The Bruce St. James Show discussed ``things you should never say to a working mom'' and received perspective from mom, Pamela Hughes.

Things you should never say to a working mom


The Illinois Department of Agriculture says a Chicago company has recalled about 200 pounds of ground beef patties because of possible E. coli contamination.

Chicago company recalls ground beef because of possible E. coli contamination


Kings XI Punjab today said it will take strict action against any of its player found guilty of indulging in spot-fixing even as the BCCI has suspended five uncapped Indian players in the wake of a television sting operation which claimed to have exposed corruption in the IPL.

Kings XI to take action against guilty players


Legendary UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun is ready to retire, major media outlets are reporting.

Legendary UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun to retire


Nedbank Group, a majority-owned South African banking subsidiary of Old Mutual, said Thursday it continued to perform well in 2Q and has made good progress in delivering on its key strategic focus areas.

Nedbank Group continued to perform well in 2Q


The Carlyle Group, adding to its $2 billion bet on financial services in Asia, bought a 9% stake in a fast-growing Indian Internet brokerage.

Carlyle Group buys stake in India Infoline brokerage


Russians are preparing to withdraw billions of euros from Cyprus and the island will plunge into decades of recession because of the onerous terms of a EU bailout, economists say.

Russians to withdraw billions from Cyprus


Investigative journalism once used to occupy the centrestage in media but has now been replaced by ``inventive journalism'' and is driven by ``commercial interest'', Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said today.

Investigative journalism replaced by 'inventive' journalism:


Bollywood Vetern actor AK Hangal, who was best known for his roles in films like 'Namak Haram', 'Sholay' and 'Shaukeen', passed away at a hospital this morning following a brief illness.


Poorly controlled asthma more than doubles healthcare costs associated with the disease and threatens educational achievement through a dramatic increase in school absence, according to researchers at National Jewish Health.

Poorly controlled asthma doubles healthcare costs


The Manchester United football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to fight improper conduct charges following his criticism of referee Martin Atkinson.

Manchester United manager to fight conduct charges


THE Queen was reportedly in ``good spirits'' as she left hospital after recovering from a bout of gastroenteritis.

Queen in 'good spirits' leaving hospital after bout of gastroenteritis


The Prodigy have been voted the best dance act of all time, beating Daft Punk in a poll by Mixmag magazine.

The Prodigy voted best dance act of all time


It has been revealed that a Pacific Blue plane blew away from an airbridge as passengers were getting off the aircraft at Wellington International Airport in June.


Detectives were scouring the national DNA database today amid speculation that the second set of human remains found in the Cotswolds are those of a young Vietnamese immigrant.

Human remains found in Cotswolds could be those of Vietnamese immigrant


A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train in the area.


Campbell Soup Company, a manufacturer and marketer of food products, has opened new employee center in Camden, New Jersey.

Campbell opens new employee center in Camden, new Jersey


Fire Monday destroyed a landmark downtown Jacksonville lumberyard.

Fire destroys landmark downtown lumberyard


Chelyabinsk-based AGROPROMPROEKT doubled the volume of its design and exploration work in 2007 compared with 2006, the company's BOD Chairman Yakov Nevelev said to UrBC.

AGROPROMPROEKT doubles design and exploration work in 2007


The United States will ease some investment curbs on Myanmar to reward political progress, despite maintaining a wider range of punitive steps against the country's leaders, a US official said Thursday.

US to ease some investment curbs on Myanmar


United Continental Holdings Inc. said on Friday that June traffic fell 0.9 percent, with the biggest drops showing up in overseas traffic.

United Continental June traffic falls 0.9 percent


Council's approval of the Eli Waters/Dundowran Structure Plan caused some confusion, however, with some changes made to the plan.


Manchester United have stated that Wayne Rooney is not for sale, even as Chelsea threaten to hijack the England international's £30million move to Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich.


Perth warned of bad weather ahead Updated: 09:13, Wednesday May 8, 2013 The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is warning of more bad weather across the region in a line from from Perth to Corrigin to Lake Grace to Bremer Bay.


The global mobile gear market growth slowed down in Q3 as per market research firm Dell'Oro with the market rising 5% on yoy comparison.


Syrian authorities freed hundreds of political prisoners after President Bashar al-Assad issued a general amnesty in response to 10 weeks of protests against his 11-year rule, a Syrian rights group said on Thursday.

Syria frees hundreds of political prisoners-group


Cuba will free eight more political prisoners and send seven of them to Spain, the Catholic Church said on Saturday, as the government continued to release jailed dissidents.


The Bears are looking to add another running back to replace the injured Garrett Wolfe, who is a special teams contributor and running back.


Nearly 20 passengers were injured, one of them seriously, when a passenger bus fell from a culvert at Curti in Ponda taluka, 30 km from Panaji.

Passengers injured after bus falls from culvert


Sapphire has selected Asetek's closed loop liquid cooling system for its Atomic HD 4870 X2 graphics card.


Explosives found in a Superior garage Wednesday morning were secured and safely detonated in a sand pit.

Explosives found in garage safely detonated


After scoring her 12th No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with ``Diamonds,'' Rihanna finally earns her first #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with Unapologetic.

Rihanna earns first #1 album on Billboard 200


A new risk calculator can predict the risk of postoperative complications occurring for individual bariatric surgery patients, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

New risk calculator predicts risk of postoperative complications for bariatric surgery patients


Two lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, canvassed that policy makers be held accountable for their actions, as a measure towards addressing the nation's underdevelopment.

Policy makers should be held accountable --


The Olympic closing ceremony will be the ultimate ``after show party'', London 2012 chairman Lord Coe has said.

Olympics closing ceremony will be the ultimate ``after show party''


Officials in a California school district said a middle school student was told to take a US flag off his bike to avoid ``racial tension.''


Katie Couric has signed a multi-year deal with ABC to host and produce a nationally syndicated talk show and join the ABC News team.


An Ann Arbor woman missing since Friday was found safe in a hotel in Romulus overnight, police said.

Ann Arbor woman missing since Friday found safe


Pop sensation Justin Bieber has claimed that he wants to be a ``young dad,'' according to reports.


Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz has announced that military hospitals will be restructured according to performance.

Military hospitals to be restructured according to performance


Christina Aguilera would like you to know that she has ``absolutely nothing against Lady GaGa``. The aspiring diva has posted a personal note to her fans on her official website where she has denounced claims that she is feuding with her fellow Pop star. Check out what Aguilera had to say below:

Christina Aguilera: ``I have absolutely nothing against Lady Gaga''


One question we get fairly regularly from new iPod owners is, ``How do you download music to an iPod?''


US could fall behind China and other states in clean energy technology unless Congress passes energy legislation, US Commerce Secretary Locke said.

US could fall behind China in clean energy technology:


Morocco's government lost its majority in parliament on Friday after a party in the governing coalition withdrew its support, raising questions over whether the cabinet could stay in power.

Morocco`s government loses majority in parliament


Kodak will host a free one-hour webinar April 6, at 11 am /2 pm with Oscar-nominee Matthew Libatique, ASC talking about the format choices available to today's filmmakers.

Kodak to host free Webinar with Matthew Libatique, ASC


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates continue to defy all odds as all time low levels have been here to stay for awhile.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Mirpur, Jan 4 Tillakaratne Dilshan scored a fine century to guide Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the tri-series opener here Monday.

Dilshan guides Sri Lanka to victory against Bangladesh


The Sac-Joaquin Section finalized its playoff brackets for baseball and softball on Saturday, with several local programs eyeing extended playoff runs.

Sac-Joaquin Section finalizes playoff brackets


Thieves are stealing catalytic converters from cars parked in public lots.

Thieves stealing catalytic converters from cars


Square Enix has released details on their supernatural mystery detective game Murdered:


Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a long-awaited transportation bill on Wednesday that will allow Georgia voters to decide whether to hike the sales tax to pay for roads and infrastructure.


A 17-year-old Western Hockey League player has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death after a crash this spring that killed a young woman.

Western Hockey League player pleads guilty


David Arquette, recently separated from wife Courteney Cox, has checked himself into rehab.

David Arquette checks himself into rehab.


Paul di Resta says he is ready to be aggressive in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix after admitting that his performance fell short in qualifying.


The Court of Appeal has banned a fraudulent prison bookkeeper from the civil service for five years.

Court bans fraudulent prison bookkeeper from civil service


A CHRONIC alcoholic who set fire to a flat in Burton after a row with his partner has been warned he faces a 'substantial' prison sentence.


After a few weeks of additional review, UNLV freshman Anthony Bennett has been cleared by the NCAA.

UNLV freshman Anthony Bennett cleared by NCAA


The head of UNESCO is pleading with the US to reinstate funding cut off after the agency granted membership to Palestine.

UNESCO pleads with us to reinstate funding


South Korea launched its second Aegis destroyer on Friday, the South Korean Navy said.

S. Korea launches second Aegis destroyer


The euro climbed to a new multi-month high against the Swiss franc during early deals on Thursday.

Euro climbs to new multi-month high against franc


There is no reason to be happy or content with what was achieved.


India and Spain today signed five pacts, including a protocol for amending the over 19-year-old double taxation avoidance pact to check tax evasion.


NEW Zealand official Leon Williamson has been appointed to control the Four Nations final as the embarrassing stalemate over who should referee the Australia-England clash came to a predictable end.

Kiwi referee Leon Williamson to control Four Nations final


On Monday, Netflix announced that it won't use Qwikster to separate streaming content and DVDs-by-mail.


SportsGrid is seeking fall editorial interns to help keep our sports blog machine rolling.


Greece is close to missing this year's deficit reduction targets that were agreed with the EU and the IMF.


Saratoga County Clerk Kathy Marchione declared victory in the Republican primary over state Sen. Roy McDonald Tuesday, a day after election officials finished counting absentee ballots.

Marchione declares victory over McDonald


Sherri Shepherd, actress, author, comedienne, talk show host and mom seems to be everywhere lately.


Three Aurora men have been charged with the sexual assault of a 25-year-old Joliet woman, according to police and court records.

Three Aurora men charged in sexual assault


Virgin Atlantic announced that it is partnering with leading British designer Vivienne Westwood to re-design its iconic red uniform.

Vivienne Westwood to re-design Virgin Atlantic uniforms


Reliance Communications Chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday appeared before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee which quizzed him for over two hours in connection with alleged irregularities in 2G spectrum allocation.


A Dover man previously charged with rape pleaded guilty Tuesday to a lesser-included charge of second-degree sexual assault after he admitted to performing oral sex on a child under the age of 14.


Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly been dumped by her long time boyfriend, Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton.

Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger reportedly dumped


Boston Red Sox ex-infielder, manager and broadcaster Johnny Pesky died on Monday at the age of 92.


Two Birmingham tower blocks are set to be demolished to make way for a new ``family'' housing development.

Two Birmingham tower blocks to be demolished


Bo Jackson, two-sport all star and Tecmo Bowl hero, has never actually played the video game in which he dominates, he revealed today on ESPN's Sports Center.

Bo Jackson, hero of Tecmo Bowl, has never played the game


The question above is something I never thought about until getting a letter from Carol Morris of Savanna, Ill. She called it, ``How will I look in heaven?''


The oldest living US bird in the wild survived the Japanese earthquake-triggered tsunami, media reports this week say.


From the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Mother Church, which experiences to the utmost the Passion, Pain, Cross, and Death, as well as the Resurrection of Christ, we extend to all the faithful of the Church our wholehearted Paschal greeting and blessing, together with the embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who was risen from the dead and lives eternally, granting life to all people.


The last total lunar eclipse of 2011 happens in the western sky tonight into Saturday morning just before dawn.


An Indian holy man and social activist has died after a four-month fast to highlight corruption and rising pollution in the Ganges river, doctors said on Wednesday.


Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming concert featuring music legends BJ Thomas and Billy Joe Royal.

Concert to feature music legends Thomas, Royal


Destiny, Florida, America's first eco-sustainable city, announced today it has created Florida's first sustainable energy farm.

Destiny, Florida creates Florida's first Energy Farm


Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he talked midfield maestro Paul Scholes out of retiring.


A 30-year-old woman is in extremely critical condition after being shot in the chest Sunday afternoon.

Woman critical after being shot in the chest


GRANDVILLE, Mich. Five current or former Calvin College students accused of beheading a fiberglass giraffe in west Michigan face up to five years in prison if convicted.

Students accused of beheading a fiberglass giraffe


A NATO soldier and three civilians were killed in southern Afghanistan, while a journalist working for The New York Times newspaper was injured, officials said Saturday.

NATO soldier, civilians killed in Afghanistan


Kyle Stanley and Phil Mickelson looked forward to fresh starts Thursday in the first round of the Phoenix Open.

Kyle Stanley, Phil Mickelson look forward to fresh starts in Phoenix Open


Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Saturday that no country, except Syria, would be allowed to decide for the Syrians.

No country to be allowed to decide for Syrians:


A Burnsville alderman has been removed from office after he pleaded guilty to felony prescription fraud.


``The ultimate growth is human development, not only economic growth,'' Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu said during the launch of the the report here by the United Nations Development Programme.


Senior batsman Rahul Dravid underwent a minor corrective surgery on his injured left upper jaw at the Manipal Hospital near here today.

Rahul Dravid undergoes corrective surgery


The government on Monday indicated it may lower the Rs 40,000 crore disinvestment target for the current fiscal in view of the recent bloodbath in the stock markets on account of global uncertainty.

Government may lower disinvestment target for current fiscal


Windhager is launching its new VarioWIN wood pellet boiler, a very versatile and compact biomass wood pellet boiler with pellet feed variants and different boiler versions to suit installation anywhere in the home.

Windhager launches VarioWIN compact biomass wood pellet boiler


Hoosier Harvest Church, 4085 Leonard Road in Martinsville, is hosting a Beth Moore live simulcast from Chicago Sept. 18.

Hoosier Harvest hosts Beth Moore simulcast


Wipro Technologies, the IT services business of India's No 3 software exporter Wipro Ltd, said on Monday it has opened a new development centre in Budapest, its fourth such centre in eastern Europe.

Wipro opens development centre in Budapest


Cholera has killed 50 more children in the Somali capital Mogadishu, where cases of waterborne diseases have increased due to unhygienic living conditions, Press TV reports.


All the supporting actors in this year's big Christmas blockbuster movie have now been successfully identified, and what's left of the film can now be watched in peace, according to reports emerging from 72 Smeaton Road, Wimbledon.

All supporting actors in Christmas blockbuster movie now successfully identified


Shardul Kulkarni of Angel Broking is of the view that Siemens can touch Rs 595-600.


Actress Eva Longoria enjoyed a date with a mystery man in Hollywood.


Two Loxley men are facing drug and child endangerment charges after police found what they describe as a methamphetamine lab.

Two Loxley men face drug, child endangerment charges


Protesters have forced the Olympic torch relay to change course as the flame entered a troubled Vancouver neighborhood.

Protesters force Olympic torch relay to change course


In a sharply worded speech on the Senate floor today, McConnell labeled the Obama cuts a sham.


A power outage on the east side of downtown Kalamazoo that has left approximately 450 residents without power is expected to be repaired by late afternoon.

Power outage in downtown Kalamazoo expected to be repaired by late afternoon


Marathon Oil Corporation, an oil and gas exploration and production company, has acquired a position in four exploration blocks in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Marathon acquires position in exploration blocks in Kurdistan region of Iraq


``He was a different class of politician. Most of us who are politicians exploit religious sentiments to divide Nigerians for our own selfish gains. We exploit north/south divide to divide Nigerians for our selfish gains. But Yakowa was very different. He was gentleman who believed in the unity of this country,'' Jonathan stated.

Politicians exploiting religious sentiments to divide Nigerians - Jonathan


Iconic comic book heroes The Phantom and Captain Action will team up in a new miniseries early next year.


A Kent man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his father on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of father


Natural Remedies has launched a water soluble botanical extract range which is completely water soluble, excipient-free standardized extracts having good appearance and taste characteristics.

Natural Remedies launches water soluble botanical extract range


Former Ukraine leader Yulia Tymoshenko has been jailed for seven years.


10 Aug, 17:08 - Lucy Speed has said that she is ``laid back'' about her upcoming wedding to Spencer Hayler.


Pearson, the world's leading education service company today said that it would invest $30 million in India to acquire 50 per cent stake in Educomp's, India's largest listed education company, existing vocational training business and over 17 per cent in a Bangalore-based e-tutoring firm.


The Rolling Stones will still tour Europe next year with or without Ronnie Wood, after the guitarist entered rehab last week.

The Rolling Stones will still tour with or without Ronnie Wood


Despite tight security measures taken by Indian security forces in the north eastern states, Maoists on Tuesday killed eight persons in Jharkhand state.

Despite tight security measures, Maoists kill eight persons in Jharkhand


The Wilmington Hammerheads and Charlotte Eagles finished with a tie score Saturday night at Legion Stadium as neither side was able to find a result in the back of the net.

Wilmington Hammerheads, Charlotte Eagles tie at Legion Stadium


Hospital group Netcare apologised again yesterday for the human kidney transplant scandal at its KwaZulu-Natal operations almost a decade ago.

Netcare apologises for transplant scandal


Joannie Rochette, the whole world, but especially your mom, is so proud of you for winning the bronze medal and being a picture of courage and determination!


China is expected to have 800 skyscrapers, four times more than the United States by 2016, but experts in Beijing called for a rethink of the policy citing environmental damage and maintenance costs.


Hawthorn premiership wingman Clinton Young and Port Adelaide forward Daniel Motlop have both accepted reprimands after being charged with rough conduct by the AFL match review panel.

Clinton young and Daniel Motlop accept reprimands


Trend News K.Ramzanova / The peaceful nuclear program of Iran may assist in establishing peace and stability in the region, the Press Secretary of Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, Khazar Ibrahim, said to a press-conference on 14 April.

Peaceful nuclear program of Iran may assist in establishing peace and stability in region:


VivaAerobus, Mexico's ultra low fares airline, announced today an extension of their presence into the US market, with new flight offerings from the cities of Miami and Orlando to Monterrey, Mexico.

VivaAerobus announces flights from Miami and Orlando to Monterrey


Man charged over stabbing death Updated: 16:35, Friday December 21, 2012 A 43-year-old man has been charged over the stabbing death of a woman in Fremantle, south of Perth.


Google Inc. has not cooked its search results to favor its own products and listings, Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt told a US Senate hearing looking into whether the search giant abuses its power.


StarChip is addressing M2M markets by launching its new SCM family of secure SIM controllers.

StarChip addresses M2M markets with new SIM controllers


Uzizi, a five-piece Sacred Harp band with a 12-member choir, will perform at 7 pm April 23 at the Spiritual Life Society at the Old Church on the Green, 1 E. Main St. Admission is $8.


I Peter 1:13-16 13) ``So brace up your minds; be sober; set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.


Today a monument to the prominent Azerbaijani composer Fikret Amirov was officially opened in Baku.

Monument to composer Fikret Amirov officially opens in Baku


BeyonDSL has launched a new range of satellite broadband deals aimed at UK homes and businesses, it has been reported.

Beyondsl launches satellite broadband deals


The Miller Park sales tax, which has been collected in the Milwaukee area since 1996, could end in 2017.


The Food squad of the City Corporation seized stale food from six hotels in the city on Thursday.


Credit card debt can be reduced with the help of effective programs today that are designed to address credit card debt.

Credit card debt reduced with effective programs


When it is functioning at its very best, a church is not only a place where everyone is welcomed; it is also a place where everyone is needed.


Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International, on Friday said awareness creation on breast cancer is paramount for the country's healthcare delivery system.

Awareness creation on breast cancer is paramount for healthcare delivery --


The currently available pneumococcal vaccines are effective in preventing invasive pneumococcal disease, according to a study in the Medical Journal of Australia.

Currently available vaccines effective in preventing pneumococcal disease:


Future of Banking Commission has called for the complete removal of commission for frontline bank staff and enforcement action against senior management in firms putting excessive sales pressure on workers.

Banking Commission calls for removal of Commission for frontline bank staff


Amazon.com, the world's biggest online retailer, is in talks to bring two warehouses to New Jersey in a deal that could bring 1,500 or more full-time jobs to a state where unemployment has hovered around 9 percent.

Amazon in talks to bring warehouses to New Jersey


Dance fever hit Lancashire as six well-known faces, including Beijing Olympic 3,000m steeplechase runner Helen Clitheroe, above, took to the floor to be named the county's best.


AR Rahman and students from his music institute to do live concert all over India in 2012

Ar Rahman to do live concert all over India in 2012


The United States and Russia will sign a military cooperation agreement when US President Barack Obama visits Moscow in early July, a top Russian general said Friday, quoted by news agencies.

US, Russia to sign military cooperation agreement


Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Friday that no country could tolerate any terrorist organization.

Gul says no country can tolerate any terrorist organization


RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who stoked a controversy a few days ago saying that rapes do not take place in rural but urban India, has created a fresh row now with remarks that a woman is bound by contract to husband to look after him.

Woman is bound by contract to husband to look after him:


Tigers starting catcher Gerald Laird was arrested Wednesday night for his role in a brawl inside the NBA arena in Phoenix, the Associated Press reported.

Tigers catcher Gerald Laird arrested for role in brawl


At 5pm local time the first World Cup stadium to be completed opens its doors with president Dilma expected to arrive at approximately 5:30pm.


COVENTRY rugby club has been saved for now after a deal was struck with an investor to bring it out of administration.


The Raiders placed the franchise tag on defensive end Richard Seymour on Wednesday as a means of bringing him back for a second season, and protecting themselves from losing him to another team without compensation.

Oakland Raiders place franchise tag on Richard Seymour


Wingate & Finchley FC have restructured their ticket prices for the 2010/11 season, in a move that will hopefully encourage more fans to come through the gates.

Wingate & Finchley restructure ticket prices


Mr Cameron said China needed to understand what was at stake and he urged its leaders to open its markets.


NTPC Ltd., India's largest power producer by capacity, has shortlisted two more coal mines in Indonesia in a bid to secure fuel supplies, its chairman said Monday.

NTPC shortlists two more coal mines in Indonesia


The Wright State baseball team has altered the schedule for their weekend series at Cleveland State.

Baseball alters schedule for weekend series at Cleveland State


A Rochester man charged with Arson is expected to be in city court on Wednesday.


Gardman reported record sales in April, up 21.5 per cent on its previous best month last May.


A typhoon churned towards the Tokyo region Sunday as Japan went to the polls for a vote widely expected to end more than half a century of almost unbroken conservative rule.


The HMS Caroline, the last surviving warship of the Battle of Jutland, is to remain in Belfast after £1million was pledged to secure the vessel's future.


China is moving very fast toward green economic growth, Niels Bjoern Christiansen, president and CEO of Danfoss, the Denish industrial-controls company which has made China one of its core markets, told Xinhua in a recent interview.


The MRI, who has been coming to Mombasa since 2001 provides consistent support to four schools in the region, Pwani School for the mentally Handicapped, Victoria Baptist, Mnazi Moja, and Peter of the Rock Primary School.


British luxury 4x4 maker Land Rover yesterday celebrated 60 years of building off-road motoring icons.


At least one defibrillator will be in every Oak Creek next school year under changes to the school district's student health services policy.

Defibrillators will be in every Oak Creek school


European stocks resumed advances, led by banks and utility companies.


A 32-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of assault after allegedly choking his ex-girlfriend Thursday, Corpus Christi police said.

Man arrested for choking ex-girlfriend, Corpus Christi police say


WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says the economy is ``gradually getting better'' and ``that's very encouraging.''

Geithner says economy gradually getting better


Taliban militants in Afghanistan are threatening to mount a spring offensive as the US prepares to deploy more soldiers in the country.

Taliban militants threaten spring offensive


Sony has explained why, despite its release of the likes of SOCOM Confrontation and GT5 Prologue as downloads and its growing push toward digital distribution on the PSP, games such as LittleBigPlanet aren't downloadable.


The flu is picking up steam across the country with five states now reporting widespread illness.


The Marine Corps far surpassed its recruiting goal last month and could eventually be more than a year ahead of schedule in its plan to grow the force to 202,000 members.


A 55-year-old man suffered serious head injuries during a fight outside a pizza takeaway in a Kent town centre.


Nikola Kalinic scored twice Wednesday to help Croatia beat the Czech Republic 4-2 in an international friendly.

Croatia beats Czech Republic 4-2 in friendly


Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is urging lawmakers in both parties to tone down their rhetoric as they prepare to take up a series of education proposals.

Tenn. Gov. Haslam urges lawmakers to tone down rhetoric


Hundreds of Bahraini inmates have joined a hunger strike started by jailed opposition leaders to protest against Manama's brutal crackdown on anti-regime protests.

Hundreds of Bahraini inmates join hunger strike against brutal crackdown on protests


The Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with two more draft picks in linebacker Khaseem Greene and receiver Marquess Wilson.

Bears agree to contracts with two more draft picks


Thiopurine treatment of inflammatory bowel disease is linked to a risk for lymphoproliferative disorders, according to the results of a prospective observational cohort study reported online in the October 19 issue of The Lancet.

Thiopurine treatment of inflammatory bowel disease linked to risk for lymphoproliferative disorders


Yahoo Music Unlimited has been sold, well at least the subscription service as the existing customers will be sent to the Rhapsody music service.

Yahoo Music Unlimited sold: subscription customers sent to Rhapsody Music service


Middleweight Jake Rosholt has been released by the UFC following his submission loss nine days ago at UFC 106 in Las Vegas.


Havelock police have seized more than 1,000 grams of suspected Spice, a synthetic cannabis, during a raid of the Super Expressway store in Havelock.

Havelock police seize synthetic cannabis


Pakistan on Saturday, accused Indian troops of resorting to ``unprovoked firing'' on the Line of Control and violating a ceasefire prevailing along the frontiers in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak accuses Indian troops of 'unprovoked firing'


Police Cricket Club beat Carimi by two wickets with four overs to spare, in Sunday's BVI Cricket Association 20-20 match at the Greenland Grounds, after recovering from a dismal start.

Police beats Carimi by two wickets in 20-20 match


British Olympic rowing champion Andy Holmes has died at the age of 51, the country's Olympics minister announced Monday.


AUGUSTA, Maine ― A soldier from Maine who was the crew chief of a Black Hawk helicopter has been killed in Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday.

Soldier from Maine killed in Afghanistan


Court records show Melissa Gilbert has filed for divorce after 16 years of marriage to fellow actor Bruce Boxleitner.

Actress Melissa Gilbert files for divorce


An early Monday morning fire gutted a duplex in the 1600 block of Silverado Trail, south of Lincoln Avenue.


Crude palm oil hit RM2,001 per tonne at midday Tuesday ahead of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board's monthly release of figures including production, exports and stockpile on Wednesday.


Indian power minister Sushilkumar Shinde made a strong pitch for US investment in the growing power sector in India on Tuesday, asserting that lucrative opportunities were available to investors.


A tornado struck Sheboygan County Wednesday afternoon, according to the county's sheriff department, along with a round of powerful storms that swept through southeastern Wisconsin.


the more instant, the more universal, as always -- was that the Green Shift was second only to Stephane Dion as a Liberal vote-killer.


The Football Association says Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has withdrawn from the England squad to play Italy with a bruised thigh.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott withdraws from England squad


Talk show host Rush Limbaugh boldly said he would go to Costa Rica for medical treatment if the healthcare reform of President Barack Obama was passed.


Uplift Education has completed its purchase of a two-story building in Deep Ellum that will become a school in the neighborhood just east of downtown Dallas.

Uplift Education completes purchase of Deep Ellum building


Nevertheless, Samsung plans to release a $1,000, leather-clad edition of its surprisingly popular and well-reviewed Galaxy Tab, according to European reports.

Samsung may be planning a $1,000 luxury Galaxy Tab


French screen icon Brigitte Bardot on Friday threatened to follow compatriot Gérard Depardieu to Russia, who was granted citizenship for tax exile, unless two elephants who are in danger of being put down, are spared.

Bardot threatens to follow Depardieu to Russia


Manly have beaten the Warriors 24-10 to win the 2011 NRL premiership at ANZ Stadium yesterday, their second title of the last four seasons and eighth in the club's history.

Manly beat Warriors 24-10 to win NRL premiership


Rallies were organised in several parts of Mumbai on Monday in support of Anna Hazare's indefinite hunger strike, set to start in Delhi on Tuesday, against government's Lokpal Bill.

Rallies organised in Mumbai in hazare`s support


An operation to separate conjoined twins dubbed 'little fighters' is due to be completed today.

Operation to separate twins to be completed


REUTERS/Henry Romero Actresses Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore and singer Alicia Keys will each direct a short film about breast cancer and its impact on people's lives for cable television network Lifetime.

Aniston, Moore to direct short films on breast cancer


It was just announced, Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik were married in secret on April 10 after Malik's family arrived to meet the couple and decided it would be best not to wait after the alleged problems faced the two.

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik married in secret:


Washington County prosecutors have dismissed charges against a Bartlesville couple accused of abusing their children.


Alaska Airlines had a banner month of May but sister airline Horizon Air didn't fare as well.


Americans are apparently rushing to the internet to get answers on how to get themselves out of financial trouble.


An eerie calm has returned to Haiti following two full days of riots in the wake of the announced presidential and legislative election results.


A local man working on his boat Thursday at a Brookhill Lane home became trapped when the 30-foot sailboat fell on his leg, a fire department official said.

Man trapped when sailboat falls on his leg


A 21-year-old Huntly man has been charged with murder in connection with the discovery of a body on vacant land in the town last week.


BALTIMORE Adding a big arm to their bullpen, the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former All-Star closer George Sherrill from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday for two minor leaguers.

Dodgers acquire lhp George Sherrill from Orioles


In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Syfy wants to order another Battlestar Galactica-related project.

Syfy wants another Battlestar Galactica-related project


Morocco Business News) Morocco will create a new financial hub in Casablanca to make the city more attractive to international investors.


Iranian police on Thursday forced opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to leave a cemetery just minutes after his arrival as hundreds gathered to mourn protesters killed in post-election violence, witnesses said.

Iran police force Mousavi to leave cemetery


David and Victoria Beckham are staying in Los Angeles, despite rumours that they were selling their Hollywood home.


Ecuador seeks to boost oil output by 20,000 barrels per day at two ``mature'' oil fields in the country's Amazon region, Minister of Non-Renewable Natural Resources Wilson Pastor said.


Cleanup begins on the Gulf Coast now, after Gustav's powerful winds left a wide path of damage.The storm weakened as it moved inland much to the relief of people in Louisiana who braced themselves for a possible repeat of Hurricane Katrina.


Little River Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which was closed by a rock slide today, may reopen Thursday morning, according to Park officials.


The Oasis Market gas stations that were previously closed have been reopened under new ownership.


England striker Jermain Defoe will rejoin Tottenham Hotspur from Portsmouth after the Premier League clubs agreed a fee on Tuesday.

England striker Defoe to rejoin Tottenham


A company director was jailed for six years by the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court yesterday for stealing millions of rands she was supposed to invest for clients, notes a report on the IoL site.


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

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


Greene King, which has around 2,500 pubs in England and Scotland, on Thursday said pretax profit for the year to May 3 fell 15 percent to 139.4 million pounds on revenues 1.3 percent higher at 942.3 million pounds.


Tata Teleservices on Monday said it has launched a call and tweet service which enables subscribers to update their Twitter status by posting voice tweets from their mobiles without logging on to the Internet.

Tata Teleservices launches call and tweet service


City officials today said tonight's New Year's Eve celebration is expected to go on as scheduled, despite the wintry weather.

New Year's Eve celebration to go on as scheduled


Taiwanese cuisine is virtually unknown in the US and thus has great potential to grow dramatically in that country, a visiting US culinary expert said yesterday.

Taiwanese cuisine has potential in US, expert says


Two National Park Service employees found human remains in the Delaware River this afternoon while on a boat patrol.

National Park Service finds human remains in Delaware River


Myanmar would release all remaining political prisoners soon to encourage national reconciliation, President Thein Sein said Tuesday.

Myanmar to release all political prisoners soon


Graeter's Ice Cream, a Cincinnati-based premium ice cream company, is heading west to Colorado thanks, in part, to Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.


Aust shares post gains by noon Updated: 13:01, Tuesday March 19, 2013 The Australian share market was higher at noon as traders decided they had over-reacted to Europe's debt problems on Monday and recovered some of their losses.


Panama's public services regulator Asep announced that power demand hit a record 1,204MW on March 24, up 12% from a year ago.


Johnson, the broadcaster known for his hyper-enthusiastic calls, is leaving CBS after 16 years, SI's Richard Dietsch is reporting.


Canoe.ca is going mobile with the launch of Canoe Mobile today.


Novell unveiled Identity Manager 4, a unique family of solutions that securely manages identity and access across physical, virtual and cloud environments.


``Quite a chopy session we have gone through yesterday. Opened on a consevative note, spot index tried to gather its momentum in the afternoon though profit booking on higher levels drift indices lower. For the day, the level of 6,130 and 6,080 may act as a major support for the market and the level of 6,220 and 6,260 may act as a major hurdle. Mostly all technical indicators are in an overbought zone with some showing negative divergence so one needs to remain cautious,`` said the broking house Mansukh.

6,130 and 6,080 may act as major support:


``It's not every white farm which will be taken. Not necessarily,'' Mugabe said in reply to the leader of the predominantly-white Commercial Farmers Union at a conference to lure investors.


The supply of homes for sale continues to outstrip demand, reveals the monthly Housing Survey from Hometrack.


KEN CLARKE'S hopes of a return to the shadow cabinet were dealt a blow today by a study showing he is the most rebellious Tory MP.


Iberia will launch on February 2 its flights from Madrid to Fortaleza and Recife.

Iberia launches its flights to Fortaleza and Recife


Robert Pattinson and Katy Perry enjoyed a night out together at Dimples Supper Club in Burbank California on Wednesday, December 16, getting flirty at times.

Robert Pattinson and Katy Perry get flirty


Talks with China about introducing regular direct flights are making better progress than before, the Civil Aeronautics Administration said yesterday.


Redistricting, a term that recently seems to have, at a minimum, many controversial connotations, is actually a constitutional protection.

Redistricting is a constitutional protection


Sanam Marvi, a Pakistani folk and Sufi singer, will sing a theme song for new Indian movie ``Akhri Dao''.

Sanam Marvi to sing theme song for Indian movie


An Albany-area woman has admitted stealing more than $62,000 from a state fund for cystic fibrosis patients.


North Aurora police are looking for a man who is a suspect in Monday morning stabbing.

North Aurora police looking for suspect in stabbing


EgyptAir announced that it has suspended its flights from Cairo for 12 hours.


Several homes had to be evacuated after a car crashed into a house and broke two mains gas supply pipes.


Alabama is to be renamed Alabammy because they have so many people that are absolutely bammy.


The Emir of Qatar is visiting the White House tomorrow, one of a series of Middle East leaders who are coming to town.


Yemen is ready to talk with leaders of al-Qaida if the latter laid down its weapons and renounced violence.


A bankruptcy trustee for Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers of New York has sued McDermott, Will & Emery for legal malpractice, charging that partners at the Chicago-based law firm ``put their personal relationships and selfish economic concerns above the interests of the charitable institution they were entrusted to protect.''

Bankruptcy trustee sues McDermott Will for malpractice


``David Cameron talks down Britain by claiming we are broken -- but how would cutting child tax credits help society?

How would cutting child tax credits help society? --


Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will compete in the March 2 Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway for JR Motorsports, general manager Kelley Earnhardt Miller announced today.

Jimmie Johnson to compete in Nationwide Series race at Phoenix


Fairview Township police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning at the Good 2 Go convenience store on Route 309.

Fairview Township police investigating armed robbery


World stocks up a day after Dow hits record high The Dow's new all-time high and better economic data from the United States propelled world stock markets higher Wednesday.


Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to one he apologized for using on his annual telethon a year ago.Following a news conference in Sydney Friday, Lewis, 82, was asked by a Network Ten national TV reporter for his opinion on the Australian nation sport of cricket.


A Concession Agreement has been signed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, India, for widening of existing road to two-lane national highway standards from Nechipu to Hoj on hybrid BOT model under the Arunachal Pradesh Package of Roads and Highway.

Concession Agreement signed for widening of Nechipu to Hoj road


Cox Communications, the country's third-largest cable company, stopped offering cellphone service Wednesday, saying it's too small to compete with the big cellphone companies.


People walk a path between snow drifts on Third Avenue on the east side of Manhattan in New York on December 28 one day after a blizzard dropped 20 inches of snow.


10 May, 18:40 - Wayne Coyne had apologised to Arcade Fire for the comments he made about the group in a previous interview.


A PERTHSHIRE doctor who has done tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan was last night named healthcare reservist of the year.

PERTHSHIRE doctor named healthcare reservist of the year


Via everywhere, Solicitor General Elana Kagan will be nominated to the Supreme Court this morning at 10am in an announcement by President Obama.


More courts, more judges and increase in infrastructure facilities is the only solution to bring efficiency in judicial system and deliver timely justice to the citizens, Chief Justice of India, Justice KG Balakrishnan said on Sunday.

More courts, more judges can deliver timely justice:


The Jamaican trio, Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Warren Weir, gave Jamaica gold, silver, and bronze medals in the 200 meter Olympic finals in London.

Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Warren Weir gives Jamaica gold, silver and bronze


EXPORT growth has led Ireland out of recession in the first quarter of the year, but the sector is not labour intensive enough to reduce unemployment in the short term, Davy stockbrokers believes.


A NEW treatment regime is offering a glimmer of hope for breast cancer patients who cannot go for life-saving surgery as their tumours are too large to remove.

NEW treatment regime offers hope to cancer patients


RCN announced today that it is offering its phone customers free calls to Japan and Japan Mobile in the wake of the natural disasters which occurred last week in that country.


Computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. shocked the industry Tuesday by announcing it will cut 24,600 jobs, or eight per cent of its payroll, as it integrates Electronic Data Systems Corp., including its big Canadian unit EDS Canada.


Lance Armstrong finished second in the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race on Saturday, pushing six-time champion Dave Wiens to a record time.

Armstrong finishes second in mountain bike race


The Arab League expressed ``growing concern'' Sunday about Syria and called on the authorities to stop acts of violence against protesters immediately, Qatar's state news agency QNA quoted the league's head as saying.

Arab League expresses ``growing concern'' about Syria


Ares Capital Corporation announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, has increased the size of its revolving funding facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, from $200 million to $400 million.

Ares Capital Corporation increases size of revolving funding facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


Google plans to stop selling the Google Nexus One itself, leaving the job to the more experienced mobile networks.

Google to stop selling the Google Nexus One


fiscal year grant funding is fueling a research project boom at Utah State University.

Research projects booming at Utah State University


Qualcomm Inc. reported mixed financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.

Qualcomm reports mixed results in fourth quarter


The test firing of a new Russian intercontinental ballistic missile ended in failure when the rocket crashed back onto the territory of the launch site, reports said Wednesday.

Test of new Russian missile ends in failure


Male, Nov 17 The Maldives' primary strategic interests lie with India and there is nothing that can change this plain fact, says the new foreign minister of the Indian Ocean country that installed a democratic regime last week after three decades of one-man rule.


NEW Kiwi recruit Michael Paterson is set for his competetive Blues debut against Leinster this Saturday, 6.30pm kick off.


US President Barack Obama on Sunday made a telephone call to President Asif Ali Zardari ``to personally express his condolences on the tragic loss'' of twenty-four Pakistani soldiers in a NATO strike on a checkpost along the Afghan border this past week, the White House said.

President Obama calls President Zardari to personally express condolences over loss of soldiers -


Two Portsmouth City Council candidates are taking legal action against the city regarding a ballot deadline.


GOP senator key to NY gay marriage OK concedes Republican state Sen. Stephen Saland, who cast the critical vote to legalize gay marriage in New York, on Thursday conceded his re-election bid, resulting in the third Republican to lose his office after being dogged by their historic votes.


Wilkes University announced details regarding campus forums to gain input about a proposed work release program on Friday afternoon.

Wilkes announces details of campus forums


April is Autism Awareness month, and two studies, one published in the journal Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and one published in the journal Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities , show a new video game helps children with autism and intellectual disabilities learn skills for independence.

New video game helps children with autism learn skills for independence


You can eyeroll all you want at what I'm about to say, but allow me this moment to tell you just how much you mean to me, and what goes through my mind when I look at you and say your names.


Las Vegas Sands Corp on Wednesday posted an unexpected quarterly net loss as costs rose, competition sharpened in Macau and a weak economy cut visits to its US casinos.


Yet the one protecting Elway's blind side and anchoring the stellar offensive line that opened all those holes for Davis was Gary Zimmerman, who will join Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with his induction Saturday.


Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday blocked parole for Manson family member Bruce Davis, saying he still poses a threat to society.

Brown blocks parole for Manson family member Bruce Davis


Tiger Woods says he's taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word ``infidelity'' for the first time in a statement posted on his website.

Tiger Woods to take 'indefinite' leave from golf


Chester City have been suspended from the Football Conference for seven days after failing to fulfil two of their fixtures.

Chester City suspended from football Conference


Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced a new food law to ensure the safety of food items, local newspaper Khaleej Times reported on Sunday.


Hilton Worldwide sales team members are inviting customers in seven major markets - Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando and Jersey City, NJ - to get Hands On in the community today after a busy week of meetings.

Hilton Worldwide invites customers to get Hands on in the community today


Regent Media, the world's premier multi-platform media company targeting the LGBT audience, has announced that Don Weise has been named the new publisher of Alyson Books.

Don Weise named publisher of Alyson Books


Tessa Jowell yesterday warned Gordon Brown to ditch his ``hideous'' class war on the Tories or risk turning off voters in their droves.

Tessa Jowell warns Gordon Brown to ditch ``hideous'' class war on the Tories


A Waynesboro woman charged for the murder of her boyfriend pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter this morning in circuit court.

Woman pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter


Aaron Brooks, a graduate of Franklin High School in Seattle, returned from an ankle injury to score 24 points to lead Houston to a 108-102 victory at Boston.

Aaron Brooks leads Houston Rockets to victory over Boston Celtics


Lebanese Forces Executive Committee Chief Samir Geagea, met with US Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Sison, in presence of the LF Foreign Relations responsible, Joseph Neemeh, and other ranking dignitaries.


Former Australian test captain Steve Waugh has warned that Ricky Ponting cannot go on forever despite his stellar form and selectors must start planning for his eventual departure.

Waugh warns Ponting cannot go on forever


The president of the charity that Jerry Sandusky founded resigned on Sunday amid the Penn State sex scandal.

President of charity resigns in Penn State scandal


Moussa Dembele looks set to join Tottenham after Fulham manager Martin Jol revealed an agreement has been reached over the Belgium playmaker.


``We will do what is good for the country... reforms are not one-off process,'' he said.

We will do what is good for the country:


The Chicago Tribune will cut about 100 jobs, or roughly 3.5% of its workforce, by the end of March, the paper's publisher told employees this morning.

Chicago Tribune to cut 100 jobs by end of March


A 33-year-old Logan County woman was sentenced on drug charges Wednesday.


Slash is 'proud' of Guns N' Roses Updated: 14:31, Monday May 21, 2012 Slash is 'very proud' of his time in Guns N' Roses.


At Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, IBF heavyweight mandatory contender Alexander Povetkin stopped Leo Nolan in three rounds.

Alexander Povetkin stops Leo Nolan in three rounds


The circus is coming to town this week, with a few changes that our viewers have been asking about.


Saxophonist Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band has suffered a stroke, according to various media reports.


Chiefs add tackle to roster The Chiefs made a late change to their 53-man roster, adding tackle Barry Richardson from the practice squad and releasing linebacker Justin Rogers.


Brigadier General Farzad Ismaili, Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya missile base of Iran, said that Iran will build new radar systems.


Norwich City midfielder Simon Lappin has signed a new contract with Norwich City until June 2013.

Lappin signs new contract with Norwich City


The Kansas corn crop is faring well so far this season despite unusually late planting.

Kansas corn faring well so far despite late planting


A man was attacked by his ex-girlfriend and her mother in Fort Greene on Thursday.


Comedian Lee Hurst has been fined £242 for smashing an audience member's mobile phone during a stand-up performance.

Lee Hurst fined after smashing audience member's phone


Serbian SME's should take part in projects for the construction and revitalization of energy facilities in the country and the government will support them, Serbian Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Milutin Mrkonjic told reporters March 9, newswires reported.

Serbian SME's to take part in construction and revitalization of energy facilities


President Barack Obama lands in Phoenix on Tuesday at the height of the rush hour but officials aren't saying what route his motorcade will take to his Paradise Valley hotel.

Obama to land in Phoenix at height of rush hour


European stock markets closed lower on Monday as better-than-expected US data offset concerns over the Greek debt crisis and a fraud probe into giant investment bank Goldman Sachs.


Gulf Air has extended its online offer to three more destinations Doha, Muscat and Mumbai.

Gulf Air extends online offer to three more destinations


On behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, today announced that the Government of Canada is proud to support the 2010 Arctic Winter Games, which will be held in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

The Government of Canada supports the 2010 Arctic Winter Games


But one Memphis official has no knowledge of the talks and the Big East is denying that it is in expansion discussions with any school.

Memphis official has no knowledge of talks with Big East


A big part of eating a good balanced diet is making sure you're including enough fruit and vegetables, so understanding what exactly counts towards your 5 a day is important.


As private taxis were kept off the roads in support of the nationwide bandh on Thursday, air passengers at Dabolim were badly affected.


Even as media is full of negative-news related to nuclear energy following the Fukushima incidents, the hunt for uranium supplies is being reported from a few regions bolstering the demand for uranium stocks.

The hunt for uranium supplies is being reported from a few regions bolstering the demand for uranium stocks


Susan Boyle has announced she will be standing for parliament in the constituency of Totnes.

Susan Boyle to stand for parliament in Totnes


The Australian sharemarket had strengthened by more than 3.7 per cent at noon on the back of a buoyant resources sector and as Asian markets reversed Friday's stock losses.


A penguin at the Georgia Aquarium had emergency surgery to remove an egg, officials said.


Online stores will be entered into Belarus' trade register within one day following the submission of the appropriate application, said the press office of the trade ministry on Thursday, as quoted by BelaPAN.

Online stores to be entered into trade register within day following submission of application


A 31-year-old seaman was shot dead by three men in barangay Tungkop, Minglanilla town, southern Cebu last Friday afternoon.


Mel Gibson's ex girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva today dropped her domestic violence claim against Mel Gibson.

Oksana Grigorieva drops domestic violence claim against Mel Gibson


PARENTS are to lose their say in deciding which schools are next in line to face the axe as the council prepares to unveil its new hit list.

Parents lose their say over which schools face the axe


Brian Wilson will be honoured by the Los Angeles City Council at a City Hall ceremony tomorrow, it was announced today.

Brian Wilson to be honoured by la city Council


A man believed to be in his 30s drowned Tuesday while swimming off Hutchinson Island.

Man drowns while swimming off Hutchinson Island


As a way to help consumers make reasonable buying decisions, ChinaBuye announces its top 10 gadgets in 2013.

ChinaBuye announces top 10 gadgets in 2013


The Electoral Commission has extended the national voter registration deadline to Friday, June 18 following the huge turnout on today of people willing to register.

Electoral Commission extends voter registration deadline


Alaska Airlines said it cancelled 44 flights between the most northern US state and domestic and Canadian destinations after ash from the Kasatochi Volcano in the western Aleutians drifted over the southeast Alaska panhandle and parts of western Canada.


Australian firm FetchTV has signed content deals with major Hollywood studios including Warner Bros, Disney and Universal in order to bolster the soft launch of its pay-TV service, delivered in collaboration with local ISP iiNet.

FetchTV signs content deals with Hollywood studios


Two Lansing men were arrested after fighting with police officers outside Auggie's Pub & Grill early this morning, said Lansing police Lt. Noel Garcia.

Two men arrested after fighting with Lansing police


Newcastle United have renamed St James' Park as the Sports Direct Arena after announcing they are looking to sell naming rights to the stadium.


Credit Suisse Group AG will move its Polish equity trading to London from Warsaw after turnover on the country's stock exchange slumped last year.

Credit Suisse says moving Polish equity trading to London


India today said it is making all efforts to reduce the country's carbon emissions intensity of GDP by 20 to 25 per cent between 2005 and 2020 as part of proactive actions to combat global warming.

'India making all efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensity


ONLINE gambling group Party Gaming is holding talks on a deal with Nasdaq-listed rival Gigamedia.

Party Gaming holds talks with rival Gigamedia


Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has temporarily delayed Chrysler's sale to Fiat.

Justice Ginsburg delays Chrysler sale to Fiat


Rory McIlroy, who led the US Open from start to finish and won by an astonishing eight shots Sunday afternoon, spent a summer in Utah when he was 11 years old, living with families in Orem and Salt Lake, while competing in junior golf tournaments.


Jarden Corporation today announced that it has successfully completed a new $1.275 billion senior credit facility.

Jarden successfully completes new senior credit facility


TURNBERRY, Scotland Shingo Katayama of Japan has withdrawn from the British Open because of an injury that forces him to skip his second straight major championship.


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday he will meet the Dalai Lama, who is expected in London in May, a move swiftly welcomed by pro-Tibet activists but sternly challenged by Beijing.


Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today said the CBI has so far not approached him seeking information on the Adarsh scam.


The Pareora community feels a lot safer now that a paedophile is no longer living in their community.


The Missouri House passed a DUI bill Wednesday that includes a provision giving police in Missouri the power to extract blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without a warrant.


TIFF announced its picks for the top 10 Canadian films of 2010 tonight at an industry event.

TIFF announces the top 10 Canadian films of 2010


Former Wednesday and England midfielder Michael Gray has retired from football following his departure from Hillsborough.


Spain's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday it had raised its anti-terror alert level to 2 to reflect the risk of possible attacks ahead of Madrid taking over the European Union Presidency on Jan. 1.


Oil hit a record high near $125 a barrel on Friday, boosted by strong demand for diesel fuel, concern about supplies and a renewed bout of buying by investment funds.


HEALTH workers at a major Victorian public hospital are being put on notice that they could be forced to get mandatory flu shots, to protect them from infecting vulnerable patients.

Health workers could be forced to get mandatory flu shots


Michelle Obama, wife of presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama, advocates asthma education and prevention in Christopher Gavigan's new book Healthy Child Healthy World.

Michelle Obama advocates asthma education, prevention


In fact, by suggesting the European Central Bank has the ability to stop the rot in the euro zone, he could well be doing the euro a longer-term disservice.

Draghi may be doing the euro a disservice


Plymouth Argyle have made two signings on loan before the closure of the transfer deadline.


Medical teams pouring in to set up mobile hospitals say they are already overwhelmed by the casualties and fear the worst is yet to come as infection and disease take hold.


Authorities are investigating whether two people were unknowingly drugged, or given ``roofies,'' in Aspen last month.

2 may have been unknowingly drugged in Aspen


Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed on the rules of engagement at sea to prevent clashes between the navies of both countries, Defence Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

Malaysia, Indonesia agree on rules of engagement at sea


The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter, suffering its first decline since the 2007-09 recession as businesses scaled back on restocking and government spending plunged.

US economy contracted in the fourth quarter


Naira fell against the dollar on the interbank market on yesterday on strong dollar demand, erasing gains made after central bank took measures to strengthen the naira currency.


The New England Patriots released defensive back Willie Andrews on Tuesday, one day after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head.

Patriots release Willie Andrews after arrest


PIA was forced to change its domestic flight schedule and cancellation of one domestic flight as two of its aircraft were rendered technical fault due to bird hit at Islamabad and Karachi airports, a PIA Spokesman said here on Friday.

PIA forced to change domestic flight schedule


BANGKOK-landed skipjack tuna prices continue to climb and have hit USD2 000 per tonne in the past week, a record high value, as the volume of fish arriving at ports remains relatively low compared with previous years.


Cleveland Indians battled past Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at the Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona on Monday, March 19 in their Cactus League encounter of the 2012 Major League Baseball Spring Training Session.

Cleveland Indians battle past Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 --


Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a tense finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth.

Mickelson holds off Els to win HSBC Champions


Hines Ward says he will be a zombie extra when AMC's hit series ``The Walking Dead'' returns.

Hines Ward to be zombie extra on 'the Walking Dead'


Sheriff's deputies in Catawba County, NC have stepped up patrols at bus stops this morning after a man tried to lure children into his truck.

Deputies patrol bus stops after man tried to lure children into his truck


The World Bank is to give Tanzania USD 100mn to improve telecoms infrastructure in government offices and increase access in rural areas.

World Bank to give Tanzania USD 100mn to improve telecoms infrastructure.


Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka was today released unharmed by Maoists at a village in Koraput, 33 days after he was abducted from the same district by the rebels.

Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka released by Maoists


I FOLLOW with interest the letters to your paper referring to the Tropicana development and it seems that most people in Weston still object to the Boot monstrosity for various reasons, the most popular being that we, the residents, would just like to have a covered pool as quickly as possible please!


Mahendra Singh Dhoni, skipper of Chennai Super Kings, will play against the Bangalore Royal Challengers in their Indian Premier League Twenty20 match here Wednesday, but may not keep wickets, according to the home team coach Kepler Wessels.

Dhoni will play but may not keep wickets


This week Latvian national airline airBaltic started flights from Riga to Kittila in Finland.


A Palm Beach Gardens woman was bitten by a shark while surfing off a Jupiter beach.


I'm straightforward, but I'm not an obnoxious kind of guy who doesn't know what to say and where to say.


Austrian act Dragony will be releasing debut album ``Legends'' in North America this coming August 14th, 2012.

Dragony to release debut album ``Legends'' in North America


CRAIG Gordon has told Scotland manager George Burley he is ready to face Holland in next week's World Cup qualifier despite his lack of first-team action.


WWE.com is reporting that both Shane Helms and Paul Burchill have been released from their contracts with the company.


Rapper Lil B is taking the high road while responding to allegations by MediaTakeOut that he's planning to come out of the closet as a gay rapper.

Lil B responds to allegations that he's coming out of the closet as a gay rapper


ITV Studios has hired former the South Bank Show executive producer Jonathan Levi as its new head of arts and popular culture.


British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been caught up in the war crimes trial of Liberia's former president - the disgraced ex-leader has been accused of gifting the catwalk beauty with a 'blood diamond'.

Naomi Campbell caught up in war crimes trial


Fujifilm announced four new super-zoom models at CES 2011 on January 5, extending its S-Series long-zoom ``bridge camera'' range.

Fujifilm announces four new super-zoom cameras


John McCain sounded some of the most urgent economic warnings of his campaign Monday, saying the US economy is ``in crisis'' in part because Wall Street is awash in ``greed and corruption.''

McCain: ``the American economy is in a crisis''


Cheryl Cole has finally broken her silence by posting a note on her official website.


Mysore, Feb. 18 - The rally of Nayaka community members yesterday turned violent after reaching Deputy Commissioner's Office.


National Institute of Design has extended the deadline for submitting application forms for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses to 25 November 2011.

National Institute of Design extends deadline


Saudi Arabian M3 money supply growth, an indicator of future inflation, slowed to a more than seven-year low in July.


A man from Mexico has been charged with identity theft and forgery for using another person's identity to gain employment in Sioux County.

Man charged with identity theft, forgery


A gun was confiscated at Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport today.

Gun confiscated at Serra Catholic High school


POLICE in Leyland are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in the town last month.


The Afghan defence ministry said Thursday that a NATO air strike killed four Afghan soldiers in the country's south.

NATO air strike kills four Afghan soldiers:


KIDWELLY residents have voted to sell off an historic town building rather than blow £700,000 renovating it.

Kidwelly residents vote to sell off historic town building


Army Private Bradley Manning could face the death penalty if a new charge added in his court trial sticks.

Bradley Manning faces death penalty under new charges


Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk breezed through his Senate confirmation hearing Monday, promising that as the nation's chief trade negotiator, he will put a fresh emphasis on workers and the environment.

Former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk breezes through Senate confirmation hearing


Labour leader David Shearer has paid tribute to Warren Freer, former Labour MP for Mount Albert, who died on Friday.


Former world 400 meters champion Antonio Pettigrew has been found dead, his University of North Carolina employers said in a statement on Tuesday.

Former world champion Antonio Pettigrew found dead


Former Quebec junior hockey player Patrice Cormier has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an elbow thrown during a game last season.

Patrice Cormier pleads not guilty to assault


Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said he has talked with Brett Favre about an NFL investigation into allegations that he sent racy photos to a former game hostess while he played for the New York Jets.


A NATO air strike killed up to 27 Afghan civilians, including women and a child, sparking fresh anger from Kabul against US-led forces pressing a major offensive to defeat the Taliban.

NATO air strike kills 27 Afghan civilians


/FIS/ S7 Airlines, the largest domestic Russian airline, at 15:45 Moscow time started to sell tickets for its own flights to Georgia.

S7 Airlines starts selling tickets for flights to Georgia


JENNIFER LOPEZ has reportedly turned down a judging role on SIMON COWELL's US version of the X FACTOR.

Jennifer LOPEZ - Jennifer LOPEZ turns down role on US X FACTOR


Corpses lay strewn in scrubland outside three villages near the town of Moyale, the residents said, and the figting between armed groups carrying automatic rifles and mortars raged on.


An Ypsilanti man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg Saturday night at a gas station in Green Oak Township, the Livingston Daily reported.

Ypsilanti man recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg


Who is your favorite player and how do you show your love?


As the price of a barrel of oil falls below US$75, Opec is predicting a sharp drop in demand next year.


Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said on Friday the DOJ has the right to intervene in the electoral sabotage case filed against former Commission on Elections Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr.

DOJ has right to intervene in electoral sabotage case vs. Abalos --


Patent trolls have moved their antics to a new level in the US by going after users.


THE share market was lower at noon amid thin trading as investors sit on the sidelines until the release of key US economic data tonight.

Shares lower as investors sit on sidelines


After a string of disappointing debuts, the IPO market showed signs of life last week, with shares of four newly public companies each shooting up more than 20 percent in their first day of trading.


Michael Schumacher ( Images ) is very likely to make a Formula One comeback with Mercedes ( Images ) next year, according to Ferrari ( Images ) president Luca di Montezemolo.

Schumacher likely to make comeback with Mercedes:


Authorities say one man has died in a motel fire west of Springfield.

Man dies in motel fire west of Springfield


VIENNA, Austria Big-game flops no more, Spain won the European Championship 1-0 over Germany on Sunday for its first major title in 44 years.


Texas A&M wide receiver Jeff Fuller is the second leading receiver on the team despite dealing with a tweaked hamstring and says he's ``95 percent'' healthy.


Hollywood singer-actress Hilary Duff has revealed that she is addicted to online shopping.


WebMoney has launched its mobile payments system in the Ukraine, AIN reported.

Webmoney launches mobile payments system in Ukraine


Microsoft Corp. and TomTom NV today announced that they have settled the patent infringement cases brought by Microsoft before the US District Court for the Western District of Washington and the International Trade Commission and by TomTom in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia .

Microsoft and TomTom settle patent infringement cases


Wall Street is largely keeping a cautious eye on Yahoo, despite Microsoft's announcement Monday that it is interested in negotiating a possible buyout of Yahoo's search assets, or potentially making a renewed bid for the entire company.


World oil prices rose further on Friday helped by a weaker dollar, steps taken by Spain to help reduce its debt mountain and on Middle East tensions, analysts said.


İzmir is to become the new national center for organic agriculture.

İzmir becoming center of organic agriculture


POLICE today ruled out foul play in the death of Men at Work musician Greg Ham, after the ``Down Under'' star's demise made headlines across the globe.

Police rule out foul play in death of Greg Ham


Gas prices are likely to continue to outperform oil prices in the near future, according to QNB Group.

Gas prices likely to continue to outperform oil prices


Toddler pandas play with each other at the Bifengxia Reserve in China.


An empty De Pere police car was hit by a train Sunday morning.


A Natchez police officer was arrested Sunday night for domestic violence and resigned the following day.


Britney Spears is craving more freedom and less of the ``control'' that's stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.


Gov. Mitt Romney said Sunday he will release his tax returns on Tuesday as he tries to pivot from an issue that dragged him down in his South Carolina primary loss to Newt Gingrich.

Romney to release tax returns on Tuesday


A 35-year-old Fort Pierce man was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly threw a cinder block at another man during a fight, according to a St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.

Fort Pierce man arrested after allegedly throwing a cinder block at another man during a fight


Matt Damon, an American actor and philanthropist, was found dead in California's Palo Verde mountain area on Wednesday.


The Australian stock market is trading lower on Thursday with investors choosing to take some profits following a flat close on Wall Street overnight.


The iPad is selling out worldwide and has nearly run out of stock in the UK, according to reports.


But the actress admitted that a wedding in New York would be ideal for the Manhattan-based couple, but for now she is just revelling in being a fiancée.


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

US looking into range of possibilities against Iran


Cebu Pacific on Thursday launched direct flights from Manila to Siem Reap, Cambodia, making it the first airline in the country to offer that route.

Cebu Pacific launches direct flights to Cambodia


The American Petroleum Institute, a trade group for the oil and natural gas industry, spent more than $1 million in the second quarter to lobby on oil and gas issues, according to a recent disclosure report.

American Petroleum Institute spent $1 million in second quarter lobbying on oil, gas issues


A jawbone found on a beach in Aruba will be tested to determine if it is part of the remains of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway.

Jawbone found in Aruba tested to determine if it is remains of Natalee Holloway


TV Land announced today that its smash hit sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, will return for a third season with 22 episodes to begin shooting this summer.

TV Land: 'Hot in Cleveland' will return for third season


This Land is your land, this land ain't my land It might as well be Hong Kong Skyland From California to New York Island This land belongs to Chinese


This Killers have insisted that their fans will ``get'' their new album, 'Day And Age', even though it seems them take on a new direction musically.

The Killers: 'fans will get our new album'


In June, Umphrey's McGee will release Jimmy Stewart 2007 - an ambitious double-live album comprised of some of the band's most inspired improvisations, sequenced into two seamless 70-minute ``mixtapes.''

Umphrey's McGee releasing Jimmy Stewart 2007


Firefox 3.5 was downloaded around 5 million times during its first 24 hours of availability.

Firefox 3.5 downloaded 5 million times in 24 hours!


Sam's Club in Sartell will offer free health screenings from 11 am-3 pm Saturday to help people with their New Year's resolutions.


Containerships, Finland's leading regional short sea container line, acquired Contaz Maritime of Turkey, thus becoming a pan-European operator.


Canadians finally get their shot at owning the iPhone 4 today when it's released nationwide.


Industrial conglomerate Emerson Electric Co said on Tuesday order trends worsened in April from the prior month, and said economic trends in Europe took 'another step down.

Emerson says order trends worsened in April


JMB reported that Japanese integrated steel makers concluded the tinplate export price negotiation with most of Asian buyers by early the week to increase by USD 120 to USD 130 per tonne for October to December 2009 shipment from July to September 2009 period.

Japan steel makers conclude tinplate export price negotiation


President Pervez Musharraf swore in a loyalist of slain ex-leader Benazir Bhutto as prime minister Tuesday, just as two senior US envoys arrived in Pakistan for talks.

Musharraf swears in prime minister as US envoys arrive for talks


A US District Court judge said Friday that he might reduce federal oversight of the District's special education system ``in the next year'' because officials have improved the speed at which complaints are resolved about educational services for students.


It looks like Sprint's new hotness won't stay exclusive to The Now Network forever, as HTC France just dropped a tweet letting everyone know that the EVO 3D is coming to France.


Though actress Asin is running out of offers in Bollywood after her second film London Dreams bombed at the box office, Kollywood is ready to welcome her again.


Will someone please tell me why most unions and labor are afraid of ``right to work''?


Freida Pinto is to play an oracle priestess in War Of The Gods.


``We just really want one,'' said the smartly-dressed, middle-aged woman, flanked by her nervous husband.


Havel students are keeping the beat alive at their school, long after the final bell has run for the day.


Governor Pat Quinn today delivered his fiscal year 2013 budget address to the Illinois General Assembly, a plan for budget stability through major reductions and efficiencies, pension and Medicaid stabilization, fundamental tax reform and jobs and economic growth.


British duo Elena Baltacha and Katie O'Brien have both qualified for the Australian Open in the women's singles.

Baltacha and O'Brien qualify for Australian Open


Maurice Edu scored a last-gasp goal to send Rangers into the last 16 of the Europa League, where they will meet PSV Eindhoven, as Sporting Lisbon crashed out of the competition.


Premier John Brumby today paid tribute to former Victorian Deputy Premier Jim Kennan who passed away today aged 64 after a battle with cancer.

Premier Brumby pays tribute to former Victorian Deputy Premier Jim Kennan


US Airways, which has its largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, reports an increase in May boardings.

US Airways reports increase in May boardings


Authorities say a 55-year-old Helena man died Monday morning after being struck by a sport-utility vehicle.


The Clark Art Institute donated new DVD's to the David & Joyce Milne Public Library in Williamstown.


A west side crash in Evansville sends one man to the hospital.


England cricketer Andrew Flintoff is to guest edit a special Ashes edition of free weekly magazine Sport featuring specially commissioned pieces on darts, motorbikes and Base jumping, to coincide with the start of the first Test against Australia next Wednesday.

Andrew Flintoff guest edits Sport magazine


A float plane has crashed in northeastern Quebec with two people aboard.


TORONTO Rising star Milos Raonic will miss the US Open as he recovers from hip surgery.


The FOSS Patents blog reported that Google lost an important patent case on their Linux server kernels they have been using throughout the company.

Google loses patent case over Linux servers


Two people were sent to a Fort Wayne burn unit after a meth lab explosion in Kosciusko County Saturday.

Two sent to Fort Wayne burn unit after meth lab explosion


Three Coast Guardsmen were killed on Wednesday morning when their helicopter crashed in the waters off Washington, the agency said.

Three Coast Guardsmen killed after helicopter crash off Washington


Expedia Inc., in a move it called a ``shareholder friendly transaction,'' said it planned to spin off its crown jewel, TripAdvisor, in a deal that could value the travel-media unit at as much as $4 billion.


Barack Obama said at the start of a 48-hour campaign trip that ``trust matters'' in a presidential campaign and he has kept the same values throughout his political career.


Sachin Tendulkar failed yet again at Lord`s on Monday in what is likely to be his final test at the home of world cricket on the last day of the first test between England and India.


Defenseman Tyler Myers will be a healthy scratch for the Sabres tonight against the Canadiens in the Bell Centre.


A Utah death row inmate can withdraw his guilty plea in a murder case after the Utah Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a lower court shouldn't have denied his motion to do so.

Utah death row inmate can withdraw guilty plea


Haile Gebrselassie won the Dubai Marathon on Friday, falling three minutes short of his own world record.


US stocks closed higher Friday despite a disappointing drop in consumer spending, as investors were encouraged by an increase in consumer sentiment and a lack of negative news out of the euro zone.


A winter weather advisory for the Chicago area expired Sunday morning, but rain and near-freezing temperatures are expected to continue throughout the day.

Winter weather advisory expires, but rain will continue


Despite out-playing and out-shooting the Sudbury Wolves Sunday before 4,731 fans at the General Motors Centre, the Generals fell 3-2 in regulation and dipped back below .500 at 19-20-1-3 for the season.


It Came from the Closet 2, provides the opportunity to give your wardrobe a makeover.


Mexico is about raise tariffs on some US exports to Mexico for not allowing its trucks to drive on American highways.


David Cameron condemned public sympathy for Moat today and described the gunman as a ``callous murderer''.

David Cameron condemns sympathy for Raoul Moat


The Apache ODE team has announced this month its 1.2 release that includes many new features, improvements and bug fixes.

Web services orchestration engine Apache ODE 1.2 released


VALLADOLID, Spain Valladolid has fired coach Jose Luis Mendilibar after the team picked up just three victories in its last 31 games.


Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is ``ready to go to Ramallah'' to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for talks, he tells Arab media.


Visitors to Hawaii continue to arrive in greater numbers and spend more, the Hawaii Tourism Authority said Friday.

Visitors to Hawaii continue to spend more


OAKLAND, Calif. Putting the final touches on the Rangers' potential playoff bullpen suffered a blow Wednesday when reliever RHP Mark Lowe suffered a left hamstring injury while doing pre-game aerobic exercises at the O.Co Coliseum.


Singapore-listed global marine fuels supplier Chemoil saw profits surge 283% in the first quarter of 2009 despite a 23% decline in total sales volume from a year ago.


A Levant man is offering a 500 dollar reward for the return of his wood splitter, or for information that leads to the arrest of the thief.

Levant man offering 500 dollars for return of wood splitter.


With renewable feed-in tariffs driving massive solar sales in the UK, one watchdog group has set out to find out which solar panels offer the consumer the cleanest conscience, alongside their clean energy.

Which solar panels offer the cleanest conscience?


A woman and two children have been found dead at a house in west London.


President Bush will make a statement on energy policy from the Rose Garden at 10:35 Eastern, the White House announced Wednesday.

Bush to make statement on energy at White House


PharMerica Corporation, a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, today announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Chem Rx Corporation for $70.6 million.

PharMerica signs asset purchase agreement to acquire Chem Rx Corporation


A Silver Alert has been issued for a Winter Haven man who was last seen this morning.

Silver Alert issued for Winter Haven man


Cold Chisel drummer Steve Prestwich has died from a brain tumour at the age of 56.

Cold Chisel drummer Steve Prestwich dies


Carolina Forest High School is evacuated due to a possible natural gas leak, according to Horry County Schools spokesperson Teal Britton.

Carolina Forest High school evacuated for possible gas leak


Actors Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn have confirmed that Red Dwarf will be returning for a new, six-part series.


Country singer and ''American Idol'' winner Carrie Underwood will sing the US national anthem at the NFL Super Bowl next month, the National Football League and broadcaster CBS said Thursday.

Carrie Underwood to sing at NFL Super Bowl


An informal poll of nearly 100 Fortune 500 and association executives attending a Legislative and Government Policy Seminar in Washington, DC yesterday shows that 47% of the executives believe that the financial markets are the most critical issue facing the United States today.

Poll of Fortune 500 and association executives shows that financial markets are the most critical issue facing the US today


A snow advisory for the higher elevations of the North Bay, East Bay, and Santa Cruz mountains issued Thursday morning was canceled today at about 7:15 am, according to the National Weather Service.


BRITAIN raised its terrorism threat level to 'severe', the second highest level, last week.

Britain raises terrorism threat to severe


Victorian residents remain on flood alert as the Loddon River continues to threaten parts of the state.


The NATO air strikes on Pakistani checkposts were an ``unprovoked act of blatant aggression'' as the coalition was informed that it was an army check-post that was being attacked, a top Pakistani army official said.

NATO strikes an act of blatant aggression:


The Coast Guard rescued a surfer who was reported to be in distress today off Indian Beach in Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach, Oregon.


WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve acknowledged that the economy is growing more slowly than it expected.

Fed acknowledges economy is growing more slowly


Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency this morning authorizing state agencies to assist local governments in responding to the snow storm currently impacting the Commonwealth.

Gov. McDonnell declares state of emergency


Vehicle sales in Wichita Falls dropped off in April from the previous month, the Commercial Recorder reported.


CHILD sex-charge actor Michael Le Vell will miss the Manchester derby over fears he will face a barrage of vile terrace taunts.

Michael Le Vell to miss Manchester derby


Commercial finance company CIT Group Inc. said Tuesday it agreed to sell its Home Lending business to Lone Star Funds for $1.5 billion in cash and the assumption of $4.4 billion of outstanding debt and other related liabilities.


India has proposed early presidential elections in the Maldives to end the political impasse in the country following the ouster of the first democratically elected President Mohamed Nasheed, Press Trust of India reported.

India proposes early presidential elections in Maldives


A new Olympic award, named for Canadian runner Terry Fox, will honour an athlete exemplifying courage, perseverance and humility at the Vancouver Games.


``As expected, Nifty came down in the later part of the day as it was in the overbought region and as we are moving into a long weekend, we may not see huge buying tomorrow. For Nifty the major support is there at 5,185 levels,`` said Alex Mathews, Research head, Geojit BNP Paribas, Financial Services, while commenting on the outlook.


Sega has just admitted that it may have exploited its mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, by releasing too many games with lots of quality issues, but things will change in the future, thanks to a new strategy of quality over quantity.

Sega admits it has exploited Sonic the Hedgehog


Amid international pressure to end the blockade of the Gaza Strip, Israel has temporarily opened one of the Gaza terminals through the southern Kerem Shalom crossing, a report says.

Israel temporarily 'opens' Gaza terminal


CARLOS TEVEZ proved he's a smash hit off the pitch as well as on it by on stage at a pop concert.


Square, the San Francisco-based mobile payments company led by the Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, announced on Monday that it had closed its latest financing round.


But the exact phrase, ``the lion shall lie down with the lamb'', is not in the scripture, but is generally accepted as true and has become a sacred saying that carries the sense of what is actually written in Isaiah.

``The lion shall lie down with the lamb'':


The cost of eating out has jumped by more than twice the rate of inflation in the last year, according to a report out today.

Cost of eating out jumps by twice the rate of inflation in a year


One person was injured in the bomb blast at Ashok Nagar area under Baidyanathpur police station here this afternoon, police said.


An Azerbaijani opposition party has accused the US of indirectly supporting separatism by providing assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijani opposition party accuses US of supporting separatism


Utility company Ameren Corp. on Friday declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 38.5 cents per share, payable Sept. 30 to shareholders of record on Sept. 10.

Ameren declares quarterly dividend of 38.5 cents


Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel made a surprise visit to northern Afghanistan on Friday where she inspected her troops less than two weeks after a German special forces soldier was killed and a second wounded, a military spokesman said.

Angela Merkel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan


Strictly Come Dancing 2007 winner Alesha Dixon's ex-husband MC Harvey cheated on her with seven women, it has emerged.

Alesha Dixon's ex-husband cheated on her with seven women


A funeral is held for a Pompano Beach firefighter who died after falling 90 feet from a ladder during a training exercise last week.

Funeral held for Pompano Beach firefighter


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia's largest newspaper, is endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the Republican race for the White House.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution endorses Romney


Senior Egyptian army doctors were ordered to operate without anaesthetic on wounded protesters at a military hospital in Cairo during protests against military rule, according to an investigation commissioned by president Mohammad Mursi.

Egyptian doctors 'operated without anaesthetic'


A Welsh national park known as Brecon Beacons has recently become the world's fifth international dark sky reserve.

Brecon Beacons becomes world's fifth international dark sky reserve


Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, introduced VeriSpeak, the company's new voice identification technology.

Neurotechnology introduces VeriSpeak voice identification technology


A week before his London Fashion Week is set to be started, designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead on February 11 at his home in London.


Sidney Crosby, who has not played since Dec. 5 because of lingering concussion and neck problems, said today that he is symptom-free and has been cleared for contact.

Sidney Crosby says he has been cleared for contact


Joran van der Sloot is arrested by Chilean police in connection with the murder of a girl in Peru.


The City of Chesapeake is installing red light cameras at Battlefield Blvd, Atlantic Ave, and Campostella Rd, the Edmunds Corner Intersection.


West Australian teenager Jessica Moore advanced to the second round of the Australian Open for a second successive year on Tuesday with a dramatic victory over American Christina McHale.


After telling us how it could even be better news that Obama has won, Alex Higgins reminds us where Obama might still go wrong.


Peter Crouch hailed Jermain Defoe as the best in the business after another glorious goal display.


The father of murdered hostess Lucie Blackman is to marry this weekend, he has announced.

Father of murdered hostess Lucie Blackman to marry


Dhubri, Feb 9 A fake currency racket was unearthed along the Indo-Bangla border with the nabbing of a person with fake currency notes in lower Assam&aposs Dhubri district, defence sources said today.


Holmes ruled out after suffering knee injury Santonio Holmes had to be helped off the field after suffering a non-contact knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the 49ers.


Chennai, Dec 2 German luxury car maker BMW India today said that it plans to increase its dealership network in 2011.

BMW India to increase dealership network in 2011


French carmaker Renault SA said Friday that worldwide vehicle sales rose 2.2 percent in 2007 and predicted growth of at least 10 percent in 2008 as the company launches new models.


The World Evangelical Alliance will be holding its 2014 General Assembly in South Korea, according to an announcement Saturday.

World evangelical Alliance to hold 2014 General Assembly in S. Korea


Dow Chemical says revenues slid in the third quarter and the company that makes the basic ingredients for everything from toys to cars is not counting on better conditions this year or next.


Guy Ritchie, ex-husband of Madonna, and his model girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley are expecting their first child in September.

Guy Ritchie and girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley expecting first child


The Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans spread opened at Houston -3.


Pop star Lady Gaga is teaming up with Elton John again for a new duet.

Lady Gaga to team up with Elton John again


STORRS, Conn. University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence, the school announced on Friday.


Christchurch residents are being urged to look out for their neighbours after the death of an elderly woman in a house fire.

Residents urged to look out for neighbours


Naunidh Singh, former National record holder in the 110m hurdles, died in Amritsar on Sunday in a road accident.


It is getting very much like the will she/won't she Cheryl Cole fiasco, as it has been reported that only Louis Walsh has been guaranteed a place on the X Factor judging panel next year.

Only Louis Walsh is guaranteed a place on the X Factor next year


Vegetarian Sir Paul McCartney is urging people to help save the planet by giving up meat.

Sir Paul McCartney urges people to give up meat


Monday, March 17, 2008 9:31:54 AM - Industrial production fell much more than expected in the month of February, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Monday, with a steep drop in utilities production contributing to the decrease.

Industrial production falls more than expected in February ()


Stockholm is making its North American debut at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre Extra Space.


Virgin Money is set to launch its second securitisation issue of the year, Gosforth Funding 2012-2.

Virgin Money to launch second securitisation


ANC Youth League president Julius Malema called on South Africa's Jewish youth to speak out against Israel.

Malema calls on Jewish youth to speak out against Israel


A taxi driver in Monmouthshire has been asked to remove the CCTV he has installed in his cab.


Tiens has launched Inner Beauty, a food supplement that combines the power of anti-oxidants that can help the body fight external aggressions against free radical damage.

Tiens' Inner Beauty food supplement combines the power of anti-oxidants