President Obama signed a bill into law on Monday that will provide tax credits to employers who hire veterans.

Obama signs bill providing tax credits for hiring veterans


Actor John Abraham, who turned producer with critically acclaimed 'Vicky Donor', says the industry people have started taking him seriously post the success of the film.

Industry people have started taking me seriously:


Footwear firm Brown Shoe Company Inc is to close another distribution centre this year as part of ongoing efforts to realign its business and reduce excess capacity in its network.

Brown Shoe to close another distribution centre


First Merchants Corporation successfully completed its' previously announced merger with Lincoln Bancorp of Plainfield, Ind., on Dec. 31.

First Merchants Corporation completes merger


The BC Supreme Court is opening up to social media, allowing accredited journalists and lawyers to receive and send texts from courtrooms.

BC Supreme court to open to social media


Joshua Komisarjevsky was sentenced to death on Friday for his involvement in a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire that left three people dead.


The mother of a four month old who was found dead last week, in Star, NC, is out on bond.

Mother of four-month-old found dead is out on bond


Gadhafi in an audio message ruled out talks with rebels or members of the Transitional National Council.


Newly elected Adams County officials were sworn in Dec. 27.


Cyclone Helen has been downgraded to a tropical low after on Friday night after gales felled trees, flooded roads and caused widespread blackouts in Darwin and other Top End communities.

Cyclone Helen downgraded to tropical low


The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired forward Alecko Eskandarian from Chivas USA in exchange for allocation money and a conditional 2010 draft pick.

Galaxy acquires forward Alecko Eskandarian from Chivas USA


MADISON, Wis. ― Wisconsin Democrats are gathering in Middleton this weekend for their annual convention.

Wisconsin Democrats gathering for convention


what happened to hot tub sex and drunken bar fights? ``Jersey Shore'' has gone soft and we don't like it.


THE TOWNLAND of Knocknalour above Bunclody is gearing up for a gold rush, as Connemara Mining prepares to take advantage of a prospecting licence.


Financial forecasters are in a race to call the bottom to the bear market.

Forecasters race to call the bottom to the market


In a bit of a surprise, and in a bit of a gamble, Jordan Staal is coming off the injured list to make his season debut for the Penguins at the NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field on Saturday night.

Jordan Staal to make season debut in NHL Winter Classic


Target today announced a workforce reduction at our headquarters locations which affects 9 percent of our headquarters population.

Target Corporation announces workforce reduction


Legendary US music producer Don Kirshner, once described as ``The man with the golden ear'' for his ability to detect and promote a hit record, has died.


Country star Keith Urban announced today that he will undergo throat surgery later this month to remove a polyp from his vocal cords, forcing the singer to postpone longer performances until after he fully recuperates.


``There is never any excuse for violence or disorder on our streets, nor for vandalising some of our nation's most important symbols. The attack on the Prince of Wales's car, in which he and the Duchess of Cornwall were travelling, is also totally unacceptable. I know that the police will take all steps required to identify those responsible.''

There is never an excuse for violence on our streets


Guitar legend Eric Clapton will perform one night in Dublin as part of his 2011 tour, concert promoters said today.


Duke Energy is giving away free compact fluorescent light bulbs to its customers.

Duke Energy giving away free light bulbs to customers


Daniel Chopra fired a splendid 66 to soar to tied 10th place and just two behind the leaders before rain and storm truncated the penultimate round of the USD 6.2 million Zurich Classic here.


A 46-year-old Wells man has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for drug violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to US Attorney Rebecca A. Gregory.


A Montgomery County 9-1-1 supervisor has also been fired after pictures surfaced of a risque office Christmas party last December.

Montgomery County 9-1-1 supervisor fired


Comments Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche will cut 4,800 jobs over two years, mostly in the US, to help save 2.4 billion Swiss francs by 2012, the company said Wednesday.

Drug maker Roche to cut 4,800 jobs, mostly in US


Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited said the reported matter is not related to any alleged property but rather that of international calling termination dues of Indian origin.

'Matter relates to international calling termination dues of Indian origin'


Poor children at schools in ``leafy suburbs, market towns or seaside resorts'' are being failed by the education system, according to the chief inspector of schools.

Poor children are being 'failed by schools'


Joe Kinnear got down to work on Tuesday as he attempted to drag Newcastle out of their tailspin.


A British pensioner and former boxing champion beat up a knife-wielding burglar who broke into his home, leaving him battered and bruised, newspapers said Wednesday.


BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, reported a record annual profit on Monday and said it expects demand for commodities to remain strong.

Bhp Billiton reports record annual profit


Two Appalachian State football players had suspensions from Appalachian State University reinstated by the university, according to media reports.

Two football players' suspensions reinstated


Real Housewives Of New York will soon be back in ALL of its pinot grigio glory!!!


Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau will have neck surgery on Wednesday to remove a herniated disk fragment, keeping him out another six weeks.


Westpac, Australia's fourth-biggest lender, cut its standard variable home loan rate by 0.2% to 8.36%, effective from October 27, the bank said this afternoon.


Database marketing agency Merkle has appointed VP Pete Mehr, Ph.D., as chief strategy officer for its healthcare marketing practice, which launched earlier this year.

Merkle appoints chief strategy officer for healthcare


It's almost fair time again for Shasta County's 'official' county fair - the InterMountain Fair at McArthur.


Firefighters pulled a dead body from the Hudson River near Bruno Machinery in South Troy Monday evening.


Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his wife of 14 years, Wendi Deng Murdoch, but Wall Street doesn't seem too concerned about the effect the split will have on News Corp.


London: 'Precious' star Mo`Nique has offered fellow Oscar winner Sandra Bullock her support, as Bullock battles to save her marriage following an alleged cheating scandal.

`Precious` star offers support to Sandra Bullock


The US Embassy in Cairo has suspended all visa services until further notice due to security concerns, it announced in a statement on its website.

US Embassy in Cairo suspends visa services


zColo, a world-class network provider of colocation and interconnection services, has announced the expansion of its interconnection service offerings in its New York and New Jersey Carrier Hotels.

ZColo announces expansion of interconnection service offerings


DataDirect has developed a new system of high performance computing by developing native file access system.

DataDirect develops native file access system


``On this World Population Day we should use the opportunity to invest in the future of our nation -- and that is our young people.

World Population Day an opportunity to invest in our future


Today, Amazon has launched a Mac Software Downloads store, a way for its customers to purchase digital copies of applications for the Mac.

Amazon launches 'Mac Software Downloads'


A US federal jury returned a verdict of three misdemeanour charges against actor Wesley Snipes last Friday, acquitting him of the most serious tax fraud charges he faced.


The German consumer electronics market is forecast to remain stable in 2013 with projected sales of EUR 12.4 billion, compared to EUR 12.6 billion forecast for 2012, according to EITO research released by industry group Bitkom.

German consumer electronics market to remain stable in 2013


``Allahabad is a wonderful city,'' claims television actress Kanchi Kaul on her recent visit to Allahabad.


Newly appointed Nepali Ambassador to South Korea, Kaman Singh Lama said Nepali migrant workers are themselves to blame for most problems they face in Korea.

'Migrant workers themselves to blame for problems'


The eagerly-awaited new Batman movie, The Dark Knight, has broken the record for a midnight debut, earning 18.5 million dollars for its screening Friday, according to figures released by tracking firm Media By Numbers, dpa reported.


Shive Elementary School has received a $5,000 Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant for renovation of its playground.


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton is proposing billions of dollars a year Wednesday to keep jobs from being shipped abroad as she appealed to blue collar workers in Pennsylvania, the next big primary contest where she hopes to trim rival Barack Obama's lead.

Hillary Clinton is proposing billions of dollars a year to keep jobs from being shipped abroad


Typhoon Parma slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, knocking down trees and power pylons with powerful winds and pelting the already sodden country with more heavy rain.


The fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas-Negros said in a press release that seven fishermen sought their help claiming that they were illegally arrested by the operatives of the Bantay Dagat of Cadiz City.


David Beckham this week launched his Bodywear collection at H&M with an instore appearance at London's Regent Store store.

David Beckham launches 'Bodywear' collection


Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his actions during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Chicago White Sox.


India held on to their early lead to beat a higher-ranked Qatar in an international football friendly at the Al Sadd Stadium in Doha Sunday night.

India beat Qatar in international football friendly


Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and her vice presidential running mate Cheri Honkala were among five people arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 1, during a protest at the offices of mortgage company Fannie Mae on Banker's Row in Philadelphia.

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein arrested at protest


Hotel Lawyer on how to terminate a hotel management agreement when an operator really deserves it.

How to terminate a hotel management agreement!


Dow Jones reported that Brazilian iron ore miner MMX or Mineracao e Metalicos SA is expecting a delay on construction work of its Sudeste iron ore export port in Rio de Janeiro state due to blasting issues.

MMX may delay construction of Sudeste iron ore export port


Sampson County lawmen are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the Concord community this morning .

Sampson lawmen investigate fatal shooting


Nawada, Mar 17 Rail traffic in Kiul-Gaya section of the East Central Railway was disrupted for several hours with agitated villagers removing fish plates at Asua in the district today, police sources said.

Rail traffic disrupted for several hours


A private fishing boat caught fire on Saturday near the entrance to San Diego Bay off Point Loma and was extinguished by Harbor Police and Lifeguard units, police said.


Teenagers charged with lighting fire Updated: 10:48, Thursday January 10, 2013 Three teenage boys have been charged with deliberately lighting a fire in bushland in Sydney's west, on a day there was a total fire ban across the state and 'catastrophic' fire conditions.


The scare left many wondering: what is ricin?


The Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah will demand the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails in exchange for two Israeli soldiers, reports said Sunday.

Hezbollah to demand release of Palestinian prisoners


The British defence secretary Liam Fox has resigned over controversy of his link with lobbyist Adam Werritty.

British defence secretary Liam Fox resigns


The President will appoint a committee to look into the ethnic uprising in this country as a result of UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon's decision to appoint a panel of experts Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe said yesterday.

President to appoint committee to look into ethnic uprising:


Rangers have been warned that they face 'serious sanctions' if they ignore a last chance to hand over paperwork to the SPL, as the softly-softly investigation into dual contracts turns tough.


A day after his release, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Muhammad Yaseen Malik asserted that Government of India has to bow before the ongoing mass movement in Kashmir.


Public Bank Bhd reported a 23.54 per cent foreign shareholding in the issued shares of the bank.

Public banks reports 23.54 per cent foreign shareholding


Loghurst, the Western Reserve Historical Society historic site in Canfield in Mahoning County, is reopening to the public under management of a new local nonprofit organization formed to ensure the historic home's future.


And while it's still unclear what photographic dirt the duo had on the erstwhile Full House star, Stamos has stepped forward to tell fans that, as far as extorted celebs go, he's closer to the John Travolta end of the spectrum than the David Letterman side.


Singer Carrie Underwood has apparently postponed her wedding with hockey player Mike Fisher after an argument over nuptial details.


'Macho Man' Randy Savage is to be cremated so that his ashes can be spread under his favorite tree, his brother has confirmed.


Sheriff's detectives and coroner's investigators searched Lomita restaurant Tuesday for the body of a woman believed to have been killed by her husband, who jumped off a cliff in Rancho Palos Verdes while under surveillance last week.

Detectives search Lomita restaurant for body of woman believed to have been killed by her husband


Police investigate a double shooting on Canoe Court in Portsmouth on Feb. 29, 2012.


FEDERAL health regulators are warning doctors and patients that popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may cause bone fractures when used for more than a year.


JAMES ISLAND, SC A woman has been stabbed to death at her home on James Island.


An Air Canada Jazz plane destined for Sudbury slid off the edge of the taxiway as it was preparing to take off from Pearson International Airport in Toronto Dec. 16 at around 11 pm

Plane destined for Sudbury slides off taxiway


Palestinians want to make peace with Israel but reserve the right to resist the occupation, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday at the Fatah movement's first congress in 20 years.

Palestinians want peace with Israel but will resist occupation


PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has appointed four new Regional Commissioners for the newly gazetted regions.

Kikwete appoints four Regional Commissioners


Air Canada class B shares fell 21 per cent in early TSX trading yesterday after Canada's largest airline announced it has signed a deal with a syndicate of underwriters to raise $260 million in an equity offering that will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.


Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to AIIMS following fever and chest congestion, today showed signs of improvement, doctors said.


NATO's most senior military official said on Tuesday that it was up to Muammar Gaddafi to decide ``enough is enough'' and the alliance would continue its air strikes until the Libyan leader respects the United Nations resolution.

It is up to Gaddafi to decide enough is enough:


Yemeni journalists held a meeting on Thursday and approved staging a partial strike of two-hour work stoppage, demanding the government to implement a pay rise and job descriptions as part of a campaign for improved working conditions across state owned media.

Yemeni journalists approves partial strike


03/06/11 7:14 PM EST Center fielder Cameron Maybin could return to action on Monday after battling concussion symptoms stemming from when he hit his head on a post fielding a fly ball during Wednesday's practice.


Los Angeles, July 26 Actress Olivia Wilde admits she owes her life to 'Cowboys & Aliens' co-star Walton Goggins after he saved her from horses.

Olivia Wilde owes life to Walton Goggins


Defense attorneys for Brett Seacat called more than a dozen witnesses to the stand in day 10 of the trial.

Defense calls more than a dozen witnesses on day 10


US President George Bush has called for a free and fair poll in Zimbabwe.

Bush calls for a free and fair poll in Zimbabwe


Union Pacific Railroad will pay $1.5 million in fines for environmental damage in Provo and other areas of the Intermountain West.

Union Pacific to pay $1.5 million in fines


The St. Henry track and field teams are off and running at the Class A regional championships after a Crusaders veteran and a beginner won pole vault titles Wednesday at Dixie Heights.

St. Henry track and field off and running


Naomi Campbell has been charged with assaulting two police officers during an alleged luggage-rage incident at Heathrow Airport, her lawyer and prosecutors said Thursday.

Supermodel Campbell is charged with assault


Hideki Matsui was cut by the Tampa Bay Rays to make room for newcomer Ryan Roberts, who was in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.


The New York Times is reporting that Roger Clemens will be indicted for perjury relating to his doping testimony in front of Congress in February of 2008.

Roger Clemens to be indicted for perjury


China reduced its holdings of US government debt by the largest margin in nearly nine years in June, according to data from the US Treasury.


Ron Hornaday Jr., the defending NASCAR Craftsman Trucks champion who is second in this year's standings, admitted using testosterone for more than a year before it was added to the sport's banned list.


Dotnetdeveloper, one of the leading website and software solution providing company in the global platform, has launched new Gig Guide Application software for iPhone users.

Dotnetdeveloper launches Gig Guide application for iphone


Somo has been named as the fastest growing mobile company in Europe and third fastest growing digital company overall in the 2012 Media Momentum Awards, after increasing its revenues by 508% over the last three years.

Somo is the fastest growing mobile company in Europe


Danny Granger went through a full practice on Thursday and is likely to return to action Friday against the Hawks.

Granger likely to return to action Friday


NewAlliance Bank, a subsidiary of NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc, today announced plans to open a branch in downtown Hartford, Connecticut The branch is scheduled to open in early 2010.The branch will be located in Hartford 21, which is owned and operated by Northland Investment Corporation.

NewAlliance - NewAlliance Bank to open branch in downtown Hartford, Connecticut


Former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn will waive a preliminary hearing in Fayette District Court Friday morning, sending his murder case directly to the grand jury.


A FAST-GROWING County Durham wine and drinks business has plans to become the world's greenest liquor company following the launch of an energy division.

Plans to become world's greenest liquor company


Maria Miller has been appointed as Culture Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle that sees Jeremy Hunt move to head the Department of Health.

Maria Miller appointed as Culture Secretary


Whataburger is relocating its headquarters to San Antonio, TX.


Trevor Hoffman is ready to move on from San Diego and has no preferred destination, according to MLB.com.


New Delhi, Feb 20 Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today said the media should show both sides of the picture as only harping on ``sensationalism and negativity'' will make a ``cynical'' nation.

Media should show both sides of the picture:


Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu was admitted to a city hospital here on Friday evening after he complained of respiratory distress.


Local homeowners are being conned by unlicensed and/or unqualified tradespeople operating in the Yass area, according to semi-retired air-conditioning mechanic Touie Smith.


Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. said Tuesday that it has obtained court orders to freeze the worldwide assets of GSF Capital and Javier Romero and to have an independent, court-appointed manager oversee their assets.

Suntech obtains court orders to freeze GSF assets


Juan Rivera's life sentence for the 1992 murder of Holly Staker was upheld in court Wednesday.


Elisa Carrió was the last one to speak during the campaign closure act in which she told her followers that ``no one should worry, we are going to win cleanly.''


Port Manatee officials are hosting the Panamanian ambassador to the United States today, hoping to increase trade between the two countries.

Port Manatee hosts Panamanian ambassador today


London, Dec 15 Camera phones can play a vital role in medical diagnostics, especially in remote or rural areas, reveals a study.

Camera phones can play vital role in diagnostics


Retail sales in Canada rose more than expected in September, the seventh increase in nine months, led by gains in the automotive sector, Statistics Canada said Monday.

Retail sales rise more than expected in September


Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports this morning that the Indians are ``making progress'' in talks with free agent right-hander Kevin Millwood.

Indians ``making progress'' in talks with Kevin Millwood


President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden spoke with several world leaders by phone Monday.


RAHM EMANUEL, Barack Obama's pugnacious chief of staff, will today announce his resignation to run for mayor of Chicago, White House officials confirmed yesterday.


Governor Quinn is in Boston today, trying to recruit new businesses and jobs to Illinois.

Governor Quinn in Boston to recruit new business


WHITLEY Bay continue to fight on four fronts after last night's victory at West Auckland Town moved them into second position in the Skilltrainingltd Northern League First Division.

Whitley Bay continue to fight on four fronts


Footy-ghana.com can confirm that Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan is set to build a soccer academy in Ghana to help develop talents in the country and beyond.

Asamoah Gyan set to build soccer academy in Ghana


Luka Modric has returned to training with Tottenham after reportedly going AWOL ahead of the pre-season tour of America.


Coromandel International can test Rs 375-400 in next 8 to 10 months time, says SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com.

Coromandel International can test Rs 375-400:


Syrian tanks stormed the flashpoint city of Banias yesterday, rights activists said, as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ignored growing world outrage to press a violent crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

Syrian tanks storm flashpoint city of Banias: activists


Lumics GmbH, Berlin, Germany, has announced the LuOcean line of diode lasers for solid state and fiber laser pumping of Tm, Er, Nd, and Yb.

Lumics announces LuOcean diode lasers for solid state and fiber laser pumping


Under a 3-year contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide O2 Germany with its energy-efficient radio access solution, which will give O2 Germany environmental and operational benefits.

Nokia Siemens Networks to provide O2 Germany with radio access solution


Hamilton Academical midfielder James McArthur has confirmed that he will train with Wigan Athletic ahead of a possible summer move south of the border.


Longtime umpire Harry Wendelstedt, who worked five World Series and made a call involving Don Drysdale that became one of baseball's most disputed plays in the late 1960s, died Friday.


4/8/2008 5:22:26 PM The Japanese yen declined further against its major counterparts during late New York afternoon trading on Tuesday.

Japanese yen declines further against majors


Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that Pakistan would avert all threats posing to disrupt peace and stability of its brotherly country Iran.

Pakistan to avert all threats posing to disrupt peace, stability of Iran:


Serbia may recognise the Khojaly genocide massacre, Serbian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Zoran Vayovich said at a press conference.


US computer giant Hewlett-Packard said on Monday it has completed its acquisition of data storage firm 3PAR for 2.35 billion dollars.


European gasoline barge and naphtha prices rose on Friday in a quiet market, buoyed by refinery maintenance which is helping to tighten supply, particularly in naphtha.

Europe gasoline/naphtha-prices rise on refinery maintenance


14.3.2011 Parliament today approved the Appropriation Bill for 2011-12 with the Rajya Sabha returning the Bill to the Lok Sabha amid the assertion of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee that the Government had netted in Rs 100,000 crore during the last 18 months by strengthening the transfer pricing mechanism to stop capital which would have fled out of the shores.

Parliament approves Appropriation Bill for 2011-12


Consumer confidence improved in August, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.


MILAN -Inter Milan rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 at Bari in the Serie A on Saturday after goals from Goran Pandev and Diego Milito.

Inter Milan draws 2-2 at Bari in Serie a


Diane Sawyer told viewers Monday that this would be her final week anchoring ABC's ``Good Morning America'' after 10 years on the show.

It's diane Sawyer's final week on ``Good Morning America''


``No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,'' declares the LORD.

No weapon formed against Me shall prosper


A Florence night club has been shut down for allegedly being a public nuisance, according to Florence law enforcement.

Florence night club shut down as 'public nuisance'


London, July 15 Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has revealed that she is so inspired by Lady Gaga that she had to rethink about creating her new record 'Aphrodite' after Gaga came into the music scene.


EVANSTON, Ill. Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says quarterback Dan Persa plans to play against Rice this week.


MIDDLEBURY, Conn. Specialty-chemical maker Chemtura Corp. said Tuesday it will raise the price of some flame retardants due to the rising costs of raw material.

Chemtura raises prices for some flame retardants


The officer reported that he was driving on the city's south side early Wednesday when he saw the man in the road too late to avoid possibly running over his legs.


Juan Carlos Zarate, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has joined CBS News as a national security analyst across all platforms.


A brand new site is aiming to be the Craigslist of the restaurant industry by providing restaurant owners with the ability to take orders online, and users to place food orders online with No contracts, No fees, and No obligation whatsoever.

New site aims to be the Craigslist of the restaurant industry


A 38-year-old Columbus man was hit with a chair while installing a toilet late Tuesday night.

Man hit with chair while installing toilet


Entertainment Writer 4 minutes ago Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized for an undisclosed reason but was expected to return home soon, representatives for the Oscar-winning actress said Thursday.

Elizabeth Taylor hospitalized, but expected to return home


China and the US are working together on cutting carbon emissions despite the deadlock over a broader global agreement on fighting climate change, according to the head of the US Environmental Protection Administration.

China, US work together to cut carbon emissions


LISCR FC striker Ben Martin has signed a two year loan deal in Israel.


By MIKE SCHNEIDER,Associated Press USA Today founder Al Neuharth died Friday in Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was 89.


An off-duty police officer stabbed in the shoulder early on Friday had been sleeping in his car.


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will reduce its circulation area to 27 counties around metro Atlanta and cut 156 jobs in its third cost-cutting move since early 2007.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reduces circulation


A worker fell through a roof skylight to his death Wednesday morning at Rothbury Steel foundry, 2625 W. Winston Rd.


Investors pushed oil back up over $100 a barrel Monday, reversing some of last week's plunge.


Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has publicly slammed Lady GaGa following her recent antics at the baseball.


A new study has suggested that giant, gaseous planets such as Jupiter and Saturn are filled with a liquid metal alloy of helium and hydrogen.

Jupiter and Saturn filled with a liquid metal alloy of helium and hydrogen


Cocina 214, the popular Tex-Mex restaurant in the heart of Winter Park, is now open on Mondays.


Available reports suggest that militant groups, especially those based abroad, continue to persist with their efforts to revive militancy in Punjab.

Militant groups continue efforts to revive militancy in Punjab


Damas, the Middle East's leading international jewellery and watch retailer, has opened a new store in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi.

Damas opens new store in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi


The spokesman of Iran's Guardian Council of Constitution Abbasali Kadkhodaei said Monday that next Iranian president should be physically competent to be able to work for hours, the State IRIB TV reported.

Iran says next president should be physically competent to work


The 35th Mercantile Bank National Chess Championship begins here Monday at the NSC conference-room.

35th Mercantile Bank national Chess begins Monday


The Altoona safety director who spent years keeping people safe, said goodbye Wednesday night.


Sun Chemical released its first sustainability report which provides data-driven performance measurement for seven key sustainability metrics to help customers and consumers understand the company's environmental impact.

Sun Chemical releases first report on sustainability


Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was carted off the field on Saturday afternoon after suffering a back injury.

DeSean Jackson carted off with back injury


Kazakhstan will send humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan , president Nursultan Nazarbayev has informed.

Kazakhstan to send humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan.


``No Country for Old Men'' and ``There Will Be Blood'' led with eight Academy Awards nominations each Tuesday, among them best picture and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis and Javier Bardem -- but it remained in doubt whether any stars would cross striking writers' picket lines to attend the ceremony.

``No Country for Old Men'' leads Oscar nominations


A 22-year-old engineering student, on Monday, was trapped inside an ATM centre at Shankar Nagar, after the automatic door got jammed.

Engineering student trapped in ATM centre


Israel's foreign minister warned on Tuesday that foreign pressure would further intensify the Middle East conflict and insisted al-Quds will remain forever the country's undivided capital.


The Gulf will remain a ``dream destination'' for Indians and there is no serious impact of the global economic slowdown in the Middle East, save for some problems in the construction industry in Dubai, well-known NRI businessman MA Yusuff Ali said here.

Gulf will remain dream destination for Indians:


The Nationals promoted Strasburg to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.


Kings XI Punjab will look to put behind the disappointment of their dismal performance against Mumbai Indians in the last game and make amends when they take on Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.

Kings XI Punjab look to make amends against Chennai Super Kings


Memphis International Airport will end free parking for the disabled Sunday, though a grace period will extend through April 1 for people who didn't know about the policy change.

Memphis International airport ends free parking


Star jockey Blake Shinn has had a four-meeting careless riding suspension reduced to a reprimand on appeal.


John Lewis profits jump as online sales grow strongly and the store saw particularly strong growth in its online operations.


Emergency crews respond to a rollover on the 300 block of St. George Boulevard.


High-profile republican Marian Price has been released from prison custody after a ruling by the Parole Commissioners.


An Erie couple has pleaded guilty to failing to file tax returns for two companies they started.

Erie couple pleads guilty to failing to file tax returns


The Argentine domestic football season has been put on hold indefinitely while the national governing body seeks to ease the massive debts hanging over many of the country's clubs.


The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish organization that combats anti-Semitism, denounced Sarah Palin's ``blood libel'' remark she made to characterize political discourse of the Arizona shootings.

Anti-Defamation League denounces Sarah Palin's 'blood libel' remark


A five-year ban on 111 Thai politicians linked to exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to expire Wednesday.


A CHP officer was fatally struck while conducting a traffic stop on the northbound Freeway in Barstow.

CHP officer fatally struck during traffic stop


Yves Behar, the lead hardware designer on the Ouya project, has revealed that the final version of the home console will be as small as a Rubik's Cube, largely because it doesn't feature bulky components like a disc tray.

Ouya console will be as small as a Rubik's Cube


THE market for corporate gifts is alive and kicking despite a global recession and a bitter cheating experience that hurt the image of the Malaysia International Gifts and Premium Expo.

Market for corporate gifts alive and kicking


A toddler is in critical condition after falling from a third story window, police say.


Shirley MacLaine is to join the cast of Downton Abbey for its third series, the show's makers have confirmed.

Shirley MacLaine to join Downton Abbey cast


The Bee's Phillip Reese has created a handy tax calculator for you to roughly determine what the tax hikes being considered by the state Legislature would mean for your wallet.


Sperm donors should be identified Updated: 13:56, Wednesday March 28, 2012 Everyone conceived through sperm donations should be allowed to obtain identifying information about their biological parent, a Victorian parliamentary committee says.


The Justice Department says a former NASA employee in Ohio has been charged with illegally shipping infrared military technology to South Korea.

NASA employee charged with illegally shipping military technology


Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has ceased to be ex-officio member of the Planning Commission and has been replaced by Minister of Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs Kamal Nath.

Jairam Ramesh ceases to be ex-officio member of Planning Commission


In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the actor said: ``I was never into drugs at all.

Leonardo DiCaprio: ``I was never into drugs''


A recent article in Politico suggests that McChrystal might soon retire from the military.

Will McChrystal retire from the military?


Justin Bieber has abandoned his pet monkey in Germany.


Spurs are still stalling on plans to build a new £400m stadium despite already spending £85m on land acquisition and planning.

Spurs still stalling on new stadium despite spending £85m


Walsall captain Darren Byfield has returned to full training after five months on the sidelines with a knee injury.


Cat Deeley has married Patrick Kielty in an intimate ceremony in Rome at the weekend.

Cat Deeley marries Patrick Kielty in Rome


Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu welcomed 4 255 new recruits into the SA National Defence Force under the military skills development system in Pretoria on Sunday, a departmental spokesperson said.


Chiropractic of Las Vegas, a leading health care provider has introduced pain free treatments for better health devoid of surgery or drugs and in a completely natural way for the people of Las Vegas.

Chiropractic of Las Vegas introduces pain free treatments


The Sacramento Mountain Lions season opener has been set, after the original beginning of the season was pushed back to September.

Sacramento Mountain Lions season opener set


Indiana hired Crean on Tuesday as its new coach.


2013-02-04T08:51:00Z 2013-02-04T10:15:23Z Why we don't get invited to Super Bowl parties...


North Korea claims to have weaponized enough plutonium to arm up to five nuclear warheads, according to a US scholar with rare access to the communist nation.

North Korea claims to have weaponized...


A Victoria man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly threatened two people with a large knife.

Victoria man faces attempted murder charges


Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. bought a 60% share of the $342-million Pinnacle office complex in Burbank from M. David Paul & Associates/Worthe Real Estate Group, bringing together two of Southern California's biggest entertainment industry landlords as co-owners.

Hudson Pacific buys 60% share of Pinnacle office complex in Burbank


Authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was arrested in New Orleans, accused of public drunkenness and shoving a pregnant cashier at a pancake restaurant.

Former card Caracter arrested in New Orleans


Romania was well represented this year at the 59th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival also called Berlinale, which took place over February 5-15.

Romania, well represented at Berlin International film Festival


The Afghan Taliban portrayed itself as the true representative of Afghans, boasting that it is free from corruption and eager to serve the people, while members of the Afghan government are corrupt and selfish.

Afghan Taliban portrays itself as true representative of Afghans


Sterling edged higher against the dollar on Tuesday, tracking gains in equities and some riskier currencies, with sentiment staying shaky after a weak UK consumer confidence survey and before public finances data.


A family of McDowell County drug dealers is sentenced, Monday in federal court.


It's a long way from running a bar on the sitcom ``Cheers,'' but this fall Ted Danson will join the cast of ``CSI:


A quarter of all charities and voluntary groups in Greater Manchester may be forced to close due to government cuts in spending.

A quarter of all charities in Greater Manchester will close


Malta has one of the lowest tax rates in the EU and the gender gap in salaries is also one of the lowest.

Malta has one of lowest tax rates in the EU


Kamikaze Blocks 2 is an Internet flash game for PC and notebook is a game of action.


Daisuke Matsuzaka threw a 69-pitch simulated game before the Red Sox played the Blue Jays, the injured right-hander's final hurdle before returning to Boston's starting rotation, manager Terry Francona said Monday.


The protestors had a clash with taxi drivers on the Freedom Square today.


Archers removed thousands of Asian carp from the Illinois River during a tournament over the weekend based from the Starved Rock State Park boat ramp.

Archers remove thousands of Asian carp from River


under USA Today News NASCAR placed Sprint Cup driver Robby Gordon on probation Saturday, the result of an incident in the garage area after qualifying on Friday.


Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja are being celebrated with religious fervor and traditional gaiety on Saturday.

Basant Panchami & Saraswati Puja being celebrated with religious fervor


Lions RB Mikel Leshoure returned to practice on Thursday.


Lady Gaga, who has vowed to make her 2012 tour ``bigger and better than ever'', has already designed her extravagant set.

Lady Gaga vows to make 2012 tour 'bigger and better than ever'


Cyclone Nargis rendered as many as 3.2 million Burmese homeless, according to geographic risk models developed by researchers.

Cyclone Nargis renders 3.2 million homeless:


Online court documents show a former area superintendent has entered into a plea deal with prosecutors over possession of child porn charges.

Former superintendent enters plea deal for child porn charges


A Gainesville woman was charged with burglary Monday night after neighbors reported suspicious activity on Mountain View Drive in Gainesville.


Federal regulators approved Wednesday the first new Gulf of Mexico oil well since President Barack Obama lifted a brief ban on drilling in shallow water, even while deepwater projects remain frozen after the massive BP spill.


Amitabh Bachchan won his fourth national award in the 57th national film awards.


Derby County striker Liam Dickinson has joined Leeds United on loan until the end of the season.


Former Northern Ireland captain Alan McDonald has died at the age of 48.


Just a couple weeks ago Tetsuya Nomura announced that a Final Fantasy VII remake was not on the top priority list of Square Enix.

Final Fantasy VII remake not a priority for Square Enix


Midwest retailer Meijer is supporting United Way literacy programs across the Midwest through a new partnership with Better World Books that allows customers to drop off unwanted used books in drop boxes stationed at 164 Meijer parking lots, Meijer Properties, Real Estate and Procurement Senior Vice President Julie Croll announced today.

Meijer supports United Way literacy programs across the Midwest


Uniao Flamengo Santos, which finished third in the just ended be Mobile league season, is scheduled to hold its end of season awards in Gabane tomorrow.

Uniao Flamengo Santos to hold end of season awards


ViaSat Inc. will launch its new satellite Internet service on Jan. 16, the company said Tuesday.

ViaSat launching new satellite Internet service


Contact Energy reported a 31 per cent fall in half-year underlying earnings after tax to $NZ79.9 million, as the company was battered by winter drought, summer deluge, and transmission constraints.


An elderly US couple missing for three weeks were found alive buried under mounds of rubbish in their crammed apartment.

US couple found alive, buried under rubbish


A jury in the High Court at Whangarei has heard of the violent background of Jade Petersen, whose two-year-old daughter died of fatal injuries in 2009.


The new federal health care law is going to mean a lot more work for the state's insurance division, according to Commissioner Susan Voss.

New health care law means more work for insurance division


A storefront preacher has been sentenced to life in prison for molesting young boys in Athens.

Preacher sentenced to life for molesting boys


In a $3 million distortion, the beverage industry has misled Maine voters through a massive media blitz into believing that:

Beverage industry misleading Maine voters


State police say a 60-year-old New Iberia man has been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography.

New Iberia man arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography


Blur admit they still have the ''same issues'' they always have, but get on better now because they are not together all the time.


A lawyer for the former NFL star says Vick could be transferred to a halfway house in Virginia any day now.


Lincoln Financial Group will report its third quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

Lincoln Financial Group to report third quarter earnings


Several members of the Westford Academy boys and girls track teams competed at last weekend's All-State track meet at Fall River.


State-owned coal miner Solid Energy Ltd. bounced back strongly in the second half of the year to June 30, recording a tax-paid profit for the year of $67.8 million.

Solid Energy bounces back in second half


0 Comments Marisa Miller, 33, is pregnant for the first time with her record producer husband Griffin Guess.


United Water announced yesterday that a boil water advisory for Jersey City has been lifted.


The Chinese embassy Sunday held a reception for a youth delegation which will be leaving on a 10-day official visit to Chinese cities.

Chinese embassy holds reception for youth delegation


Formal charges are expected today in the petition fraud case against several NDSU football players.

Formal charges expected today for NDSU football players


Two days after making his second rehab start in the Phillies organization, Pedro Martinez, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, will throw a bullpen session at FirstEnergy Park on Sunday.

Pedro Martinez to throw bullpen at FirstEnergy Park Sunday


Employees found out Wednesday that the Blockbuster video rental store on Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo will close April 10.


Final Fantasy XIV official PC controller which was reveal at this year Gamescom will be coming right upon the release of the game that is on September 30.

FINAL Fantasy XIV official PC controller revealed


A man was flown to a hospital after a crash Saturday morning in Somerset County.

Man flown to hospital after crash in Somerset County


The Nokia Software Updater today got updated to V1.6.11, though any changelog is officially not yet out but there were no changes to the UI to suggest a major update.

Nokia Software Updater gets updated to V1.6.11


Pop singer Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend were arrested early Tuesday morning in West Hollywood for public intoxication and driving under the influence, respectively, TMZ is reporting.

Christina Aguilera arrested in West Hollywood


Toxicology reports show the son of former Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was drunk and had marijuana in his system when he fell into the Fox River and drowned.


The dollar gained strength against the rupee in the interbank market throughout the week's trading, dealers said on Saturday.


Travelers will see longer security lines, more flight delays and a decrease in the number of flights offered if Congress can't avert automatic federal spending cuts set to take effect in March.

Travelers could see longer lines, delays


The GAG machine which is pumping water vapour into the Pike River mine to put out any fires is back up and running after being shut down overnight for repairs.


Swiss bank UBS today appointed of Sergio P Ermotti as group CEO, less than two months after Oswald Gruebel resigned in the wake of an unauthorised trading incident.

UBS appoints Sergio Ermotti as group CEO


Music spectacle ``Was Upon a Time in Macedonia'' under the baton of the most popular film composer Ennio Morricone opened the 49th edition of the Ohrid Summer Festival.

Ennio Morricone opens Ohrid Summer Festival


The government and the Opposition on Saturday appeared to be on the same page in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Lokpal issue with both sides emphasising that Anna Hazare should end his fast.


Water industry regulator Ofwat today called for greater competition, initially covering the entire sector but with the prospect that householders in England and Wales will eventually be able to choose their water providers.


Ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant battled comic Steve Coogan in a pub quiz to raise money for charity.

David Tennant battles Steve Coogan in pub quiz for charity


Randolph County residents and country music fans remember Woodland-native Vern Gosdin, 74, who died in Nashville early last week, as a singer and songwriter whose lyrics were at times aching with lonesome and other times soaring with love-struck.


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ International organizations' demands to lift the emergency rule are clumsy, Armenian President's spokesman Victor Soghomonyan told a news conference in Yerevan.

International organizations'' demand to lift emergency rule clumsy


David Beckham named his third son after Tom Cruise.


Bangalore, Aug 30 His contemporaries like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman may have hung up their bats but veteran Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar says he continues to enjoy his game and is not even thinking about retirement at the moment.


Australia have been fined for a slow over-rate during the team's win over India at the SCG on Sunday, with captain Ricky Ponting losing a fifth of his fee and other players also hit in the pocket.


Raley's union workers have voted to authorize a strike, the union and the company said Wednesday.


Cameroon has banned importation of pork as a measure to prevent the continuous devastating effect of the Swine flu announced by the World Health Organisation recently.


Indian weightlifter Sanamacha Chanu has failed a dope test for a second time and could be banned for life.


``The fact that Andrew Strauss is here playing in this practice game says it all. There is definitely that element of doubt in his mind and he has given me that edge now going into the series,'' Zaheer was quoted as saying by the The Mirror.


A Jonesboro minister faces 35 years in prison and a fine of $1.25 million dollars after pleading guilty to bank fraud.

Jonesboro minister pleads guilty to fraud


On a visit to Poland Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas told the Polish News Agency that he supported linking the Polish and Czech power grids and gas networks.

Poland, Czech Republic to link power, gas networks


Alaska Airlines says it's sponsoring short track speed skater Apolo Ohno in his quest to win a sixth medal at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.


The 2009 Earagail Arts Festival has been officially launched, with the organisers promising over 100 events in 36 venues across Donegal from the 4th to the 19th of July.


Dempo SC star Clifford Miranda decides to blog here on Goal.com and speaks on a number of issues.....


UFC Ultimate Fighter 9 champion Ross Pearson has recently been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada for driving under the influence.

UFC Ultimate Fighter 9 champion arrested


Denton police are seeking the identity of human remains found in a field south of University Drive and east of Interstate 35.

Police seeking identity of human remains


World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward will not be making a return to the RFU anytime soon, according to chief executive Ian Ritchie.

'Sir Clive Woodward will not be returning to the RFU anytime soon'


Dominicans vote in general elections today to select a new government, with the incumbent Dominica Labour Party forecast to win a third term.


Rob Schneider, Jenna Dewan and Brianne Davis star in sex comedy ``Virgin on Bourbon Street,'' which starts lensing this week in Detroit.


Trent Edwards was not practicing as the Bills returned to the field on Wednesday preparing for Sunday's match-up at Carolina.


Pinterest, an image-based social network, raised $100 million in a financing round that values the company at about $1.5 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.


President Barack set out Wednesday to build momentum for his revamped economic message, calling for a new era of American competitiveness during a stop in Wisconsin, a state that will be critical to his reelection prospects.

Obama calls for new era of competitiveness


National Foods, the Australian food producer owned by Japan's Kirin Holdings, has lodged a final bid for Australian dairy producer Dairy Farmers, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday.

National Foods lodges bid for Dairy Farmers: source


Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer announced this week the daily food allowance will increase by 85 percent, from $4.85 a day or in some homes, $5.00, to $9.00.


A severe weather warning has been issued for Auckland, with more heavy and thundery falls forecast.

Severe weather warning issued for Auckland


President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko believes that business groups hatch a shadow plot in parliament.

Business groups hatch shadow plot in parliament --


A Hillsborough County deputy was injured Friday afternoon while escorting President Barack Obama to the Port of Tampa in the presidential motorcade, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Hillsborough deputy injured while escorting President Obama to Port of Tampa


A Langdon man is accused of handcuffing his mother and threatening to hit her with a hammer.

Man accused of handcuffing, threatening mother


BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion said it is hopeful that its dispute with India and the UAE over the issue of data security will be resolved successfully, but reiterated that it ``cannot compromise the security architecture of its enterprise solution.''

Cannot compromise security architecture:


Hasidic Jew fired from NYPD over beard Updated: 15:57, Sunday June 10, 2012 An Orthodox Jew who was weeks away from becoming a New York City police officer said he has been kicked out of the police academy for refusing to trim his beard.


Zambia, Africa's top copper producer, faces an uncertain long-term mining outlook despite a resurgence in copper prices and government assurances of stable mining taxes in 2010, an industry official said on Tuesday.


Patna, Sept 17 In a deft move to woo the voters in Bihar's Saran parliamentary constituency represented by him, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad has donated 69 buses to 63 academic institutions from his MPLAD funds apparently for convenience of the students'.

Lalu donates 69 buses to academic institutions


Soccer star Hope Solo, who recently started dancing with the stars, says she doesn't count calories.


Charlize Theron has revealed that she was deported from the US at the age of 19, for being unpatriotic.

Charlize Theron was deported from the US at 19 for being unpatriotic


As expected on Sunday, former AFC Bournemouth manager Kevin Bond has been confirmed as Tottenham coach by new manager Harry Redknapp.


Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton took her long-running presidential campaign to a town hall-style meeting in Brookings today.

Hillary Clinton takes presidential campaign to Brookings


UMH Properties, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a new $11,400,000 mortgage loan with Bank of America, NA to refinance two manufactured home communities located in Tennessee and Ohio.

Umh Properties, Inc. announces new mortgage loan


World champion Sanya Richards of the United States stayed in the hunt for a $1 million jackpot by powering home for an easy victory in the 400 meters at the Weltklasse Golden League meet on Friday.

Richards stays in hunt for $1 million jackpot


A former school for the deaf in Edinburgh could become a five-star hotel, according to site owner Cala.


Legendary biologist, researcher, theorist, and naturalist EO Wilson speaks from 4-5 pm today, Thursday, in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

Legendary scientist EO Wilson speaks today


The 143 councillors elected in this year's local council elections were sworn in during two ceremonies at the President's Palace in Valletta yesterday.


Burnley will kick off their 2013/14 Championship season with a home game against fierce rivals Bolton to mark the 125th anniversary of the Football League.

Burnley will kick off their 2013/14 Championship season with a home game against Bolton


Merriman told the San Diego Union-Tribune on Saturday that he has two torn ligaments in his left knee, putting his season in jeopardy.


A judge is expected to rule on a ballot proposal that would swap property tax cuts for increases in other taxes.

Judge expected to rule on ballot proposal


Malta ranked 15th amongst all EU member states, in the Euro Cardiovascular Healthcare Index 2008, which declared that Malta has excellent access to care.


Dell Inc will use its strong cash flows to make acquisitions, Chief Executive Michael Dell said on Monday.

Dell to use cash flows to make acquisitions:


``Terrorism is a regional and global issue'', the Spokesman said, adding, ``In fact, India must explain its own conduct in sponsoring and abetting terrorism and militancy in the region''.

India must explain own conduct in sponsoring terrorism:


I am beyond excited and I'm sure Alice Ripley feels similarly by the news that Tori Amos is writing a new musical.


Popular NBA basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his wife have been sued by their housekeeper for harassment and other crimes but denied allegations in a statement issued by their lawyer.

NBA basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and wife sued by housekeeper


The snow on Tuesday sent cars skidding off the roads.


Mississauga-based air ambulance service ORNGE has appointed Denise Polgar as its first patient advocate.


San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews has been slightly injured in a car crash and is listed as ``day to day.''

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews slightly injured in car crash


Australian Rugby League record-breaking forward Petero Civoniceva has announced he will retire at the end of the season.


A source told the Daily Star newspaper: ``They met when Joe did a song with Rihanna's ex Chris Brown and recently she's been bombarding him with raunchy text messages.

Rihanna has 'bombarded' Joe jonas with 'raunchy texts'


Opposition Leader Joseph Muscat declared that the government must shoulder its responsibilities after Bank of Valletta was fined by the Malta Financial Services Authority €203,150 over the La Vallette Multi Manager Property Fund.

Government must shoulder its responsibility


China has been called on to urgently reduce urban emissions, a new report from the World Bank said on Thursday.

China called to urgently reduce urban emissions


Lancaster was praised for dragging England ``out of the gutter'' by forwards chief Graham Rowntree on Tuesday, as he waited to hear if he would be confirmed as the team's next permanent coach.

Lancaster has 'dragged England out of gutter'


A former community service officer for Lacey Police Department has pleaded not guilty to touching a 40-year-old woman's breasts as he transported her to Thurston County Jail in a marked patrol car after her arrest during a traffic stop in October.


Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Jets linebacker David Harris signed his franchise tender, becoming the third franchise player to sign his tender in the last 24 hours.


AN Indie band who play post-jazz and 'sound like nothing you've ever heard before' take in Burnham's Princess Theatre next week as part of a Somerset tour.

Like 'nothing you've ever heard before'...


Code jumper Karmichael Hunt is a set for his second big switch in one week with the Brisbane fullback to play at halfback in Saturday night's NRL clash with Canberra.


For freedom, as it is first made knowable by the moral law, is known only what are the long term effects of cialis a negative property in us, as constituted by the fact of not being necessitated to act by sensible principles of determination.

What are the long term effects of cialis


In a bid to curb the growing incidents of piracy in international waters, the government has deployed a naval ship for anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Government deploys naval ship for anti-piracy patrols


The actor has said that he is luckier than superstar Salman Khan because he gets to get intimate with his co-actors on silver screen.


Pope Benedict XVI has warned athletes not to strengthen their bodies ``at all costs'' or through illegal substances.


People in Delhi woke up to a clear and pleasant morning on the last day of the year and the decade today.

Delhiites wake up to clear, pleasant morning on last day of year


Sources have stated that the drilling process to build a shaft to rescue the trapped Chile miners will commence from Monday.

Drilling process to rescue trapped Chile miners to commence from Monday


Otakon, one of the largest anime conventions in the United States, announced earlier in August that it would be releasing its own beat 'em up game in the vein of Final Fight and Turtles in Time.

Otakon releasing its own beat em up game!


Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has formally removed shark fin from all of its hotel menus in Asia, effective immediately.

Fairmont hotels & Resorts removes shark fin from menus


Zooey Deschanel is suing Steve Madden for $2 million over a line called Zooey's Shoes and Accessories that was never produced.


A recent repatriation deal with Tunisia is working, with 330 Tunisian migrants sent back home, Italian Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said on Sunday.


A Delta Air Lines plane travelling from New York City to Istanbul, Turkey, made an emergency landing at Stephenville International Airport Friday night.

Plane makes emergency landing at Stephenville Airport


The Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League announced that they have re-signed forward Alex Foster, who played in the ECHL as a rookie.


Finance Minister Kevin Falcon should be fired if he cannot make a commitment to run in next year's provincial election.


A New York pooch caused quite a commotion Wednesday as he laid perched on a third story window ledge.


Jordan has appointed a new ambassador to Israel over two years after the previous envoy returned from Tel Aviv to Amman, a senior Jordanian official told AFP and Ammon News Friday.

'Jordan appoints a new ambassador to Israel'


Tucson police are looking for a man who robbed a North Side bank and left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Tucson police looking for man who robbed bank


Capello, who has two years left on his contract, said he met with FA board member Dave Richards and told him he ``absolutely'' wants to stay on despite England's elimination from the World Cup by Germany.


On Tuesday, Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell was acquitted on three counts of murder and five counts of corpse abuse, Life News reported.

Abortionist Kermit Gosnell acquitted on three counts of murder


A Hughes County man has been released on a $45,000 bond after his arrest in the shooting death of a man in January.

Hughes County man released on a $45,000 bond


June 14, 2010 As of Monday evening, 14 NFL restricted free agents, including three Green Bay Packers, had yet to sign tendered offers received in March, according to NFLLabor.com.

3 restricted free agents have yet to sign


< !(CDATA(Padres closer, Heath Bell, said earlier today that he's open to set up this season if he's traded to a contender according to Richerd Durret of ESPNDallas.com. ``If you've got a closer right now and you need me to be the eighth-inning guy, I'll be the eighth-inning guy,'' Bell said. ``Secretly, I would probably tell the manager, 'Look, I'm going to go out ...


The dollar rose 1 per cent on the day versus the Swiss franc on Monday as risk aversion stemming from European policymakers' failure to calm worries about a Greek default fuelled broad demand for the greenback.

Dollar rises 1 per cent versus Swiss franc


Rent-to-own merchant Aaron's says it plans to open 125 stores this year and hire 750 people.

Aaron's plans to open 125 stores this year


A 21-year-old Woburn man was involved in two accidents in Maine, less than a mile apart from each other.

Woburn man involved in two accidents in Maine


California is seeking to reduce waiting time in HMOs by requiring that doctors treat patients within ten business days of requesting appointment.

California seeks to reduce waiting time in HMOs


Ten high school students from France are visiting Parkersburg for 20 days to better understand and learn about the United States.


Wikileaks founder Australian Julian Assange could have committed a serious criminal offence in helping an enemy of the Australian Defence Force, the lobby group, the Australia Defence Association says.


Late designer Alexander McQueen reportedly left $82,000 in his will to his dogs Minter, Callum and Juice.

Alexander McQueen 'leaves $82,000 to his dogs'


A bomb has been found under an Italian embassy car in Libya's capital Tripoli.


Some city leaders want to expand a smoking ban in the capital city to include restaurants but exempt bars.


While Kim's real estate woes have been well documented, what's a little less clear is where she's been living since she we saw her pack up her wigs and leave her dream-turned-nightmare mansion.


With oil prices rising again and the nuclear energy industry taking it on the chin from the disaster in Japan, it's more important than ever that executives internalize the idea that every company is an energy company.


Apple has announced the new iPhone 5, offering a larger screen, 4G LTE connectivity and a slightly tweaked design.


Moody's Investors Service lowered its credit ratings on Credit Agricole SA on Thursday, citing concerns over the French bank's exposure to market volatility and risk of large losses in the capital markets.

Moody's lowers credit ratings on credit Agricole


Melbourne, Aug 2 Researchers claim to have shown for the first time that naturally occurring bacteria can help purify toxic water.


Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is scheduled to visit the Grand Canyon on Monday and could announce changes for mining claims near the park.

Interior Secretary Salazar visits Grand Canyon.


Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday it plans to slash 24,600 jobs over the next three years, nearly 8 percent of its work force, as it combines operations with Electronic Data Systems Corp., the technology-services company it recently acquired.


A 31-year-old Appleton woman was arrested for her second drunken driving offense hours after claiming she was carjacked on US Highway 41 near County Highway Y in Oshkosh over the weekend.

Woman arrested for drunken driving after claiming she was carjacked


Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi arrives here tomorrow on a 2-day official visit to Bangladesh, during which political, trade and economic issues would be discussed with government functionaries here.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi arrives tomorrow


A recent audit of Morgan County School District uncovered two findings and has administrators worried about the future.

Audit has administrators worried about the future


The British High Commission has given more than $57,000 to UNICEF to help the education sector to recover from the devastating effects of the March flooding.

British High Commission gives over $57,000 to UNICEF


Sacramento State police have so far been unable to protect female students on campus.

Sac State police unable to protect students


Chinese cities are raising minimum wages, fanning inflationary pressures while also seeking to soothe frustrations over price hikes.


Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich entered a not guilty plea in federal court Wednesday morning.

Rod Blagojevich enters plea in federal court


A middle aged woman was trampled to death by a tusker at Kantiagada village, about 45-km from here on Friday, police said.


Hairdresser to stars Kenneth Battelle dies Kenneth Battelle, the hairdresser who gave both Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe their calling-card hairdos in the 1950s and '60s, has died at age 86.


British Airways and Iberia of Spain flew back into profits yesterday ahead of their merger as the pair cut costs and benefited from a fragile recovery in air travel and the global economy.

British Airways, Iberia fly back into profit


Former Hertha Berlin striker Alex Alves has died in Brazil after losing his four-year battle with Leukaemia.

Former Hertha Berlin striker Alex Alves loses battle with Leukaemia


President Barack Obama's campaign says he will return to Ohio next week - this time to visit Cincinnati.

Obama to return to swing state Ohio next week


Christian Bale was arrested today in London in relation to an alleged assault over the weekend.


NGP Capital Resources Company today announced the promotion of Jeffrey 'Hans' Hubbard and Christopher Ryals to Director at its investment advisor, NGPIA.

NGP Capital Resources Company announces promotions


John McCain raised the spectre of a nuclear crisis if Barack Obama wins the White House, as he hammered his rival over Joe Biden's claims that foreign enemies would test the young Democrat within six months of him taking office.

McCain raises spectre of nuclear crisis if Obama wins


Caravel Logistics, a Chennai-based multi modal transportation company, has launched its first cellular container vessel here on Thursday.

Caravel launches cellular container vessel


The number of homes sold in Scotland rose by almost 30% in the last quarter, new figures have shown.


Kazakhstan's national air carrier Air Astana is launching new routes to Russian and Georgian cities, the airline announced in a press release on Thursday.

Air Astana launches new routes to Russia and georgia


SailPoint Technologies, a maker of identity management software, has raised $6.5 million in a third round of funding.

Sailpoint raises $6.5 million in third round


Google wants Android to move into people's homes with the open-source software powering everything from smart light bulbs to sound systems.


The study by the NGO Action for Education and the Latin America and Caribbean Educative Reform Promotion Program affirms that international tests on Dominican students ``are the ones which learn the least in the region, obtaining the worst scores.''

Dominican students ``learn the least in the region''


A California man linked to an anti-Islam film on YouTube that triggered violent Muslim protests was taken on Saturday to be questioned about possible probation violations.

California man linked to anti-Islam film taken in for questioning


Iran has banned most memorial services for dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri after his funeral turned into an opposition rally, a reformist website reported on Thursday.

Iran bans services for dissident cleric Montazeri


Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic has stated that he hopes to impress some of the Premier League clubs who have recently showed interest in signing him, when his country meets England on Tuesday evening, October 12.

Mirko Vucinic hopes to impress Premier League clubs


Apartment prices rose in the third quarter by an average of 3.6%, the Housing Ministry said Tuesday.


New Zealand company convicted in deadly mine blast explosion that killed 29 miners.


Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted that he would welcome the chance to bring Andy Carroll back to the club.

Alan Pardew: 'I would welcome Andy Carroll back'


The city of Salina has hired a new building official to take the place of Mike Roberts, who left the post at the beginning of the year.


Argentina coach Diego Maradona is confident his team will beat Germany in Cape Town on Sunday to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.


Jammu, Jan 10 Union Minister and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said China must stop intrusion into Indian territory amid reports of an incursion in Sept-Oct last year.


Immuron plans to issue $4.1m worth of options exercisable at $0.04 per share - just under twice the current trading price of the company's shares.


``I just don't want to inflict myself on any girl,'' Doherty was quoted as saying by thesun.co.uk.

I don't want to inflict myself on any girl:


LAS VEGAS Scotty Nguyen has won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a final table of eight after a marathon session.

Nguyen wins $2 million at World Series of Poker


The Chinese life insurer Ping An Insurance, under pressure from regulators, indicated it might scale back or postpone a $17 billion share issue, sending its shares sharply higher Tuesday.


However, as they say, it is better late than never to appreciate his contribution towards the good bilateral relations with Pakistan and the general goodwill he exudes for the people of the country.


What the Funk is Going On with the anemically low event turnout here at LSC?


A JetBlue flight attendant got into an argument with a passenger on a jetliner arriving at JFK on Monday, cursed the passenger, grabbed a beer from the galley and then deployed an emergency exit slide and fled the plane, authorities said.

JetBlue flight attendant grabs beer, deploys slide


Aug 24, 2011 - Boston College has announced that the 2011-2012 Boston College Men's Basketball schedule has been released, with the Eagles preparing for their second season under head coach Steve Donahue.

Boston College Men's Basketball 2011-2012 schedule released


The Internet of Everything is expected to enable global private sector businesses to generate at least US$613bn in global profits in 2013, according to the IoE Value Index study released by Cisco.

Internet of everything expected to generate US$613bn in profits in 2013


Sony on Tuesday introduced 3D TV in India, which would prove to be the next big trend in the evolution of multimedia entertainment.


The USA has accused North Korea of violating a six-nation nuclear accord and has kept the hardline communist state on a terror blacklist, after the country decided to defiantly stop disabling its atomic plants.

US accuses North Korea of violating nuclear accord


Microsoft plans to sell $3.75 billion in bonds, the first long-term debt the company has issued in its history.


Panasonic Corp. will transfer all mobile phone production overseas as soon as this summer, apparently in response to the yen's appreciation, informed sources said Sunday.

Panasonic to transfer mobile phone production overseas


TNA Wrestling announced Thursday the launch of a social media concept where two individuals will ``face-off'' on Twitter in a ``battle'' to provide the best online commentary for Impact Wrestling.

Tna announces launch of social media concept


Creative artwork designed by pupils at Cranbury College will go on show at a special exhibition at the Royal Society of Arts next month.


Single-family home prices declined in September, highlighting the fragility of a market that is struggling to get back on its feet, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday.


Actress Halle Berry gave birth to her first child over the weekend.


Alex Pettyfer has reportedly shot a sex scene for the upcoming movie adaptation of the saucy book Fifty Shades of Grey.

Alex Pettyfer 'shoots sex scene for Fifty Shades of Grey':


Premier Liu Chao-shiuan said there would be new laws to welcome more Chinese students to Taiwan.


Una Healy and Ben Foden have revealed how Mollie King helped plan his surprise proposal and their heartbreak at being away from daughter Aoife Belle.

Una Healy and Ben Foden reveal how Mollie King helped with surprise proposal


``I spoke with Rudy Giuliani this morning and he confirmed that he is dropping out of the race and will endorse Senator John McCain for president,'' New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno said in a statement.

Giuliani to drop out, endorse John McCain


Justin Bieber Tweets He Officially Has His Own Case Of Bieber Fever!

Justin Bieber Tweets he Officially has his...


A St. Louis man has been charged with robbing a disabled veteran at the Metro stop in East St. Louis, authorities said Thursday.

Man charged with robbing veteran at Metro stop


Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday cleared the mist about the proposal of putting up Casinos in Punjab when he categorically said, ``There is no proposal of opening to open casinos in Punjab''.


A regional publisher has launched a new lifestyle property magazine which will be on sale every month to readers across Devon.

Regional publisher launches lifestyle magazine


In an 80 page report released by ENISA security risks surrounding Virtual Worlds and MMO's were highlighted, including the claim that, ``Virtual worlds are a soft target for thieves because they fall outside many of the measures taken to protect other online assets.''


JOHN Mayer is reportedly set to propose to Jennifer Aniston this autumn.


It's a hot button issue we first shed light on earlier this month: debt collectors who will stop at nothing to get back money owed.

Debt collectors stop at nothing to get money


A young Capitol Hill woman was stabbed multiple times by a burglar who broke into her rowhouse near 14th amp;


MTV, the cable channel that helped propel Michael Jackson ( tickets ) to solo stardom, will mark its 28th birthday this weekend by paying tribute to the late King of Pop with a trio of new shows.


Every Pottery Barn Kids crib sold at Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide from January 1999 through March 2010 have been recalled.


Crude oil prices fell to $48.58 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.


ACP Magazines has hired APN's editorial manager, Bridget Hope, as publishing director to oversee editorial and brand positioning strategies of its magazines in Singapore and Malaysia.


Nov 24 - An agreement paving the way for Russian- Peruvian cooperation in the gas sector can be signed this year, deputy Gazprom (RTS: GAZP) board chairman Alexander Medvedev said.

Agreement on Russian-Peruvian cooperation in gas sector can be signed this year


Málaga stunned Sevilla in a fiery Andalucian derby on Sunday as they ran out one nil winners thanks to a brilliant early goal from Adrián.


Lindsay Lohan has signed on to play porn star Linda Lovelace in an upcoming biopic called ``Inferno.''

Lindsay Lohan to play porn star Linda Lovelace


After two of the quickest selection meetings in Origin history Queensland selectors will earn their money picking the side for the third game.

Queensland selectors to earn their money


The Sox started their 2009 campaign with a brilliantly pitched performance by ace Josh Beckett as they grabbed a 5-3 victory over their AL East counterparts the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brilliantly pitched performance by ace Josh Beckett!


Mark Wahlberg is set to star in Reykjavik-Rotterdam, a remake of an Icelandic thriller that has been set up at Working Title, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Mark Wahlberg to star in Reykjavik-Rotterdam


OSLO, Norway Rescue officials say a train has derailed in central Norway, lightly injuring seven people.


Portuguese legend Eusebio has been re-admitted to hospital as his battle with hypertensive continues.


Canadian superstar Carly Rae Jepsen will coming to Parliament Hill for Canada Day festivities.

Carly Rae Jepsen coming to Parliament Hill on Canada Day


The secretary of state says a low voter turnout is expected for Tuesday's primary runoff elections.

Low turnout expected for runoff elections


Manama, Feb. 14 His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulation from Chairman of Shura Council Ali Saleh Al Saleh marking the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter.


Khloe Kardashian was so overwhelmed by the gossip blogs' news that she was with child, that she took a pregnancy test.


In one of the largest deals in the b2b publishing sector in recent years, United Business Media has acquired Canon Communications from Apprise Media LLC for $287 million, the companies announced this morning.

Ubm acquires Canon Communications for $287 million


Malabar United, making its debut in the event, defeated Kochi's Central Excise 2-1 to finish third in the 32nd State inter-club football championship at the Public Stadium here on Friday.


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called a reporter ``stupid'' Saturday when asked an off-topic question at a press conference.

New Jersey Gov. Christie: 'Are you stupid'


In an exclusive interview with News Channel 7 Thursday afternoon, Lt. Governor Andre Bauer says he is still considering a run for Governor in 2010, but if he chooses not to run, he is stepping out of the politcal arena.


Gov. Bill Haslam says he will rise above ``name calling'' after speakers at a tea party rally over the weekend called him weak on efforts to do away with teachers' collective bargaining rights.

Gov. Haslam says he will rise above 'name calling'


A man in Oregon was released from prison, only to find himself back in handcuffs moments later.


Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, during the visit to Israel, has met with former Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, now the head of the parliamentary committee on foreign affairs and defence.

Elmar Mammadyarov meets with Avigdor Lieberman


Katy Perry finally speaks up on her divorce with English comedian, Russell Brand, and judging from her tweets, the singer is not very happy about the commotion going on.

Katy Perry finally speaks up on divorce: 'I'm happy'


The Iranian currency, the rial, tumbled Monday in blackmarket trading to a new record low against the dollar, news agencies said, as the European Union moved to impose an oil embargo and fresh sanctions on Tehran.


Actress Halle Berry has admitted that she has been an idiot in love and regrets her past two marriages.

Hollywood star Halle Berry regrets past marriages


Four people were arrested Tuesday during an immigration protest in the Loop.

Four arrested during immigration protest in Loop


Governor Bill Richardson vetoed the food tax today in the final legislative action of his two terms as governor.


Michael Owen has put the boot into former club Liverpool and said he is not surprised by their current crisis.

Owen puts the boot into former club Liverpool


ZZ Top have announced two UK shows in June to promote their latest album La Futura.


An Afghanistan veteran died in a lorry collision in Wiltshire as he tried to avoid a large pothole in the road on his bicycle, an inquest has found.

Afghanistan veteran died trying to avoid pothole


A lawyer died after he was attacked by four men armed with knives just as he arrived home from office here yesterday evening, police said today.


A FORMER Catholic priest and school chaplain has been jailed for four years for child sex crimes.

Catholic priest jailed for child sex crimes


Four sisters from Paterson recently entertained clients at Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne.


Tunisia on Monday installed Moncef Marzouki, a former dissident who was imprisoned and then exiled for opposing former President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, as its new president, a new landmark in the country's post-revolutionary transition to democracy.

Tunisia installs former dissident Moncef Marzouki as president


After releasing his biography 'Made in India- Adventures of a Lifetime', legendary musician Biddu has launched his first fiction novel 'Curse of the Godman' in Bangalore.

Legendary musician Biddu launches first fiction novel


Pakistan's disgruntled former captain Shahid Afridi said on Wednesday he wants to make an international comeback, but insisted that certain members of the national team management would first have to leave.

Afridi wants to make international comeback


Summer vacation and schedule challenges kept Kevin and I from recording and posting MobileTechRoundup show #243, but that also meant there was plenty of news to talk about.


Hamilton has been disqualified from the Australian GP after presenting ``misleading'' evidence to stewards.

Hamilton disqualified from Australian Grand Prix


``Six gamblers were arrested and Rs 1,21,244 bet money was recovered from them.


Israeli warplanes intensified flights over the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning.

Israeli warplanes in intensified flights over Gaza


Berlin film festival opens on Thursday with Oscars darling ``True Grit'' kicking off the 10-day cinema showcase, where hundreds of movies vie for the attention of the world's media and industry buyers.

Berlin film festival opens with ``True Grit''


Kate Hudson is 'way more rock 'n' roll' than her partner, Muse singer Matt Bellamy.

Kate Hudson is more 'rock n roll' than Matt


Abbott to extend childcare rebate Updated: 11:51, Sunday March 25, 2012 Federal opposition leader Tony Abbott says he wants the childcare rebate to apply to people who use nannies.


A man visiting his detained wife at the correctional institution for women in Mandaluyong City landed himself in jail after authorities found high grade methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu in his possession.


CGGVeritas has completed a BroadSeis seismic survey in Brunei Darussalam for Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd.

CGGVeritas completes BroadSeis survey for Brunei Shell Petroleum Company


European markets rallied on Wednesday after data showed GDP rose more-than-expected in the 16 euro nations.


South Korea plans to launch an information portal on Africa this year to help its people better understand countries in the world's second-largest continent, the foreign ministry said Friday.

S. Korea to launch information portal on Africa


The UN atomic watchdog rejected Friday an Arab-backed resolution against Israel which the United States and its Western allies feared could have jeopardised newly relaunched Middle East peace talks.

UN atomic watchdog rejects resolution against Israel


Iran is ready to supply nuclear fuel for Armavir atomic power station in Armenia, Tehran Times quoted Western Azerbaijan province governor Rahim Kurbani as saying.

Iran ready to supply nuclear fuel to Armenia:


The Minnesota Wild re-signed left-winger Guillaume Latendresse to a two-year contract Thursday.


An infographic released by Powwownow, the UK's leading free conference call service, identified that remote working is the way forward say 59% of employees.

Remote working is the way forward, say 59% of employees


A youth advisory council was created Dec. 18; approved by the Monte Vista City Council, following the dissolution of the partnership of Boys and Girls Club and the Monte Vista branch of the Valley organization, announced by the Alamosa club earlier this month.


Former President Bill Clinton met Tuesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on the first day of a surprise visit to Pyongyang, with the ``exhaustive'' talks covering a wide range of topics, state-run media said.

Bill Clinton meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il


CoreLogic®, a leading residential property information, analytics and services provider, today released its April MarketPulse report.

CoreLogic releases April MarketPulse report


English model/actress Kelly Brook has landed a role in teen drama 'Skins'.

Kelly Brook lands role in teen drama 'Skins'


A Catawba College soccer player is facing rape charges in connection with an attack at a school dorm last weekend.

Catawba College soccer player facing rape charges


New Delhi, Mar 12 Indian captain Rajpal Singh said Friday his team missed experience in defence during the Hockey World Cup and emphasised that selectors should watch more domestic matches to unearth fresh talent.


Jersey is hoping to cash in with a new pension scheme aimed at UK ex-pats.

Jersey to cash in with new pension scheme


Goalkeeper Mark Crossley has signed a new one year deal after expressing a wish to stay at the club in a playing and coaching capacity.


Rupert Murdoch has today announced that he will launch the Sun on Sunday ``very soon''.


LSU is No. 7 in the annual Collegiate Baseball magazine recruiting rankings released on Tuesday, marking the fourth time in five years the Tigers are in the Top 10 of the survey.

LSU No. 7 in Collegiate Baseball recruiting rankings


Karate Kid star Jaden Smith wants to return to Hong Kong to perfect his martial art skills.

Jaden Smith wants to perfect his martial art skills


Some Oregon firefighters have qualified for a national contest after testing their skills at a regional challenge in Seattle.

Oregon firefighters qualify for national contest


Chris Brown on Monday publicly apologized for the beating of Rihanna, saying in a two-minute video that he's still seeking help and wants to live his life as a role model.


A VIRGIN Australia flight has made an emergency landing in north west Victoria after running low on fuel.

Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing in Victoria


Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Virender Sehwag is facing the biggest challenge of his career, after being dropped from the Test team during the current series against Australia due to poor form.

Sehwag facing biggest challenge of career:


A Saudi woman was beheaded on Monday for killing her husband and burning his body, the Interior Ministry said, making her the first woman to be executed in the ultra-conservative kingdom this year.

Saudi woman beheaded for killing husband


Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin arrived in Pittsburgh a half-hour late -- delayed by airplane problems in Dayton, Ohio -- and was whisked to a nearby hotel for some rest and an interview before a scheduled 7:15 speech at a rally in Beaver County.


Investment bank Morgan Stanley could be the next target of the US financial crisis that has felled some of the biggest giants of Wall Street, says a 30-year veteran bond trader who lived through the October 1987 'Black Monday' stock market crash.


Fred Beckham/AP Connecticut guard Jerome Dyson gets fouled while being guarded by Pitt forward Gilbert Brown and ang guard Jermaine Dixon during the first half of tonight's game at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. No. 16 Pitt defeated No. 15 Connecticut, 67-57, tonight at the XL Center to remain unbeaten in Big East play.


ZESCO will tomorrow shut down two generators at Kafue Gorge power station to facilitate for maintenance works on generators number one and two.


Nokia have invested in Obopay Inc, although there was no disclosure of the amount of the investment or whether Nokia's head of corporate business development, Teppo Paavolo, will get a seat on Obopay's board.


American author and producer Michael Crichton has died in Los Angeles, California at the age of 66, according to a statement released by his family.

American author Michael Crichton dies at age 66


Forbes residents have been quick to respond to a petition asking for support for a 24-hour rescue helicopter service in the region.


Carlos Slim Helú has acquired additional shares of Saks Inc., bringing his stake to slightly more than 26.2 million shares.

Carlos Slim Helú acquires additional Saks shares


Alabama running back Mark Ingram will miss Saturday's game against San Jose State due to a knee injury.

Mark Ingram to miss Saturday's game against San Jose State


An Autauga County man pleaded guilty to murder Monday morning in connection with the September 2004 stabbing death of his boss.


A Maun police officer has been charged with manslaughter for the shooting last year of Mothusinyana Sephiri near his family homestead.


Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form:

Mariah Carey returns to stage since giving birth


A RM of Minitonas man is facing drug trafficking charges after being arrested by police this past weekend.

Minitonas man facing drug trafficking charges


German luxury car manufacturer BMW is planning to build a new assembly plant in Brazil to meet global growing demand following record deliveries this year.

BMW to build new assembly plant in Brazil


The Edmonton Oilers are parting ways with head coach Tom Renney.


Floodwaters began receding Tuesday in parts of southern China after killing at least 63 people, swamping 2.5 million acres of farmland and causing billions of dollars in damage, the government said.

Floodwaters start receding in southern China


A town councilman in South Carolina has been cleared of assault charges involving another council member.

Town Councilman cleared of assault charge


Jenson Button insists that more pressure is on his title rivals as the 2009 world champion winds down to a battle of two races.

Button insists more pressure on title rivals


The Texas Legislature on Saturday passed along largely party lines a state budget that cuts billions from public schools, state universities and health care.

Texas Legislature passes budget that cuts billions


The Royal Opera at Covent Garden has commissioned British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage to compose an opera based on the life of Anna Nicole Smith, the Guess jeans model turned tragic reality-TV heroine, the Guardian has reported.

Royal opera at Covent Garden commissions Turnage to compose opera about life of Anna Nicole Smith


Altona has joined the ranks of copper producers after its Outokumpu project in Finland commenced output.


Honda has introduced a solar hydrogen station that eventually could be used to refill fuel-cell electric vehicles.


AS if the details surrounding the death of a man in Coffs Harbour on Thursday weren't shocking enough, a funeral worker has been sacked for taking photographs of the body.

Funeral worker sacked for taking photographs


One local bank is moving its branches out of separate buildings, and into a Wal-Mart near you.

A local bank is moving its branches into Wal-Marts


Last night, Patti Smith won the National Book Award for her lovely, lovingly written memoir about her early friendship/romance with Robert Mapplethorpe, Just Kids.

Patti Smith wins the National Book Award:


An otherwise healthy 43-year-old woman has died of swine flu in Hong Kong, bringing the number of deaths from the virus in the city to 77 within the last year.

Healthy woman dies of swine flu in Hong Kong


``Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, 84, says he'll retire at the end of the season in part because of child sexual abuse incidents allegedly involving a former assistant coach.

Paterno says he'll retire at end of season


But drinking bottled tea may give the drinkers little benefits as researchers from Wellgen - a biotechnology company based out of North Brunswick, New Jersey found many bottled teas contain almost no antioxidants- polyphenols from tea.


Mitt Romney is planning a trip to Israel this summer to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a campaign official, in a trip abroad that could bolster Romney's foreign policy credentials.

Mitt Romney plans trip to Israel this summer


An international Red Cross employee from Sudan was killed during fighting last week in Darfur, the humanitarian agency said Tuesday.

International Red Cross employee killed in Darfur


The Obama administration's investigation into Toyota safety problems found no electronic flaws to account for reports of sudden, unintentional acceleration and other safety problems.

Investigation into Toyota safety problems finds no electronic flaws


City of Dreams, the integrated entertainment resort owned by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, improved its performance in its performance in the second month of operations and welcomed a total of 1.1 million visitors last month, or an average of 37,000 visitors per day.


China 3C Group, a retailer and wholesale distributor of consumer and business products in China, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Jinhua Baofa Logistic Ltd., a well-known logistic company in Eastern China, through its subsidiaries Zhejiang Yong Xin Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and Yiwu Yong Xin Communication Ltd..

China 3C Group signs definitive agreement to acquire Jinhua Baofa logistic Ltd.


Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake both got on stage with performed with Madonna last night in Los Angeles.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake performs with Madonna


In the truest of fashion, Mad Men has once again teased us with this new mysterious poster!


More than 100 market vendors at Ratu Dovi Road and Laqere in Nasinu will soon have proper market facilities to sell their produce.

Market vendors to have proper facilities


A Spanish bullfighter gored through the throat during a fight is in intensive care, hospital officials said.


Houston Texans safety Bernard Pollard was fined $40,000 by the league office for unnecessary roughness for his hit against the Tennessee Titans, according to FOX Sports.


GRAMMY-WINNING pianist Earl Wild, who became one of America's masters of the keyboard, has died at age 94.


British media reports say George Michael has been arrested after a car crash in London.


SVEN GORAN ERIKSSON has left Notts County after the cash-strapped club were taken over by former Lincoln chairman Ray Trew.


Navy Admiral William Fallon is stepping down from his position as Commander of US Forces in the Middle East.


Ikaria Inc, Hampton, NJ, has completed patient enrollment for its phase III trial investigating the use of inhaled nitric oxide in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Ikaria completes patient enrollment for phase III trial for bronchopulmonary dysplasia


Meanwhile, the Browns acquired cornerback Sheldon Brown and linebacker Chris Gocong in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for linebacker Alex Hall and two draft picks.

Browns acquire Sheldon Brown and Chris Gocong


Actor Ken Howard, a proponent of merging two actors unions for better negotiating clout, has been elected president of the Screen Actors Guild, the union said Thursday.

Merger proponent Ken Howard elected president of Screen actors guild


Popular singer Mika Singh was arrested by the Customs department at the Mumbai airport in the early hours of Thursday for carrying cash beyond permissible limit.

Mika arrested for carrying cash over limit


Pakistani asylum-seeker Fawad Ahmed has signed to play with Australian state side Victoria for the next three seasons, Cricket Victoria said on Friday.


By Daily Star Reporter A 28-YEAR-OLD man was arrested on suspicion of double murder after a mum and her nine-month-old son were found dead in their home yesterday.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after mum and son are found dead


Digirad Corporation, a provider of diagnostic imaging products, has appointed Jeffry Keyes as new CFO.


TOMMY HAAS will miss Wimbledon but will be back on the circuit for the US Open, according to his fiancée.


At least five Star Valley wells are already contaminated with bacteria and another is on the brink, the town council learned two weeks ago.


AP Writer Iran has hanged a young woman who was convicted of murder when she was a minor, her lawyer said Saturday, drawing condemnation from international human rights groups who have sought to end capital punishment for juvenile offenders.

Iran hangs woman convicted of murder as a minor


Experian, a global information services company, has completed the acquisition of 192business, a UK-based provider of online identity verification services.

Experian completes acquisition of 192business


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reportedly building a theme park for their children.

Angelina & Brad Pitt to build park for their children


We will be closed today Monday, July 26, and will reopen tomorrow Tuesday.


The Israeli authorities arrested hundreds of Palestinians across the West Bank during August, Monday said Minister of Prisoners Affairs Issa Qaraqi.

Israel arrests hundreds of Palestinians in August