San Pedro will decorate its community Christmas tree at 11 am Monday at Pepper Tree Plaza, 638 S. Beacon St.

San Pedro decorates community Christmas tree on Monday


Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP said it is investigating possible securities fraud claims against Taleo Corp., a talent management software solutions provider, for extensive insider selling while improperly recognizing revenues by the company's leadership.

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP investigates possible securities fraud claims against Taleo


He filed the divorce papers today using his legal name Stevland Morris, and signed using two fingerprints.


A Granger man is sentenced to 15 years in prison for the stabbing death of another man.


The Pew group said the US fell behind China in overall renewable energy finance and investment in 2009 -- with a total US renewable energy investment of just under $17 billion, compared to China's more than $30.8 billion.

US falls behind China in renewable energy investments


``I do not care who smokes. Warning has been given and it is illegal to smoke in a non-smoking area. MPs are the ones who passed laws against smoking so they should know what to do,'' Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia said in welcoming the Health Ministry's move to act against smokers in the Parliament building.


In a stunning turn of events, Los Angeles Congresswoman Maxine Waters has begged tea party members to visit her district.


Coleen Rooney became ill over the weekend and was rushed to the hospital by her husband.


Jennifer Aniston is set to marry boyfriend John Mayer this fall, according to reports.

Jennifer Aniston to marry John Mayer this fall?


DOZENS of scooter riders made a pilgrimage to Woolwich to honour murdered solider Lee Rigby.

Scooter riders make pilgrimage for Lee Rigby


A Johnstown man will stand trial on charges of stealing copper pipe from a vacant Moxham house.

Johnstown man will stand trial for stealing copper


The Charlatans will play their debut album, 'Some Friendly', in its entirety at a special London gig.


Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that Canadian factory sales fell 0.6 percent to C$45.1 billion in September, the third decline in the last four months.

Canadian factory sales fall 0.6 percent in September


During his meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Ghannouchi on Monday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali focused on consequences of Euro zone developments on the Tunisian economy.

President Ben Ali focuses on consequences of Euro zone developments on Tunisian economy


Consumer confidence has made some steady gains, said Cees Bruggemans, chief economist of FNB, on Tuesday.


Atletico Madrid coach Quique Sanchez Flores insists he has no regrets playing Sergio Aguero in their defeat to Barcelona .

Atletico Madrid coach Sanchez Flores has no regrets playing Aguero


The European Union urged Turkey to implement reforms and to draft a new constitution that would bring in more freedoms after Turks approved changes to the constitution.

The eu urged Turkey to implement reforms, draft new constitution


A 24-year-old South Lebanon Township man has been indicted on federal drug and assault charges, the US Attorney in Harrisburg announced Thursday.

South Lebanon man indicted on federal drug, assault charges


Franklin officials aren't broadcasting a recent public meeting about the cleanup of chemicals in a local creek because of statements made by 1 of the meeting's participants.

Franklin officials won't broadcast public meeting


A 'high volume of malicious activity across Tor exit nodes' is believed to have been the reason why Facebook temporarily blocked access through Tor - an issue that has since been resolved.

Facebook temporarily blocks access from Tor


1300 Flowers has launched a new advertising campaign now visible on television and billboards around Australia.

1300 flowers launches new advertising campaign


``The producers in Kyrgyzstan don't care about products quality they are interested only in profits,'' Ibragim Zhunusov, vice Prime Minister, stated today at the round table conference on improving population meals quality in Kyrgyzstan.

The producers in Kyrgyzstan don't care about products quality they are interested only in profits --


A Montana man who's spent nearly 30 years in prison has been released on his own recognizance while he awaits a new murder trial, in a case that has been closely watched across the state.

Mont. man released while awaiting new murder trial


The FCC, in a vote split along party lines, passed ``net neutrality rules'' Tuesday that govern how providers such as phone and cable companies treat Web traffic.


The Environmental Protection Agency says it has completed the cleanup work at a former tire refurbishing plant in Buffalo.

Environmental Protection Agency completes cleanup work in Buffalo


Financial services group MBNA has repaid 4,000 customers an average €170 after they were overcharged when they redeemed personal loans early.

MBNA repays 4,000 customers after overcharging


Belton residents will vote April 7 on a smoking ban, but a clean-air group doesn't like the plan and could come up with a rival alternative.


Michael Vick, several other Eagles and a handful of locally-based NFL players gathered for informal workouts in South Jersey on Thursday.


England has beaten Bangladesh by 144 runs in the third one-day international to clinch the series 2-1.


Singapore Airlines will be scheduled to fly three times weekly from Singapore to Sao Paulo, Brazil, a diverse and exuberant entertainment spot for tourists.

Sia scheduled to fly three times weekly to Sao Paulo, Brazil


In frames of celebration of the International Day of Children Protection the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rendered aid to the Republican society of invalids,

Ministry of Foreign Affairs renders aid to society of invalids


Several parents reached the Civil Lines hostels after hearing that their children had been arrested.


Ulu Grosbard, the Belgian-born Broadway and film director and two-time Tony Award nominee, died at the age of 83, the New York Times reports.

Ulu Grosbard, Broadway and film director, dies at 83


VANDALS in Sheffield put lives at risk when they tried to de-rail a busy train by throwing a signalling post on to the track.


email The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board committee voted in favor of the truancy center at its meeting Wednesday night.

Committee votes in favor of truancy center


Asian markets were trading lower Tuesday following sharp losses on Wall Street after members of a special US debt-cutting committee failed to reach a deal to reduce the budget deficit while over in Europe, Moody's warned of a threat to France's AAA credit rating due to rising borrowing costs.


The Patriots placed defensive lineman Mike Wright on season-ending injured reserve Thursday due to a concussion.

Patriots place defensive lineman Mike Wright on injured reserve


Myanmar awarded 10 onshore oil and gas blocks to eight firms in its biggest energy tender in years and is now offering nine offshore blocks, two Yangon-based sources with direct knowledge of the deals told Reuters last week.


Cargill recently received the 2011 Dayton water award at the 2nd annual Dayton Water Conference held by the Waters Innovators Alliance, a Washington, DC, based industry association focused on reducing regulatory barriers, increasing collaboration and raising awareness for cutting edge water technologies and the problems they solve.


We are now accepting entries for the Syntec Top Car Challenge.


Health officials and the state veterinarian are investigating a flu virus found in pigs this week.

Health officials investigating flu virus found in pigs


Scott Walker quietly repeals the Wisconsin equal pay law, and Wisconsin State Senator Glenn Grothman says women are paid less simply because ``money is more important to men.''


The report, which is now in its 21st year, also shows 17 to 24 year olds are more likely to be distracted while driving than their older counterparts.

17 to 24 year olds more likely to be distracted


Pakistan has decided to share proofs of external countries' involvement in its internal affairs with the concerned countries according to international protocol.

Pakistan to share proofs of involvement with countries


Bridgetown, May 6 South Africa won the toss and decided to bat against New Zealand in a Group Eight match of the World Twenty20 here Thursday.

South Africa decide to bat against New Zealand


Gary Coleman keep a secret before he died, as a close friend.Todd Bridges, who starred with Coleman in Diff'rent Strokes, made the claim in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.


Gov. Tom Corbett visited Galliker's Dairy in Richland Township, Cambria County to talk about keeping longstanding businesses in Pennsylvania.

Gov. Corbett visits Galliker's dairy, talks business


In a new interview with Mexico's Joy magazine, R-Pattz reveals that he's gearing up to write songs for the upcoming Twilight sequel Eclipse.

Robert Pattinson writing songs for Eclipse


Rapper Wale won't face legal action for curses and racial slurs during a performance at a free, city-sponsored arts festival.


Brian Joubert of France won the NHK Trophy yesterday, capturing his first Grand Prix title of the season with a strong performance in the men's free skate.


Three Seylan Bank executive directors including its deputy chairman R. Renganathan resigned on Tuesday in line with new Central Bank regulations dealing with the ages of the directors and the number of directors in Licensed Commercial Banks, Seylan Bank sources said.


Track legend Michael Johnson says Usain Bolt''s latest world records could last at least 20 years.

Bolt's world records can last at least 20 years:


Big Sean has revealed that Kanye West and Pharrell Williams helped transition him from making mixtapes into a proper artist.

Big Sean: 'Kanye West and Pharrell helped transition me into a proper artist'


Despite Daniel Braaten's third goal in three matches helping Toulouse edge Arles-Avignon 2-1 on Saturday to keep the lead in the French league, the club will seek more firepower up front.

Toulouse edges Arles-Avignon 2-1 in French league


A man was seriously injured on Sunday when he fell from a bridge and plunged 40 feet into the Mill River.


Preliminary statistics indicate that twelve people died in eleven separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, April 6 through Sunday, April 12, 2009.

Twelve people die on Kentucky's roadways


Prince William engaged to long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton.


ZVISHAVANE residents have blasted the national broadcaster, ZBC, after it failed to screen the Champions League match between FC Platinum and El-Merreikh live on Saturday night as originally scheduled.

Zvishavane residents blast national broadcaster


Two men were shot in Petersburg shortly before 9 o'clock this evening at a gas station at Halifax Road and Virginia Avenue.


Calgon Carbon Corp. said Monday it completed a new five-year $95 million revolving credit loan package, which replaces a $60 million revolving credit package.


Holly Willoughby has vowed to cover up her famous curves in ''something baggy'' for the new series of 'Dancing On Ice'.


IBEC, the employers' body in the Republic, has joined the growing ranks of economists who say the Irish economy could shrink by a huge 4% next year.


Stuttgart are ready to rip up the loan deal of Alex Hleb and send him back to Barcelona .

Stuttgart ponder sending Hleb back to Barcelona


A telethon on Nashville television station WSMV has raised $1.7 million for Tennessee flood relief tonight.


Vermont labor unions rallied at the Statehouse in support of Wisconsin workers locked in a battle over collective bargaining rights, Feb. 22, 2011.

Vermonters rally in support of Wisconsin workers


The Karnataka high court on Friday stayed an FIR filed against controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda in respect of a complaint filed by pro-Kannada activist Bhima Shankara Patil.

High court stays FIR against Nithyananda


Longtime Kinloch Fire Chief Louis Miller died last week at age 60.


Dell Inc. will close part of its Lebanon plant and move more than 250 employees about 25 miles west to Nashville next week.


Uruguay is the best place to live in Latin America according to the Legatum Institute fourth year index on quality of life conditions which ranks 110 countries world wide representing 90% of world population and 97% of the global economy.

Uruguay best place to live in Latin America


Reserve Bank deputy governor Subir Gokarn on Wednesday said inflationary pressure on food and other items is becoming increasingly visible, even as others debate over whether the high rate of price rise will cool from the current level of 9.9 per cent in the next few months.


Two Japanese destroyers belonging to the Maritime Self Defense Force collided in the Pacific Ocean during an antipiracy exercise on Friday morning, China's Xinhua news agency reported, citing the MSDF.

Two Japanese destroyers collide in Pacific Ocean during exercise


As the countdown continues to the release of the band's highly anticipated new album 'Beacon' on September 3rd, Two Door Cinema Club announce a series of four consecutive intimate album launch shows to celebrate it's release.

Two Door Cinema Club announce intimate album launch shows


Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will meet with a specialist this week because of lingering concussion-like symptoms.


Raipur, June 22 A man axed to death his alcoholic father who turned down the family's request to give up drinking in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, the police said Saturday.


On June 7 at 10:05 pm, a citizen flagged down an officer in the 3300 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf and reported suspected drug activity.

Citizens flag down officer about drug activity:


Robert T. McCall, an artist whose fervor for space exploration found expression in his six-story-tall mural at the National Air and Space Museum and two postage stamps canceled on the Moon, died on Feb. 26 in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 90.

Robert T. McCall, space artist, dies at 90


Two-time Group One winner Whobegotyou has died suddenly at owner Lawrence Eales' property.


After being rained out on Friday night, Clinton defeated Newberry in the season opener for each school, 27-14.


Danny McIntosh battled to victory in Saturday's English light-heavyweight title against East Anglian rival Steve Spartacus in Norwich.


The story of Gideon offers scriptural guidance for times when the odds are overwhelming and defeat seems imminent.


THERMAL, Calif. A Southern California school teacher has been arrested for allegedly teaching while drunk.

California teacher arrested for allegedly teaching while drunk


Total bankruptcy filings in the United States for May 2012 decreased 11 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems on June 5, 2012.


An effective education system alone can produce skilled engineers capable of integrating new technologies into existing networks in the face of fast-growing technology gap between the developing and developed nations, said Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering President Dr Saeed ur Rehman.

Effective education system 'can produce skilled engineers'


Police have swooped on three large-scale cannabis factories in Bradford in just two days, seizing plants with an estimated street value of £250,000.


The South Shore School District in Port Wing has canceled classes Thursday because of ``an overwhelming number of student illnesses,'' according to the district website.

South Shore school district cancels classes because of student illnesses


The UN condemned yesterday Israel's ``disproportionate, deadly force'' against demonstrators mourning the anniversary of the founding of Israel.


Former Internazionale striker Adriano is ready to return to Europe to re-launch his career ahead of next summer's World Cup.


Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been suspended for two games by NFL, according to the league.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh suspended two games by NFL


Gov. Mike Beebe is expected to announce new jobs in Conway on Thursday.


A man threw a shoe at former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf when he was addressing a gathering here on Sunday.


Penelope Cruz has admitted that she wants to become mother in future.


Crews were investigating a water main break this morning on southbound Van Dyke just north of 16 Mile, Sterling Heights police said.

Crews investigate water main break in Sterling Heights


A Garwood man was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on Sunday, Oct. 31 after he reportedly brandished a paintball gun during a road rage incident in Cranford.

Garwood man charged after brandishing paintball gun during road rage incident


The Jerusalem municipality may offer to voluntarily relocate some 1,500 Palestinian residents of the city's Silwan neighborhood - currently living on top of an archaeological site - to alternative lots in East Jerusalem, residents say.

Jerusalem offers to voluntarily relocate 1,500 Palestinian residents


Quebec Premier Jean Charest has confirmed reports that Montreal has lost the Canadian Grand Prix.


Police have apprehended a person of interest in a Concord homicide after a vehicle chase this afternoon.

Police apprehend person of interest in Concord homicide


Batch of 165 Punjab Police personnel successfully accomplished anti terrorism training form Padhaar training centre, according to ISPR.

165 Punjab Police personnel successfully accomplish anti terrorism training


Wales defender Ashley Williams admits he is surprised to be handed the captaincy for tonight's World Cup qualifying clash with Scotland.

Wales defender Ashley Williams is surprised to be handed the captaincy


José Manuel Barroso is poised to be re-elected president of the European Commission today - but with a weakened mandate, having failed to win strong endorsement from the European parliament.

Barroso poised to be re-elected as president


Danny Boyle reportedly wants to cast Aamir Khan in his forthcoming film.

Danny Boyle wants to cast Aamir Khan in his film


In addition to fighting claims that he's has had an affair with a prostitute, David Beckham has been caught up in a divorce battle between an LA-based jewellery designer and her millionaire husband.

David Beckham caught up in divorce battle


The Ginna nuclear power plant in Ontario, Wayne County, was shut down Saturday night for routine refueling and maintenance.

Ginna nuclear plant shuts down for refueling


Actor Emraan Hashmi will play a Maharashtrian character in 'Ghanchakkar', says the film`s director Rajkumar Gupta.

Emraan Hashmi plays Maharashtrian in `Ghanchakkar`


An Ottawa RCMP officer has returned home after being injured in an explosion earlier this month in Afghanistan.


A Torah and several other religious items were stolen from a Phoenix synagogue and police are asking for the public's help to find the thieves.

Torah and other religious items stolen from Phoenix synagogue


Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first in the decisive third Sunfoil test against South Africa at Sahara Park Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka win toss, bowl first in third test


Nevis recorded an increase in crime for 2007, according to statistical information from the Charlestown Police Station.


The Thief reboot will have specific options that are going to please Thief purists and hardcore players that don't want any assists to interfere with the regular gameplay.

Thief reboot has options to please purists and hardcore players


08:10 PM,Oct 05,2010 Ahmedabad, Oct 5 Main opposition BJP today said it would raise the issue of alleged misuse of CBI by the Congress in the winter session of Parliament.

BJP to raise issue of ''misuse of CBI'' in Parliament


MIA reckons Lady Gaga is a ``mimic'' of her and ``the industry's last stab at making itself important''.


Women's clothier Christopher & Banks said it has laid off 7 percent of its corporate staff in Plymouth, and in January will close 100 underperforming stores.

Women's clothier Christopher & Banks to close 100 stores


Prime Minister Stephen Harper came to town in May to officially break ground on an expansion of the Niagara Falls History Museum.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper came to town in May...


Belize is currently chairing the first inter-parliamentary forum of presiding officers from Central America and the Caribbean, also referred to as FOPREL.

Belize chairing the first inter-parliamentary forum


Emergency rooms and walk-in clinics are overflowing with people infected with the flu, and experts said this flu season could end up being as bad as the H1N1 outbreak of 2009.

Clinics overflowing with people infected with the flu


A woman is charged with trying to beat up a witness in a case against a Fort Totten man accused of domestic assault.

Woman charged with trying to beat up witness


With an intention of providing easy way out for its employees and customers, Surat Municipal Corporation has started distributing all its forms online.

Surat Municipal Corporation to distribute all its forms online


Stevia Corp has obtained exclusive distribution rights to Micro Suspension Technology, which produces premium MS fertilisers for use with stevia.

Stevia Corp obtains exclusive distribution rights


Interstate 85 barrier cables meant to keep vehicles on the roadway literally snagged morning commuters Tuesday.


Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, announced that new data on its hernia and abdominal wall repair products will be presented at Hernia Repair 2011, the 14 th Annual Meeting & Scientific Program of the American Hernia Society.

Covidien announces new data on hernia and abdominal wall repair products to be presented at hernia repair 2011


Petrobras has agreed to work with the Argentine government on a new investment plan for Argentina, where one of the Brazilian oil giant's drilling permits was cancelled, officials said.

Petrobras to work on new investment plan for Argentina


The Town Board held a special meeting on Jan. 13 at 9 am in the town hall.


The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has announced its winners, Grant Scicluna, Daniel Monks, Madeleine Olnek, Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf, Maria Block and Mitsuyo Miyazaki.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival announces winners


ChaCha Search Inc., an advertising-supported mobile search service that answers specific questions posed by users, has hired Greg Siefert as its new chief technology officer.

Mobile search service ChaCha hires a chief technology officer


Ericsson is expected to work with vendors like Zyxel and Wistron NeWeb in this area, and to get its modules into electronics devices from Wistron, Micro-Star International and Clevo, according to a report by Retink Wireless that quoted DigiTimes.


Thai government Monday raised its guaranteed prices of Rice in response to rising production cost of farmers, a senior official said.

Thailand raises guaranteed prices of Rice?


NASA astronaut George Zamka has left the agency and accepted a position with the Federal Aviation Administration supporting Commercial Space Transportation.

NASA astronaut George Zamka leaves agency


The Denver Broncos have more work to do in rebuilding their once-touted offensive line after left tackle Matt Lepsis told coach Mike Shanahan he's retiring after 11 seasons.


Henry ``Hank'' Morris, disgraced former Comptroller Alan Hevesi's political adviser, pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge for participating in a pay-to-play kickback scheme involving the state pension fund.

Henry ``Hank'' Morris pleads guilty to felony


An appeals court reinstated a rape conviction against an Erie Township man who originally faced 50 sex charges but eventually was sentenced on a single count in January.

Court reinstates rape conviction for man


AT&T Inc said on Wednesday it would sell the BlackBerry Bold from Research In Motion Ltd for $299, or 50 percent more than it charges for Apple Inc's iPhone.


India has applied for CERN associate membership, said Senior Physicist at CERN Rudiger Voss on Wednesday.

India applies to CERN for associate membership:


GMAC, the ailing auto finance giant, announced plans on Dec. 30 to expand lending for vehicles to a wider spectrum of customers a day after getting a $6 billion US government bailout.


Leeds City Region has secured a city deal, meaning the transfer central government powers and funding to boost jobs and growth in the city region.


Cheryl Cole is approached to shoot for playboy and reportedly offered $770,000 to feature in their magazine.


Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. the leading next generation studio, confirmed today that it has ended discussions with Carl Icahn about potentially adding his designees to the Lionsgate Board of Directors.

Lionsgate confirms that it has ended discussions with Carl Icahn


SMS services on mobile telephones were restored in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday after a five-month ban, according to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited officials.

SMS services restored in Jammu and Kashmir


Former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta is likely to testify next week in his defence at insider trading trial, his lawyer told the court as the prosecution rested its case and the defence presented a video testimony from top Berkshire Hathaway executive India-born Ajit Jain.

Rajat Gupta likely to testify at insider trading trial


Pakistan has continued to block NATO supplies from Pakistan to Afghanistan for the fourth consecutive day in Khyber Agency on Sunday.

Pakistan continues to block NATO supplies on fourth consecutive day


An elderly woman was killed after being robbed of jewellery worth almost RM100,000 in her home at the Desa Mentari Condominium in Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya near here Saturday.

Elderly woman killed after being robbed of jewellery


Boston University Head Coach Jack Parker joins the NHL Live crew.


Rhode Island soon starts auctioning off unclaimed property including jewelry and bone carvings on the Internet auction site eBay Inc.

Ri Treasurer to auction unclaimed property


Specialty lubricant supplier Ultrachem recently announced plans to install a new solar photovoltaic system on the roof of its corporate headquarters facility in New Castle, Del. Once complete, the system will generate enough electricity to serve the facility's annual electricity needs.

Ultrachem to install solar photovoltaic system


President Barack Obama says he won't apologize to Mitt Romney over an aide's comment about the Republican presidential candidate's time at Bain Capital.


Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias said that he uses the ``magic room'' in his home here to compose his music.

Enrique Iglesias uses ``magic room'' for composing


A ski boat overloaded with 12 people sank shortly after 1:30 pm on Sunday at Lake Nacimiento.


Olympic gold medalist and top American skier Lindsey Vonn is divorcing husband and chief adviser Thomas Vonn after four years of marriage.

Skier Lindsey Vonn will divorce husband after four years of marriage


Bank of Ireland is to sell its art collection and put the proceeds towards its community and charitable investment programme.


Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the early favorite in the 14-horse field for the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown.

Kentucky Derby winner Orb is early favorite for Belmont Stakes


An Iranian nuclear plant has begun operating at a low level in a crucial step to bringing it online, the Russian company that built the plant told Reuters.

Iranian nuclear plant operating at low levels


A 39-year-old Iowa man has pleaded not guilty to incest, bestiality and other charges.

Iowa man pleads not guilty to incest, bestiality


The acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Andrew Burashko, presents Cantabile:

Art of Time Ensemble presents Cantabile:


After helping guide the Chicago Blackhawks to their first Stanley Cup in 49 years, Torchetti was officially named associate coach of the Thrashers on Thursday.

Torchetti named associate coach of Thrashers


For the second successive year, the Missouri Tigers were the first team eliminated from the Women's College World Series, this time with a 5-0 loss to Florida.

Missouri Tigers eliminated from Women's College World Series with 5-0 loss to Florida


FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin Off the Market People taking the antidepressant Wellbutrin now have one less option for a generic version of the drug.

FDA Pulls one generic Form of Wellbutrin off the market


The Archdiocese of Hartford has announced two parochial schools in Naugatuck will be combining in the fall, in an effort to save money.


MediaNews, which owns the Daily News of Los Angeles and other area papers through the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, said in a memo to employees that it will begin charging for online content with different premium tiers of access.

Daily news parent MediaNews will charge for content


HRH Prince Khalifa received similar cable from Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah .


A Mason City man has been sentenced to two days in jail for impersonating a public official.

Mason City man sentenced for impersonating official


Barbee signed his Auburn contract on Dec. 7, according to documents released by the university Monday and obtained by the Opelika-Auburn News under an open records request.


UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has published his advisory panel report on Sri Lanka, and along with it, ended his hopes for a second term in office.

Ban Ki Moon publishes his report on Sri Lanka and ends his hopes for a second term


Ralph Campbell Jr., the former state auditor who was the first black person elected to a statewide executive office in North Carolina, has died at age 64.

Former nc auditor Ralph Campbell Jr. dies at 64


Goodness Gracious Mes Meera Syal might be the next Doctor Who, according to sources.


ANC stalwart Kader Asmal was cremated in Maitland, Cape Town on Saturday, SABC news reported.


Google has apparently come to an agreement with China in the approval of their acquisition of Motorola, according to various reports, in order to gain China's approval for the deal to go ahead, Google had to agree to keep Android open and free for at least the next five years.

Google has to keep Android open and free for at least five years


A former Leeds landlord has barricaded himself alone in his former pub for a month.

Leeds landlord barricades himself in pub


Eight alleged terrorists, including two suicide bombers, were arrested from Islamabad and Peshawar in the last one week.


The number of forest fires more than doubled in Louisiana during the first two months of the year because of dry, windy weather, forestry officials said.

Number of forest fires doubles in Louisiana


German researchers have used Magnetic Resonance Imaging to peer inside a woman's body during labor, a medical first that sheds light on the birth process.

German researchers used MRI to peer inside a woman's body during labor.


The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas yesterday said it plans to update the liquidity management framework for banks as part of the whole effort of improving overall risk management.

BSP mulls updating liquidity management framework


The Dolphins traded cornerback Travis Daniels to the Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed draft pick Wednesday.

Dolphins trade cb Travis Daniels to Browns


Wildlife officials say they've caught and killed the alligator that ripped off an elderly woman's arm in a central Florida canal.

Alligator rips off woman's arm in Florida canal


Chinese porcelain bowl with gold trim c. turn of the century; marked on the underside.


``To this day, I would say the best thing for Microsoft is to buy Yahoo,'' Yang said yesterday, during an on-stage chat with journalist John Battelle at a Web 2.0 summit on Internet Age companies and their business strategies.


One of Detroit's big three, General Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, forcing the 100-year-old automaker to become a failed icon of American industry.


Taipei, Jan. 20 Taiwan share prices closed down 0.70 percent Thursday as large cap electronic stocks encountered heavy selling after the NASDAQ tumbled overnight, dealers said.


AP National Security Writer A Pentagon inquiry into a Rolling Stone magazine profile of Gen. Stanley McChrystal that led to his dismissal as commander of US and coalition forces in Afghanistan has cleared him of wrongdoing.

Pentagon inquiry clears McChrystal of wrongdoing


Plumbing of Las Vegas, a one-stop plumbing destination launches effective plumbing solutions.

Plumbing of Las Vegas launches plumbing solutions


A NATO soldier died in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, the military alliance confirmed in a statement.


Wipro's IT infrastructure management services subsidiary Infocrossing will set up a new data centre at North Carolina in the US to support its growing business, the company said Tuesday.

Wipro Infocrossing to set up new data centre in us


Henderson Group Plc Tuesday announced that it has completed the acquisition of Horizon Investment Management France SAS for an undisclosed amount.

Henderson Group completes acquisition of Horizon Investment management France


The CBI says Shah did not cooperate during interrogation and has denied any knowledge or involvement in the Sohrabuddin case.


Hand gels may not be enough for hospital workers to kill bacteria on their hands and curb the spread of infection.


LONDON Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, had a few royal fans in the stands as she made her Olympic equestrian debut Sunday, earning a respectable score in the eventing dressage competition despite a slight mistake.

Royal Zara Phillips makes Olympic equestrian debut


The new Egyptian government formed by Kamal al-Ganzuri was sworn in on Wednesday before the head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces of Egypt Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi.


Fargo police are searching for a man who tried to force his way into a woman's south Fargo home, and fled the area on foot when confronted by her dog.


Rockgate Capital Corp. announced assay results from 22 infill and step-out drill holes along the Plateau Edge Structure.


LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. A diamond wedding ring that was mistakenly sold at a community yard sale has been returned to its owner.

Wedding ring mistakenly sold at yard sale returned


Most UAE banks have not fully disclosed their losses and loan defaults in the region are set to rise this year, a newspaper said yesterday.

UAE banks 'have not disclosed all losses'


The 71st-Centennial Road draft study is complete and available for review.


Assistant Commissioner Hunza said that water level in Atta Abad lake has reached to 370 feet while, water outflow from the spillway has become 400 cusecs.

Water level in Atta Abad lake reaches 370 feet


Even if the existence of the team is known, what a speech team really is or does is, more than often, unknown.


South African Rugby Union has released 23 players from their preliminary squad for 2011 Rugby World Cup, to allow them to represent their provincial state sides in the ongoing 2011 ABSA Currie Cup tournament.

South African Rugby Union releases 23 players from their preliminary 2011 Rugby World Cup


A woman was killed and a man injured in a double shooting at their home early Saturday morning.

1 killed, another injured in double shooting


``Rain, sleet or snow, you gotta go,'' Swartz, a 10-year veteran of the postal service, jokes Wednesday on what was supposed to be his day off.


Sintex Industries can touch Rs 100, says SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com.


International peace mediator Kofi Annan will visit Syria ``soon,'' his spokesman told Reuters on Friday, in what would be the former UN Secretary-General's first visit since he presented his peace plan to Syria's government in early March, the Reuters reports.


In business, the curse is summoned with four magic words: ``the next Warren Buffett.''

The curse of being ``the next Warren Buffett''


A man who caught fire at Leatherhead station this morning has been airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment.

Man on fire at Leatherhead station airlifted to hospital


Jacob Arabov is to be sentenced Tuesday morning in Detroit federal court after pleading guilty in October to falsifying records and giving false statements.

'Jacob the Jeweler' to be sentenced in Detroit


The Children's Defense Fund will host a national conference in Cincinnati July 22-25 with a focus on child poverty, education and health care.

Children's Defense Fund to host conference in Cincinnati


Yesterday, it was reported that Gameloft shut down its Hyderabad, India development studio.


Jose Offerman, manager of the Licey Tigers in the Dominican Republic, was suspended ``for life'' by the Dominican Winter League after an incident in which he struck umpire Daniel Rayburn in a game on Saturday.

Offerman suspended 'for life' for incident


Leyland said Bonine will start Wednesday against Kansas City at Comerica Park.


COLDPLAY are facing yet another plagiarism claim from a disgruntled singer, who alleges the band's new video is ``awfully similar'' to previous release.


After their 1-1 draw against Lyon, Casillas sought to remind fans that they're a club in transition.


Los Angeles-based entertainment firm National Lampoon Inc., best known for the comedy and parody films produced under its brand name, was charged today with securities fraud in an alleged scheme to artificially boost the company's stock price.

National Lampoon charged with securities fraud


Tiger Woods made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot.

Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational


Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Doug Ford will return to the airwaves for their weekly radio show for the first time since drug allegations were made against both of them.

Toronto mayor Rob Ford and brother Doug Ford to return to radio show amid drug allegations


Crosby took part in the Penguins' practice Tuesday and expects to play in the season-opener Friday against New York Rangers.


US Rep. Denny Rehberg is sticking up for the brand new, and vacant, Hardin jail.


Obama met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, upholding the pre-inaugural tradition of sitting down with the leader of the United States' southern neighbour.


Credit card transaction volume in Chile jumped 18.7% in Q1 to 1.01tn pesos compared to the same quarter 2009, according to the latest figu...

Credit card transaction volume jumps 18.7% in Q1


A former chairman of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has been sentenced to two years of probation on corruption charges.


Medford Police say crime is on the rise in the city and they need more resources to handle it.


The Township of Branchburg Republican Municipal Committee will hold its' annual Township Committee Candidate Screening Meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at 8 pm in the Community Room of the Whiton Hills Apartment complex, 804 Bermuda Drive located off Route 202 South or Sean Way off Old York Road in Branchburg.

Township of Branchburg Republican Municipal Committee will hold annual Candidate Screening


Sales, not price, is the key early clue to watch for in a housing recovery, a noted economist told a Reno audience Monday.

Sales key to watch for in housing recovery


Britain is to strengthen the regulation of its banking system by giving the Bank of England powers to step in as soon as a bank begins to show signs of financial trouble.

Britain to strengthen regulation of Banking system


Photo, taken on Feb. 14, shows Ronaldo shedding tears when he announced his official retirement from his football career.

Football star Ronaldo sheds tears for his retirement


Skagit County Treasurer Katie Jungquist says the first half of property tax payments are due today.

First half property tax payments are due today


A tornado touched has touched down in Canton, causing injuries to at least two people, overturning cars and ripping down power lines.


By Our Reporter 18 hours 10 minutes ago Nigeria may nationalise banks that do not meet a September 30 deadline to increase their equity, rather than forcing them to liquidate, the Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor Kingsley Moghalu has said.


Westminster police and SWAT are in a standoff with a man in his 70s who allegedly shot his wife Wednesday night.

Westminster police in standoff with man who allegedly shot wife


A €19M property in Russia was sold by a Sean Quinn family company to another company for about €2,500 in a transaction allegedly ``orchestrated'' by a son-in-law of the bankrupt businessman, the High Court has been told.


``The story starts with people noticing a star '', says well known author Jesuit Professor Michael Paul Gallagher.

The story starts with people noticing a star...


A Samajwadi Party legislator and his four brothers were assaulted by employees of a company in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district Monday, police sources said.

Samajwadi Party legislator, brothers assaulted


Rangers shortstop Michael Young extended his hitting streak to 22 games on Saturday despite playing with a broken left ring finger, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Young extends hitting streak to 22 games


An AH64 Apache helicopter will land on the Edinboro University campus today at 11 am as part of Welcome Week marking the start of the fall semester.

Apache helicopter to land at Edinboro University today


In a not so shocking turn of events Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton have been named the three most overexposed celebrities in Hollywood.

Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton named most overexposed celebrities


The Kerala High Court Tuesday permitted legal heirs of two fishermen shot dead by two Italian marines on board 'Enrica Lexie' to withdraw the affidavits and submissions made by them against Italy's plea to quash the FIR registered against the marines.

Legal heirs of fishermen withdraw affidavits, submissions


President Bush urged Mideast leaders on Sunday to work hard to advance democracy and civil liberties in their region and isolate state-sponsors of terrorism that he said are standing in freedom's way.

Bush urges Mideast leaders to advance democracy


Actress Cameron Diaz recreated her romantic popcorn moment with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez on late-night TV on Monday when she fed chat show host David Letterman the snack.


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,978.63, down 0.22 points from Tuesday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,978.63, down 0.22 points


Marina is a Kollywood movie directed by Pandyaraj turns super hit in Tamil Nadu

``Marina'' turns super hit in Tamil Nadu


On Wednesday, May 6, Chris Daughtry will return to the American Idol stage with his band, Daughtry, to debut its next single, ``No Surprise.''


Salesforce.com is continuing to fall during pre-market trading on Thursday.

Salesforce.com continues fall in pre-market


Despite some early missteps by Pres. Barack Obama's administration, it seems that our new president understands a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.


CNN reports that NY Representative Anthony Weiner is resigning.

NY Representative Anthony Weiner to resign


South Korea will hold annual security policy talks with Australia and New Zealand separately here next week amid an impasse in international talks on ending North Korea's nuclear ambitions, the Ministry of Defense said Friday.

S. Korea to hold security talks with Australia, New Zealand


21-year telecom expense management veteran Valicom releases a new white paper today titled ``TEM in 2012: History and Trends''.

Telecom expense management firm Valicom releases white paper ``TEM in 2012''


A Frankfort law student home for the holidays died after a Christmas Eve fall at a Chicago club, according to a Chicago Tribune report.

Frankfort law student dies after fall in club


The upcoming railway budget is likely to show a deficit with the hike in the wage bill, the freebies promised by railway minister Mamata Banerjee and a slower growth in revenue.


An armed man robbed a San Diego gas station, San Diego police said on Saturday.


Bordeaux winger Yoan Gouffran could miss the rest of the season after breaking his right ankle in Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Caen in the French league.

Bordeaux winger Yoan Gouffran May miss rest of season after breaking his ankle


Five DeKalb High School students have been charged with aggravated battery stemming from a fight that broke out shortly after school let out Friday.

Five DeKalb High school students charged with battery


FOLK singer Jewel has revealed her first child with rodeo champ husband Ty Murray will be a boy.


SINGAPORE Oil prices fell below $70 a barrel Thursday in Asia after surging overnight on signs US gasoline demand may be improving.

Oil falls below $70 after surging overnight


New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant posted US$10,000 bond Thursday after his indictment on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from a February nightclub fight in which a woman died.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant posts bond after indictment


Epic and Midway's Unreal Tournament 3 finally dated for PAL regions.

Unreal Tournament 3 dated for PAL regions


Ben Sherwood, a former executive producer of ``Good Morning America'' has been named president of ABC News.

Ben Sherwood named president of ABC News


In a bid to improve intelligence on the resurgent Taliban and find ways to reverse a series of unsettling trends, the CIA is greatly expanding its presence in the war-torn Afghanistan, which will make agency's station there among the largest in its history.


The Royals have acquired Elliot Johnson as the player to be named later in the James Shields trade.


Commentators on both the right and left and both secular and religious note with disdain that Mormons have irrational practices and beliefs.


Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez refused to congratulate Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson on winning the English Premier League.

Benitez refuses to congratulate Ferguson on winning Premier League


Just like mom Kim Basinger, who back in her glory days pouted for Ford models, Ireland Baldwin -- yes, as in she's also the offspring of actor-dad Alec Baldwin, ahem, genetic lottery -- just landed a modeling contract!

Kim Basinger's daughter Ireland Baldwin just landed a modeling contract


A 58-year-old Falconer man died this morning in a one-car rollover crash, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said.


``Whatever happened to gold?'' asked an audience member at the Lipper Investment Series 2012 Outlook on Tuesday in New York.


Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbus Park Crossing will donate 10 percent of its sales today to a Columbus police officer in need.

Buffalo Wild Wings to donate 10 percent of sales today to police officer in need


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the government is moving in the direction of decontrol of diesel price on which it has taken a view in principle and it has no no other proposals.

Government moving in direction of decontrol of diesel price:


GMO GlobalSign Inc, one of the longest established Certification Authorities and specialist in SSL hosting solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with leading cloud software provider OnApp.

GlobalSign announces strategic partnership with cloud software provider OnApp


Sasfin Bank‚ a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sasfin Holdings ‚ has secured a term loan facility with International Finance Corporation ‚ a member of the World Bank Group‚ and the Canadian Government's Climate Change Program.


As of 7:00 last night, all sections of the Kewaunee County snowmobile trail opened for recreational use.

All Kewaunee County snowmobile trails open


Spanish phone giant Telefonica SA is losing ground in Colombia to its Mexican rivals, after investing 4.8 trillion Colombian pesos between 2005 and 2009 in the Andean nation.


European air traffic controllers said Tuesday morning that 252 flights had been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud covered Scotland and Northern Ireland.

252 flights cancelled due to volcanic ash cloud


Government-controlled mortgage buyer Fannie Mae is asking for $2.5 billion in additional federal aid after posting a narrower loss in the third quarter.

Fannie Mae asks for $2.5 billion in federal aid


In a speech at Tulane University today, Senator Barack Obama will lay out his comprehensive program to rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and help make the region a model of what can be achieved in America when we unite around a common purpose.

Barack Obama to lay out program to rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region


A new 10,000 square-foot LCBO is set to open in Orléans next Friday.


A Denver police officer will face charges in a crash that left another motorist seriously injured in June, the District Attorney's office.


Johnston Press, the publisher of the Yorkshire Post and the Scotsman, saw its interim pre-tax profits almost halve on the back of continued weakness in advertising revenues.

Johnston press interim pre-tax profits halve


Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva led Manuel Alegre and other candidates in a survey of voters' intentions by a margin that would allow him to win the presidential election without needing a second-round vote, news radio TSF reported on its website.

Portuguese President Cavaco Silva leads in survey, TSF reports


Breast cancer pain and related psychological disorders may be related to fatigue after treatment, a new study reports.


Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust announced today that it has closed the previously announced public unit offering, on a bought deal basis of 2,670,000 units to the public at a price of $11.05 per unit for gross proceeds of $29.5 million.

Crombie REIT announces closing of public unit offering


In a mass prison execution, Iran on Tuesday hanged 13 rebels from the shadowy Sunni insurgent group Jundallah as ``enemies of God'' for a string of attacks, including kidnapping of foreigners.


A 23 year old Lawrence woman was killed in a wreck on Kansas Highway 10 near De Soto.


An Afghan insurgent warlord branded Prince Harry on Wednesday as a shameless, drunken ``jackal'' out to kill innocent Afghans while on duty as an attack helicopter pilot for NATO forces in the country.

Afghan warlord brands prince Harry as ``jackal''


NASA postponed the launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on Saturday due to a technical problem that occurred during the spacecraft's fueling, a space agency official said.


Cricket SA chief executive Gerald Majola said fairness was relative with regard to the distribution of bonuses after the successful hosting of the IPL in 2009.


Trinigy, a developer of 3D game engines which has operations in Austin, has been acquired by fellow game tools maker Havok.


Clift Land Brokers of Amarillo will open a new branch office in Littlefield, at 213 Marshall Howard Blvd.


Virat Kohli will lead the North Zone in Duleep Trophy match against West Zone to be played at Rajkot from January 26 to 29.

Kohli to lead North Zone in Duleep Trophy


The Nationals have signed outfielder Michael Morse to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday.

Nats sign of Michael Morse to contract extension


Devin Harris missed all five of his shots for one point, two rebounds and two assists in Friday's loss to the Pistons before leaving with a left shoulder injury.

Devin Harris leaves with shoulder injury


Defence Minister Stephen Smith and Defence Materiel Minister Jason Clare have both declared potential conflicts of interest in relation to family members who hold contracts with the armed forces.


The era of cheap food is over, an Asian Development Bank official said Tuesday.


Parents on the school run are facing parking fines after councillors in Newcastle introduced mobile cameras outside the school gates.

Parents on the school run facing parking fines


Masdar, the wholly-owned initiative by the government of Abu Dhabi through Mubadala Development Company, will invest $2bn in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology, as part of its drive to become a world leader in alternative energy, according to a statement.

Masdar to invest $2bn in solar technology


Authorities say a 63-year-old pedestrian was injured when he was hit by a San Jose police patrol car.

Pedestrian hit by San Jose police patrol car


Sunny and warm weather is expected to continue across the Bay Area today, with coastal and inland highs in the 50s to upper 60s anticipated.


The Royals designated infielder Luis Hernandez for assignment on Saturday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed outfielder Scott Podsednik and right-hander Noel Arguelles.

Royals designate Hernandez for assignment


The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, and the American Thoracic Society -the world's leading professional organization for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine-today announced that the CPF and the PFF will again partner with the ATS to fund pulmonary fibrosis research.

CPF and PFF to partner with ATS to fund Pulmonary fibrosis research


The third major trial in the notorious judicial corruption scandal that first came to light in the early 2000s began before an Athens Criminal Appeals Court on Monday with five people in the dock, including former MP Petros Mantouvalos and former judge Evangelos Kalousis.

Third major trial in judicial corruption scandal begins


Sweden is calling on Eritrea to release a Swedish-Eritrean reporter who have spent 10 years in jail there.

Sweden calls on Eritrea to release reporter


Cement major ACC Ltd said that its cement capacity will now reach 30 million tonnes per annum on completion of its expansion program.

ACC cement capacity to reach 30 million tonnes per annum


A memorial service has been held for the Kenyan man killed in the Christchurch attack which left a woman in intensive care and sparked an international manhunt.


James Murdoch's ``heart and soul'' was never in newspapers, the former chief reporter of the News of the World has claimed, following the announcement Murdoch was stepping down as executive chair of News International.

James Murdoch steps down from News International:


Slick roads are causing many accidents in the mid-state, including on I-83, I-81 and Route 581, according to radio dispatches.


London, July 8 French actress Vanessa Paradis who has been working as a muse for the fashion house Chanel for two decades now admits that she loves the brand and has great respect for the brand and its creative director Karl Lagerfeld.

Vanessa Paradis loves working with Chanel


Amid strain in ties, BJP today accused JD of denying it permission to hold a function of party chief Rajnath Singh here on June 23.

BJP accuses JD(u) of denying permission to hold function


Dutch football club AZ got through on Thursday to the group phase of the Europa League.


A Hillman man convicted of wildfire arson faces restitution and jail time for setting fires in Morrison County in 2006 and 2007.

Hillman man convicted for wildfire arsons


Actress and singer Demi Lovato is leaving herDisney Channel series Sonny with a Chance to focus on her music career.


The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce they have released the final playoff tickets for tonight and tomorrow night's games versus the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Kelowna Rockets release final playoff tickets


London bade farewell to the Olympic Games last night with a high-octane romp through British pop music, bringing the curtain down on more than two weeks of action at the end of which the US topped the sporting world with 46 gold medals.

London bids farewell to the Olympic Games


The National Weather Service issued an updated flood forecast this afternoon, indicating that the state is on high alert as spring approaches.

National Weather Service issues updated flood forecast


Pittsfield police are investigating an apparent homicide that took place late Sunday evening on Wellington Avenue.

Pittsfield police investigating apparent homicide


Dutch bank DSB was placed under administration at the behest of the Dutch central bank on Monday, the Amsterdam district court said.

Dutch bank DSB placed under administration


Two Langford teens were arrested Friday and later charged in the murder of Kimberly Proctor.

Two Langford teens arrested in murder of Kimberly Proctor


Arambagh KS beat Rahmatganj MFS by 2-1 goals in a match of the Citycell Bangladesh League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Sunday.


Hong Kong shares ended lower on profit-taking Wednesday after a five-day winning streak and because of a sharp decline in China Mobile following Vodafone's sale of its stake in the index heavyweight.


The Amherstburg Police Service is investigating the theft of $9,000 worth of goods from a garage in the Pointe West subdivision.

Amherstburg Police investigating theft of $9,000 worth of goods from garage


Here's a little hint for you about what direction the European bailout might be heading:


The UDF government should recognise that the Dalit development projects have been overthrown for the last 35 years, SC/ST Education Development Samithi said.


Search teams bathed in the harsh glow of floodlights early on Monday picked through rubble of neighborhoods and commercial districts demolished by a tornado that killed at least 30 people in the southwestern Missouri town of Joplin.

Tornado kills at least 30 people in southwestern Missouri town


PartyGaming Plc founder Anurag Dikshit will sell up to 75 million shares in the company through his Crystal Ventures Ltd. vehicle.

PartyGaming founder Dikshit to sell up to 75 million shares


Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday that shareholders elected all 12 of the company's board of director nominees at the company's annual shareholders meeting.

Bank of America shareholders elect all 12 of company's board nominees


United Airlines says it will recall 107 furloughed mechanics.The nation's third-largest airline says it needs the line mechanics to help it with repairing cabin items, reducing the number of out-of-service planes, and ensuring the reliability of the fleet.Chicago-based United says the recalls will begin immediately and will be spread across all its hubs.

United Airlines to recall 107 line mechanics


Inkjet printer cartridges worth hundreds of pounds have been stolen from a lorry that was parked in Denny in the Falkirk area.


January 25, 2010 marks Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day from Sealed Air Corp. Bubble Wrap/ Bubblewrap, the packing material that people love to burst, was born in a garage in Hawthorne, NJ, in 1960.

January 25 marks Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day


Microsoft Corp. is expected to post significant gains in profit and sales for its fiscal second quarter when it reports results after the closing bell Thursday, thanks to a boost from its latest update to the Windows software franchise.

Microsoft expected to post gains after the bell


PTI Feb 3, 2013, 02.34PM IST Mumbai Indians on Sunday expressed happiness at the buying of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for a whopping 1 million dollars during the IPL players' auction and said he was a ``good catch'' and among those pre-planned to bid for by the franchise.


PML-N Leader and candidate NA-119 Hamza Shahbaz has said that the timeframe and strategy for restoration of judges has been finalised and there should be no ambiguity in this regard.

``Timeframe for restoration of judges finalised''


Financial secretary Stephen Timms said: ``This Government will not tolerate tax avoidance or tax evasion in any form, and will act promptly to tackle both of these.''

Government 'will not tolerate' tax avoidance


Prudential Bank Limited has introduced a new transaction alert service as part of the Bank's strategy of modernising electronic banking services to increase its delivery channels, aimed at updating customers on their account information.

Prudential Bank introduces 'transaction alert service'


Police rushed to the Playboy mansion recently in response to a bogus 911 call reporting an assault inside the home.

Police rush to Playboy mansion after bogus call


Rashied Ali, whose expressionistic, free-jazz drumming helped define the experimental style of John Coltranes final years, died Wednesday in Manhattan.


The Libya Contact Group, which includes the United States, European powers, allies from the Middle East and international bodies, was set to meet Thursday in Rome for talks on how to assist rebels fighting Moamer Gaddafi's regime, including financial measures.


Salem State University will hold two undergraduate commencement ceremonies for the class of 2013, both of which will be held at the O'Keefe Complex on Canal Street on Saturday May 18.

Salem State University to hold two undergraduate commencement ceremonies


Susan G. Komen For the Cure honored as most valued non-profit brand, top ranked for trust, charity people are most likely to done to.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure honored as most valued non-profit brand


Pope Benedict XVI on Friday promoted his personal secretary to head of the papal household, giving Monsignor Georg Gaenswein even larger influence in organizing the aging pontiff's schedule and meetings.

Pope Benedict XVI promotes personal secretary to head of household


He got lit up for five runs in 3.2 innings against the Rays today, which brings his ERA on the spring up to 11.42.

Daisuke matsuzaka is getting lit up this spring


Moses Lake police are offering a reward to help find the suspects who gunned down a 35-year-old man in front of a Moses Lake home earlier this month.


Protestors for and against a controversial anti-illegal immigration group crowded around the Uptown Theater Friday night.


Officials say a Filipino about two feet tall is expected to be named the world´s shortest man when he turns 18 on Sunday.

Filipino expected to be named world's shortest man


India is considering granting multiple visa to journalists from SAARC nations, External Affairs minister Salman Khurshid said.

India consider granting multiple visa to SAARC nations


Ezequiel Mosquera is having surgery on his collarbone in Madrid rather than attending the the Vacansoleil training camp on the Costa Brava this week.


``I want to know what the problem was, and I want to be sure that we don't have the same problem again'' - Ant West.

West 'wants to know what the problem was'.


Korean telecom powerhouse KT Corp. said Thursday its financial affiliate is considering buying a local credit card company, but added no decision has been made, Yonhap News reported.

KT's financial affiliate mulls buying credit card company


Amid allegations that he failed to notify university officials of ``emails he received about some of his players receiving improper benefits'', Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel has resigned.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel resigns


Sapura Industrial Bhd posted a lower pre-tax profit of RM17.79mil for the financial year ended Jan 31 from RM28.94mil last year.


``The top order, including myself, is not firing.


Eve Arnold, one of the most distinctive and admired photographers of the 20th century, equally renowned for portraits, fashion and photojournalism, and her long working relationship with Marilyn Monroe, has died aged 99, just short of her 100th birthday in April.


Chrysler Group LLC announced Wednesday that it was restoring the second shift at its Belvidere assembly plant, bringing back 850 employees.

Chrysler restores second shift at Belvidere plant


Deadline has learned that Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson has joined Men in Black III, the 3D sequel to Barry Sonenfeld's two action/comedy/alien movies.


The brokerage industry in Dubai will shift its focus from real estate sales to property management and running owners' associations in 2010, say agents.

Brokerage industry will shift focus to property management


SYDNEY -Australian A-League football club Sydney FC says it has signed Panama international Yairo Yau on a one-year contract.


Three Moss Point firefighters were overcome by heat Sunday while battling a house fire on Third Street, said Moss Point Fire Inspector Lance Lavinghouse.

Firefighters overcome by heat while battling fire


Webkinz® today launches the first phase of an exciting site revamp, unveiling for the first time a map of Kinzville.

Webkinz® launches first phase of site revamp


The 100 Indian fishermen whose release was ordered by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani as a gesture of goodwill and who could not leave for India via Wagah on Wednesday for want of adequate arrangements by the Indian authorities, left District Jail Malir for Lahore on Friday.

100 Indian fishermen released, leave for Lahore


Boeing and Oman Air, Sultanate of Oman's flagship carrier, on Monday announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow.

Boeing, Oman Air announce order for boeings


The Steelers have signed veteran defensive tackle Orpheus Roye, who started his career in Pittsburgh A sixth-round draft pick in 1996, Roye played four seasons for the Steelers before signing with the Browns.


Despite registering a testosterone ratio fourteen times the norm in a surprise drug test, Alistair Overeem may still keep his UFC 146 main event spot opposite UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos.

Could Alistair Overeem keep his UFC 146 spot?


Governor releases report of most financially stressed cities in Rhode Island.


Washington, DC - infoZine - The new report, Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Coastal Watersheds of the Eastern United States, shows an annual loss of 59,000 acres of wetlands in coastal watersheds of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Great Lakes from 1998 to 2004.

Report shows annual loss of 59,000 acres of wetlands in coastal watersheds


JAKARTA, Indonesia Indonesia issued a tsunami warning after a powerful quake struck waters off its eastern coast early Thursday, a local agency said.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake


Since the Class of 2009, Luther Rice Society donors have matched individual senior gifts and donated the matched funds to a single cause that seniors chose through a vote.


The Lakeland baseball team swept a two-game road doubleheader over Wisconsin Lutheran, 3-2 and 15-11, in its Northern Athletics Conference opener on Friday at Neumann Family Field in Milwaukee.

Lakeland baseball team sweeps doubleheader


A man hit by a pickup truck in Chesapeake Tuesday evening died at the hospital.


New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter may not return to the field until May.

Yankees' Derek Jeter may not return until may


Strangers quickly became newly-acquainted friends Tuesday morning in Washington DC during President Barack Obama's inaugural ceremony.


ESLSE is asking importers to collect their containers on time to alleviate congestion at the dry ports in Ethiopia.

ESLSE asks importers to collect containers on time


Nets hoping to brush up on paint defense There's a slew of adjectives that would describe the Nets' defense of late.


Anti-Catholic hostility is ``deep and wide'' in Scotland, according to a spokesman for the Catholic Church.


For his sins, Jupiter had him chained to a rock on Mount Caucasus.


Kenya Airways on Wednesday suspended all flights to and from Malawi amid a nationwide public sector strike that is threatening to paralyse the southern African country.

Kenya Airways suspends flights to Malawi


House of Ratzinger wannabe seventh-in-line to the throne Princess Eugenie has been mugged in Harrabs department store it has been reported today.


Saudi-backed Bahraini forces have fired tear gas at peaceful female anti-government protesters near the capital, Manama.

Bahraini forces fired tear gas at peaceful female anti-government protesters


The Texas attorney general is still waiting for a response from the White House regarding border violence.

Texas attorney general still waiting on response from White House


UK house prices fell again in August as the housing market continues to lose steam amid the ongoing recession and tight mortgage lending conditions, figures from UK lender Halifax said Thursday.


Western states expressed alarm after Syria acknowledged for the first time that it has chemical and biological weapons and said it could use them if foreign countries intervene.


Cuban-American pop star Gloria Estefan announced her retirement this week, saying she wants to devote more time to her business interests and family after a final Latin American tour.


If WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto wants an opportunity to prove that he's one of the best fighters in the world then he's got the perfect opportunity against WBC Emeritus champion Sergio Martinez, who expressed interest in fighting Cotto next if he's willing to take the fight.

Sergio Martinez interested in fighting Cotto


Shamrock and Abbott are in talks, however, to fight each other at the promotion's next event late April, in Reno Nevada.

Ken Shamrock, Tank Abbott in talks to fight in April


Prince William is to focus on his military career and will not be groomed as a 'shadow King'.


A bankrupt and former director of a home improvement company, Peter Stephen Matthews of Suffolk, was this week sentenced to 3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months plus a Community Order with a requirement to complete 180 hours unpaid work, by Cambridge Crown Court following an investigation and prosecution by The Insolvency Service and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Director of home improvement company sentenced


The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 10.5 cents per share on the common stock of the Company, payable December 10, 2010, to shareholders of record November 15, 2010.

Gorman-Rupp Company declares cash dividend


-Al Pacino says he ''gave'' Bruce Willis his career by turning down 'Die Hard'.

Al Pacino 'gave' Bruce Willis his career


Dell, the largest seller of PCs to schools worldwide, is unveiling its first ``netbook'' designed for young students.


British director Ken Russell, the visually baroque and often deliberately excessive and opulent helmer of such films as ``Women in Love,'' ``The Devils,'' ``Tommy'' and ``Altered States,'' died in a hospital on Sunday following a series of strokes, his son Alex Verney-Elliott said Monday.


State police from Emporium investigated two more camp burglaries.


Foster has joined boss Roy Hodgson in admitting that he wants a quick decision from his parent club Birmingham.


Texas Governor Rick Perry hosted a day of prayer and fasting in Houston on Saturday.


German stocks advanced for a fourth day, with the benchmark DAX Index headed for a weekly gain, after euro-area leaders announced a new aid package for Greece and measures to protect Spain and Italy from higher bond yields.

German stocks advance, heading for weekly gain;


Fire crews from three departments battled a large hay fire early Tuesday morning in rural Clark County, Ind., an emergency dispatcher said.

Three departments battle hay fire in Clark county


Wales coach Rob Howley refused to hide from the fact his team suffered a 3-0 series whitewash despite pushing Australia so close.

Wales coach Rob Howley refuses to hide from series whitewash


Community Bancorp of Las Vegas on Monday reported that its Nevada bank amended a regulatory filing to increase a provision for loan losses by $17.4 million at the end of last year, resulting in a $151.9 million loss for 2008.

Community Bancorp of Las Vegas amends regulatory filing


Purewire, an online security company based in Atlanta, raised $1 million from Intersouth Partners and State of Georgia Seed Fund.


Bhullar, who won his maiden Asian Tour title last year, began the day six shots behind and produced one of the best come-from-behind victories on the Tour.

Gaganjeet Bhullar wins Asian Tour International


Corpus Christi gas prices are expected to mirror crude oil prices and drop by the end of the week, one petroleum analyst said Tuesday.

Corpus Christi gas prices expected to drop


Jeddah needs almost one million housing units over the next 20 years, according to a strategic plan prepared by the Jeddah municipality.


Rapper Kanye West is rumored to study fashion at a British school Central Saint Martins College in London.


A Glen Ellyn woman died this week after being hit by a semitrailer Nov. 9, according to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

Woman dies after being hit by semitrailer


The 16th National Skiing Championship will start at Naltar, Gilgit, on Saturday and will last till 28 February with Skiing Federation of Pakistan to select probable players from this competition for the Winter Olympics 2010.

16th National skiing to start at Naltar;


President Mikheil Saakashvili presumes negotiations on free trade with the European Union will be launched by the end of the year.

Mikheil Saakashvili presumes negotiations on free trade to be launched by end of year


But even given this threat, cellular modem sales are set to top $22 billion by 2013.

Cellular modem sales to top $22 billion by 2013


Prince George's County police said the bodies of two men were found this morning in or near a cemetery along Pennsylvania Avenue in Capitol Heights close to the District line.

Bodies of two men found in Capitol Heights


A small plane landed safely in an Iowa soybean field on Sunday after reportedly running out of gas.

Small plane lands safely after running out of gas


Gold held near $1,200 an ounce on Friday as some buyers were tempted back to the market by the metal's fall to six-week lows as the dollar softened, but recovering risk appetite is undermining its haven appeal.


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Tennis great Jimmy Connors was arrested Friday outside the campus arena where UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina were playing a basketball game.


Tony Blair, the UK prime minister from 1997 to 2007, has started an investment firm, regulatory filings show.

Ex-uk pm Tony Blair starts investment firm


Ever wondered how much art it would take to overload your senses?


US industrial giant Boeing said the market for planes had improved to the point where it would ``accelerate'' a production push for two commercial aircraft.


Haiti President Michel Martelly met this weekend with Costa Rica President Laura Chinchilla on the sidelines of the EU-CELAC Summit in Chile.

Haiti's Martelly meets with Costa Rica President Laura Chinchilla


Illegal immigrants would be able to get driver's licenses under a measure that's getting renewed support from legislative leaders who say the change would lead to safer roads.

Illegal immigrants could get driver's licenses


Mexican Celso Piña, the self-proclaimed rebel of the accordion, will return his cumbia to Colombia for a concert in Bogota on August 19.

Mexico's Celso Piña returns cumbia to Colombia


The new Coca-Cola headquarters has opened in Toronto.


Photo from americanidol.comBret Michaels dropped more than a hint at his comeback concert last night that he may be replacing Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol.

Will Bret Michaels replace Simon Cowell on ``American Idol''?


A teacher and a 14-year old student have been shot at a school in Atlanta, Georgia, according to news reports, which say police have two suspects in custody.


Aylmer Street will be closed to through traffic from Townsend to Sherbrooke streets, and Dalhousie and Wolfe streets will also be affected.

Aylmer Street closing to through traffic


PRINCE Harry has been awarded a humanitarian prize for his efforts supporting injured servicemen and women.


MIAMI - Former President George W. Bush will kick off this year's international book fair in Miami.

George W. Bush to kick off book fair in Miami


The federal ``cash for clunker'' program sounds like a lemon to me, but, of course, I'm just jealous because I had to save up to purchase my car instead of receiving a bailout.

Federal ``cash for clunker'' program sounds like a lemon


McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, and Brawn GP driver Jenson Button extended his Formula One championship lead by one point.

Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix, Jenson Button extends lead


SKS Microfinance, India's only listed micro-lender, may raise Rs 3,000 crore during the next fiscal to meet its lending requirements, a senior official of the company said.

SKS Microfinance may raise Rs 3,000 crore next fiscal


February 2010 12:18 Despite recent rumours of a homicide investigation, it seems certain cult indie musician Jay Reatard died of an accidental overdose.


Unipart doubled its operating profit to £9.5 million in 2010, on sales up four per cent to £1.13bn.


Television and film actor KK Raina, who is playing a negative role in ``Hijack'', says his character is based on the dreaded terrorist Masood Azhar, who was one of the main causes behind the Kandahar hijack in 1999.


Australian cricket all-rounder Andrew Symonds is set to enter the ``Bigg Boss 5'' house this week.

Andrew Symonds to enter Bigg Boss 5 this week


This is the first career recall for Lee, who has recorded three goals, 22 assists and 51 penalty minutes in 55 games in his first professional season with Binghamton.


A city employee is held back by friends from confronting city managers at Costa Mesa City Hall after a maintenance worker jumped to his death Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Costa Mesa, Calif. Police say a Costa Mesa maintenance worker jumped to his death from the roof of City Hall after he was called in to get his layoff notice.


Researchers at one of the top five hospitals in the United States have developed an advanced search tool called the Queriable Patient Inference Dossier that helps radiologists and other physicians extract useful data from a patient's electronic medical record in a timely and efficient manner, according to an article in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Researchers develop search tool to extract data from patient's electronic medical record


A Mayville man was robbed, shot and left along a Fond du Lac County highway early today.

Man robbed, shot and left along Fond du Lac County highway


Police are asking for the publics help in locating a man involved with an assault and kidnapping.


Galapagos has initiated a second phase I clinical trial for GLPG0259, a novel candidate drug being developed for rheumatoid arthritis.

Galapagos initiates second phase I clinical trial for GLPG0259


A body found by Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives in Rotonda Lakes Wednesday morning has been identified as a 27-year-old missing Englewood man.

Body identified as missing Englewood man


UK based company Ceravision, the company behind the ultra energy efficient Continuum 2.4 bulb system, has selected Sanmina-SCI as its worldwide manufacturing partner.

Ceravision selects Sanmina-SCI as manufacturing partner


David Beckham is unlikely to play right back for AC Milan, Coach Leonardo said on Tuesday without totally ruling out the idea.

Beckham unlikely to play right back - Leonardo


Dean Saunders reiterated his call for Wrexham FC to be sold as soon as possible after players refused to play.

Dean Saunders calls for Wrexham FC to be sold asap


Four key state tax credits designed to promote economic development cost $43.9 million, or more than $4,000 per new job created, according to a just-released report by the state Tax Department.

Credits cost more than $4,000 per new job


SINGAPORE Oil prices hovered below $89 a barrel today in Asia amid a global stock market rally that has boosted crude trader optimism the US may avoid a recession.

Oil hovers below $89 amid global stock rally


Juniper Research believes that smartphone shipments will grow by more than 230 percent and reach one billion annually by 2016, up from 302 million in 2010.

Smartphone shipments to reach one billion by 2016


Hisar, Jun 23 A 66 year old Indian woman has given birth to triplets in the state of Haryana.

66-year-old Indian woman gives birth to triplets


Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the potential of trade to lift millions of people out of poverty in Africa and end the continent's dependence on aid.


The polar bear cub that was rescued this week from its agitated mother at a German zoo seems to be a female, keepers said yesterday as bottle-feeding of the new animal star began.


Marques Colston is listed as questionable on the injury report, but is expected to be active in Week 6 against the Raiders.


OAKVILLE, Calif. Robert Mondavi, the pioneering vintner who helped put California wine country on the map, died peacefully at his Napa Valley home Friday, according to Robert Mondavi Winery spokeswoman Mia Malm said.

Winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi dies


Illinois Governor Pat Quinn spent the day defending the raises given to his staff, while the state battles a burgeoning budget deficit.


Israeli army special forces have killed a senior Hamas operative in Beit Awa south of Hebron today.

Israeli forces killed a senior Hamas operative


German Jens Voigt took the overall lead in the Tour of Poland on Friday with victory in the sixth stage between Krynica and Zakopane.

German Voigt takes overall lead in Tour of Poland


Fire crews tonight were called to the Valero refinery in Benicia for the second time today for an incident in which steam mixed with a byproduct of the refining process, sending a plume of smoke into the air.

Fire crews called to Valero refinery for second time


Cisco is opening up a new data center in Allen, Texas this week.


A recent study indicates that doctors who know the cost of lab tests tend to opt for less expensive alternatives where possible If doctors were better informed about the cost of lab tests, they would request fewer of them for their patients or look for cheaper alternatives, Hopkins researchers have found.

Should doctors know the cost of lab tests?


Gas prices have fallen five days in a row in the Los Angeles County area.


On November 18, Kazakh President of Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the summit of the heads of Caspian littoral states, the AzerTaj state news agency reported.


Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak made a brief stop in Strathroy on Tuesday, June 12 following a town hall meeting in Newbury, which included local MPP Monte McNaughton.


Brumbies coach Jake White has praised the Stormers for their performance against his team in Cape Town.

Brumbies coach Jake White praises Stormers


A new model developed by a team at Kansas State University professors and a colleague in New York could predict the next political hotspots accurately.

New model could predict next political hotspots accurately


A PLAYGROUP in Uley is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report which praised the work of both staff and children.

Playgroup in Uley celebrates glowing Ofsted report


The Brazilian government on Monday night sent a strong signal on unwanted currency appreciation -- maybe too strong, some economists believe.

Brazil sends a strong signal on currency appreciation


A 23-year-old Akron woman pleaded guilty today to aggravated vehicular homicide and operating under the influence.

Akron woman pleads guilty to vehicular homicide


Baggage handlers have begun a protest meeting at Sydney Airport because they say Qantas is ``treating them with contempt'' on security issues, in the wake of violent bikie brawl just over a week ago.


Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo on Thursday night died at 70 due to complications from bladder cancer in an Arizona hospital.

Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo dies at 70


Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that he will continue to support Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank in general, and in the city of Hebron in particular.

Netanyahu will continue to support settlement in the occupied West Bank


Health experts believe that fasting by a healthy person has physical, spiritual and psychological benefits and also brings a wholesome physiological rest for the digestive tract, central nervous system and normalises metabolism in the body.

Fasting has physical, psychological benefits


Apr. 10, 2008 12:00 AM A Phoenix man charged with murder in a January road-rage shooting in Phoenix has been re-arrested for filing false documents in court.


A racehorse was euthanized Saturday after it got loose at Emerald Downs and injured a stable worker.

Racehorse euthanized after injuring stable worker


Pano Logic, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based developer of zero-client desktop virtualization, has raised $20 million in Series C funding.


A Cook County judge has set a $2 million bail for a Hoffman Estates teen accused of trying to kill his girlfriend.

$2 million bail for teen accused of trying to kill girlfriend


Global investment banker Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has applied for a commercial banking licence in the country, L. Brooks Entwistle, who runs the US company's operations in India, said on Tuesday.

Goldman Sachs applies for banking licence


The US military announced Sunday that 12,000 American and 4,000 British troops will leave Iraq by September -- hours after a suicide bomber struck police and recruits lined up at the entrance of Baghdad's main academy, killing at least 33 people.

12,000 US, 4,000 British troops to leave Iraq by September


HAMBURG Süd is slashing overhead costs in response to the dramatic decline in both volumes and freight rates in the north/south box trades, it was revealed today.


TWO mums from Hertford are limbering up to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for charity Action for Children.


More and more pet owners are buckling up their animals when they ride in cars and trucks.

More pet owners are buckling up their animals


Namibia upsets Ireland in World T20 Updated: 05:18, Wednesday March 14, 2012 Namibia held their nerve to upset Ireland by four runs and Scotland overcame spirited Kenya by 14 runs in World Twenty20 cricket qualifying.


Iowa City police charged a minor with allegedly grabbing two women on the West Side of Iowa City.


Folks close to the camp of the former Illinois governor have confirmed that Blago will appear on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice.

Rod Blagojevich to appear on 'the Celebrity Apprentice'


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered the forced acquisition of a Hilton-run hotel on the resort island of Margarita and will now use the property to develop tourism projects.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez orders acquisition


Northland is seeking legal advice against the Fiji Rugby Union's decision to allow Nadi to host Ovalau in a Digicel Cup match.


The Obama Administration has said the security situation in Yemen remains quite perilous as there are large ``ungoverned'' areas in the country that have attracted Al-Qaeda and other extremist organisations.

Security situation in Yemen remains quite perilous:


Two newborn musk oxen were rescued days apart on Alaska's North Slope after they became separated from the same wild herd, likely scattered by a grizzly bear.


Tembec Inc. is dealing with a water contamination issue by providing temporary shower and wash stations while a long-term solution is put in place.


Austria coach Josef Hickersberger has quit after the co-hosts' disappointing showing at the European Championship.


Customers of BRAC Bank Ltd's locker services affected by the recent theft at the bank have expressed concern about the compensation they are to receive in 90 days as committed by the bank.


Cambridge high-tech giant Autonomy is expected to be sold to Hewlett Packard in a $10 billion deal.

Autonomy expected to sell for $10 billion


Charlotte Church has got her curves back and has told pals she's happier than ever with her sexier fuller figure.


Malaysian rubber prices are likely to ease this week as players are expected to stay on the sidelines in anticipation prices falling further.

Rubber prices are likely to ease this week


InBev UK, the UK trading arm of leading global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, is now the official beer partner for The NEC Group.

InBev UK is official beer partner for the NEC Group


Ugandan police Tuesday used tear gas and water cannons to break up a demonstration in Kampala by opposition parties protesting against rising food and oil prices.

Ugandan police break up protest against rising prices


Malaysia Airlines has picked Pratt & Whitney to supply 34 engines worth RM2.2 billion for its 17 new Airbus aircraft.

MAS picks Pratt & Whitney to supply 34 engines worth RM2.2 billion


County councillor Robbie Marshall, cabinet member for community safety and public health, welcomed the countrywide pilots of Clare's Law, which gives powers to disclose a violent offender's past, but said that more work needed to be done to prevent violence happening in the first place.


JOCKEY Seb Sanders is expected to return to action at Kempton on Monday after missing his three rides at Folkestone on Sunday through illness.


The average cost of data breach has been on an upward trajectory since 2005, but dipped 24 percent, from $7.2 million per event in 2010 to $5.5 million in 2011, according to Symantec's Ponemon Institute.

The average cost of a data breach dips in 2010 to 2011


The island wide train strike which was to be launched at midnight tonight has been suspended, railway trade unions said.


Asian stock markets closed higher Wednesday as hopes China would expand measures to revive its economy countered growing signs of economic decay in the US and other major countries.


A woman was rescued from a house fire Sunday night, and officials say the home did not have working smoke detectors.


North Korea says it will put a US citizen on trial for trying to overthrow the communist regime, in the face of soaring tensions between Pyongyang and the West.


A man killed his mother over a minor family dispute at Laxmipur VDC-8 in the district Thursday night.


AirAsia Bhd will give away one million free seats again for all domestic and international destinations.

AirAsia to give away one million free seats again


Video game publisher Electronic Arts says it expects fiscal 2009 profit and sales to grow sharply, fueled by upcoming games such as ``Spore,'' ``Mirror's Edge'' and ``Dead Space.''

Electronic Arts expects 2009 profit, sales to grow


Computer giant Hewlett Packard is to axe 1,300 jobs in the UK and switch work overseas, union leaders said yesterday.


An attorney for former state Sen. Jeff Miller has told a Bradley County jury that charges against his client are politically motivated.

Attorney for former state Sen. Jeff Miller tells jury that charges politically motivated


A teen collapsed and died Monday while playing basketball at a Roxbury high school.

Teen collapses, dies while playing basketball


08:42 As potentially game-changing as the steam engine or telegraph were in their day, 3D printing could herald a new industrial revolution, experts say.

3D printing could herald new industrial revolution


A 31-YEAR-OLD woman was twice grabbed by the same man in separate incidents during her walk to work.


A gunman fired into a crowd of children and adults at a South Los Angeles bus stop Wednesday, wounding eight, authorities said.


Investment strategists have warned that the sovereign debt bubble in Europe could have a bigger impact than the sub-prime or credit crisis.

Strategists warn of sovereign debt bubble


Iryna Khalip, wife of former presidential candidate Andrey Sannikaw, has received a letter of support from the wife of the Polish president.

Iryna Khalip receives letter of support from wife of Polish president


Dozens of Jewish settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in a marked escalation of their attacks on Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem.

Dozens of Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque


A mere four years and four months after the last model, Hyundai unveiled a sleeker, more expressive Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Hyundai unveils a sleeker, more expressive Elantra


Norah Jones performs live on Breakfast Television Behind the scenes at Breakfast Television before Norah Jones performed on May 15, 2012.


Violent Islamist group Al-Shabab is recruiting in the Netherlands, according to American journalist Mark Hosenball on his Newsweek blog.


Mark Chesnutt and his band brought honky tonk music to Iraq during his first of four performances for service members at the Victory Base Complex, Aug. 11.


McGarrigle's brother-in-law, Dane Lanken, says she died at her home in Montreal on Monday night, surrounded by her family.


A tornado watch has been posted for all of South Florida through 7 pm today, as heavy rains and thunderstorms could roll over the region during the afternoon, the National Weather Service in Miami said.


In a recent interview, former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson credits her fiance and WWE fiance David Otunga for saving her life in 2008 when her mother and brother were killed.

Jennifer Hudson credits wrestler fiance David Otunga for saving her life


A Bessemer City pastor was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery Tuesday.

Bessemer City pastor found guilty of sexual battery


FOUR hundred children were evacuated from a school after staff suffered a reaction to gas believed to be being used by workmen.

Four hundred children evacuated from school


Franklin Commons opened officially Saturday, with upwards of 400 people joining in a three-hour open house, touring large portions of the building and the programs located there, and sharing food prepared by Franklin Commons resident Commissary organizers, Cornucopia Caterers.


Georgia will cut diplomatic ties with Russia over the Kremlin's recognition of two Georgian rebel regions as independent states, Deputy Forgeign Minister Grigol Vashadze said on Friday.

Georgia cuts diplomatic ties with Russia


An expert group, headed by environmental economist Partha Dasgupta, will provide a road map for Green National Accounting system to evaluate impact of economic growth on environment by 2015.

Expert group to evaluate impact of economic growth on environment


DURHAM, NC Mike Krzyzewski is getting settled again at Duke and already sounds hungry for another championship.

Krzyzewski getting settled in again at Duke


Hans Rausing, one of Britain's richest men, pleaded guilty today to a charge of preventing the lawful and decent burial of his wife Eva's body.

Billionaire Hans Rausing pleads guilty to preventing burial of wife Eva's body


Brown, who until quite recently actually worked in Washington, did his best crotchety O'Reilly impression by acting enraged with pretty much everything that goes on there.

Scott Brown does his best Bill O'Reilly impression


Related topics celebrity news Rascal Flatts Country Music walk of fame Rascal Flatts got a big welcome from country fans in Hollywood on Tuesday when accepting the 2,480th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Rascal Flatts gets 2,480th star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


Huntington Bancshares Inc. announced that it has repurchased the warrant it had issued to the US Department of the Treasury as part of the TARP Capital Purchase Program.

Huntington Bancshares repurchases warrant from US Department of Treasury


All Cyprus banks will remain closed until Thursday, the central bank has announced in a shock statement.

Cyprus banks to remain closed until Thursday


MITCHELL, SD A South Dakota motorcycle company is suing NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer for allegedly failing to pay for work on a bike.

SD motorcycle company sues NASCAR driver Bowyer


Manitoba farmers planted a record amount of corn and soybeans this spring, and also went big on wheat, according to a new Statistics Canada survey released today.

Manitoba farmers plant record amounts of corn, soybeans


Swine flu cases have increased statewide in Ohio, including in Gallia County, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

Swine flu cases increase in Gallia County, throughout Ohio


Two men and a woman charged in the stabbing of a Stone County man apparently knew the victim, according to officials with the Stone County Sheriff's Department.


Croatian financial market watchdog HANFA on Monday suspended trade in shares of oil and gas company INA, a unit of Hungarian peer MOL, for five days while it tries to identify foreign investors who have been buying shares in recent weeks, Reuters reported.

Croatian market watchdog suspends trade in INA shares


Oracle Corp. stepped in to buy Sun Microsystems Inc. for $9.50 a share in a deal valued at $7.4 billion, just weeks after a reported deal by IBM to buy the maker of Java software fell apart.

Oracle buying Sun Microsystems for $9.50 a share


Mumbai, Oct 1 Abhishek Bachchan, who is all geared up for the release of ``Drona'' this week, says he doesn't mind being overshadowed by his wife Aishwarya Rai.

I don't mind being overshadowed by Aishwarya:


David Ball is returning home to Spartanburg to perform at Spring Fling on May 2.


Two insurance bills failed on procedural votes in the Senate this morning, and opponents are filibustering a third.

Two insurance bills fail on procedural votes in Senate


Presiding Jackson County Circuit Judge Jenifer Holt said on Friday that the circuit clerk's office will remain open on Wednesdays despite an order from the state's chief justice.


General Electric Co. will place an order for ``tens of thousands'' of electric vehicles in about a week as Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt seeks to take the lead in driving the industry's growth.

GE to place order for 'tens of thousands' of electric vehicles


Bernd Wiesberger hit a 7-under 65 to win the Austrian Open by three strokes on Saturday for his second European Tour title.

Wiesberger wins Austrian Open for second European Tour title


A historic English market town is set to ban smoking in all public places, making it the first in Britain to ban smoking on its streets.

Historic English town will be first to ban smoking on the streets


Heartland Payment Systems, a leading provider of credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll, check management and payment services, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Network Services business of Alliance Data Systems Corporation.

Heartland payment Systems, Inc. signs definitive agreement to acquire the Network Services business of Alliance Data Systems Corporation


Wayne Rooney is ready to roar for England... as Three Lions fans stage a manic scramble to get to the Euros.


Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced it will split off its holdings in Mead Johnson Nutrition Company.

Bristol-Myers Squibb to split off its holdings in Mead Johnson Nutrition


Samia Smith has signed a new contract keeping her on the cobbles for another year.


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urges Romney to release his tax returns quickly

Christie urges Romney to release tax returns quickly


In an email to Xpress, Asheville Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer declares that she will run for mayor.

Vice mayor Esther Manheimer will run for mayor