A Florida man has pleaded not guilty in Hawaii to federal charges that he bilked 64 Hawaii investors and dozens of others in what officials allege was a classic Ponzi scheme.

Florida man pleads not guilty to charges in Hawaii


Lucknow, Jan 12 With India emerging as the key driver for pushing the global entertainment and media industry to $2 trillion by 2011, by dint of being the fastest growing market in the world, coupled by the fact that it needs professional management and research, there is a 'huge' scope for management students to take to the world of creative sciences.

``Huge scope for management students to take to the world of creative sciences''


A school bus and tanker truck were involved in a collision on Highway 654 near Callander around 3:30 pm Thursday.


Lawyers, judges and civil government officials are invited to attend the annual Red Mass, which will be celebrated at 9 am Sunday at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Clinton St.

Red Mass is Sunday at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception


Moritz Tolxdorff announced on Google+ that the top contributors in the forums are hosting a Google+ hangout to answer questions on Google+.

Top contributors hosting Google+ hangout


Oil is higher ahead of a vote in Greece to approve tough new financial reforms that would shore up its beleaguered economy.

Oil is higher ahead of vote in Greece on tough financial reforms


The prosecution in the political corruption trial of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich has rested its case.


Chinese President Hu Jintao has arrived in the US for a three-day Washington summit with President Barack Obama with their trade relationship among the topics on the table.


Mel Gibson has reportedly been given the support of Britney Spears.


French President François Hollande pledged today to support Lebanon against threats of destabilisation caused by the Syrian civil war spilling into the country.


Mexico defender Rafa Marquez is not expected to play in an exhibition against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday night after injuring his right quad.

Marquez not expected to play after injuring quad


Merle Haggard returned to his home near Redding Saturday after a successful lung cancer surgery at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, his publicist said in a statement Sunday.


Israeli settler, rabbi, interfaith campaigner and peace activist Menachem Froman died aged 68 on Monday at his home in the West Bank settlement of Tekoa after a two-year struggle with cancer, local media said.

Israeli rabbi and peace activist Menachem Froman dies at 68


For the first time in Lancaster High School history, a football player has been named homecoming queen.


Leonardo continued working his magic when Inter Milan beat Cesena 3-2 to pick up their consecutive fourth Serie A win on Wednesday.


``I'm really happy to be back on snow and skiing with the guys again,'' said Miller, who stepped back from racing following the February FIS Alpine World Ski Championships for the first time in 13 seasons.


Cleveland Browns guard Jason Pinkston remains hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs.

Cleveland Browns' Jason Pinkston remains hospitalized


Greenpeace renews trawler campaign Updated: 11:39, Friday September 7, 2012 A controversial Dutch super-trawler is expected to sail from South Australia's Port Lincoln on Friday, prompting Greenpeace to again call for the federal government to cancel its licence.


A Milton man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday after attacking and robbing a woman.

Milton man sentenced to 15 years for attack


Defence Minister AK Antony today said the Coastal Surveillance Network station at Tarapore near Mumbai in Maharashtra would be commissioned very soon and provide a major boost to the country's real time maritime domain awareness.

Coastal surveillance station at Tarapore to be commissioned soon:


The Hill reports that the Rev. Jesse Jackson criticized Rep. Artur Davis for voting against the House health care bill, saying, ``You can't vote against health care and call yourself a black man.''

Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against health care and call yourself a black man'


More tour dates have been added to Otep's ``Circus of Democracy'' tour, which also features Creature Feature and ANew Revolution.

More tour dates added to Circus of Democracy tour


In the department of ``things that should have been done a long time ago,'' the US State Department has finally lifted its Syria travel warning.

State Department lifts Syria travel warning


Market regulator SEBI on Friday said it is looking into over 3,500 corporate frauds allegedly held at stock exchanges and said it could set up a committee of IT experts to develop a mechanism to curb such activities taking place using skills acquired from information and communication technologies.

SEBI looking into over 3,500 corporate frauds


A new computer service centre and retail store has just opened at the front of the Aquarium Complex in Salthill.


Retail Writer Beauty products seller Avon Products said Friday that its chairman and former CEO Andrea Jung will step down at the end of the year, ending her 18-year tenure at the company.


A Palestinian was killed Sunday when a smuggling tunnel beneath the border with Gaza collapsed, according to an Egyptian police official.

Palestinian killed as smuggling tunnel collapses


The Minnesota Senate narrowly approved a 7 percent cut to public safety and corrections on Monday, as Democratic leaders continued their push for across-the-board spending reductions to fill the state's $4.6 billion budget deficit.

Senate approves 7 percent cut to public safety


A SPANISH photographer was stripped of a major wildlife prize on Wednesday after the British organisers said it was likely that the apparently wild wolf featured in his entry picture was tame.


Drunk car passengers can be as dangerous as drivers who drink, according to a new survey.


Touchstone announced Tuesday that Beard -- a Newport Beach native and Irvine High school graduate - is working on a memoir that will tell of her life away from the pool, a ``harrowing journey'' through drugs, alcohol and eating disorders.


The View walk off on Bill O'Reilly yesterday has people talking: is it time for Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg to grow up?


A once-daily pill increased female sex drive in late-stage trials, moving the drug's maker closer to launching the first non-hormonal treatment for women with low libido.


Leah Robinson, Kansas State University Extension agent, will discuss how to use coupons to stretch a budget during a presentation from 12:10 to 12:50 pm Nov. 11 in Room 109 of the City-County Building.

Extension agent to discuss using coupons


JKLF chairman Yasin Malik and his 12 supporters were detained on Tuesday at Sangam on Jammu-Srinagar National highway when they was heading to earthquake-hit Doda region to distribute relief material, police sources said.

JKLF chairman Yasin Malik, 12 supporters detained


Champ Car team PKV Racing announced that Oriol Servia, 33, will drive one of its two cars in 2008.


The Grateful Dead are reuniting for a benefit concert to support US presidential hopeful Barack Obama.


A Des Moines man said he was kidnapped and robbed at knifepoint as he left a park near downtown.


Hartmarx filed for Chapter 11 protection on Monday in an Illinois federal bankruptcy court, citing a ``substantial decline'' in sales to consumers and retailers, especially at the higher end of its lines.


Ukraine may join Russia in curbing grain exports after a blistering heatwave parched crops, with possible trade restrictions causing major buyers to stock up on US and European grain.


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has arrived in Rome for the beatification of former Pope John Paul II.

Mugabe arrives in Rome for beatification


However, Russell's agenda is clear--he wants more Indian students in Scottish universities.

'We want more Indian students in Scotland'


No one seems to have any idea of who the target market is and when I ask them who they want to buy their software they just keep telling me professional services firms.

We have no idea who our target market is.


The World Poker Tour recently announced a stop in the Sunshine State from April 27 --

World poker Tour announces stop in Florida


A former Body Shop employee has been fined £85,000 for insider dealing in the retailer's shares.

Former Body Shop employee fined for insider dealing


Greek protestors put up a giant banner early Monday at Athens' iconic Acropolis urging a ``counter-attack'' against an austerity package imposed by foreign creditors to avoid default.

Greek protestors put up giant banner at Acropolis


The state seafood festival that has served as a major fundraiser in Anne Arundel County for more than four decades has been canceled for this year amid concerns of a weaker economy.


An accountability court on Saturday summoned Rao Shakeel Ahmad, former Director Hajj, for January 21 to join the hearing of a reference filed against him.

Accountability court summons former director Hajj


Massachusetts lawmakers voted Wednesday to deposit $350 million into the state's ``Rainy Day Fund,'' replenishing the reserve fund that had been tapped several times in recent years while the recession battered state finances.

Massachusetts lawmakers vote to deposit $350 million in state's 'Rainy Day fund'


Two boys have been rescued from cliffs in Guernsey after a three-hour ordeal last night.


UK manufacturing bounced back strongly in February after January's slump, with output growing at its fastest rate in 5 months, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show.


The Union Cabinet today condoled the untimely and tragic death of Dorjee Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.

Cabinet condoles untimely death of Dorjee Khandu


British Foreign Secretary David Miliband left Pakistan after holding talks with Pakistan's army chief during a visit aimed at defusing tensions with India after the Mumbai attacks, officials said.


Disability rights activists dressed in beach attire took over the president's office to protest a lack of access to hotel swimming pools.

Disability rights activists protest lack of access to hotel swimming pools


A 42-year-old Minnesota man pleaded guilty in Davison County court Tuesday to methamphetamine possession.

Minnesota man pleads guilty to methamphetamine possession


Political scientist Sergei Minasyan said that the resumption of hostilities in Karabakh will be fatal for British Petroleum.

Resumption of hostilities in Karabakh to be fatal for British Petroleum


The 500-metre Arora flyover on Dr Ambedkar Road will be closed to traffic for the next three months.

Arora flyover to be closed for three months


China has agreed to expedite the delivery of 50 fighter jets to Pakistan, a newspaper reported yesterday, as Islamabad tries to deepen ties with Beijing as an alternative to increasingly fragile relations with the United States.

China to expedite delivery of 50 fighter jets


An Illinois woman was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of a pregnant, developmentally impaired mother.

Illinois woman sentenced for murdering pregnant mother


- WASHINGTON, DC - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously to issue a one year stay of enforcement for certain testing and certification requirements for manufacturers and importers of regulated products, including products intended for children 12 years old and younger.

CPSC votes unanimously to issue a one year stay of enforcement for certain testing and certification requirements


US President Barack Obama on Tuesday reaffirmed the US commitment to defend South Korea and denuclearize the Korean peninsula after talks with visiting President Lee Myung-Bak, at a time of escalating threats from North Korea.

Obama reaffirms US commitment to South Korea


Egyptian protesters on Monday called for an indefinite general strike, organisers said, as anti-government demonstrations raged into a seventh day.

Egypt protesters call for general strike


The new Xbox 360 slim has been hacked so that it can play backup disks.

Xbox 360 slim hacked to play backup disks


Pussycat Dolls' lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and UK singer Jay Sean are reportedly working on a duet together.

Nicole Scherzinger and Jay Sean working on duet?


The USC Trojans start spring football practices on March 22.


The KRA today owned the failed attack at the house of the FCS minister, Y Erabot last night.


American Airlines is asking a bankruptcy judge to break its union contracts and impose cost-cutting terms on workers.

American Airlines asks judge to break union contracts


Lionel Messi scored his 300th Barcelona goal during his side's clash with Granada on Saturday, his 365th appearance for the Blaugrana.


Tire industry veteran Peter McDonald, widely known for his work in tire forensics -- including crime-scene examinations of tire tread tracks -- died June 21 at age 83.

Tire forensics expert Peter McDonald dies at 83


Reynolds American Inc., the nation's second-biggest tobacco company, said Tuesday its third-quarter profit fell nearly 4 percent on charges related to legal cases and other costs.

Reynolds American's profit falls on charges


It has been revealed that England manager Fabio Capello flipped at Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey because he was sending text messages during a team dinner.

Capello flipped at Heskey for sending text messages


Durham police are investigating a homicide that took place in the 1500 block of East Pettigrew Street around 11:30 pm Friday.


Optus flags fall in mobile revenue Updated: 18:41, Wednesday May 15, 2013 Optus has flagged a drop in mobile revenue next year as customers continue to sign up with rival Telstra.


Foozi hit the street with guerrilla marketing tactics that got its target audience talking - and playing - foosball.


Darrell Johnson, a 6-foot-8, 235 pound power forward from St. Louis, has committed to Kansas State.


SAN FRANCISCO & NEW DELHI---Oct 30, 2008 - The Institute for OneWorld Health, the US-based non-profit pharmaceutical company that develops drugs for people with neglected infectious diseases in the developing world, today announced the appointment of Richard Chin, MD, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Institute for OneWorld Health announces new Chief Executive Officer


FRESNO, Calif. Authorities are trying to determine where a bull that was spotted in a Fresno neighborhood came from and how it got loose.


``Men have nothing to do in Indian TV apart from standing with a straight face, until and unless you`re playing a negative character,'' said Aman, who forayed into serials way back in 1993 with ``Pachpan Khambe Lal Deewarein''.


The Philadelphia Eagles today announced left tackle Jason Peters ruptured his Achilles tendon in his right leg on Tuesday, March 27, while training in Texas.

Eagles all-Pro offensive tackle Jason Peters ruptures Achilles


Fort Bend County approved its 2011-12 Budget with no increase in its tax rate of 49.9 cents.


Magnus Moan of Norway won a Nordic combined World Cup event in difficult conditions today for his sixth victory of the season and 13th overall.

Magnus Moan of Norway wins Nordic combined World Cup event


Bank of America is sponsoring a free museum weekends in Charlotte as part of their Museums on Us program.

Bank of America sponsors free Museum weekends


The 17th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, passed off peacefully amid tight security arrangements throughout the country.

17th anniversary of Babri demolition passed off peacefully


President Ma Ying-jeou says tax reforms will allow the public to share in the fruits of Taiwan's economic growth.

Tax reform to allow public share fruit of economic growth:


Pilot error contributed to a Turkish Airlines plane crashing at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport last year, killing nine people, Dutch investigators said.

'Pilot error contributed' to Turkish Airlines crash


Canadian Natural Resources Limited announces its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common shares of C$0.10 per common share.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited announces dividend


``We have bowled quite nicely actually over the last few games. We know how dangerous the Indian batting line-up can be and I think we have actually shaped up quite nicely with the ball. Obviously, a few more runs on the board would have been nice. Hopefully, we can go out and get runs on the board and then carry out our plans with the ball,'' said Tredwell, who was Man of the Match in the first One-Day International at Rajkot.


Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of Michael Jackson's two elder children broke down in tears after watching daughter Paris make a moving speech at the pop icon's public memorial.

Debbie Rowe broke down after Paris speech


Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot at a vehicle that was occupied by four people Friday night.

Police search for suspect who shot at vehicle


HiSoftware Inc. , a leading provider of Web content and social computing compliance software, today announced that California State University selected HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff for system-wide Web accessibility testing.

California State university system selects HiSoftware for Web accessibility


Grambling State University students returned to class Monday following Friday's afternoon lockdown of campus following a series of fights.

Grambling State students return to class


Galway gets top thoroughbred stallion, Medaaly, who was top jumps sire in France for a number of years has moved to stud in Galway.


Snow plow customers say he took their money and then left them out in the cold.


Funnel clouds spotted this morning on the North Shore have raised fears a tornado or waterspout could follow.


The WTA has confirmed that Australian Open champion and current world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka and French Open champion Maria Sharapova, who will sit atop the WTA rankings at No. 1 and No. 2 when the new rankings are released on Monday, have qualified for the WTA Tour Championships in Istanbul.

Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka qualify for WTA Championships


Lil Scrappy was arrested in Atlanta yesterday for a probation violation.


Mumbai, April 15 Veteran actor Dharmendra, who ruled showbiz in the 1970s and 1980s, says he only wanted to be in people's heart and not in people's mind, and was never in the ball-game of being called the number one actor.

I want to be in people's hearts, not in people's minds:


A clubber was attacked by a knifeman who jumped out of a car and attacked him as he left a venue in Glasgow.

Clubber attacked by knifeman who jumped from car


Two men pleaded guilty to murder Thursday and received seven years in prison in connection with the 2007 beating death of Michael Myrick.


Wigan are resigned to losing him at the end of the Super League season.


Iran is taking legal action against 20 foreign companies that have failed to honor their contracts to supply equipment for Iranian oil refineries, PressTV reported.

Iran taking legal action against 20 foreign companies


A Beaumont youth softball coach has bonded out of jail after he was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Youth softball coach charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child


MF Global has edged out Lehman Brothers as the most actively traded bankruptcy claim, the first time since 2008 that the failed investment bank has not held the top spot.

MF Global 'most traded bankruptcy claim'


In yet another attack, Maoists killed a local in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Friday.


Some Camas Valley residents will be without power Tuesday night and all the way in to Wednesday afternoon, according to Douglas Electric Co-op officials.

Some Camas Valley residents to be without power until Wednesday


An owner of two Houston health care companies pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with schemes to defraud Medicare of $6.3 million, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services.

Owner of two Houston health care companies pleads guilty in connection with schemes to defraud Medicare of $6.3 million


Pregnant women living furthest from the ERI and St John's in Livingston will be urged to consider giving birth in their own homes.

Pregnant women are urged to give birth in their own homes


Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes will be limited in Gang Green's minicamp with a hamstring injury, head coach Rex Ryan announced on Tuesday.

Jets' Santonio Holmes to be limited in minicamp with hamstring injury


FC Twente extended their unbeaten run to 17 games with a 2-0 win at Willem II which strengthens their hold on second place in the Eredivisie.

FC Twente extend unbeaten run to 17 games


Avril Lavigne filed for divorce and asked the court to deny spousal support to estranged husband Deryck Whibley, Los Angeles court documents show.


Gardaí are hunting for an armed and ``ruthless'' gang who kidnapped a bank official's wife and held her hostage in Dublin.

Gardaí on hunt for 'ruthless' gang who kidnapped bank official's wife


Two Sudanese men on Wednesday denied murdering a US diplomat and his driver in Khartoum, but told a court they thought killing ``American unbelievers'' was honorable.


TV presenter Justin Lee Collins pushed his girlfriend in front of traffic after a drinking session with his co-star Alan Carr, a court has heard.

Justin Lee Collins 'pushed girlfriend into traffic'


Veteran Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone are returning to the boxing ring in the forthcoming comedy Grudge Match.

Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone return to the ring


Police in the school district of Santa Fe, Texas are confiscating cell phones after nude photos of two girls in junior high school were circulated.

School district confiscates phones after nude photos of girls circulate


Tonight at midnight is your last chance to vote in the Pepsi Refresh Grant for the special needs play park.

Last chance to vote for special needs play park


This month it cut the number of weekly cargo flights to Los Angeles from six to five and discontinued its seven weekly cargo flights between Narita and New York, including one via Chicago.


Kazakhstan is still studying the plan to host the international nuclear fuel bank in its territory, Timur Zhantikin, chairman of the Kazakh Atomic Energy Committee, was quoted as saying on Monday by Interfax News Agency.

Kazakhstan studies plan to host nuclear fuel bank


A collaboration involving three Valley cities and a Native American community could put Papago Park on a par with New York City's Central Park or San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Collaboration may put Papago Park on par with central Park


Digital marketing company, Volacci has released Automatr, a marketing automation solution designed for WordPress and Drupal.

Volacci releases Automatr, a marketing automation solution for WordPress, Drupal


UK supermarket Sainsbury's started selling solar panels this week as part of a new partnership with British Gas.


Police say an elderly man who walked away from his assisted-living facility in Cheyenne last week is still missing and without his medication.


NCH Software, the leading provider of audio, video, business, and telephony/VoIP tools and utilities worldwide, has created an educational resource website to help users make their computer accessible to others over the Internet when using server-based software or VoIP applications.

NCH creates educational resource website


Trade union Nehawu supports the principle that the Constitution must serve the people and not the other way around, the union said on Thursday.


China and Iraq face a ``critical'' World Cup qualifying clash tonight as Asia's big powers look set to step closer to the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

China, Iraq face critical World Cup clash


A palatial hotel in the United Arab Emirates is paying pop star Rihanna $500,000 to perform on New Year's Eve, according to a story in the National, the English paper from the UAE.

Hotel paying pop star Rihanna $500,000 to perform new Year's Eve


The United Way of Brown County fell short of its fundraising goal in its most recently completed campaign, but officials say that won't impact its plans to fund local programs.

United Way of Brown County falls short of its goal:


Former junior hockey coach Graham James has had his two-year prison sentence increased to five years for sexually assaulting two of his former teenage players, one of which was ex-NHL star Theoren Fleury.

Graham James has prison sentence increased to five years


Parker Hannifin Corp. has acquired three companies with combined sales of more than $450 million.

Parker Hannifin acquires three companies:


Lochte won his latest showdown with the winningest Olympian ever, beating Phelps in the 400-meter individual medley during the US Olympic swimming trials on Monday night.


Now, both HP CEO Leo Apotheker and HP's Palm business unit head Jon Rubenstein have confirmed that HP is in talks with other companies about licensing out webOS so they can make their own webOS devices--and one of the companies in question is Samsung.


RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada, has named Andrew Turczyniak as head of Asia.

RBC Wealth Management names head for Asia


Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. is expanding its Salt Lake City manufacturing plant by more than 20 percent to help with growth across several business lines.

Northrop Grumman expands Salt Lake City manufacturing plant


EXPERTS from the International Union for Conservation of Nature are today reviewing the danxia landform in southwest China's Guizhou Province which is applying for inclusion on the United Nations' list of World Natural Heritage.


The battle for the White House got especially nasty on Tuesday, with both sides throwing haymakers at each other and scrutinizing each other's words very closely.


Serbia is showing first signs of exit from the crisis, Aleksandar Ljubic, state secretary in the Ministry of Economy and Finance, stated on Tuesday.

Serbia is showing first signs of exit from the crisis --


A police beatdown in Denver is caught on cam.


A constitutional court in Leipzig has ruled that Deutsche Telekom must restore call-by-call and pre-selection options on its fixed-line network, reports portel.de.

Deutsche Telekom must restore call-by-call, pre-selection


Author Vikas Swarup reveals why he wrote the book 'Slumdog Millionaire' which has been turned into an award winning film.


Business Writer Capital One Financial Corp. said Thursday it will acquire Chevy Chase Bank for $520 million in cash and stock, expanding its presence in its own backyard.

Capital One Financial to acquire Chevy Chase Bank for $520 million in cash and stock


What happens when a city can't pay its bills, who suffers most, and when does bankruptcy become the best option?

What happens when a city can't pay its bills?


A boil water notice has been issued for parts of St. Johns County because of a water main break.

Boil water notice issued in St. Johns county


BC-Koreas-Tension,0161 North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office Eds:

North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since...


TON PENTRE swept to a 3-0 weekend victory at Taffs Well to stay clear at the top of the Welsh League.


THE federal government is sticking to its $23 a tonne carbon price despite it being almost double the European cost.


Russia doesn't rule out the possibility of legal action against Belarus over its gas debts, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin said Saturday.

Russia doesn't rule out legal action against Belarus over gas debts


LOYALISTS showered Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi with adulation on Wednesday as he addressed them and the world in a long speech in which he defied those who would see the back of him and vowed to fight to the end.


Tribune Co. said Monday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its nearly $12 billion debt load, one of the most dramatic steps yet to underscore the dire state of the newspaper industry.


Michigan unions appear to have misplayed their hand last week, particularly when voters handily defeated a misguided proposal to enshrine collective bargaining into the state constitution.

Michigan unions may have misplayed their hand


The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Lester Hudson to a second 10-day contract, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today.


Roma coach Luciano Spalletti was involved in bitter spats with both Alexander Doni and Vincenzo Montella during and after the 2-1 win over Bologna on Sunday.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti involved in spat with Vincenzo Montella --


Sterling briefly erased its losses against the US dollar on Thursday after earlier coming under pressure on news that Standard & Poor's is considering a downgrade of UK's triple-A credit rating.

Sterling briefly erases losses versus US dollar


Shortly after publicly acknowledging that she and her husband had parted ways, Christina Aguilera has filed divorce papers to end her marriage with Jordan Bratman.


Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lange has been hospitalized after she fell on steps at her home near Holyoke.

Jessica Lange hospitalized after fall at home near Holyoke


Greek state gaming company OPAP is planning to create 819 mini-casinos by subsidizing the hosting of 16,500 video lottery terminals, or slot machines.

OPAP planning to create 819 mini-casinos


French forces have captured six suspected pirates in the Indian Ocean after a supply ship was attacked by gunmen in speedboats, the French military said Thursday.

French forces captures six suspected pirates


AFONSO Alves has finally agreed personal terms with Qatar side Al Sadd and is expected to complete his Middle East move early next week.Boro today confirmed they are hopeful of completing the sale of the Brazilian striker for an undisclosed fee and that the player has agreed a three year contract.

Alves agrees personal terms with Al Sadd


Military-run telecom giant Viettel is offering a push mail service, allowing mobile phone users to keep track of their email accounts without having to access the Internet.


Liverpool have agreed a £15million deal to bring Newcastle Utd left-back Jose Enrique to Anfield, according to former Reds captain Phil Thompson.

Liverpool ``agree'' £15million deal for Newcastle's Enrique


Sky will launch its pay-as-you-go online TV service Now TV on 17 July.


Kellie Pickler returns to American Idol Thursday night to perform ``Where's Tammy Wynette,'' a track from her latest album, 100 Proof.


Myleene Klass has vowed to return to work following the birth of her daughter in March.


Estelle will replace Gnarls Barkley on the first ever live edition of Later...with Jools Holland on Wednesday.

Estelle replaces Gnarls Barkley on Jools Holland


A nine-year-old British schoolboy has set a world record by balancing 16 spoons on his face.

British schoolboy balances 16 spoons on face


Land Securities, Britain's largest property company, is to sell its Trillium outsourcing arm to property investment group Telereal for £750m.


In their most audacious attack yet, Somali pirates have hijacked a Saudi supertanker off the coast of Kenya, much farther from their base of operations in the Gulf of Aden than ever before, authorities reported Monday.


A 32-year-old Clovis man was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday for attempted murder, according to a news release from the office 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler.


TVS Motor has shelved its electric vehicle production plan in India owing to poor consumer demand, reported the Press Trust of India.

TVS's electric vehicles shelved owing to poor consumer demand


The Fair Work Commission has determined that penalty rates in a number of retail and hospitality awards are here to stay.


A GIRL of 14 who has gone missing is thought to be with a man she met on the internet.

GIRL, 14, thought to be with man she met on the internet


A Boca Raton man, 36, was charged Thursday with 99 counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office.

Boca man charged with 99 counts of possession of child pornography


Today URAC announced that a distinguished panel of judges has selected 23 finalists in its Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards competition.

URAC announces finalists for Best Practices in health care consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards


A village post office is facing closure because of too onerous vetting procedures which a potential operator says are being used as an excuse by Royal Mail to close outlets.


Milwaukee, WI - Marquette coach Buzz Williams accepted a 1- game suspension as part of the school's self-imposed sanctions related to a violations report submitted to the NCAA.

Marquette coach Williams accepts 1-game suspension


European stocks pared earlier losses, with commodity producers advancing as oil traded near a record and gold advanced.


A former Rhea County volunteer firefighter who was charged last year with setting a Spring City trailer ablaze now faces more arson charges, authorities said Thursday.

Former Rhea firefighter facing arson charges


Sydney Chaplin, the Tony Award-winning son of film legend Charlie Chaplin, died Tuesday at his Rancho Mirage home after a long struggle with a stroke.


``The United States Coast Guard is truly unique among the services and agencies of the Federal Government'', said Rockefeller.

U.S. Coast Guard is truly unique among the services, says Rockefeller


Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami, whose recommendation to the Government to remove Navin Chawla has created a storm, on Saturday refused to comment on his report, saying ``it is a privileged document''.


Celebrity protester wedding stuns Russia Updated: 22:45, Tuesday February 5, 2013 Russia's glamorous protest leader, Ksenia Sobchak, has surprised Russians by secretly marrying a popular actor who shares her anti-Putin views, just months after declaring her love for a radical protest leader in Hello!


An Italian vessel carrying 23 crew, including Indians, was hijacked by five pirates about 620 miles east of the Somali coast today, the D'Alesio shipping company said.

Italian vessel hijacked by pirates off Somali coast


Private shipbuilder Pipavav Shipyard Ltd, co-promoted by engineering firm Punj Lloyd Ltd, will focus on building ships for the defence and oil and gas sectors, a top executive said.

Pipavav Shipyard to focus on defence, oil and gas sectors


Romania on Monday signed the Arms Trade Treaty, which is the first international legal instrument that regulates this field at global level, during a ceremony to take place at the UN headquarters in New York, informs the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Romania signs arms trade Treaty at the UN headquarters in new York


The Japanese cabinet resigned on Friday ahead of a planned reshuffle, sources said, APA reports quoting Xinhua News Agency.

Japanese cabinet resigns ahead of reshuffle


Bundesliga club Hannover says it is extending the contract of American defender Steve Cherundolo for two years.

Hannover extends contract of usa defender Steve Cherundolo


The US government issued a new Travel Alert for Mexico because of the recent increase in violence there and particularly recommended to travelers that they avoid the states of Michoacan, Durango, Coahuila and Chihuahua, which are the ones that are in the most turmoil.


In California's only closely contested congressional primary, state Sen. Tom McClintock took an early lead in the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District Tuesday.

McClintock takes early lead in GOP nomination


A determination will be made on Thursday whether a tongue found on a sidewalk in Riverside came from an animal or a human.


Facebook has agreed to give users of the social networking site better protection and more privacy, following negotiations with Canada's privacy commissioner, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

Facebook agrees to give users more privacy


Australia has implemented the proposed immigration changes to points test system governing the independent skilled migration.

Australia implements the proposed immigration changes


PTI Srinagar, March 06, 2013 Curfew was imposed tonight in 10 police station areas of Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure with the authorities apprehending law and order problem following the killing of a youth in firing allegedly by security forces in Baramulla district.

Curfew imposed in 10 areas in Kashmir Valley


Open Text Corporation, the preeminent provider of Enterprise Content Management capabilities, and Nstein Technologies Inc., a leader in digital content management solutions for information-rich organizations, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement by which Open Text will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Nstein through an Nstein shareholder-approved amalgamation with a subsidiary of Open Text under the Companies Act.

Open Text to acquire Nstein Technologies


DURANGO, Colo. Fiddler-guitarist Charlie Daniels said he suffered a mild stroke while snowmobiling in Colorado and has some stiffness and numbness in his left hand and arm.

Charlie Daniels suffers mild stroke in Colorado


Baltimore City Community College was placed on probation last month for failing to show how it judged whether students were reaching academic goals.

Baltimore City Community college placed on probation


Barnsley manager Keith Hill has said that the central defenders currently at the club will be given the chance to show they`re up to Championship football.


The US today said it is looking into a range of possibilities against Iran as it asked Tehran to engage with the International Atomic Energy Agency in a credible and transparent manner to address the concerns over its nuclear programme.

US looking into range of possibilities against Iran


Iran is a nuclear power and it will not tolerate threats from world powers when they discuss Tehran's package of proposals on October 1, a top aide to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told AFP in an interview.


St. Louis County police are seeking the public's help in a homicide investigation.

St. Louis County police seek public's help


Britney Spears and Rihanna announced on Twitter that they plan to collaborate on a song.

Britney Spears & Rihanna plan to collaborate on a song


Two NATO soldiers were wounded by gunfire on Monday in clashes with Serb demonstrators in north Kosovo, a spokesman for NATO's Kosovo Force said.

Two NATO soldiers wounded by gunfire in north Kosovo


A teenager was pushed to the ground and kicked in the face for his bike.

Teenager kicked in the face for his bike


Newmont Mining Corp. announced pricing Tuesday for senior notes that it expects will raise $1.97 billion in net proceeds for working capital.

Newmont announces pricing of senior notes


An eight-storey building has collapsed in Dubai, causing a mass of debris to fall onto cars on the street below.


The Air Force is lifting a hiring freeze on Thursday that had started in August.


Jada Pinkett Smith talks about working with Jay-Z and confirmed Willow starring in remake of Annie.


The euro extended gains versus the dollar on Monday to trade above $1.44 for the first time this year.

Euro extends gains vs dollar, trades above $1.44


GlobalFoundries Inc. is challenging the $160 million assessment that the town of Malta has tentatively placed on its property at the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta.

GlobalFoundries challenging $160 million assessment


Adriano does not return from Brazil with his fellow teammates, and annoys Mourinho, but one thing is certain: he will not go to Milan: ``Adriano's future?


A proposal to expand the joint force of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council called Peninsula Shield is currently being reviewed by the Gulf governments with an aim to boost indigenous capability to deter any external threat or aggression.

Proposal to expand Peninsula Shield being reviewed


Iraq was engulfed on Thursday by a wave of violence, with suicide and bomb attacks killing 23 people a day after a massive blast devastated a Baghdad Shi'ite neighbourhood slaughtering 40 civilians.


Los Angeles has so far avoided the feared ``Carmageddon'' of epic traffic jams from the shutdown of a key freeway, but authorities have had to stop people from trying to get onto the closed section of road.

La avoids feared 'Carmageddon' traffic jam


The search continues for a toddler who fell out of a kayak in Franklin County, Indiana earlier this week.

Search continues for toddler who fell out of kayak


Iowa public health officials have ordered 18,000 doses of the swine flu vaccine and they say it will be shipped to county health agencies next week.

Iowa orders 18,000 doses of swine flu vaccine


Global Status Report shows that the renewable energy sector, including hydropower, continues to perform well despite continuing economic recession, incentive cuts and low natural gas prices.

Renewable energy sector performs well despite recession


With big spending cuts on the horizon, President Obama met with close to 500 tribal leaders in Washington Wednesday, including a representative from the Oneida Nation tribe to hear their concerns.

President Obama meets with tribal leaders


The joke going around the town is whether film industry should stop making films at all, courtesy Health Ministry's supposed displeasure about on-screen smoking and drinking.

Film industry should stop making films at all!!


China Knowledge reported that Linyi Mining Group, a large mining company in Shandong Province plans to issue CNY 500 million in bonds with a maturity of five years on the inter-bank market on March 24.

Linyi mining Group to issue CNY 500 million in bonds


Pope Benedict said today he is going to the Holy Land next week as a pilgrim of peace in a region marked by injustice, mistrust and fear.

Pope Benedict says he's going to Holy Land as 'pilgrim of peace'


NXT, the pipneer of flat speakers and haptic touch technology, has changed its name to HiWave Technologies.


It sure is nice to see that Eric Burdon has not mellowed with age.


It has been revealed that Harvey James, best known for his time as guitarist in Sherbet from 1975, is battling lung cancer.


The number of European patent applications filed last year fell for the first time in 20 years, according to new figures released by the European Patent Office.


A federal judge has found that Georgia is discriminating against people who are deaf and developmentally disabled by denying them access to services.

Judge finds Georgia is discriminating against deaf, disabled


Prodigious Northern Ireland talent Liam Boyce will sign for Werder Bremen within the next few hours, according to widespread English reports.

Northern Ireland starlet Liam Boyce to sign for Werder Bremen - report


Darksiders 2 has been delayed until August, following some telltale comments from executive VP Danny Bilson that started churning the rumor mill. The announcement claims this will give the game ``additional time for polish and to ensure that all aspects of Darksiders 2 meet the high-quality bar the team is targeting.''


During its second practice of the day on Monday the Razorback football team worked on all facets of its game from blocking and tackling to running the ball and red zone plays to special teams in a second two-hour session.

Razorbacks work on all facets of the game


A 30-plus year old zebra at the Reid Park Zoo was euthanized Saturday night.


A Hungry Horse man has pleaded no contest to two felony charges of assault with a weapon in a shooting that injured a woman during an argument over money.

Hungry Horse man pleads no contest in shooting


Defense Minister Ehud Barak has appointed Brigadier General Michel Ben-Baruch as his new military secretary and advisor.


Bushmen living in the Central Kalahari Desert face severe water shortages following the Botswana government's approval for diamond mining to take place on their land, Survival International said on Wednesday.


A plethora of proposed cuts that run deep had Delta school trustees on the hot seat at their budget meeting Tuesday night.


A truck crashed into a church on West Franklin Street Thursday when the driver passed out while behind the wheel.

Truck crashes into church after driver passes out


I want to know what the best day ever in the history of history smelled like from the mouth of the chosen one.

I want to know what the best day ever smelled like.


When big storms move through Albany, they can be expensive to Water, Gas and Light.


US Rep. Jack Kingston made good on a SEC championship friendly wager with Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell .

Kingston makes good on SEC championship wager


Strong, successful companies would weather the current global meltdown and emerge stronger, while inept or weak firms would be wailing and asking for bailouts, Wipro chairman Azim Premji said here on Tuesday.

'Successful companies will weather global meltdown'


Russia on Wednesday charged billionaire Kremlin critic and media magnate Alexander Lebedev with hooliganism after he punched a guest on a television show last year.

Russia charges media magnate Lebedev with hooliganism


Erin Brockovich will be speaking Thursday evening at the Northside Improvement League on Mill St. in Watertown.

Attorney erin Brockovich to speak in Watertown


New Zealand held an unrelenting but distinctly unlucky Bahrain to a goalless draw in the first-leg of the 2010 World Cup Asia/Oceania play-off in Manama on Saturday.


The Port Huron Icehawks announced that they have signed four players to tryout agreements for 2008-09 training camp.

Icehawks sign four players to tryout agreements


Actress Demi Lovato has credited her young sister with helping her get through her darkest days in rehab last year.

Demi Lovato credits sister with helping her through the dark days


Navigation provider TomTom is opening business in Mexico to sell its Personal Navigation Devices.


President Asif Ali Zardari here today chaired a high level meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to review the state affairs.

President Zardari chairs high level meeting


A 37-year-old man died in a street sweeper accident in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.


The Constitutional Court has ruled that Korea's medical law prohibiting anyone without a license from practicing alternative medicine such as acupuncture and magnetic therapy is constitutional.

Constitutional Court rules medical law prohibiting practice of alternative medicine constitutional


The Vatican's spokesman says the pope will visit Spain in November, with a stop in Barcelona to inaugurate the famed cathedral La Sagrada Familia.


BHP Billiton Ltd. said Wednesday it has agreed to sell its stake in a proposed Australian gas project to Chinese state-owned energy producer PetroChina for $1.6 billion.

BHP Billiton sells stake in Australia gas project to PetroChina for $1.6 billion


The Milwaukee Brewers have re-signed right-handed reliever Claudio Vargas to a 1-year contract.


The Methodist hospital in Minnesota is in the news as it is being reported that a surgeon has admitted removing the wrong kidney from a cancer patient.

Surgeon admits removing wrong kidney from cancer patient


New Delhi, June 19 Four shops were gutted in a fire at a central Delhi market Saturday, an official said.


New Delhi, Mar 31 In an attempt to reach to more people in India, British High Commission today launched it's Hindi website hoping that this will bring a transformational change in the relations between both the countries.

British High Commission launches Hindi website


China is considering sending female astronauts into space during its space docking missions next year, a chief designer for the astronaut programme said Monday.

China mulls sending female astronauts into space


London, March 18 Scottish actor Gerard Butler says actress Jennifer Aniston has the ``best legs'' in Hollywood.


Jerry 'The King' Lawler continues to prove he's a fighter by talking and walking just days after suffering a heart attack.

Jerry 'the King' Lawler proves he's a fighter


The mother of Shannon Matthews has released a statement, saying her daughter may not be back for ``some time''.


JOHANNESBURG police foiled a bank robbery in Greenside yesterday when a security guard became suspicious of two men who had entered a Nedbank.


But on Wednesday, Moyer possibly got another shot at breaking his own ``oldest to do ----------'' records when the Orioles inked the lefty to a minor-league deal.


Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Services has completed its purchase of Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev., from Dignity Health in San Francisco, formerly Catholic Healthcare West.

Prime Healthcare completes purchase of Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center


Two men were injured Monday in a two-vehicle head-on collision along US 31 near Conway.

Two men injured Monday in head-on collision along US 31


Farmers from Cagayan province arrived in Manila Monday to push for genuine land reform, a radio report said.

Farmers from Cagayan province arrive in Manila


China denied allegations on Wednesday that its firms had exported banned goods to North Korea, after Japanese media reported that China-made missile transporters were sold to Pyongyang in violation of a UN Security Council resolution.

China denies firms exported ``banned goods'' to North Korea


Restaurant insolvencies jumped by nearly a third in the last quarter of 2011, with nearly 200 companies going bust, research has found.


The Australian stock market is trading weak on Wednesday with investors, back from a long weekend, treading cautiously and pressing sales at several counters amid a lack of triggers.


The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed left winger Nikolai Kulemin to a 2 year, $4.7 million contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Nikolai Kulemin


President Barack Obama is in ``excellent health,'' his doctor said today after an annual checkup of the US chief executive.

Obama in 'excellent health,' doctor says after annual checkup


New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was charged with misdemeanor assault on Monday over accusations he punched a man outside a Cleveland nightclub, an incident that occurred shortly before he was traded from the Cleveland Browns to New York.


A 43-year-old Vero Beach man died following a Friday crash on Interstate 95 in northern St. Lucie County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report obtained Tuesday.

Vero Beach man dies after crash in St. Lucie County


The plane crashed into a home in High Point.


Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that as part of a region wide media review and ongoing efforts to improve advertising media performance and efficiency, it has appointed OMD to handle media planning and buying for SCEE's business in key PAL territories, including New Zealand, subject to final contractual agreements.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe appoints OMD


The US welcomed the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, describing it as a pivotal movement in the history and said that the future of Egypt will be determined by the people of the country.


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has promised to provide compensation to the relatives of victims in Monday's hydro-electric power plant explosion that left 48 dead and another 28 remain missing and presumed dead.

Russian pm Vladimir Putin promises compensation to relatives of victims in plant explosion


A group spearheading the agitation here over the Amarnath Land row on Saturday said any peace formula should be clear that the the proposed formula should include provisions exclusive control of the land with the shrine board during the yatra.

Formula should include exclusive control of land:


A Soap Lake man is accused of attempting to rape a family member in her home.

Man accused of attempt to rape family member


Chris Hollins has admitted that he feels ``guilty'' about reaching the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final.

Hollins 'feels guilty about reaching final'


Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst, miteshthacker.com is of the view that Reliance Industries can retest Rs 2120-2140.


Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Lebanon, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in the sex trafficking of a young, mentally deficient woman who was coerced into being a sex slave for several years while she was tortured in a trailer home located in a wooded area in Lebanon.

Lebanon Missouri man pleads guilty to sex trafficking


A Sessions Court here on Friday ordered DNA test on Bitti Mohanty to obtain scientific proof for establishing his identity following his arrest in March this year after being on the run for several years.


Military and engineering contractor KBR Inc. said Wednesday it is buying privately held BE&K Inc. in a deal valued at $550 million to expand its services business.

KBR buying privately held BE&K; deal valued at $550 million


Vincent van Gogh, whose paintings are among the most adored in the world and the story of his life and death is legendary, not have killed himself after all, new revelations have suggested.

Vincent van Gogh 'may not have killed himself'


The Philadelphia-area woman authorities say dubbed herself ``Jihad Jane'' online pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court to a four-count indictment charging her in an overseas terrorist plot.


Kiefer Sutherland has been charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly head-butting a fashion designer at a Manhattan nightclub.

Kiefer Sutherland charged with misdemeanor assault


A person with knowledge of the plans said the NBA will cancel training camps and some preseason games today after failing to reach a new labor deal with its players.


Hain Celestial Group Inc., the nation's largest manufacturer of natural foods, said Monday profits fell 33 percent in its fiscal third quarter, which ended March 31, compared with the same period last year, as the result of cost increases and one-time expenses.


Author Neil Gaiman and performer Amanda Palmer were married in a ceremony held on Sunday, according to a report on E!


A waste tire transporter from Church Point was arrested Thursday on suspicion of numerous felonies related to the Louisiana Waste Tire Management Fund, investigators within the Criminal Investigation Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality announced.


Bharti Airtel, which slipped nearly 5 per cent in early morning trade on Thursday, pared some of its morning losses after the telecom major reported lower-than-expected earnings for the quarter ended March 2013.


Connecticut officials have identified a New York man who died after his kayak tipped over in a raging river in Cornwall.

Conn. identifies NY man who died after kayak tipped over in raging river


A Minnesota newspaper is reporting that Tubby Smith was offered the UO head basketball coach job.

Minnesota newspaper reports Tubby Smith offered UO coach job


Boeing has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multi-year contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters.

Boeing submits proposal to Army for production of 155 CH-47F helicopters


The skate park at Knuck McCrary Park on 27th Street Southeast will officially re-open to the public on Saturday.


The Internet encyclopedia, Wikipedia, has revealed the list of most searched articles in 2012.

Wikipedia reveals list of 'most searched articles in 2012'


All Blacks great Christian Cullen warned lucrative sabbaticals abroad would ``kill'' rugby in New Zealand and turn the players into ``mercenaries''.


Denver Police have agreed to a 2 percent pay cut to help the city save money.


``We cannot see any shortage of oil in any part of the world,'' Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada told reporters on the sidelines of an industry event here.

``We cannot see any shortage of oil in any part of the world'' --


An Ontario law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against health food company SunOpta Inc. related to the company's announcement in January that it would take writedowns related to its berry operations.

Ontario law firm files class action lawsuit against SunOpta


India has banned smoking in public places where an estimated 120 million smokers like to gather.


MIAMI - Forecasters say a tropical storm warning has been issued for Bermuda as Jose moves over the Atlantic Ocean.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Jose was about 115 miles south-southwest of Bermuda on Sunday morning with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.

Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda


Leicester midfielder Neil Danns is set for talks about his future at the club after returning from a loan spell at Bristol City.

Leicester midfielder Neil Danns is set for talks about his future with the club


It has now seen a bullish short-term break to the upside.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that UPA govt has taken India forward during its rule.


Suzanne Pleshette, the husky-voiced star best known for her role as Bob Newhart's sardonic wife on television's long-running ``The Bob Newhart Show,'' has died at 70.


The NC A&T Chancellor Search Committee is looking for input on the new chancellor.

A&T chancellor Search Committee looking for input


Activist investor William Ackman has disclosed a nearly 17% stake in department store chain JC Penney Co.

Investor Ackman discloses stake in JC Penney


Kerry Kennedy to rally in Buffalo for farmworkers Kerry Kennedy is due in Buffalo to rally for farmworkers rights.


For the second time in as many weeks, Bloomingdale police are investigating a possible murder/suicide.

Bloomingdale police investigating possible murder-suicide


A rare baseball card lot discovered in an attic in Defiance, Ohio, sells for more than $566,000 at auction.


The Parker, Scott and Walker family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Jenkins County Senior Citizen Center.

Parker, Scott, Walker reunion to be held


Construction makes 25% of the entire gray sector and we should focus on it, said Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Rosen Plevneliev during a spot-check at a construction site in Sofia, FOCUS News Agency reporter informs.

Construction makes 25% of the gray sector and we should FOCUS on it, says Minister


After her successful stint on BBC One's 'Waterloo Road', Karen David has also been confirmed to star in CBBC comedy show 'Pixelface'.

Karen David to star in CBBC's ' Pixelface'


The Washington Nationals today selected San DiegoStateUniversity right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the first overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

Nationals select righthander Stephen Strasburg


Pakistan won the toss and have put Australia in to bat in the one-off Twenty20 International match in Dubai on Thursday.


Oickle's Tasty Bites' owner Bonnie Oickle took immediate action when she was notified that roast beef used in their sandwiches and subs may contain listeria.


HML has moved to develop its special servicing offering, aimed at providing lenders with a tailored service to improve the performance of non-performing loans, increase cashflow and minimise collateral shortfalls.


Officials say a deer jumped through the window of a Saginaw County consignment store, leaving behind broken glass and spattered blood.

Deer jumps through window of Saginaw County store


A bomb squad was called late Tuesday night to the federal courthouse in Madison, after a security guard found a backpack on one side of the building.

Bomb squad called to federal courthouse in Madison


With an estimated spend of $17.5 billion in the last year alone, Apple surpassed Hewlett-Packard to become the world's largest buyer of semiconductors in 2010, reports IHS iSuppli.

Apple becomes world's largest buyer of semiconductors


US housing starts fell in December as groundbreaking on rental property posted a big decline, splashing some cold water on hopes the still-weak housing sector could boost economic growth this year.


Massively Speaking Episode 152 returns this week as we wrap up E3 2011 by recording another unedited show just for you.


THE first cross-Strait weekend chartered flight from China's mainland to Taiwan took off at 6:31am from Guangzhou, capital city of the southern Guangdong Province early this morning.

First cross-Strait weekend charter flight takes off


July 12, 2011 Students Bring Innovation to Global Technology Competition Peter Fedynsky

Students Bring Innovation to global technology competition


The Kaduna state government on Saturday distributed 600 bags of assorted grains to the needy and orphans in Giwa local government area .

Kaduna distributes 600 bags of grains to the needy


Yangon, March 5 India football captain Sunil Chettri Tuesday said the motivation level among Indian players remains high for Wednesday's tie against Myanmar in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifier here.


Techno music is not dead in Berlin, music journalist Tobias Rapp argues.


The Bank of Japan on Wednesday increased its buying of government bonds while keeping interest rates just above zero, as the global financial crisis puts Japan on course for its longest slump since World War Two.

BOJ increases buying of government bonds


OAKLAND ― A legal advocacy group says thousands of poor people in Alameda County will lose welfare benefits under a new policy aimed at cutting costs.

Thousands in Alameda Co. may lose welfare benefits


Governor Rick Scott says Tropical Storm Andrea is a reminder to everyone in the state to get ready during Hurricane season.

Gov. Rick Scott says Tropical Storm Andrea is a reminder to ``get ready''


Household insurance premiums rose by as much as 30 per cent in the first half of 2010 due to harsh storms and the Victorian bushfires, a survey of insurance brokers shows.


The Indian hockey players returned to the World Cup preparatory camp and resumed practice after a six-day gap on Thursday.


AN award-winning North-East health initiative which is helping to combat undernutrition is going national.

North-East health initiative goes national


Treatment Michael Douglas will receive for throat cancer was explored on CBS's Early Show this morning.


A Mahopac Falls man is facing a felony charge of burglary as well as criminal mischief for allegedly breaking into an acquaintance's Yorktown home and cutting copper pipes before stealing them.


The recession is officially over, even though it may not feel like it.


Cricket South Africa paid tribute to former captain Peter van der Merwe who passed away in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday at the age of 75.


Aruba Networks and mobile computing products provider Psion Teklogix have signed a distribution agreement under which Psion Teklogix will resell Aruba secure mobility products as part of its industrial service suite.

Aruba signs distribution agreement with Psion Teklogix


Lady Gaga is taking emergency advice from astrologers over fears the stars will be aligned in the wrong direction for her world tour.


Sixers acquire guard/forward sam young from Memphis for draft pick.


Boro goalkeeping coach Stephen Pears has urged 20-year-old Steele to commit his future to Boro.

Pears urges Jason Steele to commit to Boro


American Greetings announced Friday it is moving its headquarters from Brooklyn to a developed retail area in Westlake.

American Greetings moving headquarters from Brooklyn to Westlake


Hurricane Ike has ravaged south-east Texas, battering the coast with 110mph gusts of wind and torrential rain.


The embattled Syrian city of Homs remained under siege for a sixth day Thursday, with sporadic tank shells ripping into contested neighborhoods, residents cowering at home and medical supplies dwindling, according to telephone interviews with residents.


The outlawing of drugs such as cannabis, MDMA and LSD amounts to the ``the worst case of scientific censorship since the Catholic Church banned the works of Copernicus and Galileo'', the former Government drugs advisor Professor David Nutt has claimed.

'The worst case of scientific censorship since the Catholic Church banned the works of Galileo'


On September 13, when George Jones celebrates his 80th birthday at the Grand Ole Opry, it's doubtful he'll actually blow out a candle for every year he's been alive.

George Jones to celebrate 80th birthday at Grand Ole Opry


The Sixers will be holding a free and open scrimmage tonight at 5:30 in the Palestra.

Sixers holding free open scrimmage at the Palestra


UTSA has hired college football veteran Jim Marshall as its offensive line coach.


Gold extended gains after a falling US dollar encouraged funds and investors to shift some money back into the precious metal after last week's heavy sell-down.


Sting catches Red Bull blackmailer Updated: 15:57, Friday April 12, 2013 An Austrian who allegedly blackmailed Red Bull by threatening to put excrement in its energy drinks is behind bars after a sting operation straight out of the movies.


Two New Castle men are charged with cocaine trafficking after County Police found them with almost 30 grams of the stuff this past weekend.

New Castle men charged with cocaine trafficking


I'm generally in favour of bashing those who need to be bashed, and I definitely like taking the wind out of the Web 2.0 windbags, but I think the blogosphere is being a little hard on Wikia Search.


Unemployment in February held at 9.7 percent, according to a report released Friday.


Free-agent defensive end Mike Montgomery agreed to a one-year deal with the Vikings on Monday after spending the day visiting with team officials.


AWS Truepower LLC, a provider of renewable energy consulting and information services, has upgraded its wind farm design software in order to refine uncertainty and loss estimates.

AWS Truepower upgrades wind farm design software


Number plates were stolen from a white transit van parked in a layby.


Double Fine has revealed its next game 'Trenched' at GDC.


A Corry man crashed a stolen pickup truck into a car Tuesday on Route 77, seriously injuring a woman, state police said.

Corry man crashes stolen pickup into car, injures woman


A new lower rate of VAT has come into effect for a range of services in the hospitality and tourism sectors.


Alain Menu topped the opening test session at Suzuka, edging out the Polestar Volvo of Robert Dahlgren in the final minutes.


Sumitomo Chemical has announced that it intends to increase the price of resorcinol as detailed below, commencing negotiations with customers.

Sumitomo Chemical to increase the price of resorcinol


TRIBUTES have been paid to a tragic Cambuslang biker who was about to become a father for the second time.


A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Richmond Road on Sunday night died, police said.


An afternoon crash sends two people to the hospital and ties up traffic in Terre Haute.

Afternoon crash sends two to the hospital


Reporter, rvogt@kcfw.com Medical marijuana advocates are looking to extend a block on new state rules that ban pot providers from receiving compensation and limits them to three patients.

Medical marijuana advocates look to extend block on new rules


Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 6,000 jobs as it trims its manufacturing capacity worldwide after acquiring smaller rival Wyeth last year.


Imperial Commander has been diagnosed with a lung infection and will be unable to participate in the Cheltenham Festival.

Imperial Commander diagnosed with lung infection


Microsoft has acquired cloud monitoring startup company MetricsHub for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft acquires cloud monitoring startup MetricsHub


Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag have reportedly made up after years of bitter feuding.


A man has been charged with assault after an altercation at a block of units in Ryde overnight.


The Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-31 Sunday before a raucous crowd of 62,373 at O.co Coliseum and addressed a number of concerns that had built up since the regular season started in the process.

Oakland Raiders beat Pittsburgh Steelers 34-31


An al Qaeda leader who was reported killed in Pakistan, is alive and hiding in Yemen, the regional newspaper al-Sharq al-Awsat reported Thursday.


``Being compared to Katrina Kaif is a huge compliment for me because I feel she is very beautiful. When I am compared to her, I feel overwhelmed. I have met her a couple of times and she is so beautiful that even I couldn't take my eyes off her,'' Zarine told news agency.

I couldn't take my eyes off Katrina Kaif:


AstraZeneca Plc. announced that it will reduce its US sales force by about 1,150 leadership positions and sales representatives as part of the company's ongoing restructuring program.

Astrazeneca to reduce US sales force by about 1,150 positions --


Mercedes Sosa, the Argentine singer known as one of the leaders of the ``nueva cancion'' movement and whose songs became synonymous with social change for generations of Latin Americans, has died in Buenos Aires, aged 74.


Stocks have come well off their lows in late morning trading on Tuesday and are currently mixed.

Stocks come off lows in late morning trading


Reliance Big Pictures yesterday lodged a complaint against a multiplex here for copyright violations of its movie ``3 Idiots''.

Reliance Big Pictures lodged complaint against multiplex for copyright violation


A 21-year-old Lacey man told police he shot himself in the abdomen Sunday evening during a struggle with an alleged intruder in his apartment, according to the Lacey Police Department.

Lacey man tells police he shot himself during struggle


Blizzard Entertainment, publisher of ``World of Warcraft'' and other hit videogames, announced Wednesday that it is cutting 600 jobs.


Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani made his long-awaited Liverpool debut on Wednesday night as he played for 15 minutes for the reserves.


US markets headed lower Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday as investors reacted to Britain's expanded bailout measures.


Danica Patrick has earned a 2009 Teen Choice Award nomination in the Female Athlete category.

Indycar star danica Patrick earns Teen Choice Award nomination


A Bellevue man is charged with trying to lure two girls away from their mothers in a Seattle grocery store two weeks ago.

Bellevue man charged with trying to lure two girls


China Knowledge reported that Shanghai Meishan Iron & Steel Co, a unit of Baoshan Iron and Steel also known as Baosteel plans to issue CNY 500 million worth of 365 day unsecured bills and CNY 500 million MTN with a maturity of three years on the interbank market on May 3.

Shanghai Meishan Iron & Steel to issue bills and MTN


Selectmen are seeking a part time planner to replace the full town planner who departs this week to take another position in Farmington.


AP Fred Carter Jr., a longtime Nashville studio musician and father of country musician Deana Carter, has died.

Country studio musician Fred Carter Jr. dies


Jamaican star athlete Usain Bolt will run in China for the first time since the 2008 Olympics.


NASA is planning an emergency spacewalk to repair an ammonia leak on the International Space Station.

Nasa planning emergency spacewalk to repair ammonia leak


US interbank lending rates remaining within a tight range on Friday as the G7 meets in Rome to discuss a wide range of topics from fiscal stimulus and protectionism to coordinated regulation of the global financial system.

US interbank lending rates in tight range as G7 meets in Rome


A registered sex offender accused of abducting a 3-year-old boy has been arrested at a Milwaukee motel.


A soldier from Vero Beach was killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan Sunday, according to the Department of Defense.

Soldier from Vero Beach killed in insurgent attack in Afghanistan


A memorial is held today for West Virginia senator Robert Byrd...


Lord Frederick Windsor proposed to his wife Sophie Winkleman with a Scrabble set while they were enjoying a romantic picnic.

Lord Frederick Windsor proposed with Scrabble set


Heavy pre-monsoon showers lashed Ujjain for over two hours on Friday morning.


Al Franken wasn't very funny at all in his debut as a US senator -- and that's fine with us.


Representative Barney Frank, 71, of Massachusetts has announced that he will marry his longtime partner, Jim Ready, 42, of Ogunquit, Maine.

Rep. Barney Frank to marry partner Jim Ready


China will take over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in June.

China to take over unsc rotating presidency


A recent study examined the likelihood of a person dying after having suffered a heart attack and found that women were far more likely to die within a month after a heart attack than men are.

Women more likely to die after heart attack


OJ Mayo's marketing agent Maverick Carter, CEO of LRMR Marketing, confirmed this morning that Mayo has signed a four-year deal with Nike.


``It's a nightmare,'' said Amy Vilis, owner of Creature Comforts Pet Care Services.


The Coast Guard station at Frasersgunj, South 24-Parganas, will become operational soon, vice admiral MP Muralidharan, director general, Indian Coast Guard, said in Kolkata on Monday.

Coast Guard station at Frasersgunj to become operational soon


Hackers in China could face up to seven years in jail according to a draft law, as the country moves to fight rampant computer data theft, state media said Tuesday.

Hackers to face up to seven years in jail


The GBI is investigating the death of a Ringgold woman at Cloudland Canyon State Park on Saturday, May 18.

GBI investigating death of Ringgold woman at Cloudland Canyon


President, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers,, Mrs Laide Osijo, has said that professionalism is paying off in brokering business as seen in the increase in patronage of brokers by government and organisations in recent time.

Professionalism is paying off in brokering business --


New Delhi, Aug 6 More youths should come forward and cast their votes as 'each vote counts', former chief election commissioner Navin Chawla said Friday.


Memphis police say a 77 year-old school crossing guard was hit by a truck while helping students cross the street.

Memphis school crossing guard hit by truck


Sources told The New York Times that price issues have stalled merger talks between US carriers United Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Price issues have stalled merger talks between United Airlines and Continental Airlines


Fifth-seeded Canisius staved off elimination from the Atlantic Hockey Tournament quarterfinals with a 7-3 win over fourth-seeded Bentley University in an action-packed game two at Ryan Skating Arena Saturday night.

Canisius staves off elimination with 7-3 win in game two


E-commerce giant eBay has acquired BillSAFE, a provider of purchase-on-invoice technology in Germany.


A severe thunderstorm watch was issued on Thursday for southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, as most of the province remains under a humidex advisory for what will feel like one of the hottest days so far this summer.

Thunderstorm watch issued for southern Manitoba


The Finance Bill, which contains details on several controversial Budget measures, will be published in Dublin on Thursday.


The steep rise in prices of imported nutrients - diammonium phosphate and nitrogen phosphorus potassium complexes - have upset farmers and their cost of production.

Steep rise in prices of imported nutrients upsets farmers and cost of production


Yahoo! Inc. has announced that it will appoint Wayne Powers as senior vice president of advertising sales for North America.

Yahoo! appoints senior vice president of advertising sales for North America


Jennifer Hudson has returned to work following the brutal murders of her mother, brother and nephew in October last year.


Today gold rates were trading mixed in major metros in India.


Dr Saeed Elahi, Punjab Parliamentary Secretary Health, on Sunday alleged that Ch Pervaiz Elahi served as a broker for five years with help of Musharraf instead of running the government and set new records of taking commissions on paper projects.

'Pervaiz set record of taking commissions'


A couple found dead in their Miramar Ranch North home, possibly the victims of a murder-suicide, were identified Wednesday.

Couple found dead in Miramar Ranch home:


Today it was announced that KIRKUS Reviews will be closing its doors, to the dismay of librarians around the world.


Apple filed a patent infringement lawsuit Tuesday against HTC, claiming that the Taiwanese company is infringing 20 Apple patents.


A severe cyclone Aila hit the city and five adjoining districts in West Bengal on Monday, snuffing out nine lives and affecting about a lakh people besides paralysing normal life and disrupting flights.


A visit to Shantytown, 10 kilometres south of Greymouth, inspires imagery of plucky settlers, writes GILES BROWN.


Power utility EVN announced it plans to invest EUR 10mn until the end of the year.

Power utility EVN to invest EUR 10mn by end of year.


YS Rajasekhara Reddy of the Congress on Wednesday evening took oath as the Andhra Pradesh chief minister for the second consecutive term.

YSR takes oath as Andhra Pradesh chief minister


Syrian forces tightened the noose yesterday on key protest hubs, including flashpoint Banias, sealing off neighbourhoods and arresting leaders of the anti-regime dissent movement, activists said.


Two Moore residents were hurt in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in the southeastern part of the state, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Moore residents hurt in motorcycle crash


Im gonna put my head on the line and say I think Ronnie will win the Worlds this year.


08:05 PM,May 14,2012 Bangalore, May 14 Giving a breather to the BJP after setting off a fresh crisis that threatened its government's survival in Karnataka, party state strongman BS Yeddyurappa today said he has put on hold his decision to quit the party but showed no let up in his war against Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda.

Yeddyurappa puts off decision to quit party


Lately, there's been flocks of crows gathering in Mid-Michigan.


Jamestown College is holding a block party to help its students and the community get to know one another.


The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike has assured the agitating pourakarmikas that efforts will be made to ensure that their salaries are paid through cheque from next month.


State, federal and local authorities teamed up to arrest a suspected bank robber.

Authorities team up to arrest bank robber


A volcano in southern Japan erupted Tuesday, sending cinders more than a mile from the crater, The Straits Times reports.


The world premiere of the French comedy ``Intouchables,'' from directors Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, will close the 59th edition of San Sebastian International Film Festival, it was announced today.

French comedy 'Intouchables' to close San Sebastian International film Festival


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hit the red carpet in LA for the premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey, Jolie's directorial debut - a love story set during the war in Bosnia.


Big Brother star Jade Goody has died in her sleep after losing her battle with cancer.

Big Brother star Jade Goody dies in sleep


North Korea released at the weekend a Canadian reportedly held by the communist state for two months, a Canadian Embassy official in Seoul said on Monday.

North Korea releases Canadian held for two months


The San Jose Sharks got off to a head start on their off-season moves, re-signing forwards Joe Pavelski and Jeremy Roenick and backup goaltender Brian Boucher on Wednesday, six days before the start of the free-agency period.

Sharks re-sign Joe Pavelski, Jeremy Roenick and Brian Boucher


A Kansas City-area entrepreneur wants to ``do for ketchup what Grey Poupon did for mustard.''

'I want to do for ketchup what Grey Poupon did for mustard'


Ichiro Suzuki is hit with a pickoff throw while taking a lead off of first base


Alt-J have told NME that they didn't think the Brit Awards were for ``the likes of us'' after they received three nominations for this year's ceremony.

Alt-J: 'we didn't think the Brit Awards were for the likes of us'


All these news reports have only served to further solidify my opinion: clearly, politicians need a refresher course of kindergarten.


``We're raising the bar for Paralympic athletes,'' Greig told The Star's Mary Caton.

'Raising the bar for Paralympic athletes'


People in Oxford are being urged not to swim in open water despite the warm weather after a man died in the River Thames.

People in Oxford urged not to swim in open water


A day after turning himself into police, a man pled not guilty Tuesday in connection with an attack on a subway conductor in Harlem.

Man pleads not guilty to attack on subway conductor


The murder trial begins for a Warren man charged with killing his parents and dumping their bodies in a cesspool.


KEVIN BLACKWELL was targeted by angry home fans as Sheffield United's hopes of making the play-offs faded.


Mumbai, Fri Jan 25 2013, 09:54 hrs The BSE benchmark Sensex today gained over 53 points in early trade on fresh buying by funds and retail investors amid a firm trend in Asian markets.


The Detroit Pistons announced Tuesday that hip-hop artist group Black Sheep will perform during halftime at the Pistons game versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Hip-hop group Black Sheep to perform at Detroit Pistons game


David Ahenakew, a controversial native rights leader, died on Friday night after a long battle with cancer.

Controversial native leader David Ahenakew dies


Home remodeling activity is expected to heat up in the Denver area as improving economic indications make such efforts worth the time and money, Remodeling magazine reports in this month's issue.

Home remodeling activity expected to heat up in Denver area


Indian shares ended lower Thursday, but rebounded from a nearly 2% intraday fall because of short-covering ahead of derivatives expiry due Tuesday.


Early English blue and white transferware punch bowl and stand in the Florentine pattern by TJ and J. Meyer, England, mid 19th.

Early English transferware punch bowl & stand


Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that India is ready for talks with Hurriyat leadership of occupied Kashmir.

India ready for talks with Hurriyat leadership of occupied Kashmir:


Yes, it is very difficult to live in the US and unfortunately many Thai people in the US are not very helpful.


Mischa Barton was all over the place yesterday, and we don't mean that in a bad way!


First А flu case has been registered in the town of Plovdiv, Dr. Eli Kuncheva from Regional Inspectorate for Public Health Prevention and Control --

First А (h1n1) flu case is registered in Plovdiv


These newest DuPont dry film photoresists offer a lower overall cost of ownership, while addressing productivity and environmental challenges.

DuPont dry film photoresists address productivity and environmental challenges


Space Invaders are bombing the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, and while the passage of time may have taken the edge off such a display it doesn't explain who thought this would be a good idea.


Nissan has revised the production schedule for its new light commercial van being built at its plant in Canton.


The USS George HW Bush, the Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, will be commissioned Saturday during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

USS George HW Bush to be commissioned Saturday


BILLINGS, Mont. A 49-year-old Montana man who apparently was intoxicated when he came to court for his trial on a felony drunken driving charge has pleaded no contest to his 11th DUI.

Montana man pleads no contest to 11th DUI


Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary John Morton today announced that ICE's Secure Communities initiative--a partnership with local law enforcement agencies that uses biometrics to identify and remove criminal aliens--identified more than 111,000 criminal aliens in local custody during its first year.

Secure Communities initiative identified more than 111,000 criminal aliens in its first year


The 59th birth anniversary of the first women Prime Minister of the Islamic World Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was celebrated here on Thursday with due respect like other parts of the country.

Bbs birth anniversary celebrated with due respect


PAUL McGINLEY saw Great Britain and Ireland retain the Vivendi Seve Trophy with a 15½-12½ win over Continental Europe -- despite a late scare.

Great Britain & Ireland retain Vivendi Seve Trophy


``Class is a dirty word in that it gets close to the truth about who governs and for whose benefit.''


The US budget deficit hits almost one trillion dollars in the first half of the current fiscal year, according to figures released by the Treasury.

US budget deficit hits one trillion dollars


Two men arrested following a robbery and sexual assault at an auto parts store on Paradise Valley Road near S. Woodman Street.

Two arrested in robbery, sexual assault at auto parts store


Lady Gaga has completed her third album and will reveal its title in September, an announcement she made via Twitter to her 25 million followers Friday.


B. Todd Jones, US Attorney for the District of Minnesota, announced that earlier today a 38-year-old Big Lake, Minn., man pleaded guilty to embezzling $6 million from a Pennsylvania-based chemical company.

Minnesota man pleads guilty to embezzling $6 million from chemical company


Movie mogul Tyler Perry announced on his website yesterday that he's taken an indefinite break from his popular Madea stage shows to focus on his film and TV projects.

Tyler Perry taking a break from Madea stage shows to focus on film, TV projects


Oscar-winning actress and blogger of all things fancy and refined on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow is in talks to play chef Gabrielle Hamilton in adaptation of her memoir Blood, Bones and Butter in which Hamilton blithely refers to her past relationships with girlfriends in the latest in what's becoming a sub-genre of foodie-themed biopics.

Gwyneth Paltrow in talks to play chef Gabrielle Hamilton


High Liner Foods Incorporated today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 10:30 am ET to discuss its third quarter financial results.

High Liner Foods to host conference call on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 10:30 am (ET)


Novgorod archeologists have walked out of the Cultural Heritage Committee in protest against site development in historical area of Veliky Novgorod.

Archeologists protest against site development round Veliky Novgorod


The Iraqi Minister of Human Rights Mohammed Shiya' Al-Sudani said that Iraq has accepted more than 77% of human rights recommendations which were submitted by member countries at the Human Rights Council.

Iraq accepted 77% of human rights recommendations


A Grafton, ND, man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday in Walsh County District Court for sexually abusing three different victims in crimes that spanned 23 years.

Grafton man sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing three victims


The US hit its debt limit Monday morning.


The Fargo-Moorhead chapter of ``Share,'' a pregnancy and infant loss support group, will hold its annual candlelight memorial service tonight at 7 in Hope Lutheran Church, 3636 25th St. S., Fargo.

Pregnancy, infant loss support group will hold memorial service tonight


Massey Energy Company will announce its second quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes on July 28, 2009.

Massey Energy to announce second quarter 2009 financial results


The NCAA announced today that No. 7 California will play host to No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth in the Division II semifinals noon Saturday at Adamson Stadium.

California to host NCAA Division II semifinal


Confidence in the housing market is high, with 79% of homeowners in the East Midlands expecting prices to rise in the next six months.


A California teen hit by a softball during gym class dies Wednesday morning.


Spot gold prices rose closer to $940 an ounce on Tuesday as investor risk aversion moderated, after doubts about an economic recovery triggered sharp selling of cross-market assets the day before.


Pfizer Inc. today announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Animal Health and Nutrition businesses based on its recent business portfolio review to determine the optimal mix of businesses for maximizing shareholder value.

Pfizer to explore strategic alternatives for its Animal Health and Nutrition businesses


Two adults and two children were displaced today when a fire destroyed their mobile home in Indio, a county fire department spokeswoman said.


Rehman Malik was sworn in as minister after he took oath as a Senator on Friday.


A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a Denver man accused of having sex with a girl during a family gathering.


Abhinav Bindra has immense faith in Indian sports talent and believes that India can win 10 medals in the next Olympics, even as he emphasised the need to groom coaches with technical knowledge.

India can win 10 medals in next Olympics:


In a pioneering digital move, French export board Unifrance is planning a Gallic pic webfest.


A Qatari diplomat who touched off a security scare on a Denver-bound flight when he tried to sneak a cigarette has been released without charges and will probably leave the United States, authorities said Thursday.


South African operator Telkom plans to increase ADSL uploads speeds for its fastest service, at 4 Mbps download.


Austin gaming hardware company Bigfoot Networks Inc. said today that it's moving its headquarters from Austin to San Jose, Calif.

Bigfoot Networks moves headquarters to San Jose


Ms Giffords' spokesman said she has started speaking ``more and more'': ``She's working very hard and it's paying off,'' CJ Karamargin said.

Gabrielle Giffords speaking 'more and more'


Rep. Michele Bachmann became the latest presidential hopeful to meet with Orthodox Jewish leaders to discuss Jewish and Israel positions.

Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann meets with Orthodox leaders


Ken Bennett, the former president of the Arizona Senate, was sworn in Monday as the new secretary of state.


Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Justin Bernhardt to an entry level contract.

Coyotes sign Justin Bernhardt to entry level contract


Steve Thompson will complete a remarkable international comeback when he starts for England against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Thompson starts for England against Australia


New Plymouth Police say a man is now in their custody following an armed callout to an Okato, Taranaki, address, early this afternoon.


LA MESA, Calif. A La Mesa dog poisoned by eating meatballs laced with strychnine was recovering on Monday.

La Mesa dog poisoned by meatballs recovering


The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced a contract award to Dereck Penney Electrical Ltd. for renovation to a garage at HMCS Cabot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Minister MacKay announces contract award in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Wednesday congratulated Sri Lanka''s incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his re-election in Tuesday's Presidential elections.

President Pratibha Patil congratulates Rajapaksa on re-election


A Vancouver-area woman pleaded guilty to killing her husband with a hammer and waiting more than two weeks to report his death.

Woman pleads guilty to killing husband with hammer


Prime Minister Stephen Harper will announce new cabinet appointments Wednesday in what is expected to be a minor shuffle.

Harper to announce new cabinet appointments


Pakistan needs a new vision and a new relationship with the world.


Nicolas Almagro won his eighth ATP title on Saturday, beating Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 6-3, 7-6 in the Brazil Open.


Jingwei International Limited, one of the leading providers of data mining and customer relationship marketing services in China, today issued a profit warning for the fourth quarter of 2008.

Jingwei International issues profit warning for fourth quarter of 2008


A new Marquette University Law School poll on the Republican Senate race will be released Wednesday.

Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday


Ronaldo announced on Sunday that he will give a heartfelt farewell to Corinthians' fans.


MODESTO, Calif. Two police officers delivered a baby boy at a Chevron gas station in Modesto, Calif., TV station KCRA reported.

Police officers deliver baby at gas station


Aid agencies worldwide appealed to the international community to focus on Somalia where they said the humanitarian situation in Somalia was rapidly deteriorating.

Aid agencies appeal for focus on humanitarian situation in Somalia


Tropical storm ``Helen'' is expected to hit northern Luzon areas within the next 24 hours if it will not change direction, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned today.

Tropical storm 'Helen' to hit northern Luzon in 24 hours


``I've talked to Chad a few times,'' Lewis said.


Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight foot passenger service across the Solent, has launched the first ever commercial hovercraft service to Gunwharf Marina as part of their new Hover Shopper deal where customers can buy return tickets from Ryde, straight to Gunwharf Quays for a day of shopping.

Hovertravel launches first ever commercial service to Gunwharf Quays


Cuban judokas walked away with three bronze medals during the World Judo Championships that concluded on Monday in Tokyo, Japan.

Cuba walks away with three bronze medals at World Judo Championships


Christians in Kerala on Sunday celebrated Easter with traditional piety, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ after crucifixion on Good Friday.


NHS liver cancer sufferers are to be refused a new treatment that could significantly extend their life expectancy..

Liver cancer sufferers to be refused new treatment


Lindsey Vonn was denied a three-win weekend sweep by just 0.03 seconds today as Maria Hoefl-Riesch won a super-combined event.

Lindsey Vonn denied a weekend sweep by 0.03 seconds


A Pedestrian bridge collapsed in Maripur area of Karachi while no causalities were reported, sources said on Tuesday.


Two US servicemen were shot dead at Frankfurt Airport and at least two others seriously injured on Wednesday after a man opened fire on bus for American soldiers.

Two americans shot dead at Frankfurt Airport


The corruption trial of two former CVS executives is entering its third day.

Trial of former CVS executives enters third day


The top three bands for the Rugby World Cup 2011 pool allocation draw, based on the IRB world rankings as of November 30, have been confirmed following matches on Saturday.

Top three bands for Rugby world Cup 2011 confirmed


The Bobcats coach was hit with US$60,000 in fines on Wednesday and the Charlotte organization was fined another $60,000 after Brown's ejection from an exhibition game.


A 12-year-old boy who was struck by a car while riding his bike in a marked crosswalk was in critical but stable condition on Monday.

Boy struck by car in critical but stable condition


Ferry County voters favor a non-motorized rail trail, according to preliminary counts of a non-binding advisory measure that appeared on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Ferry County voters favor non-motorized trail


A new poll's findings suggest that women spend almost one year of their lives deciding what to wear.

Women spend a year of their lives on deciding what to wear:


Capital murder charges have been dropped against two young men accused in the murder of James Hardaway at Branscomb Apartments in mid-January.


Materials supplier Indium Corp. has expanded its solar engineering team by appointing Clark Scharett and Justin Weiler as manufacturing process engineers.

Indium Corp. expands solar engineering team


Prosecutors said a Kent man coerced his ex-girlfriend to have sex with him by threatening to post nude photos of her online if she didn't.

Kent man coerced ex-girlfriend to have sex by threatening to post nude photos


How to reduce body fat percentages is rather strange to those who have always focused on scale weight as their target when it came to weight loss efforts.


A Montgomery County jury has acquitted a Phoenixville man of charges he raped a Pottstown woman.


Twitter introduced Web analytics Tuesday to help advertisers measure the amount of traffic Twitter sends to their Web site.


Holland winger Arjen Robben trained with the squad for the first time on Friday after his hamstring injury.


Lucknow, Nov 29 Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh Saturday said all political parties should unite against terrorism following the Mumbai terror attacks that claimed 183 lives.

Political parties should unite against terror:


A man threw acid on his wife, inflicting burn injuries on the face and other parts of her body, over a family dispute in Chak 9/11 WB on Saturday.


Sunny skies and high temperatures are expected today before cloudy weather sets in for part of the week.

Sunny skies and high temperatures expected today


The Mega Millions jackpot just got a little bit more ``mega'' this morning as officials upped their earlier estimate of $355 million to $380 million.


Cubs use unearned run to rally past Nationals 2-1 Alfonso Soriano scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by catcher Kurt Suzuki, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Sunday.


Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has broken his silence and confirmed the Premier League title remains the club's top ambition this season.


A 52-year-old man was jailed for the 74th time at the central prison in Coimbatore.


Germany, France and the Netherlands plan to buy Greek bonds to help Athens cope with a severe debt crisis, a German member of the European Parliament said on Saturday.

Germany, France, dutch to buy Greek bonds:


Volunteer firefighters in West Lafayette volunteered to cook breakfast for members of the community Saturday morning.


Gleadell Agriculture Ltd. is loading 25,000 metric tons of UK milling wheat for shipping to Algeria, with another cargo of the same size to be sent next month, Managing Director David Sheppard said.

Gleadell loads 25,000 tons of UK milling wheat


It seems that the actress is pregnant in 4 months according to her husband's statement: ``Penelope is 4½-months pregnant''.


North Carolina wing Harrison Barnes will return to the Tar Heels for his sophomore season, the school announced on Monday.

North Carolina's Harrison Barnes to return for sophomore season