Thursday's Lehigh Valley Conference boys volleyball results -- minus the Emmaus-Northampton match, which wasn't reported -- reveal the Lehigh County schools went 3-2 against their Northampton County counterparts.

Lehigh Valley Conference boys volleyball:


The New York Islanders salute their fans after being eliminated from the playoffs by the Penguins in Game 6.

New York Islanders salute their fans 5/11/13


Jon Voight says he's reconciled with daughter Angelina Jolie...

Jon Voight reconciles with Angelina Jolie;


Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall has called for lifetime bans to be handed out to anyone making offensive gestures or singing insulting chants about deaths in football tragedies.


The Islamic Development Bank has signed 40 $1.9 billion loan deals with 21 member states during its 37th annual meeting held in Khartoum.

Islamic Development Bank signs off 40 loan deals


Hyderabad Former South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes reiterated that the quality of fielding in India has improved a lot over the years with several talented young players coming up.

Jonty Rhodes feels fielding in India has improved


Iran warned the United States Tuesday not to return a US aircraft carrier ``to the Persian Gulf region.''


The International Monetary Fund announced in its newest update on the global economic outlook that the worldwide economy was anticipated to pace down in the second quarter but then boosted in the second half of the year, the fundamental drivers of expansion remain in place.

Economy boosts in the second half of the year:


Corporate profit growth, which rebounded sharply after the recession, is likely to slow in the second half of the year to a period of weak or no growth at all, the Conference Board of Canada said.


US committee to vote on Treasury nominee Updated: 08:52, Monday February 25, 2013 The US Senate Finance Committee says it will vote on Tuesday on the appointment of Jack Lew - who played an active role in talks that led to massive looming spending cuts - as Treasury secretary.


PSV Eindhoven winger, Dries Mertens, is hoping for Zakaria Labyad to stay at Philips Stadion until the end of the ongoing campaign, despite the interest shown by several European clubs.

PSV's Dries Mertens hoping for Zakaria Labyad to stay


AUKMIN looks to US for peace talks Updated: 22:55, Friday January 18, 2013 Australia and the UK have called on the US to be a leader in encouraging peace in the Middle East during the annual AUKMIN summit.


US stocks opened in green today, despite lack of US economic data, however, weaker dollar against majors drove gold prices to a historical record, the thing that triggered metal producers' shares to rise around the world.


A system causing storms to our north is dipping south, and we will start to see storms develop here overnight.


The Argenta News Blog reports that Crush Wine Bar is moving to Argenta.


Police have arrested a group of teenagers believed to be involved in a spate of car thefts over recent weeks.

Police arrest a group of teenagers involved in a spate of car thefts


The Lady Vols softball team won its 15th straight game and 11th in the SEC with a 5-1 victory over Ole Miss. Go inside with Inside Tennessee for the game story and player videos.


The US House has approved a bill that would set a national policy for cleansing ship ballast water to kill invasive species while prohibiting states from imposing tougher requirements.

House approves bill to set national policy for cleansing ship ballast to kill invasive species


On Tuesday, Apple released an updated line of iMacs, featuring quad-core Sandy Bridge Intel Corp. processors and Thunderbolt ports.


Each of us deserves to be shown dignity in death and our families to be allowed grieve.


Democratic Party Assemblymember Joan Buchanan kicked off her campaign Sunday to replace Rep. Ellen Tauscher in the tenth congressional district.

Buchanan kicks off campaign to replace Tauscher


Algorithms, Sea Of Kisses and Red Dragon caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning.


An emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson has concluded in Los Angeles.

Emotional public memorial for Jackson concludes


The 7th Annual Hope Now International Back-to-School Bash will be held on Saturday at the Amway Center in Orlando.

Back-to-School Bash held at Amway Center


Oil futures retreated from a new record over $100 a barrel set Thursday after the government reported a larger-than-expected decline in crude oil inventories and an unexpected increase in heating oil supplies.


An Irvine doctor has lost his California medical license after he overprescribed pain and anxiety medication to a depressed patient who died of an overdose.

Irvine doctor loses license after overprescribing medication to patient who dies of overdose


Boyne City schools hired three new teachers this year, one full-time and two part-time.

Boyne City schools hires three new teachers


Gillette has a super-geeky Man of Steel tie-in and YouTube takeover going on right now, where they ask an impressive list of celebrities, ``How does Superman shave?''


Dave Swedock, president of the Council of Neighborhoods, has announced that all area neighborhood associations will come together next week to discuss city-wide issues.


13 News Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs wants a new trial in Texas on child sex assault charges.


Twenty one-year-old Belgian international midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has joined Werder Bremen from Chelsea on a season long loan.

Kevin de Bruyne joins Werder Bremen on season loan


Previous Korn member Brian ``Head'' Welch is streaming a new single online titled ``Paralyzed,'' which can be heard via his Facebook profile.

Brian ``head'' Welch streaming new single


I think you guys should put a poll up and let the Philippine fans vote which one they think would be a bigger fight and who they want to see Pacquiao fight next, Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto!

Shane Mosley: ``let the Philippine fans vote''


MADRID -Venus Williams reached her first Madrid Masters final by defeating Shahar Peer of Israel 6-3, 6-0 Saturday.

Venus Williams reaches Madrid Masters final


22 people got injured in road accidents that occurred overnight in the country, the press office of the Interior Ministry announced.

22 people injured in road accidents overnight


New Edmonton Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed is retaining offensive line coach Tim Prinsen.

Eskimos coach Reed retains offensive line coach Prinsen


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned star winger Cristiano Ronaldo that he can't have everything his own way.


The red tide that has lingered off the Collier County shoreline has shifted south with the highest concentrations around Marco Island this week, the most recent water sample test results show.


A new study suggests that sex is just as important for your health as eating right and exercising.

Sex as important for your health as eating right and exercising!


Poison Pen will be releasing a new album The Money Shot via Gold Dust this August.


A man collided with a tree during an off-road ATV accident Saturday afternoon north of Darlington in Montgomery County, a release stated.

Man collides with tree after ATV accident


TIMOR Leste is facing a food crisis and more than half the fledgling country's youngest children are now going hungry as global food prices soar, a new aid report warned on Thursday.


China considers BBQ ban to combat smog Updated: 05:56, Thursday February 21, 2013 China is considering banning barbecues to help reduce air pollution in built-up areas after thick smog recently choked large parts of the country.


On the afternoon of July 21, 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Great Hall of the People.

Hu Jintao meets with Russian foreign Minister Lavrov


Zvonareva replaces former world number one Maria Sharapova, who looked sluggish in Russia's 3-2 quarter-final home win over France in February.


Model Naomi Campbell says she will testify at the war crimes trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor.

Model Naomi Campbell to testify at war crimes trial


SIMON FULLER and CHRIS BLACKWELL -- have launched a new joint venture that will create an independent partnership model for artists and content owners in the music and entertainment industries aimed at ``putting them in full control of their careers and their businesses for the first time.''

Simon FULLER and CHRIS BLACKWELL launch new joint venture


North Valley Bancorp, a bank holding company with approximately $895 million in assets, today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

North Valley Bancorp reports results for the quarter and nine months


A Chicago police officer was stabbed in West Garfield Park Monday evening during a domestic disturbance, police said.

Chicago officer stabbed during domestic disturbance


Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg will deliver the keynote at 2011 CES on Jan. 6.

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg to keynote 2011 CES


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday charged that Israel aims to ``terminate the Palestinian people'' and said he backs the establishment of Jerusalem as capital of an independent Palestinian state, Reuters reported.


Millionaire football manager Harry Redknapp has taken the stand in his tax evasion trial, telling a court he has always paid ``too much'' tax.

Redknapp: 'I've always paid too much tax'


A Turkish team consisting of high school students have won jury special award at a robotics competition in Seattle, the United States.

Turkish team wins award at us robotics competition


Panda Security, a provider of IT security solutions, announced last week that PandaLabs, Panda Security's laboratory for detecting and analyzing malware, has detected two new worms, Nuwar.OL and Valentin.E, which use the topic of Valentine's Day to spread.

Panda Security detects two new worms using Valentine's Day


Domtar Corp., North America's leading producer of business papers, is raising its quarterly dividend by 40 per cent, increasing its share-buyback program and venturing into the Chinese market with a pair of converting plants ready to sell uncoated freesheet to Chinese businesses next year.


Serial killer Donald Neilson, who was known as the Black Panther, has died in hospital, prison sources said.

Black Panther serial killer Donald Neilson dies in hospital


Now it's official: the new Opel convertible is called Cascada.


European banks are increasingly taking control of indebted private equity portfolio companies, frustrated with their inability to make repayments on their large leveraged loans, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Banks taking control of private equity portfolio companies


DynamicOps, the only provider of the Operations Virtualization) platform enabling unified cloud automation and management, today unveiled that it has secured $5 million in funding from Intel Capital.

DynamicOps secures $5 million in funding from Intel Capital


New York Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera, tore a knee ligament during batting practice earlier today.


A Los Angeles Times blog and the Chronicle of Higher Education report today that a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ordered a permanent injunction to protect UCLA researchers from harassment by extremists opposed to the use of animals in research.

Judge orders injunction to protect researchers


A no cold calling zone was set up in Norbury this week after being given the green light by local residents.


Gilbert Arenas returned to practice on Wednesday, participating in some light, non-contact drills and ``some full-court action,'' Wizards Coach Flip Saunders said, adding that the team would have to wait and see how his right ankle responds tomorrow before deciding when he would return.


Unable to get construction financing, developers of the planned Montalcino golf resort near the Napa County Airport want to renegotiate their water deal with Napa Sanitation District.

Montalcino resort wants to renegotiate water deal


SaskEnergy is warning its customers of a telemarketing scam occurring in various areas of the province, the Crown corporation said in a press release this week.

SaskEnergy warns customers of telemarketing scam


Norwood Light workers on scene where an explosion blew off two manhole covers this morning.


Zinc futures on Thursday recovered by over one per cent on the Multi Commodity Exchange on the back of covering-up of short positions by speculators, driven by firming trend in the global market.


A young mother and her two children died in a horrific crash on a southern Manitoba highway on Friday morning.


The Associated Press The IOC has formally approved the change to British nationality of triple jumper Yamile Aldama, clearing the way for her to compete for her adopted country at the London Olympics.

IOC approves British nationality for Yamile Aldama


NBC announced Thursday that it has renewed Smash for a second season, even though the ratings for the Broadway drama have not been as spectacular as NBC hoped.


``I didn't want to imitate anything or be retro ... It just had to feel like Bond,'' said Jack White, of his collaboration with Alicia Keys.


Britain's Prince Charles is growing moss after importing a number of varieties of the greenery from Japan.


Days after buying 10 tonnes of gold for $403 million from the IMF, Bangladesh said it will increase its investment in gold instead of foreign currencies.

Bangladesh to increase investment in gold


Turkey, Romania, Poland and Morocco are among the countries most vulnerable to slowing investment in developing nations because of their dependence on foreign financing, the Institute of International Finance said.

Turkey, Romania are among the countries most vulnerable to slowing investment


A New Hampshire man lost his life savings playing a carnival game, and he is now claiming he was conned.


Raw Talent Sports held their first combine last Saturday in Cleveland, with over 100 participants representing Ohio, Michigan and Georgia.


Halle Berry admits she initially mistook her pregnancy for kidney stones and was in total ''shock'' when she was told the happy news she was expecting a baby with her fiancé Olivier Martinez.

Halle Berry - Halle Berry mistook pregnancy for kidney stones


The Judicial Selection Committee is scheduled to reconvene on Sunday in another attempt to choose three new Supreme Court justices after the committee failed to do so on Friday.

Judicial Selection committee scheduled to reconvene Sunday


THE grieving son of a woman shot dead by her ex-partner in a bloody murder suicide is appalled by a planned footy club tribute to the killer.

Son appalled by footy club's tribute to killer


Biogen Idec Inc. today announced it will report third quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, before the financial markets open.

Biogen Idec to report third quarter 2008 financial results on October 21, 2008


Actress Taraji P. Henson revealed rapper Drake had a huge crush on her but he was too young for her to date!

Taraji P. Henson reveals Drake had a crush on her


Colby West wins the 48Straight halfpipe and overall standings and Peter Olenick wins the Monster Hit contest.


European shares ended mostly lower Friday, breaking a nine-day rally as markets weakened in late afternoon activity amid sharp losses for telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson and Merck KgaA.


The Corruption Eradication Commission said it has handed over a controversial wiretapped phone conversation recordings, in which an alleged plot against the KPK was constructed by businessmen and high ranking law enforcement officials, to the police.

KPK hands controversial recordings to police


Regulatory and commercial considerations are the primary drivers for successful biosimilar clinical development, according to a new report from Quintiles, titled An Integrated Approach to Biosimilar Development & Commercialization.

Regulatory, commercial considerations are the primary drivers for biosimilar development


Bank of America has announced it plans to cut 30,000 to 35,000 jobs over three years after it completes its purchase of Merrill Lynch.

Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs


WA engineering group Monadelphous says it has won $100m in new contracts including specialised jobs for mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.

Monadelphous wins $100m in new contracts


Chicago beaches have reopened Thursday morning following a seiche warning on the lakefront last night.


From November next year, 10 more primary schools will be upgraded at a cost of about $130 million.

Another 10 Primary schools to be upgraded


The Muppets co-creator Jane Henson has died at the age of 78.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and top prospects waited to hear from the nominee-in-waiting.


The online car hire website, by-car.co.uk and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de, has now launched its new Guide to Switzerland.

By-car.co.uk launches guide to Switzerland


WREXHAM will become the first booze controlled county in Wales after councillors last night gave the scheme the go-ahead.


Young singer Kevin Borg launched his new album The Beginning this afternoon and sang one of the numbers to an enthusiastic crowd outside Exotique in Valletta.


Xinhua News Agency says China will maintain a ``basically stable'' yuan exchange rate this year.

China to maintain 'stable' yuan exchange rate


Radio India broadcaster and Georgia Straight contributor Gurpreet Singh received a written death threat last night.

Georgia Straight contributor Gurpreet Singh receives death threat


Local public school board trustees have approved a balanced budget of $368 million for the next school year.


Apparently Elton John has been helping rapper Eminem with his drug problem.

Elton John helping Eminem with drug problems


Members of Rascal Flatts got the surprise of their lives on Tuesday night when in the midst of an Opry performance at the Grand Ole Opry House, Vince Gill walked out and, after joking around about a bet on a golf game, invited the guys to become the Opry's newest members.

Members of Rascal Flatts got the surprise of their lives at the Grand Ole Opry House.


Consul-General of Turkey in Karachi Fethi said on Wednesday that Pakistan was not made of bullets and guns alone but has a glorious civilisation to be cherished by the people of the country.

Pakistan is not made of bullets and guns alone:


Health officials have launched a probe in Glasgow region after an increase in the number of people reported with Legionnaires Disease.

Health officials launch a probe in Glasgow


Formula One remains largely a man's world From the moment Susie Wolff first got into her Williams car, she heard the snickers from those questioning whether women belong in Formula One.


The federal government is setting its sights on elder abuse, launching a national awareness campaign Monday.


Australians are still leaving the bush for the city, with rural communities are getting smaller and older with each passing year, a new study shows.


A soldier from the Tuareg rebel group MNLA holds an AK-47 in the northeastern town of Kidal February 4, 2013.

A soldier from the Tuareg rebel group MNLA holds an AK-47 in Kidal


Trains using the high speed line between Amsterdam and Rotterdam make too much noise, infrastructure minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen told parliament on Thursday.


A recent study has revealed that that the cultivated rockmelon originated in Asia, not Africa, as previously thought.

Rockmelons originated in Asia, not Africa


LIVERPOOL, England -Liverpool says it has signed Joe Allen from Swansea in a move that reunites the midfielder with his former manager, Brendan Rodgers.

Liverpool signs midfielder Allen from Swansea


A total 99.5% of high school students and madrasah aliyah or Islamic high school students have passed the national exams.

99.5% high school students pass national exams


Harley-Davidson announced in its third quarter 2009 report it will discontinue Buell and sell MV Agusta in an attempt to focus on the core Harley brand.


The Palestinians and Israelis aren't officially talking to each other directly, but on Friday senior Palestinian and Israeli officials spent nearly two hours on the same stage trading sometimes heated accusations and blaming each other for delaying progress toward a peace settlement.

Palestinian and Israeli blame each other for delaying progress toward a peace settlement


Two suicide cases and a suspected case of murder were reported in the Hardap region over the weekend.


Now that the judges have chosen their top three in each category, it is over to the public to decide which talented young singers will make it through to the semi-finals in August.

Now that the judges have chosen their top three in each category, ...


Former New Orleans archbishop Philip Hannan -- one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the community over the past century -- has died.


Auditor General Jack Wagner today said the Department of Health failed to oversee HIV/AIDS Prevention Program money, resulting in the potential for fraud, including the payment of $223,000 to one contractor who submitted duplicate invoices.

Auditor General Jack Wagner says Department of Health failed to oversee HIV/AIDS prevention money


The cigarettes, beer and juices, the largest market segments in the field of consumer goods, cumulated retail sales amounting to 1.45 billion euros in the first six months of this year, according to the data supplied by the Nielsen market research company.

Cigarettes, beer and juice, sales amounting to 1.45 billion euros


A WOMAN was sexually assaulted after accepting a lift from an unknown man in Kilburn, police have revealed.

Woman sexually assaulted after accepting lift at Kilburn


In line with Caterpillar Inc.'s global commitment to sustainable development, two Caterpillar facilities achieved zero waste to landfill in 2010.

Caterpillar facilities achieve zero waste to landfill in 2010


the Justice Department will monitor the election in the city of Philadelphia to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws.

Justice Department to monitor election in Philadelphia


Digital should ultimately feed the citizenship agenda because consumers can now directly tell brands what they think of them and have increasingly significant opportunities to influence markets.

Digital should ultimately feed citizenship agenda:


Ericsson is strengthening its multimedia business with focus on operations support systems/business support systems, TV and media and M-commerce.

Ericsson strengthens its multimedia business


Yesterday a group of Armenian peacemakers, consisting of 46 doctors, field engineers and drivers, returned to Yerevan from Iraq.


Roger Federer has married his pregnant girlfriend in a private ceremony in his hometown on Sunday.


The worldwide offshore rig count experienced no net change this week, while the global offshore fleet size remains the same, according to ODS-Petrodata's Weekly Mobile Offshore Rig Count.

Offshore rig count experiences no net change this week


Five child labourers working at mobile refreshment stalls on roadsides were rescued during a raid conducted by the district labour department here, on Saturday.


Forest fires flared again in Russia on Wednesday as President Dmitry Medvedev demanded better protection for the country's prized forests to avoid a repeat of this summer's disaster.


The city of Joplin will hold its annual auction on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, beginning at 10 am The auction will be held in the street maintenance barn at the public works center, 1300 block of West A Street.


Tupac Shakur is finally receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame next year, according to an announcement by Committee Chairman David Green Thursday.

Tupac receiving star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


KeyBank on Thursday paid $900,000 to buy a former Mobil gas station and convenience store at the corner of Hopkins and West Klein roads in Amherst, where it plans to build a new branch.


The Bahrain Grand Prix pressure is mounting on Bernie Ecclestone as the race weekend comes close.

Bahrain Grand Prix pressure mounts on Bernie Ecclestone --


Sen. Edward Kennedy has returned to the Senate to cast a vote for President Barack Obama's massive economic stimulus package.


US Bancorp announced it will lower its prime lending rate to 6.50 percent from 7.25 percent, effective after the close of business today, January 22, 2008, at all US Bank locations.


Republic Airways Holdings reported Tuesday that May traffic, capacity and load factor fell in May compared to the same month a year earlier.


GREEN SHOOTS are on the menu, with Britain eating and drinking its way to an economic recovery, reports The Times.

Britain 'eating and drinking its way to recovery'


The civil aviation industry, which was hit hard by the global financial meltdown and high fuel cost, saw a strong recovery in 2010 with the domestic passenger traffic rising 19% to 51.53 million, the Economic Survey said today.

Aviation industry saw strong recovery in 2010


The Gophers pulled away from the Boilermakers with 21 points in the second half on the team's first three drives after halftime.

Minnesota Golden Gophers pull away from the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half


A forensic odontologist instructed to examine 10 samples in the Banting murder investigations discovered that seven of the samples were human teeth.


Minister of state for external affairs Dr Shahi Tharoor has announced that the government of India will provide 96,000 tonnes of rice to Liberia.

India to provide 96,000 tonnes of rice for Liberia


Northern Ireland went top of Group Three after a rousing 3-2 victory against Poland in a World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park.


Firstsource Solutions Ltd, the global BPO company with operations in Trichy, in association with the Trichy Division of Tamilnadu Police organized the third edition of its popular road safety awareness drive in the city.

Firstsource Solutions organizes road safety awareness drive


New Delhi, Parliament was adjourned for the 14th consecutive day Wednesday, but the Lok Sabha managed to pass the appropriation bills by a voice vote amid slogan shouting by opposition members for a parliamentary probe into the 2G spectrum allotment of 2008.

Parliament adjourned, but Lok Sabha passes appropriation bills


Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was released from a Lexington hospital Sunday morning after spending the night there due to a concussion he suffered during the Gators' 41-7 win over Kentucky.


President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry to be the next secretary of state on Friday.

Obama nominates John Kerry as next secretary of state


Electronic publisher Alexander Street Press has launched mobile access to its complete line of streaming music collections-including Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries-making it possible for patrons at subscribing libraries to listen using internet-enabled smart phones and other mobile devices.

Alexander Street Press launches mobile access to streaming music collections


European shares fell sharply on Friday after US jobs data were below expectations, with bank stocks among the worst performers led by Societe Generale on concerns over its derivatives operations.

European shares fall sharply after US jobs data


``Tight monetary measures will tame inflation in three to six months,'' Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said in Bangalore.

Tight monetary measures will tame inflation:


The League of Women Voters is asking for the public's help in purchasing new signs to alert voters of election day.

League of Women Voters asking for publics help in purchasing signs


Juice and soft drinks company Charlie's Group topped its own record profit forecast on record sales in the year ended June 30.

Charlie's tops own record profit forecast


The bandh called by NDA, Left and Samajwadi Party to protest petrol price hike evoked good response in Uttar Pradesh with business establishments remaining closed in most parts of the state.

Bandh evokes good response in Uttar Pradesh


Mumbai, Dec 31 Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who featured in the Hindi remake of hit Tamil film 'Ghajini', says he won't be able to remake his directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par'.

I won't be able to remake 'Taare Zameen Par':


Season ticket prices for Luton Town's assault on the Blue Square Premier title next term have been announced.


The Oakland Athletics scratched center fielder Yoenis Cespedes from the lineup shortly before Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Athletics scratch of Yoenis Cespedes from lineup


Former Austrian nordic skiing coach Walter Mayer was released after spending over a month in custody, on suspicion of dealing in doping substances.


National news Prince Harry to visit US in May Prince Harry is to return to America for the first time since he sparked outrage by being photographed naked during a break in Las Vegas.


EMPLOYERS PLAN to significantly reduce the future pension benefits they pay to their staff, with one in five major defined benefit schemes either winding up or reviewing the future of their schemes, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Employers plan to reduce pension benefits for staff


European banking stress tests will be a missed opportunity for policymakers to reassure markets that they are capable of formulating a meaningful response to the sovereign debt crisis, unless they come down heavily on undercapitalized banks, analysts and investors told CNBC.com.

Will Europe's stress tests be a 'missed opportunity?'


Iran has said it will remove nuclear fuel from the reactor at the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant in order to carry out safety checks, suggesting it will not meet an April 9 target to start generating electricity.

Iran to remove fuel from Bushehr nuclear plant


Bahrain City Centre has revised its opening hours due to the positive uptake in traffic during the past week and the reduced curfew hours.

Bahrain City Centre revises opening hours


Bowlers give Aussies edge Updated: 16:48, Tuesday April 3, 2012 Australia are on top in their tour match with the West Indies Cricket Board President's XI after day one of the three-day clash in Barbados.


``I want to see out my contract at Real Madrid,'' Ronaldo was quoted as saying on the international governing body of football FIFA.

Ronaldo wants to see out his contract at Real Madrid


A pair of astrophysicists has predicted the birth of a star, by saying that ``the inevitable future of the starless cloud Barnard 68`` is to collapse and give rise to a new star.

Astrophysicists predict the birth of a star


Holly Willoughby has insisted that she does not flaunt her boobs to help ``lure'' TV viewers.

Holly Willoughby 'does not' flaunt her boobs to lure viewers


Petersen has signed for Somerset for the first half of the 2013 season.


American Nicky Hayden has admitted that he expected much more from his recent 2009 MotoGP debut in Sepang.


The Oly Whites head into Tuesday's match against Tonga looking for momentum and the last remaining spot in the semi-finals of the OFC Men's Olympic Qualifiers.


Pharmacy chain Rite Aid launched the Wellness+ loyalty program nationwide on April 19 at the conclusion of a six-month pilot program in Buffalo, NY;

Rite Aid launches loyalty program nationwide


VIENNA Austrian swimmer Markus Rogan will lose a main sponsor following his move to the United States to train.

Austrian swimmer Rogan to lose main sponsor


Tiger Woods says he has let his family down and regrets ``those transgressions with all of my heart.``


London, Nov 5 Victoria and David Beckham have given each other 'magic' necklaces as a sign of love -- and for each other's protection.According to thesun.co.uk, the couple exchanged the gold and silver Japanese necklaces that feature an angel.

Beckhams give each other ``magic'' necklaces


Donal Nevin, who was in his late 80s, died on Sunday morning after a lengthy illness.


Veronica Perez has been selected to officiate at the 2012 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship, being held from March 1-11 in Panama City, Panama.

Veronica Perez selected to officiate 2012 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship


A power outage along Wausau's Grand Avenue early Sunday morning has knocked WAOW-TV off the air.


The rapper and actor Ice-T will be giving an inspirational talk to students at University of Massachusetts-Boston this week.

Rapper and actor Ice-T to give umass talk


In an interview with Hey U Guys, Sam Mendes revealed that he's still not sure if he will return to direct Bond 24.

Sam Mendes still not sure if he'll direct Bond 24


Kashmiri separatist leaders, led by moderate Hurriyat faction chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, have reached Pakistan for talks on the Kashmir issue and for a visit to Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a media report said Sunday.

Kashmiri leaders reach Pakistan for talks


Sheffield United defender Sun Jihai has admitted a charge of improper conduct by the Football Association and has requested a personal hearing.The China international was cited for his reaction to being sent off for a late lunge on Coventry's Michael Mifsud during last Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane.


The Indians activated reliever Kerry Wood from the disabled list and sent pitcher Jensen Lewis to the minor leagues.


Ottawa - A new study by British academics ranks Canada dead last in an international comparison of freedom of information laws -- a hard fall after many years of being judged a global model in openness.

Study ranks Canada last in freedom of information


Copper gained for a third day as equities advanced after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said he's prepared to do more to stimulate growth if needed, weakening the dollar and boosting demand for assets priced in the US currency.

Copper gains a third day as equities advance:


Two boys die in Sydney drownings Updated: 07:02, Friday April 19, 2013 Two infant boys have drowned in separate incidents at homes in Sydney's west.


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The Shura Council has convened its weekly session today presided over by its Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh.

The Shura Council convenes its weekly session today


Aldermore is adding two new distribution partners to its panel giving directly authorised brokers and ARs access to their mortgage products.

Aldermore adds two new distribution partners


European stocks fell on Friday despite takeover news in the energy sector as investors shunned risky assets after more weak US economic data dented confidence in the global recovery.


A Shermansdale man will face multiple charges after leading Carlisle police on a car chase on Friday and attempting to hide behind farm equipment.

Man leads Carlisle police on car chase before attempting to hide in farm equipment


Josh Beckett said he is tentatively scheduled to get on a mound and throw Saturday, provided he passes all of the requisite strength tests prior to the weekend trip back to Fenway.

Beckett tentatively scheduled to throw Saturday


American celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna used pepper spray to scare off three grizzly bears during a hike at Glacier National Park in Montana, The Missoulian reported Tuesday.


Riverside County animal shelters, jam-packed with unwanted dogs and cats, may close their doors to adoptions two days a week to save money and avoid worker layoffs.

Animal shelters may close doors during the week to save money


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The daring musical Passing Strange from singer-songwriter Stew, hit Broadway on February 28.


All these months later, though he's dressed in Dodger blue right down to the Nikes he wears with his uniform, Joe Torre still keeps up with the Yankees, asking third-base coach Larry Bowa for the latest on ``our boys'' or swapping text messages with Derek Jeter.


The St. Mary baseball team stayed alive in the Ski Valley Championship race with a 5-2 and 8-0 doubleheader sweep of Central Lake on Monday night.

St. Mary baseball stays in Ski Valley race with sweep of Central Lake


Nokia X6, the company's newest music-oriented flagship smartphone, is now shipping and it's also available in ``select markets''.

Nokia X6 now shipping and available in ``select markets''


An Allouez piano teacher has been charged with second-degree sexual assault for allegedly having sexual contact with a 14-year-old student.

Allouez piano teacher charged with sexual assault


Microsoft on Monday added new security features to its Windows Live Hotmail web mail service to help users regain control of hijacked accounts.

Microsoft adds new security features to Windows Live Hotmail


so it's only fitting that the capital is to get a gold post box to celebrate the whole city.


A Carlisle man who was called for a trial earlier this week was charged with threatening to kill a woman Wednesday night, according to Carlisle police.

Carlisle man charged with threatening to kill woman


Indonesian shares ended 0.4 percent lower Monday, hurt by falls in several Asian markets and a weak rupiah.


Javier Somalo and Mario Noya have written a book composed of testimonies by and interviews with ten intellectuals who began by joining many of the varieties of the Left, Why I Quit Being a Leftist.


Rebecca Romijn has been giving her ``Ugly Betty'' co-star Ana Ortiz pregnancy advice.

Rebecca Romijn giving Ana Ortiz pregnancy advice


Lewis Hamilton has won the German Grand Prix, his second victory in a row, moving him clear of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen at the top of the table.


A 67-year-old woman had to be rescued from Chapmans Peak in Cape Town after her car veered off the road, the provincial health department said on Wednesday.


Gold futures can open in negative territory in today`s session.


Ex-Sheldon QB Johnson takes stand in own defense Marty Johnson, the former Irish coach, also testifies on behalf of his son, who's been charged with rape Former Sheldon High School and suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson testified Wednesday that he did not rape the woman who accuses him of assaulting her last year as the two watched a movie.

Ex-sheldon QB Johnson takes stand in own defense Marty Johnson, the former Irish coach, also testifies on behalf of his son, who's been charged with rape


The euro fell to a record low against the Swiss franc below the 1.3500 level for the first time on Friday but then pared the loss.

Euro falls to record low against the Swiss franc


The Lord Mayor of Leicester has banned Christian prayers before council meetings, and branded the process ``outdated, unnecessary and intrusive''.


White House hopeful Barack Obama has arrived in Iraq on a fact-finding tour days after confirming his plans to withdraw US troops.


Barbara Walters announced on ``The View'' Monday morning that she will have heart surgery later this week.

Barbara Walters announces she will have heart surgery


Stockman said, ``I will seek to thwart this action by any means necessary, including but not limited to eliminating funding for implementation, defunding the White House, and even filing articles of impeachment.''

Stockman said, 'I will seek to thwart this action by any means necessary, including ...


Agrium Inc. announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of AWB Limited at a price of A$1.50 per share in cash as agreed to in the Scheme of Arrangement, including the A$0.15 per share franked dividend paid on November 30, 2010.


ZTE announced it has successfully deployed a LTE/DC-HSPA+ network for Telenor Hungary.

Zte deploys LTE network for Telenor Hungary


Flora model farms are being established in various cities of the country with the support of PHDEB on around 1000 acres land to promote export oriented flowers industry aimed at earning millions of dollars per annum by increasing export to UAE, Saudi Arabia and European Union beside others.

Flora model farms being established for export oriented flowers industry


The NAACP elected a health care executive as its youngest board chairman Saturday, continuing a youth movement for the nation's oldest civil rights organization.


``I was thinking we should get an understudy for me, because there's a wide variety of reasons I might not be able to continue,'' he cracked on his show Tuesday.

David Letterman: ``I should get an understudy''


Six people, including a 29-year-old Brockton man, were arraigned Thursday in a $2 million mortgage fraud scheme.


Dodge has confirmed it will withdraw from NASCAR at the end of this year after failing to strike a partnership with a racing team for the 2013 season.


Robert Bosch expects to cut 10,000 jobs this year and keep 100,000 more staff on short working hours amid an auto industry slump that could last for years, CEO Franz Fehrenbach said.


The country's leadership which did not succumb to foreign pressures during the war will not bow down to such pressures during the post war period either said Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities minister Wimal Weerawansa.

'Leadership will not bow down to pressure'


President Obama called Collins ``to express his support and said he was impressed by his courage,'' a White House official tells CNN.

Obama calls Jason Collins to express support


SAP, the $8 billion business software provider, announced the company's plan to invest in India through its venture capital arm, SAP Ventures.


A homeless drug addict has been jailed for six months for a string of shoplifting and motoring offences.


``Between the Covers'' potluck supper will be held Friday from 5:30 to 8 pm at the library.

Potluck supper to be held Friday at library


A five-storey block of flats in Liege, Belgium, has collapsed after an explosion early today caused by a suspected gas leak.

Block of flats in Belgium collapses after explosion


A comet is coming in 2013 expected to flyover near earth and could be brighter than a full moon, UPI.com reports Dec. 31.

Comet coming in 2013 near earth, could be brighter than full moon


The Cosmopolitan will host the premiere of ``Top Chef Masters'' on Wednesday at the Boulevard Pool.

Cosmopolitan hosts premiere of 'Top Chef Masters' Wednesday


Brazilian firms could start tapping the debt market in South Africa.


Stocks closed lower for the seventh day out of the last eight Monday after the government reported that US consumers cut their spending last month.


Indian government bond prices gave up early gains to close lower Wednesday as investors fretted over the risk of a widening in the fiscal deficit, which has been cited by the central bank as a major factor against any future decision to cut rates.

India government bonds give up early gains;


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that the 'Go Zardari Go' movement would be spread all over the country.

'Go Zardari Go' movement to be spread all over country:


Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games without pay for launching himself into Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's game.


A tearful Jennifer Hudson won her first Grammy, thanking her family ``in heaven and those who are with me today'' to kick off an evening already stoked with drama when police said they were investigating double nominee Chris Brown for an alleged assault on an unidentified woman.


Apple Inc has unveiled a new iPhone that is more powerful but stops short of a more radical upgrade.


Former dictator Suharto , an army general who crushed Indonesia's communist movement and pushed aside the country's founding father to usher in 32 years of tough rule that saw up to a million political opponents killed, died Sunday.


A 50 year old club is hosting its annual gun show in Grand Forks.

50 year old club hosting annual gun show


After PDMA taking over of all rehabilitation progress of IDPs' camps, the Afghan commissionaire has terminated the services of 250 contract employees.

Afghan commissionaire terminates services of 250 employees


SKS Microfinance Ltd, already deep in the red with micro lending problems in Andhra Pradesh, is now facing recovery problems in parts of West Bengal and Gujarat as well.

SKS Microfinance facing recovery problems in Bengal and Gujarat as well


AP Sports MOSCOW -Dynamo Moscow says its players were shot at from paintball guns after practice at their training camp outside Moscow on Friday.

Dynamo Moscow players shot at from paintball guns


Meme-god, six-pack owner, and renowned feminist Ryan Gosling says he will go on an acting hiatus in the coming months in order to ``reassess.''


A new report by Bird & Co Executive Mentoring has suggested that it is a lack of appropriate skills that is stopping women from reaching the boardroom and not any kind of glass ceiling.

Lack of skills stopping women reaching the boardroom


Bangladesh on Tuesday said it would raise the price of gasoline and othe fuels, becoming the latest Asian nation seeking to offset soaring crude-oil prices by passing along higher costs to consumers.


Mercedes Michael Schumacher has admitted that he was reminded of his last race in 2006 as he finished the last race of his F1 career in the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend.

Michael Schumacher is reminded of 2006 by last race of his F1 career --


Viswa Hindu Parishad general secretary Praveen Togadia said here on Friday that Kerala was fast becoming another Kashmir.


The national oil and gas company INA continued to increase its petrol prices by 1% as of today.

Oil and gas company INA increases petrol prices by 1%.


The future of Gweta residents is now brighter as they will now be able to plough crops that will sustain them during natural disasters like floods and fire over a 100 hectare community farm.


Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed hope that Centre will implement the recommendations made by its team of interlocutors for addressing the political issues of the Kashmir problem.

Centre should implement recommendations of interlocutors:


An Ansonia man pleaded guilty to second-degree assault Tuesday in Middletown Superior Court.


By Don Walker of the Journal Sentinel The Los Angeles Times on Thursday profiled Ron Roenicke, the former Angels coach who now manages the Milwaukee Brewers.


Saudi Arabia slammed protesters in Egypt as ``infiltrators'' who seek to destabilize their country, and a top Palestinian official affirmed ``solidarity'' with Egypt on Saturday, while an Iranian official called on Egypt to ``abide by the rightful demands of the nation'' and avoid violent reactions.


Hurricane Alex is dumping rain in the Rio Grande Valley but easing concerns along the Texas side of the border as the Category 1 storm churns toward Mexico.

Hurricane Alex begins dumping rain on South Texas


Indian shares may open slightly higher on Friday on expectations of robust corporate earnings for the quarter to December, which will be announced starting next week, but gains could be limited after the recent sharp run up.


John Spellar spoke out against the changes as new figures showed West Midlands MPs claimed £500,000 in nine months last year.

West Midlands MPs claim £500,000 in nine months


CAIRO An Egyptian court on Tuesday ordered a freeze on controversial gas exports to Israel, saying parliament must first be consulted on the 15-year deal with Egypt's former foe, a judicial source told AFP.

Egypt court orders freeze on gas exports to Israel


SPRINT star Matt Shirvington has slammed the coaches at Athletics Australia for a lack of encouragement and assistance in the final countdown to the Beijing Olympics.


North Korea warned on Thursday that ``dark clouds of nuclear war'' are gathering over the peninsula and vowed to strengthen its atomic arsenal as it marked the anniversary of the 1950 to 1953 Korean War.

N Korea warns of 'dark clouds of nuclear war'


A woman was shot to death in Chesapeake late last night, and police have a man in custody as the suspect.

Woman shot to death in Chesapeake; man in custody


Mogul Rupert Murdoch wanted to quit News Corp long before the scandal of the illegal interceptions appeared.

Rupert Murdoch wanted to quit News Corp before the scandal


Late last week Groupon announced that it had acquired Hyperpublic.


This holiday season, many travelers will be able to keep a close eye on their homes.

Travelers can keep an eye inside and outside home


Juárez police officers arrested a man after he allegedly raped another man inside a home Sunday night, official said today.

Juárez police arrest a man for allegedly raping another man


Tampa police have a new tool in their fight against prostitution they hope will clean up the streets for good.

Tampa police have new tool to fight prostitution


US attack helicopters killed 28 Pakistani troops manning a border outpost along the Afghan border, according to Pakistani military officials.

US helicopters kill 28 Pakistani troops on Afghan border


Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Dipu Moni yesterday said all issues of mutual benefit of Bangladesh and India and those having common interest of other countries in the region have been addressed in the joint communique.


BASIC Bank Limited has opened its 37th branch in Chandpur recently.

Basic bank opens 37th branch in Chandpur


The body of a missing Hawley woman was recovered from Lake Wallenpaupack Tuesday afternoon about 50 yards out from the boat launch area at Mangan Cove.Holly Ann Steffens, 28, had reportedly been missing since late Sunday, early Monday morning.


Fränk Schleck has said that he and his brother Andy were not involved in the initial development of their new team and that they only received a concrete offer to join after the Tour of Luxembourg in June.

Fränk Schleck says he was not involved in...


She calls the host out during his show Between Two Ferns for his cowardly interview style, after he admits she's pretty funny for a girl and interrupts the interview to eat food.

Tina Fey calls out Zach Galifianakis for his cowardly interview style


Millionaire estate owners have objected to plans to build an eco-village for get-away-from-it-all holidays in the Highlands.


BP's problems in the high-stakes Russian oil market mounted Friday with news that a Siberian court had set a hearing into a $3 billion claim by a local shareholder against the British energy giant.


US President Barack Obama on Friday appointed a presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of Filipino President-elect Benigno Aquino in Manila next Wednesday, the White House said.

US delegation to attend the inauguration of Filipino President-elect Aquino


A Canadian tourist was killed Saturday night in St. Charles Parish when he walked into Airline Highway and a car struck him, state police said.

Canadian tourist killed after walking into Airline Highway


The Breeders, one of more successful American indie rock bands of the 1990s, will be performing in Israel in August.

The Breeders to perform in Israel in August


Jamie Carragher insists Liverpool have the belief and character to bounce back from their Champions League semi-final defeat and challenge for domestic and European trophies next season.

Carragher insists Liverpool will bounce back


PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil -Cruzeiro reached the Copa Libertadores final thanks to a quickfire double from Wellington Paulista which sealed a 5-3 aggregate win over Gremio in their all-Brazilian semifinals on Thursday.

Cruzeiro reaches Copa Libertadores final


He was the only Head of State to be invited to the spectacular event and sat with Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Prince Edward throughout the two and half hour display of synchronised drills, colourful dances and reverberating drums at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.


Libyans began lining up before dawn to vote in their first free national election in 60 years on Saturday.

Libyans vote in first national elections for 60 years


Goodman Theatre will stage the latest from 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes as part of its previously announced 2012-2013 season.

Goodman Theatre to stage latest by 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes


US stocks headed for a higher open on Wednesday, suggesting Wall Street may extend the previous day's rebound, as the price of oil pulled back and government data showed new orders for long-lasting US manufactured goods fell less than expected.


``The market is geared for a negative start amid weak global cues. Asian stocks declined, with the regional gauge heading for its lowest close in two weeks, after Fitch Ratings joined Moody`s Investors Service in warning that Europe faces lower credit ratings. US stocks fell hard Monday as doubts about a recent Europe accord and a lowered outlook by Intel Corp. spurred a broad retreat after two weeks of gains,`` said SMC Global Research.


Canterbury-Bankstown centre Josh Morris faces a nervous wait after suffering a suspect torn posterior cruciate ligament.


A suspect forced a store clerk into a restroom and robbed a Winston-Salem business early Thursday morning.

Suspect forces clerk into restroom, robs business


Pennichuck Corporation today announced that it has been added to the Russell 2000 Index and the Russell 3000 Index.

Pennichuck Corporation added to Russell 2000 Index


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the Middle East is the region that ``will determine the fate of the world.''

'Middle East will determine fate of the world'


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she thought the election day contest between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain would be closer.


A Des Moines man is accused of sexually abusing a woman who lives in a care facility where the man worked.

Des Moines man accused of sexually abusing woman at care facility


Obama had lipstick on his collar after meeting and greeting some very enthusiastic American's this week, USA Today reported on May 29.


Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said on Monday he was introducing legislation calling for a temporary freeze on credit card interest rates on existing balances.

Legislation calling for a temporary freeze on credit card interest rates on existing balances.


Sri Lankan Tamil-origin billionaire Raj Rajaratnam has pleaded not guilty before a court here to running an insider trading scam that allegedly racked upto US$ 21 million in profits, the biggest such case in the US.

Raj Rajaratnam pleads not guilty to insider trading


Pussycat Dolls performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House last night in front of an invited crowd of 600 people.

Pussycat Dolls perform at Sydney Opera House


This has also result in shortage of foreign currencies and accordingly Iranian Rial has lost its value against other currencies including but not limited to US Dollar, Euro, GBP and etc. At these hard conditions the Iranian government urged the local exporters to spend their foreign currencies inside the country to address this fatal problem.

Iranian government urges exporters to spend their foreign currencies inside the country


Winter gives way to spring in the northern hemisphere on Friday, as day and night are of equal length at the vernal equinox.


Memphis and Shelby County fire investigators are looking into the cause of two massive warehouse fires that occurred just hours apart Friday.

Fire investigators looking into two warehouse fires


A former Kent man is presumed drowned in a central California river following an inner tube accident, according to media reports.

Former Kent man presumed drowned in Calif.


Today, my Sun Sentinel colleague Georgie East brought you the news that a Piper High School teacher has been accused of taking money from students under the guise of having them subscribe to a magazine.

Teacher accused of taking money from students


Enterprise Inns has today been fined £300,000 after a licensee died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and tenants at another 474 pubs were put at risk.

Enterprise Inns fined £300,000 after licensee dies


A senior Pakistani army official has said a NATO cross-border air attack that killed 24 soldiers was a deliberate, blatant act of aggression, hardening Pakistan's stance on an incident that could hurt efforts to stabilize Afghanistan.


A man has died after the car he was driving ended up in a river in Norfolk.

Man dies after car ends up in river in Norfolk


Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov said the era ``of managed democracy'' in Russia is dead and recent protests against allegedly fraud parliamentary elections prove that the country is ``undergoing a true awakening,'' The Guardian reported.

Prokhorov says era of 'managed democracy' in Russia over


A Fairbanks judge threw out a murder charge against a man with a history of mental illness.


32 year-old Andrade was found guilty of first degree murder, bias motivated hate crime, aggravated motor vehicle theft and identity theft.


Kilpatrick Stockton announced today that it recently donated a mural to Tenet Healthcare Corporation, one of the nation's leading healthcare deliverers.

Kilpatrick Stockton donates mural to Tenet Healthcare Corporation


World number one Novak Djokovic sent an ominous warning to his rivals about his plans to complete one of the most dominant years in professional tennis by winning the US Open.


Naval Air Station Jacksonville hosted a very special ceremony this morning.


WALKERS are wanted for a charity event that will see 200 people walk 1,000 miles between them at Shipley Country Park.


Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the final six budget bills today and announced a series of 75 budget line-item vetoes totaling $127 million to finally wrap up the fiscal year's spending plan a month late.


EXPRESS invited fashion aficionados and brand fans to walk the runway in an attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the most people modeling on a catwalk.

EXPRESS breaks the Guinness World Records® title for most people modeling on a catwalk


ANAHEIM, Calif. Newly acquired Angels pitcher Dan Haren expects to make his next start as scheduled despite a bruised forearm.


Thousands of women council workers at one of the largest local authorities won an equal pay case on Tuesday which could lead to payouts worth millions of pounds.

Women council workers win equal pay case


10 Connects news won more awards Saturday from the South Florida Society of Professional Journalist than any other station in the state.

10 Connects wins more awards than any other in state


``When he gets in that ring, he is a beast!


Tracey Hall, from Swinley, was named primary school teacher of the year at the North West Teaching Awards.


LA Galaxy star David Beckham could play his 100th cap for England when they will face France in a Friendly next Wednesday.


Ex-Chelsea, Man Utd boss Sexton dies Updated: 05:48, Monday November 26, 2012 Former Chelsea, QPR and Manchester United manager Dave Sexton has died at the age of 82, the English Football Association announced on Sunday.


Taipei-based China Airlines joined the SkyTeam alliance, SkyTeam said Wednesday in a statement.


Receivers have been appointed to troubled car component group Autodom with a view to having the company resume operations soon.


Hall Web Services, a Maine web design and internet marketing firm, announces the additions of Jenika Scott to their marketing team and Alayna White to their web development team.

Hall announces additions to marketing and web development teams


World men's golf number two Phil Mickelson will make his return to the US PGA Tour at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational next week.

Mickelson to return to US PGA Tour next week


The National Park Service says two more injured climbers have been rescued from Alaska's Mount McKinley, after the death of another climber on North America's tallest mountain.

Two more injured climbers rescued from Mount McKinley


Asia, including Malaysia, offers bright prospects for real estate investment and development, say industry leaders at the 11th Forbes Global CEO Conference.

Asia offers bright prospects in real estate


The Indian Pankaj Advani has won the world billiards title beating defending champion Mike Russell in the final in the UK on October 28.

Pankaj Advani wins world billiards title


A 27-year-old woman is facing felony charges after making false calls about a bomb planted on Youngstown State University property.

Woman charged after making calls about bomb


Egypt reported on Wednesday two more cases of influenza A/H1N1, bringing the total number of the flu in the populous country to 82, according to the Ministry of Health.

Egypt reports two more cases of a/H1N1 flu


``Today, we expect the Indian markets to open lower following weak global cues. However, later during the day it could try and recover part of the losses. Among the sectors, Banking and IT stocks look weak. Sectors like FMCG and Healthcare could outperform, `` said HDFC Securities.

Market may open lower following weak global cues:


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told , The United States not only supports the democratic government of Pakistan but it also is in favour of military offensive against the militants besides making long-term investments in the Pakistani people.

United States supports democratic government of Pakistan


'Mindfulness' meditation, the process of becoming more aware of one's surroundings, improves mental health and well being in teenage boys, says a new study.

'Mindfulness' meditation improves mental health in boys


Some three months before before he oversees his cable group's most ambitious expansion yet, Landgraf has been elevated to FX Networks and FX Productions CEO.

John Landgraf elevated to FX Networks and FX Productions CEO


The capital case for the man charged in the shooting-death of a clerk at the former BP gas station will go to trial in Lucas County Common Pleas Court Monday before a panel of three judges.


The Salem 2 nuclear reactor here went back on line Saturday morning after being shut down due to low water levels in one of the steam generators at the facility, according to a spokesman for the plant's operator.


- Eight members of ring convicted of lying to buy firearms bound for Mexico have been sentenced to prison terms, United States Attorney José Angel Moreno announced today.

Members of ring convicted of lying to buy firearms bound for Mexico sentenced


Cloudpath Networks releases XpressConnect version 4.0 with support for Windows 8 and Mac OS X Mountain Lion.


Video search engine Truveo has added international partners from China, Brazil, India, Turkey and the United Kingdom who have integrated the Truveo video search engine onto their websites.

Truveo adds international partners for video search engine


Top stayer Yeats, trained by Aidan O' Brien and ridden by Johnny Murtagh, entered the record books yesterday after winning the Ascot Gold Cup for the third year in a row.


A Superior Court judge issued several tentative rulings Wednesday about evidence that can be introduced at a trial for two Los Angeles-area brothers accused of bribing a county supervisor's former chief of staff.


Nissan has recalled 51,000 cars after a steering wheel came loose in a driver's hands while the vehicle was on the road.

Nissan recalls cars after steering wheel comes loose


Oscar-winning screen legend Clint Eastwood will reportedly star in his first film since 2004 later this year.

Clint Eastwood will star in his first film since 2004.


While promoting her new book Confessions of a Guidette, Nicole Polizzi says that her alter ego Snooki is not a role model...

Snooki says Snooki's not a role model...


The Big Spring School Board is considering building a new Plainfield Elementary School and other renovations as it works to keep pace with an anticipated enrollment increase in the coming years.

Big Spring is considering building a new Plainfield Elementary school.


A new study carried out at the University of Haifa sheds light on how first and second languages are represented in the brain of a bilingual person.

How first and second languages are represented in the brain of a bilingual person


Mumbai, Feb 15 The Indian rupee today appreciated by 18 paise to 46.32/33 against the US dollar on the back of heavy dollar sell-off by exporters amid weak equities.

Rupee appreciates by 18 paise against dollar


Former BC Lions kicker/punter Lui Passaglia was honoured by Coquitlam council Monday for being a 2009 recipient of the British Columbia Community Achievement Award.

Lui Passaglia honoured by Coquitlam council


A police investigator revealed new details in that school shooting which injured 4 elementary school students.

Investigator reveals details in school shooting


YouTube CEO Chad Hurley has stepped down, leaving the space for Salar Kamangar, a veteran manager.


Qatar Airways has announced two new European routes for its summer schedule, due to begin at the end of March 2010.


Two lucky CanTeen members will tick off one of their bucket list adventures of a lifetime today.

Two CanTeen members to tick off Bucket list adventures


Lawmakers walked out of Parliament on Wednesday protesting against inflation, as the opposition piled up pressure on the government to curb rising prices and threatened to carry out street protests.

Lawmakers walk out of Parliament over inflation


Here's how to deal with friends and family members who annoy or upset you without losing your temper.

How to deal with friends and family members


Metro is investigating why a bus rolled into an apartment building in Alexandria after its driver had gotten out to fix malfunctioning doors.


Marketguard has launched an interest rate insurance product to help borrowers coming off fixed rates onto standard variable rates.

MarketGuard launches interest rate insurance


A property owner has filed a federal lawsuit to try and get his business up and running.


St. Louis Cardinals power hitter Albert Pujols claimed his second NL MVP award on Monday after a remarkable season that saw him bat .357 with 37 homeruns and 116 RBIs.

Albert Pujols claims second NL MVP award


The rate of inflation in the UK fell in September, according to the Office for National Statistics.


Two local candidates for Congress squared off in a debate Thursday night in downtown Buffalo.


National home-improvement retailer Home Depot beat the street Tuesday with its quarterly earnings, pushing the stock up more than 3% in early trading.


A Mission Valley medical marijuana dispensary was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday.

Mission Valley marijuana dispensary robbed


Stockholm, Oct 1 A church brochure illustrated with what appeared to be a cannabis leaf has raised eyebrows in the northern Swedish city of Umea, reports said Wednesday.The brochure also contained a headline saying the activities were for people who were ``curious'' and wanting ``to try it out'', the Vasterbottens-Kuriren newspaper reported.

Church brochure raises eyebrows in sweden


A CANADIAN hitman has pleaded guilty to 27 murders and 12 attempted murders ordered by warring biker gangs over 25 years .

Canadian hitman pleads guilty to 27 murders


Atlanta police have recovered a stolen SUV that may be connected to a string of violent crimes in the Virginia-Highland area.


Fish catches are declining around the world faster than had previously been realised, claims the Vancouver-based Sea Around Us Project, which assesses the impact of fisheries on the world's marine ecosystems.

Fish catches declining faster than realised


A California SPCA is determined to find out who abandoned a horse and pony in Prunedale, Monterey County.

SPCA determined to find out who abandoned horse, pony


Jammu A high alert has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the terror strikes in Mumbai as authorities reviewed the security situation in the poll-bound state.


Global spam volume has declined 22 percent in October, from the previous month, and 47 percent since August.

Spam volume declines 22 percent in October


A new Massieville business was mostly destroyed Monday night in a fire that consumed the entire structure.


Chris Brown had a violent outburst at ``Good Morning America'' today, allegedly triggered by questions about his infamous beating of Rihanna.

Chris Brown has violent outburst at ``Good Morning America''


Gov. Haley Barbour has issued a statewide burn ban as record dry weather continues to increase the risk of wildfires in Mississippi.


Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper made it official on Friday, December 26th when Darrell Webb debuted with the band on the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium.

Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper make it official


STORRINGTON library is set to reopen next week after having new self-service terminals installed.


Jason La Canfora tweeted a few minutes ago that the 49ers did not place a waiver claim on recently released QB Trent Edwards.

49ers do not place claim on QB Trent Edwards


Charlie Sheen insists he now lives in a ``normal'' house since he quit drugs and split from his two ``goddesses'' Natalie Kenly and porn star Bree Olson.

Charlie Sheen now lives in 'normal' house


Philippine shares recovered sharply at early trades Wednesday after a five-session decline on technical rebound and overnight gains of the US market.

Phl shares recover sharply at early trades


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will visit the Coachella Valley Tuesday for a press conference aimed at promoting green technology investment and jobs in California.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to visit Coachella Valley Tuesday


Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is planning to endorse of Sen. John McCain.


Democrat Barack Obama will leave the presidential campaign trail to visit his ailing 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii, whose health has deteriorated in recent weeks, an aide said on Monday.


Rupayan Group, a leading real estate firm, plans to set up a state-of-the-art inland river container terminal near Dhaka to expedite container transportation from Chittagong Port to the capital and its adjacent areas.


Baltimore may build its own power plants to offer residents a break on their electricity bills.


Ernie Els won the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida, the United States.

Ernie Els wins Arnold Palmer Invitational


Gov. Jim Doyle has declared a state of emergency for Trempealeau County after strong storms have caused flooding in the area.

Gov. Doyle declares state of Emergency for Trempealeau County


The CJP, AJK, Justice Khawaja Shahad has affirmed that merit and law and regulations would be followed in appointments of Higher and subordinate courts.

Merit, and regulations to be followed in appointments of Higher and subordinate courts:


The Afghan government is welcoming the new US strategy for the war in its country, but not all Afghans are convinced that a US troop surge will defeat the Taliban.

Afghan government welcomes new US strategy


HOMELESS CHARITIES have warned about the dangers posed by head shops following a significant increase in the number of vulnerable young people who are abusing legal highs.

Homeless charities warn about dangers of head shops


On Sunday, the ``Lizzie McGuire'' star, Hilary Duff, announced on her website that she and her professional ice hockey-player husband, Mike Comrie, are expecting their first baby.

Hilary Duff and husband Mike Comrie expect first baby


``The Dark Knight'' will premiere on TNT Saturday, January 22 at 8:00 PM Eastern time.


Rafael Nadal is due to return to action tonight after a two-month injury absence.


Loughborough University unveiled its new hydrogen refuelling station, underlining its commitment to the development and support of green technologies.

Loughborough University unveils its new hydrogen refuelling station


Carolwood Records, the sister imprint of Lyric Street Records, has ``functionally'' shuttered after only a year of operation.

Carolwood Records ``functionally'' shuttered


POP superstar Rihanna has revealed how she used to watch her dad take drugs when she was younger.


The pharmaceutical company which makes Isotab the drug suspected of being behind the death of cardiac patients in Lahore has been sealed.


NIS, Serbia Serbia took a 2-0 lead over Sweden in the first round of the Davis Cup on Friday after Janko Tipsarevic defeated Filip Prpic and Viktor Troicki beat Michael Ryderstedt.

Serbia takes 2-0 lead over Sweden in Davis Cup


Tornadoes killed at least 22 people and injured hundreds as they ripped through communities in the central and southeastern United States over the weekend.

Tornadoes kill 22 and injure hundreds in us


Turkish tanks and armored vehicles, backed by air power, crossed into northern Iraq on Monday heading towards a Kurdish militant camp, Reuters reports, citing Turkish security sources.


Utsav, against whom a production warrant was issued following an application moved by the investigating officer in the case, refused to undergo TIP, saying his photos used in the media have already revealed his identity.


A second person has been charged over a home invasion in Sydney's west that ended with a 19-year-old man being shot by police.

Second person charged over home invasion


Military-ruled Myanmar has unveiled the new national flag - with three horizontal stripes of yellow, green and red with a big white star in the middle - Thursday, just two weeks before an election that the government calls a major step in a transition to democracy but critics say is a sham.


Harare-At least 203 new typhoid cases have been reported in Harare and Bindura this week with more cases expected to erupt owing to continued erratic dirty water supplies experienced in Harare and Bindura.

203 new typhoid cases reported in Harare and Bindura


The New Milford governing body is considering alternative energy providers for gas and electric services as a way to save money for the borough.

New Milford considers alternative Energy providers


After being the victim of bullies on the internet, Justin Bieber promised to do his bit to support anti bullying campaigns.

Justin Bieber supports anti bullying campaign


``The Hurt Locker'' swept the awards bestowed today by the National Society of Film Critics during its voting conclave held at Sardi's restaurant in New York.

'The Hurt Locker' sweeps National Society of Film Critics Awards


Dutch Web host LeaseWeb announced on Monday it has acquired Frankfurt-based Web host netdirekt.

Dutch Web host LeaseWeb acquires netdirekt


Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been voted as the ultimate style icon in an online survey conducted by a popular website, while Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan were declared the most stylish celebrity couple.

Hrithik Roshan voted ultimate style icon


Program gives Ark. dogs, prisoners a second chance In this photo taken Wednesday, June19, 2013, at Arkansas Department of Correction Ouachita River Unit in Malvern, Ark., inmate Terry Holt walks retriever mix Harlee after a Paws in Prison training session.


Winner of the 2006 Tour de France Oscar Pereiro of Spain, seen here in 2009, announced Tuesday that he will retire after the Tour of Spain in September.


For the second day in a row, an explosive device was found at a Reynosa bridge.

Explosive device found on Reynosa bridge


Jason Priestley is returning to series television with a comedy about a morally bankrupt used car salesman.

Jason Priestley returning to series television


Film financers Prescience and Perpetual have joined forces to establish Bridgeworks Capital, a new lending fund combinining Prescience's bridge activities and Perpetual's deal management resources and product flow.


India and China have agreed to restart the military exchange between the two countries which were halted in 2010.

India, China agree to restart military exchange


High water levels in the Fraser River near Prince George began falling early Friday, but city officials still want about a dozen families from a low-lying, riverside neighbourhood to spend another night away from their homes.


Yerevan, Feb 1 Olympic boxing gold medallist Vladimir Yengibaryan has died in Los Angeles at the age of 80, the Armenian national Olympic committee said Friday.

Olympic boxing champion Vladimir Yengibaryan dies


Alexei Ramirez welcomes his move from second base to shortstop for the White Sox next season.


BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti owns assets worth over Rs 80 lakh, including cash, gold and silver jewellery.


Multiple fire crews on Friday morning battled a massive house fire in Orange for several hours.

Multiple crews battle massive house fire


AN eyesore which has been widely criticised will finally be boarded up after months of public pressure.


Israel on Monday opened a key checkpoint near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, partly easing heavy travel restrictions around the flashpoint town, an AFP correspondent said.

Israel opens key checkpoint in occupied West Bank


Foreign ministers from Brazil and Argentina on Tuesday agreed to resolve the recent bilateral trade disputes between the two sides, in particular those related to the restrictions as a consequence of the global economic crisis.

Brazil, Argentina agree to resolve trade disputes


Gary Coleman, best known as the star of the 70s sitcom ``Diff'rent Strokes,'' died on Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage.


A man is being treated for minor injuries after he was hit by a car overnight.

Man treated for injuries after being hit by car


A growing Ohio outdoors information Web site, thenaturalresource.com , is seeking sportsmen's feedback as it enters its second spring of operation.


Wigan teenager James McCarthy was called up by Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni for the friendly against Brazil.


US President Barack Obama has warned of an ``education arms race'' with India and China and said that any cut in the education budget as recommended by the Republicans would be detrimental to America's national interest.

Obama warns of 'education arms race' with India, China


A new UC Davis study shows how the brain reconfigures its connections to minimize distractions and take best advantage of our knowledge of situations.

Study shows how brain reconfigures its connections to minimize distractions


Bunker markets remained soft across most of the region Tuesday, with prices again dropping sharply in Eastern and US Gulf ports but relatively steadier on the West Coast.


Syrian government troops battled rebels Saturday in a town outside Damascus, part of a belt of communities around the capital that has been the scene of near-daily fighting in recent months, opposition activists said.

Syrian troops battle rebels outside Damascus


The Yankees played last night's game under protest, and in the slim chance that Major League Baseball ruled in favor of them--they won't--the Bombers would actually get another chance at holding on for a win.

The Yankees played last night under protest


Independent research firm Forrester Research today said it has acquired research and advisory services provider Springboard Research for an undisclosed amount.

Forrester Research acquires Springboard Research for undisclosed amount


After last night's loss to the Islanders, the Rangers decided to send Mats Zuccarello to the AHL and have subsequently called up Kris Newbury to replace him.


Theatre 503, a fringe venue in south London, announces three plays for early 2012.

Theatre 503 announces three plays for early 2012


Another UBS client pleads guilty in Fla. court to US tax charges, could face 3 year sentence

Another UBS client pleads guilty to US tax charges


A 30-year-old security guard was electrocuted when he reportedly came in contact with a live electric wire at Jeevanbimanagar bus stop on Tuesday night.


A Pakistani provincial minister today alleged that India's RAW was involved in the suspected suicide car bomb attack in Lahore, even as federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed ``signatures of India'' were there in weapons seized from militants in the tribal areas.

'RAW behind suspected suicide attack in Lahore'


Police have defused an incident at an Auckland polling station where a voter abused returning officers.

Police defuse incident at Auckland polling station


A Greek opposition leader is calling for creation of a transition government to prepare for early elections, rather than allow Prime Minister George Papandreou to hold a nationwide vote on a European Union bailout package for the country.

Greek opposition leader calls for transition government


Atlantic Cape Community College will host an open house and 49th Annual College Fair, 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, Oct. 2, at Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike.

Atlantic Cape Community College to host open house


Oracle recently announced that it was buying Israeli start up Convergin.


Ernesto weakened to a tropical storm early Wednesday as it doused Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with rain, the National Hurricane Center said.


ROBERT Pattinson used to pretend he knew the British royal family when he went to the US.

Robert Pattinson pretended to know the royal family


A federal judge in Florida ruled that the health care law that was signed into law by President Obama last year, is unconstitutional.

Federal judge rules health care law unconstitutional


A Tamaqua man who participated in a vehicle theft and assault in a liquor store's parking lot is headed to state prison after pleading guilty in Schuylkill County Court to charges stemming from that and two other incidents.


But everybody understands clearly that to settle the problem, Armenia must give up its insincere and non-constructive position, and for this, the world community and international structures should demonstrate a resolute position.

``World community should demonstrate resolute position''


Luke Donald shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to win the Dunlop Phoenix by five strokes for his first win on the Japanese tour.


Veteran guard Steve Hutchinson, a former Seahawk who was released by the Vikings last week, visited the Seahawks on Wednesday.


In the wake of the injury to backup tight end Clay Harbor, the Eagles have signed Evan Moore to the 53 man roster.


Gennady Bogoliubov, a co-owner of the Pryvat group, mentioned in an interview with the journal Focus that Pryvat might sell its 42% stake in Ukrnafta .


The milkman fell asleep at the wheel, swerved off a busy Hervey Bay road and rolled his truck into a ditch.


A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 37% of American Adults consider Reagan the most influential president in the last 50 years.

37% consider Reagan most influential president of the last 50 years


GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING a fatal Limerick car crash which killed two men and left a third seriously injured.


Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood announced his retirement today, kicking off what should be one of the most interesting Hall of Fame debates ever.

Yes, Chris Osgood should be in the Hall of Fame


US-based enterprise software maker Citrix Systems Inc today agreed to buy privately held mobile data traffic manger Bytemobile for an undisclosed amount.

Citrix Systems to buy mobile data traffic manger Bytemobile


A GROUP of Hamburg investors has bought Hapag-Lloyd for E4.5bn from TUI after a bid from Neptune Orient Lines lapsed.

Hamburg investors buy Hapag-Lloyd for E4.5bn


Heath lost a back-and-forth first set, 25-23, against Bishop Fenwick in a Division III regional semifinal at Wilmington High School.


The 27th edition of the SEA Games in Nayphidaw, Myanmar, in December will mark a milestone for Malaysia in the series.

27th SEA Games will mark a milestone for Malaysia


For the third time this summer, a Stateline man has died after being tasered by police.


He will play at least one more rehab game with Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and then the Red Sox will re-evaluate him.

Ellsbury will play at least one more rehab game


Unlike what has been suggested in the public and in a recent letter to the Times-Herald, school board members are not paid.


19 new couples tied in knot during a mass marriage ceremony at Madaglasht some 100 kilometers from here.

19 couples tie in knot in mass marriage ceremony


Tasmanian parents are being urged to read to their children to help celebrate Education Week 2009, Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, said today.

Parents urged to read to children to celebrate Education Week


A dentist has to face professional misconduct charges over indecent assault claims following a majority ruling by the Supreme Court.


Consumer confidence held steady during the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest FNB and Bureau of Economic Research survey released yesterday.


BTG Pactual, the Brazilian securities firm controlled by billionaire Andre Esteves, said it sold an 18 per cent stake to a group of sovereign wealth funds for $US1.8 billion.

BTG Pactual sells stake to sovereign funds


``As the Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins mark up today of the first foreign affairs authorization bill in five years, all eight living former US Secretaries of State have written a letter (.pdf) urging Congress not to cut the international affairs budget,'' Politico's Laura Rozen writes on her blog.

Former US Secretaries of State urge Congress not to cut international affairs budget


Rapper Juelz Santana was arrested this week in New Jersey on suspicion of making terrorist threats, TMZ has learned.

Rapper Juelz Santana arrested for making terrorist threats:


President Barack Obama admitted Sunday that the half-century US policy on Cuba ``hasn't worked'' because Cubans ``aren't free,'' but said it would not be changed soon.


LIVERPOOL, England Liverpool hired Brendan Rodgers as its new manager on Friday, plucking the highly regarded Northern Irishman from relative obscurity after his successful spell at fellow English Premier League team Swansea.


``I'm in love with Obama like everyone else,'' McLachlan told the Track.


Amy Winehouse has been charged with Common Assault following an incident in September 2008 where she allegedly punched a fan in the face.

Amy Winehouse charged with Common Assault


Maryland Senator Barbara A. Mikulski broke her ankle in three places Sunday evening while walking down steps.


Vecdi Gonul said Wednesday that Turkey asked the US to deliver the Super Cobra helicopters this year, a year ahead of schedule.


Best Buy Co. announced Thursday they will close 50 stores across the United States and cut over 400 jobs, mostly at the company's headquarters, by fiscal year 2013.

Best Buy to close 50 stores, cut 400 jobs


Right tackle Artis Hicks missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday because of a right elbow injury, and his status for Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.


Williams now have all the ingredients in place to make rapid progress back into Formula One contention after signing an engine deal with Renault for 2012, according to chairman Adam Parr.

Williams now have all the ingredients - Parr


``I puke quite a lot before going on stage,'' Adele, 22, tells British Vogue in its October issue -- gracing its cover with a stunning closeup shot.

Adele: ``i puke quite a lot before going on stage''


- Herman Cain says he'd be willing to take a lie detector test to prove he's being truthful when he says

Cain says willing to take lie detector test


A Jack Russell was mauled to death by another dog while being walked in Essex, police have said.


A golf tournament to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Huntington was played Monday afternoon at the Guyan Golf and Country Club.

Golf tournament benefits Ronald McDonald House


The ability of plants to turn sunlight into energy through photosynthesis has been successfully mimicked by scientists at the University of Southampton to produce a new generation of solar cells.

Ability of plants to turn sunlight into energy has been successfully mimicked by scientists


Israel opened fire and killed two Palestinian fighters in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian medical workers said.

Israel kills two Palestinian fighters in Gaza Strip


20 year-old Cranston native Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe.


Internet search giant Google has expanded its push into the telephone market, offering a service that provides a single number for home, work and cell phones and turns voicemail into email.


Homes are being evacuated Tuesday evening due to flooding.


President Bush will issue an executive order Jan. 29 requiring agencies to ignore any earmarks in authorization bills or committee reports unless they are debated in the open by Congress and included in a law.

Bush to order agencies to ignore some earmarks


These firms are often helping procurement fight the good fight.


A northern New Mexico pueblo is embarking on a $4 million development project at its airport in hopes of attracting industry to the area.

New Mexico pueblo embarks on $4 million project at airport


A passenger bus carrying school children from Florida caught fire on top of the I-210 bridge Sunday morning.

Passenger bus carrying school children catches fire on bridge


President Bush will skip the Republican National Convention on Monday and travel instead to Texas to meet with emergency workers and people who evacuated the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Gustav bore down.

Bush will travel to Texas, meet with emergency workers


Javelin accused denied bail Updated: 00:18, Thursday January 17, 2013 A boy accused of hurling a metal pole like a javelin at another youth after trying to gatecrash a party may have been 'fingered' by others involved in the incident, a Sydney court has heard.


KABUL, Afghanistan - A government health worker and his driver were killed Sunday in a roadside bomb blast in northern Afghanistan, officials said.Dr.

Afghan health worker killed by roadside bomb


President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he is cutting potential rival Rick Perry ``some slack'' for comments that appeared to criticize the president for not serving in the armed forces.


Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson does not believe that his current star, five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant, deserves to be compared to six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP Michael Jordan.

Phil Jackson does not believe Kobe Bryant should be compared to Michael Jordan


A Gastonia woman was arrested over the weekend, accused of leaving two children alone in a hot car while she shopped inside a Target store.

Gastonia woman arrested after leaving children alone in hot car


Indian rubber futures are likely to open lower on Friday on a weak Tokyo market and falling oil prices, analysts said.

India rubber futures may open lower on weak Tokyo


Sun Tran buses are once again getting ``wrapped up'' in advertising as a long-time city program gets traction.

Sun Tran buses get ``wrapped'' in advertising


The Penguins have recalled defenseman Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre, possibly because defenseman Kris Letang might not be able to play tonight against the Sharks.


An Omaha police officer was struck in the face while trying to break up a fight early Tuesday morning.

Omaha officer struck while breaking up fight


Business leader, best-selling author and Hall of Fame speaker Scott McKain joined Ulitzer with his blog syndication at http://mckainviewpoint.ulitzer.com.

Best-selling author Scott McKain joins Ulitzer


Molly Huddle of Elmira will run in the 5,000 meter semifinals tonight at the US Olympic track and field trials.


Syrian security forces say they have arrested 11 foreign spies from different Arab countries in Damascus.

Syrian security forces arrest 11 foreign spies


A Florence area doctor has pleaded guilty in federal court to filing a false income tax return.

Doctor pleads guilty to filing false tax return


Lee Pearson struck gold in Kentucky on Thursday, winning individual and team medals at the World Equestrian Games.


In an impassioned address, Mayor Bloomberg vetoed a controversial ``prevailing wage'' bill Wednesday, arguing that it would stunt business growth and job creation.

Mayor Bloomberg vetoes ``prevailing wage'' bill


Senate democrats face a rough road in building support for the public option part of health care reform.Senate Democrats need 60 votes to block a filibuster.That means they cannot lose any of the senators on their side of the aisle.But several moderates are making clear they don't like the public option, including Senator Joseph Lieberman.The public option allows states to opt out, a provision included to attract moderate support.

Senate democrats facing rough road in building public option support


Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will go head to head with late-night talk show hosts Jay Leno and David Letterman when his TV program moves to the 11:35 pm time slot, sparking a fight for viewers among the three comedians.

Jimmy Kimmel to go head-to-head with Leno, Letterman


Pain Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that it had received a $5,000,000 milestone payment from King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., its exclusive commercial partner for abuse-resistant prescription pain medications.

Pain Therapeutics receives $5,000,000 payment


Renesas Technology Corp. and NEC Electronics Corp. will combine operations by April after their Japanese parent companies agreed to inject 200 billion yen into a new company that would become the world's No. 3 chipmaker.

NEC Electronics to combine operations with Renesas


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says he's ready to work with lawmakers in both parties in a ``spirit of common cause'' to address major issues as Congress gets back to business after the Arizona shooting that brought legislative debate to a virtual standstill.


The Satyam fraud has shaken India Inc out of its bubble of complacency and made it sit up, and realise that if it wants to remain competitive it needs to clean up its act.


An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a term naphtha deal for January-December 2009 was concluded by S-Oil at a deeper discount as compared to its previous term deal.


TUSTIN, Calif. An elderly California woman has been struck by a car and killed, her body pinned underneath the vehicle and dragged for blocks before coming loose on an Orange County roadway.

Woman struck by car, pinned and dragged for blocks


An elderly churchgoer who underwent a personality change following a stroke is being questioned by police after his wife was found strangled at their home.

Churchgoer questioned after wife found strangled


German stocks erased earlier gains, led by Bayer AG, Infineon Technologies AG and Fresenius Medical Care AG.


A morning accident killed an 84-year-old pedestrian in Cedar Park after he got hit twice, once by a car and then by a tractor trailer.


Eli Lilly said Monday that it planned to cut 5,500 jobs, or 13.5 percent of its work force, in a restructuring meant to bolster the company as it girds for generic competition by late 2011 on its top-selling Zyprexa schizophenia drug.


President Asif Ali Zardari left for Dubai on a scheduled one-day trip on Thursday, local television stations reported, amid growing tension over a memo seeking US help in preventing a coup by the military.


OPEC is not expected to cut production, the Saudi and Kuwaiti oil ministers said as the group met to take stock of a market that has seen crude prices climb.


A PETITION against the introduction of double yellow lines in Newtown Road is gathering considerable momentum, having attracted more than 1,000 signatures in just 10 days.


March 14, 2013 Total US money market mutual fund assets rose $5.32 billion to $2.652 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute.

Money market fund assets rise to $2.652 trillion


Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was carted off the field with an apparent concussion in the second quarter of today's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger carted off field with concussion


South Korea is facing growing risks of high inflation, with higher oil and agricultural prices raising the costs of various goods and services at the fastest pace since the outbreak of the global financial crisis more than a year ago.


Wake Forest University has received the first patent for a new solar cell technology that can double the energy production of today's flat cells at a fraction of the cost.

Wake Forest receives patent for new solar cell technology


Eric Frenzel of Germany has won a Nordic Combined World Cup event for his second career title, two years after winning in his native Klingenthal.

Frenzel wins Nordic Combined World Cup event


A Monroe County resident is believed to be among the 492 people nationwide infected with salmonella from consuming contaminated peanut butter products, according to a state health official.

Monroe County resident believed to be among those nationwide infected with salmonella


The rate of price increase is stable, says Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

Rate of price increase stable, says Nor Mohamed


I Want Revenge was made the early 3-1 favourite for the Kentucky Derby, with Pioneerof the Nile and Dunkirk sharing second-favourite status Wednesday in the full field of 20 horses.

I Want Revenge made early 3-1 favourite for the Kentucky Derby


Meldrum having trouble remembering Updated: 11:51, Sunday January 15, 2012 Molly Meldrum may be speaking but his friends say the music guru is having trouble remembering.


Actress Octavia Spencer, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ``The Help'', is planning to turn producer.


Cyprus is ready to support democratically elected governments which may arise from the crisis in different countries in the Arab Gulf and the Middle East, Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou has said.

Cyprus ready to support democratically elected governments


Rock legend Levon Helm has died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.


The Aryan Nations has returned to northern Idaho with what it is calling a ``world headquarters'' and a recruitment campaign.


The White House called Tuesday on Russia to expel fugitive US whistleblower Edward Snowden after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected earlier demands to hand him over to the United States, dpa reported.

White House calls for Russia to expel Snowden


Situation fast returning to normalcy in Swat after peace deal between NWFP government and Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi.


The opposition, hobbled by disorganization and infighting, is trying to pull together and appear more inclusive by choosing a member of an ethnic minority.


The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Justin Fargas on Wednesday.