Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the court's oldest member and leader of its liberal bloc, said he is retiring.

Supreme court Justice John Paul Stevens retiring


Ernest Fleischmann, the impresario who dominated the Los Angeles Philharmonic for nearly 30 years as it was transformed into one of the top orchestras in the country, has died.

Former Philharmonic manager ernest Fleischmann dies


Saber Hossain Chowdhury MP and chairman of all Party Parliamentary Group on Climate Change Sunday said stakeholders' participation is a must in the formulation and implementation of projects under climate change fund for ensuring transparency.

Stakeholder's participation is a must for ensuring Transparency


Ronnie Wood has recruited stars like Slash, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bobby Womack and Kris Kristofferson for his new solo album I Feel Like Playing, due September 28th.

Ronnie Wood recruits Slash, Flea for new album


President Christofias said yesterday that the wall dividing Nicosia still stands, a fact the Europeans are aware of, and expressed hope that the Europeans would assist efforts to solve the Cyprus problem and reunite the island.


Despite the recent slowdown in the real estate market, the latest Maryland property assessments reflect the overall increase in the market of the past three years.


Marks & Spencer will launch its summer TV ad campaign tomorrow featuring the previous ad stars Myleene Klass, Twiggy and Dannii Minogue.

Marks & Spencer launches summer ad campaign


Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other contests in the past week.


Green Party MP Jeanette Fitzsimons confirmed today she had resigned from Parliament with her efforts praised by Prime Minister John Key.

Green party MP Jeanette Fitzsimons resigns


Melbourne based jockey Glen Boss added to his reputation as a Group One star when he made a flying visit to Singapore to win Sunday's $S1.35 million Singapore Gold Cup at Kranji.


An official says BP CEO Tony Hayward will step down in October and take a job with TNK-BP, the company's joint venture in Russia.


Pink moved a total of 3 million concert tickets on her 2009-2010 worldwide tour, according to a statement on behalf of UK tour promoter Marshall Arts.


Authorities are investigating the case of a dog that died Friday after allegedly being left unattended in a car.

Dog dies after allegedly being left in car


LONDON Britain has finalized plans for a national anti-doping agency that will begin operations by the end of the year.

Britain finalizes plans for anti-doping agency


Early voting in the US presidential election will begin in two states tomorrow, seven weeks ahead of election day on 6 November.

Early voting for US presidential election to begin in two states tomorrow


CTPartners, the performance-based executive search firm, announced today that they have further expanded their global presence in Latin America by integrating with a leading executive search firm, Southmark International.

CTPartners expands global presence within Latin America


The Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 in the second game of their three-match regular series encounter of 2012 Major League Baseball season on Wednesday night at Nationals Park, Washington, DC to level the series 1-1.

Washington Nationals defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 --


The Department of Defence says the Australian soldier wounded last weekend in southern Iraq is recovering well at a hospital in Germany after receiving specialist treatment.

Aust soldier wounded in Iraq 'recovering well'


Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak dismissed the ESPN report that former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino visited his staff after being fired by the Razorbacks.

Munchak dismisses report of Petrino visit


A US lawyer went on trial behind closed doors in Belarus on Wednesday charged with carrying forged documents, drug offenses and industrial espionage -- crimes that could carry up to seven years in prison.

American lawyer goes on trial behind closed doors in Belarus


South Korean construction unions joined truckers on a nationwide strike on Monday over rising fuel costs, according to Yonhap news agency.

South Korean construction unions join truckers on strike


Canadian corporate profits are expected to weaken over the next six months, according to a report issued Tuesday.


``Belarus strictly observes the international agreements and rejects the use of force as an instrument of foreign policy. Belarus takes an active part in strengthening the international security,'' Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting with graduates of the department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Command and Staff department of the Military Academy of the Republic of Belarus and military academies of the Russian Federation, reported Belta.

Belarus strictly observes international agreements, Alexander Lukashenko says


Thousands of people rallied in Japan Saturday to demand a shift away from nuclear power after an earthquake and tsunami sparked the world's worst atomic crisis since Chernobyl a quarter-century ago.

Thousands rally in Japan against nuclear power


OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell has joined the profits bonanza from record high oil prices with a 71% jump in third-quarter earnings.

Royal Dutch Shell joins bonanza with 71% jump


Sharks captain Stefan Terblanche was gracious in defeat and paid respect to the Crusaders for the way they have reached the Semi-finals in Super Rugby.

Sharks captain Terblanche gracious in defeat


John Paul II could be beatified as early as this year, which would move the late pope a big step closer to sainthood, his former spokesman told an Italian newspaper.

John Paul II could be beatified 'this year':


Rocker-turned-TV talent show mentor Adam Levine is in talks to make his acting debut on hit series ``American Horror Story.''

Adam Levine may make acting debut on 'American Horror Story'


On Friday evening, Steve Borg, European Parliament candidate for the Labour Party, launched his election campaign at the Centru Laburista in Marsascala.


Arbitron announced it will reissue the most recently released Atlanta ratings data on Thursday.


Property values in Riley County experienced a four percent increase over last year in final figures announced this morning.


Two UIndy faculty members are preparing piano concerts Oct. 24 and 25.


Montgomery County Auditor Karl L. Keith is reminding Montgomery County dog owners that it is time to renew your dog's license.


They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;


A woman who was severely beaten in a Parma park earlier this month died on Wednesday.


At Abraham Lincoln High School In Denver, Co, President Obama highlights his American Jobs Act proposal to put workers back on the job by rebuilding and modernizing schools across the country.

President Obama highlights the American Jobs Act


With this being the case many people looking for Bank of America refinance mortgage rates are hesitant as they would like to get the lowest rate possible.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Composer and musician Quincy Jones was among five titans of art, literatures, science and business who will receive honorary degrees today from Princeton University.

Quincy Jones to receive honorary degree from Princeton University


The truth is, tobacco marketing is working in New York State.


Facebook has raised US$1.5 billion at a valuation of approximately US$50 billion, on a two parts transaction.


Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, whose body was found in the locked bathroom of his luxury mansion near London over the weekend, died by hanging, British police said on Monday.

Russian tycoon Berezovsky died by hanging: police


Shilpa Shetty who was awarded the Global Diversity award managed to raise 63,000 pounds for charity on the gala night.

Shilpa Shetty raises 63,000 pound for charity


The RIT women's tennis team fell to cross-town rival University of Rochester, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon.

Women's tennis falls to University of Rochester


TEHRAN -An Iranian Foreign Ministry official called for NATO to take Lisbon Treaty serious to make peace in Afghanistan.


US network Starz is reportedly in talks to revive the recently axed sci-fi drama FlashForward.


Sarah Palin caught cheating at the keynote address at the Tea Party convention.


Gov. Deval Patrick drew from his own inspirational story to praise Barack Obama, his friend and political confidant, dur ing a prime-time speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Con vention.

Patrick draws on own story to praise Obama


30-Mar-2011 '' Training Press Releases '' Due to the significant and increasing global demand for business solutions based on web 2.0 and open source technologies, Webanywhere has now established a corporate team in Philadelphia, United States.

Webanywhere establishes corporate team in Philadelphia


SCOTT Higginbotham has no regrets about dishing out some rough justice to Richie McCaw in Brisbane, but says a two-match suspension has now pointed out the line he shouldn't cross with on-field aggression.

Scott Higginbotham has no regrets about roughing up Richie McCaw


A man died in a fire at a Vernon trailer park Thursday morning.


Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Sunday hailed a ``clear victory'' over Islamist rebels in a months-long battle to gain control of the capital, as the latest clashes left at least 21 dead.

President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed hails 'clear victory'


A youth allegedly killed his girlfriend and later committed suicide in Sikar district of Rajasthan on Monday, police said.


Israel on Tuesday rejected global criticism of moves to build 1,300 new homes in occupied East Jerusalem, insisting it would never limit construction in its ``capital,'' the premier's office said.

Israel rejects criticism over 1,300 homes


Almost five months after he surrendered his crown, left his ancestral palace and began to lead a low-profile life, Nepal's deposed king Gyanendra is reported to have said that his China card brought his downfall, indicating that it was a move that angered India.


Harry Markopolos, the crotchety genius-hero from Boston who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff to the SEC years ago to no avail, is testifying in front of Congress right now.

Harry Markopolos is testifying in front of Congress right now


Pellegrini students continue the school's takeover and blockade of its authorities, while teacher and parents met with Buenos Aires University representatives to try to solve the conflict.

Pellegrini students to continue school takeover


Traffic is returning to normal in several Oakland County communities after this morning's freezing rain turned into ice on many roads.


Former Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick is engaged to her boyfriend David Kovacs.

Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick engaged


Pitt's athletic department announced Friday that Holley was named to the Jim Thorpe Award watch list.


Sheryl Crow will not be working with Fleetwood Mac, despite rumours last week that suggested she would.

Sheryl Crow not working with Fleetwood Mac


- Houston Rockets guard Von Wafer was cleared to play Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against Portland despite a bulging disc in his back.


Wizards star Gilbert Arenas was sentenced Friday to 30 days in a halfway house and two years supervised probation for bringing guns into the team's locker room.

Arenas sentenced to 30 days in halfway house


Women below 21 are three times more likely to catch sexually transmitted diseases than men of the same age, according to a new study.

Women three times more likely to catch sexually transmitted diseases


Some ETFs are hot and some are not as we enter 2012.


Stronger regulation should be the first defence against bubbles that could send the US economy into a new crisis, Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke says.


In the backdrop of the fire accident in a commercial building in Coimbatore, stern action is sought against private hospitals built in violation of rules and lacking fire safety measures.


Dwyane Wade said he expects to play again Wednesday night when the Heat face the Clippers in Los Angeles.


A 38-year-old Galloway man received multiple charges, including suspected heroin possession after allegedly causing three separate accidents Sunday night, Aug. 28, Galloway Police said Tuesday morning.

Galloway man charged with possession after causing three accidents


The Rev. Jesse Jackson and other religious, labor and community leaders say they plan to protest during next month's NATO Summit in Chicago.

Rev. Jesse Jackson plans protest during NATO summit in Chicago


Grunge rocker Evan Dando is living in squalor in his New York City apartment, according to a revealing report.


The deal sees lastminute.com build a customised white label hotel solution for bmibaby to sell the OTA's entire portfolio of 80,000 worldwide hotels inventory through www.bmibaby.com.

Lastminute.com to build a white label hotel solution for bmibaby


Reality star Kim Kardashian and model Gabriel Aubry have split, bringing their romance to as an abrupt of an end as it began.


Fort Peck tribal authorities say the death of a Poplar man whose body was found over the weekend is being investigated as a homicide and a suspect is in custody.

Death of Poplar man being investigated as homicide


CANBERRA, Australia Traffic noise could be ruining the sex lives of urban frogs by drowning out the seductive croaks of amorous males, an Australian researcher said Friday.

Traffic noise could be ruining sex lives of frogs


The 684,171-square-foot regional mall at 395 Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, CA, was awarded LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council.

Santa Monica Place awarded LEED Gold certification


Ford Motor Co. said on June 24 it would spend $450 million to build a new plant in Thailand, giving a much-needed boost to an economy reeling from deadly political unrest.


A woman accused of blackmailing a North Dakota minister who paid her for nude dancing and sex has been sentenced to 90 days in jail Bunny Byington of Moorhead was sentenced on Monday as part of a plea deal.


Some of you know me already through my work at Bleed Cubbie Blue; for those of you who don't, I'm a Cubs fan.


Texas had the largest population growth of any state between April 2010 and July 2011, according to figures released today by the US Census Bureau.


A 5-on-5 basketball tournament is scheduled for April 5, at the Huntington St. Joseph High School Gymnasium to help promote the premiere of Francesca Karle's latest film ``Back to the Bottle.''


Lady Gaga has donated $1.5 million to Japan tsunami and earthquake relief efforts, says fundraising partner Zynga, maker of the popular Facebook game ``Farmville.''

Lady Gaga donates $1.5 million to Japan relief efforts, partners with Zynga


Aiken Public Safety officers are investigating the death a 25-year-old Aiken woman, who was found dead in a bathtub Saturday afternoon.


Petrol pump owners in Delhi Friday threatened to close shop indefinitely if the state government does not bring down the value added tax on diesel in the next 15 days.


JOSH Payne has returned to West Ham after his loan spell at Wycombe ended this week.


A street in Doncaster has been evacuated following reports of a man, named locally as Barry Bazooka, boring people to death.

Street evacuated after man bores people to death


US stocks ended at fresh multi-year highs Thursday, as investors focused on an upbeat manufacturing report and looked past indications that inflation is heating up.


Tiger Woods is ``a few weeks'' away from a return to the PGA tour and could decide within days where that return will take place, his caddie Steve Williams said on Wednesday.

Tiger Woods 'a few weeks from returning'


A 23-year-old Logan woman who allegedly had sex with a 15-year-old teenager after testing positive for Hepatitis C has pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in exchange for dropping a charge of felony sexual battery.

Woman pleads guilty to sexual conduct with minor


An Egyptian woman successfully gave birth to septuplets early Saturday in the coastal city of Alexandria, a hospital director said.

Egyptian woman gives birth to septuplets


A vehicle crashed through a gas station on Sylvan Road Friday morning, and police said the suspects inside the vehicle stole lottery tickets and cash.


From September 2010 the openVFR crew will start selling its VFR scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flightsimulator X worldwide.


Leslie ``The Peacemaker'' Smith has signed a multi-fight extension with Invicta FC on the heels of her second-career Invicta FC ``Fight of the Night'' performance.

Leslie Smith signs extension with Invicta


BILLIONAIRE James Packer and his model wife, Erica, are expecting their second child in December.

James Packer and Erica expecting second child


Cortland police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman who was in a stolen car when it fled the scene of an assault.

Cortland police ask for public's help to find woman


Less than two years after making the NL All-Star team, left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo has been released by the Seattle Mariners.

Left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo released by Mariners


Indonesia said Monday inflation rose to 4.53 percent in June, spurred by higher basic food prices including red chillies, a main ingredient in local dishes.

Indonesia's inflation rises to 4.53 percent


``I fully support the program of law enforcement reform,'' the vice president said at a gathering with members of the Indonesian community in Rome on Wednesday night.


Weddle has been spreading awareness in his hometown of Metcalf by displaying a sign near the fire department where he volunteers, saying, ``Help Save Our Post Office.''

Weddle spreads awareness in hometown of Metcalf


Florida Everblades goaltender Jaroslav Janus has been recalled by the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League and the Blades signed a pair of players from the Augusta RiverHawks of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

Everblades goalie Jaroslav Janus recalled by Norfolk Admirals


US exporters sold 120,000 metric tons of soybeans to China in the 2011-2012 marketing year that began on Sept. 1.

U.S. exporters sell 120,000 tons of soybeans to China


The Holland America 2014 Canada & New England cruises have finally gone on sale, and as you will see there is a choice of 48 sailings, giving you more than enough choice.

Holland America 2014 Canada & New England cruises on sale


Tesco has reported the smallest rise in Christmas sales at UK stores open at least a year since the early 1990s, as Britain's biggest retailer felt the impact of the economic downturn.

Tesco reports small rise in Christmas sales


SAP has seen a rise in the take up of its discount cards due to improved communications and employees looking to save more.

SAP sees rise in take up of discounts cards


HLTH Corp. and its publicly traded subsidiary, WebMD Health Corp., said Thursday that they have agreed to merge in a tax-free, all-stock transaction.


Malaysia is the best example in the Asia-Pacific region in handling the indigenous peoples' rights, Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians' Conference on Environment and Development secretary-general Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh said.

Malaysia best example in handling indigenous peoples' rights


Bret Bielema tells Badger Beat that he saw a change in running back John Clay once it became clear that PJ Hill would be leaving Madison: ``It's been different in everything, not just football-wise but academics, what he's done with the weight room, and volunteers for extra conditioning because he knows he needs to keep his weight a certain way.''


Karmaloop, an online streetwear clothing retailer, has implemented the Monetate platform to optimize the shopping experience for online customers shopping Karmaloop.com.

Karmaloop implements Monetate platform to optimize shopping experience


The BP on Route 611 in Pocono Township was robbed at about 9:15 pm on Wednesday, according to scanner reports.

BP on Route 611 in Pocono Township robbed


Businesses that bought generators, such as the Union Hotel and Negri's Restaurant in Occidental, found their investments paying off Monday, Oct. 3 when the lights went out.


Why We Celebrate Good Friday, Today Christians around the world celebrate Good Friday, the day Jesus died on the cross.


A top Canadian diplomat embarks Monday on a five-day tour of Central America as part of a newly created post focusing on the Americas, the foreign ministry said.

Canadian diplomat to tour Central America


Lufthansa and United Airlines have combined their individual corporate incentive programs to create a single joint program under United's PerksPlus brand.

Lufthansa and United Airlines combine corporate incentive programs


Africa has over 120 carbon market projects up and running or in the pipeline, in areas ranging from wind power to forestry schemes, a new assessment, published today shows.


Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could face a jail sentence after being arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified.

Carlos Tevez could face jail after arrest on suspicion of driving while disqualified


Gov. Martin O'Malley laid out a seven-part plan for improving Maryland's public schools.

O'Malley lays out plan for improving schools


Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is to join German side 1860 Munich in an advisory role.

Sven-Goran Eriksson to join 1860 Munich in an advisory role


A federal appeals court ruled that President Barack Obama violated the Constitution by appointing three members of the National Labor Relations Board.


Millions of British homeowners face sharply higher mortgage costs with big banks and regional building societies raising rates and tightening lending criteria as a global financial crisis feeds through to consumers.

Millions of britons face higher mortgage costs


A Dunnegan woman was injured in a wreck the morning of Thursday, May 3, on East 382nd Road in Dunnegan.


``After yesterday`s stupendous rally, today markets are expected to open on a soft note and on higher side, Nifty will face stiff resistance around 4,950 levels. However, if Nifty breaches 4,950 and sustains above that then another round of short covering rally is expected that may drive Nifty towards 5,050-5,100 level in short term,`` said the broking house Way2Wealth Securities.


Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer was resting in a Houston hospital after undergoing a brain biopsy Monday.


New Delhi, Aug 12 Maintaining that its ties with China ``goes beyond the border question'', India today said it wants to strengthen the ``positive aspects'' of relations with it instead of focusing only on things that still remain to be resolved.

Ties with China goes beyond the border question:


Brit tennis ace Andy Murray has called for introducing more blood testing in tennis to avoid the kind of damaging doping scandals that plagued cycling.

Murray calls for introducing 'more blood testing' in tennis


Emma Watson has been under the radar for some time now but she's popped up at the VIP opening night for Somerset House Ice Rink in London on Tuesday.


Due to overwhelming demand, Celtic-punk ensemble Flogging Molly have added a second show at the Majestic in St. John's Sept. 23 at 8pm.


A boil order continues today in Castor after a pump went out late Tuesday afternoon, said the south Bienville Parish village's mayor pro tem.


The Executive Committee of Kansas City Southern's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $12.8125 per share on the outstanding KCS 5.125% Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred stock, series D. The dividend is payable on November 15, 2010 to preferred stockholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2010.

Kansas City Southern declares quarterly preferred dividend


Nearly 1,600 teachers could lose their jobs as Orange County's 28 school districts scramble to find ways to cut from their operating budgets amid a mounting state budget crisis.


``Kyrgyzstan, as well as Georgia should not be afraid of visa regime cancellation,'' Georgian Parliament deputy David Darchiashvili stated at the meeting with the Kyrgyz delegation members.

Kyrgyzstan, as well as Georgia should not be afraid of visa regime cancellation --


A Japanese businessman has been shot to death in the Mexican port city of Ensenada.

Japanese businessman shot to death in mexico


International professional services group Management Consulting Group has ``significantly'' cut the group's net debt, according to a pre-close statement ahead of the announcement of the group's 2010 preliminary results on 7 March 2011.

Management Consulting group 'significantly' cuts debt


Ontario patients are waiting too long for urgent cancer surgery, MRIs, specialists and electronic health records, the Ontario Health Quality Council reports.


Wilfork says he doesn't want to be a distraction to his Patriots teammates after a report that he was paid $50,000 while at the University of Miami.

Wilfork doesn't want to be distraction to Patriots


A car was found on Thursday afternoon with a deceased body inside, according to California Highway Patrol.


David Murdock, billionaire founder of the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, will sell the fresh produce giant Dole Food Co.


Ukraine started pumping gas to Hungary at 1.20 pm local time on Tuesday, FGSZ Foldgazszallito Zrt told MTI.


The superstar baby boom continues, with news that British actress Sienna Miller is pregnant to her boyfriend Tom Sturridge, Us Weekly reports.


Billionaire Ron Burkle acquired an equity stake in Relativity Media LLC, the independent film and television studio led by Ryan Kavanaugh, his second investment in the entertainment industry this month.

Burkle acquires equity stake in Relativity Media


A GATEKEEPER at Gloucester Cathedral had a tooth knocked out by a vandal he caught damaging a parked car.

GATEKEEPER at Gloucester Cathedral has tooth knocked out


Jindal Steel and Power is planning to ship iron ore from El Mutun mines in Eastern Bolivia using the port facilities at Corumba, reports Economic Times.

Jindal Steel plans to ship iron ore from El Mutun mines


Tawheed Movement leader former minister Wiam Wahhab called on Prime Minister Saad Hariri to resign and for the establishment of a transition government.


Yellowbook announced today that it has been named a launch partner of the recently launched Google AdWords Premier SMB Partner program.

Yellowbook named a Google AdWords Premier SMB Partner


Amelie Mauresmo announced her retirement from professional tennis Thursday at the age of 30.


On March 20, a Galena man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 5:13 pm on Highway 76 about seven miles northeast of Shell Knob.

Galena man killed in crash northeast of Shell Knob


Talks between Georgians and Russians over the handover of Gori suddenly broke down after it appeared Russians were beginning to leave the town.

Talks between georgia, russia break down


Pakistan Under-19 cricket team captain Babar Azam on Tuesday said the three-match series against Australia prior to the World Cup would prove extremely handy for the players.


Windsor West MP Brian Masse blasted Canada Post Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2014 for its decision to shutter the Sandwich Post office and move Walker Road sorting jobs to London.


Consumer prices rose for the second straight month in August after three months of declines.


Word is that TNA is keeping Hogan off television for the next few weeks in order to not have him overshadow the talent that TNA wants to promote and showcase.


Senator Robert Byrd, the longest-serving member of Congress in US history, died today at age 92.


The provincial government of Agusan del Norte has institutionalized the welfare programs for children as local officials acknowledged that the youth are the hope of the country.

Agusan del Norte institutionalizes welfare program for children


AP Legal Affairs Writer= BOSTON â€'' The man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller wants to use that name at his upcoming kidnapping trial.

'Rockefeller' wants to use that name at trial


Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says a progress report on the NBN will be delivered in weeks.


Due to a reporting error, the story, ``Verizon uses VMware for enterprise cloud service,'' posted to the wire on Tuesday, misidentified the affiliation of a Verizon spokeswoman.


Moberly High School baccalaureate will be held at 2 pm, Sunday May 4 at the high school auditorium.


Central banks continued to buy more gold than they sold in November, with preliminary data for December showing Russia and Kazakhstan leading the charge.


Stan Musial has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated six times before, but in August Musial will grace the cover of the magazine by himself for the first time.

Musial to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated


France has opened a tender for the next entity to manage the .


British defence equipment firm BAE Systems will axe 1,100 jobs in Britain and close a key facility in northwestern England, trade unions said on Tuesday.

BAE Systems to axe 1,100 jobs in Britain: unions


BASS CommunicationsClaude ``Fish'' Fishburne will return to the Bassmaster Classic to share hosting duties for the Feb. 19-21 event based in Birmingham, Ala., with longtime Bassmaster Elite Series emcee Keith Alan.

Fish Fishburne returns for the Bassmaster Classic


As wind blew in her face, kicking up flecks of clay, Maria Sharapova stood at the baseline, knowing she needed one more point to reach her first French Open final and return to No. 1 in the rankings.


Potential buyers are continuing to return to the property market following steep house price falls and successive interest rate cuts, research showed today.


Yoga guru Baba Ramdev extended full support to Anna Hazare and said that his indefinite fast against corruption would benefit the whole country.


McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen crashed heavily in the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, bringing out the safety car for the second time.

Kovalainen crashes heavily in Spanish Grand Prix


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,060.21 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, down 16.35 points or 0.16 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,060.21 down 16.35 points


The world-famous Calgary Stampede, occurring now through Sunday in Calgary, Alta, welcomed AJ Buckley, the favorite DNA specialist from the hit crime scene drama CSI:

The Calgary Stampede welcomes actor AJ Buckley


Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to launch a crime and immigration sweep this week, but declined to say specifically when or where it will begin.

Arpaio planning another immigration sweep


Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said the monsoon, which was delayed by two weeks, will pick up soon, allaying concern about the impact of the deficient rainfall in June on farm output.


The United States is looking to send more troops to Afghanistan soon in the face of rising insurgent violence there, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday.

US looks to send more troops to Afghanistan soon


The Wizards go for their season-high third straight win when they visit the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday.


Internet search giant Google has acquired social games website SocialDeck for an undisclosed amount, in a move to strengthen its social networking service.

Google acquires social games website SocialDeck


Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposed a series of deep cuts to local governments and health and welfare programs on Monday to fill a $1.2 billion state budget deficit and pay for tax cuts he says will create jobs.

Pawlenty proposes cuts to local governments, health and welfare


GRSZF) today announced that Premier has completed its acquisition of Goldstone by acquiring all of the outstanding shares of Goldstone pursuant to an arrangement under the Business Corporations Act.

Premier completes acquisition of Goldstone


A 45-year-old woman was raped and murdered in Bhavani taluk in the district, police said today.


Labor won't withdraw 'rape' flyer Updated: 05:44, Wednesday January 25, 2012 The Labor party won't withdraw a flyer that Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman says implies he condones rape.


A woman whose body was found in a Television Road house devastated by an early Saturday morning house fire died from smoke inhalation and fire exposure.


Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen life was often upstaged by her stormy personal life, died this morning at age 79.

Film legend Elizabeth Taylor dies this morning at age 79


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting victory over Manchester United in an effort to lift the club's spirits.

Arsenal - Arsene Wenger targeting victory against Manchester United


Former Joy Division bass player Peter Hook is set to perform 'Unknown Pleasures' at The 1234 Festival.

Peter Hook to perform 'Unknown Pleasures'


Amidst debate over the `elitist` nature of Formula One and whether it qualifies to be a sport at all, Indian racing star Narain Karthikeyan on Saturday said that F1 is a sport as good as any other and the drivers involved in it work really hard.


Richmond-based Circuit City, the nation's second largest electronics chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this morning, one week after announcing it would close one-fifth of its stores in a nationwide effort to cut costs and conserve cash in an increasingly grim retail climate.

Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection


A two-piece electrical transformer made in China and weighing about 822,000 pounds is making its way to a New Hampshire substation.

Transformer making its way to substation


ConocoPhillips said Wednesday that it will sell half of its 20 percent stake in Russian oil giant Lukoil.

ConocoPhillips to sell stake in russia's Lukoil


Pakistan will use all ``means'' to eliminate terrorists and their sanctuaries inside the country, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said amidst rising criticism of the country's armed forces in the wake of deadly 17 hour standoff at a key naval air base at Karachi.

Pak will use all means to eliminate terrorists:


Astros third baseman Aaron Boone had open heart surgery in California today to replace a bicuspid aortic valve.

Astros inf Aaron Boone has open heart surgery


Oasis will be touring the UK later this year and an announcement of those new live dates will be announced shortly.


A Memphis man has been found guilty of killing a couple at their West Tennessee home.

Memphis man found guilty of killing couple


22 Jun, 02:30 - Angelina Jolie has revealed that she wants her children to benefit from visiting refugee camps, reports say.

Jolie: 'I want my children to visit refugees'


Greenpeace activists breached EU security yesterday to tell European leaders to ``wake up'' and help save the planet from the increasing threat of global warming.


Ridnour, who missed the first two exhibition games because of a knee injury, was scheduled to start at guard alongside rookie Luc Mbah a Moute, with Charlie Villanueva and Richard Jefferson at the forwards, and Andrew Bogut at center.


London- Prime Minister Gordon Brown is Tuesday due to call a general election in Britain - likely for May 6.

Gordon Brown to call general election in Britain


Global food prices fell sharply last month, hitting their lowest since September 2011, on increased supplies, growing global economic uncertainties and a stronger US dollar, UN body Food and Agricultural Orgnisation said today.

Global food prices fell sharply last month:


Mexican stocks succumbed to global economic worries over the debt crisis in Europe and fears of lower growth in the US and elsewhere during midday trading Tuesday, with heavyweight issues no longer able to keep the local market in positive territory as world markets slid.

Mexico stocks succumb to global worries;


Tributes have been paid to a couple who were killed when a car being chased by police crashed into their vehicle.

Tributes to couple killed by car being chased by police


Tyson Foods has recalled over 50,000 pounds of chicken products because they may contain an allergen, soy, which is not listed on the label.

Tyson recalls over 50,000 pounds of Chicken


An actor is suing a theatre for compensation after being shot in the eye on stage.

Actor sues after being shot in the eye on stage


Rio de Janeiro French tyre major Michelin today said it will hire about 200 people in India this year as it gears up to start production from its Chennai plant in the next two years.


DC Comics has released a iPad/iPhone app on the iTunes App store!


Reuters reported that Caterpillar Inc plans to invest USD 700 million over the next 4 years to launch a line of mining shovels.

Caterpillar Inc to invest USD 700 million over mining shovels


Bradford City Council has been criticised over its grant of permission for a low-security psychiatric facility by the local government ombudsman.

Bradford City council criticised over permission for psychiatric facility


David Cameron could be the man to de-criminalise cannabis as the most ``drug-experienced'' PM, a former government adviser has claimed.

David Cameron could be man to de-criminalise cannabis


Prince William visited New Zealand recently to give support to the earthquake-damaged seaside town of Sumner.


Police say an Indian court has issued arrest warrants for three Iranians in connection with a bombing attack last month on an Israeli diplomat.


Mahindra Satyam, erstwhile Satyam Computer Services , has started showing signs of gradual recovery in its performance.

Mahindra Satyam shows signs of gradual recovery


Jazeera Airways will fly to Istanbul on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.


Free agent Kelly Holcomb, who was released by the Vikings on Wednesday, says he's contemplating retirement.


Some Toronto councillors are casting doubt on a proposed city deposit fee on batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs and paint cans, saying it would add another layer to the already-thick municipal bureaucracy and would be expensive and difficult to run.

Councillors cast doubt on deposit for batteries, light bulbs


I just noticed that Internet Traffic saw a surge in domain names that were added to its servers in the last 24 hours.


Indian filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh, known for his sensitive portrayal of interpersonal relationships, died in Kolkata yesterday of a heart attack.


President Bush has reached out to Cuban dissidents, speaking by videoconference with activists still on the communist Caribbean island and struggling for change there, the White House said Wednesday.


Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese has been stung with a $2.85M tax bill, according to reports from the New York Finance Department.


AN Indian teacher was beaten to death by an angry mob overnight for making a homemade porn film with one of his students.


A gene variant could help protect the memory and thinking skills of older people, according to a new research.

Gene variant could protect memory and thinking skills in older people


Winner of this year's Celebrity Big Brother, Alex Reid has announced that he is ready to become a dad.


Health Insurance News Aviva Life Insurance is looking for a bank partner for expanding its insurance network and the deal is likely to be finalized by December-end.

Aviva Life Insurance looks out for a bank partner


Taste of Nature Inc. is opening a new manufacturing facility in an effort to grow its panned chocolate confections and increase its cotton candy production and the capacity of its Shari Candies peg bag line.

Taste of Nature opens new manufacturing facility


Oil prices climbed to a record above US$141 a barrel in Asian trading today as the US dollar's protracted slump prompted investors to flock to oil as a hedge against inflation.

Oil prices climb to record above US$141 a barrel in asia


Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema on Monday denied a report quoting him saying he would be arrested soon, the Friends of the Youth League said.


ONE DIRECTION star Harry Styles finds fame ``lonely'' and is keen to settle down with a girlfriend, according to his best friend.


Charges were dropped Monday against a Huntington Station cabbie who was shot in February in a confrontation with two off-duty Nassau County police officers.


Dan Sutton, general manager for Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange, Oceano, Calf., has been selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program's 40th class.

Dan Sutton selected to California Agricultural Leadership program


`` to Favourites Add ''Newsday, Which piece of music sums up Africa to you?`` to Favourites


CapitaLand said it has deployed aa total of about S$1 billion from its recent S$1.8 billion rights issue to increase the capital base of its wholly owned China, Vietnam and Ascott businesses.

CapitaLand deploys S$1 billion from rights issue


NEW YORK -Icabad Crane will get a good feel for Belmont Park before competing in Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Icabad Crane gets a feel for Belmont Park


The Nadroga soccer team has been inspired by their rugby team as Nadroga will face stiff challenge in pool games of the Inkk Mobile BOG.

Nadroga soccer inspired by their rugby team


A 28-year-old Conroe woman is charged with felony murder in a fatal crash that killed her 8-month-old daughter.

Conroe mom charged with murder in crash that killed daughter


PRIMARY school meal prices in North Yorkshire have been frozen in a bid to increase the uptake of meals and to help families during the economic downturn.


ANTHONY Mundine won his third world title and lifted the IBO crown from a brave Daniel Geale in a split points decision in Brisbane last night.

Anthony Mundine wins his third world title


NEW YORK - Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been added to the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break.


President Bush wistfully saluted the nation's veterans Tuesday as he prepares to hand two ongoing wars over to his successor, saying he'll ``miss being the commander in chief of such a fabulous group.''

President Bush salutes nation's veterans


Movers and Shakers was down for a few weeks, but we are back now and, as part of the relaunch, we have several new industry announcements to tell you about.


Danscompany of Gainesville presents its annual spring concert Saturday at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, just before a nationally renowned dance company arrives there on Tuesday for its Gainesville premiere.

Danscompany presents annual spring concert


April 3, 2013 file photo shows Taylor Swift performing at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ Billboard announced Wednesday, April 3, that Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and R&B singer Miguel will perform at the Billboard Music Awards on May 19 in Las Vegas.

Swift, Bieber, Mars to perform at Billboard Awards


Lawrence County officials won claimed wins in the November election took the oath of office on December 31.


He says that he is tired of cricket and wants corporates to support other sports too.


Wings general manager Ken Holland said that Kris Draper will have hernia surgery Thursday in Philadelphia.


NASA sends Mona Lisa to the moon Updated: 14:13, Saturday January 19, 2013 NASA scientists have shot an image of the Mona Lisa to the moon through laser pulses.


Riot police clashed briefly with stone-throwing protesters in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, as tension rises in the country ahead of local elections, APA reports quoting presstv.ir website.


Newey & Eyre's new Slimline range with a subtle curved profile and smooth lines, offers electrical contractors the latest in low profile wiring accessories.

Newey and Eyre Slimline range offers electrical contractors the latest in low profile wiring accessories


Estonian entrepreneurs are losing millions of kroons in Latvia as more and more Latvian customers are accumulating debts in paying for goods and it takes a lot of time to get the money, Äripäev/LETA writes.

Estonian entrepreneurs are losing millions in Latvia


Manu Ginobili goes coast to coast after a Tim Duncan steal.


Bloodshot Dawn has posted a guitar instructional video clip online from the ``Beckoning Oblivion'' album, which can be viewed below.

Bloodshot Dawn posts guitar instructional clip


The Senate began its formal debate on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor Tuesday, with senators taking the floor to cast her expected confirmation as an historic event that embodies the American dream -- or threatens it.

Senate begins formal debate over Sotomayor


A woman was found dead in a monsoon drain by her husband and son early morning yesterday.

Woman found dead in monsoon drain by husband and son


A dangerous prisoner cut off his own ear so he could dramatically escape from guards.


An interior ministry spokeswoman has said people with no valid identity papers may still vote in the European parliamentary elections on 4 June.

People without identity papers can still vote


A Wentzville man was injured after his car struck a tree on Sunday night in St. Charles County.

Wentzville man injured after car strikes tree


Wales could be the first European country to ban smoking in cars carrying children, First Minister Carwyn Jones announced yesterday.

Wales could be first in europe to ban smoking in cars carrying children


After what seems like an eternity, Spotify, the music service that took Europe by storm, has finally launched in the United States.

Spotify finally launches in the United States


US President George W Bush says he is confident he can find ``common ground'' with Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress to pass an economic stimulus package.

Bush confident he can find common ground with Congress on stimulus package


A freight train carrying chemicals derailed in Ohio early Sunday morning.

Train carrying chemicals derails in Ohio


Taiwanese handset maker HTC Corp. said it now expects its revenue to fall this year because of delays in product launches, a bigger-than-expected fall in contract orders and lower-than-expected sales in China.


NEW YORK The Yankees declined 2011 options on first baseman-designated hitter Lance Berkman, reliever Kerry Wood and oft-injured first baseman Nick Johnson, and exercised their option on pitching prospect Andrew Brackman.

Yankees decline options on Lance Berkman, Kerry Wood & Nick Johnson


U2 star Bono is taking a break from music to spend more time with his family.


Air Jamaica operated its last ``Lovebird'' flight on April 30.


Indian stocks climbed for a second day yesterday amid speculation the US Federal Reserve will announce further measures to stimulate the world's biggest economy.


Microsoft today announced is first major service update for Office 365, its cloud-based suite of productivity services for businesses.

Microsoft announces first major service update for Office 365


Left-leaning Christian and social activists see opportunity in an unconventional presidential race and a spiralling national economy: pushing poverty as an election issue.


Manager Bruce Bochy also announced Sunday that John Bowker had beat out Nate Schierholtz to start in right field.

John Bowker beats out Nate Schierholtz to start;


Maruti Suzuki attributed Wednesday's violence at its Manesar plant to an orchestrated act of mob and said such acts of violence have implications beyond one company or region.

Violence has implications beyond one company, region:


The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry has said India's export of coir to China has affected the local production of these products.

'Export of coir affecting local production of products'


A 35-year-old Corning man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly ramming his mother's car with his own vehicle.

Corning man arrested on suspicion of ramming mother's car


The checks retirees receive as reimbursement for participation in Medicare are in the mail with the Plymouth Insurance Advisory Committee's vote of approval of an amended benefits policy.


Seven illegal immigrants allegedly worked as guards for a British government agency charged with border security, authorities say.


Girls Aloud have returned to the recording studio with producers Xenomania to record new material for their 10th anniversary.


CSU researchers bucked the trend, however, and reproduced in June a purebred bison calf at the Bronx Zoo.

CSU researchers reproduce purebred bison at Bronx Zoo


A crowded bus plunged into a river in a mountainous region in northern India killing at least 38, an official said.

Bus plunges into river killing at least 38


LIVERPOOL drugs baron Curtis Warren swaggered into the Arrivals Hall at Jersey Airport and boasted to police: ``I could take Jersey easily'', the ECHO can reveal.

Liverpool drugs baron Curtis Warren boasted he could take Jersey


Parash of Bangladesh Biman emerged men's singles champion in the Islami Bank 28th National Badminton Championship beating teammate Rais 22-20, 21-10 in the final at the Paltan Wooden Floor Gymnasium on Monday.

Parash emerge men's singles champion in National Badminton


Priyanka starrer Barfi! has been nominated as India's official entry to the Oscars in the category of 'Best Foreign Language Film'.

Barfi is indias official entry to the Oscars


Former President Jimmy Carter arrived in Havana on Monday for a three-day trip to discuss troubled US-Cuba relations and the fate of a jailed US aid contractor.

Former President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba


Deutsche Bank AG struck a €1.3 billion agreement Wednesday to buy private lender Sal.


The Hawks will host Real Betis in a pre-season friendly at Westleigh Park tomorrow.


Michael Jackson is planning a return to the public entertainment arena to stave off foreclosure of his property and bad debts he has accumulated.


Nottingham City Council is looking for a private sector partner to help it develop a green energy park in a bid to stimulate jobs and about £100m investment in the area.

Nottingham City council looks to develop green energy park


A man robbed the café at the main public library, then pulled two fire alarms as he was fleeing.


The Boeing Co. today announced it has hired retired Navy captain and former NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, commander of the last shuttle mission in July, to help design the company's commercial crew capsule.

Boeing hires former NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson


23-01-09, 12:01, - Moscow plans to develop a 70,000 sq. m museum for retro cars by 2012 on a 2.56 ha lot at Rogozhki Val Street in central part of the city.

Moscow to develop 70,000 sq. m museum for retro cars


Americans are climbing further out of the hole they sank into during the Great Recession.


The ASX had slipped into negative territory at noon as wary investors took profits from banks and financial stocks ahead of earnings reports.


The campus of California State University, Los Angeles, was evacuated Thursday and a police bomb squad was dispatched after a threat was received by phone.


Clinical research has become a major industry and biopharmaceutical companies, hospitals, universities, industries and research centres are actively competing against each other for ``the ultimate cure'' for a whole array of diseases, Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed said.

``Clinical research has become a major industry''


Angelina Jolie has revealed that she created her own jewellery line for ``fun''.

Angelina Jolie created jewellery line for fun


TWO goals at the start of the second half were enough to see Treacy's into the final of the Junior competition they first won in 2006.


Gunns shares have been suspended from trading while the company considers the implications of a $276 million government forestry agreement.


Samantha Ronson has been left with a bruised and cut face after a bike accident on Saturday.

Samantha Ronson left bruised and cut after bike accident


Richland crews worked through the night to restore power to customers, said Richland city utility officials Wednesday morning.

Crews worked through night to restore power


During the night, two unknown men came to her room and handed her uncut diamonds, now she's testifying at The Hague.


``I am absolutely certain that within my lifetime we will have a Latino candidate for president who is very competitive and may win.


In a letter to The Daily Beast columnist Andrew Sullivan, Cooper reveals that he is ``gay, always have been, always will be'' and he ``couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.''

Anderson Cooper: ``I'm gay, always have been, always will be''


In a sign the private market isn't necessarily a shelter for troubled newspaper publishers, Tribune Co. said Wednesday it plans job cuts as the company's revenue falls short of its expectations.


Brand Nubian rapper Lord Jamar will be featured in the ``Symphony for the Dance Floor'' nationwide tour, which is being produced by composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar featured in 'Symphony for the Dance Floor' tour


A Michigan State Police patrol car was involved in a minor car accident on eastbound Interstate 94 around 5 pm Thursday, police confirmed.

State police patrol car involved in minor accident on I-94


Attorneys of Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was convicted on Friday by a US court for providing material support to LeT and helping a terror plot in Denmark, said they would appeal against the verdict as there was an error in the trial.

We will appeal as there was error in trial:


Vitae Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, has appointed Christine Brennan as its new chief business officer.

Vitae Pharmaceuticals appoints new chief business officer


The Denver Broncos announced Friday they have suspended disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Marshall through Sept. 5 for conduct detrimental to the team.


Stock markets closed sharply lower yesterday as traders took profits from an exuberant rally which is into its third week.

Stock markets close lower as traders take profits


Iowans have until next month to register for federal disaster assistance, but federal authorities say three disaster recovery centers will be closing in the state.

Three disaster recovery centers to close


Smoky conditions in Hernando County could continue through the end of the week as a 640-acre forest fire burns itself out.

Smoky conditions could continue through week


A former football player and homecoming king is running for local office as a woman.

Former homecoming king runs for office as woman


A man who filmed himself abusing two young boys was jailed for nine years on Thursday.

Man who filmed himself abusing young boys jailed


Atlanta police are investigating an accident that sent a box truck crashing into a Buckhead building.


Senior civil servants will be ordered explicitly in their employment contracts not to waste taxpayers' money under plans to be announced by the Conservatives today.

Civil servants to be ordered not to waste taxpayers' money


A former Virginia Beach tourism official has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $15,000, but he will face no jail time.

Former Virginia Beach tourism official pleads guilty to embezzling $15,000


23 Jan, 10:52 - Tabloid reports have claimed that MTV reality show The Hills will end after its sixth series.


Food department Punjab has procured 380,000 metric tons of wheat against the purchase target of three million metric tons across the Punjab.

Punjab procures 380,000 metric tons wheat


Inmarsat, the communications provider, is to invest $1.2bn in a new fleet of next-generation satellites, despite reporting first-half results showing that trading in its core maritime business is challenging.


Early results show the Lebanon street repair levy looks to be defeated, according to unofficial results from the Warren County Board of Elections.

Early results show Lebanon street levy being defeated


Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been suspended for two games for arguing balls and strikes then complaining about his ejection on Twitter during the game.

White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen suspended


The coaching course expert Richard Shepherd yesterday disclosed to Awoko Sports that after the level two coaching course Cycling sports will develop in the country as those who will be going through this coaching course are going to be very good coaches.

'After the course cycling sports will develop'--


Russia is ready to render full assistance to Kyrgyzstan, Russian Presidential Representative Vladimir Rushailo said after negotiations with Kyrgyz interim chief Rosa Otunbayeva on Friday.

Russia ready to render full assistance to Kyrgyzstan --


In a letter obtained by the Daily News, the governor's lawyer says e-mails prove Paterson was invited to the World Series three weeks before the game.

Lawyer says e-mails prove Paterson was invited to World Series


The German Bundestag has adopted a document on the Khojaly genocide and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Trend reports.

German Bundestag adopts document on Khojaly genocide


The Selangor government plans to set up a fund to assist Muslim workers who wish to stop working at places where alcohol is sold, said Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Selangor government to set up fund to assist Muslim workers


This is indicated by a new investigation lead by scientists from the University of Valencia that analyses the changes in the brain's cardiovascular, hormonal and asymmetric activation response when we get angry.

Brain's cardiovascular, hormonal and asymmetric activation response when we get angry:


The Browns signed sixth-year tight end Alex Smith to a one-year contract Monday, a league source confirmed.


(an error occurred while processing this directive)Actor Prajwal Devaraj, whose movie Kencha has released on last Friday, has said that he wants to become a director.

Prajwal Devaraj wants to become director


Formula 1 teams will face tougher front wing tests next year, with the FIA keen to clamp down on team's exploiting the flexible bodywork rules.


An elderly couple have been caught having sex in a car park in Sonora, California.

Elderly couple caught having sex in car park


Two teens were shot and killed Friday, while sitting in front of their respective homes.


Unilever NV said Monday it has agreed to sell its North American laundry detergents business, including the All, Snuggle, Wisk and Surf brands, to a private equity investor for US$1.45 billion.

Unilever sells North American detergents business for US$1.45 billion


The leader of the Catholic Church Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Sydney on Sunday ahead of one of the biggest celebrations of his faith, World Youth Day.


When I first heard that Square Enix had announced Sleeping Dogs, I thought the company had decided to branch out into the very lucrative domesticated animals market.


Ecuador and Venezuela have reinforced bilateral ties after signing five cooperation agreements on energy, mining, tourism, agriculture and banking, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa confirmed.


Susan Boyle's brother has voiced his concern for his sister's safety and said he fears she may be killed like John Lennon.

Susan Boyle's brother fears she 'might be killed like John Lennon'


Tiger Woods has reportedly completed his stint in rehab.


Toyota is recalling 1.1 million Corolla and Matrix models that it says are prone to stalling.

Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corolla, Matrix models


1018 hrs IST As a part of its ongoing Customer Experience Programme, which aims to provide enriched value to its subscribers, Reliance Mobile GSM Service has launched a new FRC 101.

Reliance Mobile GSM launches new FRC 101


Michael Vick left Virginia on Monday and was transferred to a Kansas prison to serve the rest of his 23-month sentence on a federal dogfighting charge.

Michael Vick transferred to Kansas prison


You are cordially invited to avoid another day watching TV or standing by as the kids play on the computer.


President Barack Obama says he wants to appoint Bernanke to another four-year term.


Lindsay Lohan failed a random alcohol test after she left rehab earlier this year, a probation report states.


12 hours ago According to X17, Britney Spears was taken to the emergency room of a Los Angeles hospital a few minutes ago.

Britney Spears taken to the emergency room


Kings of Leon have postponed the band's upcoming tours in Australia and South Africa, as drummer Nathan Followill recovers from an arm injury.

Kings of Leon postpone tours in Australia, South Africa


Books & Boos will hold a fundraiser for late author Rick Hautala and his family from 10 am to 8 pm June 22 at the bookstore, 514 Westchester Road, Colchester.

Books & Boos to hold fundraiser for late author Rick Hautala


Ivory Coast military is dismantling road checkpoints, in place since the 2002-2003 war, Reuters reported.

Ivory Coast military dismantles road checkpoints


London, Oct 11 Singer Sheryl Crow has rescued a wild mustang from extermination and is encouraging other horse lovers to do the same.

Crow rescues wild mustang from extermination


The US Senate confirmed on Thursday several more cabinet designees, including Susan Rice as the country's ambassador to the UN.

US Senate confirms more cabinet designees


A bomb scare has closed the road in the 900 block area of US 31 in Saginaw, near the intersection of Shelby County 87, according to a Twitter message from the city of Alabaster.


A Bridgeport man was charged with animal cruelty in Fairfield over the weekend.

Man charged with animal cruelty in Fairfield


NEW YORK -Big Brown returned to the track on a rainy Tuesday morning, the first time the Triple Crown contender has exercised since sustaining a quarter crack on the inside of his left front foot five days ago.


Bloggers from Bahrain called for ``code of Ethic'' to avoid '' hate speech'' in Bahrain, Bloggers said '' sectarian and discrimination became very hot topic in the blogs and we are afraid to become another Iraq or Lebanon so we toke the challenge to put something for limiting this hate speech''.

Bloggers called for ``code of ethics'' in Bahrain


Troy Matteson extended his John Deere Classic lead Saturday, carding a 5-under-par 66 to establish a three-shot advantage after three rounds in Illinois.

Matteson extends John Deere Classic lead


Chicago Bears signal caller Jay Cutler is engaged to reality show ``actress'' Kristin Cavallari.

Bears qb Jay Cutler engaged to Kristin Cavallari


Taipei, Dec. 15 Wan Hai Lines Ltd, a Taiwan-based container shipping company, took delivery of a new 1,805 twenty-foot equivalent unit vessel from ship builder CSBC Corp., Taiwan, to expand its fleet capacity.

Wan Hai Lines takes delivery of new vessel


THEY didn't speak for seven years but now Jon Voight says his heart melts when he sees daughter Angelina Jolie with her children.

Jon Voight's heart melts for daughter Angelina Jolie


WikiLeaks faces a ``very aggressive'' and secretive investigation by American authorities stung by a perceived loss of face following the release of thousands of classified US diplomatic cables, the whistleblower website's founder, Julian Assange, has said.

Wikileaks faces 'very aggressive' investigation by US:


Reports are out that Mitt Romney will announce his VP pick today and that it will most likely be Paul Ryan.

Romney to announce VP pick today, likely to be Paul Ryan


Legendary bluesman Mel Brown has died in Kitchener at the age of 69.


A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here yesterday to a charge with cheating a construction company owner of RM2.88 million four years ago.

Businessman charged with cheating construction company owner


The Cleveland Browns will be without running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson on Sunday against Baltimore.

Browns without running back Lewis, kicker Dawson versus Ravens


``I think Lazio are slightly ahead of Roma this season,'' Malesani declared to Raisport.


One person is in custody today following a police chase through Lyon County after the suspect fled during a controlled drug buy operation Thursday evening.


Steve Carell confirmed a comment he made in late April, when he stated he will leave the hit NBC show The Office, according to USA Today.


A woman whose body was found stuffed into a travel bag was either suffocated or strangled, a post mortem has found.

Woman found stuffed in bag 'suffocated or strangled'


A worker was killed Wednesday when an asphalt grinder rolled over him on its way down an embankment.


The Austin Fire Department played a big role Wednesday in making a little boy's wish come true.

Austin Fire Department Make little boy's wish come true


The Portuguese government signed eight mining contracts worth 3.8 million euros with companies interested in searching for gold, silver, wolfram and other resources in the southern European country.

Portugal signs eight mining contracts worth 3.8 million euros


Michigan basketball coach John Beilein has agreed to a contract extension to lead the Wolverines through the 2015-16 season.


Former Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan has been found dead on his property.

For Blue Jays pitcher Mike Flanagan found dead


We're proud to announce that our founder, Jeff Skoll, was just appointed to the Order of Canada, one of Canada's highest civilian honors.

Jeff Skoll appointed to the Order of Canada


Apple has been fined 900,000 Euros in Italy, around $1.2 million, for misleading product warranties by the Italian antitrust authority, who have said hat Apple had mislead consumers on guarantees for its products and also on assistance services.

Apple fined $1.2 million for misleading product warranties in Italy


Steelmaker Corus has confirmed it is cutting 824 jobs at its plants in South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.


White Knight Chronicles for the PlayStation 3 has already been released in Japan and despite modest critics from the media, this title managed to sell around 130,000 units during its first day.

White Knight Chronicles released in Japan


Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan has added a campaign stop Thursday evening in Charlottesville at the Crutchfield Corporation, an electronics business.

Ryan adds stop Thursday in Charlottesville


Japanese machinery orders fell for the first time in three months, the government said Thursday, amid growing concerns that the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and an economic slowdown in China could derail Japan's gradual economic recovery.


Charlie Sheen has been forced to change his mobile phone number after he accidentally posted it on Twitter.

Charlie Sheen forced to change phone number


Indian music maestro AR Rahman is set to join Bond movie as the lead music director.


Power will be cut in seven district of the Moscow region on Sunday due to repairs in distribution networks, the press service of the Moscow United Electric Grid Company reported on Saturday.

Power to be cut in seven districts of Moscow region --


The Texas Rangers on Friday exercised a $6.2 million option on oft-injured infielder Hank Blalock.

Rangers exercise $6.2 million option on Blalock


Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who guided his teams to more major college wins than anyone else over his more than four decades as head coach of the Nitanny Lions, died Sunday of lung cancer at a hospital in State College, Pa.


Turkish Finance Ministry announced on Thursday the budget deficit as 30.8 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2009.

Turkey announces budget deficit as USD 30.8 billion


Kevin Pietersen has said he remains fully committed to playing overseas for England despite making public his unhappiness at being separated from his wife, the singer Jessica Taylor.

Pietersen remains committed to playing overseas for England


Maoists ambushed a private jeep and blew up two bridges in Bihar late Saturday evening, police said today.

Maoists ambush jeep, blow up bridges in Bihar


Residents point at a church dome damaged by an earthquake on Tuesday, as they stand near debris from the damage, in Igualapa in the Mexican state of Guerrero March 20, 2012.

Residents point at a church dome damaged by an earthquake in Igualapa


Wide receiver Hines Ward said he is willing to take a pay cut if that means he can remain with the Steelers.


Arthur Allan Seidelman is to direct Chickadee, the true story of an Italian immigrant girl who takes her abusive grandfather to court and wins a landmark ruling.

Arthur Allan Seidelman to direct Chickadee


The Chiefs are beset by injuries to their backs and will only finalise their team for Saturday's Super 14 match against the Bulls on Thursday.


Egypt court orders cancellation of poll Updated: 13:17, Thursday March 7, 2013 Egypt's administrative court has ordered the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22, throwing the country deeper into political crisis.


Syrian security forces have foiled a bomb attack by insurgents in the western city of Hama amid fierce clashes between government forces and armed groups in the country's largest city of Aleppo.

Syrian security forces foil bomb attack by insurgents in Hama


Former CNN anchor Rick Sanchez apologized to Jon Stewart for calling the comedian a bigot during a satellite radio interview.


``The Treasury doesn't get it -- Israelis don't want to work in construction,'' Danya Cebus Ltd. CEO Ronen Ginzburg said Monday in response to a government plan to reduce the number of foreign construction workers and the Bank of Israel's opposition to granting more work visas for them.

``Israelis don't want to work in construction'


Fannie Mae on Wednesday said it sold $2 billion in bills at lower interest rates compared with sales of the same maturities and sizes week ago.

Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills at lower rates


Pop trio The Jonas Brothers have forgiven comedian Russell Brand for mocking their sexual morals during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards.


Oren Peli has signed on to direct Eliza Graves, a film loosely based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story.


Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, managed by Cleveland Clinic, organizes a public health talk about Young people and The risk of Addiction on Tuesday, 7 February 2012 at the Behavioral Sciences Pavilion auditorium from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

SKMC organizes a public health talk about young people and the risk of addiction


Lawyers continued for the fourth day Monday an open-ended strike in protest of a judiciary bill that would toughen penalties against lawyers for contempt of court.

Lawyers continue strike to protest judiciary bill


Violence charges against NRL star Greg Inglis should never have been laid, and should be withdrawn immediately, his lawyer told Sunshine Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Violence charges against Greg Inglis 'should never have been laid'


WASHINGTON - Justice Antonin Scalia is unhurt after he tripped outside a restaurant in Providence, RI The incident happened Sunday just after the Supreme Court justice had eaten at an Italian cafe in Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood.

Scalia unhurt after he tripped outside restaurant


Italian Education Minister Francesco Profumo announced he will resign as CNR president in compliance with the law and out of respect for the institutions and a sense of responsibility.

Education Minister Profumo will resign as CNR president


Brazil has overtaken the UK as the world's sixth largest economy, according to a London-based research centre.

Brazil overtakes UK as sixth-largest economy


Provident Bank, which operates in 14 locations in the Inland Empire area of southern California, has joined Allpoint Network, a surcharge-free ATM network.


``True Grit'' star Hailee Steinfeld may be teaming up with Asa Butterfield, who most recently dazzled in Martin Scorsese's ``Hugo,'' for the sci-fi flick ``Ender's Game.''

Hailee Steinfeld to team up with Asa Butterfield:


Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf left tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning after being struck on the right side of his head by a line drive.

Ohlendorf leaves game after being struck by line drive


Prosecutors stand by their conviction of a Roundup man they said murdered his neighbor.


Heavy rain lashed parts of Abu Dhabi Saturday morning causing flooding and traffic problems as the unstable weather continue across the emirates.


A Millville high school teacher charged with sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl faces additional charges for alleged witness tampering.

Millville teacher charged with sexual assault faces additional charges of witness tampering


HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. Racing officials say jockey Eibar Coa fell from his horse and suffered a serious neck injury.

Racing jockey Coa suffers serious neck injury


More than 30 cars in Kennewick are vandalized on Halloween night, possibly because the owners weren't handing out any candy.

More than 30 cars vandalized on Halloween


Chip firm Nvidia said it was laying off 360 people worldwide - that represents 6.5 percent of its workforce.


Fittingly for a club who have undergone a complete transformation on and off the pitch over the summer, the Sharks will be sporting a whole new look for the 2011/12 campaign.


Beyonce baby rumors are now into overdrive following reports last week that the star was preparing to give birth to her first child with rapper husband, Jay-Z. It has been rumored that Beyonce has given birth to a baby girl named Tiana May Carter.


A news photographer traveling to Texas from Kentucky in the station's satellite truck for the NCAA Final Four pulled a woman from a wrecked car Wednesday evening moments before the car burst into flames.

News photographer pulls woman from car before it bursts into flames


But in reality, the first arrest warrant against a serving head of state, issued on Wednesday by the ICC in The Hague, is a political move.


Jack Kemp, a star football quarterback who became a congressman, US Cabinet secretary and Republican vice presidential nominee, died on Saturday at age 73.


Former Indonesian president Suharto was laid to rest with full military honours Monday, ending a controversial chapter in the history of the nation he ruled with an iron fist for 32 years.

Former Indonesian president Suharto laid to rest


Over the past 50 days, Congress has spent $1 billion per hour.


Sterling gained against the euro and US dollar yesterday after UK retail sales data beat expectations.

Sterling gains after UK sales data beats expectations


World leaders will meet ``soon'' over the international financial crisis, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday, shortly after a coordinated interest rate cut by many central banks.

World leaders to meet soon on financial crisis:


Instead of fighting fires, Palm Beach firefighters were fighting for their benefits Thursday.

Palm Beach firefighters fight for benefits


An assault charge against a former Roanoke County police officer was dismissed Monday in Roanoke Circuit Court.

Assault charge against former Roanoke County police officer is dismissed


NBC announced Friday that it will add even more star power to its hit singing competition The Voice.


Italian veteran Gennaro Gattuso has signed for Swiss club FC Sion after 13 seasons with AC Milan.

Gennaro Gattuso signs for Swiss club FC Sion


``We don't have the cash to lay down plans.''


Homeopathy tricks you into feeling better, even if a tincture prescribed is not genuine, new research says.

'Homeopathy tricks you into feeling better'


Mogadishu-Some of the internally displaced people in the capital Mogadishu asked quick help and suffered about no having necessities of the life, reports said.

Internally displaced people in Mogadishu ask help


Kolkata, May 25 Kolkata Knight Riders beat Kings XI Punjab by three wickets in their Indian Premier League match here Sunday.


US stocks fell for a sixth straight session, as disappointing profits forecasts from Apple Inc and mobile phone maker Motorala dragged the NASDAQ down and added to recession fears.


Grammy Award-winning rock legend and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Mick Jagger will perform live on the Grammy Awards for the first time.

Mick Jagger to perform live at Grammy Awards for the first time


Time Warner and its divisions, including Warner Bros., HBO, Turner Broadcasting System and Time Inc., will donate $1 million to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, the entertainment conglomerate said Friday.

Time Warner to donate $1 million for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts


A police chase came to an end Tuesday afternoon when a suspect crashed into a northwest Houston home, pinning at least one person under the car.

Police chase ends with crash into northwest Houston home


I simply replied, 'Nope, the work has to be done.


The Dougherty County Sheriff's department says copper thefts are at their worst in Albany.


An army of police, including officers from Saanich and Victoria, will protect the torchbearers and flame.

Police to protect torchbearers and flame


A new audit showed Wisconsin lottery sales have declined 5.5 percent over the past five years.


** JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT, FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY IN NORTH AMERICA ** George W. Bush throws out first pitch in Japan The Associated Press Former President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday before Game 3 of the Japan Series between the Yomiuri Giants and Nippon Ham Fighters.


Kazakhstan plans to launch a satellite navigation system of 60 differential stations by 2014, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported referring to Chairman of the Kazakh National Space Agency Talgat Musabayev.

Kazakhstan to launch satellite navigation system of 60 stations by 2014


http://www.euronews.com/ German film ``Das Leben ist nichts fur Feiglinge'' or ``Life is not for Cowards'' is a tragi-comedy about a family coming to terms with bereavement.


Years ago Pogo said: ``we have met the enemy and he is us.''


Gov. Jon Huntsman has called a special session for the Utah Legislature in order to address 15 mostly budget-related issues.


Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar will perform the bhoomipooja' of the housing scheme for economically weaker sections in the Pimpri-Chinchwad township on February 28.

Pawar to perform bhoomipooja of housing scheme


Bangladeshi journalists on Monday observed a one-hour work abstention to demand justice for two murdered colleagues.

Bangladeshi journalists demand justice for murdered colleagues


The third edition of the UAE President's Cup for pure Arabian horses in Europe kicks-off in Moscow in a horse racing festival being organised by the Emirates Equestrian Federation.

UAE President's Cup for Arabian horses kicks off in Moscow


EPS Priya Mani, one of the most happening faces of the South Indian film industry, says she is merely lucky and it is her good luck that has placed her among the top slot among Sandalwood heroines.


Muskegon Fury forward Jason Baird was critically injured in a landscaping accident Thursday near Youngstown, Ohio.

Muskegon Fury forward Jason Baird injured in landscaping accident


Carlos Tevez has admitted to Argentina boss Diego Maradona that he is concerned by his lack of regular first team action with Manchester United.


Country music legend Larry Gatlin will serve as firefighters' marshal for the 81st Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.

Larry Gatlin to serve as firefighters'' marshal


Uber-ingenue Scarlett Johansson is slated to make her Broadway debut starring opposite Tony-winner Liev Schreiber in ``A View from the Bridge.''

Scarlett Johansson to make Broadway debut


A train derailed in Logan County, closing a portion of state Route 44, according to emergency dispatchers.


Here's how we test every laptop we review.


Kansas City-area residents cleaned up Saturday after four tornadoes hit the area.


A Carlisle man was killed in a motorcycle crash in North Middleton Township Friday night, according to a release from the Cumberland County Coroner's Office.

Carlisle man killed in motorcycle crash Friday night


Samantha Ronson has been charged with misdemeanour DUI.


Today Intel officially launched Haswell microarchitecture, along with a wide range of Haswell-based products for desktop, mobile, server and embedded markets.

Intel launches Haswell microarchitecture


Thibaut Courtois has revealed that he wants to spend ``one or two years'' on loan at another English club to get a feel for football in the country before making his Chelsea debut.

Thibaut Courtois wants 'one or two years' on loan at another English club before Chelsea debut


Britney Spears has sparked speculations that she might be planning to market a particular homemade sweet tea, which happens to be a family recipe.

Britney Spears to market homemade sweet tea


Ukraine will export 300,000 tonnes of pipe to Russia in 2011 under an agreement signed in Moscow on Thursday by Russia's Economic Development Ministry and Ukraine's Economy Ministry.

Ukraine to export 300,000 tonnes of pipe to Russia


``The Sensex has supports at 17,520 and 17,380 and resistances at 17,710 and 17,830. The Nifty has supports at 5,300 and 5,270 and resistances at 5,370 and 5,400,`` it added.

Sensex has resistance at 17,710 & 17,830:


NEW YORK & WASHINGTON---inVNT, a live events agency, today announced deals with PepsiCo, Subway and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, capping a strong first half of the year with the launch of new offices strategically located in New York and Washington, DC to serve corporate and trade association clients.

Live events agency inVNT announces deals with PepsiCo, Subway, Outdoor Advertising Association of America


On the back of growing business, Huawei Technologies yesterday moved into a new state-of-the-art office in the Alfardan Towers in West Bay.

Telecom firm Huawei moves into new office


Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci is encouraging local students to apply for the 30% tuition rebate promised during the fall election.

Bartolucci encourages students to apply for tuition rebates


Enlarge A Massachusetts Institute of Technology analysis suggests the impact of global warming could be much worse than thought, at least double previous estimates.

Global warming might be worse than thought


The question for drivers taking the exit isn't what's in a name, but what is the name?


Primo Water's deal with Cuisinart has set its stock afloat and may even sink some of its sparkling beverage competitors.


Super Saver wins the Kentucky Derby on Saturday as Calvin Borel becomes the first jockey to win the race three times in four years.


A woman who was found on fire in the front yard of a home in Phoenix has suffered burns over more than 70% of her body.

Woman found on fire in yard of home in Phoenix


Georgia and Armenia will sign an agreement on joint management of customs checkpoints at the Armenian-Georgian border.

Georgia, Armenia to sign agreement on joint management of customs checkpoints


Ned Lamont, the Connecticut businessman who defeated Sen. Joe Lieberman in the 2006 Democratic primary only to lose the general election, has now announced the formation of a statewide exploratory committee.

Ned Lamont announces statewide exploratory committee


If there's anything I've learned in 10 years of advocacy for unserved victims of partner abuse, it's that men don't tell.


Russia and its post-Soviet allies are planning to create a joint air defence system stretching from NATO's borders to China, news agencies quoted an official from their Moscow-led regional security group as saying yesterday.

Russia, allies plan to create joint air defence system


Harrison Ford, the star of Indiana Jones will be playing the role of a scientist in an upcoming movie.

Harrison Ford will play scientist in upcoming movie


Steve Bruce admitted his side were second best to Everton all afternoon in a game he described as Sunderland's ``worst performance of the season''.


THIS is apropos of the news item 'Ratings race, politics may hit anti-polio drive'.


The government on Monday said that the cost of power from solar lanterns was likely to come down by 2013 from Rs 11 per unit to the rate at which conventional electricity was generated.

Cost of power from solar lanterns to come down by 2013:


The Niger State government has threatened to delist seven pension administrators operating in the state for poor service delivery.

Niger threatens to delist seven pension administrators


Plymouth Argyle manager Peter Reid praised the Green Army for their support in Saturday's season-opener against Shrewsbury Town.


Netezza Corporation, announced that it has filed an application to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

Netezza Corporation to list on New York stock Exchange


Gary Winick, who produced or directed more than two dozen movies including Bride Wars and 13 Going on 30, has died.


Pranab Mukherjee was elected as the 13th President on 22 July 2012, marking a new journey for the veteran Congress leader after over four decades of life in active politics.


WGBH presents a special sneak preview of ``Hollywood Chinese,'' a documentary that tackles issues of race and representation, illuminating a century of Chinese-American cinematic history from rare silent classics to Ang Lee's ``Brokeback Mountain.''

WGBH presents sneak preview of ``Hollywood Chinese''


The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said a man badly burned in a Frederick gas station fire has died.

Man badly burned in gas station fire dies


A suicide bomber in Nigeria blew himself up just outside the St. John's Catholic Church in Bauchi on Sunday, killing five people while injuring 46 others.

Suicide bomber in Nigeria kills five, injures 46 others


GEORGE Clooney isn't sure if he'll ever settle down -- he's just living his life the way he wants to live it.

George Clooney: 'I'm just living my life'


Marie Antoinette's shoes go up for sale Marie Antoinette, the beautiful, decadent queen of France who lost her life to the guillotine at the end of the 18th century has fascinated many for generations.


School officials at Lindsay Lohan's alcohol education courses say Lindsay has a ``bad attitude'' and ``entitlement issues.''


Boardwalk Empire actress Gretchen Mol had a baby girl on February 17.


New York, Nov 11 Honda's Accord got the highest possible safety rating for 2011 auto models.

Honda Accord gets the highest safety rating


Quincy Jones claims Michael Jackson ``didn't want to be black''.

Michael Jackson 'didn't want to be black'


MEAT and dairy processors will pay tens of millions of dollars in taxes under the Federal Government's re-jigged emissions trading scheme.

Processors to pay under re-jigged emissions trading scheme


Andy Murray got back to winning ways by defeating Jesse Huta Galung of the Netherlands 6-4 6-4 in the first round of the ATP Marseille Open on Tuesday.


The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating a VIA passenger train derailment that occurred Sunday night in Saskatchewan near Togo.

Transportation safety board investigating train derailment


Ball State has fired head football coach Stan Parrish after a second straight losing season.


Former Saint John Conservative MP Elsie Wayne suffered a stroke on Friday and is now in the Saint John Regional Hospital.

Former Saint John MP Elsie Wayne suffers stroke


Mobile tech, Web services to aid in disaster relief,'' posted to the wire Thursday, has been changed to reflect that the Vodafone Foundation also commissioned a study about the use of technology in disaster relief.

Tech, Web services to aid in disaster relief


Glacier National Park officials said crews are working to open Logan Pass to motorized vehicle traffic as soon as possible, but Going-to-the-Sun Road night work started Monday.

Crews working to open Logan Pass to vehicle traffic;


The use of statins at the time of surgery among women with ovarian cancer improved progression-free and overall survival among patients with ovarian cancer.

Statins at time of surgery may improve survival in ovarian cancer


Pettigrew was found dead in the back seat of his car, Chatham County Sheriff's Major Gary Blankenship said Tuesday.

Former world champion Pettigrew found dead


Louisville, Colorado-baesd bandwidth provider Zayo and Denver-based data center operator CoreSite said today that Zayo has connected all of CoreSite's data centers into its fiber network.


GP Strategies Corp. today announced a $5 million stock repurchase plan, following a long list of other companies who have announced major stock repurchases.

GP Strategies announces $5 million repurchase plan


Sharon Stone has been ordered to pay $232,000 to a man who was injured on her property.


A new whitepaper recently released by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the US Department of Health and Human Services, authored by faculty and researchers at The George Washington University's Department of Health Policy and researchers at AcademyHealth, explores key components of data segmentation, circumstances for its use, associated benefits and challenges, various applied approaches, and the current legal environment surrounding data segmentation in the area of health information exchange.

New whitepaper explores key components of data segmentation in Health information


A South Lake Tahoe fire captain was killed in a snowmobile accident a mile south the Blue Lakes Sno-Park on Tuesday evening.


The Indian Budget 2009-10 presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee earlier this week, has disappointed many Indian American investors as it does not focus adequately on some of the key issues, including disinvestment and infrastructure development, IACC said.

Indian budget is disappointing for investors


SYDNEY Supermaxi favourite Wild Oats XI led the start of the gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race Monday, as forecasters predicted heavy weather will hit the fleet within hours.


NEW YORK -Christina Aguilera will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Texas on Feb. 6.

Aguilera to sing national anthem at Super Bowl


FilterPave is an interesting more eco friendly option for pavement made from recycled glass.

FilterPave eco pavement made from recycled glass


Newcastle United has declared itself to be the world's first carbon positive football club after cracking down on its emissions.

Newcastle United declares itself world's first carbon positive football club


United Nations, Sep 1 Congo said it wants the UN peacekeeping force in the African country to ``neutralize'' a new rebel movement and a force that helped perpetrate Rwanda's 1994 genocide and protect the tense and porous border with neighbouring Rwanda.

Congo wants UN force to 'neutralize' rebels


Real Madrid defender Pepe will play in Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg at Barcelona if he is fit despite the controversy over his alleged stamp on Lionel Messi's hand in last week's first game, coach Jose Mourinho said.


The lights are still on, and the phones are still ringing in the Resor office!


Israeli soccer great Avi Cohen died in a Tel Aviv hospital eight days after a motorcycle accident and a day after being declared brain dead, officials said.


A house fire near Carberry this morning is being investigated by the RCMP and Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner.


The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced that they will release a special digital package for their song ``Skeletons.''

Yeah Yeah Yeahs releasing digital package for 'Skeletons'


Not willing to go gently into that good night, Sen. Joe Manchin is vowing to bring back his expanded background check bill to the Senate floor for another vote.

Sen. Manchin on expanded background check bill:


The Chinese mainland has given licenses to seven companies to resume sand exports to Taiwan, said a spokesman with the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday.

Chinese mainland resumes sand exports to Taiwan


``When we talk about agriculture, Bulgaria and Israel can start cooperation in the area of aquaculture systems,'' Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture and Foods Miroslav Naydenov said in an interview for Focus News Agency.

Bulgaria and Israel could start cooperation in the area of aquaculture systems:


Newsday > Entertainment > TV ABC News revisits Long Island murder case Published:

ABC News revisits long Island murder case


In a new research, scientists have explained that how folic acid may help cure brain and spinal cord injuries.

How folic acid may help cure brain injuries


The body of a woman was found outside an apartment complex on Porter Road in Niagara Falls on Saturday morning.

Body of woman found at apartment complex


Bay Area home prices fell for the first time in a year in October as unemployment and the end of tax incentives curbed purchases, MDA DataQuick said.


President Michel Sleiman returned to Lebanon after a weeklong tour of West Africa Wednesday, where he signed bilateral agreements and held talks with local officials.

Sleiman returns from tour of West Africa


Armenia ranked 39 out of 184 countries in the Index of Economic Freedom, an annual guide published by the Wall Street Journal and the Heritage Foundation.

Armenia ranks 39 in Economic freedom index


Inglis Drever made Cheltenham history on Thursday after winning the World Hurdle for the third time.


India will deepen its ties with its 25-million diaspora in 130 countries that has emerged as an important force in respective countries of domicile, President Pratibha Patil said Thursday.

India will deepen ties with its diaspora:


Jason's Deli is reopening in Tucson and hiring back dozens of workers.


A 32-inch television fell on a child in Newark's South Ward Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be an accident, police said.


Indian federal gilt yields climbed marginally higher on Wednesday, paced by about whether the central bank would raise interest rates next week.


Former SES member Eugene explained why she chose to marry her husband, actor Ki Tae Young.

Eugene explains why she chose to marry husband Ki Tae Young


A fourth man has been arrested following a raid on a security van in Carlisle yesterday.

Fourth man arrested after raid on security van in Carlisle


Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the world's largest securities firm, increased its gold forecast for 2008 through 2010 because of expectations for a US recession in the second and third quarters and a weaker dollar.


In a fascinating new waste management plan, natural gas from decomposed waste will power garbage trucks in the Canadian city of Surrey.

Waste will power garbage trucks in Canadian city


Vietnamese business owners ranked in the world's top most stressed leaders as they have less holidays while taking workload and pressure from their businesses, said a report Wednesday.

Vietnamese business owners in top most stressed leaders


Georgian Special Forces are trying to free hostages detained by saboteurs who penetrated into Georgia.

Georgian Special Forces try to free hostages detained by saboteurs


A US Army soldier from Southern California has been killed in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday.

Soldier from Southern California killed in Afghanistan


The May/June 2012 Shipbuilding edition of The Maritime Executive, featuring Signal International, has hit the streets.


Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir, is being celebrated today with religious zeal and gaiety across the country.


Jason Derulo, the only man who can get everyone to sing his name in tune, has decided that he's going to take a break from music after releasing his next album.


A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to his role in a deadly shooting in Pulaski County.

Georgia man pleads guilty in deadly shooting


Overture has secured a $10 million venture loan facility with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, a specialty finance company that provides secured loans to venture capital and private equity backed development-stage companies.


Indiana Governor-elect Mike Pence has announced five more appointments to leadership posts in his new administration.

Gov.-elect Pence announces more appointments


Speculation is rife that Prince William might announce an engagement with his girlfriend Kate Middleton soon after the couple were spotted walking together down the aisle at a friend's wedding for the first time.

Prince William to announce engagement with Kate?


Ferocious winds are set to batter parts of the country, with MetService issuing another severe weather warning today.

Ferocious winds set to batter the country


Today Foreign Minister Urmas Paet opened the Estonian Consulate General in Sydney, which is Estonia's first diplomatic representation in Australia.

Foreign Minister Urmas Paet opened Estonian consulate general in Sydney


CNN on Tuesday launched what it calls an ``interactive news app'' for the iPhone/iPod touch.

CNN launches interactive news app for iPhone/iPod touch


Sponsors are sticking by Brett Favre after the NFL fined him $50,000 US for failing to cooperate in an investigation into allegations he sent inappropriate messages and lewd photos to former New York Jets game-day hostess Jenn Sterger.


``Jesse checked himself into a treatment facility to deal with personal issues,'' his rep said in a statement.

Jesse James checks into treatment facility


Tests revealed Tuesday that Oakland closer Andrew Bailey has a strained forearm, news that came as a relief to the Athletics after they feared he had a serious elbow injury.


Amid public outcry over pegging urban poverty line at per capita consumption of Rs 32 a day, Indian Planning Commission on Monday said the percentage of poor is declining in the country.


A Richmond County mother is upset because she says her son was shoved by a substitute teacher a few weeks ago.

Richmond County mother says her son was shoved by a substitute teacher


G'Five, a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer, will launch two Android phones in the 6,000 range by November end.


The Green Bay Packers have released veteran safety Charlie Peprah a day before their first training camp practice, apparently over concern about a lingering knee injury.


In a turn of phrase more befitting an episode of The Man from UNCLE than an interview regarding the upcoming World Cup 2018 voting ceremony in Zurich, the chief executive of the Spain/Portgual bid, Miguel Angel Lopez, has claimed that 'all the fish are sold' and that the Iberian campaign may have already garnered at least 7 and as many as 8 of the 22 votes available.


The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $3.6 million in grants to sustain homeless housing programs in Norfolk and Chesapeake in the first phase of the HUD Homeless Assistance Awards for this year.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $3.6 million in grants for Homeless Housing programs in Norfolk & Chesapeake