Kristin Davis posed on the cover of Fitness, most likely Photoshopped pretty heavily, but at least her interview was realistic.

Kristin Davis poses for Fitness magazine


Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent has been named the top earning dead celebrity by Forbes magazine.

Yves Saint Laurent named top-earning dead celebrity by Forbes


The ministerial committee on legislation approved a draft of a new flight law on Sunday.

Ministerial committee approves new flight law


Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration Bozidar Djelic today said that a Serbian delegation and European Commission representatives agreed that Serbia should receive additional IPA funds.


Mrs Sabah Zita Okaikoi, Minister of Tourism, on Wednesday called on Ghanaians to appreciate the importance of domestic tourism as a way of improving international tourism in Ghana.

Minister calls on Ghanaians to appreciate importance of domestic tourism


In the JV contest the Bobcats lost to the Rams 57-13.


Oil remained under $63 a barrel in Asian trade today amid rising concerns that a recovery from the worldwide recession was unlikely to happen soon.


The Christian Science Monitor , which turns 100 years old this year, is announcing on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that it will cease daily publication next April.

Christian Science Monitor to cease daily publication


Western Bulldogs Andrejs Everitt will remain with the Dogs after what was a tumultuous trade period for the 20-year-old.


For his upcoming film Kochadaiyan, he sang a song for the hindi version.


Hey girl, Ryan Gosling wants to walk the Wentworth Stairs with you.


The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon by one year.

Security council extends UN mission in Lebanon for another year


Hartlepool United's Jamie McCunnie says that he is looking forward to Pools pre season fixtures.

McCunnie looks forward to Pools pre season


The Norwegian parliament unanimously approved the funding of four Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) F-35 Lightning II training jets to begin fulfilling Norway's future air-combat capability requirements.

Norway approves funding of Lockheed Martin F-35 training jets


Sporting Kansas City won the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Wednesday night at Livestrong Sporting Park, Kansas City, Kan.


BC-Wall Street, 7th Ld,0223 Stocks fall as rate cut fails to calm investors Eds:


The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our area from noon until midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

National Weather Service issues wind Advisory


Three burglary suspects were caught Tuesday afternoon following an extensive manhunt along Bowman Street Road in Franklin Township of Richland County.

Three burglary suspects caught after manhunt


Homewood Suites by Hilton opened its new property in Dover this week.


Deputy Chairman Planning Commission of Pakistan Dr Nadeem-ul-Haque said that middle class drives political, social and cultural change in any country.

Middle class drives political, social and cultural change


The most powerful winds to tear across California in years kept nine-year-old Dalen Guyton up late into the night.


California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Friday praised Oakland police during a funeral for four slain officers at Oracle Arena.


Los Angeles: 'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson has been voted the celebrity of the year by fans of Eonline.com.

Robert Pattinson voted celebrity of the year


Del Piero announces motor racing team Updated: 16:05, Tuesday January 22, 2013 Sydney FC superstar Alessendro Del Piero has announced a new venture - as boss of a motor racing team.


Fannie Mae plans to loosen its refinance rules under a program called DU Refi Plus, Bloomberg News reports, citing a notice that the government-sponsored enterprise sent to lenders.


Consumer Product Safety Commission says retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc is voluntarily recalling charm key chains, made in China, because of the possibility the charms could contain high levels of lead.

Wal-Mart recalls charm key chains made in China


Provincial Minster for Information for Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that elimination of terrorism is interlinked with peace in Afghanistan.

Elimination of terrorism interlinked with peace in Afghanistan:


A POLO club in St Albans is aiming to break down ``elitist'' barriers and encourage more people to take an interest in the sport.

Polo club breaking down 'elitist' barriers


When the Kurunegala Vice Squad raided a heroin outlet at Batalagoda in the Ibbagamuwa Wewa area, a drug dealer died of gunshot injuries in an altercation that developed.


Rep. Carl Sciortino, D-Medford, announced today that he has filed suit in Suffolk County Superior Court seeking ballot access certification by the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin.

Sciortino files suit seeking ballot access


RiskTech, a Hexaware subsidiary and a provider of Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Technology services, recently announced a number of key achievements.

RiskTech announces a number of key achievements


SOUTH Asia should put aside its many differences and work together to boost trade, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Thursday in his keynote address at a conference on South Asia.


A program on suicide prevention wil be held from 8:30 am to noon Monday at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus at 3240 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael.

Program in Suicide Prevention to be held Monday in San Rafael


Syracuse running back Delone Carter is visiting the San Francisco 49ers today, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

Syracuse rb Delone Carter visiting the 49ers today


``The creature looks like a gorilla, about two metres tall, probably a male, and it's very massive. But a gorilla stands four-footed, and this stands vertically, like a person,'' Bagaudin Marshani, former head of the labour ministry in the territory of Ingushetia, told the agency.


A group from South Shields have recreated the nativity scene with the help of knitting patterns, according to the Shields Gazette.

Group recreates nativity scene with knitting patterns


Behind a complete game, five-strikeout effort from Colton Webber as well as a solid day at the plate from the pitcher, Seneca topped Lamar 14-4.


POLICE Minister Peter Ryan has backed the accuracy of the EastLink speed cameras that are the state's top revenue generators.

Police Minister Peter Ryan backs accuracy of EastLink speed cameras


Tamworth really showed what it had to offer this week, particularly last Saturday when I found myself trying to split into three to enjoy everything that was going on.


Rep. John Boozman wins the GOP nomination for US Senate outright without having to face second-place finisher, Jim Holt, in a June 8 runoff.


Natalie Portman has given birth to a baby boy, the first child for the actress and fiance, choreographer Benjamin Millepied.


Ascom Wireless Solutions will showcase the world's first handset to exploit the power of .11n standards at Manchester's Healthcare Estates Exhibition 5th-6th October 2010.

Ascom : to showcase the world's first handset to exploit the power of .11n


A Clemmons woman said it was a mistake when she left $11,000 stuffed in a sock that she had donated Goodwill.

Woman leaves $11,000 in sock donated to Goodwill


A Nashville mother met a woman who recently found her young son wandering a gas station all alone after her car was stolen from a nearby home.

Mom meets woman who found son after car was stolen


Kid Rock is teaming up with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a one-night benefit concert for the nationally recognized orchestra, organizers announced Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.

Kid Rock teaming up with Detroit Symphony orchestra for benefit


The European Investment Bank steps up its support for smart growth in Turkey with a EUR 445 million financing package for climate change and entrepreneurship.

EIB steps up its support for smart growth in Turkey:


Lompoc will swear in a new police chief and a new fire chief Tuesday evening.

Lompoc to swear in new police and fire chiefs


Singer Justin Timberlake says he wants to star in a musical, but is still looking for the perfect role.


A middle-aged woman was killed by a wild elephant near Karunya Nagar limits, on the outskirts of the city on Sunday night.


President Bush says the economy is structurally sound for the long haul, and that the stimulus package approved by Congress will help deal with uncertainties in the short term.

Bush says economy sound for the long haul


Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open with the back injury that forced him out in Italy last week.


Brazil served up another lethal cocktail of uncompromising defence and clinical counter-attacks in their unprecedented 4-0 win in Uruguay on Saturday.

Brazil serve up lethal cocktail in Uruguay


A 17-INCH Dell computer monitor was stolen from a business on McGregor Street in Blenheim recently.


The Asian naphtha crack fell to the lowest in a week.


Clarence Clemons, 69, the tenor saxophonist who worked with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, died Saturday after suffering a stroke June 12 at his Florida home.

Springsteen sax Man Clarence Clemons, 69, dies


New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock is struggling with a back injury but is hopeful of being fit for the All Blacks' meeting with England on November 21.


Tehran - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran Saturday for talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iraqi premier al-Maliki arrives in Tehran


Greg Biffle won at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, giving Ford Motor Company its 1,000 th victory.

Greg Biffle wins at Michigan International Speedway


Actor Charlie Sheen has confessed he took steroids while playing a baseball star in sports film Major League.

Charlie Sheen admits taking steroids for 'Major League'


Michigan Republican primary betting is now in full swing with online gambling firm, BetUS.com listing Arizona Senator John McCain as a favorite.


Legendary US television presenter and producer Dick Clark, known for introducing rock and roll music to millions of Americans, died of a heart attack Wednesday at age 82, his family said.

Legendary US TV host Dick Clark dies at 82


Goodwill opened the doors today to its new retail store in Rib Mountain.


A New Jersey man died late Friday in a single vehicle crash in Horry County, according to authorities.

NJ man dies in single vehicle crash in Horry County


The FBI has joined the search for a Virginia Tech student who became separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Oct. 17.

FBI joins search for Virginia Tech student


Nissan Motor Co. plans to supply compact cargo vans to General Motors Co. for sale as a Chevrolet brand vehicle in the US and Canada, the first such project in the region for the two automakers.

Nissan to supply cargo vans to General Motors


IMAX Corp. released a statement a few minutes ago saying that it is not aware of any corporate developments to account for the unusual activity in its stock price.

IMAX: ``not aware of any corporate developments to account for this activity''


The other day I stumbled on an old song which went something like this: ``My heart has lost its wind now/Broken like a dead sail/My love has drifted out to sea/We set the wrong course/And headed due north/That's where we went wrong.''


US President Barack Obama has moved to ease fuel shortages in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy.


The firm Cryptography Research has now confirmed that hackers can steal encryption keys on smartphones using radio waves.


The First Lady of France, the super stylish Carla Bruni, has given birth to a baby girl in Paris.

French First Lady Carla Bruni gives birth to a baby girl


Two men were arrested for house robbery in Monument Park on Tuesday morning, Pretoria police said.


Mr Price , South Africa's third-biggest listed clothes retailer, on Tuesday reported a 22% rise in first-half profit as above-inflation wage increases and low interest rates lifted consumer spending.


France on Tuesday said it will back a Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status at a General Assembly vote this week, a move hailed by the Palestinians as a ``historic'' step in their quest for greater global recognition.

France to back Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status


WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY, and UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., have signed a strategic affiliation agreement to expand access to healthcare services and resources in the region.

WCA Hospital in new york, UPMC Hamot sign affiliation agreement


Tuesday students at Lynchburg College celebrated Earth Day by drawing attention to environmental issues.

Students at Lynchburg College celebrate Earth Day


Tunisia qualified for the 15th time for the Africa Cup of Nations, to be held next year in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Tunisia qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations


It's been revealed that Kim Yuna will be making her debut by singing a duet with Lee Seung Gi.

Kim Yuna to sing a duet with Lee Seung Gi!


One person was injured Monday in a rollover crash in Indio, according to Cal Fire.

One person injured in rollover crash in Indio


Oil eased below $73 a barrel on Friday, reversing an earlier surge to a seven-week high, as optimism over the pace of demand recovery in top energy consumer, the United States, faded on the back of mixed economic data.


Prayesh Jain of India Infoline is of the view that Aban Offshore has target of Rs 5247.


The Australian Navy's first of two new Landing Helicopter Dock ships was officially named Canberra on Friday at a ceremony held at Williamstown, Victoria, with the attendance of Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Defence Stephen Smith.

Australian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Dock ship named Canberra


JOHN Brumby has defended the government's handling of Black Saturday warnings amid fresh accusations it did not do enough.

John Brumby defends handling of Black Saturday warning


Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Central Alberta, forcasting a drenching of rain as a low pressure system stalls in the area Sunday before moving south.

Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Central Alberta


The prosecution said on Monday that Jamaat-e-Islami guru Ghulam Azam was like a ``lighthouse'' for war crimes and atrocities during the 1971 Liberation War.

Ghulam Azam was 'lighthouse' for war crimes


JPMorgan Chase reiterated their underweight rating on shares of Hewlett-Packard in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.

Jpmorgan Chase reiterates underweight on Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)


The alternate truck route faced a critical vote Tuesday, July 20, as Delta City Council members weighed the issues of safety and traffic congestion against a $24.1 million, 20-year bond to fund the project.

Alternate truck route faces critical vote


Patna, May 29 A girl was llegedly beaten to death for plucking litchis from an orchard in a Bihar village, the police said Thursday.

Girl beaten to death for plucking litchis


Utah guard Marshall Henderson is leaving the team after just one season, joining three other players to depart the program in the last two weeks.

Utah guard Marshall Henderson leaves team


Heavyweight motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc said on Tuesday it plans to set up an assembly facility in the northern Indian Haryana state to serve the local market, using US-made component kits.

Harley-Davidson says to set up assembly facility in Haryana


Today's nugget is that the Palm Pre will sync directly to iTunes right out of the box without required software.

Palm Pre to sync w/ iTunes out of the box


A Waddington man is accused of having forcible sexual contact with a child under the age of 11.

Waddington man accused of sexual contact with child


A woman was found stabbed to death in her Detroit apartment, just three blocks south of Wayne State University's campus.


Deputies with the Guilford County Sheriff's Department are looking for two suspects in separate thefts at an area park.

Deputies are looking for two suspects in separate thefts at an area park.


Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kang Seng said it's too early to review the marriage and parenthood package at this stage.

Too early to review marriage, parenthood package:


Origin Energy Ltd says it will sign an agreement with the governments of Papua New Guinea and Queensland to potentially support development of a large hydro-electricity project.


Last night saw Lady Gaga make her fashion runway debut for French designer Thierry Mugler in Paris.


Taylor Devices' third-quarter profits soared to more than 10 times last year's level as the North Tonawanda shock absorber manufacturer's construction products business began to rebound.


Live Sport Reports Vinny groans from angry Mancini Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has voiced his anger with Vincent Kompany and Belgium after his captain played in a World Cup qualifier this week.


The Tehsil Office will be shifted back to its old building along City Saddar Road near Fawara Chowk till Monday to avoid any kind of encroachment by the 'qabza mafia'.

Tehsil Office being shifted back to its old building


On Tuesday night, Kearney city council members declared more than 1,200 acres blighted in an effort to lure in new businesses.

Kearney council declares 1,200 acres ``blighted''


Peruvian WBA female super featherweight world champion Kina Malpartida dedicated her Saturday's title defense victory over Rhonda Luna to all of Peru.

Kina Malpartida dedicates title defense victory to Peru


Agence France-Presse reports that the European Union has tightened sanctions against Syria and a number of members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle.

The EU has tightened sanctions against Syria


The big bad bond vigilantes are back and they're going to bring higher yields, crushing borrowing costs and economic panic with them!


Smoke from a large wildfire in eastern North Carolina will make for a hazy Fourth of July in some communities.

Wildfires make for a hazy Fourth of July


After nearly two weeks of negotiations, Fred Hill has accepted a settlement and resigned as Rutgers basketball coach.

Fred Hill resigns as Rutgers basketball coach


Pakistan is not taking dictation either from IMF or other donor agencies while determining its economic direction and addressing economic issues.


Former England prop Jason Leonard says that England cannot afford to take a backward step this November if they are to have any chance of winning the world cup.


So Jenna Fischer was arrested in college for failing to appear in court over a moving violation.


Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West are planning to launch a joint fashion range.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West to launch joint fashion range


Researchers have converted discarded plastic bottles in combination with soil to form a porous cement like substance that could be the construction material of the future.

Researchers convert plastic bottles into porous cement


Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said in interviews published on Sunday that he would push for negotiations with President Robert Mugabe on a new constitution and fresh elections.

Tsvangirai to push for new constitution, fresh elections


Gov. Ted Strickland said Thursday he planned to veto GOP bills that would shorten the state's early voting period and provide tax credits to the film industry.


Former Scotland captain Craig Burley believes that Sunderland have overpaid for Steven Fletcher after they completed the signing of the Wolves striker.

Burley believes Sunderland have overpaid for Steven Fletcher


Kenny Boynton, one of the nation's top scoring guard recruits in the class of 2009, committed to Florida Thursday evening, choosing the Gators over Duke, Texas, USC and Georgia Tech.


Persistent, one of the leading providers of Outsourced Product Development services, today announced that it has appointed Hari Haran as president of the company's US subsidiary.

Persistent Systems Inc. appoints industry veteran Hari Haran as president


French mobile coupon start-up Shopmium has raised EUR 1.6 million from Isai and Accel Partners, Les Echos reports.

Shopmium raises EUR 1.6 million from Isai, Accel Partners


British mortgage approvals for house purchase rose in September for the first time in more than a year.


For the record, Yelp swears it is not the mafia, the Gestapo or any other incendiary organization.


A driver slams into a metro house while a woman was inside early Wednesday, police said.


The severe cyclonic storm Thane is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu coast between Nagapattinam and Chennai, close to Puducherry early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department said Thursday.

Cyclone Thane to cross Tamil Nadu coast Friday morning


Last week at Atlanta's A3C festival, DJ Smallz announced that he will be releasing an official Southern Smoke album in collaboration with renowned producer Drumma Boy.

DJ Smallz releasing ``Southern Smoke'' album with Drumma Boy;


A man attacked during a brutal home invasion early Sunday morning has died.


Al Pacino will play wildly-coiffed record producer Phil Spector in an HBO Films biopic, according to iamROGUE.com.


Lenny Dykstra the former MLB legend has accepted a plea deal.


The number and the area of wildfires have reduced in Russia, ITAR-TASS learnt at the Information Department of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies.

Number and area of wildfires reduce in Russia


Surgeons and medical device makers find insurers are resisting costly back fusions and requiring proof that less risky therapy for pain has been given a chance.

Surgeons, medical device makers find insurers resisting costly back fusions


A Hardin County man charged in the death of his infant son is being held on $50,000 full cash bond.

Hardin County man charged in death of his infant son


Suriya pays a tribute to Raj Kapoor and Kamal Haasan with his Hindi-Tamil-Telugu trilingual 'The Seventh Sense', in which he plays a circus artiste.

Suriya pays tribute to Raj Kapoor, Kamal Haasan


``Betty was full of beans and a force of nature,'' said renowned author and artist Douglas Coupland, a friend of the Fox family for the past seven years.


It's just been announced that Lindsay Lohan checked into jail in California at 8.48pm last night to start serving the 30 day jail sentence that she received for repeatedly violating her probation.


Legendary Pop singer Michael Jackson passed away in Los Angeles at 2:26 PM on 25th June 2009 of cardiac arrest.


Carlisle United talisman Lee Miller is helping to bring out the best in rookie frontman Rory Loy.

Carlisle utd's Lee Miller will bring the best out of Rory Loy


``After being in the industry for almost a decade now I still feel that I'm underutilised as an actor. I am happy with the way my career has shaped, but I am not satisfied. I want to do much more,'' Sanjay told IANS in an interview.


A motorcyclist reportedly died in an accident early Saturday morning on the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield.

Motorcyclist dies in accident on Merritt Parkway in Fairfield


Newly-formed fuel management software provider QuikQ has joined NATSO, the national association for truckstop and travel plaza operators, to work more closely with industry counterparts.


STOURBRIDGE welterweight Steven Pearce believes he learned a lot from his ``horrible'' win over Matt Seawright.


THE removal takes place this evening of the Limerick woman who drowned near the coastal town of Lahinch on Monday afternoon.

Removal to take place of Limerick woman who drowned


editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, announced late last week that the Huffington Post launched a new travel section, HuffPost Travel.


A man was rescued by firefighters from a first floor flat after a kitchen fire at a takeaway in East Reading this afternoon.


A minor programming note to pass along, as Major League Baseball has announced that every World Series game between the Rangers and Cardinals will begin at 8:05 pm ET.

All World Series games to begin at 8:05 pm ET.


Gunmen assassinated an army general in Damascus on Saturday in the first killing of a high ranking military officer in the Syrian capital since the uprising against President Bashar Assad's regime began in March, the state-run news agency said.

Gunmen assassinate army general in Damascus


C. David Robinson, 71, a San Francisco architect and art collector who contributed some of his holdings to the National Gallery of Art, died Feb. 2 at his home in Sausalito.


Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Walker died Friday morning in Hendersonville, Tenn., at age 81.

Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Walker dies at age 81


The US dollar traded at the lower 104 yen level early Tuesday in Tokyo.

Dollar trades at lower 104 yen level in Tokyo


The commercial scallop season ended Monday, and the Marine Department has estimated the island's fleet landed 16,800 bushels over the five-month season, a huge increase from the previous two years.


Ivana Trump was escorted off a plane in Florida on Sunday.


A Pakistani official admitted that ``very vivid'' security lapses allowed gunmen to ambush Sri Lanka's cricket team and escape, local media reported Thursday, as investigators chased down leads in hopes of a breakthrough in the case.


US stocks turned sharply lower after Friday's open as investors worried about Bear Stearns' need for funding help from JPMorgan Chase and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.


The last US combat brigade pulled out of Iraq at dawn on Thursday, a key milestone in the withdrawal of American forces more than seven years after the US-led invasion that ousted dictator Saddam Hussein.

Last US combat brigade pulls out of Iraq


South Africa and Burundi have signed several cooperation deals in defence, education and agriculture during President Jacob Zuma's visit to the central African country.


Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., revealed Monday that he has hepatitis C, a serious liver disease that can lead to fatal complications such as cancer or liver failure.

Congressman Hank Johnson has hepatitis C


``It was a great experience working with mom and dad. It was for the first time we shot together. It is always fun to work with family. My father bullies the director and it's fun to watch him. It's a learning experience,'' said the 30-year-old.


Pakistan on Tuesday arrested 22 Afghan nationals for illegal entry as the country has closed its border with Afghanistan over security reasons.

Pakistan arrests 22 Afghan nationals for illegal entry


FRESNO, Calif. A 13-year-old Fresno boy was killed when he tried to outrun a freight train in Fresno.

Fresno boy killed trying to outrun freight train


Rihanna has returned to work for the first time since the alleged assault involving Chris Brown.


A homeless man was stabbed during an argument with another man Wednesday in the Cortez neighborhood of downtown San Diego, police said.


A woman committed suicide Thursday after jumping from her flat situated at the sixth flour of a residential tower in sector F-11/1, police said.


Calrec has joined the AVnu Alliance, an industry consortium dedicated to the development and promotion of a professional-quality streaming standard for networked audio and video content based on the IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging standards.


Morrissey was reportedly interrogated by US immigration officials in Atlanta when entering the country to begin his world tour, which kicks off tomorrow in Myrtle Beach.

Morrissey interrogated by US immigration officials


Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott, who spent more than $3 million -- most of that on television ads. Abbott reported raising some $420,000 in a month-long reporting period that ended last week.

Attorney General Greg Abbott spends $3 million


After a tumultuous year, Asian cinema operator and distributor Golden Harvest revealed a profit and loss account marked by ongoing restructuring.


Misdemeanor assault charges against Jon Beason stemming from a November 15 incident in a strip club have been dropped, according to the Rock Hill Herald.


Targa Resources Corp., the owner of the general partner of Targa Resources Partners LP, announced today that it will commence a secondary offering of 5,650,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Targa Resources Corp. commences secondary offering


Mark McGwire will make his first public appearance in St. Louis since being hired as the Cardinals' hitting coach.

McGwire to make public appearance in St. Louis


The British pound bounced back against major currencies in New York mid-day deals on Monday.


In 2012 Scott DesJarlais won his re-election bid for his seat in the House of Representatives with ease.

Scott DesJarlais won re-election for seat in House of Representatives


President Bush said Sunday he will visit Texas on Tuesday to express sympathy for victims of Hurricane Ike and lend support for recovery efforts.

Bush to visit Texas to express sympathy, support


India went down 1-3 to a motivated New Zealand side in their second group match at the London Olympics 2012.


Mark Zuckerburg has decided that now he is a multi-billionare following his over-hyped IPO, he can splash out and get married.


British punk pioneer Poly Styrene has died at the age of 53 after suffering from cancer.


A Warren man entertained a judge in 37th District Court with a rap performance during his arraignment.

Warren man entertains judge with rap performance during arraignment


Two Bayern Munich fans were stabbed in Naples on Monday night ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and the German team, Italian news agency Ansa reported.


An Olympic medalist from the southern tier got a very warm welcome in her hometown.


Centrelink may have to review its investigation procedures after a client was wrongly convicted of fraud.


Able Canopies has launch its Faraday Solar Canopy range, a new range of free standing structures that provide shade from the sun whilst also converting the sun's energy into electricity to be used by nearby buildings.

Able Canopies launches Faraday Solar canopy range


Social networking site Bebo was spared the axe today after parent AOL sold it to a US turnaround specialist just two years after buying it for $850m.


County police charged a 31-year-old man following a knife fight in Pasadena early yesterday morning.


Bank of America returned to profit in the first quarter of this year, the firm said on Friday, reporting better than expected net income of $3.2bn.


Freddie Mac said Friday it plans to sell $6 billion of reference bills next week.

Freddie Mac to sell $6 billion of bills next week


Vermaelen headed Arsenal into third place in the Premier League for the first time this season after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Everton on Wednesday.

Vermaelen heads Arsenal into third place


Jessica Simpson is thought to be considering breast reduction surgery before her forthcoming nuptials.

Jessica Simpson considers breast reduction surgery?


President Obama has today used his second inauguration address to commit his second term to ambitious action to curb greenhouse gas emissions, pledging to ``respond to the threat of climate change''.

Obama: ``we will respond to the threat of climate change''


Liverpool FC owner John Henry has given misfits Alberto Aquilani and David Ngog hope of extending their Anfield careers.

Liverpool FC owner John Henry gives Aquilani and Ngog hope


British director Bryan Forbes dies at age 86 s horror classic ``The Stepford Wives,'' has died at age 86 after a long illness, a family spokesman said Wednesday.


Florida's Board of Governors, known as the group who oversees the state's public universities, unanimously approved the 2010-2011 legislative budget request Thursday at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Board of Governors approves budget request


University of Hawaii athletics holds a public forum in the wake of numerous scandals.


Well where's the money going in Helena-West Helena?


Five Sri Lankan men have been convicted in Qatar of secretly burying the body of a compatriot who died after a drinking bout in December 2007.

Five Sri lankans convicted for burying body of compatriot


Three Generations, she may be joining the Church of Scientology, say reports.

Will Lindsay Lohan join the Church of Scientology?


Planit, a supplier of design and manufacturing software for the engineering, woodworking and stone industries, has acquired the Dutch business of sheet-metal products company Somatech, which is part of the Solva group.

Planit acquires Dutch business of Somatech


Waste Connections Inc., a Texas based company that is in the process of moving from Folsom, reported higher revenue and earnings for 2011.

Waste Connections reports higher earnings for 2011


That's all the Americans needed to take an 11-6 lead Saturday morning in the Presidents Cup.

The Americans take an 11-6 lead in the Presidents Cup


Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has insisted that the club ``will always support'' Fabrice Muamba following his decision to retire from football.

Owen Coyle: 'we will always support Fabrice Muamba'


Almost all babies born to HIV mother can be free from the disease if appropriate steps are taken, research suggested today.

Babies born to HIV mothers 'can be free from disease'


Despite 18-hour CNG loadshedding in Karachi to save the fuel for power generation, the gas supply to city's industrial units remained suspended on Sunday.

Gas supply to industrial units remains suspended


Golfer Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday outside his home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.


AP Sports Writer Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Italian Open on Wednesday with an apparent injury.

Murray retires from match against Granollers


A graduate student who was a City Council candidate was allegedly assaulted last week by seven people near his home in Chico.

Student, Council candidate allegedly assaulted


Runways reopen as investigation continues; injured upgraded DENVER Five of the six runways at Denver's airport are open now as authorities continue to investigate yesterday's plane accident.

Runways reopen as investigation continues; injured upgraded...


The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has claimed that a general election in the next 90 days would harm the country.

Taoiseach claims election would harm country


Gov. Brian Sandoval called for deep budget cuts, no tax increases, education reform and new economic development initiatives in his first State of the State address Monday night in Carson City.

Sandoval calls for budget cuts in state of the state address


A 50-year-old Bristol man was sentenced in federal court in Bridgeport Tuesday to 15 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for escaping from a halfway house in Waterbury last year.

Bristol man sentenced to another 15 months in prison;


Taiwan-based memory module maker Transcend Information saw record shipments of NAND flash and DRAM products in 2007, which went up 126% compared to 2006, according to company sources.

Memory module maker Transcend sees record shipments in 2007


A medical helicopter crashed while flying to a children's hospital, killing all four people on bard Thursday morning.


A popular but controversial Russian ``healer'' who claimed he could raise people from the dead has been released from jail.

Controversial Russian 'healer' released from jail


Sir Elton John will play double duty on April 2 when he hosts Saturday Night Live and appears as the show's musical guest with Leon Russell.

Elton John to host 'Saturday night live'


The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent forward Mirza Teletovic, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today.


Their state No. 1 ranking hanging perilously in the balance, state bowl hopes suddenly teetering long term, not to mention the hopes of its passionate followers, Grant rallied to beat the No. 9 Monterey Trail Mustangs 28-22 in a Delta Valley Conference classic in front of an anxious, overflow crowd at Mark Macres Memorial Stadium in Elk Grove.


Sigma Partners has promoted Paul Flanagan to managing director.


Maybelline launches a new liquid water proof eye liner, Ultra Liner, in the two basic and conventional shades, black and brown.


Merrimack police will host an open house at the Police Department on Saturday morning to coincide with Police Memorial Week.

Merrimack police hosting open house Saturday


Leyla Zana, an independent pro-Kurdish deputy from Diyarbakir who met with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said at a press conference she held for the first time at Parliament in 21 years said that the Oslo negotiations should continue so that they can find a viable solution to the decades-old Kurdish issue.

Zana: ``Oslo negotiations should continue''


Two historic Catholic schools on the South Side will close at the end of the school year in a consolidation plan that aims to replace them with a regional academy next to Mission Concepci--n. The two schools that will close are St. Cecilia and St. Philip of Jesus.


The a cappella group Penn Masala performed for President Barack Obama at the White House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to celebrate the signing of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Penn Masala performs for President Obama at the White House


German new car sales fell by 4.0 percent in January from the same month a year earlier, figures published on Tuesday by the VDA federation showed.

German new car sales fall by 4.0 percent:


Health officials say Lyme disease is spreading in Virginia but they're not sure why.

Health officials say Lyme disease spreading in va


The New England Revolution have announced that they have acquired Colombian midfielder Juan Toja via Major League Soccer's allocation process.

New England acquires Colombian midfielder Juan Toja


Asus blames Apple's iPad for their loss in netbook sales and is moving forward with their own line of tablets.


Tehran, May 12 Iran will not retreat an iota from its rights under pressure of sanctions, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said.

Iran not to retreat an iota from its rights


Tablet PC shipments are going from strength to strength with a predicted year-on-year increase of nearly 200 percent to 55.7 million units expected in 2011.

Tablet PC shipments go from strength to strength


Former Germany defender Christoph Metzelder will join Schalke when his contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season.


Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host Chris Tarrant is returning to children's TV, 27 years after Tiswas, the show which launched his career.


A reverse drug sting yielded seven arrests by the Clearwater Police Department on Dec. 2, according to an announcement on the department's Facebook page.


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Republicans have agreed to raise the debt limit.

Republicans agree to raise the debt limit


In a switch, Democrat Susan Gaertner says she will run in the Democratic primary for Minnesota governor.

Susan Gaertner to run in Democratic primary for Minnesota governor


WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. Judd Gregg says he'll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, breaking with most of his fellow Republicans.


Randall L. Wreghitt, who used skills from a successful marketing career to produce Broadway and Off Broadway shows, died on Wednesday in Hoboken, NJ He was 55 and lived in Union City, NJ

Randall L. Wreghitt, producer, dies at 55


The former CEO of Hennessey's Inc., the company that owns Hennessey's Tavern in Laguna Beach, was arrested Thursday morning in Rancho Palos Verdes on a warrant that included 19 felony counts.


Oil major Santos Ltd has urged the South Australian government to adopt a ``low emission'' target and said that natural gas had an important part to play in the reduction of carbon emissions from power generation.

Santos urges South Australia to adopt ``low Emission'' target


Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is gearing up to act in the remake of Brit gangster flick 'Mona Lisa'.

Mickey Rourke to act in remake of ``Mona Lisa''


GOODFELLAS gangster Henry Hill is to visit the North for a special screening of the movie about his life.

Goodfellas gangster Henry Hill to visit the North east


Marital happiness may lower the risk of sleep problems in Caucasian women, while marital strife may heighten the risk, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

Marital happiness lowers risk of sleep problems


Scottish actor Gerard Butler is glad that he failed as a lawyer - because he would never have become a Hollywood star.

Gerard Butler glad he failed as a lawyer


A North Carolina school bus manufacturer has given awards to several drivers for their work after student passengers wrote essays about them.

North Carolina school bus manufacturer awards drivers after student passengers write essays


The new administrations in the towns of Mason, Leon and Hartford officially take office today.


AUSTRALIA is the cheapest place in the world to buy an Apple iPod, highlighting the dramatic fall of the nation's currency.

Australia cheapest place in the world to buy an Apple iPod


The influential think tank, the Economist Intelligence Unit, has said in its June 2008 report that there is no prospect of any outside intervention in Burma, although a man-made catastrophe looms in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.


A Willis man led Walker County officials on a car chase down Interstate 45 late Tuesday night that resulted in officials spiking his tires to bring him to a halt.

Willis man leads Walker County officials on chase


New York state Senator Stephen Saland of Poughkeepsie has won his GOP primary, while Senator Roy McDonald of Saratoga County remains hopeful.

Stephen Saland wins ny GOP primary, Roy McDonald remains hopeful


An 11-year-old northern Iowa boy organized a bake sale and raffle so a sick friend gets a chance to live a long life, too.

Iowa boy organizes bake sale for sick friend


Ten people remain hospitalized after yesterday's fatal school bus crash in Cottonwood.

Ten remain hospitalized after school bus crash


Township elections in Fillmore County will be held on Tuesday, March 9.


President Bush declared parts of Missouri a major disaster area due to heavy rain, flooding and a tornado in September.

President Bush declares parts of Missouri a major disaster area


Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, the US store chain operated by British retailer Tesco, has announced that it will introduce 25 new wines over next three months, 15 of which will be exclusive to Fresh & Easy.


Sir George Shearing, 91, the ebullient jazz pianist who wrote the standard ``Lullaby of Birdland'' and had a string of hits both with and without his quintet, died Monday in New York City of congestive heart failure.


``I thank God, I am in one piece'', President John Agyekum Kufuor told newsmen after escaping unhurt in a motor accident involving his convoy at a crossroads on the Airport -- 37th Military Hospital Road in Accra, on Wednesday.

``I thank God I am in one piece'' - President Kufuor


Tiger Woods has apparently injured his knee and back during the second round of The 2012 Barclays held at Bethpage Black in Old Bethpage, NY.

Tiger Woods injures knee and back at the 2012 Barclays


Tool maker Snap-on Inc.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.34 per share.


With six kids to watch over, Angelina Jolie told the BBC she plans to fade away from acting to spend more time raising her family, but stopped short of pledging to quit her craft for good.


Interest rates are set to quadruple within a year, adding more than £100 a month to a typical mortgage, a senior Bank of England adviser has warned.


Scottish singing phenom Susan Boyle is likely to sing for Pope Benedict during his tour of England and Scotland in September 2010.


FIFA gave the green light Saturday for a British football team at the 2012 London Olympics, saying it would not have any effect on the individual status of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

FIFA gives green light to British team for London 2012


It's now being confirmed by PEOPLE that Coleman has suffered a brain hemorrhage and is on life support.


Actress BRITTANY MURPHY has died at the age of 32, Los Angeles hospital officials have confirmed.


Wild chase ends in car charges Updated: 10:40, Tuesday February 26, 2013 charged after a police chase after an allegedly in a stolen car at Daw Park.


Coast guard and navy respond to boaters in distress off Ten Mile Point at an area known as Evans Rock.

Coast guard, navy respond to boater in distress off Ten Mile Point


US auto parts maker Lear Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, a day after setting out plans to restructure its US$3.6-billion debt burden under a proposed deal with creditors.

Auto parts maker Lear files for Chapter 11


The police helicopter was called out to search over Boothtown in Halifax, Shelf and Northowram yesterday.

Police helicopter called out to Halifax, Shelf and Northowram


The personnel file for a police officer under state investigation for suspected criminal activity does not include a reference to the matter and indicates a satisfactory employment record.

Personnel file for officer indicates satisfactory employment record


The United States on Thursday suspended sanctions barring US investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor southeast Asian state, drawing praise from some US lawmakers but criticism from human rights advocates.

US suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar


US racing car driver and model Danica Patrick has filed for divorce from her husband of seven years.


Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell says he has no regrets about making the complaint which has led to the Maori Party considering Hone Harawira's future.


(UKPRwire, Mon Jan 11 2010) Kuoni has launched its first gift card, to make the ideal present for friends and loved ones wanting to take time out to travel.


He's an international symbol of fashion and glamour but soccer superstar David Beckham hopes he'll be remembered most of all as a hard worker.


Many people are posting that they can't upload photos on facebook.


International markets could save small cap coal stocks Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., Arch Coal Inc and James River Coal Company from Obama's war on coal at home.

Can international markets save these small cap coal stocks?


An acute shortage of office space has forced many new businesses to use residential villas for commercial premises, property consultants and officials have said.

Shortage of office space forces businesses into villas


Three Spirit of Shankly members were arrested at the weekend during protests against the club's owners outside the Anfield stadium.

Three Spirit of Shankly members arrested


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi watched soon to be released Hindi comedy film Khichdi in Ahmedabad's Cinemax multiplex on Sunday.


Microsoft Corp. announced that Zune, its all-in-one digital entertainment brand, is adding new software features and content to the Zune online store, music community and Zune Pass monthly subscription service.

Microsoft adds new software features, content to Zune


The Glasgow Rangers will make an offer to sign Estonian defender Enar Jääger, the football team's website confirmed Friday.


Emma Stone's mother embarrassed her at the Golden Globes by asking Angelina Jolie questions about her children.


Vice President Joe Biden has been disclosing records and cooperating with federal agencies that Dick Cheney often rebuffed.

Vice president Biden discloses records to agencies that Cheney often rebuffed


The Russian National Ballet Theatre will perform ``Cinderella'' at 8 pm on Thursday, March 26, at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.

Russian ballet to perform ``Cinderella''


Dhlamini's retirement was announced on Monday night at SuperSport's end of season award ceremony, where the club's players and personnel were recognised for their contribution to their 2012/13 PSL campaign.


Roger Federer saluted the Wimbledon old boys club on Monday when five men aged over 30 featured in the fourth round, the highest number since 1975.


Edward Furlong, who played a young John Connor in Terminator 2, has plead not guilty to a battery charge from him allegedly attacking his girlfriend... again.

Edward Furlong pleads not guilty to battery charge!


The Austrian-owned Bulgarian electricity provider EVN is going to invest between EUR 50 M and EUR 60 M in a new thermal power plant in the city of Plovdiv.

EVN invests EUR 50 M in new thermal power plant in bulgaria city of Plovdiv


A Lynchburg man struck by a car Monday evening while crossing Lakeside Drive remains in critical condition this morning.

Lynchburg man struck by car remains in critical condition


Sony Pictures Entertainment has partnered with MGM to co-finance and distribute the 23rd ``James Bond'' movie, which will release Nov 9, 2012.

Sony Pictures Entertainment to co-finance, distribute 'James Bond'


A tender is set to be called for the rehabilitation of approximately 2.3 kilometres of Route 390 from the Trans Canada Highway to Indian Brook Bridge.


Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien is optimistic that Patrice Bergeron will play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Claude Julien optimistic Patrice Bergeron will play in Game 6


Despite trust deficit in bilateral ties, Pakistan is very important state for the US due its nuclear weapons and the importance of its stability in the region, Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said.


The latest news in the online casinos industry is that the credit rating for Las Vegas Sands increased by Standard & Poors.

Credit rating for Las Vegas Sands increased by Standard & Poors


Les Paul, a virtuoso guitarist and inventor who shaped the sound of rock 'n roll, died Thursday in New York state, Gibson Guitar company said.


A Glen Avon man accused of having his girlfriend killed was acquitted of murder and other charges after a Riverside jury decided there was ``nothing to connect him'' to the case.

Glen Avon man accused of having his girlfriend killed acquitted of murder


``I too want to excel in all three forms of cricket and all cricketers have to change their technique accordingly.


A 29-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to an aggravated battery charge.

Centralia man pleads guilty to aggravated battery


BISON GEAR and Engineering has released a new range of parallel shaft, fractional horsepower gear motors suited for conveyors and automated file systems.


``It's but obvious that the President will invoke Article 38,'' a close aide of President Dr Yadav told THT.


Baltimore schools CEO announces retirement Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Andrés Alonso will retire at the end of the school year after six years of leading the district and orchestrating a turnaround for a system ailing from decades of decline.


Strong thunderstorms were pounding parts of central Brunswick County on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, gusty wind and lightning to areas including Shallotte, Holden Beach and Winnabow.

Strong thunderstorms pounding parts of Brunswick County


The monthly Ambulance Quality Indicators have been released by Department of Health.

The monthly ambulance Quality Indicators released


Actor Emraan Hashmi, who plays a small-town street smart guy and has tested with his looks in his soon-to-be-released film 'Shanghai', says he was waiting for a makeover.


Colombian act Chocquibtown has been nominated for a 2011 Grammy, the organization of the award show announced.

Colombia act Chocquibtown nominated for Grammy


Yard waste collection within the city of Madison is set to begin on April 14.


MYSTERY surrounds the future of a Basingstoke nightspot which closed its doors only weeks after opening.

Mystery surrounds future of Basingstoke nightspot


President Jacob Zuma has reduced his claim against cartoonist Zapiro from R4 million to R100 000, media lawyer Dario Milo said on Wednesday.


A British man has turned a Â£5,000 former Royal Navy helicopter into a caravan for people to stay in.


Lithuania supports peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict and appreciates the work done in 20 years.

We support peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict --


FC Dallas forward Blas Perez was suspended one match and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday for endangering the safety of an opponent.

FC Dallas forward Perez suspended one match


@traceylien 1Comments Zynga's Chief Technical Officer of infrastructure for Z-Cloud -- the company's own private cloud infrastructure -- has left the company to become vice president and CTO for Platform Development at ServiceNow, a cloud services company, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Zynga's Chief Technical Officer of infrastructure leaves company


``It's always sweet when you snatch one, one that you're not predicted to win,'' Nugent said.


Passport application fees increase by up to 35 percent effective today, a price hike that has kept post offices that process applications busy and might impact whether people choose to travel abroad in the tough economy.


Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Wednesday defended his response to the economic crisis late last year as an imperfect, but necessary dramatic rescue of the crumbling financial market.

Former Treasury Secretary Paulson defends his response to economic crisis


A 40-year-old man from Dingli was seriously injured this morning when he fell from a ladder in Zebbug.


The Kharotabad incident victims were the devotees who were issued visit visas for Iran at Taftan while they were killed at the hands of Pakistan's security agencies upon their entry into Pakistan via Afghanistan, it is learnt.


15 Apr, 01:52 - Mancunian guitarist Vini Reilly has revealed that he threatened to sue Michael Winterbottom over inaccuracies in the script of his 2002 movie 24 Hour Party People.


The euro area debt crisis has spread to healthy economies, said EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn in Helsinki.

Euro debt crisis spreads to healthy economies:


Progressive and value-based society that puts excellence and integrity over narrow goals and materialistic gains is the new, young India, and not just someone falling in an age bracket, says novelist and columnist Chetan Bhagat who has launched his first non-fiction.


``The condition of being able to throw is better. It causes a little pain, even when I was running. I'm not 100 percent yet but I'm able to throw so that's why I'm pitching in the games now,'' said Okajima through translator Ryo Shinkawa.


The 59-year-old man arrested in connection with a serious assault on an elderly couple in Christchurch last Friday will appear in court tomorrow.

Man arrested over serious assault on elderly couple


A patient managed to escape from a secure mental hospital and allegedly twice raped a girl of 14.


Shahbaz Bhatti was a symbol of bravery and boldness in Pakistan People's Party for the rights of minorities and his assassination is the murder of enlightenment.

'Bhatti was a symbol of bravery, boldness'


Major changes are coming to the PGA Tour, affecting when the season starts, when it ends, and how those hoping to play alongside the world's best players will qualify to get there.


A woman in her fifties has been rescued from the Wicklow mountains after she became unwell suddenly.


State-owned bank ABN AMRO, whose privatisation was put on hold last year, set out new targets for 2017 after completing its integration with former Fortis Bank operations.

ABN AMRO sets new targets after completing integration


Radioactive particles has been found buried underneath a beach in Fife which has been cordoned off for a month.

Radioactive particles found buried under Fife beach


An ancient Buddhist statue that a Nazi expedition brought back from Tibet shortly before World War Two was carved from a meteorite that crashed on Earth thousands of years ago.


The 27 USD business students went to Omaha on Friday to meet Buffett.

USD business students meet Warren Buffett


The aircraft carrier George HW Bush left for sea trials this morning, a couple weeks later than originally planned, a spokeswoman from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding said Friday.

Carrier George HW Bush leaves for sea trials


Sri Lanka will hold an export exhibition this month to attract foreign investors, Xinhua reported Thursday.

Sri Lanka to hold export exhibition to attract investors


Republican US Senate candidate Linda McMahon today issued the following statement in reaction to today's announcements by Sen. Chris Dodd and Attorney General Dick Blumenthal

Linda McMahon issues statement on announcements by Sen. Dodd and Attorney General Blumenthal


A number of Democrats are either considering running against Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election or are being mentioned as potential candidates.

Democrats consider run against wisconsin governor Walker


Emma Stone won't take credit for her sense of style and claims her stylist Petra Flannery is the one who is ''really into fashion''.


Airphil Express rebranded as ``PAL Express'' effective 15-Mar-2013, to strengthen its alliance with Philippine Airlines.

Airphil Express rebrands as ``PAL Express''


President Barack Obama is pushing stronger curbs on greenhouse gases, saying Monday that he wants to make it easier for states such as California to adopt tougher fuel-efficiency rules than the federal standard.


As he pleaded guilty to a felony fourth-degree grand larceny charge Friday, a city teen admitted he stole computers from a New Hartford elementary school.

Teen admits stealing computers from New Hartford school


The Can't Pay, Won't Pay campaign in Donegal has criticised Donegal County Council for joining what they called the government's ``scare campaign'' to encourage the public to pay the controversial household charge.


Twenty baby gorillas were ``baptised'' in Rwanda, a ceremony seen as a way to raise awareness of the threats facing the endangered species, Rwandan radio said yesterday.


November 09, 2009, 15:19, - An Estonian fashion retailer has announced it has opened three new stores in Ukraine, bringing the total to 23.

Estonian fashion retailer opens three stores in Ukraine


A CHP officer suffered minor injuries in Milpitas over the weekend, when a big rig truck crashed into his squad car.

CHP officer suffers minor injuries in Milpitas crash


Alec Lemon, a 6'2 185 pound WR from Gambrills, Maryland who committed to Syracuse in August, was named a 2nd team All American by MaxPreps.


Sevilla's top scorer Luis Fabiano will miss the King's Cup final against Atletico Madrid after failing to recover from a thigh muscle injury in time, the Spanish club said on Monday.


Thanks to a new research, which has shown that the human brain is capable of signalling when an error is about to happen.

Human brain is capable of signaling when an error is about to happen


A Georgian College student said on Facebook he was gathering guns and ammunition, and that 'Barrie would burn', say city police.


St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ian Snell, who was in camp this spring as a non-roster invitee, today announced his retirement as an active player.


The Overland Park Police Department's new mounted search and rescue unit has recently finished training, and on Wednesday afternoon conductied a lost person exercise at Kemper farm in rural Overland Park, near 179th and Antioch.

Overland Park Police Department's new mounted unit


Tiger Woods withdrew from the Players Championship today with a neck injury, ending his day after hitting his second shot on the seventh hole.


Long-term mortgage rates dropped slightly in the week ended Wednesday, the US Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said.


The US Energy Information Administration estimated that the US coal production slipped by 2.1% during the week ended January 31, 2009.


CITY Hall finance chiefs ignored warnings and continued to pour millions of pounds of taxpayers' money into Icelandic banks, the Wood&Vale can reveal.

Finance chiefs ignored warnings over Icelandic banks


The Liberal Democrats will today launch plans to create jobs that last by stimulating a green, sustainable economy.

Liberal Democrats launch plans to stimulate a green economy


Oil rose above $60 a barrel today in Asia after investors took heart from signs the US recession is easing.


The rand was trapped in a tight range in quiet afternoon trading on Thursday.


``This is another piece of disinformation spread by Azerbaijani side. No such incidents have been observed in the NKR Defense Army. The Azerbaijani propaganda machine is just trying to escalate tension, NKR Defense Army spokesman Senor Hasratyan told Panorama.am commenting on the information reported by Azerbaijani media.

Azerbaijani propaganda machine trying to escalate tension


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Monday urged Maoists to shun violence and stressed that solutions to problems could not be reached through violent means.

Dalai Lama urges Maoists to shun violence


Former England captain Bryan Robson looks set to become Thailand coach to try and help the team qualify for the Asia Cup.

Bryan Robson might become Thailand coach


Steven Tyler, the frontman of rock band Aerosmith, says that he wants to give American Idol contestants ``a little love'' before he rejects any on the show, which he will join this year as a new judge alongside singer Jennifer Lopez and veteran Randy Jackson.

Steven Tyler wants to give 'American Idol' contestants 'a little love' before rejecting any


The United States says it is looking to ``find a middle ground'' with Pakistan concerning new guidelines for relations with Washington that have been approved by lawmakers in Islamabad.

US looking for 'middle ground' on Pakistani guidelines


A South Dakota cemetery dating back to gold rush days is likely to get special protection.

(Sd)-cemetery likely to get special protection


The online travel industry is the most vulnerable to email attack, according to a newly launched email trust index by email security firm Agari.

Online travel industry is most vulnerable to email attack


The Minnesota Wild have reassigned four players to the Aeros of the American Hockey League: defenseman Justin Falk, rightwing Cal Clutterbuck, center Krys Kolanos and rightwing Danny Irmen.

Minnesota Wild reassign four players to Aeros


He is not being brought in to challenge Doug Free for the starting left tackle spot.

Alex Barron not brought in to challenge Doug Free


Hudson-based Little Tikes recalled 1.6 million toy workshop sets and trucks after an 11-month-old got one of the oversize plastic toy nails lodged in his throat.

Little Tikes recalls 1.6 million toy workshop sets and trucks


Greg Norman has wed for the third time in five years, angering family members who say his new wife destroyed his first marriage.

Greg Norman weds for third time in five years, angering family member


The government's livestock policy encourages the private sector to get engaged in commercial operations while public sector investment will gradually be directed to regulatory activities, research and extension services.

Livestock policy encourages the private sector


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has issued a non-apology apology to blogger Charles Johnson for an article in which a reporter inaccurately and unfairly attributed remarks in a blog comment thread to Johnson himself.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch issues non-apology apology to blogger


Along with his band, Modern West, Kevin Costner plans to release a country album in November.


A north Idaho man falls from the sky and lives to tell about it...and the entire episode is caught on tape.


US consumer confidence declined unexpectedly in May, moving lower after a slight decline the previous month, data on Tuesday showed.

US cb consumer confidence declines unexpectedly in May


EMC plans to acquire Greenplum for an undisclosed sum and form a new division around the privately held company's data warehousing technology.


In a surprise move, Senator John McCain announced here Friday that he had chosen Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate, shaking up the political world at a time when his campaign has been trying to attract women, especially disaffected supporters of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.


India has fixed new state-set prices for cane and rice, aiming for stable sugar supplies and healthy rice stocks after the worst monsoon in decades raised fears of shortages.

India fixes new prices for cane and rice


Three illegal immigrants are charged with drug offenses after a state trooper saw their car in an automotive shop parking lot during the overnight hours Sunday.

Illegal immigrants charged with drug offenses


Justin Biber has denied claims that he has fathered a three-month-old baby with a fan.

Justin Bieber denies claims he fathered baby with fan


A Copperopolis man died over the weekend in a house fire on Pool Station Road.


Beartooth Pass is closed to traffic again after two avalanches swept through the same area where a slide trapped a group of sightseers last week.

Beartooth Pass closed again after avalanches


Estonia will get a law of cemeteries that will starting in 2012 implement common rules for cemeteries and burial in all of Estonia, LETA/Äripäev.ee reports.


Actress Mackenzie Phillips, who made a shocking revelations about being a sex abuse victim, came to Charleston on Thursday to raise awareness about child sex abuse.

Actress Mackenzie Phillips in Charleston to raise awareness of child sex abuse


A Stillwater man who drove a local school bus faces a felony molestation charge after he allegedly fondled an 11-year-old girl at his home.

Stillwater man charged after allegedly fondling of girl


At the end of the concert, Rod kicked 50 signed soccer balls into the audience as he was singing without missing a beat.


Furious residents have blasted plans to erect a 40ft phone mast near their Lancashire homes.


Washington, Sep 7 Scientists employing a sophisticated computer model have determined that governments worldwide are advocating the wrong kind of malaria treatment.

Governments advocating wrong kind of malaria treatment


Fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London apartment Thursday morning, according to his company.

Uk Fashion designer Alexander McQueen found dead


A 45-year-old Earlimart man was stabbed during an assault on the 100 block of S. Valente Avenue Saturday night, deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff's Department said.


Romanian economy will decrease with 4% in 2009 and the budget deficit will be 4.7% of the GDP.

Romanian economy to decrease with 4% in 2009


Investors embraced riskier assets, notably equities and commodities, after the resumption of quantitative easing but a correction could be nearing, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for November.

Investors embrace riskier assets after the resumption of quantitative easing


The fate of a family's roadside memorial in Rock County is uncertain after a town chairman told them it poses a distraction for drivers, according to the family.


Bartow officers shot and killed a woman who attacked a deputy with a hammer and refused to back off, officials said Friday.

Officers shot, killed woman who attacked deputy with a hammer


Rocky Canada, a Honk Kong global energy company, is to set up an energy manufacturing plant in Ghana to supply solar and wind power products.

Hong Kong energy company to set up plant in Ghana


The Department of Justice, on behalf of the United States of America, filed a fifth motion to extend the deadline for filing its initial appellate brief, which was due to expire on August 13, 2012 to August 31, 2012.

DOJ files fifth motion to extend deadline for filing initial appellate brief


YRC Worldwide Inc. today reported improving first quarter shipment trends for its YRC National Transportation and YRC Regional Transportation segments.

YRC Worldwide reports improving first quarter shipment trends


A 34-YEAR-OLD Dursley man has been jailed after injuring his young son during a bout of 'play fighting'.

Dursley man jailed after injuring young son


Despite an afternoon threat of heavy rain, the Krewe of Hercules rolled Friday evening in Houma as scheduled, marking the start of Carnival parade season in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.


Murder By Death has announced a fall tour alongside Ninja Gun and Samantha Crain.


Russian Formula One driver Vitaly Petrov has apologised to his Renault team for a television outburst where he criticised their tactics and pitstops.

Vitaly Petrov apologises for Renault outburst


NSCN general secretary Th Muivah has alleged that the Centre was trying to keep out the Naga people from the peace process by preventing the outfit from interacting with them.

'Centre trying to keep Nagas out of peace process'


Sri Lanka plans to hire a cruise liner to accommodate cricket World Cup fans and spectators at the newly built stadium in the island`s south, an official said.

Sri Lanka to hire cruise liner for World Cup fans


Ricky Ponting will retire from Test cricket after the Perth Test match, bringing down the curtain on one of the most decorated careers in the history of Australian cricket.


``I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back to Campbelltown,'' he told the Advertiser last week.

Kevin Bloody Wilson coming to Campbelltown


General Electric Co., the industrial powerhouse that makes everything from jet engines to light bulbs, cut its earnings forecast for the year on Thursday, blaming volatile financial markets that have damaged the profitability of its loan and lease business, which accounts for almost half its income.


As part of a special promotion, the Crystal Flash station at 3301 N Shadeland Ave. was selling gas for $2.97 per gallon until 6:00 pm.


City leaders hope a cut price rent deal will help lure the Green Investment Bank to Manchester.

Rent deal may lure Green Investment Bank to Manchester


A group of 348 homeless people, including 115 children, occupied a historic basilica in Naples, demanding that government officials find them permanent public housing.

Homeless people occupy historic basilica in Naples


NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports Anderson has agreed to terms with the Cardinals, according to a league source.


The BSE Sensex opened 0.2 percent lower on Monday on muted world markets and inflation worries due to an impending government decision this week on a fuel price increase.


Australians are richer, living longer and more educated than a decade ago, a report said on Thursday.

Australians richer, living longer than a decade ago


Retail major Shoppers Stop-owned Crossword Bookstore plans to expand the non-book product portfolio in its outlets, as demand for music and movies, one of the largest selling categories, has come down in the recent past.

Crossword plans to expand non-book product portfolio


Sodexo, a leading foodservice and facilities management company, was honored with four prestigious national awards for innovation in recruiting top talent, engaging employees through diversity and other initiatives, as well as developing and supporting its workforce to offer clients the best talent possible.

Sodexo honored for innovation in recruiting talent


As if Kate Middleton weren't cool enough, she showed off her sporty side playing ping pong and basketball at a community center in Scotland yesterday.

Kate Middleton plays ping-pong, basketball in Scotland


Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed a redistricting bill Saturday that was zipped through the Nevada Legislature by Democratic lawmakers, accusing the majority party of seeking political gain and violating the Voting Rights Act.


Stallworth, who has been out with a broken foot since the Ravens' third preseason game back in August, had a full practice today.


Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has taken a narrow three per cent lead over US President Barack Obama, who is seeking re-election, a national opinion poll has said.


A Metro Nashville special education teacher who claims he was wrongly accused of patronizing prostitution last year is suing Metro government and individual police officers in federal court for civil rights violations, malicious prosecution and false arrest.

Nashville teacher sues Metro, individual police officers in federal court


Cleveland High School recently accepted an award for its 13-year, student-run recycling service organization, was recognized as having one of the top 10 school environmental programs in Tennessee and placed on the 2012 Good Sports Always Recycle statewide challenge's list.

Cleveland High School recognized as one of top 10 environmental programs in Tennessee


ClearEdge Power has completed its acquisition of UTC Power, which was divested by former parent company United Technologies Corporation on the 22 nd December 2012 as it focuses on its core competencies of aerospace and building systems.

ClearEdge Power completes acquisition of UTC Power


Gary Speed died from hanging but his death may have been an accident, a coroner has ruled, after his wife told the inquest into his death they ``had words'' on the morning he died.

Gary Speed's death 'may have been accident'


Sen. Amy Klobuchar will announce Monday morning that she is endorsing Sen. Barack Obama as the Democratic candidate for president, a source familiar with her plans said Sunday night.


However, the saffron outfit's reaction to the alleged derogatory remarks against 83-year-old Thackeray, by Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi, have led political observers to believe that the roar of the Tiger has been replaced by the 'meeow' of a cat.

Tiger has been replaced by 'meeow' of a cat:


This is what's in the news for Wednesday February 29, 2012.


President Barack Obama said Friday the global economy is ``back on the path to recovery,'' although he and his G-20 summit partners must work further to resolve differences over trade and currency issues.

Obama says global economy on 'path to recovery'


He has abundance of runs in the domestic circuit but nine years since making his debut for India, Wasim Jaffer ( Images ) is yet to cement his place in the national team and the Mumbai ( Images ) opener says he doesn't know how to impress the selectors, who seemed to have overlooked his exploits.

'I don't know how to impress the selectors'


Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives, Shitaye Minale said mass media practitioners are responsible to disseminate accurate information concerning the house.

Deputy Speaker says media practitioners responsible to disseminate accurate information


Bravo announced that it has picked up Thintervention with Jackie Warner, a new reality series that will feature the fitness expert and former Work Out star helping overweight clients kick their unhealthy habits.

Bravo picks up 'Thintervention with Jackie Warner' reality series


Overland Park, KS - infoZine - Starting July 1, the city will start collecting late fees for dogs and cats, six months or older, who are not licensed.

Overland Park to start collecting late fees for dogs and cats


A Beaumont convenience store was robbed twice in two days, apparently by the same man.

Convenience store robbed twice in two days


Bovie Medical Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of electrosurgical products, today commented on recent corporate activities.

Bovie Medical Corporation comments on recent corporate activities


Police say a man was shot and killed Thursday morning in Brookings when he tried to break into a home.


8/22/2011 12:30:00 AM - TRIPOLI - Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi called on the people of Tripoli on Sunday to ``purge the capital'' after rebels seized various parts of the city in their drive to unseat him.

Kadhafi calls on people of Tripoli to 'purge capital'


`` We want to tell the international community that Muslims are not terrorists. After 9/11 international community had decided to eradicate terrorism and solve the long pending disputes, including Kashmir, but till date it has failed to deliver,'' Malik said while addressing Eid congregation prayers here.


Cisco has announced it has completed the acquisition of NDS Group Ltd., a leading provider of video software and content security solutions that enable service providers and media companies to securely deliver and monetise new video experiences.


AN arsonist accused of murder yesterday refused to answer any more questions during cross-examination by the prosecution barrister.


Personal income and spending continued to rise in November, although at a slower pace, according to the latest report from the Commerce Department.


Pakistan's ambassador to Turkey Lt. General Iftikhar Hussain Shah said more than 700 Pakistanis were imprisoned in various Turkish jails on the charge of illegal entry into the country.

700 Pakistanis imprisoned in Turkish jails on charge of illegal entry:


Despite weather reports calling for up to two feet of snow this weekend, the GW men's basketball home game against Duquesne is expected to be played tomorrow, the athletic department announced.

Men's basketball game expected to be played tomorrow


Community sentences have been branded a failure after it emerged nearly 8,000 criminals sent to prison last year had been handed 11 or more of the supervised orders.


Scarlett Johansson is returning to Broadway in a revival of the Tennessee Williams classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and, while The Avengers star will probably not wear any of the leather we saw her don as the Black Widow, she will still display quite the attitude in her role as sex-starved Maggie.

Scarlett Johansson returns to Broadway with 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'


All-star point guard Chris Paul is expected to ask Hornets management Monday to trade him, according to several reports.

Chris Paul expected to ask Hornets to trade him


Fewer deportees have been sedated with powerful medications during their removal from the United States by federal immigration officials, a practice that sparked outrage from immigration rights activists, according to a newspaper report.

Fewer deportees being sedated for removal


Former ``Cheers'' star Woody Harrelson loves Toronto and wants to cast some young Toronto actors in a new play he's directing in the city in February.

Woody Harrelson to cast Toronto actors in new play


An Israeli human rights group says the West Bank is facing a severe water shortage largely as a result of what it calls ``discriminatory'' Israeli policies.

Israeli human rights group says West Bank facing water shortage


The fiscal surplus plummeted in April due to a growth in the state's expenditure superior to the incomes, despite the Central Bank's assistance, according to the Indec national statistics bureau.


New Justice Minister Keiko Chiba said early Thursday she will handle death row cases cautiously and called for a wide-ranging debate on whether Japan should maintain or abolish capital punishment.

New Justice Minister Chiba to handle death row cases cautiously


In a third quarter update oil explorer Oilex outlined its progress on the Cambay field in India.


John Bercow has launched his election campaign with backing from nationally recognised politicians under the banner of Buckingham's Voice, Parliament's speaker.


Internet access has been partially blocked in Tajikistan after online critics lambasted President Emomalii Rahmon for excessive spending at his son's wedding and made snide comments about his drinking at the event, local media reported on May 26, dpa reported.

Internet access partially blocked in Tajikistan


Oil marketing companies have resumed new subsidised cooking gas connections, which had been stopped for some time, in several Indian states, an official said here today.

Oil companies resume new subsidised cooking gas connections


A YOUNG wallaby has wandered onto a road in a small northwestern French town where he was caught by a local resident.


EBay Inc. unveiled new PayPal technology to more than a hundred big retailers this week as the e-commerce company tries to take its big online payments business into the physical world.


A big technical test for the S&P 500 lies just ahead at the .382 retracement of the 1-year & 10-month old bear market.


Today, Apple announced that their un-matched app store has surpassed 2 billion app downloads.

Apple's app store surpasses 2 billion downloads


Britain will strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria for the next 50 years, Mr Bob Dewar, British High Commissioner to Nigeria has said.

Britain to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria


Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley has been convicted of abusing his estranged wife.

Former cub Bradley convicted of abusing wife


The Fuel and Energy Ministry believes that the increase in the retail prices of light petroleum products in Ukraine corresponds to the trends on the European market.

Increase in prices of petroleum products in Ukraine corresponds to trends on European market


Kris Jenner has revealed that she wants to put a ``new spin'' on the talkshow format.

Kris Jenner: 'I want to put a new spin on the talkshow'


Several Asian countries and their leaders on Wednesday congratulated new US President Barack Obama on his inauguration while voicing hopes for the 44th presidency.

Asian countries congratulate Obama on inauguration


PayingForSeniorCare.com will be featured on the ``Coping with Caregiving'' Radio Show on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 3 PM PT. Among the topics of discussion will be web-based tools that help caregivers find the resources to pay for assisted living and eldercare.

PayingForSeniorCare.com to be featured on the ``Coping with Caregiving'' radio show


Chennai, Mar 21 With United States withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan there was possibility of Jihadis and Talibans infiltrating into India and Pakistan, a senior official of the Indian Air Force said here today.

''Possibility of Jihadis,Talibans infiltrating into India,pak''


Crude oil closed below $75 a barrel for the first time in nearly 14 months as demand expectations continued to diminish amid the global credit crisis.


THREE major water entities in south east Queensland will be merged in a huge bureaucratic re-shuffle.


Julianne Hough returned to ``Dancing with the Stars,'' the show that made her famous, Tuesday and showed she hasn't lost a step.

Julianne Hough returns to 'Dancing with the Stars';


Crocodiles escape from South Africa farm Updated: 20:56, Thursday January 24, 2013 Around 15,000 crocodiles have escaped from a farm in South Africa amid heavy rains and flooding.


Hollywood star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has been termed as ``reprehensible'' and ``irresponsible'' by their neighbours.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie termed as 'irresponsible' by neighbours


Cultural organisation Geetanjali arranged a musical soiree to celebrate Bashanto at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium, Central Public Library on February 24.


The Canadian dollar opened at 81.51 cents US this morning, down 1.37 cents from Thursday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 81.51 cents US, down 1.37 cents


Randy Johnson has filed for free agency after failing to reach a deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks.


You have heard it said, ``happy wife, happy life,'' but men don't always know how to make their wives feel happy and loved or how to keep their wife happy.


Cemex expects to launch a debt exchange offer next week, a top company official told Reuters on Friday.

Cemex expects to launch debt exchange offer next week


Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has turned his back on England and will play international football for Ghana, according to Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi.

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong to play for Ghana


Model-turned-actress Anushka Sharma today said that she owes it big time to SRK for her performance in the movie, ``Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi''.


But Johnson was down afterward and said, ``I played the worst game of my life.''

Tank Johnson: 'I played the worst game of my life'


Chronicle has topped the Australian box office with almost $3 million in its first week at the cinema.


Home interior retailer Rosebys the subsidairy of diversified group GHCL on Thursday kicked off its retail operations in the country with the opening of six stores in Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana.


AP File PhotoThe Minnesota Twins claimed outfielder Clete Thomas off waivers Saturday after the Tigers designated him for assignment Thursday to make room for pitcher Drew Smyly.

Minnesota Twins claim outfielder Clete Thomas off waivers from Detroit Tigers


Schneider National Inc. is adding 500 driving jobs as the Green Bay trucking company extends its operations to the country's booming oil-shale sector.

Schneider National to add 500 driving jobs


Sooner or later, uncommon changes will come to Washington, DC, the most uncommon of which will be the cessation of partisan bickering.


The annual Trash to Treasure rummage sale is planned for Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am to 6:30 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church in Alma, two blocks west of Alma College.


Reliance Industries can move to Rs 1200, says Regan Homavazir, Darashaw.

Reliance Industries can move to Rs 1200:


Global levels of nitrogen have remained stable for the last 500 years despite humans increasing nitrogen production around the world, a new study from Kansas State University has found.

Global levels of nitrogen remained stable for last 500 years


Pakistan may import up to 400,000 tonnes of refined sugar next year to bolster reserves despite expectations of a bumper crop, officials of the Ministry of Industries said on Wednesday.

Pakistan may import 400,000 tonnes sugar next year


Prince George's County fire officials say a firefighter has been injured while battling a house fire in Glenn Dale.

Firefighter injured while battling maryland house fire


So after a strong round of manufacturing data globally already, ISM doesn't spoil the party, coming in better than expected and well within the range that denotes expansion.


The first lady says she sneaks out of the White House ``as much as possible.''

First lady sneaks out 'as much as possible'


Feature phones comprised over 75% of the handset market in 2010, as many consumers continue to purchase less-expensive feature phones for a variety of reasons including the need for a device that is optimised for a specific application, such as messaging, according to ABI Research.

Feature phones comprised 75% of handset market in 2010:


ConAgra Foods Inc. announced Thursday that it planned to sell its commodities trading group to the Ospraie Special Opportunities fund for $2.1 billion in cash and stock.

ConAgra sells trading group for $2.1 billion


The last public pool around Anderson is closing, despite the best efforts of supporters who tried to raise money to save it.


Amid rising healthcare costs, most companies worldwide are expected to focus more on health initiatives for employees in the next few years, says a survey.

'Companies to focus more on health initiatives'


After losing a trade mark lawsuit last year against a Chinese company, Apple may have to pay a fine and stop selling and marketing the iPad in China.

Apple may have to stop selling the iPad in China


A high speed pursuit across two states ends in Yuma.


A SHOP assistant was punched in the face by a man who walked behind the counter and headed towards some kitchen knives.


More than half of the Bulgarian firms fail to invest in innovations because they lack sufficient funds to do so, according to a survey of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

More than half of the Bulgarian firms fail to invest in innovations-survey


East Palestine scored two runs in the fifth inning to rally past Newton Falls, 2-1, in a Division III District Semfinal game at South Range High School on Wednesday.


Duffy & Partners has recently created a new, dynamic brand identity for the world's largest retail complex, Mall of America.

Duffy & Partners creates new brand identity for Mall of America


Japan has edged back into deflation for the first time in more than a year, March figures showed, as joblessness rises, showing the world's No.2 economy faces many problems even as its major manufacturers show signs of stabilising.


South Carolina Democratic congressman Jim Clyburn is meeting with people at Voorhees College to talk about the nation's debt.

Rep. Clyburn to meet at Voorhees college about nation's debt


Japan's Ai Miyazato won the USLPGA women's champions tournament in Singapore to continue her sparkling start to the season with a second straight title.


Green Mountain shares sank nearly 40% in early morning trading Thursday, dipping to about $30 after closing Wednesday at $49.52.


Local shipwreck explorer who found dozens of important finds in Lake Ontario has just announced a new discovery in Seneca Lake.

Local shipwreck explorer finds new discovery in Seneca Lake


Newly independent Kosovo has won 1.2 billion euros in aid pledges at a donors' conference billed as the first step to rebuilding its shattered economy.

Kosovo wins 1.2 billion euros in aid pledges


The Gators unveiled bronze statues of Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel and Tim Tebow during halftime of yesterday's spring game.

Gators unveil statues of Spurrier, Wuerffel, Tebow


ZNet renewed its partnership with SmarterTools Inc. to distribute feature-rich software to qualified customers.

ZNet renews partnership with SmarterTools


Blind Chinese legal activist who was at the centre of a diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing has left the US embassy to receive medical care in Beijing and be reunited with this family.

Blind Chinese activist leaves US embassy


``The trend deciding level for the day is 18,315/5,572 levels. If Nifty trades above this level during the first half-an-hour of trade then we may witness a further rally up to 18,397- 18,504/5,599 - 5,634 levels. However, if Nifty trades below 18,315/5,572 levels for the first half-an-hour of trade then it may correct up to 18,208- 18,126/5,537 - 5,511 levels,`` said Angel Broking while commenting on the market outlook today.

Trend deciding level for the day is 18,315/5,572:


The Colombo Plan celebrated its 57th anniversary on Saturday with several programs in Colombo including the 'Fun Walk' at the Colombo Viharamahadavi Park.

Colombo Plan celebrates 57th anniversary


He said as the Government worked with proper understanding and responsibility, we as a nation have achieved great success during the last six years since the 2004 tsunami disaster.


Deadline and Variety both report that Chloe Moretz is in talks for the Dark Shadows role.

Will Chloe Moretz be in ``Dark Shadows''?


China on Wednesday agreed to make Nigeria a major manufacturing zone for its key industrial enterprises.

China to make Nigeria major manufacturing zone


Three of four Grassroots harness racing favourites failed to deliver on Sunday night at Rideau Carleton Raceway, leaving the door wide open for a trio of sophomore pacing fillies who are now looking forward to competing in the lucrative post season.

Four Grassroots favourites fail to deliver


American Jim Furyk, the 2003 US Open winner, was among 11 golfers to secure a trip to the 2012 Masters by finishing among the year-end top 50 in the world golf rankings issued on Monday.

Furyk among 11 golfers to secure trip to 2012 Masters


The American Red Cross is offering a two-day Wilderness and Remote First Aid course 9 am--5 pm Friday and Saturday at The Asheville School.


South Africa held off a spirited late challenge by West Indies to defend a modest total of 120 for seven and win the second Twenty20 international by one run at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium today.


Eluru, Nov 3 Four workers were killed after a wall collapsed on them at a rural job scheme site in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district today, police said.


One sex offender was sentenced and another pleaded guilty Thursday before Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III.

Sex offender sentenced, another pleads guilty


Malta yesterday marked the 31st anniversary of Freedom Day with a ceremony in Cospicua and Vittoriosa.

Malta marks 31st anniversary of Freedom Day


A WINSFORD paedophile who conducted a three-year campaign of sexual abuse against a young girl has been sentenced to six years in jail.


Salon giant Regis Corp. is closing 160 underperforming salons in the United States and United Kingdom from among its 8,500 company-owned locations.


Japan's Canon said on Thursday its operating profit fell 11.7 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier as a stronger yen hurt overseas sales.

Canon's profit falls as yen hurts overseas sales


Wall Street reversed course late in the day, finishing lower as early gains built on better earnings reports from retailers faded away.


In an effort to document how the world's Paris Hilton's are created, TLC brings us Outrageous Kid Parties.


Temenos, a provider of banking software, has appointed David Arnott, group CFO, as new CEO.


PALO ALTO, Calif. Police are recommending vehicular manslaughter charges for a Northern California father whose two daughters died after he nodded off and crashed his SUV.

Police recommend manslaughter against father


Salinger died of natural causes on Wednesday at his home in the state of New Hampshire, his son, the actor Matt Salinger, said in a statement.


Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra graces for the cover page of November edition's Vogue magazine.

Priyanka Chopra graces the cover page of Vogue magazine


Woman returns to stand in Ariz. boyfriend slaying Jurors heard a sexually explicit phone recording Tuesday between a woman and her one-time lover in the months before she killed him, and she described again how he allegedly abused her both mentally and physically.


Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang has resigned from the board and all other positions at the Internet company.


Levi Leipheimer won the Tour of California for the second straight year Sunday, beating Britain's David Millar by 49 seconds in the eight-day, 650-mile race.


Akon has filed paternity papers to make sure he is legally recognised as the father of his two sons.

Akon files papers to be recognised as father of his two sons


Kim says he's innocent A Winnipeg shopkeeper has been charged with manslaughter, months after a confrontation with an alleged shoplifter who later died.


HOLLISTER, Calif. Representative Sam Farr will hold another town hall meeting tonight; this time in Hollister.

Rep. Sam Farr holds town hall meeting in Hollister


David Beckham's income from personal sponsorship deals slumped by 10% in the year he became England's most capped non-goalie.

Beckham's income from sponsorship deals slumps


DETROIT -Aretha Franklin is canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May on the orders of her doctors, the singer's spokeswoman said Thursday.

Aretha Franklin cancels appearances through May


Western Carolina softball used four homeruns, including a grand-slam by sophomore catcher Heather Chastain, to defeat Southern Conference rival Appalachian State 13-4 in six innings Sunday.

Softball uses four homeruns to defeat Appalachian State 13-4


Tinkler debts may hurt Whitehaven shares Updated: 08:22, Wednesday September 26, 2012 Whitehaven shareholders could be the big losers from Nathan Tinkler's financial problems as speculation mounts he will have to dump his stock in the coal miner.


Oklahoma country music superstar Carrie Underwood will be featured in an upcoming one-hour ``Dateline'' 20th Anniversary Special airing at 9 pm Tuesday on NBC.

Carrie Underwood to be featured on ``Dateline'' 20th Anniversary Special Tuesday


The Israeli and Turkish foreign ministers met secretly on the sidelines of a NATO conference on Thursday, in the first high-level contacts between the two countries since frictions erupted over Israel's recent Gaza Strip offensive, the Israeli foreign ministry said.


House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan defended his Medicare overhaul plan after criticism over the weekend from fellow Republican Newt Gingrich.

Paul Ryan defends Medicare plan after criticism by Newt Gingrich


Oil and gas producer Petsec Energy has posted a $US9.1 million first-half loss, due to lower net production and sales prices.

Petsec posts loss on lower production and prices


Hard-drive maker Seagate is once again pondering going private.


The Ritz-Carlton will return to Hong Kong by 2010 when the ICC Tower in West Kowloon is completed.


The Alabama State Department of Education informed Chilton County Schools Superintendent Dave Hayden on Feb. 1 that schools in the county would not be required to make up days missed for severe weather last week.

Schools will not make up days missed for weather


After a long wait the HTC Legend is being launched in India.


A group of military veterans today called on Democrat gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton to apologize for outrageous and inflammatory comments he made yesterday at a Capitol press conference.

Military veterans call on Mark Dayton to apologize for outrageous comments


Congress General Secretary and local MP Rahul Gandhi again spent a night with the Dalits here last night and lent an ear to their problems during a village chaupal.


HEATHROW is hosting its first ever international food festival allowing passengers to eat their way around the globe at its four terminals.


Southern Cross Medical Care's claims have increased more than 16 percent, to just over $464 million for the year ended June.


Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell has launched her own beachwear range.

Geri Halliwell launches her own beachwear range


Motivational speaker and specialty cookbook author Lisa A. Lundy makes available to the public and media outlets a free white paper and video to help moms dealing with colic and high maintenance children.

Free white paper and video to help moms dealing with colic and high maintenance children


He says he discovered a group of highly influential Silicon Valley angel investors ``colluding'' to keep company valuations low, freeze out traditional venture capitalists and other competitors and block entrepreneurs from using a particular financing mechanism.

Arrington says angel investors are colluding


Edward Norton has become a father for the first time.


Toyota on Monday began recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles in Japan as part of a global recall over defective engines -- the latest setback for the automaker beset with quality problems.


Asamoah Gyan has completed a permanent move from Sunderland to Al-Ain after flying out to United Arab Emirates to negotiate terms.

Asamoah Gyan completes move from Sunderland to Al-Ain