Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company Daniel F. Akerson bought 25,000 shares on 08/08/2012 at an average price of $20.35.

General Motors CEO Daniel Akerson bought 25,000 shares


The Bristol Homeless Shelter will see a $7,000 budget cut in the coming fiscal year, said Phillip Lysiak, executive director of the St. Vincent DePaul Mission.

Homeless shelter to see $7,000 budget cut


CBI registered FIR against Jagan President of YSR Congress.


Property consultancies Chesterton and Humberts are set to merge to become a new national and international firm called Chesterton Humberts.

Property consultancies Chesterton and Humberts to merge


Joey Logano wins Nationwide Series race at Bristol.


Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has claimed that he was treated like a dog by manager Roberto Mancini in the incident that sparked a huge row between the pair.


Tiger Woods reportedly took out a $54.5 million mortgage Aug. 27 for a mansion in Florida he is paying to have built.

Tiger Woods reportedly takes out $54.5 million mortgage


MyLondonInfo has launched its own social networking pages in an effort to keep users up to date and to further promote client businesses online.

MyLondonInfo launches social networking pages


Two Peru men were indicted this week on federal charges, and court documents accuse one of possessing guns he shouldn't have had and another of lying to federal agents.


A 30-year-old Buffalo man who was a fugitive for almost two years before his capture last October was sentenced to 25 years to life for fatally shooting his best friend.

Fugitive sentenced to 25 years to life for shooting


The Canadian economy is slowing to a crawl and the stock market lost about $75 billion of value this week, prompting economists to predict that further interest rate cuts could be on the way to boost consumer and business confidence.


WASHINGTON Congress is getting ready to pass tough new aviation safety measures that were developed in response to a deadly commuter plane crash near Buffalo in early 2009.

Congress ready to pass aviation safety measures,


But the group also does other researches related to the industry, and its newest study is saying that more American are playing videogames than are going to the movies.

More americans playing videogames than going to the movies


Green Bay based retailer Shopko announced that it has eliminated 49 management positions at field offices, distribution centers and corporate offices starting today.


Azerbaijan, Baku, 23 May / TrendCapital/ The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has approved the composition of the Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan inter-government commission on humanitarian and economic issues, an official press reported.

Azerbaijani President approves composition of Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan inter-government commission


He is one of the ``3 Idiots'', has also acted in hits like `` Rang De Basanti'' and proved his versatility in a wide range of roles, but Sharman Joshi says he still can't afford to be picky and is waiting to turn director to choose his preferred genre.


US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has won the Wyoming caucuses, US TV networks projected Wednesday night, Xinhua informed.

US Republican presidential candidate Romney wins Wyoming caucuses


LightSquared has appointed Doug Smith as its new permanent CEO and Chairman of the Board.

LightSquared appoints new CEO, Chairman of the Board


Los Angeles, Aug 17 Pop superstar Beyonce Knowles is taking secret ballet classes to brush up on her dancing skills.


Japanese corporate and government pension assets managed by investment companies fell 4.5 percent to 79 trillion yen last fiscal year as payouts exceeded contributions, said the Japan Pensions Industry Database.

Japanese pension assets fall as payouts exceed contributions


Iran's incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad takes a strong lead of the votes counted so far, the interior ministry said early Saturday.

Ahmadinejad takes strong lead in votes counted: ministry


Alien conspiracy theorists are confident they've caught NASA in the act of covering up the fact that we are not alone in the universe.


Martin Scorsese, who has famously chronicled the careers of legendary rock performers including The Rolling Stones, The Band, and Bob Dylan, plans to exec produce a documentary about Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert.

Scorsese to produce documentary about critic Roger Ebert


A national art competition has been launched in Milton Keynes as the city strives to improve its cultural status.


Darmstadt-based Software AG offered to buy all outstanding shares of Saarbruecken-based IDS Scheer at about euro15 a share, and said it already had a commitment from the company's two main owners for their combined 48 percent stake.


Fifa Executive Committee member Franz Beckenbauer says he has ``limited'' faith in Fifa after the way it handled the vote for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups on December 2, and the way it has acted since then.


David Byrne has announced plans to turn London's Roundhouse into a huge musical instrument this summer.

David Byrne to turn the Roundhouse into a musical instrument


MyForce, a new smartphone app, claims it can turn your phone into a virtual bodyguard.

New app claims to turn your phone into virtual bodyguard


A South Point woman is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities said she kept her dogs in poor health and living conditions.


Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kevin Martin talks to press about their playoff series with Memphis.


Warner Bros. caused an Internet feeding frenzy Thursday night by releasing 80 pages of ``Dark Knight Rises'' production notes for free download, the Huffington Post reported.

Warner Bros. releases 80 pages of ``Dark Knight Rises'' production notes


The state Senate approved a package of anti-gang legislation Thursday supported by Holland police officials.

State Senate approves anti-gang legislation


The Ohio State University has issued its honor roll for the autumn quarter, listing the names of graduating and undergraduate students who achieved high academic averages for their quarter's work.


A senior Rwandan army officer, who is the brother of the exiled former army chief of staff, was arrested for ``acts of destabilisation'', the military said on Sunday.


WORLD number one Tiger Woods feels Dubai is the number one place in the world.


A court has heard how a man hid his girlfriend under the floorboards, and then constructed an elaborate plan to cover his tracks.

Court heard how man hid girlfriend under floorboards


Black smoke emerges from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday indicating cardinals are divided on who should be next pope.

Black smoke emerges, cardinals divided on who should be next pope


I Call Fives have released a stream of the new song ``Backup Plan'' and can be streamed by simply heading through the link provided.

I Call Fives stream new song ``Backup Plan''


Celeb mom Catherine-Zeta Jones is turning 42 today, September 25th, 2011.


Two people are facing charges of unlawfully dealing with children during a reported party at a private residence in Ilion early Sunday morning, village police said.

2 charged with unlawfully dealing with child


Soybean prices crashed at NCDEX on Tuesday with the September Futures losing -0.29 per cent at Rs 2,563 per quintal.


Organizers say plans are under way for a race in north Mississippi to raise money for breast cancer.

Organizers say race will raise money for cancer


Tory defector and independent MHA Tom Osborne says the latest CRA poll results are proof he made the right decision.


The 63-year-old Ann Romney won't be appearing on ``Dancing with the Stars,'' according to TMZ.

Ann Romney won't appear on 'Dancing with the Stars'


Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez made history with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Orioles.


Jammu, Jan 26 An infiltration bid was foiled early Tuesday when the Border Security Force troopers fired at a group of intruders who were trying to enter India through the Kanachak sector in Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani side.


A West Side church was damaged in a partial building collapse Wednesday night, but no injuries were reported.

West Side church damaged in partial collapse


The Episcopal Church inhibited a breakaway bishop Friday, banning him from practicing all his ministerial duties.

Episcopal Church inhibits breakaway bishop


CHARLOTTE, NC Indiana scoring leader Danny Granger sprained his right foot early in the second quarter of the Pacers' game against Charlotte on Wednesday night.


The special edition of UNICEF's State of the World Children report has said that 5,000 kids die every 24 hrs in India.

5,000 kids die during every 24 hrs in India:


The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenceman Andrew Hutchinson to a two-way contract that will pay him US$500,000 if he plays in the NHL next season.

Pittsburgh Penguins sign defenceman Andrew Hutchinson to contract


Peel Region will resume swine flu vaccinations on Wednesday after receiving some vaccine from the province.

Peel region to resume flu vaccination on Wednesday


Alan Duncan and other key party figures who missed the Conservatives' recession tour of Britain have been targeted for dismissal or demotion in the shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Shadow business secretary alan Duncan 'targeted for demotion'


Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson draws criticism from gaming executives after his stirring testimony during a Las Vegas trial on the partnership of a rival with Chinese triads reverberates all the way to Macau.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) CEO Sheldon Adelson draws criticism from gaming executives after his


George Zimmerman in a jailhouse phone call urged his wife to buy herself a bulletproof vest shortly after he was arrested in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin.

George Zimmerman urged wife to buy bulletproof vest


SF Mayor Edwin M. Lee today launched FashionSF, a new economic development initiative focused on supporting the retention and growth of apparel manufacturers and fashion designers in San Francisco.

San Francisco Mayor Lee launches FashionSF economic development initiative


PAHOKEE, Fla. ― A man reportedly drowned after jumping into Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County.

Man drowns after jumping into lake Okeechobee


As expected Juventus have sacked coach Ciro Ferrara and replaced him with former AC Milan and Inter Milan boss Alberto Zaccheroni until the end of the season.


Firefighters found 25 charred bodies in a looted department store in Madagascar's capital on Tuesday, a day after some of the worst anti-government violence in years on the Indian Ocean island.


Senate Democratic liberals are seeking expansion of two large federal programs, Medicare and Medicaid, in exchange for dropping a government-sold insurance option from health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, several lawmakers said Monday.

Senate Democrats seek expansion of Medicare, Medicaid


Metro police have been searching for the suspect who shot a teen who was walking along the street in North Nashville.

Police searching for suspect who shot teen


The governor's office just released a statement saying Gov. Rick Perry has ``urged'' Texas members to oppose the climate bill.

Gov. Perry ``urges'' Texas members to oppose climate bill


A 43-year-old man is in hospital after being shot in the head last night and police are looking for the gunman.


KIMBERLEY 1st XI ended their losing run of five Premier League games with this winning draw, thanks to a fine all-round performance from Jon Shaw.


Sri Lanka has decided to keep its policy rates unchanged despite a drop in inflation and rapid credit expansion in its booming post-war economy, the Central Bank said here Wednesday.


A man is found dead in the desert shortly after being expelled from a yoga retreat, as CNN's Miguel Marquez reports.

Man is found dead after being expelled from a yoga retreat


Tiga's CEO Richard Wilson said: ``I am very pleased that Sheridans has joined Tiga. Sheridans will bring a wealth of specialist experience to Tiga members, enabling them to run their businesses ever more effectively, efficiently and profitably.''


South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in the second test against Australia at the Wanderers on Thursday.


It is amazing that the Liberal justice critic Kent Hehr left constituents with the impression that he supports Bills 10, 11 and 12 that affect hunters.


Police believe the robber observes vulnerable elderly women, aged up to 95 years, out shopping and discreetly follows them home.

Police believe a robber observes vulnerable elderly women and follows them home.


Farrah Fawcett, one of the original Charlie's Angels has passed away at the age of 62, following a long battle with cancer.


One police officer describes the dog attack on an 8-year-old boy in Monessen as the worst he's seen in nearly 20 years of service.

Officer describes dog attack on boy as 'worst i've seen' in nearly 20 years


It's time for workers to ask for more, UNI General Secretary Philip Jennings told a historic first meeting of the UNI-Asia Pacific Executive in Hanoi, Vietnam.


Billboard reports that Whitney Houston has just earned her 40th top 40 hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as ``Celebrate'', her duet with Jordin Sparks, climbed 49-39.

Whitney Houston earns 40th top 40 hit with ``Celebrate''


Rowdy university students provoked fewer complaints this year in campus-area neighbourhoods in Waterloo.


New Delhi, Aug 14 Inflation declined to 6.87 per cent in July as the rate of price rise of the food articles category eased a little, although pressure remained on potato, pulses and rice as well as manufactured items.


Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said it would close about 180 of its Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister stores over the next few years.


BALLARAT has topped its average annual rainfall for the first time in more than a decade.


An Illinois man accused of killing eight people in a two-state killing spree has been convicted at his first trial.


The United Nations warned that Myanmar faced a ``second catastrophe'' after its devastating cyclone, unless the junta immediately allows massive air and sea deliveries of aid.

UN warns of 'second catastrophe' in Myanmar


Katherine Heigl was 'overcome with emotion' when she met her adopted baby daughter for the first time.

Katherine Heigl was 'overcome' when she met daughter


In Thailand's first promotion for 2012, former Bangkok prisoner Patomsuk ``Esan Warrior'' Pathompothong captured the IBF Pan Pacific 140 pound title, when he stopped Michael ``Speed'' Sigarlaki in four rounds, on Tuesday at Kaseem Pattana, Phitsanulok, Thailand; which is 377 km north of Bangkok.


Lark Previn, an adopted daughter of the actress Mia Farrow, and elder sister of Soon-Yi Previn who was at the centre of Farrow's messy marital breakup with Woody Allen, has died aged 35.

Lark Previn, adopted daughter of actress Mia Farrow, dies aged 35


Pakistani Taliban have beheaded two government officials in the northwestern Swat Valley in revenge for the killing of two insurgent commanders by security forces, a militant spokesman said yesterday.


A new report indicates that cancer deaths in the United States continue to drop.


Former Australian bowler Shane Warne gets Aussie fans in a spin saying he could return to team if the captain asked him.


Mexico has set a new Guinness record for the world`s highest suspension bridge.

Mexico sets record for highest suspension bridge


Turk Telekom has selected ZTE, a provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, as the sole supplier of core network equipment and services for a nationwide all-IP network transformation project.

Turk Telekom selects ZTE for core network equipment and services


FTSE 100-listed business process management provider Capita has acquired debt recovery specialists iQor Holdings UK and subsidiaries from its US parent company, for an enterprise value of 42m pounds.

Capita acquires debt recovery specialist iQor


Ian Holloway is set to take legal action against Paul Stapleton after the Plymouth chairman publicly blamed him for the departure of some of the club's key players.


Sebastien Loeb of France won the Rally Finland for the second time Saturday, extending his overall lead in his bid to capture the world championship an eighth consecutive time.

Loeb wins Rally Finland to extend overall lead


London, Nov 28 Singer Peter Andre has had undergone an emergency surgery following his collapse due to severe stomach ache.


Canadian new home prices rose for a second month in December, but remain lower on an annual basis, according to official data released Thursday.

Canadian new home prices rise in December


Weis announced Tuesday he has hired Tim Grunhard as his offensive line coach.

Weis hires Grunhard as KU offensive line coach


Rahul Mohindar of Viratechindia is of the view that Reliance Industries has key support at Rs 2200.

Reliance Industries has support at Rs 2200:


A massive asteroid with its own small moon in tow flew by Earth over the weekend.


Students of a government high school at Moosrambagh demolished a wall built on the school premises by certain private individuals and staged a protest raising slogans against the Chief Minister, collector and the MRO.


Dino Rossi has attacked Patty Murray in an ad that says she's ``part of the problem'' with what is going on in Washington, DC This is the first ad that Rossi has issued attacking Murray in such a direct way, even narrating the ad himself - something not normally done by candidates, as noted by Politico.

Dino Rossi attacks Patty Murray in ad, says she's part of the problem


Secretary Clinton traveled to Bali, Indonesia November 17-19 for the East Asia Summit and the US-ASEAN Leaders Meeting.


Islamic countries have acknowledged the importance of self-reliance in vaccine production and are committed to establishing closer cooperation towards achieving it, as they ended their 6th Annual Meeting of Self-Reliance in Vaccine Production, in Bandung, Indonesia.

Islamic countries acknowledge importance of self-reliance in vaccine production


Now that the duo are working on Karan's short film which is part of the feature 'Bombay Talkies', a tribute to the centenary year of Indian Cinema, we hear that Rani is all set to play a journalist again.


Former Cornell professor Manning Marable, a scholar of black history, leftist political writer and activist, died April 1 in Manhattan at age 60, just days before the publication of his life's work, a biography of Malcolm X.

Former Cornell professor Manning Marable dies


RESTRICTIONS TO water supplies to homes and businesses in Dublin and surrounding counties are to continue in some areas until at least next Saturday morning.

Restrictions on water supplies to continue


Conservationists say the markhor, a wild goat species known for their corkscrew horns, are making a comeback in Pakistan.


Eugene police say the driver of a recycling truck died Monday when he was crushed by the compactor.

Driver of recycling truck crushed by compactor


The Crunch returned home Sunday after three playoff games in Canada.


Hollywood actors Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake are back together for their new film 'The Bad Teacher'.

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake back together?


Dell, one of the largest PC producers, will increase computer parts purchase in China, according to Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell.

Dell to increase computer parts purchase in China


The session of the Council of CIS heads of governments has opened in Ashgabat, where 30 projects of integration cooperation will be discussed.

Session of Council of CIS heads of governments opens in Ashgabat


Mercer County commissioners have given raises of about 3 percent to nonunion technical, clerical and support workers.

Mercer commissioners give raises to nonunion workers


The new president of the Maldives is expanding his Cabinet to strengthen the coalition government ruling the Indian Ocean nation.

New president of the Maldives expands his Cabinet


The city of Greeley is accepting applications for volunteer positions on several boards and commissions.

City accepting applications for several boards


A Southwest Side man admitted to strangling a 3-month-old Shih Tzu puppy during an argument, police say.


Some restaurants and members of the public lauded the new Halal certification for restaurants to be introduced by the Halal Food Control Section this year.

Public lauds new Halal certification for restaurants


On behalf of France and the European Union, Nicolas Sarkozy would like to pay tribute to the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Martti Ahtisaari.

Nicolas Sarkozy pays tribute to Nobel peace Prize winner, Martti Ahtisaari


Disney CFO says ads weak; announces $50M film loss The Walt Disney Co.'s TV advertising revenue did not rebound as expected after last month's conclusion of the hugely popular London Olympics that were aired on rival NBC, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday.


The Patriots opened their training camp with WR Wes Welker on hand, even without his long term deal.


The US dollar ended higher against the rupee at 54.94/95 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs 88.95/97, per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market today.


Republican Ken Buck has conceded the Colorado Senate race, ending a close contest that many expected him to win, and clearing the way for Sen. Michael Bennet to return to Washington, DC for a full term.

Republican Ken Buck concedes Colorado Senate race


A Terre Haute man was sentenced to 6 years behind bars for assaulting a handicapped man.


The Seattle Mariners have demoted struggling first baseman Justin Smoak to Triple-A Tacoma and placed outfielder Milton Bradley on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right knee.

Mariners demote struggling first baseman Justin Smoak to Triple-a


Retail gasoline prices pushed past a record $3.40 a gallon Thursday, fulfilling expectations that they'll keep climbing toward $4 as the summer driving season approaches.


Best Buy Co. posted weaker-than-expected sales for the key holiday quarter and said it would close 50 large US stores, sending shares of the world's largest consumer electronics chain down 9 per cent on Thursday.


The Beastie Boys are getting political on their next album, which is coming out in 2009.

Beastie Boys get ``political'' on next album


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will campaign for the BJP-JD combine in Bihar after all.


AP Photo Camilla, the wife of Prince Charles, has broken her left leg while hiking in Scotland, royal officials said Thursday.

Camilla, wife of Prince Charles, breaks her leg


Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has been refused permission to travel to the United Kingdom by a magistrate in Hong Kong, according to local reports.

Birmingham owner Carson Yeung refused permission to travel to UK


A 34-year-old Fontana man was killed in an incident in San Bernardino on July 12, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Division.

Fontana man is killed in incident in San Bernardino


Some staff and students were shocked by a memo issued Friday that stated disability services would be ``reduced or eliminated'' because of limited staff and a 20% increase in enrolment.

No disability services will be eliminated:


The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired centre David Steckel from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Leafs acquire centre David Steckel from New Jersey Devils


Justin Bieber's recent series of bizarre incidents have led many to believe that he is heading for a meltdown, but the pop star has defended himself by saying, ``I'm young and I make mistakes''.


AWN News On Thursday, Midway Games announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to the ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Daimler AG was charged with violating US bribery laws related to deals in at least 22 countries between 1998 and early 2008, according to a criminal information document filed in a US federal court on Tuesday.

Daimler charged with violating US bribery laws


Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is next up to get waxed for Madame Tussauds in New York.


Mr. Alfred Vanderpuije, Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive on Wednesday challenged the youth to strive for greater heights despite the national, institutional and personal challenges they face in life.

The youth should strive for greater height despite


The rock band X Japan will resume its world tour this summer, frontman Yoshiki announced recently at an anime convention in Chicago.

Band X Japan to resume world tour this summer


Dr. Subramanian SwamyJanata Party President Dr. Subramanian Swamy urges all Tamils of Sri Lanka that if they want Indian opinion on their side in the future, they must vote for the Tamil-speaking Sinhala leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa, for President of Sri Lanka.

Dr. Subramanian Swamy urges Tamils to vote for Rajapaksa


New Delhi, Sep 11 The Supreme Court Tuesday said that there can be no blanket guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters but restrictions could be sought in specific cases.

No guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters:


The ISEQ finished the week in positive territory in line with European markets which rose on the back of positive economic data from the US which showed the fastest pace of economic growth in six years.


On Sunday night's episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian learned that she has psoriasis and Bruce Jenner learned that his daughter Kendall is taking birth control pills.


Two Indian policemen have been killed in a militant attack in the Indian-administered Kashmir region, officials say.

Two Indian policemen killed in militant attack in Kashmir


Steve Jobs is being featured on the August cover of Wired Magazine, reports Business Insider.

Steve Jobs featured on the August cover of Wired Magazine


Ronnie Montrose, guitarist and founder of the rock band Montrose, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, after a five-year battle with prostate cancer.


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that energy sector is the priority of our government.

Energy sector is priority of our government:


Lily Allen was once the secret voice of Atomic Kitten, it has emerged.


Romney accepted the Republican presidential nomination, casting himself as the best hope to lift the struggling US economy and ``restore the promise of America.''


Jordan on Wednesday appeals visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for more pressure on Israel to end Gaza crisis, according to a statement by the Royal Hashemite Court, Xinhua reported.

Jordan appeals for more pressure on Israel to end Gaza crisis


A train made an unscheduled stop for a man sleeping on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Milwaukee and East North streets early Wednesday morning.


Lebanese ambassador in Cairo on Monday denied asking the Egyptian government for extra security protection at the embassy headquarters after an Egypt citizen was lynched in Lebanon, Egypt's MENA news agency reported.

Lebanese ambassador denies asking Egypt for extra protection


DENVER - Smart Balance Inc. says it has completed its acquisition of the Denver-based gluten-free food company Udi's Healthy Foods LLC for $125 million cash.

Smart Balance completes by of Udi's Healthy Foods


Demi Lovato has revealed that she signed a ``no suicide'' contract at the age of 7.

Demi Lovato signed 'no suicide' contract at age 7


A recent Zogby Poll of 1,427 registered voters show that 57% of people hate polls, up 2% from last year.


TOLEDO, Ohio President Barack Obama embarked on a two-day bus tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania Thursday, where he planned to defend his economic policies and his decision to rescue US automakers while raising more questions about Republican Mitt Romney's business record.

Obama embarks on bus tour of Ohio, Pennsylvania


The Mark Richards-skippered Wild Oats XI is on track to smash its own Sydney to Hobart race record.


Pat Duquette , former associate head coach at Northeastern University and Boston College, was named the head men's basketball coach at UMass Lowell, Director of Athletics Dana Skinner announced Thursday.

Pat Duquette named head men's basketball coach at UMass Lowell


The Pakistani Taliban have appointed a new chief, militants said Saturday, selecting a top commander known for his ruthless efficiency in staging attacks, including a major hotel bombing and a deadly assault against the Sri Lankan cricket team.


Charles River Labs merges its research model arm and preclinical services division and shuffles its executive deck to drive efficiency.


Capital Bikeshare is now moving forward with making the corporate sponsorship plan that was being considered in the fall a reality.

Capital Bikeshare moves forward toward corporate sponsorship


Former Blue Jon Walters has hit back at Roy Keane in one of this morningâ€™s tabloids, claiming that he had to send a photo of his vomit to the Town boss in order to prove he was suffering from a virus ahead of the Exeter Carling Cup tie.


Bank of China Ltd. and China Construction Bank Corp. were upgraded by Standard & Poor's after the ratings firm revised its criteria, giving the Chinese lenders higher grades than most of their largest US rivals.

Bank of China, China Construction Bank upgraded by Standard & Poor's Corp.


In some of the strangest news in the daytime-television arena since at least yesterday's announcement that James Franco would once again be returning to General Hospital, ``Silent Bob'' has landed his own talk show.


The Troika, composed by the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, announced on Wednesday they have concluded their mission to Greece and have agreed on most core measures to restore reform momentum.


Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered its long and short-term sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Slovenia to 'AA-/A-1+' from 'AA/A-1+'.

S&p lowered its long and short-term sovereign credit ratings on Slovenia


BAHRAIN will be looking to begin their campaign on a high note in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifier today at 2.30pm when they take on hosts Hong Kong in Group 'A'.


TRAVEL specialist Holidaybreak today said it was weathering a bleak trading climate despite customers leaving it later to book trips and announced the surprise departure of its chief executive.


Many state agencies will be closed tomorrow as part of an effort to cut state government spending.


The US jobless rate declined by two percentage points in August, falling to 8.1 percent from July, The New York Times reports.


Libyan rebels regained control of the eastern gateway city of Ajdabiya on Saturday after international airstrikes on Moammar Gadhafi's forces, in the first major turnaround for an uprising that once appeared on the verge of defeat.


Acer, which is known more for its computing terminal products, launched five new smartphones for the Indian market in keeping with the recent trend of computer manufacturers scaling their offerings in the mobile handset space particularly the smartphone segment.

Acer launches five new smartphones in India


Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title with a 10th-round stoppage of the London-based Polish fighter Albert Sosnowski in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Vitali Klitschko retains title with stoppage of Albert Sosnowski


A Brookston woman was flown by emergency medical helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital after a one vehicle crash on Indiana 43 this evening.

Brookston woman flown to Indianapolis hospital after crash


Tokyo stocks closed slightly lower Friday following subprime-loan-related losses reported by major Japanese banks.

Tokyo stocks close lower on losses at Japanese banks


Soccer star David Beckham has just announced his retirement, Beckham who is 38 has endured a successful career that many players only dream of.


By Jake Seaton, NBC17, 14 hours, 20 minutes ago North Carolina has hired former Buffalo Bills assistant Charlie Coiner to replace John Blake, the Tar Heels' associate head coach who resigned amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.

North Carolina hires Coiner to replace Blake


Survivors say a ship has sunk off mainland Tanzania with about 600 people onboard.


Credit Suisse will cut its bonus pool by 40% and is combining two units in a bid to cut costs, the newspaper Der Sonntag reported, in the wake of poor investment banking performance and an increased regulatory burden.

Credit Suisse to cut bonus pool, combine units


TWO-GOAL hero Rachel Yankey said the Gunners had fired the best possible answer to their critics after helping Arsenal Ladies win the inaugural FA Women's Super League title.

Arsenal Ladies win FA women's Super league


Wipro founder and chairman Azim Premji said on Friday that he was 'not hanging up his shoes in a hurry'.


Crowds gathered in Springfield Memorial Day to honor a local Civil War soldier.

Crowds gather to honor local Civil War soldier


Bank lending should rise significantly in the second quarter of the financial year once the April 2011 elections, which have prompted a slowdown, are over, according to Bisi Onasanya, group managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank Nigeria.


Over 100 armed Maoists attacked a bridge construction site in Bihar's Sheohar district and destroyed machinery worth over Rs. 10 lakh, police said on Friday.


Labor rights figure Lily Ledbetter is in Colorado to campaign for President Obama.

Labor rights figure Ledbetter in Colo. for Obama


A suspected militant cell detained in the UAE had links to Al Qaeda, said Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police.


Senator Professor Khursheed Ahmad Wednesday said instead of forgiveness, former President Pervez Musharraf should be taken to task for alleged wrongdoings during his last eight years rule.


US nominee Jim Yong Kim was today chosen as the next president of the World Bank, an appointment that continues the longstanding tradition of an American leading the Washington-based institution, reports PTI.

Dr Jim Yong Kim chosen as next president of World Bank


The Congress Friday said that the Bajrang Dal ``deserves to be banned'' for its alleged role in the attacks on Christians in Orissa that have claimed at least 36 lives.


Sandra sprints into the water for the plunge!


The National Stock Exchange which launched interest rate futures on Monday, registered a trade volume of Rs 267.31 crore on Day 1, the NSE said in a statement in Mumbai.


``We have a perfect camp, he is listening, and we just gonna go down to Detroit and put it on K9 in front of all of his people...here is a guy that worked hard and they took a few fights from him and he always seemed to bounce back from certain situations.

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad: ``we just gonna go down to Detroit and put it on K9''


``People are missing the point on Chick-Fil-A. I don't really care what the political beliefs are of an organization...When you're in business, you don't want to turn off anybody. It's not the way to do business, cause while I'm not gay, I do support gay marriage and I will not go to Chick-Fil-A now, just because I've heard that the owner has made a statement on behalf of Chick-Fil-A that they're for 'family values'--whatever the f*ck that means. Talk to all the kids who are completely ignored and don't have homes. Ask them where they'd rather be...Because really what the guy from Chick-Fil-A is saying is: 'Oh sure, anybody can eat here, but our money and our beliefs are that anyone who wants to be married who is gay is wrong. Now that's a pompous statement for a guy who makes chicken for a living. That's a pompous statement for anybody to make...He knows how to make chicken--that's it. And he ain't even making healthy chicken. He's making some shit that's going to clog you're f***ing arteries and kill you. He's essentially poisoning you, but HE'S for 'family values'...It's a dumb way to do business because I'm turned off to this company. I buy a lot of products, but I don't know their political leanings and I don't care. I don't want to know. Don't come out as a corporation against anybody. OK, if you want to come out against Hitler, I'll back you on that. But, just keep your mouths shut. No one asked your opinion. And I would call on my listeners to boycott Chick-Fil-A.''

Howard Stern calls on his listeners to boycott Chick-Fil-a


How I Became A Famous Novelist is a cheeky satire on the publishing industry.


Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is facing two lawsuits seeking more than US$850,000 for unpaid jewelry bills, NFL and NBA tickets and loans.

Cowboys receiver Bryant facing two lawsuits


What's Your Number star Anna Faris said she wants to have a 'big family' one day.


Mr Henare, 49, told the New Zealand Herald from Auckland City Hospital he woke at 2am on Sunday morning and knew immediately he was having a heart attack.


Macquarie has launched a portfolio tool on its wrap platform to help advisers understand data more easily.

Macquarie launches Portfolio tool on platform


Italian team Virtus Bologna is eying locked-out Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, who recently told reporters he will consider playing overseas if the NBA lockout lasts through the start of the regular season.

Italian team Virtus Bologna eying Kobe Bryant


Actress and author Carrie Fisher, seen here in January, has lost 50 pounds.


An extensive review by the Institute of Medicine has concluded that few health problems are caused by vaccines, and the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine does not cause autism.


TransCard, the leading provider of prepaid products to financial institutions of all sizes, would like to congratulate FamZoo, the winner of one of five 2013 FinovateSpring Best of Show awards.

TransCard congratulates FamZoo, winner of one of five 2013 FinovateSpring Best of Show awards


A West Norriton woman apparently facing eviction from her apartment admitted she robbed a local bank in order to pay her rent.


Hollywood hunk Zac Efron has revealed that he's a huge fan of Chelsea star Frank Lampard.

Zac Efron is a huge fan of Chelsea star Frank Lampard


Techiman has experienced five fire outbreaks within the past two weeks and the fires destroyed 29 bedrooms and rendered more than 100 people homeless.

Techiman experiences fire outbreaks over past two weeks


Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has urged pilgrims to pray for Nigeria, especially now that the country is on the verge of another transition.


Bridgestone announced last Friday it will close its tyre production plants in Australia and New Zealand at the cost of 875 jobs.

Bridgestone closes plants in Australia and New Zealand


Kevin Harvick left it late but eventually passed Jimmie Johnson on the final lap to win the Auto Club 400 in Fontana, California.


Pakistan is seeking $3 billion from China in emergency aid, according to the Washington Post.


Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 93-91 in overtime on Sunday to tie the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece on Sunday.

Boston Celtics tie the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece on Sunday.


Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer ``dead zone'' in the Gulf of Mexico unless a tropical storm hits the area shortly before or during the annual measurement.


``Once'' won the Tony Award for best Broadway musical in New York, four years after a number from the $150,000 movie upon which it's based won an Academy Award for best original song.

`Once' wins Tony Award for best Broadway musical


The Sri Lankan cricket team, which came under a brazen terror attack here leaving six of its players injured, today returned home by a special chartered plane dispatched by Colombo.


Oil prices rose above $81 a barrel Thursday, helped by a slightly weaker dollar and a Labor Department report showing that claims for jobless benefits dropped more than expected last week.


Hormel Foods Corp. will pay a regular quarterly dividend of 18.5 cents per common share to shareholders on Aug. 15.

Hormel to pay regular quarterly dividend of 18.5 cents a share


Officials say they expect partial demolition of the eastern Skyway piers to begin early next summer.

Demolition of eastern Skyway piers to begin this summer


A bear wondered into downtown Pocola yesterday, causing a co! mmotion as it meandered from shop to shop, stopping occasionally to admire its own reflection in storefront windows.


Prosecutors say a Memphis attorney has been sentenced to 10 years for stealing thousands from clients who had given him power of attorney over their financial affairs.

Memphis attorney sentenced to 10 years for stealing thousands from clients


A MAN found dead in a residential Albury street on Saturday died of natural causes.


YouTube launched a new video editor that lets users create mash-up videos using snippets from the videos in their account.


A team of Cal Poly construction management students won first place in a regional competition sponsored by the Associated Schools of Construction.

Cal Poly construction management students win first in regional competition


ConocoPhillips says its second-quarter profit tumbled 76 percent from a year ago as sharply lower crude and natural-gas prices walloped results at the nation's third-largest oil company.

Conocophillips profit tumbles 76 percent


Tea and coffee could help to prevent people getting type-2 diabetes, even if they drink decaffeinated varieties.

Tea and coffee 'can help to prevent diabetes'


Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani will not travel with the Raptors for Friday's game against the Sixers.

Calderon, Bargnani not traveling with Raptors


Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Al-Haj Adam, has reiterated the state's concern with housing projects and instructed the Governors of the states to giving the housing issue more priority.

Vice President reiterates concern with housing projects


The Australian stock market is trading higher on Monday following Friday's gains on Wall Street.


Australian public schools are being forced to hold fundraisers to pay for basic needs, a union survey says.


By The Associated Press NEW YORK Men's Wearhouse escalated a public battle with its founder and former pitchman George Zimmer on Tuesday, trying to explain why it fired the man who still represents the clothier in many shoppers' minds.

Men's Wearhouse escalates battle with founder


The Sultanate of Oman has lifted a ban on import of poultry products from India that was put in place after outbreak of bird flu in the country last year.

Oman lifts ban on import of poultry products from India


Gordon Brown has said he understands ``public outrage'' surrounding the case of James Bulger's killer Jon Venables, who has been recalled to prison.

Gordon Brown 'understands public outrage'


THE Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has met the leader of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis for the first time at the Vatican today.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby meets Pope Francis at the Vatican


Capita has bought contact centre business Ventura for £65m in a further sign of IT and BPO consolidation, writes Karl Flinders.

IT services supplier Capita buys Ventura for £65m


The Income Tax department Tuesday froze the bank accounts of Mahindra Satyam after the software firm failed to pay a tax demand of Rs.616 crore.

It department freezes accounts of Mahindra Satyam


US President-elect Barack Obama has made no decision on how try detainees at Guantanamo Bay but remains committed to closing the prison, a senior foreign policy adviser said yesterday as human rights groups urged swift action.

Obama has made no decision on Guantanamo


Tribal leader Chhatradhar Mahato, who was arrested yesterday near Lalgarh where he had been leading an agitation against alleged police excesses since last November, was today remanded to police custody by a special court till October 1.

Chhatradhar Mahato remanded to police custody till oct 1


A CrimeStoppers tip led to the arrest of a Lincolnton man wanted in connection with an April 19 drug roundup aimed at street level dealers dubbed ``Operation Repeat Offender,'' authorities said Wednesday.


A woman was shot after she and her boyfriend interrupted a burglary in progress in northwest Oklahoma City, police said.

Woman shot during burglary in progress, police say


The 72 million small investors in China are to get more protection against losses caused by insider dealing with the setting up of a new Investor Protection Bureau.

Millions of small investors get Protection


Aligarh Muslim University has signed a MoU with the INHolland, University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam for mutual exchange of students and academic staff between the two universities.

Aligarh Muslim University signs MoU with INHolland University


Today, for the first time throughout the trial, Elizabeth Smart took the stand to testify against the individual that had kidnapped her, and said that her kidnapping created â€œindescribable fear.â€ She told jurors that she thought that she was in a dream, and that she originally awoke to a knife being pressed against her throat.


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz central leader, Siddiqul Farooq has said that Governor Punjab, Salman Taseer has become a danger for the province unity as well as democracy as he is not mentally fit for his job.

Governor Punjab is not mentally fit for his job:


Call center software provider Zeacom is reportedly trialing a beta version of a new email service launched by former Zeacom marketing manager Jason Roberts in New Zealand.

Zeacom reportedly trialing beta version of new email service


A 62-year-old Boronia man died in a car crash in Ringwood East last Tuesday morning.


Virtualization giant VMware has joined the Linux Foundation, lining up alongside existing members like Adobe, Google and IBM.


Beijing, June 3 China has launched a new satellite into earth's orbit, adding to its indigenous network of space navigation system, officials said Thursday.


ST. LOUIS Arizona's Mark Reynolds set a major league record when he struck out for the 200th time this season, fanning in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals' Joel Pineiro.


The police have ``concrete evidence'' of a suspected third force involvement in xenophobic attacks in and around Johannesburg, the Gauteng Legislature heard today.


A team of Carnegie scientists studying the hydrogen in water from the Martian interior have found that Mars formed from similar building blocks to that of Earth, but that there were differences in the later evolution of the two planets.

Mars formed from similar building blocks to that of Earth:


Lamar Odom traded to Clippers, Mo Williams to Jazz as part of four-team trade.


Democratic rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have clashed over remarks by Mrs Clinton on civil rights that she says were distorted by the Obama camp.


A Jefferson motel continues its cleanup efforts following a mudslide that hit the facility late last week.

Jefferson motel continues cleanup after mudslide


Project Runway has returned to New York City for the new season, which debuts tonight on Lifetime TV.


Personal finance fell 0.1% in Jan Updated: 12:36, Monday March 18, 2013 Personal finance loans were down 0.1 per cent in January, official figures show.


Controversial new research suggests TNF inhibitors do not raise the risk of serious infections more than non-biologic treatments in the first year of therapy.

TNF inhibitors may not raise risk of infection


Soap opera actress Tracey E. Bregman has listed her Malibu estate for sale at $5.5 million.

Soap opera actress tracy Bregman lists Malibu estate


Diamond junior DiamondCorp said on Wednesday that it had increased its Jwaneng South project's geophysical target in Botswana, after Earthmaps Consulting of Namibia reprocessed geophysical data from the prospecting licence.

DiamondCorp increases Jwaneng South target


Filipino scientists are proposing an immediate price cap on rice to avoid spiraling market prices together with medium and long term policies to develop the domestic rice industry at the heels of the current crisis in rice supply and prices.

Filipino scientists proposes price cap on rice


A pastor from Murewa reportedly took pictures of his wife's privates upon her return from church as a way to inspect whether another man had bedded her.


He told The News: 'Reading and writing are the key to freedom, independence and happiness.

'Reading and writing are the key to freedom'


Another alderman filed objections to two election petitions Monday, the final day for filing objections.


Volkswagen says net profit up 40% Updated: 04:40, Saturday February 23, 2013 Europe's biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, says its net profit zoomed ahead by more the 40 per cent last year on higher vehicle sales.


Evangelist Billy Graham was released on Sunday from a North Carolina hospital where he had been treated for pneumonia, the hospital said.

Evangelist Billy Graham released from hospital


Suns general manager Steve Kerr admitted that he has spoken to 15 teams about Shaquille O'Neal, but no trade is imminent.


He is writing the book for many years and is going to release his autobiography soon.

Shahrukh to release his autobiography soon


Union wants national reserve of gas Updated: 09:18, Tuesday February 19, 2013 Australians could have cheaper energy and a cleaner environment if the Government reserved some of the nation's gas, a key union says.


Joe Manganiello has revealed that he had once checked his car for tracking devices that was possibly left by stalkers.

Joe Manganiello once checked his car for tracking device left by stalker


In the latest issue of GQ, Cyrus opens up about his recent divorce, the whole Miley bong incident, why he's feeling increasingly estranged from his 18-year-old offspring and how ``Hannah Montana'' ``destroyed'' his life.

Billy Ray Cyrus: 'Hannah Montana' destroyed my life


Sarah Palin made a surprise appearance on ``The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien'' on Friday - and turned the tables on actor William Shatner.

Palin makes surprise appearance on 'Tonight show'


The Ohio House Republican caucus has picked a former township trustee to fill a vacant House seat in southwest Ohio.

Former township trustee to fill Ohio House seat


Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds it will take to the first three races of the 2012 Formula 1 season.


Houston, the fourth biggest city of the United States, is going to host ``Turkey Year'' events this year.


A prominent Eritrean athlete has recently fled to Ethiopia,according to an Eritrean community radio.

Prominent Eritrean athlete flees to Ethiopia


A tiger and a leopard were found dead in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve near here on Sunday.

Tiger, leopard found dead in Mudumalai tiger Reserve


Congressman Tim Scott has been named to the House Ways and Means Committee for the 113th Congress by the House Steering Committee.

Rep. Tim Scott named to House Ways and Means Committee


As the Arctic sea-ice melts, the Dragon looks to the north.


Nearly half of all Britons have no life insurance and critical illness cover, a new study by Barclays has found.

Nearly half of Britons have no life insurance


A 19-year-old man faces five years prison for allegedly dropping a 13-year-old boy in a bonfire in September.

Man faces prison for allegedly dropping boy in bonfire


Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a drilling equipment contract by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd in Korea for an ultradeep drillship.

Aker Kvaerner awarded drilling equipment contract


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the Minsk Group of the Organization for Security and Cooperation Europe, tasked with the mediation of the Karabakh conflict, ``useless,'' reiterating his position that normalization of relations with Armenia was contingent upon the resolution of the Karabakh conflict.


Romanian IT&C company Allview launched All TV, a package that includes a two-faced remote control that turns TVs into smart TVs by connecting them to an Allview tablet.


To be competitive, insurers need to transform their legacy policy administration process so that they can get to market quicker and lower their costs.

Insurers need to transform their legacy policy administration process so that they can get to


Plenty of well-coiffed Hollywood heads will be shaking today with the news that Lindsay Lohan has been cast to play Elizabeth Taylor in Liz & Dick, a Lifetime network production about the tumultuous relationship between Taylor and her two-time husband Richard Burton.

Lindsay Lohan cast as Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime's ``Liz & Dick''


Lily Allen has lost her baby despite the fact she was 6 months pregnant.


After recent deadly crashes involving tour buses raised safety questions, inspectors held a surprise bus check at South Station on Thursday.


Fearne Cotton wowed this season's London Fashion Week by unveiling her 70s-inspired autumn/winter high street collection, which is available at Very.co.uk.

Fearne Cotton wows at London Fashion Week


SouthGobi Resources Ltd. has filed a notice of investment dispute on the government in Mongolia, where officials are leery about the possible sale of the Canadian company to a state-owned Chinese concern, Canadian Press reports.

SouthGobi Resources files notice of investment dispute with Mongolia:


Kochi , Aug 23 Carcasses of three elephants, including two calves, were found in the Neriyamangalam forest range in Ernakulam district, police said today.


Some residents returned to a Coral Springs retirement home after a fatal fire that happened Saturday morning.

Residents return to retirement home after fire


Technology giant Oracle Corp reported that new software sales rose 6 percent from a year earlier to $1.6 billion in its fiscal first quarter ended Aug. 31, in line with its own forecasts.

Oracle new software sales rise 6 percent


ORIGIN Energy has raised 500 million euros through a bond issue to raise funds for the $23 billion Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland.


AP Writer Boise State on Friday accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as the two-time Fiesta Bowl winner seeks out a league that's a better launching pad into lucrative bowl games.

Boise st accepts invitation to join Mountain West


US soul legend Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose, a Californian medical examiner has ruled.

Soul legend Ike Turner died of cocaine overdose


This week, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that everyone's favorite anti-game activist Jack Thompson will be permanently disbarred as of October 25.

Anti-game activist Jack Thompson disbarred


Deutsche Telekom, the company behind T-Mobile, has announced plans to introduce a ``women's quota'' -- ensuring 30% of its management positions are filled by women by the end of 2015.

Deutsche Telekom introduces a ``women's quota''


The European Union has expanded sanctions against Iran because of continued human rights abuses.

EU expands sanctions against Iran over human rights abuses


Bill Demong of Vermontville won his third Nordic combined World Cup event of the season Sunday, getting a confidence boost heading into the Nordic Ski World Championships.

Demong wins Nordic combined World Cup event


Iran appointed another national soccer team coach on Wednesday, replacing the coach who lasted two weeks.

Iran appoints another national soccer team coach


Insightful Corporation, a leading provider of predictive analytics and reporting solutions, announced today that GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is using a clinical graphics solution developed by Insightful and S-PLUS ® , Insightful's software platform for statistical data analysis and predictive analytics, to speed the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trial data.

GlaxoSmithKline uses clinical graphics solution developed by Insightful Corporation


In a press release issued by the party on Monday evening, acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said BNP hailed the US announcement as it 'reassured that the war on terror is not a war against Islam'.


A SCENIC road south of Inverness is to be closed to vehicles for more than two months to allow repairs to an old bridge that is starting to crumble.


Myanmar and Singaporean experts will conduct joint research on orchid at the Hukaung Valley reserve forest in Myanmar's northernmost Kachin State in April next year, forestry officials said on Thursday.

Myanmar, Singaporean experts to conduct research on orchid


The vintage car rally, organised by Quest as part of its 207th anniversary, arrived in the city yesterday at Green Hotel in Premier Studios premises.


At its global press conference in New York City on Friday, May 3, Acer unveiled its new Aspire line of convertible tablets, with attachable keyboards, Digital Trends reported.

Acer unveils Aspire line of convertible tablets


Home Minister Shivraj Patil held an emergency meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Dekhmukh here to review the situation arising out of the terror strikes in the country's financial capital.


The 2013 Honda CR-V has been spied at a dealership by our friends at Indianautosblog.


Manufacturing in the New York region expanded in March for an eighth straight month, indicating factories are sustaining production and lifting the US economy.

Manufacturing in New York expands for eighth month


A senior Afghan police chief has been killed along with nine other officers during a gunbattle in the southern city of Kandahar today.

Senior Afghan police chief killed in gunbattle


Several local dealerships could be targeted for closure as Chrysler announces it is shutting down nearly 800 dealerships across the nation.


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is defending his massive health care overhaul, saying it will take time for its full benefits to take hold.

Obama defends massive health care overhaul


A 20-year-old Canberra man has denied sexually assaulting two young girls while they were at his place watching a video.

Man denies sexually assaulting two girls


ThyssenKrupp Elevator announced that it has installed the world's fastest double deck systems in the 492 meter Shanghai World Financial Center in China.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator installs fastest double deck systems


Israel has 150 nuclear weapons in its arsenal, former US president Jimmy Carter said yesterday in a statement quoted by The Times of London.


Reynolds and Lively were married in a low-key wedding in South Carolina over the weekend.


A vitamin nicknamed the ``Sunshine Vitamin'' may help increase bone strength in teenage girls.

'Sunshine Vitamin' may increase bone strength


All New Bedford beaches were back open Friday, after several beaches were temporarily closed this week because of bacteria concerns.


Global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis sold its Botanicals Extracts business to Burgundy Botanical Extracts.

Cognis sells Botanicals Extracts business


A patient being taken by ambulance to a hospital died Friday after the ambulance collided head-on with a dump truck that had crossed the center line on Missouri 32, about a mile east of Fair Play.

Patient dies as ambulance collides with dump truck


Johnny duvert you tube: among videos with sexual reason class, the article of ineffective transgendering fantasy was an non-pornographic behaviour turtleneck for male punk.


Tabcorp has completed the final stage of its equity raising, with its retail bookbuild oversubscribed.


Higher than expected voter turnout leads to big problems with ballots in Eau Claire County.

High voter turnout leads to problems in Eau Claire County


China should further loosen its monetary policy by cutting the lending rates and reserve requirement ratio for banks this year to boost economic growth, a government researcher said Tuesday.

China should further loosen monetary policy - government researcher


Ellsworth Air Force Base officials say a 24-year-old airman from the base deployed to Southwest Asia died this week in a non-combat incident.

Ellsworth officials say airman deployed to Southwest Asia dies in non-combat incident


Serious updates are to occur inside opposition after parliamentary elections, said deputy chairman of the Open Society Party Nizami Mammadov.

'Serious updates' to occur inside opposition after elections


The FAA is proposing a $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways, of Tempe, Ariz., for allegedly violating US Dept. of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

FAA proposes $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways


London, June 23 Singer Sean Kingston has been discharged from hospital three weeks after receiving multiple injuries in a jet-skiing accident.


Centrica, the current owners of British Gas, contemplated a merger bid with British Energy, however, the merger could be threatened by a potential European-based cash bidder.

Centrica contemplate British Energy merger


'We worked super hard,' the Microsoft co-founder said.


China has successfully tested its manned submarine in the Pacific Ocean, a government statement said.


A report on Tuesday in the Washington Guardian indicates that the Justice Department withheld key Fast and Furious memos from Congress concerning ATF whistleblowers who alerted reporters of deep corruption revolving around the scheme to place US guns in the hands of Mexican drug cartels.


Student loan rates are set to soar later this year after official figures have revealed a bigger-than-expected leap in inflation.


Online financial services platform Policybazaar.com has secured about Rs. 27 crore of Series B funding.

Policybazaar.com secures Rs. 27-crore funding


Two Catawba County police officers were injured early this morning after they fell through a roof while investigating a break-in.

Police officers injured in fall through roof


Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize died on Sunday in her native Kenya.

Wangari Maathai, winner of Nobel Peace Prize, dies


The World Diamond Council has warned Zimbabwe that it needs to urgently comply with the industry standards or face suspension.

World diamond Council warns Zimbabwe to comply with industry standards:


BROMLEY just missed out on snatching top spot in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday after being forced to settle for a winning draw at Hartley.


A cat has survived four weeks in a freezer by eating frozen peas and licking ice.


While many guys on the current Virginia Tech roster are still polishing their skills, several former Hokies were taken on the final day of the NFL draft.

Several former Hokies taken on final day of NFL draft


Custom printed matchbook condoms are now available at Condomania, America's favorite condom store recently announced.

Custom printed matchbook condoms now available at Condomania


Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi, who retired only a week ago as Civil Aviation Secretary, was today appointed as an Election Commissioner.

Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi appointed as an Election Commissioner


In the 13th year of its operations in the Valley, she recalls that it was the ``emotional commitment to the nation'' that actually brought her here in 1998.


Missouri senior guard Stefhon Hannah was arrested Friday on third-degree assault charges in a nightclub brawl that left him with a broken jaw.


White Young Green Plc, a British construction consultancy, said it cut 324 jobs, closed seven regional offices and warned of lower profit for the full year on related costs, sending its shares down as much as 21 percent.


France will decide on a financial transaction tax by the end of the month to set an example for Europe, even if Germany does not follow suit, an aide to President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday.

France to decide on transaction tax this month:


NEWCASTLE new boy Fabrice Pancrate has hailed former Magpies winger Laurent Robert as the inspiration behind his move to St James' Park.

Fabrice Pancrate hails ex-star Laurent Robert


Sachin Tendulkar is unlikely to play in Sunday's IPL tie against Delhi Daredevils but a final decision on the matter will be taken only tomorrow, said Mumbai Indians' stand-in skipper Shaun Pollock on Saturday.

Tendulkar unlikely to play in Sunday's IPL tie:


Silicon photonics products provider Kotura has opened an office in Shenzhen, China.


When dogs are barking at 2:00 am, how many barking dogs are too many?


A homeless man was injured in a house fire late Thursday on the city's west side.


New Delhi, Oct 8 Suresh Kalmadi, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman, today gave a miss to the customary press conference but no reason was attributed for his absence.

Kalmadi gives a miss to press conference


78 Thousand Metric tons of cotton were produced in Ethiopia in the last financial year according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

78 thousand tons of cotton produced in Ethiopia


US mortgage rates have suddenly jumped from near-record lows and are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home.


The man suspected of robbing a Fargo bank and two others in the Twin Cities is in jail tonight, taken down in dramatic fashion.

Suspect of robbing a Fargo bank is taken down in dramatic fashion


Jobs, despite being sick and often suffering in his last few years, never gave up and never quit, Trump said Thursday.


Katha Parayumbol seems to be breaking the record for maximum remakes in different languages, due to Mammootty's cameo and Sreenivasan's poignant performance.


American Idol Season 9 finalist Crystal Bowersox arrives at FOX Toledo News studio May 13, 2010

Crystal Bowersox arrives at FOX Toledo studio


German unemployment fell more than twice as much as economists forecast in May as exports from Europe's biggest economy surged, bolstering the recovery.

German unemployment falls twice as much as forecast


Yesterday we reported that Justin Bieber had hinted about releasing an acoustic album in time for Christmas.

Justin Bieber is releasing an acoustic album!


In parallel with recent medical treatment, therapy is also making strides in cancer care, reducing the secondary effects of drug regimens or limiting their intensity and toxicity.


China opposes armed intervention or forcing a so-called ``regime change'' in Syria, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Wang Min said Thursday.

China opposes armed intervention or forcing ``regime change'' in Syria


On Friday, high school students from Eveleth Gilbert spent the day collecting deer ticks.


Sainsbury's has today launched a 'Feed your family for £50 a week' promotion where it claims shoppers can have three meals a day for an average of 60p per meal per person.

Sainsbury's launches 'Feed your family for £50 a week'


After months of discussion, the City of Humble received notice that natural gas service rates have risen.


The Global Financial Crisis even hits celebrities, with news that Jennifer Lopez has put her clothing line Sweetface on hiatus after six years.

Jennifer Lopez puts clothing line on hiatus


Forecasters say Hurricane Fabio is strengthening in the Pacific but poses no threats to land.

Hurricane Fabio strengthens in Pacific, no threat


Australian model Miranda Kerr is loving her pregnancy so much that she wants to make a bronze mould of her baby bump and keep it as a memoir forever.

Miranda Kerr wants bronze mould of baby bump


Five military spouses received recognition for their valued service to the nation at an award ceremony here May 7.

Military spouses receive recognition for valued service


UK premium rate services regulator PhonepayPlus has confirmed its budget for 2012/2013, following consultation with industry and approval from Ofcom.

PhonepayPlus confirms budget for 2012/2013


Lance Stephenson told the Enquirer's Bill Koch today that he will likely return next season, saying he has not had an NBA-type year.


A bicyclist in Texas City is accused of impersonating an officer by wearing a jacket with a patch from a police force about 300 miles away.

Bicyclist accused of impersonating officer


Catholics have invited acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed for an interfaith dialogue.

Catholics invite Hindu leader Zed for dialogue


Hofstra falls to Northeastern in CAA soccer final Hofstra's goal of advancing to the NCAA Tournament ended yesterday in dramatic fashion as Don Anding scored from 20 yards with 4:39 remaining in the second overtime to give No. 2 Northeastern a 1-0 win over the fourth-seeded Pride in the CAA men's soccer final at Drexel's Vidas Field.


Libya accused rebels of butchery and cannibalism, and NATO forces of war crimes, while firmly denying a United Nations report which found that its own troops had carried out murders, torture and abductions.


Saudi-backed Bahraini regime forces have killed a female anti-government protester as demonstrations continue in the capital Manama and other parts of the country, activists say.


The New Zealand Refining Co says ``healthy'' refining margins continued in September and October, with a processing fee of $34.9 million from a throughput of 5.3m barrels.


Bob Diamond, Barclays chief executive, has said banks should be allowed to fail and taxpayers should not have the burden of bailing them out.

Bob Diamond: banks should be allowed to fail


Knicks big-man Jerome James has been cleared to play for the Knicks on Friday, after missing the entire season following foot surgery.

Knicks' Jerome James cleared to play Friday


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Prosecutors say Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving.

Tyreke Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving


Montreal, Canada, August 25, 2011 --- Montreal based mobile marketing Saas provider Youtext.ca announced today they are expanding into the US market with first local retail customer launching in Washington DC in September 2011.


Former Connecticut star Maya Moore has won the Honda-Broderick Cup for the second consecutive year as the top female college athlete.


Two Fort Wayne women were honored Monday for their 40 years of service to Homebound Meals.


MMS director, Elizabeth Birnbaum quits her job under pressure as President Obama takes on the BP oil spill more aggressively.

MMS director Elizabeth Birnbaum quits after BP oil spill


Motoring giant Ford has marked reaching two significant milestones by rolling a special-edition vehicle off its Southampton assembly line.


Consumer defaults fell in March, reaching new post-recession lows and reflecting a sequential drop in defaults across all loan types except for bank cards, according to a monthly survey from Standard & Poor's Indices and Experian.

Consumer defaults fall to post-recession lows


Oh noes, a study presented at the American Diabetes Conference suggests diet soda is as bad for you as regular soda.

Diet soda may be as bad for you as regular soda


Deutsche Bank is raising its price target on NetApp Inc. to $60, and is keeping its Buy rating on shares.

Deutsche Bank raising target on NetApp (NTAP)


As an emotional Kramer left the oval infield, he allegedly shoved and yelled at a female volunteer from OBS, the Olympic host broadcaster after she requested he go immediately to the infield.

Kramer allegedly shoves, yells at female volunteer


Pop singer and Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan may face legal action.


UPA government is all set to win the trust vote of confidence as most of the member of parliament opted not to participate.


The new Hernando trail extension from Equestre Drive to Ponce will officially open on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony, beginning at 9 am Those interested in attending should park at the Woodlands and walk over to the new trail at Equestre.


Subhash Ghai signs Mithun Chakraborthy to play a stellar role in his directorial venture 'Kaanchi'.

Subhash Ghai signs Mithun Chakraborthy for 'Kaanchi'


Sports Writer The IOC has decided to hold a conference on the role of the World Anti-Doping Agency amid increasing tensions over how to deal with performance-enhancing drugs.

IOC to hold conference on role of World Anti-Doping Agency amid increasing tensions


Nine fishermen who were released by China after their attention in Vietnamese water area are avoiding super typhoon Megi on the Hoang Sa Islands and signaled SOS on Oct. 21 as their vessel was damaged by the typhoon.

Fishermen avoiding typhoon Megi on Paracel Islands signal SOS


Chana dropped Rs 8 and settled at Rs 2315 per quintal as rising arrivals in a key producing state and ample carry forward stocks weighed on sentiment though improvement in stockists demand at lower levels limited the downside.


Dizzee Rascal has been confirmed as the support act for Red Hot Chili Peppers when they play at Knebworth Park later this year.

Dizzee Rascal to support Red Hot Chili Peppers at Knebworth


President Barack Obama on Wednesday staunchly defended his foreign policy record against Republican election-year criticism that he has overseen a decline in American power in the world.

Obama defends foreign policy from Republican criticism


DENVER Denver-based Quiznos is expanding into Mexico.


Google CEO Sergey Brin warns against ``restrictive'' walled gardens such as Facebook and Apple.

Google's Sergey Brin warns against Facebook and Apple


Crews are set up a lane closure as a semitrailer truck was engulfed in flames on Highway 101 near Santa Maria just hours ago.

Truck engulfed in flames on Highway 101 near Santa Maria


Ominous clouds are forming over Tallahassee as Governor Scott and the State Legislature prepare for the 2011 session.


BuildingIQ, an energy management software company, has launched a predictive energy optimization system for commercial buildings.

BuildingIQ launches predictive energy optimization system for buildings


As the owner of an extremely anxious and needy cat, I immediately put my hand up to read Who Moved My Mouse?


New Britain police say a tip allowed them to stop a planned home invasion before it began.


Crude oil prices jumped to nearly $73 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday, in spite of the dollar's recent gains.


GRANVILLE rail commuters and shoppers will finally get their carpark after Parramatta Council and the State Government reached agreement on its site and funding.


Hewitt upsets Canadian Raonic Updated: 19:35, Wednesday January 9, 2013 Lleyton Hewitt defied the rankings by beating young Canadian star Milos Raonic at the Kooyong Classic on Wednesday, a confidence-boosting win ahead of next week's Australian Open.


Musician Tiki Taane is defending the right to free speech following his arrest in Tauranga after an incident at a night club where he was performing on Saturday.


Former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has been elected as Indian president after votes from national and state lawmakers were counted in the race for the mainly ceremonial post.


The TLC network has sued Jon Gosselin for allegedly breaching his contract as a star of the hit reality show ``Jon & Kate Plus 8.''

TLC sues Jon Gosselin for breach of contract


Eastman Chemical Co. on Monday said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Solutia Inc.

Eastman completes acquisition of Solutia


David Cameron is a ``PR man who can't even do a relaunch'', Ed Miliband said as he mocked the prime minister after Downing Street delayed the publication of an audit of the government's performance.

David Cameron is a PR man who can't even do a relaunch, says Ed Miliband


St. Petersburg is ranked as the nation's 31st most dangerous city, according to a CQ Press study released Sunday.

St. Pete ranks as nation's 31st most-dangerous city


Turkish voters have approved divisive constitutional changes to reshape the judiciary and curb the military's powers, handing the Islamist-rooted government a major political victory.


The Xbox creative director who told fans upset about the potential always-online functionality of Microsoft's upcoming console to ``deal with it'' has departed the company.

Xbox creative director who told fans 'deal with it' departs


Norwich City have confirmed that Omar Koroma is poised to join the Canaries in a season-long loan deal from Portsmouth.


Garland dominated the Braves going the distance and pitching nine innings allowing four hits, two base on balls and one earned run to get the win over the Braves 6-1.


Spain will not rush to seek external aid to finance its debt, economy minister Luis de Guindos said today, adding that the country's banks would need €60 billion to clean up the toxic property assets on their balance sheets.


Bulgarian authorities conducted a reenactment of the Burgas bus bombing which claimed the lives of five Israelis and a Bulgarian bus driver last July, Bulgaria's state radio reported Friday.

Bulgaria conducts reenactment of Burgas bombing


Baptist minister Mark Tronson whose Australian cricket chaplaincy is now in its 24th year says that this 2007-08 summer of cricket is a fascinating reflection of life.

Summer of cricket is a reflection of life


Former Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks on Tuesday fired back at a bankruptcy administrator's lawsuit against him, with a spokeswoman calling it a ``money grab'' and denouncing allegations that he stole millions from the Texas Rangers as a ``deceptive personal attack.''

Hicks fires back at bankruptcy administrator


A 'Pakistan Education Atlas' project was formally launched on Sunday to improve the dissemination of educational statistics and indicators by using Geographical information system technologies.

Pakistan Education Atlas project launched


Most travel agents in India have refused to levy the transaction fees of Rs 350-10,000 on air passengers.

Travel agents refuse to levy transaction fee


The education system of Zimbabwe was named the best in Africa, but now it is declining because of cut in salaries, disappointing attendance records of both teachers and students, and transport and food problems.

Education system of Zimbabwe was named the best in Africa


POLICE will saturate Darwin city in a bid to ensure late-night revellers behave themselves when ushering in the New Year.


An overnight crash in Orange County sends a driver to the hospital.


The unemployment rate in Australia remained at 5.2%, described by Mr Shorten as one of the lowest rates in the industrialised world.


UK shop price inflation rose 1.1 per cent in January up from 0.5 per cent in December, according to the BRC Nielsen Shop Price Index.


Michael Jackson wrote his hit track Billie Jean in just three minutes, it has been claimed.

Michael Jackson wrote Billie Jean in three minutes


Toyota of Tri-Cities donated a check of $2,500 to the Kennewick Police Department's ``Torch Run'' relay team today to benefit Special Olympics of Washington.

Toyota of Tri-Cities donates to Special Olympics


TVNZ Political Editor Guyon Espiner will join TV3 in the New Year, as a journalist on flagship current affairs programme 60 Minutes.


Similar to the one David Beckham has agreed with AC Milan, Landon Donovan will join German champion Bayern Munich in a loan deal.A Bayern's manager Uli Hoeness said in an interview posted Friday on the Web site of the Munich-based Sueddeutsche newspaper, that Donovan will in any case now play for the team until March 15.Hoeness told the newspaper that Bayern would make no other transfers until the summer and would not release any players, including striker Lukas Podolski, who will get more competition now from Donovan.

Landon Donovan to join German champion Bayern Munich on loan


Swimmer David Roberts claimed his 10th Paralympic gold with victory in the S7 400m freestyle at the Water Cube.


US cattle markets continue to adjust to the myriad of dynamic market forces at work in the industry.


Diego Maradona has lavished praise on interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo for the way he brought the squad together and ultimately won the Champions League.

Diego Maradona lavishes praise on Roberto Di Matteo


Reality star Kris Jenner has revealed in her upcoming memoir that she could have saved her best friend Nicole Brown Simpson's life.

Kris Jenner: `I could have saved Nicole Brown simpson`s life`


Mozambican midfielder Elias Pelembe is set to make his much awaited debut for Mamelodi Sundowns when they take on Orlando Pirates in the Premiership match at the Coca-Cola Park Stadium tonight.

Elias Pelembe to debut for Mamelodi Sundowns


Ninth grader Ana Campos talks about her best friend Tara Romero and the painting she did of her during the ``Your Words Have Power'' event Friday at the Sobrato High School theater.


A woman from Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, died after falling from a horse in a jumping competition at the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo.


The body of an 85-year-old man was pulled from Okanagan Lake north of Gyro Beach Monday afternoon.


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be extradited from Britain to Sweden, the High Court ruled on Wednesday.


Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced the latest enhancements for modeling and simulation of integrated systems within Isight 5.5, the market-leading open desktop solution for simulation process automation and design optimization from SIMULIA, the Dassault Systèmes brand for realistic simulation.

Dassault Systèmes announces Isight 5.5 for simulation automation and design optimization


A roadside bomb attack killed four US soldiers in Afghanistan on Friday as pressure increased on President Barack Obama to order thousands more soldiers into an escalating eight-year war.

Bomb kills four US soldiers in Afghanistan


Google, Facebook, Yahoo -- and 18 other companies have been summoned to face trial in January by the Patiala court for ``willfully promoting and publicising offensive material for commercial gains''.

Google, Facebook, Yahoo summoned to face trial:


``Speed Racer'' star Christina Ricci is moving from the big screen to the small screen.

Christina Ricci moves from big screen to small screen


TouchSystems, a leader in the touch screen industry, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., the world's largest technology distributor.

TouchSystems signs distribution agreement with Ingram Micro


Jon Jones talks about training under Greg Jackson from today's UFC conference call: ``The biggest thing about Greg Jackson is he takes control of his athletes and we're his athletes.

Jon Jones talks about training under Greg Jackson from today's UFC conference call: ``the biggest...


A Raleigh County man is now charged with first degree arson after allegedly starting a house fire last night.


St Patrick's Day turned violent in Canada when revelers set a large street blaze in a scene police likened to a war zone.

St Patrick's Day turns violent in Canada


Cuba Gooding Jr. branded a female bartender a ''racist'' after she kicked him out of The Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street in New Orleans for getting angry with other drinkers.

Cuba Gooding Jr. branded bartender 'racist'


ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Lions quarterback Shaun Hill broke his left forearm during Sunday's game against the Giants.


Spokesman Don Hamilton says: ``This is not to be confused with online voting. We are a long way from having the security rights for online voting. But anybody in Oregon, any eligible voters in Oregon who have an Oregon drivers license or an Oregon ID card with their signature on file will be able to use the online registration system to register to vote.`` Hamilton says they hope this will encourage younger voting-age people to register. He says statistics also prove that online registration costs a fraction of paper registration. Hamilton adds that the security aspect is tight, there will be examiners comparing signatures and information to prevent fraud. As of March first, Oregon will become the fourth state in the nation to offer online voter registration.

Oregon to offer online voter registration


Colombian cotton growers want to sue US agricultural company Monsanto for selling them a bad genetically engineered seed that caused damage to crops.

Colombian cotton growers want to sue Monsanto


Dawn of Ashes has completed a new digital EP that is available for pre-order on iTunes.


Horses could soon be helping to soothe Ecole Arthur Meighen School students who are having difficulties in their classes.


Actress Anna Massey CBE sadly passed away yesterday.


Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned from cycling for life by the USADA on Thursday night, but not because of new incriminating evidence, or a scandalous confession.

Lance Armstrong banned from cycling for life


The Oakland Department of Human Services will host its sixth annual ``Celebrate Aging - Making Oakland a Great Place to Grow Old'' event today to honor elderly citizens in the Bay Area.

Oakland: 'Celebrate Aging' event to honor elderly citizens


A man has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter in the death of an Ohio police officer who authorities say had a heart attack while chasing him.

Man indicted in death of Ohio police officer


Government will come out with a strategy in next few days to double the country's export to $450 billion by 2014.

Government to come out with strategy to double exports


Flint police have identified a person of interest in the shooting death last month of a Flint teenager killed on his 18th birthday.

Flint police identify person of interest in shooting


Mayor Bloomberg is either being paid to buzz market for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, or he's a really big fan of John le Carré.

Mayor Bloomberg is really into John le Carré


Chinese manufacturing slumped for a fifth month in March and the Euro zone economy is showing new signs of wilting, according to surveys revealed this week that pointed to weakening global demand.

Chinese manufacturing slumps for fifth month;


A Sacramento State physical therapy professor was arrested for indecent exposure after exposing himself on a Sunday flight from Salt Lake City to Lewiston, Idaho, according to a CBS13 report.

Sac State professor arrested for indecent exposure


Ricky Martin has embarked together with Elena Roger on a ``fascinating trip'' with his return to Broadway in ``Evita,'' a work in which he feels comfortable in the skin of ``Che,'' who, he said, ``can be so many people at the same time. He's a chameleon.''

Ricky Martin embarks on ``fascinating trip'' with return to Broadway


Lotus set Kimi Raikkonen a clear target Sunday of taking the former Renault team to fourth place in the Formula One championship in his comeback season.

Lotus targets fourth place with Raikkonen


Maurizio Pollini has cancelled his upcoming US tour due to health reasons, including his April 22 Celebrity Series date at Symphony Hall.


At least nine people were killed and more than 45 injured in a blast outside the High Court in New Delhi Wednesday, officials and news reports said.

Nine killed in blast outside Delhi High Court


Prince Fielder homered in a second straight game Saturday, delivering a two-run shot off Brian Moehler.


AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has commissioned a life-size statue of himself to stand in his Brescia home.


Erin Andrews explains that 50 Cent kiss seen around the world.


The Japanese plan to turn the Moon into a mirror ball to harvest solar power, and we wonder who owns the Moon?


A Lonoke police officer shot and killed an armed robbery suspect late Monday night after the man fired at the officer.

Lonoke officer shoots, kills armed robbery suspect


Services for the late Tom Brookshier have been moved to 12:30 pm on Monday at Ardmore Presbyterian Church because of impending inclement weather.


German stocks rose after a report showed the nation's economy unexpectedly grew in the first quarter and companies from Deutsche Telekom AG to Allianz SE reported earnings that beat estimates.


Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been voted Six Nations player of the championship after helping his side clinch the title for the second successive year.

Wales' Leigh Halfpenny voted Six Nations player of the championship


China has become one of the most important development partners of Malawi thanks to efforts made by the two governments since the establishment of bilateral relations one year ago, Chinese ambassador to Malawi Lin Songtian said Thursday.

China becomes most important development partner of Malawi


The Beach Boys have announced that they'll be kicking off their reunion tour this Sunday at the Grammys, complete with big names Foster the People and Maroon 5!

The Beach Boys to kick off reunion tour at Grammys


Finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has advised foreign mining firms that the only way to protect their investments in the country is by making their operations relevant to local communities at a KCM Price Offer luncheon, Zambia.

Finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane advises foreign mining firms


Israeli settlers from the Yitzhar settlement attack Palestinians in the nearby village of Asira al-Qibiliya in the northern West Bank on September 20, 2011.

'Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village'


POLICE were today investigating the mugging of former Aston Villa star Darius Vassell as he stepped out of a taxi.

Police investigate mugging of former Aston Villa star Darius Vassell


India's Smit Patel, who hit the winning runs in the ICC U-19 World Cup final against Australia on Sunday, said he was always confident of victory.


TURIN, Italy -Juventus fired coach Claudio Ranieri on Monday after a disappointing season in which the Turin club has gone winless in its last seven games.


Chelsea have sacked Roberto di Matteo in the wake of last night's Champions League defeat at Juventus.


Iran's Oil Ministry website Shana said that a visiting Iranian oil delegation was attacked by ``terrorists'' in Iraq on Wednesday and were unharmed.

Iran says oil delegation attacked by 'terrorists' in Iraq


General Motors Europe wants to cut labour costs by 10 per cent without eliminating jobs, according to a letter sent to GM employees.

GM Europe wants to cut labour costs 10 per cent


The United Way of Greenville County will presented its ``Spirit Awards'' for outstanding leadership today.

United Way presents 'Spirit Awards' for Leadership


Nine-year-old Edward Pinder will be clowning around in Clowne when the circus comes to town for the first time in 40 years.


Avalanche killed seven Indian army personnel in Kupwara district of occupied Kashmir on Tuesday.


Wales beat France 16-6 in Six Nations Updated: 07:21, Sunday February 10, 2013 Wales ended an eight-match losing streak with a 16-6 victory over France in their Six Nations clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday reiterated her support for Greece, saying she wanted the debt-ridden country to remain in Eurozone.


Reuters News Service, 5 December 2008 ) - Goldman Sachs said yesterday it has rejected an offer from Panasonic to buy its shares in Sanyo Electric because it believes the offer price is too low.


Years after ditching class for Degrassi, Toronto rapper Drake says he's finally finished high school.


Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Rafael van der Vaart praised Gareth Bale, the 22-year-old winger, who has been in exceptional form for the London side in the past few matches.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart praises Gareth Bale


Israeli forces raided some areas east of Beit Hanoun, north of the Gaza Strip, according to local sources.


Even though they reportedly broke up because Spears cheated on Timberlake with a dancer, Justin defended Britney when asked about his former flame's current state.

Justin Timberlake defends ex Britney Spears


Well built custom home on 7 private acres with pond.


California Medical Association and AARP have launched a campaign to persuade Congress to vote to prevent Medicare cuts that would force many physicians to stop accepting senior citizen patients, according to a California Medical Association news release.

California Medical Association launches campaign against Medicare cuts


More children are receiving their court-ordered support payments as the result of new, stricter enforcement measures that came into effect on Feb. 11.

More children receiving support payments


A new revitalization tax exemption bylaw aimed at rewarding new businesses and development in Merritt has been delayed after councillors questioned the application process during a city council meeting, Dec. 20.

Revitalization tax exemption bylaw delayed


US rapper Jay-Z plans to bring his 40/40 restaurant and bar franchise to London next year in a deal which will team him up with England and Chelsea soccer player Ashley Cole.

Jay-Z brings 40/40 restaurant franchise to London


The International Monetary Fund confirmed on Thursday it was sending a mission to Egypt to discuss possible financial aid to the country, even as analysts cautioned that the potential lifeline may not be enough to stem serious economic worries that materialised following former President Hosni Mubarak's ouster.

IMF sending mission to Egypt for possible aid


Air Berlin is increasing service between Southwest Florida International Airport and Düsseldorf for the busy summer travel season, which is good news for Lehigh Acres' large German population.


AN ISLE business which only opened its doors for the first time last month has been nominated for a prestigious award.


Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, R-Sixth District, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, announced yesterday that she is opposed to the proposed $15-billion auto industry bailout.

Congresswoman Bachmann opposes auto industry bailout


It will be sunny across Bulgaria on Sunday, Krasimir Stoev, a weather forecaster on duty with the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology, told FOCUS News Agency.


The US Navy says it has stopped a pirate attack on a merchant vessel north of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden.

US Navy stops pirate attack in Gulf of Aden


An LTTE supporter caused a flutter when he rushed to the dais during a speech by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram here and started to shout slogans, hailing the banned outfit's leader V Prabhakaran.


The Sri Lankan port of Colombo is currently facing acute bunker supply tightness due to the lack of vessels supporting bunker operations.


MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of privately held Solaicx.


A 20-year-old Vietnamese woman was killed by her Korean husband, who had a history of mental instability, last week, just few days after arriving in Korea for marriage.

Another Vietnamese woman killed by Korean husband


Senior US general David Petraeus on Tuesday hailed ``important breakthroughs'' and detentions in Pakistan, following the capture of a top Afghan Taliban commander and reports of other arrests.

Petraeus hails 'breakthroughs' in Pakistan


The Marshall District Library is celebrating National Library Week by offering our community a special themed book display, a first-time Library Workers Day on Tuesday, April 13 highlighting the staff at MDL, drop-in crafts on Sunday, April 11 from 1-3 and Saturday, April 17 from 10-2, exclusive gifts all week and an opportunity to express just how the MDL helps this community thrive.

Marshall District Library celebrates National Library Week


The Copperheads closed out the regular season with three consecutive wins against the Banff Bears this past weekend.


United States Attorney Rebecca A. Gregory announced today that a 33-year-old McKinney man has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas.

McKinney man sentenced for child pornography violations


While most people are carving pumpkins for Halloween, Dallas police said some vandals are smashing pumpkins on vehicles.


I recently attended a breakfast meeting hosted by AOL which focused on the way the Internet is changing consumers' attitudes towards brands.

The way the Internet is changing consumers' attitudes towards brands


Two women were killed under Karo Kari here in Ratodero city on Friday.


For the first time in nearly a decade, Burma democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi celebrated her birthday in freedom on Sunday.


The Israeli government gives more state funds to settlements in the occupied West Bank than to Jewish municipalities, a report said on Tuesday.

Israel gives more state funds to settlements


Israel has deported 150 refugees back to their native Sudan on Monday night.

Israel deports 150 refugees back to Sudan


Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has been charged with felony cocaine possession following her arrest in Las Vegas this past weekend, a charge that could result in a prison sentence of up to four years if convicted.

Paris Hilton charged with felony cocaine possession


This Sunday, ironically Mother's Day, the birth control pill turns 50!


A New York Daily News photographer claims that Alec Baldwin attacked him this morning while he was trying to snap pictures of the star.

Photographer claims Alec Baldwin attacked him


An arrest is made in connection with a hunting death in Lewis County.

Arrest made in connection with hunting death


A major league source tells Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com that Jack Cust will indeed accept a minor league assignment with Triple-A Sacramento.

Jack Cust accepts minor league assignment


Syrian rebels have claimed responsibility for two bombings today that left Syria's army command headquarters in flames.

Rebels claim responsibility for bombings at army command headquarters


Combatwire host Jim Lynam talks with MMA legend Bas Rutten.


Jacksonville police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a local hotel overnight.

Jacksonville police investigating fatal shooting


``Next year starts now,'' he said, as he sat atop the postgame platform for the final time.


Bangladesh plans to have an exclusive Teesta river waterway transit for landlocked Bhutan, an official said.

Bangladesh plans waterway transit for Bhutan


Vatican denounces reports over pope's resignation The Vatican lashed out yesterday over what it said has been a run of defamatory and false media reports ahead of the conclave to elect Pope Benedict XVI's successor, saying they were an attempt to influence the election.


On Aug. 24, Kent County Tourism announces that raffle tickets, benefiting several Kent County groups, are now available.


A court in Bangladesh has jailed 723 border guards for their role in a bloody mutiny in 2009.

Bangladesh jails 723 border guards over mutiny


The mother of twin towers victim Melanie de Vere today applauded the death of Osama Bin Laden and said: 'I've been waiting for this for 10 years.

'I¿ve been waiting for this for 10 years':


``Sesame Street'' held an open casting call at Roseland Ballroom in Midtown hoping to find a new human character for the show's 44th season.

'Sesame Street' holds open casting call for new character