Oil prices fell to near $34 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders sold the expiring front-month Nymex contract due to a lack of space at a key US storage facility.


The controversial spay and neuter proposal passed five to one.


Montgomery County planning officials say recent US Census data show that more young adults are living with their parents, likely due to economic challenges.


Rory McIlroy enjoyed a blistering start to the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday with a superb five-under round of 67.

Rory McIlroy enjoys blistering start at Wells Fargo Championship


Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson had to have his wisdom teeth removed, but coach Bobby Petrino is hopeful he'll be back at full speed on Monday.

Arkansas rb Dennis Johnson has wisdom teeth removed;


Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah joined indigenous leaders from the Peruvian Amazon here Friday in a protest against Occidental Petroleum at the US oil giant's annual meeting.

Daryl Hannah joins Amazon protest against Occidental


As we feared, Turkey central bank cut rates by 50 basis points to 6.5%.


A 39-year-old Pelican Rapids, Minn., man was killed Saturday in an automobile accident north of the city.


A Dalton woman is charged with murder and abandonment of a body in the death of her ex-husband, former Dalton resident John Patrick Hade, authorities said.


Bayer CropScience has agreed to pay more than $1 million to settle federal charges that the Institute site's previous owner, Aventis CropScience, from 1999 to 2001 kept shoddy records, exceeded its discharge permit limits for numerous hazardous chemicals and failed to properly notify authorities of discharge excesses.

Bayer CropScience to pay more than $1 million to settle federal charges


StatoilHydro ASA has made a non-commercial discovery with its latest wildcat well in the Oseberg South area of the North Sea, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate said.

Statoilhydro makes non-commercial discovery at Oseberg South area of North Sea


US wars launched since the attacks of September 11, 2001 have left 225,000 dead and cost up to USD 4.4 trillion, according to a new study by university researchers, AFP reports.

US wars leave 225,000 dead, cost USD 4.4 trillion: study


By : dpa Tehran - Iran has arrested three suspects linked to the weekend suicide bombing in the south-eastern province of Sistan- Beluchistan, the news agency Fars reported Tuesday.

Iran arrests three suspects linked to suicide bombing


Charlie Sheen seems to be committed to getting himself back on the wagon; he's hired a sober coach to help him through.


A 6-year-old girl nearly drown in a backyard swimming pool Friday afternoon on Lakeshore Drive in Newton.


The Centre on Wednesday said it has no plans to bring the original Kohinoor back to the country.


India on Friday left fiscal stimulus measures firmly in place as it released its national budget in a bid to propel Asia's third largest economy towards 10 per cent economic growth.


NEC Corp. of America, makers of IT, network and identity management solution, used the Symantec Vision 2008 show, being held in Las Vegas this week, to announce the qualification of its HYDRAstor HS8 platform with Symantec's Enterprise Vault that ensures interoperability, optimize performance and provide customers with an integrated enterprise archive solution on a scalable storage platform.

NEC announces qualification with Symantec Enterprise Vault


The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die Thursday after Chairman Hamid Ansari called for introspection by members over the frequent disruptions in the house.


I think I speak for everyone when I say that Tony Moeaki's catch must be on posterized week 3...


The German government has agreed to take an initial 8.7 percent stake in stricken Hypo Real Estate as a prelude to acquiring full control, the bank said on Saturday.

German government to take stake in Hypo Real Estate


Albania on Thursday for the first time marked an international day against homophobia and transphobia, despite protests in the mostly Muslim country.


State health officials were investigating how a surgeon operated on the wrong knee of a patient yesterday at Miriam Hospital, part of a medical network that was reprimanded and fined $50,000 last year for three mistaken surgeries at another of its facilities.


Four new Rea Vaya stations were opened by City of Johannesburg transport MMC Rehana Moosajee on Wednesday as part of a new initiative for the bus service.


The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix has been canceled because of economic problems in Michigan and the country, the latest setback in the sport rocked by sponsorship woes and a series of cutbacks and layoffs.

Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix canceled because of economic problems


Charles Taylor, the former Liberian despot charged with war crimes, worked with American intelligence agencies during his rise to power, the US government has confirmed.

Liberian despot charles Taylor worked with US intelligence


London French President Nicolas Sarkozy helped Roman Polanski get bail after the filmmaker spent two months in a Swiss prison on a child sex case, it has emerged.

Nicolas Sarkozy 'helped' Roman Polanski get bail


Manny Pacquiao has vowed to ``rise again'' following a brutal knockout that prompted some fans and experts to urge him to retire.

Former pound-for-pound king manny Pacquiao has vowed to ``rise again''


Two people were arrested in Idaho Falls Saturday on felony drug charges.


A local orthodontist is taking his expertise to the Mayo Clinic and to the students in the University of Minnesota graduate program.

Local orthodontist taking expertise to Mayo Clinic


India's monsoon is likely to be normal this year, Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said here on Thursday.


It is said that ``facts are stubborn things.''


Three soldiers were wounded yesterday by a landmine in the southern Philippines, while hunting Al-Qaeda-linked Muslim militants blamed for a weekend attack that killed 13 people, the military said.


SEATTLE Seattle police say two restaurant customers tripped and held onto a robber until officers arrived.

Seattle police: customers trip, hold robber


Courtenay, BC - A Courtenay man who stabbed a former coworker 17 times has been sent to jail for 20 months.

Courtenay man who stabbed former coworker 17 times jailed for 20 months


A Central Australian Aboriginal community leader has told the new head of the federal intervention it is immoral to charge rent to people who are living in humpies on their own land.

'Immoral' to charge people to live on their own land:


The Hunger Games movie is set to wrap up filming this month, giving crew members just enough time to launch into post-production for the film's March 23rd release date.

'The Hunger Games' movie set to wrap filming this month


Timbaland, in partnership with Verizon Wireless, will create the first ``mobile album'' which will be exclusively available to subscribers of V Cast, Verizon's mobile entertainment service.


PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the tongue-twisting brawler that stars some of Sony's highest profile mascots, has been confirmed for the PlayStation Vita - and it will allow cross-platform play with the PlayStation 3 version of the game.

PlayStation all-stars Battle Royale confirmed for Vita


Kerala, which has some vital routes to Karnataka via neighbouring Waynad, has stepped up vigil along its border areas following the recent serial bomb blasts in Bangalore.


Rocco Baldelli is back and ready to regain his major league form.


Supermodel Kate Moss, who recently did a photoshoot in a see-through chiffon veil, says that she hated nudity when she was running in her teens.


After almost eleven months of suffering, Corinthians returned to the Brazilian top flight on Saturday after a 2-0 victory over Ceara at the Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo...

Corinthians return to Brazilian top flight


Mobile banking is poised to change people's lives in ways most of us never thought a bank could.


Kenyan border guards have captured 5 Somali migrants in Mandere, a bordering town in north of Kenya and arrested in a jail in the town, witnesses said on Friday.

Kenyan border guards capture 5 Somali migrants ...


Two popular snack foods, salsa and guacamole, could be risky eating according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Salsa and guacamole could be risky eating


Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel on Sunday warned that Lebanon is headed for a ``dangerous'' period.

Amin Gemayel warns Lebanon is headed for 'dangerous' period


A jury duty scam has hit Oregon, state Attorney General John Kroger warned.


A Nebraska Senate panel won't act on a bill outlawing local municipalities from enacting gay protections laws, the Omaha World-Herald reported.

Nebraska Senate panel won't act on bill outlawing local gay protections laws


A Berwyn police officer shot and killed a pit bull after it charged at him and another officer May 5.


Progress Energy issued its third corporate responsibility report on May 12, reflecting the company's commitment to transparent communication on important business issues such as environmental performance, financial management and community partnerships.

Progress energy issues corporate responsibility report


It is a big well done to St. Michael's on winning the U-21 championship.


Legg Mason swung to a fiscal fourth quarter profit yesterday, its fourth in a row, on a prior-year charge from eliminating all remaining structured investment vehicles from its money market funds.


An underground propane gas leak forced the evacuation of several homes in a Scottsdale neighborhood Friday evening.

Propane leak forces evacuations in Scottsdale neighborhood


Life is too short to go through life searching for just the right words in an effort to not offend.


By W. David Gardner In the latest sea change in mobile phone operating systems, Sony Ericsson said it will likely drop Symbian from its list of operating systems in future phone designs, although it plans to continue to support the platform, which is still the world's leading smartphone platform.


Playwright Jennifer Haley has won 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn prize for her play The Nether, according to Variety.

Jennifer Haley wins Susan Smith Blackburn prize


It has been reported that Kristen Stewart, of Twilight fame, who is also currently starring in ``The Runaways'', and two other films, has said that she wants the press to leave her alone.

Kristen Stewart from ``Twilight'' wants the press to leave her alone!


JPMorgan Chase says it will slash its quarterly common stock dividend to 5 cents per share from 38 cents to save about $5 billion in capital per year.

Jpmorgan Chase slashes dividend to 5 cents


Consumer electronics giant JB Hi-Fi will move into selling telco services to small business, with the business appointing a B2B telecommunications manager to oversee the new expansion.

JB Hi-Fi moves into selling telco services to business


Three Nassau fire departments are getting federal grants to help strengthen their response programs and maintain 24-hour staffing.

Three Nassau Fire departments get grants


A Delta flight heading from Atlanta to Las Vegas was diverted in Phoenix on Friday night.

Flight from Atlanta to Las Vegas diverted in Phoenix


A dad killed his baby and the mother of child after deliberately slamming his truck into a Los Angeles home Sunday night.


Bills head coach Chan Gailey announced Monday that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start at QB for the Bills in their Week Three game against the Patriots.


Earlier today in federal court, an Edina mortgage broker pleaded guilty for his role in a $20 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved 57 properties.

Mortgage broker pleads guilty in $20 million mortgage fraud scheme


Saif Ali Khan is busy shooting for the climax of his home-production Agent Vinod in Delhi.

Saif Ali Khan completes shooting for Agent Vinod in Delhi.


Hollywood actress Eva Longoria Parker has revealed her show Desperate Housewives is affecting her sex life.

Desperate Housewives is affecting my sex life:


Three-time NBA All-Star Brandon Roy will attempt a comeback with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a Twitter report by Jason Quick of The Oregonian.

Brandon Roy to attempt comeback with Timberwolves:


Center Andrew Bynum had arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday in New York, and the Los Angeles Lakers said they expect him to make a full recovery by the start of training camp.


An Alabama woman died early Thursday morning after she was struck by a southbound train.


US stock futures slipped Thursday as some weakness in European markets and signs of further slowing in China put investors in a cautious mood ahead of jobless claims data.

US stock futures slip ahead of jobless claims data


Ohio's 2012-13 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and permits will be on sale starting March 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.

2012-13 fishing, hunting, trapping licenses on sale


Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported in the most extensive study of its kind.

One in five young adults has personality disorder


The British drama The King's Speech has won the Oscar for the Best Picture at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

The King's Speech wins Best Picture Oscar


Despite closing its operations in Okehampton and Cupar, annual profits have fallen at Robert Wiseman Dairies by 30 per cent but turnover has increased.


Sania Mirza crashed out of singles event of the Australian Open after suffering a straight-set defeat in the first round at the hands of 26th seed Aravane Rezai of France in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Sania Mirza crashed out in Australian Open


Web retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday that it will buy online audio bookseller Audible Inc. for $300 million in a bid to expand its reach in digital audio content.


Quebecor World Inc. announced it is closing its Magog, Quebec facility.


O2 has launched a new mobile TV service called 'O2 TV' which will offer customers the opportunity to tune into their favorite TV channels including RTÉ News Now, CNN, the Travel Channel, Sky Sports and Sky News.


Mark Teixeira said he feels ``really good'' after receiving extensive treatment and expects to play Sunday.


Groupon -- a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services, and cultural events -- launched in Baltimore on October 26, 2009.


Correspondent member of ANAS, professor Dr. Yagub Mahmudov's monograph ``Azerbaijan history: Early Renaissance '' was published in English in the Los Angeles city of the USA.

Correspondent member of ANAS, professor Dr. Yagub Mahmudov's monograph published in English in USA


The government of the central Bié province improved the power supply in the local chief communes.

Government improves power supply in communes


Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the Treasury, ruled out a cut to the 50p tax rate.

Danny Alexander rules out cut to 50p tax rate


Infra stocks continue to be under pressure, says Dipan Mehta, Member-BSE & NSE.

Infra stocks continue to be under pressure:


The News reported that Pakistan, Iran and Turkey will work to enhance the existing state of rail and road infrastructure to interconnect each other which would help reduce travel time for goods cargo across the ECO region.

Pakistan with Iran and Turkey to enhance rail road infrastructure


He starred with Nicole Kidman in the new movie ``Australia'', was named People Magazine's ``Sexiest Man Alive'', and now Jackman will host the Academy Awards.


The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have re-signed forward Devean George.


The new Logan state office building, that has been ten years in the making, was dedicated Friday.

New Logan state office building dedicated


Protesters demanding ``fair care'' for people with Alzheimer's and dementia marched through Watford high street this afternoon.


Spain want to buy Paul, the 'psychic' octopus that correctly predicted they would win the World Cup.


A Sunday Times journalist arrested for fraud and defeating the ends of justice is ``likely'' to appear in court tomorrow, the Hawks said today.

Journalist 'likely' to appear in court tomorrow


Enterasys is introducing new NAC appliances that can be installed in-band to block traffic that violates policies or out-of-band for less invasive and easier to deploy architectures.


American Lindsey Vonn had one of the biggest victories of her career Saturday, easily winning the most prestigious downhill of the women's World Cup circuit.

American Lindsey Vonn wins the most prestigious downhill of the women's World Cup circuit


A school will give Rs 15 Lakh to corporal punishment victim Piya Choudhry.

School to give Rs 15 Lakh to punishment victim


The Newark Bears minor league baseball team filed for bankruptcy, saying they owe their biggest creditors more than $4.6 million, including $3.4 million to its mortgage company and more than $800,000 to Essex County.


Former Slovak president Michal Kováč has been hospitalised at the Military Hospital in Bratislava on Monday, July 12, due to nausea and dizziness.

Former Slovak president Michal Kováč is hospitalised


The Turkish Football Federation rules out the possibility of a shorter football season, announcing that the top two football leagues will start with 18 teams as usual, even though there are relegations due to the ongoing match-fixing investigation.


Mana MP Hone Harawira is taking a swipe at his former Maori Party colleagues as they continue to argue over the party's future leadership.

Hone Harawira takes a swipe at Maori party


A man shot himself in the hand in Affton, and his friend was arrested for allegedly hiding the weapon and lying to officers, police say.

Man shoots himself in hand in Affton, friend arrested for hiding weapon


Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on Tuesday said there won`t be time to relax for any team in the upcoming Champions Trophy and none of the side can be labelled as favourite.

There won`t be time to relax in Champions Trophy:


Thermador, a division of BSH Home Appliances, has introduced a combination steam and convection oven that combines the benefits of both heating technologies within one appliance.

Thermador introduces steam/convection oven


A film investor is apparently threatening to sue Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith over a failed movie project.


A Hagerstown liquor store owner who was forced to close last year after two former employees were charged with using the business to sell drugs has lost a second appeal to have his liquor license reinstated.

Liquor store owner loses second appeal to have license reinstated


Despite disappointing sales to date and little public acclaim, Research in Motion has revealed that the BlackBerry PlayBook outsold the market leading iPad at a number of retailers last week.

BlackBerry PlayBook outsells Apple iPad 2


The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Swift Current is bursting at the seams when it comes to the donations that they have been receiving from the generous individuals in the Southwest.

Salvation Army Thrift Store bursting at seams


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan will not compromise on its nuclear programme as it is the asset of the nation and it will be protected at all cost.

Pakistan not to compromise on its nuclear programme:


A judge sent a former Estancia High School track coach to jail for 18 months on Saturday.


Pat Gillick, whose teams won three World Series titles in 27 years as a major league general manager, was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame today by the Veterans Committee.

Pat Gillick elected to baseball Hall of Fame


After years of discussions Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus have launched a customs union as a first step towards forming a broader EU-type economic alliance of former Soviet states.

Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus launch a customs union


Rain is expected to fall throughout the day on Wednesday before clearing off late Wenesday night.


High winds knocked a mobile home off a tractor trailer on Bridge Road in Suffolk on Dec. 21, 2012.


SHOP owners in the CBD are fed up with coming to work to find smashed windows and having to cover mounting costs.


Facebook is reportedly raising $150m from new and current investors in order to buy employee stock, according to a news report.

Facebook raises $150m to buy employee stock


Sites and times for all 16 WPIAL basketball semifinal games have been released by the league for the games Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sites, times for WPIAL basketball semifinals released


Gillick, a left-handed pitcher in college, said he knew he had to find another way to stay in the game after five years in the minor leagues.


Despite tanking her first high-profile gig on US television, Lana Del Rey will appear and perform on American Idol, reports MJs Big Blog.

Lana Del Rey to perform on 'American Idol'


Thursday,13,200 runners hit the pavement on Delaware Avenue to take part in the 116th annual Turkey Trot.


A Mississippi man has been charged in connection with a series of threatening letters directed at President Obama and a US senator.

Man charged in connection with threatening letters


Commercial banks and investment firms borrowed slightly less from the Federal Reserve over the past week, although demand for the emergency loans was still elevated.

Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed


The RSS feed for the Renee Schoof section on McClatchyDC.com has moved here as part of an upgrade to improve service.


There is still no sign of an inmate who escaped from the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge more than a week ago in a prison work truck.

Still no sign of inmate who escaped from Deer Lodge prison in work truck


Burma is facing intense international pressure to free pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi after she was imprisoned ahead of a new trial next week for breaching the terms of her house arrest.

Burma under pressure to free Aung San Suu Kyi


Terry Glover, managing editor of Ebony, died on December 24 from colon cancer.

Terry Glover, managing editor of Ebony, dies


At a press event in San Francisco, Microsoft has unveiled the new Office suite, sporting a new look in line with Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.


State run oil and gas utility ONGC is reconsidering the scrapped 15 million-tonne refinery project in Rajasthan on request of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

ONGC to reconsider on refinery in Rajasthan


RICHMOND, Calif. A San Pablo city councilman says he was attacked on July 3 in Richmond while doing his job as a property manager.

San Pablo city councilman attacked in Richmond


Kazakhstan has decided to pull its troops out of Iraq after five years of fighting alongside the US army, the Central Asian state's Defence Ministry said Tuesday.

Kazakhstan decides to pull troops out of Iraq


VATICAN SOURCES last night confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI will make an official state visit to Britain next year, probably in September.

Pope Benedict to visit Britain next year


Not content with asking for 'Things...no bigger than your head', the Wellcome Collection is now moving into the ultimate in crowdsourced art. They want members of the public to send in household dust for a forthcoming exhibition about the grimy stuff.


Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says that the Indian hockey team has urged him to ``spearhead'' its fundraiser concert in Chandigarh.

Hockey team urges me to spearhead fundraiser:


Ford Motor Co. is recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks because the gas tanks can fall off and cause a fire.

Ford recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks


QRL's Chairman Mr Bob Bentley said the seminars provided valuable feedback to assist in modelling a sustainable future for country racing.


Joannie Rochette will carry the Canadian flag into tonight's closing ceremonies for the Vancouver Olympics.

Joannie Rochette will carry canada's flag


Kennedy is ``recuperating well'' from brain surgery and should be released within a week from Duke University Medical Center, his office said on Tuesday.

Kennedy ``recuperating well'' from brain surgery


Johnson & Johnson has agreed to buy Synthes, the Swiss medical device maker, for $21.3bn in cash and stock.

Johnson & Johnson buys Synthes for $21.3bn


French carrier Bouygues Telecom has extended three ongoing promotions, France Mobiles reports.


AIR Training cadets have been celebrating the anniversary of their squadron's formation with a military parade.

Cadets celebrate with anniversary parade


Two toddlers were transported to a hospital Saturday afternoon following an accident at a Lynnfield swimming pool.

Two toddlers transported to hospital following accident


London, May 10 Baywatch star Pam Anderson has been bronzed by artist Marc Quinn.

Pam Anderson bronzed by artist Marc Quinn


Director Lalit Marathe is a relieved and happy man as his film Shabri produced by Ram Gopal Varma is finally scheduled for release on August 26, after a long wait.


Lars von Trier's ``Melancholia'' led the 24th European Film Award nominations, which were announced this morning.

'Melancholia' leads European film Award nominations


He had just won the Honda Classic to notch his first victory on the PGA Tour.


The derelict B&Q site is an ``insult'' to Gloucester, according to campaigners fighting to bring it back into use.


The mining boom has helped to deliver Western Australia a budget surplus of more than $A2 billion, enabling Treasurer Eric Ripper to announce a round of pre-election tax cuts designed to help home buyers.

Mining boom helps to deliver Western Australian budget surplus


A new research project will explore cyber-safety and cyber-security issues facing Australian children.

Project will explore cyber-safety and cyber-security issues


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

Prokhorov says era of 'managed democracy' in Russia over


Broward County is offering free dog park ``petiquette'' classes in partnership with the Pompano Pet Lodge and Doggie Daycare.

Broward County offers free 'petiquette' classes


The BC Forest Service reported late this morning that the forest fire west of Lillooet has grown to about 850 hectares.

Forest fire west of Lillooet grows to 850 hectares


Two Oklahoma men have been killed in tornadoes that have wracked several Midwest states.


Lackawanna School District voters Tuesday approved plans for a $6.65 million renovation of Truman Elementary School by better than a 6- to-1 ratio.

Voters approve renovation of Truman Elementary


The Dallas Morning News is donating the 151-year-old Texas Almanac to the Texas State Historical Association, the newspaper said Tuesday.

The Dallas Morning News donates Texas Almanac to Texas state Historical Association


Google said it's making its software available in Iran for the first time, in a move the company said is aimed at expanding individual freedoms in the Persian Gulf nation.


Felipe Massa will drive a Ferrari Formula One car again this year as the Brazilian continues his recovery from life-threatening head injuries suffered in July.


Actress Keira Knightley says she didn`t enjoy listening music during her growing up years.

Keira Knightley didn`t like music while growing up


A Marianna man was armed with a Samurai sword, according to authorities, when he was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking his mother and his girlfriend.

Marianna man armed with sword arrested after allegedly attacking mother, girlfriend


Gas prices jumped five cents over the weekend, bringing the average price of gas in Virginia to $3.69.


Patriot Coal Corp. filed an appeal Thursday of a bankruptcy judge's order siding with its former parent, St. Louis-based Peabody Energy.

Patriot Coal files appeal of bankruptcy order


North Korea is moving mobile missile launchers around the country, with some carrying a new generation of powerful rocket, The New York Times reported Friday, saying the discovery by American intelligence has prompted the White House to reassess whether Pyongyang's missile capabilities are improving.

North Korea moves missile launchers around country: report


Jordan was enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Friday night in Springfield, Mass., a final honor that followed all the championship rings and MVP trophies he collected during his career.


Yahoo! Inc Chairman Fred Amoroso is resigning effective immediately, the struggling internet company announced on Thursday.

Yahoo! Inc Chairman Fred Amoroso resigns


Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has undergone surgery on the injured ankle that has ruled him out for the rest of this season.


Archeologists have unearthed 57 ancient Egyptian tombs, most of which hold an ornately painted wooden sarcophagus with a mummy inside, Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities said Sunday.

Archeologists unearth 57 ancient tombs in Egypt


Bloomberg reported that OAO Lukoil, Russia second largest oil company installed a coking unit at its Volgograd refinery to raise the quality of fuels it produces.

Russia Lukoil installs coking unit at Volgograd refinery


The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have hijacked a North Korean cargo ship with an unknown number of crew onboard.


A 31-year-old Perth area man is charged with a number sex crimes including luring and sexually assaulting young teens he knew from the Internet beginning two years ago.


Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars perform hot rhythms at 8 pm Friday, April 8, at Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St.

Afro-Cuban All Stars perform hot rhythms at Mount Baker Theatre


Polestar Racing has confirmed Tommy Rustad will continue for them in the 2011 Scandinavian Touring Car Championship.

Volvo Polestar Racing confirms Tommy Rustad


Four Seasons Inc. now offers a lightweight and portable recovery/recycling unit (part no. 69509) that is geared toward mobile service.

Four Seasons Inc. offers portable recovery/recycling unit


Chrysler got a break Tuesday, when the automaker and Washington hammered out a deal with banks and private equity firms to swap $6.9 billion in Chrysler's secured debt for $2 billion in cash and a small equity stake.


Wide receiver Lee Evans, who was inactive against the St. Louis Rams because of a left ankle injury, said that he is making definite progress, but not enough for him to say for sure that he'll be out there Sunday night against the New York Jets.


The victim of a vicious Islamophobic attack awaits the verdict of a Versailles appeal court after his alleged attackers, one a known violent racist, were acquitted.

The victim of a Islamophobic attack awaits the verdict of a Versailles appeal court


BART passengers traveling between Fremont and Richmond should expect significant delays Monday night, BART officials said.

BART passengers traveling between Fremont and Richmond should expect delays


The Washington Capitals have re-signed right wing Francois Bouchard to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.

Capitals re-sign forward Francois Bouchard


The South Florida Science Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall and visitors are invoted to share in the festivities.

South Florida Science Museum celebrates 50th anniversary


The Wentzville Fire Protection District has launched a new and improved user-friendly website.

Wentzville Fire Protection launches new website


Bruno's Supermarkets, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February 2008, has received several bids as part of its bankruptcy auction, revealed Reuters.

Bruno's Supermarkets receives several bids


While the Bharatiya Janata Party saw ``no reason'' for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to resign after the Supreme Court order asking the Special Investigation Team to probe Mr. Modi's role in a 2002 riot-related case, the Congress said it did not expect him to show either remorse or to resign despite ``a slap on his face by the highest court of the land.''


A Village of Barker, NY, man said he survived being struck by lightning, with only minimal injuries, while pumping gas into his car.

Man struck by lightning while pumping gas


Controversial England batsman Kevin Pietersen struck 14 runs off 18 balls when he ended his cricket exile Saturday by playing for Delhi Daredevils in a Champions League Twenty20 game.


Long chided for their lack of political and civic engagement, Canadian youth showed signs of mobilizing this year, raising hopes and questions about the role they will take in shaping the country's future.


Health-care data company IMS Health is nearing a deal to sell itself to private-equity firm TPG and the Canada Pension Plan in a deal that could be worth almost $4bn, said several people familiar with the matter.

IMS Health nears deal to sell itself to TPG and Canada Pension Plan


Greenbelt police are warning citizens about a possible scam in which callers claiming to be Medicare representatives contact senior citizens in order to set up meetings about benefits.

Greenbelt police warn about possible scam


Citadel Broadcasting Corp., the US radio-station owner that emerged from bankruptcy in June, said it rejected two unsolicited merger offers from an undisclosed party.

Citadel says it rejected two unsolicited merger offers


Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar, who returned after a two-day long secretary level talks with his Pakistani counterpart Zafar Mahmood, on Friday said Pakistan is inching ahead to bestow Most Favoured Nation status to India.

Pakistan inching ahead to bestow MFN status to India:


Doctors told the 25-year-old man he was lucky to be alive after the horrific knife attack on Sunday night.


But rather than stay in and watch the first episode of Smash at home, the show's star Debra Messing kissed the night away with her old friend Ali Wentworth.

Smash star Debra Messing kisses night away with Ali Wentworth


Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp on Saturday apologised to his Bayern Munich counterpart Jupp Heynckes for his ``copycat'' jibe in the wake of the holders' German Cup quarterfinal defeat in midweek.


Fund manager Ashmore Group and packaging firm Bunzl will be promoted to the FTSE 100 index, compiler FTSE Group said, following the latest quarterly review.

Ashmore Group and Bunzl promoted to FTSE 100


When Andy Lee climbs into the ring on Friday, he'll be following a long line of great Irish fighters who punched their way into the annals of boxing history over the years.

Lee following in a long line of great Irish fighters


Nuggets coach George Karl is expected to return home on Wednesday after spending almost a week in the hospital dealing with complications from his battle with throat cancer.


POLICE say a small plane carrying nine people crashed into a densely forested mountain in Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua.


American actress Maggie Gyllenhaal has joined the cast of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, a sequel to Working Title's 2005 hit Nanny McPhee.

Maggie Gyllenhaal joins cast of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang


Some of his rescuers say it's a miracle he wasn't killed.


A Harnett County couple is charged in the rape of a woman whose children they were babysitting, authorities said Tuesday.


The Indiana Supreme Court will visit Martin University in Indianapolis later this week.

Indiana Supreme Court to visit Martin University


A new study demonstrates that microRNAs can modulate the expression of well known tumor-specific oncogenic translocation proteins and may play a significant role in some human cancers.

MicroRNA may play a significant role in some human cancers


BURNLEY followed its victory over Chelsea by beating Arsenal 2-0 to reach the League Cup semifinals yesterday for the first time in 25 years.

Burnley beats Arsenal 2-0 to reach League Cup semifinals


Actor/comedian Josh Gad has joined Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway in the business-world drama ``Love and Other Drugs'' at Fox 2000/New Regency.


Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died of head injuries after a spectacular 15-car wreck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Clark County Coroner Michael Murphy said Monday.

IndyCar driver Wheldon died of head injuries


THE sights, sounds and tastes of Bollywood came to a Warwickshire care home last week.

A taste of Bollywood comes to Ullenhall care home


Among the comments she made during the interview, Shin stated, ``I would like my daughter to not have my personality.''

Shin Se Kyung: ``I would like my daughter to not have my personality.''


NFL Editor Seahawks linebacker Leroy HIll was reportedly arrested for marijuana possession at his apartment early on Saturday morning.

Seahawks' Leroy Hill arrested for marijuana possession


Egypt has freed opposition leader Ayman Nour, who had been jailed for more than three years on charges he said were politically motivated.

Egypt frees opposition leader Ayman Nour


The Penns Grove Elks Lodge will hold a breakfast, 7 to 11 am, Sunday, at the lodge, located at 57 W. Main St., Penns Grove.

Penns Grove Elks lodge to hold breakfast on Sunday


Over 400 school resource officers from across the state are meeting in Bonita Springs to take on hot button issues and to find ways to improve our schools.

School resource officers meet in Bonita Springs


LCNB Corp. Monday declared a second-quarter dividend of 16 cents per share, the same dividend amount issued in the first quarter.


Now it has hit Asia, and it seems that everybody there is enjoying just as much as the rest of the world.


Johan Cruyff, former player and manager of Ajax Amsterdam and Barcelona, has denied making racist comments about another illustrious former footballer and member of the club management, Edgar Davids.

Johan Cruyff denies making racist comments about Edgar Davids --


SCARLETT JOHANSSON will present an award at this week's OSCARS, according to the Los Angeles Times.Johansson and the British comedian Russell Brand have been announced as additional presenters at the ceremony, which will begin at 5pm ET on Sunday live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

Scarlett Johansson - Scarlett Johansson to present at the OSCARS


Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt was ordered today to pay his estranged wife, Jamie, $225,000 a month in spousal support, plus $412,159 to pay the mortgages on the couple's properties.

Dodgers owner McCourt ordered to pay wife $225,000 a month


A Victoria man who shook an 11-week-old baby and caused a serious brain injury has been found not guilty of aggravated assault.

Victoria man who shook baby and caused brain injury found not guilty of assault


It has been noted that on every Rs 10 lakhs in market only four notes are fake.

On every Rs 10 lakhs only four notes are fake!!!


The verdict is expected Monday at the Chilliwack trial of a man accused of murdering a teen runaway more than seven years ago.

Verdict expected for Chilliwack man accused of murdering teen runaway


Workers are trying to recover a 1,000-gallon propane tank from a barge that sank in the Duluth harbor.


A 27-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and robbed Thursday night after parking her car on the 9000 block of Holder Street, Cypress police said.

Woman sexually assaulted, robbed in Cypress


The New Orleans Saints managed to beat the Houston Texans 34-27 Saturday night in what is widely regarded as the most important preseason game of the exhibition season.

New Orleans Saints beat Houston Texans 34-27


NEW YORK Will Wright, the video game designer behind hits like ``The Sims'' and ``Spore,'' is leaving game publisher Electronic Arts.


Superstar Shah Rukh Khan , who has a huge fan following in Germany, tried to learn German while he was in Berlin, but says he is not good with learning new languages.


A University of Kansas student was hospitalized in serious condition following a skiing accident at Winter Park Resort in Colorado last Wednesday.

Kansas student hospitalized following skiing accident at Winter Park


Four more separate civil cases were filed this afternoon before the Manila Regional Trial Court against Sulpicio Lines Inc. by families of the passengers of the M/V Princess of the Stars that capsized last June 21 off Sibuyan Island in Romblon.

Four civil cases filed vs Sulpicio Lines


``A growth of 4.5 percent in farm sector is enough to meet India's food requirements, but we need to increase productivity, thereby increasing farmers' profitability. More and more technological intervention is required,'' said Ahluwalia.

There is need to increase farmers'' profitability:


``I believe that my time is coming,'' Anthony said Tuesday morning at Madame Tussauds New York during an unveiling of his own wax figure.


Journalist learned from relevant parties, to solve the contradiction between supply and demand of the senior high school degrees, Shenzhen will build another 11 public regular senior high schools and expand 3 public regular senior high schools.

Shenzhen to build another 11 public schools


Southland stables struck three stiff blows at Addington tonight Friday 23 January when Tact Lizzie and Rakarebel scored impressive wins and the Village Jasper 4 year old Onedin Hustler made it a double training feat, winning the last on the card for for Peter Hunter.

Southland stables strike three stiff blows


China has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya where US and European nations have launched punishing airstrikes to enforce a UN no-fly zone.

China calls for immediate ceasefire in Libya


Lee DeWyze says he got engaged this month to model/actress Jonna Walsh after eight months of dating.

Lee DeWyze gets engaged to model/actress Jonna Walsh


Global Graphics has won a new contract from Fuji Xerox to supply a white label version of its gDoc PDF creator for the DocuWorks document handling software.

Global Graphics wins new contract with Fuji Xerox


The Rocky Mountain Institute, the think tank that has played a central role in transforming green technology and energy efficiency from a fringe pursuit to a central pillar in industrial and national planning, has spun out a car company.

Rocky Mountain Institute spins off a car company:


China has asked the United States on Tuesday to work on improving bilateral relations, which were affected due to an announced arms sale to Taiwan and a recent meeting of President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama.


Russia will let the United States send supplies across its territory to Afghanistan and offer flexible support, a top Moscow diplomat said, a day after Kyrgyzstan decided to close down a US military airbase.

Russia lets US supplies through to Afghanistan


Boglarka Kapas and Katinka Hosszu won gold medals of the Women's 800m freestyle and 200m Individual Medley at the European Long Course Championships.

Boglarka Kapas and Katinka Hosszu win gold medals --


An Egyptian man set himself on fire outside parliament on Monday, after the same action by a protester in Tunisia sparked an uprising and triggered copycat attempts in Algeria and Mauritania.

Egyptian sets himself on fire outside parliament


Petra Diamonds said Monday that its vastly reduced exploration budget will focus on its projects in Botswana.

Petra Diamonds to focus on projects in Botswana


Russian Maria Abakumova won the world women's javelin title on Friday, with a championship record throw of 71.99m.

Russia's Abakumova wins women's javelin title


First semi-finalists have been defined at the Wimbledon tennis tournament that is currently underway in London.

Semi-finalists defined in Wimbledon tennis tournament in London


Despite a mixed day Dow closes above 13,000.


Citizens Bank plans to add several new fees, including a monthly maintenance fee for one of its most popular checking accounts, the Boston Globe reported Tuesday.


Robert Pattinson gives awkwardly charming interview on GMA Taking constant sips of coffee, the notoriously private actor was visibly nervous and anxious, although he handled the interview with his usual quirky charm.


TAIWAN had evacuated more than 6,000 villagers by Monday as Typhoon Parma lingered in seas near the island, bringing heavy rains and causing landslides, a rescue official said.


France's foreign ministry says an elderly French woman kidnapped by suspected Somali militants in Kenya earlier this month has died.


Two weeks after assuming office, the country's new Justice Minister is to have open heart surgery today.

Justice Minister to have heart surgery today.


In what is surprising to absolutely no one, Kate Gosselin is trying to land herself another reality show.


Serbia and Kosovo failed to reach a landmark peace agreement as EU-sponsored talks in Brussels ended in deadlock over the thorny issue of the status of Serb-dominated northern Kosovo.

Serbia and Kosovo fail to reach agreement


What am I not playing this weekend might be a better question.


Reuters, Tehran - Iran said on Sunday it had detected the Duqu computer virus that experts say is based on Stuxnet, the so-called ``cyber-weapon'' discovered last year and believed to be aimed at sabotaging the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites.


Green Bay Republican Robert Cowles is running for re-election to the state Senate, he announced Tuesday.

Cowles runs for re-election to state Senate


Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola today marks 1,400 days in office.


The Palestinian National Authority has come under significant pressure from Israel to suspend its national campaign to boycott colony products.

Palestinian National Authority comes under pressure


Qualifying has ended for the Special Election to be held January 5, 2010.


No. 1 ranked Vanderbilt visits No. 3 South Carolina in a critical SEC series this weekend.

No. 1 Vanderbilt visits No. 3 South Carolina


US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says he will step down in 2011, as it will be clear by then whether the US surge strategy in Afghanistan was working.


Two months after Yale administrators announced plans to partner with the National University of Singapore in planning a liberal arts college to be located in the island nation, Alan Shadrake, the British author convicted of contempt of court in Singapore on Nov. 3, has been sentenced to a six weeks in jail and a fine equaling approximately $15,380, Bloomberg reported Monday.


Liverpool-born Marcus Collins has secured a place in the all-important X Factor semi-finals, next month.

Marcus Collins secures place in X Factor semi-final


Pakistan will defeat the Taliban militarily in the security forces' operations in the country's restive northwest but also needs to focus on rehabilitating the thousands of civilians who have been displaced in the process, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani declared Thursday.

Pakistan will defeat Taliban militarily:


One playing field vital to local sport is being sold off almost every week, despite Government safeguards meant to prevent this, figures released today by Sport England have shown.

One playing field sold off every week --


The Punjab government Sunday announced a ban on advertisements by doctors - from allopathic, ayurvedic and homoepathic streams - offering treatment of various diseases, including sexual ailments.

Punjab government bans advertisements by doctors


Treasuries remained lower after a private report showed employers added jobs in February, adding optimism about the sustainability of the US economic recovery.

Treasuries remain lower as employers added jobs in February


Fort Worth, Texas based Quicksilver Resources Inc. released financial results on Monday morning that beat Wall Street estimates.

Quicksilver Resources beats estimates (kwk)


QNX, the software company behind the current BlackBerry PlayBook operating system and the upcoming BlackBerry 10, revealed their latest reference vehicle this Wednesday.


Jason Kenny and Simon Yates both won gold on a stunning day for Britain at the World Track Championships in Minsk.


Sen. Max Baucus says the Senate will pass health care reform legislation this year.

Baucus says reform legislation due this year


NASA is considering merging its human spaceflight divisions as it transitions to a new policy direction, the agency has confirmed.

NASA may merge human spaceflight divisions


Korean electronics giant LG has used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to launch the world's first 3D smartphone.


New Delhi, Aug 13 Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet Saturday chiefs of public sector banks and financial institutions to review their performance.

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet chiefs of public sector banks


Guwahati, Mar 21 Assam has lost 4.27 lakh hectares of land due to erosion and channelisation of rivers has become highly necessary to combat the problem, officials sources said today.

Assam loses 4.27 lakh hectares of land due to erosion


The naval personnel of the Eastern Naval Command constructed a new house for a needy family in Kinya in Trincomalee.

Eastern Naval Command constructs a house for a needy family


The Telegraph reports that after his speech, Bolton may face a citizen's arrest:


A DAZED military pilot makes a call on a mobile moments after ejecting from his jet fighter and blurting to rescuers: ``I hope I didn't kill anybody.''


It seems the sky's the limit for Wolves fans.


The annual winter wheat crop tour organized by the Wheat Quality Council kicks off on Monday and will wind its way across Kansas, wrapping up on Thursday, when participants come up with estimates of the state's crop and average yield.


MILAN -AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played down his rift with former manager Pep Guardiola despite not shaking hands with the Barcelona coach after Wednesday's Champions League encounter.

Ibrahimovic plays down rift with Guardiola


Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has woken from a coma more than a week after he lost consciousness and has attempted to communicate with family members at his hospital bedside, the BBC reported.


Former Penn State football assistant Mike McQueary filed a $4 million whistleblower lawsuit against Penn State today.

Mike McQueary files $4 million whistleblower lawsuit against Penn State


Six retired social workers will be honored for their contributions to the profession in a luncheon at 11 am today at the Doubletree Hotel in Augusta.


Chevron says its net income fell nearly 7 percent in the second quarter as oil prices and production declined.


The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Brazil is now offering new and gently used clothes, as well as baby supplies to area families.


On a 4-3 vote Monday, the City Council rejected a negotiated wage package for the city's six career firefighters.

City council rejects wage package for firefighters


Remains found in November 2008 at a reservoir now have been identified as those of Martinez, who was missing since 1992.


The global economy will shrink this year for the first time since World War II and the global financial crisis will make it tougher for poor and developing nations to access needed financing, the World Bank has said.

Global economy to shrink for first time since World War II


Angela Merkel has been officially sworn in as German Chancellor.


US mortgage applications rose last week, recovering from an almost 8-year low, as potential borrowers took advantage of a sharp drop in interest rates, an industry group said.


Gov. John Hickenlooper on Friday announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions, and three Greeley residents were among the appointees.

Gov. Hickenlooper announces the appointments of three Greeley residents


But 80 percent of the fish and shrimp Americans eat actually comes from overseas -- and a TODAY investigation that aired Tuesday found that some of that seafood may contain toxic chemicals that can cause serious health problems.

Could your seafood contain toxic chemicals?


A Loyola student reported a sexual assault early Friday morning in the stairwell of the Freret Garage on Loyola's main campus.


The US meningitis outbreak that has so far killed 15 people and sickened more than 200 others is ``nowhere near the end,'' a top medical expert said Tuesday, a day after federal authorities warned more tainted drugs may be linked to the health crisis.

Meningitis outbreak is 'nowhere near the end,' expert says


Oliver Perez appears headed to the New York Mets bullpen, perhaps his last chance to stick with the team.

Perez appears headed to New York Mets bullpen


An explosive device went off outside the Greek parliament in Athens on Saturday, prompting Prime Minister George Papandreou to condemn the attack and vow that ``democracy will not be terrorised.''

Explosive goes off outside parliament in Athens


A Korean biotech firm may be the first in the world to clone a dog for a client.

Korean biotech firm to clone a dog for client


MICHAEL McINDOE has nothing to prove against his old club Bristol City, says Robins' boss Gary Johnson.

Michael McIndoe has nothing to prove, says Gary Johnson


Newton recently adopted a formal fund balance policy guiding the city's process of setting aside reserve funds to pay for unplanned emergencies.


Skandia has launched an enhanced dividend seeker product which will offer income based on the dividend payments of the FTSE 100 companies, rather than their share price valuations.


Notre Dame will open the season ranked 18th in the Coaches' Poll in 2011.


Dementia research funding is set to double in the United Kingdom by 2015, the BBC reports.

Dementia research funding set to double in UK


Amid a brewing row over the interpretation of the laws governing tackling, which saw Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany dismissed in the FA Cup clash with Manchester United, but not Liverpool's Glen Johnson for a similar incident against City just days later, O'Neill has called for greater clarity.


London, Nov 15 Lidl grocery retailer is now selling reindeer meat.

Lidl grocery retailer selling reindeer meat


TEHRAN -Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Sayyed Ali Khamenei met with Zimbabwean, Algerian, Sri Lankan and Senegalese presidents on the sidelines of G15 summit in Tehran.

Supreme Leader meets Zimbabwe, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Senegal presidents


12 Jan, 12:47 - David Duchovny has revealed that he has ``never felt better'' following his treatment for sex addiction last year.


Finance Minister Majozi Sithole has warned of possible massive job losses in the near future.


Berger Paints has announced its management succession plan, naming Abhijit Roy as the successor to Subir Bose, the present Chief Executive Officer of the company, who is due to retire on June 30, 2012.


The victims of a widespread gifting table scheme were defrauded of more than $1 million, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Victims of scheme defrauded of more than $1 million, prosecutors say


Daniel Agger believes Liverpool need a ``bigger squad'' if the Reds are going to challenge for trophies next season.


Larsonsphotography.com offers professional photography services in Sacramento, San Francisco and the neighboring areas.

Larsonsphotography.com offers professional photography in San Francisco area


Some Tulsa neighborhoods are getting new streetlights as part of the ``Lights On!'' initiative from the mayor's office.

Tulsa neighborhoods getting new streetlights


Emirati fishermen in Dubai will get a monthly salary according to a decree issued Monday.

Emirati fishermen in Dubai to get monthly salaries


Shape, the monthly magazine on fitness and health and already published in eleven countries, has launched in France on 20 January.


H&M -- is opening its third Utah store in Farmington this spring.


Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. announced today that it will host an investor day on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, beginning at 8:15 am Eastern Daylight Time at the company's corporate offices in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fidelity National information Services, Inc. to host investor day


REGULATORS, financial institutions and individual investors all have a part to play in the current regime that governs the sale of structured products here.


Youtube selling preteen pics: it does course unless primarily needed as externally running it, then the such demonstration instead.


He told graduating students to set high goals and follow in the footsteps of past leaders.


Sun Country Airlines, battling to survive a cash squeeze, filed for bankruptcy protection Monday in a move that separated itself from its majority stockholder, Tom Petters, whose other businesses have been taken over by a court appointee as part of a massive fraud case.

Sun Country Airlines files for bankruptcy protection


To keep soldiers in the battlefield healthy, the US Army is exploring new ways to detect harmful bacteria in water.

US Army explores new ways to detect harmful bacteria in water


Today, Jones apologized for the ``off the cuff'' joke, saying he wished he hadn't made it.


Minnesota is on pace to meet its goal of weatherizing 17,000 homes by June 2011 using federal funds awarded by the US Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Minnesota on pace to meet goal of weatherizing homes


Just a couple weeks after Portland regained Bicycling magazine's nod as the top US city for cycling, the US Postal Service chose the former No. 1, Minneapolis, as the location to release four new cycling ``forever'' stamps'' on Thursday.

US Postal Service chooses Minneapolis to release four cycling 'forever stamps'


Tata Technologies has announced that it will display the world's lowest-price passenger car, the Tata Nano, for the first time in North America in Detroit on January 14.

Tata Technologies displays Tata Nano for first time in us


A 26-year-old US tourist has died aboard a Carnival cruise ship and the cruise has been delayed pending the investigation, authorities in the Bahamas said.


Russia said on Wednesday it was pulling out of a decade-old drug control agreement with the United States in the latest sign of a deterioration in ties since President Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin last year.


The Olmsted Falls Police Department will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint Saturday, March 14 to check drivers for alcohol and drug impairment during the St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Olmsted Falls Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Saturday


Dillinger Escape Plan will be reissuing their 1998 album, Under the Running Board this fall.

Dillinger Escape Plan to reissue ``Under the Running Board''


Janet Jackson performs during the 2010 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 2, 2010, n New Orleans, La.

Janet Jackson performs at Essence Music festival


A science teacher shouted ``die, die, die'' as he beat one of his pupils around the head with a dumbbell, a court has heard.


The son of two retired doctors found dead in their Hardin County home earlier this month has been located in Tennessee.

Son of retired doctors found dead in their home located in Tennessee


Airbus' new wide-body aircraft, the A350, took to the skies for the first time on Friday.


Fannie Mae, the largest US home funding company, said on Monday it plans to sell $2 billion benchmark bills on Wednesday, May 18.

Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion bills on May 18


The father of three of the children killed in a fire in Metcalfe County is talking about the tragedy.

Father of children killed in fire talks about the tragedy


Libya will withdraw its assets from Swiss banks estimated at seven billion US dollars and stop shipping oil to Switzerland, Jana news agency reported.

Libya to withdraw assets from Swiss banks: report


ENGLAND have kept faith with their winning line-up from New Zealand and picked an unchanged side for the opening Test against the Kiwis at Lords tomorrow.


Mike Tindall, the England rugby centre engaged to Zara Phillips, racked up a £12,000 bar tab in just five hours during a raucous stag weekend with friends in Florida.

Mike Tindall racks up £12,000 bar tab on stag weekend


March rounded off a positive start to 2012 for UK manufacturing, with output and new orders expanding throughout the opening quarter.

March rounds off positive start to 2012 for UK manufacturing


Walgreens had June sales of $5.67 billion, an increase of 8.4 percent from $5.23 billion for the same month in 2009.

Walgreens June sales increase 8.4 percent


Samoan tourist resorts had been ``devastated'' by a violent quake and tsunami which hit the tiny Pacific island nation Tuesday, the deputy prime minister said as holidaymakers recounted horrifying scenes.


Doctors at Cama & Albless hospital were in for a surprise last evening when a baby delivered by them was born without limbs a rare condition known as Phocomelia.


I can't believe someone makes gunship watches that are designed to chip over time.


The Yellowjackets opened the Bank of America 34th Cape May Jazz Festival Fri., Nov 12 at the Star of the Sea Auditorium.

Yellowjackets open Cape May Jazz Festival


The Senate on Tuesday was set to clear a new defense policy bill despite lingering unhappiness among Democrats about White House insistence on immunizing Iraq's government from litigation stemming from Saddam Hussein's regime.

Senate set to clear new defense policy bill


Live Nation plans to sell the Philadelphia, PA-based venue, Boyd Theatre, to ARCWheeler, a Philadelphia real estate investor and developer.

Live Nation to sell Philadelphia's Boyd Theatre to ARCWheeler


Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz reunited on Valentine's Day, less than a week after Simpson filed for divorce.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz reunite on Valentine's Day


The father of kidnapping-murder victim Denise Amber Lee will address a legislative panel this morning on behalf of a bill that would create a certification program for 911 emergency dispatchers.

Father of Denise Amber Lee to address legislative panel


Thousands of students protested against draft university reforms in the centre of Prague and marched to the government office last Wednesday, reports the Prague Daily Monitor.

Thousands of students protest university reform


Nemanja Kostic/AFP/Getty Images Damir Dokic was sentenced to 15 months in jail for threatening the Australian ambassador in Serbia.


A mother was mugged while pushing her young son in a pushchair in Ripley on Saturday night.


Just ask Stephen Colbert, who has had a peregrine falcon making its nest atop City Hall named after him.


A military shooting demonstration in southeast France on Sunday left 16 people wounded, including children, when real bullets were used instead of blank ones, said officials.

Shooting demonstration in France leaves 16 wounded, including children


One of Hollywood's funniest couples, Will Arnett and Amy Poehler, are separating after nine years of marriage, their publicist confirms to ABCNews.com.


FORMER health minister Reba Meagher revealed yesterday that she was offered John Newman's prized safe seat of Cabramatta in a secret meeting just five hours before he was murdered.

Reba Meagher 'offered John Newman's seat'


Thames Valley District School Board trustees voted unanimously to urge the Ontario government to allow school boards to work closely with local childcare providers to implement full-day early learning.

School board supports working with childcare providers


Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia took grounders while on both knees before the Red Sox took batting practice prior to their game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.


Miss Universe Canada mistakenly crowned the wrong winner, Denise Garrido, on Saturday, May 25, 2013, because of a typo.

Miss Universe Canada crowns wrong winner due to typo


Probst is getting his own talk show for CBS Television Distribution, set to start in fall of next year, it was announced on Monday.


THE OWNERS of a 'smoking den' in Tower Hamlets have each been fined £1,000 for breaking the smoking ban in closed public spaces.


Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Reggie Williams, a former Washington Huskies standout, was charged with driving under the influence and possession...


One soldier and five guerrillas died in combats in South of Colombia, the Army reported Friday.

One soldier and five guerrillas die in combat:


Buzz has it that, Minissha Lamba wants to join the group of girls and try her hand at action.


Marine Park) surged ahead in the race to replace disgrace state Sen. Carl Kruger on Thursday.

The race to replace state Sen. Carl Kruger


A team of scientists have discovered an exotic quantum state of matter, which could lead to advances in new kinds of fast quantum or ``spintronic'' computing devices, of potential use in future electronic technologies.

Scientists discover exotic quantum state of matter


Wayne Bennett is returning to Brisbane - for the Queensland Academy of Sport Emerging Origin squad camp.


Rock singer Pete Doherty was rearrested at court yesterday moments after he was spared jail with a fine for driving offences.

Doherty rearrested after being spared jail


Luxury car maker BMW India today said it would create 1,200 jobs in the dealer and service network by 2011.

BMW India to create 1,200 jobs in service network


Carlex Glass America has acquired Zeledyne, a float glass manufacturing and automotive windshield fabricating plant in Nashville and an automotive replacement glass distribution business in Lebanon, Tennessee.


The Frankfurt-based ECB has left its ``minimum bid rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility'' unchanged at 4.25 percent, 5.25 percent and 3.25 percent respectively, according to an ECB statement Thursday.

European central Bank leaves rates unchanged


Sen. Ted Stevens took the stand in his corruption trial Thursday afternoon and denied that he filed false financial forms with the Senate.

Sen. Ted Stevens takes the stand in his corruption trial


Jazz singer Jamie Cullum has a musical New Year's resolution - he's planning to take piano lessons again in 2011.


Manila, Philippines - Following a similar move by the Philippines, China pulled out its fishing boats from Panatag Shoal last Sunday due to ``inclement'' weather.


The CBI on Wednesday filed in the Supreme Court the third status report of the Uttar Pradesh Provident Fund scam case probe in which names of judicial officers including the judges of high court and one from apex court have cropped up.

CBI files third status report in up pf scam


Transocean Ltd. provided an update today regarding a fire and explosion onboard its semisubmersible drilling rig Deepwater Horizon.

Transocean Ltd. provides update on semisubmersible drilling rig Deepwater Horizon


So when Scrambl'z, a San Jose restaurant reputed for its breakfast menu, decided to hold its second annual 4th of July pancake eating contest, people didn't comment that the contest seemed better suited for International Pancake Day or that a hot dog eating contest would make more sense for the 4th of July.

Scrambl'z holds second annual 4th of July pancake eating contest


Her speech focused mainly on the present economic problems worldwide, as well as local, and she said that the crisis ``is more about ideas than about the economy.''

Cfk says the crisis is 'more about ideas than about the economy'


Ben Fogle, the TV presenter and adventurer, has become a father for the first time.


Not only has her single 'On The Floor' stayed at the top of charts for a second week, but she has been as named the most beautiful woman in the world!

Jennifer Lopez named most beautiful woman in the world


Valparaiso guard Brandon Wood is planning to transfer to Michigan State after earning his bachelor's degree.

Valparaiso's Wood transferring to Michigan State


An eastern Canadian oil and gas company plans to drill two onshore oil wells near Lake Ainslie in Cape Breton this summer.

Oil company plans to drill two wells near Lake Ainslie


Regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera has signed a lucrative long-term, cross-platform production deal with bilingual music cable network mun2 that will have the entertainer and her family at the center of a slate of programs including the second season of the popular reality show ``I Love Jenni.''

Jenni Rivera signs production deal with mun2


Amit Mitra, who is tipped to become the next Finance Minister of West Bengal in the Trinamool Congress-led government, has resigned as Ficci Secretary General.

Amit Mitra resigns as Ficci Secretary General


TOKYO -Japan and China have agreed on a gas exploration deal in the East China Sea, striking a compromise over a long-running bilateral row, news reports said on Monday.

Japan, China agree on gas exploration deal


Technical Analyst, Rajat K Bose is of the view that BHEL in my opinion has the maximum relative strength.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, next week, will make trips to the Balkans before heading to Brussels to attend NATO ministerial meeting, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday.

Hillary Clinton will make trips to Balkan


About 130 students from 62 high schools in southeastern Pennsylvania are attending a leadership camp in Earl Township this weekend.

About 130 students attend leadership camp in Earl Township


A 39-year-old man was arrested after he slapped a Bradenton police officer, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Man arrested after slapping Bradenton police officer


Adele is denying throat cancer rumours after being forced to cancel her 2011 shows in order to ``undergo surgery'' on her throat.

Adele denies throat cancer rumours after cancelling shows


A third attempt is to be made to plug an oil leak in the Timor Sea this weekend.

Third attempt to be made to plug oil leak


Chrysler filed for bankruptcy Thursday after talks with remaining debt holders broke down.


It's all about debt from here on out, and probably will be for many years.


Australian capital city house prices fell more than the market expected, led by big falls in Brisbane and Melbourne.


Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the US and Russia know that Iran does not have any nuclear weapons.

'US, Russia knows that Iran does not have nuclear weapons'


Several Internet Café are running in the state capital illegally.


Hedge Elementary School is taking the lead for student health by participating in a nationwide wellness initiative called Fuel Up to Play 60.

Hedge Elementary takes the lead for student health


Eton Institute, a training and development institute based in Dubai Knowledge Village launches a special subsidized website design course, discounted by over 60%.

Eton Institute launches special subsidized website design course


Frank McCourt has agreed to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, surrendering the team he fought to retain for two years and in two courts.

Frank McCourt to sell Los Angeles Dodgers


Julia Gillard was a resilient prime minister who copped ``incredible criticism'' as Labor leader, rock star turned politician Peter Garrett says.


Pete Doherty is set to reunite with his band The Libertines for a tour across the UK and Europe.

Pete Doherty to reunite with the Libertines for a tour


CAMBRIDGE motorists face 10 more weeks of traffic chaos after another sewer collapsed in the city.

Motorists face 10 weeks of traffic chaos


The Indian Navy is planning to procure five midget submarines for the Marine Commandos.

Indian Navy to procure five midget submarines


Kasey Kahne won his first career Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway after Brad Keselowski struggled on the final restart.

Kasey Kahne wins first career race at Bristol


Half of all secondary pupils in the UK have their own PC or laptop at home, new research has suggested.


EU member states agreed on measures against toxically assets in banks, French Poan newspaper informs.

Eu agreed on measures against toxically assets in banks


Bernama reported that Indonesia is still suffering from a shortage in aluminum supply as PT Asahan Indonesia Aluminium the only aluminium smelter in Southeast Asia is only able to produce up to 260,000 tonnes a year while the domestic needs reach 800,000 tonnes.

Indonesia still suffers shortage of aluminum supply


A ranger at Yosemite National Park has found an unidentified body in the Merced River beneath Vernal Fall.

Ranger finds body in Merced river near Vernal Fall


Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is due to have exploratory surgery on Friday in London on his abdomen.

Prince Philip to have exploratory surgery


Several houses and other structures were demolished today as a part of the city's dangerous buildings program.


Popular syndicated radio host, Dr. Joy Browne, will emcee Fellowship Village's debut fundraising gala on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Dolce in Basking Ridge.

Dr. Joy Browne to emcee Fellowship Village gala in Basking Ridge


Indian soybean futures pared early gains to end steady on Wednesday on appreciation in the rupee, analysts said.

India soybean futures pare gains to end steady


Michelle Williams has spoken out at feeling incredibly ``lucky'' to survive Hollywood with her sanity intact.

Michelle Williams feels ``lucky'' to have survived Hollywood


An influential committee of British lawmakers accused search giant Google of dodging its taxes on Thursday in a scathing report that said the US Internet company took on highly contrived arrangements serving no purpose other than to avoid paying its fair share.


A Campbell County man is being charged with first-degree murder stemming from an incident early this morning.


Canadian manufacturing sales edged down 0.1% to $41 billion in April, according to the latest report from Statistics Canada.

Canadian manufacturing sales edge down in April


Chattanooga Police need your help tracking down a robbery suspect caught on tape.


And Luv Sinha, the son of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, is unabashed about following in his father's footsteps and says he wants to be a trendsetter too.


Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones checked herself into rehab to be treated for depression, after helping her husband battle cancer.

Catherine Zeta-Jones treated for depression


A Simi Valley man pleaded guilty today in federal court to intentionally distributing heroin and cocaine that resulted in the overdose death of a 21-year-old man last year.

Simi man pleads guilty to distributing heroin resulting in overdose death


A man charged with raping two 15-year-old girls in south Phoenix and robbing a woman hours after he was released from prison has pleaded guilty to the crime spree.


Entergy Corp. announced Monday that it plans to spin off its electric transmission business and merge it with ITC Holdings Corp., a Michigan-based transmission company, in a $1.78 billion deal that the New Orleans power provider says will improve the electric grid's efficiency while avoiding substantial capital costs.

Entergy Corp. to spin off transmission business


Punjab police always refuse to provide security to the wildlife parks including Lahore Zoo, allege Director Lahore Zoo Yousaf Pal while talking to The Post Wednesday.

Police refuse security to wildlife parks


SAO PAULO - Brazilian football star Ronaldinho took to the stage with 50 Cent in a concert in Rio de Janeiro.

Ronaldinho takes to the stage with 50 Cent in Rio


It turns out this was merely a story blown out of proportion by The Sun, and fans will be pleased to hear Rita is not retiring from the Kabin.


Azerbaijani ``Soqar'' company has halted natural gas supply to Turkey, Iranian ``MEHR'' news agency reported.


The Diamondback roller coaster set new records for Kings Island in its first season.

Diamondback sets new records at Kings Island


Boeing told me Tuesday that it could offer a bigger tanker to the Air Force than its 767-200, given that the Pentagon is saying it will give extra credit to the tanker that can off load more fuel.


Royce White had 14 points and eight rebounds and Iowa State held off Central Michigan 59-52 on Sunday for its third straight win.

Iowa State holds off Central Michigan 59-52


Warren Jeffs was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday after a jury deliberated for only 30 minutes.

Warren Jeffs sentenced to life in prison


Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is building on recent gains during Thursday's early trading, rising 53 cents to $11.20.

Salix Pharmaceuticals is building on recent gains during Thursday's trading


NY warning about calls for free medical alert gear The New York state attorney general's office is warning New Yorkers against scam robocalls targeting seniors and offering free medical alert equipment with back-end fees for monitoring.

Ny warning about calls for free medical alert gear


A federal judge on Wednesday denied Commissioner Jimmy Dimora's request for public money to help pay for his legal defense in the Cuyahoga County corruption probe.

Federal judge denies Jimmy Dimora's request for public money to pay for his defense


Detroit Tigers will designate the contract of Clete Thomas for assignment to make room for Drew Smyly.

Detroit Tigers designate Clete Thomas for assignment


Naomi Campbell has been hospitalised in Brazil, after undergoing surgery for the removal of a cyst.


Singer-songwriter Fiona Apple was arrested for hashish possession at a West Texas town after a Border Patrol drug-sniffing dog detected marijuana in her tour bus.


Habib Beye is backing Alan Shearer to drag Newcastle back from the brink of the Coca-Cola Championship.


Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from husband Deryck Whibley citing 'irreconcilable differences.


Authorities say a high school art teacher in southern Arizona has been indicted in a sexual misconduct case involving two male students.


In the money covered calls are those where an investor has sold a call option against stock he owns where the strike price of the call option is less than the current stock price.


In ``Moments of Clarity,'' a book compiling personal stories from former addicts, ``30 Rock'' actor Alec Baldwin revealed he would end his drinking binges by heading to an arcade warehouse to sober up by playing ``Galaga'' for hours and hours.

Alec Baldwin sobered up by playing ``Galaga''


Kerala Congress chairman R. Balakrishna Pillai said here on Wednesday that the CPI had become a communal party.


After a two-hour debate, the Senate has on Friday passed its first reading of the referendum bill by a majority vote of 119 to five.

The Senate passes first reading of referendum bill


Multi-sector recruiter FPSG has appointed Mark Geraghty associate director for Manchester and Northern England, Recruiter can exclusively reveal.


British Home Secretary Theresa May announced on Monday that Britain will suspend unaccompanied cargo from Yemen and Somalia into the country.

Britain suspends unaccompanied cargo from Yemen, Somalia


Swedish hard rockers Europe posted a new music video for the track ``Firebox.''


Uma Thurman used to clash with ex-husband Ethan Hawke over her desire to be working mother.


The Dalai Lama will visit MIT later this month to dedicate a new center aimed at promoting ethical behavior and leadership.


The much hyped Honda Fury, which MCN exclusively revealed last week, has been officially unveiled at the New York Motorcycle Show in America.


The Bank has however, recorded a higher net interest income of Rs. 7.215 Bn compared to that in the previous year of 6.784 Bn while the bank has achieved a growth on gross non interest income comprising the Foreign Exchange Income and other income of 28.5%.

Seylan Bank records higher net interest income


SIEMENS claims it has made an Australian first in substation automation with its IEC 61850 installation for South Australian transmission company ElectraNet.

Siemens makes Australian first in substation automation


Hollywood actress Emma Watson said that she has been 'in love once' but has never been left heart broken.


Sugar prices rose by Rs 10 a quintal on the wholesale sugar market on Saturday on better offtake by soft-drink makers.


ZIMBABWE is confident of returning to the London Bullion Market in 12 months due to improved gold production in the country.

Zimbabwe to return to London Bullion Market


Some of the most vulnerable children are still waiting too long for adoption placements.

Vulnerable children still waiting too long for placements


Yesterday, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in German, Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of their new ship their second newly-designed ship, the Disney Fantasy, scheduled to sail on her maiden voyage March 31, 2012.

Disney Cruise line celebrates the keel laying of the Disney Fantasy!


BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers enjoyed a 51pc pay rise this year to more than $10m, despite a 51pc fall in BHP pre-tax profits.

Billiton chief Marius Kloppers enjoys 51pc pay rise


England manager Martin Johnson has been given a vote of confidence despite losing two out of three autumn internationals.


Vectren Corp. said Tuesday it has sold its alternative natural gas supplying business, Vectren Source, to Direct Energy for $39 million.

Vectren sells alternative natural gas business


Brenda Song recently revealed to Nylon magazine she was never pressured to excel in school and extracirricular activities by her parents, despite her father being a teacher.

Brenda Song never pressured to excel in school


A&E drama Longmire, starring Robert Taylor and Katee Sackhoff, has hit a new ratings high as has fellow drama series The Glades.


A bonfire quickly became a barn fire Monday at 7644 Fallsburg Road when an individual burned his debris too close to the structure.


A Frederick man was charged with theft and possession of a controlled substance after police responded to a call from a Kmart this morning, according to a news release from the city police department.

Frederick man charged with theft, possession of a controlled substance


Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb has declared a state of emergency for 56 Oklahoma counties due to a winter storm that is pounding the state.


Fiore Films, an independent Production Company, today announced that Academy Award®-winning actor Al Pacino has agreed to join the cast of ``Gotti:


Stewart Downing's suitors have been warned he still faces some time on the sidelines after being told he can step up his recovery from foot surgery.


With their final pick, the Giants have selected Maryland RB Da'Rel Scott in the seventh round.


Life ban for Zimbabwe match fixing Updated: 05:41, Wednesday October 17, 2012 A Zimbabwean probe has recommended life bans for 13 national footballers and officials implicated in a 2009 match-fixing scam in Asia.


China has suspended flights from Mexico to Shanghai, state media reported on Saturday, after a Mexican man who arrived in Hong Kong from Shanghai tested positive Friday for the swine flu virus.

China suspends flights from Mexico: state media


The Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxemburg, Marie-Josée Jacobs stepped down this week after close to four years in the position and after eighteen years as Minister for Family Affairs and social inclusion.

Minister for development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxemburg steps down


Tigers hold on to beat Mariners in 14 innings In a game that saw 40 strikeouts, it was a different kind of putout at home plate that ended the 14-inning, 4 1/2-hour contest late Wednesday night.


As it faces increasing budget shortfalls, Kansas has suspended tax refunds and may not be able to pay state employees on time, its budget direct said Monday.


A 19-year-old Appalachian State University student was accidentally shot and killed inside an apartment near campus early Sunday morning.

Appalachian State student accidentally shot, killed


A SMALL passenger plane crashed on landing this morning in Nepal's Everest region, killing 18 people, Nepalese officials said.


Werner Herzog, genius filmmaker and brazen German eccentric, is directing a live webcast from The Killers, best known as that band I'm not sure is still popular or not.

Werner Herzog to direct live webcast from the Killers


2012-09-26T20:59:47Z 2012-09-26T23:21:40Z What's missing from pro-gay marriage TV ads?


The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a community blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2-7:30 pm, at 177 Bedford St., Lexington.

Knights of Columbus to sponsor blood drive in Lexington


The Golden State Warriors look to get back on track when they resume a five-game road trip today against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena.


``Our message is simple: we will not be demonized. We will not be scape-goated and we will not be ignored,'' says Janet Murgia President of the National Council of La Raza, the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization.


Today, the Armenian Assembly of America released a review on the 2010 midterm elections held earlier this week.

Armenian Assembly of America releases review on 2010 midterm elections


Three former Greenbrier County turkey farm workers who were videotaped stomping on birds' heads and wringing their necks have been indicted on 19 counts of animal abuse, 11 of them felony charges that could carry significant jail time.


Moorhead police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a female he knew.


In a new UCSF study of more than 2 million mammogram screenings performed on nearly 700,000 women in the United States, scientists for the first time show a direct link between reduced hormone therapy and declines in ductal carcinoma in situ as well as invasive breast cancer.

Scientists show direct link between reduced hormone therapy and declines in invasive breast cancer


Sean Payton has filed for divorce from his wife, Beth.


DATIS, the leading provider of position control human resource and payroll software-as-a-service in the cloud for private companies, behavioral health and human services agencies, announces new software enhancements, a newly redesigned website and a customer advisory board.

DATIS announces new software enhancements;


Nashua has been named the 93rd best place to live in the US, according to Money Magazine.

Nashua named 93rd best place to live in US


Reeves was a country music sensation when he died nearly 50 years ago in a plane crash at the age of 39.

Reeves died nearly 50 years ago in a plane crash at age 39


There are plenty of whiting showing and a few codling from Orford, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, the codling seem to be showing well into the ebb.


China delivered twin surprises on interest rates on Thursday, cutting borrowing costs to combat faltering growth while giving banks additional flexibility to set competitive lending and deposit rates in step along the path of liberalization.


Sen. Lisa Murkowski pushed back against her Republican opponent Joe Miller on Friday, calling him ``paranoid'' for suggesting that she is conspiring with her legal team to steal victory in Tuesday's primary.


The new ``Seas, Lakes & Bay: The Naval War of 1812'' exhibit will open April 1, in Mahan Hall at the Naval Academy.

War of 1812 exhibit to open at Naval Academy


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday filed his nomination papers from Maninagar constituency in Ahmedabad for the Assembly elections.


Lawyers of Iraqi interpreters who worked with the British army lost their court battle to have their asylum conditions relaxed yesterday.


General Motors will be cutting back its pension payments by $26 billion, by offering its salaried retired employees a lump sum payment and switching to Prudential Financial Inc. to handle their retirement accounts, according to Bloomberg News.


Hong Kong voters are going to the polls with the city's pro-democracy parties trying to avoid losses and several senior politicians facing potential defeat.


It has been revealed today that The Subways will release Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as their latest single from current album, Money And Celebrity on May 7th.

The Subways to release 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'


Julie and Julia star Meryl Streep still loves making movies, but she says she needs a break.


Israel has appointed 5 companies to expand a Jewish settlement in occupied East al-Quds despite its promises to stop settlement expansion.

Israel to expand settlement in East al-Quds


The Pac-12 Networks said Wednesday that it will televise 150 live men's basketball games this season, including eight conference tournament games.

Pac-12 Networks to televise 150 live men's basketball games this season


CHEYENNE, Wyo. The state's construction manager says the nationwide construction slowdown is lowering the cost of some government projects in Wyoming.

Construction slowdown lowering cost of projects


An elderly man died after his clothes caught fire in a Napier blaze on Monday night, the Fire Service says.


A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of the area, including greater Springfield, Northampton and Greenfield.


Abu Dhabi National Energy Co has announced that it is setting up an employee incentive plan linked to its stock price.


A very famous advertising slogan which dates back to the 1920s is ``Guinness is good for you'' Although its use was banned in Britain several decades ago, more recent research tells us that Guinness is probably good for you.


External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said that he has not expressed any reservation over the Defence Ministry's move to scrap the Rs 3,546 crore VVIP chopper deal, and added that his comment was a sensible one.


Severe winds have slammed Scotland, snarling transport and leaving thousands without power as gusts in some areas surpassed 160 kilometres per hour.


Apple has won a permanent injunction against Mac clone maker Psystar, which means that they are banned from selling any hardware will Apple's operating systems.

Apple wins a permanent injunction against Psystar


Manx politicians have unanimously elected Steve Rodan to continue as speaker for the House of Keys, a role he has held since 2006.

Isle of Man politicians elect House of Keys speaker


A BUTCHER has closed down his 26-year-old shop in Gerrards Cross and blamed Tesco for its ``very disruptive effect'' on the village.

BUTCHER closes down in Gerrards Cross and blames Tesco


US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reassured European allies on Saturday that Washington remains committed to their security despite an austerity drive, pledging greater support for a NATO rapid-action force even as he cuts US troops in the region.


CEMEX, SAB de CV , announced today that it plans to expand the production capacity at its Odessa, Texas cement plant by 345,000 metric tons to nearly 900,000 metric tons per year in order to keep pace with rapidly growing demand in its West Texas market led mainly by the oil and gas industry.

CEMEX to expand capacity of Texas cement plant


Welch will talk about the proposal today with Vermont renewable energy companies at AllEarth Renewables in Williston.


Oil fell 2% to below US$70 a barrel Tuesday after a drop in US consumer confidence data in May added to concerns over a potential economic rebound.

Oil falls 2% to below US$70 on US consumer confidence data


The young prince of Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Singh Yadav has said that no statue would be removed if SP comes to power.


Police said alcohol was involved in a rollover accident that sent one man to the hospital.


A second year of price cuts, competitive energy deals and improved customer service has seen energy suppliers' customer satisfaction levels soar to an all-time high, according to the latest independent Customer Satisfaction Report published by uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.

Energy supplier customer satisfaction levels soar


Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post says that former Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar is going to interview former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen on behalf of the Browns.

Kosar to interview Jimmy Clausen for the Browns?


The ICGP has announced that it is restructuring its training schemes to be in line with the HSE's new four-region structure.


Solar Power Inc., a vertically integrated solar energy solution provider, has signed a commitment letter with Bridge Bank NA, a subsidiary of Bridge Capital Holdings, for a $3 million asset-based line of credit secured by the company's accounts receivable and customer-assigned utility rebates.

Solar Power Inc. signs for line of credit


Prime Minister David Cameron vowed Thursday to defend the Falklands from ``aggressive threats'' by Argentina as the 30th anniversary of the end of the war over the islands was marked in London and Port Stanley.

Cameron vows to defend Falklands from 'aggressive threats'


US Sen. Blanche Lincoln was recovering Tuesday from outpatient surgery for a herniated disc in her upper back, a spokeswoman for her office said.

Us senator Blanche Lincoln recovering from surgery


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that the people must give a chance to democracy and let it continue as the country cannot afford mid-term elections.

Country cannot afford mid-term elections:


ST. LOUIS Saint Louis coach Rick Majerus cut his left leg in a collison with one of his players on the sideline and missed most of the second half of a loss to Bowling Green.

Majerus cuts leg, misses most of second half


Midland will present the drama ``Anatomy of Gray'' Thursday through Sunday at Kimmel Theater.


Allen Iverson, the former NBA Most Valuable Player, will be signing with the Memphis Grizzlies next season.

Allen Iverson signs with the Memphis Grizzlies


Google Chrome is soon set to get accelerometer support, which should prove useful for the latest tablet PC devices due for release later in 2010.

Google Chrome gets accelerometer support


PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. A mountain lion was spotted in Portola Valley late Saturday night, according to San Mateo County officials.


It is as official as it can get until a roster move is made -- rookie southpaw Felix Doubront will get the start when the Dodgers come to town Friday night.


The Punjab government will recruit 11,530 new teachers besides setting up a Central university at Bathinda and an Indian Institute of Technology at Ropar.


Credit card debt is being effectively reduced for the many who take advantage of programs that work directly with creditors to reduce one's credit card debt burden.

Credit card debt being effectively reduced for many


Samsung announced today that it has sold more than 30 million of its Galaxy S III smartphones in just five months.

Samsung sells 30 million Galaxy S III smartphones


Researchers from the University of Las Palmas, Spain have published the result of a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition that shows how the Mediterranean diet with healthy protein sources including fish, olive oil and nuts can improve mental and physical health, as well as overall quality of life, health news reported.

Mediterranean diet improves quality of life


A scrutiny of votes for candidates in the Naivasha parliamentary seat revealed a discrepancy of over 9,000 votes.


A thirty-six year man has appeared before Dungannon Magistrates Court in relation to a charge of attempting to murder a woman.

Man charged with attempted murder of woman


Two boys barely into their teens have pleaded guilty to a vandalism rampage that caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a Newcastle home last summer.


The Hong Kong stocks were traded at a lower rate due to the rise in earnings of major companies.

The Hong Kong stocks traded at lower rates


New Haven police say they're hiring famed crime scientist Henry Lee as the department's lead forensic consultant.

New Haven police hiring forensic expert Henry Lee


Pakistan will need billions of dollars to recover from its worst-ever floods in history, further straining the country already dependent on foreign aid to prop up its economy and back its war against militants, the United Nations said on Sunday.

Pakistan needs billions of dollars to recover:


A major renovation project at Westerly High School takes a step forward.


A Chicago Heights man was arrested following an incident where he allegedly punched a woman and then struck her with a car, according police.

Man arrested after allegedly punching woman and striking her with car


Pressure on the care sector is set to increase as people live for longer, yet spend nearly half of their retirement in ill health.

Pressure on the care sector set to increase


Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst of miteshthacker.com is of the view that Vijaya Bank can go upto Rs 74.


Actor John Travolta has threatened to sue website Gawker over claims that he allegedly lived a secret sex life.


The decapitated body of a boy was found washed ashore at the beach in Kg Kimihang Laut, about 10 miles from town, here, Wednesday.


- Abortion clinics in Spain have decided to go on strike January 8-12 and suspend services as a protest ``in defense of our professionalism and the rights of women.''

Abortion clinics in Spain to go on strike


``Memphis,'' an interracial romance set against the backdrop of the 1950s rhythm 'n' blues explosion, has won the 2010 Tony Award for best musical.


Hollywood siren Megan Fox, who was recently voted as the Sexiest Woman In The World by FHM magazine, is set to play Mother Teresa.


Chamique Holdsclaw always used writing as a source of therapy, but she never imagined she would one day become a published author.

Chamique Holdsclaw uses writing as therapy


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has insisted that he ``tried to smooth it over'' on the night he punched a businessman in a bar in Southport.

Steven Gerrard ``I tried to smooth it over''


Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of two Glu titles, Bonsai Blast and Brain Genius Deluxe, on Android, the first complete, open, and free mobile platform.

Glu mobile announces the launch of two titles on Android


Simon Cowell has led the tributes to former 'X Factor' contestant Kerry McGregor after she lost her battle with cancer.

Simon Cowell leads tributes to Kerry McGregor


Two juveniles were arrested in the Tisha Drive area Tuesday morning on burglary charges, Leon County Sheriff's Office spokesman Sgt. James McQuaig said in a news release.

Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges


US auto giant General Motors has received several bids for its loss-making Swedish unit Saab, a company spokesman told on Friday.

GM confirms receiving several bids for Saab


Sana'a - Armed tribesmen kidnapped three Germans in western Yemen on Monday to press for the release of relatives detained by police, senior government officials said.


Skysports.com understands Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing has agreed a new deal at the club.