Alexander Cockburn, arguably the leading journalist of the American left during the 1970's and 1980's, has died at age 71 after a two-year bout with cancer.

Alexander Cockburn Alexander Cockburn, left journalist icon, dies at 71


Evangelical leader Billy Graham offered to help Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Thursday in what could prove to be a boost in getting evangelicals to turn out for the Republican in the November 6 election.

Evangelical leader Billy Graham offers to help Romney


A country music festival at the Mesa County Fairgrounds next month has been scaled back because of concerns over access and alcohol.

Music festival scaled back over concerns


France defender William Gallas has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy after criticising his team mates, French media reported on Friday.

``Gallas stripped of Arsenal captaincy''


Top seeds Leo Au of Hong Kong and Low Wee Wern of Malaysia start favourites for the individual boys and girls crowns respectively in the Asian junior squash championship that begins at the ICL Academy here on Friday.


- Orb won the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.


Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has announced he is ready to 'step back' from politics.


Rula Lenska, speaks out about her battle with hearing loss for the first time, as she launches a nationwide search for deaf and hard of hearing high achievers.

Rula Lenska speaks out about hearing loss


Ramone Moore scored a career-high 30 points and Temple held on to upset No. 9 Georgetown 68-65 on Thursday night.

Ramone Moore scores 30 and Temple upsets No. 9 Georgetown 68-65


Dr. Dre, Iovine donate $70M for new USC center Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California, the school announced Tuesday night.


Gordon Ramsay is to open his first Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steak, at Paris Las Vegas hotel in the heart of the Strip.

Gordon Ramsay to open restaurant in Las Vegas


A firefighter and reserve deputy with the Greene County Sheriff's Office is facing multiple felony charges linked to child pornography.

Firefighter faces charges linked to child pornography


Postal services are returning to normal in most parts of the country after two days of reduced services during the current``50 year snow storms.


A police reporter was abducted in the northwest Mexico state of Sinaloa, in the latest incident in one of the most dangerous countries for media workers, the journalist's employers said.

Police reporter abducted in northwest Mexico state


Baker and McKenzie has advised Saudi Arabian Mining Company and Alcoa on their $3.585bn bauxite mine at Al Ba'itha bauxite deposit in Qassim province and an alumina refinery located at Ras Al Khair in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Baker and McKenzie advises Saudi Arabian Mining Company and Alcoa on bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


Athens, Apr 15 A Tennessee man who was driving a lawn mower on the road, has been charged with DUI.

Tennessee man who was driving a mower as been charged with DUI


Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN is accepting partner family applications for its homeownership program.

Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for homeownership program


Israeli settlers shot dead a 14-year-old Palestinian youth who had stoned their car in the occupied West Bank late Thursday, Palestinian security sources said

Israeli settlers shoot dead Palestinian youth


Police are appealing for public assistance after a child was approached by an unknown man at Thirroul in the Illawarra yesterday.


More girls have made it to the Joint Entrance Exam merit list from the Bombay zone this year compared to last year.

More girls on merit list compared to last year


Reeder, a popular RSS app that syncs to Google Reader, has been updated to support the MacBook Pro with Retina display.

Reeder updated to support MacBook Pro's Retina display


It appears that gas prices are falling in Minnesota.


Atlas Energy Inc. reported that average daily production in its Appalachian segment, which includes Marcellus shale natural gas activity primarily in Pennsylvania, increased 21 percent from first-quarter rates to about 55 million cubic feet per day.

Atlas Energy reports production increase


SouqExtra!, the UAE's first chain of community supercentres, has added Al Ain to its network.


Marlins acquired OF Mike Cameron and cash considerations from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Marlins acquire Mike Cameron from Red Sox


MPs on Monday voted to award themselves a 500 per cent pay rise plus a quadrupling of their living allowance, arguing the impending separation of powers means they should have a salary which allows them to be self-sufficient.

MPs award themselves 500 per cent pay rise


The full trailer for his science fiction adventure 'Super 8' is here, capping off a year of mysterious teases regarding the film's plot and concept.


Caringo announces the availability of an interface between CAStor and Alfresco, an open source alternative for Enterprise Content Management that eliminates the cost and complexity and of traditional ECM systems.

Caringo announces availability of interface between CAStor and Alfresco


Rumours that Ronaldinho will join AC Milan next season were heightened by photographs of his brother and agent Roberto Assis at a Milan restaurant with the Italian club's vice-president Adriano Galliani.


Qantas will recover market share and push ahead with plans to set up an international business in Asia despite incurring $100 in lost earnings, Joyce says.


The fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man is thought to be gang related, sources said.


Evergreen Spanish striker is looking towards the future after playing his final home game for Schalke last weekend, with two Premiership clubs interested in bringing the 34-year old to England.


BUDGET airline Flybe says it will take charge of 43 Ryanair routes should the carrier succeed in taking over Aer Lingus.

Flybe could take charge of 43 Ryanair routes


Police in New York say a California man took a taxi ride and then took the taxi.

Man takes taxi ride, then takes the taxi


Libya has resumed offshore exploration for the first time since the end of Muammar Gadhafi's era, and the work is being carried out at a bloc operated by Italy's Eni, the National Oil Corporation NOC) said on Monday.


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has told fans ``you deserve better'' than games worked by replacement officials.


British cycling's Team Sky may relax their ``zero tolerance'' doping policy as they seek to hire staff capable of improving the outfit's performance, it was reported Tuesday.

Team Sky may relax 'zero-tolerance' doping policy


HOLLYWOOD star Liv Tyler has sparked rumours she's dating British actor Benedict Cumberbatch after the pair were spotted enjoying a trip to the cinema.


After stopping the teletimer in 1:54.4 in the third elimination, the Chris Oakes pupil, American Gangster, set a new track record for two-year-old colt trotters, which was already lowered to 1:55 by The Game Plan just three races earlier.

American Gangster sets a new track record


J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.1175 per share of its common stock payable on October 5, 2011 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2011.

J & J Snack Foods Corp. announces quarterly cash dividend


Kabul , Apr 4 The NATO-led military force fighting extremists in Afghanistan said 12 insurgents and an Afghan woman were killed in gun battle that erupted after men were spotted planting bombs.


The Sensex extended losses on sustained selling activity seen in index pivotals.


Lance Armstrong has refused to be interviewed under oath by the United States Anti-Doping Agency's officials.

Armstrong refuses to be interviewed under oath


Silicon Valley Bank jumped to No. 3 in market share in a turbulent year that saw the two biggest financial institutions in its market, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, also grow their share of deposits in the region.

Silicon Valley Bank jumps to No. 3 in market


One-time San Diego socialite Betty Broderick on Thursday was denied parole for fatally shooting her ex-husband and his new wife more than 20 years ago, with a two-person panel saying she remains angry and unrepentant over her crime.


A Wayne County man is in jail today after being arrested for multiple counts, including attempted assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Wayne County man arrested on multiple counts


Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in Belarusian President for a fourth term, a month after he was re-elected amid controversy.

Lukashenko sworn in Belarusian President for fourth term


Argentina will stage next month's Davis Cup final against Spain on an indoor court in the Atlantic resort of Mar del Plata, the International Tennis Federation said on Friday.

Argentina to stage Davis Cup final on indoor court


Pakistan has cancelled army leave and redeployed troops to the Indian border in a sign of rising tension with New Delhi.

Pakistan redeploying troops to Indian border


New York Red Bull forward Macoumba Kandji is facing up to three months on the sidelines after sustaining a broken bone in his foot.

New York Red Bull's Kandji facing three months on sidelines


Jordan on Tuesday liberated fuel and domestic gas prices to trim record budget deficit and endorsed multimillion social aid package to mitigate impact of the rise in fuel prices, the official news agency, Petra said.


Ewrestlingnews.com reported that Mick Foley may not renew his contract with the WWE.


The Atrium, the assisted living residence at The Allendale Community for Mature Living, recently celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a performance of traditional Irish step dancing presented by The McLoughlin School of Irish Dance.

The Atrium celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a performance of traditional Irish step dancing


A bridge in Ulster County that was damaged in Tropical Storm Irene and Lee is going to be repaired.

Bridge in Ulster County will be repaired


Oil production at Mangala oil field will begin from August 29 when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurates Cairn India's Rajasthan fields.

Oil production at Mangala to begin from aug 29


Lima Sky's iPhone smash hit Doodle Jump has been released for Android.


A FISHERMAN scrambled ashore unhurt when his 15 feet long boat ran aground at the foot of cliffs at Berwick.

FISHERMAN scrambles ashore after boat runs aground


A 12-year-old Wisconsin boy died in a skiing accident at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Friday evening.


Travie McCoy came to party with Deuce for a new track off the former Hollywood Undead vocalist's new album NineLives.

Travie McCoy ``i came to party'' with Deuce


``I don't have any sympathy when it comes to cheats,'' Jackson, twice world 110m hurdles champion, said at an anti-doping conference.

'I don't have any sympathy when it comes to cheats'


An Iran Air passenger plane carrying more than 100 people crashed in northwestern Iran on Sunday evening, state-run media reported, killing at least 70 people.

Iran Air plane crashes in northwestern Iran, killing at least 70


British defense and aeronautics company BAE Systems PLC said Tuesday that it is consulting with unions about cutting 1,116 jobs as its contracts to produce updated Nimrod aircraft and other work come to an end.


AROUND 70 homes in Grantham are without water after a fire hydrant in New Beacon Road was damaged by workmen.

Homes without water after hydrant damaged


May 21, 2013 A man survived a jump off the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday and was rescued by a sailing crew, a newspaper reported.

Man survives jump off Golden Gate bridge


Sydney, Feb 24 Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was asked to change his gloves as they had a webbing that did not conform to the rules, said he was wearing similar kind of gloves throughout the tournament and changed them Sunday only to escape a controversy.

I changed the gloves to escape a controversy:


Nicolas Cage may be investigated for child abuse because his 5-year-old son, Kal-El, was involved in his recent confrontation with his wife Alice in New Orleans, a report says.

Nicolas Cage to be investigated for child abuse?


French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt has returned to Colombia for the first time after her release, a diplomatic source says.


The vote showed unions are still a potent political force that can't be ignored.

Vote shows unions still a political force


Spice maker McCormick & Co. Inc. said Thursday that its profit grew more than 13 percent in the third quarter, thanks to new products, acquisitions and strength in emerging markets.

McCormick profit up more than 13 percent in third quarter


Kolkata, June 23 The taxi unions have called off their indefinite strike that was scheduled to begin from June 25 after they were assured of the state government looking into their grievances by state Transport Minister Subhas Chakraborty.

Kolkata taxi unions call off indefinite strike


``I repeat... assimilation is a crime against humanity,'' Erdogan said in a speech to parliament in Ankara.

Erdogan: assimilation is crime against humanity


Police say a car seat may have saved a child's life after a head-on crash in Port St. Lucie.

Car seat may have saved child's life after crash


Three more bodies of Shaheed soldiers were recovered from Gayari sector of Siachen bringing the total number of bodies recovered so far to 78, FP News Desk reported Monday.


A Gardena man admitted Tuesday that he killed his sister, who was found dead on the kitchen floor of their family home, police said.

Gardena man admits to killing his sister


Thomson says 'enough is enough' Updated: 11:51, Friday May 25, 2012 Federal MP Craig Thomson says 'enough is enough' and the coalition and media should let nine investigations and pending court cases into the Health Services Union take their course without getting into the 'gutter'.


Unlike his predecesors Kiro Gligorov, Boris Trajkovski and Branko Crvenkovski, he will begin the 5-year mandate at the newly-built premises in Skopje Gjorge Ivanov will be inaugurated as President of the Former Republic of Macedonia on Tuesday.

Gjorge Ivanov to be inaugurated as President on Tuesday


Some 430 primary schools nationwide did not meet the minimum level in public examinations based on the school average grade in the last four years.

430 primary schools did not meet minimum level in public examinations


Autonomy is a software company owned by US computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard Co. It stated last Tuesday that it sold its remaining stake in video search engine group Blinkx Plc. The HP owned company was established in 1996 and has become a market leading software firm.

Autonomy sells remaining stake in Blinkx


Three physically challenged students appearing for their class X exams were caught copying on Monday.


Japan will send military officials to UN peacekeeping operations in Sudan, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said on Monday, signalling a push to bolster Tokyo's diplomatic and security role in resource-rich Africa.

Japan to send military officials to Sudan


Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire primary, adding to the previous week's first-place finish in the Iowa caucuses and establishing himself as the man to beat for the Republican US presidential nomination.


Bollywood actress Vidya Balan tied the knot with UTV head Siddharth Roy Kapoor here today in a private ceremony which saw a mix of both Punjabi and Tamil traditions.

Vidya Balan ties the knot with Siddharth Roy Kapoor


The presidents of Brazil and Russia agreed Wednesday that Russia will host a summit of the world's four leading emerging market nations next year.


Discretionary Fund Managers are increasingly putting Fund of Funds of UCIS together for IFAs within their propositions, says boutique asset manager, Connaught Asset Management.

Discretionary Fund Managers are putting Fund of funds of UCIS together


can you pin point exactly what you have learned lately?


PayPal said on Thursday it acquired start-up Iron Pearl, bringing noted ``growth hackers'' Stan Chudnovsky and James Currier on board to help the online payments service expand more quickly.


State lawmakers are hoping to hang up on those pesky automated phone calls with two proposals.

Lawmakers hope to hang up on pesky automated phone calls


UK retail sales rose in December, despite the slowing economy, as retailers offered heavy discounts to attract Christmas shoppers, official data showed Friday.


``I like hot girls,'' Pattinson laughed, when asked about his track record of attractive co-stars.


Pregnant star Jessica Simpson said she just 'can't wait' to meet her baby now.

Jessica Simpson `can`t wait` to meet her baby


A Madison animal shelter got a big donation Friday morning, as part of a business grand opening.


Police have confirmed that one body has been found in the remains of a fire on Cobb Road, in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township.


Australia all-rounder Andrew McDonald flew home on Friday to attend the birth of his first child, a team spokesman said on Saturday.

Australia's McDonald flies home to attend birth


Oscar-nominated Italian screenwriter Furio Scarpelli, whose credits include spaghetti western classic ``The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,'' but who is best known for scores of the finest postwar Italo comedies penned in tandem with writing partner Age, died Wednesday in Rome.


A Lynchburg man was hospitalized after he was stabbed Wednesday night, according to Lynchburg Police.

Lynchburg man hospitalized after stabbing


The initial autopsy of a newborn baby found dead in a toilet was inconclusive, Clark County Coroner Edwin ``Huck'' Coots said Wednesday.

Initial autopsy on baby found in toilet inconclusive


BROMSGROVE'S very own answer to John Bon Jovi, Daniel Trigger, is releasing his first solo album.

Bromsgrove'S own John Bon Jovi releases first solo album


CH and FC which scored a smashing 39-15 win over Police in the curtain-raiser of the Caltex 'A' Division League Rugby Tournament have the edge over Havelocks Sports Club when they clash at Maitland Crescent today.


Former Maroochy, Noosa and Caloundra council directors overlooked for top jobs on the new amalgamated council have been ``parked in the shed'' on full wages for up to three years and blocked from applying for lower-ranking roles under State Government policy.

Former council directors ``parked in the shed''


Film star Michael Douglas, who was diagnosed with throat cancer last year, says his tumour is gone and he is beating the disease.


Apple has announced that their upcoming event Worldwide Developers Conference 2009 has been completely sold out.

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009 sold out


The Clarke University campus will be closed and all classes are canceled on Wednesday due to inclement winter weather.

Clarke University campus closed, classes canceled Wednesday


Guitarist Dan Toler, who played in the Allman Brothers Band in the late 1970s and 1980s, has died of Lou Gehrig's disease at his home in Sarasota, Fla., his manager said.

Guitarist Dan Toler of Allman Brothers Band dies in florida


Vaccines are not the cause of autism or Type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis of over 1,000 research studies.

Vaccines do not cause autism nor diabetes


If anyone had doubted the extent to which Britain has capitulated to Islamic terror, the banning of Geert Wilders a few hours ago should surely open their eyes.


Thao Nguyen We Brave Bee Stings and All begins and ends like it may be a simple twee pop album.


Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu said that it planned to cut 350 jobs as part of a global cost cutting program.

Outokumpu to cut 350 jobs as part of a global cost cutting program


Bloomington police are investigating a reported rape on the city's northwest side.

Police investigating rape on northwest side


Dalton police release a sketch of a armed robbery suspect and they say they need your help to catch him.

Dalton police release sketch of robbery suspect


St. John's Health Center may be heading towards new ownership after the Santa Monica hospital's recent management overhaul, according to the LA Times.

St. John's Health Center headed towards new ownership?


Mexican stocks pared sharp losses by Tuesday noon, helped by miner Grupo Mexico, while the peso held to its recovery against the dollar.

Mexico stocks pare losses helped by Grupo Mexico


A Sinn Féin councillor in Londonderry has been suspended following an allegation of assault against him.


Preterm birth before 37 weeks is strongly associated with epilepsy in Swedish adults aged 25 to 37 years, and is not mediated by cerebral palsy or other comorbidities, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in Neurology.

Preterm birth associated with epilepsy in Swedish adults


NEW YORK - 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


Taipei, Sept. 28 Taiwan share prices closed little changed Tuesday after profit-taking emerged during the trade session to compromise early gains ahead of strong technical resistance at around 8,200 points, dealers said.


US citizen Lori Berenson was freed from prison in Peru on Thursday after serving 15 years of a 20-year sentence for collaborating with a Marxist guerrilla group during the country's civil war.

Us citizen Berenson freed from prison in Peru


Sen.-elect Al Franken became Sen. Al Franken a few minutes ago after being sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden on the floor of the US Senate.

Comedian Al Franken becomes Sen. Al Franken


A Wausau woman is accused of stealing more than $38,000 from her disabled sister over a 10-year period to fund her gambling, smoking and drinking habits.

Wausau woman accused of stealing from disabled sister


Actor Charlie Sheen, star of the hit comedy TV series Two and a Half Men, was arrested and jailed Friday on domestic violence charges in Aspen, Colo., police said.


Honda has finally, after months and even years of anticipation and heartache, decided to restart development of the NSX sports coupe.

Honda restarts development of NSX sports coupe


The Browns are trading for Dolphins receiver Davone Bess, agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed to PFT on Friday night, calling it a ``done deal.''

Browns trading for Dolphins wr Davone Bess


Los Angeles: ``Avatar'', the new movie by ``Titanic'' director James Cameron, broke the US record for new releases in December, earning $77.3 million on its debut weekend, Twentieth Century Fox said Monday.


Russian authorities said Friday that one of the two suicide bombers who struck the Moscow subway system this week was the 17-year-old widow of an Islamic rebel leader, and officials circulated photos of the cherub-faced teenager brandishing a handgun.

Russian authorities say one suicide bomber was widow of an Islamic rebel leader


73 year old actor and artist Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and, in the light of the new unfortunate development, will be canceling all his travel plans to completely focus on the treatment, his manager, Sam Maydew, confirmed on Thursday.

Dennis Hopper diagnosed with prostate cancer


London, Feb 15 Katie Price alias Jordan is forcing cage fighter husband Alex Reid to have plastic surgery on his nose and ears.

Katie Price alias Jordan forces husband Alex Reid into plastic surgery


Over 400 new schools will be set up in Uttar Pradesh and the present ones will be strengthened at a cost of 537 crore rupees.


A tanker truck overturned and exploded around 4 pm on Interstate 75 near Bradenton, closing down lanes in both directions during rush hour.


A wedding had to be stopped when the best man lost the ring in the middle of the ceremony.


Nineteen miners were missing after an explosion at a coal mine in northern Slovakia on Monday trapped them underground and cut off contact, a spokeswoman for the mining company said.

Nineteen miners missing after explosion at coal mine in Slovakia


A Marshall man has been charged with class B felony second-degree robbery after allegedly beating and robbing another man Tuesday, June 26, in front of a Maplewood Circle residence.


During a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Demi Lovato discussed being diagnosed as Bipolar in 2010 while she was seeking treatment for self-mutilation, eating disorders, substance abuse and more.

Demi Lovato discusses being diagnosed as Bipolar


Douglas County prosecutors dropped charges against a documentary filmmaker who tried to tape a Douglas County school board meeting last summer.

Douglas County prosecutors drop charges against filmmaker


British pop star Jessie J has opened up about her sexual orientation and revealed that she was not bisexual.


Syncsort, a global provider in data management, recently unveiled Backup Express 3.1, its scalable data protection solution for SMBs, SMEs and large enterprises.


A 15-year-old schoolgirl was battered to death with a house brick after going to meet a former boyfriend.


RBI Governor D. Subbarao on Tuesday said the country's foreign exchange reserves are ``quite comfortable'' and there is no threat to it from the Euro zone crisis.


A local high school science teacher accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a student has resigned.

Teacher accused of sending inappropriate texts, resigns


Former LSU first baseman Eddy Furniss was inducted Thursday night into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Furniss inducted into College baseball Hall of Fame


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that the flood disaster has posed a huge challenge to the country for which the whole nation has to rise to the occasion.The contribution towards helping the flood affected population should be beyond any political and social divide, said the Prime Minister while talking to a financial team led by Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, which called on him here to discuss the financial situation vis-a-vis the needs of the flood affected areas.

Flood disaster poses huge challenge to country :


TI and Tiny are going to get married in Hawaii this weekend, according to gossip blog THE YBF.

Ti and Tiny might be getting married this weekend


For parents who believe their child may have autism, it is important to ask questions, get answers and seek appropriate treatment.


A Chinese police chief has boasted of recruiting one in every 33 local residents as an informant, official media reported today.

Chinese police chief boasts of recruiting one in 33 residents as informants


Dubai Group announced on Monday that it intends to acquire up to 18 per cent stake in Citigold Corporation Limited.

Dubai Group to acquire up to 18 per cent stake in Citigold Corporation


My question is where were the women in that room when this issue was being discussed?


Indian owners Venky's will not sell relegated Blackburn Rovers and they sacked deputy chief executive Paul Hunt to cut costs, the poultry company said on Thursday.

Indian owners will not sell Blackburn Rovers


Skeletal remains have been found in the Superstition Mountains and authorities are checking to determine if they belong to Utah men missing since July on a gold mine hunt.

Skeletal remains found in Superstition Mountains


The fraudsters involved in the Maureen Clifford pyramid scheme are in the process of calling witnesses in mitigation of sentence in the Port Elizabeth High Court.

Fraudsters calling witnesses in mitigation of sentence


Hawker Beechcraft has filed for Chapter 11 with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.


India put already-eliminated Pakistan out of its misery in the Champions Trophy by thrashing its fierce rival by eight wickets in a rain-hit match on Saturday, clinching a third straight win for the tournament favourite.

India puts Pakistan out of its misery in Champions Trophy


DPD has launched a 15 minute delivery window for online fashion retailer ASOS to cut down on the number of failed deliveries.

DPD launches 15 minute delivery window for ASOS


Rep. Brad Ellsworth is set to announce he will run for Senate, according to sources.


Wells Fargo reported on Wednesday that it has cut estimates on oil and gas company, Occidental Petroleum Corporation.

Wells Fargo cuts estimates on Occidental Petroleum (OXY)


A former Burlington police officer pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of indecent liberties with a minor following accusations that he had a sexual relationship with a girl enrolled in the Burlington police Explorer program.

Former Burlington police officer pleads guilty to indecent liberties


Now that the chicken ordinance has passed in Idaho Falls, the big question is, do people know how to care for chickens?


THE fiancée of late pop legend Gerry Rafferty has launched a High Court battle for a share of his fortune after she was left out of his £1.2 million will.

Fiancée of Gerry Rafferty launches High Court battle


Garnet publishing has apologised for labelling Israel as Occupied Palestine on a map in a popular textbook used to teach English as a second language in the UK.

Garnet apologises for labelling Israel as Occupied Palestine in textbook


A high level Sri Lankan delegation leaves for Saudi Arabia to enlighten authorities on the incident of causing severe torture to a Sri Lankan housemaid User Rating: / 0Poor Best Monday, 30 August 2010 12:54 A delegation headed by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Services Bureau Kingsly Ranawaka leaves for Saudi Arabia today to enlighten Saudi Authorities regarding the incident of causing severe torture to a Sri Lankan housemaid.

A high level Sri Lankan delegation leaves for Saudi Arabia to enlighten ...


Daryl Janmaat insists he is fully focused on life at Feyenoord despite reports that Arsenal are keen to sign him in the summer.


Google has announced a significant enhancement to its AdWords service; just days after the internet company won a ground-breaking legal battle that had the potential to devastate it.

Google announces enhancements to AdWords service


Home equity lines of credit are increasingly becoming targets of identity thieves, according to the FBI's annual mortgage fraud report.

Home equity lines targeted by identity thieves


Josh Outman picks off Melky Cabrera attempting to steal second base in the top of the first inning


Finnish President Tarja Kaarina Halonen affirmed that Finland will continue boosting co-operation with Vietnam.

Finland to continue boosting co-operation with Vietnam


Kia has plans to open three new dealerships in the Eau Claire area including one at the old Kwik Trip location on Golf Road.

Kia plans to open three new dealerships in Eau Claire area


Sauber unveiled their 2012 Formula One car on the eve of Tuesday's first pre-season tests, the C31 model featuring a stepped nose like the other teams.


Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that no new tax will be imposed without consensus of the political parties and provinces, while there is no crisis of sugar in the country and government is ready to hold talks with India.

No new tax to be imposed without consensus:


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown launched a new academic exchange program on Sunday night during Brown's visit to Israel, signing a joint declaration establishing BIRAX - The Britain-Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership.

Olmert, Brown launch new academic exchange program


at 05:41 Telecoms giants BT and Virgin are both losing thousands of customers, according to the companies' results released this week.

BT and Virgin losing thousands of customers


NEW YORK - A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges in New York City, admitting his role in trades that reaped more than $1 million in illegal profits.

Conn. man pleads guilty to securities fraud in nyc


New Delhi, June 8 In the backdrop of a mass movement building up against corruption, Defence Minister AK Antony Wednesday said India is passing through a transparency revolution, but the four pillars of democracy are not yet ready for the transition.

India passing through transparency revolution:


Toyota Kirloskar Motor will increase the localisation of Etios, the B segment sedan which it launched in Hyderabad on Wednesday, once its engine plant in Bangalore gets ready in 2012.


Waitakere United team striker, Roy Krishna is desperate to score against Ba this Sunday in the O-league encounter.


Steelmakers in China, the world's largest producer, will be forced to cut output in the next two months as prices continue to decline because of oversupply, Jiangsu Shagang Group Co said.


THIEVES were unsuccessful in an attempt to steal from a cash point at Tesco in Tetbury in the early hours of this morning.

Thieves attempt to steal from cash point in Tetbury


Iran will open infertility treatment centres in Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan and Malaysia this year, deputy head of the Iranian Research Centre for Education, Culture and Research, official representative of the Center for Infertility Treatment and Research on stem cells, Seid Ghazi Maghribi said today, İSNA reported.

Iran to open infertility treatment centre in Azerbaijan


Television has been voted the greatest household gadget ever made in a new UK poll.

Television voted greatest household gadget ever


On July 21, 2008, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

Wen Jiabao meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov


'Cricket initially used to be a half entertaining game, but now it has become a full time entertainer.

Cricket has become a full time entertainer:


Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has donated 2,400 euros to Palestinian children in Gaza, the Arabic site of the club's 'Classico' network has revealed.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo donates 2,400 euros to Palestinian children


Serena Williams has set a single-season prize money record on the women's tour by earning $6,545,586 in 2009, according to the Women's Tennis Association.


The CBI has issued look-out notices for former IAF Chief SP Tyagi, his three cousins and five other Indians who have been named in its FIR in the alleged kickbacks received by them in Rs. 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.

CBI issues notice against former Air Chief Tyagi


Caster Semenya, the 19-year-old South African runner who found herself at the centre of a gender test row last year, is expected to be cleared to race against women after an 11-month exile from competitive athletics.

Semenya 'to be cleared to race against women'


The Avondale Youth Center also held a yard sale to raise money for their Avondale Fund.


Ontario's top court says the law banning the publication of evidence used against someone at a bail hearing is too broad and needs to be reined in.

Law banning publication of evidence from bail hearings too broad:


Yangon, May 23 Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi must be freed this weekend in accordance with the country's laws, a US lawyer announced Friday.

Aung San Suu Kyi must be freed this weekend:


Senator Robert Byrd, a personification of the venerable chamber in which he served, died aged 92, closing a tumultuous American political chapter which spanned the civil rights movement, and divisive wars in Vietnam and Iraq.


Finnish company EKS has introduced the Otus, a DJ controller featuring an array of fully-mappable buttons, knobs and sliders.


FBI officials visited the Arlington home of David Petraeus on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation, USA Today reported.

FBI visited Arlington home of David Petraeus


Daimler said on May 19 it was buying a 10% stake in US electric car manufacturer Tesla as it attempts to plug in to the market for electic cars.

Daimler buys stake in electric carmaker Tesla


The chauffeur who drove Britain's Princess Diana to her death had an ``alcohol problem'', her inquest heard yesterday.

Princess Diana's chauffeur had an ``alcohol problem''


China-based Bank of Communications, which is 19% owned by HSBC Holdings, plans to expand its wealth management operations to second tier Chinese cities, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Bank of Communications plans to expand wealth management in china


Manoj Murlidharan Vayalar of IIFL PReMIA feels that banking stocks may not see further selling.

Banking stocks may not see further selling:


What is this world coming to?`` it curls off the lips as perfunctory as an adjacency pair.


A top climate change scientist who served on the international research panel on global warming that shared the 2007 Nobel Prize with former US vice president Al Gore has died on a plane to London.


What I have heard after visiting 18 cities in six weeks is that people around the country believe that nothing can happen in Washington, DC They are basically right.


A 28-year old Bluffton man was assaulted Thursday night while walking home from a May River Road restaurant, according to a Saturday Bluffton Police Department release.

Bluffton man assaulted while walking home from restaurant


The Social Security Office has launched a network of 68 occupational disease clinics around the country to ensure that employees with work-related medical problems are served and they get their compensation.

Social Security Office launches 68 occupational disease clinics


Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona is all set to conduct a football clinic at the Mohun Bagan ground here for under-12 boys Dec 7 as part of his two-day trip to the city.

Maradona to conduct football clinic at Mohun Bagan ground


Hamas has called off talks with Fatah in protest at the detention of its members by the forces of Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas.


Nicholas Hoult showed there's no hard feelings between him and ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lawrence as he gushed about how 'proud' he is of her following her Oscar win.

Nicholas Hoult shows there's no hard feelings between him and ex Jennifer Lawrence:


Pitt will honor injured Rutgers player Eric Legrand when the two teams meet at Heinz Field this weekend.

Pitt to honor injured Rutgers player Eric Legrand


Edo de Waart, chief conductor and artistic director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, was named Thursday as the next music director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Edo de Waart is named the next music director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra


In an ongoing battle between Apple and Samsung over the design of their smartphones and tablets, a German court on Thursday ruled that a ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet will remain in effect in Germany until at least September 9.

German ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 remains in effect


US vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin fell prey to a Canadian prankster when he called her impersonating French President Nicolas Sarkozy and got her to accept an invitation to hunt baby seals.


Ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was jailed Wednesday after new child sex abuse charges were filed against him based on the claims of new two accusers, one of whom says he screamed in vain for help while Sandusky attacked him in a basement bedroom.

Jerry Sandusky jailed on new child sex abuse charges


The dollar rose against most major currencies on Wednesday as the Chicago purchasing managers' index is stronger than expected.

Dollar rises against most major currencies


David Cameron has promised the Tories will deliver ``more for less'' if elected.

David Cameron promises to deliver more for less


MONACO - Defending champion Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the group stage of the Champions League.

Barcelona to face Inter Milan in champions League


By Ryan Christopher DeVault, Yahoo! Contributor Network Nov 4, 2:09 pm EDT When talking with Percy Allen of The Seattle Times, quarterback Tarvaris Jackson graded his performance so far with the Seattle Seahawks .

Tarvaris Jackson grades performance with Seattle Seahawks:


Scotty Hopson scored 23 points as Tennessee survived sloppy play to beat South Carolina 73-67 on Wednesday night.

Scotty Hopson scores 23 points as Tennessee beats South Carolina 73-67


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

Beckham's income from sponsorship deals slumps


FOUR Australians are being deported from Israel where they have been held in detention after commandos stormed an aid ship on its way to Gaza.


Pope Benedict XVI has condemned gay marriage as an 'insidious' threat to society as he addressed thousands of pilgrims at the shrine of Fatima in Portugal.

Pope Benedict condemns gay marriage as 'insidious' threat to society


One man is dead and another hospitalized in Lloydminster, after RCMP responded to a residence in the border city.

Man dead, another hospitalized in Lloydminster


A Massachusetts man accused of plotting to attack US targets using model aircraft, in a case that reignited concern about the risk of a home-grown militant attack, pleaded not guilty on Monday to the charges, Reuters reports.

Man accused of plotting to attack US targets pleads not guilty


Health secretary Andy Burnham has promised to do ``everything he can'' to protect primary care budgets from public sector spending cuts.

Andy Burnham promises to protect primary care budgets


Playboy owner Hugh Hefner thinks age is just a number if you are in good health, and finds no problem in the 60-year age gap between him and fiancee Crystal Harris.


A WOMAN died after being hit by a car on the A24 in Dorking on Tuesday evening.

WOMAN dies after being hit by car on A24


A rugby league player has been banned for life for taking a knife onto the field during a match in rural Victoria state.

Rugby player banned for life for taking knife onto field


WESTERN Union has given out sh6m to three clients as part of the Go East African Promotion, writes Nicholas Kajoba.


Vanderbilt's MFA Program in Creative Writing has been ranked among the top 10 programs in the country in a survey conducted by Poets & Writers magazine and reported in the September/October issue of the magazine.

Vanderbilt MFA program in creative writing ranked among top 10


Deutsche Bank has said Saudi Arabia could shortly open its stock exchange to foreign investors, a move which would allow international capital to own shares outright on the Middle East's largest bourse for the first time, Reuters has reported.

Saudi could open stock exchange to foreign investors


Viettel, Alcatel-Lucent and Research In Motion have launched the BlackBerry Bold in Vietnam.

Viettel launches BlackBerry Bold in Vietnam


Bankruptcies have hit their lowest levels since 2004 as fewer people were declared insolvent in the third quarter of this year, official figures showed today.

Bankruptcies hit lowest levels since 2004


Specialty chemicals group Lanxess is taking steps to adjust its asset structure in India.

Lanxess to adjust asset structure in India


Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal found himself at the centre of a controversy today over his sexist remark that wives lose charm over time, sparking an outrage among women's groups which dubbed the comment as ``disgusting and derogatory''.


At 5-foot, 7-inches tall, Bartlett has stood tall among competition throughout his entire high school track-and-field career.


SINGER Katherine Jenkins reveals she has to endure some ``disgusting'' messages from fans.

Katherine Jenkins endures 'disgusting' messages


Amanda Bynes is moving to New York City to begin ``her new life as a fashion designer''.


After revolutionizing the way people listen to music, Sony's cassette player Walkman finally succumbed to MP3 players and iPods.

Sony Walkman succumbed to MP3 players and iPods


Roscoe Parrish of the Buffalo Bills injured his leg in practice Wednesday night and is expected to miss significant practice time.


European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has called for a ``growth compact'' to counteract the recession and complement the swingeing budget cuts being enacted across the EU.


Golden Arrows have appointed Muhsin Ertugral as the club's coach following the dismissal of Ernst Middendorp last week.


Rubbish bags in Battersea are the targets of a new council scheme to cut unsightly rubbish in the town centre.


Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Region, received a number of government officials and citizens who pledged allegiance to Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz as the Crown Prince on Saturday.

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal receives government officials, citizens


Melanie Chisholm has opted to keep her tattoos after scrutinising photographs of her body before the skin art.

Melanie Chisholm 'I'm keeping my tattoos'


Saudi Arabia plans to call for action against speculators that have been blamed for driving up the price of oil, Prince Abdulaziz has said.

Saudi to call for action against speculators


``The doctor just said, 'This doesn't look normal. I think we better excise it, don't you?' I'd already had this thing taken out of me by the time I found out what the treatment options were,'' she said.

'I'd already had this thing taken out before I found out my options'


An accidental fire destroyed a Canton home early this morning as firefighters worked to get enough water to extinguish the blaze, officials said.


David Letterman has signed a new deal with CBS which will see him continue hosting The Late Show until 2014.

David Letterman to continue hosting 'the Late show' until 2014


CARDIFF council has suspended its contract with a city dairy after a city school reported damage to milk cartons delivered by Cymru Dairy, which is based in Penarth Road.

Cardiff council suspends contract with city Dairy after school reports damaged cartons


A popular Energy Drink was banned in Ohio, State leaders of Ohio had made an agreement with the manufacturer of Joose and Four Loko,the most popular energy drink.


A mother-of-three whose children were left alone in squalor has been jailed for six months.


Standard Life wrap is dropping its £240 Sipp and offshore wrapper charge to introduce a flat rate of 60 basis points.

Standard Life wrap drops £240 wrapper charge


The Indian rupee, which hit a record low of 56.52 against the dollar last week, is likely to stabilise soon at around the current range, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Tuesday.

Rupee will stabilise in around current range:


Rapper Gucci Mane was recently arrested last Friday for pushing a woman out of a moving vehicle just because she didn't want to join him in a hotel room.


Construction will resume on the stalled 9/11 museum, even though outraged relatives of people killed in the terrorist attacks had asked that a vote on the deal be postponed.

Construction to resume on stalled 9/11 museum


A man believed to be in his 40s was found hanged at a house in Twerton.The man was discovered in the property on Coronation Avenue at 4.15am on Saturday, police say.


Two area men face charges of impaired driving after being nabbed by Mnjikaning Police Service officers in two separate incidents Saturday morning.


President Bashar al-Assad visited Tuesday the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus to inspect the printed and audio standard copy of the Holy Quran which was set to be the standard for printing the Holy Quran.

President Bashar al-Assad visited the Umayyad Mosque


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,645.99, down 18.83 points from Thursday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,645.99, down 18.83 points


Israel said it called off a United Nations investigative mission to Jerusalem's Old City due to start Monday because of Palestinian efforts to politicize the visit, as the UN said it was postponed.


Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp will buy a 30 per cent stake in a shale oil project in the United States from Marathon Oil Corp for about $270 million, the Nikkei business daily reported.

Marubeni to buy stake in us shale oil project:


Naked News says it's expanding its foreign language coverage in an attempt to gain a worldwide audience.

Naked News expands foreign language coverage


``4/25 -- Junk Heap Cleared In Prichard'' is categorized as ``local''.


Sun patched at least 14 vulnerabilities in Java last week, with Version 6.0 Build 11 now available for download on Windows PCs, but also addressed 34 non-security problems ranging from a data corruption bug to a compatibility issue with some Java-based games, PCWorld reports.


Notional, a new production shingle from Barry Diller's IAC, has unveiled its initial programming and development slate, which includes series at Food Network and HGTV.


Magnetec Cool Blue nanocrystalline cores from MH&W International are intended for use as common mode chokes.

Nanocrystalline cores used as common mode chokes


Aldermore has increased deposits by 176% in the last year, from £229.6m at the end of 2009 to £633.6m at the end of 2010.

Aldermore increases deposits by 176% in last year


Even though the All Manipur Tribal Students' Union suspended its economic blockade on the national highways, the chakka bandh launched by the transporters started commencing from August 4 will continue but relaxation will be given to the medicines transporters.


Legal and General Investment Management has announced first half operating profits of £97.8m, an increase of 32.2 per cent over the same period in 2009.

Legal and General investment Management announce first-half profits


EPOLIN, INC. today announced that it has signed an amendment to a previously announced non-binding letter of intent whereby all of the outstanding capital stock of the Company will be acquired by a strategic purchaser.

Epolin, Inc. announces amendment to letter of intent


Kathmandu, Feb 19 As China Friday expressed anger at the meeting between US President Barack Obama and exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, Hollywood icon Richard Gere's organisation devoted to the Tibet cause hailed the meet, saying it showed Tibet remained ``a serious issue of global importance''.

`Tibet remains serious issue of global importance'


The Minneapolis Tribune is reporting tonight that there are now questions concerning who was driving that Hummer.


The head of brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev in China has resigned, the world's largest brewer said Wednesday.YR Cheng resigned for personal reasons as head of Anheuser-Busch InBev China, according to a statement from the Belgium-based company.

Head of Anheuser-Busch InBev in China resigns


Halliburton, the oil services company once run by former US vice-president Dick Cheney, doubled its profits in the last quarter of 2010, even as the US government tarred it with ``systemic failures'' in the BP Deepwater Horizon drilling disaster.


French lower house of parliament, National Assembly, passes the revised package of pension reform bill on Wednesday afternoon, lifting the last legal hurdle in normal case for the highly unpopular reform.

French National Assembly passes pension reform bill


Will Smith called the original Karate Kid for advice as his son gets ready to star in the remake of the hit movie.


The Dallas Stars will not look to re-sign goaltender Marty Turco this offseason.

Dallas Stars will not re-sign Marty Turco;


It's been either known or at least widely speculated that the creative teams would be swapped on a number of DC titles coming up in April, and yesterday the publisher made it official, announcing that both Swamp Thing and Red Hood and the Outlaws would get big-name new creative teams that month.

Swamp Thing, Red Hood & the Outlaws get new creative teams


Coach Jupp Heynckes will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, possibly clearing the way for his reported move to Bayern Munich.

Heynckes to leave Leverkusen at end of season


Norman Krim, one of the minds responsible for the success of the transistor as a replacement for vacuum tubes in electronics, has died aged 98.

Transistor pioneer norman Krim dies, aged 98


Durk, legal name Durk B. Banks, was arrested on a gun charge in Chicago early Wednesday.


Michael Jackson's brother, Randy, was hospitalized for chest pains on June 16, 2010.

Randy Jackson hospitalized for chest pains


06/25/08 2:11am -- - Colorado Avalanche veteran center Joe Sakic revealed that he will delay his decision on retirement until after the NHL's free-agency period.


John Riordan of the Irish Examiner told TWTD: ``Healy has been unbelievable for us. Consistently the man of the match.


New Africa's regional Manger of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Alek Musa, at the weekend declared that Africa is currently running short of qualified petroleum engineers.

Africa: 'Africa runs short of qualified petroleum engineers'


THE special forces killed three Tepeth warriors and captured three others on the Uganda-Kenya border over the weekend .


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69, the country's state-run TV officially announced Monday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies at 69


Adele cleaned up at the Billboard Music Awards 2012 last night, scooping no less than 12 prizes.

Adele cleans up at the Billboard Music awards 2012


A compromise on Capitol Hill will keep more than a dozen steamships afloat on the Great Lakes.

Compromise to keep steamships afloat on the Great Lakes


Greek lawmakers approved a controversial new property tax Tuesday that aims to boost revenue as the country struggles to obtain a critical installment of international bailout loans that will prevent it from default.

Greece approves new property tax to boost revenue


Violent demonstrations in Guinea leave 3 dead Relatives and authorities in West African nation of Guinea say three people are dead following violent demonstrations against an upcoming legislative election.


``The main question for the state in Kyrgyzstan will be whether it is ready to adapt the believers to the conditions of secular society and whether they are interested in integration in modern society,'' Kadyr Malikov, the head of ``Religion, Law and Policy'' independent analytical research center, stated to 24.kg news agency.

Main question for Kyrgyzstan -- whether it's ready to adapt believers to secular society --


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to compete with Chelsea for Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao.

Arsenal boss Wenger will compete with Chelsea for Falcao


ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) will hold its annual analyst meeting Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:30 am Eastern in New York City.

ConocoPhillips to hold annual analyst meeting


World oil prices eased but remained at $125 on Monday after an inflow of investment funds and supply worries helped push costs to another record high late last week, analysts said.


Biogen Idec Inc. today announced it will report second quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, before the financial markets open.

Biogen Idec to report second quarter 2012 financial results on July 24, 2012


Oklahoma State set a school record Sunday with its 11th-consecutive win to start a season as the No. 2 Cowgirls knocked off Utah State 3-0 at the Cowgirl Soccer Complex.


JESSIE J has rescheduled her 2013 arena tour because she's too busy working on a second album to hit the road.


The Rea Vaya bus service in central Johannesburg will resume from Tuesday afternoon after an agreement was reached between unions, the bus operator Piotrans and the City of Johannesburg, they said in a joint statement.


Ofcom is planning to make switching broadband and home phone providers an easier experience for consumers.

Ofcom plans to make switching broadband easier


Brush fires have burned more than 600 acres in Virginia, the first significant wildfires since a rare February spate of fires scorched more than 8,400 acres.

Brush fires burn more than 600 acres in Virginia


Rio de Janeiro's Fluminense says it has signed Chelsea midfielder Deco to a two-year contract.

Fluminense signs Chelsea midfielder Deco


Kate Hudson confirms on the Today Show that she is engaged to Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.

Pregnant Kate Hudson is engaged to Matt Bellamy


A Connecticut woman pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling more than $1 million from the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford.

Conn. woman admits embezzling more than $1 million from Mark Twain House


MySpace is cutting 100 UK jobs as part of its worldwide scale down of operations, according to reports.


Tel Aviv - The trial began in Tel Aviv Monday of an Israeli ex-soldier turned journalist accused of espionage after stealing and leaking documents to another reporter.

Trial begins in Tel Aviv of Israeli journalist accused of espionage


Bahrain expects talks with the opposition aimed at breaking nearly two years of political deadlock to start next week or early in February, a cabinet member said in comments published on Saturday.


Michigan parks officials said Thursday they plan to close 23 state forest campgrounds on May 19 as they continue to grapple with budget reductions.

Michigan planning to close 23 state forest campgrounds


The economy is finally showing signs of stabilizing in some regions of the country -- especially in parts of the Northeast and Midwest -- bolstering hopes of a broader-based recovery this year.


The rock musician said Jobs and iTunes were to blame for ``killing'' the music industry by reducing it to digital files transferred over the web.


A bow hunter has been injured in a fall from a tree stand in eastern Iowa.

Bow hunter injured in fall from tree stand


Australian opener Shane Watson has declared himself fit for the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, where a green-looking pitch could make life difficult for batsmen on Saturday.


Robbie Deans has made four changes to the Wallabies starting XV for the second international against France in Brisbane on Saturday night, including a test debut for star Waratahs wing Lachlan Turner.


Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that he may start with a 4-4-2 formation against Manchester United on Tuesday to utilise the speed of his forwards.The two sides clash at Stamford Bridge in a game that the Blues view as a must-win if they are to push back into the Champions League slots and maintain any sort of foothold in the title race.The west London outfit currently trail the Red Devils by 15 points having played a game less than the league leaders.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that he may start with a 4-4-2 formation against United


Dayton vetoed the fireworks bill Saturday night.


Now, a tech expert claims that the PlayStation Move is indeed more precise than Kinect.

Tech expert claims ps Move is more precise than Kinect


Notices went up in some stores around Greater Portland today announcing that the Portland Press Herald is raising its cover price from seventy-five cents to a dollar, effective October 3.

Portland Press Herald raises cover price


Private equity groups will take more minority stakes in companies as they face up to the shortage of bank debt available to finance full takeovers, according to the head of one of Europe's biggest buy-out groups.

Private equity to take more minority stakes


Glenn Beck frequently pitted his Fox News audience against his foes, telling his viewers that progressives and the media ``think you're stupid.''


Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of hotel brands announced the launch of its newest meetings promotion in Europe.

Hilton Worldwide announces newest meetings promotion


Australian track cycling star Anna Meares broke the Olympic record for the flying 200m in sprint qualifying today.


Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov ended a 10-match goal drought in style Saturday, sending five past Blackburn in a 7-1 rout.

Berbatov ends goal drought with five vs. Blackburn


The Bank of England cut a key interest rate Thursday from 1 percent to 0.5 percent, a record low.


Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady has found a home with the Detroit Pistons, agreeing to a one-year deal worth US$1.3 million.


The family of an Oshawa man missing five years is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.

Family of Oshawa man missing five years offers reward


Physicists at US Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have discovered a new particle made of three quarks, the Omega b baryon, the lab's leading scientist Qian Jianming told Xinhua Wednesday.


The Tirupati laddu, famous for its size, may soon get intellectual property rights as the the managing trust of the Temple is seeking geographical exclusivity for the delicacy.

Tirupati laddu may get intellectual property rights


Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday made her first public appearance after her return from the US, where she had undergone a surgery for an undisclosed illness.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi made her first public appearance after her return from the US


The Saturdays took a well-earned break from stumbling out of nightclubs, to launch the 2010 Poppy Appeal in East Anglia today.

The Saturdays launch 2010 Poppy Appeal...


A Biddeford woman is facing prostitution charges in what police say appears to be an organized ring operated through Internet postings on Craigslist.

Biddeford woman faces prostitution charges


The Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $304 million for the next drawing in the multistate lottery game.

Mega Millions jackpot up to $304 million


Montpelier is hosting a spring Civil War weekend, giving visitors an up-close look at the lives of soldiers who camped there during the winter of 1864.


A local folk singer was allegedly raped by four men in a field in Dandupur village in Mahrua area here, police said on Friday.


'Your Playlist Can Change Your Life' authors say getting in right rhythm with music can lift mood, reduce anxiety, help us work out better, fight depression.


The Bengals aren't interested in free-agent quarterback JaMarcus Russell and he may be running out of options.


Hempstead leaders urge town clerk to quit Hempstead Town Clerk Mark A. Bonilla now faces calls for his resignation from some of the same town board members who initially appointed him.


A climber has died from his injuries after falling more than 300ft from a Lake District mountain.


Ernie Els revealed he is back to being the Big Easy after turning to a shrink to help him win again.

Ernie Els turns to shrink to help him win


Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney said last night he was ``utterly devastated'' after the discovery of a headless torso in the search for his missing former co-star Gemma McCluskie.


Former Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa was found dead at his home in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, police said Sunday.

Former japanese financial minister Nakagawa found dead at home


Since the film is set over a 2 hour time period, Kangana had to wear the same outfit throughout.

Fashionista, Kangana Ranaut wears the same outfit!


A new trial date has been set for a US Border Patrol agent accused of smuggling marijuana while on duty in southwestern Arizona.

New trial date set for Border Patrol agent accused of smuggling marijuana in Arizona


Despite the tough economy, United Way of Riley County surpassed its fundraising goal by 3%, raising a total of $605,748.

United Way of Riley County surpasses goal


Housing starts in Madison County held their own in December, compared with the same month the year before.


BVM has introduced a 3.5in embedded mini-board for use in in-vehicle infotainment centres, industrial control and automation and gaming, diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices.

Bvm introduces 3.5in embedded mini-board


The Washington Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning political journalist David Broder died on Wednesday at the age of 81 of complications from diabetes, the Post said.

Washington Post columnist David Broder dies


Authorities say a Charleston police officer is facing charges that he solicited sex with a minor in Virginia over the Internet.

Police officer charged after soliciting sex with minor


BG Group Plc has failed to excite analysts at RBS on the day the oil producer announces interim trading results.


US exports to Iran grew more than tenfold during President George W. Bush's years in office even as he accused Iran of nuclear ambitions and helping terrorists.

US exports to Iran grow more than tenfold


Comedian''Basketmouth'' dismissed the hurting event with a laconic joke: ``Be patient with the Lagos traffic jam,'' he tweeted to hurting Lagosians, ``Patience is in town''!


As per the research firm gold and silver may trade on a positive note today on account of dollar weakness.


Brant MPP Dave Levac has been named parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure which will give him new roles and responsibilities, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced today.


A large rubbish fire is blowing smoke across the A14, slowing traffic on the westbound carriageway.


Georgetown has suspended two players for a game for their roles in a pregame skirmish.


Google has apologized for an error in which ``each and every search result'' between 9:30 am and 10:25 pm Saturday resulted in the message, 'The site may harm your computer.

Google apologizes for ``this site may harm your computer''


Tennis star Jelena Dokic says her father physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship earlier in her career.


Jason Aldean has announced that he will extend his hugely successful Wide Open tour into 2010.


China may have overstocked on commodities, risking a slowdown in buying and a correction in prices in the second half of this year, top economist Nouriel Roubini said on Monday, also reiterating that the global recession would continue until year-end.

China overstocked on commodities - Roubini


Skoda has revealed the name of its new compact hatch at Auto China 2012, in the country's capital Beijing.

Skoda reveals name of its new compact hatch


Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano has rescinded 26 of the 44 layoffs he announced last week, saying he didn't want to compromise care in the Health and Human Services Department.

Wayne county Executive Robert Ficano rescinds 26 of 44 layoffs announced last week


The Bank of England maintained the status quo on Thursday, leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the record low 0.50%, with no mention of additional quantitative easing strategies.

Boe maintains status quo, leaves rates at record low


LSI swung to a profit in the third quarter, as healthy demand for its hard-drive chips and restrained spending boosted the company's bottom line.


It's been confirmed that work on the Project Kelvin telehouse in Derry will be completed by the end of this month.

Project Kelvin will be completed by the end of this month


A home still under construction caught fire yesterday in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements.


A new report forecasts that investment banking revenues will fall 11% this year as the increase in fees from mergers and acquisitions and equities will not be enough to make up for the drop in fixed income.


Vision Express, the 50-50 JV between Reliance Retail and Pearle Europe, expands its base nationally on the occasion of its first anniversary, by foraying into Mumbai.


THE RESERVE Bank cut its key repo rate by 100 basis points to 10,5% today, as expected, with inflation slowing and worries about economic growth mounting.


Seremban Engineering Bhd, a process equipment fabricator, enroute for listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd in mid-May, plans to increase its production capacity following its flotation exercise.

Seremban Engineering to increase production capacity


Marie Curie Cancer Care, with help from a few smart 10 year olds, has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging businesses to test their wits at their annual Brain Game in aid of the Glasgow Big Build Appeal.

Marie Curie Cancer Care challenges businesses to test their wits


Brown, a junior from Atlantic Highlands, NJ, was named Big East offensive player of the year on Wednesday, becoming UConn's first major individual award winner since joining the league in 2004.

Brown named Big East offensive player of the year


A New York rabbi has pleaded guilty to a money laundering conspiracy charge in New Jersey's largest federal corruption sting.

Rabbi pleads guilty to conspiracy charge


Some Mzuzu-based artists, trading under the banner Jambula Project, have invented a peculiar way of saving both natural and exotic trees in some parts of Rumphi.

Artists invent peculiar way of saving trees


Sachin Tendulkar will make his Bollywood debut with a cameo role in a film about the miracles of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh.


Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz said the US economic recovery is ``likely to be very slow.''

Stiglitz says US economic recovery likely to be ``slow''


The meeting is a forum where local community groups can discuss and plan for the future of Charleville and environs.

Local groups plan for the future of Charleville


India is facing new security threat from cyber world as increasing use of convergence technologies has changed the rules of engagements, a top defence official said yesterday.

India faces new security threat from cyber world


A Marlboro man was charged with making a false police report after claiming an unknown person had stolen $250 from his vehicle.

Man charged with making false police report


Adrian Sutil said he was thrilled with a top six finish in the German Grand Prix after giving Force India its best result of the season so far in his home race.


AIR FRANCE plans to cut around 1,500 jobs through a voluntary departure plan made necessary by the global economic downturn, the airline said Friday.


In the first incident, a quarrel over a petty sum of Rs 5 cost a 22-year-old youth his life in the Liaqatabad police precincts.


Rolls-Royce reported a third consecutive record year in 2012 as they sold their largest number of cars ever, with particularly strong growth in the Middle East.


A dog which attacked and seriously injured a Hampshire woman died after it was tasered by police, a force spokeswoman confirmed.


Captain Graeme Smith paid tribute to retiring all-rounder Shaun Pollock after South Africa wrapped a 2-1 test series victory against West Indies today.


The much hyped Kamal's magnum opus 'Dasavatharam' will see the light of the day on June 13 with the Supreme Court dismissing the petition which was moved on Monday for a stay.

Dasavatharam to see the light of the day


BRITISH actor Rupert Everett has apologised for calling British troops wimps and alleging they went to war for the chance to torture prisoners.

Rupert Everett apologises for calling troops wimps


Wipro Technologies, the global information technology, consulting and outsourcing business of Wipro Limited, today announced that it has become a SAP services partner of SAP South Africa, a subsidiary of SAP AG.


It is not a secret that you ``want to make life miserable for our customers'', all you have to do is read your own User Forums, and the secret is out.


Quade Cooper is set to explain his decision for quitting the ARU on Monday.

Cooper set to explain his decision to quit ARU


At least 21 people were killed in US drone attacks at a house and in a vehicle in northwest Pakistan Tuesday night.

At least 21 killed in US drone attack in Pakistan


Sauerland Event has confirmed a BILD report that WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck has recently received a death threat.


Houses are making a comeback in the UK as buyers reject ``little box'' apartments and investor demand for rentals evaporates.

Houses make comeback as British reject 'little box' apartments


Afghan civilian toll drops 12% Updated: 19:46, Tuesday February 19, 2013 Civilian deaths and injuries in the ongoing Afghan war have decreased for the first time in six years, the United Nations says.


A Purvis man has been charged with murder and first-degree arson following a fatal fire in Purvis Monday night.


A 24-year-old woman allegedly threw her newborn baby from the third floor of a building in Punagam area of the city on Thursday night.

Surat woman throws her newborn from third floor


The Australian market looks set to open lower, following Wall Street's downward movement after Italian election exit polls indicated a coalition may be needed.


A Michigan man has plead guilty to burning Americans flags as a form of protest.

Michigan man pleads guilty to burning American flags


Award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami makes his UK operatic directorial debut with Così fan tutte.

Kiarostami to make UK operatic directorial debut with ``Così fan tutte''


The winter session of Parliament, which was scheduled to end on Thursday, has been extended by three days from December 27 to discuss Lokpal Bill and other legislations.


Chris Hala'ufia, the London Irish No 8, has been banned for four weeks after admitting punching Leo Cullen, the the Leinster captain, in Saturday's Heineken Cup tie.

Chris Hala'ufia banned for punching Leo Cullen


Or, ``Health Care Reform is NOT Dead!'' as the Every Child Matters group puts it.


State Rep. Josh Shapiro, D-153, will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the upcoming state budget, economy, education and other issues important to the community, May 21, 12:30 to 2 pm, at the North Penn VFW, 2519 Jenkintown Road, Glenside.


Charlie Sheen has admitted that he lost his virginity to a prostitute in a Las Vegas hotel room at the age of 15, and stole his dad's credit card to pay for ``the greatest night'' of his life.

Charlie Sheen lost virginity to prostitute at 15


Entry is now open for a kids aquathlon which is taking place at Buxton Pool and Pavilion Gardens on Sunday March 24, from 8am.


Nicki Minaj is well on her way to becoming the next JK Rowling, by revealing that she is stretching her talents and is planning to release two books as part of her dream to run an business ``empire.''

Nicki Minaj planning to release two books


Cuba received from January to October a record number of 64,705 visitors from Argentina, in a year in which the island is expected to welcome around 2.7 million international tourists.

Cuba received record number of visitors from Argentina


Speculation is mounting that Wayne Bennett may return to Broncos nest year after club dumps coach.

Could Wayne Bennett return to the Broncos?


Over the weekend Wolfman star and almost Iron Man starlet Emily Blunt married John Krasinski in a private ceremony according to People Magazine.

Emily Blunt marries Office star John Krasinski


One person was taken to hospital after a road accident on the A66 near Stockton this morning.

One taken to hospital after road accident on A66 near Stockton


A fire weather watch has been issued by the National Weather Service due to a cold low pressure system that is expected to create gusty and potentially strong wings across a large portion of Southern and Central California over the next three days.


The Australia to experience a mining boom as the mining companies are investing $82.1 bn in the FY12 on new and expansion of existing projects.


South African footballer Steven Pienaar has urged Everton to keep hold of their star defender Leighton Baines as he looks to embark his second coming at Goodison Park.

Steven Pienaar urges Everton to keep hold of their star defender Leighton Baines


All Secretary of the State branch offices will be closed Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Monday, July 6.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio has signed a contract extension, a reward for winning his first playoff game.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio signs contract extension...


The White House announced Monday that President Barack Obama will appear Thursday night on ``The Tonight Show with Jay Leno''.


Miley Cyrus has officially changed her name.


Indians are again alleging racism in Australia after a new series of deadly attacks, one in which an Indian man was stabbed to death, and another in which an Indian man was burned alive.


AT&T and Verizon have joined Wireless Broadband Alliance, a group dedicated to global Wireless Broadband roaming for public Wi-Fi networks.

At&t, Verizon join Wireless broadband alliance


New pollution rules to be introduced by the federal government will target vehicle emissions known to cause health problems.


Tiger Woods reportedly flirted with Jessica Simpson at the National Pro-Am golf tournament in July.

Tiger Woods flirted with Jessica Simpson


Senator John McCain asked what the US civilian strategy in Afghanistan is during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday.

Sen. McCain asks What civilian strategy for Afghanistan is


News International is to sell its Wapping site, the newspaper publisher said today.


THY will start flying from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport to London's Gatwick Airport every day as of December 20.

Turkish Airlines to fly to London Gatwick Airport


FACET has been chosen as Sainsbury's new local charity partner in March for the year.


MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will switch to Ducati from Yamaha for next season, delighting millions of his bike-mad compatriots who have yearned to see the sporting great finally race for the Italian team.

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will switch to Ducati from Yamaha for next season.


PVI students, staff and families celebrated the start of a new school year at the annual summer sizzler.

PVI students celebrate start of new school year


A 32-year-old Liberty man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to US Attorney John M. Bales.

Liberty man pleads guilty to federal firearms violations


Climate change is likely to hit the water-starved Arab world harder than many other parts of the globe and threatens to slash agricultural output in the area, UN and Arab League officials said.


A Madison man was arrested late Wednesday afternoon after he spit on a runner near Vilas Park.

Madison man arrested for spitting on a runner


IN A further escalation of the Cork hurling dispute, team manager Gerald McCarthy has issued a stinging response to senior county player Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, whose criticisms of McCarthy's training methods and the county board were widely reported yesterday.


Unwell Lincoln University students have been isolated after an outbreak of gastroenteritis on the eve of exams.

Students isolated after outbreak of gastroenteritis


The first 11 new baby incubators will be donated to health institutions in Serbia next week only eight days after B92 Fund campaign ``Battle for Babies'' started.

First baby incubators to be donated next week


* A list accompanying ``Schools get scores - and they're not pretty'' Wednesday on A1 should have included Borton Primary Magnet School and Sahuarita Primary School as ``excelling'' schools.


College Football Writer Coming off a season in which it went 12-2 and earned an Orange Bowl berth, Northern Illinois is launching a Heisman campaign for quarterback Jordan Lynch.

Northern Illinois launches Heisman campaign for Jordan Lynch


The squad which cleared illegal road side petty shops at Kankanady and the main road leading to the Mangalore Central Railway station in the second week of this month, descended on the market at Urwa Stores and cleared all unauthorized petty shops as well as an illegal tempo parking stand in the area.


- Oscar-winning British actress Judi Dench, who has revealed she is suffering from a degenerative eye condition, played down concern over her sight on Monday, saying she was not going blind.


Mark Zuckerberg married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday and announced the blessed event on his Facebook page.

Mark Zuckerberg marries Priscilla Chan, announces it on Facebook


London, March 27 British fuel tanker drivers have voted to go on strike in a bid to improve their working terms and conditions, the Unite union said Monday.

British fuel tanker drivers to go on strike


Researchers of the World Health Organization estimate that more than 350 million people constituting five percent of the global population are suffering from depression.

350 million people suffer from depression:


Republican Justin Amash has taken the Michigan contest for the newly redrawn 3rd Congressional District to the airwaves, as his opponent, Democrat Steve Pestka, gained ground.

Justin Amash takes Michigan contest to the airwaves


While the Shiromani Akali Dal has released its first list of candidates for the Punjab Assembly polls, the Congress on the other hand seems to be grappling with a problem of plenty while deciding its candidates for the polls.

Congress grappling with problem of plenty


Deputies are searching for two men suspected of assaulting a woman with a firearm at her home on Friday.

Deputies search for two men suspected of assaulting a woman


Eoin Morgan led England to victory over his native Ireland in his first match as captain of his adopted country on Thursday in a rain-affected 50-overs match.


Crude oil is really getting hit hard today, along with other commodities, as it appears risk taking may be coming out of this market, and fast.


FIDE World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand returned home on Monday to a hero's welcome after winning the world championship for a record fourth time.


Peekskill police probe fatal shooting Police in suburban New York are investigating the shooting of a man found dead in a car in Peekskill.


Government climate change ads have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for overstating the risks to the public.

Climate Change ads banned for overstating risks


The United States has sought to assuage Indian IT industry saying that India has not been singled out on the issue of rise in visa fee.

America seeks to assuage Indian it industry


Sittercity.com, a Chicago-based online care-giving network, has raised $7.5 million in new VC funding.


Greatbatch, Inc., today announced that it has amended its revolving credit facility, which was set to expire in May of 2012.

Greatbatch, Inc. amends revolving credit facility


Axl Rose has revealed he is working on a new Guns N' Roses album and has promised fans it will come out sooner rather than later.

Axl Rose is working on new Guns N' Roses album


Former Japan defender Naoki Matsuda died in hospital yesterday, two days after collapsing during training from a suspected heart attack.

Former Japan defender Naoki Matsuda dies


South Africa's largest gold-mining company AngloGold Ashanti is devising a new mining model to enable it to operate safely and profitably at depths of 5 000 m and beyond.

AngloGold Ashanti devising new model to mine safely, profitably below 5 000 m


The Seattle Storm has waived veteran guard Sheryl Swoopes.


Dave Groeschner, the Giants' head athletic trainer, just told me that Posey has begun catching live bullpen sessions for pitchers in the instructional league.


ASOS is launching a mobile site to take advantage of the peak Christmas trading season.


Equal rights activist and Bollywood star Celina Jaitley opened India's biggest Gay film festival in India at Mumbai.

Celina Jaitley opens the biggest Gay film festival in India :


Wesfarmers has approved the expansion of its Curragh coal mine in central Queensland, Australia.

Wesfarmers approves expansion of Curragh coal mine


AT&T Inc., the nation's largest telecommunications company, is laying off 340 people in five states, including eight people in the Tulsa area, company and union spokesmen said Tuesday.


Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik, who recently married Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, has filed his appeal against a 12-month ban and a Rs 2 million fine imposed on him by the PCB for indiscipline.


APA-Nairobi World football governing body, FIFA on Monday unveiled a book on the history of African football at a press conference in Paris, APA learnt from the institution's official website here.

FIFA unveils book on history of African football


A 21-year-old woman ITBP constable allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday by hanging herself in her barrack in Gauchar area of Chamoli district, police said here.


South Bend Mayor Steve Luecke presented the city's 2011 budget before a public hearing on Monday.

Luecke presents 2011 budget before public hearing


The Beachwood Place mall is looking to expand, but it needs to do a little maneuvering before it can do so.

Beachwood Place mall is looking to expand;


CHICAGO Rashad Evans unanimously outpointed fellow former Big Ten wrestler Phil Davis in a five-round light heavyweight fight at UFC Chicago on Saturday night.

Rashad Evans unanimously outpoints Phil Davis at UFC Chicago


Real estate transactions in Beverly followed a statewide trend upwards last month, with about 45 percent more homes sold throughout the city in October than in the same month last year, according to numbers released Tuesday by the Warren Group, a New England real estate tracker.

Real estate transactions in Beverly follow statewide trend upwards in October


Denver Nuggets Danilo Gallinari, shown in a game in January, has a broken thumb on his left hand and will be out of the lineup for some time, he said.


Today, President Obama will host the White House Science Fair celebrating the winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math competitions.

President Obama to host White House Science Fair


Paris Hilton's curvier-than-usual figure has sparked speculation that she has got a boob job.


Incyte Corp said its psoriasis drug met the main and secondary goals in a mid-stage trial, sending its shares up about 6 percent.

Incyte says psoriasis drug meets main goal


Nigeria was the first African team to arrive in South Africa for the World Cup on Wednesday, landing in the Indian Ocean port city of Durban which proclaims itself as the 'warmest place to be for the World Cup.

Nigeria is first African team to arrive for World Cup


Sting is working through a shoulder injury that is going to require surgery to repair.


Asian soybean rust has been found in extreme southeast Arkansas.


Josten Crow scored 20 points and Sam Houston State held off Texas-Arlington 78-74 Wednesday night.

Sam Houston State holds off Texas-Arlington 78-74


Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was sentenced to 30 days in jail when he decided to drive after pounding some Early Times whiskey.


Mobile Today reckons that the LG watch phone that we covered here will be exclusive to Orange and cost a massive £1,000.


Low water level in Sardar Sarovar dam across Narmada river at Kevadya has restricted the power generation hours from six units of the 1450 mw hydro-power project set up at the dam site.

Water level in Sardar Sarovar restricts power generation hours


A Midlands woman says squirrels have chewed through parts of her car.

Woman says squirrels chewed through her car


Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati vowed Sunday to protect free speech on the occasion of Lebanon's Martyrs Press Day and saluted journalists who died in the line of duty.


Cyber Gear has launched 'CyberSpeak', an online guide that explains all major internet buzzwords.


Gov. Phil Bryant and representatives from Natchez Inc. will announce this week a new company that will be locating to Natchez.


The mayor's office says about a dozen Baltimore city employees have been arrested on open warrants.

Baltimore city employees arrested on open warrants


Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. , a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on difficult-to-formulate drugs, today announced the appointment of Graham Neil, CA, as Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President, Finance.

Intellipharmaceutics announces appointment of Chief Financial Officer


TechCrunch is reporting that a reliable source has informed them Google Chrome OS will be available to download next week.

Google Chrome OS available to download next week?


Herbalife Ltd., a marketing company that sells weight management, nutritional supplement, energy, sports and fitness products and personal care products, has launched three new products:


``Lies the Government Told You'' is the latest book of Judge Napolitano, a professed libertarian and former Judge of New Jersey Superior Court.

``Lies the government told You'' by Judge andrew Napolitano


Successful launch of satellites into orbit recently gives important scientific and technological message to the world, Salehi said.

Launch of satellites into orbit gives important message to world - Salehi


A report by economist John Kay has shown how the UK stock market should be changed to work in everybody's interests.


Caterpillar Inc said it will invest $210 million in India as the heavy machinery giant looks to capitalize on an expected spurt in road construction and infrastructure development activities in one of its important markets.

Caterpillar to invest $210 million in India


Olympic gold winning shooter Abhinav Bindra will meet a host of Indian political leaders including President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bindra to meet host of Indian political leaders


Arsenal defender Andre Santos has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.


South African prosecutors charged striking miners with the murder of 34 colleagues shot by police.


Irish senator David Norris officially launched his campaign for the presidency of Ireland on Monday.

Senator David Norris launches his campaign for presidency


``Corruption is a phenomenon that affects the entire civil society and therefore Anna Hazare''s desire that civil society plays an important role in defining the parameters for Lokpal is absolutely justified,'' he told PTI here.

Corruption is a phenomenon that affects civil society:


I'm so glad we live in a world where women like Taylor Momsen can decide to retire from acting at the tender age of 18, as if they know for sure what they want to do for the rest of their lives.


Painfully slow robots in Japan attempt to run an epic four day marathon.


A senior executive at US mortgage giant Freddie Mac was yesterday found dead at his home in an apparent suicide.

Senior executive at Freddie Mac found dead


An Aiken man pleaded guilty Monday to sex crimes that took place in the mid-1970s and 25 years later.


Janata Dal leader Prabhunath Singh who recently resigned from the Lok Sabha to protest attacks on Biharis in Maharashtra was acquitted by a fast track court in Patna on Saturday in yet another murder case involving the killing of a Chhapra gun shop owner in 1992.

Prabhunath Singh acquitted in yet another murder case


First, he's ready to become a leader on the Bills offensive line.


Empower, one of the largest district cooling service providers in the region, launched an e-payment system on its website.


Pro golfer John Daly claimed a Florida newspaper libeled him in a column suggesting he failed ``the scoundrel sniff test'', but a judge disagreed.


3 Comments Ratan Tata has started an annual contest in Tata Group that will reward the best failed idea in the company.


Harwood will be holding a large public lecture in Tel Aviv University, on the 24th of March, 5 PM.

Playwright Ronald Harwood to lecture in Tel Aviv University


Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune has confirmed that Josh Freeman needed five stitches in his right thumb after a gun ``mishap'' at a Tampa shooting range on October 31.

Freeman needed stitches after gun mishap


Jessica took to Twitter to announce that Weight Watchers has NOT been pressuring her to lose weight to fulfill her mega-million deal but that she's doing it health reasons.

Jessica Simpson: 'not pressured' to lose Weight


``In September 2009, Business Roundtable issued a report on health care cost trends prepared by Hewitt Associates. Its central finding was that, if present trends continue, the cost to provide an employee with health care will rise from $10,000 to $28,000 over ten years. Cost increases of this magnitude imperil the competitiveness of our companies and the health care coverage of our employees; they must be addressed.

Business Roundtable issues report on health care cost trends


The US today asked India to lower import duties on various items including capital goods and fruits, saying high tariff walls could ``harm'' trade relations between the two countries.

High tariff walls could harm our trade relations:


Indian software services firm HCL Technologies Ltd. said quarterly profits surged by 110 percent in dollar terms as media, infrastructure services and Asia-Pacific business pulled the company out of last quarter's slump.

HCL Technologies quarterly profit surges 110 percent


Tiger Woods press conference with his agent Mark Steinberg has backfired.


Also on the list of top materials in 2008 are nanoparticles and wearable electronics.


An overnight standoff at a Virginia Beach trailer park ended peacefully this morning when the man holed up in his residence surrendered to police.

Standoff at Virginia Beach trailer park ends peacefully


Airbus has received 192 firm orders from 16 customers for the A380 aircraft with another three additional orders by Korean Air, it said Tuesday.

Airbus receives 192 firm orders for A380 aircraft


Israel has declared a unilateral ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to take effect within hours, suspending the Jewish state's 22-day-old offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Israel declares unilateral ceasefire in Gaza


After countless denials of domestic trouble, Madonna and Guy Ritchie announced Wednesday they are divorcing after nearly eight years of marriage.The couple's announcement brings to an end a showbiz union that spanned the Atlantic and dominated the gossip columns.Madonna - ``Madge'' to the British press - and her filmmaker husband were always greater tabloid fodder in England, where they lived.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie announce their divorce


British comic Russell Brand told Katy Perry he was divorcing her by text message, the US pop star said in a new magazine interview, adding that she hasn't heard from him since, AFP reports.

Russell Brand told Katy Perry of divorce via text message


Devin Harris is expected to play against the Bobcats on Monday, the Nets' final home game of the season.


Windstream Corp. is opening a 65,000-square-foot data center in the Washington, DC, area to help meet growing demand for cloud and managed data services.

Windstream opens data center in Washington area


That time Toronto filled in the harbour My guess is it's the old station being demolished, since the current station was completed the previous year.


The 12th annual Agricultural Appreciation Dinner was held Thursday at the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center.

Agricultural Appreciation Dinner is held


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. Karunanidhi Tuesday wished the ailing spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba a speedy recovery.

Karunanidhi wishes Sathya Sai Baba speedy recovery


WESTPAC will close two of its unlisted property trusts in a $103 million auction spree next month, citing potential losses from a sluggish property market and an inability to increase rents.


Mitt Romney is accepting an endorsement from Arizona Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee.


Kobe Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain for fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list Saturday to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 103-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Kobe Bryant passes Wilt Chamberlain for fourth on scoring list


Massey Energy was slammed today by its Q3 Operating Loss forecast.


The International Energy Agency on Thursday said it expected global oil demand to fall this year for the first time since 1983 as the world economic slowdown bites.

Oil demand falling, first time since 1983:


Money survey, we reveal your top ten money worries for 2011.


Police shoot Melbourne man Updated: 12:58, Friday November 16, 2012 A man has been shot by police during an incident in Melbourne's west, the second police shooting in the city this week.


Baldacci told WCSH-TV today that he's ``very firm'' against raising taxes.

Baldacci 'very firm' against raising taxes


YG has recruited Young Jeezy to executive produce his upcoming debut album 'Welcome to Brompton' and the Def Jam signee offered some details on the project.

YG recruits Young Jeezy to executive produce debut album


The use of a dedicated pediatric imaging department technologists) for pediatric CT scans significantly reduces the radiation dose delivered to the patient, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Use of dedicated pediatric imaging departments for pediatric CT reduces radiation dose


Sistercare held it's Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Thursday at the Summit Club.

Sistercare holds Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon


Mid-South Conference Commissioner Mike Pollio announced his retirement today after eight years of service to the conference and its member institutions.

Mid-South commissioner Pollio announces retirement


Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh is set to act in a Bollywood flick soon.


Huttig Building Products, Inc., a leading domestic distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, today announced it has entered into an agreement to amend and extend its $120 million senior secured credit facility.

Huttig Building Products, Inc. extends $120 million credit facility


Portsmouth captain Liam Lawrence has joined fellow Championship side Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season.


SINGER Guy Sebastian will marry his girlfriend of eight years, Jules Egan, this year after popping the question at Christmas.


A White House official says President Barack Obama will meet with the NBA champion LA Lakers next week.

Obama to meet with champion Lakers next week


MARTA fares jumped from $2 to $2.50 over the weekend for one-way fares on all buses and trains.


Australians are shifting from credit to debit cards as consumers become more financially conservative because of the economic downturn, an economist says.


Cuban activist Oswaldo Paya, who spent decades speaking out against the communist government of Fidel and Raul Castro and became one of the most powerful voices of dissent against their half-century rule, died today in a car crash, fellow dissidents said.

Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya dies in car crash


Turkey's Bosphorus University has decorated renowned author Yaşar Kemal with an honorary doctorate degree on Monday.

Bosphorus University decorates Yaşar Kemal with honorary doctorate degree


A lack of liquidity within investment trusts can be a red herring for financial managers looking for profit, according to the latest report from JP Morgan Asset Management.


A student from Nellie McClung Collegiate in Manitou has returned from a trip to the Arctic.