Phillip and Nancy Garrido were sentenced to virtual life prison terms Thursday shortly after Jaycee Dugard excoriated the pair through her mother, capping a whirlwind case that captured hearts and imaginations worldwide after Dugard surfaced and revealed she spent nearly two decades sexually abused and held in captivity on the outskirts of Antioch, Calif. ``I hated every second of every day of 18 years because of you and the sexual perversion you forced on me,'' Dugard wrote in letter, read by her mother in the packed courtroom.

Dugard: ``I hated every second of every day of 18 years''


A judge has declared a mistrial in a personal injury lawsuit filed by a Grand Forks County sheriff`s deputy in a hit-and-run case, citing a juror`s comment.

Judge declares mistrial in deputy`s lawsuit


Salt Lake City-based inthinc, a provider of fleet management, driver safety, and telematics systems, said today that it has opened up a new operation and support center in South America.

Inthinc opens operations center in South America


China will continue to work with the international community in the reconstruction of quake-hit Haiti, a senior Chinese diplomat said Tuesday.

China to continue to work with international community in Haiti


Carmona, the Indians' opening-day starter season, was arrested in the Dominican Republic for allegedly using a false identity.

Tribe pitcher Carmona arrested for false identity


Frontier Corp Inspector general, Major general Tariq Khan has said that Taliban have been defeated in the Bajaur Agency.


Near Ironwood Drive and Cleveland Road in South Bend, power outages are affecting drivers, businesses and residents.

Power outages affecting drivers, businesses, residents


India will later this month launch a remote sensing satellite equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced scientific instruments, space agency officials said here.

India to launch remote sensing satellite


CYCLISTS are to ride 840 miles from Bristol to Berlin to help terminally ill patients at a city hospital.


Prominent French singer Dany Brillant will perform in Istanbul on May 10 at the Haliç Congress Center with the support of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture agency.

French singer Dany Brillant to perform in Istanbul


Hawaiian Telcom filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection early this morning after it was unable to reach an 11th-hour deal with its creditors.


Two former city commissioners are expected to be appointed to city boards at tonight's meeting of the City Commission.

Former commissioners expected to be appointed to city boards


A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 am in 14 counties in West Tennessee.


The French film ``The Class,'' a frank tale about classroom life using real students and teachers at a junior high school, won top honors Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival.

French film about classroom life wins top honors at Cannes Festival


Indiana authorities have ordered two service stations in the state to stop selling fuel.

Indiana orders two stations to stop selling fuels


URS Corporation will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 am, to discuss its 2007 fourth quarter and full year results.

Urs Corporation to host conference call to discuss 2007 fourth quarter and full year results


After announcing disappointing revenues for the last quarter, Motorola said that it considers selling or spinning off its cellular phone unit.

Motorola considers to sell or spin off phone unit


A man already being held on accusations of committing two armed robberies and an attempted armed robbery in Hagerstown this month has been charged with a fourth city heist in December, according to Washington County District Court records.

Man being held on accusations of committing armed robberies is charged with a fourth heist


Hollywood actor Denzel Washington is reportedly set to play US President Barack Obama in a new film.

'Denzel Washington to play Barack Obama'


The city and district police are gearing up for the New Year's Eve festivities in the city and on its outskirts.

Police gear up for New Year's Eve festivities


Actor CHRIS PINE is single again after splitting from model DOMINIQUE PIEK, according to a US report.


Murder accused and paralympian Oscar Pistorius and his family are disturbed by the tone of recent reports in the South African media and various social media platforms.

Murder accused and paralympian Oscar Pistorius.


France's President Nicolas Sarkozy interrupted his vacation to hold an emergency government meeting Wednesday, August 10, about the debt troubles that have hit global markets hard.

Sarkozy interrupts vacation for emergency government meeting


Two Clarksville, Tenn., men captured in Memphis last week have been charged in the murder of a Clarksville man.

Two Clarksville men captured in Memphis are charged with murder


The American former 100-metre world record holder Tim Montgomery has pleaded guilty to heroin distribution charges at a federal court hearing in Virginia.

Montgomery pleads guilty to heroin charges


The aggregate value of contracted construction works of Macedonian firms abroad grew by 27.3% y/y to MKD 3.1bn in Q1, the statistics office report.

Value of construction works abroad up by 27.3% y/y in Q1.


Panasonic Corp said on Friday that it would sell its Sanyo digital and digital movie camera business to Japanese private equity fund Advantage Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Panasonic to sell Sanyo digital camera business to private equity fund


The US Census Bureau officially wraps up its regional office move from Kansas City, Kan., to Denver, Colo., on Jan. 1.

Census office moves out of Kansas City, Kan.


Malaysian shares ended the morning sharply higher Thursday as the market played catch-up with yesterday's gains elsewhere in Asia following the Federal Reserve's surprise rate cut.

Malaysian shares end morning sharply higher


Boston police report that a baby survived a fall out of third-floor window onto concrete below on Tuesday morning with a bloody nose.


SCHOOLS in the Cotswolds are seriously considering converting to Academy status and leaving local authority control.

Schools in Cotswolds seriously consider Academy status


Dennis Quaid has blasted Meg Ryan for publicly ``rehashing'' the reasons behind their marriage breakdown.

Dennis Quaid blasts Meg Ryan over publicly rehashing


A study finds Pennsylvania again leads the nation in the rate of african american homicides.

Pa leads nation in rate of african american homicides


The Car Connectivity Consortium, an organization driving global technologies for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the MirrorLink™ Developer Portal is now open for advance registration.

MirrorLink™ Developer Portal now open for advance registration


Jelena Dokic is likely to be handed a wildcard for the Australian Open, despite losing a playoff on Sunday.


New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb underwent sports hernia surgery Friday after sustaining the injury during offseason workouts.

Saints tackle Stinchcomb undergoes sports hernia surgery


The trials of the Nag anti-tank guided missile failed in meeting some of the parameters at trials conducted in Rajasthan recently.

Nag anti-tank guided missile fails trials


Paul Lambert has hailed the quickfire impact made by Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood in adjusting from League One football to the Barclays Premier League this season.

Paul Lambert hails impact of Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood


Alstom executive Philippe Mellier, who heads the French engineering group's transport division, is to join diamond group De Beers as chief executive.

Alstom exec Philippe Mellier to head De Beers


Pope Francis has given the Catholic church hundreds of new saints as he leads a canonisation ceremony in St Peter's Square.

Pope Francis gives church hundreds of new saints


Apparent US air strikes killed seven suspected Al-Qaeda militants in southern Yemen, one of them the media chief of the jihadist network's regional affiliate, a local official said today.

US air strikes kill seven 'Qaeda militants' in Yemen


Gavin Massey has returned to parent club Watford following the completion of his loan spell at Colchester United.


Caterpillar is selling a majority stake in a logistics division for about $750 million to better focus on its core businesses.

Caterpillar selling majority stake in logistics division for about $750 million


Oil prices hovers around 80 US dollars a barrel on Monday as French refinery workers' strike added to investors' concerns on potential disruption on future gasoline supply.


Bollywood actor Salman Khan promoted his forthcoming romantic action thriller film 'Ek Tha Tiger' in New Delhi, describing it as a full on entertainment film.

Salman Khan promotes 'Ek Tha Tiger' in Delhi


The electronic money order service was launched in three main post offices in the town and some sub-post offices in the district, including Chavakkad, Punnayurkulam, Pavaratty, Guruvayur and Vadanappilly, on Saturday.


A letter from the US Department of Education went out to public educators across the country warning that teachers and administrators can be held accountable for bullying.

Should teachers be held accountable for bullying?


Turkish President Abdullah Gül canceled a trip to Italy on Wednesday night due to illness.

President Abdullah Gül cancels trip to Italy


An Ingleside man was indicted Thursday in the slaying of a man whose skeletal remains were found late last month in a wetland on Chicago's Far South Side.


South Sudan became the world's newest nation just after midnight Saturday local time, marking its final separation from Sudan following decades of conflict, DPA reported.

South Sudan becomes world's newest nation


Singapore dominate the Commonwealth Games table tennis doubles semifinals after sending through three teams on Tuesday, with India and Australia also fielding gold medal contenders.

Singapore dominate table tennis semifinals


MISC Corp, the world's largest owner-operator of liquefied natural gas tankers, said it has decided to exit the container shipping business.


Beaverton police are investigating a stabbing that left an 18-year-old man in critical condition.


A fire broke out this morning at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta.

Another fire breaks out at Tyler Perry Studios


Tiger Woods is to make his return to competitive golf at the US Masters next month.

Tiger Woods to return to golf at US Masters


Home Instead Senior Care, nonprofit agencies and retailers will sponsor Be a Santa to a Senior, a program that collects, wraps and delivers gifts to lonely and needy seniors in Peru.


German cable network operator Unitymedia has completed the network upgrades in Aachen and Wiesbaden, enabling the former PrimaCom customers to order Unitymedia's triple play services.

Unitymedia completes upgrades in Aachen, Wiesbaden


A photo of the captured war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic in his diguise, featuring a long white beard and glasses.


SouthGobi Resources Ltd. announced today the results of the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held in Vancouver, Canada on May

SouthGobi Resources announces results of Annual and Special meeting of shareholders


Thieves rob Sydney golf club at gunpoint Updated: 14:04, Monday April 22, 2013 Two men have robbed a golf club in Sydney's south, threatening staff with a firearm and a sledgehammer.


The final list of school closures is expected to be announced at a school board meeting.


LG Uplus Corp. won the ``golden'' spectrum of 2.1 GHz for its super-fast wireless service, telecom regulators said Wednesday, setting the stage for the nation's smallest mobile phone operator to aggressively compete with its two bigger rivals in the soaring market for smartphones.

LG Uplus wins 'golden' spectrum for super-fast wireless service


Tiger Woods has reportedly been dating Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn since November, despite a busy competitive schedule for both famous athletes.


Dhaka Warriors won their first match in the Indian Cricket League 20-20 Championship beating Delhi Giants by 62 runs at the Sardar Vallabbhai Patel stadium.

Dhaka Warriors beat Delhi Giants by 62 runs


A publicist for Keith Urban says Nicole Kidman has given birth to a baby girl in Nashville and the couple has named her Sunday Rose Kidman Urban.

Publicist says Nicole Kidman has given birth to a girl in Nashville


Azerbaijani fans have displayed a great interest to Turkish wrestlers during the European championship held in Baku these days, official website of the Turkish Wrestling Federation reports.

Azerbaijani fans displayed great interest in Turkish wrestlers


Orica probed over Qld cyanide release Updated: 18:23, Friday March 2, 2012 A chemical company will face the full force of the law if it's found to have covered up the release of cyanide into Gladstone harbour, the premier says.


Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has been dropped by Poland for the World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Wednesday and is returning to Glasgow.


Fairfax Media has announced that it intends to divest its metropolitan and regional radio assets.


UK export controls are to be tightened following criticisms that British equipment has been used by oppressive regimes in North Africa and the Middle East, Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced.


Agencies) -Ailing 93-year-old Hollywood socialite and actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was released from hospital Saturday, her publicist told AFP.


Natural gas producer XTO Energy Inc. said Monday that it has completed a public stock offering, raising more than $1.2 billion prior to underwriting costs to finance property acquisitions and repay debt.


The rate of decline in Turkey's auto exports continued to slow down in September which recorded the lowest year-on-year decline in 2009 with 24.4 percent.

Rate of decline in auto exports slows down in September


Washington, Mar 12 American Internet giant, AOL, is cutting 700 jobs in India, but is outsourcing 300, a top company official has said.

AOL to cut 700 jobs in India; but to outsource 300


An Allegan County man who disappeared Tuesday night was found safe Wednesday morning in Van Buren County.


Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. Friday said a public offering of 12 million common shares had been priced at $3.40 a share, below the company's Thursday closing price.

Fleetwood Enterprises offering of 12 million shares priced at $3.40 a share


A two-vehicle crash outside Sapulpa leaves three people injured, one in critical.


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

New York Islanders forward Mike Sillinger retires after 17 years


American actress Jessica Biel is said to be so obsessed with healthy eating that she keeps on teasing her boyfriend Justin Timberlake about his eating habits.


Park City police cite a man who rode a camel up Main Street during the Sundance Film Festival.

Police cite man for riding camel on Main Street


Kasabian and Bruce Springsteen are to play this year's Hard Rock Calling, it has been announced.

Kasabian and Bruce Springsteen to play Hard Rock Calling


A Hattiesburg man has been sentenced to 50 years for a drunken driving crash that killed a pregnant woman, Rankin County court officials said.

Man sentenced for crash that killed pregnant woman


Rio Tinto pays no mining tax Updated: 19:30, Thursday February 14, 2013 Mining giant Rio Tinto has not contributed a cent to the federal government's mining tax and does not know when it will start.


Finnair has launched its fourth Airbus A330 this week, commencing flights from Helsinki to Delhi in India.


A teenage girl has died at a campsite and three other people were taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.


Washington, Pakistan may let surrogate Taliban use its nuclear weapons to do its ``dirty work'' against India in the event of escalation of tension between the two South Asian neighbours over Kashmir, a top US non-proliferation expert has suggested.

Pakistan may let Taliban do its dirty work against India


Nextraction Energy Corporation announced today that it has amended the terms of its private placement announced March 17, 2010.

Nextraction Energy announces amended terms of private placement


SAN DIEGO A sailor charged with murder who committed suicide in the brig at Camp Pendleton asphyxiated himself by stuffing toilet paper in his mouth, according to a US Navy spokesman.

Sailor charged with murder commits suicide


A police officer faces jail after being found guilty of misconduct in public office for having sex on duty.

Police officer facing jail for having sex on duty


SA PLUNGED 12 places in a global economic freedom index this year, ranking 82nd among 141 countries and jurisdictions, the Free Market Foundation said yesterday.


The Salvation Army in Pensacola will open a new thrift store in northeast Pensacola on Tuesday.

Salvation Army opening thrift store in Pensacola


A MERSEYSIDE hospital was found to have broken the abortion law during an unannounced inspection.

MERSEYSIDE hospital found to have broken abortion law


Philadelphia Phillies first base coach Davey Lopes has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and team officials said he was expected to make a full recovery.

Ex-cub Davey Lopes diagnosed with prostate cancer


Mortgage lending in the UK rose in March, but the market remains tough for those who do not possess a significant deposit, according to new figures.


Fresh attacks against Christians marred Christmas Day as Pope Benedict XVI led pleas by religious leaders for an end to persecution and for peace in the Middle East.

Fresh attacks on Christians mar Christmas


Department store operator Stein Mart Inc. said Thursday that its sales fell in January, and a key sales measurement also slipped.


The wholesale price inflation may snap three-month decline and rise in December from 7.48 per cent in November before coming down in January.


But whether he said ``out'' or ``off,'' it's clear that Obama is cutting out the nuts who would drag his campaign down.

Obama's cutting out some nuts, alright...


General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics , today laid the keel of the fourth ship of its State-class product carriers.

General Dynamics NASSCO lays keel of fourth product carrier


CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta withdrew from consideration to be the next surgeon general Thursday, with CNN and Obama Administration officials attributing his decision to personal considerations amid a campaign by some liberal interest groups to block his selection.

Gupta withdraws from Surgeon General consideration


Sometime between closing time of businesses on Monday evening, Dec. 21, 2009, and Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 2009, several local businesses were burglarized or had criminal mischief damage to them.


Both Lieberman's Bookstore and the university bookstore at Barnes & Noble bear signs guaranteeing the lowest prices on textbooks, but student opinion varies on the stores' prices, experience and convenience.

Lieberman's, Barnes & Noble both guarantee lowest prices on textbooks, student opinion varies


Thomas Cook saw their shares plummet 65% after it announced it was in talks with banks about increasing the amount of money it can borrow.


Today, the Toronto International Film Festival announced 50 films that movie fans can expect to see this year including 15 Gala Presentations and 35 films to be shown as part of the Special Presentations programme.

Toronto International film Festival announces 50 films


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he wants to resume peace efforts in Colombia following the release of two hostages held by leftist rebels.

Venezuelan President Chavez wants to resume peace efforts in Colombia


Vote counting has begun in Iraq after Sunday's general elections.


A St. Joseph man was charged Wednesday with first-degree burglary after St. Joseph police responded to a break-in in the 2000 block of South 20th Street.


Black Sabbath will release deluxe editions of two of their mid-80s albums this fall, according to the band's official website.

Black Sabbath releasing deluxe editions of mid-80s albums


Asia has dominated aviation in the past year, as the most competitive and fast-growing market, according to a new study.


A DISGRACED former health chief has admitted computer child porn charges for the second time in five years.


Los Angeles-based Demand Media, the fast-growing Web content company, has hired Goldman Sachs to explore an IPO, reports Ken Li of the Financial Times.

Demand Media has hired Goldman Sachs for IPO, ft reports


A Sioux Falls man faces charges after leading Worthing and Lincoln County authorities on a high-speed chase Friday near Worthing.

Sioux Falls man faces charges after chase


The woman who was ``Roe'' in Roe v. Wade was arrested today at Notre Dame while protesting President Obama's commencement address.

``Roe'' of Roe v. Wade arrested at Notre Dame


CTI Industries Corporation today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss 2012 second quarter and year-to-date financial results.

Cti Industries Corporation to host conference call and live webcast to discuss 2012 second quarter a


A Wilmington police officer has been placed on administrative leave after crashing an unmarked police car while on duty, according to a news release from police spokeswoman Lucy Crockett.

Wilmington officer placed on leave after crashing police car


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Mexican emigration dropped 42 percent in 2 years Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By ALEXANDRA OLSON, Associated Press Writer Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Writer -- 13 mins ago About eight of every 1,000 Mexicans emigrated between February and May of this year, according to the survey conducted by the National Statistics and Geography Institute.


An outside police force recommended an assault charge Sunday against a British Columbia RCMP officer after a violent arrest that was caught on tape, announcing the decision about an hour before several hundred people rallied against ``police brutality'' in Kelowna.

Police recommend charges against RCMP officer


PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch InBev are collaborating on joint promotions and in-store marketing for the first time, according to a story by Ad Age.

PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch InBev collaborate on promotion, marketing


Republican John McCain congratulated Democrat Barack Obama on winning the presidency on Tuesday, saying ``the American people have spoken.''


Neil Patrick Harris will host the 67th Tony Awards for the fourth time and the third time in a row.

Neil Patrick Harris will host the Tonys for the fourth time


Indian equities may spin a pleasant surprise in the second-half of the year, as inflation is beginning to peak and some positive policy initiatives are expected from the government in the upcomingmonsoon session ofParliament, said a top official fromDeutsche Bank..

Indian equities may spin a pleasant surprise:


Former champion Amelie Mauresmo got off to a successful start at the Bausch and Lomb Championship, defeating Olga Savchuk 6-0, 7-5 in opening round play on Monday.


Actor Bruce Willis and his production company are being sued in Los Angeles $4 million for breach of contract.

Actor Bruce Willis being sued for $4 million


Morrissey cancelled the opening dates of his world tour over the weekend due to illness.


Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber definitely hit the jackpot when it comes to love, and Selena even admitted recently that they are indeed very lucky.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber hit the jackpot


Valerie Harper has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, diagnosed in mid-January around the time of a Good Morning America appearance in which the Rhoda star explained some troubling yet inexplicable symptoms she'd been experiencing that prompted hospitalization.

Valerie Harper diagnosed with terminal brain cancer


The Gold rates in the US has reached a record price of $1,300/ounce, and silver has touched a 30 year high rate.

Gold reaches record price at $1,300/ounce


A local man says he hit a large black bear with his car in Jones County Saturday night.


New research released by KPMG has found that Australian private companies are thriving in the downturn and are yet to feel the effects of the economic crisis.


A Best Buy Co compensation consultant quit after the electronics retailer gave more than 100 managers retention bonuses without attaching performance targets to those awards, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing three people close to the matter.

Best Buy compensation consultant quits after bonuses


A small Vietnamese oil tanker capsized off the south-central coast, spilling fuel oil and leaving 14 crew missing, provincial officials said on Thursday.

Small Vietnamese tanker spills oil, 14 crew missing


Landlords are increasingly looking to apply for home loans to enable them to purchase properties in other states, new figures indicate.

Landlords 'applying for home loans for properties in other states'


New Delhi, Oct 23 India and Benin need to broaden and deepen trade ties and look at new sectors like pharmaceutical and telecom, Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said, addressing business leaders in the West African country.

India and Benin should broaden trade ties:


With the economic activities swinging back from the downturn, Dragonair, a subsidiary of the International airliner Cathay Pacific, would resume its daily flight services from here to Hongkong from 28th of this month.

Dragonair to resume daily service to Hongkong


General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will invest about $2 billion in 17 US plants, including a facility here that makes transmissions for small cars, as the automaker shifts from recovery mode to investing in future products.


Celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson has decided to split up and go on separate ways after their two years of marriage.

Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson split up


Anil Manghnani of Modern Shares & Stock Brokers is of the view that Reliance Infrastructure has resistance at Rs 730.

Reliance Infra has resistance at Rs 730:


The Barclays Cycle Hire scheme 'lacks ambition', according to London Assembly Green Party member Jenny Jones.


A TRUCK has rolled over on the Bolte Bridge, causing traffic delays for drivers.


Kobe Bryant said in a recent interview, ``I have very little cartilage under my right knee cap, it's almost bone-on-bone.''

Kobe has 'very little' cartilage in knee


French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt died overnight.


The bus driver in a Colusa County crash that killed 11 people last year has pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter.

Bus driver in Colusa crash pleads not guilty


An 18 year old Featherston man will appear in the Wellington District Court today, facing various charges in relation to alleged commercial burglaries recently.

Featherston man charged in relation to alleged commercial burglaries


America's FBI will begin formally tracking hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus and Arabs, thus meeting one of the long pending demands of these religious minority communities in the US, who have increasingly been victim of such incidents post 9/11.

FBI to track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus


An Evansville man is arrested after leading police on a high speed chase through several counties.

Evansville man arrested after high speed chase


A GERMAN diplomat sparked outrage yesterday after he claimed Britain lacks ``vision'' over the future of the European Union.


Police were fired at in Ladbroke Grove yesterday as gunmen opened fire during a car chase.


The widow of an Alberta man killed alongside his business associate in a massiveweekend snow slide near Revelstoke is demanding to know why an extreme snowmobiling event went ahead despite warnings of a heightened avalanche risk in the area.

Widow demands to know why event went ahead


Southwest Airlines, the third-largest carrier at Los Angeles International Airport, said Monday it plans to buy AirTran for nearly $1.4 billion in cash and stock.


England seamer Jade Dernbach has signed with Melbourne Stars for the Big Bash league.


Breeders' Cup will provide travel allowances to all horses based outside of California for this year's event and reduce the entry fee for its 14 races from 3 percent of the total purse to 2 percent, the organization announced Friday.

Breeders' Cup to provide travel allowances, reduces entry fees


Jim Bellows, a famed editor who thrived on controversy, transformed struggling newspapers in Los Angeles, Washington and New York, nurtured the careers of Tom Wolfe and Jimmy Breslin and helped make a hit of a flailing TV show called ``Entertainment Tonight,'' has died.


Vera Zvonareva has withdrawn from the Australian Open in January with a right shoulder injury.

Vera Zvonareva withdraws from Australian Open


Former Rep. Anthony Weiner's spent roughly $100,000 on polling and research in March, according to campaign filings released Friday.

Anthony Weiner spent $100,000 on polling and research in March


Israeli occupation forces arrested last night seven Palestinians in the West Bank.

Israeli forces arrest seven Palestinians


Greece has 60 bln euros in unpaid taxes because of tax avoidance and lack of compliance, a report by the European Commission's task force on Greece said on Thursday.


a half-million-dollar program to train Leeds and Grenville workers in the regional and rapidly developing solar panel power generation.

Program trains workers in solar power generation


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While I believe that he and his staff badly fumbled by not notifying the public or seeking input from us here in this watershed regarding the Bear Ranch land exchange prior to introducing legislation last April, he is doing the right thing now.


A New York man who caught four kids vandalizing his father-in-law's home was charged with child endangerment.

Man catches kids vandalizing home and is charged with endangerment


04 de abril de 2012, 13:36Rome, Apr 4 Argentine former soccer player Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday ruled out returning to Italy after a hearing, in which he would be charged on problems with the treasury department of this country, was postponed.

Soccer legend Maradona rejected returning to Italy


The Kennedy Road bridge over Katzie slough in Pitt Meadows is scheduled to open this week to one-way alternating traffic, one week behind schedule.


A Coral Springs businessman held hostage by workers in his Chinese factory returned home early Friday morning.

Coral Springs businessman held hostage in China returns home


Mesa plans a new free downtown circulator bus system that would work in tandem with the Metro light rail to expand and improve service.

Mesa planning free circulator bus system


A pizza shop is offering a fifteen percent discount to gun owners.

Pizza shop offering discount to gun owners


Hollywood did indeed go to the dogs with a $51.8 million four-day performance for Warner Bros.' ``Marley and Me,'' which also put WB over $1.74 billion, eclipsing Sony's $1.6 billion 2006 revenue, FBLA's box office guru Steve Mason reports.


Yahoo said it faces seven shareholder lawsuits over its handling of Microsoft's unsolicited $42 billion buyout proposal.


SPDR is launching an Asia fixed income ETF, which it says will be the only ETF listed in Europe offering diversified exposure to the sovereign bond market in the region.


New Delhi, Aug 7 Businessman Abhishek Verma and his Romanian wife, arrested for allegedly receiving money from a Swiss arms firm to stall blacklisting proceedings against it, today moved a Delhi court seeking bail on the ground that CBI has failed to file the chargesheet against them in 60 days.


British singer Amy Winehouse, known for her smoky soul voice and her struggle with drink and drugs, has been found dead at her flat in north London.


The Bank of England said Wednesday that Britain's economic outlook may be brighter than expected.

Bank of England: economic outlook may be brighter than expected


Speed cameras in one county which were switched off last year due to spending cuts have been switched on again.


PRIME Minister Gordon Brown will hold his first Cabinet meeting in the West Midlands after the summer recess in a bid to ``engage'' with the people.

Gordon Brown to hold first Cabinet meeting in West Midlands


BN leaders don't seem to have a clue about the grim outlook of the global economy and how it will affect Malaysia.


The quarterly consumer confidence index rose by 1 percentage point to 106 in the third quarter - 14 points ahead of the global average , according to Nielsen ' s survey .


Standards watchdog Sir Christopher Kelly took a swipe at party leaders today over ``frustrating'' leaks of his MPs' expenses reform proposals.

Watchdog takes swipe at party leaders over leaks


Georgia has started a real gas blackmail of Armenia, say local independent experts commenting on reduction of Russian gas supply to Armenia.

Georgia started real gas blackmail of Armenia


Opposition activists, human rights defenders and relatives of political prisoners, who held a round-table discussion in Minsk on Thursday to discuss the situation of the prisoners of conscience in Belarus, released a statement calling for moving the 2014 Ice Hockey World Championship from Belarus.

Opposition activists, relatives of political prisoners call for moving 2014 world hockey championship from Belarus


Megola Inc. has announced that it has moved its corporate offices and warehouse.

Megola Inc. announces move of corporate offices


A Mexican Investigator involved in the Falcon Lake shooting of a tourist has been found decapitated.

Mexican investigator in Falcon Lake shooting found decapitated


NANOCO, the Manchester University spin-out which floated on AIM earlier this year, is making ``good progress'' after gearing up production.


Best Western is to open its fourth resort in Phuket this September.

Best Western to open fourth resort in Phuket


It's an unfortunate year for French tennis fans as Richard Gasquet announced that he would be withdrawing from the French Open this year due to a knee injury, making him the second French seed to pull out.


Cigna has agreed to acquire FirstAssist Insurance Services from Barclays Private Equity, of Barclays plc. The acquisition will add a new product line to Cigna's extensive global portfolio, enabling the company to expand its individual business in the UK and around the world.

Cigna (ci) to acquire FirstAssist from Barclays Private Equity


Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Singapore's top hospital, the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, according to medical sources.

Rajinikanth admitted to singapore`s top hospital


An Easter ski outing ended in drama on Sunday when 75 people, including children, had to be rescued by helicopter from a stranded cable car in the eastern Swiss Alps.

75 people rescued by helicopter from cable car


Former BAYWATCH star Gena Lee Nolin is writing a book to help new mums through postpartum depression after falling victim to the blues following the births of all three of her children.

Gena Lee Nolin writing about postpartum depression


Bangalore - Auto parts maker TRW Automotive Holdings Corp said it received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice regarding an antitrust investigation.

TRW receives subpoena from Department of Justice


The Rapid City Rush are pleased to announce that they are giving fans a second chance to use their tickets from last Saturday's contest.

Rapid City Rush give second chance on tickets


RETAIL guru Mary Portas has been invited to Ormskirk to come up with some ideas to improve the town.

Tv shopping expert Mary Portas invited to Ormskirk


I hope that Tiger Woods shows his respect for the game of golf and fires his caddy, the obviously classless Steve Williams.

Tiger Woods should fire his caddy Steve Williams


A UN court ordered Ghana on Saturday to release the Argentine frigate Libertad immediately, after being held for two and a half years with its entire crew in the small African country's port of Tema.

UN court orders Ghana to release Argentine frigate


The Guardian today launched its first iPhone application, providing readers with access to the latest news stories and multimedia features, including full-screen photo galleries and audio podcasts, on their Apple smartphones.


Ensco announced the completion of its acquisition of Pride International after both companies received overwhelming shareholder approvals at special meetings held earlier today.


Cricket 27 minutes, 46 second ago India comes out as winner from their tour of Sri Lanka The Test series between Sri Lanka and India is now over.


Spark Of Joy, Resounding Glory, Sunny Colours and Icebreaker impressed when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning.


Iowa lawmakers have approved a tax break to lure Microsoft to build a computer data center in the state.

Iowa lawmakers approve tax breaks for Microsoft data center


A MAN has died in a house fire in southwest NSW.


Mission Estate Concert Management would like to clear up any confusion in regards to the upcoming 2009 concert.

Mission Estate clears up confusion about Concert


A serious car crash has closed highway 144 around 40 kilometres from Cartier.


A Dakota County inmate has been charged with assault in the third degree following a Sept. 19 incident in one of the housing units in the Dakota County Jail in Hastings.


WaterTower Theatre and Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin are proud to announce the 2008-2009 season for WTT's Main Stage and Discover Series as well as the headliner for the 2009 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival.

WaterTower Theatre announces 2008-2009 season


A Langston University official who was placed on administrative leave has been cleared of all wrongdoing, school officials said, and the official's attorney said his client may be the victim of ``the worst police work'' the attorney has seen.

Langston university official cleared of wrongdoing


Leica Geosystems has launched a new improved set of agricultural guidance systems that allow farmers and agriculturalists to devise the optimum tracks for their machinery.

Leica Geosystems launches new agricultural guidance systems


China is set to unveil its own jumbo jet company in Shanghai on Sunday, marking a crucial stage for the country's research and development of giant passenger planes.

China to unveil its own jumbo jet company


One of the most powerful things you can do to ensure success with any kind of weight reduction, fitness, or self-improvement program, is to keep a journal.

One of the most powerful things you can do to ensure success in your fitness program


< !(CDATA(The Seattle Mariners have acquire right-handed pitcher Chance Ruffin from the Detroit Tigers as the player to be named later from the Doug Fister trade, Jason A. Churchill of Prospect Insider reports. The 22-year-old was a first-round pick in 2010 in the June Amateur Draft. In 40 relief appearances in the Minor Leagues, Ruffin was 3-3 with a 2.00 ERA over ...

Seattle Mariners acquire rhp Chance Ruffin


Buzz Beeler An 83-year-old Dundalk woman died after being hit by a car Saturday about a block from her home, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

Dundalk woman dies after being hit by car


Once touted as the best hope to end the US drought in pairs skating, Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker are calling it quits.

McLaughlin and Brubaker calling it quits


The Union of India informed the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday that Chapter 8 of Srikrishna Committee report cannot be disclosed as it was a sensitive and a privileged document.


OOH Lincoln Ladies' crushing defeat of Newcastle United at Ashby Avenue was a further indication that Rod Wilson's team are back with a bang.


US President George W. Bush has warned Iran that it faces a ``choice'' on Iraq and said that the United States would act to defend its interests there from any threats from Tehran.


The Federal Government says the carbon price will be ``well south'' of a reported $40 a tonne, despite research showing the high price is needed to give investors incentive to switch from coal-fired power plants to gas.

Carbon price will be 'well south' of $40 a tonne


ATLANTA Foreclosures in the metro-Atlanta area and bank failures throughout Georgia were the focus of a congressional field hearing at the state Capitol.

Foreclosures focus of congressional hearing


Rocco Mediate, seeking his first PGA title since 2002, eagled the par-4 fourth on his way to a six-under par 65, stretching his lead to three strokes at the Frys.com Open.


A White House aide accused of plagiarism was chastised Friday and his actions were criticized as unacceptable.


Women Singing Out is seeking a few new singers for their May concert entitled, Beyond Tolerance:


Brazil's Petrobras, said late yesterday, that a cracked connector caused the rupture in an early production riser that forced the company to halt an extended well test at a pre-salt oilfield in March.

Petrobras: 'cracked connector caused rupture'


Rochester Police have identified the victim in a fatal hit and run on North Goodman Street.

Rochester Police id victim of fatal hit and run


Rape cases in New Delhi jumped 23 percent in 2012 from a year earlier, according to official figures, highlighting rising crime against women in the sprawling metropolis.

Rape cases in New Delhi jump 23 percent in 2012


Canadian based viking metal band Valfreya is streaming new tracks ``Beyond Illusions,'' ``Condemned World'' and ``Alefest'' from the forthcoming debut full length release ``Path To Eternity.''


Houston-based rappers Paul Wall and Baby Bash were arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana, the El Paso Times reported Monday.


THE Council has warned more potholes will appear on Sunshine Coast roads because of the excessive rainfall.


Tata finally bids adieu to Singur as Ratan Tata finally announced after meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee that he will stick to his plans of exiting Nano car plant there.


A 32-year-old dalit man from Panihar Chak village of the district was killed for refusing to sell liquor on credit to a group of upper caste men.

Dalit killed for refusing to sell liquor on credit


Construction of Almaty-Taldykorgan gas pipeline has been launched in Almaty oblast, KazTAG reports citing the press-service of Almaty oblast's administration.

Construction of Almaty-Taldykorgan gas pipeline launched


In a survey by Fitness Magazine of more than two-thousand women, 51-percent of them said they'd give up sex for a year... to be skinny.


A Fostoria woman was shocked when she discovered baby Jesus had been stolen from her nativity scene Friday morning.


Taiwan yesterday officially recognized Kosovo in a move likely to further antagonize rival China which has expressed ``grave concern'' over the former Serbian province's declaration of independence.


Qantas has said it will conduct further, more detailed one-off inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines on its Airbus A380 aircraft following the results of an additional examination of components from the engine involved in the QF32 incident on 4 November.

Qantas to conduct more inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines


House Speaker John Boehner says an estimate from congressional budget analysts shows that the revised House Republican plan cuts the deficit by $22 billion the first year.

Boehners plan could cut deficit by $22 billion in first year


Changes are being made to a Polk County high school to ensure the safety of its students.

Changes made at Polk County school to ensure safety


Jane Lynch will host the 63rd annual Emmy Awards.


A new study has found that exposure to secondhand smoke raises blood pressure in boys, but not in girls.

Secondhand smoke may raise blood pressure in boys


A Moscow lawyer and businessman is facing trial in Georgia on charges of obstructing the work of a journalist in the city of Zugdidi, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.


NBA champion Tony Parker has signed a three-year deal to represent French poker site BetClic and will now join a sports line-up which includes Marcel Desailly, Stefan Effenberg and Kiko Narvaez.

NBA champion Tony Parker signs with poker site BetClic


The Houston Dynamo have traded defender Mike Chabala and midfielder Lovel Palmer to Portland for midfielder Adam Moffat and allocation money.

Dynamo trades defender Mike Chabala and midfielder Lovel Palmer to Portland


More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks and evidence that the job market is still sluggish.


Durant can run with the football, but he proved in his first CFL start -- a 33-28 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats -- that he won't be pressured into throwing bad passes.


LivingSocial has bought the buyyourfriendadrink.com service to flow beverage industry marketing campaigns into new markets and target drinkers with specific brand and product tastes.


The RA MFA press service reported that the Secretary General of NATO is to arrive in Armenia with delay because of some technical problems.

Secretary General of NATO to arrive in Armenia with delay


Japan is considering desperate measures to contain the radiation following a string of explosions and fires at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant.


Pawtucket Red Sox owner Ben Mondor died Sunday night at the age of 85.


In a new legal development in France, SMS text messages revealing adultery can be used as evidence for divorce.

Text messages can be used as evidence for divorce


The city of Lancaster has an exhibit at the World Dairy Expo in Madison this week.


When the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch recognition program began eight years ago, only two of the 50 were clients of the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center.


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is suspected of having taken cash from a US businessman, the chief prosecutor said yesterday.State Prosecutor Moshe Lador, speaking at a Supreme Court hearing, said investigators suspected that New York businessman Morris Talansky had given Mr. Olmert ``dollars, in cash and in envelopes, during brief meetings from time to time.''

Olmert suspected of taking US businessman's cash


Sheldon Adelson is threatening to sue Democrats for implying he has been funding Republican candidates with money from prostitution.


Oosthuizen, son of former South African middleweight champion Charles Oosthuizen, defends his International Boxing Organisation super middleweight title against Mexican Fransisco Sierra at Emperors Palace tomorrow evening.

Boxer Thomas Oosthuizen to defend ibo title


TMZ is reporting that Kat Von D, star of the reality series 'LA Ink,' threw a temper tantrum when she screened a recently filmed episode, in which she verbally assailed her ex, Nikki Sixx.


The study, which has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, it has been revealed that people, who regularly multivitamins are able to reduce cancer risk.


Electric Boat gave $125,000 on Friday to 149 employees who took part in a company program that encourages them to quit smoking, get a physical, check health numbers like blood pressure or use the Electric Boat pharmacy.

Electric Boat gives $125,000 to employees


Rangers goalkeeper Grant Adam is arrested over an incident in the Glasgow city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Japan expects to stop pumping radioactive water into the sea from a crippled nuclear plant on Saturday.

Japan to stop pumping radioactive water into sea


An afternoon pursuit ends with the crash of a stolen car and the suspected thieves in custody.


The Philippine government advised Filipinos on Tuesday to postpone non-essential travels to Thailand as political rallies being planned in the capital Bangkok this weekend may turn violent, reports China's Xinhua news agency.

Filipinos advised to postpone travel to Thailand


Gatwick Airport, Britain's second-biggest, has been sold to Global Infrastructure Partners, owner of London City airport, for £1.5b, airport group BAA said.


A strip club security guard who shot a patron outside the club now faces attempted murder charges.

Strip club guard faces attempted murder charge


Fabio Capello is to undergo major knee surgery later this week, the Football Association has confirmed.


The Arizona baseball team will open its 2010 season on Friday, when it hosts Utah Valley.

Arizona baseball to open 2010 season on Friday


Serena says pulmonary embolism was the scariest moment in her life Serena Williams still has blood clots in her lungs but hopes to return to tennis this summer after recovering from a pulmonary embolism, which she called the ``scariest moment in my life.''

Serena Williams says blood clots 'scariest moment' of her life


Beijing, Aug 24 Foreign car producers have begun taking control of their joint ventures in China and sidelining their Chinese counterparts from business partners to factory providers, a media report has said.

Foreign car producers taking control in China


Katy Perry and Pink have both donated shoes to a charity to raise funds for people affected by landmines.

Katy Perry, Pink donate shoes to charity


A 22-year-old Cedar Falls man apologized as he pleaded guilty to robbing a local bank.

Cedar Falls man apologizes while pleading guilty


Former Central Minister Tapan Sikdar formally rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday and will contest the Lok Sabha election from his old constituency Dum Dum in West Bengal.

Former Central Minister Sikdar rejoins BJP


Concord University students are protesting a proposed tuition increase and demanding building improvements on the Athens campus.


President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted that France made 'serious errors' as the Rwanda genocide was planned and carried out.

Sarkozy admits France made 'serious errors' over Rwanda genocide


THE RSPCA is appealing for information to find the owner of an elderly pony which was found on a cycle path between Whittlesey and Peterborough.

RSPCA appeal to find owner of pony found between Whittlesey and Peterborough


Hyatt's upscale all-suite/extended-stay brand Hyatt Summerfield Suites ® today announced it doubled its development pipeline in 2007 for a year-end total of 20 new hotels, increasing the total number of Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotels open and under development to more than 50.

Hyatt Summerfield Suites doubles development pipeline


Broncos coach Mike Shanahan gave defensive coordinator Bob Slowik a vote of confidence following the team's Week 17 loss to San Diego.

Shanahan gives Slowik a vote of confidence


The Russian Federation has praised Fiji for its growing presence on the world stage and said it will stand by Fiji as it continues its reform process leading up to the 2014 elections.


Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the year 2008 would not be easy for Belarus and urged citizens to come down to work vigorously after New Year's holidays.


HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC A South Carolina company is donating a used fire truck to a Texas volunteer fire department whose station was destroyed by fire earlier this month.

SC company donates fire truck to Texas department


Japan and the United States will likely give up on compiling a new joint statement on their relationship, despite an agreement last year to do so to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the revised security treaty between the two nations, several Japanese and US sources have said.

Japan, US likely to give up compiling new joint statement


ECCO confirms that staff player Fred Couples wore its distinctive Casual Cool II GTX golf shoes en route to capturing his maiden Champions Tour victory at The ACE Group Classic, contested this past weekend at The Quarry in Naples, FL.

ECCO staff player Fred Couples captures the ACE Group Classic


DMK leader MK Stalin has surrendered his imported Hummer before CBI which was on its trail as it was allegedly one of the illegal vehicles imported by a Hyderbad based businessman in violation of cutoms laws.


FREMONT, Calif. Two 21-year-old men were sentenced Friday for a series of highway pellet gun shootings in Fremont last spring.

Fremont men sentenced for Highway pellet gun shootings


Actor Daniel Craig and actress Rachel Weisz pulled off a secret wedding and we missed the whole thing!


Belltown will ring again: that was the resounding message heard in East Hampton Tuesday night.


Smaller political parties should unite to prevent an impending ``communist dictatorship'' in South Africa, the Christian Democratic Party said on Monday.


Germany's Deutsche Telekom AG says it intends to delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange by June, a move aimed at lowering administrative costs.


A woman was assaulted and robbed overnight in Lexington.


Fage is launching a fruity new Greek yoghurt brand to sit alongside its Total Greek range.


Syrian authorities released prominent writer Michel Kilo from prison Tuesday after he completed a three-year sentence for political crimes related to his calls to mend relations with neighboring Lebanon.

Syrian authorities release senior opposition figure Michel Kilo


Boy Scouts of America is discussing ending a longstanding ban on gay members and whether to allow local organizations to decide their own policy, a spokesman said on Monday.

Boy Scouts of America discusses end to ban on gay members


Norbord Inc. today announced the extension of its small shareholder selling program, which enables registered or beneficial holders of 99 or fewer Common Shares of the Corporation to sell their Common Shares without incurring commission charges.

Norbord Inc. announces extension of small shareholder selling program


Iran on Wednesday announced it has fired a second rocket, ``Kavoshgar 2'', into space, following up on the success of its first space launch in February, state television said.


Dr Nupur Talwar's wait to walk out of the prison got prolonged Tuesday as a Ghaziabad court reserved its order on her bail plea in the Aarushi-Hemraj 2008 double murder case.

Talwar's wait to walk out of prison prolonged


Oil dropped below $145 a barrel Tuesday in Asia although a series of threats to supply in a finely balanced market continues to keep a floor under prices.


Patna, May 29 The RJD today demanded cancellation of BPSC competitive examination following detection of discrepencies in question papers during the May 25 preliminary test.

RJD demands cancellation of BPSC competitive examination


Obama is expected to visit Lansing next week, although details of the visit were not available today.

Obama expected to visit Lansing next week


Former Chief Economic Advisor to the Indian Government and Chief Economist of the World Bank, Kaushik Basu, on Wednesday said direct cash transfer should be ``indexed'' to adjust with inflation.

Direct cash transfer should be indexed to adjust with inflation:


GOOGLE is expected to unveil its own branded mobile phone later today following weeks of mounting speculation.

Google to unveil its own branded mobile phone


The Eastern regional Minister, Dr Akyem Appiah-Kubi, has told students writing the 2011 Basic Education Certificate Examination to bear in mind that they have only one chance to write the examination and therefore should not take chances but endeavour to pass at a sitting.


Kenny King and Kurt Berning, students at the University of Portland, have raised more $20,000 for education in Cambodia.

Up students raise $20,000 for education in Cambodia


Monsanto has filed suit against the German government for their decision to ban a genetically modified corn.

Monsanto files suit against the German government


Vietnam opened its first oil refinery after more than a decade of delays, with the Prime Minister declaring the complex vital for national energy security.


Freshmen Ryan Harrow, Lorenzo Brown and CJ Leslie each scored 17 points to help North Carolina State beat Pfeiffer 111-73 in an exhibition game Tuesday night.

Nc State beats Pfeiffer 111-73 in exhibition


Prescott S. Bush Jr., brother to one US president and uncle to another, has died after a long illness, according to his family.

Prescott Bush, brother, uncle to presidents, dies


Canada's Environment Minister Peter Kent announced Monday that Canada is formally withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol.


Capped maximum rates for taxi cabs come into force in Bulgaria on May 25 in a bid to prevent rogue taxi drivers from charging highly inflated prices.

Capped maximum rate for taxi cabs come into force in Bulgaria


Delinquent property taxes in Polk County are up over $660,000 from the same time last year, Treasurer Mary Maloney announced today.

Delinquent property taxes up in Polk County


White Sox pitcher Philip Humber threw the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball history Saturday as the White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0.

Phil Humber throws perfect game against Mariners


Ryan Seacrest has been granted a permanent restraining order against a ``stalker'' who stormed the E!


iROKOtv, dubbed by media commentators as the Netflix of Africa, is celebrating its first anniversary this month and looking forward to 2013 with many exciting plans for the year ahead.

IROKOtv celebrates its first anniversary


Spanish giants Barcelona will play a friendly against a Malaysian XI at the 100,000 capacity Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, organisers said on Thursday.


The debate can end, we can put away the puppets, it is official Kobe Bryant is the best player in the NBA and it isn't even close.

It is official Kobe Bryant is the best player in the NBA


Detroit designated Jones for assignment and has 10 days to trade the outfielder, put him on unconditional release waivers or send him outright to the minors.

Tigers designate outfielder jacque Jones for assignment


Minnesota District 7 Rep. Collin Peterson will be voted out of office.


The Buffet Rule is supported by an apparent majority of American voters, contrary to what some out-of-touch right-wingers might want you to believe.

The Buffet Rule supported by majority of Americans


Lleyton Hewitt showed no signs of his recent hip injury when he brushed aside France's Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the French Open second round on Wednesday.


British retail sales unexpectedly rose in November, official figures showed Thursday, suggesting that consumers are continuing to spend in the run-up to Christmas despite rising unemployment and mounting fears about the economy.

British retail sales unexpectedly rise in November


A father has died in a house fire in Blackburn which left his wife and two children in hospital.


Business Writer A closely watched survey Tuesday showed German business confidence dropped for the first time in 10 months in February, with the retail sector especially hurt by harsh winter weather.

German business confidence drops in February


I get the feeling that things are not quite what they used to be.


Wedding Crashers star Isla Fisher has revealed that she felt ``vulnerable'' in her latest voice role in Rise Of The Guardians.


Singer Fiona Apple was arrested for drug possession in West Texas on September 19, 2012.

Singer Fiona Apple arrested in West Texas


Jimmy Choo, one of the top shoe designers in America, is coming to H&M in Vancouver, reports the Vancouver Sun.


Sevilla secured third place in La Liga and automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League when a last-minute header from Diego Perotti earned them a 1-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna.


The Philippine peso recovered Thursday's early Asian session losses against the US dollar.

Philippine peso recovers early losses against US dollar


Nissan took wraps off its new 2011 model year GT-R supercar, which features several equipment and technical upgrades.

Nissan's takes wraps off 2011 model of GT-R supercar


analysis of exit poll data shows that Maryland's Barbara Mikulski has won a fifth term in the US Senate.

Barbara Mikulski wins fifth term in US Senate


Egypt on Monday urged the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad to enact reforms to satisfy pro-democracy protesters as violence there saw another 15 people killed, according to activists.


Farmers Union will host a rally with Sen. Kent Conrad at the Seven Seas in Mandan at 3:15 pm Thursday.


Auto maker Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has tied up with public-sector lender Andhra Bank for providing retail finance facilities to its passenger vehicle customers.


Iran has moved some of its centrifuges to an underground uranium enrichment site that offers better protection from possible airstrikes, the country's vice president said Monday.

Iran moves some centrifuges to underground site


Kinston native Chris Hatcher got called up to the big leagues for the first time in his pro career.


Four Vojvodina Hungarian parties have formed a pre-election coalition dubbed ``Hungarian U-Turn''.


If reports are to be believed, after a large number of Google followers, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a quite exit from Google+.

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg exits from Google+


The pharmaceutical industry has lost confidence in the UK as a place to do business, according to a survey.

Pharmaceutical Industry has 'lost confidence' in UK


Update: 10:12AM The incoming chairman of the Independent Monitoring Group Sela Molisa believes the international community and the Pacific Islands Forum has a duty to assist Fiji through the trying times.


NATO took control of air operation over Libya today saying they do not support the suggestion to arm rebels.


Paper company AbitibiBowater on Wednesday said that it has sold 300,000 acres of private timberlands in Quebec for 53 million Canadian dollars.

Paper company AbitibiBowater sells timberland in Quebec for 53 million Canadian dollars


Simon Cowell has just issued a statement that he intends to sue David Gilmour.


Chairman and managing director of Larsen & Toubro AM Naik today said that slowdown in the economy has not affected the company's plans.


GFI Group, a provider of wholesale brokerage, clearing services, electronic execution and trading support products, has opened an office in Bogota, Colombia.

GFI Group opens office in Bogota, Colombia


Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather, who ultimately resigned in disgrace for airing an attack piece on George W. Bush using phony documents, loves the new HBO show Newsroom and explained why in a review for Gawker.


US stocks rose modestly Tuesday as traders weighed stronger US manufacturing data against the looming debt turmoil in Europe.


Ratten singing the Blues for final round Updated: 12:38, Saturday September 1, 2012 For Brett Ratten, pride is everything after the fall.


Actor Geoffrey Hughes, famous for his roles in Coronation Street and Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 68.


Seven-time world champion Schumacher came to grief on the third turn and battled on before retiring after 19 laps followed shortly afterwards by fellow German Rosberg with mechanical problems after being rammed by Rubens Barrichello.


US life expectancy has hit another all-time high, rising above 78 years.


BAE Systems has secured a contract to supply hybrid propulsion system for Nova LFS hybrid electric buses in Quebec.

BAE Systems to supply hybrid propulsion system for buses in Quebec


Yes, one of the Pretty Little Liars stars was part of a robbery, but it was all for her role in a movie.

Which Pretty Little Liars star was part of a ``robbery'':


A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in McKees Rocks on Tuesday.

Firefighter injured battling blaze in McKees Rocks


The Muttahida Qaumi Movement announced October 5 that it will rejoin the Pakistan People's Party-led coalition at the federal and Sindh governments after staying out of office for more than three months, media reported.


Most recently, the teenage love couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez enjoyed romantic New Year Eve in New York and it was reported that they were on the dance floor until 3 am And now, Selena Gomez will be headed to her South America for 19days, will Justin Bier be with Selena on her American tour?

Will Justin Bieber be with Selena Gomez on South America tour?


The Queen and The Duke visited the Mars chocolate factory, in Slough.


A police car has crashed into a wall outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary following a road accident.

Police car crashes into wall outside Bristol Royal Infirmary


US Vice President Joe Biden just joined Twitter.


In a moving, and at times humorous tribute, official Washington and the city's LGBTQ community on Thursday paid its last respects to gay civil rights icon Dr. Frank Kameny.

Washington pays tribute to gay civil rights icon Dr. Frank Kameny


GBPUSD broke below the rising price channel on 4-hour chart and reached as low as 1.4948 level, suggesting lengthier consolidation of uptrend from 1.4346 is underway.


The Harlingen SWAT team has been called out to a northside home following reports of gunfire and a man barricaded inside a house.

Harlingen SWAT team called out to northside home


AFTER over 13 years of making a decent living for his family by putting his life on the line in boxing, Michael ``Bruce Lee'' Domingo has finally called it a day.


President Bush signed the Great Lakes Compact into law Friday, granting the states surrounding the great lakes the authority to regulate the use of its water.


Donald Etra, who represents 21-year-old Rihanna, said she would be legally required to give evidence if issued with a subpoena.


The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired two-time Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans from the Texans for a fourth-round draft pick in 2012 on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

Philadelphia Eagles acquire Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans from Houston Texans


The H&M clothing store has apologized over a breastfeeding brouhaha in Vancouver, saying it regrets any embarrassment or concern for the mother who was asked by staff to nurse her baby in a change room.

H&M apologizes over breastfeeding brouhaha


David Duchovny and wife Tea Leoni have officially separated, confirms ET through a representative for Duchovny.


In a startling revelation, Rush Limbaugh has publicly announced that he prefers the world's largest penis to the world's largest vagina.

Rush Limbaugh prefers world's largest penis to world's largest vagina


Montreal Alouettes VP and General Manager Jim Popp announced today that Joe Paopao has joined the Alouettes as a consultant to the team's football department.

Joe Paopao joins Alouettes as consultant


Dacula Patch A Mountain View High School teacher is facing a charge of sexual assault in connection with an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.


A judge in Georgia has ordered US President Barack Obama to appear in court this week in a lawsuit challenging whether he is a natural-born US citizen qualified to be president.


Nearly 3 1/2 years after being arrested in an investor fraud case, prominent Thoroughbred owner Gary Tanaka finally gets his day in court when his federal trial convenes with jury selection Sept. 22 in New York.


The US is undergoing a housing market recovery, after nearly four years of falling prices.


The private sector added 91,000 jobs in August, which was an expected number.

Private sector adds 91,000 jobs in August


Madonna has been named the 'most famous celebrity of the decade' after grabbing more column inches than any other star.

Madonna named 'most famous celebrity of the decade'


British supermodel Kate Moss has bought herself a black cab in order to beat the London traffic.


HiredMyway is hosting a career expo on September 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace on 46100 Grand River Avenue in Novi.


The first Canadian astronaut to command the International Space Station has landed safely in Kazakhstan with two crewmates, wrapping up a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station.


Big FM has launched in Kota, taking the total number of stations to 44 across India.


Yet, for the believer, evil and suffering present a problem.


Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were spotted together in public for the first time since reports of their breakup began swirling earlier this week, Us Weekly reports.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore spotted together in public


A fund has been set up for Valley City and Barnes County flood victims who won't be eligible for help from FEMA or SBA.

Fund set up for Valley City flood victims


But contrary to popular belief, Sin Bin has been told he could use the same defence as his namesake Bill and claim ``I did not have sexual relations with that woman''.

I did not have relations with that woman:


-Selena Gomes has reportedly landed her own ``prank'' show.


Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker again rejected a proposed compromise Monday to end a political stalemate over collective bargaining rights that led to 14 Senate Democrats skipping town and motivated tens of thousands of people to march on the Capitol in protest for more than a week.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker rejects compromise on collective bargaining


WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $100 billion wedding and events industry, today announced a $25 million investment from Spectrum Equity, a leading private equity firm focused on the information economy.

WeddingWire announces $25 million investment from Spectrum Equity


The countdown has begun at Kennedy Space Centre on Monday for launching of space shuttle Endeavour with thousands of spectators including wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords arriving in Florida to watch her husband's last launch.

Countdown begins to launch space shuttle Endeavour


In an inteview by Stephen Edwards at Boxingtalk.com, the 26-year-old Bradley said ``I would be happy to step up (and fight Mayweather or Pacquiao). I'm taking this fight (speaking about his July 17th bout against Luis Carlos Abregu) at 147, because there was nobody else to fight. The fight with Marcos Maidana fell through and nobody was available, so I want to fight see how I feel. If I feel good, I will go back and forth.''

Timothy Bradley says he'd step up to fight Mayweather or Pacquiao


Eurozone annual inflation fell to 2.7% in May after rising to a 30-month peak of 2.8% in April, according to Eurostat, the statistics agency of the European Union.


Chinese commodity imports are expected to slow in the second half of the year from record levels as the impact of the country's stimulus package, arbitraging opportunities and stock-piling fade, according to a Royal Bank of Scotland report being published Monday.

Chinese commodity imports expected to slow


London, Sep 20 Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman has reportedly finalised his divorce from wife Myrna Colley-Lee after 26 years of marriage.

Morgan Freeman to divorce wife Myrna Colley-Lee after 26 years of marriage


``Everyone in Hollywood is worried that Miley is on the path to becoming the next Lindsay Lohan,'' confessed a Hollywood casting agent.

Will Miley Cyrus become the next Lindsay Lohan?


A baby girl has officially set a Malaysian record by the unique circumstances of her birth.


Hollywood latest heartthrob Robert Pattinson admits he has to hide from fans and the press to deal with his fame.


A Grove Hill woman pleaded guilty in federal court in Mobile last week to bankruptcy fraud in connection with a church where she worked, and aiding and abetting tax fraud.


The global economy faces a grave crisis if private credit flows are not restored, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told parliament.


At a campaign rally in Wisconsin last week, Republican candidate for president John S. McCain called for an immediate investigation into whether allegations that voter fraud in various battleground states is true or false.

McCain calls for investigation of voter fraud in battleground states


An Indian pilot working for Qatar Airways has died mid-flight due to a massive heart attack after the plane took off from Manila, even as the aircraft landed safely at Kuala Lumpur.

Indian pilot dies mid-flight due to heart attack


J&J board picks CEO to replace retiring chairman Johnson & Johnson Chairman Bill Weldon will step down from that post in late December and the world's biggest maker of health products has picked new CEO Alex Gorsky to replace him.


Associated Press Florida officials are considering a ban on Burmese pythons after a pet snake killed a 2-year-old girl last month.

Florida officials considering ban on Burmese pythons


Indonesian dragon boat teams won six gold medals at the international DBS Marina Regatta water sports festival in Marina Bay, Singapore, beating out teams from around the region, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Brunei.

Indonesian dragon boat teams win six gold medals


A 60-year-old Garland man admitted today to downloading child pornography and faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his crimes, according to the US Attorney's office in Dallas.

Garland man admits to downloading child pornography, faces up to 20 years in prison


Overall interest rates may not harden from current levels as the country's fiscal deficit is expected to improve in the days ahead, according to Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia.


The ringleader of the so-called ``Toronto 18,'' who admitted to leading a terrorist group with plans to attack Parliament, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.


Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there.

Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader


Dwayne McDuffie, writer of fan-favorite runs on books like Justice League and Fantastic Four, has passed away.


Black Friday launches the holiday shopping season, and Black Friday sales help experts make economic predictions for the entire shopping season.

Black Friday to launch holiday shopping season


Abbots Langley held their own in a draw at Harpenden Seconds in Herts Division Two.


A well-known Loudonville rabbi has pleaded guilty in Albany County Court to endangering the welfare of a child.

Loudonville rabbi pleads guilty to endangering welfare of child


Typhoon Kompasu slammed into South Korea on Thursday, killing three people in what was called the strongest tropical storm to hit the Seoul area in 15 years.

Typhoon Kompasu slams into South Korea, killing three


NEW YORK - Total US money market mutual fund assets rose $16.16 billion to $2.555 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money market fund assets rose to $2.555 trillion


Manny Pacquiao is mulling over options for his next fight, with three names still in the running for the lucrative shot at boxing's biggest box office attraction.


America's guv'nor said he was ``chuffed to bits'' to welcome David Cameron and wife Samantha to the White House for a ``great natter''.


Mobile operator Telekom Networks Malawi has appointed Willem Swart as its new CEO.

Telekom Networks Malawi appoints new CEO


The Cooking Experience by Mise En Place proudly announces its grand opening with its first promotion of 15 percent off any class registration before the first scheduled day of classes, March 1, 2013.

The Cooking Experience by Mise En Place announces grand opening


On Tuesday, Cisco introduced a free application, available from Apple's App Store, that lets iPhone users participate in WebEx virtual meetings.

Lets Apple iPhone users participate in WebEx virtual meetings


Brian Jacques, the British author who wrote the Redwall children's fantasy series, has died.


Carrie Underwood is set to make her big screen debut in the forthcoming movie 'Soul Surfer'.

Carrie Underwood to make big screen debut


Yahoo! Inc. upgraded its email service to appeal to mobile users, the company's first major product announcement since chief executive officer Marissa Mayer took the helm, pledging to improve tools and services to lure back customer.


World oil prices fell below 100 dollars a barrel in late Asian trade Thursday, but are expected to remain volatile as investors continue to assess the US economy, dealers said.


Businesses in the UK have been warned that data is at its 'most vulnerable' when it is stored or shared on a flash drive or archived tape.


NORTHWOOD new boy Bobby Smith admits he is gambling with his health every time he steps on a football pitch.

Northwood's Bobby Smith is gambling with his health


It all sounds like a really sick joke, but apparently it's true: live animals stuffed inside plastic bags are being sold as souvenirs in China.

Live animals stuffed in plastic bags sold as souvenirs in China


One day after a report showed Canadian housing sales were down 30 per cent, most major banks announced they were cutting mortgage rates.

Major banks announce cuts to mortgage rates


Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer took his first swings on the field in nearly five weeks on Wednesday afternoon, but he said that there still is no timetable for him to be sent on a Minor League rehabilitation assignment.


A MAN was shot in the shoulder at a home in Worongary on the Gold Coast early this morning.

MAN shot in shoulder at a home in Worongary on Gold Coast


Barry Bonds made a rare public appearance Tuesday and said he is enjoying life away from baseball.

Bonds says he's enjoying life away from baseball


During an appearance in Milan on Sunday, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was hit in the face by a statuette, allegedly hurled by a man in the crowd.

Italian prime minister Berlusconi hit in face by statuette


An armed Ohio lawyer who barricaded himself in his apartment was shot and killed by police on Wednesday.

Lawyer who barricaded himself in apartment is killed by police


Bon Jovi have released a new song called 'Because We Can', which is the first single from their forthcoming album.

Bon Jovi release new song Because We Can


Stock futures pointed to a weaker start for Wall Street on Monday.


Graduate pay is set to increase by 4% this year after an ``unprecedented period'' of stagnation, a new report has predicted.


Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong is to produce and direct ``Poetry,'' about a woman at the end of her life in search of new meaning.


A Jordanian security official says a Syrian fighter pilot who defected to Jordan will be allowed to stay on ``humanitarian grounds.''

Jordan says Syrian pilot will be allowed to stay


Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming CBGB festival that is set to take place this July in New York City.

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic announced as keynote speaker for CBGB festival


South Korea will lift a three-year ban on human stem cell research, a presidential advisory committee announced Wednesday.The government outlawed research in 2006 following a scandal involving disgraced cloning expert Hwang Woo-suk, who claimed to have created stem cells from cloned human embryos.

Skorea to lift ban on human stem cell research


The Tourism Industry has set a new record despite the slowdown in economic activities in the country.


Drug stocks advanced in early trading Friday as shares of Dynavax Technologies Corp. retrenched a day after its shares soared over 50% on positive news for its hepatitis B vaccine candidate.


A man called police on a prostitute because she was ``ugly'' according to Express and Star.

Man calls police on prostitute because she was ugly;


The 'bhabhaza' medical aid scheme fraud by doctors and members will push up premiums for all members and make them unaffordable, say industry experts.


Malcolm W. Browne, a former Associated Press correspondent acclaimed for his trenchant reporting of the Vietnam War and a photo of a Buddhist monk's suicide by fire that shocked the Kennedy White House into a critical policy re-evaluation, has died.

Burning-monk photographer malcolm Browne dies


MILWAUKEE Pilgrim's Pride Corp., the nation's largest chicken producer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, hobbled by its debt load and volatile feed prices.

Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy protection


IBM is addressing security fears over cloud computing after research revealed security and privacy issues are still the top reasons for not embracing the model.

IBM addresses security fears over cloud computing


India lives in the most ``troubled neighbourhood'' in the world, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Saturday and asked security forces to raise the vigil along the country's borders.

India lives in most troubled neighbourhood:


Former Vice President Dan Quayle said Tuesday he respects Democrat Barack Obama ``because he beat the Clintons'' and fears Republican John McCain faces an ``uphill battle'' to defeat him in November's presidential election.


A new 40-seat hospital would be built in Uzgen region of Osh oblast.


SALTMINE Theatre Company is delighted to announce that its latest theatre production, The Pilgrim's Progress, will be coming to Redditch.

The Pilgrim's Progress comes to Redditch


The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday night to accept a federal grant to pay for 32 surveillance cameras to be placed in crime hot spots.

Council votes to accept grant to pay for surveillance cameras


Arab and Muslim Americans continue to face an unusual degree of both discrimination and acceptance, according to a University of Michigan researcher who headed an in-depth study of the nation's most visible Arab and Chaldean communities.

Arab and Muslim Americans continue to face an unusual discrimination and acceptance


A water main break Wednesday on Cates Avenue near Talley Student Center and Carmichael Gymnasium has shut down or affected several campus operations.

Water main break affects Campus operations


A Silver Springs man is accused of distributed cocaine and marijuana in Pavilion and Batavia after allegedly selling drugs to an undercover agent.

Silver Springs man accused of selling drugs to undercover agent


After being closed for almost six months, the bridge leading to Bassway Wildlife Strip is open again.


Roy Halladay beat the Yankees for the third straight time, Marco Scutaro hit a three-run homer, and Toronto handed New York its worst loss of the season, 14-3 on Thursday night.


European stock exchanges closed sharply lower on Friday amid growing fears the eurozone debt crisis will spread out of control and threaten the economic recovery.


Jesse James successfully shattered the land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle yesterday in the Mojave Desert.

Jesse James shatters a land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle


On May 18, talk radio host and civil rights activist Adam Kokesh was arrested during a marijuana legalization protest in Philadelphia, Pa.

Adam Kokesh arrested at protest in Philadelphia


British car-maker Aston Martin will launch a £20,000 super-mini, offering cut price luxury motoring, but the catch is you need to already be an Aston owner to get one.

Aston Martin to launch £20,000 super-mini


India is preparing to export irradiated mangoes to Australia, four years after being granted market access, in a move that traders believe could revive faltering overseas sales that have declined 30% in the last three years.


Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll announced today that the Rivergreenway has been officially designated a National Recreation Trail by the National Parks Service.

Rivergreenway designated a National Recreation trail


Pakistani army helicopters have attacked militants along the Khyber Pass while tanks rumbled in to secure the vital supply link for Western forces in land-locked Afghanistan.

Pakistani helicopters attack militants in Khyber


Manohar Aich, the 1952 Mr. Universe international bodybuilding champ, celebrated his 100 th birthday with his children, grandchildren and great-great children in Kolkata, India on Sunday.

Manohar Aich, former Mr. Universe, celebrates his 100 birthday


Ally McCoist has said that he will welcome back Kyle Lafferty to the fold as soon as the striker has served his club suspension.

Ally McCoist to welcome back Kyle Lafferty after suspension


The 2013 NFL preseason schedule was announced on Tuesday and as usual, the preseason will begin with the Hall of Fame Game.


Pop star Rihanna will reportedly work with fashion designer Stella McCartney for next collection.


Taliban militants have launched new attacks on Afghan and NATO military bases in Afghanistan.

Taliban launches new attacks on Afghan, NATO bases


Late Thursday NASCAR put driver AJ Allmendinger on probation less then 24 hours after the Richard Petty Motorsports driver was charged with misdemeanor DWI.


It was a scary situation for residents when a truck crashed into a home in East El Paso early Saturday morning.


From strip malls to pharmacies to freestanding buildings, medical care increasingly is being found outside traditional hospital and doctors' office settings.

Medical care increasingly found outside Hospitals


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who attended the launch of HUNGaMA where a major survey was released that found 42% of children under five were underweight called malnutrition in the country 'a national shame' on Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh calls malnutrition a 'national shame'


Leslie Carter died of an apparent overdose after taking several prescription medications, ABC News reports.


AIRLINES lost up to $US8 billion last year, with half the losses incurred in the fourth quarter.


Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang will step down from his job as CEO as soon as the board finds a replacement for him, according to a media release from Yahoo late Monday.


Houston and three other top Texas markets are expected to reach population milestones this month.

Houston to reach another population milestone this month


Michael Douglas says his tumor is gone and that he may have beaten throat cancer.


Carrie Underwood is to marry in a secret ceremony on Saturday, July 10.

Carrie Underwood to marry in a secret ceremony


Heavy flooding is expected in Zimbabwe and there are fears of another cholera outbreak if urgent measures are not taken.


Four crew members suffered injuries when a Navy helicopter made a hard landing near San Diego.

Navy helicopter makes hard landing in San Diego


For those who still need proof that great teachers matter, the NYTimes has an excellent piece today by the economics columnist David Leonhardt about an ``explosive'' new study showing great kindergarten teachers have huge effects on future success and well-being.


Comedian Eddie Murphy married film producer Tracey Edmonds on a private island in French Polynesia on Tuesday, People magazine reported.

Eddie Murphy marries in French Polynesia


The musical Avenue Q, which closed on Broadway on September 13, will reopen in an Off-Broadway production at New World Stages on Friday, October 9.

Avenue Q to reopen Off-Broadway at New World Stages on October 9


Turkish President Abdullah Gul arrived in the Tanzanian city of Dar Es Salaam on Sunday on the second stop of his tour to sub-Saharan countries.

Turkish President Gul arrives in Tanzania


Fortunately for tourism dollars the Niagara Falls cave closed only two days ahead of schedule.


Saffron has rebranded The Institute of Cancer Research, London, with graphics inspired by the Fibonacci sequence.

Saffron rebrands the Institute of cancer Research


An Australian serial rapist who dressed his unconscious victims in his collection of women's underwear and filmed assaults on them has been jailed for 28 years.

Australian serial rapist jailed for 28 years


Cancer victims top Arogyasri's mammoth list of patients for the 952 procedures offered under the scheme.

Cancer tops Arogyasri's list of patients


by : dpa Mosul, Iraq - Three civilians were killed in two separate attacks on Thursday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, according to a local police source.

Three killed in two separate attacks in northern Iraq


AP Release A Columbus man has died after being hit in the head by a tree limb.

Columbus man dies after being hit by tree limb


ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra -Macedonia scored from a corner in each half to beat Andorra 2-0 on Friday in a 2012 European Championship qualifier.


Actress Celina Jaitley, who had recently announced she is pregnant, has said that she is expecting twins in April next year.

Celina Jaitley expecting twins in April next year


Young Democrats, a pro NDC group, has commended the President John Dramani Mahama for nominating Mr Julius Debrah to the Eastern Regional Ministry saying ``this is a President who believes in youthful qualities''.

The President believes in youthful qualities --


A 21-year-old Shirley man was convicted Wednesday of murdering his ex-girlfriend at his mother's home two years ago.


A Toronto police officer has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the September death of a 26-year-old man.

Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter


A tearful Oscar Pistorius appeared before a South African magistrate on Friday where he was formally charged with murdering his model girlfriend on Valentine's Day.


Dykstra, 48, was charged with 25 misdemeanor and felony counts of grand theft auto, attempted grand theft auto, identity theft and other crimes,...


BOSTON -Rajon Rondo says he has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Celtics, keeping the star point guard from entering the market as a restricted free agent after the season.

Rondo agrees to contract extension with Celtics


HULL City may unveil Super Eagles' midfielder Seyi Olofinjana today after agreeing a fee with Stoke for the Kwara United former star.


A MAN was killed after being hit by a passenger train at a rural station.


Nigeria and Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has spoken out over is disappearance following his country's quarter-final exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.


'The Wall' is all set to make a comeback in national ODI team for forthcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka and Champions Trophy.

Rahul Dravid to make comeback in ODI team:


Channel Manager of Africa Independent Television Sports on DaarSat, Aisha Falode, told our correspondent on Sunday that the outfit was ready for FIFA.


Pawnbrokers could spread across UK high streets at a similar rate to coffee chains, the head of the UK's largest pawnbroker said today.

Pawnbrokers 'could spread like coffee chains'


The Washington Redskins have signed rookie defensive end Jeremy Jarmon, who is banned for a year from college football, the NFL team announced on Tuesday.

Washington Redskins sign up rookie Jeremy Jarmon


A man told police he was assaulted with a tire iron Friday in Otay Mesa by a man who accused him of stealing cardboard.

Man assaulted with tire iron in Otay Mesa


A 32-year-old Rosharon woman was shot to death in her home Saturday morning, and a $5,000 reward is being offered for help solving the homicide.

Rosharon woman shot to death in her home Saturday morning


PAKISTAN cricket fast bowler Mohammad Asif tested positive for a banned substance during random testing during the recent Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, the league announced.

Asif tested positive for banned substance


Officials continued searching Monday off the Georgia and Florida coast for two endangered right whales that were injured after being entangled in fishing ropes while a third entangled whale was seen in the ocean near North Carolina.


Barack Obama marked his 100th day in office by setting out the future direction of his presidency and telling Americans his fledgling administration had ``begun the work of remaking'' the country.


HBO said Robert De Niro was in line to play disgraced financier Bernard Madoff in an upcoming film version of the scandal.


DETROIT - Chrysler is re-paying its government loans Tuesday $300 million in interest this year.


Akiko Yano performs as part of The Greene Space's Global Salon series.


Robert Redford received one of France's most highly esteemed recognitions today in Paris, the emblem of the ``Legion d'Honneur,'' established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802.

Robert Redford receives emblem of the Legion d'Honneur


A former Culberson County justice of the peace has been indicted on charges that he used money from fines for personal use.

Former Culberson County justice of peace indicted


A single government response to the Cutler and Bradley reviews is expected to be considered by federal cabinet this week.

Single government response to Cutler and Bradley expected


Lowe's recalled some 11 million blinds and Roman shades on Wednesday following concerns that children could strangle on the cords of the products.

Lowe's recalls 11 million blinds and shades


Wall Street headed for a lower opening as investors awaited reports on weekly jobless claims and fourth-quarter economic growth that they hoped would give some more clues about the direction of the economy, according to a report in the Associated Press.


Alberto Contador will receive a one year ban following his positive doping test and will be stripped of last year's Tour de France title, according to Spanish newspaper reports.

Alberto Contador 'to receive one year ban'


Home '' Boston Red Sox '' David Ortiz Has MRI On Both Heels.


French President Francois Hollande arrived in China today for talks that were expected to be dominated by economic cooperation.


Dozens of Boston firefighters are racing to retire before a new pension reform law curbs benefit loopholes in Massachusetts.


Supermodel Chrissy Teigen shared her summer fitness and beauty secrets with Entertainment Tonight and we have all the details!

Chrissy Teigen shares her summer fitness and beauty secrets!


The Mindoro Cut, that's in the town of Mindoro, was placed on the State and National Register of Historic places.

Mindoro Cut placed on State and National Register of Historic places


Iran hanged the convicted leader of a Sunni Muslim rebel group this morning for his involvement in attacks in the Islamic state, state television reported.


Jennifer Lopez insists ``you've got to love yourself first'' before you can have a successful relationship.


Derrick Mason is happy to see fellow receiver Mark Clayton get a better opportunity with the St. Louis Rams, but he is sad to see Clayton leave.

Mason: ``sad to see'' Mark Clayton leave


Montpelier police say a Vermont man is in custody on charges he assaulted his girlfriend and then fled police.

Vermont man charged with assault on girlfriend, fleeing


The 2011 Emmy Award nominations were announced today!


Justin Muturi has been elected speaker of the National Assembly in an election held at parliament buildings.

Muturi elected speaker of National Assembly


Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard returned to prison after a week in the hospital over the weekend following a battery of tests and medical consultations, including an MRI brain scan, sources close to Pollard said Sunday.


British R&B star Jay Sean said he would love to work with Rihanna on his next album.

Jay Sean `would love to work` with Rihanna


Five Royal Marines who were part of a three brigade commando mission in Afghanistan are facing murder charges, over the alleged killing of an Afghan insurgent in the Helmand province last year.


A STUDENT who smashed light fittings on a minibus while it was hired to bring him and his friends ``around town'' has avoided a conviction after paying compensation for the damage.


Private sector workers sacked during their probation period must leave the UAE after obtaining their dues from the employer as they are not exempt from the one-year job ban under the new law, according to the ministry of labour.

Workers sacked during probation must leave UAE


Vampire skeletons have been found in Bulgaria near the Black Sea.


The market share of cannabis herb is increasing across Europe at the expense of cannabis resin.

Market share of cannabis herb increasing across Europe


Canda's economy shrank 0.3 per cent in August following hefty 0.7 per cent growth in July, in what is widely seen as the first in a series of monthly pullbacks.


Controversial travel tycoon, Elias Elia, owner of the credit card company blamed for the collapse of Scottish airline Flyglobespan, has been declared bankrupt.

Travel tycoon Elias Elia declared bankrupt


The main problem facing Azerbaijan these days is turning oil revenues into ``human capital,'' President Ilham Aliyev said.

Azerbaijan must turn oil revenues into ``human capital'' - Aliyev


Bette Midler will auction many of her most famous stage costumes for charity next month.

Bette Midler auctioning stage costumes for charity


Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the worldâ??s largest brokerage, cut about 200 jobs as the joint venture moves closer to full integration, according to a person with knowledge of the reductions.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney cuts about 200 jobs in integration


An Air France Airbus 330 carrying 168 passengers hit a building after landing in Congo's capital, but no one was hurt, an aviation official said Thursday.


There are 29 states in America where it's totally legal to fire workers just for being gay, but one lawmaker is trying to do something to change that.

In 29 us states, you can be fired for being gay


Georges Laraque stepped down as executive director of the fledgling CHLPA.


GLENNIE Heights Year 7 student and Astronauts house captain Brayden Fearby finished off the school year with a splash, breaking six records at his swimming carnival on Friday.


Georgetown's Junior Legion Post 114 dropped a pair of games this week, losing 7 - 3 to Andrews on Tuesday night and 16 - 6 to Socastee on Wednesday.

Georgetown Junior Legion drops pair of games


Famed bounty hunter Boba Fett is coming to Kansas City.


An autistic Dutch student has moved US talk show host Whoopi Goldberg to tears by telling her the story of how she unknowingly changed his life.


Jessie Wallace has allegedly received death threats after jilting her fiancé just hours before they were due to marry.

Jessie Wallace receives death threats after jilting fiancé


Local comedy ex-pat TJ Miller was arrested in Bloomington, Ind., early Tuesday morning on suspicion of drunk driving, Internet gadfly Perez Hilton reports.

Comedian TJ Miller arrested for suspicion of drunk driving


The CRPF and NSG on Saturday got their new chiefs with AS Gill, a 1972 batch Rajasthan cadre IPS officer, and Punjab DGP NPS Aulakh taking over charge of the paramilitary force and elite commando squad respectively.


A Sauk Centre man was hospitalized Saturday and a Melrose man was taken to Morrison County jail following a shooting near Upsala.


The Oly-Whites have been outclassed 3-0 by Brazil in their final group match at St James' Park in Newcastle.