Admiral William Fallon has resigned as Commander of US Central Command.


A woman who prayed aloud stopped a robbery attempt in Greensboro on Wednesday.

Woman praying aloud stops robbery attempt


A state health official urged Floridians on Tuesday to take precautions against dengue fever after three people were diagnosed with it.

Health official urges precautions for dengue fever


Oklahoma ranked third in the nation in adding wind-generated electricity during the three-month period of July, August and September.


Middle class people use sophisticated comedy to assert cultural superiority according to a study which argues that social background determines what people in Britain find funny.

Middle class 'use comedy to assert cultural superiority'


Dodgers catcher Russell Martin has a pulled groin muscle and will be sidelined four to six weeks, missing the rest of Spring Training and Opening Day, manager Joe Torre said on Sunday.

Martin to be sidelined four to six weeks


Vancouver, Washington-based ClearAccess, a developer of software for remote management of set top boxes and other broadband equipment, has raised $6M in a funding.


Five ASU students developed and launched a new application for Android and iOS users to easily exchange contact information in just a few taps.

ASU students develop application to exchange contact information


Veteran hip-hop manager Chris Lighty has been found dead at his apartment in New York.


A woman in Hawaii has been arrested after threatening to kill First Lady Michelle Obama, according to an affidavit filed by Secret Service Special Agent John Woodruff and reported by the Honolulu Advertiser.

Woman arrested for threatening Michelle Obama


India and Tanzania today inked an initial pact for forging alliance to explore mineral wealth in the African nation.

India, Tanzania ink initial pact to explore mineral wealth


New Delhi, Aug 30 A Delhi court Thursday issued summons to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for humiliating people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by calling Chhath Puja a ``drama.''

Delhi court issues summons against Raj Thackeray


Myxer announced today they've surpassed 20 million users, 55 million downloads per month, and over 350 million mobile downloads in total since launch, making them the largest mobile content community on the internet.


Toronto Mayor Rob Ford still wants the city to complete the Sheppard subway and says it should take priority over the downtown relief line now that new funding from the federal government is being made available to municipalities.


An elderly woman was struck and killed by a van on Monday morning in Allentown, Pa.


UK ad-funded digital music service We7 has launched a new Android app that allows users to listen to their favourite music on their Android device.

Digital music service We7 launches Android app


Three officers will face a disciplinary hearing after more than 500 motorists were wrongly convicted of speeding, the police watchdog has announced.


The euro gained in Asian trade Monday on speculation that Europe may provide billions of dollars in aid to Greece to help it overcome its debt crisis, dealers said.


Education campaigner, Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for encouraging girls to get an education, has started school in Birmingham.

Education campaigner Malala Yousafzai starts school in Birmingham


The Post Office today slashed its mortgage rates and launched a new market-leading two-year fixed-rate deal.


Five men who allegedly broke into Godfrey Smith's law firm, located at the corner of Marine Parade Boulevard and Goal Lane, were charged with burglary when they appeared today in the #8 Magistrate's Court.

They broke into Godfrey Smith's law firm


An in home health care worker in Jackson County, West Virginia is charged with stealing Fentanyl patches from her patient.

In home health care worker charged with stealing from patient


``Desperate Housewives'' actress Eva Longoria Parker filed for divorce from San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker in LA County Superior Court today, citing ``irreconcilable differences.''


Gabrielle Giffords has survived the odds against her so far, after receiving a shot to the head at close range.


Police are appealing to revellers in Newcastle city centre to stop urinating in the street.


The dollar rose against the euro as investors grow more optimistic about the US economic recovery and stayed wary about the eurozone debt crisis, analysts said.


Indian tennis players may skip Davis Cup match India's top players say they'll pull out of the David Cup match against South Korea if they are required to sign a code of conduct agreement with the country's tennis association.


Beyonce to save the day I am a couple of weeks behind on this news, but belated kudos to the NFL for turning to Beyonce as its Super Bowl halftime act for 2013.


James Spader will join the cast of The Office when it returns this fall, NBC announced in a press release on Wednesday.


Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, has died at age 50.

Actor-comedian bernie Mac dies at age 50


On Tuesday, Fenerbahce Ulker officially announced the addition of center David Andersen for the next two seasons.

Fenerbahce Ulker announces David Andersen


Asian markets mostly rose on Wednesday as a rebound on Wall Street settled nerves after a two-day sell-off sparked by weak Chinese growth data.


Holyfield still wants Klitschko bout Updated: 13:50, Saturday October 13, 2012 Evander Holyfield has claimed he could defeat world champion boxers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko despite hinting he may retire from boxing.


A smart sensor that aims to lower the cost of automotive, industrial and consumer electronics machine vision systems integrates a DSP chip with a CMOS imager, according to the Swiss Center for Electronics, which showcased its SoC at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference.


Sales tax revenues continue on the upward trend that the City of Bartlesville has been experiencing for the past eight months.

Sales tax revenues continue on upward trend


Lam Dong Province called for US$1.87 billion of investment for 24 projects during a meeting with investors held late last week in Ha Noi.


Sports minister Fikile Mbalula said he backed Oscar Pistorius after the ``Blade Runner'' lashed out following his failure to win gold in the men's T44 200 metres final at the London Paralympics.


Haidar, WECSSAA's A/AA MVP last season, found the perfect fit at Michigan Tech, a Division II school in Houghton, Mich.


China and North Korea have evacuated thousands of people from their homes after heavy rains burst the Yalu river, flooding areas near their border.

China and North Korea evacuate thousands after floods


The Culver campaign is organizing a ``women and children rally'' set for Wednesday on the grounds of the Iowa Capitol.

Culver campaign organizes ``women and children rally''


Police in Tanjung Jabung Barat, Jambi province, have arrested 10 illegal immigrants from Afghanistan who had traveled from the province's eastern coast via an obscure route.

Police arrest 10 illegal immigrants from Afghanistan


Joan Sutherland, whose mastery of tone, astonishing range and vocal control vaulted her into the top echelons of opera, has died at 83 after a four-decade career that won her praise as the successor to legend Maria Callas.


AMY Childs was the belle of the ball at a bash last night as she showed off her curves in a busty gown.

Amy Childs Is the belle of the ball in busty gown


The Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal won one of two General Excellence awards given Thursday by its parent company, American City Business Journals.

Business Journal wins general excellence award Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal


Northwest Pipe Company has announced they received a commitment to supply pipe for the Spanish Fork Pipeline --

Northwest pipe Company announces commitment to supply pipe


POLICE are hunting a man who indecently exposed himself to two young girls in Skegness on Saturday.


Thailand and Laos have agreed to strengthen the bilateral ties through a number of bilateral cooperation projects, said Vibul Koosakul, Thai Ambassador in Vientiane, on Thursday.

Thailand, Laos agree to strengthen bilateral ties:


``Suddenly, people were falling, we thought it was part of the exercise, and then we saw blood,'' one witness told AFP on Monday.


Muslim women in India are fighting to bring gender equality to marriages, reports the New York Times.

Indian Muslim women fight for gender equality in marriage


OIL prices rose today after a sharp spike the previous day as traders nervously mulled a larger-than-expected decline in US petrol stocks.


American defender Oguchi Onyewu failed to make it back on the field for AC Milan this season following knee surgery and will try to make his return with the US national team.

Onyewu fails to make it back on field for Milan


The Redding fire department responded to a structure fire at 2859 Camulos Way in Redding early this morning.

Redding fire department responds to structure fire


The BMTC has decided to issue special monthly passes for regular commuters from the city to the Bangalore International Airport, Devanahalli, from July 30.

BMTC to issue monthly passes for regular commuters


Madison, WI - Memory loss and losing brain capacity is the biggest fear of the aging baby boomer population according to research conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute.

Memory loss biggest fear of aging baby boomer population


Livemercial, which pioneered 'instant on' streaming video for direct response marketing and leads the industry in single product sales, has expanded its US holdings and gone international, opening offices in England and Portland, Maine.


The Czech central bank unexpectedly cut the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a record low today as inflation undershoots its target even as the economy is set to resume growth this year.

Czech central bank unexpectedly cuts rates to record


Two swimmers drowned in rough waters off Panama City Beach and at least seven others were pulled from the Gulf of Mexico on the Panhandle.

2 drown in rough waters off Panama City Beach


Tata Steel can move to Rs 435 in the very short term, says Amit Harchekar of IIFL.


Two leading offshore centres have lost their coveted AAA status after Standard & Poor's downgraded their long-term sovereign credit ratings due to perceived risks from regulatory changes.


Relaxo Footwear's stock has gained 75% in last six months, thanks to the drop in the rubber price- which is the key raw material for the company.

Relaxo Footwear's stock gained 75% in six months, thanks to drop in rubber price


New Saint Louis University research found that although white women are more likely to drink or binge drink prior to pregnancy, African-American women are less likely to reduce drinking during pregnancy, which may be linked to a higher rate of fetal alcohol syndrome among the population.

African-American women less likely to reduce drinking during pregnancy


Woman thanks NY cop with $1K, but he can't keep it New York State Police are trying to find the woman who handed an on-duty trooper a holiday card with $1,000 cash inside.


July 28, 2010, 15:17, - Russian bank RosEvroBank has opened a credit line to a real estate developer to build a multifunctional complex in the city of Volgograd.

RosEvroBank opens credit line to developer


Keppel FELS has completed Development Driller III, an ultra-deepwater semisubmersible, for Transocean at its Singapore yard.

Keppel completes Development Driller III


Detroit Tigers reliever Todd Jones says he will retire at the end of the 2008 major league baseball season.


By ESPNSTAR.com staff Guiza, who is currently contracted to La Liga outfit Getafe, arrived in Johor with his entourage of lawyers and agents and is expected to sign for Johor ``in the next couple of hours''.


Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed Bin Hammam has sensationally withdrawn his candidacy from the Fifa presidential elections, which were due to be held on Wednesday June 1.

Mohamed Bin Hammam withdraws from Fifa presidential election


AN archaeology project aimed at documenting the history of a south Durham town has been launched.


Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani will unveil his new signature women's fragrance Idole d'Armani next month.

Giorgio Armani to unveil new women's fragrance


Former federal law minister Dr Babar Awan on Sunday said that the Senate elections would be held on time and no assembly would be dissolved before polls.


Rating agencies tend to have a herd mentality when it comes to a pessimistic outlook on a country which explains why Standard and Poor's and Fitch have downgraded their outlook for the Indian economy, Chief Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Kaushik Basu said today.


Jamaican born, Canadian based RnB dancehall female duet Brick n Lace last Saturday performed at Barclays Bank Sports Complex in Lusaka, Zambia for its local fans.

Brick and Lace perform for Zambian fans!


Lapid was reportedly considering raising Israel's deficit target in order to avoid further budget cuts, a move that would put him at odds with Bank of Israel Gov. Stanley Fischer's recommendations.

'Lapid considering raising deficit target'


Older men with higher testosterone levels are more likely to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular disease, says a study.

Older men with higher testosterone levels more likely to have a heart attack


An Aberdeen man has been jailed for attacking his mother's former partner the day after being released from prison for a previous assault against him.

Man jailed for attack day after being released from prison


US sprinter Justin Gatlin will return from a four-year doping ban with two races in Estonia next month, he told Reuters late on Monday.

Gatlin to return with two races in Estonia next month


MTNL has finally launched the MTNL-TV mobile TV service on Mobile handsets.


German exports and imports fell sharply in April as Europe's biggest economy begins to feel the effects of the long-running eurozone debt crisis, data showed yesterday.


The opposition CPIM and the Congress have dubbed West Bengal budget as ``''meaningless and without having any direction``'', but none of these parties blamed Mamata Banerjee for attempting to woo the rural population by making a pro-people budget before the ensuing panchayat elections.

Opposition CPIM dubs Bengal budget as meaningless, without any direction


The heavy rainfall that has soaked the south east, south west and south of England, as well as south Wales, is expected to move northwards, according to the Environment Agency.

Heavy rainfall expected to move northwards


Non-Opec oil producer Oman sees oil prices at a range of $90 to $100 per barrel in 2012 and is not expecting any major changes in the market, a senior government oil official said on Monday.


Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he is honoured to be called a sex symbol.

Daniel Radcliffe honoured to be sex symbol


At the ceremony to receive her Honorary Fellowship from the University of the Arts London this week, Stella McCartney announced she would be fund a new scholarship for Central Saint Martins.

Stella McCartney to fund scholarships at Central Saint Martins


MARSEILLE, France -Marseille coach Didier Deschamps led the tributes Sunday to Robert Louis-Dreyfus, Marseille's longtime owner who died Saturday of leukemia at the age of 63.

Deschamps leads tributes to Robert Louis-Dreyfus


The US Army said it is changing basic training in order to focus more on fitness and nutrition.


Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden will join ESPN's /quotes/comstock/13*!dis/quotes/nls/dis ``Monday Night Football'' telecast this fall when the series begins its 40th season, ESPN said Monday.

Jon Gruden joins ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'


Gold fell 3% on Friday, extending the previous session`s losses, as the dollar firmed against the euro, and investors sold bullion to cover losses on other markets.

Gold falls 3% as dollar firms against the euro


Power has been restored to 879 Duke Energy customers, including several businesses along Pelham Road following an early morning car wreck that took out a power pole.


People say, I am a dreamer but not the only one, there are many like me, who may dream similarly but it's hard to find them, and still harder to connect with each other.


The US military says the No. 2 leader of ``al-Qaida in Iraq'' has been killed during an operation in the northern city of Mosul.

No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq killed:


September Factory Orders rose 2.1% to $420 billion, vs. the 1.7% expected by economists, and up from a 0.5% decline in August.


Mumbai: 3i Infotech, the mid-cap IT services firm, which recently raised Rs 317 crore through a qualified institutional placement, may restructure its existing debt of about Rs 1,200 crore.


NEW YORK - Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown recording artist Nicki Minaj will release her highly anticipated solo debut album in Fall 2010.

Nicki Minaj to release solo debut album in Fall 2010


Barrack Obama has arrived in Washington with his family, ahead of his inauguration as US president on January 20.

Obama arrives in Washington ahead of inauguration


Communist leaders from 50 countries would put their heads together to debate on the global ``capitalist crisis'' and the role of the working class movement when they meet here for three days from Friday.

Communist leaders to debate on global ``capitalist crisis''


CAPE CANAVERAL ― NASA moved shuttle Atlantis to the launch pad on Thursday for a flight next month to the Hubble Space Telescope after being waylaid by a pair of tropical storms.

NASA moves shuttle Atlantis to launch pad


A Leeds woman was killed early Wednesday morning, June 22, on Ala. 157 near the Byler Road intersection.


Charlie Sheen Responds to Chuck Lorre: 'I Will Outlive You' CBS producer of Two and a half Men, Chuck Lorre wrote on a revent episode, first bragging on his clean living and then adding: ``If Charlie Sheen outlives me, I'm gonna be really p****d.''

Charlie Sheen to producer ``I will outlive you''


A Belgian government mediator, tasked with building consensus between the country's different linguistic groups, stepped down on Thursday, Jan.6, the royal palace said, raising chances of a new election.


A Tempe man set his own apartment on fire Friday night, tried to blame the blaze on his next-door neighbor, and then laid down on the ground in front of the burning building and started screaming, according to court documents obtained by New Times.


King County's helicopter the Guardian Two rescued a man from his Fall City home, said Sgt. John Urquhart of the King County Sheriff's Office.

Helicopter rescues man from Fall City home


Like the languid flow of the great Mississippi River, the blues flows through the heart and soul of American music.


World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the second round of the Madrid Masters after a 6-7, 7-6, 3-6 defeat to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in a match lasting three hours and five minutes.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic knocked out in second round of Madrid Masters


And now, after some intense field research, a team of experts have uncovered six facts about the female orgasm, as revealed by modern science, reports New Scientist magazine.

Six facts about the female orgasm revealed by modern science


Wells Fargo & Co, which will soon learn whether it will be required to raise more capital, said on Monday it agreed to buy a retirement plan record keeping business from Comerica Inc. The fourth-largest bank is acquiring Comerica Bank's proprietary retirement services business, which provides record keeping services to 250 retirement plans with nearly 100,000 participants, and manages $3.4 billion of assets.

Wells Fargo to buy a Comerica retirement business


Texas Southern won its first SWAC title since 1968.


Liberal Democrat Chris Huhne has been appointed Energy Secretary following the formation of a Conservative and Lib-Dem coalition.


Actress Scarlett Johansson failed her audition for hit movie musical ``Les Miserables'' after she was struck down with a nasty throat condition.

Scarlett Johansson auditioned for 'Les Miserables'


The Indian equities market continued to tumble Thursday afternoon with no sign of recovery.


Ingenico, a provider of payment solutions, has signed a five year contract with Avis Europe, one of the world's leading car rental companies, to provide a fully managed payment service across its retail network.

Ingenico signs contract with Avis Europe to provide a fully managed payment service


JKLF leader Yasin Malik, who is under attack for meeting terror outfit Lashker-e-Taiba chief Hafeez Saeed in Pakistan, returned to India today amid protests by Shiv Sena activists at the airport in New Delhi.

Yasin Malik returns to India amidst protests


Project manager and maintenance services provider Transfield Services Ltd has made two senior appointments to its investments division.

Transfield makes two senior appointments


Liberty Mutual Insurance has added a crisis management endorsement to its new commercial lead umbrella policy form to help protect mid-sized companies.

Liberty Mutual adds crisis management endorsement


Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster has replaced Trai Essex as the permanent starter at right guard, coach Mike Tomlin announced.


The libraries committee prepares to review the academic journals to ensure students have the most relevant journals available to them, Barbara Winters, dean of libraries, said.


A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash in Orange County on Thursday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Motorcyclist hospitalized in critical condition after crash in Orange County


Minister of Human and Minority Rights Svetozar Ciplic said today that the main message of the Pride Parade is that Serbia is a country of free people from whom no one can take away the freedom that belongs to them.


Gannett Co., owner of The Sheboygan Press, will lay off about 1,400 employees next week as the largest US newspaper publisher continues to try to deal with a struggling economy and its impact on the company's advertisers.


Four Yankton teenagers have been arrested in a string of burglaries last weekend in the Yankton area, and just across the border in Knox County, Nebraska.

Teenagers arrested after string of burglaries in Yankton, sd


Edible Arrangements recently opened at 2 South Ave. West, in downtown Cranford.


TURCK introduces a new single axis inclinometer sensor for detecting angular tilt with an adjustable measuring range of 360 degrees.

Turck introduces a new single axis inclinometer sensor


Veer manages to convince and bring Vansh back to the haveli, however on reaching the haveli Vansh refuses to enter inside.

Veer manages to bring back Vansh to haveli


Oil rose more than 1% toward US$67 a barrel Monday as US equities jumped and news emerged that Iran was test-firing missiles.


A Qantas plane bound for Cairns has made an emergency landing after one engine stopped mid-flight, the Cairns Post online has reported.


President Barack Obama will visit Las Vegas next week, on a five-stop swing through the West and Midwest.

President Obama to visit Las Vegas next week


wiresurfer.com on Tuesday launched the world's first online market place for telecom deals aiming at businesses that may not be aware of national promotions and special offers by reputable carriers throughout the country.

Wiresurfer.com launches world's first online market place for telecom deals


Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray has declared he is ``ready to serve'' in office, with a promise to shake up the public sector.


Michael Young entered Tuesday night's series opener in Oakland with 198 hits, needing just two more in his team's last nine games to reach the milestone 200 hits for the sixth time in his career.

Michael Young reaches 200 hits for sixth time


Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, was damaged yesterday by heavy snowstorms ripping through the heart of the country, as several tiles from the top of the press box were torn off; streets in the area are shut down for the cleanup.

Wrigley Field damaged in heavy snowstorms


Online merchant FindWine has launched a 50-strong fine wine portfolio following the success of its Australian Wendouree tasting.


Mohamed Al Fayed has sold London department store Harrods to the Qatari royal family for around £1.5 billion.

Mohamed Al Fayed sells Harrods for £1.5 billion


Wyless, the international wireless data communications company, and Tridium, the global leader in application software frameworks, automation infrastructure technology and device-to-enterprise integration solutions, have announced a strategic partnership.

Wyless and Tridium announce strategic partnership


Gaylord Entertainment Co. today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

Gaylord Entertainment Co. reports fourth quarter and full year


The Portage boys tennis regional scheduled for Tuesday afternoon was postponed to 4 pm today.


Around 250 contractual teachers on Tuesday protested against the education department at Sector 20 and demanded regularization.


Heavy rain and high tides caused floodwaters to rise in northeast Japan, an area that was hit hard by the large earthquake and tsunami.


Laden with $13 billion US in debt, Tribune Co. filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court on Monday.

Tribune Co. files for bankruptcy protection


In a Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, interview on the website Ustream.com, Sosa said that he thinks he and fellow steroid-tainted star McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame, that the Cubs should retire his number, and he left open the possibility of running for president of the Dominican Republic.

Sammy Sosa says he and Mark McGwire belong in baseball Hall of Fame


London, Feb 20 Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who mentors aspiring models on new US TV show ``The Face'', says she has never had to rely on diet or exercise to stay slim.


The Mayor of Elmbridge held his civic service in Hersham earlier this month.

Mayor of Elmbridge holds civic service in Hersham


The US Forest Service is investigating a fire that destroyed a hiking shelter on the Long Trail about a mile from Sherburne Pass in Rutland County.


A 23-year-old Myrtle Beach woman was charged with pointing a gun at another woman and threatening her, according to a police report.

Myrtle Beach woman charged with pointing gun, threatening woman


Swiss banks propose levying a withholding tax on foreign clients and paying it to authorities in countries that sign new double-taxation agreements with Switzerland, according to the Swiss Bankers Association.

Swiss banks to levy tax on foreign clients


Actor Tom Sizemore is to write a candid memoir about his struggles with drug addiction.


So after two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Deltha O'Neal was cut, the Patriots signed him.


Toronto FC has traded Canadian midfielder Julian de Guzman to FC Dallas in exchange for forward Andrew Wiedeman.

Toronto FC trades midfielder Julian de Guzman to FC Dallas


Indian rifle shooter Gagan Narang said that he had never threatened to boycott Commonwealth Games after being neglected for the Khel Ratna Award and that his comments were taken out of context.

I never threatened to boycott Commonwealth Games:


Police in Anne Arundel County said they are investigating 'inappropriate contact' inside a Glen Burnie Catholic school.

Police investigating 'inappropriate contact' at Catholic school


A new park after Istanbul Armenian journalist Hrant Dink will open in Turkish city of Akdeniz .

New park after Hrant Dink to open in turkey


Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said he felt ``a little insulted and humiliated'' standing before a judge in a Karachi court, where he appeared to seek extension of his pre-arrest bail in a series of cases against him.

Musharraf says he felt ``a little insulted, humiliated'' while standing in court


A former western Kentucky high school band teacher has reached a plea deal on sex abuse charges involving a 15-year-old student.

Former band teacher reaches plea deal on sex abuse charges


A Caldwell man suspected of shooting and wounding two Canyon County deputies in October before turning the gun on himself has denied two federal firearms charges.

Caldwell man denies federal firearms charges


Los Angeles Episcopalians elected an openly lesbian bishop late Saturday, the denomination's news service reported.

Los Angeles Episcopalians elect lesbian bishop


For the first time since the rumour of her split with her longtime beau Harman Baweja began, Priyanka Chopra has admitted that she is single.


A Nationwide computer failure has drastically disrupted US carrier United Airlines operations, the airline confirmed.

Computer failure disrupts United Airlines operations


Adam Lambert trashed ``Les Miserables'' after he watched the movie over the weekend, Us Weekly reports Dec. 31.


He is expected to visit the evacuation center in Big Sur this afternoon after receiving information about the Basin Complex and Indians Fire.


One in five abortion clinics are breaking the law by providing pre-signed consent forms, an investigation has found.

One in five abortion clinics may be breaking the law


McClellan Nichols Sports Syndicate LLC athlete Fred Patacchia Jr. has launched a new surf website with his partner Andrew Oliver.


Officials say a central Florida post office had to be evacuated after a chemical spill sickened more than 20 people.

Florida post office evacuated after chemical spill


Corn prices hit a fresh record high Friday as the US government slashed its forecast for the drought-damaged corn crop even more than analysts were expecting.


He noted that two-thirds of the Armenians live abroad and this means remittances are of primary importance for Armenia, the Government press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Remittance are of primary importance for Armenia --


Norwegian boutique Skagen has offered a candid appraisal of its 'disappointing' performance in its 2011 annual review.

Skagen offers candid appraisal of 'disappointing' 2011


It's no surprise that many people are out enjoying the unusually warm weather.


Ghost hunters have been called in at a Cotswold pub after a car crash disturbed more than just the spirits behind the bar.


Rostislav Olesz may be suspended for his hit on Islanders' defenseman Chris Lee on Monday.


US Bancorp, the sixth-largest US bank by assets, is looking to expand its credit card business and is actively marketing its cards nationally, Chief Executive Richard Davis said at a conference on Tuesday.

US Bancorp looks to expand credit card business


By Kate Shuttleworth K8Shuttleworth Email Kate The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Ngati Koroki Kahukura at Maungatautari marae near Cambridge.

Crown signs settlement for historical Treaty claims


SANTA ANA Santa Ana Unified trustees on Tuesday discussed a plan to lower high school graduation requirements as a way to boost the number of students who earn diplomas each year.

Santa Ana Unified considers lowering graduation requirements


Reese Witherspoon has revealed that she feels ``sexier'' than she ever did and is more comfortable with herself than she was in the past.

Reese Witherspoon feels ``sexier than ever''


It's all very well breaking records for shut-outs and being on course for the biggest number of 1-0 wins ever.None of those domestic landmarks are going to mean a jot in a week when Manchester United face their biggest test of the campaign so far - Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan at the San Siro.The hard fact is that the Premier League has become too easy for United - and is not the ideal preparation for the kind of high-speed and intensity that awaits in the Champions League.Sir Alex Ferguson will know better than any that this title charge is more like a quiet stroll to glory, with United rarely halfway up the mountain of their potential, never mind the peak.

The Premier League has become too easy for Manchester United


Twenty20 cricket is ripe for corruption because the shorter format opens opportunities for bookmakers, international players union chief executive Tim May says.

Twenty20 cricket is ripe for corruption, players union chief Tim May says


Nowadays it is perfectly possible to avoid wage garnishment or IRS wage levy imposed by the IRS to recover back tax debts.

It's perfectly possible to avoid wage garnishment


The key take away from this week is not the weakest US jobs data in nine months.


A woman shot herself in the chest in the middle of a Ponca City street behind the city's police department.

Woman shoots herself in the chest in Ponca city street


Crude oil prices topped $87 per barrel Friday on a rise in the US gross domestic product in the fourth quarter.


The Senate has passed a sweeping tax package that would save millions of Americans thousands of dollars in higher taxes for the next two years while also reducing their Social Security taxes and extending jobless benefits.


Encana Corp said it will speed up commercialization of its oil and liquids-rich assets through partnerships, but the company did not say how much the deals were valued at.

Encana to speed up commercialization of liquids-rich assets


TV Guide reports that Maura, who won this year's Daytime Emmy for Best Actress, has been cast on The Young and the Restless.

Maura West cast on ``the Young and the Restless''


Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman will share the stage with superstar Shahrukh Khan and actress Aishwarya Rai for a discussion on the entertainment world during the FICCI-FRAMES conference here on Friday evening.

Hugh Jackman to share stage with Shahrukh, Aishwarya


'' Twitter says hundreds of advertisers will use its new ad system in the fourth quarter this year.


Paint can be cleaned up pretty easily, mayoral candidate Rocco Rossi said Thursday, vowing to undo Jarvis St. bike lanes if he should win the Oct. 25 civic election.


A Southern California porn actress has tested positive for HIV, renewing concerns that the porn industry lacks sufficient safety measures to prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, it was reported today.


Now Anna Nicole Smith has been reincarnated in actress Agnes Bruckner, for a new Lifetime movie on the tragic pin-up titled simply Anna Nicole.

Anna Nicole Smith reincarnated in actress Agnes Bruckner


Confucius Institute has opened in Asmara on the basis of the agreement reached between Eritrea and the People's Republic of China.


Queen Elizabeth II will visit Ground Zero next month to pay tribute to the people killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.


ABF Freight System, Inc., one of the nation's largest less-than-truckload carriers, on Wednesday said it disagrees with, and is disappointed by, today's District Court ruling dismissing its lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and other parties for violations of the National Master Freight Agreement.

ABF freight System, Inc. disagrees with federal District Court's ruling


A construction worker was fined EC$500 for throwing a bottle at garbage collectors after they drove off from his residence.

Construction worker fined EC$500 for throwing bottle at garbage collectors


Zurich is launching a heart health awareness campaign directed at financial advisers to help clients learn about heart-related diseases risks.

Zurich launches heart awareness campaign


The San Francisco 49ers added some depth, and bulk, to their running game on Wednesday, signing jettisoned Giants tailback Brandon Jacobs, according to ESPN.

San Francisco 49ers sign running back Brandon Jacobs


Nintendo has unleashed its tough-to-format-for-the-internet release schedule for spring and summer, most notably dating Punch Out on Wii for May.


Capital Power, the energy generation part of city-owned Epcor Utilities spun off in July, is on a hiring blitz as its creates a new head office in Edmonton.


British troops have to stay in Afghanistan to prevent it from becoming a failed state and breeding ground for terrorism, newly appointed Defence Secretary Liam Fox said.

British troops have to stay in Afghanistan:


Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky appealed his child sex abuse convictions Thursday, with his lawyers arguing they lacked time to prepare for the high-profile case.

Sandusky appeals child sex abuse convictions


Durham adopted a cautious approach in their search for a first win of the season as they reached 228 for five against Warwickshire.


Two people were hospitalized in a warehouse fire on Miller Place Tuesday afternoon.


Best Buy shares rose more than 16 percent today to $14.21, following a better-than-expected holiday sales report.

Best Buy shares rise after holiday sales report


Curiosity rover has wiggled its four corner wheels to prepare for its first drive on Mars, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California announced.

Curiosity prepares for its first drive on Mars


Four-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson crashed during practice Thursday while AJ Allmendinger put his car third on the starting grid for the Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.


Oscar winner Kate Winslet ``freaked out'' when she had to perform sex scenes with her best friend Leonardo DiCaprio in Revolutionary Road.

Kate Winslet 'freaked out' by sex scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio


Two blast bombs and up to seven petrol bombs have been thrown at police dealing with a security alert in Lurgan, County Armagh.

Blast bombs are thrown at police in Lurgan


The 112 Indian fishermen, who were produced before a Jaffna Magistrate, were remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.

112 Indian fishermen remanded to judicial custody for 14 days


Two Fond du Lac men are accused of beating up another man in a parking lot after taverns closed.

Two accused of beating man in parking lot


About a dozen Idaho school districts have declared financial emergencies as the state cuts their funding.

Idaho school districts declare financial emergencies


The US Geological Survey found that the Rocky Mountain snowpack shrank more during the late 20th century than during any other period since 1200 AD.


Barrick Gold Corp. said it has achieved commercial production at its Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic.

Barrick Gold achieves commercial production in the Dominican Republic


Blazers C Greg Oden left tonight's game against the Rockets with a left knee injury, according to multiple tweets.


Virgin Atlantic Airways today launched Premium Economy and Economy sale fares from each of its 10 US gateways directly to London, inviting passengers to extend their summers with a hop across the pond for a jump-the-puddle price.

Virgin Atlantic Airways invites you to hop the pond for a jump-the-puddle price


There is a narrative that the Ducks cannot 'hang' with the elite teams of the SEC. The evidence simply does not support it.

Can the Oregon Ducks 'hang' with the SEC?


The Rehoboth firefighter who died of a heart attack while responding to a call on Thanksgiving is being laid to rest.


Michael Kightly has vowed to fight on 'til the end of the season to secure at least a point from the remaining nine games.


The Life Insurance Settlement Association today reaffirms its long-standing support of the efforts of state securities regulators in calling for increased protection and enforcement against schemes that target individual investors.

Life Insurance settlement Association reaffirms support of efforts by state securities regulators in


Tech-savvy South Korea has nearly as many cell phones as people, officials said Wednesday.

Skorea has nearly as many cell phones as people


The Canadian flag over Kandahar airfield was lowered for the last time Thursday, marking an end to one of the longest and most complicated military operations in this country's history.

Canadian flag over Kandahar airfield lowered for the last time on Thursday


Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Tuesday said that he saw a role for maverick fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the ODI and Twenty20 Internationals.

Afridi sees role for Akhtar in ODI, Twenty20 Internationals


Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, announced today that it has completed the sale of certain assets related to its hemofiltration product line to Baxter International Inc., consistent with the previously announced terms of the agreement.

Edwards Lifesciences completes sale of hemofiltration product line


Hedge funds are set to lead increased shareholder activism in 2009, according to the latest Shareholder Activism Insight report commissioned by law firm Schulte Roth & Zabel from mergermarket.

Hedge funds ``to lead shareholder activism in 2009''


Medical Mutual of Ohio, the state's largest health insurer, said it caught a record $6.2 million in fraudulent health-care claims last year, up from nearly $5 million the year before.

Medical Mutual of Ohio catches $6.2 million in fraudulent claims


The radical Muslim cleric, Sheikh Omar Bakri Mohammed, says he has been sentenced to life in prison in Lebanon.

Muslim cleric Omar Bakri 'sentenced to life' in Lebanon


ECOWAS is working to create a single investment jurisdiction among member countries to ensure accelerated development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises and to attract extra-regional Foreign Direct Investment, Professor N'galadjo Lambert Bamba, Commissioner Macroeconomic Policy said on Wednesday.

ECOWAS to create single investment jurisdiction


SI.com's Peter King talks with Titans' rookie QB Jake Locker about his reaction to the team's signing of Matt Hasselbeck and the questions about Locker's throwing accuracy.


Banks that have loaned Chrysler LLC $6.8 billion are resisting government pressure to swap more than $5 billion of that debt for stock, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Banks resisting pressure to swap debt for stock:


Oil climbed towards $81 today after an agreement to create a safety net for debt-ridden Greece helped restore confidence among investors to buy riskier assets, including commodities.


Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to Georgia on a day of route expansion that has seen two cities added to its global map.

Qatar Airways launches flights to Georgia


A resident of Subotica, Serbia on Saturday became the 100,000th ethnic Hungarian living abroad to receive Hungarian citizenship.

Resident of Subotica, Serbia 100,000th ethnic Hungarian to receive citizenship


Over 5,000 cases are pending against juveniles, many of whom have been languishing for over 12 years, Santha Sinha, Chairperson, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, said on Saturday.


Two Bowling Green State University athletes were suspended indefinitely Thursday by the university and are facing criminal charges.

2 Bowling Green State university athletes suspended, facing criminal charges


The deaths of a Temple couple have been ruled murder suicide and police say the husband killed his wife days before killing himself.

Deaths of Temple couple ruled murder-suicide


Copper stabilised in the official session on the London Metal Exchange on Tuesday, with some hedge fund buying interest supporting the market, while other base metals traded lower.

Lme cu stabilises in official session on hedge fund support


India and Japan have signed a joint statement on moving to the new stage of their strategic and global partnership.


Odd Future singer Frank Ocean has announced a three date mini solo tour taking place in November.

Frank Ocean announces three date solo tour


A Rapid City businessman facing foreclosure proceedings by several banks is now being sued by a local developer.

Rapid City businessman sued by developer


Google Inc. hasn't set a deadline for ending its censorship of search results for Internet users in China, a company official said today.

Google sets no deadline on censorship, official says


Second-seeded Richard Gasquet won the Qatar Open for his eight career title on Saturday, coming from a set down to beat Nikolay Davydenko 3-6, 7-6, 6-3.


FIVE health trainers have been recruited to help improve the health and lifestyles of people living in North Tyneside.

Health trainers recruited to help improve our lifestyles


Intel Corp. is boosting its quarterly dividend by 15%, a move seen by investors as a sign that the world's largest chipmaker is on track for healthy growth.

Intel Corp. boosts quarterly dividend by 15%


A Fridley mother was sentenced to 90 days in jail after her and her husband forced her 12-year-old daughter to wear a diaper outside.

Mother sentenced after forcing daughter to wear diaper


First Lady Michelle Obama urged the pioneering graduates of the University of California Merced to give back to their communities in her debut commencement speech Saturday afternoon.

First Lady Michelle Obama urges graduates to give back to their communities


Scott Hastings has defended English clubs in their row with the Scottish Rugby Union over the access to players before internationals.


``There is much more to Test cricket than my 50th Test ton.


A small brush fire broke out today near a Tarzana country club, but no one was hurt, a city fire official said.

Small fire breaks out near Tarzana country club


Winter weather on the East Coast is delaying the return of Indiana National Guard soldiers on their way home from Iraq, including members of the 384th Military Police Company's Evansville detachment.


June 12, 2009 What should Bibi say in his speech Sunday?


A WOMAN has been indecently assaulted in the public toilet of a southern suburbs shopping centre.


LL is slamming Bush in a new track entitled, Mr. President.


Reality TV queen SHARON OSBOURNE has blasted hit show JERSEY SHORE, insis ting it's not a programme adults should watch.


The US Department of the Treasury announced today that it has commenced a secondary public offering of 52,093,973 warrants to purchase the common stock of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Treasury Department announces public offering to purchase common stock of the Hartford Financial Services Group,


MNGOP spokeswoman Gina Countryman said Vice President Dick Cheney held a private fundraiser in Wayzata today to raise money for the state party's MinnesotaVictory '08 fund.

Cheney holds private fundraiser in Wayzata


AEGON has sold its UK based Guardian life and pension business to Cinven, a European private equity group, for a total cash consideration of GBP 275m.

AEGON sells its Guardian life and pension business to Cinven


Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain will visit Huntsville on Oct. 29 and his appearance will be open to the public.

Presidential candidate Herman Cain to visit Huntsville


The Houston Rockets have re-signed general manager Daryl Morey to an undisclosed contract.

Rockets re-sign general manager Daryl Morey


In a touching piece on his blog www.thecompleteactor.com, Lal calls it ''an act by a gang who cannot be called human'' and says ''he is afraid to live in a land of killers.

I am afraid to live in a land of killers


Twitter has been buzzing with news that Satoshi Kon, director of Perfect Blue, Millenium Actress and Paprika, has died of cancer at the age of 47.

Anime director Satoshi Kon dies at age 47


The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Tuesday that state troopers answered more than 811 calls for help during the last snowstorm.


Texas Rangers right-hander Jason Jennings underwent season-ending elbow surgery for the second straight year.

Rangers' hurler Jennings undergoes elbow surgery


Dutch industrial production surprised on the downside in August, posting a 1.3% month-over-month decline despite forecasts for a 0.5% rate of expansion and the previous month's 2.0% decline, which was revised to a 1.8% loss.

Dutch industrial production surprises on downside in August


Corsair have recently announced two new SSD series', these are the Nova and the Reactor series, both of which offer some pretty impressive specifications.


Sun Microsystems has announced the release of Solaris 10 10/08, the latest version of Solaris 10 Operating System, with several product updates and enhancements achieved through the OpenSolaris community.

Sun Microsystems releases Solaris 10 10/08


Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corp., said Wednesday that it will invest $$23 million in three Indian companies in areas ranging from online marketing to education.The investment comes as Intel's revenues are shrinking and the global credit crunch has made funding, even to relatively fast-growing countries like India, increasingly scarce.

Intel Capital invests $$23 million in India


A wake will be held at about 5 pm Friday for an accused gas station robber.

Wake held for accused gas station robber


Japan-based Wacom on Monday unveiled 'Intuos4', a new professional pen tablet that is loaded with a range of software applications.


The Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Cody Ross prior to last night's game against the Miami Marlins, reports Ian Browne of MLB.com.


To say that Andre Carson faces a complex path heading to Capitol Hill to succeed his grandmother, the late Rep. Julia Carson, is a serious understatement.


The Northern Cape is expected to forge a partnership with the Kasai Oriental province in the DRC, aimed at strengthening South Africa's commitment to assisting the people of the DRC in their post-war conflict.

Northern Cape to forge partnership with DRC


Katy Perry was reportedly rejected by a theme park worker who didn't know who she was when she jokingly asked him to kiss her.

Katy Perry rejected by theme park worker


Sri Lanka has decided to do health checks on applicants for resident visas to the island, media minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Sri Lanka to do health checks for resident visa


Italy's Senate today gave its initial approval to a package of key economic reforms aimed at staving off bankruptcy including state asset sell-offs and a liberalisation of local services.

Italian Senate gives initial approval to key reforms


Around 80 locked-out CMP Rangitikei meat workers braved the wind and rain at 5:30am on Thursday, 24 November to protest outside their workplace on State Highway 1.

Meat workers brave wind and rain to protest


Auto parts maker Tenneco Inc posted a wider quarterly loss on Thursday due to tumbling vehicle production and said it is closing three plants and slashing 1,100 jobs.


Former NBA star Jayson Williams just got sentenced to a year behind bars for his DWI case ... but that sentence will have to wait until AFTER he finishes his current 5 years hard time for the shooting death of his limo driver.

Jayson Williams gets another year behind bars for DWI


A Hudsonville man has died after crashing his car into a tree Thursday afternoon.

Hudsonville man dies after crashing into tree


``Indian rupee is likely to extend its rise and would break below psychologically important support of 45.80 on dollar`s general softening in Asian trade with EUR extending gains from overnight, `` said brokerage house Anagram.


HLN's Nischelle Turner reports Katie Holmes filed divorce papers and may have caught Tom Cruise by surprise.

Katie Holmes filed For divorce from Tom Cruise


The status of Sabah's Bornean pygmy elephant will be upgraded to Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Totally Protected Animals under the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 of the State.

Status of borneo pygmy elephant upgraded


Despite the growing global economic uncertainties, global food prices have dropped sharply in May, 2012, the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations has disclosed.


Auditors are behaving like a cartel, a Professor of accounting has told MPs of the Treasury select committee.

Auditors behaving like cartel, Professor of accounting tells MPs


A trial has begun for Jonathon Hope and Lisa Hope in the overdose death of their 16-month-old daughter in 2006.


Nomura, an investment bank, has appointed Michael Kurtz as chief Asia equity strategist, based in Hong Kong.

Nomura appoints chief Asia equity strategist


Two in five people believe that pregnant women ``overshare'' details on websites such as Facebook, according to a poll by Netmums and the Department of Health's Start4Life campaign.


The Europe office of Morgan Stanley Research, which conducts analysis of, and reports on the world's energy markets, said in a report dated January 2013 that it expects natural gas to remain the faster growing fossil fuel.

Natural gas to remain faster growing fossil fuel


Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen have officially called off their engagement, Bilson's rep told People.

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen call off engagement


A report on Wednesday , however , says that George was not so lonely after all .


Rifle split a baseball doubleheader with visiting Moffat County on Saturday, posting a 15-5 win in the opener and a 10-9 defeat in the nightcap.

Rifle splits doubleheader with Moffat County


The Rangers designated outfielder Julio Borbon for assignment on Tuesday to make room for pitcher Nick Tepesch on the roster.


MORE than half of drivers experience stress when on the roads because of road rage, offensive gestures and impatience from other motorists, according to a new survey.

More than half of drivers experience stress on the road


The Proteas have won the toss and opted to bowl in their first game of the 2011 ICC World Cup against the West Indies on Thursday.


Aqua Chem, the pool care brand known as Simply Smarter Pool Care™, has recently launched a new microsite, plusequalsmore.com, to familiarize pool owners with its line of Plus products, which include 3'' chlorine tablets, shock and algaecide.

Aqua Chem® pool care brand launches new microsite plusequalsmore.com


Officials in a central Indiana county have repealed a local smoking ban that was stricter than a statewide ban the General Assembly approved earlier this year.

Officials in Indiana county repeal smoking ban


It's the story everyone's talking about, from CNN.Com to NPR to The Colbert Report, and Marvel is pleased to announce that Captain America #34 has sold out at Diamond.


One of the lesser known military sepulchral monuments at the Saluting Battery in Valletta is to be restored to its former glory by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna.

Military sepulchral monument being restored


TWO female teachers have been suspended from a Hatfield school pending an investigation into their professional conduct.


Official indicates that Iran will try and ``shut down'' the Strait of Hormuz if attacked by the US ``The Strait of Hormuz is one of these options; if the strait is secure it should be secure for all, it can't be secure for all except for Iran, if such a thing happens, naturally Iran can use this capacity to close the waterway within its territorial waters and within its borders in accordance with international rules and regulation,`` member of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Parviz Sorouri told reporters on Wednesday.

Iran may ``shut down'' the Strait of Hormuz if attacked by the US


The dollar sank to a 2 1/2- year low against the yen Wednesday in Asia as investors sold the greenback due to concerns over the US economy and financial system.


After a violent bender in New York City this past week, Charlie Sheen has filed for divorce from wife Brooke Mueller, citing irreconcilable differences.


Tim Tebow has earned another start in the Denver Broncos' season finale against the San Diego Chargers.


With Hall of Fame football player Junior Seau being the most recent former football player diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease connected to football, are you less likely to let you kid play football?


Coldplay's Chris Martin has admitted that he is often mistaken for James Blunt and James Morrison.


Turkey is expected to raise $1bn-1.5bn through its debut dollar-denominated sovereign sukuk, which is expected to be placed on Tuesday, bankers told Reuters on Monday.


Taylor Swift has revealed that she used to sing songs from The Lion King to strangers on the beach when she was a toddler.

Taylor Swift: 'I used to sing to strangers on the beach'


A pedestrian was struck by a car along City Avenue in the Wynnefield section of the city this afternoon.


Radio host Don Imus is sparking controversy once again after making what sounded like racist comments directed at Dallas Cowboys corner back Adam ``Pacman'' Jones who was suspended for a year because of some legal trouble.

Radio host Don Imus sparking controversy again


President Asif Ali Zardari has announced to lift the governor rule from Punjab besides announcing support to the candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

President Zardari announces lifting governor rule in Punjab


A Kazakh woman who has identification giving her birth year as 1879 may be the oldest person alive -- years older than her closest contenders.

Kazakh woman may be oldest person by years


Iraqi soldiers deployed in large numbers to Sadr City in advance of Friday prayers, on the same streets that were once controlled by armed Shiite militiamen.


Mumbai, April 12 Art house films are making waves in West Bengal as the state has a vast cinema literate audience, feels actor Rahul Bose who has starred in Bollywood as well as Bengali movies.


Chris Kaman played just 20 minutes on Tuesday, finishing a loss to the Warriors with eight points on 3-of-8 shooting, five rebounds and one block.

Chris Kaman plays just 20 minutes in loss


The Australian sharemarket closed lower, pulled down by the miners and financial stocks on investor nervousness ahead of the publication US labour market data that will give some indication as to the extent of recovery in the American economy.


Opera Software, a Norwegian software company, is ready to open an office in Russia.


Goodman Fielder to cut 115 bakery jobs Updated: 20:38, Monday June 25, 2012 Breads and spreads supplier Goodman Fielder says 115 jobs will be cut from its Australian baking business as as a result of the closure of three bakeries.


Four persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Kuva Tanda village of the district today.

Four die after consuming spurious liquor


The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Consensus Committee has named its top 10 priorities for 2012, which include $366.2 million in improvements.

Northern Kentucky Chamber names top priorities for 2012


Conservative pundit Ann Coulter Tuesday called US Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., a ``douche bag'' on MSNBC's ``Morning Joe'' television program.


Stratic Energy Corporation announces closing of the previously announced plan of arrangement with EnQuest PLC under the Business Corporations Act, which was completed and became effective after close of markets on Friday, November 5 and resulted in EnQuest acquiring all of the issued and outstanding Stratic shares in exchange for ordinary shares of EnQuest on the basis of 0.089626 of an EnQuest share for each Stratic share.

Stratic announces closing of plan of Arrangement with EnQuest PLC


Gov. Rick Perry will greet President Barack Obama on Monday when Obama lands in Austin for a fundraiser.


Atal Behari Vajpayee,Former PM of India turned 88 on Sunday and was greeted by a host of senior leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Former PM atal Behari Vajpayee turned 88


ST. LOUIS St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn has been charged with drunken driving in suburban St. Louis, police and court officials said Thursday.

Rams Robert Quinn charged with drunken driving


Fiji's visitor arrival numbers dropped by twenty one thousand, one hundred and twelve for the first two months of 2009 compared to the same period last year.


Gov. Andrew Cuomo is blaming Republican ``extremists'' for punishing fellow party members who voted for his initiative to legalize gay marriage in New York.

Cuomo blames Republican 'extremists' for punishing party members


A FATHER of seven was electrocuted near Wapda Town in the Sattukatla police area on Friday.


The FSA has found areas of non-compliance by firms with arrears rules as part of the second stage of its mortgage effectiveness review.

FSA finds areas of non-compliance with arrears rules


Comedy actor Jim Carrey, who is famous for the roles of the Mask, the Cable Guy and so many other hilarious movie characters, is now serious when he confesses his love for actress Emma Stone in an online video that the mass media has labeled as ``creepy''.

Jim Carrey confesses love for Emma Stone in online video


Rii Sen, who won a best actress award at Osian's for her bold act in `` Cosmic Sex'', says sexuality is a cult for her and she wants to push it to the borderline in cinema so that it becomes extreme and dangerous.


Six aftershocks were registered in Chile after the first earthquake on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center says on its website.

Six aftershocks registered in Chile after first earthquake on Thursday


Prosecutors on Thursday announced that a German man was accused of conceiving eight children with his stepdaughter and abusing his sons for 23 years in western Germany, DPA news agency reported.

German man accused of conceiving eight children with his stepdaughter


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Australian spin legend Shane Warne played an unlikely cupid for a man who has turned his eventful life into a hit stage musical.


A paedophile priest expelled from the Catholic Church over his vile sex crimes has been found living just yards from a children's play area.

Paedophile priest expelled from Catholic church found living yards from children's play area


The rumor recently making the rounds was that The Undertaker would be wrestling the winner of the Smackdown Championship Scramble match at Unforgiven this Sunday.


Nortel Networks Corp, North America's biggest maker of telephone equipment, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, as the global economic downturn further erodes its once high-flying business.


Newstrike Capital Inc. - www.newstrikecapital.com - is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 5,000,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for cash proceeds of up to $2,000,000 .

Newstrike Capital announces private placement


A Palestinian man has been shot dead in a clash with Israeli soldiers and settlers in the West Bank.

Palestinian man shot dead in clash with Israeli soldiers


A Baton Rouge Police officer has been arrested on multiple theft counts and a charge of malfeasance for allegedly stealing money seized in drug investigations.

Baton Rouge police officer arrested on multiple theft counts, malfeasance


As many as 104 examinees were caught using unfair means from various divisions on the first day of the High School and Intermediate examinations on Monday.


Pulaski County has found its new head football coach and he's a familiar face to those in Dublin.


Finance minister P Chidambaram said India and China will drive global growth in the years to come with the growth rate in India projected to be upto 6.7% between 2013 and 2014.

India and China will drive global growth:


LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez was due to undergo a third operation for a kidney stone complaint on Thursday.

Rafael Benitez to undergo third operation for kidney stones


Kolkata, May 24 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to state-run SSKM Hospital on her way to secretariat Writers' Buildings.


The stepfather of Oscar- and Grammy winner Cher has died in Oklahoma City.

Stepfather of Cher dies in Oklahoma City


Australian oil and gas exploration and production company Woodside Petroleum has resumed production on the Vincent oil facility, the Maersk Ngujima-Yin, offshore Western Australia, following a fire in the compression module in April 2009.

Woodside Petroleum resumes production at Vincent oil facility


An Upper Merion man showed no emotion as a judge convicted him of charges he exposed himself to another driver in a fit of anger during what prosecutors dubbed a ``road rage'' incident.

Upper Merion man convicted of exposing himself during 'fit of anger'


Director Ashutosh Gowariker, who has showcased patriotic passion in movies like Lagaan and Swades says that the emotion comes easily to him but he has never used it deliberately in his projects.br br I connect naturally to the emotion of patriotism and it has come out in different flavours in Lagaan, Swades, Jodha Akbar and now Khele Hum Jee Jaan Se.


Some 10,000 Chinese workers have gone off to Russia in search of a living across the border check point of Manchuria since the beginning of this year, the news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday with reference to border authorities of the of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

10,000 Chinese workers go off to Russia in search of a living


Young children are often victims of gunfire in US Before 20 first-graders were massacred at school by a gunman in Newtown, Conn., first-grader Luke Schuster, 6, was shot to death in New Town, ND Six-year-olds John Devine Jr. and Jayden Thompson were similarly killed in Kentucky and Texas.


An autopsy is being conducted by the Fayette County Coroner's office on the body of an unidentified man recovered Saturday at Ohiopyle State Park.

Autopsy conducted on body recovered at Ohiopyle State Park


Mr. Rob Moore, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, unveiled a plaque recognizing Fundy National Park as the core area within the Fundy Biosphere Reserve.

Plaque recognizes Fundy National Park as the core area within the Fundy Biosphere Reserve


It was an unusually honest ad for a live-in nanny, a 1,000-word tome beginning, ``My kids are a pain.''


A poll by online travel agency www.sunshine.co.uk has discovered that two fifths of tourists from the UK carry all of their spending money around with them on holiday at all times, rather than leaving some of the cash in a hotel room or safe.

Two fifths of tourists carry all their spending money on holiday at all times


Guinea on Sunday held its first free election since independence more than half a century ago, a vote many hope will finally end decades of harsh military rule and launch a new democratic era.


Finally, the secrets of hypnotic mind control have been revealed.

Secrets of hypnotic mind control revealed


Country star George Strait plans to play a show March 23 in Greensboro as part of his final tour next year.

George Strait to play Greensboro during final tour


Stock futures are pointing to another higher opening as the market gathers momentum heading into earnings season.


State-owned fuel retailers have seen losses on diesel sale touch a record Rs 10.74 per litre as government continues to bar them from raising rates in line with spurt in cost of raw material.

Losses on diesel sales touch a record Rs 10.74 per litre


England's 20 Premier League clubs owe 3.1 billion pounds in bank overdrafts, loans and other borrowings, according to the latest published financial information.


Most currencies are overbought against the US dollar on low momentum.


Former social affairs minister Bachtiar Chamsyah is breathing fresh air after being released from the Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta as of Friday.

Former social affairs minister Bachtiar Chamsyah is a


She wants to stick to positive roles because she feels that such roles have the maximum impact on audiences.


Patrick Swayze is looking much better than he has in months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early last year.


Sumter County deputies are investigating a Wednesday night armed robbery at a Dalzell home during which a 22-year-old man reportedly had $1,600 taken at gunpoint by two black men.


19 hours ago The Cleveland Indians have activated right-hander Vinnie Pestano, the team's top setup man, from the 15-day disabled list.


Producers announced Tuesday that Wonderland, the Frank Wildhorn musical that got its start in Tampa, will close on Sunday.


Before even having children of her own, Jennifer Aniston is receiving a parenting award fromiParenting Media Awards.

Jennifer Aniston receives parenting award


Advanced economies should shoulder responsibility to bolster growth and global coordination is crucial for reviving the world economy, the International Monetary Fund head has said in a recent written interview with Xinhua.

Advanced economies should shoulder responsibility to bolster growth:


Satellite communications operator, Telesat, will launch its newest Nimiq 6 broadcasting satellite in mid-2012, the company has announced.

Telesat to launch Nimiq broadcasting satellite in mid-2012


A Milwaukee man will spend 40 years in prison for his role in a Green Bay murder, and beating a Brown County jail officer in an escape attempt.

Man to spend 40 years in prison for Green Bay murder


The state Office of Employment and Training will hold a community resource fair Wednesday for unemployed and underemployed workers in Central Kentucky.

State holding resource fair Wednesday for unemployed


After establishing itself in Mumbai and Nasik, FoxyMoron is all set up to start its operations in the Capital.

FoxyMoron all set to start operations in the capital


Prince William has been advised to marry Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, according to the results of an online poll.

Prince William advised to marry Katrina Kaif


West Coast Choppers owner Jesse James was cited for vandalism after he allegedly damaged a paparazzo's car while the photographer was waiting to snap James' photo.

Jesse James cited in vandalism of paparazzo's car


Carly Rae Jepsen on etalk reacting to the news that Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun have signed her to their new music label.

Carly Rae Jepsen on etalk reacting to Justin Bieber signing her


Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy has declared a state of emergency for winter road communities due to the shorter season.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation declares a state of emergency for winter road communities


ICELANDIC international Aron Gunnarsson has signed for Cardiff City and today flies out to southern Spain on their pre-season tour.


Toshiba will launch the Visconti2 series of image recognition processors for automotive applications, which the company says recognises lanes, vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signs using camera-based vision systems.

Toshiba to launch Visconti2 series of image recognition processors


Tiger Woods has apologized to his fellow golfers for being bombarded with questions about his private life, and says the reception of the Augusta National fans ``blew me away.''

Tiger apologizes to golfers, says reception ``blew me away''


Sarasota County officials in Florida, are warning residents to keep their pets out of the water until the red tide clears.

Sarasota County residents should keep pets out of the water


Animal lovers have been mourning the loss of former Leipzig Zoo resident, Heidi the cross-eyed opossom, who died this week.


The Air Force has opened its first ambulatory surgery center in the National Capital Region, according to a news release.

Air Force opens surgery center in National Capital Region


By DONNA CASSATA and RICHARD LARDNER The Associated Press The House overwhelmingly passed a sweeping, $638 billion defense bill on Friday that imposes new punishments on members of the armed services found guilty of rape or sexual assault as outrage over the crisis in the military has galvanized Congress.

House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill


UK-based distributor Protagonist Pictures has signed a pioneering ``manufacture on demand'' DVD deal with Amazon.com-subsidiary Createspace for the US.

Protagonist signs ``manufacture on demand'' deal


Local health officials reported on Tuesday that two more californians had died of the A/H1N1 flu virus, bringing the death toll to 25 in the west coast state.

Two more californians died of A/H1N1 flu virus


Intel Corp. announced the results from votes at the company's annual stockholders meeting.

Intel announces results of annual stockholders meeting


Canadian housing starts fell in May as the evidence mounts that the market is due for a slowdown.


Frank Lampard has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea, the club has announced.

Lampard signs contract extension with Chelsea


The state Environment Department is proposing to fine the city of Rio Rancho more than $579,000.

Environment Department proposes fine to Rio Rancho


TV with Ant and Dec, said she was more ``real'' than American hosts.


Extreme Networks and Citrix have recently announced their partnership which will see server virtualization being integrated with the network.

Extreme Networks and Citrix announce partnership


A Niagara Falls landlord has been fined $430,000 for a slew of fire code violations across the region, including at a house in Thorold where a fire last year claimed the life of a 39-year-old man.

Niagara Falls landlord fined $430,000 for fire Code violations


An Omaha woman faces trial on a felony child abuse charge after her 3-year-old daughter suffered brain injuries when a car window rolled up, pinning the child's head outside the window.

Omaha woman faces trial on abuse charge after daughter suffers brain injury by car window


Belarus and Russia have agreed that the cost of the Belarusian NPP will not exceed the cost of the nuclear power plant in Kaliningrad, First Vice Premier Vladimir Semashko told Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during their visit to Minsk CHP Plant No.5 on 17 February.

Belarus and Russia agree cost of Belarusian NPP to not exceed cost of nuclear power plant in Kaliningrad


Pakistani troops will remain in Waziristan till complete peace is restored in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan, army chief Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani said on Friday.


The manufacturer of the anesthetic blamed for Michael Jackson's death said Thursday it won't sell the drug for use in executions, a setback for Missouri and other states looking for an alternative after other drug makers also objected to their products' use in lethal injections.

Manufacturer won't sell drug for use in executions


It is official; the not-so-buoyant global economy has dragged down the optimism level of Indians, according to a 21-nation Pew Global Attitudes Survey published in Indian media on Tuesday, Indians have lost more faith in their economy than citizens of any other country.


Mortgage rates climbed higher this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 5.02 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey.


Every time you watch TV, your TV is likely watching you through that box that collects information on show after show after show.


Barclays PLC said on Friday it has hired 10 investment bankers in Japan but cut 30 jobs elsewhere in the region as part of the British bank's efforts to cut costs and reshape itself in the wake of acquiring parts of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.


Telstra make headway restoring services Updated: 20:26, Monday November 26, 2012 Warrnambool is slowly being reconnected, with services to 18,000 landlines, 80 per cent of mobile phones and large customers restored after a fire extensively damaged a Telstra telephone exchange last Thursday.


Last night she performed her album track ``Carmen'' live for the first time at a small gig in London, and the stripped back version of the song sounds really pretty you guys!

Watch Lana Del Rey perform ``Carmen'' live for first time


MUSIC icon Tony Bennett will tour Australia in April for the first time in nine years.


Paul, the psychic Octopus, did it again!


The failure to protect biodiversity has led to the greatest extinction crisis since dinosaurs disappeared from the Earth 65 million years ago.

Greatest extinction crisis since dinosaurs disappeared 65 million years ago


American actor Ryan Phillippe,who is said to be in an on-off relationship with actress Amanda Seyfried,has confirmed he is dating her at the moment.

Ryan Phillippe dating Amanda Seyfried at the moment


A new poll shows Barack Obama with a slight lead in Georgia over John McCain, though both the presidential and US Senate races remain a toss-up in the state.


Preliminary levies will be set by the county commissioners when they hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21.


Congress leader and Union minister Sachin Pilot will be commissioned into the Territorial Army as a regular officer here on Thursday by Army Chief General Bikram Singh.

Sachin Pilot to be commissioned into Territorial Army


Facebook on Monday welcomed a US court ruling against spammers who were ordered to pay 873 million dollars in damages for sending unwanted messages to users of the popular social network.

Facebook welcomes court ruling against spammers


A man in section 116 was seen holding the bat at the Tuesday's game at Coca-Cola Field.


Researchers are adapting the same methods used in fusion-energy research to create extremely thin plasma beams for a new class of ``nanolithography'' required to make future computer chips.

Extremely thin plasma beams for new class of ``nanolithography'' required to make future computer chips


Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. plans to offer senior debt in a benchmark sale next week, subject to market conditions, according to a person familiar with the transaction.

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi to offer senior debt in benchmark sale


The NFL has fined Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan $25,000 for his actions in last Sunday's game at Houston.

NFL fines Titans cornerback Finnegan $25,000


Lamb flaps and other high fat food products will be regulated to cut down on fat contents, Health Minister Sasa Zibe said yesterday.


A PROPERTY marking session will be held in Tesco car park, Richmond Drive, Skegness, on Saturday, between 10am-2pm.

PROPERTY marking session to be held at Tesco, Skegness


Totti could miss the start of the next Serie A season after undergoing a knee operation, the club doctor said last weekend.


The euro fell to a 17--month low against the dollar on news reports that France's credit rating might be downgraded by Standard & Poor's.

Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar


A man accused of exposing himself at a library and laundromat was being held at the Wake County Jail Sunday evening.

Man accused of exposing himself at library, laundromat


SEPTA will offer a ``quiet car'' on the R5-Lansdale/Doylestown line starting next week, with plans to follow suit on other rail lines in March, if passengers like the pilot program.


The Russian warship Caesar Kunikov BDK-64 sailed into the port of Alexandroupoli, northern Greece, on Thursday afternoon in the framework of a scheduled three-day visit to the region.

Russian warship sails into port of Alexandroupoli


The Nokia Lumia 820 is a 4.3-inch smartphone and is a great option for anyone who loves their Nokia Lumia 900 but is looking to make the move to the latest version of the Windows Phone 8 OS. Here we look at what you really need to know about the Nokia Lumia 820.

Nokia Lumia 820: what you really need to know


A 76-year-old Ottawa man has died after a house fire Sunday night that also left his wife hospitalized.


European stocks opened lower Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index dropping 0.2% to 271.1 in early trade.


Big lenders are trying to move past the foreclosure document mess, saying they're now confident their paperwork is accurate.

Lenders try to move beyond foreclosure document mess


A Three-day remittance and insurance fair began in Comilla to create awareness among the remitter and remittance beneficiary and about the negative impact of hundi in the economy and make them aware of insurance.

Remittance, insurance fair begins in Comilla


A The Dalles man was LifeFlighted to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Thursday evening from rural The Dalles after a motorcycle crash.


In a move that will be welcomed by Mumbaikars, the BMC today lifted the water cuts in the city for a month due to the ongoing festival season.


Representative Gabrielle Giffords is heading home for the first time after being brutally gunned down during a public speech in January.

Gabrielle Giffords heads home for first time


Sinn Fein Councillor Sean Doran has stated that he is 'relieved' that the marching season is all but over.

'I am relieved marching season is over' --


Single price point retailer 99p Stores is rolling out frozen food as well as fresh fruit and veg.


The Financial Times has today launched a global marketing campaign promoting itself as a trusted source for world news and analysis in a troubled economic climate.

Financial Times launches global marketing campaign


Silver, platinum and palladium closed lower Tuesday on a rising dollar as concerns about euro-zone countries hit markets.

Silver, platinum close lower on rising dollar


Fatboy Slim returns to headline the main stage on the Saturday after playing the first Rock Ness in 2006, and Razorlight will headline the main stage on the Sunday.


A storm with gale-force winds killed 22 people and seriously injured 117 in central China, state media said today.


The piece, known as the ``Boys cast,'' is one of only two Napoleon death masks still in private hands, and was made for Reverend Richard Boys, the Senior Chaplain on the island of St Helena, where the former emperor died in exile -- during his time there, he frequently played chess with the Reverend.

Napoleon Bonaparte's death mask could be yours!


Two soldiers from the Bristol area have received the Military Cross for bravery from the Queen at Windsor Castle.


La Toya Jackson, sister of pop star Michael Jackson, is making diva demands on the ``Celebrity Big Brother'' show and is asking for a clause in her contract banning cameras from filming her without make-up in the morning.

Jackson makes diva demands on 'Big Brother'


I suppose we will have to leave it up to individual states to decide the outcome of this volatile issue, but why aren't more Americans standing up for the fact that the sacred ritual of divorce should only be allowed between a man and a woman?

Divorce should be between a man and a woman


Shelburne residents vote today on bond issues for sewer upgrades and a new fire station -- ``shovel-ready'' projects that could benefit from federal stimulus funding.


AFRICA NEEDS to look out for its self interests and re-negotiate its terms of trade on a win-win basis.


One in four HIV patients was found to have been sexually abused as a child, according to a two-year Duke University study of more than 600 HIV patients.

One in four HIV patients have been sexually abused as a child


BARCELONA, Spain -Inter Milan reached the European Champions League final for the first time in 38 years, survi1ving Thiago Motta's first-half ejection to defeat defending champion Barcelona on 3-2 aggregate despite a 1-0 loss Wednesday night.

Inter reaches Champions League final over barca


Actor Hugh Grant is due to give evidence to British MPs at the Joint Committee on Privacy and Injunctions.


Apple has now sold more than 13 million iPhones, beating its goal of selling 10 million with two months left to spare.

Apple has sold more than 13 million iPhones;


TrendNews C. Sattarov / On Friday in Geneva, the Human Rights Council has listened to the UN report on human rights in Azerbaijan, was reported in a message distributed by the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

The human rights Council has listened to the UN report on Azerbaijan


A 19-year-old Fayetteville man has been charged with sex crimes involving a 14-year-old girl, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Fayetteville man charged with sex crimes


Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol (JSE:SOL) has bid for two licensing areas off the Mozambique coast, said Mozambique's National Petroleum Institute.

Sasol bids for two areas of Mozambique coast


Israeli basketball champion Maccabi Tel Aviv has replaced coach Oded Kattash after a disappointing start to the season.

Israeli basketball champion Maccabi Tel Aviv replaces coach Oded Kattash


President Barack Obama is expected to call on Congress to extend jobless benefits for Americans this morning, according to a White House official.

Obama expected to call on Congress to extend jobless benefits


The student's excellence was seen as they were managing race day operations at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida from 28th to 30th October.

Galgotias students manages race day operations at Buddh International Circuit


Chadian rebels seized a second town Sunday as they headed west towards their stated objective, the capital, but government authorities dismissed its capture as a publicity stunt.


David Beckham has hinted family will come first when deciding his next career move, despite being flattered by Paris Saint-Germain's interest.


Betty Ford, who died Friday at 93, is buried next to her husband in Grand Rapids, Mich.


A four-decades old railroad caboose will get a new life as part of an eastern Kentucky tourist attraction.

Old caboose getting new life as tourist attraction


The jury from Jerry Sandusky's sex abuse trial found Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts of charges of sexual molestation on Friday night, according to the New York Times.

Jury finds Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts


A Southern California school board member was abducted and killed by gunmen while visiting family in Mexico for the holidays, his family said.

School board member killed while visiting family in Mexico


James Garner, who was hospitalized late last week after suffering a minor stroke, is doing well and should be going home shortly, the star's publicist said Tuesday.


Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba has been suspended from Venezuela's professional baseball league for 66 games for striking an umpire.

Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba suspended


Bravo has picked up NYC Prep, which follows a group of teenagers entrenched in Manhattan's social circles.


European stock markets rose for a second day on Tuesday, boosted by upbeat earnings from US bellwether Alcoa Inc. and data showing a slowdown in Chinese inflation.


Netflix is going to continue its international expansion by moving into the Netherlands by the end of 2013.

Netflix continues international expansion to the Netherlands


74 Indiana counties have received disaster declaration from the USDA due to extended drought conditions from June through October 2007.

74 Indiana counties receive disaster declaration


The city of Jacksonville's Environmental and Compliance Department issued an air quality advisory Friday, saying that elevated levels of ozone were present Thursday and are expected again Friday and possibly through the weekend.


The Ski Channel has secured a long-term distribution deal with with cable company RCN, the network's chairman, Steve Bellamy, plans to announce Monday.

Ski channel secures distribution deal with RCN


Oil topped $100 per barrel for the first time since early June on Thursday as a private research group said the US economy should keep growing this year while European leaders discussed more financial aid for Greece.

Oil tops $100 for first time since early June


Mangalore-based Corporation Bank has decided to raise Rs 100 crore by issue of bonds on private allotment basis.


President Barack Obama nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court on Monday, declaring the former Harvard Law School dean ``one of the nation's foremost legal minds.''

Obama nominates Elena Kagan for the Supreme court


Hannah Miley set a new British record as she claimed silver in the 200 metres individual medley at the European Short-Course Championships.


Alberto Contador won a mountain time trial yesterday to increase his already commanding overall lead in the Giro d'Italia.

Contador wins time trial to increase lead


President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that the institution of Lokayukta is an ally to good governance not an obstruction to development.

Institution of Lokayukta is an ally of good governance:


Two men in Van Buren County are accused of looting boats in Waverly Township.


Shortages of various prescription drugs are occurring more frequently, but doctors and patients have no way of knowing when a medication will be unavailable because pharmaceutical companies aren't required to publicly report gaps in supply.

Shortages of prescription drugs occurring more frequently


Britney Spears has declined to play Virgin Mary in an upcoming religious satire, ``Sweet Baby Jesus'' to be produced by French filmmaker Philippe Rebboah.

Britney Spears declines to play Virgin Mary!


Developers broke ground at 7 Bryant Park yesterday, with a consortium of public officials including Mayor Michael Bloomberg gathering to pitch the trophy office tower as a boon for the city.

Developers break ground at 7 Bryant Park


Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society, has accused Suffolk County Council of ``extremely bad commissioning'' after it adopted a county-wide approach to funding addiction services that ignored the skills of a small charity.

Hurd accuses Suffolk County Council of 'extremely bad commissioning'


Both Aliso Viejo-based QLogic and Costa Mesa-based Emulex, provider of host bus adapters and related storage networking products, have tied into a new HP blade server system, the HP BladeSystem Matrix.

QLogic, Emulex both tie into HP blade system


A Brazilian police inspector fired from his post after criticizing female officers via Twitter has been replaced by a woman.

Brazilian police inspector fired for criticizing female officers replaced by woman


The superstar singer, Adam Lambert recently took to his official Twitter account and wrote to his over 1 million followers on the popular social network to voice his support for an American Idol hopeful, Jessica Sanchez.

Adam Lambert voices support for 'American Idol' hopeful Jessica Sanchez


Fonterra says its Maungaturoto milk processing plant in Northland is now operating again and it hopes to collect all milk from that region on Friday.


The Hathaway Brown soccer team, forced to forfeit its Division II state championship, lost its appeal to OHSAA this past week by a unanimous decision of 9-0 during the last OHSAA board meeting.

Hathaway Brown soccer team loses appeal to OHSAA


Jon Fitch and BJ Penn are set for a rematch July 2 in Las Vegas at UFC 132, the promotion announced on its website.


Citrix today announced that it has closed the acquisition of Bytemobile, a leading provider of data and video optimization solutions for mobile network operators.


Kristen Stewart has been named the least sexy actress in Hollywood, beating the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton to the unwanted title.

Kristen Stewart named least sexy actress


A 54-year-old Watkinsville man was arrested on a misdemeanor sexual battery charge Monday after he allegedly made unwanted advances toward an Athens woman.

Watkinsville man arrested for sexual battery


A new study has determined that some plants can recognize their relatives from strangers, in order to shift resources for growth.

Some plants can recognize their relatives from strangers


In a defiant response to the Congress high command's decision to give Rs1 lakh to the families of those who committed suicide in the wake of the death of his father YS Rajasekhara Reddy, Congress MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy today said consoling does not mean offering mere financial assistance.

Consoling is not offering mere financial assistance:


There would be no tales of ghosts and goblins at NYTEX Halloween night, but instead of the Texas Brahmas defeating the Allen Americans in an eight-round shootout 3-2.

Texas Brahmas defeat the Allen Americans in shootout 3-2


Sam Warburton has been ruled out for six weeks but could return to lead Wales in Australia.


Illinois is mired in financial crisis with a $13 billion deficit and an eye-popping backlog of unpaid bills from vendors who provide goods and services to the state, including school districts, utilities and landlords who lease buildings.


Death puts Targa rally in spotlight Updated: 21:06, Wednesday April 17, 2013 The dangers of Targa motor rallies are back in the spotlight following the death of a 71-year-old NSW man who crashed his Porsche in Tasmania.


Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up another to lead Russia past the Czech Republic, 4-2, in each team's Olympic preliminary-round finale this afternoon at Canada Hockey Place.

Malkin scores two goals to lead Russia past Czech Republic


Toyota has recalled 550,000 cars worldwide with more than 420,000 sent back from the United States due to a steering malfunction, the Japanese manufacturer has reported.


It has been reported that Amy Winehouse has left behind a large collection of unreleased music following her death last week.

Amy Winehouse leaves behind a collection of unreleased music


Tulsa police are warning people about a secret shopper scam happening in the Riverside division.

Tulsa police warn of secret shopper scam


A Chicago-area woman says she was fired by a community college because she has cancer.


``Kyrgyzstan owes $6M to gas importers,'' Kyrgyzgas OJSC Director General Turgunbek Kulmurzaev announced on today's press conference.


And just like that, out of the blue, Valve have released an update for a game that hasn't seen one literally in years.


A 22-year-old Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to killing a neighbor in an argument over a cell phone.

Milwaukee man pleads guilty to killing a neighbor over a cell phone


Champions Inter Milan thumped hapless Werder Bremen 4-0 in Champions League Group A at the San Siro on Wednesday.


Brandon Jacobs said he would ``love'' to play for Jets coach Rex Ryan -- despite abusing him the last time the two faced each other at MetLife Stadium, the New York Post reported Saturday.


More than 700,000 pets in Angola will be vaccinated against rabies during the current vaccination campaign which was launched last Friday.

More than 700,000 pets in Angola to be vaccinated against rabies


The City Council Monday unanimously approved marketing partnerships in which Toyota will provide nearly three dozen new vehicles to San Diego's lifeguards and Sprint Solutions will provide wireless services.

Council approves Toyota, Sprint partnerships


Five-year-old pacing mare Put On A Show surpassed the $2 million mark in career earnings in the $42,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace on Friday night at Woodbine Racetrack.


Police are investigating the ``suspicious death'' of a South Salt Lake man found unconscious and critically injured following a fight with another man.

Police investigating death of man following fight


On the heels of the royal wedding of his elder son, Prince Charles will pay a short visit to DC


Jewellery brand Goldmajor is donating proceeds from the sales of its pink jewellery items to Breast Cancer Awareness from now until ``Wear it Pink'' day, October 29.

Goldmajor donates proceeds to breast cancer Awareness


One Fort Bliss soldier is killed and another seriously injured after a crash early this morning.


Residents near Hoop and Holler Bend are watching with anxiety as floodwaters approach their properties.


Christian Obodo feared he would never play football again during what he describes as the 'dark period' of his injury torment.

Christian Obodo feared he would never play again


A quick post to pass along the news that Seattle Mariners pitchers Felix Hernandez and Brandon League have both been named to the AL All-Star team.

Felix Hernandez, Brandon League named to AL All-Star team


The Supreme Court in Perth has heard that thwarted business deals are alleged to be the motive for the murder of a man who has been missing for more than a year.

Business deals alleged motive for murder


Guns & Ammo released its first mobile gaming app this week with Point of Impact, a free shooting game that allows users to select different guns to compete on shooting ranges and galleries.

Guns & Ammo releases first mobile gaming app


THE Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula, yesterday warned sports bodies that a ``culture of corruption'' would drive investors away.


To give your child the perfect combination of comfort and safety, Car seat review brings to you an array of options for your toddler.


Nicholas Burns, a key US policymaker on Iran and India and the number three US diplomat, has decided to retire for personal reasons, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday.

Nicholas Burns to retire for personal reasons


Israeli shipping mogul Sammy Ofer, at the centre of a scandal over business contacts with Iran, was found dead at his home on Friday, Israeli Channel 10 Television reported.


Iran summoned Turkish ambassador to the country Tuesday following an armed attack on a bus carrying Iranians in Turkish soil, Trend reports on Tuesday.


TEACHERS will get a pay rise likely within weeks, according to premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper predicted Thursday that ``cooler heads will prevail'' in the European debt crisis and that Greece will ultimately endorse the critical bailout package negotiated last week.


Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine announced Monday that Jon Lester will start on Opening Day against Detroit on April 5.


Three people were shot, one fatally, in two separate incidents Thursday afternoon and evening, according to Buffalo police reports.


BP was upped to buy from hold at Citigroup after the oil giant's second-quarter earnings, which were released on Tuesday.


Sharmila Joshi, Head of Equities, Fairwealth Securities is of the view that Lupin has target of Rs 520.


Queen Mary II, world's largest ocean liner, reached Kerala's Kochi coast on Wednesday.


Five rockets slammed into the southern Israeli resort of Eilat on Monday but there were no immediate reports of casualties, army radio reported.

Five rockets slam into Israeli resort of Eilat


The New York Yankees and Derek Jeter have agreed in principal to a 3-year deal with a potential 4th year option worth in ranges of $15MM - $17MM annually.

New York Yankees and Derek Jeter agree to deal


A woman was treated for hypothermia Saturday morning after a car slid off the road in Clear Creek Canyon.

Woman treated for hypothermia after car slides into Clear Creek


A Portales woman is facing multiple drug charges after members of the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office and the Portales Police Department executed a search warrant at her house, the Portales News-Tribune reported.