternoon, according to a William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak spokesman.


Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin took a significant step in his rehabilitation from a right groin injury, taking live batting practice for the first time on Sunday against a pair of minor-league pitchers.


Internationally acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon came home to Waynesboro between concerts in Quebec and London.


Tom and Jerry, the most loved cat and mouse duo in the world, turned 70 on Wednesday on the eve of April Fool's Day.


Unknown assailants burglarized an apartment and assaulted the resident Tuesday morning, according to a release from the Juneau Police Department.

Unknown assailants burglarize apartment, assault resident


A Utica man has been charged after he allegedly attacked people with a hammer at a residence on Henry Street in the city.

Man charged for allegedly attacking people with hammer


Ricky Hatton was back in his gym today after his comeback was cut abruptly short by Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday night in Manchester.


Mila Kunis has revealed that she will never dance again after the intensive training for Black Swan.


Scherzinger and Hough dominated throughout the 10th season of the hit ABC show and bested Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek and partner to win the ``Dancing'' crown Tuesday night.

Nicole Scherzinger wins 'Dancing with the stars'


Voter registration for the south Sudan referendum, slated for Jan. 2011, closed on Wednesday.

Voter registration for south Sudan referendum closes


Dow Jones reported that Cerrejon LLC expects to produce 32 million tonnes of coal a year in 2009 and 2010, up from 31.5 million tonnes in 2008.

Cerrejon to produce 32 million tonnes of coal in 2009


Commodity trader Glencore has raised its offer for miner Xstrata to salvage a bid, now worth about $37 billion, that appeared to be heading for the rocks after Xstrata shareholder Qatar held out for more.


The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Wednesday, following gains in some Asian currencies after Japan and South Korea agreed to bolster their currency swap arrangements in a bid to help ease market tension.


A California lawmaker accused of shoplifting leather pants and other clothing from a high-end department store said the incident was a misunderstanding and she didn't intentionally steal the merchandise.

Calif. lawmaker accused of shoplifting leather pants


GASTONIA, NC A 54-year-old Gastonia man was arrested after graphic images of child pornography were found at his home.

Gastonia man arrested after graphic child pornography found


European leaders were expected to discuss how to keep Greece in the eurozone at their informal dinner on Wednesday.

Leaders to discuss keeping Greece in the eurozone


'Umbrella' singer Rihanna has confirmed that she will be recording a single with British boyband JLS before the end of the year.


In another successful anti-piracy operation, Indian Naval warship yesterday repulsed an attack on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden and nabbed 23 Somali and Yemeni sea pirates.

Indian Naval warship repulses attack on merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden


Aerospace company Meggitt said on Thursday trading was in line with its expectations, with its order book up 7 percent since the start of the year.


Sierra Pacific Industries announced Tuesday that it will retool and reopen its sawmill in Standard, east of Sonora, updating an older mill that closed there in 2009.

Sierra Pacific Industries to reopen Standard mill


Demi Lovato has reportedly said that she wants her new music to be ``radio friendly''.

Demi Lovato 'wants to be radio-friendly'


Bowen Basin miners to resume strikes Updated: 14:22, Saturday May 19, 2012 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's central Queensland coal miners will resume their strikes next week after rejecting the company's latest workplace offer.


In occupied Kashmir, the veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has said that the Kashmiri people will never surrender before the Indian rule and they will continue their liberation movement till it reaches its logical conclusion.

Kashmiris will never surrender before India:


Evidence against suspected Nigerian bombing conspirator Henry Okah was fabricated, the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court heard.


AARP New York congratulates Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand on her appointment as US Senator from New York .


Winehouse 'is more in control than people think' - Lohan serves 84 minutes behind bars - Spice Girls perform live

Winehouse 'is in control ' - Spice Girls perform live


Freshman Jaden Schwartz had two goals and two assists playing on what might be his future home ice, helping Colorado College whip top seed Boston College, 8-4, in the semifinals of the NCAA West Regional last night.


HBO received 22 Golden Globe nominations, the most of any television network this year, for the upcoming 66th annual Golden Globe Awards, which were announced today in Los Angeles.

HBO receives 22 Golden Globe nominations, the most of any Television network this year


NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti Monday declared in unequivocal terms that Pukhtoons were not terrorists rather they were victims of terrorism and reiterated his government's commitment to hold talks with those renouncing militancy and accepting the writ of the government.


Caretaker Agriculture Minister Ivan Stankov has said that Bulgaria will seek EU funding for developing rose production and tobacco growing at the meeting of Member States' ministers of fisheries and agriculture in Luxembourg.

Bulgaria to seek EU funding for rose production, tobacco growing


A Lakeland man has been charged with stealing brass vases off headstones at a Polk County cemetery.

Man charged with stealing vases from cemetery


The chief inspector for Hertsmere says Borehamwood police station is not closing, but moving to a better location with better facilities.

Chief inspector says police station is not closing but moving to a better location


Senator Marco Rubio will appear live Wednesday, June 20 on ``CBS This Morning'' with Charlie Rose and Erica Hill.

Sen. Marco Rubio to appear on ``CBS This Morning''


The auction of Iceland Foods, the frozen food retailer, is facing unexpected delays, with second-round bids now not expected to be lodged until the new year.