A Rapid City woman was sentenced on Tuesday to eight years in prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death last year.

Rapid City woman sentenced for stabbing death


A Bay Area man can sue California officials for allegedly violating his rights by keeping him in prison for 18 months after a state court had overturned the law under which he was convicted, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.

Man can sue officials for keeping him in prison


A 21-year-old pregnant woman died after a fight outside Philadelphia Traffic Court Monday afternoon.

Pregnant woman dies after fight at Traffic Court


A man pulled from the Truckee River near Cottonwood Park in Sparks died from his injuries Saturday, police said.


Furor fades a year after military's gay ban lifted They are images Americans had never seen before.


CALLS for Lincolnshire to have its own dedicated ambulance service have been sounded by a leading councillor.

Calls for Lincolnshire to have its own Ambulance service


Three key Geelong players have fallen ill ahead of Friday's big AFL match against Carlton.


Ceci said Thursday he will not be seeking re-election, and called it a tough decision.

Alderman Joe Ceci not seeking re-election


A South Florida woman is recovering after a pitbull attacked her, while walking her daughter 39;s pet Thursday.


Director Roman Polanski publicly apologizes to the woman he sexually assaulted 33 years ago in a new documentary that premiered at the Zurich Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Roman Polanski publicly apologizes to woman he sexually assaulted


A Tampa man who lived off and on in Polk County pleaded not guilty Wednesday to threatening to kill President Barack Obama.


Nissan Motor Company has announced that it is building its first E100 flexible-fuel vehicle, capable of running on both gasoline and pure ethanol, at a new plant in Brazil.


Bangalore civic authorities have sent a property tax notice to Wipro Ltd, asking the software major to pay dues of more than Rs 19 crore along with interest or face severe legal measures to recover them.

Civic authorities send property tax notice to Wipro


There's a local high school student setting an example for his teammates.


First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make her reality TV debut on an episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover:


The Republican-controlled budget committee has voted to allow voucher schools in Green Bay.

Committee votes for voucher schools in Green Bay


Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez will start Game 2 of the 2009 World Series against the New York Yankees.

Pedro Martinez to start Game 2 against Yankees


PEOPLE are being urged to take swine flu seriously as cases fall slightly across the North West.

People urged to take swine flu seriously


The Storm baseball team picked up their first wins of the season on Wednesday night as they defeated the visiting Trinity Bible College Lions 8-2 and 20-2 at Lions Park in Waconia, Minnesota.

Baseball picks up first wins of the season


French President Nicolas Sarkozy saluted the Indian armed forces Saturday as the guest of honor at this country's Republic Day celebrations, during a two-day visit aimed at cementing Indo-French ties.


By Gregory AdamsAs previously reported, Rock Action won't slip physical copies of Umberto's Night Has a Thousand Screams LP onto shelves until November 20 here in North America, but the synth wizard's stylish and spooky synth score is now available to preview in full online.


Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. says 1 of its board members has resigned because of increased demands on his ``personal business interests,'' prompting the company to replace him on its audit committee to satisfy requirements of the New York Stock Exchange.

Board member resigns at Las Vegas Sands Corp.


The Ring Lardner middle school soccer team improved to 6-1 with a win over St. Joe Upton on Monday.

Ring Lardner soccer team improves to 6-1


CBS Corp is considering a bid for Dick Clark Productions and would join other bidders including ``American Idol'' host Ryan Seacrest, who have until August 31 to make offers, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

CBS considers bid for Dick Clark Productions


WestJet today announced June traffic results with a 76.5 per cent load factor, an improvement in revenue passenger miles of 17.9 per cent, and a capacity increase, measured in available seat miles, of 23.1 per cent.

WestJet announces June traffic results with a 76.5 per cent load factor


Actor Justin Hartley, best known for his role of Oliver Queen on Smallville, will be heating things up in Bluebell, Alabama when he guest stars in the new CW series Hart of Dixie.

Smallville hunk Justin Hartley to heat up 'Hart of Dixie'


Toshiba Corp. said Thursday it has won an order to supply a steam turbine and generator for a thermal power plant in Kansas, the United States, for $80 million.

Toshiba wins order for steam turbine, generator in us


One Laptop Per Child, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide every child access to a modern education, is donating 5,000 laptops to the United Nations Relief and Workers Agency for Palestinian refugee children in Gaza.

One Laptop Per Child donates 5,000 laptops to Gaza


In a bid to expand its global footprint, India's second-largest lender, ICICI Bank plans to open a full-fledged branch in Mauritius.

ICICI Bank plans to open branch in Mauritius


The Los Angeles Kings have recalled forward Richard Clune from the Ontario Reign, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

Los Angeles Kings recall forward Richard Clune from Ontario Reign


An average woman in Britain spends a staggering £16,000 on shoes in her lifetime, reveals a new survey which also shows that a quarter of the women rarely tell their partner about new shoes as ``he wouldn't understand''.

Women spend £16,000 on shoes in lifetime


Rebecca Ferguson and Pixie Lott joined Lionel Richie on stage during his headline performance in London last night.

Rebecca Ferguson, Pixie Lott join Lionel Richie on stage in London


even though he risked ``getting punched out'' by the US President.


Parliament rose early for the evening on Wednesday, after passing a new law giving the police the power to issue on-the-spot temporary protection orders.


CENTRO, the transport authority for the West Midlands, will make the case for the controversial HS2 rail line at Parliament next month.

Centro to make case for HS2 rail line in Parliament


England captain Andrew Strauss voluntarily stepped aside as skipper for the Twenty20 World Cup because his form in the shortest form of the game did not guarantee him a place in the side, he said on Tuesday.


Former professional cyclist Tyler Hamilton has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, though his attorney refused to say whether it has anything to do with a federal investigation involving Lance Armstrong.

Hamilton subpoenaed to appear before grand jury


NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the M59 gaming chassis.


A woman has died in Guyhirn after becoming trapped under a tractor in a ditch on Saturday.

Woman dies after becoming trapped under a tractor


A study led by University of Ottawa Heart Institute proves that a new therapeutic implant synchronizes and strengthens a fading heart beat while reducing risk of death by 24percent compared to the current treatment.

New implant synchronizes and strengthens fading heart beat:


BNP Paribas SA said Thursday that its EUR4.3 billion rights issue launched at the end of September was subscribed 2.5 times, paving the way for the French bank to reimburse over EUR5 billion in state aid.

BNP Paribas EUR4.3 billion rights issue subscribed 2.5 times


Iranian authorities banned the country's two remaining official opposition parties Monday after two of their leaders received prison sentences.

Iran bans the country's two remaining official opposition parties


Asia is facing a worsening water crisis that threatens to curtail food production while taking an increasingly heavy toll on the region's economies, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.


Minister of Foreign Affairs Adnan Mansour said on Sunday that he will meet with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his visit to Syria, the National News Agency reported.

Mansour to meet with Assad during visit to Syria


This morning Ashley Tisdale performed her song ``It's Alright, It's Ok!'' on the Today Show.

Ashley Tisdale performs ``It's Alright, It's Ok!''


Russia said on Wednesday its forces had shot down two Georgian spy drones over the South Ossetian capital Tskhinvali, the Russian Defence Ministry said.


The Franciscan friars have withdrawn from St. Joseph Church in East Rutherford after the number of friars along the East Coast has dwindled in recent years.

Franciscan friars withdraw from St. Joseph Church in East Rutherford


A low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is expected to move slowly eastwards during Tuesday, spreading a moist northerly flow and rain across the west and south of the South Island.


Eight Americans killed in a military base blast in Afghanistan were agents of the Central Intelligence Agency, CNN reported Wednesday.

Americans killed in Afghanistan were cia agents: report


Hayward police are looking for an assault suspect who was inadvertently released following a psychiatric evaluation.

Hayward police looking for assault suspect


The NHL trade deadline for the 2007-2008 season ends Tuesday at 3pm EST. Thus far, there have five trades done Tuesday just hours before the deadline.


The Charlotte Bobcats lifted the interim tag off coach Paul Silas Wednesday after the team climbed its way back into playoff contention, just 1.5 games behind Indiana for the eighth and final play-ff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Bobcats lift interim tag off coach Paul Silas


Three Taleban suicide bombers disguised in army uniforms stormed a government office in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday after a fourth detonated a car bomb, officials said.

Taleban suicide bombers storm government office


Johnny Depp has said he enjoyed having the chance to ``be silly'' in his upcoming animated movie Rango.

Johnny Depp enjoyed being 'silly' for 'Rango'


Enid police are investigating three separate shootings that occurred between late Friday and early Monday.


Locusts have started swarming in southern NSW, prompting the State Government to activate nine airplanes as part of a spray attack.


Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the 2012 election results for positions on the Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee.

Para-Equestrian Canada announces 2012 election results


Cosmic radiation hitting human bodies would nix sex in space, NASA scientists assert.


US entertainment companies could be poised to invest in Northern Ireland, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness hinted to the Assembly yesterday.

US companies may invest in Northern Ireland


A multi-car crash tied up traffic along already busy Central Avenue during afternoon rush hour on Wednesday.

Multi-car crash ties up Central Avenue Wednesday


The mayor of Howrah city fell sick this evening after being gheraoed for hours by opposition Trinamool Congress workers in demand for uninterrupted drinking water supply to all parts of the city.

Mayor falls sick after being gheraoed for hours


President Goodluck Jonathan last night met with senators of the People's Democratic Party as part of his drive to recruit sympathizers to his 2011 presidential ambition.


The Cleveland Air Show 2010 at the Burke Lakefront Airport got cancelled heavy rains and extremely poor weather.

Cleveland Air show 2010 cancelled due to heavy rains


A Cleveland County jury Tuesday convicted a man of assault and battery on a sheriff's deputy and recommended that he serve life in prison.

Cleveland County jury convicts man of assault on deputy


Starbucks opened its first store in coffee-loving Vietnam today, seeking to compete with local rivals in a country known for its strong cafe culture.


A Massillon man is accused of beating his wife and daughter as the child went to call for help for her mother.

Massillon man accused of beating wife, daughter


A Jewish charity co-founder who claimed he traveled the world as a ``Jewish Indiana Jones'' to rescue Torahs has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in New York.

Charity co-founder pleads guilty to fraud


A special grand jury will hear allegations of sexual battery against a Southern Indiana sheriff, a special prosecutor assigned to the case told WLKY Tuesday night.

Grand jury to hear allegations against sheriff


A local bookstore is helping a Fredonia family devastated by a fire.


Britain on Tuesday slashed its growth forecasts for this year and next year amid what finance minister George Osborne called a eurozone ``debt storm''.


Google mobile services have been partly blocked in China, according to the company, after it snubbed the Chinese government over censorship last week.

Google mobile services 'partly blocked' by China


A mother-of-two has abandoned her young children to marry the penniless Tunisian lover she met on the internet.

Mother abandons young children to marry penniless Tunisian lover


Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says infamous killer Karla Homolka's eligibility for a pardon this summer is not the reason he's moving quickly to stop the ``rubber stamp process.''


The 67th annual Golden Globe nominations for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a motion picture have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.


Third Thursday poetry nights are celebrating their seventh season.

Third Thursday celebrates seventh season


Giants fans explode with joy as they watch the Giants win the Super Bowl at the Tonic Bar in Times Square.


Biologists and psychologists know that light affects mood, but a new University of Virginia study indicates that light may also play a role in modulating fear and anxiety.

Light may play a role in modulating fear and anxiety


SYDNEY FC moved to the top of the A-League ladder with a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Sydney FC moves to top of A-League ladder


Despite a Supreme Court ruling, Virginia will continue to use it's post conviction DNA testing program.

Va will continue post conviction DNA testing program


Mr. Heehs, biographer of Sri Aurobindo, expressed gratitude to the Indian government for granting him the extension and said the fact that many scholars and eminent people had taken his side showed that the people of India respected the right to freedom of expression.

People of India respect right to freedom of expression:


A federal jury found former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty today of one count of lying to federal agents, and the judge said he intends to declare a mistrial on the remaining counts.

Jury finds Blagojevich guilty of lying to agents


Justin Bieber is ``too humble'' to give advice to his support act, British boy band The Wanted.


Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis refused head coach StanVan Gundy's request to re-enter Thursday night's game in the 4th quarter against the Utah Jazz, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Orlando's Lewis refused to re-enter Thursday's game


A would-be robber was shot dead by his crony after the two attempted to rob a grocery store in Stony Hill, St. Andrew Thursday night.


The FIA have confirmed that Max Mosley has launched legal proceedings against the News of the World, seeking 'unlimited damages' for the front page exposé it printed about his private life last weekend.


Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of Canada, Tuesday hinted he would prefer to avoid tampering with the Canadian dollar to stop it appreciating against the greenback, a week after he raised concerns about the rising loonie and bluntly reminded investors that intervention was indeed a tool at his disposal.

Carney hinted he would prefer to avoid tampering with the Canadian dollar


A spokeswoman says President Shimon Peres has been released from hospital after hernia surgery.

Peres released from hospital after hernia surgery


Fort Knox officials have removed lockdown status on one of its squadrons Wednesday.

Fort Knox removes lockdown status from one squadron


A former Caledon man and Brampton chiropractor, who has twice been convicted of murdering his wife has been denied bail pending the appeal of his latest conviction.


Fitch Ratings has affirmed Orange Cogen Funding Corporation's senior secured bonds due 2022 with $91.9 million outstanding at 'BBB'.

Fitch affirms Orange Cogen Funding Corporation's senior secured bonds at 'BBB'


Classes are cancelled for undergrads today at York University -- and maybe for sometime to come.

Classes cancelled for undergrads at York university


Jules Bianchi was dropped five places on the starting grid for today's ``Tango Masters of Formula 3''.

Jules Bianchi dropped five places on the starting grid


Today the Bank Respublika marks the 18th anniversary from the start of activity at the Azerbaijani financial services market.


Hundreds of mourners from all walks of life packed a Montreal funeral home today to bid a final farewell to Ben Weider.

Mourners from all walks bid adieu to ...


Dream Tour surfer Paige Hareb dominated her first heat of the Dream Tour event at back Beach on Thursday.


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans Showroom, November 19, 20 and 21.

Frank Sinatra Jr. and his big band perform in ``Sinatra Sings Sinatra''


The US has urged its citizens to ``defer non-essential travel'' to Bahrain in view of the ongoing violent clashes between security forces and anti-regime protesters, who are demanding political reform in the kingdom.

Americans urged to defer 'non-essential travel' to Bahrain


The Ormond Beach Police department says officers responded to the Thousand Oaks Condominium after a resident reported a man found floating in the pool was unresponsive.


Former professional cyclist Michael Boogerd has admitted doping for a decade during his career.


A school bus driver was ticketed after a wreck Wednesday morning, according to Spartanburg Public Safety Spokesman Art Littlejohn.


The Los Angeles Dodgers have been award the waiver claim for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, according to report.

Dodgers awarded waiver claim on Adrian Gonzalez, according to report


Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is planning on being creative when it comes to new signings during the transfer window in January.


An alleged escort is charged with attempted murder for nearly biting off a man's genitals in a Florida hotel room.

Escort charged for attempting to bite off man's genitals


Korean operator KT has unveiled details of its new cloud computing projects, saying it will work with local small businesses, boost resource efficiency, lower costs and contribute to green IT development, reports the JoongAng Daily.

KT unveils details of new cloud computing projects


Fernando Alonso says he was not surprised not to be able to fight for pole position at the German Grand Prix.

Alonso not surprised not to fight for pole position in germany


ACHTUNG Baby pays tribute to U2 at the Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club on Friday, February 17.


A bank robber wore red, white and blue when he stole some green.


X Factor flop Frankie Cocozza is reportedly planning to gatecrash the X Factor final this evening.

Frankie Cocozza planning to 'gatecrash' the X Factor final!?


Rail services in and out of London's Liverpool Street Station have resumed following a bridge accident.


At least 48 chemical and defence companies have been attacked by a lone Chinese hacker, security firm Symantec Corp has claimed.

Chemical and defence companies attacked by Chinese hacker


Wizards rookie guard John Wall was walking around on crutches Monday, making it likely that he'll miss his first game when Washington faces Toronto on Tuesday night.


Peter Parker, the high school student bitten by a radioactive spider who became the superhero Spider-Man, is going to be killed off by Marvel Comics.

Spider-Man to be killed off by Marvel Comics


A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in an act caught on cellphone video surrendered Tuesday to federal marshals at the US-Mexico border.

Man accused of vandalizing 1929 Picasso surrenders


The internet search engine giant Google, which was planning to buy a newspaper, has dropped the idea, said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and Chief executive officer of Google.


Military officials say a Marine accused of faking his own disappearance to avoid returning to his unit faces a charge of unauthorized absence that could land him at a military jail for up to a year.

Marine faces unauthorized absence charge


A HUME councillor has lost her licence after being caught drink-driving in late April.


English singer Myleene Klass admits that she hates celebrity parties because she doesn't enjoy the company of other showbiz stars.


Police in Georgia say two young women from South Carolina were shot and killed on Thanksgiving and their bodies were discovered in a wooded area.

Two us women shot and killed on Thanksgiving


Port Broughton 16-year-old Kurt Siviour powered his way through the showjumping on ``Powerball'' to win the Ozebilt Young Rider Champion at the 2008 CMI Toyota State Showjumping Championships at the Strathalbyn polo grounds on April 5.


Dutch utility player Royston Drenthe has moved to promoted Hercules on loan from Real Madrid.

Drenthe moves to Hercules from Real Madrid


President Obama has proposed to freeze federal wages for the next two years, in response to growing concerns about consecutive trillion-dollar deficits blowing up our debt level.

Obama proposes to freeze federal wages, but why?


The San Diego Padres announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with 29 players on contracts for the 2009 season.


Texas Tech reported recruiting violations to the NCAA last summer pertaining to three sports: softball, men's golf and football.

Tech reports recruiting violations in three sports


HDFC Bank launched its exclusive range of credit cards for doctors - Doctor's Superia and Doctor's Platinum cards.

HDFC Bank launches credit cards for doctors


Wall Street plunged amid economic woes Monday as investors cashed in some of their gains from the big rally in the previous week and key economic reports showed economic slowdown.


Rihanna dropped by Chelsea Lately while in Australia, watch the video above to see the interview!


Northampton Saints have announced that Paul Shields has been forced to retire from playing rugby because of a neck injury.


Zurich Financial Services Group announced that the name change from Zurich Financial Services Ltd. to Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. has become effective upon entry in the commercial register of the canton of Zurich.

Zurich Financial Services announces name change to Zurich insurance Group Ltd.


LONDON Paul McCartney will tour Europe in December, starting in Hamburg where the Beatles built their reputation with live club performances nearly 50 years ago.

Paul McCartney to tour Europe in December


Two Russian opposition activists are seeking political asylum in the Netherlands and Germany, the Kommersant daily reported on Friday.

Two Russian opposition activists seek asylum


Pakistan deported three Iranian border guards after they were pardoned in court by the family of a man killed in a cross-border attack, officials said.

Pakistan deports three Iranian border guards


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new comprehensive method that uses triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS to achieve lower levels of detection of volatile nitrosamines in tobacco.

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces new method for low level detection of volatile nitrosamines in tobacco


The Netherlands Minister for Infrastructure and Environment is on a 5-day visit to India with the economic mission to strengthen the collaboration between the two countries.

Dutch Minister for Infrastructure visits India


Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has denied that he abused his authority to amass wealth and property in his first speech since his ousting.


Veteran medical malpractice awards could be capped after a second bipartisan task force recently unveiled some new cost-cutting recommendations, the Colorado Springs Gazette reports.


Attorney General Eric Holder praised left-wing activist Rev. Al Sharpton at the opening of the National Action Network convention on Wednesday, and also stressed that the Justice Department is conducting a thorough investigation of the fatal Trayvon Martin shooting that ``will examine the facts and the law.''

Eric Holder praises left-wing activist Al Sharpton


A MAN has been jailed for more than five years after he admitted possessing heroin with intent to supply.

MAN jailed for possessing heroin with intent to supply


AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Friday reiterated her demand that Union IT Minister A Raja be dropped from the Cabinet for a free and fair probe by the CBI into the spectrum scam.


The Hilton New York has completed its new green roof system and installed a Cogeneration System, both designed to reduce the hotel's overall carbon footprint.

Hilton New York completes green roof and installs cogeneration system


As the dust kicked up by the surprise return to the country of ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua is yet to settle, the Presidency said yesterday that Acting President Goodluck Jonathan received only one medical report on Yar'Adua all through his 90-day sojourn in Saudi Arabia.

He received only one report on Yar'Adua --


AP © Enlarge photo Egypt has resumed hot air balloon sightseeing in the ancient city of Luxor, weeks after a fiery accident led authorities to halt the flights.

Egypt resumes hot air balloon sightseeing


BC-USWall Street, 4th Ld,0137 Stocks decline on swine flu concerns Eds:


Sprint Nextel, the nation's third-largest wireless carrier, said it lost 1.3 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, but the results were not as bad as some had feared.


A college QB has been found dead after going missing over the weekend in Michigan.


Notts County goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington is set to sign a new contract at Meadow Lane this week and is determined to be the club's number one.The 35-year-old missed the last three months of last season with a broken ankle but the former Mansfield keeper is hoping to win his place back when the new campaign kicks off in August.


Country superstar Carrie Underwood, who is currently out on the road on her 55-city tour, took to her Twitter this morning, October 31, to reveal her brand new single ``Two Black Cadillacs.''

Carrie Underwood reveals new single 'Two Black Cadillacs'


Oppenheim is considering selling its 28.6 percent stake in bankrupt German retailer Arcandor, German newspapers reported on Wednesday.

Oppenheim considering selling Arcandor s


Japan, the world's second largest economy and WA's second largest trading partner has joined Europe's two biggest economies, Germany and France in recording positive economic growth in the June quarter.


Angola has secured another billion-dollar loan from China, state media said on Thursday, to be spent on developing its agricultural sector.


St. Paul AME Church at 1800 Tuscarawas St. E will observe its 127th anniversary with special events Aug. 20 and 22.

St. Paul AME church to observe 127th anniversary


New Zealand's newest police station was opened at Rolleston, near Christchurch on Thursday by Police Minister Anne Tolley.


Millburn officials finalized the purchase of the 70-year-old Paper Mill Playhouse yesterday for $9 million, with Mayor Sandra Haimoff receiving the deed that allowed the township to take ownership of the theater and the property it sits on.

Millburn finalizes purchase of Paper Mill playhouse


Heavy dust storms engulfed parts of the UAE on Thursday, causing several minor traffic accidents due to poor visibility in Sharjah even as meteorologists and traffic police strictly warned motorists to be cautious on the roads.

Dust storms cause several minor traffic accidents


Pakistan is ready to cooperate with India in the investigation into the Mumbai terror attacks, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Tuesday.


Every salesperson must ask themselves ``Why should the prospect buy from me?''


Washington, Jan 13 Alike humans, plants can also alert each other of an impending drought, say scientists who claim to have found that plants communicate among themselves with a sort of signal.

Plants ''can alert each other of impending drought''


The man who approached a 6-year-old boy last Friday morning was actually the boy's neighbor, Red Wing Police reported.


Over 18,000 Spanish homes were sold to overseas property investors last year, a new survey has revealed.

Over 18,000 Spanish homes sold to overseas investors last year


Bob Etheridge has now apologizes for that attack posted to youtube.


Two men trying to trace a loaded .357-caliber Magnum as a pattern for a tattoo accidentally shot themselves, the Otero County Sheriff's Department said Monday.

Men tracing a .357 Magnum for a tattoo accidentally shoot themselves


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US US Video Cincinnati house fire kills 3 children Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks 10 mins ago


The controversial Three Gorges Dam in China is now officially complete.

Controversial Three Gorges dam completed


David Beckham won't start Sunday in his Italian soccer Serie A debut against AS Roma.

Beckham won't start in Serie a debut against AS Roma


The driver behind the wheel during of the fatal Bronx bus crash was found not guilty on all counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide on Friday.

Driver in Bronx bus crash found not guilty of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide


GRAND Alliance, a leading integrated consortium in global container shipping, has suspended its EU5 service between Europe and Asia with immediate effect on Friday due to waning customer demand resulting from the global economic gloom.

Grand Alliance suspends service between Europe and Asia


Finmeccanica has won orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 155 million through its companies DRS Technologies, SELEX Galileo, Elsag Datamat, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Sistemi Integrati.

Finmeccanica won orders for approximately EUR 155 million


The Hindus living in Karachi have begun preparations for the forthcoming Navratras, the nine-day fasting period preceding Diwali scheduled to begin from October 1.

Hindus in Karachi begin preparations for Navratras


Pakistan's total rice export has crossed 2.734 million tons mark during nine months of current fiscal year, showing a decline of 772,928 tons over last year's 3.314 million tons.According to rice exports statistics released by QRC Inspection Cell here Wednesday, that the value of rice exports has slipped by $ 123 million to $ 1.507 billion during July 2010-March 2011 compared to $ 1.630 billion same period last year.

Rice exports crosses 2.734 million tons mark:


WESTPAC has followed the Commonwealth Bank and ANZ by lowering its standard variable home loan rate by 10 basis points following the Reserve Bank's cut to the cash rate yesterday.

Westpac lowers standard variable home loan rate by 10 basis points


US markets closed lower Monday despite an upturn in Europe markets.


ABBA and Genesis are among the artists that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Abba inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has announced that he will leave the La Liga side at the end of the season, a club spokesman said on Wednesday.


The US dollar remained at the lower 104 yen level Monday morning in Tokyo.

Dollar remains at lower 104 yen level in Tokyo


President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday ordered a halt to Russia's military operations in Georgia, but the Tbilisi government reported new attacks amid a wary international response.

Medvedev orders halt to operations in Georgia


The PGA Tour has notified golf's governing bodies that it sees no reason to ban anchored putting strokes.

PGA Tour sees no reason to ban anchored strokes


John Elway, the new boss of the Broncos' football department, said on his radio show Friday morning with Vic and Gary that he is in the process of seeking permission to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison about Denver's head job.

Elway seeks permission to interview Rick Dennison


University of Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell has been suspended for three games as a result of his interaction with an umpire during the Cardinals' appearance in the BIG EAST Baseball Championship.

Cardinal baseball coach Dan McDonnell suspended for three games


The global burden of dengue infection is more than triple current estimates from the World Health Organization, according to a multinational study published today in the journal 'Nature'.

Global burden of dengue is triple current estimates


WTI oil prices open the week trading firm near $82 a barrel as investors look to commodities including gold and oil futures as the US dollar continues to loose value.

WTI oil trading near $82 as investors look to commodities


Billionaire Gina Rinehart has called on Fairfax chairman Roger Corbett to resign if he fails to turn around the company's ailing share price, revenue and circulation by November.


The Kwara State police command has issued a ``quit notice'' to criminals in the state.

Kwara police command issues quit notice to criminals


As the rush from the trade deadline settles today, I'm still really glad the Atlanta Braves didn't get Ryan Dempster.


Best Buy has added a new Geek Squad service plan that offers support for PCs, Macs and tablets purchased elsewhere.


Western Sydney has been hit by severe weather this afternoon and the Bureau of Meteorology has warned that there's more to come.


Lincoln Parish did its part to help United Way of Northeast Louisiana celebrate excellence in 2010.


The trial for Burley teacher accused of enticing a student over the Internet will remain in Burley.


Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said accountability shall be across the board and the government and opposition shall adopt the accountability bill with consensus.


Global newspaper chiefs are here in Bangkok to confer on the big challenges that face the industry, which include poor press freedom and financial struggles.

Newspaper chiefs confer on challenges facing industry


A Florida man is in critical condition in a Tampa hospital after being shot in the leg by a dog.

Florida man in critical condition after being shot by a dog


Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell said he expected to be fit for the Jamaican Olympic trials in late June.

Powell says will be fit for Jamaican trials


Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective.

Flu vaccine manufacturers to make record number of doses


Parents are facing more pressure to vaccinate school age children, under a major crackdown to combat falling immunisation rates.


Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Queen Creek, and to celebrate its opening Dec. 18, the store is offering some giveaways.


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday diplomatic engagement with North Korea is ``possible.''

Gates says diplomatic engagement with N. Korea 'possible'


Pakistan resumed their second innings at 222-2 on third day of the third and final Test match against England here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday morning.

Pakistan resume at 222-2 on third day in final Test


Coast Guard officials are searching for a missing boater who was thrown overboard in the vicinity of the Oregon Inlet after the boat he was in was rocked by a huge wave early Saturday morning.

Coast Guard searching for missing boater thrown overboard


Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday alleged that the recent firing on innocent students here was an indication that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati had lost her ``balance'' following the BSP's defeat at the hands of the SP in the recent Ballia Lok Sabha bypoll.


Melbourne Tigers star Chris Anstey expects to miss the first half of the coming NBL season with a hip injury.

Melbourne Tigers star Chris Anstey to miss half the NBL season


Shares rose 6% after news of the improvement in losses for the first quarter, which is traditionally a loss-making period for the travel industry.


Bugs can convert traces of drugs, present in sewage, into deadly toxins, especially during the water treatment process.

Bugs can convert drugs into deadly toxins


Ambrose clinches maiden pole Updated: 17:16, Sunday June 17, 2012 Australian Marcos Ambrose clinched his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole position at the Michigan International Speedway on Saturday.


Warner Bros released another awesome poster featuring Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in the upcoming film ``The Dark Knight Rises'' by director Christopher Nolan stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Michael Caine.

Another poster featuring Anne Hathaway from the Dark Knight Rises


Shree Ramkrishna Export unveiled a stunning collection of fancy shaped diamonds at the JCK Vegas show today.

Shree Ramkrishna unveils collection of fancies


CollegeOnly, a social network uniquely for college students, has raised $1.15 million in an initial funding round.


The Indian rupee, which was seemingly in an inexorable appreciation phase against the dollar throughout last year, has changed course since last January.


China celebrated the start of competition at the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday by beating Sweden 2-1 in women's soccer.

China beats Sweden 2-1 in women's soccer


Australia is planning to withdraw its 550 combat troops based in southern Iraq, the country's military chief said Wednesday.

Australian to withdraw combat troops from s Iraq


More than 2,000 Bukusu boys will be circumcised this month.


Model Amber Rose has permanently declared her love for rapper boyfriend Wiz Khalifa by having his name tattooed on her finger.

Amber Rose declares love for Wiz Khalifa with tattoo


REESE WITHERSPOON was forced to ban pork from her diet, after buying her young daughter a pet pig.

Reese Witherspoon bans pork from her diet


Australian computer-aided design and manufacturing specialist, Intercad, has become a sponsor of TeamVodafone, Triple Eight Race Engineering's V8 Supercar Championship leading team.

Intercad becomes sponsor of Triple Eight Race Engineering's TeamVodafone


The new and revised 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is ready to race.


AP Writer Oil prices hovered above $71 a barrel Wednesday after a weakening US dollar sent crude soaring overnight and as an OPEC meeting was expected to announce no change in production levels.

Oil hovers above $71 amid weakening US dollar


Former Catholic priest Alberto Cutie married his girlfriend, Guatemalan Ruhama Buni Canellis, in a civil ceremony on Tuesday after a scandal broke out surrounding the couple when photographers spotted them kissing and caressing on a Miami beach.

Former Catholic priest Alberto Cutie marries


Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed near an airport today, police said.

Two killed as light aircraft crashes near airport


Kenwyne Jones scored twice as Sunderland beat Wolves 5-2 in an incident-packed Premier League game Sunday.

Jones scores twice as Sunderland beats Wolves 5-2 in Premier league


NEW YORK National Geographic is getting into the video game business.


UK Coal Plc warned on Wednesday it could close Britain's largest coal mine as part of broader restructuring efforts to turn around a group dogged by debt and years of losses.


Cancer-stricken celebrity Jade Goody underwent emergency surgery as her terminal cancer spread to her brain, it has emerged.


NFL Films President Steve Sabol suffered a seizure on Saturday night and is now in stable condition in a Kansas City hospital, according to the Associate Press.


Young Grenadian students at a St. George's school have been urged to work hard at becoming future outstanding citizens like professional track athletes Kirani James, Rondell Bartholomew and Janelle Redhead.


Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will visit Beirut next week to discuss the Syrian uprising, funding for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and Israel's security, reported the Lebanese media.


More than 100 women received a free mammogram on Thursday in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

More than 100 women receive free mammograms


The Edmonton teacher who was fired for giving his students zeros has got a new job at a local private school.

Edmonton teacher fired for giving zeros gets new job


Hundreds more British troops are being sent to Afghanistan, the Government was set to announce today.

More UK troops to be sent to Afghanistan


Taj, a painting elephant who was believed to be the oldest pachyderm in North America, has died at the California theme park where she lived for 33 years.


Scientists have discovered how the toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar disorders.

Toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger schizophrenia and bipolar disorders


A bicyclist was hit and killed Friday morning near Independence Ave. and Chestnut Trafficway in Kansas City, Mo.


The Cleveland Indians defeated by Tampa Bay Rays 2-4 in the second game of their four-match regular series encounter on Tuesday, July 17 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Cleveland Indians defeated by Tampa Bay Rays 2-4 --


The fashion blogosphere is buzzing today over the news that Kate Moss is set to star in a new George Michael music video.

Kate Moss stars in new George Michael music video


Tioga and Glacier Point roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season, park spokeswoman Kari Cobb said Monday.

Tioga, Glacier Point roads close for season


A New Salem woman has pleaded not guilty to child abuse or neglect related to the broken arm of an infant for whom she was providing care.

New Salem woman pleads not guilty to child abuse


This time it's center John Sullivan, who reportedly underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee last week in Florida.

Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan undergoes microfracture surgery


DOZENS more childcare centres are facing closure after the domino-like collapse of a rival company to failed ABC Learnng.


Kim Kardashian has been paid the ultimate compliment by Kanye West when he described her as being the highest expression of a female dog.

Kim Kardashian paid ultimate compliment by Kanye West


A former Weehawken man has died in a motorcycle crash in the Poconos, authorities there said.

Former Weehawken man dies in motorcycle crash in Poconos


The City of Rancho Santa Margarita launched its new Web site, http://www.cityofrsm.org/, with little fanfare outside City Hall, but great fanfare inside.

City of Rancho Santa Margarita launches new Web site.


It was just announced that Former Vice President Dick Cheney will endorse Kay Bailey Hutchison in the 2010 Texas Governor's Race, making this her highest profile endorsement so far in her bid to unseat Governor Perry.

Dick Cheney endorses Kay Bailey Hutchison for governor


Zhang became the first Chinese fighter ever to fight in the UFC, and he became the first Chinese fighter ever to win in the UFC when he choked out Jason Reinhardt in the first round of their UFC 127 bout.

Zhang Tie Quan becomes first Chinese fighter to win in the UFC


Bangalore, Nov 2 Wipro Chairman Azim Premji Friday hoped the opposition would be constructive in the winter session of Parliament beginning Nov 22 so that legislative business, including bills, could be passed.

Opposition should be constructive in Parliament:


French world number 15 Gilles Simon pulled out of the Australian Open on Saturday with a knee injury that has hampered him since Roland Garros last year.

Frenchman Simon pulls out of Australian Open


Female smokers are 25 per cent more likely to develop coronary heart disease than men, according to research published in the Lancet.

Female smokers 'more likely to develop heart disease than men'


Barra Airport in the Outer Hebrides has been given two opposing titles for its famous beach run-way


A Houston boy was injured Saturday night in a crash on Highway N at Roubidoux Road in northwest Texas County.


The Steelers are hosting two NFL draft prospects today, including projected first-round pick Mike Jenkins.

Steelers host two draft prospects including Jenkins


As flu season rapidly approaches, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages members to get a flu shot to help prevent the spread of the flu virus.


Liverpool have thanked their Merseyside rivals Everton for their tribute to the 96 Reds fans who dies in the Hillsborough disaster.


The high school football season kicks off tonight and The News & Observer is your best source for news.


Boston Scientific Corporation recently received US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Genesys HTA System for the treatment of menorrhagia.


Mon Mome has won the Grand National race at Aintree with last year's winner in second place.


Woman found dead in Qld car, man charged Updated: 19:49, Saturday September 15, 2012 A man has been charged after a woman believed to be a local resident was found dead in a car parked in a street in Brisbane's bayside.


Appalachian State University baseball jumped out to an early 10-0 lead and held on for a 10-9 victory over Western Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.


Telecommunications equipment provider Orckit Communications has received a purchase order and immediate deployment for its CM-4000 products from Alphion, for deployment in BSNL through ITI.

Orckit receives purchase order for deployment in BSNL


Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is campaigning in Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh before the Assembly elections has said that she will join politics if brother and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi asks her to do so.

Priyanka Gandhi will join politics if ...?


Pakistani lawyers say they will resume street protests next month for the reinstatement of judges ousted by President Pervez Musharraf.


Washington County property owners are reminded that state law requires they control or eradicate noxious weeds on land they own or maintain.

Property owners reminded that they must control noxious weeds


Champions Leeds Rhinos plan to explore their French connection to fill the one remaining place in their 25-man squad for the new engage Super League season.

Rhinos to explore their French connections


LCL Isle of Man, a third-party administrator, has extended its use of FRS's Invest

LCL Isle of Man extends use of FRS Invest


The Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc. , parent company of Southside Bank, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share.

Southside Bancshares, Inc. declares cash dividend


The Pingry School, a coeducational, independent country day school spread over two campuses, announces six new members of its board of trustees:

Pingry School announces six members to board of trustees


POPE BENEDICT XVI has said modern society is suffering ``amnesia'' about God as he travelled to Spain's famed El Escorial monastery on the second day of his visit for the church's world youth festival.

Pope says modern society suffering ``amnesia'' about God


A MIDLAND training provider which has helped 200 people in Birmingham qualify as carers in the last two years is axing jobs after the Government ``wiped out funding overnight''.


A man accused of giving drugs to a Menomonie woman who later over-dosed has pleaded no contest to a drug manufacturing charge.

Man pleads no contest to drug manufacturing charge


The writer claims that Bill C-484 is not about abortion.


Nvidia today announced its new Ion platform, which combines Geforce 9400M graphics with the Intel Atom processor.


Al Muratsuchi, a candidate for the 66th Assembly District, announces additional endorsements from both Republicans and Democrats.


If all goes according to plan, state parks will eventually allow alcohol back on their property for the first time in 15 years.

State parks may allow alcohol first time in 15 years


A spice sold at Target stores, including those in Rockland and Westchester counties, has been voluntarily recalled because of elevated lead levels, according to health officials.

Spice sold at Target stores recalled because of lead


Nokia Corp. said tpday it will slash 7,000 jobs worldwide, through both layoffs and outsourcing, as it strives to cut costs and catch up with its top rivals in the smartphone market.


A passenger tried to open the exit door aboard a flight recently in the United States.


The Ministry of Industry & Energy of Azerbaijan has developed recommendations to improve energy efficiency in the country.


Great Clips is moving to a new location on SE 28th Street.


Energy and building-products company Headwaters Inc. said Tuesday it closed a direct offering of 9.6 million common shares, raising net proceeds of $34.5 million, to help pay off debt.

Headwaters closes offering of 9.6 million shares, raises net proceeds of $34.5 million


The US dollar ended cheaper against the rupee at Rs 55.75/76 per dollar and the Pound sterling also finished lower at Rs 86.82/84 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market today.


Over 250 suspects have been detained following the Lahore terror attack in which at least 90 people were killed as intelligence agencies feared that terrorists could target minority communities once again.

Over 250 suspects detained over Lahore terror attack


Wildwood will celebrate ``National Night Out'' 2011 on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.


The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recorded a remarkable 51 percent growth in the number of conventions in 2008, from 22 in 2007 to 45 in 2008, the highest so far since the Centre's opening in 2005.

Kuala Lumpur convention Centre records 51 percent growth in conventions for 2008


THE HEALTH Department confirmed yesterday that a fourth case of Legionnaire's Disease has been diagnosed in the area of Alcoy in the last three weeks, with patients being treated at the Hospital Virgen de los Lirios.

Fourth case of Legionnaire's Disease diagnosed


Record Store Day is this Saturday and we're freaking out over all the amazing releases coming out that day.


The Susquehanna River is expected to flood over the next two days following Thursday's storms.


A Stirling woman was charged with careless driving in a single vehicle rollover crash near Foxboro Monday evening.


Damascus, Syria's Foreign and Expatriates Ministry continued to bring Syrian nationals back from Libya as a new batch of them was evacuated on Saturday.

Syria continues to bring Syrian nationals back from Libya


Police are investigating a robbery in which a man was attacked Monday night as he walked in downtown Leavenworth.


US stocks closed in green today since a rally in technology shares overshadowed concern that a budget impasse in Congress will shut down the government despite of the lack of US economic data knowing that today's weaker dollar triggered a rally in metal producers' shares around the world, in addition to news of some US companies which contributed in the mixed performance.


Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi has said that Pakistan People's Party did not believe in politics of confrontation, rather in reconciliation.

PPP does not believe in politics of confrontation:


A professional conference organiser needs to be a financial and tax expert, who can develop strategies to prevent money laundering and help minimise fraud from bogus conference delegates.

Professional conference organiser develops strategies to prevent money laundering and helps minimise frauds


St Kilda insist captain Nick Riewoldt will play in the last round of the AFL season despite him undergoing assessment of a corked knee on Monday.

St Kilda insist captain Nick Riewoldt will play in last round of AFL


New Delhi, Sep 7 Chilli futures prices fell by 1.94 per cent in futures trade on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange today on increased selling by traders largely on fresh arrivals in spot markets amid weak exports.

Chilli futures fall on increased arrivals in spot markets


A St. Louis teen was sentenced to probation Tuesday after admitting to a ``knockout game'' attack that injured a 54-year-old man.

St. Louis teen sentenced to probation in 'knockout game' attack that injured man


Update: 3:37PM THE National Federation Party says Mahendra Chaudhry would now have to answer to the people on why he let them down if he starts his campaign towards the next election.


By Tracy Swartz @tracyswartz RedEye With its debut Monday of the ``Jeffery Jump'' route between downtown and the South Side, the CTA has taken a hop--but not a leap--toward rapid bus service.


Sound management of EU funds is among the main priorities for Bulgaria in 2009, Director General of the European Anti-Fraud Office /OLAF/ Franz-Hermann Brüner said in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

Sound management of EU funds is among the main priorities for Bulgaria:


CrownPeak, a Los Angeles-based provider of online content management software, has raised $6 million in Series B funding.


Public sector workers and campaign groups took to the streets to protest against 'unfair' Coalition cuts.


Brewers manager Ken Macha got a vote of confidence from GM Doug Melvin this morning.

Macha gets vote of confidence from Melvin


North Korea may make an ``important'' announcement on Monday, amid rumours that reclusive leader Kim Jong-Il has fallen seriously ill.

Nkorea to make an important announcement on Monday:


Chief Executive Rick Wagoner, in a press conference before the annual meeting, said GM would close the four North American truck plants and add shifts at two US plants making more popular and better-mileage cars to realign output with a US auto market reeling from an oil shock being compared with those of the 1970s.


A roof fire was reported Monday morning at Fantasyland, 2975 W. US 224, according to reports from the Seneca County Sheriff's Office.


LOS ANGELES ― A former union bookkeeper has been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly embezzling union funds.

Union bookkeeper arrested for embezzling funds


Shanghai, Jan. 21 Taiwan's southern county of Yunlin will open a specialty shop in Shanghai Saturday to sell more than 100 of its agricultural products, the county chief said Friday during a visit to the financial center of China.

Yunlin county to open specialty shop in Shanghai


The US unemployment rate dropped 0.2 point to a lower-than-expected 10 percent in November, the Department of Labor said Friday.


Washington, Sep 3 Dietary supplements may not be effective in halting bone loss in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

Dietary supplements may not halt bone loss


A man screamed abuse at Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt before hurling a bottle at the start line of the men's Olympic 100m final, a court has heard.


Cargill said it plans to build a canola refinery at its Clavet, Sask., canola processing facility.

Cargill to build canola refinery in Saskatchewan


India, which won a silver and two bronze in Japan last year, sent 15 lifters -- seven women and eight men -- but returned without a single medal.


Just when I thought I knew what a trade show was, I found out that I had no idea.


A Rochester man who was arrested by Human Society law enforcement officers for possession with intent to fight dogs, has pleaded guilty to various drug charges.

Rochester man pleads guilty to drug charges


Why I Love Baseball is a nine-week series that will be posted on Tuesdays.


MKR marriage proposal attracts 2 million Updated: 13:10, Wednesday February 27, 2013 There may be no love between the My Kitchen Rules dinner guests but more than two million viewers watched Team SA Lisa and Stefano get engaged on Tuesday.


Renovation work is due to begin on a 185-year-old Maine lighthouse that is perched on a point at Owls Head.

Renovation work to begin on Maine lighthouse


New Orleans Hornets Coach Byron Scott missed Monday's practice because of personal reasons and assistant Paul Pressey was left in charge.

New Orleans Hornets Coach Byron Scott misses Monday's practice due to personal reasons


Seven inmates a day are failing drugs tests in Scotland's jails, the Tories said.


Luxury Italian shoe brand Loriblu made its Middle East debut this month with the opening of its first stand alone store at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.


Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today received the Padma Sri award from government officials here after missing the opportunity to recieve it from president Pratibha Patil earlier this year.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni receives Padma Sri award


US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia praised the Constitution at William Carey University while warning against judicial activism that he believes overrides the will of the people.

Supreme Court Justice Scalia praises Constitution


The City is revamping its Web site to make more services available online.


TEHRAN, Iran Iran hinted Monday it could agree to ship some low-enriched uranium abroad for processing as reactor fuel as the world awaited its reply on a UN-drafted nuclear plan aimed at easing tensions with the West.

Iran hints it could ship some uranium abroad


It now seems that federal government statistics that were just recently released apparently state that Tiger Airways is stimulating domestic air travel growth significantly.

Tiger Airways is stimulating domestic air growth


Some money changers in Singapore on Friday ran out of Malaysian ringgit notes after the favourable exchange rate sparked strong interest from buyers taking the chance to stretch their dollar by picking up ringgit on the cheap.

Money changers run out of Malaysian ringgit


Scientists have discovered new turtle feeding hotspots in the Gulf of Mexico using satellite tracking.

Scientists discover new turtle feeding hotspots


California cops are cracking down on ``zombie drivers'' -- you know who you are, you multitasker drivers who think you can do it all.


A large explosion followed by gunfire hit a Pakistani security post late Tuesday in a restive northwestern district, an official said, adding casualties were feared.

Large explosion hits Pakistan security post: official


Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, is pregnant, expecting a first baby with husband Prince William!

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is pregnant:


Jennifer Aniston has told friends she'd like to get back together with ex-husband Brad Pitt.

Jennifer Aniston 'would get back with Brad Pitt'


Bode Miller sat out the slalom and Manfred Moelgg of Italy won the World Cup event Sunday.


The Supreme Court verdict on the fifth amendment to the constitution paved the way for secular multiparty democracy and development, Law Minister barrister Shafique Ahmed said yesterday.


POLICE have confirmed a body found on a beach in the Borders is not that of missing local man Matthey Dyet.


Tusker hope to extend their lead in the Kenya Premier League when they clash with KCB at city Stadium on Saturday.


AccuWebHosting.com, a leading windows vps hosting provider, renews partnership with SmarterTools, Inc.to distribute feature-rich software to its customers.

AccuWebHosting.com renews partnership with SmarterTools


Merrill Lynch on Thursday said it lost $4.6bn in the second quarter following $9.4bn in credit-related writedowns.

Merrill loses $4.6bn on $9.4bn writedowns


A young girl was attacked by a barracuda during a family snorkeling trip in Key West.


KIM Kardashian has hired two celebrity trainers to whip her into shape for her wedding this weekend.

Kim Kardashian hires two trainers before wedding


In an interview broadcast Sunday morning, Ann Romney said her husband Mitt Romney has been ``demonized'' by critics as ``being heartless'' and sought to push back with examples of the Republican presidential candidate empathizing with other people in times of need.

Ann Romney says Mitt Romney has been 'demonized'


New Zealand may include two spinners on the fast and bouncy Old Trafford pitch for the second test against England starting on Friday, captain Daniel Vettori said on Thursday.

New Zealand may include two spinners on fast pitch


Boris Johnson met with Mayor of Vancouver, Canada, Gregor Robertson on Tuesday, October 27, to share ideas about the Olympics.


From Sister Amata and her turn-of-the-20th-century loggers' insurance plan to the Bemidji Clinic, which opened in 1947 and became MeritCare-Bemidji in 1988, to the expanded and enhanced North Country Health Services, Bemidji has been a regional health care center.

Bemidji is a regional health care center


A couple who had been married 68 years died in a fire that broke out over the weekend inside a St. Joseph facility for seniors.


Nokia will launch an online music service in India in the first half of this year, a spokeswoman of the company in India said on Thursday.

Nokia will launch music service in India


An independent citizens panel on Monday formally approved a new set of redistricting maps that promise to shake up the South Bay's legislative landscape while also drawing a challenge from the state Republican Party.

Citizens panel formally approves new redistricting maps


Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is admitting that he had an extramarital affair while his wife was battling cancer.

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards admits extramarital affair


Champlain College will host two nights highlighting Howard Frank Mosher, starting with a screening tonight of ``A Stranger in the Kingdom,'' a film based on one of the Northeast Kingdom author's novels.

Champlain College to host author Howard Frank Mosher


Hyderabad-based Mojostreet on Wednesday officially launched its location based real world mobile game for smartphones that lets the users check into interesting places and earn royalty rewards.

Mojostreet launches real world mobile game


Global mobile data plan revenues is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9% and cross $102bn by 2016, according to a new study by ABI Research.

Global mobile data plan revenue to cross $102bn in 2016:


Google has agreed to buy an old paper mill in southeastern Finland from Stora Enso Oyj for 40 million euros, the top European paper firm said on Thursday.


Kollywood paid its homage to Murali, the soft spoken well mannered actor, who passed away on Sep 8, morning.


State-run lender Canara Bank has again raised the domestic term deposit rates across various maturities.


A winter storm is currently moving into the Borderland Wednesday with increasing chances for rain and snow shower activity.


The major shifts in college conferences continued Friday, after the University of Nebraska was unanimously accepted into the Big Ten.

Major shifts in college conferences continue


Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban weapons facilitator for the Chaparhar District during a security operation in Nangarhar province yesterday.

Afghan, coalition forces capture Taliban weapons facilitator in Nangarhar


- California-based Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. will showcase its award-winning learning and talent management software at this week's CeBIT 2009 global IT trade fair in Hannover, Germany.

Cornerstone OnDemand showcases learning and talent management software at CeBIT 2009


BP says it has reduced the number of boats skimming for oil in the Gulf of Mexico by more than a quarter.


Parts of the fire-damaged M1 into London may now not reopen until Monday, the Highways Agency has said.


Lehigh Valley home sales climbed in May, the 11th-straight month of year-over-year gains.


Bollywood veteran and favorite character actor AK Hangal, dubbed the ``grand old man'' of Hindi cinema for his elderly roles, died on Sunday aged 95.

Bollywood's 'grand old man' AK Hangal dies


Classical composer Elliott Carter, whose challenging, rhythmically complex works earned him widespread admiration and two Pulitzer Prizes, has died aged 103.

Elliott Carter, classical composer, dies aged 103


In a passionate 30-minute speech Tuesday night, Gen. Vang Pao said that he plans to return to Laos after 35 years in virtual exile.


Robbie Williams has been using yoga to battle his nerves ahead of Take That's tour.

Robbie Williams uses yoga to battle nerves:


City-based textile manufacturer Arvind Mills Ltd has changed its name to Arvind Ltd. The name change is effective from May 10, the company announced Monday.


HNI Corp. has announced it has acquired educational furniture maker Sagus International Inc.


Curbside recycling is slated to arrive in Merritt in Spring 2013, Public Works Superintendent Darrell Finnigan announced on Friday.

Curbside recycling slated to arrive in 2013


The city of Tyler issued 55 building permits, for $4.24 million in estimated construction valuation, during the week of July 6-12.

City of Tyler issues 55 building permits for $4.24 million valuation


Thousands of Hoosiers with developmental disabilities are coming off the Medicaid waiver waiting list and getting the services they need.

Thousands of Hoosiers come off Medicaid waiver list


A New York appeals court found that registered sex offenders have a constitutional right to effective counsel during hearings to determine what level of supervision they should be subject to under the state's Sex Offender Registration Act, or SORA.

Sex offenders have right to effective counsel:


He missed both the team's games on Thursday and Friday due to the ailment, but manager Terry Francona says that Cameron is available to play Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.


Indian hockey's 'age-old' problem raised its ugly head yet again on Monday when Haryana team was disqualified from the ongoing Junior National hockey championship for fielding as many as 10 over-age players.

Haryana disqualified for fielding over-age players


Greenland ice sheet can experience extreme melting even when temperatures don?t hit record highs, say scientists.

Greenland ice sheet can experience extreme melting !


Anant Agarwal has been named director of a new unit of MIT created to advance MIT's online-learning initiative, MITx.

Anant Agarwal named director of new unit to advance MITx


The two best friends Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift Parties out together where one of their best buddies tweeted the photo on her Twitter.

Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift Parties out together


Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was in the clubhouse before Thursday's game and said he was feeling better after suffering a mild concussion on Friday.


A convicted drugs smuggler, jailed for trying to bring £7m worth of cocaine into the country, has been forced to sell his home to pay for his crime.

Drug smuggler forced to sell home to pay for crime


Rep. Rick Berg, RN.D., raised over $650,000 for his Senate bid during the third quarter, according to a source close to his campaign.


A local woman was charged with disorderly conduct last week for allegedly blaring obscene music from her home as part of a dispute with neighbors, officials said.


A NATO airstrike killed three Afghan police officers in central Afghanistan on Sunday in what Afghan officials said was friendly fire.

NATO airstrike kills three Afghan officers


A waiter in a kebab restaurant on Calle Ramón y Cajal in Torrevieja was arrested this weekend for allegedly stabbing two of his customers.


Taipei, Jan. 25 Taiwan share prices closed up 0.48 percent Tuesday as interest was triggered by Wall Street's gains overnight, but the upside was compromised by technical resistance after the index briefly breached the 9,000 point mark, dealers said.


XBOSoft announced that it has expanded its presence in Europe and has opened a new office in Oslo, Norway.

XBOSoft opens new office in Oslo, Norway


As per reports and information from our sources,Soybean futures for March delivery were down 41 cents per bushel at the close on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, battered by news of half-point interest rate hike in China and rumors that China, the biggest customer of US soybeans, had turned to Brazil for some purchases.The market already had a negative mindset on news from the US Department of Agriculture that soybean exports were off the 58 percent the week of Feb. 4-10 from the previous week.News that China raised interest rates to fight inflation plus talk of a large Brazil harvest ahead helped to pressure the market early.

Soybean futures for March delivery were down 41 cents per bushel at the close on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange,..


Harrods has announced record sales and profits in the full year to February.

Harrods announces record sales and profits


AFGHAN president Hamid Karzai will unveil his new cabinet within days, a spokesman said yesterday, adding that efforts to start talks with Taleban insurgents and implementing anti-corruption measures were under way.


Yakima has launched a national marketing campaign focused on overcoming ``Rack Envy.''


A nurse's aide who pleaded guilty to fondling four elderly women who were mentally incapacitated or physically helpless has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Nurse's aide sentenced to year in prison


After another beautiful day today, some humidity will return to the region to kickoff the weekend.


LIVE music is set to become a regular fixture in Swindon town centre after four local bands showed off their talents on Saturday.

Live music to become a fixture in Swindon


A Utah fugitive facing state and federal charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a 7-year-old girl has been arrested in California.


A YOUNG boy has died after he was hit by a car while crossing a road with a friend.


A 30-year-old Little Falls woman died Friday morning after a collision in Baxter.

Little Falls woman dies after collision in Baxter


WNYW/5 and ``Good Day New York'' anchor Greg Kelly returned to the air a few minutes ago with a smile and morning anchor nonchalance that pretty much belied everything he's gone through the last two weeks - an accusation of rape followed by a Manhattan DA investigation that did not lead to charges.

Ch. 5 anchor Greg Kelly returns to the air


US President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state, elevating the longtime lawmaker and foreign policy expert to the top diplomatic job he had coveted.

Obama nominates Sen. John Kerry as next secretary of state


Home Secretary Alan Johnson yesterday vowed to outlaw killer party drug mephedrone before the election.


Shots were fired at or near the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles on Thursday, but no one was injured, police said, adding that an Asian suspect was being sought.

Shots fired near Chinese consulate in Los Angeles: police


Anu Jain, VP-IIFL Private Wealth Management, India Infoline is of the view that Suzlon Energy has support at Rs 104-105.


In what could be a scandalous storyline lifted directly from their hit US show, Gossip Girl co-stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr have reportedly split, after she was spotted getting a bit too close with one of his friends.

Gossip Girl co-stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr split


VICE President Elias Camsek Chin said that Palau is considering phasing out commercial fishing by foreign vessels.

Palau mulls phasing out of commercial fishing by foreign vessels


A former Catholic priest from North Carolina is accused of sexually abusing a child in Ocean City more than 30 years ago, according to Ocean City police.

Former priest accused of sexually abusing child in Ocean City


Earlier this morning La Toya, Joe & Jermaine Jackson arrived to their family's Encino home, before heading over to Forest Lawn for the private service.


World soccer's governing body FIFA said Thursday that Nigeria is not ready to host this year's Under-17 World Cup, but proposed giving the country another month to be ready or lose the hosting right.

Nigeria 'not ready' to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup


Sheamus won the 2010 King of the Ring on tonight's Raw from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


StanJames.com go 7/2 that Rooney is carded against Chelsea.


Kolkata, Aug 5 Outsourcing major Wipro is actively looking at overseas acquisitions, a top company official said here Wednesday.

Wipro actively looking at overseas acquisition


Merck & Co. is buying Schering-Plough Corp. for US$41.1 billion in a deal that gives Merck key new businesses, access to a promising pipeline of new products and the chance to further cut costs, including eliminating about 16,000 jobs.


The state has complied, though late, with an April 20 court order, to return to the owners all exhibits that do not form part of the over P182 000 fraud case.


``I'm willing to release my medical records. Two months ago George, I went to my oncologist in Atlanta, got a full scale check-up, cat scan, x-rays, all of the various blood tests and he put it in writing that after five years I am now totally 100 percent cancer-free,'' Herman Cain said.

Herman Cain will release medical records


Ballard made it clear that he wants the authority to raise taxes.


Car manufacturer BMW is recalling more than 42,000 3 Series cars in the United States from model years 2002 and 2003, along with the M3 coupe and M3 convertible.


Srinagar, Apr 4 A CRPF jawan was critically injured when his service rifle went off accidentally in the high security Tulsibagh area of the city today, police said.

CRPF jawan critically injured as service rifle goes off


On The Tonight Show Thursday, Tom Cruise drew laughs when he impersonated Donald Duck.

Watch Tom Cruise impersonate Donald Duck


South Korea, China and Japan plan to hold regular summit meetings to help solve regional problems with the first meeting scheduled for around the fall of this year, a Japanese report said Sunday.

S. Korea, China, Japan to hold regular summit: report


Analysts have said that a labor union is organizing medical marijuana workers in Oakland, Calif., a move likely to aid efforts in the state to legalize marijuana.

Labor union organizing medical marijuana workers in Oakland


ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR-- - Fortis Inc. was informed today that Central Vermont Public Service Corporation has received an unsolicited acquisition offer from Gaz Metro.

Central Vermont Public Service Corporation receives unsolicited acquisition offer


Legendary Russian ballerina Ekaterina Maximova, who graced the stage of the Bolshoi Theater for 30 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday at age 70.

Russian ballet legend Maximova dies at 70


Rafael Nadal celebrated his fifth French Open title and admitted he feared his career could have been over when a series of personal and professional setbacks engulfed him.

Rafael Nadal celebrates his fifth French Open title


Occupy Maine protesters will submit their winter weatherization plan to the city of Portland later today.

Occupy Maine protesters to submit weatherization plan


ISRAEL expects Australia will expel one of its diplomat over the use of fake Australian passports in the assassination of a Hamas chief.

Israel expects Australia to expel diplomat over fake passports


A Chaldean Catholic archbishop kidnapped in Iraq last month has been found dead, the news agency of Italian bishops' conference reported on Thursday.


The Gurgaon police on Monday arrested five cyber café owners for failing to install closed-circuit television cameras in their cafes and for not maintaining the identity records of customers.

Gurgaon police arrest five cyber café owners


A 16-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after three men were stabbed during an Adelaide altercation.


A group of local high school students is stranded in France due to the volcanic ash over Iceland.


And like his mentor, Krcmar will have a baseball field named after him.


A New York call center services company plans to add up to 100 jobs in North Carolina in the next two months.

New York company adding up to 100 jobs in North Carolina


Just ten days after being hired as Louisville's new linebackers coach, Brent Guy has been promoted to defensive coordinator in order to fill the void left by Bill Miller, who left to take the same job at Kansas last Saturday.

Brent Guy promoted to defensive coordinator


The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën plan to invest 100 million EUR in their intended joint venture on hybrid technology named ``BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification'', both companies announced at a press conference in Geneva today.

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën to invest 100 million EUR in joint venture on hybrid technologies


Former Assemblyman Joe Nation is running for the District 3 state Senate seat now held by Democrat Carole Migden.

Former Assemblyman Joe Nation runs for state Senate


A Metro Gold Line train struck a car Friday in Pasadena, leaving one person hospitalized and others injured, a fire official said.


Sofia Vergara revealed in a recent interview with Vogue that she's freezing her eggs.

Sofia Vergara reveals she's freezing her eggs


A new exploit targeting Internet Explorer has been published on the BugTraq mailing list.

Internet Explorer has been published on BugTraq


Carlos Arroyo, a member of the Puerto Rican national team returned to the NBA after signing with the Miami Heat.

Carlos Arroyo returns to NBA, signs with Miami Heat


Severe storms are rolling through the Charlotte area and are already causing damage.

Severe storms rolling through area causing damage


Two pilots in a mid-air collision which killed five people did not see each other or had no time to take avoiding action, a report has found.


CBS won every half hour in viewers on the final Sunday of the season, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for May 22.

CBS wins every half hour in viewers on the final Sunday of the season


Dozens of guests were forced from their beds in the middle of the night when a fire broke out inside a Woburn hotel.


Consumer products company Kimberly-Clark Corp., which has operations in Knoxville and Loudon, Tenn. said on Thursday it will pay a quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share.

Kimberly-Clark to pay quarterly dividend


Sullivan County and Laborers' Local 17 have reached a tentative agreement to save roughly 21 jobs in the Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste.

Sullivan County, Local 17 reach agreement to save 21 jobs


The Federal Cabinet has approved 7 Hydel power projects besides various development plans, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcast Qamar Zaman Kaira said Wednesday.

Federal cabinet approves 7 Hydel projects


Grand Forks, ND A Grand Forks woman is facing a child endangerment charge as well as drug charges after a fire traced to hot methamphetamine pipes.


Two Australian drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia launched a final appeal against their sentences yesterday, seeking to have them reduced to 20-year jail terms.

Australians on death row launch final appeal


THE NUMBER of blind people in Ireland is set to double by 2020 due to an increase in the incidence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, an international conference on retinal research has heard.

Number of blind people set to double by 2020


FORMER Tour de France green jersey winner Baden Cooke survived protests from three rival teams to win stage three of the Herald Sun Tour.


A new rumor suggests that Google Maps for Mobile will be getting full, offline navigation by this summer.

Will Google Maps get offline navigation this summer?


Captain Lou Albano, a wrestler and music video star known for his large beard held together with a rubber band and face piercings, passed away at the age of 76 Wednesday.

Captain Lou Albano, wrestler, passes away at 76


Google announced Monday that it has acquired a one-letter domain, G.co, that the search giant will use as the ``official URL shortcut for Google websites.''


Carbon prices continued to slump overnight on the back of weak oil and growing recession fears.

Carbon slumps on back of weak oil and recession fears


The Green Party says excessive dairying is to blame for contaminants found in Fonterra's milk.

Excessive dairying blamed for contaminants


Health Canada is warning consumers who take two unauthorized natural health products to immediately stop doing so, saying they could cause serious health problems, even death.

Health Canada warns against two natural health products


Abbott wants dodgy unionists jailed Updated: 15:52, Monday February 11, 2013 Trade union officials could be jailed for misusing their position or members' funds under a private member's bill put up by Tony Abbott.


Otago team named to play Bay of Plenty in an Air NZ Cup rugby match at Carisbrook on Saturday.


Navy Seals from Seal Team Six were killed in action as well as three Air Force air controllers and seven Afghan Army troops with a civilian interpreter plus the helicopter crew last night.


MOBILE, Ala. A federal judge has ruled that an environmental group can continue to pursue a lawsuit claiming the government violated environmental policies in approving oil drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Judge rules environmental group can pursue lawsuit


McCown worked out with the Bears for the first time Thursday, hours after agreeing to a one-year contract as a backup quarterback following last Sunday's injury to starter Jay Cutler.


The IMF in a report on Japan projects GDP to fall by 6% in 2009, before expanding by 1¾% in 2010.

IMF report on Japan projects GDP to fall by 6% in 2009;


The National Agricultural Statistics Service says the nation's cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest size in 50 years.


Kim Kardashian is reportedly planned for her engagement and wedding with her boyfriend Kris Humphries.


Mexico's Congress opened a three-day debate Monday on the merits of legalizing marijuana for personal use, a policy backed by three former Latin American presidents who warned that a crackdown on drug cartels is not working.

Mexican Congress debates legalizing marijuana


Advisor to Prime Minister on Religious Affairs Hamid Syed Kazmi has said that cooperation and coordination among political parties a must to run government.

Cooperation among political parties a must to run government:


Takoradi, April 04,GNA-A jealous lover who allegedly stabbed his ``unfaithful'' girlfriend has been granted GHc5,000 bail with two sureties to be justified by the Takoradi Circuit Court ``A'' on Tuesday.

Jealous lover who stabbed his girlfriend granted bail


Manchester City striker and Bosnian international, Edin Dzeko has gone on to claim that he didn't join City for the money.

Edin Dzeko claims he didn't join Manchester City for the money --


- Jereal Scott scored 22 points, including a tie-breaking layup with 38 seconds left to help Stephen F. Austin beat Longwood 73-69 on Saturday.


AP Writer House Democratic leaders are scaling back plans to curb global warming and make the transition to cleaner energy in the hopes that they can get a bill passed this year.

House dems scale back plans to curb global warming


Associated Press President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys in an annual Thanksgiving rite on Wednesday, saying he wanted to offer the birds a second chance.


Eurozone government bonds rallied yesterday as the threat of a disorderly Greek default receded after European finance ministers agreed on the terms of a second Athens bail-out.


SECRETARY Labour Punjab Hassan Iqbal has said the challenges of globalisation pose unprecedented threats to the workers and employers, particularly in the developing countries.

'Globalisation poses threat to workers, employers'


Farrah Fawcett, who soared to fame as a national sex symbol in the late 1970s on television's ``Charlie's Angels'' and in a swimsuit poster that showcased her feathery mane and made her a generation's favorite pinup, died today at 62, according to Reuters.


A report has revealed that a Gateshead man who weighed 41 stones, which is the weight of a baby elephant, has now lost half of his weight with the help of his two sisters.

Gateshead man weighing 41 stones loses half weight


Harmonix has announced that it's launched ``Rock Band Network'', an attempt to get more content into the Rock Band franchise, to see off competition from Neversoft's Guitar Hero.


Spain plans a partial state takeover of its weakest savings banks as it seeks to reassure investors a rescue will not weigh on its deficit.


A foot and cycling bridge is planned to be built across the Sarawak River at the city centre here, the Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said.

Foot and cycling bridge plan to be built across Sarawak River


A triumphant President Obama on Wednesday hailed the end of the Iraq war as a symbol of America's unrivaled military strength in remarks to troops stationed at North Carolina's Fort Bragg.


Best Buy, the world's largest consumer electronics retailer, canceled some online orders just days before Christmas after it ran out of ``hot'' items.

Best Buy cancels some online orders before Christmas


MISCHA Barton has been sectioned in a psychiatric ward amid growing fears for her safety, it emerged today.

Mischa Barton sectioned in psychiatric ward


The following local residents were appointed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer to various boards and councils:


Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt left Friday's game against Florida in the top of the seventh inning with a lower back strain.


Berlin - The usual suspects advanced after the final round of group matches in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Arsenal joining Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, amongst others, in the knock- out stages.

The usual suspects advance in champions League


Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren is clear to challenge Massachusetts US Senator Scott Brown, if she so chooses.

Elizabeth Warren to challenge Sen. Scott Brown?


Visy Packaging spokesman Tony Gray has confirmed that Mr Pratt died just after 7pm tonight.


April 16 will see B&Q launch a series of project demos focusing on DIY jobs that can be completed in one weekend.


Chlamydia infection may play a role in a type of arthritis called undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy, a new study finds.

Chlamydia infection may play role in type of arthritis


As per the buzz, after the super success of 'Jab We Met', Hollywood is wooing her with a vengeance.


Christianity and traditional values are not the cause of teen suicides, and attempts to link the two are deceptive and will ultimately harm children.

Christianity, values not causing teen suicides


Mayor Bill Finch, who promised a greener Bridgeport when he was running for office last fall, will be distributing blue recycling bins and educating residents about recycling.


Fort Myers Women's Triathlon Coaching Company, Geared Up, has teamed up with Internet Services Group of Florida, LLC to launch the company's new Web site and blog.

Fort Myers Women's Triathlon Coaching company launches new Web site & blog


Argentina legalized same-sex marriage in a Thursday vote that stretched into the night.


St Helens insist plans for the sale of Knowsley Road and a move to a £25million, 18,000 capacity stadium are not jeopardised by the credit crunch.Failure to move to a new ground could cost the Challenge Cup holders their elite status when negotiations take place for the renewal of Super League licences in 2011.Taylor Wimpey PLC, which plans to build 192 houses on Saints' 119-year-old ground, reported a debt of £1.55billion at the end of January.


John Huston withdrew on Friday from the HP Byron Nelson after playing nine holes of his opening round.

Huston withdraws from the HP Byron Nelson


Reese Witherspoon is reportedly engaged to Jake Gyllenhaal.


A MOTORCYCLIST killed in a road crash was from the Kidderminster area, police have confirmed.

Motorcyclist killed in crash from Kidderminster area


President Pratibha Patil today gave away the BC Roy national awards for medicine to eminent doctors for their contribution towards medical research, teaching and development of specialities in various branches of medicine.

Patil gives away BC Roy awards for medicine


Tiger Woods, the world's most prominent golfer and the sport's biggest draw, announces injuries will keep him out of next week's US Open at Congressional in Bethesda.

Injuries keep tiger Woods out of US Open


Belgian police clash with ArcelorMittal steelworkers who held a demo to protest against planned layoffs in Brussels on January 25, 2013.


The United States on Monday condemned the suicide bomb attack that killed a Yemeni Army General in the country's south, and reiterated its continued support for the Yemeni government in dealing with the al-Qaeda-linked insurgents.


Commonwealth Games medalist Chinthana Vidanage said that he did his duty towards the country, even during his drug ban as he has trained a number of weightlifters, including future medal prospects.


The House passed a controversial abortion bill Thursday on a near party-line vote, reigniting the chamber's political battle over women's health.


Researchers at Purdue University's Center are developing a technology that employs ultrafast pulsing laser to help make solar cells more affordable and efficient.

Ultrafast laser to make solar cells more affordable, efficient


Three Ghanaian fishermen early Friday morning escaped death narrowly when a foreign cargo ship sailing from the Lome Port in Togo rammed their fishing boat in heavy fog on the high sea off the Aflao coast.

Ghanaian fishermen escape death as cargo ship ram their boat on high sea


The Sudanese government announced on Tuesday that it detected where 19 hostages, including one Romanian citizen, are held by their kidnappers.

Sudan government announces it detected where 19 hostages are.


A bull which escaped from its enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo has been put down after it was injured in a fight.

Bull which escaped from enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo is put down


The North Carolina Symphony announced today the launch of an online classroom available to any and all music educators in the state.

North Carolina Symphony launches online classroom for music educators


With just three days to go before the start of London 2012, athletes from all over the world are arriving in London.


As I mentioned in a post yesterday, the Washington state senate is scheduled to vote on a marriage equality bill tonight, in a potential victory that would position it to be the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Washington state senate to vote on marriage equality bill tonight


A 20-year-old Salisbury man convicted in the fatal shooting of a man on Hammond Street was sentenced to life in prison in Wicomico County Circuit Court on Friday.

Salisbury man sentenced to life in prison


A 23-year-old man is in good condition at an area hospital after being shot early this morning after getting into an argument with another man over a woman in the South Austin neighborhood.


Singapore shares closed 1.58 per cent lower onWednesday, pulled down partly by losses in bank stocks, dealers said.

Singapore shares close 1.58 per cent lower


Anne Pressly, the US anchorwoman who had a cameo role in the new George Bush film W., has died after being brutally beaten at her home a week ago.


President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo has signed off a number of decrees over the past few days since the abrogation of the constitution, and it has been clearly stated that none of the decrees can be questioned or challenged in any of the Fiji courts.


She said: ``I'm really upset that Dawn is hurting Garry again.


The Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales of France has announced that the smallest earth like planet was discovered on February 3, 2009 by the French telescope COROT.

Earth like planet discovered by French telescope


``The Congress both in the Centre and the state is a shrinking ship of corruption from which the MPs and legislators of the the party want to come out'', BJP national vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told reporters here.

Congress, a shrinking ship of corruption:


Bollywood actor Vikram Singh, who played one of the baddies trying to woo Tamannaah in Prabhas-starrer Rebel, is now getting ready to lock horns with prince Mahesh Babu.

Vikram Singh to lock horns with Mahesh Babu


MIAMI Dirk Nowitzki has been named MVP of the NBA finals for his huge role in leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship.


A DRUNKEN woman urinated on her elderly neighbour's doorstep before bursting into her home and assaulting her, a court heard.


British Waterways have reached an agreement with Tring Park Estates to purchase the fishing and shooting rights at Tring Reservoirs.

British Waterways to purchase fishing and shooting rights at Tring reservoirs


Andy Roddick and former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero have pulled out of the French Open after failing to recover from right shoulder injuries.


Target has confirmed that it will soon stop selling Amazon Kindles and Kindle branded products, reports The Verge.

Target confirms it will stop selling the Amazon Kindle


San Mateo police on Monday asked for the public's assistance in locating a man who asked an 8-year-old boy to get into his car Sunday evening.


Seafood exports are set to rise this fiscal due to favourable policies of the central government and the industry's expansion to new markets in China and Southeast Asia, according to the Seafood Exporters Association of India.


The United States said Thursday that China and other key nations have agreed to condemn the attack on a South Korean warship and express ``deep concern'' over findings that North Korea was to blame - but their proposed statement didn't directly accuse Pyongyang.


Despite stepping down as New York governor over a sex scandal, Eliot Spitzer is still likely to face charges relating to prostitution and suspicious bank transfers, according to one legal expert.

Disgraced Spitzer 'likely to face charges'


By Craig Manning '' TRANMERE Rovers ended a run of away defeats with a goalless draw against Carlisle last night.


Electronics retail giant Best Buy Co. said Tuesday it will start selling used videogames in all its stores beginning later this summer and will allow consumers to exchange their old games for Best Buy gift cards.


Martin Laird plunged from the top of the leaderboard to barely making the cut Friday in the second round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club.


DNA from a discarded ninja mask has linked a 55-year-old woman to several bank robberies in the Ocala area.

DNA from ninja mask links woman to bank robberies


Joe Mauer was treated for flu symptoms at a Tampa hospital until 3 am Friday morning, possibly delaying his trip to Baltimore to see a specialist for what the team describes as ``bi-lateral leg weakness.''

Mauer treated for flu symptoms in Tampa hospital


Clare Oaks retirement community in Bartlett filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday but will continue to operate, according to the not-for-profit organization's board president.

Retirement community in Bartlett files for bankruptcy


A report slated for release on Wednesday will disclose that Canada spent $92 billion more on national security organizations since the 9/11 attacks.

Canada spent $92 billion more on national security organizations since 9/11


Authorities say Border Patrol agents have seized 685 pounds of marijuana in two separate cases early this week.

Border Patrol seizes 685 pounds of marijuana


Data from the Office for National Statistics this morning shows retail sales bounced back in January, with growth of 1.9 per cent.


CBS announced today the 18 castaways who will compete against each other on ``Survivor:

CBS announces the 18 castaways for Survivor:


Former Ghana international midfielder Mark Edusei has joined Italian Serie B side Bari from Catania.


The inhabitants of Afabet sub-zone expressed resolve to preserve trees planted in the reserve areas in their locality.

Inhabitants of Afabet sub-zone express resolve to preserve trees


The currently Android--exclusive app Google Goggles is planned to come to the iPhone by the end of the year.

Google Goggles coming to the iPhone ``by the end of the year''


Roger Wicker wins re-election to the US Senate.


The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Bucks guard Michael Redd will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.

Michael Redd to miss rest of season with torn ACL and MCL


Trinity Mirror is to close its final salary pension scheme to existing members due to the increased cost of providing the service.

Trinity Mirror to close final salary pension scheme


Norwich City manager Glen Roeder says that he wants his player to rise to the occasion against QPR when the sides meet at Carrow Road.

Roeder wants players to rise to occasion


Egyptian police have arrested a businessman and his son who are accused of killing 18 protesters in the city of Suez during the uprising this year.

Egyptian police arrest businessman accused of killing 18 protesters in Suez


Free agent linebacker Rocky McIntosh, who has spent his entire six-year career in Washington, will visit this week with the Bears, a club in desperate need of depth at the position.


Hot Tub Time Machine director Steve Pink has signed on to direct foul-mouthed festive follow-up Bad Santa 2.


Pope Shenouda III, the head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox church, has died after years of poor health.


The Jurors at the trail of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray have been told that Michael was clinically dead when he has arrived in hospital.


Yavapai Downs in Prescott, Ariz., has canceled its 2011 racing meet, just days after the track took entries for its scheduled opening-day card on Saturday, according to published reports.


Whether you're on a river, in the woods or driving by the famed bridges of Madison County, autumn colors are easy to find in Iowa.


The government would cancel the licenses of three Jharsuguda doctors, who were convicted in Januray 2012 for violating the pre-natal sex-determination law.

Government to cancel licenses of three doctors


Uruguay President Tabaré Vázquez is getting support from religious groups in the South American nation for his vetoing a bill that would legalize abortion.

Uruguay president Tabaré Vázquez vetoes bill to legalize abortion


A US Marine Corps Harrier attack jet crashed while on a training mission Wednesday in southwestern Arizona and base officials said the pilot ejected safely.