EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Philadelphia halfback Brian Westbrook missed his fourth straight game with a concussion as the Eagles met the New York Giants in an NFL East showdown Sunday night.

Westbrook misses fourth straight with concussion


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has told the president of his son's football club Canillas that he will be leaving Spain this year.


I like the Pre better than my BlackBerry 8330 and yes, better than the iPhone.

I like the Palm Pre better than the iPhone


In this file photo taken Feb. 19, 2008, business traveler Brian Shenberg, a salesman from Chicago, checks in at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif. Business travel is bouncing back.


A man who stabbed his de facto partner to death during an argument has lost an appeal against his murder conviction.

Man who stabbed partner to death loses Appeal


Gov. Mitch Daniels has reported for jury duty in Indianapolis, saying it's a responsibility that comes with citizenship.


Commerzbank AG said it will speed up its acquisition of Dresdner Bank, buying the remaining 40% stake in the bank from insurer Allianz SE in January, months ahead of schedule.

Commerzbank to speed up Dresdner acquisition


Under the eyes of an approving host, Harry Belafonte publically insulted Herman Cain.

Harry Belafonte publically insults Herman Cain


In the build-up to the Copenhagen climate change summit, US Senator John Kerry tells Sarah Smith that the US climate targets ``may be at the lower end'' then what was hoped for.


Persistent inflation will cost British households an extra £630 a year simply to maintain the same lifestyle in 2011 that they enjoyed for 2010, research shows.

Inflation will cost households £630 a year


Burnley are attempting to get Tottenham Hotspur thrown out of the Carling Cup final at Wembley as they believe Jermain Defoe was not eligible to play in last week's semi-final.


Yesterday Fitch warned on the US credit rating.


Mark Hughes praised record-signing Robinho after his great strike in Man City's 3-2 victory against FC Twente in their opening Uefa Cup group game.


New Zealand police said yesterday that they were ``sickened'' at a spate of looting, e-mail scams and bogus appeals for charity in the wake of the deadly Christchurch earthquake.

Police 'sickened' at spate of looting, e-mail scams and bogus appeals


The Bharathan awards, instituted by the Bharathan Foundation, were presented to actor Nedumudi Venu, sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman and Padmasree CK Menon at a function held at the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Thrissur, on Thursday to conclude the two-day Bharathan Smruthi.


A man died after crashing a vehicle into a tree in a Naperville cemetery Monday.

Man dies in crash at Naperville cemetery


Marquis Daniels may suit up against the Magic on Sunday, but Doc Rivers is still undecided if he will play.


Both violent and property crimes declined in 2007 from the previous year, the FBI reported Monday.In preliminary figures for crimes reported to police, the bureau said the number of violent crimes declined by 1.4 percent from 2006, reversing two years of rising violent crime numbers.

Violent and property crime declined in 2007


A Tulsa man has been formally charged in the courthouse plaza shooting that injured several people on March 7th.

Tulsa man charged in courthouse plaza shooting


TITLE-CHASING Batelians' dip in form continue as they were held to a 3-3 draw by bottom team Sandal Athletic in Yorkshire Old Boys League Senior B Division.


New recall petition language submitted by resident Greg Tankersley was approved Thursday by the Genesee County Elections Commission.


Olly Murs has defended Justin Bieber over his infamous late start at a gig at the O2 Arena.


The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. today announced that it has declared dividends on the following series of its non-cumulative preferred stock: $250.00 per share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D. The dividends on all series of preferred stock will be paid on May 10, 2012 to preferred shareholders of record on April 25, 2012.

Goldman Sachs declares preferred stock dividends


State prosecutors have formally charged the mother of tennis star Anna Kournikova with felony child neglect.

Prosecutors formally charge mother of tennis star Anna Kournikova


A Winter Garden motorcycle police officer was injured in a crash.


Jordan will auction a fourth mobile phone licence in January 2009, according to a statement from the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission on 26 November.

Jordan to auction fourth mobile phone licence in 2009


The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office said skeletal remains found in the Adaton community last month were those of a man reported missing nearly 11 years.

Remains found of man missing nearly 11 years


Pharmaceutical company CSL is being blamed for a multi million dollar loss in the United States.

CSL blamed for multi million dollar loss


Turkey is planning to open its first school in the Gulf soon, the Turkish ambassador to Qatar has said.


Seoul Semiconductor has filed a defamation lawsuit against Nichia Corporation for Nichia's false statements about ND Cal Case with Central District Court in Seoul, Korea.

Seoul Semiconductor filed a defamation lawsuit against Nichia


The Scottish Government's plan for a zero-waste society have taken a step forward with the announcement that it wants 70% of all waste to be recycled by 2025.


Keppel Corp. said Sunday it is selling its 45.51% stake in Singapore Petroleum Co., or SPC, to PetroChina Co. for S$1.47 billion.

Keppel to sell stake in Singapore Petroleum to PetroChina


US cable television giant Comcast said Thursday that it agreed to buy control of NBC Universal from General Electric Co. for $30 billion.


Howard Norman's new novel, ``What is Left the Daughter,'' is an irresistible portrait of a Nova Scotia town with more than its share of stories.


Metro last year paid DC Councilman Marion Barry for damage to his car that he claimed was caused by a Metrobus, even though Barry did not file a police report and Metro could not confirm his claim.


The Atlanta Braves announced today that they have agreed to terms with 24 players on one-year contracts for the 2012 season.

Atlanta Braves agree to terms with 24 players


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told India on Wednesday ``it's time to lead'', urging the government to do more to integrate economically with neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan and take a more assertive role across the Asia-Pacific.


Steve Jobs, chairman of Apple Inc., has died, Apple says.


Union Minister Farooq Abdullah today met Home Minister P Chidambaram and discussed the prevailing situation in the Kashmir Valley.


IN the week when Limerick was put back on the Google map, the head of the Google Ireland has been honoured with a doctorate by the University of Limerick in a ceremony this week.

Head of Google is honoured by the University of Limerick


Brent oil futures rose above $103 a barrel on Friday and are set for the first monthly rise in five months, after comments from Federal Reserve governors that the Fed is in no rush to scale back its massive bond-buying program.


Three young men are charged with torturing and killing endangered tortoises this weekend in Orange County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Three charged with torturing, killing endangered tortoises


Forty US billionaires or their families pledged on Wednesday to give over half of their money to charity, according to a philanthropy drive organized by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and legendary investor Warren Buffett.

Forty US billionaires Pledge to give half their money to charity


North Korea will put on trial two US journalists arrested earlier this month on its border with China, accusing them of 'hostile acts'.

North Korea to put US journalists on trial


South Carolina public colleges will discuss how state money is allocated during a conference this week, The State reports.

South Carolina public colleges to discuss how money is allocated


Iran has recalled its envoy to Azerbaijan, amid a dispute between the neighboring countries as Baku prepares to host the Eurovision song contest.

Iran recalls envoy to Azerbaijan amid dispute


Visa, the world's largest payment network, said on Wednesday that US payment volume decline stabilised in April and May, but cross border volume accelerated, as consumers cutback spending and traveling expenses in the worst recession in decades.

Visa says US payment volume decline stabilises


Country singer Lorrie Morgan has filed for bankruptcy for primarily business related debts, according to a court filing.

Country singer Lorrie Morgan files for bankruptcy


Peru mayor: 14 wounded as police fire on minibus A mayor in Peru says 14 civilians were wounded by bullets and shotgun pellets when police and soldiers fired on a minibus in an eastern jungle region where leftist Shining Path rebels are active.


A teenage boy was burnt alive in a bus at a workshop in Yousuf Goth within the limits of Saeedabad police station here on Saturday.


ALBION could be set to rekindle their interest in Romanian defender Gabriel Tamas, according to sources in his homeland.

Albion could rekindle interest in Romanian defender Gabriel Tamas


Leaders of top companies meeting in Davos this week are braced for further shocks in 2012 and, at the personal level, the strains are growing as the backlash over top pay increases at a time of rising unemployment.

Top companies meet, brace for shocks in 2012


Kayris asked how to go about researching kindergartens for her child.


Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean was hospitalised during the weekend to treat exhaustion, his publicist said on Monday.


``Ugly Betty'' star Vanessa Williams has kicked off a breast cancer fundraiser by driving a pink fence post into the ground in suburban New York City.


Visalia police diverted motorists around the intersection of Dinuba Boulevard and Riggin Avenue Wednesday morning in response to a gas leak in the area.

Visalia police divert motorists around gas leak


LOCAL Labour MSP James Kelly has blasted the SNP over their heating programme for homes in the area.

James Kelly blasts SNP over heating programme


Just five days after it went on the air, Ape Pee News, a 24 hour news channel went dark this afternoon after it's one and only anchor person,Wayne Mathews,collapsed from fatigue.

24 hour news channel goes dark after anchor collapses


Congressional candidates had to disclose campaign spending details in advance of Indiana's May 4 primary.

Congressional candidates disclose campaign spending


Researchers under the supervision of Université Laval professor Gaétan Laroche have developed the very first permanent anti-fog coating.

Researchers develop the first permanent anti-fog coating


Tyrone will return to action on Wednesday night, and team trainer Fergal McCann is certain the players will give of their best in the Dr McKenna Cup tie against UUJ in order to honour the memory of Michaela McAreavey, daughter of manager Mickey Harte.


Kajal Aggarwal had a V-Day surprise in store for her good friend Shriya Saran.

Kajal Aggarwal had a V-Day surprise for Shriya Saran


Neo Prime has signed French football legend Frank Leboeuf for exclusive preview shows and wrap-around content during UEFA Euro 2012 starting June 8, 2012.

Neo Prime signs French legend Frank Leboeuf for UEFA Euro 2012


A fatal accident shut down I-15 northbound near Sahara for several hours Friday night.

Fatal accident shuts down I-15 for several hours


Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan desires cordial relations with all its neighboring countries and for India our message is Peace and Friendship.

For India our message is peace and friendship:


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday hit out at Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi saying he was indulging in ``theatrics'' as Congressmen were getting nightmares of 'elephant', her party's poll symbol.


Sinopec Group, Asia's biggest oil refiner, is halting fuel exports and cutting petrochemical production to boost output of gasoline and diesel for domestic use, as per Bloomberg.

Sinopec Group to halt fuel exports and cut petrochemical production to boost output of gasoline and diesel


MSNBC talk show host Chris Matthews fantasized about ``blowing up'' Rush Limbaugh on the air Tuesday morning.

Chris Matthews fantasizes 'blowing up' Limbaugh


Jaguar can today confirm that it will launch the remarkable C-X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid supercar.

Jaguar to launch C-X75 as a hybrid supercar


The Justice Minister has been accused of meddling by the Law Society, after he scrapped the defence of provocation and began moves to remove the ``claim of right'' defence.


Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount couldn't muster any positive yardage against Boise State Thursday night, but he did finish with a bang, landing a punch against a Boise State player at the end of the game.


Underlying inflation is expected to have eased slightly in the December quarter but economists say that won't impress the Reserve Bank which will raise interest rates anyway.


Unsettled midfielder Liam Lawrence has admitted he could still leave Stoke City before the start of the new Premier League season.


A small plane crashed near a Lebanon, Kentucky airport on Tuesday, killing one person on board.

Small plane crash near Lebanon, Kentucky airport kills one


Orchestra Iowa presents ``St. John Passion,'' at 7:30 pm March 24 at Sinclair Auditorium on the Coe College campus, 1220 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids and at 2:30 pm March 25 at West High School, 2901 Melrose Ave.

Orchestra Iowa presents 'St. John Passion'


Seoul, Dec 31 North Korea has banned the use of foreign currency, another sign its hard-line communist government is intent on reasserting control over the country's nascent market economy.


One Midland woman is accused of firing a gun inside an Odessa home and then refusing to come out.

Midland woman accused of firing gun inside an Odessa home


Betty Goodwin, one of Canada's most established and celebrated contemporary visual artists, has died at the age of 85.

Multidisciplinary artist betty Goodwin dies at 85


If ever a play proved one can reach the universal through particulars, it's Bill Cain's ``How to Write a New Book for the Bible,'' splendidly executed by South Coast Rep by way of Berkeley and Seattle.


A loving brother is swimming a half marathon for his three-year-old sister, who suffers from cerebral palsy.


Despite angry opposition, a charter school was approved Wednesday night to move into a Brooklyn building that already houses three other schools.

Charter school approved for Brooklyn building


A fitness fanatic has been crushed to death in a freak accident during an early morning workout at his home in Sussex.


Despite a positive close on Wall Street overnight, the Australian stock market is trading lower on Friday with a decline in metal prices triggering fairly heavy selling in resources stocks.


Reports of human rights violations in Tanzania increased last year compared to 2011, the Legal and Human Rights Centre of Tanzania announced in its 2012 Tanzania Human Rights Report released Tuesday.

Human Rights violations increase in Tanzania


Johnson went down untouched, writhing on the field in serious pain.


Info Edge India Ltd has invested Rs 1 Cr in Nogle Technologies Pvt Ltd, that operates an online information sharing portal, ynotshare.com.

Info Edge invests in information sharing portal ynotshare.com


For the summer season, Latvian national airline airBaltic will reintroduce flights between Dublin and Riga for convenient point-to-point travel, as well as efficient connecting flights via North Hub Riga to/from destinations in the Baltics, Scandinavia and Russia/CIS.

AirBaltic to reintroduce flights to Dublin


Whatcom Community College will continue its 39-year-old parenting education program, which is affiliated with five cooperative preschools in Whatcom County.

Whatcom Community College will continue its parenting education program


New Delhi, July 30 Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembers Gayatri Devi, the grand queen mother or the 'rajmata' of Jaipur, as a 'picture of grace and beauty' and a gracious host.

Big b remembers Gayatri Devi as picture of grace, beauty


Actor Arjun Rampal Tuesday confirmed that Manu Sharma, serving a life term for the 1999 murder of model Jessica Lal, was in his lounge bar LAP late Friday when he was out on parole.


Actor and comedian John Cleese says he now prefers Bath to London because the capital no longer feels English.


Otago have signed two English imports for the domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in December.

Otago sign two English imports for Twenty20 competition


Shareholder agreement between BEML, Damodar Valley Corporation and Coal India to reinstate mining firm MAMC Ltd would be signed soon, a top BEML official said today.

Shareholder agreement for MAMC to be signed soon:


This Anna Kendrick tweet has gone viral, with more than 25,000 retweets, and the actress is definitely not shy about her feelings for fellow actor Ryan Gosling.


The BBC has sold its blue-chip natural history series Frozen Planet into China, with state broadcaster CCTV acquiring the title at the second annual BBC Showcase China event in Beijing this week.


India strongly pushed for early conclusion of a free trade agreement with ASEAN in services and investment and expansion of communication links with the member States of the 10-nation grouping considered one of the world's fastest growing regions.

India pushes for early conclusion of FTA with ASEAN


The Disney Channel is set to debut its new animated series Sofia the First this January, according to Deadline.

Disney Channel to debut 'Sofia the First' this January


Melbourne-based mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd says it has completed the second tranche of its internal capital management plan.

Rio Tinto completes capital management plan


The Quebec corruption inquiry has shifted its focus to Laval, the municipality across the river from Montreal.

Quebec corruption inquiry shifts focus to Laval


National treasure and style icon Cheryl Cole has revealed the exciting news that she's set to launch a capsule shoe collection with the innovative accessories website, Stylistpick.com.

Cheryl Cole to launch a shoe collection!


THREE unexploded bombs have been found in Bangkok and surrounding suburbs in just a few hours, one outside a school and one in a shopping centre, police say.


Gati has target of Rs 62, says Aashish Tater of Fort Share Broking.


Access to controversial BitTorrent search engine The Pirate Bay was temporarily blocked following a court order.

Access to the Pirate Bay temporarily blocked


Even though he was never a cobbles specialist during his time as a bike rider, Lance Armstrong visited Paris-Roubaix on Sunday with his former RadioShack-Nissan team.


Investbank held its ordinary general assembly meeting for the year 2011, which took place at the bank's new headquarters in Abdel Hamid Sharaf St. in Shmeisani.

Investbank holds ordinary general assembly meeting


US employers added 227,000 jobs in February to complete three of the best months of hiring since the recession began.


Business owner pleads guilty in Donovan case A Wolcott contractor has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in connection with alleged illegal contributions to the failed congressional campaign of former state House Speaker Christopher Donovan.


LEON Haslam will ride through the pain of a sore left wrist in his efforts to tighten his grip on the World Superbike title in tomorrow's sixth round at Kyalami.


Gwyneth Paltrow reveals stroke fear Updated: 14:26, Wednesday March 13, 2013 Gwyneth Paltrow once feared she was suffering a stroke after falling ill suddenly, but was later told she had suffered a migraine and panic attack.


Verizon Wireless has expanded its network by setting up a new cell site in Shelton, Connecticut.

Verizon Wireless sets new cell site in Shelton, Connecticut


Wells Fargo & Company today announced changes to its overdraft practices for Wells Fargo and Wachovia customers.

Wells Fargo announces changes to overdraft practices


US researchers have said that about 80 percent of US students in primary and secondary school are never sent out of class to go to the principal's office.

80 percent us students in primary and secondary school never sent out of class


TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb says he felt 'stagnant' in his latest bullpen session and is impatient with himself for not having mustered much intensity in his rehabilitation.

Webb feels 'stagnant' after latest bullpen session


During her interview on CNBC, Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz trashed Facebook when asked, ``Why isn't it (Yahoo) as hot as Facebook?''


Oil prices dipped to near $80 a barrel in Asian trade today, extending last week's losses which were caused by gains in the US dollar.


A man accused of ATM fraud ate a flash drive in an attempt to destroy evidence against him, authorities say.

Man eats flash drive to destroy evidence


A 62-year-old rural Luck man is charged with homicide in the death of his 61-year-old friend.


A 24-year-old Kansas serviceman has been awarded the Silver Star for his bravery as a medic in Afghanistan.

Kansas serviceman awarded Silver Star for bravery


ACC is looking at moving some new claims to private providers, it confirmed this morning.


The Elmont community celebrated Black History Month on Sunday with a collaboration of song and spoken word, sponsored by Elmont Online and ECAP, at the Elmont Public Library Theater.


Lionel Richie was honored at Harvard University on December 5 for his participation in the classic charity track ``We Are The World.''

Lionel Richie honored by Harvard University


A Croatian football player who suffered a broken leg in a match last February is close to making a return to his Premier League club Arsenal.

Croatian player 'close to return for Arsenal


The Copper Theft Barometer declined to a level of 14.9 in August from 15.84 in July 2011, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.


CHEYENNE, Wyo. Several foxes have been found dead just north of Cheyenne over the last week.


While the continuing success of British exports has seen the strongest show of confidence from the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index in April, the government must still invest in SMEs.


A Pentagon study issued yesterday said ending a ban on gay soldiers serving openly would create no serious problem for the US military, as the White House pressed for repealing the law.

Pentagon backs ending ban on gays serving openly in the military


Five 1A meet records were broken in the Idaho 2A/1A District I-II prep track meet, coaches said Sunday.


A few items discussed during the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works on Monday, Feb. 18, the board approved a 7% sewer rate increase for Macon customers that is to begin March 1, the board heard a proposal for water and sewer system improvements at the fairgrounds, and they heard a request to have a customer's logo painted on the south water tower.


A man was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Atlantic City Expressway around 8:30 this evening, according to New Jersey State Police.


CELINE Dion has given birth to twin boys, finally realising her dream of being a mother again after a long struggle to become pregnant.


The US Supreme Court almost vindicated the trial rights of persons seized within the territorial United States by vacating an appellate court judgment in the case of al-Marri v. The case involved legal US resident Ali al-Marri, a citizen of Qatar who has been detained without charges since 2001.

Supreme court almost vindicates trial rights


Petrobras set an exports record of 574,000 barrels of domestic oil per day in October, topping-out at 17,806,000 barrels in the month.

Petrobras sets exports record for October of 17,806,000 barrels


As the Dallas Arts District continues to grow and reshape northern downtown Dallas, the new Dallas Marriott City Center introduces Centric, the latest addition to the restaurant scene - a hotspot within walking distance of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the Meyerson Symphony Center, the Dallas Museum of Art and more.

New Dallas Marriott City Center introduces Centric


The Grady County TEA Party will sponsor a garage sale from 7 am to 3 pm July 2-3 at 2901 W. Country Club Road, Chickasha.

Grady County TEA Party to sponsor garage sale


Canberra star David Shillington has slammed claims of player unrest at the struggling Raiders after revealing he is set to re-sign long term with the club.


Drug stocks retrenched in early action Tuesday as the broader market slumped on disappointing retail sales figures for the month of March.

Drug stocks retrench with broader market;


North Korea is expected to resume live artillery fire into a disputed sea border with the South, after launching a barrage of shells on Wednesday.


A teenage girl was killed when the car she was driving left the road and crashed in Berkshire.


In a statement Ms. Tierney, 44, said: ``I have discovered a tumor in my breast, which requires surgery. I will not know either my exact diagnosis or course of treatment until that surgery is performed.''

Maura Tierney: 'I have discovered a tumor in my breast'


Despite this, it's possible older cancer patients can be treated successfully, even aggressively.

Older cancer patients can be treated successfully, aggressively


The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform for thousands of elementary school students at this Fall's annual Young People's Concerts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 27, 28 and 29, at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs for thousands of elementary students


EUK, taken under administration by the professional services firm, is still ``operating as a business'', according Deloitte's Jamie Harley, who further explained that the company has already received a number of expressions of interest in buying the distributor.


The Vikings fell to Raceland on the road Monday night, 46-43.


New Delhi/Ranchi, Aug 12 Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha supremo Shibu Soren said in the national capital Tuesday that he would become chief minister of Jharkhand ``any time'', sparking celebrations among his supporters and party workers in the state.

I will become chief minister of Jharkhand any time:


British boxer David Haye is wanted for questioning by German police over his brawl with fellow British heavyweight Dereck Chisora following a WBC title clash in Munich Saturday, a police spokesman said Monday.

Haye wanted for questioning over brawl with Chisora


Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to play Batman in Warner Bros. superhero ensemble movie 'Justice League'.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play Batman


Readers of this column frequently write in and ask where my information and insights come from.


Tehran - Iran has denied a WikiLeaks report that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was slapped by the chief of the country's Revolutionary Guards, the Tehran press reported Saturday.

Iran denies WikiLeaks report that Ahmadinejad was slapped


New Zealand have withdrawn from their friendly international soccer match against Japan due to be played later this month.

New Zealand withdraw from soccer against Japan


Women's second seed Kim Clijsters has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a foot injury, tournament organisers announced today.


County commissioners want the NH Department of Health and Human Services to move into the old nursing home, but first lawmakers would have to rescind their vote to tear down a significant portion of that building.

Commissioners want Health and Human services to move into old nursing home


After dropping to 13.9 percent in May, the unemployment rate in the Inland Empire went back up to 14.4 percent in June, according to the California Economic Development Department.

Unemployment rate in Inland Empire goes back up to 14.4 percent


As you read in the headline, West Chester dropped its first game 7-3 to Lynn College in the first game of the double-elimination Division II College World Series.

West Chester drops first game in College World Series;


Three people, including two brothers, were killed in two road accidents here on Thursday.


Rodney Atkins has filed for divorce and his attorney denied Thursday the country singer assaulted his wife last month.

Country star rodney Atkins files for divorce


Ericsson has demonstrated that it is possible to connect the LTE main and remote radio units with a microwave link.

Ericsson demonstrates LTE radio units with microwave link


In an effort to cut her own risk, Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy.

Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy


Gu Gu the panda has struck again, mauling someone who jumped a barrier to retrieve a child's toy, in his third attack on a visitor at the Beijing zoo.


Team Garmin won the team time trial at the Tour of Qatar today with a time of 12 minutes, 38 seconds, moving American Tyler Farrar closer to the first place golden jersey.

Garmin wins team time trial at Tour of Qatar


Ex-union boss was confident of mine deal Updated: 17:01, Monday April 8, 2013 Ex-union boss John Maitland had several dinners with former NSW mining minister Ian Macdonald and seemed confident he would be granted a coal exploration licence, a corruption inquiry has heard.


A homeless man was arrested today on suspicion of raping an 18-year-old transient woman three times in various places in the vicinity of government offices in Santa Ana.

Homeless man arrested for raping transient woman


Palermo striker Massimo Maccarone is close to a move to Fiorentina, according to his agent.


Veteran singer Shamshad Begum passed away on Wednesday following prolong illness.

Veteran singer Shamshad Begum passes away


I can understand why some Cuban-American members of Congress are upset that Jay-Z and Beyonce went to Cuba for their fifth wedding anniversary.

Should Jay-Z and Beyonce have gone to Cuba?


With his promotional ties to Don King Productions severed and his shoulder injury now fully healed, former WBO Champion Sergei Liakhovich says he is ready to return to heavyweight glory in 2009.


About 400 pounds of marijuana washed ashore in Jupiter, Fla., police said.


Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after OPEC, the cartel that produces 40 per cent of world crude, held current output quotas unchanged.


Tennis number one Rafa Nadal is to launch his own brand of underwear, The Spoof.com can reveal.

Rafa Nadal launches own brand of underwear


AO Smith Corp. of Milwaukee and Takagi Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan announced Wednesday that they are establishing a joint venture to market and manufacture tankless water heaters in North America.


This weekend, West Virginia for Obama will be opening four new office locations and holding grassroots organizing events in every region of the state.

West Virginia for Obama opens four new offices


The security forces completely destroyed a line of LTTE bunkers in Pikkulam north of Puliyankulam in Mannar this morning.

Security forces destroy a line of LTTE bunkers in Pikkulam


Poor conditions on Lake Winnebago canceled the ice boat regatta planned for this weekend.


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will visit Beijing for talks with a Chinese vice premier for economic affairs on Thursday, Geithner's spokesman said, in a sign the two sides are moving toward settling a dispute over China's currency controls.

Treasury secretary Geithner to visit Beijing


A dental nurse from north London has denied murdering her husband when she appeared at the Old Bailey.


More youths should come forward and cast their votes as ``each vote counts'', former chief election commissioner Navin Chawla said Friday.


New parents Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have named their newborn twins Max and Emme, Jennifer's manager has revealed.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony name their newborn twins


India on Thursday extended the ban on import of milk and milk products from China for another six months.

India extends ban on import of milk and milk products from China


Connect2Consult, an innovative process consulting and outsourcing firm, announced today that it has opened a new representative office in Singapore to cater to the South East Asian Market.

Connect2Consult opens new representative office in Singapore


Gas prices are set to rise a second day in a row, this time by 3.1 cents.


Utah Lake is at least as stupid as Utah County.


A Ford City woman whose body was found in the second-floor bedroom of her burning home died of smoke inhalation, Armstrong County Coroner Robert Bower said.

Ford City woman died from smoke inhalation


British actress Susannah York has died of cancer in London at the age of 72.

British actress Susannah York dies of cancer


The University of Texas at Austin ordered an emergency evacuation of all buildings on Friday due to threats.

University of Texas orders evacuation of all buildings


A diverse panel of professionals came together this week to respond to this question: why is the face of global poverty a woman's?

Why is the face of global poverty a woman's?


Brian Mason has been re-elected as leader of the Alberta New Democrats at the party's annual convention in Calgary.

Brian Mason re-elected as leader of Alberta New democratic party


A child and one other person are dead after two separate collisions Tuesday in Southern Alberta.

A child and one other are dead after two separate collisions


Ryan Gosling has signed on to narrate a new documentary about the apathy and cynicism of young people today towards social causes.


Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen, who went from serious turns in live TV dramas to the inspired bumbling of film comedies Airplane! and Naked Gun, has died at the age of 84.


SANTA ANA A 22-year-old man who recently was released from a mental institution climbed down from a traffic signal after spending nearly six hours taunting police at a busy intersection in Santa Ana, drawing a crowd of hundreds, many of whom cheered him on to jump.

Man climbs off traffic signal after nearly six hours


New UK car sales rose for the 12th consecutive month in February, boosted by manufacturers' deals, industry figures show.

UK car sales rise for 12th consecutive month


US President George W Bush telephoned the president-elect Barack Obama late Tuesday night to congratulate him on his ``awesome night,'' a White House spokesman said.

George W Bush congratulates Barack Obama on 'awesome night'


In Auckland, New Zealand, funeral services have been held for Sir Edmund Hillary, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 88.

Funeral services held for Sir Edmund Hillary


The Casey Anthony defense team has filed a new expert witness list in court with big-name scientists expected to testify at Anthony's upcoming murder trial.

Casey Anthony defense team files expert witness list


A 24-year-old Corvallis man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay just over $30,000 in restitution for a hit-and-run crash in Victor that injured a Darby woman last May.

Corvallis man sentenced to 10 years in prison


communication technologies are becoming cheaper and more sophisticated, making mobile working easier, it has been claimed.


A Lake Village doctor who's license is suspended has pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor charge.

Lake Village doctor pleads guilty to felony, misdemeanor charges


PTI May 20, 2013, 01.05PM IST Reacting to David Warner's twitter rant against two journalists, former Australia Test batsman Mark Waugh on Monday said that some players are getting ahead of themselves and need to pull their heads in.

Some players getting ahead of themselves:


SANA'A, Aug. 12 -Like other world countries, Yemen marked on Wednesday International Youth Day by organizing a celebration.


The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued three separate food warnings Saturday involving smoked salmon;

Canadian food Inspection Agency issues food warnings


SALT LAKE CITY -Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has signed a deal to return next year for his 23rd season as Utah's head coach.

Sloan signs on for another year with Jazz


A man accused of severely beating and kicking a person outside a Dunseith Bar has pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury.


Former South African President Nelson Mandela was released from the hospital today.


Kapital Bank has carried out a series of charity campaigns in connection with the holy month of Ramadan, the bank's report said.

Kapital Bank carries out charity campaigns


Kannapolis and Concord both launch new recycling programs this month that are expected to save the cities money.

Kannapolis, Concord launch new recycling programs


A Chinese warship confronted an Indian naval vessel in waters off Vietnam and demanded its identity, the Financial Times said today, amid regional concern over Beijing's maritime assertiveness.


US oil price on Wednesday rose and settled above US$102 a barrel as unrest in Libya continued and US inventories dropped, reports China's Xinhua news agency.

US oil price rises above US$102 as unrest in Libya continues


ADMISSION prices to some games in the county have for dropped for the coming season following a unanimous decision at the February County Board meeting.


An election run off is to take place in the Maldives, following the failure of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom to win a decisive victory in the country's first multi-party presidential election on Wednesday, officials have said.

Election run off is to take place in the Maldives


Snyder's of Hanover will begin construction on a solar farm that will be the largest ground-based solar energy system in Pennsylvania, with more than 16,000 panels spanning 20 acres.

Snyder's of Hanover begins construction of solar farm


In a bid to restore normalcy in its curtailed international schedule, Air India has resumed operations to Tokyo via Shanghai and plans to launch flights to Hong Kong, which were halted due to the pilots' strike that entered the 50th day on Tuesday.


Holyoke police arrested two suspects on heroin charges last night after pulling their vehicle over at Cabot and Canal streets.

Holyoke police arrest two on heroin charges


EverNote Corp., a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based provider of information capturing technologies, has raised $10 million in third-round funding.


Laundry management company Mac-Gray Corp. said Tuesday it bought Automatic Laundry Co. Ltd. for $116 million.


PARENTS across Sedgemoor are being advised to take up the MMR vaccination for their children.

Parents advised to take up MMR vaccination for children


Pressure sensitive supplier Technicote claims to have saved over 30,000 trees in 2008 thanks to offering a selection of products that contain a percentage of post consumer waste, as well as careful management of its internal processes.

Technicote ``saves over 30,000 trees in 2008''


PTI 24 August 2009, 08:54pm IST Railways on Monday announced a reduction in tatkal charges for various classes, a move which will come into effect from October 1.

Railways announce reduction in tatkal charges


A well known attorney has been killed in a tragic traffic accident.


Orlando has the 4th highest rate of insurance fraud in the nation, according state agents.

Orlando has 4th highest rate of insurance fraud in nation


one of them fatal -- raises an important question -- how safe are adventure sports in Delhi?


A CSU student died early Wednesday morning from bacterial meningitis, and another student remains hospitalized in Fort Collins with a possible infection, university and public health officials say.

CSU student dies from meningitis, another remains hospitalized


``Unlike what several newspapers mistakenly reported, Mediaset has not appealed the amendment on TV frequencies.

Mediaset will not appeal amendment on TV frequencies


Jurgen Melzer rallied to defeat second-seeded Rainer Schuettler 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 Friday and reach the semifinals of the Austrian Open.


Google Inc. says it will introduce its ``Street View'' mapping feature in Germany before the end of the year.

Google to introduce 'Street View' in Germany


Nine people, including a girl, were killed when a packed pickup truck fell into a ravine in Pakistani-administered Kashmir yesterday, police said.

Nine killed as packed truck falls into ravine


AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani is confident Antonio Cassano will make a full recovery after the forward was taken to hospital on Saturday night.

Galliani confident Cassano will make full recovery


Young teenage girls at a polygamist compound in West Texas were required to have sex in a soaring temple after they were married in sect-recognised unions, according to newly unsealed court documents.

'Girls at polygamist compound required to have sex in temple'


Actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are expecting their first child, according to published reports.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy expecting first child


Around 33,000 police and security personnel would be deployed to maintain law and order during the civic polls in 81 municipalities and corporations in Bengal on May 30.

33,000 security personnel to be deployed during polls


Scott Walker, the mid-60s pop star who has gone on to become a mysterious titan of experimental music, has written an original score for a dance piece that will be presented at London's Royal Opera House.

Scott Walker writes score for dance piece


After two days of intensive work back in Jupiter, Fla., and a thumbs up on his swing from hitting coach Mark McGwire, Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday will return to the lineup Monday.


Three days after getting arrested for a months-old speeding violation, actor/rapper DMX has been arrested again for suspicion of animal abuse and felony drug possession.

DMX arrested for animal abuse and drug possession


United Uranium Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Denison Mines Corp. regarding United Uranium's Hatchet Lake property located in the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan.

United Uranium Corp. - enters into agreement with Denison Mines Corp.


Emeli Sandé performs 'Heaven', 'My Kind Of Love' and 'Next To Me' live at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012

Emeli Sandé performs at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012


MIDDLETOWN, Del. A Delaware engineering company says some New Castle County high school students will build working wind turbines this fall.

Del. high school students to work on wind turbines


THE rooibos industry is expecting low yields this year because of poor rains that led to smaller harvests, the South African Rooibos Council said yesterday.

Rooibos industry expects low yields after poor rains


A Bozeman man is behind bars after being accused of hitting a man multiple times with a metal fence post.

Bozeman man accused with hitting man with a metal fence post


Former Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold changed his plea to ``no contest'' on charges of residential burglary and child pornography.

City Councilman Ed Arnold changes his plea


NEW YORK - Total US money market mutual fund assets fell $16.45 billion to $2.633 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money fund assets fall to $2.633 trillion


A New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department trauma counselor talked about signs of abuse Saturday in the wake of a horrific child abuse case that has a 3-year-old girl still clinging to life after her step father beat her badly.

Trauma counselor talks about signs of abuse


Jordan says he opposed the Chris Paul trade to the Los Angeles Lakers because ``as a small market I'm very supportive of being able to keep your star player.''


``Booing is not the correct strategy at all... it is wrong... and the ANC was not booed, personalities were booed,'' he said at a year-end media conference at the union's Johannesburg offices.


The JSE plunged to a close on Tuesday while shrugging off a positive opening on Wall Street as slumping metals counters weighed the local bourse down.


Barcelona midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos was warned by a top-ranking Mexico football official on Wednesday that his decision to skip upcoming friendlies with the Mexico national team could have consequences.

Jonathan Dos Santos gets warning from Mexico


MIAMI - Forecasters say Adrian has weakened to a tropical depression in the open Pacific and the once-powerful storm is expected to continue to lose strength.

Adrian weakens to a tropical depression in Pacific


A Williston man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

Williston man sentenced for sexually abusing girl


Just a couple weeks after McIlroy announced he would not keep his membership on the PGA Tour next year, the Northern Ireland native said he might skip The Players Championship as well because he's not crazy about the TPC Sawgrass course at PGA Tour headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., according to Yahoo! Sports UK .

Rory McIlroy says he might skip Players Championship


Qwest Communications has announced that it is now offering Verizon Wireless services to all new residential and business customers in its residential service area.

Qwest now offering Verizon Wireless services to residential and business customers


Lance Armstrong has announced that he has become a proud dad again for the fifth time to a baby girl named Olivia Marie, his fifth child.

Lance Armstrong becomes a dad for the fifth time


Conversely, margin interest rates are insanely low.


Sri Ram Sene would hold a meeting to decide its role for the coming Lok Sabha polls on March 8, its Chief Pramod Muthalik said.

Sri Ram Sene to decide on its role in ls polls


German stocks retreated, with the benchmark DAX Index declining for a second day, before reports that may show increases in American home prices slowed in July and consumer confidence this month cooled.


Akshata Deshmukh, Research Analyst, Asian Markets Securities is of the view that NIIT has target of Rs 79.


Halifax police say they are investigating a suspicious death of a cat in Cole Harbour from over the weekend.

Halifax police investigating death of cat in Cole Harbour


A recent study has proposed that jogging can help increase life expectancy amongst people.


Two of Napa Valley's best, Auberge du Soleil and Swanson Vineyards, will celebrate their 25th anniversaries with an intimate, elegant and enormously memorable celebration they will host together in late October.

Auberge du Soleil and Swanson Vineyards to celebrate their 25th anniversary


Grant, 37, who was convicted Dec. 21 of second-degree murder for killing his wife, voluntarily gave up his parental rights Wednesday afternoon.


Former Mets outfielder Andres Torres has returned to San Francisco, the Giants announced this morning.

Former Mets outfielder Andres Torres returns to San Francisco Giants


Ad hoc and informal structures often prove to be more productive and efficient than formal ones.

Informal structures often prove more productive than formal ones


Two Salida school board members resigned during the regular board meeting Tuesday because each moved outside the district from which they were elected.


Kansas and ninth-ranked Nebraska will mark the end of the nation's longest continuous series in football when they meet for the 105th consecutive year on Saturday night in Lincoln.

Nebraska, ku will end longest continuous series


Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter has rated herself a very modest 3/10, admitting she doesn't think she is good looking.

Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter rates herself 3/10:


Bruce Springsteen, the poetic rocker whose lyrics have chronicled the hardships of working-class Americans in struggling factory towns, on Wednesday endorsed Barack Obama for president.


Crude oil gushed into record territory again Wednesday in Asian trading, breaking above $130 a barrel for the first time.


The minutes from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee show that they believe the risk of a 'severe dislocation' to the banking system has been reduced.

MPC believe risk of 'dislocation' in banking has been reduced


A leader in the national home school movement will speak in a conference Friday and Saturday in Sioux Falls.

Leader in home school movement to speak in Sioux Falls


ADV. Vekuii Rukoro, Group CEO of FNB Namibia Holdings, announced that FNB will reduce its Prime Lending Rate by 25 Basis Points to 11,25 per cent with effect from Monday.


Barton had already seen one bail request turned down by magistrates following his arrest in Liverpool last week when he was charged with common assault and affray.


Charges were filed on Monday against the father of a 18-month-old boy who died inside a parked car last week.

Charges filed against father of boy who died in car


Japan wants Australia to take part in the East Asian Cup to raise the level of the competition, the Japan Football Association's vice president said on Thursday.


Activists from Reporters Without Borders with fake injuries and bound hands and feet demonstrate on Champs Elysees Avenue in front of the Iran Air airline company in Paris July 10, 2012 condemning the imprisonment of journalists and citizen journalists in Iran, and calling for their immediate release.

Activists from rsf with fake injuries and bound hands and feet demonstrate in front of the Iran Air airline company in Paris


A fully loaded 18 wheeler hauling cars, overturned on Highway 35 outside of Gaylesville on Tuesday afternoon.


Rumors are swirling that Heidi Montag has checked herself into the new season of Celebrity Rehab on Vh1.

Heidi Montag checks into 'Celebrity Rehab.


Authorities say a North Las Vegas police officer faces a misdemeanor battery domestic violence charge in an incident outside the Sahara hotel-casino in Las Vegas.

North Las Vegas police officer facing domestic violence charge


A man's body has been found in a brook near a scout hut in Newtown, Powys, police have said.

Man's body found in brook near scout hut in Newtown


The New York Islanders announced recently they have agreed to terms with center Trevor Frischmon on a one-year, two-way contract.


Blount County officials said a Walland woman was killed when a tree fell on her mobile home.


Most Kazakh citizens in Baku, who participated in the elections to the Majilis, voted for the ruling party ``Nur Otan'', Adviser of the Kazakh Embassy in Azerbaijan Dastan Suleymenov told Trend on Monday.

Most Kazakh citizens in Baku vote for ruling party


A man was charged with burglary Sunday night after he broke into a house and made coffee, deputies said.

Man breaks into house and makes coffee, deputies say


Senator John Hoeven, a member of the US Senate Energy Committee, Tuesday inspected Canadian energy operations, including an ``in situ'' production site in the oil sands.

Hoeven inspects Canadian energy operations


Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released in Europe in ``early 2012``. In Square's latest release schedule, it says that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will still release in US in January, as announced a little time back, but in Europe, it'll release a few months later maybe. Square Enix has confirmed to VG247 that the Jan release date is only for US regions.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 to be released in Europe ``early 2012``


Treatment with vitamin C rapidly improves the emotional state of acutely hospitalised patients, according to a study carried out by researchers at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital and the affiliated Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.

Vitamin C rapidly improves emotional state of acutely hospitalised patients


Less than 24 hours after a loss to the Islanders, the Penguins clinched a playoff berth and took a big step toward the top seed, beating the Devils 2-0 on Tuesday night behind a 31-save performance by Marc-Andre Fleury, as reported by the Associated Press.


Texas has been spared a direct hit by Hurricane Alex, but forecasters say there's still a threat of tornadoes and flooding.

Texas spared direct hit from Hurricane Alex


Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly obtained a restraining order against a Californian man, Pradeep Manukonda.


FIFA has suspended Peru from international football because the government is feuding with the national federation.

FIFA suspends Peru from international football


Nigel Williams is returning to Jazz FM to present its weekday breakfast show, which is being extended by an hour.


Reuters/JakartaIndonesian militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir was jailed yesterday for 15 years for helping plan a paramilitary group that aimed to kill the country's president, a sentence that could inflame hardcore Islamists who had vowed revenge.Jailing Bashir, 72, considered the spiritual leader behind the group that killed more than 200 people in Bali in 2002, is an important step in government efforts to weaken terror groups, but may not reduce the threat of attacks as others push an Islamist agenda.Bashir does not command widespread support in Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim community, but the guilty verdict could motivate groups which have already vowed reprisals after the US killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.


Swansea's Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde suffered a knee injury in a reserve game against Arsenal on Wednesday night.


German Bundesliga side Schalke on Monday confirmed that they have signed Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan from Norwegian giants Rosenborg.

Schalke confirm signing Ghana's Anthony Annan


Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has admitted that he considered quitting international football following England's poor display at this year's World Cup.

Gerrard considered quitting international football


France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday amid violent protests in the nation's capital.

France legalizes gay marriage amid violent protests


Hasbro posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday.


A Varanasi-bound Kashi Vishwanath Express rammed into a stationary goods train at Janghari railway junction, 30 kilometers from here, in the early hours on tuesday.

Kashi Vishwanath Express rams into stationary goods train


Palm oil production need not come at the expense of the environment, says Greenpeace in a new campaign that highlights a smallholder approach used by a community in Riau Province on the island of Sumatra.

Palm oil need not come at expense of the environment


Liberty Property Trust said Tuesday that it will pay a quarterly dividend of 47½ cents per share, the same amount paid in recent quarters.

Liberty Property Trust pays dividend of 47½ cents


THE Australian education system is failing children at a moral and economic level, federal Education Minister Julia Gillard has admitted.

Education system failing children, Julia Gillard admits


Baldor Electric is currently trading higher by 0.02%, so definitely the buyers stepping in, as the stock's volume is on pace to break its average.


Thousands of Thailand's ``Red Shirts'' gathered in Bangkok Sunday to mark seven months since a deadly military crackdown on their anti-government protest.

Thousands of Thai Red Shirts gather in Bangkok


A Franklin man is facing drug charges after a routine motor vehicle stop Monday, Montgomery police said today.


Indian jeera futures, down in early trade on higher arrivals, erased losses to end up on Friday on strong export demand, analysts said.

India jeera futures erase losses on export demand


US based water treatment and process improvement company Nalco has set up a technology support centre in Pune.

Nalco sets up technology support centre in Pune


The Left would oppose US 'conspiracy' to make India its strategic partner through the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, CPI-M Politburo member Brinda Karat said today.


Park Rapids police are investigating the death of a man Saturday night in the city's first homicide of 2010.

Park Rapids police investigate city's first homicide of 2010


At an event this weekend a paper spokesperson indicated that the NYT was looking at the possibility of charging for some of its online content, whether that would mean the news that most people read-or special select content is unclear.

The New York Times considers charging for online content


Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek will undergo arthroscopic surgery this week on his right knee.

Bears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek to undergo arthroscopic surgery


As announced in a Press Release that went out early this morning, DomainTools just launched a new site, ScreenShots.com.


Singer-actress Lindsay Lohan has been ordered by producers to gain weight.


Web.com, an online provider of Internet services for small and medium-sized businesses, has agreed to pay about $560 million for privately-held marketing and domain company Network Solutions.

Web.com pays $560 million for Network Solutions


Spanish artist Antoni Tapies, who wielded a strong influence on 20th century painting, died Monday, said sources in the Barcelona city government.


NY cannibalism trial jury pool sees kinky images Some prospective jurors in the conspiracy trial of a police officer accused of plotting to kill and eat women were so disturbed at a judge's description of the case and staged pictures depicting women being abused that they said they were too hurt emotionally to be fair.

Ny cannibalism trial jury pool sees kinky images


Although her rep won't confirm whether Lindsay Lohan will pose in the Playboy magazine or not, it does seem like a desperate cry for attention.

Lindsay Lohan might pose for Playboy magazine


Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf has urged people to help government in saving electricity.

People should help government in saving electricity:


Factory output fell in June, according to a government report on industrial production.


A driver was seriously injured today in a crash at Capital Circle Southeast and Blair Stone Road, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.


Researchers are warning that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a bigger mess than the government claims and that a lot of crude is lurking deep below the surface, some of it settling perhaps in a critical undersea canyon off the Florida Panhandle.

Researchers are warning that oil spill is a bigger mess than the government claims


The importance of a director's role has been highlighted by the guilty verdict handed out to former National Finance director Carol Braithwaite for misleading investors.

The importance of a director's role highlighted


The Broward County Athletic Association announced Wednesday morning that all BCAA sports events for Wednesday have been canceled.


Southport have been kicked out of the Liverpool Senior Cup after fielding an ineligible player, meaning defeated quarter finalists Prescot Cables will now face Tranmere in the semi final.

Southport kicked out of Liverpool Senior Cup


The US Coast Guard has rescued a cold-water surfer from Lake Superior near the Presque Isle breakwall in Marquette.

Coast Guard rescues surfer in Lake Superior


Ryo Ishikawa made the cut for just the second time in six starts on the PGA Tour this season, advancing to the weekend at the Puerto Rico Open after shooting a 4-under 68 on Friday.


Science should be dropped as one of the tested core primary subjects to be replaced by ICT, according to a government-sponsored report recommending changes to the curriculum from 2011.

Science to be dropped as core primary subject


A 48-year-old woman has been charged with public mischief after she gave false information about an alleged break and entry into her home.


David Heiss, a German officer worker, has been found guilty of murdering Matthew Pyke, a British student, after he became obsessed with his girlfriend Joanna Witton.

German officer worker david Heiss guilty of murdering student Matthew Pyke


Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its impending service connecting Auckland and Honolulu, saying they've already had strong demand.

Hawaiian Airlines to increase impending service


Wall Street bonuses likely will rise this year, despite the regulatory cloud hanging over compensation, as the financial sector recovers from recession faster than the broader US economy, according to a published report.

Wall Street bonuses to rise this year: report


The heroic and inspiring story of the 33 Chilean miners who were rescued after surviving 69 days in a collapsed CopiapÃ³ mine in the fall of 2010 will become a film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Story of the Chilean miners to become a film


After having ``a few drinks'' and then going swimming, a 30-year-old farmer drowned yesterday at Mora Point, Mahaicony River.


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today said that the colour and flavour of a language find in its literature, a platform to expressing ideas and thoughts thus giving the language an emotional appeal and a moral and social standing.

'Colour and flavour of language find in its literature':


The parents of a National Guard soldier laid their son to rest today in San Jose.

National Guard soldier laid to rest in San Jose


Varian Medical Systems today is celebrating its tenth anniversary and a decade of growth and innovation in life-saving technology utilizing X-ray energy for cancer treatment, imaging, and security and inspection.

Varian Medical Systems to celebrate tenth anniversary and decade of growth


Roads around Ellis Park Stadium will be closed from 10am on Saturday.


Penny Wong says a typical family will be compensated when an ETS scheme begins operating from 2011.


Ajman, the first emirate in the United Arab Emirates has banned the use of plastic bags beginning July 1, Emirates news agency reported Thursday.


Russian black metal act Ragor has announced that they are currently in the studio recording a new album.


Manchester United have reportedly moved ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham in the race to sign Crystal Palace sensation Wilfried Zaha.

Manchester United move ahead in race to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha


Bing met Monday with labor leaders about the poor state of Detroit's finances, saying the city could run out of cash within 70 days without concessions.


Hero Honda will do well in the January series, says Karun Mutha, Sr. Vice President & Head - Derivatives, HSBC Invest Securities.


Alaska GOP Sen. Ted Stevens was indicted Tuesday on seven counts of failing to disclose thousands of dollars in services he received from a company that helped renovate his home.


Police are currently surrounding a house in the 400 Block of Avenue S South after an early morning armed robbery.

Police surround house after early morning armed robbery


As usual in Asia, EUR/USD is grinding higher and we are nearing the first batch of reported sell orders at 1.3545/50 with more sell orders reported near 1.3580.


Associated Press Casey Anthony filed for bankruptcy in Florida on Friday, claiming about $1,100 in assets and $792,000 in liabilities.

Casey Anthony files for bankruptcy in Florida


A Leading councillor has said the coalition between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives is likely to continue.


Portugal winger Nani was ruled out of the World Cup football 2010 on Tuesday due to his left shoulder injury.

Portugal winger Nani ruled out of World Cup 2010


OPPOSITION Leader Malcolm Turnbull today acknowledged he moved money from a property fund shortly before redemptions from other funds were frozen.

Malcolm Turnbull moved money out of fund before freeze


New research by material scientists in Ireland is hoped to increase the life of artificial joint implants.

Research could increase the life of artificial joint implants


Airports operator BAA has been told to sell three of its seven airports after a key regulator said passengers and airlines are suffering from competition problems caused by the monopoly.


The mother of a man killed in a Dallas police shooting in March filed an ethics complaint earlier this week against Police Chief David Brown.

Mother of man killed by police files ethics complaint against police Chief David Brown


As if swimming and scuba diving wasn't fun enough already, Lavod have launched an underwater music player.


Leonardo DiCaprio was granted a restraining order against Aretha Wilson who was accused of attacking the actor in the face with a beer bottle back in 2005.

Leonardo DiCaprio granted restraining order!


The US government will shut down its cash-for-clunkers program at 8 pm Monday, in a bid to avoid car dealers and shoppers from claiming more than the $3 billion set aside for the program.

Government to shut down cash for clunkers at 8 pm Monday


Dr. Edgar Wayburn, a five-term Sierra Club president who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for working to preserve vast tracts of US wilderness, has died.


Tony Pike threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Cincinnati remained in the hunt for the Big East title with a 28-20 win over reeling Louisville on Friday night.

Tony Pike threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Cincinnati...


A series of earthquakes struck off the South Pacific island of Vanuatu on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage and no tsunami warning was issued.

Series of earthquakes strike South Pacific


Russia opened a second front of fighting in Georgia on today, sending armored vehicles beyond two breakaway provinces and seizing a military base and police stations in the country's west, the Georgian government and a Russian official said.


Pepe has no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is going to stay at Real Madrid.


Impressive Ireland U-20 Nevin Spence will make his full debut for Ulster in Friday's Magners League match against Glasgow Warriors at Firhill Stadium.


The National Cotton Council told a House Agriculture Committee subcommittee that stable farm policy is essential for the US cotton industry.

Stable farm policy is essential for cotton industry


Brendan Shanahan made the move most people in the NHL expected him to late Tuesday night when he announced that Shane Doan was suspended for three games for his elbow to the head of Jamie Benn in Monday's Dallas Stars game against the Phoenix Coyotes.

Shane Doan suspended three games for elbow to Jamie Benn


Texas Instruments posts a modest profit gain as the chip giant said its earnings were impacted by the Japan earthquake despite healthy demand earlier in the year.

Texas Instruments posts modest profit gain


China, the world's third-biggest economy, processed a record volume of crude oil in May as increased factory output, agriculture and a jump in car sales boosted demand for fuel.

China processed a record volume of crude oil in May


NEW YORK & HOUSTON - Pfizer Inc today announced the commencement of the tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Explorer Acquisition Corp., for all outstanding shares of common stock of Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $2.35 per share, net to the seller in cash.

Pfizer announces commencement of tender offer for all outstanding shares of Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc.


Greek companies invested some 5.5 billion euro in Romania and Bulgaria in the first six years of the year.

Greece invested 5.5 billion euro in Romania and Bulgaria


Deadline.com reports that Jeanne Tripplehorn has joined the cast of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS as a series regular.

Jeanne Tripplehorn joins cast of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS


US President Barack Obama said Tuesday both the United States and NATO want to improve relations with Russia, defending its new missile defense system could lead to further collaboration with Russia.

Obama says US, NATO want to improve relations with Russia


``I am open to doing everything. I am open to doing an off-beat film. I am open to do a full-on commercial film, I am open to item songs...because I have just started I want to see where I fit,'' the 27-year-old former Miss India said here in an interview.


A Lititz, Pa., man who is being held in Lancaster County Prison has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly running a phony investment scam.


The Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is reopening to the public this weekend following a renovation that lasted years and cost roughly $700,000.

Fort Gratiot lighthouse reopening after renovation


A northern West Virginia glass factory that had hoped to have only temporary layoffs has now shut down for good, putting 232 people out of work.


A woman jumped from a window after allegedly being held hostage by her boyfriend inside an apartment.


Authorities said a wildfire that burned about 30 acres in Central Oregon prompted Memorial Day weekend campers to evacuate an area near Pine Mountain.


A 22-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband over a petty dispute at Bharatnagar slums in Pimpri on Thursday morning.

Woman stabbed to death by husband over petty dispute


For those of you that play at least 1500 hands in the last 30 days InterPoker will reward your loyalty with a new big money Freeroll every month.

InterPoker big money Freeroll every month


Katie Price wants to release an ``affordable'' pink car.


Turkey - A percussion bomb exploded in southeast Turkey late on Sunday, injuring 11 people celebrating the victory of Kurdish candidates in the parliamentary election, security and hospital officials said.


Pharmaxis shares soared 60 per cent after the company moved closer to securing approval to market its cystic fibrosis drug in Europe.


The UN Security Council has condemned ``in the strongest possible terms'' the Syrian government for the Houla massacre in which at least 108 people were killed.

UN Security Council condemns Syrian government after Houla massacre


Some food banks in Wisconsin are forming a state association to help coordinate efforts to aid the hungry.


It looks like Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are finally engaged, for real this time, according to Us Weekly.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel are engaged!


Oprah Winfrey bought her dad's barber shop earlier this week to save it from foreclosure.

Oprah Winfrey buys her dad's barber shop


Tom Brady told Peter King of SI.com that, ``Going into my 14th year, I have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football. I've never felt better throwing the football.''

Tom Brady: 'I've never felt better throwing the football'


Taiwan believes it is still too early to start political talks with China, hoping to focus on economic exchanges for the time being, the island's top China policy maker was quoted as saying today.

Too early to start political talks with China:


Free-agent shooting guard Ray Allen will visit the Clippers on Friday, The Times has confirmed after speaking with two NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.


JERMAINE JACKSON has settled a child support dispute with his ex-wife ALEJANDRA after handing over £50,000 in overdue payments.

Jermaine Jackson settles child support dispute


Green Valley State Park will be closed to the general public Nov. 17-18, for the ninth annual special park deer hunt.

Green Valley State park to close during special deer hunt


B/E Aerospace Inc., which makes aircraft cabin products, said Monday it will offer $500 million in senior notes.

B/E Aerospace to offer $500 million in notes


Grammy award-winning singer Alicia Keys will perform an intimate concert for 1000 people at Manchester Cathedral this evening.

Alicia Keys to perform at Manchester Cathedral


A ski operator has pledged to give all commission earned from passes and equipment hire back to its customers.

Ski operator pledges to give back commission


The Principal Financial Group® announced the following executive promotions, effective March 1, 2008:

The Principal Financial Group announces executive promotions


Four locked in following qualifying Four of the drivers not to have automatic qualifying slots for the Daytona 500 have locked themselves into the event following qualifying for the opening round of the NASCAR Sprint Cup.


ZURICH, Iran dropped five places to 50th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Wednesday.


Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Lytvyn returned the draft budget 2013 to the Cabinet for renewal, he said during conciliation board, ForUm correspondent reports.

Lytvyn returns draft budget 2013 to Cabinet


BESTIVAL is set to become the first UK festival to be streamed live on YouTube, its organisers have announced.

Bestival set to become first UK festival streamed on YouTube


Rory McIlroy continued his recovery from his Masters disappointment by taking the joint lead of the rain-hit Malaysia Open with a second-round 64.

Rory McIlroy takes the joint lead of the Malaysia Open


A Gallia County, Ohio, couple is suing Subaru of America for a defective vehicle they purchased.

Ohio couple sues Subaru for defective vehicle


Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., has been assigned a patent developed by Reshma Khilnani, Beijing, and Kristofer N. Iverson, Redmond, Wash., for a ``trusted operating environment for malware detection.''

Microsoft assigned patent for trusted operating environment for malware detection


PUPILS and staff at Mostyn House School, Parkgate, worked extra hard this year to make it a Harvest Festival to remember.

Pupils at Mostyn House school, Parkgate, work extra hard for Harvest Festival


``I loved doing the stunts in this movie,'' says Reese.


Fallout 3 is not coming to India, Microsoft India announced.


Hotels in India have redoubled their security efforts in the wake of last week's terrorist attack on two of the country's most popular hotels.

Hotels in India redouble security efforts


A golden retriever-type dog survived being dragged about 10 kilometres on Vancouver Island today after one of its owners temporarily tied it to a car's bumper.

Dog survives being dragged 10 kilometres on Vancouver Island


UFC light heavyweight Tito Ortiz has been arrested for felony domestic violence against partner Jenna Jameson following a ``disturbance'' earlier today at their house in Huntington Beach, California, according to TMZ.

Tito Ortiz arrested for domestic violence


British bank Barclays, seeking to fix its battered reputation caused by last year's Libor rate-rigging scandal, said Wednesday that it returned to profit in the first quarter with net earnings of 839 million pounds after a loss in the first three months of last year.

Barclays bank returns to profit in first quarter


A benefits cheat has been given a jail sentence, because a sleeping condition would prevent him from doing unpaid work.


Two female employees who worked with Casey Affleck on his ``I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix'' production have come out to defend him against recent lawsuits that were filed.

Two female employees defend Casey Affleck


Sprint star Usain Bolt has signed the richest sponsorship deal in track and field history.


A new study has revealed that Indian men prefer non-working women for arranged marriages in the country.

Indians prefer non-working women for marriage


Sasol is considering building a new world scale ethylene cracker and derivatives complex, which could cost up to USD4.5bn or about R37.6bn.

Sasol mulls building ethylene cracker complex


Outotec will collaborate with the Mongolian government to develop mining and metallurgical processing of Mongolian mineral resources.

Outotec collaborates with Mongolia in mining and metallurgical processing


Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest leading baked goods and coffee chain, has launched its first restaurant outside of Delhi-NCR in Chandigarh.

Dunkin' Donuts launches first restaurant outside of Delhi-NCR


Hip hop star Waka Flocka Flame has been cleared of drug related charges after a jury in Georgia ruled there was not sufficient evidence to convict the rapper.

Waka Flocka Flame cleared of drug charges by jury


Apple is expected to reveal a record set of full year results later today, although the real focus of the results will be whether its can maintain its phenomenal momentum following the death of former chief executive Steve Jobs.


A man who pleaded guilty last year to altering an identification card after he was spotted in the uniform of a three-star Marine general has been charged again with posing as a highly decorated Marine officer.

Man charged with posing as Marine officer


Charges were framed against 78-year-old Singh, Union Minister for Small, Micro and Medium Industries, and his wife under Section 120 B of IPC and Sections 7,11 and 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act dealing with bribery and criminal misconduct.


Residents throughout the St. Cloud area will gather Tuesday night for the 27th annual National Night Out.

Residents to gather for National night out


TIGER WOODS ended his two-year winless run with victory at his own tournament in California.


The Game has confirmed the release date for his upcoming album ``LAX '' will be June 24, the first day of summer.

The Game confirms release date for ``LAX''


Nokia plans to establish a new manufacturing site near Hanoi in northern Vietnam.

Nokia to establish a new manufacturing site in Vietnam


Claudio Ranieri admits he was ``moved'' after he was spotted misty-eyed at Inter's victory against Chievo.


Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., shown Feb. 9, 2012, in Washington, endorsed former Republican presidential nominee rival Mitt Romney on Thursday, May 3, 2012.


Roger That sired his first winner when his daughter Lady Eugenie won Aug. 7 at Louisiana Downs.


There is a faster way to select multiple photos on the iPad than tapping one-by-one on each photo.

A faster way to select multiple photos on the iPad


In the face of mounting attacks by the Taliban on politicians and election meetings, army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani today said there should be no doubt that Pakistan's polls would be held as scheduled as they could usher in ``true democratic values''.


Colombians learned on Wednesday the first details about how the peace dialogue between the national government and the FARC guerrillas may go, a process that has sparked great expectations but also fear and rejection.

Colombians learn first details on how peace dialogue will go


A bill to yank the licenses of businesses who hire illegal aliens has finally gotten a hearing in the house, but it'll need two more to advance to a vote.

Bill would yank licenses of businesses who hire illegal aliens


Tyler Technologies has signed a $2.1m agreement with the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut to provide its financial management system, which includes software licenses, related professional services, ongoing maintenance and support.

Tyler Technologies signs $2.1m agreement with city of Bridgeport


A new theory by a University of Melbourne physicist has said that Galileo knew he had discovered a new planet, that we now know as Neptune, in the year 1613, 234 years before its official discovery date.

Galileo may have discovered Neptune 234 years before its official discovery


South Africa has made three changes to its starting lineup to play the All Blacks in the second Tri-Nations test in Dunedin on Saturday.


It has agreed to buy a mobile ad network, AdMob, for $750 million in stock.

Google to buy mobile ad network for $750 million


A controversial homeless shelter in a central Sarnia neighbourhood will stay open for at least another 18 months.


That is all about to change however; as Research in Motion has recently announced that the BlackBerry PlayBook will in fact be coming to 16 other countries soon.

BlackBerry PlayBook coming to 16 other countries soon


The Redskins signed receivers Devery Henderson and Donte Stallworth on Wednesday after their final minicamp practice, the team announced.

Redskins sign receivers Devery Henderson and Donte Stallworth


In ``The Wizard of Oz,'' Dorothy said, ``There's no place like home.''


The Benedictine baseball team finally got in its first Cuyahoga River Baseball Conference contest of the season last week as the Bengals fell, 6-1, to Walsh Jesuit.

Benedictine baseball team falls to Walsh Jesuit


After being dubbed as ``unpatriotic'' by Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party today said ``our patriotism'' is known to the world.


Indian carriers can now fly to Sylhet in Bangladesh, besides Dhaka, while designated airlines from that country can operate any number of services to 18 tourist getaways here.

Indian carriers now can fly to Sylhet in Bangladesh


HOUSTON Kroger grocery chain announced Friday a new fuel rewards program that will help save drivers money at the pump.

Kroger announces new fuel rewards program


Google Inc. has announced a preview release of Google Friend Connect, a service that helps Web site owners grow traffic by enabling any site on the Web to easily provide social features for its visitors.

Google announces preview release of Google Friend Connect


UCF introduced Terry Rooney as its new baseball coach, handing the LSU assistant coach an assignment to get the Knights back to postseason.

UCF introduces Terry Rooney as new baseball coach


Ignite, the marketing arm of Dallas-based Stream Energy, has been approved for membership in the Direct Selling Association, an organization which has established high standards for the direct marketing industry.

Ignite approved for membership in Direct Selling Association


Tributes are being paid to the veteran politician Sir Cyril Smith, who died at the age of 82.


Subscription television services provider AUSTAR today announced it had sold its 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz wireless spectrum holdings for $120 million to NBN Co in a deal which will facilitate the government-owned company's plans to roll out a high-speed fixed-wireless service to rural and regional areas.


One of the worst hit nations, the US is gearing up for a second wave of the swine flu virus fearing a new attack that could lead to major disruptions in schools, workplaces and hospitals within weeks.

US gearing up for second wave of swine flu


Aretha Franklin has been discharged from the hospital in Detroit where she underwent successful surgery for what is rumored to be pancreatic cancer.


The health care bill for which President Barack Obama has vehemently fought almost since Day One at the White House has finally passed both houses of Congress and was headed to his desk for his signature this week.


The Missouri softball team defeated Missouri S&T 10-2 in six innings in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday at University Field.

Missouri softball team defeats Missouri S&T


Archbishop Harry Flynn will celebrate a milestone May 28 when he marks his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.

Archbishop Flynn to mark 50th anniversary


Dragon Quest X will be an online RPG for the Wii and Wii U, the Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary press conference revealed today.


The Mi Pueblo Food Center is opening its newest store in San Rafael, in the heart of an economically depressed area known as the Canal District.

Mi Pueblo Food center opens in San Rafael


NEW YORK Sheryl Crow revealed that she has a benign brain tumor, but her rep says it's nothing to be alarmed about.


Orange County will add 11,800 office jobs this year, providing a shot in the arm to long-suffering office landlords, according to the latest outlook from commercial real estate broker Marcus & Millichap.


After years of beefing up the state's generation and distribution capacity - resulting in huge power bill increases - Queensland now has an oversupply of electricity capable of keeping the lights on in Brisbane for a year.

Queensland's oversupply of electricity could keep lights on in Brisbane for a year


Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Saturday afternoon that 12 more Tennessee counties were declared federal disaster areas, bringing the total in the state to 42.

12 more Tenn. counties declared federal disaster areas


On Wednesday, the Shanghai Composite hit another low, ending down 5.97 points, or 0.29%, to 2037.68, the lowest close since Feb. 2 2009.


After about a year of negotiations, a deal for Geneva-based Fagans Inc. to purchase the Geneva post office has fallen through, US Postal Service representatives announced Tuesday.

Deal to purchase post office falls through


The 37-year-old Selanne netted the milestone goal just 6:11 into the first period, skating in on a breakaway and wristing the puck past former teammate Ilya Bryzgalov for his ninth of the season.


A Nebraska state senator from Omaha has been released from the hospital.

Neb. state senator released from hospital


AP Economics Writer= WASHINGTON â€'' Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says battling the worst financial crisis to hit the United States since the 1930s has ``dominated my waking hours'' for the last 21 months.

Bernanke: crisis has 'dominated my waking hours'


Five companies will pay $21.4 million for damage from years of zinc smelting at a Superfund site in Palmerton, federal prosecutors said today.

Five companies will pay $21.4 million for damage from years of zinc smelting at Palmerton


MHO today announced expansion into Southern California, as well as the addition of new senior team member Jamie Minner.

MHO announces expansion into Southern California


The euro dropped against the dollar for the first time in four days on Monday as investors refrained from taking on risk ahead of key European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve policy meetings.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy asked Syrian President Bashar Assad for proof of life from Gilad Shalit, an Israeli-French national held in Hamas captivity since June 2006, sources in the Elysée reported Wednesday.

Sarkozy asks Assad for proof of life from Shalit


Malaysia has offered to take in another 60 Thai students to study in boarding schools and train more Islamic religious teachers as part of its collaboration with the Thai Government to enhance education in the restive southern provinces.

Malaysia offers to take another 60 Thai students


Voice Recognition software company, Nuance, who developed Apple's Siri is working on some new voice recognition software, that is designed to work even when your smartphone is in sleep mode.

Nuance working on new voice recognition that will work while your smartphone sleeps


Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher has been awarded custody of his two sons, ending a long legal fight with his ex-wife.

R&B singer Usher awarded custody of his two sons


Yamaha's Ben Bostrom won the first night Daytona 200 on Friday at Daytona International Speedway, taking the lead on the 53rd of 57 laps in the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike opener.


Admiral Makarov, a Russian icebreaker has arrived to help ships frozen in the ice in Sakhalin Bay, in the Okhotsk Sea.

Admiral Makarov arrives in Sea of Okhotsk


Jamaica is investing more than half a million dollars to boost its banana chip industry and cut down on related imports.

Jamaica to boost its banana chip industry


The Blue Jays broke 400 as a team at the Bismarck Invitational on Saturday at Riverwood Golf Course, finishing with a team score of 398 for fifth place in the West Region tournament.


The Dutch authorities have decided to withdraw more than 50,000 tons of beef from the European market where the source of meat cannot be established.

Dutch authorities to withdraw more than 50,000 tons of beef


A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed Friday outside Dubai, officials said, and there was no immediate word on casualties.


On Sunday afternoon, Federal investigators plan to re-enact last week's deadly MBTA crash to determine what the trolley operator saw before the accident.

Federal investigators to re-enact MBTA crash


Authorities say a police officer under investigation for sexual misconduct with a minor was shot and killed by fellow officers trying to arrest him on California's central coast.

Officer under investigation for sexual misconduct shot by fellow officer


A bank robbery suspect gets away with an unknown amount of cash from a Wells Fargo near 90th St. and Shea.

Bank robbery suspect gets away with unknown amount of cash


``Where do you GET this stuff?'' a reader recently wrote me, after reading that post I did about contraceptive methods at the time of the Titanic, and all I could tell him was the truth:


The Penn State DuBois women's basketball team picked up its first win of the season as they topped Community College of Allegany-Boyce, 62-40 on Friday night.

Psu DuBois women's basketball picks up first win of the season


Zee's Choti Bahu, produced by DJ's Creations completed 100 episodes on April 24th, and the unit celebrated the occasion by cutting cakes on the sets.


The judicial pre-trial for a North Kawartha man facing child porn charges following an online undercover operation involving both the OPP and the FBI will continue in September.

Pre-trial for man facing child porn charges continues in September


No. 18 Stevenson upsets No. 4 Lake Zurich 24-23


Ron Paul ate with Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday, and after their meal Paul joked that ``he's for the gold standard now.''

Ron Paul eats with Ben Bernanke: 'he's for the gold standard now'


Gen. Stanley McChrystal, a four-star American general with a long history in elite special operations, took charge of US and NATO troops in Afghanistan on Monday, a change the Pentagon hopes will turn the tide in an increasingly violent eight-year war.

Gen. McChrystal takes charge in Afghanistan


Beedi workers associated with the South Kanara Beedi Workers' Federation staged a protest in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner here on Thursday urging the Government to fulfil their demands.


Afghans are divided over the early pull out of French troops following a suicide bombing on Saturday that killed four soldiers.

Afghans divided over early pull out of French troops


Albion fans are being urged to keep their emotions in check as they stand on the brink of promotion.

Albion fans urged to keep their emotions in check


The US Senate voted Thursday to confirm Daniel Shapiro as America's next ambassador to Israel.

Senate confirms dan Shapiro as US ambassador to Israel


Mike Conway was released from hospital in Indianapolis on Monday following his violent crash in practice at the weekend.


CBS 2 weathercaster Johnny Mountain today announced his retirement following 32 years on Los Angeles television.


Phoenix Coyotes acquire goaltender Marc Cheverie from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center prospect Justin Bernhardt.


The Discovery Center at Ridgefield is offering a special membership rate to celebrate the holidays.

Discovery Center offers special membership rate for holidays


BAA has put Gatwick airport up for sale following concerns raised by the Competition Commission over BAA's market dominance.


The University of Minnesota will hire an outside consultant to review its administrative structure and costs, President Eric Kaler announced Friday, Jan. 11.

University of Minnesota to hire consultant to review administrative costs


Will and Jada Smith have been accused of exploiting their children, one being pop star Willow Smith.

Will and Jada Smith accused of exploiting daughter Willow


A Lone Tree man died from injuries in an early morning crash after investigators say his pick-up crash south of town.

Lone Tree man dies in early morning crash


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -The Denver Broncos have claimed linebacker Bruce Davis off waivers from New England.

Broncos claim linebacker Davis off waivers


Hundreds of people paid their respects to the family of slain Ouachita Parish Deputy Cpl. JR Searcy at a visitation Wednesday at First Baptist Church in West Monroe.


Little blue penguins are washing up on North Island beaches in droves and the Department of Conservation is warning the public to leave them alone.

Blue penguins wash up on North Island beaches


A 43-year-old Japanese woman has been jailed for ``killing'' her virtual husband to revenge an unexpected in-game divorce, says The Register.

Woman jailed for killing virtual husband


X FACTOR winner James Arthur is urging people to get the Hillsborough tribute single to Christmas number one.

X FACTOR's James Arthur: ``get Hillsborough single to number one''


All-rounder Andrew Symonds had his contract offer withdrawn by Cricket Australia on Friday, a week after being sent home from England for another alcohol-related indiscretion.

Symonds has contract offer withdrawn by Cricket Australia


As the old saying goes, ``You can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig,'' and this week's economic and financial data for the US economy have been truly swine-like.


The BSE benchmark Sensex fell over 75 points in early trade, as funds and retail investors booked profits ahead of the railway budget amid a weak Asian trend.

Sensex falls over 75 points ahead of railway budget


I am busy getting caught up at work, and with a few other league draft prep, so here is a fantasy baseball All Questions Answered thread.

Fantasy baseball All questions Answered thread


Prime minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday left on a three-day visit to Oman and Qatar, his first to the energy-rich Gulf region.

Prime minister Manmohan Singh leaves for Oman


The Chinese domestic steel section market has risen slightly during the past week.

Chinese domestic steel section market rises slightly


A taxi driver has been threatened with a gun in the Victoria city of Geelong, say police.


Samuel Tai, the Prince of Love Songs, releases his new charity song, ``Smile Again''.


Muhammad Ali was honoured last night in London by celebrities from the world of sport and showbusiness.

Muhammad Ali honoured last night in London


TWO British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber during a mission intended to reassure Afghans.

Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Fred Durst has revealed that Limp Bizkit were used by many fans as a way to ``torture'' other people, it has been reported.

Durst: 'Limp Bizkit were used to torture'


The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the disputed land in Ayodhya be divided into 3 parts - with the central portion being declared as Lord Ram's birthplace, another portion being given to the Wakf Board, and the third to Nirmohi Akhara.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the disputed land in Ayodhya be divided into 3 parts.


The Colorado Avalanche are shaking up their front office, with Pierre Lacroix stepping down as team president after 18 seasons and two Stanley Cup titles.

Colorado Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix stepping down


Sexual assault has no place in the Defense Department, a senior Pentagon official said April 2 here, calling on the workforce to be part of the solution.

Sexual assault has no place in dod, official says


ROSE Hill will get its new £3m community centre after councillors gave the go-ahead to the plan last night.

Rose Hill will get its new £3m community centre


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has met with at least two relatives of the victims of the 1988 Pan Am flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, offering his condolences in what was described as a cordial gathering at UN Mission to the United Nations in New York.

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi meets with relatives


Monday's Notre Dame baseball game against Kent State has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Monday's baseball game with Kent State canceled


The city will hold a dog sale today, Saturday and Sunday between noon and 4:30 pm at 1057 Logan Ave., in an attempt to find new homes for 49 stray dogs.


Armenian Armed Forces destroyed an Azerbaijani prospecting plane without a pilot near Askeran region of Artsakh.

Armenian Armed Forces destroyed Azerbaijani plane


European stocks eked out gains in holiday-thinned trade, as worries about Greece's finances and the health of the US economy weighed on sentiment.


Julien Faubert says he will quit West Ham in the summer after launching a blistering attack on the club for their treatment of him for missing their defeat to Birmingham.


Two people were arrested Wednesday for making alleged threats during a criminal trial in Magoffin County, according to a Kentucky State Police news release.

Two arrested for making alleged threats during criminal trial


Sallie Mae said Monday that it will bring 2,000 jobs back to the US in the next 18 months as it shifts call center and other operations from overseas.

Sallie Mae says it will bring 2,000 jobs back to usa


Dozens of golfers hit the course at Fox Den Country Club to fight childhood cancer during the Annual Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Golf Tournament.

Golfers hit the course to fight childhood cancer


The 2009 Wellesley community calendar not only features scenes from around town but also lists community events each month.

2009 Wellesley calendar features community events


Former European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. Chief Operating Officer Jean-Paul Gut was charged with insider trading, giving him access to the case files of evidence compiled against him, his spokeswoman said.

Ex-eads executive Jean-Paul Gut is charged with insider trading


06:08 PM,Aug 11,2011 Mumbai, Aug 11 Country's largest bank SBI today raised lending rates by 50 basis points, making its home, auto and corporate loans costlier.The bank revised the base rate, or the minimum lending rate, upwards by 50 basis points from 9.50 per cent to 10 per cent, effective from August 13, State Bank of India said in a statement.The benchmark prime lending rate also goes up by similar percentage points to 14.75 per cent, making loans for existing borrowers dearer by at least 50 basis points.Following the Reserve Bank's decision to raise short-term key rates in its first quarter review of monetary policy last month, lenders have responded by increasing interest rates.Over two dozen banks, including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Oriental Bank of Commerce have raised interest rates.

SBI raises lending rates by 50 basis points


Amber Rose is obsessed with wedding Updated: 14:54, Friday April 6, 2012 Amber Rose is obsessed with her wedding.


It's official - Lara Dutta and tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi are engaged.


The 2nd Conference on Copyright and Intellectual Property Law was held at IRIB's international conference hall with the presence of vice-president Mohammadreza Rahimi, culture minister Seyyed Mohammad Husseini, justice minister Seyyed Morteza Bakhtiari and other juridical figures of the country.

2nd conference of copyright, intellectual property law held


A POLICE officer involved in the fatal shooting of Beverley charity worker Simon Murden feared for his own life and that of his colleague when he fired, he told the inquest into Mr Murden's death.


Former Chiefs Larry Johnson worked out for the Tennessee Titans today according to Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network.

Former Chiefs Larry Johnson works out for Titans


A Grand Haven boy is in the hospital after being hit by a truck on his way to baseball practice.

Boy hit by truck on his way to baseball practice