A Connecticut woman bit off her attacker's tongue in self-defense, leaving her attacker hospitalized and without a large chunk of his tongue.


A lightning strike sparked a marsh fire in St. Bernard Parish on Friday afternoon.


Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare is reportedly suffering from backache and will not meet anyone for the next two days.


Two Navy pilots apparently dumped fuel from a fighter jet just before it crashed into a Virginia apartment complex.

Pilots dumped fuel before jet crashed into apartment complex


WWE.COM announced that Vince MacMahon will be appearing on WWE RAW tonight in Milwaukee,Wisconsin.

Vince MacMahon appearing WWE RAW tonight


The standard thing you will hear from every Republican is that businesses are overtaxed.


Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat and chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, will hold a fundraiser with President Barack Obama in June to raise money for Senate Democrats.

Sen. Michael Bennet, President Obama to raise money for Senate Democrats


A new Egyptian bouquet with five major channels is launching on the Arabsat satellite Badr-4 for viewers in the Arab World, Europe and Africa.


Scriptwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar is back on the small screen, doing what Ashok Kumar did two decades ago on Hum Log.


A man with a knife robbed a convenience store here Tuesday night, police said.


Venezuela is to build a 5 bln usd oil refinery in Ecuador to go onstream in four years, Ecuador's oil minister Galo Chiriboga Zambrano said here today.

Venezuela to build 5 bln usd refinery in Ecuador


Daylight saving time ends at 2 am Sunday, with clocks ``falling back'' one hour, and state emergency services providers remind all California residents to also change their smoke alarm batteries when resetting their clocks.


The proposed 9/11 memorial on Pier A Park could cost about $200,000 more than anticipated, according to a memo from Mayor Dawn Zimmer to the City Council.

9/11 memorial could cost up to $200,000 more


it's rewarding, frustrating, enjoyable, dirty, exhausting, lovely, worthwhile, emotionally and intellectually draining - but what isn't always recognised is that it is very, very hard work.


Red Hat has acquired Amentra, a systems integrator specialising in service-oriented architecture and business process management projects, as well as a provider of enterprise data solutions, says Redmond Mag.


The Bell 430 helicopter that went missing Wednesday with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on board was not airworthy and was pulled out of the chief minister's use last year after the state purchased a new Italian chopper, civil aviation sources said.


Scientists at Europe's CERN research center have found a new subatomic particle that could be the Higgs boson, the basic building block of the universe.


Canadian housing starts bounced back in February as multi-family construction rebounded in Ontario and Quebec, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp said on Friday in a report that nevertheless showed the housing market is continuing to moderate.

Canada housing starts bounce back in February


Amazon has recently increased its Kindle Fire orders to more than five million units before the end of 2011 as pre-orders for the machine remain strong, according to sources from upstream component suppliers.


The Rock County Sheriff's Office says two people were killed after a car swerved to avoid another car and crashed head on into a van on Highway 11 west of Janesville.

Two people killed in crash west of Janesville


Agra, Dec 6 Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha MP from Agra Rama Shankar Katheria began a march to Delhi Sunday afternoon along with hundreds of party workers to press for their demands, including of an international airport for the city.


Goldcorp announced Thursday that it would develop the Cochenour gold project at the Red Lake gold district in Ontario.

Goldcorp to develop Cochenour gold project in Red Lake gold district


A teen is locked up charged with sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl and the molestation of a six year old.


JERUSALEM - Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert is pleading not guilty to charges of illegally accepting funds from an American supporter and double-billing Jewish groups for trips abroad.

Former Israeli premier Olmert pleads not guilty


Norfolk police are searching for the driver in a hit and run accident that left a woman seriously injured Thursday morning.

Norfolk police searching for driver in hit-and-run accident


A US drone attack Sunday killed at least seven militants in Pakistan, officials said, days before the country's intelligence chief visits Washington with the contentious raids likely to be discussed.

US drone kills seven militants in Pakistan


Two sources have told Newsday that George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning after suffering a massive heart attack last night.

George Steinbrenner dies after heart attack


PINC Research has recommended `Accumulate` on Infosys with a price target of Rs 2,950 as against the current market price of Rs 2,740 in its report dated Dec. 15, 2011.

Pinc recommends 'Accumulate ' on Infosys


It's been rumoured for a while and now confirmation comes that Doctor Who's Series 7 opener is titled Asylum of the Daleks.

Series 7 opener is ``Asylum of the Daleks''


Forward Ales Hemsky, the Edmonton Oilers' leading scorer, might have a concussion that could keep him off the ice for a while and possibly end his chance of playing in the Jan. 30 All-Star Game in Raleigh, NC


The Japanese cabinet resigned on Friday ahead of a planned reshuffle, sources said.

Japanese cabinet resigns ahead of reshuffle


Father and son taxi drivers refused to give a ride to a blind man with a service dog and were arrested about 1 am today, police said.

Taxi drivers refused ride to blind man and his dog: police


Jimmy Buffett covered a Johnny Clegg song back in 1988.


Debt of any bank, even with the state participation, is not sovereign.


Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal endorses fellow Republican John McCain for president, Jindal's press office said Monday.


The Fiji Teachers Union president is criticising Trades Union Congress executives for also holding board positions under the interim government.

Fiji Teachers Union president criticises Trades Union Congress executives


Mumbai, Sep 11 After a week's lull, heavy rains lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas again since early Tuesday, disrupting normal vehicular movement during the peak hours, officials said.


Some state agencies risk losing more than $250 million in federal stimulus funds that would benefit low-income households and provide retrofits on residential, commercial and government properties.

State agencies risk losing federal stimulus funds


A Sioux City woman faces charges of neglect and child endangerment after her 21-month-old son was severely burned.

Sioux City woman charged with child endangerment


Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday visited his ancestral Kalyanbigha village, about 65km from Patna, and garlanded the statue of his father late Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh on his 32nd death anniversary.


Brisbane River oil spill moves upstream Updated: 20:48, Monday January 23, 2012 An oil spill in the Brisbane River has spread upstream to Breakfast Creek, maritime authorities have said.


Cosmos and sister operator Avro Flights have increased flight capacity to Turkey to soak up demand from customers of the failed tour operator Holidays 4U.


BC-Russia-Presidential Election,0147 Final results show Medvedev won over 70 percent in Russian presidential vote Eds:

Final results show Medvedev won over 70 percent in Russian...


Spot platinum fell more than 3% on Monday on renewed concerns about demand for the white metal, which is mainly used to clean vehicle exhaust fumes and to make jewellery.


Feds say NY man owes $1 million in child support Federal prosecutors say they have arrested a New York man accused of owing more than $1 million in child support.


Vienna hopes to build the highest Lego tower in history on the square behind city hall to get an entry in the Guinness Book of Records.

Vienna hopes to build highest Lego tower


Alberta, Canada's once-booming, oil-rich province, acknowledged on Thursday that it has slipped into recession and will record its first budget deficit since 1993.


North Dakota Rep. Earl Pomeroy will not run for Senate, a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee source tells RealClearPolitics.


A flood wall has been put into place in New Albany, Indiana.

Flood walls put into place in New Albany


The Indian airline Kingfisher, currently hit by a deep crisis due to its financial situation with banks and employees will suspend all international flights, also reducing domestic operations in its latest attempt to stay afloat.

Kingfisher suspends all international flights


THE health of pupils and teachers being housed in temporary buildings at St Oliver Plunkett's National School is being compromised, with increased levels of doctors' visits and illness detected amongst the children affected.


The executive director of Holland's Tulip Time festival has been fired after eight years on the job.

Executive director of Tulip Time festival is fired


Hideki Matsui ran the bases Monday for the first time since injuring his left knee in June.


Putin has applied the Chechnya wrecking ball to Syria and what does the rest of the world do, just stand by 'wringing its hands'.


The Queen has been welcomed to Parliament House for a dinner given in her honour by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.


Andy Murray lifted his first Masters title as he beat Novak Djokovic for the second time claiming a 7-6 7-6 straight sets win in Cincinnati.


Oil refiner Valero Energy Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit tumbled 77 percent as higher oil prices cut into its margins for gasoline and other refined products.

Valero Energy's profit tumbles 77 percent


Nearly 50 percent of employees surveyed have considered leaving their current jobs, and 21 percent have applied for another job in the past six months.

Nearly 50 percent of employees have considered leaving their current jobs


A female teacher was suspended for allegedly hitting a pupil at the Glenbrack High School, in Alberton.


A renovation worker was jailed three years and fined RM15,000 by a magistrate's court for dangerous driving and causing the death of a motorcyclist.

Worker jailed three years for dangerous driving


FUSION, part of city insurance company the BGL Group, has appointed a new site manager.


Annabel Tollman, a British stylist known for her work with celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Mariah Carey and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, died in her sleep this week.


Prime Ministers come and go, but News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch stays and stays and stays.


The family of a Minnesota student who died in Japan is suing the exchange program that they claim failed to promptly get him medical care when he was ill.

Family of Minn. student who died in Japan sues exchange program


Jack Warner claims to have been ``hung out to dry'' by Fifa and insists gift-giving has been part of the organisation's culture since he started working there.

Jack Warner claims to have been 'hung out to dry' by Fifa


Local Islamic militants killed an Ethiopian soldier in central Baidoa city, southwest of the Somalia, on Friday, witnesses said.

Militants kill Ethiopian soldier in southwest Somalia


Some of the synthetic food dyes that are common in the American diet may actually help prevent cancer, according to a new study by researchers in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.


US import prices jumped in December as energy costs surged, a sign that while inflation may be tame domestically there are plenty of price pressures coming from overseas.

Import prices jump as energy costs surge


A person places a campaign placard on a makeshift memorial set up at the site of a mass shooting in front of the Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Arizona.


Air Canada today announced that it has concluded a secured financing transaction valued at US$78 million with Calyon New York Branch and Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale.

Air Canada concludes financing for US$78 million


State Sen. Erik Wells will be heading to Afghanistan this spring with the Navy.

State Sen. Wells headed to Afghanistan with Navy


Prince Philip is responding well to hospital treatment after a recurrence of a bladder infection.


Glee returns tonight from a month-long hiatus with a Grease-inspired episode that will bring back some old cast members and has been heavily promoted.


Mobile billing services provider txtNation will add three new 'plug and pay' website billing widgets to its current payment platform.

TxtNation adds three widgets to current payment platform


Albany, Apr 8 The former Governor Eliot Spitzer who was embroiled in a prostitution scandal is thinking about a return to politics in the near future.

Eliot Spitzer is thinking about returning to politics


Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn , who has been indicted on all seven counts of sexual assault charges, was released from the jail on Saturday, a day after being granted a $1 million cash bail .

Former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn released from jail


With Justin Upton getting closer to a return from the disabled list, third baseman Mark Reynolds took grounders at second during batting practice Wednesday.


Wayne Rooney made one and scored one as Manchester United completely outplayed Schalke 2-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.


Charges against a West Elementary School teacher have been dropped in exchange for her resignation from the Lancaster school district.

Charges against teacher dropped after resignation


Russia devalued the ruble for the third time in a week, sending the currency to its lowest level against the dollar since January 2006, as oil's drop below $39 a barrel dimmed the outlook for growth.

Russia devalues ruble for third time in a week


Air Canada is reporting a net loss of $46 million in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $318 million in the same period last year.

Air Canada reports net loss of $46 million in quarter


12.5.2011 With unrest continuing in parts of Uttar Pradesh, the Government today said it will soon bring in a new land acquisition law for better compensation and rehabilitation to farmers.

Government to soon bring new land acquisition law:


Investigators say a Panama City Beach woman accidentally fell from a sixth-floor balcony while trying to fix a fan.

Woman falls from balcony while fixing fan


VTLWaveNet, part of the Viatel group, has launched its Carrier Ethernet product, the Ethernet Virtual Private Line service.

Vtlwavenet launches Carrier Ethernet product


Mike Leach, the pirate-loving offensive genius who guided Texas Tech to perhaps its finest football season in school history last year, has been suspended from the team's Jan. 2 Alamo bowl game because, according to ESPN's Joe Schad, Leach allegedly ``isolated a player in a dark closet for not practicing with a concussion.''

Mike Leach suspended for allegedly isolating player in a dark closet for not practicing with a concussion


Spanish cyclist Xavier Tondo has been killed in a freak accident involving a garage door, his team has confirmed.

Spanish cyclist Xavier Tondo killed in freak accident involving garage door


The campaign, called ``Put Yourself in Our Boots,'' is sponsored by the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


Oracle Racing, Team USA for the 34th America's Cup in 2013, returned to San Francisco Bay Tuesday, commencing the first of two training sessions.

Oracle Racing returns to San Francisco Bay for training session


Former England captain Mike Gatting, who has been named the new president of the Marylebone Cricket Club, will oversee the ambitious 200-million pound makeover plan of the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.

Mike Gatting named president of Marylebone cricket club


Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was arrested Monday, police said, in the latest in a series of clampdowns on his protest against rising food prices.

Uganda opposition leader Besigye arrested


Sirius XM Radio has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from buy to hold.

SIRIUS XM Radio downgraded from buy to hold


South African singer Miriam Makeba has died after suffering a heart attack at a concert.


An Australian and a Canadian have been found dead in a Bangkok hotel after a suspected drug overdose.


Apparently, Kim Kardashian has said that she would totally date Justin Bieber, if he were of legal age.


Christopher Nolan, an Irish poet and novelist who helped inspire super-group U2, has died at 43.


A beaming Ana Ivanovic said she had achieved a lifetime goal by winning her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.


Directory publisher RH Donnelley, battered by dwindling Yellow Page advertising sales and crushing debt, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

RH Donnelley files for bankruptcy protection


Defense contractor Lockheed Martin plans to cut 1,500 additional jobs, saying Thursday that it needs to reduce costs at a time when the Pentagon has pared back spending.


A 22-year-old engineering student was stabbed to death allegedly by his juniors at a private university situated beside the Jaipur-Delhi national highway near Jaipur, police said on Wednesday.

Engineering student stabbed to death by juniors


The yen fell as signs the global economic recovery is gaining traction reduced demand for Japan's currency as a refuge.

Yen falls on signs global economic recovery gaining traction


Despite his team's impressive start to the German league, Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has called for reinforcements and wants the Bavarian giants to bring in at least two world-class stars for next season.

Bayern boss Heynckes calls for reinforcements


Health care spending in Canada is expected to reach $183.1 billion in 2009, an estimated increase of $9.5 billion, or 5.5%, since 2008, according to new figures released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

Health care spending in Canada expected to reach $183.1 billion in 2009:


TBS has renewed Cougar Town for a fifth season, the network announced Monday.


TigerDirect is offering the Toshiba 55`` LCD HDTV at a price tag of $800.

Tigerdirect offers Toshiba 55' HDTV for $800


We have played ourselves into a situation where we are at the mercy of other teams and whatever we do in our last league match against Hyderabad Heroes on Saturday would mean nothing if the other results don't go our way.


State-run BSNL in an affidavit before TDSAT has rejected the GSM operators' allegations of government's bias towards it while allotting spectrum and said that COAI plea to drag it as a party in on going legal fest over cross over technology was against the public interest.


Tiger Woods has dropped out of the world's top 20 for the first time in 14 years.


A man in America is facing charges after he allegedly got a puppy drunk on vodka.

Man charged after getting puppy drunk on vodka


Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resigned Tuesday, citing his wife's battle with cancer and his desire to focus on family after six tough years in Republican politics.


Actress Lindsay Lohan reportedly refused to kiss co-star Charlie Sheen in movie 'Scary Movie 5' because of his flirtatious past.

Lindsay Lohan refused to kiss Charlie Sheen?


Poles are voting in parliamentary elections that will determine whether the country continues on its conciliatory course with Russia and Germany, or whether it returns to a more combative stance with its historic foes.


The new restaurant on 20th Street West offers Hong Kong-style food along with Canadian cuisine, said manager Amy Wu.


A Saskatoon rescue boat out on an emergency call had to be rescued itself Friday after it started to sink.


MTV is readying itself to do the ``Time Warp,'' planning to remake the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show with hopes to premiere the new film on Halloween 2009, Variety reports.

Mtv plans remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show


Court records show a lawsuit filed against Leonardo DiCaprio by his neighbours over a basketball court has been dismissed.

Lawsuit filed against Leonardo DiCaprio over basketball court dismissed


Russia may create an oil reserve to influence global prices, Russia`s top energy official said on Wednesday as OPEC`s Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri was due to have a first meeting with President Dmitry Medvedev, according to Reuters.

Russia may create oil reserve to influence prices


A survey by Federation of Indian chamber of commerce and industry has revealed that despite global economic slowdown the Indian service sector has shown excellent growth during April to November 2008 period.

Indian service sector shows growth in 2008:


Award winning jewellery retailer Pure Gold Jewellers announced today that it is offering an instant 65% discount on all Pure Diamond Jewellery collection at all Pure Gold Jewellers outlets in Dubai during the Dubai Shopping Festival which will be celebrated from January 28 to February 28.

Pure Gold Jewellers offers 65% discount this DSF


Summer signing Chris Iwelumo is looking for a ``fresh start'' at Watford after injury hampered his first few months at Vicarage Road.


York-based housebuilder Persimmon today said revenues were running 24% lower this year after a further deterioration in the market over the past three weeks.


Foreign minister Dipu Moni leaves Dhaka for Kazakhstan Sunday night to attend the three-day 38th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.

Dipu Moni leaves for Kazakhstan Sunday night


Dr Iraj Abedian, the founder and chief executive of Pan-African Capital and an Iranian by birth, also reckons that MTN, which is accused by Turkcell of committing bribery to win a 2004 Iranian cellular licence that was initially awarded to Turkcell, may well have paid a bribe to do business in Iran.


A pair of unsurprising results came in last night, with Euroleague superpowers FC Barcelona and Montepaschi Siena taking national cups.

FC Barcelona, Montepaschi Siena take national cups


The Takoradi Circuit Court 93A`` on Wednesday remanded 13 dock workers for attempted stowaway, conspiracy to commit crime and unlawful entry.

Takoradi Circuit Court remands 13 stowaways


Nine-man Rennes lost ground in the French title race when it lost 2-1 at home to Lorient on Saturday.

Rennes loses ground in French title race


Severe weather covered the Upper Midwest Tuesday, with thunderstorms forecast for Chicago north through eastern Wisconsin and into the Great Lakes.


Rumours that Bridget Jones star, Renee Zellweger is set to marry her beau, Bradley Cooper in just a few months are starting to circulate after the actress was spotted spending two hours looking at wedding dresses in a Hollywood boutique.

Renee Zellweger set to marry in a few months


Contact Energy has bought two gas turbine units to be installed in its disused Stratford power station for firing up during periods of peak electricity demand.

Contact Energy buys two gas-turbine units


Some New Hampshire towns are seeing an increase in bad checks.


US President Barack Obama has ordered his administration to take active and aggressive measures to deal with swine flu, which has infected at least 20 people in the United States, Xinhua News Agency informed.

Obama orders active measures to deal with swine flu


Gamestop announced their plan today to purchase free flash gaming portal Kongregate some time in the next few days.

Gamestop purchases free gaming portal Kongregate


Cleveland Clinic is making its patients' electronic medical records much more transparent and accessible by providing patients secure, convenient online access to almost all of the information in their medical files.

Cleveland Clinic making electronic medical records more transparent to patients online


Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., country's second-largest railroad, said net income fell 21 percent as it wrote down the value of an investment.


Dick's Sporting Goods has suspended the sale of modern sporting rifles in all of its stores chainwide, the company announced on its website.

Dick's sporting Goods suspends sales of 'modern sporting rifles'


Older people living in Lichfield and Burntwood are being warned about the latest phone scam trying to con people out of their cash.

Older people in Lichfield and Burntwood warned over phone scam


Cambodian musicians joined ASEAN orchestra on Friday night in Phnom Penh to raise funds for low vision children in the country to gain their education like their peers.

Cambodian musicians joins ASEAN orchestra to raise funds for children's education


Thirteen bodies were found in an abandoned truck in eastern Mexico, local media reported, as a turf war between drug cartels spreads far from the border with the United States.


Exhibition, a new luxury magazine covering one product each month, has devoted its entire first issue to lipstick.

Exhibition magazine devotes an issue to lipstick;


Porsche SE, the heavily indebted holding company that controls Volkswagen , said on Friday it is close to reaching a deal with Qatar that could help solve its financial problems.

Porsche says close to reaching deal with Qatar


At least 50 rare jackals were poisoned to death in northern India by farmers angry over alleged attacks on children and damage to crops blamed on the animals, a forest official said Tuesday.

50 rare jackals poisoned to death by farmers


Attorneys locally said the number of Nebraska foreclosures is on the rise.


Foreign Minister of Iceland, Ossur Skarphedinsson Friday said that J&K has significant potential for the geothermal power and tourism.

Jk has potential in geothermal power, tourism:


Kenyan telecommunications service provider Flashcom has launched ISDN services, targeting small and medium enterprises in the country.


Unions should be constructive partners in the growth of institutions to play a meaningful role in society, according to Nobel laureate and eminent economist Amartya Sen. ``The life of nearly everybody is affected by the activities of unions, be it primary schools, or other institutions.

Unions should be constructive partners in growth:


Wakefield head coach Richard Agar has been appointed as new France coach on a part-time basis.


United Airlines, a unit of UAL Corp., said consolidated March traffic, capacity and load factor fell, compared to the same month a year ago.

United says March traffic, capacity fell


Veterans and health care workers rallied in Camp Hill today to demand better health care for war veterans.


ISRAEL has denied intercepting a second international aid ship headed for the Gaza Strip today, just five days after a deadly raid on similar vessels.


Emirates Airline of Dubai will take delivery of its second A380 on 24 October and is hopeful that Airbus will honour the timetable for further superjumbo deliveries after having delayed the early ones, the airline's president said on Thursday.

Emirates to take delivery of second A380


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner pressed euro zone ministers on Friday to leverage their 440 billion euro bailout fund and free up more resources to tackle a two-year-old debt crisis, a senior euro zone official said.

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner presses euro zone to leverage bailout fund


The Gaga performed at Odyssey Area in Belfast, North Ireland to a sold out crowd and there is no doubt that her die hard little monsters got their money's worth.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Friday of a ``very hard summer'' in Afghanistan after eight soldiers were killed within 24 hours, taking the British military death toll higher than in Iraq.

Brown warns of 'hard summer' in Afghanistan


Spain has increased bank deposit guarantees with immediate effect in order to boost confidence in the financial system.


All police leave has been cancelled as the Prime Minister pledged to give officers whatever was needed to combat rioting and looting.


Minimum temperatures in Punjab and Haryana on Monday hovered above the normal even as some parts of the two states received light rains.

Minimum temperatures in Punjab, Haryana hover above normal


Gold firmed in Europe yesterday, but slipped from highs hit in Asian trade as the dollar recovered some lost ground against the euro.

Gold slips from highs as dollar recovers


Attorney General candidate Kathleen Rice said she has no plans to run for Governor, even if she refuses to pledge that she won't.

Kathleen Rice says she has 'no plans' to run for Governor


Employers' groups have called for the government to rethink its UK Visa cap as figures reveal that almost one in 10 companies plan to relocate jobs abroad in the coming year.

Employers call for rethink of UK Visa cap


The feds issued a new indictment against him in a seperate corruption case today.Federal prosecutors have filed a new indictment against political operative Mose Jefferson and former state Rep. Renee Gill Pratt.

Prosecutors file new indictment against Mose Jefferson and Renee Gill Pratt


Earth Garden Festival returns next month with a new pricing system and government support after a one-year absence.


Medtronic Inc. said Monday, Dec. 20, 3010, that Hawkins plans to retire in April and the medical device maker is currently searching for a replacement.

Medtronic CEO William Hawkins to retire in April


Just days before the deadline for a notice of closure of the largest aviation merger in the Caribbean, Caribbean Airlines has finalized its acquisition of Air Jamaica.

Caribbean Airlines finalizes acquisition of Air Jamaica


MochaHost, web search giant and hosting company recently announced its partnership with the web security firm SiteLock.

MochaHost announces partnership with SiteLock


Actor Sam Shepard was arrested Saturday in Illinois on a DUI charge.


HauteLook, an online private sale website company with more than three million members announced Monday it will be bringing its online sample sales to Facebook.

HauteLook brings online sample sales to Facebook


A TOP cycling event will be hitting the region next month, bringing some of the world's best cyclists with it.


The Disney Store is currently offering FREE shipping when you buy a swim apparel or a beach towel.


A Sioux Falls man who was intoxicated says he doesn't remember the robbery and standoff he is suspected of initiating on his 21st birthday.

Sioux Falls man says he can't remember robbery, standoff


The Lake Illawarra Local Area Command officers, including the area's Aboriginal community liaison officer, took part in a reconciliation march at Shellharbour.

Officers take part in reconciliation march


UPDATE Oct 11: iPhone 4S pre-orders topped 1 million in 24 hours, the company told media overnight.

IPhone 4S pre-orders top 1 million in 24 hours


South Korean shares reversed early gains to end lower Friday despite better-than-expected US and local economic data, and Samsung Electronics' robust third-quarter earnings.


Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said he officially requested a federal disaster declaration from President Barack Obama after Friday?s devastating tornadoes.

Beshear requests federal disaster declaration


PRESIDENT Banda has instructed the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to ensure that all the funds allocated for development projects in this year's national budget are properly utilised to effectively implement programmes as the country approaches general elections.


A passing state trooper on a routine call has rescued a man whom he saw hanging from a tree.

Trooper rescues man who was hanging from a tree


Long hours of power cuts were back to haunt Gurgaon on Wednesday as three power plants, grappling with technical glitches, failed to meet the power requirements of the state.The three power plants include the ones at Khedar, Panipat and Yamuna Nagar.


Bullets have been found in a package addressed to Celtic and Northern Ireland midfielder Paddy McCourt in Glasgow.

Bullets found in package addressed to Celtic midfielder Paddy McCourt


Johan Franzen skated again on Wednesday and coach Mike Babcock thinks he will be able to practice with the team on Friday.


A LIVERPOOL ticket tout has been banned from all football grounds in England and Wales for four years.

Ticket tout banned from all football grounds


The American Red Cross and the Montgomery area Junior League held a Mardi Gras themed blood drive on Thursday.

Red Cross and Junior League hold blood drive


On the afternoon of June 1 local time, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Ulan Bator to start his official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of his Mongolian counterpart Sukhbaataryn Batbold.

Wen Jiabao arrives in Ulan Bator for official visit


A New Brunswick MP will head up the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to allow Defence Minister Peter MacKay to focus on Afghanistan and allegations of detainee abuse, observers said after a cabinet shuffle Tuesday.

New Brunswick MP to head up Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency after shuffle


The Czech Republic is expected to shortly re-open its general consulate in Vietnam's southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City.

Czech Republic to re-open general consulate


Officials with the governor's office said Friday that Gov. Chet Culver is testifying in the casino contribution case.

Culver testifies in casino contribution case


CRIMINALS serving their sentences will be sprucing up Potters Bar next week as part of a community payback scheme.


In a last-ditch attempt to save his government, Italy's beleaguered Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has blamed the mafia for the latest sex scandal, claiming the underworld had framed him in reprisal for the recent police successes.

Silvio Berlusconi blames mafia for latest sex scandal


The Kazakh government plans to slash export duty on crude oil by 45% to $139 a ton, the country's oil and mineral resource minister said on Monday.

Kazakhstan to slash export duties by 45%


Italy's Matteo Manassero came through a three-man playoff to win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Matteo Manassero wins BMW PGA Championship


Chalie has recently released I'm Here, a street album comprised of all original material.


A man has died after falling off a cliff at a popular walking spot in East Yorkshire.


The gold-plated pension plans for Ontario government employees need to be changed to be more like ones in the private sector, which are more sustainable for both employees and taxpayers, PC Leader Tim Hudak said Thursday.

Pensions for Ontario government employees need to change:


The Juniors, the second-best team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this season with designs on reaching the Memorial Cup, were eliminated from the playoffs by the Maineiacs in Lewiston, Me., on Sunday night.


Actor Kristen Stewart has been dubbed as the ``most hated women in Hollywood'' after she cheated on her boyfriend Robert Pattinson with married Snow White And The Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.

Kristen Stewart 'most hated woman in Hollywood'


Washington, Nov 9: 'Disney's A Christmas Carol', featuring Jim Carey, has topped the weekend box office after raking in 31 million dollars.

'Disney's a Christmas Carol' tops weekend box office


Gautam Vora of ULIK Securities is of the view that ICICI Bank, Axis Bank look weak.


Six people were hospitalized Tuesday morning with carbon monoxide poisoning after being discovered unconscious in their Centennial home.

Six hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning


A diplomat says Somali pirates have freed a Liberian-flagged chemical tanker with 28 crew onboard.


Two Lehigh County district judges involved in a freak accident along Route 78 Tuesday say they were fortunate to walk away without serious injuries.

District judges involved in accident along i-78


The air quality hit the level of serious pollution in Beijing on Wednesday, as smog blanketed the city.

Air quality hits level of serious pollution in Beijing


Chemical maker LyondellBasell plans to buy about 200 miles of pipeline from oil company BP.

LyondellBasell to buy 200 miles of pipeline


Three Rivers school board cancelled its meeting planned for tonight because of multiple scheduling issues with board members, said Rhonda Bohannon, superintendent.

Three Rivers school board cancels meeting


Gold futures fell from a record $1,610.70 an ounce on investor sales after the metal's longest rally in 31 years.

Gold futures fall from record after longest rally in 31 years


Manchester United have turned down a bid from Newcastle United for youngster Ravel Morrison, manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday.

Manchester United turn down bid from Newcastle United for youngster Ravel Morrison


Gold futures surged to record high by adding Rs 536 to Rs 25,978 per 10 grams in futures trading today on buying by speculators, driven by a strong overseas trend, where investors sought safe haven following downgrading of the US credit rating.

Gold futures surge to record at Rs 25,978


AP Sports Writer LONDON Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has increased his stake in Arsenal to more than 26 percent, keeping him in a battle with American Stan Kroenke for control of the Premier League club.

Alisher Usmanov increases stake in Arsenal


On the heels of Sprint's announcement that EVO 4G users will have to pay an additional $10 fee for premium data, Verizon confirmed it will shift to a tiered pricing model for LTE data when it launches, according to IntoMobile.

Verizon shifting to tiered pricing for LTE network


Rubens Barrichello and Nico Rosberg are set to swap race seats next year, according to media reports.

'Barrichello and Rosberg set to swap seats'


Although the Avalanche hadn't announced the move as of 8:30 pm Wednesday, the American Hockey League web site's transactions said Colorado had recalled right wing David Van der Gulik from the Lake Erie Monsters.

Avalanche recalls rw David Van der Gulik from Lake Erie


Ed Kalman, the uncapped 29-year-old Glasgow Warriors prop, has been called into the Scotland squad for the opening two games of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.


On Jan. 25 Yamaha celebrated 125 years of making music in a gala event that lasted nearly four hours from the Hyperion Theater at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.


It's nice to see the Hampton holiday parade is back on Saturday, Dec. 4, after a four-year hiatus.


The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has authorized federal funds to pay for 75% of state, local and tribal government in fighting the Palo Pinto County fire.


McCarthy to be mourned in two states Updated: 08:15, Thursday September 20, 2012 Representatives of all AFL clubs will gather to mourn John McCarthy on Thursday, including large contingents from Port Adelaide and Collingwood.


Fifth Third Bancorp announced that it has repurchased the warrant issued to the US Department of Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program.

Fifth Third Bancorp repurchases warrant from US Department of Treasury


Oil futures ended sharply higher Monday after upbeat data on global manufacturing activity spurred a rush into commodities, stocks and other assets seen as benefiting the most from a worldwide economic recovery.


It is being reported today that embattled golf legend Tiger Woods, plagued by reports of numerous raunchy affairs, is seriously considering going on the Oprah Winfrey show, perhaps with his wife Elin Nordegren Woods by his side, and telling all, or mostly all, to a worldwide audience.

Tiger Woods considering going on Oprah Winfrey show


The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Compilation:

The Cantor Art gallery presents Compilation:


A fire broke out at a church located near the Kotwali in Chowk on Thursday morning.


Top Australian netball and basketball players are using CSIRO-developed interactive textiles to get 'in the groove' when shooting goals.

Interactive textiles get 'in the groove'


US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Colorado will receive nearly $40 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.

Colorado to receive nearly $40 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools


Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co. has invested RMB400 million in an auto parts plant in Tianjin, expanding its production base there.

Great Wall Motor Co. invests RMB400 million in Tianjin production base


iWidgets, a company that develops next-generation widget solutions, today announced that it's launching its public beta version.


Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling joined the Wise County Industrial Development Authority and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority today to announce three economic development projects in Wise County, including a wood products manufacturing facility and projects involving advanced materials and clean coal technology.

Lt. Governor Bolling announces three economic development projects in Wise County


Brightpearl, cloud software that integrates orders, inventory and customer data across different retail channels, today announced an integration with Shopify, the industry-leading e-commerce platform used to create and power online stores.

Brightpearl announces integration with Shopify


Senator John Kerry, D-Mass., called Thursday for an end to the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood.

Kerry calls for end to ban on gay men donating blood


The Labor Department reported Thursday that claims for unemployment benefits fell by 33,000 last week to 342,000.

Claims for unemployment benefits fell last week


Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd, the largest telecom and Internet service provider in Taiwan, plans to cut its share capital by 10% to 20% in order to return excess cash to shareholders, Dow Jones Newswires reported yesterday, citing CFO Shu Yeh as saying.

Chunghwa Telecom may cut share capital by up to 20%


Team Anna today decided to send notices to 14 Union ministers, whom they had named as ``corrupt'', seeking their responses to the allegations before going ahead with agitation seeking legal action against them.

Team Anna to send notices to 14 Union ministers


A group of Sauber engineers were robbed at gunpoint shortly after Formula One world champion Jenson Button escaped unhurt from a similar attack at the Brazilian Grand Prix.


A female principlist activist, Maryam Behrouzi, has said that the moderate reformist groups should be recognized and be allowed to come back to the country's political scene.

Female principlist says reformists should be recognized


Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank has introduced a bill that would end the federal ban on marijuana.


First deputy Minister of Healthcare of RA Hayk Darbinyan visited today the candidate of President Andrias Ghukasyan who continues the hunger strike.

First deputy Minister of Healthcare visited Andrias Ghukasyan


Singer Robin Gibb is fighting pneumonia in hospital and was too ill to attend the London premiere of his first classical work, ``The Titanic Requiem,'' his son said on Tuesday, adding that future hospitalizations were likely.


ROME ― Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Mario Monicelli, considered one of the fathers of the Italian comedy of the 1940s-1960s, died Monday after jumping from a fifth-story hospital window, the hospital said.

Oscar-nominated director Mario Monicelli dies


Players need adequate rest which they are not getting.


Carla Bruni-Sarkozy will visit AIDS programmes in Burkina Faso on Wednesday, during her first trip as Global Ambassador for the protection of mothers and children against AIDS, dpa reported.

Carla Bruni to visit AIDS programmes in Burkina Faso


Nicosia/Ankara -Turkish Cypriots began voting Sunday in parliamentary elections that polls predict may result in a government that could hurt re-unification talks with the Greek south.

Turkish Cypriots vote in parliamentary elections


David Cameron today dismissed Liberal Democrat demands for a ``mansion tax'' and benefit cuts for wealthy pensioners as part of efforts to tackle the deficit.

Cameron dismisses Lib Dem demands for 'mansion tax'


Christopher J. Dodd , a five-term Connecticut Democrat, was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and will undergo surgery in August, the senator announced in a press conference Friday afternoon.

Sen. Dodd diagnosed with prostate cancer


A man has died after he was pulled from the lake this morning on the North Side near Bryn Mawr Avenue,


European investor confidence rose for a third month in November as the European Central Bank's bond- purchase plan calmed financial markets, the Sentix research institute said.

European investor confidence rises for third month


CEO of IntercontinentalExchange Inc. Jeffrey C Sprecher sells 56,628 shares of ICE on 06/29/2011 at an average price of $124.49 a share.

IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) ceo Jeffrey C Sprecher sells 56,628 shares


A Park Hill man pleaded guilty to a drug charge in federal court Friday, states a media release from the US Attorney's Office.

Park Hill man pleads guilty to drug charge


A Kamloops, BC judge has rejected a homo panic defence and convicted a man in his 20s of second degree murder for stabbing a man 73 times.


THE never-ending winter is shaping up to be the coldest for 30 years, forecasters said today.


The Feeling Set My World On Fire lyrics is a new song by UK rock group The Feeling.

The Feeling - Set My World On Fire lyrics


A Barrow County woman has been charged with animal cruelty after deputies found seven dogs tied up outside her home without food, water or proper care.

Barrow Co. woman charged with animal cruelty


Sebastien Ogier held off a strong challenge from Daniel Sordo of Spain to win the Rally France on Sunday and make up ground in the title race.


Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony has urged Mayo farmers to avail of the forestry premiums for 2011 which will see the payment of €56.2 million to some 11,500 forest owners around the country.

O'Mahony urges Mayo farmers to avail of forestry premiums


The Taliban blew up a boys' school in Khyber, while terrorists threw grenades at a music event in Khuzdar, killing a student, in separate incidents, officials said on Wednesday.


Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kevin Boss was held out of practice this week with a concussion.


The Limestone boys basketball team has forfeited 18 victories in which it used two ineligible players.


Seattle police say they'll review police tactics and training after an officer was shown on video punching a young woman in the face.

Seattle police reviewing tactics after officer shown punching woman in face


Texas Instruments Inc. said Monday that it has agreed to buy competitor National Semiconductor Corp. for $6.5 billion .

TI agrees to buy National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion


18 Dec, 02:30 - Tom Cruise has revealed that he wanted to kill Adolf Hitler as a child.


A 59-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie woman admitted in court today she was driving under the influence of prescription drugs last year.

Woman admits driving on prescription drugs


Falls Church city council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt the watershed management plan.

Falls Church council adopts watershed management plan


A Millbrook man faces several charges after an altercation at a George Street home in Millbrook Thursday, Peterborough County OPP said.


India's defence preparedness should be on par with the threats it faces in a 'difficult neighbourhood', Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley Tuesday said Tuesday, accusing Defence Minister AK Antony of not taking bold steps in this direction.

Defence preparedness should be on par with threat:


Columbia Sportswear Co. on Wednesday said it is expanding its e-commerce operations to Canada and eight European markets next fall.


The Border Patrol says construction resumed this week on a border fence along the lower Colorado River.


Indians pitcher Roberto Hernandez -- formerly known as Fausto Carmona -- has reportedly received his US visa and will serve a subsequent three-week suspension before being eligible to return to the major leagues.

Indians' Hernandez -- formerly Carmona -- receives visa


Yet another Nano car caught fire in the Capital today, prompting Tata Motors to say it will look into the cause of the incident, which comes three months after a company probe that declared the car ``absolutely safe''.


Panasonic, a battery cell manufacturer and a diverse supplier to the global automotive industry, has invested $30m in Tesla Motors.


France midfielder Franck Ribery will not appeal the decision by the French Football Federation to ban him for three matches for his role in the team's World Cup revolt.


About Brant Cadovius New Milford Police Officer Brant Cadovius was fired Tuesday.

New Milford police officer Brant Cadovius fired


KAMPALA, Uganda Up to 7,000 Congolese refugees have fled to Uganda to escape violence in their home country, Ugandan officials said, warning that the influx now posed a security risk for Uganda.

Up to 7,000 Congolese refugees flee into Uganda


The Federal Reserve added $50 billion in temporary reserves to the banking system when it arranged overnight repurchase agreements, or repos.

Fed adds $50 billion to the banking system;


A person was shot and killed early Wednesday in West Toledo, authorities said.


After being out of style during the housing boom of recent years, Federal Housing Administration loans have made a comeback, according to the agency.

Federal Housing Administration loans making a comeback


Jose Aldo retained his featherweight title at UFC 156 with a convincing win against former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar on Saturday.

Aldo retains featherweight title at UFC 156


A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the importation of a drug used in executions on grounds the Food and Drug Administration ignored the law in allowing it into this country.

Judge blocks importation of drug used in execution


Canada's economy will slow sharply in the second half of 2010 after roaring out of the recession, according to the Toronto-Dominion Bank .


Gold traders in India, the world's biggest buyer of the yellow metal, stocked up in small quantities for Akshaya Tritiya, the second biggest gold buying festival after Dhanteras, due next week.

Gold traders stock up for Akshaya Tritiya


TWO Roxburgh Park men have been charged with murder over the death of a 24-year-old Cranbourne man last month.


Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman conceded victory to Democrat Bill Owens shortly after midnight today in the hotly contested race for New York's 23rd Congressional District.


Lance Armstrong escaped prosecution on the doping charges that have dogged him for years, but he may still lose his seven Tour de France titles thanks to a new investigation by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

Lance Armstrong still might lose his Tour de France titles


Fourteen students were yesterday arrested at the University of Zimbabwe and are being charged with disorderly conduct.

Students arrested at the University of Zimbabwe


Pakistan is facing a ``very serious internal threat'' to its integrity, as a grouping of Al-Qaeda, Taliban and local 'jehadi' elements are taking place, reportedly forming an alliance together to take over the country, Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Sherry Rehman warned on October 14.

Pak faces 'serious internal threat' to integrity


Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish and could speed up efforts to find treatments for some of the most confounding ailments.

Scientists create stem cells for 10 disorders


Home '' Sports '' Pinson Valley checks in at No. 9 in first baseball rankings Pinson Valley checks in at No. 9 in first baseball rankings By Gary Lloyd Pinson Valley is ranked No. 9 in Class 5A in the first Alabama Sports Writers Association baseball poll, released today.

''Pinson Valley checks in at No. 9 in first baseball rankings


Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to increase border security co-operation to curb smuggling and human trafficking, Tanzania's Daily News reported Tuesday.

Kenya, Tanzania to increase border security co-operation


Three senior US envoys are scheduled to visit Myanmar next week, the State Department said on Wednesday, stressing lifting of sanctions against the Southeast Asian nation is not on the agenda.

Senior US envoys to visit Myanmar next week


Swiss metal band Samael are streaming a new song titled ``Black Hole'' online from their upcoming album ``Above.''

Samael streaming new song ``Black Hole'' online


THE recently established Pon De Edge Bar, situated in New Guinea within proximity of Brimstone Hill, was demolished on Tuesday, August 12.


METRO employees are bidding to run the Tyne and Wear system to prevent what has been labelled privatisation of the network.

Employees bid to run Tyne and Wear Metro


Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO on Wednesday and the visionary leader with a record of stunning achievements in consumer electronics, will remain as chairman of the company he co-founded in 1976 in his adoptive parents garage, when he was 21.


Robert Joel Halderman, a producer for the CBS news program 48 Hours Mystery, reached an agreement with prosecutors in which he pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny in exchange for serving six months in jail, performing 1 000 hours of community service and giving up his right to appeal.


The Railways have decided to hold periodic meetings to monitor progress of railway projects in the state to ensure their timely completion.

Indian Railways to hold meetings to monitor progress of projects


Childhood stars Malcom Jamal Warner & Regina King break up after dating for two years.

Malcolm Jamal Warner, Regina King break up:


A Northland man killed after his tractor rolled while he was towing an effluent tanker on a farm near Dargaville has been named.


A parliamentary session met on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Najib Mikati and ministers to discuss the security and economic situation in Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.

Parliamentary session discusses security situation in Lebanon


AP Writer Iran has dug mass graves in which to bury US troops in case of any American attack on the country, a former commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard said.

Iran digging graves for US troops if they attack


Towergate Bakers a leading UK caravan insurance provider, and Datatag, Europes leading asset marking company, have announced a new initiative to improve the security of all caravan owners in the UK.

New initiative to improve security of all caravan owners in the UK


Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th career home run on Wednesday, becoming just the seventh player in Major League Baseball to achieve the feat.

Alex Rodriguez hits 600th career home run


Eddie Cibrian is suing Life & Style Weekly for defamation over a recent story claiming he was cheating on girlfriend LeAnn Rimes.

Eddie Cibrian sues Life & Style over story claiming he was cheating on LeAnn Rimes


CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announced today that 144,900 candidates from 162 countries have registered for the CFA exam in June 2011.

144,900 candidates from 162 countries registers for CFA exam


Waikato's victory not only means the Shield stays in Hamilton for the summer, while it also relegates Hawke's Bay from the top-tier Premiership for next season.

The Shield stays in Hamilton for the summer


Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, the multiplayer adventures of Ezio and co., has been formally announced, and apparently sets sails late this year.

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood formally announced


Dhaka Metro won the bronze medal outplaying Khulna in the third-place deciding match in the 8th Bangladesh Games T20 Cricket at Shaheed Chandu Stadium here Saturday.


Charlotte Church is being hotly tipped by bookies today to replace Kerry Katona as the face of Iceland.

Charlotte Church tipped to replace Kerry Katona at Iceland


Writers and producers have reached a tentative agreement and its time to take it to the masses to see if it will fly.


Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it agreed to acquire virtualization technology firm Kidaro for an undisclosed sum.

Microsoft to acquire virtualization company Kidaro


Lux Style Award ceremony, 2010, was held at a local hotel on Monday.

Lux Style awards 2010 held at a local hotel


The proposed EMS levy failed at last night's council meeting which means it wouldn't make the Fall or Spring ballots.


Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez ended a turbulent week with the satisfaction of victory as West Bromwich Albion were beaten at Stamford Bridge.


BMO Bank of Montreal today announced it is changing its residential mortgage rates, effective July 6, 2011.

BMO Bank of Montreal changes mortgage rates


Dell has expanded its networking portfolio with the launch of the new Active Fabric solutions and the Networking S5000 modular LAN/SAN switching platform.


European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said there is no room for complacency over inflation in the euro zone.


Under fire Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has no intention of quitting and is keen to extend his contract with the team until the 2011 World Cup.

Pakistan's coach Lawson keen to extend contract


O'Malley signed 170 pieces of legislation, including a measure creating civil penalties for people who make false health claims.

O'Malley signs 170 pieces of legislation


Dean Ashton has rocked West Ham and manager Gianfranco Zola by revealing he will not play again this season.

West Ham's dean Ashton will not play again this season


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari ruled out handing over the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks to India.

Zardari rules out handing over perpetrators of Mumbai attacks


Omniture, Inc., a leading provider of online business optimization software, today announced that it has joined the Mobile Marketing Association.

Omniture joins mobile marketing Association


Asian markets advanced Monday on optimism after Greece won parliamentary approval for austerity measures required to secure fresh bailout funds, with Tokyo shrugging off reports of more-than-expected drop in GDP even as Shanghai recovered initial losses in banking and property stocks.


Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath today said the aim of her ministry is to ensure that no child in the country is without education and a proper home.

Aim of ministry is to ensure no child without education:


Teradata Corporation, the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, recently announced that Shop Direct, a leading direct home shopping company based in the UK, has selected Teradata and its alliance partner Speed-Trap, a producer of customer insight software, to provide an Integrated Web Intelligence system that leverages fresh online interaction data to deliver instantly actionable customer insights.


Hilary Duff was ``completely surprised'' by her NHL star boyfriend Mike Comrie's proposal, according to her sister Haylie.


A former North Carolina trooper has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection with a traffic stop that led to a sexual misconduct allegation.

Former trooper pleads guilty to felony charge


The 'spy scandal' in Ukraine involving Russian citizens should not be dramatized, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs and Fellow Citizens Konstantin Zatulin said.

Spy scandal in Ukraine should not be dramatized --


Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said he wants Omar Abdul Rahman, the Egyptian Muslim cleric jailed in the Unites States for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center attack, to serve out the rest of his sentence at home, state media reported.

Egypt's Morsi wants blind sheikh to serve at home


Without trying to push Carlos Boozer too quickly, the Bulls will have him take his first full-contact practice since his hand surgery on Monday, according to KC Johnson in the Tribune.


An inquest was opened and adjourned on Thursday into the death of a tree surgeon in Hailsham last week.

Inquest opens into death of tree surgeon


A PLAN to turn a landfill site into a leisure park has taken a step closer.


MILAN -Lazio beat Chievo Verona 1-0 Sunday to share first place in the Serie A with defending champion Inter Milan.


I am pleased to hear that the colonial East India Company is now owned by an Indian which is both symbolic and real of India's independence from Britain.


Former Olympic skier, University of Colorado football star, and successful businessman Jeremy Bloom helped raise over $100,000 at his ``Wish of a Lifetime'' gala over the weekend.

Jeremy Bloom raises $100,000 at 'Wish of a Lifetime' gala


So, presidential hopeful Rick Perry gets the voting age wrong and this is just one is a series of epic fails on the part of the Texas Governor.


The Philadelphia Eagles are currently searching for a defensive coordinator to take the place of Sean McDermott.

Philadelphia Eagles searching for a defensive coordinator


``Desperate Housewives'' star Eva Longoria filed for divorce from husband Tony Parker in California on Wednesday.

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker in California


Saxophonist, flutist and composer James Moody died today at his home in the San Diego area.


Stocks finished little changed in Wednesday trading on Wall Street.


Actress Nia Long welcomed a son this week, her second child overall and first with basketball player beau Ime Udoka, the actress' rep confirms to E!


A Hephzibah toddler was attacked by a pit bull while playing in a yard at Bran Terrace.


The Cavaliers have hired former Phoenix Suns front office executive David Griffin as their vice president of basketball operations.

Cleveland Cavaliers hire former Suns exec David Griffin


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates continued to move lower into December of 2009.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Toronto-Dominion Bank, or TD Bank, has launched a TD mobile application for BlackBerry and Android devices.

TD Bank launches mobile application for BlackBerry and Android


Computer giant Apple Inc will open its first French store beneath the Louvre museum just two weeks.

Apple to open first French store in Louvre museum


Hot on the heels of the Wichita State University's Final Four success, investigators say a now former Wichita State basketball player, who was part of that NCAA trip is accused of sexual assault.

Former Wichita State University basketball player accused of sexual assault


Retail stocks slid Wednesday and an analyst downgrade sent Target shares lower.


NOTTINGHAM South MP Alan Simpson today brandished a bath plug in the Commons, claiming the Home Secretary's expenses scandal had distracted from the real business of politics.

Alan Simpson brandishes bath plug in Commons


Raymond Nilson, a Seymour piano tuner pleaded guilty Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, to sexually assaulting a Fairfield woman in her home.

Seymour piano tuner pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Fairfield woman


A TREASURE trove of stolen goods has been found in two three-man tents at a Sunshine Coast campsite.

TREASURE trove of stolen goods found at campsite


Labcon North America, a manufacturer of earth friendly laboratory disposables, has announced the completion of an 800kW rooftop solar panel system.

Labcon announces completion of rooftop solar panel system


Blip.tv, a New York-based platform for distribution and monetization of niche web video, has raised $10.1 million in third-round VC funding.


However, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly told the Los Angeles Daily News that Hairston suffered ``a little bit of a setback.''

Los Angeles Dodgers Jerry Hairston Jr. suffers setback


Bangsamoro, which signed the peace framework agreement in October this year, is keen to learn from Malaysia in terms of developing its own economy.

Bangsamoro keen to learn from Malaysia on developing its economy


Villa today failed in a late bid to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole who has opted to join French club Lille on a season-long loan deal.


Hollywood star Barbara McNair died on Sunday at the age of 72 after a long struggle against cancer.


Growth in German household spending slowed last year, depressed by a decline in car purchases in Europe's biggest economy, according to government figures released Wednesday.


Angus and Julia Stone have announced their second UK tour, this December.

Angus and Julia Stone announce second UK tour


The sexual health policy report, being drawn up by parliament's social affairs committee, has reached the recommendations stage and details will be published next week.

Sexual health policy report reaches recommendations stage


NEW child restraint laws which come into force tomorrow will have an impact, according to a local child care centre owner.


A creepy customer was caught pleasuring himself while walking round a Marks & Spencer store in England.


Coal India will recruit about 2,500 entry level executives in next five years to strengthen workforce in view of its plans to expand production capacity, a top company official said on Thursday.

CIL to recruit 2,500 executives in next five years


With a barring last minute plea agreement, a 58-year-old Fort Wayne man charged with six counts of child molesting will go to trial next month.

Man charged with child molesting to go to trial next month


Icelandic neo-classical artist Ólafur Arnalds has announced the release of his second full-length album, ...and they have escaped the weight of darkness, in North America on June 8th via Erased Tapes.

Ólafur Arnalds releases and they have escaped the weight of darkness


The live export season is getting ready to start in northern WA, with cattle being sourced for shipments due out of Broome next month.

Live export season ready to start in northern WA


World oil prices grow over expectations from purchase of bonds of euro zone states, Bloomberg reports.


Esther Williams, whose experiences as a young swimming champion led to a career of Hollywood ``aqua-musicals'' designed just for her, died on Thursday in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 91, her spokesman said.


Texas Gov. Rick Perry is calling Social Security a ``monstrous lie'' - a claim that prompts former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to charge that such rhetoric is bad for the GOP.

Perry calls Social Security 'a monstrous lie'


Woman dies after car crash with truck Updated: 05:36, Saturday January 12, 2013 A woman has been killed when the car she was driving collided with a semi-trailer in southwest Queensland.


Julia - whose brother Eric Roberts and sister Lisa Roberts Gillan are actors and whose parents, Betty Lou and Walter Roberts, were at one-time actors and playwrights - said: ``I wanted to be a vet.


Caretaker Minister for Interior Lt. Gen. Hamid Nawaz Khan Sunday said there are reports that Indian intelligence agency RAW was involved in violent incidents in the country.

India's RAW involved in violent incidents:


The Congress on Wednesday said it has never closed the doors for talks with Team Anna currently agitating for a strong Lokpal Bill in New Delhi.

Never closed doors for talks with Team Anna:


Rap star Beanie Sigel was briefly jailed Wednesday and ordered to live in a halfway house for six months after a second probation violation, just weeks before his federal probation was to have ended.

Rapper Beanie Sigel jailed for probation violation


HTC desire deals with free gifts are also in great demand among the masses


NATO keeps the door open for a possible accession of Georgia and Ukraine provided they fall in line with the strict criteria required for membership, an alliance's official said on February 25, according to Ria Novosti.

NATO keeps 'door open' for Georgia, Ukraine


Zambia's former president Frederick Chiluba has died at his home early Saturday morning after suffering heart and kidney problems.


Archer Daniels Midland Company announced today that Steven Mills, senior executive vice president, Performance and Growth, has elected to retire as of February 7, 2012.

ADM senior executive Vice President Steven Mills to retire


The first baby of this new year was born early Friday morning at University Hospital.

First baby of the year born at University Hospital


Currency markets will closely watch Chinese exchange rates on Monday to see how far Beijing will allow the yuan to rise after announcing the end of its two-year-old peg to the dollar.


And now, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and rescue crews are decreasing their search efforts.


The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Jonny Gomes agreed to a minor league contract yesterday with an invitation to spring training.

Reds, Jonny Gomes agree to minor league contract


The Washington Redskins announced that they have revised the policy concerning signs in their stadium to bring it in line with earlier announced rules governing messages on clothing.

Redskins revise policy on signs at stadium


9th November, 2011 Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt has filed an appeal against a 30-month prison sentence for spot-fixing.


Massachusetts State Police said today they took a gun off a JetBlue (JBLU) pilot at Logan International Airport after he allegedly told an acquaintance he might harm himself.


Chinese tourists eager to see art treasures heisted from China decades ago have swamped a famed Taiwan museum, forcing it to deploy crowd-control measures and fuelling a huge expansion.


In the recent incident Somali pirates seized four ships in the Gulf of Aden.

Pirates seize four ships in Gulf of Aden


Veteran Senator John Kerry, who favours strong ties with India, was sworn in as the US Secretary of State on Saturday, replacing Hillary Clinton as America's top diplomat.

John Kerry sworn in as Secretary of State


Equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase lowered their price target on shares of Investment Technology Group from $12.00 to $11.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday.

JPMorgan Chase lowers price target on Investment Technology Group (ITG)


A Vancouver physiotherapist is facing a charge of defrauding ICBC of thousands of dollars after an investigation alleged she was billing the insurance company, as well as WorkSafe BC, for patient treatments she never performed.

Physiotherapist charged with defrauding ICBC


The New York Times announced today the release of the NYTimes application for BlackBerry ® smartphones, which allows readers to enjoy current news and information from The Times on the latest generation of BlackBerry smartphones.

New York Times releases application for BlackBerry smartphones


HMV used augmented reality to bring products to life as it celebrated the 100th anniversary of Universal Pictures at the weekend.

Hmv uses augmented reality to bring products to life


'Take That' member Robbie Williams has revealed how he is fighting a ``life-changing'' mystery illness that leaves him constantly drained.

Robbie Williams fighting mystery illness


A LNG tanker headed from Iraq to Georgia capsized on Alat-Astara highway in Salyan region of Azerbaijan.

LNG tanker headed from Iraq to Georgia capsizes in Azerbaijan


The Palestinian Authority warned Thursday that clashes by Israeli settlers in Hebron and other West Bank areas could end the peace process, dpa reported.

Palestinian Authority: settlers could end peace process


Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in the case of Michael Jackson's death.


The Australian financial system had coped better with the recent global strains than many other countries, the central bank said Thursday in its half yearly financial stability review.

Australian financial system coping with global strains: central bank


whose song 'Chasing Pavements' you probably have heard - has a naughty little secret - she was suspended from school for fighting over Will Young!

Adele suspended from school for fighting over Will Young


Facebook shares have gone on sale to the public in one of the largest stock flotations in US history.


Director Ken Russell has died following a series of strokes, according to published reports.


The US District Court in Delaware today entered final judgment including accrued interest, totaling approximately $1.2 billion, to Cordis Corporation against Medtronic, Inc. and Boston Scientific Corporation in cases involving the original Palmaz balloon expandable stent patent.

US District Court in Delaware enters final judgment of approximately $1.2 billion to Cordis


Estelle and Kanye West held on to the Number One spot on the UK Singles Chart today with 'American Boy', topping the chart for the second week in a row.

Estelle and Kanye West hold on to Number one spot


Armenia Fund USA donated much needed laptop computers to several institutions of culture and education throughout Armenia.

Armenia Fund donates computers to institutions of culture and education


The San Diego Padres on Wednesday signed veteran hurler Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Padres sign veteran pitcher Suppan to minor league contract


As the song goes, ``don't know where, don't know when,'' but Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will be in Kentucky next week.


On Monday, May 27, area residents are remembering those who have paid the ultimate price while serving in the US Armed Forces, and many attended Memorial Day services conducted this morning by members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Residents remember those who paid the ultimate price


UK-based colored gem miner Gemfields is keen on acquiring jewelry brand Faberge in a deal worth $142m.

Gemfields to acquire jeweler Faberge for $142m


A 300-strong hikoi marched on Parliament today to lay to rest the foreshore and seabed legislation and its replacement, along with the Maori Party logo.

Hikoi marches on Parliament to lay to rest foreshore and seabed legislation


Thousands of mourners and protesters gathered on Sunday in Damascus for the funerals of those killed in growing demonstrations against the rule of President Bashir al-Assad.

Thousands gather in Damascus for funerals


Baltimore County Police are investigating a rape that took place at 1 am on Oct. 6, and are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect.


SMEs board index opened low at 4299.15 points and closed at 4442.28 points, up 2.99% or 129.12 points.


Bikini Atoll, the North Pacific site of US nuclear testing 60 years ago and namesake of the swimsuit, has been submitted for listing as a World Heritage Site.

Bikini Atoll submitted for listing as World Heritage site


Australian shares opened up 0.6 percent on Friday, as easing Irish debt fears and a strong debut for General Motors lifted global markets.


Fishermen are to take legal action to challenge cod fishing quotas imposed by the government after a crisis meeting in East Sussex.


Venezuela on Wednesday vowed to defeat Exxon Mobil Corp. in a legal battle as the US-based oil company seeks to freeze Venezuelan assets in the US and Europe.


AutoCanada Inc. today announced the appointments of Tom Orysiuk, CA as President, Steve Rose as Executive Vice-President Corporate Services and Jeff Christie, CA as Vice-President Finance.

AutoCanada Inc. announces the appointments of executives


The Parole Board had no choice but to release a convicted double rapist on parole, as all legal methods for keeping him in jail had been exhausted.

Parole Board had no choice but to release rapist


Zeacom announced its lead sponsor for its New Zealand user group conference in Auckland today.


CNMI swimming records fell last week when Rezne Wong competed in the 2011 Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China.


Boonville police officers have an updated contract, with the city council voting unanimously Thursday night to approve the pact.

Boonville police officers have updated contract


Dior designer John Galliano was briefly arrested Thursday night in Paris after hurling insulting remarks at a couple, according to Reuters.

Designer John Galliano arrested in Paris


Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez and his wife Melanie have been charged with misdemeanor drug possession of a controlled substance.

Cleveland Indians Chris Perez charged with misdemeanor drug possession


Halle Berry was rushed to the hospital last night, after suffering an on-set injury, TMZ.com reports.


Matson Navigation Company yesterday announced it is raising its fuel surcharge by 3.5 percentage points on June 21.


A rare survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime's main jail told on Tuesday how torturers ripped out his toenails and gave him electric shocks to try to make him confess to being a CIA agent.


The number of building approvals fell for a seventh straight month in January but economists say there are signs the struggling housing sector may have turned the corner.


She recently walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra to celebrate the issue's launch, for which the celebration partner were Teacher's Origin.

Priyanka Chopra walks for Manish Malhotra


Actor Randy Quaid and his wife told Canada's immigration board Friday they are seeking refuge in Canada because they are being persecuted in the US, after they were arrested on US warrants related to vandalism charges.

Randy Quaid, wife told Canada board they are seeking refuge


More communities are handing over police protection to state troopers to relieve their straining budgets.

Communities handing over police protection to state troopers


UNICEF today called for an immediate end to the siege of Misrata, warning that tens of thousands of children were at risk in the conflict-ridden city.

UNICEF calls for an immediate end to the siege of Misrata


Katie Holmes is set to play Jacqueline Kennedy in a new History Channel mini series.

Katie Holmes to play Jacqueline Kennedy in mini series


Generex Biotechnology Corporation, the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, commented today on recent trading activity in its common stock.

Generex Biotechnology comments on recent trading activity


Indmobile announced on Tuesday the launch of Hopsim, international travel SIM card, which promises to offer free incoming calls in more than 75 countries and can be used in 202 countries across the globe.

Hopsim offers free incoming calls in 75 countries


Paint maker Sherwin-Williams Co posted sharply lower quarterly profit Thursday, and gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for the current quarter, sending its shares down 12 percent.

Sherwin-Williams posts sharply lower profit


Private drug plans that provide coverage to 19 million Canadians are not sustainable in their current form, according to an executive at Great West Life Assurance, one of Canada's largest insurance companies.


A Corner Brook man charged in the death of a baby could soon go to trial.


EFI adds a new dimension to its Fiery services portfolio launched in 2010 with the introduction of Fiery Consulting Services.

EFI adds a new dimension to its Fiery portfolio


Facebook acquired 750 patents from IBM, adding intellectual property that may help it counter allegations of patent infringement, a person with knowledge of the transaction told Bloomberg.


On 17 May the Polish mobile operator Polkomtel will introduce a new pre-paid offer called Plus on Card, reports Media2.pl.


A Sudanese refugee washes her hands in Gendrassa camp in Maban, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, on the border with Sudan August 2, 2012.

A Sudanese refugee washes her hands in Gendrassa camp in Maban, South Sudan


Oil futures fell below 80 US dollars a barrel on Monday due to a stronger US dollar and concerns on energy demand.


On Thursday, it was announced that Ole Miss would suspend four players for what coach Houston Nutt calls ``breaking team rules.''


Darwin J. Eans demonstrates exactly why roundabouts won't work in this city.


37% of e-mail marketers don't test their e-mail campaigns, with a third of that number saying it's because they don't know how, according to a recent survey, ``The use of testing in e-mail marketing,'' by e-mail marketing services company eROI.

37% of e-mail marketers don't test e-mail campaigns


Power generator NTPC Ltd said it has signed three loan agreements of Rs 1,870 crore with domestic banks to part finance its capital expenditure plans.

NTPC signs loan agreements of Rs 1,870 crore with domestic banks


24-07-09, 7:02, - Russian savings bank Sberbank won a claim for USD 35 mln against bankrupted developer Macromir.

Sberbank wins another claim against Macromir


A six-year-old boy hit by a car outside a school in Sydney's south ran onto the road and remains in a critical condition.

Boy hit by car near school ran onto road


Oil steadied above $101 a barrel on Wednesday, snapping three-straight days of losses triggered by dollar gains and easing supply concerns in Iraq.


The German embassy in Belarus said on Wednesday that Germany had abolished national visa consular fees for Belarusian citizens starting from Feb. 4, 2011.

Germany abolishes national visa fees for Belarusians


DELIVERIES to the Morrisons supermarket in Yate will increase on Sunday mornings after the firm was given the green light by council planners.

Deliveries to Morrisons supermarket in Yate will increase


Support is quietly mounting in the US Congress, especially among Democrats, to extend a payroll tax holiday for 160 million Americans to protect workers from an immediate hit in their take-home pay at the beginning of next year, according to lawmakers.

Support mounting for extending payroll tax holiday


Sims Recycling Solutions Expands US Asset Management Services to Include Mobile Devices Ongoing shift away from PCs to cellphones and tablets bolsters company's decision to refurbish and resell used devices West Chicago, IL May 15, 2013 Sims Recycling Solutions, the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, today announced it has expanded its US asset management services to include mobile devices, such as feature phones, smartphones and tablets.

Sims Recycling Solutions Expands US asset management services to include mobile devices


Software giant Microsoft has got another government contract for its cloud-based services as the company has deals for providing cloud computing services to the city of New York and the state of California.

Microsoft gets another government contract for cloud computing services


Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint pleaded guilty Tuesday to drunken driving while his availability for Saturday night's showdown with No. 2 Alabama remained unknown.


Here in Denver this week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been heckled by fellow Democrats nearly everywhere she goes.


A 6-year-old boy is recovering after his mother said he became trapped inside a running washing machine, reported local news station WPLG in Miami..

Boy trapped inside running washing machine


Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has pleaded innocent to drunken driving in the suburbs east of Seattle.

Warren Moon pleads innocent to drunken driving


Aust embassy helped sisters leave Italy Updated: 16:58, Friday October 5, 2012 The Department of Foreign Affairs has defended its role in helping a mother and her four daughters at the centre of an international custody dispute come to Australia two years ago.


Nepalese journalist 'buried alive' Updated: 10:00, Tuesday January 8, 2013 A group of Maoist former rebels have been arrested over the death of a journalist during Nepal's civil war, with one of them confessing that the reporter was buried alive, police say.


Electricity suppliers say they cannot source enough so-called 'green energy' to meet ambitious new carbon emission targets.

Not enough 'green energy' to meet carbon emission targets


A Liverpool man has died after a motorcycle crash early Thursday morning.


TalkSwitch, a manufacture of telephone systems for small and multi-location businesses, has signed a distribution agreement with Intramation, an IT and telecoms services company.

TalkSwitch signs distribution agreement with Intramation


A truck carrying inert explosive components has crashed into the local shop in the village of Moneygall, Co Offaly.


Toledo police arrested nine men early Sunday on charges of assaulting two undercover police detectives.

9 charged with assault of undercover detectives


Brian McFadden is reportedly set to launch a new custody battle over his two daughters with ex-wife Kerry Katona.

Brian McFadden to launch new custody battle against Kerry Katona


Girls may be less likely than boys to have their short height checked out for possible medical causes, at least among poor kids, a new study suggests.

Girls less likely to have short height checked out


The ECB cut its key lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 0.75%, taking it below 1% for the first time in the central bank's history.


Water tumbles into a pool in front of the Oregon Caves chateau, which turns 75 Friday.


Xilinx is to acquire Modelware, a provider of traffic management/packet processing silicon intellectual property cores and reference designs.


Sen. Robert C. Byrd, 90, will remain hospitalized for several more days for treatment of a mild infection, his office said today.

Sen. Byrd to remain hospitalized more days


Texas A&M regent Gene Stallings says he wants the Big 12 to survive - and would vote to keep the Aggies in the league if they don't get a much better offer from another conference.

Texas A&M regent Stallings wants Big 12 to survive


Perri Shakes-Drayton has vowed to bounce back from her World Championship disappointment after failing to qualify for the final of the 400m hurdles in Berlin.

Perri Shakes-Drayton vows to bounce back


The Tourist star Angelina Jolie said she orders her Christmas shopping out of a catalogue because she's so busy.

Angelina Jolie orders her Christmas shopping from a catalogue


We know that planning has to be done some years ahead, but I feel this so called 20-year vision for Rutland is more of a nightmare.


Sony Corp said yesterday it plans to halve the number of its parts and materials suppliers in the next two years, aiming to slash procurement costs by 20% this financial year as it seeks return to profit.


JacTravel has unveiled a dedicated channel management strategy under the leadership of commercial manager, James Blackmore.

Jactravel unveils channel management strategy


Catholic Healthcare West, the fifth largest health system in the nation, announced today that it has changed its name to Dignity Health as part of a governance restructure that will position the organization to succeed in a changing health care environment.

Catholic Healthcare West changes its name


The University of Tennessee Medical Center opened yesterday a new 755-space parking garage on its hospital campus off Aloca Highway.

University of Tennessee Medical Center opens new parking garage


A year after Lara won the Miss Universe pageant, the rumor was going on that Lara might have dated Tiger for a while.

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta dated Tiger Woods ?


Newly released financial disclosure statements show New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife earned more than $500,000 in the past year.

Gov. Christie and his wife earned more than $500,000 in past year


On May 9 the Armenian Church will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord on the fortieth day following the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Our Savior Jesus Christ.

Armenian Church to celebrate the Feast of Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ


A Cleveland Browns employee was reportedly found dead at the team's practice facility Saturday.

Cleveland Browns employee found dead at practice facility


You know things are really bad when David Letterman takes time out to skewer you with his Top Ten.


Yoga guru Baba Ramdev was discharged from hospital here Tuesday morning, four days after he was admitted there due to deteriorating health during a nine-day long fast against corruption, officials said.

Yoga guru Ramdev discharged from hospital


Sindh Minister for Inquiries and Anti-corruption Establishment Abdul Haq Alias Dost Muhammad Bhurt has said that quick action should be taken after receiving complaints against corruption and miss-use of power so that the corruption could be eliminated from the society.

Quick action should be taken on complaints against corruption:


Though Chris Getz was held out of Wednesday's lineup, he is expected to return to action on Thursday against the Rays.

Getz expected to return to action Thursday


European prompt physical coal prices steadied on Friday after slipping for most of the week, while many players were sidelined ahead of a UK public holiday and after most cargoes re priced into China or re sold elsewhere were absorbed.No fresh trades were reported and few bids or offers were seen.An August DES ARA cargo was bid at USD 88.50 and offered at USD 89.50, unchanged.A July South African cargo was bid at USD 90.10, also unchanged.An official of a power utility said that ``It looks as if prices have almost found a bottom. We don't think they'll fall much further from current levels. The ARA cargoes which traded at USD 3 below the index, were originally for China, and others have been absorbed elsewhere in Asia, in the Mediterranean, into Turkey.''

European prompt physical coal prices steadied on Friday after slipping for most of the week.


Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman told a standing-room only crowd at the Blue Goose Inn on Saturday that the team expects nose tackle Pat Williams to return in 2010.

(Vikings) vikings expect dt Pat Williams to return in 2010


Windstream Corp. plans to cut 146 jobs in Newton as part of its takeover of the former Iowa Telecom operations.


MSHA approved a wireless tracking system for use in underground mines, a development prompted by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, which requires mine operators to adopt wireless communications and electronic tracking systems by June 2009.

MSHA approves wireless tracking system for underground mines


An Arizona teenager who had health problems died from H1N1 flu, health authorities said on Wednesday.


Scientists say that a mysterious dark cosmic flow, which is carrying along many galaxy clusters in the universe, might be the tug of another universe.

Mysterious ``dark flow'' might be tug of another universe


Kenny Perry carded a final round of 3-under-par 69 to win the Memorial Tournament by two strokes.

Kenny Perry wins the Memorial Tournament


Ricky Gervais said he failed to impress his girlfriend when he once peed in a jacuzzi while on holiday in Italy.

Ricky Gervais peed in a jacuzzi while on holiday in Italy


Trish was ``visiting some of her former WWE co-workers who now work for TNA,'' according to the report, while TNA was in her hometown for a house show.


South Africa said yesterday the Dalai Lama has been denied a visa to meet here with other Nobel laureates, arguing his visit would overshadow the country's preparations to host the 2010 World Cup.


A voluntary water restriction for residents of Fairview and users of the rural water co-operative has now been lifted as issues with the water treatment plant were worked out over the weekend.


Toyota Australia says the impact of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami on its vehicle production is affecting its parts suppliers in Samoa, where 800 employees of Yazaki Samoa have had their work hours cut by up to half.

Toyota Australia says impact of Japan earthquake affecting Samoa


Toronto, Jun 11 Canada has announced to fund four new health science projects with India in the field of cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and malaria worth USD 6.7 million.

Canada to fund four new health science projects with India


After 21 years on air, NPR announced Friday it is ending Talk of the Nation, and replacing the radio show with Here and Now, an afternoon newscast produced by Boston University's WBUR.


Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale will stand down from rugby indefinitely as he seeks assistance with alcohol-related issues.


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates are getting very close to all time lows as interest rates continue to drop.


A Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship has disrupted a group of pirates operating in the west of the Indian Ocean.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship disrupts pirates


Revamped disco group the Village People have been granted permission by a California judge to continue performing as they fight a lawsuit brought against them by one of the band's founding members.

The Village People can continue performing, despite lawsuit


India paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth said on Sunday he had been 'woken up' by his confrontation with South Africa captain Graeme Smith in the second test in Durban last week.

Sreesanth 'woken up' by confrontation with Smith


UK hedge fund manager Man Group said Monday that it has agreed to buy GLG Partners for $1.6 billion in a deal that will created a firm with around $63 billion of funds under management.


The Bahamas is to import agricultural products directly from Haiti, Prime Minister Hubert A. Ingaham confirmed.


Last year's heavy floods have ruined poverty reduction programme at union council level in some districts of Sindh, however, the programme has achieved better results in many districts.

'Floods ruined poverty reduction programme'


Oprah Winfrey has settled a defamation lawsuit filed by the former headmistress of a South Africa girls' school set up by the US TV star.


Sunny Deol's son Karan, who has assisted director Sangeeth Sivan on their home production ``Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'', will not enter films at least for another year, said Sunny.

Sunny Deol's son Karan will not enter films for another year


More than one third of borrowers add the arrangement fee to their mortgage thus bumping up total payments, according to research undertaken by uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.

One third of borrowers add arrangement fee to mortgage


Mobile Phone Deals UK offers the latest deals in the United Kingdom.


Facebook intends to ban sponsored status updates, according to a draft of its new terms of service.


A New Zealand promotions company is suing celebrity television chef Gordon Ramsay for $2.1 million after he pulled out of charity tour dates here.


Kristen Stewart has admitted she feels pressure from ``Twilight Saga'' fans to get her character right.


A NEWTON Aycliffe-based charity that helps thousands of people make positive changes to their lives has received an equality and diversity award.

NEWTON Aycliffe charity receives Equality and diversity award


Bradley Wiggins became the first Briton to win the Tour de France when he claimed the 99th edition of the greatest cycling race on Sunday.

Wiggins becomes first Briton to win Tour de France


The contents of an employer's internal email, mistakenly sent to a 46-year-old job applicant, allowed the applicant's age bias claims under the ADEA and Idaho Human Rights Act to proceed, held a federal district court in Idaho.

Employer's email allows applicant's age bias claim to proceed


An overnight fire gutted a florist shop on Main Street in Fall River, despite firefighters' efforts to save the shop.


An Ottawa youth pastor is facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation and one count of child luring via a computer after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old girl.

Ottawa youth pastor charged with sexual exploitation


India beat New Zealand by 58 runs to win 3rd ODI at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series.


As of 2006, almost 20,000ha of land -- twice the size of Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the vast land surrounding it -- had been gazetted as Orang Asli reserve in Peninsular Malaysia.

20,000ha gazetted for Orang Asli reserve


``Troops should remain vigilant and maintain high degree of preparedness for meeting any eventualities along the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir,'' Patil told troops at Raina stadium in Rajouri district today.

Troops should maintain high degree of preparedness:


Ricky Ponting has apologised after an on-field dummy spit when he collided with teammate Steve Smith as Australia completed a comfortable seven-wicket win over Canada at the World Cup.


A 32-year-old Westland man was arraigned this morning on first degree murder charges in the death of his wife over the weekend.

Westland man arraigned on murder charges


CEDIA 2010 Booth #4156 - Vivitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of environmentally innovative visual presentation products, debuts its line of home theater projectors at CEDIA as a first time exhibitor.

Vivitek debuts its line of home theater projectors


Independent maternal demographic factors such as social status, ethnicity and maternal age can predict the likelihood of operative births in the UK, according to a new study published today in BJOG:

Independent maternal demographic factors can predict likelihood of operative births in UK:


Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star Game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent.


Pirelli has returned to Formula 1 after an absence of 19 years, restarting with the Australian GP .

Pirelli returns to Formula 1 after 19 years


Bristol City have sacked manager Derek McInnes following Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Leicester City in the Championship.


A suspected Pakistani infiltrator was killed by Indian border guards in Ramgarh sector along the international border Sunday.


Billie Piper has revealed that she uses a foot double when filming scenes for her raunchy TV show 'Secret Diary Of A Call Girl' because she finds them 'vulgar'.


The conservative American journalist, author and blogger Andrew Breitbart died in Los Angeles of natural causes on Thursday morning, according to an announcement posted on his Big Journalism website.

Conservative us blogger Andrew Breitbart dies


New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is set to begin a rehab assignment in Trenton this weekend and will likely return to the majors from his calf injury next week in Cleveland.

Jeter to begin rehab assignment in Trenton


Republicans on Sunday renewed their attacks on the Obama administration over suspected leaks of classified security information, with one influential senator saying the Justice Department should appoint a special prosecutor to investigate.

Republicans renew attacks on Obama administration over leaks


``Please hear this: I have been accused. I am under attack. I want you to know, as I said earlier, I am not a perfect man but this thing, I'm gonna fight,'' Long said Sunday morning from the pulpit at his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

Bishop Eddie Long: 'I am not a perfect man'