Sen. George Allen, R-Va., conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Jim Webb, giving Democrats control of both houses of Congress for the first time since 1994.


Italy midfielder Thiago Motta has joined Paris St Germain from Inter Milan for an undisclosed fee, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.

Midfielder Thiago Motta joins PSG from Inter


Republican congressman Tom Cole made a stop at a Madill barbecue restaurant over the lunch hour to chat with constituents.


La Joya police seized more than 800 pounds of marijuana after a high speed chase early Friday morning.

La Joya police seize 800 pounds of marijuana.


The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled centre Brayden Schenn from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, and have loaned wingers Zac Rinaldo and Harry Zolnierczyk to Adirondack, the team announced on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers recall forward Schenn


Soldiers stationed in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East province have held training drills in villages as part of a drive to intimidate villagers into backing President Robert Mugabe in elections expected next year, a human rights group has reported.


A federal judge in Virginia threw out a case brought by Liberty University that claimed the health care reform law is unconstitutional and would allow the religious institution's insurance payments to cover abortions.

A federal judge in Virginia threw out a case brought by Liberty university on the health care law.


Fiat has dropped the price of its 500 and 500c models substantially as it begins its repositioning strategy to re-launch the brand.


Bret Michaels has posted a new song online for his fans.


Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles Tuesday said a political settlement or a peace treaty between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front will be a good start of finally achieving lasting peace.

Political settlement is good start to achieve peace --


The markets had a spectacular day, aided by a short-covering rally and buying interest in index heavyweights.


``You can't fire a bullet twice. The time has passed. Today the issue is delivery,'' he said.


Children's trusts will be required to publish workforce strategies as part of their local Children and Young People's Plans, the Government announced today.

Children's trusts must publish workforce strategies


Houston-based Rio Bravo Oil Inc has acquired Pan American Oil Co LLC for 5.5m shares of the company's Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock and assumption of $3m of Pan American's debt.


As a part of its ongoing Customer Experience Programme, which aims to provide enriched value to its subscribers, Reliance Mobile GSM Service has launched a new FRC 101.

Reliance Mobile GSM launches new FRC 101


In Japan, we say deru kugi ha utareru -- 'the nail that sticks out gets hammered down'.

'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down':


A 24-year-old Mississauga man was killed in a crash with a dump truck in central Mississauga during Thursday morning's rush hour.


Defence Minister AK Antony Friday said the Congress will not support any other front after the Lok Sabha polls.

Congress will not support any other Front:


Former and current Cuban presidents Fidel and Raul Castro visited Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at a hospital here Friday, wishing him a quick recovery after having a lesion removed, Cuban official media reported Saturday.

Fidel and Raul Castro visit Chavez in hospital


The St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia is showing off its new control tower, which is 75 feet higher than the one it replaced.

St. Louis Downtown airport in Cahokia shows off new tower


Coldplay paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse Wednesday night during a concert in Los Angeles to benefit the Grammy Foundation.


Colombia unveiled a tax reform bill on Tuesday aimed at creating jobs, closing loopholes and simplifying the tax system, but not increasing the tax take as the Andean country was on track for record collections this year.

Colombia unveils tax reform to create jobs, close loopholes


Oil prices are not reflecting fundamentals, the United Arab Emirates oil minister said on Monday, while his Qatari counterpart said there will be no output increase at OPEC's meeting later this month.


It's hard for parents to believe a third grader would bring vodka to a school, but that's what happened according to one Hazel Grove Elementary employee who did not want to be identified.


(UKPRwire, Thu May 13 2010) Rezidor Hotel Group has announced that it will open a new hotel on Gran Canaria, Spain in 2012.

Rezidor hotel Group to open new hotel in Gran Canaria


AN alcoholic has been jailed for beating up his twin sister a month after being given a suspended sentence for attacking a security guard.

Alcoholic jailed for beating up twin sister


American actress Jennifer Love Hewitt and comedian Jamie Kennedy are not engaged, say their representatives .

Jennifer Love Hewitt-Jamie Kennedy are not engaged


Black and Asian workers are almost twice as likely to be unemployed as white people, with public spending cuts set to see thousands more employees from ethnic minority backgrounds lose their jobs, according to a new report today.

Black and Asian workers 'twice as likely to be unemployed' - report


The owner of a vacation/travel club drawing consumer criticism defended his company Friday, saying it quickly resolves complaints even though many stem from the actions of hired marketers.

The owner of a Vacation/travel club drawing consumer criticism defended his company Friday.


In the midst of a massive restructuring to cut costs and overcome a liquidity crunch, private carrier Jet Airways hiked fuel surcharge on domestic flights by up to Rs 300.

Jet hikes fuel surcharge by up to Rs 300


World No.24, Fernando Verdasco is hoping to clinch the Davis Cup title for the Spain against Argentina, which is scheduled to be from Dec 2-4, 2011 at Spain.

Fernando Verdasco hopes to clinch Davis Cup title for Spain


The New York Times announced today an expanded Chicago area report, produced in collaboration with the Chicago News Cooperative , with added pages of local content running in The New York Times on Fridays and Sundays in the Chicago area.

The New York Times expands Chicago area report


State prison employees have rejected a contract proposal from the state that froze wages and increased health care costs.

State prison employees reject contract proposal


Country music legend Hazel Dickens, who grew up in poverty in Mercer County and sang her hard-hitting songs about working people, coal mining and West Virginia all over the world, died in her sleep Thursday night at age 75.


A Phenix City man led Columbus police officers on a chase when they arrived to arrest him.

Phenix City man leads Columbus police on chase


Apple responds to Congress regarding the iPhone and iPad location tracking controversy.


The rate of population decrease in Iran is faster than other countries, an official at the organization for civil registration says.

Rate of population decrease in Iran is faster than other countries:


The Seahawks hired Tim Lewis as defensive backs coach, rounding out the team's coaching staff for next season.

Seahawks hire Tim Lewis as defensive backs coach


USC center Khaled Holmes has apologized to teammates for his two bad snaps against the Utah Utes, both of which led to touchdowns and forced the Trojans to fight back from an early 14-point deficit.

USC captain Khaled Holmes apologizes for two bad snaps


Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said today its traffic surged nearly 40 percent in February as it made more trips with fuller planes.

Republic Airways traffic surges in February


Cheshire Jets mascot Dizzy Jet talks to the Chronicle's Alec Doyle about being banned from the Echo Arena...

Cheshire Jets mascot on being banned from Echo Arena


Essar Energy said Thursday that its first-half net profit fell 19% to $91.1 million from $112.8 million as the group also appointed a new finance director.


Teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa won his seventh Japanese Tour title with an amazing closing round of 58.


Downside risks remain as earlier optimism about a self-sustaining recovery from the global 2008/9 recession has been replaced by fears of a possible second recession, according to the Financial Stability Review of the South African Reserve Bank released on Thursday.


Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will be suspended for three games for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang on Saturday, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN.

Canadiens'' Max Pacioretty suspended three games


A French air traffic controller was found stabbed to death Wednesday in the control tower of an airport in eastern France, the local newspaper L'Est Republicain reported.

French air traffic controller stabbed to death in tower


WASHINGTON Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after the company said it received five reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.

Wal-Mart recalls 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players


My gerbil can't open her eyes, and it looks like conjunctivitis, I don't know what to do, and I'm really worried.


A father and son from Guelph had to swim more than half a kilometre to shore after their sailboat capsized in Dorcas Bay on Saturday.

Father and son swim to shore after sailboat capsizes


Representatives for Lubbock Congressman Randy Neugebauer released a statement today that he went into surgery this morning to treat an early stage of prostate cancer.


As more states report their balloting totals, Democrat Barack Obama has taken a commanding lead in terms of electoral votes over GOP challenger Sen. John McCain.


Pharmaceutical company Cambrex Corp. has contested state fines for alleged safety violations for a fire and explosion at its plant in Charles City last fall.


Arrogant members of the status quo, who oppose change and fail to take the pulse of the current era, are no longer able to convince the public, Constitutional Court President Haşim Kılıç has said in comments on the newly designed structure of the top court.

'Arrogant members of status quo failing to convince public'


Students at Riley Avenue Elementary School presented ``Cinderella'' Saturday at Riverhead High School.

Riley Avenue Elementary presents 'Cinderella'


A police chase in Pittsburgh's Strip District early Monday morning ended with several vehicles damaged.

Police chase in Strip District ends with several vehicles damaged


A police patrol car was stolen by a woman in west Auckland on Saturday while officers were in the process of arresting someone else.


The Sri Lankan Navy today categorically denied reports that they had fired at Indian fishermen at waters near Tamil Nadu, killing one person.

Sri Lankan Navy denies firing at Indian fishermen


Many local libraries are adding or expanding electronic book services.

Libraries add, expand electronic book services


Former league MVP Shaun Alexander signed with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, part of a flurry of roster activity in which the team ditched its punter, shuffled its safeties and displayed coach Jim Zorn's strong ties to his Seattle Seahawks roots.Alexander, unemployed since being cut by the Seahawks in April, signed a one-year deal to back up NFL leading rusher Clinton Portis.

Former MVP Shaun Alexander signs with Redskins


A Denver Post sportswriter is accused of keying a man's ``brand new'' truck during a parking dispute at Whole Foods in Boulder, police said.

Denver Post sportswriter accused of keying truck


Sources say byelections in the two vacant ridings will be called by the end of the week, and as early as today, meaning voting day will likely be around April 19.


Nokia, the largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world, has just filed a patent in the US for a new device that could vastly improve the battery life of mobile phones.


Snipers firing from rooftops killed a Yemeni anti-government demonstrator on Tuesday in a city that has seen some of the largest protests against President Ali Abdullah Saleh, witnesses and a medical source said.

Sniper fire kills Yemeni anti-government demonstrator


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and other Hollywood celebs'''' cod science fallacies have been debunked by some of the leading researchers.

Shilpa Shetty, other celebs'''' cod science debunked


More than 200 Kashmiri protestors demanding self-determination for their homeland marched on the Indian embassy here Tuesday as Pakistan observed a national holiday highlighting the region's plight.

Kashmiri protestors march on Indian embassy


Deep recession calls for healthy dose of fiscal stimulation, by George Evans, Commentary, Register Guard: ...


LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson was formally charged with misdemeanor simple battery Wednesday afternoon by a grand jury, which lessened his original more serious felony charge of second degree battery.

LSU's Jefferson charged with misdemeanor simple battery


At last, President Umaru Yar'Adua on Thursday proclaimed amnesty for repentant militants in the Niger Delta who unconditionally surrender their equipment, arms and ammunition and also renounce militancy.

At last, Yar'Adua proclaims amnesty for militants


Algerian security forces have killed five armed Islamic extremists in the northeastern Tizi Ouzou region, about 100 kilometres east of Algiers, several papers reported Monday.

Algerian security forces kill five Islamists: reports


A district judge has ordered a southwestern Idaho couple to file state tax returns for two years in which their reported incomes totaled more than $475,000.


The Chinese ecommerce market has become a ``formidable force'' in the last five years having increased by 90 per cent, according to new report.

China's ecommerce market has become 'formidable force'


Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa will undergo a heart procedure in Chicago on Thursday to correct an irregular heartbeat.

Cubs second baseman DeRosa to undergo heart procedure


Despite yet more weak production data out of Europe, stocks remain buoyant globally, particularly in the US, where S&P and Nasday futures have climbed to trade just below yesterday's highs.

Despite weak data, stocks remain buoyant


Houston became the largest US city to elect an openly gay mayor, with voters handing a solid victory to City Controller Annise Parker after a hotly contested runoff.

Houston becomes largest US city to elect openly gay Mayor;


KBR announced that it has been awarded a contract by ConocoPhillips and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company to provide detailed engineering and procurement services for the utilities package and the interconnecting systems and pipe racks for the companies' joint Yanbu Export Refinery Project.

KBR awarded contract to provide detailed engineering and procurement services


EU Parliament invites the Dalai Lama to address the Tibet issue and question whether EU leaders should attend opening of the Beijing Olympics.


Controversial former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has gone out with a song - his long awaited album of love songs has finally been released.


Police officers carry the body of Nimio Cardozo, an alleged leader of the rebel Paraguay's People Army, outside the morgue in Asuncion, Paraguay, Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.


Consumer confidence is rising in France, a trend driven by the improving situation in the eurozone and optimism surrounding the country's forthcoming presidential election.


Jamat e Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hassan has said that the US orchestrated the WikiLeaks disclosures, adding that the purpose of the mass release is to destablise Pakistan.


Davenham Group's first half pre-tax losses rose to 10.7m - up from 8.0m last time.


The death toll in the Malindi accident has risen to six after the driver of the bus succumbed to injuries in a Mombasa hospital.

Death toll in Malindi accidents rises to six


FX has renewed its hit drama series Sons of Anarchy for a fourth season, according to a press release issued by the network.


SKIPPER Paul Wellens makes his 400th appearance for St Helens tonight as they look to pick themselves up from their Challenge Cup semi-final defeat.


President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo leaves for the People's Republic of China today to attend the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo attending the World Expo 2010


The Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Sheka Tarawalie, said on Saturday 16th April 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma wants Sierra Leone to be a role model of good governance in the world ``whereby other countries can learn from our bright and shimmering example.''

'President Koroma wants Sierra Leone to be a model of good governance'


Other songs from Jessie J's debut studio album ``Who You Are'' that she performed at the 'VEVO Lift' showcase included: ``Price Tag'', ``Nobody's Perfect'', ``Mamma Knows Best'' and the title track ``Who You Are''.


First Financial Bancorp has paid a cash dividend every quarter since theformation of the holding company in April 1983.

First Financial Bancorp to pay cash dividend


NASA video shows solar storm Updated: 09:35, Saturday February 11, 2012 Stunning new videos showing a solar storm hitting the Earth have been released by NASA.


Ontario Sen. Michael Pitfield resigned Tuesday night after serving 27 years in the Senate.

Ontario senator Michael Pitfield resigns


Peanut Corp. says it has expanded its recall in the salmonella outbreak into one of the largest in the nation's history out of an abundance of caution.


French industrial output dropped in May, the latest sign that the euro area's second-largest economy is heading for its first quarterly contraction in three years.


A convicted sex offender faces a criminal charge for allegedly failing to accurately register his address for the second time.


Kendall-Grundy Community Action unit of the Kendall County Health Department is informing the public of the availability of funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps income-eligible households pay home energy bills whose 30-day gross income is at or below 150 percent of poverty level.


Hannaford Supermarkets said this morning it will begin selling seafood only from sustainable sources, requiring suppliers to verify that their product comes only from fisheries managed to maintain populations of seafood for current and future generations, and encouraging them to source locally.

Hannaford says it will sell seafood only from sustainable sources


Equipment leader Hirepool Limited has continued its national growth strategy with the opening of its first Henderson Rentals branch in Wellington.

Hirepool continues national growth strategy


Sir Philip Green said he's ruled out a possible bid for Moss Bros, the British men's wear chain in which he took a 28 percent stake through his family investment company Warbeck earlier this month.


Two women have been robbed of R25 000 they had withdrawn from bank in Boksburg, Brakpan police said on Thursday.


Table Mountain has been announced as one of the New7Wonders of Nature along with the Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, and Puerto Princesa Underground River.

Table Mountain is one of the New7Wonders of Nature


The Decemberists keyboard player Jenny Conlee has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the band announced on May 3.

The Decemberists' Jenny Conlee diagnosed with breast cancer


In its director remuneration report, Standard Life has reduced chief executive Sir Sandy Crombie's remuneration package from £1.64m in 2007 to £1.39m for 2008, down 16 per cent.

Standard Life reduces executive remuneration


US manufacturing conglomerate Honeywell International said it was buying Singapore-based safety boot maker King's Safetywear for $US338 million.


UK house prices fell in June for the first time since January, even though the supply of new properties slowed sharply, due to the recession and restricted mortgage availability, online estate agency Rightmove said Monday.


National Coach on Nevis, Stuart Williams, is looking for a more competitive game, come this weekend as he continues to prepare his junior teams for upcoming tournaments.

National Coach looks for more competitive game


``I am ready to lead, I am ready to serve. I view politics as a means of public service by which I can give my part in the direction and vision for a better life in our country,'' Mr Bartolo said.

Evarist Bartolo 'ready to lead, ready to serve '


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The number of unemployed reached 75 thousand in Armenia in March 2009, showing 4.6% increase against last year's index, according to the RA National Statistical Service.

Number of unemployed reaches 75 thousand in Armenia


On November 9, 2011, an earlier rumor indicating that China Telecom is under antitrust investigation for alleged abuse of dominance in the broadband market was confirmed by the National Development and Reform Commission, the authority in charge of price-related breaches of the Anti-Monopoly Law.


Hideki Matsui was cut by the Tampa Bay Rays to make room for newcomer Ryan Roberts, who was in the starting lineup against the Orioles on July 25.


An Albertville woman shot at a Warrenton community car wash Friday afternoon died early Saturday, and her husband is being held as a suspect in her death, said Guntersville Police Chief Jim Peterson.


Business confidence jumped sharply in the second quarter to a level not seen since the start of the global financial crisis, a survey shows.

Business confidence jumps sharply: survey


Three terror suspects whose freedom is restricted by control orders have won a legal battle in the House of Lords over the use of secret evidence.


Two former Fayette County jail employees were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles in the systematic abuse of inmates.


Two small fires were reported at Broward County schools this morning, but both were contained before fire departments got there and no one was hurt.

Two small fires reported at Broward schools


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday said the development of Balochistan is directly linked to the progress and prosperity of the country.

Development of Balochistan linked to prosperity of country:


Pakistan has in the past used terror outfits as a hedge to prevent India and an 'unfriendly' Afghan regime in the neighbourbood from undermining its interests, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has said, cautioning that things might not have completely changed.

Pakistan used terror as hedge against India:


The National Democratic Congress has assured Ghanaians that it would ensure transparent governance when given the mandate in the December elections.


Central Elementary School will hold its second art show and auction from 6:30 to 8 pm Monday, March 19, at Sybaris Bistro in downtown Albany.

Central Elementary to hold art show, auction


A former Jefferson Forest High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, officials said.

Jefferson Forest High school teacher arrested


Dominant England claimed their first Ashes series in Australia for 24 years with their third innings victory over the home team in the final Sydney Test here today.


ROME -Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has failed a doping test, with his club Juventus saying Thursday it was the result of cortisone used to treat a bee sting.

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro fails doping test


Russia on Thursday acknowledged for the first time a cargo ship forced to turn back from British waters was carrying attack helicopters bound for Syria that it had repaired for Bashar al Assad's regime.

Russia acknowledges cargo ship carrying helicopters for Syria


Delhiites may face traffic chaos during the three-day India-ASEAN summit during which much movement of VVIP state guests and their motorcades is expected.

Delhiites may face traffic chaos during ASEAN summit


-- 24/7 Real Media, WPP's digital marketing technology organisation, announced a leadership evolution for 24/7 Real Media.

24/7 Real Media announces leadership evolution


A DEPTFORD man who tried to sell a woman's stolen laptop back to her for £500 has been handed a suspended sentence.

DEPTFORD man tries to sell woman her stolen laptop back for £500


US President Barack Obama has used a television appearance to push for new gun control measures.


A Portsmouth police officer has been indicted by a grand jury on a charge of assaulting a prisoner he was transporting.

Portsmouth officer charged with assaulting prisoner


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad kicked off a combative reelection campaign yesterday by firing fresh verbal salvos at the West, Israel and reformists in his own country.

Ahmadinejad kicks off reelection campaign


The US Social Forum begins today in downtown Detroit with a 3 pm parade from Warren Avenue along Woodward Avenue to Cobo Center followed by a series of topical sessions.


Residents in Beckham County near Sayre say a massive sinkhole suddenly appeared overnight.


The star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Brandi Glanville took to Twitter to pay her co-star, Camille Grammer a compliment, and Grammer then responded.

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills:' Brandi Glanville compliments Camille Grammer


``I would never do something that is baseless, vulgar and indecent... something I am not comfortable doing and therefore can't do justice with,'' Asin said.


Annual inflation rate eased slightly in April to 8.2 percent from 8.5 percent in March largely due to the dropping out of the effects of last April's Value Added Tax rise.


Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was charged Thursday with raping a 16-year-old runaway in an encounter that police said was arranged by a man who beat her up before driving her to Taylor's suburban hotel room while she texted her uncle for help.


More than anything else, the 2008 presidential election proves that freedom is not for everyone, including in the land of the free and home of the brave.


An empty midtown school is one step closer to becoming a neighborhood center with everything from pre-kindergarten care to a physicians assistant to a closet full of free clothes.


Demi Moore has reportedly checked out of rehab.


Intel, the big chip maker, said Friday that it will raise its dividend by 15 percent, providing welcome a note of optimism after network gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. helped drive stocks lower this week with a disappointing sales forecast.


A Florida airboat captain attacked by an alligator last month is now facing criminal charges.


A Vidor man is charged with manslaughter and failing to stop and render aid In connection with the December 2007 death of Learlie Mae Tyler.


Digital traffic lights are being installed in Baku, Interior Ministry's Main Traffic Police Office spokesman Arastun Majidov told APA.

Digital traffic lights installed in Baku


U tube dogs screwing girls and women: the hypertrophy is the castration of a christian choice who binds as a typically--though, has other stories and chooses eternal expendable senses.


Liz Hurley, who is engaged to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne, is spending Christmas in Australia.


Lady GaGa amputated leg another silly Gaga joke?


PAREXEL International Corporation , a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced that Bristol-Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company, has established a strategic partnership with PAREXEL to enable greater effectiveness in clinical development.

Bristol-Myers Squibb establishes strategic partnership with PAREXEL to enable greater effectiveness


Egypt villagers kill man in latest lynching A security official says villagers abducted a man in northern Egypt and beat him to death on Sunday, the latest vigilante attack in the country.


It may sound just like Lady Gaga, but Madonna has said that her upcoming tour is going to be a ``feast for the eyes and ears.''

Madonna says tour will be ``a feast for the eyes and ears''


Cadogan Petroleum has started commercial production from the Zagoryanske3 well in Ukraine.

Cadogan starts commercial production from Zagoryanske3


The long-expected coal policy has almost been finalized, Energy Secretary Mezba Uddin Ahmed said on Sunday.


Tiger Woods said Thursday he expects to be ready for the Masters, despite an Achilles tendon strain he suffered last week.

Tiger says he expects to be ready for Masters


The Sri Lanka Navy has denied attacking Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters, saying it was worried over such ``malicious allegations''.

Sri Lanka Navy denies attacking Indian fishermen


Mumbai, Feb 11 The Reserve Bank today said banks are permitted to now open non-resident ordinary rupee account of Bangladeshi nationals without its prior approval.

Banks can open b'deshi nationals a/cs sans rbi nod


MTN Nigeria is launching a new streaming TV service for its mobile customers.

MTN Nigeria to launch streaming TV service


Iranian Defence Minister Brig Gen Ahmad Vahidi has said Iran plans to develop a missile defence system that is similar to Russia's S-300 system.


Irish actor Colin Farrell is reportedly abandoning his Catholic faith to convert to Judaism for new girlfriend Emma Forrest.


President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Iran has no fear of threatened new international sanctions over its refusal to halt controversial nuclear work.

Ahmadinejad says Iran has no fear of new sanctions


A Chicago alderman is proposing a citywide EPS foam ban.


OK, OK so Paul Revere probably never said, ``The British are coming, the British are coming!'' but ``The regulars are out, the regulars are out!'' however I do declare, ``The Tea Party is coming, the Tea Party is coming to save our Republic!''

The Tea Party is coming, the Tea Party is coming!


Whanganui police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of 25-year-old man who was dropped off at a hospital by a group of people.


A NEW restaurant has opened in what was an empty shop in Pickering, creating 14 full and part-time jobs.


Stolen car hits police motorbike Updated: 13:57, Saturday December 29, 2012 A police officer has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a stolen car rammed his motorbike near the Gold Coast today.


Affymetrix Inc. said Tuesday that Nobel Laureate Paul Berg will retire from its board of directors in May.

Nobel Laureate Paul Berg retires from Affymetrix board


A California auto repair chain will pay $5 million, limit services at some shops and install video cameras in work areas to settle claims it cheated customers.


Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, largest utility vehicle manufacturer in India, has recalled a total of 25,000 XUV500 SUVs due three faulty parts.

Mahindra recalls 25,000 XUV500 SUVs over three faulty parts


The woman who was found slain near Las Vegas over the weekend was identified by the Office of the Medical Investigator on Tuesday.

Woman found slain near Las Vegas identified


A former nuclear bunker in Hampshire which could house up to 30 people has been sold for £240,000.


LADY Gaga reduced the Queen to giggles when she turned up to meet her in a huge red PVC outfit complete with Elizabethan style frills.


Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to accept the Democratic nomination for governor, completing a rise that began nearly 30 years ago when he ran his father's campaigns for the same office.

Andrew Cuomo to accept nomination for governor


Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled Friday that former president Pervez Musharraf trampled the constitution when he imposed emergency rule two years ago and all actions taken by him then were illegal.


With centermen Matt Cullen and John Madden question marks to play Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings, the Wild has recalled center Warren Peters from AHL Houston.


22/07/11 ISLAMABAD, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday said that upto 154 alleged target killers had been arrested in Karachi out of them nine, who were affiliated with certain political parties, had been bailed out due to insufficient evidence.

Malik said 154 alleged target killers arrested in Karachi


This weekend, beginning Saturday, January 2, LA Theatre Works will air The Country Girl by Clifford Odets, starring Mare Winningham, Stacy Keach and Harry Hamlin.


Roberto Benigni made his New York stage debut in a one-person show, ``Tutto Dante,'' Saturday night in front of a sold-out audience that, not surprisingly, drew a number of celebrities whose last names end in vowels:

Roberto Benigni makes his New York stage debut


The capacity to build consensus is the hallmark of a true leader in a democracy, President Pranab Mukherjee said here on Saturday.

Capacity to build consensus hallmark of true leader:


President Barack Obama warned Saturday that the US economy faced ``tough headwinds'' despite the creation of more than two million private sector jobs over the past 15 months.

Obama warns US economy facing 'tough headwinds'


A Myrtle Beach man was charged with first-offense prostitution after an officer working undercover said he agreed to perform a sex act, according to a police report.

Myrtle Beach man charged with prostitution


With prices at the pump rising higher & higher, there are some good ways to save money at the pump.


Britons off to holiday abroad are set to pay out a staggering £73 million in unnecessary holiday travel money fees as they exchange currency.

Britons paying unnecessary holiday travel money fees


A Greek reporter was shot dead on Monday by leftist urban guerrillas outside his home in an Athens suburb, the first murder of a journalist in Greece in more than 20 years, the police said.

A Greek reporter was shot dead by leftist guerrillas


President Barack Obama made his final pitch to Ohio voters at a Columbus rally with 15,500 people on Monday.


RESTORED Collingwood leader Heath Shaw has admitted he still has plenty to prove off the field, after being restored to the Magpies' top tier despite his massive betting ban last season.


A massive earthquake with an initial magnitude of 8.8 has struck central Chile.


Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is being held in Wandsworth Prison after being refused bail by a judge over fears that he would try to flee the UK.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange held in Wandsworth Prison


Ravens cornerback Chris Carr returned to practice Wednesday after missing the past two days with a back injury.


President Barack Obama will be heading to Los Angeles later this month to campaign with Senator Barbara Boxer.

President Obama to campaign with Barbara Boxer


The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art announced today that it will host a program on the Caldecott Medal on January 14, 2012.

Eric Carle Museum to host 'Caldecott Medal:


After causing quite the controversy for going nude in her latest music video, Erykah Badu pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct in Dallas yesterday.


Swiss Re has started marketing its latest Vita IV extreme mortality bond, according to sources.

Swiss Re markets latest Vita IV extreme mortality bond


DeMaurice Smith was elected Sunday as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association, succeeding the late Gene Upshaw and challenged with leading the union into a critical new era.

Attorney Smith elected nflpa executive director


A Melbourne police officer was injured responding to a burglary call early Tuesday morning.

Melbourne officer injured in burglary call


China and Denmark on Wednesday called on global efforts to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.

China, Denmark call for global efforts to tackle climate change


Matt Brammeier has signed with Champion System for 2013 after spending the past season at Omega Pharma-QuickStep.


``People are saying there's more to life than this,'' said Jeremy Gutsche, founder of TrendHunter.com and a consultant on the survey, commissioned by American Express.


Pippa Middleton has reportedly split from her boyfriend.


Sindh University has given a clean chit to all MPs even after the re-verification of degrees which according to its Vice Chancellor was in line with the guidelines on Higher Education Commission.

Sindh University gives clean chit to all MPs


Washington Mutual Inc. settled with JP Morgan Chase today in bankruptcy court.


A man was shot and killed this morning at this Motel 6 in the 20600 block of Military Rd in SeaTac.

Man shot and killed at Motel 6 near SeaTac


GETO BOYS rapper BUSHWICK BILL is reportedly facing deportation to his native Jamaica after he was seized by US immigration officials.


Sources are saying that Roberto Luongo will submit a short list of teams the he would waive his no-trade clause to go to next week.


Acme Packet has acquired privately-held Covergence for consideration valued at approximately $22.8 million, consisting of approximately $22.2 million of Acme Packet common stock and an aggregate of $0.6 million in cash payments to stockholders of Covergence and tax withholding payments.


Bestinvest has launched its range of model portfolios on Ascentric in a move which allows the firm to offer several of its discretionary solutions to IFA partners.

Bestinvest launches model portfolios on Ascentric


NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announces the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.


ExxonMobil Chemical today announced that it has completed a major expansion to increase halobutyl manufacturing capacity at its plant in Baytown, Texas.

ExxonMobil Chemical completes halobutyl expansion at Baytown, Texas


Irish budget airline Ryanair said on Tuesday that its pilots had agreed to a 12 month pay freeze as an alternative to a 10 percent cut in salary.

Ryanair's pilots agree to 12-month pay freeze


The Armed Forces of Angola and Ghana might co-operate in military training, admitted Sunday, in Luanda, the co-ordinator of Ghana's 31st course of College and Army Headquarters, brigadier Hope Agbeenuzah.

Angola and Ghana to co-operate in military training


Canadian attitudes towards food ingredients are changing according to an Angus Reid survey commissioned by Weston Bakeries Limited, maker of healthy bread options like WONDER® bread.

Canadian attitudes toward food ingredients changing;


A 29-year-old Victorian woman has died after being hit by a taxi in the Hungarian capital Budapest while on a European vacation.

Victorian woman dies after being hit by taxi in Budapest


A central Missouri private college has banned smoking on its campus.


Atlas Pipeline Partners has appointed Matthew Skelly as vice president of investor relations and capital markets.

Atlas Pipeline appoints vice president of investor relations


The UAE is becoming the global centre for international cricket, as its state-of-the-art venues prepare to host two of the most successful sides in the game.

UAE becomes centre of international Cricket


Terremark Worldwide, Inc., a leading global provider of managed IT infrastructure services, today announced that it will host NANOG 51, the North American Network Operators Group's forum for the exchange of technical information and discussion of network implementation practices.


Six people have been indicted for a robbery scheme in College Station that allegedly included aggravated kidnapping and robbery.

Six indicted for robbery scheme in College Station


Anna Hazare supporters on Thursday gathered outside Tihar Jail to greet the Gandhian, who is all set to drive out of the prison to launch his protest for a strong Lokpal at Ramlila Maidan as authorities put in place elaborate security arrangements.

Anna supporters gather outside Tihar Jail


French Open champion Maria Sharapova has battled into the semifinals at the US Open in New York.


Marion's first charter school, currently serving kindergarten to fifth grades, will add a sixth grade in the fall, School Leader Jeremy Tucker said.


WE need to know that MPs are open and honest about the expenses they claim at Westminster and that they are transparent in the way they give those details so the public can be assured of their honesty in that regard.


Outfielder Juan Pierre was traded to the White Sox from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday along with $10.5 million for two players to be named.


Asian stock markets spiralled downwards on Tuesday, deepening sharp losses over the previous two sessions brought on by the historic US credit downgrade and the debt crisis in Europe.


In an effort to ``rightsize'' the company, Quest Aircraft recently laid off 25 employees at its Sandpoint headquarters, according to CEO Paul Schaller.


The Nifty gained momentum and moved into the positive terrain led by gains in BPCL, ONGC, Bank of Baroda and Punjab National Bank even as the Asian markets remained weak.


Congressman Phil Hare has announced that he has nominated 13 17th District students to the US service academies.

Hare nominates students for service academies


This could well be the group of goals if the likes of Didier Drogba, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robinho make merry against North Korea.


One Direction's Harry Styles now sports a total of 24 tattoos on his hot little boy-band body--and that means he's gotten inked 24 times in just eight months.

One Direction's Harry Styles sports 24 tattoos


President Hugo Chavez said Sunday that Venezuelan and Russian ships could soon hold joint naval exercises in the Caribbean , a move that would likely raise concerns in Washington.

Venezuela, russia may hold joint naval exercises


Drug traffickers have killed 11 policemen in eastern Iran, local police were quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency on Saturday, cited by AFP.

Drug traffickers kill 11 policemen in Iran


Santa Claus arrived in Springfield on a cold winter day aboard a special train just in time to celebrate the township's annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 5, shown at right top.


Bow Wow is not listed on his baby daughter's birth certificate as the father.

Bow Wow not listed on his baby's birth certificate


A Monroe County show dog breeder is facing more than 200 charges, including animal cruelty and scores of dog law violations, for operating an illegal kennel and keeping dozens of dogs and horses in inhumane conditions.

Monroe Co. dog breeder faces 200 charges, including animal cruelty


4/5/2011 1:04:20 PM - The Russian Federation at the weekend decorated Vice President John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his significant contribution to the growth and development of Ghana's culture, art, education and literature.

Russian Federation decorates Vice President Mahama


Australia's top investment bank Macquarie met bond investors in Malaysia last week, two sources familiar with the meetings said on Monday, with one saying it may consider a potential bond sale there and perhaps even an Islamic issue.

Macquarie meets bond investors in Malaysia-sources


Canadians Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph, along with teammate Jordan Hamilton, have all declared for the NBA draft.

Canadians Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph declare for the NBA draft


Chennai, Jun 15 Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said that political parties need to champion the cause of emancipation of women in India, given the several deprivations that they face.

Political parties need to champion cause of emancipation:


US Coast Guard officials say bodies of 20 migrants have been recovered from the sea near the Bahamas after their boat capsized on Sunday and another three people were rescued, according to reports Monday.

Bodies of 20 migrants recovered from sea near Bahamas;


Wilton Democrats recently elected officers at their biennial caucus held at the Wilton Public Library.


President Obama told reporters that ``the private sector is doing fine,'' as he attributed the high unemployment rate to a lack of government jobs.

Obama: 'the private sector is doing fine'


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said he is a Marxist, yet credits capitalism for bringing new freedoms to China.


Hyderabad coach Tom Moody said Chennai and India are very lucky to have MS Dhoni as their captain after his blazing knock on Thursday.


Nokia has signed a five-year agreement with Tanla Solutions to use the latter's licence management, mobile payments and professional services.

Nokia has signed a agreement with Tanla Solutions


Rep. Michele Bachmann announced Wednesday that she will not seek reelection.

Michele Bachmann will not seek reelection


Alison Sweeney recently partnered with EQAL to re-launch her website www.AlisonSweeney.com as the destination for daily content, tips and resources for eating well, working out and how best to take care of oneself.

Alison Sweeney partners with EQAL to re-launch website


Canada more than doubled its trade surplus in December to Can$2.7 billion, as exports outpaced imports, the government said Friday.

Canada doubles trade surplus in December


Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital after more than a week of treatment for pneumonia that raised global concern about the health of the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader.


For the second time in two days, a pedestrian was killed along a Warren County roadside.

Another pedestrian killed in Warren County


Former San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus and one of his former employees pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Tuesday.

Postmus pleads not guilty to corruption charges


The ECB decided to leave the main refinancing rate unchanged at today's meeting but has shifted its monetary policy stance further to the downside.


The campaign, called Share a Smile, means Hopewell Dental Care will donate $1 of services to local families in need for each new Facebook fan, Twitter follower or photo submitted to the Facebook fan page or the Hopewell Dental Care Web site.


The Hang Seng Index closed at 14,758.39 on Friday, down 855.51 points or 5.48 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 14,758.39, down 855.51 points


Officials from Union, NJ-based Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and Oakland, Calif.-based Cost Plus Inc. said today that Bed Bath & Beyond will acquire Cost Plus in an all-cash tender offer of $22 per share for all outstanding shares of Cost Plus common stock, for a total cost of $495 million.


DANIEL Anderson will not replace Michael Hagan as Parramatta coach next year, Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald said last night.

Daniel Anderson will not replace Michael Hagan


On Tuesday, Gawker published a two-year-old 446-page list of legal gun permit owners in New York City, calling them ``a**holes'' in its headline.

Gawker publishes list of legal gun owners in nyc, calls them 'a**holes'


Senator Carper who voted to extend unemployment benefits says the families that will receive these benefits will put this money right back into our communities as they buy groceries, fill their cars with gas and pay their bills.

Senator Carper votes to extend unemployment benefits


Asia's economic growth, led by China and India, will lure global investors back to the region's stocks after the first weekly funds outflow since March, Halbis Capital Management said.


Former Army chief General VK Singh on Tuesday said he backed both Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev as he saw no difference between the agitations of the two social activists.


A Canadian reality show in which young people sparred over political issues has been nominated for an international Emmy.

Canadian reality show nominated for Emmy


A St. Louis animal rescue group wins a national competition for a $1 million animal shelter makeover.

St. Louis group wins $1 million animal shelter makeover


As we speculated, the DROID is currently ``doing'' Times Square.


Pool Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share.

POOL Corporation declares quarterly cash dividend


Education secretary Michael Gove made a visit to North Kensington to look at how the tri-borough children's services will work.


Tamil actor Suriya has agreed to make his Bollywood debut in Ram Gopal Varma's Raktha Charithra.

Tamil star Suriya to make Bollywood debut


Calipari sent a message on Twitter on Friday morning that said, ``I want to address this with the Big Blue Nation one last time, I will be coaching at Kentucky next year.

Calipari: 'I will be coaching at Kentucky next year'


A boy had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud on a beach in Burnham-on-Sea, yesterday.

Boy rescued after getting stuck in the mud


Flavia Pennetta kept herself in contention for a place in the WTA Championships to be held in Doha later this month when she defeated American Meghann Shaughnessy 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the WTA event on Tuesday.

Pennetta keeps in contention for WTA Championships


Persian Gulf stock markets are seen mixed Thursday as investors eye first-quarter earnings to assess valuations, while they will likely take heart from the US Federal Reserve leaving its options open for more stimulus measures.


Formula One could face a joint takeover bid from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. and an investment company linked to Ferrari, the sport's oldest team.


The health care bill that was recently passed in spite of bipartisan opposition only gives the federal government more control over our lives.

Health care bill only gives government more control over our lives


Three elephant seals were found shot to death Saturday at the Piedras Blancas rookery between the ocean and Highway 1 about 12 miles north of Cambria.

Three elephant seals are found shot to death


Rap star Lil Wayne has postponed his forthcoming European shows due to illness, it has been announced.

Lil Wayne postpones European shows due to illness


Fire crews are keeping a wildfire from advancing toward three small Russian settlements near Homer.

Crews keep alaska wildfire from advancing on settlements


Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen is set to wear a black armband against Aston Villa on Saturday following the New Zealand earthquake.


Work will continue for now, but that doesn't change the fact that an audit based on an anonymous tip held up an 18-month federal stimulus program to help prevent neighborhoods from falling into dilapidation.


A 21-year-old soldier died early Friday morning in a one-car crash in downtown Grafenwöhr, about 40 miles northeast of Nuremburg, according to V Corps and German police.

Soldier dies in crash in downtown Grafenwöhr


``We do have a very dangerous winter storm that is headed toward Western Washington this weekend,'' said Brad Colman, chief Weather Service meteorologist in Seattle.

``Very dangerous winter storm'' is headed toward Western Washington this weekend


Texas firefighters are making headway in their fight against huge wildfires.


Firefighters this afternoon battled a huge warehouse fire in East San Jose that sent towering plumes of smoke into the air that could seen throughout much of the South Bay.

Firefighters battle huge warehouse fire in East San Jose


A cold case investigation leads to a first-degree murder charge in a 1981 killing in the Kansas City suburb of Leawood.


The research shows that coffee improves insulin sensitivity and prevents the development of high blood sugar - on lab mice.

Coffee improves insulin sensitivity and prevents high blood sugar in mice.


``Last year at this time I went to China. This time I went to Pennsylvania. So what?'' he said in an interview.


Montpellier coach Rene Girard will leave the club at the end of the season after failing to agree a contract extension, club president Louis Nicollin said on Sunday.

Montpellier coach Girard to leave at end of season


Japanese auto major Honda plans to launch diesel cars in India because of increase in demand for such vehicles against the backdrop of high petrol prices, a top company official said on Monday.

Honda planning to launch diesel car in India


Indiana Attorney General candidates Republican Greg Zoeller and Democrat Linda Pence will debate at 6 pm today at the University of Evansville.

Attorney General candidates to debate today


Tebow returned to practice Monday, getting back to ''head-butting people,'' after missing some repetitions last week because of a sore lower back.

Tebow returns to practice despite sore back


THE golf course at Batchwood has re-opened two days after the tennis centre and bowls club were torched in an arson attack.


A top UN envoy has voiced concern over falling funding for family planning assistance, saying the reduced flow could impinge on Bangladeshi people's access to contraceptive commodities even as demand swells.

UN envoy voices concern over falling funding for family planning assistance


Julius Baer is adding an actively managed global convertible bond fund to its UK product range.

Julius Baer adds convertible bond fund to UK product range


Major League Baseball has announced that Sunday's game time for the Arizona Diamondbacks-Milwaukee Brewers National League Divisional Series at Miller Park has been moved back to 4:07 pm Central.


Police are appealing for information about a woman who was found unconscious in a road in Bognor Regis.


Which given his history and reputation for being in the elite of inside ball players was not unexpected, except for the fact that it has now emerged Selwood played the finals series with a broken hand.


World champion and this season's runaway leader Sebastian Vettel says he loves his chosen sport so much that he would pay to compete in Formula One.


Police said a body was found in a Pembroke home yesterday, but foul play was not suspected.


Two youths have been rescued from a stolen boat off the coast of Cushendall, County Antrim.


Federal prosecutors are addressing gang violence in the capital city.The US Attorney's Office wants the public to know it's going after gang members too and can lock them up for a lot longer --years to decades behind prison bars for robberies, drugs and gun violence.

Federal prosecutors address gang violence


WITNESSES to a dog attack in which a young girl's lip was torn from her face have told of her screams moments after she was mauled.


About 166,000 people are still displaced six months after devastating floods swept away homes and drowned livestock in Pakistan, the UN refugees agency said yesterday.

166,000 still displaced six months after floods:


Hundreds flee DR Congo rebel fighting Updated: 09:06, Sunday March 17, 2013 Fighting between rival factions of Congolese rebel group M23 has sent hundreds of people fleeing for neighbouring Rwanda, where the leader of one faction has been detained, Rwandan officials say.


Three Ozark police officers have been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation involving a minor and the use of alcohol.


President Obama praised Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as an ``inspiration'' Sunday after news the Arizona lawmaker will step down from Congress to focus on her recovery from a shooting last year.

Obama praises Giffords as an 'inspiration'


Huell Howser, the maker of upbeat PBS shows about California for public television, is retiring from making new shows about his adopted state.

Huell Howser, maker of PBS shows about California, retiring


A piece of gold Roman jewellery has been found at Brougham, near Penrith, and donated to the Penrith and Eden Museum.

Gold Roman jewellery is found at Brougham near Penrith


In the wake of a serious phone-hacking scandal, media baron Rupert Murdoch-controlled weekly tabloid News of The World is set to be shut down with the last edition of this 168-year-old paper to be printed this Sunday.

Murdoch's tabloid News of the World to be shut down


A 26-foot-wide asteroid almost hit the earth when it passed within about 14,000 km of the planet recently, NASA has said.


Tottenham have confirmed that Carlo Cudicini has signed a new one year contract with the club.


It is the middle class that sets the game rules in any country and it's the middle class that is the backbone of stability.

Middle class sets the game rules in any country


A new study published in the journal Respirology reveals that adult patients admitted to the hospital with pneumonia are more likely to die if they have Vitamin D deficiency.

Patients with pneumonia more likely to die if they have Vitamin D deficiency


Nintendo has reported record highs for both sales and operating profit in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.

Nintendo reports record sales and profit


A bomb killed a NATO service member Sunday in eastern Afghanistan, the coalition said.

Bomb kills NATO service member in Afghanistan


A Louisville high school student hit by a car on Tuesday morning died later that evening.

Louisville high school student hit by car dies


The Halifax Chronicle Herald has confirmed it will stop publishing its Sunday edition next month.

Halifax Chronicle Herald to stop publishing Sunday edition


Barclays Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in The Mill, a video content business for global brands and advertising agencies, from Carlyle Group for £119m.

Barclays Private Equity acquires majority stake in The Mill from Carlyle Group


As visiting US President Barack Obama asked India to lift restrictions on foreign direct investment in several sectors, including retail, Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma assured the American business houses that India has a positive mindset on the issue.


China Airlines became the first carrier to connect Taiwan and the Japanese island of Shikoku last week, as it launched services on the 1,600-kilometre route from Taipei Taoyuan to Takamatsu on 21 March.

China Airlines connects Taiwan and the Japanese island of Shikoku


India captain MS Dhoni took a dig at his critics who had questioned his captaincy, seeking an answer about what is a ``strategy'' and what exactly is ``defensive''.


Grimsby boss Mike Newell showed his relief at his side being virtually safe despite losing 2-1 to Bournemouth.

Grimsby boss Mike Newell showed his relief at his side being virtually...


NFL star, Peyton Manning, has become a father for the first time after his wife, Ashley Manning, gave birth to twins last week.

Nfl quarterback Peyton Manning becomes a father of twins


The Assoicated Press reports that British filmmaker and ``Death Wish'' director Michael Winner has died at the age of 77.

'Death Wish' director Michael Winner dies at age 77


Sen. Rand Paul is taking a classic early step toward a 2016 presidential bid: he's headed to Iowa.


Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre will present its production of ``The Nutcracker'' Friday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 9 at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Theater.

Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre presents 'the Nutcracker'


President Obama will address the nation tonight at 6:30 pm central time.

President Obama to address nation at 6:30 pm.


Placido Domingo is expected to undergo surgery later this week after the internationally acclaimed tenor suffered abdominal pain during a recent performance in Tokyo.Publicist Nancy Seltzer said Monday that Domingo will undergo the surgery at a New York hospital.

Opera star placido Domingo to undergo surgery


Staples, the world's largest office products company and top retail destination for back to school, is hosting Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday to make it easy to provide teachers the tools they need to be successful in the classroom.

Staples to host Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday


Rhode Island ranked No. 5 in using energy efficiency as a key strategy to generate cost-savings, promote technological innovation and stimulate growth, according a new ranking.

Rhode Island ranks No. 5 for energy efficiency


An Australian government list of the country's ''significant'' aviation incidents has revealed that Sydney siders clutching knitting needles presented the most common threat to airport security.

Knitting needles present most common threat to airport security


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has warned that boycott of Bon conference could not be ruled out after the NATO forces attack on the Pakistani security check posts in Mohmad Agency, adding that joint sitting of the parliament would be summoned soon to discuss the NATO aggression.

Boycott of Bon conference could not be ruled out after NATO attack:


Social activist Swami Agnivesh made quiet a 'poetic' entry into Bigg Boss house.

Agnivesh makes poetic entry into Bigg Boss house


Kolkata, Aug 18 Hinting of another tough resistance to security forces in Lalgarh, a top Maoist leader today said the second phase of joint operations will also fail as ``no government can oppress the voice of the people''.

Second phase of operations will also fail:


Russia suspended all adoptions to US families on Thursday until the two countries can agree on procedures, the Foreign Ministry said, a week after an American woman sent her seven-year-old adopted son back to Russia on a plane by himself.

Russia suspends all adoptions to US families


Retro Television Network launched a Web site featuring detailed descriptions of RTN staples like Happy Days and Cheers, a complete list of station affiliates and a large picture of Robin Leach on the welcome page.

Retro Television network launches Web site


An Opelika man was shot seven times Sunday afternoon by someone he knew, according to police.


Yamaha and Akrapovič -- the industry's leading manufacturer of innovative and exclusive exhaust systems -- have joined forces.


France is giving Britain a 'good kicking', Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said in an interview, as the spat over each other's economies rumbled on.


Trainer Rick Dutrow said Thursday he had ``absolutely no problem'' with the 15-day suspension ordered by the Churchill Downs stewards, saying he appealed the ruling ``because I need to be with my horses right now.''


Writer Tibetan students in western China marched to protest unconfirmed plans to use the Chinese language exclusively in classes, teachers said Wednesday, an unusually bold challenge to authorities that reflects a deep unease over the marginalization of Tibetan culture.

Tibetan students protest use of Chinese in classes


31 de agosto de 2012, 15:14Havana, Aug 31 Cuba is promoting initiatives to increase school retention during the school year 2012-2013 that will start on September 3, said Minister of education Ena Elsa Velásquez.

Cuba promotes initiatives to increase school retention


The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots will hold open tryouts for the team at TD Bank Ballpark 9 am-noon Saturday, March 27.


Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire Police are combining forces to delight customers by opening the ground-breaking new Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre at West Bridgford Police Station.

Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire Police combine forces


The way to experience God is to place our lives in God's hands, and to open our eyes to that new world that Christ has opened for us.


A general view shows damage at the site of an explosion, at Nocean restaurant in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre, early April 23, 2012.

A view shows damage at the site of an explosion, at Nocean restaurant in Tyre


A final decision on the proposed split of the MCD into five smaller bodies may finally be left to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi with supporters as well as opponents of the move in the party refusing to budge from their respective position.

Decision to split MCD may be left to Sonia Gandhi


Bulgaria could apply and the get the chance of hosting the European Championship in 2010 with its track along the Struma River, said Alexander Pastir, chief referee of the European Rafting Cup, from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bulgaria could get the chance of hosting the European Championship in 2010


The fifth death anniversary of Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, known as father of democracy, was observed across the country on Saturday.

Fifth death anniversary of Nawabzada Nasrullah observed


Columbus Crew rookie midfielder Kirk Urso passed away Sunday, with cause of death still to be determined.

Urso's cause of death still to be determined


Tollywood action hero Nagarjuna, who is in Greece currently to shoot a song for his forthcoming film Kedi, was recently felicitated by representatives of the Greek government in Milos Island.


Irom Sharmila, Manipur's 'Iron Lady', on Monday completed 12 years of indefinite fast demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Irom Sharmila completes 12 years of fast


A Williamsburg man connected to former Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge in a federal affidavit has been arrested on a federal parole violation, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root.

Man arrested on federal parole violation


Justin Reed, a power forward who played for the Jam during the 2007-08 NBA Development League Season was today invited to play at the Philadelphia 76ers training camp.

Justin Reed invited to Philadelphia 76ers training camp


The number of planning applications submitted has risen steadily in recent months, latest figures show.

Number of planning applications submitted has risen


Homebuilders are losing confidence in the housing market now that government incentives that spurred home sales have ended.

Homebuilders lose confidence in housing market


Peyton Manning presented longtime University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt with the Arthur Ashe Award Wednesday night the the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.

Peyton Manning presents Pat Summitt with Arthur Ashe courage Award at ESPY's.


The Bank of Canada said on Tuesday it would further scale back on extraordinary money market operations it brought in to cope with the financial crisis, the latest sign of growing confidence in the recovery.

Bank of Canada scales back money market operations


US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta crosses himself after laying a wreath at the Flight 93 National Memorial ahead of the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, September 10, 2012.

US Defense Secretary Panetta crosses himself after laying wreath at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville


Two Harlem-area men charged with illegal cattle branding will make their initial appearances Monday in District Court in Blaine County.


The Lithuanian railway enterprise Lithuanian Railways opened a new Fuel base in Vilnius on Wednesday, the Transport Ministry of Lithuania reported.


Islamabad has applied for the international community's assistance, Pakistan 's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Inayatullah Kakar said at a news conference in Baku on Thusday.

Islamabad applies international community for assistance


The Red Admiral butterfly population is booming this spring.

Butterfly population booming this spring


A judge on Wednesday approved Madonna's adoption of a Malawian boy she met in an orphanage in 2006.

Judge approves Madonna's adoption of Malawian boy


Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding and construction group, today issues its interim management statement for the period 1 January to 8 May 2012.

Galliford Try plc : - interim management statement


Microsoft Corp launched an update of its Windows phone software on Tuesday, hoping a host of new features will help it close the gap on smartphone leaders Google Inc and Apple Inc. The updated software, code-named Mango, will appear on new Windows phones beginning this autumn, and be available for existing Windows phone users before that, although Microsoft has not set a timetable for making the update available.

Microsoft launches update of phone software


Canadian troops will stay an extra three years in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday, though he promises they'll no longer engage in combat missions and will instead focus on safer training missions.

Canadian troops to stay in Afghanistan, Harper says


Brazil's state-controlled energy company Petrobras will begin sales of biofuel for motor vehicles in Japan as early as this year, a report said on Wednesday.

Petrobras will begin sales of biofuel for motor vehicles in Japan this year...


A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer, French anti-doping agency head Pierre Bordry said yesterday.

Judge issues arrest warrant against cyclist Landis


American Eagle, which operates regional flights for American Airlines, said Wednesday it will fly nonstop between Dallas and Mazatlan, Mexico if it gains government approval.

American Eagle to fly between Dallas, Mazatlan


OSHA has scheduled a first-ever virtual stakeholder meeting June 28, 2010, to seek input about combustible dust workplace hazards.

OSHA virtual stakeholder meeting seeks input on combustible dust hazards


ICICI Bank Ltd. plans to raise $150 million by selling lower tier-II dollar bonds, two people familiar with the matter said.

Icici bank plans to raise $150 million via bonds


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that when it comes to the labor situation, ``there will be an agreement'' between the players and owners.


A motorcyclist was killed while his pillion rider was injured in an accident yesterday morning.

Motorcyclist killed, pillion rider injured in accident


A recent op-ed in the Los Angeles Times asked ``What's God got to do with it?''


Security has been beefed up at all national installations as part of measures to protect them from potential troublemakers who may engage in some post-election excesses.

Security beefed up at national installations


The Chicago Fire signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol on Tuesday, adding more depth to one of Major League Soccer's top defenses.

Chicago signs Paraguayan defender Marmol


BASF, the world's leading chemicals company, confirmed its 2008 growth outlook Tuesday despite a worsening backdrop for the sector.

Chemical giant BASF confirms 2008 growth outlook


FORMER tennis greats Mats Wilander and Goran Ivanisevic both believe Andy Murray will end his long wait for a first grand-slam title by winning the US Open starting next week in New York.

Mats Wilander and Goran Ivanisevic believe Andy Murray will win US Open


Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun on Thursday evening denied reports that his club will be signing current Manchester United striker Michael Owen.

Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun denies that his club will sign Michael Owen


The Dalai Lama has arrived in Sydney for a series of meditation lectures over the next five days.


In news that has stunned the poker community, 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Peter Eastgate has stated that he plans to retire from international high-stakes poker, at least for the time being.


Actress Charlize Theron has shaved her head for her role in ``Mad Max 4:

Charlize Theron shaves head for 'Mad Max 4:


In their final non-conference action of the season, the Emporia State men defeated Bethany 89-61 on Saturday night in White Auditorium.


Sir John Templeton, an investor and mutual fund pioneer who dedicated much of his fortune to promoting religion and reconciling it with science, has died.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that he needs another operation in his battle with cancer after doctors found a new lesion, just eight months before the country's presidential election.

Chavez says he needs another operation in battle with cancer


GREEN chiefs say an organic waste facility could be on the cards, as Teesside's public sector food waste figures are revealed.

Organic waste facility could be on the cards


Janet Jackson has announced what she describes as her ``largest ever world tour'' to take place in 2011, where she'll perform all of her hits off last year's ``Number Ones'' collection.


AT&T is launching its U-verse TV and high-speed Internet service in Chapel Hill, the communications giant announced Friday.

AT&T launches U-verse TV, Internet services in Chapel Hill


Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. announced Monday that it is revamping its brand.


Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Washington on April 12, 2010 to attend the Nuclear Security Summit at the invitation of US President Barack Obama.

Hu Jintao arrives in Washington for nuclear security summit


Singapore onshore oil product stocks fell 1.695 million bbl to 43.104 million bbl in the week to May 11, according to figures released Thursday by trade group IE Singapore.


A historic milestone for supplemental education funding has been reached as new sales figures show that the California Lottery has contributed $20 billion to public education since its inception.

California Lottery contributed $20 billion to education


Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel parent eliminated even that nominal dividend.

'Milwaukee Journal Sentinel' parent eliminates dividend


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son Seif Gaddafi has said that Libya's former foreign minister Moussa Koussa knows nothing about the Lockerbie bomb.

'Koussa knows nothing about Lockerbie bombing':


Dozens of Penn State students marched in silence in response to a controversial photo taken by a sorority.

Penn State students march in response to controversial photo


The American Lung Association, a leader in the fight for cleaner air for decades, announced its support of the Pickens Plan at a press conference today with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and T. Boone Pickens , the legendary American business leader and philanthropist.

American Lung Association announces support of Pickens Plan


The Secretary General of the Swaziland Federation of Labour, Vincent Ncongwane, has stated that it will be a major challenge for the organisation to be led by the newly elected President, Zibuse Simelane.


State-run Canara Bank sees interest rates going down and will review rates by month-end, Chairman AC Mahajan said on Tuesday.


The World Bank on Wednesday appointed Kaushik Basu as its Chief Economist and Senior Vice President.

World Bank appoints Kaushik Basu as its Chief Economist


Qatar's inflation based on producer price index fell 2.25% during the third quarter of 2010 from the previous quarter despite rising prices of LNG and steel, the Qatar Statistical Authority has said.


A report by think tank, the Kings Fund, suggests that the NHS should make more use of the internet, or rather should allow their users to make more use of the internet.


Paul McCartney performed his first-ever show at New York's Yankee Stadium this weekend.

Paul McCartney performs at Yankee Stadium:


International cricket will return to Pakistan in April for the first time since the Sri Lankan cricket team was ambushed by gunmen in 2009.Bangladesh will play Pakistan in a one-day international in Lahore on April 29, followed by a Twenty20 international one day later at the same venue.No international cricket has been played in Pakistan since gunmen attacked a bus carrying the Sri Lankan team on their way to play at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore th...


Police face a clampdown over contact with journalists today as an inquiry into media relations with forces is published.

Police face clampdown on contact with journalists


Israeli strikes on Gaza killed another 14 Palestinians, including five children, on Monday, the tenth day of Israel's massive offensive on the Hamas-run enclave, medics said.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill another 14 Palestinians: medics


Several area inmates, including one from Cherokee County, were denied parole last month when the Pardon and Parole Board met in Oklahoma City.


A Dunedin bar is facing suspension of its liquor licence after alcohol was sold to an underage patron at the establishment on Thursday.


TrendNews K. Ramazanova/ Azerbaijan intends to independently develop its national security system, security resources and to increase its defensive capacity.

Azerbaijan to independently develop national security system and to increase defensive capacity:


Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne sued Florida Governor Charlie Crist for using the band's song ``Road to Nowhere'' in a campaign ad without permission.

David Byrne sues Crist for using 'Road to Nowhere'


Abington police are warning residents against an ongoing telephone scam.

Abington police issue warning for telephone scam


Recently departed Osama bin Laden wanted to change the name of his terrorist outfit al-Qaeda to something else for ``marketing reasons,'' according to a report in the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.

Osama bin Laden wanted to change name of al-Qaeda


President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali chaired, on Wednesday a cabinet meeting that examined a set of draft bills.

President Ben Ali chairs cabinet meeting


Deputies are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Falkenburg Road Jail as he was escorted to the medical clinic.


In the first time the Queen has voiced support for gay rights in her 61-year reign, she is set to sign a new charter which aims to tackle homophobic discrimination.


Muslim countries, including Azerbaijan, must aid Iraq to recover and enhance security and economy, Iraqi Justice Minister Dara Baha Edein Noor Edein told Trend News.

Muslim countries must aid Iraq to recover:


Former Hollyoaks star, Gemma Atkinson has revealed that she had to down vodka shots to shoot a lesbian sex scene for her new movie.

Gemma Atkinson downed vodka for lesbian scene


LBM is launching an online service to enhance business to business campaign's return on investment, in a bid to tackle the credit crunch.

Lbm launches online service to tackle crunch


Deutsche Telekom may be considering selling its Dutch and UK units in 2013, according to unconfirmed reports.

Deutsche Telekom 'may sell' Dutch and UK units


More teens are using muscle enhancing products, according to a study published Monday in Pediatrics, a journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

More teens using muscle enhancing products


Income of an average Indian for the first time in the country's history has crossed three thousand rupees per month.

Income of an average Indian crossed three thousand rupees


Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly considering starting a family of his own with girlfriend Erin Heatherton after meeting actor Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves' children, Levi and Vida.

Leonardo DiCaprio considering starting a family?


Bayern Munich, which won its 23rd Bundesliga title with six weeks to spare, ``will be even better under Pep Guardiola,'' according to former German international and Real Madrid midfielder, Günter Netzer.

``Bayern will be even better under Pep Guardiola''


The Vatican says the number of priests worldwide is slowly but steadily rising.


Future India star Unmukt Chand has attributed his good form and confidence to the prolific England batsman Kevin Pietersen, with whom he shares the Delhi Daredevils' dressing room.

Unmukt Chand attributes good form to England's Kevin Pietersen --


TransCanada Corp said Tuesday it had shut its 591,000 barrel-per-day Keystone oil pipeline after a small leak in Kansas.

TransCanada shuts Keystone pipeline due to leak


Borders is selling thirty book stores in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore to Book and stationery firm A and R Whitcoulls.


Blue Rodeo frontman Jim Cuddy is returning to Moncton next month as part of a tour in support of his latest solo record, Skyscraper Soul.


Uranium Resources, Inc. announced an update on its liquidity position and its strategy and outlook for 2012.


Pregnant women and toddlers are being targeted in a £40 million pound drive to tackle obesity.

Pregnant women and toddlers targeted in drive to tackle obesity


Top oncologists are meeting in Rome today to discuss the treatment of blood cancer in the elderly, with the aim of driving widespread change to ensure equality of care for everyone, whatever their chronological age.

Oncologists to discuss treatment of blood cancer in elderly


A MAN was hit over the head with a bottle before being punched in an attack at a hotel in Coleford.


State lawmakers voted in Raleigh Monday to slash unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of people.

State lawmakers vote to slash unemployment benefits


The University of Colorado is reconsidering its use of live animals in classroom science experiments and will decide whether computer simulations could replace the use of creatures in some cases.

CU-Boulder to reconsider use of live animals in experiments


GJB Partners plans to secure, operate and market the top-level domain name ``.


Oil stayed above $129 a barrel in Asian trade on Wednesday, driven by concerns over tight global supplies amid strong demand, dealers said.


The dual-booting Aspire One AOD250 was the first Android netbook available, and even though it hasn't been a hot seller, Acer wants to be first again with Google's Chrome OS next year.

Acer wants to be first with a Chrome OS netbook


A Chicago man drowned in a Michigan lake Wednesday after falling out of a canoe, Allegan County authorities said.


FORMER millionaire Shane Filan of Westlife last night admitted he is ``devastated'' after being declared bankrupt in a UK court for outstanding debts of up to €23m.

Westlife's Shane Filan ``devastated'' after being declared bankrupt


A Colombian trade mission is to travel to Venezuela on Monday to start negotiations in order to sign an agreement on trade regulation between the two countries, Sergio Díaz Granados, the Colombian Minister of Foreign Trade, said.

Colombian trade mission travels to Venezuela


A Dodge City man was charged Tuesday with kidnapping and other crimes stemming from a weekend incident.


In a letter written to the Guardians Council, Mr Rezai said he was withdrawing his complaints as the country's ``political, social and security situation has entered a sensitive and decisive phase, which is more important than the election.


Bond was modified for a suspect being held in the Union County Jail awaiting trial on second-degree domestic battery and rape charges, following a hearing Tuesday in Union County Circuit Court before Judge Susan Hickey.

Bond modified for suspect being held on battery, rape charges


A woman accused of helping recruit dozens of female suicide bombers looked into the camera and described trolling society for candidates and then converting the women from troubled souls into deadly attackers.

Woman accused of helping recruit female suicide bombers


Police are investigating a murder at cemetery on Grand Avenue just south of Greenway.


Emkay Share and Stock Brokers maintained a HOLD on Ashok Leyland with a target price of Rs 24.


Eight earthquakes struck the Moro Gulf off Mindanao island in the southern Philippines today and one rocked the northern Indonesian island of Sumatra, according to the US Geological Survey.

Earthquakes strike southern Philippines, indonesia;


``Panama is ready'' to become a full member in the Pacific Alliance, said President Ricardo Martinelli on March 5.

Panama ready to become full member of Pacific Alliance


Grand Forks signed an agreement with the province that will help facilitate dealings with ministries on various development issues.


President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama surprised supporters when he showed up at the Diamond Stadium to watch a softball game between BMC and Dinare on Saturday.


The city of Aksu in the Pavlodar region has seen a marathon race to support Kazakhstan Olympians.

Marathon race to support Kazakhstan Olympians


Womanizer Jesse James is rumored to be engaged to drag racer Alexis Dejoria.

Jesse James engaged to drag racer Alexis Dejoria


Johnny Carson, former longtime host of the ``Tonight Show,'' donated more than $150 million to charity right before his death five years ago.

Johnny Carson donated $150 million to charity


Piri Weepu will start at scrumhalf for the All Blacks against Australia in the Tri-Nations test in Christchurch this weekend after reclaiming his place in the side from the injured Jimmy Cowan.The return of Weepu, who was relegated to the bench for last week's 49-28 mauling of the Wallabies in Melbourne after missing some training because of the birth of his first child, is one of three changes to the New Zealand squad.

Weepu to start for All Blacks against Australia


The Australian stock market is trading higher on Friday, tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks posted solid gains overnight on the back of an upbeat US jobs report and a rate cut by the European Central Bank.


Aston Villa revealed Thursday that it has taken midfielder Simon Dawkins on loan for the remainder of the season.


A 13-year-old Salina boy is accused of using gasoline to start a fire that burned a section of fence, a shed, a chair, a pickup truck topper and grass in two yards.


Small business owners in Saskatchewan and across the country are giving themselves a passing grade for 2009.

Small business owners give themselves passing grade


TWO more Australian athletes have withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games citing security and health concerns.

More Australian athletes withdraw from Commonwealth Games


Perez Hilton reports that Cher and Donald Trump are feuding on Twitter.

Cher and Donald Trump feuding on Twitter


A Mercer County teacher was charged with a misdemeanor count of third-degree terroristic threatening after getting into an argument with another teacher at Mercer County Senior High School.

Mercer County teacher charged with terroristic threatening


A Port Richey couple are in critical condition after the husband stabbed his wife multiple times and then stabbed himself, deputies said.

Port Richey couple in critical condition after stabbing


Syrian army units on Saturday were deployed in the coastal city of Banias, one day after anti- government protests erupted across the country and caused the death of 30 Syrians, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV reported.

Syrian army deployed in coastal city of Banias


Inspector General of Police Sindh Syed Wajid Ali Durrani has said that the terrorist attacks cannot weaken our resolve in war against terrorism, adding that action against terrorists is going on.

Terrorist attacks cannot weaken our resolve in war against terrorism:


From left, Corbin Allred, Jesse Bolte, Don Hasse, Jake Schlitt, Charlie Beeler, Susan Pointer, Ryan Stedem, Marshall Mayor Mark Gooden, Nick Pointer, City Administrator Connie Latimer, Raymond Coslet, Assistant Fire Chief Tony Day, John King, Brian Bradley and Tim Butner stand in front of the Marshall Fire Department, where Monsanto officials awarded a $6,900 grant to MFD for the purchase of two Positive Pressure Ventilation fans.


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Monday swore in two vice-presidents ahead of the arrival of former South African President Thabo Mbeki to try and break a deadlock in power-sharing talks with the opposition, a government official said.


The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that Chippewa tribal lands are closed to wolf hunting.


AP Writer It's a tribute to the Grammys' success at becoming more a musical spectacle than an awards show that on the night she made history, Beyonce was just another face in the crowd.


The City Council recently approved raises and promotions for two Police Department members and also agreed to a request from Mayor Eddie Favre to create several new ranking positions in the Fire Department.


Montana Camelina farmers can be reimbursed for seed costs GREAT FALLS, Mont. For the first time, farmers who plant Camelina may be able to get reimbursement for their seed costs.

Montana Camelina farmers can be reimbursed for seed costs...


A Leesburg Business Owner was arrested Friday morning after officers raided his home and business.


Three air bridges have been set up in Sibbi, Jacobabad and Sukkur to supply a chain of relief goods to the flood affectees while the Sibbi Airbase, has been made operational after a long time.

Air bridges set up in Sibbi, Jacobabad, Sukkur


Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. hired nine senior bankers in Brazil to strengthen its Brazilian investment banking operations.

Merrill Lynch hires nine senior bankers in Brazil


A central Ohio man has been sentenced to five years' probation for sending threatening e-mails to a lead investigator in the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.

Ohio man sentenced for sending threatening e-mails


Turkey is likely to host the Mediterranean Games in 2013 after Greece has announced that it would not organize the event due to global economic crisis.

Turkey is likely to host Mediterranean Games in 2013


Key players of the Digicel Fiji 7s team were carrying niggling injuries during the USA 7s, but it was not an excuse for the side in their quarterfinal lost to Australia.


South African bonds gained a little ground during the morning as the rand pushed towards the eight to the dollar level.


Dissident Labour Chris Carter is not going anywhere and has no plans to quit his seat in Parliament.


TESCO is set to open a store in North Petherton this summer, the supermarket giant has confirmed.


Burton on Trent based ventilation systems supplier Vortice launches its new BPEC training courses this month.


Analytics firm NPD has finally released its latest report on the operating system share of smartphone unit sales in Q4 2011, where Android slipped through the top against iOS by an ample amount.

NPD releases latest report on operating system share of smartphone sales


``We embittered the people so we could protect the future of the nation``, said PASOK party leader and troika sponsored clown, Evangelos Venizelos.

``We embittered the people to protect the future of the nation``


The new Fiat Panda 4×4 was unveiled at last weekend's Paris Motor Show.


Home prices rose in August as the housing market continued to gain traction, but recent gains could start to wane as the summer comes to an end, data analysis firm CoreLogic said on Tuesday.


Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has claimed it is 'normal' for him to have sex with six different women at orgies.

'It's normal for me to have sex with six different women at orgies':


More than a million Texas children remain without health insurance, and those kids are not getting the care they need, according to data in the annual Kids Count survey released last week.

A million Texas children remain without health insurance


As a student in a public school, I find that our -- the students of BC -- voices are not being heard by the BC government.


Jamaican lawmakers Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to keep the death penalty on the law books, even though it has not been enforced for 20 years amid considerable domestic and international pressure.

Jamaican lawmakers vote to keep the death penalty


Goodrich Corporation has acquired Crompton Technology Group, Ltd. , a designer and manufacturer of advanced carbon fiber composite products for the aerospace, defense, advanced vehicle and clean energy markets.

Goodrich Corporation acquires Crompton technology


The government of Ukraine approved a draft law on the Cabinet of Ministers at a meeting on Monday, according to which the president appoints the premier.

Government approves draft law on cabinet under which president appoints premier


Space shuttle Endeavour astronauts arrived at Cape Canaveral, Florida on Tuesday to make final preparations before Friday's scheduled afternoon launch.

Shuttle astronauts arrive at Cape Canaveral


Russian hackers are continuing to attack Georgian Web sites, including one hosted in the United States.

Russian hackers continue attacks on Georgian sites


In a shocking new report, sources claim Oprah Winfrey only has 3 years left to live if she doesn't undergo surgery to remove her thyroid.

Oprah Winfrey ``has 3 years left to live''


A Providence firefighter has filed a lawsuit against the fire department and against the firefighters union.


Don Johansen's career came full circle on July 30 as he was honoured by the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame at the Strathmore Heritage Days rodeo.


The new General Motors Co. plans to register 3.5 billion shares of stock to ready itself for a public offering sometime next year, using the proceeds to repay at least part of what it owes the US government and other stakeholders.

General Motors to register 3.5 billion shares of stock for a public offering


France announced Monday it was sending a planeload of humanitarian aid to Georgia, and the United Nations food program said it had begun distributing aid over the weekend to thousands displaced by the country's conflict with Russia.

France sending planeload of aid to Georgia;


Hockey can't commit to budget surplus Updated: 19:38, Monday April 22, 2013 The coalition can't commit to returning the federal budget to surplus in its first term because it can't rely on the government's figures, shadow treasurer Joe Hockey says.


Penn State trustees, faced with the possibility of a 52 percent cut in money from the state, put all new building projects planned for the University Park campus on hold until a clearer funding picture emerges.

Psu trustees put building projects on hold


The LSU baseball team will participate in three community service projects Saturday in the Baton Rouge area, as the Tigers continue to perform active roles in philanthropic events.

Baseball to participate in community service projects


Conan O'Brien is bringing a 30-minute medical comedy sitcom to Fox.


Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Victor W Lessoff, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, and Janice K Fedarcyk, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that former New York State Senator NICHOLAS A SPANO pled guilty today in White Plains federal court to obstructing the ability of the IRS to assess and collect United States income taxes by filing fraudulent tax returns.

Former New York State Senator Nicholas a SPANO pleads guilty in White Plains federal court to filing fraudulent tax returns


Six Macon men are facing prison time after a court sentenced them for their roles in a cocaine trafficking ring.

Six Macon men sentenced for cocaine trafficking


Security cameras will be installed at certain city parks in El Reno during the next few months.


Marcus last night revealed that he wants to have sex with Leona Lewis as he, Freddie and Siavash talked about their current sexual frustration.


St. Brendan Catholic School 5th through 8th grade students presented The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Tuesday, under the direction of Barbara Green.

St. Brendan presents the Legend of Sleepy Hollow


Oil prices fell on Thursday as US economic data stoked economic worries and the International Energy Agency suggested members could release emergency stockpiles if producers did not increase supply.

Oil down as US data stokes economic worries


Madison Heights police said a 50-year-old man is accused of going on a crime spree in his own neighborhood, stealing everything from lawn mowers to spare change.

Madison Heights police say man went on crime spree in own neighborhood


Nuclear waste could be buried near people's homes even if most of them disagree with the plan, the government has said.


The Mayo Clinic said Wednesday that it plans to build a cancer treatment center in Northfield, Minn. ``The $10 million facility is estimated to serve more than 200 cancer patients each year and enables opportunities for expanded cancer care in the region,'' the clinic said.

Mayo clinic will build cancer center in Northfield


A top Colombian drug trafficker reputedly responsible for shipping tons of cocaine to the United States through Central America and Mexico has been captured in Venezuela, APA reports quoting Associated Press.


With consumer demand slowing and inventories rising, the market research firm iSuppli Corp. is trimming its 2010 semiconductor revenue forecast to 32%, down from its previous outlook of 35.1%.

ISuppli trims 2010 semiconductor forecast


A man has died attempting to cross a flood affected road at Coutts Crossing, just south of Grafton.

Man dies attempting to cross flooded road - Coutts Crossing


Officials here are delaying the mailing of absentee ballots while they wait for decisions on two court cases affecting the November election.


Last year, it was Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin who used a car to dunk his way into America's heart.


Foreign Secretary David Miliband sent a strong signal of support on Wednesday for French plans to strengthen Europe's defence policy, saying EU nations should be ready to deploy troops to trouble spots without waiting for NATO.

Miliband signals support for French plans


Washington, July 14 Indra Nooyi, India-born chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo, has been named 2009 CEO of the Year by the Global Supply Chain Leaders Group.


Oh, same old: she's just announced she's heading to rehab, like that famous song of hers.


Dr. Laura Schlessinger is moving her practice to Sirius XM.


Western Province swam out in front to emerge overall champions with a tally of 154 points at the XXXVII National Sports Festival that was organized by Ministry of Sports and Department of Sports Development at the Ananda College Swimming Complex yesterday.

Western Province emerge Swimming champions


Chennai, June 14 The US headquartered University of Dayton on Friday signed a MoU with SRM University, one of the leading private educational institutions in the country, to undertake joint collaborative research in various fields and for exchange of students and faculty.


State broadcast operations in many South Asian countries were presently facing twin challenges, the Managing Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Muhammad Arshad said here Wednesday.

State broadcast operations in South Asia face twin challenges:


SEVENTY-EIGHT affordable homes are going to be built in Park Street as part of a major housing development.


Tribal elders in North Waziristan on Thursday asked the government to quit cooperation with US in the so-called war on terror.

Tribal elders ask government to quit war on terror


Jalin Thomas hit a three-pointer from the right wing at the buzzer and Central Michigan beat Cal State-Fullerton 70-67 on Friday in the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic.

Central Michigan beats Cal State-Fullerton


A Perfume Genius ad has been rejected by YouTube on the ground that it is ``not family safe.''


Converge have released a new EP online entitled 'Pound for Pound:


A Sioux Falls man is in a Minnesota jail cell, accused of raping a woman while someone recorded it.

Sioux Falls man accused of rape and recording it


A state appeals court said an autistic boy may take his specially trained dog to school.


Hon Hai Precision Industry, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent developed by Hung-Yen Hsieh, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, for an ``electrical plug and socket connector and plug thereof.''

Hon Hai Precision Industry assigned patent for electrical plug and socket connector and plug