Indianapolis-based Brightpoint Inc., a global distributor of cell phones and other wireless devices, is being acquired in $840 million deal by a California company.

Brightpoint to be acquired in $840 million deal


Ricky Hatton is reportedly set to call time on his career despite recently suggesting that he was ready to launch a comeback.


Hygie� is launching a new website www.hygie.com .


Funnyman Zach Galifianakis has admitted he is keen to start a family with his girlfriend Quinn.

Zach Galifianakis is keen to start a family


Sprint recently rolled out its BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone that is touted to be one of the most high tech push-to-talk BlackBerry smartphone ever, so we'll have to take that claim at face value until it goes through our hands for a review.

Sprint rolls out BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphone


Four temperature records have been registered in Bulgaria on Friday, Krasimir Stoev, a forecaster on duty in the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, told FOCUS News Agency.

Four temperature records registered in Bulgaria on Friday


Suddenly, a flood of new river cruise ships are being built to sail the Mekong, with itineraries that include Siem Reap in northeastern Cambodia, the site of the sprawling Angkor Wat temple complex, Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia, and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, complete with small fishing villages and floating markets along the way.


Iraqi Army forces freed the kidnapped British journalist in the city of Basra, a military spokesman said on Monday.

Iraqi forces free kidnapped British journalist in Basra


A former North Texas band director was arrested over the weekend for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old student.

Band director arrested for sex with student


Northern Districts have made two changes to their side for their Plunket Shield four-day cricket match against Central Districts starting at Whangarei tomorrow.


The North West Resistance Diary of Josephine Bouvier is so rich with detail that the history of Batoche comes alive.


Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from estranged husband Deryck Whibley.


German national coach Joachim Loew extended his contract for two years, the German Football Association said Tuesday.

German head coach Joachim Loew extends contract


Former Wildcat baseball player Collin Cowgill was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the New York Mets.


Attorney General Bill McCollum announced Monday that Florida has joined 33 other states in a $3.35 million multistate settlement with Texas-based Dell, Inc. and its subsidiary, Dell Financial Services, LLC.

Florida joins $3.35 million multistate settlement with Dell


The Federal National Mortgage Association, popularly known as Fannie Mae will be paying back $59.4 billion to the US Treasury as it reports record quarterly profits and hopes to capitalize on the loans it had received from the department during the housing crisis.

Fannie Mae to pay back $59.4 billion to US Treasury department after record quarterly profits


Franklin Street Properties Corp., an investment firm specializing in real estate, is providing the following leasing updates:

Franklin Street properties Corp. provides leasing updates


Pop star Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage and lost her baby at six months.


Platinum investment is set to grow further in 2009 as a spate of metal-backed securities issues piques interest in the white metal, with buyers seizing a pricing opportunity to take on platinum as a proxy for gold.


Intesa Sanpaolo shareholders will very soon decide on a possible capital increase according to CEO Corrado Passera who spoke with the press during the presentation of the bank's industrial plan.

Intesa Sanpaolo shareholders to decide on capital increase


Bryan Singer has signed on to direct ``Jack the Giant Killer,'' the fantasy adventure from New Line Pictures.

Bryan Singer to direct ``Jack the Giant Killer''


Comments Chris Wright scored 30 points to lead Dayton over Western Carolina 71-60 on Saturday night.

Wright leads Dayton past Western Carolina 71-60


Moammar Gaddafi says his regime is still alive in Libya and is calling his opponents' takeover of all but a few pockets of the country a charade.

Gaddafi says regime still alive in Libya


680News staff A 16-year-old girl is in hospital following a home invasion Saturday.

Girl in hospital following home invasion


Cagliari have been fined 25,000 euros after racist chants from their fans resulted in a three-minute suspension of play during Sunday's home match with Inter Milan, Serie A said in a statement on Tuesday.

Cagliari fined 25,000 euros for racist chants


Frontier moving forwardFrontier Airlines emerged today from bankruptcy protection, providing a boost to its new owners' plan to expand at Kansas City International Airport.

Frontier Airlines emerges from bankruptcy


While Emilia Fox's portrayal of Dr Nikki Alexander and her downward spiral was elegant, the surrounding murder plot in Silent Witness was transparently obvious.


Even as India took a tough line with Pakistan on Friday, asking Pakistan to send ISI chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha and army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani here to ``assist in inquiries'', it is becoming clear that the Mumbai terrorist attack is fast becoming a global issue.


The tornado watch affecting several Middle Tennessee counties was canceled within the last hour, meteorologist Trebor Boucher of the National Weather Service said shortly before 3 am Monday.


Dozens of people in Calhoun County are recovering from a norovirus outbreak.

Dozens recovering from norovirus outbreak


Police carried out random radar checks in Todmorden after the town's accident prevention council called for motorists to slow down.


A Noblesville fire late Wednesday caused an estimated $400,000 in damage to a building in the 15,400 block of Stony Creek Way.

Noblesville fire causes $400,000 in damage


Swansea City and League One top scorer Jason Scotland said it was his best decision ever to join Swansea City last Summer.


Speaker Meira Kumar feels that Lok Sabha sittings should be increased to 100 days in a year so that various problem being faced by people in the country can be debated and discussed.


South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will visit Ethiopia on July 8 according to media reports from South Korea.

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak to visit Ethiopia


The BJP seems to be returning to its Hindutva agenda, that was the signal that the party president Rajnath Singh sent from the Maha Kumbh at Allahabad.


Bloomberg on Wednesday examined how the $10.4 billion increase in NIH funding that is part of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan could boost funding for HIV/AIDS research.

$10.4 billion increase in NIH funding could increase HIV/AIDS research


The NBA released its 2008 and 2009 schedule this morning so let's get those online sports betting juices flowing for some b-ball talk.

The NBA releases its 2008 -- 2009 schedule


US President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a widespread suspension of new oil drilling and exploration in an effort to improve oversight of oil and gas industry.

Obama announces suspension of new oil drilling


Romania, Bucharest, 3 April /TrendNews corr Y. Aliyev / The Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict may be settled provided Azerbaijan's territorial integrity is observed, the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in Bucharest on 3 April.

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict may be settled provided Azerbaijan's territorial integrity is observed --


Plainfield trustees voted unanimously this week to grant Coilplus a 5-year, 50-percent tax break for a planned extension of its facilities.

Trustees grant Coilplus a tax break for extension


The study found that American consumers spend upward of 20 hours per week watching digital content on cellphones, computers, phones, video game consoles and other devices, Broadcasting & Cable reports.

Consumers spend 20 hours per week watching digital content


Police say the Atlanta-based rapper Too Short was arrested after he was allegedly involved in a fight that broke out when security told him he couldn't bring underage girls backstage at a Boise venue.


Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh has revealed that she will miss her co-star Keith Duffy on the soap.


A British soldier was killed today during a fight with Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.

British soldier killed during fight with Taliban


A Northwest Airlines passenger from Nigeria, who said he was acting on al-Qaida's instructions, tried to blow up the plane Friday as it was landing in Detroit, law enforcement and national security officials said.

Passenger trying to blow up plane, officials say


Ashley Wagner and Gracie Gold finished on the podium in the free skate on Saturday to help the United States win the figure skating World Team Trophy.

US wins figure skating World Team Trophy;


China Mining reported that the Ashele Copper Mine in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region produced 100,700 tonnes of copper concentrate, 9,800 tonnes of zinc concentrate, 19,000 tonnes of copper and 4,300 tonnes of zinc from January to August of 2009.

Ashele produces 100,700 tonnes of copper concentrates


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Orange County Business Bank announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Orange County Business Bank announces financial results


The Mexican state of Oaxaca will legalize gay marriage after the nation's top court unanimously declared its marriage law, which excludes gay and lesbian couples, to be unconstitutional.

Mexican state Oaxaca to legalize gay marriage


St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson continues to rehab his leg and groin, which was hurt Sunday during the Rams 30-16 victory over the Washington Redskins.


Panasonic Corp. said Monday that it had taken majority control of Sanyo Electric Co., officially forming one of the world's largest electronics makers.


Captain Thulani Zwane said the woman, 20, apparently threw the baby into the dam on Wednesday after its father rejected the child.


Greek MPs have voted to approve a massive new austerity package demanded by international creditors, amid violent clashes between protesters and police firing tear gas outside the parliament.

Greece votes 'yes' to massive austerity package


A football fan is suing Sunderland after being knocked out by a stray shot while watching one of the club's training sessions.


Prior to tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies, the Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Pedro Beato from Triple-A Pawtucket.


Amnesty International-the global human rights watchdog - marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday with the launch of a 'Global Call to Action' designed to help tip the scales against repression and injustice.With events to be held in more than 60 countries in every region of the world, the anniversary comes against the backdrop of a changing human rights landscape, as people across the Middle East and North Africa courageously confront oppression, tyranny and corruption - often in the face of bloodshed and state violence.

Amnesty International marks 50th anniversary on Saturday -


Our final favourite play-off memory comes from Yeovil fan Ben Barrett.


Iran and Bahrain pursued bilateral ties, economic cooperation in particular, based on mutual interests, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said here on Monday.

Iran, Bahrain ties based on mutual interests


FISHER/UNITECH, a product lifecycle management solutions provider, announces the release of SELive, an online chat application fully embedded into SolidWorks software.

FISHER/UNITECH releases SELive online chat application


Man gets over 3 years in iPad data breach case An admitted online ``troll'' was sentenced Monday to the maximum prison term under federal guidelines -- more than three years -- for illegally gaining access to AT&T's servers and stealing more than 100,000 email addresses of iPad users.


The former chairman of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, Mr Ambati Rambabu, said the former MP, Mr YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, will give reply to the notices given by income tax department and alleged that the UPA chairperson, Ms Sonia Gandhi, the Chief Minister, Mr Kiran Kumar Reddy.


The Northern Bank is to close five branches across Northern Ireland in the next few months.


The road between Manorhamilton and Carrick-On-Shannon is closed this afternoon following a serious road accident near Drumkeerin.

Road closed following serious accident near Drumkeerin


A local church pastor who removed the US flag from the church sanctuary has taken a leave of absence after receiving harassing and threatening notes -- including one left in his hymnbook in the church, police and church officials said.


The National Restaurant Performance Index declined below 100 in November due to lower same-store sales and customer traffic levels, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Restaurant Performance declined in November


A scandal between patients' organizations has interrupted a roundtable discussion on patients' rights, which is taking place in the parliament, FOCUS News Agency reports.

Scandal interrupts roundtable discussion on patients' rights


Veterans from Hampton Roads will share stories of their recovery from mental illness Thursday evening in a program geared toward former service members, their families and caregivers.


It was ``very unlikely'' that former editor Piers Morgan did not know about alleged phone hacking at the Daily Mirror, the Leveson Inquiry heard yesterday.

'Unlikely' Morgan did not know about hacking at Daily Mirror


Credit Suisse upgraded Longs Drug Stores Corp to ``neutral'' from ``underperform'' on the company's pending acquisition by CVS Caremark Corp.

Credit Suisse upgrades Longs Drug Stores to neutral


Re-sentencing in a Bonner County man's murder case is being postponed due to a shift in defense counsel.


A documentary is being made on the life of troubled British singer Amy Winehouse.


Fifth Third Bancorp turned a profit during the second quarter on a $1.1 billion gain from the sale of a controlling interest in its processing business.


A German man will appear in court next week charged with forcing his stepdaughter to have eight children with him, and the sexual abuse of his biological children.

German man 'forced stepdaughter to have eight children with him'


For the first time, women will be surpassing men in the workforce in sheer numbers.


The auto registration office inside the Cotton Belt Building will close today until noon to allow the Texas Department of Transportation to upgrade more than 50 million auto records, said Tax Assessor/Collector Gary Barber.

Auto registration offices close today until noon


Till now, 514 such Legal Aid Clinics have been set up in Haryana and their number would soon be raised to 1000.

514 Legal Aid Clinics have been set up in Haryana


After the surge on Tuesday, jeera Futures climbed down on Wednesday morning at NCDEX with the commodity trading at Rs 12,010 per quintal, a fall of -0.31 per cent, for September contracts.


Large sums of cash stored at home prior to a Christmas shopping trip or winter holiday might not be sufficiently covered by a home contents insurance policy.

Large sums of cash 'may not be covered by home contents insurance'


Like Americans themselves, American cars are getting heavier and heavier every year.

American cars are getting heavier and heavier.


Triad gas prices fell another 4 cents per gallon during the last week, continuing a trend that has brought the cost of gas down from highs last month above $2.70 a gallon.

Triad gas prices fall 4 cents per gallon


Even so, there is great concern in Israel about leaving Iran ``on the cusp'' of a bomb -- explaining why Israel continues to hint at a military attack on Iran's nuclear installations before it moves enough of them underground to protect them from Israel's bombs.

Concern in Israel over leaving Iran ``on the cusp'


Justice VR Krishna Iyer has come down heavily on the State Government on Saturday, accusing that the new liquor policy has made slaves out of citizens.

Liquor policy makes slaves out of citizens


US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that she saw no progress in China on human rights, regretting that neither economic reforms nor US pressure were making Beijing budge.

Pelosi sees no progress on China's human rights


FreeFlow, the business-to business auction site run by Alan Scroope, the former Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, is recording annual revenues of €20.2 million.

Freeflow records annual revenues of €20.2 million


07:11 GMT, October 4, 2011 As part of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme, and following on from the Army and the RAF earlier this month, Sept. 30 the Royal Navy notified personnel selected for redundancy in Tranche 1 of the programme.

Royal Navy notifies personnel selected for redundancy


Davos Describing Pakistani Parliament as the ``new kid on the block'', Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said a ``little bit of elbowing'' was taking place in Pakistan but things would ``very soon fall in place''.

Little bit of elbowing but things would fall in place:


A chicken pox outbreak has been reported at two San Diego schools, NBC 7/39 reported.

Chicken pox outbreak reported at two schools


MSA of Pittsburgh, Pa., the leading global manufacturer of safety equipment for worker and infrastructure protection, announced Jun. 22 that it has completed the sale of its North American ballistic helmet business to Revision Military of Essex Junction, Vt.

MSA completes sale of North American ballistic helmet business


An Easley man has been charged with committing a lewd act upon a 13-year-old girl who was a guest of his daughter at his home.

Easley man charged with committing lewd act


US Customs and Border Protection on Friday announced that 39 pounds of cocaine was seized on Sept. 4 at the Sweetgrass border crossing.

Cocaine seized at Sweetgrass border crossing


For Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra 2012 was a mixed year.


Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday described the annual Budget 2010-2011 as ``a very balanced effort'' marked by a mature assessment of the state of the economy.

Chidambaram describes Budget as ``a very balanced effort''


The manslaughter trial of a prominent Kazakh human rights activist begins today in Bakanas District Court in Almaty Oblast, RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reports.

Manslaughter trial of Kazakh rights activist begins


Irish rockers U2 has performed a surprise rooftop gig in London, to promote their upcoming album.


Oil giant ONGC has decided to set up a Rs 5000 crore urea fertiliser manufacturing unit in North Tripura district, official sources said on Saturday.

ONGC to set up Rs 5000 crore urea manufacturing unit


For the third day in succession, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day today on the issue of price rise, with a determined BJP-led NDA and some constituents of the UPA bent upon not allowing the House to function until their demand for a discussion under Rule 184 was met.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day on price rise


Actress Jennifer Aniston is the most eligible single woman in the world, according to a new survey.

Jennifer Aniston is `most eligible single woman in world`


Malaysia was declared free from local transmission of Influenza A today as all contacts of the two patients showed no symptoms of the disease during the seven-day home quarantine.


A high-ranking Cincinnati police commander who earlier this month was banished to a remote conference room in East Price Hill with no clear responsibilities is fighting his reassignment.


In frames of the events organized by the Embassy of the United States of America, which are dedicated to the International Day of Human Rights, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Thomas Melia will pay a visit to Armenia on December 13-15.

Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia will visit Armenia


The US economy shrank at a worse-than-expected annualised 6.1% pace at the start of this year as sharp cutbacks by businesses and the biggest drop in US exports in 40 years overwhelmed a rebound in consumer spending.


NASA scrubbed a fifth attempt to launch the shuttle Endeavour due to stormy weather Monday, delaying the mission to the International Space Station for at least 24 hours, space agency officials said.

NASA scrubs fifth attempt to launch Endeavour


Hope Solo, US soccer national team goalkeeper, has been tested positive for banned substance Canrenone in a urine test.

Hope Solo tests positive for banned substance


The French State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Human Rights, Rama Yade, will begin a two-day working visit to Ethiopia on Friday, the deputy spokesman for the French Foreign ministry, Frederic Desagneaux, announced here Thursday.

French State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to visit Ethiopia Friday


The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro to inspect Plumpang fuel depot in North Jakarta on Friday morning to check on fuel stock ahead of Idul Fitri holiday.


A new study released today says that 44 percent of CPS freshman don't graduate, and 73 percent of those drop-outs were ``over age'' when they started high school.

44 percent of CPS freshmen don't graduate


Conrad Black reported to Coleman prison in central Florida early Monday afternoon to begin serving a 6 1/2-year sentence for fraud and obstruction of justice.


Singer Christina Aguilera will perform at a charity gala due to the inauguration of an art flag, in Los Angeles County Museum.


Yonkers seeks bigger slice of film industry The city of Yonkers is seeking a bigger slice of the filmmaking industry.


Sama Airlines ceased all operations on August 24, 2010.


Ford India launched the commercial production of its compact car 'Figo' and its new engine plant at its Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai.

Ford India launches commercial production of 'Figo'


The rapid growth in emerging economies is expected to attract more investments from global investors and this may, in turn, pose some stiff competition to financial markets like London.

Rapid growth in emerging economies 'to pose stiff competition'


President Benigno Aquino has wished his former girlfriend good luck in her career as a television host, a palace statement said.

Aquino wishes former girlfriend good luck


Grandparents will get new legal powers to guarantee them access to their grandchildren following divorce battles under proposals unveiled today, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

Grandparents to get legal powers over access in divorce battles


The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal all limits on political contributions in state and local campaigns, setting up a repeat of the mega-contributions that overflowed campaign coffers last year.

Missouri Senate votes to repeal limits on political contributions


Both bank credit and deposit growth have lost steam, as per the latest RBI data.


Iran tested more missiles in the Gulf on Thursday, state media said, and the United States reminded Tehran that it was ready to defend its allies.


At the 81st Oscars ceremony organized by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, ``Slumdog Millionaire'' won 8 Oscars the most important of which are best movie and Best director for British director Danny Boyle.


Activists of various Hindu outfits and BJP, on Tuesday staged demonstrations in different parts of the district, condemning Tamil film director, Seeman for his remarks, allegedly ``deriding'' Hindu Gods and leaders at a recent meeting organised by Periyar Dravida Kazhakam near here.


In a new research, scientists have found that treelines are not universally responding to climate warming by advancing as expected.

Treelines not universally responding to climate warming as expected


Unit 1 at PPL's Susquehanna nuclear plant in Luzerne County returned to service this morning after repair of a minor steam leak in a system that preheats water for the reactor.

Unit 1 at Susquehanna nuclear plant returns to service


Washington, Aug 8 Babies receptive to new information at the age of six months and one year also excel in academics as adults, according to a new study.

Babies receptive to new information excel in academics


Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has announced to start metro bus project from Lahore to Islamabad after coming into power, adding that in the result of this project Pakistan would be included in the progressing countries of the world forever.

Shahbaz announces to start metro bus project from Lahore to Islamabad after coming into power


Jet Aviation has appointed Abdullah Al-Ghamdi as the new customer relations manager and sales representative for aircraft management and charter services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & GCC.

Jet Aviation appoints new customer relations manager


New Delhi, April 13 India should not be ``overtly anxious'' to join the global high table, but work its way up there with ``patience and diligence,'' Vice President Hamid Ansari said here Monday.

India should not be anxious to join the ``global high table'':


Mumbai, Sep 13 STAR Gold unveiled its riveting new brand logo with a fresh tag line 'Karo Dil Ki', with World TV premier of actor Ajay Devgan starrer recent Bollywood blockbuster 'Singham'.


Minister for the Environment Big Phil Hogan told his Fine Gael Councillors at a meeting in Sligo that ``the bogs are gone''.


Washington As the US announced deepening of its involvement in Afghanistan by despatching 30,000 more troops, President Barack Obama has quietly authorised an expansion of war against terrorism in Pakistan under which CIA would widen its campaign of strikes against militants by unmanned drones.

Obama quietly authorises expansion of war in Pakistan


Adam Kinzinger, who now faces an uphill climb after congressional districts were redrawn earlier this year, refused to speculate Saturday on how he would beat the 10-term incumbent he most likely will face in next year's primary.

Kinzinger faces uphill climb after districts redrawn


Novell has launched its Identity Manager 4 security solutions that cover identity and access on cloud along with physical platforms.

Novell launches Identity Manager 4 security solution


Russia has established diplomatic relations with the Republic of South Sudan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia establishes diplomatic relations with South Sudan


ROMER, a brand of Hexagon Metrology, Inc., today announced their new line of non-contact tube inspection systems.

ROMER announces non-contact tube inspection systems


Legendary gay icon Grace Jones is returning to Australia in 2011 to perform at the Byron Bay Bluesfest.


US doctors have suggested that hairdressers should be trained to spot the signs of skin cancer so that they can suggest that their clients contact their GP.

Should hairdressers be trained to spot skin cancer?


Valcke commented: ``The project is on the right track... I was very impressed with what's being done here. Natal will be a different city after the FIFA World Cup, with an improved public transport system and a better quality of life for people...it's been designed so that the city can get the most out of it and to leave a genuine legacy for people after the event has finished.''

Natal will be 'a different city' after the FIFA World Cup


John Goodman is joining the cast of Kevin Smith's horror project Red State.

John Goodman joins the cast of 'Red State'


JOE McDONALD Two Chinese officials have been jailed for leaking economic data to securities brokerages and four people who work in the financial industry are being investigated, a state prosecutor said Monday.

Chinese officials jailed for leaking economic data


Hundreds of thousands of candles lit last Saturday on squares and in windows all over the country were a memorial tribute to the millions who died during the terrible 1932-1933 famine in Ukraine, as well as to him, James Mace, who was the first to light a candle.


THE driver involved in the 2002 killing of underworld figure Victor Peirce has been jailed for 20 years.

Driver involved in the killing of underworld figure Victor Peirce


US diplomats met with imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday, Myanmar TV showed.

US diplomats meet with pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi


The Elton John and Bill Joel concert planned for Monday in Albany has been postponed, according to a Saturday night news release from the Times Union Center.

Elton John, billy Joel concert postponed


Matt Wise will seek a second opinion on the shoulder injury that landed him on the 15-day DL last week.

Wise will seek second opinion on shoulder


Australia opener Phil Hughes has joined Hampshire until the end of the LV= County Championship season.


The Bonners Ferry Badger boys varsity team upset Timberlake on the Tiger's home court Saturday, Jan. 28, with a score of 59-52.


Cambodia on Wednesday confirmed its first case of swine flu, according to a joint statement released by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.

Cambodia confirms first case of swine flu


Biogen Idec Inc said on Thursday it has won a proxy fight against billionaire Carl Icahn, who was seeking to place three nominees on the biotechnology company's board.

Biogen Idec wins proxy fight against Icahn


FFA chairman Frank Lowy has hit back at fellow billionaire Clive Palmer, telling the controversial Gold Coast United owner to respect football or get out of the game.


Mervyns Roy Berces, 510-727-5729 or Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher Andrew Siegel/James Golden, 212-355-4449 Mervyns, a regional retailer in California and the Southwest, today announced its plan to hold going out of business sales at all of its remaining 149 locations and to wind down its business.

Mervyns announces plan to hold going out of business sales at all locations


Seoul, May 18 South Korea is not mulling ban on short selling of non-financial stocks despite resurfacing concerns over Europe's debt crisis, a senior financial regulator said Friday.

South Korea not mulling ban on short selling


Iowa Governor: 'We Will Get Through This'The Associated PressThe governor of Iowa is calling the tragedy at a Boy Scout camp a 'blow right to the gut.

Iowa governor: 'We Will Get Through this'


Comedian Hal Sparks will host a special charity fashion show for dogs as part of BuddhaBark's WonderPark! event this weekend in Hollywood.

Hal Sparks to host charity fashion show for dogs


Angry relatives, who had come to receive the bodies of the victims at Sassoon Hospital, tried to disrupt traffic on the main road for some time.


Plans for a new Roman museum which would create 120 jobs in Cumbria have been unveiled.


Seven times more immigrants sought advice on redundancy in the past year, a new report has revealed.


Australian shares rallied in early trading on Wednesday, after survey data indicated that the US economy could be on track for some growth and Japan announced new measures to spur its economy.

Australian shares rally in early trading


Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump has taken the notion of a solo project to new extremes with his first autonomous musical outing, Soul Punk.

Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump take solo projects to new extremes in Soul punk


Texas Gov. Rick Perry is asking Texans to pray for rain in the fight against wildfires that have burned more than 1.8 million acres and killed several people.


Egypt will take incitement and religious hatred out of its Islam curriculum, Education Minister Ahmed Zaki Badr announced this week.

Egypt takes incitement out of curriculum


I remember the first time Mark Jackson said ``Momma there goes that man'', as he dunked over the Utah Jazz and you could hear the chants of MVP.


Alabama, the early season favorite for the US college football title, ended up crushing 7th-ranked Michigan State 49-7 in the most lopsided Capital One Bowl ever on Saturday.

Alabama crushes Michigan State in Capital one Bowl


The Tories are planning to team up with Hollywood star Goldie Hawn to launch a new school.

Tories plan team up with Goldie Hawn to launch new school


Annual food inflation rose to 16.44 percent for the week ended May 1, reversing two consecutive weeks of decline, official data released Thursday showed.

Food inflation rises after two weeks of decline


It has emerged that Mario Puzo''s bestselling mafia novel 'The Godfather' will get a prequel next year.

Mario Puzo's mafia novel 'the Godfather' to get a prequel


The search for a Leighton man who has been missing since he ran from a raid on a dog fight in Lawrence County has been suspended.


World markets fell Monday, as new figures showed Japan's economy contracted at its quickest pace in 35 years and the summit of Group of Seven finance ministers this weekend provided few concrete proposals to counter the economic crisis.


Team Columbia has chosen Scott as its bike supplier for 2009, replacing Giant as the brand that carried Bob Stapleton's young team to 118 victories in 2008, 66 for the men and 52 for the women, including Mark Cavendish's third Tour of Ireland stage win today.


A corrupt Lancashire police officer helped his gangster brother by hiding weapons and intimidating witnesses, it has emerged.


Renault has announced UK pricing for the new Captur, a supermini class crossover which will go on sale starting May 1st and will arrive in showrooms two months after that.

Renault announces UK pricing for Captur supermini crossover


GT Solar settled class-action securities lawsuits alleging false statements in its $10.5 million IPO, the company said Monday.

GT Solar International settles securities lawsuit for $10.5 million


Camacho, a Puerto Rican ring legend, was declared brain dead on Thursday after being shot on Tuesday.


A 25-YEAR-OLD Redbank Plains man has been charged after an incident at Goodna on Sunday morning in which a man sustained serious head injuries.


The annual Memorial Day service at Ola Lee Mize Patriots Park is set for 10 am Monday.

Annual Memorial Day service set for Monday


The man charged with impaired driving following a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian last Sunday will spend Christmas in jail.

Man charged in fatal crash spends Christmas in jail


A restricted report from the International Atomic Energy Agency says that in 2008 and 2007 traces of weapons grade uranium was found in Egypt.

Traces of weapons grade uranium found in Egypt


A FAMILY safe was cut open with an angle grinder and a large amount of jewellery was stolen during a break, enter and steal in Wahroonga.


The vote of 1,484 was a tremendous result, and they can rest assured that I will be putting Harton first at all times in the council chamber.


Sri Lanka should be the pride of Asia as it's not the carbon copy of any other nation, Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapakse said today addressing the ``National Victory Celebration'', at Galleface green, Colombo.


A personal trainer accused of raping a 19-year-old woman while giving her a massage at her Manchester home was arraigned in Superior Court on Tuesday on a charge of first-degree sexual assault.


A construction worker was killed Saturday morning by a driver on I-94 in St. Clair Shores.


Best Buy Co. said it plans to close 50 US big box stores and open 100 small mobile locations in the US in fiscal 2013 and cut $800 million in costs by fiscal 2015.


In a 7-0 ruling, the high court upheld the death sentence of 42-year-old Donald Deardorff for the murder of the Rev. Ted Turner, 56, who was abducted in September 1999 from his Spanish Fort home.


Italy formally recognized the rebel government of eastern Libya, dealing yet another blow to the beleaguered regime of Col. Moammar Gadhafi as it attempts to maneuver its way out of its worst crisis in four decades.

Italy recognizes rebel government of eastern Libya


A psychiatric patient jumped out of the sixth floor of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center on Wednesday, suffering traumatic injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, according to people familiar with the situation.

Psychiatric patient jumps from sixth floor of Olive View-UCLA Medical Center


More than 1.5 million college students in the US are expected to drop out of college in 2008 due to money issues, according to Bill Pratt, author of Extra Credit:

1.5 million college students expected to drop out in 2008 due to money issues


The Moroccan international player Nabil El Zhar has signed an extension to his current Liverpool contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2012, announces on Saturday the official web site of Liverpool.

Morocco's El Zhar signs extension contract with Liverpool


Human rights activists and lawmakers yesterday challenged the death sentence against Cheng Hsing-tse, saying that hard evidence supporting his conviction, as well as steps in standard operation procedures in investigating the homicide case, were missing.

Rights activists challenge death sentence


Prince Harry made a record breaking trade for 18 million euros at the offices of BGC Partners today during a fundraising event on behalf of his charity organization Sentebale.

Prince Harry makes record breaking trade at fundraising event for Sentebale


Neanderthals were a separate species from Homo sapiens, as anatomically modern humans are known, rather than offshoots of the same species, the new organigram published by the journal Nature declares.


Case in point, Courtland Rogers, who is still head-over-flip-flops in love with his wife, Jenelle Evans.

Courtland Rogers is still in love with Jenelle Evans!


The US State Department will check into the issue regarding activity of the National Democratic Institute office in Azerbaijan, US State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland said at a traditional press briefing.

US State Department to check into issue on National Democratic Institute office in Azerbaijan


Outfielder/first baseman Jay Gibbons has announced his retirement, reports Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


Now that school is back in session, Chilliwack motorists are being reminded to slow down to the posted 30 km/h in school zones on school days.

Chilliwack motorists reminded to slow down


Walker did greet Obama at the airport upon his arrival.


The FEMA deadline is quickly approaching for those of you who were affected by the storms that hit from March 26th to May 5th.


Investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd says it will acquire an aircraft operating lease portfolio from International Lease Finance Corporation.


An NYPD officer from Lynbrook was wounded in a subway shootout Tuesday afternoon in which the gunman was killed, according to reports.

NYPD officer from Lynbrook wounded in subway shootout


A North Providence lawyer convicted of federal corruption charges has been disbarred.


US markets dropped quickly Friday in midmorning trading in spite of news personal consumption expenditures rose in January.


King James' School in Almondbury is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year with several events lined up including formal dinners.


Transat AT Inc. , one of the largest integrated tourism companies in the world and Canada's holiday travel leader, is pleased to announce its new partnership with the international humanitarian organization SOS Children's Villages .

Transat AT Inc. announces new partnership with the international organization SOS Children's Villages


A teacher is accused of physically assaulting one of his students at a high school in the St. Bernard area of Digby County.


Because we can't seem to agree about the number of deer in Wisconsin, the number of jobs the governor has created, how budget cuts have affected public education or the numbers of people potentially affected by the Affordable Health Care Act, it's time to appoint the secretary of numbers.


A BLACKBURN pervert who repeatedly molested a schoolgirl was jailed for two years and eight months.


Matson Navigation Co. announced on Monday it is decreasing its fuel surcharge by 3.5 percentage points as a result of declines in fuel prices.

Matson Navigation to decrease its fuel surcharge


John Charcol is to review its ownership option, as national press reports suggest it has been put on the market by its private equity backers with a pricetag of £50m.


Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:45 PM CST Oprah Winfrey's production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air.

Winfrey to announce Friday show will end in 2011


Talks continue at the Capitol on a topics for possible special session of the Legislature next week.

Talks continue on possible special session


Google will pay a $22.5 million fine for allegedly violating privacy policies by tracking millions of internet users through Apple's Safari browser.


Kimberly-Clark Corp. today announced that it is raising prices on some of its diaper, bathroom tissue, and paper towel brands beginning July 20.

Kimberly-Clark raising prices on diapers, bathroom tissue, paper towels


Top seed Maria Sharapova survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon third round where she was joined by her biggest rival for the women's title Serena Williams on Thursday.


A Cottonwood Heights man was charged Wednesday with setting fire to a bar he'd been kicked out of the week before.

Man charged with setting fire to bar he'd been kicked out of


Thanks to DeSean Jackson , Matt Dodge and the improbable finish at New Meadowlands Stadium between the Eagles and Giants, the Falcons are the first NFC team to clinch a playoff berth.


Liverpool have beaten Inter Milan by 2-0 in their Champions League last 16 first leg clash at Anfield.


By Alex Pavlovic apavlovic@mercurynews.com The Giants still haven't ruled out a reunion with Brian Wilson, but they won't change their stance that Wilson needs to make concessions.

San francisco Giants haven't ruled out reliever Brian Wilson


TWO women escaped without serious injury when the car they were travelling in collided with a tree on the traffic island by the McDonalds restaurant in Kidderminster this morning.


Police in South Auckland are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy while in foster care.

Police investigate death of boy in foster care


The Fighting Illini defense dominated the early part of a midweek scrimmage.


NEW YORK New York Islanders forward Pascal Morency has been suspended indefinitely after leaving the bench to start a fight with Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf.

Islanders' Pascal Morency suspended indefinitely


Windstar Cruises is introducing three new Baltic itineraries this summer on the 312-guest Wind Surf .

Windstar introduces three new Baltic itineraries


Shrimpers returned to Louisiana waters today for the first commercial season since the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US US Video OJ Simpson faces spartan prison as lawyers appeal Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By LINDA DEUTSCH and KEN RITTER, Associated Press Writers Linda Deutsch And Ken Ritter, Associated Press Writers -- 6 mins ago AP --


Sarah Jessica Parker says she's ``thrilled'' for her Sex and The City co-star Chris Noth after he became a father for the first time this weekend.

Sarah Jessica Parker ``thrilled'' for Chris Noth


The Warriors winger Denan Kemp is returning to Australia after an early a release from the second year of his rugby league contract.


Tokyo has retained its title of the world's gourmet food capital, after the Michelin guide awarded it more stars than any other city for the fifth year in a row.

Tokyo retains title as world's food capital


A 66-year-old Rupert man who suffered an electric shock while hanging Christmas lights at the Idaho Youth Ranch is recovering at a Utah hospital.

Man suffers electric shock while hanging Christmas lights


SHE has conquered the world of music, now Cheryl Cole has her sights set on Hollywood.


A Chinese medical team Monday left the Haitian capital for home after winding up a two-week emergency aid and epidemic control mission in the quake-stricken Caribbean country.

Chinese medical team leaves Haiti for home


Air France-KLM is planning to buy a 25% stake in Alitalia for €323m, subject to regulatory approval by Eurpean competition authorities.


The Stone Memorial tennis teams swept a pair of matches from district foe Loudon Tuesday afternoon on the Panther courts.


Tennessee linebacker Ryan Fowler considers his steroids case with the NFL closed.


A disaster recovery center has opened in Monroe County, one of several counties hit by severe weather in April.

Disaster recovery center opens in Monroe County


BNP Paribas took advantage Friday of a US investor rush for European bank securities, returning to the Yankee bond market for the first time in 16 months with a US$1.25bn five-year offering.

BNP Paribas returns to Yankee bond market


Steve Gleason accepted apologies from three fired radio hosts for their stunt on an AM radio show making fun of his ALS.

Steve Gleason accepts apologies from fired radio hosts


Dywer football star Nick O'Leary apologized Friday for an 'obscene gesture' he made in last week's controversial loss to Glenville.

O'Leary apologizes for 'obscene gesture'


It is the second time in his career that Fullerton has won a WAC golfer of the week or month award.


No one was injured in a Third Avenue house fire earlier today.

No one injured in Third Avenue house fire


Cousteau will speak at the Nelson Institute's Earth Day conference in Madison April 15.

Céline Cousteau to speak at Earth Day conference


Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom has made management changes that include the departure of chief technical officer John Barorot and chief information officer Robert Mugo.


Batelco is investing in Six Sigma to achieve business excellence, the company said in a statement.


Star Trek actor Chris Pine has dumped The Hills star Audrina Patridge, say reports.


An 18-year-old female student reported her jacket allegedly was stolen between 1:30-2:45 pm Feb. 11 from her room in South Hubbard Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.


Gov. Joe Manchin has declared a statewide state of emergency due to the winter storm reaching West Virginia.

Gov. Manchin declares state of emergency


The Dalai Lama will undergo a second medical checkup in as many months while he recovers...


More than 50 doctors and health care executives have been indicted and dozens of them arrested by the FBI in a $50 million Medicare fraud case centered in Michigan, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.

More than 50 doctors, health care executives indicted


Apple has quietly updated its Mac Pro line of desktop computers with an increase in power, but little else.


Reprise Theatre Company will present the one-night only performance and conversation, Ben Vereen:

Reprise Theatre Company to present Ben Vereen:


George Clooney, Idris Elba and Gwen Ifill will attend a White House state dinner honoring British Prime Minister David Cameron tonight, the White House announced Wednesday.

George Clooney, Idris Elba to attend White House state dinner


HBO has renewed Boardwalk Empire, singing up for a third season of the period drama just a few weeks after its second season got underway.


A defiant Iran rejected new UN sanctions imposed over its controversial uranium enrichment programme, saying it will press on with the sensitive atomic work, even as world powers stressed on Thursday the door remains open for dialogue.


French utility GDF Suez took full control of Britain's International Power IPR.L on Monday through a sweetened offer of 6.4 billion pounds, leaving the world's biggest independent power producer better placed to win contracts in fast-growing emerging markets.

GDF Suez takes full control of International power


A fire briefly broke out in Nepal Academy theatre in Kamaladi, Kathmandu on Saturday afternoon.


Four members of a family, including two minors, allegedly committed suicide following a domestic dispute, police said on Saturday.


Cassidy wants to put the pressure on Meek Mill and insists that the MMG rapper is hiding behind his Twitter and avoiding his request to battle him because he's scared.


The ``troika'' of the Greece's official creditors -- the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank -- believes that a third Greek bailout worth up to EUR50 billion might be needed to help the country raise funds between 2015 and 2020, German weekly magazine Der Spiegel reports Sunday.

Troika believes third Greek bailout worth up to EUR50 billion needed - report


Bahrain on Sunday pledged to donate 500 caravans to Syrian refugees in Jordan to improve their living conditions and provide them with adequate means to deal with the harsh weather.

Bahrain to donate 500 caravans to Syrian refugees


Fabulous fivesome Girls Aloud have announced their comeback date after four years of musical silence.


Bobby Jenks was removed from Thursday's game in the ninth inning with an apparent back injury.

Bobby Jenks removed with apparent back injury


Dow Chemical sold its Styron plastics division to Bain Capital for $1.63 billion, the company said Tuesday, ending months of circling by Bain and other private equity firms.

Dow Chemical sell Styron to Bain for $1.63 billion


The Seattle Fire Department said 13 people, including four firefighters and two paramedics, were taken to a hospital to be treated for headaches and dizziness because of carbon monoxide poisoning at a Lake City apartment building.

13 taken to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning


The economic downturn has slowed down the Lucknow realty market, though it has not been hit in the same way as the metros.

Downturn slows down Lucknow realty market


The town of Medford in northern Oklahoma is evacuating because of a propane leak at a hydrocarbon plant.

Town of Medford evacuated because of propane leak


Just in case you missed it, and you probably did because it was hardly ever mentioned, John McCain, Republican nominee in 2008, was not born in the US.


HSBC was used by 'drug kingpins' to launder money, according to a US Senate committee investigating the banks.

HSBC 'used by drug kingpins to launder money'


Srinagar, Oct 7 Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kupwara district of north Kashmir this morning.

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces


A free community dinner will be served today at 5 pm at the Congregational Church's Parish Hall.


Pop princess Britney Spears has been voted as the biggest star of the past decade according to a new Internet poll.

Britney Spears voted 'biggest star of past decade'


It seems that the PlayStation 3 fan boys are going to be disappointed again when they hear that Electronic Arts and studio BioWare have confirmed today that Mass Effect 2 is slated to arrive on January 26th in North America and January 29th in Europe for the Xbox 360 and PC only.


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have continued to remain at very low levels as home loans are currently stable around 4.75% for the 30 year fixed mortgage.


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced that they collected 1,700 pounds of during their annual food drive, approximately 300 pounds more than a year ago.

Gladiators collect 1,700 pounds during food drive


BASF has joined the NanoGEM research project that will investigate absorption and distribution of nanoparticles in the human body as a function of their size, structure and surface properties.


Days after becoming Florida's new House speaker, Republican Ray Sansom is defending his second job - a $110,000 yearly post as chief of the fundraising department of a state college in his district.


The former SPAWAR employee at the center of a bribery scandal pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to charges that carry a maximum of more than 20 years in prison.


Pakistan released an Indian army helicopter just hours after it strayed across the tense border between the two countries on Sunday, officials said, underscoring a desire by the old rivals to avoid any crisis as they try to improve ties.


Selectmen approved $740,000 in warrant articles, accounting for a proposed town budget of nearly $13 million at a public hearing on Monday evening.

Selectmen approve budget of nearly $13 million


Charlie Sheen can no longer brag about the goddesses, plural - former pornographic actress Bree Olson has dumped Charlie, he revealed to the crowd at his Ft. Lauderdale, FL ``Violent Torpedo of Truth'' show Saturday night, reports Radar Online.

Bree Olson (rachel oberlin) dumps Charlie Sheen


The Philippine Postal Corporation celebrates its 111th anniversary today, November 9, 2009, with the theme ``Philpost: Matatag na Kaagapay sa Lahat ng Panahon.''

Philippine postal Corporation celebrates its 111th anniversary


A rocket malfunction caused an explosion at an aerospace facility near Butte on Tuesday afternoon.

Rocket malfunction causes explosion near Butte


SELDOM has the reappearance of a horse been as keenly awaited as that of Frankel, who returns to action at Newbury tomorrow in a bid to fulfil the enormous promise and brilliance he showed last season.


Animal Care and Protective Services said 47 dogs and 15 cats rescued from a Southside home that was in bad shape are not in that great of shape themselves.


A BYU-Idaho student has created an iPhone app that is receiving national and international recognition.

Student creates iPhone app receiving national recognition


Another 14 people are accused of snooping on celebrity patients at UCLA Medical Center, bringing the number of suspects to 68, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Another 14 accused of snooping on celebrities at UCLA Medical Center


Unique gardens are highlights of Village Pines'upcoming garden tour.

Unique gardens are highlights of garden tour


A Columbus mother is out of jail on bond after being arrested for allegedly confronting a student who she says was bullying her child.

Mom arrested after allegedly confronting student


A military fighter jet escorted a United Airlines plane during the final minutes of its flight from Denver to Washington, DC Thursday evening.

Fighter jet escorts plane's final minutes on flight from Denver


Teen bride Courtney Stodden isn't exactly known for her tactful clothing -- so, when she went to Disneyland yesterday, did she cover up for the kids?


Quebec City-based Lyrtech Inc., a developer of digital signal-processing technology, said yesterday it returned to profitability in the second quarter ended June 30 following a major restructuring.


29/06/11 According to the spokesperson for the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation, the FBR froze the KESC bank accounts for not paying taxes worth Rs 150 million.


Republic Steel is planning a major investment in its Lorain plant at 1827 E. 28th St.

Republic steel plans major investment in Lorain


Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports the Pirates have acquired outfielder Travis Snider from the Blue Jays for right-hander Brad Lincoln.

Pirates acquire Travis Snider from Blue Jays for Brad Lincoln


Opcon AB, the energy and environmental technology Group, has acquired 100% of Saxlund Holding AB, which is one of Northern Europe's leading suppliers of equipment for bioenergy plants.


A suicide bomber killed 20 people, including three children, Thursday in a market in central Afghanistan in the deadliest attack against Afghan civilians in more than three months.

Suicide bomber kills 20 people in Afghanistan


UPI/Kevin Dietsch John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth when he was launched in the Friendship 7 capsule, turned 90 on Monday.


Actress Jennifer Aniston is reportedly renting a home in Beverly Hills for $40,000 a month while her $21 million home in Bel-Air is being remodeled.

Jennifer Aniston reportedly renting home for $40,000 a month


H1N1 swine flu killed an estimated 3,900 Americans from April to October, including more than 500 children, US health officials said yesterday.


As the final weekend of the college basketball season approaches, everyone wants to know what the best 2011 NCAA Final Four picks are.


``Since vitamin D is generally lower in persons with obesity, it is possible that low vitamin D could account, in part, for the link between obesity and diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes,'' said Caitlin Mason, Ph.D., lead author of the paper, published online May 25 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Low vitamin D could account for link between obesity and cancer, heart disease, diabetes


NETWORK Rail has pledged to spend at least £290,000 on improving Skegness train station, in addition to the ongoing £21 million worth of track upgrades between the town and Boston.

Network Rail pledges to spend £290,000 on Skegness


Dutch legend Johan Cruyff who played in the 1974 World Cup final against West Germany has tipped Spain to beat his countrymen in Sunday's final.


A Malaysian was killed in a road accident in Sadao, Songkhla, today.

Malaysian killed in road accident in Sadao


Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett are planning on a second baby despite rumors of their break-up.

Kendra Wilkinson & Hank Baskett planning another baby


The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is working to restructure its debt and bring in more revenue, as tourism boosters hope news of the hall's cash troubles don't keep tourists away during the all-important summer season.

Naismith Memorial Basketball hall of fame working to restructure its debt


US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, has died at the age of 82, US media reports.

Neil Armstrong, first man on moon, dies at 82


PARIS, June 2 French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent has died at the age of 71, hailed as a 20th century cultural icon who revolutionised the way women dressed.

French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent dies


A group of rice importers who mainly bring in their merchandise through Ivory Coast have questioned the imposition of an additional import duty on their goods.

Rice importers question imposition of additional import duties


Effective October 1, 2008, Bayer MaterialScience is raising its sales prices for coating and adhesive raw materials in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region by up to 13 percent.

Bayer MaterialScience raises prices for coating and adhesive raw materials


The Peninsula) The International Monetary Fund said yesterday Chinese growth could almost halve next year as a global downturn sucks in the biggest emerging economy.


David Hasselhoff is getting a new species of crab nicknamed after him - all because of the actor's chest hair.

David Hasselhoff gets crab nicknamed after him


With two candidates well ahead of their competitors and a primary held during the summer, registrars in the area expect a quiet Aug. 14 primary.


Rangers have accepted an offer for Matt McKay from South Korean club Busan I'Park.


Campbell Soup is closing two US plants and cutting more than 700 jobs as it looks to trim costs amid declining sales of canned soup.


``I wanted to kill my son because I cannot take care of him, and I don't want him to suffer,'' 50-year-old Sheronda Hall Roselva allegedly told police following her arrest Sunday, according to the Florida Sun-Sentinel.


HAMILTON boss Billy Reid this week admitted his relegation-haunted side simply haven't been good enough this season.

Accies boss Billy Reid admits his side haven't been good enough this season.


This week, however, Curtis Axel has predicted that he will become a future WWE Champion, too.


A private sector nutritional academy was launched here today to seek a solution to micro-nutrient deficiency.

Private sector nutritional academy launched


LinkedIn is working with the FBI as the social network for job seekers and professionals investigates the theft of 6.4 million member passwords, the company said yesterday.


A small fire broke at at Hicks and McCarthy restaurant in the village of Pittsford around 6:15 pm on Wednesday.

Small fire breaks out at Hicks and McCarthy in Pittsford


Andrew Garfield has revealed that he was hospitalised following a meal with Never Let Me Go co-stars Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley.

Andrew Garfield 'hospitalised after meal'


Iraqi leaders meeting in Erbil, November 8, 2010.


China Unicom has confirmed that it will buy back a 3.79% stake held by SK Telecom for USD1.28 billion.

Unicom to buy back stake from SK Telecom for USD1.28 billion


Phillipsburg police have seen a sharp increase this year in burglaries of unoccupied homes, particularly for the theft of copper wiring.

Phillipsburg police see increase in burglaries of unoccupied homes


DUDLEY Council tenants and residents in Stourbridge are invited to the latest association meetings to have their say on the running of their estates.

Tenants and residents invited to meetings


Authorities say a man is in custody after sexually assaulting a woman at a Flint church and trying to attack another woman.

Man sexually assaults woman at Flint church


The Musavat Party attempted to hold mass action at the Fountains square, APA reports.


The pipe was supposed to last 50 years, but this breach occurred just seven years after construction finished.


Narain Karthikeyan survived a crash and fought his way up from the 20th place on the starting grid order of the sprint race to guide A1 Team India to a 10th-spot finish in the format race here on Sunday.


Aashish Tater, Head of Research, Fortunewizard.com is of the view that Timken can touch Rs 190 to Rs 200 even if the de-listing move does not happen.


Sen. Joe Lieberman announces he will retire in 2012 and not seek re-election to a 5th term


Richard ``Dickie'' Scruggs, the legendary trial lawyer who made Big Business tremble every time he set foot in court, pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to bribe a judge -- a crime that will almost surely send him to prison and perhaps spell the end of his storied legal career.

Scruggs pleads guilty to conspiring to bribe judge


Denny's used its first Super Bowl ad to offer a free Grand Slam breakfast to customers on Tuesday.

Denny's offers free Grand Slam breakfast:


A man and woman were found shot dead in their San Jose home early Monday morning in an apparent double homicide, a police sergeant said.

Man, woman found shot dead in San Jose home


The South-Korean auto giant Hyundai has unleashed the first official pictures of the next generation 2012 i30, it is going to debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show next month.


News Service Toshiba plans to expand its tablet offerings in the US later this year as it explores more screen sizes and price points.

Toshiba to expand tablet offerings in the US this year


The interfaith rally in Makati City, attended by thousands of people seeking President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's ouster, ``went smoothly and orderly,'' police said Friday.

Interfaith rally ``went smoothly'' -- police


TMZ reported that Bam Margera was taken to the hospital for a possible drug overdose.

Bam Margera taken to hospital for possible overdose?


Two people were sent to hospital Thursday night after a car hit a hydro pole on Scotia Street.

Two sent to hospital after car hits hydro pole


Celtic captured the Scottish Premier League title Thursday following aa 1-0 win over Dundee United and Rangers' 2-0 loss to Aberdeen.

Celtic captures Scottish Premier league title


Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his chief financial advisors are meeting business and industry leaders in Sydney to thrash out more ideas to protect the economy against the global financial crisis.


Kentucky State Police continue to investigate a deadly hayride accident on a Mercer County farm.

Police continue to investigate deadly hayride accident


Hamas says it will reject any new Palestinian government, expected to be formed shortly, if the new cabinet does not get the approval of the Palestinian Legislative Council, effectively the Palestinian parliament.

Hamas to reject new Palestinian government


Even with the specter of a lockout or shortened season hanging over them, the Columbus Blue Jackets released their 2012-13 regular season schedule.

Blue Jackets release 2012-13 regular season schedule


Ashes To Ashes star Philip Glenister has admitted that he swears at home like his TV character Gene Hunt.


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for radical initiatives and strong political stand to usher high economic growth and faster development.

Radical initiatives, strong political stand will usher growth:


China has announced a $586 billion spending package to boost domestic demand while vowing to carry out ``moderately easy monetary policies.''

China announces $586 billion spending package to boost domestic demand


Jaipur, Jun 6 State Bank of India today said the proposed merger of its five associate banks with itself could start by September after a high-powered committee submits its report on the same.

Merger of associate banks can start by September:


Air and ground crews in northeastern Minnesota have resumed their search for a pilot who has been missing for more than a week.

Air, ground crews in Minn. resume search for pilot


With both Charlotte and Chicago on the final night of four-games-in-five-nights-stands, the Bulls fell short of going undefeated during the stretch, falling to the Bobcats 83-82 Tuesday at the United Center.


September 10, 2009 CSU has received a $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant to study how chronic wasting disease is transmitted between deer.

CSU receives grant for study of chronic wasting disease


Google has acquired retail couponing firm Incentive Targeting for an undisclosed sum, the Web giant confirmed.

Google acquires retail couponing firm Incentive Targeting


Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica posted a record 2010 net profit of 10.17 billion euros, a 30.8 percent jump over the previous year as weakness in Spain was offset by strong growth in the rest of Europe and Latin America.

Spain's Telefonica posts record 2010 net profit


Urban Meyer resigned Saturday as Florida's football coach after five seasons and two national titles because of health concerns that came to light when he suffered chest pains following the SEC championship game earlier this month.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Obama promises leadership on climate change Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By LIZ SIDOTI, Associated Press Writer Liz Sidoti, Associated Press Writer -- 21 mins ago Featured Topics:

Obama promises leadership on Climate change


YOUNG volunteers from across Widnes and Runcorn have been honoured at a ceremony to commemorate their hard work.

Young volunteers from Widnes and Runcorn honoured at ceremony


Brad Pitt is calling his partner and the mother of their six children, Angelina Jolie, ``absolutely heroic'' for going public that she had a double mastectomy.

Brad Pitt calls Angelina Jolie ``heroic'' for going public about double mastectomy


The Open Virtualization Alliance said this week that it has added 134 new members since June.

Open virtualization Alliance adds members:


A family friend says Elizabeth Edwards has died of cancer.


An Air France jet going from Rio de Janeiro to Paris may have turned around before it crashed last year, killing all 228 people aboard, officials said Monday.

Air France jet may have turned before crash


Mexican consumer prices fell in early April for the first time since late November as electricity subsidies kicked in, bolstering analysts' calls for interest rates to remain on hold.

Mexico's consumer prices fell for the first time since November


The Arab League has approved sanctions against Syria to pressure the regime to end its deadly eight-month crackdown on dissent.

Arab League approves sanctions against Syria


Seven high school seniors will each receive $3,000 college scholarships from The Redwoods retirement community at a ceremony at 2 pm June 11 at the center's auditorium at 40 Camino Alto.

High School seniors to receive scholarships


Businesspeople should take advantage of the new political dispensation by resuscitating industry and commerce in Bulawayo , the mayor, Councillor Thaba Moyo, has said.

``Take advantage of political dispensation'':


Pandimurugan slammed an unbeaten century as Saurashtra MBA defeated Freedom Boys by 72 runs in a first round encounter of the Rising Sun Trophy district-level Twenty20 cricket tournament here on Wednesday.


A community hospital that offers podiatry among its services has been officially opened in Brentwood.


Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford advanced Tuesday to a runoff for the Republican nomination for the state's open congressional seat, although he failed to win the 50 percent necessary to outright advance to the general election.


Heat Vision send word that Gary Oldman is signing on to join Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace and Joel Kinnaman in 'Child 44,' a Soviet-era thriller being produced by Ridley Scott and Michael Costigan.

Gary Oldman joins Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace & Joel Kinnaman in 'Child 44


FairPoint Communications, Inc. today announced that it will release its 2009 second quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

FairPoint Communications to release 2009 second quarter financial results


Kraft Foods Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share, the company announced Tuesday.


Ireland on Tuesday beat Italy 2-0 in a soccer friendly match played in Belgium.


Irving Oil announced plans Friday to spend $220 million on planned maintenance at gasoline-making units at its Saint John, NB, refinery.

Irving Oil to spend $220 million on Saint John refinery.


Local musician and power pop cult figure Tommy Hoehn died on Thursday at age 55 after a long struggle with cancer.

Local power pop musician Tommy Hoehn dies at 55


Reality TV star Kelly Osbourne is set to re-launch herself as a fashion designer and says she's on the verge of signing a deal for her own collection.

Kelly to re-launch herself as a designer


Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene conceded after this team's 3 wicket defeat that his side lost the plot in the first 45 minutes when the top order collapse left them 30 runs short of a defendable target in the second one-dayer against India.


Interstate 90 is completely reopened in South Dakota after a 2-day New Year's blizzard that dumped a foot of snow in some parts of the state.

Interstate 90 reopens after New Year's blizzard


A man has been punched and kicked in the face as he walked home in Edinburgh.

Man punched and kicked in face as he walked home


American automaker, Ford Motor Co said on Thursday that it is going to invest $40 million in Thailand.


The Southland Sharks are still hurting from last week's one-point loss to Taranaki and were determined to make amends against the Nelson Giants tonight, according to coach Richard Dickel.


Pantheon has rounded up at least $341.8m thus far for Pantheon USA Fund IX, its latest US focused fund of funds, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pantheon rounds up at least $341.8m for US fund


Dozens of men, women and children are expected to shave their heads bald to show solidarity to children with cancer and to raise money for childhood cancer research September 19, 2009 at 5:00 at The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Club in West Orange, NJ.

Dozens of men, women and children to shave heads bald to raise money for childhood cancer research at the Shillelagh Club in West Orange, NJ


US Park Police lost track of hundreds of handguns, rifles and machine guns, due to ``lackadaisical'' weapons management, a federal watchdog report said.

US Park Police lost track of hundreds of weapons, watchdog says


Labour leader Ed Miliband pledged to cap the overall welfare bill in a bold bid to regain the upper hand in the benefits debate.


A 38-year-old man suffered serious injuries after police say he was assaulted with a plastic gas can.


British singer and songwriter Sir Paul McCartney was made a Kennedy Center honouree by US president Barack Obama last night.

Paul McCartney made Kennedy Center honouree in the US


Riya Sen played quite a spoilsport on the sets of new director Ishraq Shah's ''Ek Bura Aadmi'' when she not only refused to shoot an item song with Arunoday Singh, but also refrained from interacting with the media invited to cover the shooting.


Ipswich Treasurer/Collector Kevin Merz reminds citizens that fiscal 2009 real estate and personal property taxes are due.


Syria slammed EU sanctions imposed on Monday on President Bashar al-Assad as tantamount to meddling in its internal affairs and seeking to destabilise the country.


PARIS -Sochaux beat Caen 3-0 Sunday to climb to ninth in the French league while Toulouse edged Auxerre 2-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.


The Gamecocks look to set several milestones Wednesday night when they host Kentucky.


Comedy Central jumps into a scripted, laugh track sitcom business with ``Big Lake,'' a comedy set in a fictional Pennsylvania town with some proximity to Pittsburgh.


A six year old girl fell out of a three story window on Appleton St. in Cranston, RI


General Motors do Brasil is adding a third shift in the São Caetano do Sul plant, in the State of São Paulo, creating up to 1,500 new jobs as it prepares to produce four new Chevrolet products, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said on March 18.

GM do Brasil adds third shift at São Caetano do Sul plant


Forty percent of US workers are planning to delay their retirement due to concerns about outliving their savings and fears of rising healthcare costs, according to a survey released on Tuesday by consultants Towers Watson.

Forty percent of US workers delay retirement:


The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust on Thursday projected a united front and said it would soon appoint a trustee as its chairman to fill the vacancy created by the death of Sathya Sai Baba.

We would soon appoint a trustee as chairman:


The Labor Department says new jobless claims rose by 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 627,000.


A Halifax man charged following a fatal New Year's Eve brawl more than a year ago has pleaded guilty to a number of charges.

Man charged after fatal brawl pleads guilty


Mervyns will close four stores in Nevada, including all three locations in northern Nevada, as part of a cost-cutting move.


The city invites the public to celebrate its 175th anniversary this Friday, with a full day of activities and events to mark the day.

City celebrates its 175th anniversary on Friday


In our view, 25 bps hike would have been sufficient since along with accentuating inflationary pressures, downside risks to growth are also clearly emerging.

A 25 bps hike would have been sufficient


A worker has been killed at the Frito-Lay plant in Fort Bend County.


Student wins scholarship with trick shot Updated: 08:33, Thursday February 21, 2013 A student at Brandon University in Canada will have his tuition fees paid for after the university's basketball coach sunk a basket from halfway down the court.


Nochi Dankner is in advanced talks to sell 10-30% of IDB Holding parent company Ganden for $25-100 million to Eduardo Elsztain.

Dankner in talks to sell up to 30% of Ganden


THEY say diamonds are a girl's best friend, so which girl wouldn't want the Argyle Pink Jubilee?


LADIES will go the extra mile to support friends and family who have had a brush with cancer in tomorrow'sRace For Life.


Long term care, which is not covered by regular health insurance or Medicare, will cost you a bundle.


The car stolen during a Chesterfield burglary that took place at approximately 6:30 pm on Nov. 12 has been recovered.

Car stolen during Chesterfield burglary has been recovered


Three men have entered guilty pleas stemming from two slayings in central Kentucky.

3 enter guilty pleas stemming from slayings


Myron Rolle, the Florida State Seminole turned Rhodes Scholar who's trying to make it in the NFL, has signed with the Steelers.


Brazil sent world champions Italy crashing out of the Confederations Cup with a 3-0 victory in Pretoria Sunday.

Brazil send Italy crashing out of Confederations Cup


30 Rock star Alec Baldwin tweeted his return to Twitter on Saturday after Baldwin left the social platform following his highly publicized American Airlines incident in December.


Dikerogammarus villosus, commonly known as killer shrimp, are invading Western European waters, killing other invertebrates such as native shrimp, fish eggs and small fish, and disrupting the continent's ecosystems.

``Killer shrimp'' invading Western European waters


WaterFest 2011, an event held annually by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, will be from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday at Phalen Park Pavilion in St. Paul.

Waterfest 2011 to be Saturday at Phalen Park


Two Central Valley schools are offering kids ukulele lessons - with no strings attached.

Central Valley schools offering ukulele lessons


A fifth lawsuit in the past year has been filed against a Sheffield Village doctor for medical malpractice.

Fifth lawsuit filed against Sheffield Village doctor


And the actress showed she hasn't learned her lesson as the blustery weather got the better of her once again on Wednesday.


A high school band director in western Ohio has pleaded not guilty to sex charges involving two female students.

Oh band director pleads not guilty to sex charges


Elizabeth Edwards was laid to rest Dec. 11 in Edenton, NC after a six year battle with breast cancer.

Elizabeth Edwards laid to rest in north carolina.


The UK Land Registry, the government agency that maintains land property records, has recently deployed an open source data management from Talend to support its business intelligence.

Land Registry deploys open source data management


Kauai police are launching a new anti-speeding campaign focusing on getting people to slow down in construction zones.

Kauai police launch new anti-speeding campaign


Knology has added 23 new HD channels to its Charleston, SC, lineup, with plans for more HD offerings in other markets over the course of this summer.

Knology adds 23 HD channels to Charleston lineup


Charlie Sheen, who is currently in rehab, has confessed that sobriety ``bores'' him and that he may soon return to his old booze- and drug-fueled lifestyle.


British-born artist Leonora Carrington, last among the original surrealists, has died in Mexico City.

Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington dies


election becomes center stage this week when the nation's highest court is asked to consider when judges should step aside from cases involving campaign supporters.


Nick Wiggins scored a season-high 18 points off the bench and Wichita State beat host Drake 75-63 on Wednesday night to match its best start in 59 years.

Nick Wiggins, Wichita State beats Drake 75-63


HYPE, Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs, celebrated its fifth anniversary Wednesday at Francesco's in Hartford last night.


The week before Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth patched up their differences, she was spotted sunbathing alone.


College World Series star Scott Wingo will be honored in his hometown of Mauldin on Sunday.

Scott Wingo to be honored by his hometown


The New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes on 15 April 2013, including the award for investigative reporting for stories that detailed how Wal-Mart used bribery to expand in Mexico.

New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes including the award for investigative reporting


The UK government Friday said it has appointed Internet entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox as the new UK ``digital champion,'' with a brief to encourage as many people as possible to go online to access government services in an effort to cut costs.

UK appoints Martha Lane Fox as new digital champion


A Chaparral man was Tasered and hit with pepper spray Monday after he allegedly attempted to escape deputies.

Chaparral man Tasered, hit with pepper spray


Freshman Devin Gibson led three Roadrunners in double figures with 19 points, but Terrel Harris poured in a game-high 21 to help Oklahoma State hold off UTSA, 73-61, Wednesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena.


Eddie Vedder and Jill McCormick got married in Oahu on Saturday.


The long-running Doha trade talks have finally started to move after a constructive week of talks among key powers that grappled with issues of substance, the US envoy to the World Trade Organisation said yesterday.


A Marine from Camp Pendleton has died in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Thursday.

Marine from Camp Pendleton dies in Afghanistan


Update: 12:39PM THE Fiji Cane Growers Association says it will seek legal advice to stop the Fiji Sugar Corporation from making deductions from cane payments for the Sugar Cane Growers Council.


Top Sportsmen Friday condoled the death of Air Marshal Nur Khan, paid tributes to him and described as the greatest sports administrator in Pakistan history.Former Pakistan squash icon Jahangir Khan, former Pakistan hockey captains Anwar Ahmed Khan, Islahuddin, Olympians Hasan Sardar,Ayaz Mahmood, former Pakistan Captain Javed Miandad and Arif Ali Khan Abbasi complimented Nur Khan's great role in promotion and development of Pakistan sports.


Corn, wheat and soybean futures rose Wednesday despite the dollar index rising 0.15 percent and equities sluggish for the second consecutive day.


HP today announced it has completed its acquisition of Fortify Software.

HP completes acquisition of Fortify Software


Shanghai-based Chinese steel giant Baosteel signs a cooperation contract with Hebei-based Chinese automobile maker Great Wall Motor Company Limited, according to media reports.

Baosteel signs cooperation contract with Great Wall Motor Company Limited


Mobile handset major Nokia on Thursday said it will cut up to 10,000 jobs globally by the end of 2013 and shut down some facilities.


New Moon hottie Taylor Lautner is on the cover of Men's Health.


A man has been arrested after a ram raid and pursuit in Appin early this morning.


Scottish Widows has launched the Fixed Term Cash Deposit, as an enhancement to its award-winning Retirement Account.

Scottish Widows launch enhancements to Retirement Account


GREASE was very much the word at Portmarnock Community School last week as students staged their version of the hit musical.


The City of Novi has issued a mandatory boil water notice to all consumers north of 12 Mile Road and east of East Lake Drive/Old Novi Road/Novi Road in Novi, according to a press release from the City of Novi at 5:45 pm on Wednesday.


The trade ministry has recommended suspension of gold jewellery imports from Thailand, a trade ministry statement issued on Wednesday said.

Trade ministry recommends suspension of gold jewellery imports from Thailand


Boris Johnson and Lord Seb Coe unveil the huge Olympic rings over London's Tower Bridge.

Boris Johnson unveils Olympic rings (Tower Bridge)


EagleBank has created three advisory boards to represent the bank and act as liaisons between it and the Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia communities, the bank announced Monday.


Shane Mosley knocked out Ricardo Mayorga just before the final bell on Saturday night in a battle of former champions at the Staples Center.

Mosley knocks out Mayorga just before final bell


At the volatile heart of a volatile region, Palestinian children play a dangerous game.


Commercial Bank of Qatar, the country's second-largest lender by assets, may sell up to $1bn worth of bonds this week to repay existing debt and fund growth, according to persons familiar with the matter.

Commercial Bank of Qatar may sell up to $1bn of bonds


- Hedo Turkoglu scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, carrying the Magic to a 101-94 win over Portland.

Turkoglu carries Magic to win over Portland


Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington and an associate have been ordered to pay more than $5 million to settle a securities fraud case in Arizona.

Peter Pocklington and associate ordered to pay $5-million to settle securities fraud case in Arizona


A Supreme Court decision today means that Texas still doesn't know the boundaries of its 36 congressional district, which is a bit of a problem since primaries for those congressional seats are only three months away.

Texas still doesn't know its congressional districts


A Novartis saleswoman testified Monday her career tanked when she complained she was raped by a doctor after one of the company's golf outings.

Novartis saleswoman testifies her career tanked after she complained she was raped by doctor


October 14, 2009, - Keanu Reeves is not the father of any of Canadian Karen Sala's four children according to conclusive DNA tests, the actor's attorney tells TMZ.


The Florida Lotto and multistate Powerball jackpots rolled over after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in either game Saturday night.


Chief executive Rick Parry will leave Liverpool by mutual consent in May, the Anfield side announced on Friday.


A Salvation Army employee was indicted on charges she stole $200,000 in financial aid funds, the Fulton County District Attorney's office announced Friday.

Salvation Army employee charged with stealing $200,000 in financial aid


NAPA, Calif. Chaz Schilens, projected to be 1 of the Oakland Raiders' top two receivers this season, broke a bone in his left foot while running a route during Tuesday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.


A 66-year-old Rochester attorney died Saturday afternoon after the glider he was piloting crashed in Dansville, Livingston County.

Rochester attorney dies after glider crashes


The idea is that the World Series winner from Major League Baseball would play the Japanese baseball champions in a Global World Series.

Major League baseball to play Global World Series?


Thailand is intensifying nationwide surveillance for H7N9 bird flu virus in humans and animals amidst the ongoing spreads of the virus in China.

Thailand intensifying surveillance for H7N9


Israeli stocks slumped broadly on Thursday, led by declines in Israel Chemicals, the banks, Teva Pharmaceutical and the oil companies.


By KEZI 9 News Staff Six Eugene schools could close after 4J Superintendent George Russell unveiled his plan to try and balance the districts budges.


Bolivian workers began an indefinite strike yesterday to demand higher pay in a challenge to leftist President Evo Morales, who has previously enjoyed strong support from the poor country's unions.

Bolivian workers begin strike to demand higher pay


THE brother of a man who was killed by a suspected gas leak has paid tribute to 'one of life's good guys' who saved his life by donating his bone marrow.

Brother of man killed in suspected gas leak pays tribute to 'one of life's good guys'


Watson, who captained the Millers to back-to-back promotions at the turn of the century, has applied for the role which became vacant on Monday following the sacking of Andy Scott and he is confident he has all the credentials required.


VILLANOVA LEAD guard Tony Chennault, a Neumann-Goretti product, has decided not to transfer after all.

Villanova's Tony Chennault not transferring after all


OCTOBER 11 will see industry experts flock to Biloela for the 10th annual Industry Summit.


British singers Robbie Williams and Robin Gibb have helped to raise more than $2.4 million for charity at a London benefit.

Robbie Williams and Robin Gibb help raise $2.4 million at benefit


The Alex Smith era has officially begun in Kansas City.


Iraqi lawmakers on Saturday sought a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice-president, throwing national polls slated for January into question.

Iraqi lawmakers seek compromise on election law


MTV Games announced today that Rock Band and MTV2 will hit the road as the presenting co-sponsors of platinum-selling rock act, Flyleaf and chart topping alt rock act Seether.

MTV Games' Rock Band and MTV2 hit the road


New American intelligence assessments have concluded that Pakistan has steadily expanded its nuclear arsenal since President Obama came to office, and that it is building the capability to surge ahead in the production of nuclear-weapons material, putting it on a path to overtake Britain as the world's fifth largest nuclear weapons power.

Pak has steadily expanded nuclear arsenal


Abbott Laboratories announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies -- one in diversified medical products and the other in research-based pharmaceuticals, marking a significant change in the company's 123-year history.

Abbott Laboratories to split into two companies


President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of a quarter for 1440 families of displaced persons.

President attends opening of quarter for 1440 families


Apple CEO Steve Jobs recently underwent a liver transplant and ``has an excellent prognosis,'' a Memphis, Tenn., hospital has confirmed.


The Pope John Paul II was beatified this Sunday morning, at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican.


In fact, Kris doesn't talk about Kim at all, specifically his team mates from the New Jersey Nets.

Kris Humphries doesn't talk about Kim Kardashian


CYCLISTS stripped off and took to the streets of Melbourne last weekend for the annual World Naked Bike Ride.

Cyclists strip off for World Naked Bike Ride


Syria had a lot of expectations from a ``rising India'' and looked forward to increasing trade with the country, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in New Delhi on Wednesday as he kicked off his five-day India visit.


Brandon Marshall says he welcomes a clean slate with the Miami Dolphins and looks forward to making a positive impact with his new team on and off the field.

Marshall welcomes clean slate with Miami Dolphins


A Montgomery County judge ruled Friday that Michael Morva's upcoming trial will be moved out of the New River Valley.


Scoperta, the home textiles trade show that runs concurrently with Italy's Proposte fabric fair, is moving its location back to Chiasso, Switzerland, its original home during eight of its 11 years.


Jerry Tarkanian, the towel-chomping coach who directed UNLV to an NCAA championship in 1990, suffered a mild heart attack yesterday but appears to be all right.

Jerry Tarkanian suffers 'mild' heart attack


A mountain lion was euthanized in Kimball on Saturday, Aug. 18, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.


A Midlands-based charity which provides housing for vulnerable people is spreading some festive cheer by handing out food parcels to people in need.

Charity spreads festive cheer with food parcels for people in need


The trouser suit is big news this season, so it was only a matter of time before we had a trouser suit Who Wore It Best? dilemma on our hands.


Right-hander Micah Owings returns to the starting rotation tonight after a nearly two-week absence when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Washington Nationals for game two of a three-game series at Nationals Park.


Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council chairman C.Rangarajan said in Mumbai on Wednesday that the Reserve Bank of India might withdraw some monetary stimulus if inflation rose at the year-end, report media.

RBI may withdraw some monetary stimulus if inflation rises:


We've learned from our comrades at The Latino Room that Selena Gomez is on the cover of Seventeen magazine.


He was found not guilty for attempting to possess five kilograms or more of cocaine, aiding and abetting others in using a communication facility in the commission of a felony, and knowingly and intentionally possessing a firearm in furtherance of and during the course of a drug-trafficking crime.

Reggae superstar Buju Banton found guilty


Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is likely to undergo an endoscopy sometime over the next two days, to identify what may be a problem with the pancreas.


Former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik has pleaded not guilty to a rewritten indictment in the criminal case against him.


Three robotics teams from Leominster qualified to compete in the upcoming state LEGO robotics championships, with one team, the Geared Gators, finishing at the top of last weekend's regional tournament, Leominster Youth Robotics founder Jonathan Route said Wednesday.

Robotics teams to compete for championship


Boxer Orlando Cruz publicly revealed on Wednesday that he is gay, making him one of the first athletes to come out while playing professional sports.


The UN Security Council on Wednesday deplored the widespread violence in Kenya and urged political leaders to resolve the crisis over disputed elections through ``dialogue, negotiation and compromise.''

UN Security council deplores violence in Kenya and urges political dialogue


Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has revealed he stays awake for a week at a time.

MacGowan stays awake for a week at a time


Philadelphia defensive tackle Mike Patterson suffered a seizure at training camp Wednesday but at last report was alert and not in pain, his agent said.

Mike Patterson suffers a seizure during training


Wildfires have burned nearly a 100 acres of pasture, fields and timber throughout northwest Alabama in the past two days.


The deadline to file a claim under the national mortgage settlement is Friday.

Deadline in mortgage settlement is Friday


A workshop on government openness is closed to the public.


``I definitely think that item songs are a lot of fun to do, I enjoy the beat and the pace and sometimes the singing too.


Five things to know about quarterback Sam Bradford, who was taken by the St. Louis Rams as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft:


Popeyes, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc. has selected GSD&M Idea City as its new national creative advertising agency of record.


Celebrity biographer Charles Higham, who wrote, often controversially, about the lives of Lucille Ball, Errol Flynn, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Howard Hughes and others, died in Los Angeles on April 21 of an apparent heart attack.

Charles Higham, celebrity biographer, dies


Former Ajax Cape Town coach Jan Pruijn is set to return to the Urban Warriors for a second spell as technical director.


City coach Brad Fittler has defended the City-Country concept despite his squad being forced into a dramatic makeover following the withdrawal of a host of players.


The Salem High bowling teams swept Centralia Tuesday night.


The rand was a tad weaker in early trade on Wednesday, with the key focus of attention today being the US Fed policy statement.


The protests against the Kudankulam nuclear plant spread to Kanyakumari on Tuesday, as a large number of women and children went on a hunger strike against its operation.

Protests against the Kudankulam nuclear plant spread to Kanyakumari


This is a rather interesting first look at Rango.


Cruise ship passengers wait out NZ storm Updated: 16:00, Sunday October 14, 2012 Around 700 cruise ship passengers have been forced to spend the night in a New Zealand village after a wild storm prevented them from reboarding their ship.


HAVANA, Cuba, Sept 4 The President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta, expressed on Wednesday his solidarity with the Cuban people after the devastation caused by hurricane Gustav over the weekend in the Isle of Youth Special Municipality and Pinar del Rio province.

President of East Timor expresses solidarity with Cuban people


Sri Lanka Navy rescued a critically ill fisherman in the Eastern deep seas on 10th May 2011.

Navy rescues a critically ill fisherman in Eastern deep seas


In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Curtis will be writing an episode of Doctor Who.

Richard Curtis to write an episode of Doctor Who


Comedy siren Anna Faris best known for her roles in comedy gems including the Scary Movie franchise and The House Bunny has pitched a Stalker comedy to Paramount.

Anna Faris pitches Stalker comedy to Paramount


The New Jersey Nets today recalled Terrence Williams, who had spent three games with the Springfield Armor.

New Jersey Nets recall Terrence Williams from Springfield Armor


Belk is relocating its store at Bristol Mall in Bristol, Va., to a new, $20 million, 132,000-square-foot fashion store at The Pinnacle in Bristol, Tenn.

Belk will relocate store from Bristol, Va., to Bristol, Tenn.


Five people injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in north Edmond were transported to area hospitals, police said.

5 injured in crash transported to hospitals


Arthritis can worsen the health-related quality of life for adults than for those without this condition, finds a study.

Arthritis worsens quality of life in adults


Palestine police are investigating a Wednesday night convenience store robbery during which the suspect made away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Palestine police investigating convenience store robbery


Stocks are mixed in early trading and Treasurys are rallying following news that the economy gave up 80,000 jobs last month, the biggest loss in five years.


New West Ham signing Robbie Keane says he has nothing to lose by joining the Premier League's bottom team.


A computer teacher at Saunders High School in Yonkers has been charged molesting students, logging on to the school's computer system, accessing academic records of students and changing their grades and Regents test scores to reflect higher grades than they achieved and then using his leverage to molest them.


Jammu, Nov 26 Two persons, including a child, were killed and eight others of a family were injured in a powerful explosion in their house in Jammu district today.


Lou Saban , the well-traveled coach whose NFL and college careers spanned five decades and dozens of jobs, died at North Myrtle Beach, SC He was 87 and had heart problems for years.


DELAND, Florida ― A small plane crashed into a central Florida shopping center Monday evening, authorities said, and reports indicated at least five people had been injured.

Small plane crashes into shopping center


Mayor Scott W. Lang also announced that available summer jobs, except those requiring certification, will be assigned via a random lottery system to qualified applicants.


Firefighters have partially contained a bushfire that threatened lives and property in Western Australia's south-west.


R&B star Ne-Yo has said that Whitney Houston is trying to ``find her place'' in today's music industry.

Ne-Yo: 'Whitney's trying to find her place'


Disgraced peer Lord Taylor of Warwick has been explaining why he wants to return to the House of Lords when his suspension for expenses crimes is lifted.

Lord Taylor of Warwick - why I want to return to the Lords


A 58-year-old West Haven man died after hitting a ladder on Interstate 91 on Thursday night.


Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she once passed out in her own urine while taking drugs.


A high wind warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected.


AN evangelical church is being soundproofed so sleeping students in flats above will not be woken up by the congregation's songs of praise.