Latinos were pivotal to the population growth in Arizona in the last decade, comprising nearly half of the overall increase in residents since 2000, according to a National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund analysis of newly released Census 2010 data.

Latinos pivotal to population growth in Arizona for the last decade


Egypt said it was freely opening its border with Gaza for the first time in more than a year to allow in humanitarian aid, setting off a mad rush to the crossing by thousands of residents, while an Israeli official said there is an ``ongoing dialogue'' with the international community on how to expand the amount of goods entering the area.

Egypt opens border to Gaza to allow in aid


Iran has upheld a death sentence for a Kurdish activist convicted of links to an outlawed separatist group after the supreme court quashed the original hanging verdict, his lawyer said yesterday.

Iran upholds death sentence for Kurdish activist


Kyle Busch, driving the No. 51 Miccosukee Resorts truck for Billy Ballew Motorpsorts, won the pole for Saturday's Camping World Truck Series race, the San Bernardino 200, at Auto Club Speedway.

Kyle Busch wins the pole for the San Bernardino 200


Shamsiah Fakeh, a former leader of the now-defunct Communist Party of Malaya, died today at her home in Tropicana, Damansara here.

Former communist leader shamsiah Fakeh dies


State Sen. Jake Corman today said he will introduce a transportation funding package within a week that will include most of the proposals, worth about $2.5 billion, from a commission report this summer.

Sen. Corman to introduce Transportation funding package


An independent review panel advanced three proposals for a new US 460 to the Commonwealth Transportation Board on Thursday afternoon.

Panel advances three proposals for new US 460


Newcastle United forward Andy Carroll has officially inked a new and improved five year contract with the newly promoted Premier league side.

Newcastle United youngster Andy Carroll inks new contract


Affle has introduces its new Smartphone messenger named Pinch which is able to find friends across various tools and platforms like Blackberry, Android, Facebook and Twitter.

Affle introduces new Smartphone messenger


A hero sniper received the Military Cross yesterday for rescuing a comrade under heavy fire during a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan.


Texas Instruments have confirmed it will buy National Semiconductor for $25 per share which is a 78% premium to the close seen on Monday.

Texas Instruments to buy National Semiconductor at $25 a share


Diesel engine exhaust fumes cause cancer in humans and belong in the same potentially deadly category as asbestos, arsenic and mustard gas, World Health Organisation experts said on Tuesday.


The US Coast Guard rescued a woman who fell from a sailboat Saturday afternoon west of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Coast Guard rescues woman who fell from sailboat near Skyway Bridge


Kay Bee Toys filed for Chapter 22 bankruptcy in federal court Thursday, saying sales in stores open at least one year fell nearly 20 percent between Oct. 5 and Dec. 8.

Kay Bee Toys files Chapter 22 bankruptcy


Taiwan society is aging at an alarming rate, with 20 percent of the population expected to be over 65 by 2025, according to the results of a survey released by the Department of Health July 11.


Chief minister Mamata Banerjee left Kolkata for Delhi on Tuesday evening to attend the UPA co-ordination committee meeting there on Wednesday.

Mamata Banerjee to attend UPA co-ordination meeting


Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann resigned his office Wednesday as he had entered it:


In Loveland, volunteers began stamping cards Friday with Loveland postmarks, an annual tradition for the city that claims to be the Valentine's capital of the world.


An intense cold wave continued to grip Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh Tuesday as the mercury dipped further.


NDP Leader Andrea Horwath has failed to meet her ``personal priority'' of nominating more women candidates in this election than the previous campaign.

Horwath fails to meet ``personal priority'' of more women candidates


Vallares PLC, led by former BP PLC boss Tony Hayward and financial magnate Nathaniel Rothschild, said Friday it has raised GBP1.35 billion in a float to create an acquisition vehicle to buy oil and gas assets in emerging markets.

Vallares raises GBP1.35 billion to buy oil assets


A Dodge County judge ordered the sheriffs department to pick up people off the streets to cover jury duty after jurors call in sick with the flu.

Judge orders sheriffs department to pick up people off the streets for jury duty


Meryl Streep has been nominated for a Bafta for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady just a day after winning a Golden Globe and as she waits to discover if she's won an Oscar.


Republican White House candidate John McCain Monday called for tough new sanctions on Iran if it fails to halt its nuclear program, including a bid to deprive the US foe of gasoline.

McCain calls for tough new sanctions on Iran


That's the reason why I did take this fight because I want to show people that I'm here to fight, and not only am I gonna fight, but I'm going to knock him out and I'm going to win.

Gabriel rosado: ``not only am I gonna fight, but I'm going to knock him out''


NC state rep. pushes wrong button, mistakenly helps override guv's veto of 'fracking' bill By The Associated Press RALEIGH, NC ???

NC state rep. pushes wrong button, overrides veto


Gunshots were fired Thursday near the US Consulate in the Mexican city of Monterrey, prompting officials to suspend visa services and beef up security.

Gunshots fired near US consulate in mexico


Bank of Queensland Limited reaffirmed its earnings guidance of 10% EPS growth for the year to 31 August.


It's not too late to be an Indiana University Kokomo student for the fall semester.


A weekly bingo club that is in danger of closing is appealing for help from the public.


Nick Skelton has again proved himself as one of the world's most formidable showjumpers, winning the Global Champions Tour grand prix in Hamburg on Saturday with Big Star.

Nick Skelton wins Global Champions Tour grand prix in Hamburg


Temperatures rose marginally in Himachal Pradesh today in the absence of rain and snow as the state capital recorded a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures rise marginally in Himachal Pradesh


A Conway attorney, who faces indecent exposure charges, has been formally indicted by an Horry County Grand Jury.


Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence has called a band council meeting for Thursday to discuss a blockade on a winter road leading to a De Beers diamond mine.

Chief Theresa Spence calls meeting to discuss blockade on road to diamond mine


Bloomingdale's has launched its new customer loyalty program called Loyallist in all US retail locations and online.

Bloomingdale's launches new loyalty program


He surged past Kurt Busch with two laps left to win the Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson wins Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway


Mumbai Indians (Images) skipper Sachin Tendulkar (Images) on Wednesday night said 'nothing works like victory' as it inspires players to strive hard for positive results.


Some research has associated diabetes with the most common kind of chronically irregular heartbeat, called atrial fibrillation, which can raise the risk for stroke and death.

Research associates diabetes with atrial fibrillation


The IRS advises that if you can deduct all of the interest on your mortgage, you may be able to deduct all of the points paid on the mortgage.

Can i deduct the points i paid on my mortgage?


On the heels of its acquisition of Ounce Labs in late July, IBM is integrating its Web application security offerings to help solidify security through the full application life cycle.


Punjab government today decided to launch a unique card for NRIs of Punjab origin to enable them show their identity for any official work.

Punjab government to launch unique card for NRIs of Punjab origin


Six months after Cooley's cardiovascular surgical society presented DeBakey with a lifetime achievement award, DeBakey repaid the honor Friday, inducting Cooley into his own surgical society and lauding his contribution to modern medicine.

DeBakey inducts Cooley into his surgical society


No apology over NT forced adoptions Updated: 19:04, Wednesday March 27, 2013 Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles has expressed regret to the victims of forced adoption in his jurisdiction, but stopped short of saying he was sorry.


He's made millions during his career, and now Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage is reportedly broke.


Chatham-Kent council voted to move ahead with the $14- million project, a decision that now has opponents pondering legal action.


A busy Ardmore convenience store has been robbed again, this time, at knife-point.


The Cabinet stressed Tuesday on an integrated application of the sales tax law and the commitment of all parties ,which are subjected to the law's rules, to implement it in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Cabinet stresses application of sales tax law


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the Awami National Party is with the army as long as it supports democracy.

Anp is with army as long as it supports democracy:


There is an unwritten law that physics professors can't explain: it seems the older we get the faster time goes by.

The older we get the faster time goes by


Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Wednesday that it was hiring 1,300 workers in Thailand as the battered car market slowly recovers from its slump.

Mitsubishi Motors hiring 1,300 workers in Thailand


Ukraine has agreed to sign a fresh accord for monitors to measure gas flow to Europe, minus the declaration that led Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to rescind the agreement, the European Commission said on Monday.


``The Sensex on the BSE fell by 74.7 points or 0.5% to 15,738.7 while Nifty on the NSE fell by 19.9 points or 0.4% to 4714.0. The Sensex has supports at 15,690 and 15,550 and resistances at 15,870 and 15,960. The Nifty has supports at 4,690 and 4,630 and resistances at 4,770 and 4,820.``


Australians spent a record $22 billion on credit and charge cards in the lead up to Christmas, but economists say the nation's consumers are spending conservatively.

Australians spent record $22 billion on credit and charge cards


A Cecil County woman is facing several drug charges after a county deputy found suspected heroin and crack cocaine inside her car during a traffic stop near Elkton over the weekend, police said.


Fans of the hit American teen drama will be satisfied to know that Gossip Girl the TV series has apps on iPhone and iPad.

Gossip Girl the TV series has apps on iPhone & iPad


TAXI drivers in Burton say they are being 'kicked in the teeth' by new council policies on how they operate.

Taxi drivers being 'kicked in teeth' by the council


South Australia's fauna emblem the southern hairy-nosed wombat is starving in the Murraylands, according to an animal welfare group.


She told MIAMI magazine: ``I was never the pretty girl.


Sri Lanka was mulling a ban on mini-skirts following complaints, prompting the government to set up a panel to prepare a dress code for public places in the conservative country, officials and a media report said.


Interest rates will rise to 3.75 percent tomorrow after the Reserve Bank agreed to raise them by 25 basis points for the third time in a row.


MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy has had a setback with his surgically repaired right knee, casting further doubt on his chances of resuming a career derailed by knee problems.


Theresa Spence, the controversial First Nation chief whose month-long hunger protest has helped to fan the flames of the Idle No More movement, will continue to forgo solid food, a spokesman declared Friday.


SWAT teams surrounded a Berks County home on a report of a intoxicated man with weapons inside on Saturday, police said.


Investigations will continue this morning into a suspected hit and run death in New Plymouth.

Investigations to continue over suspected hit and run


MARKS & Spencer reported a slowdown in its sales decline today after a better-than-expected fall of 4.2% over the first three months of this year.

Marks & Spencer reports slowdown in sales decline


Lexus will sponsor in-flight Wi-Fi on American Airlines during the first week of November, the two brands said in a joint statement.


Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss Chad Johnson's claims that he taking anger management classes.

Chad Johnson taking anger management classes


A 46-year-old Rantoul woman is dead after jumping from a Champaign overpass Monday.


K.Zarbaliyeva/ Two imprisonment institutions will be put into exploitation in Azerbaijan by the end of 2009, Nazim Alakbarov, the Deputy Justice Minister and head of the Penitentiary Service, told journalists on 20 November.

Two imprisonment institutions to be put into exploitation in Azerbaijan in 2009


BOB Irwin is considering a tilt at Queensland politics to protect the environmental legacy that will be left for his grandchildren.


It's the second time this year Obama has visited Georgia.


An increasingly unpopular President Francois Hollande faces a moment of truth today when his government unveils €30bn of increased taxes and spending cuts in an attempt to honour France's deficit-cutting commitments for next year.

Moment of truth for Hollande as government unveils €30bn of increased taxes and spending cuts


``I am pleased to announce that today, GM followed through on its commitment to begin loan repayments to the US and Canadian and Ontario governments.

GM begins loan repayments to US and Canadian governments


The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that there can be no blanket guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters but restrictions could be sought in specific cases.

No guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters:


North Korea has entered ``the charm stage'' after a year of provocations, the US State Department said Monday after Pyongyang proposed dialogue with the South.


A group of British bankers may face criminal charges in Bahrain after the Gulf kingdom's public prosecutor announced that he had told a court to proceed with a case against a group of financial executives.

British bankers may face charges in Bahrain


The United States and Britain promptly closed their embassies in Yemen on Sunday after learning an al-Qaida offshoot linked to a botched US airliner bombing is planning attacks on western targets.

United States, Britain close their embassies


TELSTRA will open its AFL live-match streaming service to all mobile networks this year, but has nearly doubled the price to $90 per season and $15 per month.


School board to tackle budget concerns, retirement benefits and a proposed school conversion on Tuesday.

School board to tackle budget, benefits, school conversion on Tuesday


Cable & Wireless has joined forces with mobile operator Orange to offer its fixed-mobile convergence customers access to national roaming.

Cable & Wireless join forces with Orange


VOTERS across Central Bedfordshire have elected a new council after two days of tense voting and counting.


The tale was written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum, and centres around a girl's magical adventure in Oz, with her new found pals Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion, who are off to see the Wizard, all the while trying to stay out of the clutches of one mean, green lady.


General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will cut 10,000 salaried jobs, citing the need to restructure itself with a government deadline looming and amid some of the worst sales in the auto industry's history.

General Motors to cut 10,000 salaried jobs


Ping An Insurance, China's second largest insurer by premium, has set the pricing details for maximum 1.2 billion new shares and no more than RMB 41.2 billion worth of convertible bonds which are to be traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, said the insurer on Monday.

Ping An Insurance sets pricing details for new shares


Technology company Chemrec has announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with China's Tianchen Engineering Corpoation to provide the company with advanced biofuel plants.

Chemrec signs agreement on advanced biofuel plants


Silence prevails in the Turkish domestic merchant bar market as the anticipated demand revival has not materialized yet, although we have already moved into the fourth week of March.

Silence prevails in Turkish merchant bar market


Tellqvist, who started the season as Phoenix's No. 1 goalie but has become the backup, stopped 25 shots to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 Thursday night.

Mikael Tellqvist stops 25 to help Coyotes beats Blackhawks 4-2


Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes sent home from the England Lions tour of Australia for disciplinary reasons.

Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes sent home from England Lions tour


The MacArthur Boys Varsity Basketball team salutes its seniors before a 7:15 pm tipoff in the Feb. 8 home finale against Syosset.

MacArthur Boys Varsity Basketball to salute seniors


A YOUNG policewoman is being hailed a hero for almost single-handedly co-ordinating flood relief efforts in Withcott, a town in the Lockyer Valley, 116 kilometres west of Brisbane.


Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said Thursday that Parliament is the mother of all institutions as it has a mandate of 180 million people.Speaking at Iftar dinner hosted by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah in his honour at CM House, he said that Parliament is representing 180 million people of Pakistan, whether their representatives are sitting in the government or on opposition benches.He said PPP leaders have rendered great sacrifices for democracy and laid down their lives.

Parliament is mother of all institutions:


A 17-year-old female German student was found dead in this Tamil Nadu town Thursday, police said.


Ambati Rayudu has been nominated as vice-captain of Baroda team to play against West Bengal in the four-day elite B group Ranji trophy match starting from December 21 at Motibag ground.

Ambati Rayudu to be vice-captain of Baroda team


Georgia tailback Caleb King has been suspended two games by coach Mark Richt following King's arrest this week.


Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday wants the government to implement the breathalyzer law immediately so that police officers can be given the authority to save the lives of motorists and pedestrians.

Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday wants the government to implement the breathalyzer law.....


A crane collapsed Tuesday at the construction site of a highrise condominium, killing two workers, injuring four and smashing into a home that the contractor had been using as an office, police said.


A former Abbotsford Catholic school teacher has been found guilty of ``sexting'' a 17-year-old female student.

Former Catholic school teacher guilty of ``sexting'' student


Switzerland on Tuesday signed a revised double taxation agreement with Luxembourg, easing the restrictions on the exchange of tax information between the two countries.It is the second of 12 such agreements Switzerland needs to sign in order to be removed from the ``grey list'' of tax havens established in April by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development.

Double taxation agreement with Luxembourg signed


Travis Tucker doubled in two runs and Cameron Rupp hit his third homer of the season to help Texas defeat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 5-2 Tuesday night for the Longhorns' sixth straight win.

Texas defeats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 5-2


-Joan Collins is keeping a bedside vigil for her daughter, after she hurt her head in a fall.

Joan Collins keeping bedside vigil for daughter


HP and Staples now offer free electronics recycling for all brands of office technology at Staples stores nationwide.

Staples offers free electronics recycling


Fox would not stand by Frank McCourt if the Dodgers owner were to ask a bankruptcy judge to order approval of the television contract rejected this week by Commissioner Bud Selig, two people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.


There is significant concern that US consumers and US businesses, as well as US travellers, may well boycott the UK and UK goods for the foreseeable future.


Croatian tourism income, a key driver of the EU-bound country's ailing economy, grew during the first nine months of 2012 compared with the same period a year earlier, ministry data showed on Friday.


Mac Miller sits down with Forbes to discuss the future of his brand, and potentially signing a record deal with a major label.

Mac Miller discusses potentially signing record deal with major label


Comedic actor Eddie Murphy will host the 2012 Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday.


Green Party TD Paul Gogarty conceded defeat on Twitter ahead of all the votes being counted in his Dublin Mid-West constituency.


The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will monitor toxic air pollutants at three schools, including one in Huntington, according to a press release.

Department of Environmental Protection to monitor toxic air pollutants at three schools


Dr. Peter Morici says the Democrats don't deserve re-election while a report issued this week shows that Republicans who in public are arguing that the 2009 stimulus plan, which was proposed by the Obama administration, is a failure, have been requesting funds for projects supported by the plan, on the basis of their job creating potential.

Peter Morici says Democrats don't deserve re-election;


Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has vowed to ``destroy'' the terrorists responsible for two deadly suicide bombings on the Moscow subway at rush hour.


Neighbours legend Harold Bishop has been named the top soap bloke of all time.


Area residents can get their passport stamped at the Izaak Walton property, N6491 County Trunk K, between 9 am and noon Saturday, May 8, and discover the Niagara Escarpment.

Residents can discover Niagara Escarpment


Man dragged off toilet by bear Updated: 14:33, Thursday May 24, 2012 It's the last thing you expect on a quiet visit to the restroom -- but a Winnipeg man was rudely interrupted when he was dragged from an outhouse by a ferocious bear.


After carefully analyzing the distinguished features of the natural scenery in Hefei, Anhui, four new tourism lines were designed to meet the demand of tourists.


A Sikh journalist on Tuesday hurled a shoe at Home Minister P Chidambaram protesting against CBI's clean chit to senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler accused in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, but it missed the target.


Today the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, received the chairman of Agency on Regulation and Supervision of Financial Market and Financial Institutions, Elena Bahmutova, the agency reports referring to the president's press service.

Nazarbayev received chairman of Agency on Regulation and Supervision of financial markets


OZ Minerals has been thrown a lifeline, given two more months to refinance about $1 billion of debt facilities.


'Sex And The City' actress Kim Cattrall finds dating 'scary but exciting' and it makes her feel like she is 14 again.


New research argues the industry-funded DrinkWise organisation is being used as a puppet by alcohol companies to boost profits.

DrinkWise being 'used' by alcohol companies


Washington, April 18 A single rogue cell triggers prostate cancer, according to a study of 33 autopsies.

Single rogue cell triggers prostate cancer


Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the acclaimed animated film Persepolis is coming to Blu-ray Disc on June 24.


Western Carolina women's basketball travels to Campbell Saturday for a 1 pm tip-off.

Women's basketball travels to Campbell Saturday


More than 44% of Colorado schools rated excellent or high in the latest School Accountability Reports, up slightly from the year before.

44% of Colo. schools rate excellent or high


Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has taken notice of violent incidents in Karachi and directed to form joint investigation team to probe into the matter.

Rehman Malik takes notice of violent incidents in Karachi


TASER International, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions and the market leader in electronic control devices, announced that The Michigan Court of Appeals has issued its opinion affirming summary judgment for TASER International, along with the partial dissent on one aspect of the officers' use-of-force.

Michigan court of Appeals affirms summary judgment for TASER International


Teen Mom star Amber Portwood was reportedly offered $500,000 by Vivid Entertainment to star in a sex tape.

Amber Portwood offered $500,000 for sex tape


Actinidia polygama extract or supplements may be taken to prevent obesity in individuals using a high fat diet, according to a new study in Molecular Medicine Reports.

Actinidia polygama extract prevents obesity


A playboy property developer has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years for murdering a man during a £2 million deal.


RETFORD led the local sides in the Bassetlaw League at the weekend, with a six wicket win away from home.


A man was beaten to death with a baseball bat by a furious neighbour, whom he had reprimanded for throwing garbage in front of his house at the Sri Sentul Flat, Bandar Baru Sentul early Wednesday.

Man beaten to death by furious neighbour


John Keells Hotels Group re-launches their travel website offering excellent value and a quick and easy guide to planning an entire trip to either Sri Lanka or The Maldives, offering a portfolio of hotels located in the most sought-after destinations in each of these countries.

John Keells re-launches their travel website


``Homeland'' actress Morena Baccarin and her husband Austin Chick are expecting their first child together, People reports.

'Homeland' actress Morena Baccarin expecting first child


The New Zealand stock market was trading lower on Monday following Wall Street's mixed closing on Friday.


Premier Greg Selinger leaves Sunday to lead a 10-day trade mission to India and to promote the province as an education destination.


The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Board has issued $50 million in bonds to upgrade the state's transmission system and promote the growth of clean energy.

New Mexico Renewable energy transmission Authority issues bonds


Jessica Simpson visited a local high school on Friday after students won a radio contest.

Jessica Simpson visits local high School


Coach Mike Tomlin revealed that Ben Roethlisberger played through a right foot sprain in Sunday's overtime win over the Bills.

Ben Roethlisberger played through foot sprain


Internet mogul Kim Dotcom says his helicopter had to make an emergency landing on his way to meet broadcasting legend Sir Paul Holmes this afternoon.

Kim Dotcom's helicopter makes emergency landing


Why don't the Republicans just say, ``we are voting 'no' on health care, because we are in the pockets of every health insurance company, and we can no longer vote on our conscience.''

Why don't they just say it about health care!


A 19-year-old Lee's Summit man was shot in the cheek Sunday morning but was able to speak with investigators about the incident.


For the second consecutive day, a determined Opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha till noon over the issue of price rise.

Opposition forces adjournment of Rajya Sabha over price rise


Parliament was disrupted for the fourth consecutive day on Friday as the Opposition triggered uproar in both Houses demanding resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over controversial coal block allocations.


North Korea said yesterday it will resume dismantling its main nuclear facilities, hours after the United States removed the communist country from a list of states that sponsor terrorism.

N. Korea says it will dismantle facilities


Then it's over to you, the punter, to decide who has the edge and settle any debates with your vote.


LONDON ― Scientists reported Friday that happiness is contagious, and that you may have complete strangers to thank for the smile on your face.


Civil Aviation minister Vayalar Ravi has reportedly said that Air India does not have the money to pay for the 27 Boeing planes and Air India will not increase its debt burden right now.

Air India does not have money for 27 Boeing planes:


Judge Chris Nicholson has indicated that he is inclined to grant the NPA leave to appeal his judgment in the Jacob Zuma case.

Nicholson inclined to grant NPA leave to appeal


The Campbell Community Garden in Milwaukie will celebrate its opening Friday with a Grand Tomato Planting Party on the garden grounds at Campbell Elementary.

Campbell Community garden in Milwaukie to celebrate opening Friday


West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel commented during a rally for Kendrick Meek, that this election is about jobs, healthcare and ``peace on earth.''

Lois Frankel: ``election's about peace on earth?''


The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with outfielder Mike Cameron on a minor-league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Nationals agree to terms with outfielder Mike Cameron


OZ Minerals Ltd., the world's second- largest zinc mining company, increased the estimated copper, gold and silver resources at its A$1.1 billion Prominent Hill mine in South Australia state.

OZ Minerals increases copper, gold resource at Prominent Hill


Partition of Kosovo would destabilize the whole region thus undermining the Euro-Atlantic perspective.

Partition of Kosovo destabilizes the region


A non-profit group says 10 US bottled water brands contain 38 different pollutants but the water bottling industry says its water is fully regulated.


Since entering into direct talks again on Thursday, the Israelis and Palestinians have agreed to work together to develop a framework agreement.

Israel and Palestinians will work out framework agreement


Uhuru and his running mate William Ruto with 44.8 percent support are now leading Raila and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka who have 44.4 percent.


The United States has all the sources to pay its debt, but how this state debt is regulated by the state is questionable.

The us has all the sources to pay its debt


Police report that a repeat alcohol offender has been found dead in his home.


The LA County Coroner's Office told Corey Haim's mother that he died of pulmonary congestion and that he also had an enlarged heart.


DALLAS American Airlines will furlough 900 flight attendants in August as it prepares to reduce flights in the face of record high fuel costs.

American Airlines to furlough 900 flight attendants


Castlestone Management has suspended subscriptions on three of its Dublin-domiciled funds following an order by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Castlestone suspends subscriptions on three funds


deep in the last 48 hours, the French Groupama team won its second leg in the Volvo round the world race, extended its overall lead, and enjoyed the especially sweet achievement of being first into its home port of Lorient in south The 2,000-mile leg around the Azores from Lisbon had been tricky but Franck Cammas had been in the lead with about 500 miles to go when a problem reducing the area of the mainsail in the same heavy conditions that have also been battering Britain cost him two hours.

French Groupama team wins second leg of Volvo round the world race


Surveillance solutions manufacturer Axis Communications announced this week that that it has opened a new sales office/ IP training center in Ontario to support its customers and partners in Canada.

Axis opens new sales office/training center in Canada


A Cypress woman is being sued after she allegedly ran a red light and ran into a man and his son.

Cypress woman sued after allegedly running red light


CROONER Jack L has spoken out about the rise in suicide in Ireland which is linked to the recession.


China has not yet given any reason for the recent intrusion in Ladakh, an episode that has cast a shadow on bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

China has not given any reason for intrusion:


Trent Richardson returned to practice for the Cleveland Browns on Monday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery, the Cleveland Plain Dealer said.


Sterlington has begun construction on a new wastewater treatment plant that will increase the growing town's treatment capacity nearly three-fold.

Sterlington begins construction of wastewater treatment plant


Rep. Michele Bachmann dropped out of the GOP presidential race this morning, after placing nearly last place in yesterday's Iowa caucus.

Michele Bachmann drops out of the GOP race


It's way past time for the US to get the hell out of Okinawa--and, for that matter, to take its Tokyo good buddies with it.

Time for the US to get the hell out of Okinawa


Earlier, issuing a joint statement, Krishna and Foreign Affairs Minister Sujata Koirala said that Nepal and India agreed to co-operate closely to end the menace of terrorism and extremism.

Nepal, India to co-operate to end menace of terrorism, extremism


President Obama says he will nominate Mr. Lew to serve as budget director.


Two persons, including an area sales manager, were gunned down in separate incidents in the state capital during the last 24 hours.


On February 5, Jennifer Figge became the first woman on record to swim across the Atlantic Ocean.

Jennifer Figge becomes first woman to swim the Atlantic


``Family remembers ``extraordinary life'' of SC astronaut'' is categorized as ``local''.


Philippine President Gloria Arroyo arrives in Bahrain today on her second visit to the country.


A double strike from captain Luis Saritama helped Deportivo Quito of Ecuador stay in contention for qualification from Group 5 of the Copa Libertadores in beating Bolivia's Universitario de Sucre 3-1 on Tuesday.

Deportivo Quito beats Universitario de Sucre 3-1


India has maintained high growth and achieved reasonable control over inflation without tinkering key interest rates, unlike other major economies, RBI Governor YV Reddy said today.

India maintained high growth without tinkering rates:


Denise Welsh is still having an affair with ex-lover Steve Murray, a report claims.


Actor Noah Wyle has been arrested at a healthcare protest in Washington, following in the footsteps of his former ER co-star George Clooney, who was also taken into police custody at a recent political rally.


A Utah exterminator who applied rodent poison that was later linked to the death of two young girls has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges.

Utah exterminator pleads not guilty to misdemeanor


ESPN has lost the rights to show live Premier League games for 2013-2014, with British Telecom snapping up the 38 matches on offer.

ESPN loses rights to Premier League games


Benfica defender Jose Fonte has finally completed his permanent switch to Crystal Palace.

Benfica's Fonte completes switch to Crystal Palace


AP photo Alberto Contador has submitted his final defense to overturn a proposed one-year ban for a positive Tour de France doping test.

Contador submits final defense to overturn ban


Online marketing company Web.com enters an agreement with Chase Paymentech, the payment processing and merchant acquiring business unit of JPMorgan Chase, to provide joint payment processing services targeted at small and medium-sized businesses.

Web.com, Chase Paymentech to provide joint payment processing services for small and medium-sized businesses


A media source on Monday denied reports of some TV channels about a visit by the US Ambassador in Damascus to Hama today, describing these reports as baseless and untrue.

Media source denies reports about a visit for the US Ambassador to Hama


Developer Blueside has revealed they are working on a new MMORPG title which is going by the working title of Project T.


Edinboro moved up two spots to 16th in the d2football.com rankings after its 13-0 victory over Gannon on Saturday.


An Orlando woman claims she just may have been too sexy for work.


The bodies of two Trinamool Congress supporters were found lying today in a field at Basuldanga in Diamond Harbour of South 24-Parganas district.

Bodies of two Trinamool Congress supporters found


German imports hit an all time high of E75.1 billion in November, an annualised increase of 33.3 per cent, the national statistics office said on Friday.


Two Tallahassee men were killed Saturday afternoon when a tree fell on the vehicle in which they were traveling.

Two killed when tree falls on their vehicle


The sunflowers in my backyard were tore apart by hail last night.


President Barack Obama said Friday the economy is showing ``glimmers of hope'' despite continuing stresses and signaled more steps to brighten the business climate.Obama commented to reporters after meeting at the White House with members of his economic team, including Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, economic adviser Larry Summers and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

Obama says economy showing 'glimmers of hope'


Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard was arrested following a brawl at a bar in the early hours of Monday morning.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard arrested


English Indycar driver Dan Wheldon died after a crash at LasVegas Motor Speedway yesterday.


The annual AfPak policy review would ask Pakistan for urgency on its part to do more in the war against terrorism in the region and prevent the continued presence of terrorist safe havens inside its territories, a top US official has said.

AfPak review to ask pak to do more against terrorism


The new James Bond film, due for release by 2012, has been cancelled due to a cash crisis.


Giffords, Kelly own guns while pushing gun control shooting rampage that left Giffords wounded.


An outbound MBTA commuter rail train derailed in Belmont around 8:24 am, a when the axle of one of the commuter cars failed.

MBTA commuter train derails outside Belmont Center


ONE Direction stars Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan broke down on camera after seeing youngsters fighting to survive in Africa.

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan break down on camera


Lindsay Lohan decided to add a little more ink to her body art collection over the weekend by getting the words ``live without regrets'' tattooed on her left wrist.

Lindsay Lohan gets a 'live without regrets' tattoo on her left wrist


A Michigan mother accused of firing shots at police as they tried to take her 13-year-old daughter into custody faced a judge Sunday.

Michigan mother accused of firing at police faces a judge


Veteran linebacker Zach Thomas is scheduled to visit the Saints on Tuesday, according to team spokesman Greg Bensel.

Ex-dolphins linebacker Thomas scheduled to visit Saints


Three Australians top NZ PGA leaderboard Updated: 23:51, Thursday February 28, 2013 Australians Adam Bland, Aaron Townsend and Matthew Ballard shot six-under-par 66s to lead after the first round of the New Zealand PGA Championship being played at The Hills, Queenstown.


Alberta will join most other provinces and cap the interest rates that payday loan companies can charge their customers.

Alberta to cap interest rates that payday loan companies can charge customers


Apple reported record quarterly net profit and revenue on Tuesday in the first quarter since the death of founder Steve Jobs, driven by strong sales of the new iPhone.

Apple reports record quarterly net profit, revenue


Hrithik Roshan will play a double role in his upcoming superhero film 'Krrish 2'.

Hrithik Roshan to play double role in 'Krrish 2'


Leaders of a western North Carolina town are blaming some workers for dumping sludge from its drinking water treatment plant near a local creek instead of into the town's sewer system.

Leaders of North Carolina blaming workers for dumping sludge into creek


Showtime is ordering second seasons of the award-winning British drama ``Shameless'' and Matt LeBlanc's television sitcom ``Episodes.''

Showtime orders second seasons of ``Shameless'' and ``Episodes''


MELROSE coach Craig Chalmers was cleared of misconduct at a disciplinary hearing held at Selkirk's Philiphaugh clubrooms last week.


Horizonte Minerals plc Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for Araguaia Nickel Project, Brazil Horizonte Minerals plc, AIM and TSX announces that it has filed on SEDAR a Technical Report entitled ``Geology and Mineral Resources of the Araguaia Nickel Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report'', for its flagship 100% owned Araguaia Nickel Project located in the CarajÃ¡s Mineral District of Northern Brazil.


Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze of Dirty Dancing fame has said in a statement that he is responding well to treatment for pancreatic cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.

Patrick Swayze 'responding well to treatment'


Summit defeated Governor Livingston 37-13 in varsity football last night.

Summit defeats Governor Livingston 37-13


AP , 06.14.11, 03:00 PM EDT Comedian Tracy Morgan plans to return to Nashville next week to apologize to audience members who were offended by an anti-gay rant during a stand-up show on June 3.

Tracy Morgan returning to Nashville to apologize


Former world number one Rafael Nadal recently visited the tennis club in his home city Manacor where he started playing tennis as a kid.

Rafael Nadal visits the club where he started tennis


'We don't even have to try -- it's always a good time.


BENDIGO manufacturer Thales has axed 50 jobs, one-fifth of its total workforce.The job losses had been blamed on Thales' failure to secure a defence contract for Bushmaster utes.


Canadian bonds ended higher Tuesday, benefiting from general retreat in riskier assets such as stocks and commodities.

Canada bonds end higher, benefiting from retreat in stocks


SAN DIEGO - The San Diego school board has adopted a $1 billion budget that calls for the elimination of more than 750 teaching positions and 600 other jobs.

San Diego school board adopts $1 billion budget


A new child protection campaign was launched by the General Department of Community Service of Dubai Police.


A drunken Greendale woman crashed into a tree on Saturday at around 12:30 am on the 4800 block of Sterling Drive.

Drunken Greendale woman crashes into tree


Business Writer TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts said Friday he is retiring from the online brokerage's board to focus on other business ventures, but the family will continue to hold two board seats.

TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts retiring


A Steinbach man with a history of violence has been charged after a man was assaulted at a business in the north end of the city Thursday.

Steinbach man with history of violence charged


The federal cabinet which met here with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in chair Monday approved national drinking water policy to improve quality of people's life.

Cabinet approves national drinking water policy to improve quality of life


Rahul Mohindar Of Viratechindia is of the view that Bharti Airtel has resistance at Rs 310.


Two Ilkeston women who filmed a vicious attack on another woman on a mobile phone, which put her in hospital, have been jailed.

Women filmed vicious attack on mobile phone


EventNow reports the Kardashian sisters celebrate the one year anniversary from the date that they launched their new affordable fashion line at Sears's stores nationwide.

The Kardashian sisters celebrate one year anniversary


A Fruivale man this morning pleaded not guilty to charges of shooting five people at a party in December.

Man pleads not guilty to shooting at party


Stage and screen star Jeff Goldblum will not return to the USA series Law & Order:

Jeff Goldblum will not return to USA's Law & Order:


Sprint today announced details of its new customer-friendly pro-rated early termination fee policy, effective November 2, 2008.

Sprint announces new pro-rated early termination fees policy


Joffrey Ballet has ended its lockout of its dancers as the two sides have agreed in principle on a new five-year contract.


The eagerly awaited Conservative localism green paper has been delayed as a result of the global banking crisis.


KCSG has just learned that Governor Huntsman will resign as governor of Utah and accept a position in the Obama administration as US Ambassador to the People's Republic of China.


The long thaw continues in the Piedmont Triad as neighborhood streets and county roads remain covered in snow and ice.


Invasive spiny waterfleas were discovered in Burntside Lake near Ely last week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported Tuesday.

Spiny waterfleas discovered in Burntside Lake


TRIBUTES have been paid to a football coach whose body was found at the club he served just hours after a court hearing to decide its future.


A MICHAEL Jackson tribute show running at Manchester's Opera House has sold 200 extra tickets following the death of the star.

Michael Jackson show sells 200 extra tickets


And Jessica Lowndes has revealed she and new boyfriend Thom Evans are 'basically' living together.

Jessica Lowndes and Thom Evans are 'basically' living together


Mental advocates set to reject govt plan Updated: 07:25, Thursday December 6, 2012 Mental health advocates say they'll reject the government's 10-year road map for the sector unless there are attainable goals in the plan.


Kelly explained: ``I said to him quite seriously at the beginning of our relationship, 'I'll f***ing come after you if you turn 25 and think, what the f**k am I doing?' If he pulls that s**t with me, I'll destroy him.''

'If he pulls that s**t with me, I'll destroy him'


Alesha Dixon, who became a national sweetheart during her time performing on Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed that she's been taking tennis lessons from none other than Tim Henman.

Alesha Dixon takes tennis lessons from Tim Henman


Allen American alternate captain Justin Bowers was called up by the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League today.


In her new book, ``Core of Conviction,'' Bachmann says the relationship began several months earlier, when Bush came to Minnesota to campaign with her -- and unexpectedly invited her to ride with him in the presidential limousine, where he gave her both fashion and health advice.


The rumours that Cheryl Cole is turning to her husband, Ashley Cole for support just won't go away and we're beginning to worry that a reconciliation could be on the cards...

Cheryl Cole turning to Ashley Cole for support


Nakheel, the real estate arm of Dubai World, yesterday unveiled Badrah, the second residential district within Waterfront, following the successful launch of the first phase of Veneto.

Nakheel unveils 'Badrah' district within Waterfront


Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Moday said social activist Anna Hazare needs to be wary of his own people who are ``working in their own personal interests''.


Sherburne County will be offering free prescription drug discount cards to county residents regardless of age, income or insurance coverage.


The massive daily deals site Groupon is launching a new service in Austin.


Littoral combat ship USS Independence conducted the ship's first Panama Canal transit April 15 while underway to her homeport of San Diego.

USS Independence conducts first Panama Canal transit


Steven Gerrard can easily play into his late 30s according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.


But no, when Pete has a dream he really goes for it, opening his first coffee shop - the New York Coffee Club - in East Grinstead, West Sussex yesterday.


Columbia Pictures has acquired the rights to adapt ``Moonwalking with Einstein:

Columbia Pictures goes Moonwalking with Einstein


Longtime NHL forward Bill Guerin, unable to land a contract this season, is retiring after scoring 429 goals in 18 seasons with eight clubs.


A woman has been indecently assaulted on a train on the New South Wales Central Coast.


``The best and safest way I can say this is that Rihanna has some stuff to say and she's going to say it,'' Ne-Yo told MTV News about his work with the pop star.


David Cameron has pledged to ``kill off the health and safety culture for good'' in 2012.

David Cameron pledges to kill off health and safety culture


New York private equity firm Carlyle has made a return to European dealmaking with a bid for a majority stake in Giannoni France, a Brittany-based manufacturer of heat exchangers for boilers.


Today, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his unique ability to give voice to America's future and his ability to bring the American people together to bring change.

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin endorses Barack Obama


The banking climate indicator Pengab rose by 4.0pts m/m to 22.9pts in August, according to the publication Monitor Bankowy of the market and research institute Pentor.

Banking climate indicator Pengab rises by 4.0pts m/m to 22.9pts in August.


WELSH-BORN singer Duffy cleaned up at the Brits, taking home awards in the Best British Female, Best British Breakthrough and Best Album for debut release, Rockferry.


Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night.


As expected, the Arizona Cardinals acquired quarterback Kevin Kolb from the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, giving the Cards an immediate answer to their quarterback question and giving Kolb the starting opportunity he'd been seeking.

Arizona Cardinals acquire Kevin Kolb from Eagles


Siegelman faces a new sentencing hearing before US District Judge Mark Fuller on Aug. 3 and will likely be headed back to federal prison.


Rumours are beginning to spread that Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon has signed a deal with Koch Records to distribute their new studio album, ``The Age Of Nero'' in the United States.


Washington-The United States has lodged a protest with the Zimbabwean government over the detention and questioning of US diplomats as they were leaving a hospital, the US State Department said Wednesday.

US lodges protest over detention of diplomats


Roanoke Delegate William Fralin has announced that he will not be running for re-election.

Fralin announces he will not run for re-election


Tiger Woods made three bogeys in a row to surrender the second-round lead at the US Open on Friday after defending champion Rory McIlroy tumbled out of contention on another brutal day at the Olympic Club.


Spain's Socialists chose party veteran Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba as their new leader on Saturday, charging him with mending divisions and rebuilding the party just months after he suffered a crushing defeat in a general election.

Socialists chose Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba as their new leader


Motor giant Ford was warned today it faced legal action over the pension rights of thousands of workers who transferred to a car parts firm which then went into administration.


The Austin-based startup Taskbox, which makes a popular iPhone app to manage an email inbox, announced it has raised $600,000 in seed stage funding from angel investors with the Central Texas Angel Network.

Taskbox raises $600,000 in seed stage funding


Brazilian side Corinthians have offered €7M to Sevilla for striker Luis Fabiano, but admit that they cannot negotiate any further with the Spanish club.


Saanich's director of parks and recreation says there are no plans close the Cedar Hill golf course -- though the draft parks and rec master plans makes mention of it as a possibility for the financial viability of the department.

No plans to close Cedar Hill golf course


Iceland applied for membership following the collapse of its bloated banking industry in 2008, but joining the EU is unpopular with large sections of the public.


Lake Isabella will be stocking rainbow trout this fall.


The Better Business Bureau in St. Louis saw its presence lacking in areas surrounding St. Louis, so it is opening its first branch in Columbia.

Better Business bureau to open branch in Columbia


``I 100 percent do not in any way promote gang violence or anything close to it,'' he said.

Paul Pierce: 'I do not promote gang violence'


World-renowned hairstylist and fashion legend Vidal Sassoon disinherits son in his will.


SIR Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the worldwide web, fell victim to an online con when bought a Christmas present on the web which never arrived.


A second indictment by a grand jury was recently handed down against Dr. Ilangovan Govindarajan, 43, of Kingman.


ATLANTA Kid Rock has pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery from a fight at a Waffle House in Atlanta.


5 Oct 2009, 1659 hrs IST, PTI State-run Coal India Ltd said it has shortlisted 10 global companies, including steel giant ArcelorMittal, to develop its 18 abandoned mines, which have 1.6 bn tonnes of proven coal reserves.

Cil shortlists 10 companies for developing 18 abandoned mines


Russian potash producer Uralkali said Monday it has signed a $1 billion loan agreement with 14 international banks as the company seeks to slash financing costs and increase the length of its loan portfolio.

Uralkali signs $1 billion loan agreement


AP Sports Writer Tennis player Maria Kirilenko and hockey star Alex Ovechkin are talking wedding plans between their busy schedules, although the Russian couple hasn't set a date.

Kirilenko and Ovechkin talking wedding plans


A simple camp fire sparked a major blaze in the Wairarapa which has seen up to 80 hectares of scrub destroyed.


Ancelotti was sacked from Chelsea only a few hours ago and despite that, Totti wants Ancelotti to join him in Roma.

Francesco Totti wants Ancelotti at As.Roma


The government is preparing a national bio-energy mission to boost power generation from biomass, a renewable energy source abundantly available in India.

Government to prepare a national bio-energy mission to boost power generation from biomass


Singapore on Wednesday urged citizens visiting Bangkok to hasten their return from the Thai capital as the swelling river in the heart of Bangkok threatened to flood the city centre.

Singapore urges citizens to hasten return from Bangkok


Germany will name a preliminary World Cup squad in early May, before the end of the Bundesliga, general manager Oliver Bierhoff said on Thursday.

Germany to name preliminary World Cup squad early May


Pakistan accused United States on Thursday of a ``slander campaign'' against Islamabad over the arrest of a man accused of acting as a Pakistani government agent in the United States.


Microcosm Publishing's book and zine store in Portland, OR will trade a stack of print books for your Kindle.

Microcosm Publishing will trade print books for your Kindle


Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren yesterday staked claim to form the government in Jharkhand, with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the All Jharkhand Students Union.

Shibu Soren stakes claim to form government in Jharkhand


Late visionary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has topped a list of the world's best chief executives, according to a report.

Steve Jobs tops list of world's best chief executives


Apple released an OS X update on Wednesday that adds RAW support for the Nikon D600 and other popular Canon, Sony and Panasonic digital cameras.


2013-04-28T12:08:15Z 2013-04-29T12:09:43Z Military cuts unlikely to hurt big Wis. air shows Winona Daily News Organizers of the two largest air shows in Wisconsin say they are won't be affected much by the federal budget cuts that have grounded the military's top jet demonstration teams.


Twenty homes were destroyed and several families left homeless after a fire ripped through their block of flats.

Twenty homes destroyed and families left homeless after fire


Li Na, who recently became the first Asian-born player to win a singles Grand Slam title, is poised to become the richest woman in tennis as companies fight to cash in on her enormous popularity in China.

Li Na poised to become richest woman in tennis


Chile says it is recognizing a Palestinian state, joining a similar move by several other Latin American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador.


Earlville firefighters using water and a resident making an initial attack with a fire extinguisher contained a house fire to one room Saturday morning.


Tribune Co. has hired two investment banks to manage offers to buy its newspapers, executives said Tuesday, adding that no decisions have been made about whether to sell any properties.

Tribune Co. hires banks to manage offers for newspapers


Several mailboxes will be removed from downtown Detroit.


Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been pulled from a burning car unconscious, according to reports.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson pulled from burning car


Members of the media were yesterday held inside a freezer at the Fruit & Veg in Sandton during a raid for undersized rock lobsters.

Members of the media held inside a freezer


A Kuwaiti court has acquitted eight men accused of planning to attack a US base 113 kilometres south of Kuwait city whom Kuwaiti authorities say have ties to al-Qaeda, notes a Jurist report.

Kuwaiti court acquits men accused of planning attack on US base


``Not because I felt tempted, just because it was just the same thing that it always was before. And it just wasn't fun for me. I've become more of a homebody. And I like that.''

Lindsay lohan: ``I've become a homebody''


The Hilton Head Island library will host a free shag dancing class from 2 to 3 pm Monday.


Aaron Hernandez was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday, but anger issues involving the death of his father might have pushed the ex-Patriots star toward killing.

Aaron Hernandez arrested and charged with murder:


The Obama administration on Tuesday lifted its deepwater drilling ban six weeks ahead of schedule, stating that new rules are sufficient to protect against future oil spills.

Obama administration lifts deepwater drilling ban


A new MIT study has demonstrated that when more money is spent treating emergency room patients, more lives are saved.

The more you spend on emergency room patients, the more lives you save


BBC Four have acquired The Slap from Matchbox Pictures and ABC TV, to air later this year.


A Sioux Falls man accused of killing his sister with a beer bottle has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.


Michael Toporek of Brookstone Partners on the possibility that GM may file for an ipo in 2010.


Sabert, a company dealing with food packaging, has installed solar systems at its east coast sites.

Sabert installs solar system for east coast site


MLB betting odds have Milwaukee -107 favorites at home vs Chicago -103 while online sportsbooks have the over/under total sitting at 8.5.


The Boston Bruins recalled American Hockey League goal-scoring leader Pascal Pelletier of Quebec from Providence on Wednesday.

Boston Bruins recall forward Pascal Pelletier from Providence


The Springfield Sliders swept the latest Prospect League weekly player of the week awards at the same time, corresponding to a team pointed in the right direction.

Sliders sweep 'player of the week' awards


Atari today announced they signed Namco Museum Remix, a Wii game which includes five ``remixed'' Namco arcade games with new controls utilizing the Wii Remote to whip, swing, twist and shake up the video game classics.


Pop star Justin Timberlake and his girlfriend Jessica Biel are addicted to word-making action game Scrabble.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel addicted to Scrabble


The Somali pirates have released the hijacked Greek cargo ship with 12 Ukrainians onboard.

Somali pirates release hijacked Greek cargo ship


The NFL has cancelled next month's rookie symposium, the first league event called off because of the lockout.

NFL cancels next month's rookie symposium


Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling dropped his bid for the Virginia governorship late Tuesday, a move that clears a path to the Republican nomination for his primary opponent Ken Cuccinelli.

Bolling drops bid for Virginia governorship


More than 100 wild horses were removed from a herd of nearly 600 in the central North Island during the weekend.

More than 100 wild horses were removed from the central North Island


If you are looking for a profitable home business that will allow you to stay home and earn a nice income, you may be interested in learning how to find hot dropship products for eBay.

How to find hot dropship products for eBay


An integration plan aimed at promoting diversity in Prior Lake-Savage Area, Jordan and Shakopee school districts was approved Monday night by the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board.


A 20-year-old Odessa man died in a one-vehicle accident after his vehicle collided with a train, said a spokeswoman for the Midland office of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Man dies after vehicle collides with train


A wild tusker was electrocuted after it came in contact with a high voltage power line in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, official sources said here today.


In a move that's being described by business media outlets as a ``dramatic'' end to a ``troubled reign,'' but could as easily be termed a speedbump on the road to oblivion, Citigroup today took control of EMI, one of the four remaining major record labels.


Dr. Phil is being criticized for visiting Britney Spears when she was in the hospital over the weekend.

Dr. Phil criticized for visiting Britney Spears in hospital


Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini died Saturday after suffering cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during his team's Serie B match at Pescara.


& GAZETTE STAFF Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. plans to move its global headquarters from Natick to Marlboro beginning next spring.

Boston Scientific moving headquarters to Marlboro


A Greensboro man died in a small plane crash at the Elkin Municipal Airport, not far from where six people died in a plane crash last week.

Greensboro man dies in crash at Elkin airport


Turkey aims to reach around 48.5 million tourists annually between 2014 and 2018, a 4.6 percent increase over the 2007-2012 period, and increase tourism income per visitor $932, a 2.3 percent increase, in accordance with the targets in the latest economic development plan.

Turkey aims to reach 48.5 million tourists


Cook County Board President Todd Stroger today vetoed the half-percent sales tax rollback approved by county commissioners last week.


Nicolas Sarkozy is spending some time on vacation in Quebec, reports TVA.


Rich Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are tipped to rival Manchester United for Juventus winger Milos Krasic.

Anzhi Makhachkala will rival Manchester United for Milos Krasic


Oprah Winfrey will reportedly announce on Friday's The Oprah Winfrey Show that she will end her talk show in 2011 after 25 years on the air.


All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is the first US hospital outside of the Baltimore/Washington DC area to join Johns Hopkins Medicine, the hospitals have announced.

All Children's Hospital joins Johns Hopkins Medicine


Pakistan Army has evacuated and rescued 699 people from Sehwan and surrounding of Bubuk, Jhangara and Bhan Saeedabad.

Pakistan Army evacuates, rescues 699 people from Sehwan


Golden Globe nominated actor Blair Underwood has signed on to play the president on the small screen.

Actor Blair Underwood to play the president


``Cyrus P Mistry has resigned as a Director on the Board of Directors of the company with effect from December 9, 2011,'' Forbes & Company said in a filing to the BSE.

Cyrus Mistry resigns from Forbes & company


The first international festival of documentary and short feature films entitled ``Turkmenistan and the World Film Art'' opened in Ashgabat on 1 November.

International festival of documentary and short feature films opens in Ashgabat


The Pak Tea House, one of Pakistan's most venerated cafes that was a popular hangout for artists and intellectuals like Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Ahmed Faraz, was today reopened after a gap of 16 years.

Pak Tea House reopens after a gap of 16 years


Cameron has elected James T. Hackett to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

Cameron elects James T. Hackett to board of directors


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday assured young scientists and research scholars that his government would revise the value of doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships.

Government to revise value of doctoral fellowships:


A new study suggests weak social connections may have an impact on the mental health of people raised in cities.

Weak social connections may impact mental health


Six men will be ordained into the transitional diaconate for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on May 26 as part of their continuing journey toward the priesthood.

Six men to be ordained to transitional diaconate


The Indian Health Service has lost at least $15.8 million worth of equipment and later falsified documents to cover up some of those losses, according to congressional investigators.


The San Jose Earthquakes say that midfielder Andre Luiz underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday.

Earthquakes' Luiz undergoes successful surgery


LEIGH Adams has raised the sky-high stakes for Robins' Elite League clash with Poole tonight still further by claiming that the two sides are in a straight fight for the final home play-off place, writes OWEN HOULIHAN.


Chelsea has signed Nicolas Anelka from Bolton for about 14 million pounds.

Chelsea signs Anelka for 14 million pounds


The European Development Commissioner Louis Michel has accused Israel of `` not respecting '' international humanitarian law in Gaza and would not adequately protect civilians during its offensive against Hamas in an interview published Tuesday.

Louis Michel: `` Israel does not respect international humanitarian law ''


Asian shares ended mostly lower Thursday as escalating fighting in Libya and China's unexpected trade deficit for February sparked a selloff, and with a Moody's downgrade of Spain's government-bond ratings also weighing on sentiment.


Former Jacksonville Jaguars star wide receiver Jimmy Smith was booked on multiple drug charges, according to an inmate log at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Former jags star Jimmy Smith booked on multiple drug charges


The founder of international charity The Donkey Sanctuary has died, at 81.


Turkey sent two observers to South Ossetia within the scope of a mission under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, The Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.


Former Central Bank governor Martín Redrado made its resignation official by reporting it to President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.


Tennis great Martina Navratilova, 53, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, reports, FOXNews.com.

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with breast cancer


A new Canadian study has found that hip fracture rates have declined among the elderly.


The Paris Cooperative High School board heard from administrators Monday that the new cell phone policy is working.


Stefan Petzner told Austrian radio that Mr Haider, whom he met five years ago, was ``the man of my life''.


Washington, June 4 Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who rose to fame on the reality show 'Britain's Got Talent' but lost to dance group Diversity in the final, will perform for US President Barack Obama at the White House.

Susan Boyle to perform at the White House


Despite sources claiming she's going through a Britney Spears meltdown, Amanda Bynes insists she's not crazy.


A bipartisan Senate bill, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, and a companion House bill, would help end the secrecy surrounding shell companies.

A bill to end secrecy surrounding shell companies


Former Lok Sabha speaker Purno A Sangma, his wife and former Rajya Sabha MP BB Dutta from Meghalaya met a road accident in Bangladesh yesterday.

Purno Sangma meets road accident in Bangladesh


A chemical spill at a Niagara Falls plant forced officials to close the Robert Moses Parkway for several hours Friday.

Chemical spill closes Robert Moses Parkway for several hours


There were early reports that AT&T would start to offer free Wi-Fi internet access to iPhone users at all the Starbucks locations across the country.

AT&T to offer free Wi-Fi internet access to iPhone users at Starbucks


BNY Mellon has launched a global outsourced derivatives margin management service for financial institutions, clearing members and central counterparties.

BNY Mellon launches outsourced derivatives margin management service


``I believe justice has been done,'' US District Judge Andrew J. Guilford said during a brief hearing on Mike Carona's surrender, which was held at the Reagan federal courthouse in Santa Ana.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused Pakistan of firing 470 rockets into two eastern Afghan provinces over the past three weeks, which reportedly killed 36 people, including 12 children.

Karzai accuses Pakistan of firing 470 rockets into Afghanistan


WASHINGTON - A national infrastructure bank that would entice private investors into road and rail projects could be a major part of the jobs package that President Barack Obama hopes will finally bring relief to the unemployed.

Infrastructure bank could be part of jobs package


Summer Infant announced that it has become a national partner of the March of Dimes.

Summer Infant becomes national partner of March of Dimes


A Russian bank has won exclusive rights in the banking sector to using Savoy cabbages in its advertising campaigns, Russian business daily Kommersant said on Wednesday.

Russian bank wins exclusive rights to Savoy cabbage


Guernsey has ordered 2,000 more flu vaccines than in 2010, in a bid to avoid a winter shortage.

Guernsey orders 2,000 more flu vaccines than in 2010


The Erykah Badu concert originally scheduled for 8 pm June 9 at the Fox Theatre has been postponed.


Bail for accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro was set at $8 million on Thursday in the decade-long abduction ordeal of three young women and a child, who was conceived and born in captivity.

Bail for accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro set at $8 million


Tskhinvali has released five Georgians, who were held by the puppet regime on charges of ``illegally crossing the border.''


``She is a symbol of hope to all those people around the world striving for democracy.


Warren Buffett has announced that he has been diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer, but says the condition ``is not remotely life-threatening''.


An Atlanta hockey franchise in the National Hockey League is moving to Canada for a second time.

Atlanta moves to Canada for a second time


Mobile subscriber base of GSM operators in India like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and others grew marginally by 0.47 percent cumulatively to 66.75 crore in May, as per the data released by industry body COAI.

Mobile subscriber base grew by 0.47 percent in May:


Crossover actress Kate del Castillo has stunned many with recent claims that she believes more in the escaped Mexican drug lord Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman than in governments.

Actress Kate del Castillo believes more in ``El Chapo'' Guzman than the government


General Motors posted another quarter of dismal results, saying Thursday that it lost a shade under $6 billion in the first quarter as sales continue to plunge.


Wells Fargo announced on Friday that they have upgraded casino operator, Las Vegas Sands Corp..

Wells Fargo upgrades Las Vegas Sands (LVS)


European stocks climbed, led by a rally in Iberdrola Renovables SA, Tognum AG and European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co.


Hamm made stops in Grand Forks and Minot announcing his intention to run for his first full term at the State Insurance Commission.


Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn has said that politicians should not be involved in uniting Ukrainian churches.

Lytvyn says politicians should not be involved in uniting Ukrainian churches


India's leading private carrier Jet Airways on Friday said it has cut salaries of at least 370 senior employees as the airline was bleeding on account of falling traffic and rising operational costs.

Jet Airways cuts salaries of 370 employees


Insurgent use of roadside bombs in Afghanistan has surged 80 percent this year, remaining the No. 1 killer of foreign troops, a NATO official said Thursday.


The Evening Standard is publishing a book on its award-winning Dispossessed campaign next week.

Standard to publish book on Dispossessed campaign


Many designers feel that in spite of back-to-back fashion shows in the capital, Delhi is still low on style quotient.


SANA'A May 14 - An Italian industries delegation will visit Yemen next July to hold talks with the Yemeni government's officials on the ways of reinforcing industrial relations between the two countries and the possibilities to establish a center against maritime piracy in Yemen.

Italian industries delegation to visit Yemen next July


One person was stabbed outside Paloma Valley High School in Menifee this afternoon and deputies are searching for the suspect, said Deputy Melissa Nieburger.

One person stabbed outside Paloma Valley High school


St. Mirren upset Celtic 1-0 to reach the Scottish Cup semifinals on Saturday, a week after losing 7-0 to the same opponents in the league.

St. Mirren upsets Celtic in Scottish Cup on Saturday


Expand Networks, www.expand.com a leading provider of application acceleration solutions over the Wide Area Network, has today announced the launch of two new WAN Optimization devices for the datacenter.

Expand Networks launches two new WAN Optimization devices for the datacenter


T-Mobile USA, the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the country, said Thursday it added 981,000 customers in the first quarter, which along with an acquisition brought its total to 30.8 million.

T-Mobile USA adds 981,000 customers in first quarter, plus acquisition


A community grieving over the deaths of three locals in a boat tragedy suffered a fourth tragic death in 72 hours when a farmer died in a freak tractor accident.


There are very strong indications that skipper Joseph Yobo would be recalled by Nigeria for a hectic schedule in June.


Taiwan's tourist market has good potential and the number of Taiwanese travelers visiting Alaska is growing steadily despite the economic downturn, said the trade representative of the Taipei-based State of Alaska Office yesterday.

Taiwan tourist market has good potential:


The dollar fell against most major currencies on Thursday after a report showed that US economic growth was weaker-than-expected in the second quarter.

Dollar falls as US economic growth weaker-than-expected


Interior Secretary Ken Salazar unveiled a proposed management plan Monday for a vast petroleum reserve on Alaska's North Slope.

Salazar proposes plan for petroleum reserve


Ian Butler will replace Trent Boult in the BLACKCAPS side for the three one dayers against England starting at Lord's tomorrow.

Ian Butler replaces Trent Boult for one dayers


The new 17th Street ramp opened to drivers just before noon Friday bringing to completion the 14th Street Bridge replacement project.


As voting began across Uttarakhand on Monday, former chief minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, said he was confident about the Bharatiya Janata Party winning a second consecutive term.

Ex-uttarakhand cm Nishank confident about BJP winning second consecutive term


Manipur recorded 40 percent polling till noon on Saturday as voting continued at a brisk pace with people turning out in huge numbers to elect a 60-member assembly despite a string of bomb blasts in the past one week.

Manipur records 40 percent polling till noon


Endocrine-disrupting chemicals -such as BPA-can show tangible effects on health endpoints at high dosage levels, yet those effects do not predict how EDCs will affect the endocrine system at low doses, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Endocrine Reviews.

BPA shows tangible effects on health endpoints at high dosage levels


French-Colombian politician and former hostage Ingrid Betancourt asked Colombian guerrilla group FARC to release all hostages because ``they deserve their freedom.''

Betancourt asks FARC to release all hostages


Milwaukee police arrested 11 people after a large fight broke out at Pulaski High School at 8:50 am Thursday.

Milwaukee police arrest 11 after fight at Pulaski High School


Crews worked to contain an oil spill covering 19 square miles in the Yellow Sea two days after explosions released the oil in Dalian, China, officials said.

Crews work to contain spill in Yellow Sea


Tukaiz, a leading provider of results-driven marketing communications services, today announced the launch of Backstageâ``¢ by Tukaiz, a proprietary online marketing management system and production process that offers a streamlined, cost effective way to produce more effective marketing materials. A convenient online system, Backstage provides the functionality needed to allow marketing and business users to order and create variable or static materials with highly customized messaging for a specific initiative or audience and have them printed and shipped within 48 hours.

Tukaiz launches Backstageâ``¢ online marketing management system


A maintenance worker was critically injured last night by a natural gas explosion in the boiler room of a Newark apartment complex.

Worker critically injured in explosion at Newark apartment complex


KISSIMMEE, Fla. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.---Today at the American Public Power Association's Engineering & Technical Operations conference, Silver Spring Networks, Inc. announced it is extending its smart infrastructure platform with a new smart grid solution optimized for the unique needs of municipal and cooperative utilities.

Silver Spring Networks extends smart infrastructure platform for unique needs of municipal and cooperative utilities


Qantas is taking its time to form an alliance with a major overseas carrier, said its chief executive Alan Joyce.

Qantas taking time over alliance with major carrier


Indian market opened flat on Tuesday, tracking mixed global cues.


A Holocaust survivor will speak in Fernie about her experiences in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.


The New Orleans Hornets signed forward Dominic McGuire who last played for Toronto Raptors, the team announced Sunday afternoon.

New Orleans Hornets sign forward Dominic McGuire


A Fort Lauderdale man was killed early Wednesday morning when he crashed his Ford truck into a pole, police said.

Fort Lauderdale man killed in early morning crash


Tougher new fines for illegal dumping have been approved unanimously by city council.

Tough new fines for illegal dumping approved


A White Earth woman was sentenced last week in Becker County District Court on a felony charge of voting while ineligible.

White Earth woman sentenced for voting while ineligible


Guiseley will be hoping that 13 proves to be a lucky number as they bid to extend their two-month unbeaten run in the Boxing Day derby at Harrogate Town.

Guiseley hope 13 proves lucky as they bid to extend unbeaten run


Friday, J. Crew Group, Inc., a multi-channel specialty retailer, said that it has initiated a cost reduction program targeting $40 million in annualized pre-tax savings.

J. Crew Group initiates cost reduction program;


UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said the UAE offers a safe investment environment to European countries looking at investing in the Middle East region.

UAE offers safe investment environment to eu countries


Cleveland Browns wide receiver and Sacramento native Donte' Stallworth has been released from a Miami jail after serving 24 days for DUI manslaughter.


Bolangir, July 11 Barely three days after the killing of a former Naib Sarpanch in Malkangiri district, armed Maoists killed the son of a ruling BJD leader and block Chairman in Bolangir district early today, police said.


Macquarie reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of Newcrest Mining Limited in a report issued on Wednesday.

Macquarie reaffirms outperform rating on Newcrest Mining Limited (ncm)


Volvo Trucks has made major improvements to the air quality inside the new Volvo FH cab, primarily by using textiles and components that contain and emit fewer chemical substances.

Volvo Trucks makes major improvements to the air quality inside the new Volvo FH cab


Terrorism experts say terrorism is now less of a threat to the United States because of increased vigilance.

Experts say terrorism less of a threat to us


Candace Bushnell, the woman behind Carrie Bradshaw, is coming to Australia for a five-city business tour.


By Jeff Malachowski/Daily News staff A 7-year-old Shrewsbury boy remains in critical condition at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after nearly drowning in an outdoor pool at St. John's High School on Thursday afternoon.

Shrewsbury boy in critical condition after nearly drowning


A Fort Bragg soldier died earlier this week following a noncombat incident in Iraq, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.

Bragg soldier dies in noncombat incident


Banks led European shares higher on Monday ahead of this week's key earnings data which will show their progress on writing down losses related to US subprime mortgages, while the dollar edged away from a 1-1/2 week low.Weekend news that the British government is to nationalize Northern Rock , which fell victim last year to a jump in interbank lending rates as a result of the credit crisis, has also helped sentiment among British banks.This week's earnings results from scandal-hit French bank Societe Generale , peer BNP Paribas , gaining some support from firmer stocks and recouping some of the losses made on Friday after data showed US consumer sentiment fell to a 16-year low.Investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 50 basis points in March, adding to the total of 225 bps of rate reduction since September -- moves which have depressed the dollar.


British author James Herbert, best known for penning classic horror novel The Rats, has died aged 69, his publisher said.


Gold ended lower on Friday on slow physical demand for bullion and investor frustration with the precious metal's inability to sustain a price of $1,020 an ounce hit this week.


The Claudia Schmidt guitar concert at Muiderman Auditorium Thursday night appeared to be nearly sold out with just one ticket remaining earlier this week.

Claudia Schmidt guitar concert nearly sold out


Singapore will need 100,000 new foreign workers this year to keep on track an economy enjoying a stunning rebound, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in remarks published Thursday.

Singapore needs 100,000 new foreign workers


Dictionary.com, part of the Ask.com network, has launched a free iPhone app that delivers lets you look up definitions and synonyms from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, reaching into a database of more than 275,000 definitions and 80,000 synonyms.


The official WWE Universe twitter page tweeted that it wants Ryback to be in WWE '13.


A man shot by Kent police is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Man shot by Kent police in critical condition


Ninemsn today launched a nationwide search for a food blogger, calling for Australians with a flair for writing and a passion for all things gastronomic to enter.

Ninemsn launches search for food blogger


The New York Knicks are denying they tampered with Anthony, according to the New York Post.


Heiress Martha ``Sunny'' von Bulow, 76, died at a nursing home in New York following 28 years in a coma after what prosecutors alleged were two murder attempts by her husband, who now lives in London and writes arts reviews.

Heiress Martha von Bulow dies after 28 years in coma


2,252 views Peace in the context of the decades-long communist insurgency is a tough nut to crack.


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said there was no need to worry as political system in the country was stable in the presence of Parliament, Constitution, an independent judiciary, free media and a vibrant civil society.

There is no need to worry about political system:


AssuranceAmerica, an insurance holding company, has appointed Sheree Williams as its senior vice president and CFO.

AssuranceAmerica appoints senior vice president and CFO


Men now have another excuse to go down the pub thanks to new research suggesting that beer may prevent prostate cancer.


``Wizards of Waverly Place'' star David Henrie was detained by police in Los Angeles on Thursday night, April 15 after allegedly attempting to start a fight at a shopping center.


William Buckley, editor of The National Review, darling of the conservative set, bane of the liberals, died Wednesday at 82.

Author william F. Buckley Jr. dies at 82


China announced yesterday that President Hu Jintao would visit Africa and Saudi Arabia in his first overseas trip of 2009, building on Chinese efforts to strengthen ties with the resource-rich regions.


``Here is the way the system works The Bilderberg group meets once a year.


Comcast is currently trading higher by 1.49%, so definitely the buyers stepping in, as the stock's volume is on pace to break its average.


Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, Eastern Regional Minister, on Thursday said no government could fulfil its campaign promises within six months and urged Ghanaians to give the National Democratic Congress Government some ``space to work out its goals''.

No government can fulfil campaign promises within six months


Paraguay advanced to the Copa America final against Uruguay by beating Venezuela in a penalty shootout this morning following a goalless draw.


Kent says Canada will not renew its commitment to the Kyoto climate change protocol after it expires next year.

Canada will not renew commitment to Kyoto


Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo spoke highly of San Jose State but declined to state when asked by this newspaper on Thursday if he has interest in the Spartans' head coach opening.

Oakland Raiders assistant John DeFilippo speaks highly of San Jose State


I'm A Celebrity 2012 babe Helen Flanagan has said she hopes to share a bed with Ashley Roberts in the jungle!


As shown below, the platinum to gold ratio has completely broken down in recent days.

Platinum to gold ratio completely breaks down


Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Saturday said Imran Khan would destroy Pakistan if he comes to power.

Imran will destroy Pakistan if he comes to power:


Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic suffered a rare defeat Saturday when he and Serb doubles partner Nenad Zimonjic lost 6-4, 7-6, 7-5 to Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt as Sweden hit back in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

Tennis star Djokovic suffers rare defeat


The Australian government is to deter would-be asylum seekers from entering the country by posting various YouTube videos of Australian people, being Australian.

Australian government to deter asylum seekers with YouTube videos of 'Australians'


With recent troubles on Wall Street taking their toll on the state's economy, Paterson says another special session of the legislature may be needed.

Paterson says special session may be needed


Actor Bill Tarmey, who for 30 years played loveable rogue Jack Duckworth on the British soap opera Coronation Street, died Friday at the age of 71, the show's producers said.

Bill Tarmey, who played Jack Duckworth on Coronation Street, dies at 71


Like the BSE sensex, the 50-share Nifty ended at 3,484 points up 3% on Wednesday, closing above its crucial 200-Day Moving Average.

Nifty closes above 200-Day Moving Average


Sri Lanka Cricket secretary on Friday said the Sri Lanka Premier League would go ahead as planned even without non-participation of Indian players.

Sri Lanka Premier League to go as planned


Cristiano Ronaldo looks increasingly likely to stay at Manchester United for at least one more season after Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon admitted there was no more that could be done to lure the winger to the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo likely to stay at Manchester United


A second Bangladeshi twin is waking ``slowly'' and should be conscious later, three days after being separated from her conjoined sister in Australia, a hospital official said Friday.


Gehlot inaugurated the 'free generic veterinary medicines scheme' at a state-level function here.

Gehlot inaugurates free veterinary medicines scheme


Korean Air has unveiled its second SkyTeam livery B737-800 aircraft, which will operate short-haul routes including China, Japan and South East Asia.

Korean Air unveils second SkyTeam livery aircraft


The Silent House may let you down at the end but it chills more effectively than most Hollywood slice 'em-dice 'em horror flicks.

The Silent house chills more effectively than most horror flicks


A flood advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Hayman burn area in southwest Douglas County, southwest Jefferson County and east-central Park County.

Flood advisory issued for Hayman burn area


The 34-year-old actress said that she might ``end up with a woman raising my children, that's how androgynous I am!''

I might end up with a woman raising my children:


Eclipsys Corporation®, The Outcomes Company®, today announced continued market success for Sunrise Laboratory™, with a new client win, a client that has documented several outcome improvements through the use of the company's laboratory information system, as well as a successful activation.

Eclipsys announces market success for Sunrise Laboratory


Fiji is now set to become an ideal surfing destination for people from all over the world as the Surfing decree 2010 comes into force from this Friday.

Fiji set to become ideal surfing destination


A zoo in North Somerset has been expelled from an industry body over its relationship with a circus.


The president of St. John's University in Collegeville is retiring for health reasons.

President of St. John's University retiring


Irish service sector companies cut jobs and prices at a record pace last month as the economy slid into recession, a survey showed this morning.

Service sector cut jobs and prices last month


The number of civilians killed in Iraq jumped to 373 in June, the Health Ministry said, up from a record low of 134 in May because of a spate of deadly bombings in Baghdad and northern Iraq.

Number of civilians killed in Iraq jumps in June


Atlanta-based law firm McKenna Long & Aldridge said Tuesday it will merge with a California firm, in a move that will bolster its services in several fields, including insurance, real estate, government contracts and corporate law.

McKenna Long & Aldridge to merge with California firm


AN eight-year-old girl in Singapore bit herself on both arms after watching a scene on self-inflicted pain in a television show, Sin Chew Daily reported.


Hurricane Sandy could be the biggest storm to hit the United States mainland when it makes landsfall on Monday night.


Donations for the current campaign seem stalled at 85 percent of the goal, and with this, agencies that support this community may be cut, resulting in cuts in services.


Chime Communications announced today that it continues to perform ahead of expectations and that its second half performance tops its first half results.

Chime Communications announces second half performance tops first half results


SkyEurope, a Slovak low-cost airline, has gone into bankruptcy protection in order to restructure its business.

SkyEurope airline goes into bankruptcy protection


Five Salem Police officers were promoted by Chief Jim Bryant during ceremonies Aug. 1 at the Salem, Va., Police Department.


Bobby Zamora was delighted to get off the mark for Fulham in their victory at Portsmouth .

Zamora delighted to get off mark for Fulham


It's pretty obvious by now that Obama actually wants to go over the so-called ``Fiscal Cliff.''


EA has announced today that SEGA will bring most of its most popular PC games to Origin, the digital distribution platform.

SEGA bringing popular games to Origin platform


London, Oct 4, 2010 Actress Eva Longoria Parker says her perfume 'Eva by Eva Longoria' is the perfect way to attract a man.

Eva Longoria Parker says her perfumes is the perfect way to attract a man


The Flesher family will flip the switch on its annual Christmas light display at 6 tonight.

Fleshers flip switch on Christmas light display tonight


FRONT and rear badges were stolen from a VW Polo parked in Ash Close, Louth.


``There is no a split in Ata-Zhurt parliamentary faction,'' announced the deputy Abdymatalip Kochkorbaev on the session of the Parliament.

There is no a split in Ata-Zhurt parliamentary faction --


In a court hearing earlier in the week, Hong Kong actor Edison Chen revealed that some 40 obscene photos were taken by a female celebrity and given to him as a 'present'.

Edison Chen: 40 photos given as 'present'


Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced that the European Commission approved a labelling update for REYATAZ based on new data generated in pregnant women living with HIV.

European Commission approves labelling update for REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) in pregnant women living with HIV


George Michael is to perform in the Middle East -- after recently announcing he had played his final live show.


Belo Corp. , one of the nation's largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies, will present at the Hodges Capital Management 12th Annual Investment Forum Thursday, September 2, at 10:40 am CDT.

Television company Belo Corp. (blc) to present at Hodges Capital Management Forum


Emirates has appointed a new Sales Manager in Basra in preparation for the airline's inaugural flight on 2nd February.

Emirates appoints Sales Manager in Basra


Wal-Mart said Friday that it would buy back $15 billion more of its shares to try to improve returns for its shareholders.

Wal-Mart to buy back billions more in shares


The municipality of Kuemba, east off Kuito city, Bié province, will gain this month a new maternity that will attend to pregnant women in the community.

Kuemba municipality to gain new maternity


Russian spy Anna Chapman made a rare public appearance on Friday to bid farewell to astronauts who blasted off from Russia's Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Spy Anna Chapman makes public appearance


Stocks are gaining in early trading today after opening lower, led by Technology sector.


This is the first installment in our weekly ``Where is it?'' series of photographs showing various parts of landmarks, buildings and other places in Stoneham that we want you to try and figure out where the photo was taken.


Associated Press By Associated Press The New York Knicks say Jason Kidd has decided to retire from the NBA after 19 seasons.

Jason Kidd retiring from NBA after 19 seasons


Memorial University has announced a new certificate program in regional policy and development, specially tailored to meet the needs of this province.

Memorial announces new certificate program


Forestry company Tembec Inc. broke even in its second quarter, helped mainly by higher pulp prices and the restart of its high-yield pulp mill in British Columbia.


Research to be published by consulting company BroadGroup reveals that in both western markets and in emerging central and eastern Europe, demand for dark fibre is experiencing new growth.

Demand for Dark fibre is experiencing new growth


RALEIGH, NC - The start of a new year is bringing some new laws to North Carolina.

New year brings new laws to North Carolina


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he would not seek re-election in a vote planned for January, citing stalemate in peace talks with Israel, but Palestinian officials urged him to change his mind.


Wall Street notched solid gains Wednesday as a better-than-expected survey on US private-sector job losses helped ease jitters over upcoming results of ``stress tests'' on the banking system.


Use of electronic health records by hospitals across the United States has had only a limited effect on improving the quality of medical care, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

Electronic health records have only limited effect on improving quality of medical care:


Russia has expelled two US military attaches from the US Embassy in Moscow following the ouster in recent months of a pair of Russian diplomats from Washington, the State Department said.


The Saskat-chewan NDP has nominated two more candidates for the 2011 provincial election, in the constituencies of Melfort and Batoche.


Stocks plunged Friday, sending the Dow Jones industrials down nearly 400 points, after oil prices shot up by more than $11 a barrel and neared $140 a barrel - and wiped out investors' recent optimism about the economy in the process.


file photo, Jimmy Chamberlin, left, and Billy Corgan of rock band The Smashing Pumpkins pose together after a ceremony to induct them into the Hollywood RockWalk in Los Angeles.

Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin leaves Smashing Pumpkins


WESTPAC and St George have agreed on merger terms, paving the way for the combined group to become Australia's biggest bank.


Two new public charter schools geared toward getting at-risk students back on track are opening in the Victor Valley.

Two new charter schools open in Victor Valley


Tokyo extends loss as Asia markets fall Updated: 09:44, Thursday January 24, 2013 Most Asian markets have closed lower, in spite of a Wall Street rally.


'Iron Man' star Robert Downey Jr. will feature in a musical by Warner Bros.


US President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leader Hamid Karzai to stand resolute against corruption and rallied cheering troops to defeat the Taliban during a surprise night-time visit to Kabul.

Obama presses Karzai to stand resolute against corruption


A man's body was pulled from the Hudson River at 125th Street on Weds., Feb. 8, 2012, police said.

Man's body pulled from Hudson River at 125th Street


During the debate Mr Williams called for sensible planning regulations to be introduced to assist in the development of affordable properties in rural communities.

Roger Williams calls for sensible planning regulations


Tazewell County Coroner says a 69-yeear old woman died in a house fire in Pekin Friday morning.


The Minnesota Twins announced today that they will select the contract of right-handed pitcher Sam Deduno from Triple-A Rochester prior to tomorrow's game in Texas.

Twins to select the contract of Sam Deduno


BC-Iraq,0165 4,800 cadets graduate from Iraqi military academies in ceremony attended by Petraeus Eds:

4,800 cadets graduate from Iraqi military academies in ceremony...