High school students are set to perform ``Fiddler on the Roof,'' a Tony Award-winning musical, three times this weekend in the auditorium at Pennsbury High School-East in Falls.

Students to perform 'Fiddler on the Roof'


A family of seven was forced to flee their home in Co Tyrone early today when it was attacked by a gang of masked men.


Wind River Systems, a provider in Device Software Optimization, has introduced a multicore software solution for device development.

Wind River introduces multicore software solution


Aswat Aliraq reported that crude oil production in Nassiriya oil field returned to its normal levels following the maintenance operations there.

Oil production in Nassiriya oil field returns normal


Egypt will open its border crossing with the Gaza Strip permanently this weekend, the government announced Wednesday, suggesting the country's military rulers are being swayed by growing anti-Israeli sentiment here.

Egypt will open its border crossing with Gaza permanently


The commanding officer of the Warminster-based unit hit hardest by the Afghanistan blast paid a moving tribute to the men, saying: ``Six of our brothers have fallen.


Simon Pegg wants to be a Bond villain, and to ditch his 'nice guy' image.


A former nursing home administrator is accused of stealing 100-thousand dollars from residents.

Former nursing home administrator accused of stealing


SINGAPORE will be deploying more military assets, over the course of next year, to the Gulf of Aden to help in the fight against piracy.


Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro visited the National Aquarium of Cuba at midday Thursday, where he attended an underwater show with dolphins.

Fidel Castro visits the National Aquarium


Source from Qinghuangdao on December 13 noted that until last weekend, steam coal price set a yearly record high at Qinhuangdao Port, thereinto, the price of 5500 kcal Shanxi high-grade coal was 730-740 yuan per ton around, up 6.8%-8.1% month on month.

Steam coal price set a yearly record high at Qinhuangdao Port


Charlie Callas, a versatile comedian whose zany faces and antics made him a regular for more than four decades on television, in films and on casino stages, has died in Las Vegas.


It has been announced that Walt Disney Pictures has acquired ``Labyrinth'', a project from Larry Brenner.


C&F Porter Novelli has unveiled a new brand identity and way of doing business, including a new logo and color scheme.

C&F Porter Novelli unveils new brand identity


A Connecticut couple delivered their newborn baby in a very unusual place on Sunday morning: a DUI checkpoint on Route 177 in Plainville.


The 52nd Subroto Cup, an annual football tournament organized by the Indian Air Force, kickstarted at New Delhi's Dr. Ambedkar Stadium today.


The official Super Bowl XLVI commemorative poster was unveiled Wednesday evening at the Conrad Indianapolis.

Super Bowl XLVI commemorative poster unveiled


Kelly Brook has signed a six figure deal with fashion chain New Look to put her name to a swimwear and lingerie collection for two seasons.

Kelly Brook signs six figure deal with New Look


Ray Bradbury, the author of Fahrenheit 451 and Something Wicked This Way Comes, has died aged 91.

Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, dies aged 91


Mariah Carey has put her pet pooches in therapy in order to prepare them for the arrival of her baby twins.


Since taking office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made many appointments and named quite a few people to redesign teams.


An Indonesian volcano erupted early Friday, sending out lava that burned plants, but there were no reports of casualties, an official said, day after the peak's alert level was raised to its highest level.


AP Undefeated super welterweight contender Vanes Martirosyan earned a unanimous decision over former world champion Kassim Ouma on Saturday night.

Super welterweight contender Martirosyan earns unanimous decision over Ouma


Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, announced today that it will publish Archie Marries ... a special collection of the bestselling Archie mini-series that resolves the nearly seven-decade-long cliffhanger:

Abrams ComicArts to publish Archie Marries...


Guatemalan ex President Alfonso Portillo is still at large -- formally accused in the United States and also wanted internationally.

Guatemalan ex president Portillo still wanted


A Birmingham family planning nurse is due to retire from the NHS for the second time at the end of this month.

Family planning nurse retires from NHS for second time


SENIOR FNMs appear to be unfazed by a senior attorney's application for a judicial review after he was not appointed as a Queen's Counsel.

FNMs are unfazed by attorney's application for judicial review


A Westmoreland County fire chief was in the right place at the right time when he spotted flames on a porch at a North Huntingdon home and jumped into action.

Fire chief spots flames, jumps into action


Southern Miss bounced back on offense after struggling last week in a 34-7 win over Prairie View on Saturday night.

Southern Miss bounces back with 34-7 win over Prairie View


Middle East crude oil grades for sale to Asia fell versus their benchmarks after producers raised their official prices to the highest in almost three years, limiting demand from refiners.

Mideast oils fall versus benchmarks after producers raise prices


by : dpa Bogota - At least 18 people were killed Sunday in fighting between leftist rebels and the Colombian military.

At least 18 killed in fighting between rebels, Colombian military


The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated with 15 districts reeling under its impact, as large parts of Dibru-Saikhowa and Kaziranga National Parks and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary submerged and five deaths reported so far, official sources said today.


The North Dinajpur district Congress committee today submitted a memorandum to the IGP, north Bengal in Siliguri against the alleged CPI-M terror and the police's partisan role in the district.

Cong submit memorandum against alleged cpm terror


A Mechanicsburg man was charged with endangering the welfare of children in Manheim Township on Saturday, police reported.

Man charged with endangering welfare of children


Scottish aid worker Linda Norgrove was killed by a US grenade during a failed rescue attempt led by American forces, an investigation into her death has found.

Aid worker Norgrove was killed by US grenade


The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with outfielder/first baseman Michael Morse on a multi-year contract extension, thus avoiding salary arbitration.

Nationals agree to terms with Michael Morse on multi-year contract extension


Three firebombs were thrown at a Springfield home shortly after 3:30 Wednesday morning.


Barcelona have hit out at Manchester City, accusing them of trying to unsettle their players after they were linked with a move for Sergio Busquets.

Barcelona accuse City of unsettling their players


Businessman Breifne O'Brien has asked the High Court to permanently block his trial for offences including theft and deception because of adverse publicity he has received in both print and broadcast media.

Breifne O'Brien asks Court to block trial


Electrical giant Panasonic is to set up a fuel cell research and development centre in Cardiff but it is unclear how many jobs will be created in the city.

Panasonic sets up development centre in Cardiff


State-run MTNL on Thursday slashed ISD calling rates to six countries, including US, Canada and China, for its GSM and 3G subscribers to Re 1 a minute.

MTNL slashes ISD rates to Rs 1 per minute


After Marshall finished its first of 15 spring football practices Tuesday, coach Mark Snyder disclosed that two players have left the program.


Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes had a roller coaster ride as head of the Solar Energy Research Institute 30 years ago, but today he says the drive toward renewable energy is ``unstoppable.''


The state parks system will modify and refine its fire management guidelines in the wake of a prescribed burn that escaped containment lines at Pilot Mountain State Park in November, according to the NC Division of Parks and Recreation.

State parks system to modify management guidelines for prescribed burns


A group of teachers at Bixby High School is honored by EMSA as ``Everyday Heroes.''


The 44-year-old Tisdale, now an award winning jazz musician, had part of his right leg amputated Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 because of bone cancer.

Tisdale has part of leg amputated due to cancer


As he starts his second year in office we find Governor Rick Scott getting a small bump in his approval rating.

Scott gets a small bump in approval rating


GLASGOW, Scotland -Celtic lost more ground on Scottish Premier League leader Rangers in a 1-0 loss at struggling Kilmarnock on Tuesday.

Celtic loses ground with 1-0 loss at Kilmarnock


Three people are injured, including a seven-year-old, after a two-car crash in Rome on Saturday.


CHINA plans to cap coal production at around 3.9 billion tons by 2015, according to a five year industry plan released today, as the government restricts output to curb pollution and reduce its reliance on the fuel.


A Cotter man was involved in a fatal crash that occurred Monday in Webster County, Mo.


Two former Nicholls coaches found a new path in coaching-one for a team in the National Football League and one for an in-state conference rival.


Dayron Robles broke the world 110m hurdles record at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava on Thursday evening.


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the new musical currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre, announces it lottery ticket policy.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET announces lottery ticket policy


Microsoft will open a brand new retail store on June 22 in Woodfield Mall, as Schaumburg, Illinois is now planning an important role in the company's plans to extend the retail network.

Microsoft to open store in Woodfield Mall


Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is forming a new political party that will be a new opposition movement.


Steampunk band Abney Park has released their first ever concept/storyline music video, based on the song ``To The Apocalypse In Daddy's Sidecar'' from their new album, The Ancient World, now available on their website.

Abney Park releases first concept video --


Chandigarh, June 25 Heavy rains today lashed most places in Punjab and Haryana providing the much needed relief to the people from sultry weather.


The European Union imposed sanctions Monday on Syrian President Bashar Assad because of his government's continuing crackdown on anti-government protesters, in which more than 900 people have reportedly been killed.

EU imposes sanctions on Syrian leader Bashar Assad


Indian equities markets on Monday closed on a flat note with a benchmark index ending a volatile day of trading dull.


A group of international students at Ming Chuan University in Taipei is preparing to join the rest of the world in observing World AIDS Day on Thursday.

International students to join world AIDS Day observance


Sheriff Mike Carona will resign today to focus on defending himself against public corruption charges, abruptly ending eight occasionally rocky years as the head of Orange County's largest law enforcement agency, a newspaper reported.


Germany has been rebuked for making wild claims linking a deadly E. coli outbreak to Spanish cucumbers as British taxpayers yesterday faced a £17 million bill to compensate EU salad farmers hit by the crisis.

Germany rebuked for making wild claims linking a deadly E. coli outbreak to Spanish cucumbers


Brian Dowling has been named as the new host of 'Big Brother', and will take over when the reality series re-launches with a celebrity version next month.


Egyptian stocks fell on Tuesday on local and Arab selling amid low volumes, traders said.


A fire ripped through two buildings at a mill complex in Fall River on Tuesday.

Fire rips through mill complex in Fall River


Rapper Lil Wayne was arrested for felony drug possession early on Wednesday when his charter bus was stopped at a California-Arizona border checkpoint, authorities said.

Rapper Lil Wayne arrested for drug possession


Daniel Covington's funeral was held Tuesday morning in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Daniel Covington funeral held in Nicholasville


There are tons of Internet Browsers available including Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari, however, the Epic Browser is a bit different in the sense that it has been created specifically with Indians in mind.

Download Epic Browser created by Indians for Indians


In a taped message, US Rep. Patrick Kennedy announces he will not run for re-election in 2010.

Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election


Nearly 2,500 Syrian babies were born in Turkey in refugee camps.


The state of emergency for the Nechako River ice jam has come to an end.


Bankers voiced relief on Monday after world leaders abandoned a global bank levy and eased the timetable for new capital requirements at a G20 summit in Canada which posed questions about the forum's effectiveness.

Bankers voiced relief after world leaders abandoned a global bank levy


American Airlines and American Eagle say they will cancel 300 flights this week to cope with a high number of pilots reporting sick and an increase in maintenance reports filed by crews.


Pomona College, one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, will hold its 115th Commencement Exercises at 10 am, on May 18, on Marston Quad.

Pomona College holds 115th Commencement;


Iridex introduced two new retinal lasers to the European market here at the World Ophthalmology Congress.

Iridex introduces new lasers to European market


Elton Brand and Corey Maggette have told the Los Angeles Clippers they will opt of the final year of their contracts and become free agents.

Brand and Maggette tell Clippers they opt out of final year of contract, become free agents


RADES, Tunisia -TP Mazembe of Congo retained the African Champions League title despite drawing with Tunisia's Esperance 1-1 in the second leg of the final at November 7 Stadium on Saturday.

Mazembe retain African Champions League title


Gist has expanded its UK network by opening two new chilled distribution centres in Stone and Sheffield.


David Nalbandian has undergone hip surgery and is expected to be out of action for at least four months.


Japan crashed out of the World Cup finals in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday after a 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

Japan crashes out of World Cup after shootout defeat to Paraguay


Depardieu said on Thursday he would play the ``arrogant, smug'' former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in a film about his fall from grace in a series of sex scandals.


YouGov has abandoned plans to form its own hedge fund in partnership with Numis Securities and Four Capital Partners after Numis failed to raise the funds.

Yougov abandons plans to form hedge fund


The search operation by Army and Special Operations Group of police continued for the third consecutive day Friday in Handwara forest area of the frontier Kupwara district.


SkyCity Cinemas at Westfield Albany are closed until further notice while cinema seven's ceiling construction is investigated.


Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter expressed support for Alex Rodriguez Wednesday in a 30-minute meeting with the media.


A new study in the Netherlands indicates that teens watching porn may not be a big deal, as per CBS news.


Young Czech bass Jan Martiník last night won the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize 2009 final at St David's Hall, Cardiff.

Czech bass wins Cardiff Singer of the World Song prize


The US will not send ground forces to Libya, where armed rebels are fighting supporters of longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi, Defence Secretary Robert Gates says.


Football legend Diego Maradona is likely to visit Dubai some time this week.


Chinese manufacturing activity weakened further in June compared to business conditions in the previous month as output and new export orders declined, according to the initial findings of a survey by HSBC released Thursday.

China manufacturing weakens further in June


Writer Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called on President Barack Obama on Saturday to impose a Mideast peace deal, reflecting growing frustration with what Palestinians see as Washington's failure to wrangle concessions out of Israel's hardline government.

Abbas calls on Obama to impose Mideast peace deal


Antawn Jamison praising LeBron James during a Colin Cowherd interview might be the perfect culmination of agony for a Washington sports fan.


Most fondly remembered for his signature role as the rumpled Lieutenant Columbo, actor Peter Falk died this week at the age 83, according to a statement released by his family.


72.27% of FOCUS News Agency readers think that Bulgaria should not give up on the Russian energy projects, the latest poll launched on agency's website states.

Bulgaria should not give up on Russian energy projects:


Soda maker Jones Soda Co. said Monday it swung to a fourth-quarter loss due to higher fees and expenses associated with its plans to sell soda in cans.


The conservative US author and commentator William F Buckley Jr has died at the age of 82.

Conservative pioneer William F Buckley Jr dies at 82


Two North Bay men face drug charges after officers went to a home on an eviction request.


Juba, Southern Sudan, November 11, 2008-IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, recently announced that it will explore investment opportunities in Southern Sudan, one of Africa's poorest conflict-affected regions, following successful investment climate reforms.

IFC explores investment opportunities in Southern Sudan


On ABC's The View, the governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, said that women don't care about contraception.


A New Lisbon man accused of trying to hit a state trooper will stand trial.


The US trade deficit widened more-than-expected in May, official data showed on Tuesday.

US trade deficit widens more-than-expected in May


GI Dynamics Inc., a Lexington company trying to develop new treatments for obesity and diabetes, said it raised another $15 million from existing investors.


A freelance video allegedly shows Taliban fighters in South Waziristan area, preparing weapons for an attack on Pakistani troops fighting in the region.


Police arrested 36 people during a nationwide strike called by Zimbabwe's opposition party to press for the release of election results, police said.


Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral was cremated in New Delhi today with full state honours.

Inder Kumar Gujral cremated with full state honours


Forest Commercial Bank in Asheville recently reported its second consecutive quarterly profit for the period ending March 31, President and CEO John D. Kimberly said.

Forest Commercial reports second quarterly profit


Former Office of Emergency Management Director Richard Sheirer died on the morning of January 19 of an apparent heart attack.


Royal Dutch Shell PLC, despite opposition from environmentalists, has begun to drill for shale gas in Sweden, saying there may be enough gas to make the country self-sufficient for a decade.

Shell begins drilling for shale gas in Sweden


Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will appeal his Football Association charge of improper conduct, a club spokeswoman said on Friday.


By James Nadal '' WASTE collection services continue to be disrupted by the winter weather for residents in Wycombe District.

WASTE collection continues to be disrupted


China is determined to assert its sovereignty on Diaoyu Island, said Professor Zhou Rong of the Chinese Guangming Daily.

China 'to assert sovereignty over Diaoyu Island'


PA Resources, Stockholm, has made an oil discovery in the Miocene sandstone level in the Lille John prospect in License 12/06 offshore Denmark.

Pa Resources makes oil discovery offshore Denmark


Flights will be delayed if budget cuts hit, LaHood says The Obama administration on Friday issued a travel advisory:


Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences is hosting an open house for new students on Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on 6201 Myrtle Grove Road.

Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences hosts open house


Victoria Public Library will close at 6 pm tonight and will remain close through Saturday, according to a news release from the city of Victoria.

Victoria Public library to close at 6 pm tonight


Three days after her tragic death, Amy Winehouse was laid to rest in London Tuesday.


Microsoft Corporation will launch Windows 2008 today in 800 cities across the globe and 20 cities in India.


Ilya Kovalchuk had two objectives inside a dropping effort for Russia.


Sectarian clashes have flared up late Thursday in Bahrain, where hundreds of Shias and recently naturalised Sunni Arabs fought in Hamad Town, south of the Bahraini capital Manama.


The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the efficacy of exercise to reduce depressive symptoms among cancer survivors.

The efficacy of exercise in reducing depressive symptoms among cancer survivors:


Sri Lanka yesterday deported a Canadian legislator it views as sympathetic to the Tamil Tiger separatists, the latest foreign official it has sent out of the country at the end of a 25-year war.


A 24-year-old Binghamton man was charged Wednesday with forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors, the Broome County Sheriff's Office said.


With kitten season officially underway, it's not uncommon to find stray, lost or abandoned cats and kittens now.


Kajol and husband Ajay Devgan are expecting their second child, reports TOI.

Kajol and Ajay Devgan expecting second child


Davis goes on to say, ``Natural gas can't be faked the way oil contracts can because you can't put natural gas on tankers and drive it around for 6 months at a time. Without LNG, natural gas is pretty much a local product and the natural gas reserves are as full as the oil reserves and, since they can't scam natural gas the way they do oil, we have a more accurate reflection of true demand in the pricing. That's why the US Natural Gas ETF has fallen 25% in the past 3 months while has gone up 5% -- that's the difference between manipulated and non-manipulated markets.''

Difference between manipulated & non-manipulated markets (ung, uso)


American psychedelic rock outfit Animal Collective have announced a trio of November UK dates, ahead of the release of their tenth studio album 'Centipede Hz'.

Animal Collective announce trio of November UK dates


The German economy grew 0.5% in the third quarter on a seasonal and calendar-adjusted basis, continuing ``strong growth'' that began at the start of the year, the Federal Statistics Office reported on Tuesday.

German economy grows 0.5% in third quarter


Author Mark Mittelberg has a new book out that offers answers to questions Christians hope no one will ask.

The questions Christians hope no one will ask


Beau Flynn has returned to New Line with a two-year first-look deal, dubbing the new shingle Flynn Picture Co.


French utility giant GDF Suez will take over its British competitor International Power, the groups said Tuesday, creating what they called the world's top independent power company.

GDF Suez takes over britain's International Power


Three years after an extortion scandal that led him to bare his infidelities, David Letterman said he sees a psychiatrist once a week to try to be the person that he believed he was.


Howard Bragman, who stepped down as CEO of Fifteen Minutes Public Relations on Monday, is joining Reputation.com as vice chairman.

Howard Bragman joining Reputation.com as vice chairman


baby lorises at the London Zoo were given their first health checks.


An Upper Hutt man has been hospitalised after taking a short cut home early this morning.

Man hospitalised after taking short cut home


The Muslim Council of Britain today sent a delegation to visit Iran, with the aim of helping to improve relations between the Iranian people and the UK's two million Muslims.

Muslim Council of Britain delegation visits Iran


A 48-year-old man that was found hiding in a display storage building at the Bellmead Home Depot store turned out to be wanted on a parole violation.

Man found hiding in storage building wanted for parole violation


Gazprom, the Russian gas monopoly, on Monday reduced deliveries of gas for transit through Ukraine to Western European customers, saying that it was seeking to make up for gas stolen by Ukraine.

Gazprom reduces deliveries of gas through Ukraine


Microsoft on Monday said it has agreed to buy certain assets of Rosetta Biosoftware, a provider of informatics solutions for life science research.

Microsoft to buy assets of Rosetta Biosoftware


The Panthers won two of three games on the day, defeating Van Meter 6-0, edging Woodward-Granger 3-2 before falling 8-2 to the host team, Dallas Center-Grimes, which is ranked 12th in Class 3A.


Novel nanomaterials developed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are scheduled to blast off into orbit on November 16 aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis.

Novel nanomaterials scheduled to blast off into orbit aboard space Shuttle Atlantis


Google and ``friends'' are coming to Casper from 8:30 am-3 pm Monday, July 30, to help local small businesses go online.


An Aiken school bus was involved in an accident when a car pulled out in front of it this afternoon, police said.


The 35 year old outfielder Gary Matthews Jr, will soon join the New York Mets as per a reported trade off with his team Los Angeles Angels.

Gary Matthews Jr will join New York Mets


Starbucks Corp raises price on certain coffee products in China from today to offset higher cost.


> MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - A new poll by IPSOS Reid suggests that half of working Canadians have trouble fitting in at work and one in three find it difficult to concentrate at work because they are dragged down by a negative atmosphere.

Half of working Canadians have trouble fitting in at work:


A poultry wholesaler in the Bera district has been fined RM10,000 for selling chicken higher than the ceiling price of RM6.35 per kg for the festive season, according to Pahang office of the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry.

Poultry wholesaler fined for selling chicken above ceiling price


The public is being warned of a possible measles outbreak in Sydney after a man in his late 20s was diagnosed with disease.

Public warned of possible measles outbreak


In another sign of the changing times, a medical marijuana school has opened in Henderson, Nev. After holding workshops in states where doctor-prescribed pot has been approved, the Cannabis Career Institute is now teaching Nevadans how to operate a successful medical marijuana dispensary.

Medical marijuana school opens in Nevada


``An IMF staff team visited Grenada during September 21-25 to conduct discussions on the 2009 Article IV Consultation and the fourth review of the government's home-grown economic program that is supported by the IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility.


He added that ``demand continues to improve, but profitability remains ever distant''.


Ensworth lineman Antonio Richardson, the state's top football prospect, may transfer as early as next week due to academic reasons.


Tenaris has expanded its productive capacity at Dalmine, its Italian pipe plant, Steel Business Briefing learns from the company.


This month several Oregon counties, teetering on the edge of insolvency, are asking the legislature for help.

Counties teetering on edge of insolvency, asking for help


LONDON England has declared its second innings at 311-6 against Australia, with a lead of 521 runs in the second Ashes test at Lord's.

England declares at 311 against Australia


A hard core Sherlock Holmes fan, Soha shares her police story with CS:


The United Nations has a ``moral duty'' to act on the lessons of Rwanda and bolster efforts to prevent another genocide, Ban Ki-moon said in a message marking the fourteenth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide.

UN has 'moral duty' to act on lessons of Rwanda --


Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was named the SEC offensive player of the week after guiding the Aggies to an upset of No. 1 Alabama on Saturday.

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel named SEC offensive player of the week


Ministry of Interior has revoked licences of around 100 private security companies which were not operating up to the mark in the federal capital.

Ministry revokes licences of around 100 private security companies


An avalanche killed at least 30 people Monday and wounded 70 others in northern Afghanistan, said Tuesday the Department of Defense.

An avalanche killed at least 30 people in Afghanistan


Kenny Miller put Cardiff ahead on 19 minutes after Aron Gunnarsson's pass pierced the static Rovers defence.

Kenny Miller puts Cardiff City ahead against Blackburn Rovers


New Jersey Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin visited Thelma L. Sandmeier School earlier this month.

Devils announcer Matt Loughlin visits Sandmeier


The preferences of Turks for residences have changed as the number of elderly people increased and the economic crisis hurt the budgets of families.


Gabon, which has one of the highest per capita rice consumption levels in the sub-region, has joined the Africa Rice Center as its 23rd member country.

Gabon joins Africa rice Center as member country


Rita Ora has recalled a time she slept on the beach and ``dug a little hole'' for a toilet.


Suzlon Energy Ltd , the private wind mill power generating company against whom the Kerala government had decided to issue eviction orders from the tribal land illegally acquired by them at Attapady, today said it will always comply with the law of the land and be sensitive to community issues.

Suzlon says it will comply with law of the land


Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he thinks he'll ultimately be found innocent, and he won't rule out a political comeback when that happens.

Blagojevich thinks he'll ultimately be found innocent;


A Champaign native with extensive Middle East experience could be the next US ambassador to Israel.

Champaign native may be next ambassador to Israel


During this week's layoffs, AOL will fire fewer than 500 people from its Dulles offices, a company source confirms.

AOL will fire fewer than 500 from Dulles


BBC television presenter and conservationist Sir David Attenborough has claimed that religious viewers send him hate mail for not crediting God for his nature's bountiful benefits, and he expects more such letters when his latest project, a documentary about Charles Darwin''s theory of evolution, is broadcast on Sunday.

Religious viewers send me hate mail for not crediting God:


The HTC Desire is now available to pre-order from Vodafone, and is available for free on tariffs of £30 a month and more.

HTC Desire available to pre-order from Vodafone


Toys R Us Inc. said Friday that it plans to go public again by raising as much as $800 million in an initial public offering, a bid to take advantage of its business turnaround even in a rocky IPO market.


A NEW species of spiny eel discovered at Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State has been formally identified, a local ornamental fish exporter involved in its discovery and naming said last week.


The 2011 Sundance Film Festival has announced its program of shorts, featuring a few familiar faces, some strange faces and some animated faces.

2011 Sundance Film festival announces program of shorts


MakeMusic has released SmartMusic 2010, an update of the music learning software for band, orchestra and choir.


Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst filed reelection paperwork with the Republican Party of Texas on Tuesday.


The city of Sanibel has issued a shark advisory after a swimmer told officials he had been bitten by a shark in the waters off East Gulf Drive.


Hospitality bargains and moderating fuel prices are inspiring holiday travel this Memorial Day, says leading online travel provider BookIt.com.

Bargains, fuel prices inspire travel this Memorial Day


She said that she doesn't believe in strict diets and so she never followed them.

Geri halliwell says that she doesn't believe in diets


Hemisphere Energy Corporation has granted incentive stock options under its stock option plan to certain directors, employees and consultants, entitling them to purchase up to a total of 425,000 shares at a price of $0.30 per share for a period of five years.

Hemisphere Energy announces granting of incentive stock options


I will not be running for president as much as I'd like to.''


Jammu, April 3 Kashmiri migrants living in Jammu and its adjoining areas will get enhanced relief from the government from this month.

Kashmiri migrants to get enhanced relief


An East Tennessee man driving a lawn mower in the road has been charged with DUI.

East Tennessee man on lawn mower charged with DUI


GEORDIE boy Adam Campbell is hoping to seize his big opportunity with Newcastle United as he bids to live the dream in black-and-white.

Adam Campbell hoping to seize opportunity


The South Korean military is developing anti-ship cruise missiles, a news report said on Wednesday, after sea trials of China's first aircraft carrier sparked regional security concerns.

South Korea developing anti-ship cruise missiles:


A 40-year-old Maine man has pleaded not guilty in the stabbing death of his roommate.

Maine man pleads not guilty in stabbing of roommate


At 10:30 pm in the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, he will receive the congratulations on Eid Al-Fitr occasion from the officers of the Security and Intelligence Organ at the National Club.

President Al-Bashir to receive congratulations on Eid Al-Fitr occasion


Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin introduced companion resolutions in the House and Senate to express support for expanded home health care services.

Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Harkin introduced companion resolutions in support of home health care


A US B-1 bomber exploded while landing in a Qatari air base due to a technical fault on Friday, Qatar-based Al Jazeera television reported.

US bomber explodes while landing in Qatar


Oscar winner Kate Winslet, 37, and hubby Ned Rocknroll, 34, are having a baby!

Kate Winslet and Ned Rocknroll are having a baby!


SkyCity first half profit rises 17% Updated: 13:07, Wednesday February 15, 2012 SkyCity Entertainment Group first-half profit jumped 17 per cent to a record on improved earnings from its flagship Auckland casino and hotel complex, which benefited from the Rugby World Cup and a turnaround in gaming revenue.


Veteran actor Michael Douglas is likely to play former US Republican president Ronald Reagan in a new movie.


However, he was fine $25,000 by the league office.


Local Bay Area gay artist Jaybezz performed live at HYP at Club Eight Saturday, August 23.


The city of Madison has launched a new e-mail alert system that will replace the Nixle alert system that has been used for the past year and a half.


centrotherm SiTec GmbH, a one hundred percent subsidiary of centrotherm photovoltaics AG, is launching a new crystallization furnace for the manufacture of multi-crystalline ingots on the market, and supplementing the centrotherm photovoltaics Group's range of products in the ingot production area.

Centrotherm SiTec launches new crystallization furnace


Crews continue working non-stop to clean up sandbag and hesko levees in Cass County.


A child locked in a car at The Glebe, Tenby, on Wednesday afternoon was released by firefighters using small gear at approximately 4.30 pm.


The Florida Highway Patrol says Tiger Woods again canceled meeting with state troopers Sunday.

Tiger Woods cancels meeting with troopers;


Edible Arrangements, a chain that sells fruit sculpted to look like flower arrangements, opened its first outlet in China earlier this month, at the Galleria Shopping Center in Beijing.


Starbucks Corp, the world's biggest coffee-shop chain, has no immediate plans to raise prices in China even though costs are climbing, a senior executive said over the weekend.

Starbucks has no plan to raise prices in China


Europe is ready to send an armed force to Libya to ensure delivery of humanitarian aid, and Britain said Tuesday that it will dispatch senior military officers to advise the opposition -- signs that Western nations are inching closer to having troops on Libyan soil.


Helio Castroneves won the race in the closest finish in the history of the IndyCar Series but it wasn't enough to stop Scott Dixon from taking his second championship on Sunday.


The Tourism Ministry is preparing for the expected arrival in Israel of 90,000 tourists over the Christmas period - about one third of them pilgrims.

Tourism Ministry prepares for arrival of 90,000 tourists for Christmas


A veteran DC police detective was charged with simple assault and refusing to take a sobriety test after an argument early Saturday in Columbia Heights in which he allegedly pushed one man and slammed another against a car, a police arrest report says.


Boeing opened a new 787 vertical fin assembly line at its production facility in Salt Lake City.

Boeing opens 787 vertical fin assembly line in Salt Lake City


eTechies.in, the company that provides door-step and online repair services and technical support for various gadgets, will now provide extended warranty on smartphones and tablets.

ETechies.in provides extended warranty for smartphones and tablets


A 46-year-old woman who was kicked in the back by her horse after falling off north of Wellington was this afternoon airlifted to hospital.


Matt Kuchar won the Turning Stone Resort Championship Monday after a six-hole playoff.

Matt Kuchar wins Turning Stone Resort Championship


Aer Lingus has said it intends to operate a full schedule from all its bases from today.


State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Route 2 in Shelburne that killed a 60 year old man.


The central bank set the yuan midpoint slightly weaker versus the dollar on Wednesday morning for the first time this week, while spot trade remained flat.

Central bank sets yuan midpoint weaker, spot trade flat


Pupils at Selkirk High School have called for a brothel to be opened in their home town.


Meadow Brook Hall in suburban Detroit has been named a National Historic Landmark.

Meadow Brook Hall named National Historic Landmark


Two people were murdered in two separate incidents Friday night, in what were apparently underworld assassinations.


Tiger Woods will consider joining the European Tour after changes are made to membership qualification.

Tiger Woods will consider joining European Tour


Somali pirates seized a small Dutch vessel on Thursday with at least eight crew, in the latest hijacking by gangs proliferating in the world's most dangerous waterways, a regional maritime group said.


Amazon.com is raising fees for certain media categories in April, sellers learned on Tuesday, and it is also raising credits for shipping.


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that Bharti Airtel has target of Rs 1012.


Pakistan has arrested a group of 10 Indian fishermen for entering into its territorial waters, officials said Saturday.


A female taxi driver was robbed by three men aged between 18 and 23 on Saturday night in the city of Salzburg.


And today, eight years after leaving office as Jersey City mayor, Pascoe believes that not only does Schundler have a good chance to reclaim that seat, but that he's one of the leading contenders.

Pascoe: the Schundler that could have been


The latest chapter in the ongoing saga for the Teen Mom 2 star, 21, came on Wednesday, Jan. 23, when the troubled reality starlet reportedly filed five assault charges against husband Courtland Rogers.

Jenelle Evans, Teen Mom 2 star, files five assault charges against husband Courtland Rogers


The Fox News Channel said Tuesday that it had extended the contract of Bret Baier, the network's top political news anchor, through the 2016 presidential election season.

Fox news extends contract of Bret Baier, political news anchor


The political uncertainty and lack of economic incentives are piling pressure on Kuwait stock market as traders appeared reluctant to increase liquidity, a specialized economic report said.

Political uncertainty piles pressure on Kuwait stock market - report


The Turkish national basketball team will take on Spain in its last game in Group A at EuroBasket 2011 held in Lithuania on Monday.

Turkish national basketball team to take on Spain


Fox News reports that seven states are considering a lower drinking age.

Seven states considering lower drinking age


President Hu Jintao urged Iran to ``seize every positive factor'' to push for the process of dialogue to properly settle the Iran nuclear issue.


JP Morgan is upgrading Blue Nile to Neutral as it expects the company to benefit from an increase in consumer spending and consolidation in the industry.

Jp Morgan upgrades Blue Nile to Neutral;


Royal Cliff Hotels Group was recently honoured to welcome Russian Delegates, His Excellency Alexey N. Borodavkin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affair and His Excellency Alexander G. Maryasov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Royal Cliff Hotels Group honoured to welcome Russian delegates


Terra Community College will present a series of free chamber music concerts this weekend, ranging from classical music to contemporary sounds.

Terra Community College presenting chamber music this weekend


Feyenoord reached their first Dutch Cup final in five years with a 2-0 win over NAC Breda thanks to second-half goals by Michael Mols and Denny Landzaat on Tuesday.


London, Dec 21 Thousands of frustrated travellers remained stranded at airports across Europe for the fourth day today, even as authorities warned that disruption could last until after Christmas, following the heaviest snowfalls in decades.

Thousands of travellers stranded at airports across Europe


The University of Great Falls moves up in class tonight when the NAIA Argos challenge the NCAA Montana Grizzlies in a men's basketball contest at Dahlberg Arena.


St. Augustine and Riverside have earned top seeds in the state high school boys basketball playoffs as the Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its playoff pairings Monday afternoon.

St. Augustine, Riverside earn top seeds in boys basketball playoffs


KWAZULU-NATAL MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, Nomusa Dube, has made a passionate call for tolerance among political parties in KwaZulu-Natal in the run-up to the municipal elections.


Chelan Landry's basket with 19 second left lifted Wyoming to a 60-58 victory over Colorado State in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Landry basket with 19 second left lifts Wyoming to a 60-58 victory over Colorado State


An entrepreneurial workshop originally scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Franklin Bank in Franklin has been canceled, according to SEED Corp.


The electric Tesla roadster that goes from zero to 100 kilometres an hour in 3.7 seconds has been approved for sale in Canada, Tesla Motors Inc. says.


Fabiana Murer of Brazil won the women's pole vault Tuesday at the world championships, clearing 4.85 meters a few minutes after two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva was eliminated.

Fabiana Murer wins women's pole vault at worlds


Boy falls off ferris wheel Updated: 13:58, Tuesday May 21, 2013 A five-year-old boy is in a critical condition after falling 10 metres from a ferris wheel at a school fete in southern Queensland.


In this photo made Jan. 21, 2010, workers are seen on a house being enlarged and remodeled in Washington Township, NJ Construction spending dropped sharply in December to its lowest level in more than six years as new home building fell by the steepest amount in seven months, evidence that housing remains a weak spot in the economy.

Construction spending drops sharply in December


Egypt has drawn up a plan to end the internal Palestinian crisis and will put it forward after obtaining acceptance from the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, sources said Saturday.

Egypt draws plan to end Palestinian crisis


Actor Bill Murray for example, fired his agent because he didn't want to be associated with someone who kept bothering him.


The Kenai River continues to rise, and a flood advisory remains in effect until Friday at 5 pm Jack Sinclair is with Alaska State Parks.


Julie Bishop has defended her comment that women can't have it all, saying it has sparked a healthy debate that should encourage flexibility in workplaces.

Bishop defends 'can't have it all' comment


With temperatures reaching into the 50s this week, city officials are keeping their eyes on the melting snow and its effects on city streets and neighborhoods.


In a bid to carve out its share of the app market, Microsoft recently announced that it would be launching the Windows Phone Marketplace for its Windows 8 phones in 180 countries.

Microsoft to launch Windows Phone Marketplace in 180 countries


Bulgarian bank profits at the end of last year returned to their 2005 levels, BNB data show, newswires report.

Bulgarian banks' profits return to 2005 level


Tenaska closed financing for Imperial Solar Energy Center South, a utility-scale photovoltaic solar generating plant in southern California.

Tenaska closes financing for Imperial Solar Energy Center South


Silverstein will release Short Songs, a collection of brand new originals and punk covers, in January.

Silverstein releasing 'short songs' in January


The state telecommunications agency, RATEL, announced the tender for a second landline operator in Serbia on Nov. 20.

RATEL announced tender for second landline operator


Leeds residents are set to benefit from lower energy bills after community regeneration specialist Keepmoat was appointed to carry out green improvements to around 180 properties in the city, on behalf of Leeds City Council.

Leeds residents to benefit from lower energy bills


It has just been announced that rock band Lc5 will be providing the new opening song for Yumiuri TV / Nippon TV anime ``BEELZEBUB'', starting in January 2012.

Lc5 providing new opening for anime ``BEELZEBUB''


Motherwell today announced that they have parted company with manager Jim Gannon, citing a lack of commitment, and claiming that Gannon had ``repeatedly refused to sign a new contract.''

Motherwell sack manager Jim Gannon for lacking commitment


Great Britain missed out on a medal at the Sultan Azlan Shan Cup in Malaysia as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat against India in the bronze-medal match in Ipoh.


A 10-year-old boy was killed by a hand grenade he found outside his home in Hlalanikahle near Witbank, Mpumalanga police said on Friday.


Groupon has scooped up Google's Margo Georgiadis to serve as its chief operating officer, snagging its second high-level Google executive since the daily deals finder rejected a $6 billion buyout bid in December from the popular search engine.


The American University in Dubai co-hosted the Middle East Career Development Conference with Northeastern University on AUD Campus, attracting around 85 Career Counselors from Higher Education institutions across the Middle East and the GCC.

The American University in Dubai co-hosts the Middle East career development conference


Qatar has removed the cap on residential rents, allowing landlords and tenants to negotiate more freely over price.


DONG Energy will now execute a permanent repair solution for the Danish North Sea platform Siri.

DONG Energy executes permanent repair solution for Siri


Reserve Bank of India governor D Subbarao has noted that active capital management should not be be ruled out if foreign fund inflows surge.

Active capital management not ruled out :


``Today, we expect the Indian markets to open on a flat to positive note and later trade in a range. Among the sectors, oil & gas and metal stocks could outperform,`` said HDFC Securities.

Market may open on flat to positive note:


Oil giant Shell is to become the last FTSE 100 company to close its final salary pension scheme to new employees.

Shell to close final salary pension scheme


Lautner talks about what he thinks of his long-time co-star, Kristen Stewart, the topic of cheating, and what he feels about blind dating.

Taylor Lautner talks about Kristen Stewart and the topic of cheating


The Palestinian leadership officially decided late Sunday to approach the UN to attain statehood recognition and become a full member at the international body by the coming September.

Palestinian leadership decides to approach UN for statehood


London, June 10 Oscar winning director Francis Ford Coppola defends the late actor Marlon Brando, who was said to be a difficult actor to work with, saying he was a ``misunderstood eccentric''.

Marlon Brando was a misunderstood eccentric:


American auto company, Hyster has introduced the Eco friendly, battery operated range of fruit processing machinery in Pakistan through its dealer, Rastgar & Co. SMEDA is using it in its pilot project for fruit plump production.

American auto company introduces battery operated fruit processing machinery in Pakistan


The White House issued a veto threat Wednesday against the current version of CISPA as House Republicans prepared to take it to the floor.

White House issues veto threat against CISPA


Engineers of the University of South Carolina have invented a T-Shirt that will be able to charge cell phones in the near future.


A motorist driving the wrong way on Lake Shore Drive crashed into a vehicle, causing its driver to suffer injuries early Friday.

Motorist drives wrong way on Lake Shore Drive


Derek Fisher confirmed Sunday night he has reached a buyout agreement with the Houston Rockets.

Fisher reaches buyout agreement with Rockets


Hotel workers at the Orion Promenade hotel in Nelspruit will have a ``black Christmas'' this year as their salaries would only be paid at the end of the month, the SA Municipal Workers' Union in Mpumalanga said on Wednesday.


An Abilene man and woman were arrested Thursday in connection to two home burglaries and drug possession.

Abilene man and woman arrested in connection to burglaries


The Angolan government has announced a new recruitment policy for oil industry under which all oil companies must employ Angolans in all categories and posts, Angola's official news agency ANGOP reported on Saturday.

Angola announces new recruitment policy in oil industry


Flags at Wisconsin National Guard Armories, air bases and other facilities throughout the state will fly at half staff on Tuesday in honor of a Peshtigo soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Flags flying at half staff Tuesday for soldier killed in Afghanistan


McCain on Friday released his 2007 and 2006 tax returns, but not those of his wife, whose income from ownership of a beer distributor far exceeds $1 million, according to financial disclosure statements filed previously in the Senate.

John McCain releases his tax returns -- not his wife's


The Saskatoon Health Region is consolidating its critical care services at St. Pauls and Royal University Hospitals.

Saskatoon Health region consolidates critical care


NEW Chief Constable David Shaw has taken over the reins at West Mercia Police this week and says he is ready for the challenge of cuts, collaborations and crime commissioners.

I'm ready for the challenge of cuts and collaboration


RUSSIA has ended a decades-old border dispute with China by giving it a stretch of river island territory in a ceremony symbolising the Cold War rivals' warming ties.


Washington Capitals centre Nicklas Backstrom was named NHL rookie of the month on Thursday.

Nicklas Backstrom named NHL rookie of month


``I've discussed the idea of Shruti singing in Luck with my director Soham, and he's kicked by the idea.


The Cubs have moved Carlos Zambrano off his setup job -- which he hasn't done particularly well -- and into long relief, presumably in preparation for a return to the rotation.

The Cubs move Carlos Zambrano into long relief


Geddings, a Sumter native and the former chief of staff for South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges, had his 2006 felony fraud conviction vacated by a federal judge Friday, thus exonerating the former North Carolina lottery commissioner.


A Thames River boater faces numerous charges after the Ontario Provincial Police stopped a boat for speeding.


Formula One ace Robert Kubica has begun physiotherapy after undergoing a third operation on injuries sustained during a horror crash.


UK mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to 58,728 in January from 55,019 in December, the Bank of England said Wednesday.

U.K. mortgage approvals increase in January


Isabella Smith, 11, of Rockhampton met her hero, sailor Jessica Watson, yesterday and bought the book True Spirit.


Police investigating a rape allegation in Marlborough cordoned off one of the High Street shopping malls for several hours today.

Police investigate rape allegation in Marlborough


With the rise of China and the Global Competitive rankings earlier this month, it's becoming clearer that the United States is losing its innovative edge.

The United States is losing its innovative edge:


A Loughrea man has pleaded guilty to cultivating cannabis plants at his Loughrea address last year.

Loughrea man pleads guilty to cultivating cannabis


President Serzh Sargsyan will receive Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who will be in Armenia on the 2nd and 3rd of October with the invitation of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan, as stated in the press release of the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Serzh Sargsyan will receive Sergey Lavrov


ComScore has agreed to acquire Seattle-based AdXpose, a company that enables advertisers to verify online ad campaign data points in real time.


A post-graduate medical student committed suicide by hanging himself at Vavilalapally area on Monday.


Switzerland's biggest bank UBS has said it would cut 2,000 more jobs as it revamps its investment bank which had been battered by the US subprime crisis.


Late yesterday afternoon on its Facebook page Virgin Mobile announced the Samsung Intercept, the carrier's first Android handset.

Virgin Mobile announces Samsung Intercept


A De Smet woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident Thursday morning in Miner County.


Arbitron announced today that it has commercialized its PPM radio ratings service in five new local markets.

Arbitron commercializes PPM ratings in five new markets


A 38-year-old Fort Riley soldier from Tennessee has been killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the fort announced Wednesday.

Fort Riley soldier killed in Afghanistan


FIFA has selected the dates for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.


IDA Ireland earlier today tweeted that Twitter, the 'global social networking phenomenon,' is to establish an international office in Dublin, Ireland.

Twitter to establish an international office in Dublin;


Godsmack earn their third #1 album on the Billboard 200 albums chart with ``The Oracle, the band's fifth studio album and their fifth to crack the top 10, sold 117,000 copies in its first week.

Godsmack earns third #1 album on Billboard with ``the Oracle''


At least five snowmachiners were rescued over the weekend in three separate incidents after they encountered trouble in Alaska's backcountry, troopers reported Sunday.

Five snowmachiners rescued in three incidents


Southern Ohio Medical Center will host an open house from 1 to 4 pm Sunday, June 10, for its new Waverly Urgent Care & Specialty Center.

Southern Ohio Medical Center hosting open house


Nelson Mandela ``continues to get better'' after more than a week in hospital battling a lung infection although his condition remains serious, South African President Jacob Zuma said yesterday.


Director Spike Lee will hold a high-dollar fundraiser for President Barack Obama next week at his New York home.


Chinese manufacturing activity hit a seven month low in June, data from HSBC showed today.

China manufacturing hits seven-month low


THE LONG-awaited £1.2 million flood defence works in Braunton were officially unveiled today.


Just when you thought it was safe to go into an Internet comment thread, Roman Polanski has issued a rather dramatic statement using the refrain, ``I can remain silent no longer!''

Roman Polanski can remain silent no longer!


New Delhi, Aug 24 Global hospitality major Accor today said it will launch three hotel brands in India by the end of this year, taking the total number of Accor brands in the country to six.

Accor to launch three hotel brands in India this year


A new study has revealed that colonoscopy screenings to detect colon cancer may not be as accurate as previously thought.

Colonoscopy screenings may not be that accurate


The first Kids to Kids garage sale will set up Saturday morning right off the Capitol Square, with youngsters in 60 different booths selling their stuff to eager youthful buyers.

Kids to Kids garage sale set for Saturday


Pegasystems Inc., the leader in Business Process Management, will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2008, after market close.

Pegasystems to announce first quarter 2008 results


Noel Gallagher has claimed that Oasis and Blur were the last great alternative bands to mount an ``assault'' on the charts and insisted that many of today's crop of pop stars are ``dreadful''.

Noel Gallagher: 'Oasis and Blur were the last great alternative bands in the charts'


Prime Minister Julia Gillard attacked protesters Prime Minister Julia Gillard attacked protesters


Richard W. Lyman, who as president of Stanford in the 1970s shepherded the university through an era of political turbulence, died on Sunday at his home in Palo Alto, Calif. He was 88.

Richard W. Lyman, ex-president of Stanford university, dies at 88


News broke over the weekend that Paramore, while not breaking up, will lose two of its five members, effective immediately.

Paramore not breaking up after losing two members


Israeli troops killed a Palestinian on Friday during a raid in the West Bank to arrest suspected fighters, witnesses and security officials in the territory said.

Israeli troops kill another Palestinian in West Bank


Belarus has suspended talks with the United States on a uranium replacement program in response to the newly imposed economic sanctions, which it views as unfounded and unlawful, Andrey Savinykh, spokesman for the Belarusian foreign ministry, said in a statement on Friday.

Belarus suspends talks with usa on uranium replacement program


a CD and DVD counterfeiter and a supplier -- have been sentenced to prison in federal court in Atlanta.

CD and DVD counterfeiter and supplier sentenced to prison


THREE separate groups of travellers have set up camp in Dorset over the past few days.

Three groups of travellers set up camp in Dorset


AP New York Islanders center Mike Sillinger is retiring after 17 years in the NHL because of an injured left hip.

Islanders' Mike Sillinger retires after 17 years


Three boys were arrested Thursday night after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle that had been carjacked earlier in the evening, authorities said.

Boys arrested after leading police on chase


Bank of America is raising interest rates on as many as four million American creditcard customers who carry a balance.


WITH live music venues crashing down around its ears, the State Government is about to drastically backpedal on its new liquor licensing scheme.

State Government to drastically backpedal on new liquor licensing scheme


During cold snaps, birds struggle to find the natural food they need and have to rely on us.

During cold snaps, birds struggle to find natural food


Karl Rove visited Utah for his 40th high school reunion at Olympus High School Saturday night.

Karl Rove visits Utah for his 40th high school reunion


BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group, announced that it is expanding its high yield business in Canada with the additions of Dan Atack, Managing Director, and Piper Kerr, Director, to the BMO Capital Markets Leveraged Finance Distribution and Trading team.

BMO Capital Markets expands high yield business in Canada


A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Iowa, Johnson and Linn counties until 7 pm today.The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities said the storms could produce rain, lightning, penny-sized hail and winds in excess of 70 mph.The warning falls over northeastern Iowa County, northern Johnson County and southern Linn County.


A 28-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man was sentenced in Wood County Circuit Court to 200 days in jail for fourth-offense drunken driving and possessing a dangerous weapon on school property.

Wisconsin Rapids man sentenced for drunken driving


eBay is launching a Japanese language service to increase its stock of Japanese products and further expand its international sales.


RICHARD Jerome snapped up five wickets as Knebworth Park 2nds beat Northwood in a thrilling finish.

Jerome snaps up five wickets for Knebworth Park 2nds


West Indies ( Images ) cricketer Ryan Hinds has been charged with rape but was released on bail after appearing before a magistrate court in Bridgetown.

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds charged with rape


Grateful diners can overlook the fact that those tips are calculated on the total bill, including tax.

Should tips be calculated before or after the tax?


Banica, one of the biggest barangays of this city, will be holding a dried fish or Ugahan/Pinakas festival on April 13 -- 17.


A local television station says a troubled Qantas jetliner has made an emergency landing in Singapore.

Qantas makes emergency landing in Singapore


Two Cowlitz County farm owners pleaded guilty Wednesday in a December 2005 E. coli outbreak involving raw milk that sickened 18 people in Washington and Oregon.

Farm owners plead guilty in E. coli outbreak


Carradine was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok, where he was working on a movie.

Actor David Carradine found dead in Bangkok


US syphilis cases climbed for the seventh straight year in 2007, and increases in the disease among gay men and blacks largely contributed, government researchers reported Wednesday.

Us syphilis up for seventh straight year


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Pemudah's scope of duties will be expanded to serve the needs of the people besides its task of facilitating smoother public-private sector business dealings.

Pemudah's scope of duties to be expanded


One Metro East police force has charged an officer from another area police force with obstruction.

Metro East police charge officer from another force


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Tuesday it may drop bribery charges against former US Vice President Dick Cheney and oil services firm Halliburton after the company offered to pay a fine.

EFCC may drop charges against Halliburton


Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is launching a TV talent show to se...


Red tape and bureaucracy is forcing a family-run firm to fold this week after nearly 60 years in business in Shrewsbury, its owner said today.


Syrian rebels have killed 28 soldiers in attacks on military checkpoints in northern Idlib province, just hours after a wave of bombings hit Damascus and its outskirts, activists said.


An outbound Metra train hit a vehicle in Elgin about 10 pm, according to the agency.


The FDA approved Bydureon, which the companies called the first once-weekly treatment for Type 2 diabetes.


Light and sound show will be revived at Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal during the second week of August, officials of the Department of Tourism and Archaeology said here on Monday.


A Puerto Rican jury rejected the death penalty Thursday for a convicted drug dealer accused of killing an ex-girlfriend who was an informant for the US government.


I hate to say I told you so, Republicans but I told you so.


(an error occurred while processing this directive)Playback singer S Janaki had a miraculous escape from a car accident near Chittode on Saturday.


The Australian bond market has closed weaker as safe-haven assets were sold off on the increased prospect of two interest rate hikes by May.


Harrods department store is celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with store-long display of regal headpieces.

Harrods celebrates Queen's Diamond Jubilee


The MDC activist, Chrispen Mandizvidza who died on Wednesday after being severely assaulted by Zanu PF supporters on Sunday will be buried next week in Zaka, Masvingo province.


Kuwait is a nation that respects the law and human rights, said an Interior Ministry official on Sunday.

Kuwait respects law, human rights - Interior Ministry official


Bernard announced Friday he was giving up his final two years of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, and he could be the top if not one of the top backs on the board.


Liverpool have confirmed that Philipp Degen has joined Stuttgart on loan until the end of the 2010-11 season.


Target has launched a review of its $37m media account, with a host of agencies jostling to take on the business.

Target launches review of $37m media account


While total labour costs rose 2.4 percent in the year to the June 2011 quarter, non-wage labour costs rose 4.9 percent, Statistics New Zealand said today.


A US air force general and two other officers have been disciplined for their role in a ``tainted'' 50-million dollar contract involving shows by the service's elite Thunderbird flying team, the air force said.

Air force general disciplined over 'tainted' contract


The city of Hudson plans to conduct a controlled burn, supervised by the Hudson Fire Department, at Ellsworth Meadows golf course Wednesday at 8:30 am to eradicate some species of weeds that are choking the grass and growth in a small area.

City plans controlled burn at golf course


The government says the automotive industry in the first two months of this year has shown a good recovery and that it expects the industry's production to return to its peak of 2008.

Automotive industry shows good recovery:


Robert De Niro is playing the role of Wall Street investor and scamster Bernie Madoff in the first major film to be made on the financial scam.


The House is expected to vote on the $150 billion economic stimulus package today, but it may look a little different than the president originally planned.

House to vote on economic stimulus package


Iraq's UN ambassador said Friday that Iraq and the US will remain allies when Barack Obama takes over as US president in January.

Iraq and US will remain allies under Obama


Hamilton Island is launching its first brand campaign in five years and will feature the new strap line ``Where in the world would you rather be?''.

Hamilton Island launches first brand campaign in five years


Tea party-backed candidates helped and hindered Republicans, injecting enthusiasm into campaigns but losing Senate seats held by Democrats in Delaware, Colorado and Nevada that the GOP once had big hopes of capturing.

Tea party-backed candidates helped and hindered GOP


The owners of Italian Serie A club Udinese have agreed a takeover of Watford, the Championship club said in a statement.

Owners of Udinese agree takeover of Watford


Switzerland's Justice Ministry says it will place Roman Polanski under house arrest at his Alpine chalet Friday.

Swiss to place Polanski under house arrest Friday


Civil service union PCS and Unison have joined forces and signed a new memorandum of understanding setting out how they can both work together to address the challenge of change in UK public services.


A MAN was taken hospital to with minor injuries this morning after the car he was driving overturned on the A46 near Coventry.

Man taken to hospital after car overturns on A46


O'Connor talks 457 worker visas Updated: 04:23, Monday March 11, 2013 Businesses should not use the 457 skilled migrant worker visa program as their first option in filling a job, Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor says.


AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo will wear personalised boots against Chievo at San Siro on Saturday, the Italian international designed the Adidas Predator Lethal Zones himself.

Montolivo to wear personalised boots against Chievo


A Turner man accused of intentionally killing his wife pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge in Androscoggin County Superior Court.


A 27-year-old man from out of state died early this morning from injuries sustained at Wisconsin Point.

Man dies of injuries sustained on Wisconsin Point


Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani on Thursday met Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Sangh's office in New Delhi.


A woman accidentally ran over her husband in their driveway at 3:12 pm Oct. 27.


Crocodile meat from Miri Crocodile Farm at Kuala Baram, which is believed to have medicinal value for the treatment of respiratory diseases like asthma, is fast gaining popularity among visitors here.


It seems that good sales over the past year have made Nintendo feel sure enough of itself that it has raised its sales forecasts for this year.


A Portsmouth man who allegedly lied under oath during a murder trial is once again facing life in prison now that his second-degree murder plea has been taken off the table.


Pepperidge Farms, a brand owned by the Campbell Soup Co., has extended its Milano cookie line with the introduction of Milano Melts.


On June 11th, Ambassador Liu Xiaoming visited the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London and attended the luncheon hosted by IISS Director-General Dr John Chipman.

Ambassador Liu Xiaoming visits international Institute for Strategic studies


Professional indoor football is returning to Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, this time in a league with former Kentucky star quarterback Jared Lorenzen as the commissioner.


A QUARTER of care homes in England are giving pensioners and other vulnerable residents a poor service, a ``scandalous'' report revealed yesterday.

Care homes give pensioners a poor service, report reveals


Microsoft Corp. has announced the availability of the customer preview of the new Microsoft Office at office.com/preview.

Microsoft announces availability customer preview of new Microsoft Office


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid praised the Obama administration's handling of terrorist threats late Friday, warning colleagues against politicizing the issue.


Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of Planning Commission said that it is too early to say that monsoon has failed and that it may improve next week.


02/12/2012 Malaysia on Sunday deported a young Saudi journalist who is wanted in his home country over a Twitter post about the Prophet Mohammed that sparked calls for his execution, an official said.


The United States won an emotional Olympic gold medal in men's volleyball on Sunday, beating the world's top ranked Brazil 3-1.

United States wins gold in men's volleyball


A top Shiite cleric warned Monday that violence in Beirut could spin out of control, a day after seven protesters died in rioting and clashes in the city's southern suburbs that were reminiscent of Lebanon's 15-year civil war.


The Us Weekly scoop about how Kristen Stewart cheated on boyfriend Robert Pattinson with her ``Snow White and the Huntsman'' director Rupert Sanders is the big celebrity story of the day.

Kristen Stewart cheats on Robert Pattinson:


Canon Inc said on Monday it plans to buy back up to 50 billion yen worth of its own shares, or up to 1.8 percent, between July 31 and September 10.

Canon to buy back up to 50 billion yen worth own shares


04:02 PM,Feb 05,2011 Malappuram, Feb 5 Indian Union Muslim League today said it would unitedly face the situation arising out of the recent allegations against party leader PK Kunkalikutty relating to an alleged sex scandal and police filing FIR against him in this connection.


Last week's diatribe by the Mountain Express' paragon of fairness, Pat Murphy, is quite a turnaround from the eight years during which we endured the liberal chant that dissent is true patriotism.


Actor Mark Wahlberg is returning to his fashion roots as the new spokesman for clothing line Prvcy.

Mark Wahlberg - Mark Wahlberg returns to fashion roots


US cut-rate retailing giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Monday said that it is shutting its business office in Moscow, Russia.

Wal-Mart shuts business office in Moscow


The Rolling Stones envied The Beatles as all four band members could sing whereas they were solely reliant on Mick Jagger, claims Beatles musician Sir Paul McCartney.

``The Rolling Stones envied the Beatles''


However unconscious, there is a desperate need to not ignore what this presidential campaign is all about -- what it's REALLY about..


The Frank Sinatra jukebox musical ``Come Fly Away'' will close on Broadway.

Frank Sinatra musical 'Come Fly Away' to close


TEACHERS across Orange walked off the job for two hours yesterday morning in their continued fight for better pay and conditions.


Bert Newton says he's keen to get back to work after being hospitalised for over a week with pneumonia.


Tom Cruise has hired a private jet for his six year old daughter Suri Cruise.


A TAXI was forced off the road by a passenger during a robbery in Chalfont St Peter.


World number one Luke Donald has backed Adam Scott to bounce back from his Open Championship heartbreak.


The UAE's Dana Gas has made a gas and condensate discovery in Egypt at its Salma-1 well in the Nile Delta Concession, with reserves of 150 billion cubic feet of gas.


York University announced last week that it will launch a probe into recent clashes on campus relating to the Middle East.


Hamas is planning a large rally Sunday to celebrate the release of over 1,000 terrorists by Israel in the deal to release Gilad Shalit.


However, with his untimely passing, investigation into his death, memorials and concerts dedicated to his music, and the release of his movie ``This Is It'', Michael Jackson has managed to outrank Britney Spears in web searches this year, pushing her out of the top four seedings and into the number five slot.

Michael Jackson pushes out Britney Spears


A trial date has been set for a Madison man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child.

Trial date set for man accused of sexually assaulting child


SECURITY firm G4S has responded to criticism of the way it runs Rye Hill Prison in Rugby.

G4S responds to criticism of Rye Hill prison in Rugby


Egyptian prosecutors on Thursday demanded the death penalty for former dictator Hosni Mubarak, claiming that he was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of protesters during the uprising that overthrew him.

Egyptian prosecutors demand death penalty for Mubarak


Moore County animal control officers rescued nine dogs from an abandoned house Wednesday and were searching for a tenth.

Moore county rescues dogs from abandoned house


``I just want to be known for things other than my sexuality,'' Eva told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson at ``The Other Guys'' junket over the weekend, a detective comedy in which she stars alongside Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, where she's playing what Will's character perceives as more of a homely gal than a bombshell.

Eva Mendes: 'I want to be known for things other than my sexuality'


Gov. Jim Doyle says he opposes a new regional transit plan for southeast Wisconsin unveiled by fellow Democrats in the state Assembly.


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games revealed today the box art for LEGO Batman 2:

Warner Bros. Interactive reveals ``LEGO Batman 2:


From Peter Fonda to Marlee Matlin, stars around the Internet are paying tribute to the late Dennis Hopper, who died yesterday after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.


A 20-day national theatre workshop organised by Abhinaya Theatre Research Centre in association with the Regional Resource Centre of National School of Drama, New Delhi, began at Plathara, Karakulam, near here.


Bulgarian tourists died in an accident with a ship in the Ohrid Lake, FOCUS News Agency correspondent in the town reports.


Schwimmer is engaged to be married to Zoe Buckman.


Two militants belonging to different outfits were killed in separate encounters in Assam on Friday, police said.


A Sheriff has ruled that a farm worker was crushed to death by a bull only two days before Christmas.

Sheriff rules farm worker was crushed to death by bull


Jamie Dalrymple, the offspinning allrounder, has returned to Middlesex following his exit from Glamorgan in November.


The Philadelphia Independence has re-signed midfielder, Sinead Farrelly, the No. 1 draft pick for the Independence in 2011 and second pick overall.

Philadelphia Independence re-signs Sinead Farrelly


*In a stunning twist, George Zimmerman, accused murderer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, waived his right to the 'Stand Your Ground' law.

George Zimmerman waives right to 'Stand Your Ground' law


Britain rates as the worst place to live in Europe, compared with nine other major countries.

Britain the ``worst place to live in Europe''


Each year, the City of Denton conducts a full-size disaster drill.


Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz was hit in the face by a pitch from Josh Towers of the New York Yankees, and was able to walk off the field without assistance Sunday.

Blue Jays' Ruiz hit in face by pitch by pitch


McGarrigle died at her Montreal home Monday night after a battle with cancer.


Malians, who originate from the north, attend a meeting at the Palace of Congress in Bamako April 4, 2012.

Malians, who originate from the north, attend a meeting in Bamako


TWILIGHT star Robert Pattinson went crazy when a female fan of his jumped out of a stopped car and kissed him after she told him she was getting over swine flu.


A Clinton County school corporation has filed a lawsuit alleging a Frankfort bank withheld knowledge of delinquent taxes on a property the district purchased in 2009.

Clinton County school corporation files lawsuit against bank


Climate change poses the most serious threat to agriculture world over and to the food security, with countries like India facing the most unfavourable crop prospects, according to Chief Operating Officer of NutriPlus Knowledge Programme of ICRISAT Saikatdatta Mazumdar.

'Climate change poses serious threat to food security'


Leon Panetta, the US defense secretary, has warned that Israel could attack Iran, possibly as early as April.


Roche announced Wednesday it had launched a takeover bid for Illumina, a US company that specialises in life sciences.

Roche launches takeover bid for US firm Illumina


Citations issued to a Waite Park man who posted anti-Islamic fliers on St. Cloud utility poles have been dismissed in an administrative hearing officer's ruling issued this morning.

Citations issued to man who posted anti-Islamic fliers dismissed


The US 7th Fleet has temporarily repositioned its ships and aircraft away from Japan's Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant after detecting low-level contamination in the air and on its aircraft operating in the area.

Radiation forces US 7th Fleet to reposition ships


US Vice President Joe Biden will visit India next month in a visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties, Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday.

US Vice President Biden to visit India next month


PPG Industries upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley.

PPG Industries (PPG) upgraded at Morgan Stanley


BIG EAST Champion field hockey team is currently being featured in Times Square in New York City after winning its third consecutive conference title, either regular-season or tournament.


Anti-NATO rallies will be held in Croatia against the Balkan country's membership in the alliance, organizers said in the Croatian capital Zagreb on Thursday.


ALAMEDA, Calif. Oakland Raiders safety Hiram Eugene has signed his restricted free agent tender to return to the team next season.

Raiders safety Hiram Eugene signs free agent tender


Real Housewives star, Kyle Richards is set to guest star in the new season of CSI.

'Real Housewives' Kyle Richards to star in 'CSI'


Australian commodity prices fell 1.1% in SDR terms in October from the prior month, the Reserve Bank of Australia said Monday.

Australian commodity prices fall in October


A southwest Missouri teenager is accused of stabbing a man with an ice pick in a dispute over a parking spot.

Teenager accused of stabbing man with ice pick for parking spot


CSUN Executive Board candidates for student body president, vice president and Senate president debated issues concerning students, like budget cuts, how CSUN spends students' money and parking.


The Bank of Finland predicts that Finland is facing a sustained recession lasting about a year and a half, newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports.


John Krasinski tells Ellen DeGeneres that it was a case of love at first sight when he met his wife Emily Blunt.

It was love at first sight for John Krasinski and Emily Blunt


DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Jerryd Bayless had 21 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-98 on Sunday to snap a six-game skid.

The Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-98.


Bank of Baroda is all set to expand its banking operations in New Zealand, an official said.

Bank of Baroda to expand operations in new Zealand


Czech car maker Skoda Auto has opened three new training centres at its Kvasiny plant in Czech Republic.

Skoda opens new training centres at Kvasiny plant


Everton striker Apostolos Vellios has revealed he was taking tips from club legend Duncan Ferguson ahead of Saturday's 2-0 win at Bolton.


Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has agreed to pay $3,350 to settle three ethics complaints filed against him over his 2010 gubernatorial campaign.

Governor Nathan Deal settles ethics complaints


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown headed to Buckingham Palace to resign today, bringing the Labour Party's 13-year hold on power to a close as his two chief rivals sealed a coalition deal to create a new government.

British prime minister Gordon Brown resigns


NASA says the Mars science rover Curiosity landed on the Martian surface on Monday morning to begin a two-year mission seeking evidence the Red Planet once hosted ingredients for life.


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have been a buzzword in the mortgage industry over the last several months as many Americans are looking to refinance and save money on a fixed home loan.


Anti-vaccination lobby causing danger Updated: 17:18, Thursday April 11, 2013 Doctors have called for sanctions against those peddling anti-immunisation information, after a new report found more than 76,000 Australian children had fallen behind with their vaccinations.


Senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who is affiliated with the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League, is staying away from the domestic cricket despite being cleared by the Sindh High Court recently.

Yousuf staying away from domestic cricket


Pregnant Anna Paquin and her husband Stephen Moyer are expecting twins.


jamie pointed out an interesting piece being featured in Newsweek that claims a ``genetic glitch'' may prevent kids from learning from their mistakes to the same degree as others.

Genetic glitch may prevent kids from learning from their mistakes


The Matrix Group has been placed into administration with some of its key operating entities likely to be sold or run by staff.


A CHILD playing with matches was the cause of a house fire in Edinburgh Drive, Kirton, yesterday evening.

CHILD playing with matches causes house fire


Ballet superstar Darcey Bussell will name P&O's Azura in a bottle-smashing ceremony in the city docks next year.


A Hillsborough County deputy shot a suspect today behind a Brandon sports bar, and the suspect is in critical condition at an area hospital, deputies said.

Deputy shoots suspect behind Brandon sports bar


A burglar who stood to get a mandatory three year sentence for his third dwelling house burglary has walked free from court.


Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique to identify the proteins secreted by a cell.

Researchers develop new technique for identifying proteins secreted by cells


President Stjepan Mesic proposed the border dispute between Croatia and Slovenia to be frozen temporary.

President Mesic proposes border dispute to be frozen temporary.


Spain came back from behind to beat Belgium in the World Cup qualifier last night to win the match 1-2 after Simons scored for Belgium in the 7th minute.

Spain come back from behind to beat Belgium in World Cup qualifier


TV Land is renewing the reality series ``High School Reunion'' for what the cable network is calling a second season.


He might still be riding high on the success of his second outing ``New York'' but director Kabir Khan says he would love to go back to making documentary films.

Kabir Khan to go back to making documentaries


It now seems that the superstar, Sir Paul McCartney, is lined up for the new series of Glee.

Superstar Paul McCartney is lined up for Glee


The Seattle SuperSonics announced Thursday that center Mouhamed Sene underwent surgery earlier this week to repair a tear in his right knee.

Seattle SuperSonics' center Mouhamed Sene undergoes surgery


The two-day 24th Senior Expo opens today at the Ocean Center, offering the 50-plus generation a chance to take in a wide variety of products and services.


TRG qualified its four GT entries solidly for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Verizon Wireless 250 to be run Sunday, May 3 at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

TRG qualifies solidly at New Jersey Motorsports Park


India has no plans to review subsidies on food, fertilisers and fuel, Namo Narain Meena, Minister of State said in a written reply to Parliament on Tuesday.


A Saudi prince wants to buy half of the Liverpool soccer club in a deal worth up to $610 million Cdn that would mark the latest buy-in by Persian Gulf investors in an English Premier League team.

Saudi prince wants half of Liverpool club


Carmen Basilio, who beat Sugar Ray Robinson, dies and lost an equally epic, razor-edge rematch six months later, died Wednesday at age 85.


AN Irish priest murdered in Kenya was stripped naked and stabbed in the throat by robbers who stole his blood-stained clothes, a CD player and two mobile phones.

Priest stripped naked and stabbed in throat


Late yesterday, the House passed the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act.

House passes Daniel Pearl freedom of the press Act


Wesley Matthews hit all 10 of his shots from the field and finished with 23 points in all, lifting Marquette to an 81-76 win over Rutgers Wednesday.


JENNIFER Lawrence is relieved she found the crucial Twilight chemistry among her Hunger Games costars.

Jennifer Lawrence relieved about chemistry


``In Kyrgyzstan, locals don't gamble but only work in gambling establishments,'' the president of the Association of Gambling and Entertainment Complexes, Mirlan Tashmanbetov told a news conference today.

In Kyrgyzstan, locals don't gamble but only work in gambling establishments --


China has launched its first data relay satellite in preparation for the inaugural spacewalk by a Chinese astronaut scheduled for later this year, a state news agency said on Saturday.


The eastern cougar has been declared extinct, according to a report issued Wednesday by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.


Carlisle United have extended the loan spell of Newcastle full-back James Tavernier for a further two months, after an impressive initial stint.

Carlisle United extend loan spell of James Tavernier


Mitt Romney won the Maine Republican caucuses Saturday, overcoming a strong challenge by Ron Paul that drew national attention to the normally low-key contest.


George Michael pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs today at his court hearing in London.

George Michael pleads guilty to driving under the influence of drugs


Sebastian Vettel has won the Italian Grand Prix from pole position, fighting off an audacious challenge from defending champion Fernando Alonso.

Sebastian Vettel wins Italian Grand Prix


The Palestinian death toll is nearing 1,000 as Israel continues its attack on the Gaza Strip.


Gavin DeGraw was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday night, but he has no hard feelings following his.

Gavin DeGraw eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'


A 7 year old boy was hit and killed by a car as he was walking home from school.


Matt Lucas and David Walliams have revived spoof music series Rock Profiles, nine years after it ended.


The Angolan Oil company will build this year a kitchen gas warehouse store in Ndalatando, northern Kwanza Norte province.

Oil company builds kitchen gas warehouse


The goods transporters were urged to call off their strike in the larger national interest at a meeting of office-bearers of Supreme Council of All Karachi Transport Ittehad held under the chairmanship of Sindh Home Secretary Arif Khan.


Tamil Nadu was now getting uninterrupted power supply from windmills, which have started generating electricity for the past three or four days, according to ports and highways minister MP Swaminathan.

Tn now getting uninterrupted power supply from windmills'


HOUSTON Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday that Hurricane Ike, which closed its largest hub for more than two days last week, cost the carrier about $50 million.

Continental says Hurricane Ike cost $50 million


Japan declared states of emergency for five nuclear reactors at two power plants after the units lost cooling ability in the aftermath of Friday's powerful earthquake.

Japan declares states of emergency at nuclear plants


IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko could be facing heavyweight contender David Tua next on December 11th, according to the latest boxing news.

Will Wladimir Klitschko face David Tua in December?


AP Photos The Tigers have a bullpen that is uniquely suited for closer by committee.


A Mason City woman accused of embezzling more than $80,000 from a local dental practice has agreed to plead guilty.

Mason City woman accused of embezzling to plead guilty


THE 419th death anniversary of freedom fighter Dulla Bhatti was observed at the Miani Sahib graveyard.

419th death anniversary of Dulla Bhatti observed


About a week after announcing a manufacturing partnership with Flextronics, Brammo has secured $12.4 million through private investments.


Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it received a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory/ Enterprise Business System Program Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Jacobs receives contract from Air Force Research Laboratory/ Enterprise business System Program Office


Britain's Queen Elizabeth II addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday for the first time in 53 years, praising the world body for the achievements it made since her last address in 1957.

Queen Elizabeth addresses UN General Assembly


Jeff Gray strikes out Danny Valencia in his debut for the Mariners


Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes asked about endangered species and, in particular, the blue-fin tuna.


A company director killed his neighbour's dog with a garden hoe after warning her that he intended to make her life a misery, a court has been told.

Company director killed neighbour's dog with hoe


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that he will remain at the Old Trafford helm for the foreseeable future after revealing he has no plans to retire.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has 'no plans to retire'


UBS cut Telecom Italia to neutral from buy on Monday following the firm's first-quarter results.


Steve Ballmer is taking Microsoft all in saying that Microsoft is ``betting out company'' on the cloud.

Ballmer says Microsoft is 'betting our company' on the cloud


An Orem man was fatally stabbed by his son shortly after 9 am Sunday morning following an argument at the family's home.


Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is writing a book about experiences in the US Senate -- not his own experiences, but those of his desk.

Sherrod Brown to write book about his desk


UK premium rate services regulator PhonepayPlus has issued a public consultation on its business plan and budget for the financial year 2012/13.

PhonepayPlus issues consultation on business plan, budget


Olympia Entertainment and the Masonic Temple Association of Detroit announced today they have reached agreement for Detroit-based Olympia Entertainment to operate and manage the historic Masonic Temple in Detroit.

Olympia Entertainment announces agreement to operate and manage the Masonic Temple


CSKA Moscow are yet to be formally approached over Yuri Zhirkov, according to the highly rated player himself.

CSKA Moscow yet to be approached over Yuri Zhirkov


A Sun Valley Co. employee found unresponsive on the side of a Bald Mountain ski run on March 16 died of chest trauma, the Ada County Coroner has determined.

Sun Valley employee died from chest trauma


Joe Paterno, who has faced growing criticism over the Penn State sexual abuse scandal, will lose the football coaching job, sources told The New York Times.


Singer Lauryn Hill pleads guilty to tax evasion charges.


Spanish air traffic controllers voted Tuesday to go on strike but avoided setting a date in a long-running dispute triggered when the government slashed their pay in the interest of austerity.

Spanish air traffic controllers vote to strike


``Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock. The ruler is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. A man is the shepherd of his family and is responsible for his flock. A woman is the shepherd of her husband's household and is responsible for her flock. A servant is the shepherd of his master's wealth and is responsible for his flock.''


Authorities say a 64-year-old woman died of an apparent heart attack during a wildfire evacuation south of Chadron in northwest Nebraska.


Three Palestinians were killed early Saturday in two separate Israeli air strikes on southern and northern Gaza, according to medical sources.

Three Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza


An arson investigation is underway into a fire that damaged an Evarts gas station this past weekend.


The Grand Lodge of Virginia, on Saturday, Nov. 12, during the 233rd Annual Communication, elected William Talbott Ellison Jr. of Waynesboro to serve as its 167th Grand Master during 2011-2012.

Grand Lodge of Virginia elects Grand Master


You may be surprised to learn that work vehicles are workplaces as well.


US President Barack Obama will pay first visit to Israel as president, announced the White House on Tuesday, stopping short of disclosing more details regarding the trip.

Obama to pay first visit to Israel as president


Schoolboy Liam Shiels will become the youngest current player in the AFL when he makes his senior debut for Hawthorn against Adelaide on Sunday.

Liam Shiels to become youngest player in AFL when he debuts for Hawthorn


Ajuba Solutions, a premier provider of healthcare revenue cycle management services to healthcare institutions has inaugurated its newest facility in Chennai.

Ajuba inaugurates its new facility in Chennai


Airline industry officials lambasted governments across Europe on Monday for a lack of leadership in their handling of the airspace restrictions as the volcanic ash from Iceland caused Canadian carriers to cancel flights in Atlantic Canada as a precautionary measure over the weekend.

Airline industry lambastes governments for lack of leadership


Pooh the poodle saved her blind owner from a gas leak in her Talladega, Alabama home.


``It's almost overwhelming to try to understand what I'm feeling as a father,'' Ray Lewis said Wednesday, as his son Ray Lewis III signed a letter of intent to attend UM. The Baltimore Ravens star said it was unreal to see his son following him to his alma mater just a few days after he won the Super Bowl and retired.

Ray Lewis III signs with University of Miami


Christmas came early for students at Bozeman Elementary School Tuesday, thanks to a partnership between Plains Capital Bank, Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, and Lubbock ISD.

Christmas comes early for Bozeman Elementary


``End of the Rainbow,'' a musical drama about Judy Garland, is to close on Broadway on August.

``End of the Rainbow'' to close on Broadway


Actress Christina Applegate is in final negotiations to star opposite actor Ed Helms in ``Vacation''.

Christina Applegate to star in 'Vacation'


Talk show host Oprah Winfrey must defend a defamation suit over remarks she made about a headmistress at her girls' school in South Africa after a sex-abuse scandal erupted there, a US judge ruled.

Oprah Winfrey must defend defamation suit


Louisville women's basketball will travel to Pittsburgh for a BIG EAST conference match up on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7:00 pm in the Petersen Events Center.

Women's basketball travels to Pittsburgh on Tuesday


REC Solar is now offering its Central Valley customers their own personal ``smart meters,'' but these are meant to save homeowners money by allowing them to monitor energy usage in real time.


The Orlando Predators hired former Chicago Bears defensive back Doug Plank as their head coach and president of football operations Wednesday.

Predators hire former nfl player Doug Plank as head coach


Actress Jaime Pressly is set to divorce less than three weeks after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, according to US reports.


NEW YORK -Roger Clemens apologized Monday for unspecified mistakes in his personal life, a statement Brian McNamee's lawyers intend to use to attack the pitcher's credibility at trial.

Clemens apologizes for 'mistakes in personal life'


London, Aug 10 The Taliban are planning a ``spectacular'' terror attack in Afghanistan, the British army commander in the country has warned.

Taliban planning 'spectacular' attack in Afghanistan


UK broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed it is cancelling Big Brother after the 2010 season, reports Variety.


Icy roads may be to blame for a bad car crash in Hempfield Township on Saturday.


An Alaska woman was convicted of misdemeanor child abuse Tuesday for squirting hot sauce into the mouth of her adopted Russian son as punishment in what prosecutors said was a calculated move to get on the ``Dr. Phil'' TV show.

Woman convicted of squirting hot sauce into mouth of adopted son


Inflation declined to over 14 months low of 3.92 per cent for the week ended February 7, on account of lower prices of manufactured items.

Inflation declines to over 14 months low


US stocks rose Friday after strong corporate earnings reports and a buyout offer for Clorox.