US 64/87 between Raton and Des Moines has been closed just east of Raton due to heavy snow and blowing wind, and drivers are urged to avoid using US 64 west of the junction with Interstate 25, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation Web site.


School buses aren't running in Winnipeg on Friday, although classes will be in session.

No School buses running in Winnipeg Friday


A former Playboy Playmate has been charged with attempted murder for trying to kill her boyfriend.

Former Playboy Playmate charged with trying to kill boyfriend


Although some poorly chosen words in my letter of support for the prison farms might imply otherwise, I would not for a minute suggest that Kingston is anything less than a wonderful place in which to live or visit.

Kingston is a wonderful place to live and visit


A Bloody Mary has complex flavors and it can help during hangover.


Krakouer backed by Collingwood players Updated: 14:57, Saturday February 11, 2012 Collingwood skipper Nick Maxwell is confident Andrew Krakouer will return to the AFL.


MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. A weekend fire at a Manhattan Beach building has caused an estimated $1 million in damage.

Manhattan Beach fire causes $1 million in damage


Actress Mila Kunis threw her boyfriend Ashton Kutcher a surprise 35th birthday bash last week at a go-kart racing centre in California.

Mila Kunis - Mila Kunis throws Ashton Kutcher surprise 35th birthday bash


Ever since I have been in middle school, I have thought middle school in the Cache County School District starts too early.


London, Jun 30 Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson says her three-year-old son may sing at her wedding with professional WWE wrestler David Otunga.


KUNG Fu and Kill Bill star David Carradine has been found dead in a Thai hotel room.


Trempealeau County deputies say two bar patrons were almost hit by their own car this week when an alleged drunk driver slammed into it and knocked it through the wall into the saloon.


An overwhelming majority of people prefer touchless towel dispensers to air dryers according to the ``Washroom Product Study,'' developed by Georgia-Pacific Professional -- the industry leader of tissue, towel, wiper and foodservice solutions -- and conducted by Housekeeping Solutions magazine.

Majority of people prefer touchless towel dispensers to air dryers


High Liner Foods Incorporated today announced that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:00 am ET to discuss its second quarter financial results.

High Liner Foods to host conference call on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:00 am (ET)


Performance and total solutions provider for end-to-end switching and routing, Foundry Networks, has unveiled enhanced SSL security, with FIPS 140-2 certified encryption.

Hosting infrastructure firm, Foundry Networks, unveils enhanced SSL security


Paul McCartney has just added 3 dates to his upcoming 'On The Run' tour as well as a second Yankee Stadium date.


A 15 year old student at Evans High was arrested Thursday for bringing a loaded gun to school.

Student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school


Gold prices eased below $1,360 an ounce in Europe on Friday, pressured by gains in the dollar and lacklustre investment demand for the metal after a raft of well-received economic data boosted interest in other assets.


An Australian doctor was charged Friday with endangering his patients' lives after police alleged he infected 49 women with Hepatitis C at an abortion clinic.

'Doctor infected 49 women with Hepatitis C at abortion clinic'


The Dow lost 95 points in a shortened ``Black Friday'' trading session.


The Bureau of Internal Revenue will likely impose higher taxes on stocks should it fail to reach a compromise agreement with the Philippine Stock Exchange.

BIR likely to impose higher taxes on stocks if...


Canterbury-Bankstown prop Ryan Tandy has pleaded not guilty to a charge of providing false evidence about an alleged NRL betting scam.


The 48-year-old, previously married to actress Talia Balsam for five years, believes he would make a ``lousy'' husband.


Actor Mickey Rooney has been given a temporary restraining order against his stepson who is accused of abusing the 90-year-old star in his own home.

Mickey Rooney given restraining order against stepson


A remorseless child sex offender has been jailed for 26 years for his ``appalling and evil'' crimes.


English Championship side Sheffield United will unveil their latest summer signing Ched Evans from Manchester City in a deal that could be worth £3m.


Vauxhall are offering one year's free insurance on all new pre-facelift Vauxhall Corsa's sold to customers this month.

Vauxhall offer one year's free insurance


The South Ossetian separatists will open a polling station in Moscow for the citizens of Georgia`s breakaway region who reside in the Russian capital.

Separatists to open polling station in Moscow


KT Tunstall and Luke Bullen's divorce has been finalised on the grounds of her ''unreasonable behaviour''.

KT Tunstall - KT Tunstall's divorce finalised


Heavy machinery dealer WesTrac is cutting 350 jobs across NSW and the ACT in response to what it calls challenging market conditions.


Witness have claimed that Whitney Houston drowned in a bath tub at her hotel in Los Angeles after taking a cocktail of prescription pills.

Witnesses claim Whitney Houston drowned in bath after taking pills


The head of the global Anglican communion and the first Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has said that violence and terrorism can be countered by good religion.

'Violence, terrorism can be countered by good religion'


More than 50 fire personnel are battling a wildfire that has burned between 2,800 and 3,200 acres at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado.

Wildfire burning on Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site


Three stolen vehicles were recovered early Wednesday morning after what started as a routine traffic stop by a Morgan hill police officer.


Spectra Energy Corp today announced the senior executive team who will lead the corporation following current president and chief executive officer Fred Fowler's retirement at the end of 2008.

Spectra Energy announces senior executive team


Tufts Health Plan has acquired Network Health, a managed Medicaid plan with nearly 180,000 subscribers throughout Massachusetts who qualify for MassHealth and Commonwealth Care, Tufts announced.

Tufts Health plan acquires Network Health


The Senate on Wednesday passed a $15 billion jobs bill opposed by both senators from Georgia in a 70-28 vote.


FORMER Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern is to quit politics after 33 years in parliament, including nearly 11 as premier.

Former Irish pm Bertie Ahern to quit after 33 years


To keep sharp for that competition, Harper will be hosting a regional qualifier meet tomorrow.


``Charles Manson proves the death penalty is unnecessary. He will never be free. California, the poster child for tough-on-crime gone wrong and nearly bankrupting the state, waste millions of dollars on the death penalty.''

'Charles Manson proves the death penalty is unnecessary'


© AP Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of the opposition Batkivschyna party, will decide whether to continue her hunger strike in the near future, Tymoshenko's defense lawyer and parliamentarian, Andriy Kozhemiakin, said.

Tymoshenko to decide whether to continue hunger strike


Justin Bieber and Ashton Kutcher are reportedly been considered to star in a comedy movie 'What Kennedy Could Do''.

Justin Bieber and Ashton Kutcher to star in a comedy?


Russia currently has around two billion tons of toxic waste on its territory, and there is no effective way to dispose of it, the Russian consumer rights regulator said Friday.

Russia has some two billion tons of toxic waste on its territory


The statewide DUI holiday task force has arrested more than 4,000 suspected drunken drivers in Arizona since Nov. 24.

Task force arrests 4,000 suspected drunken drivers


Europe won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2003 on Sunday, finishing powerfully to beat the United States 15-13 at Killeen Castle.


Amgen Inc. today announced that the FDA has accepted Amgen's submission and filed a Biologics License Application for denosumab, an investigational RANK Ligand inhibitor

FDA accepts Amgen's submission and files Biologics License Application for denosumab


The Titans re-signed former receiver Chris Davis on Tuesday, according to his agent --


Israel detains 5 women over prayer at Western Wall Israeli police on Thursday detained five women at a Jerusalem holy site for performing religious rituals that ultra-Orthodox Jews say are reserved for men.


A 24-year-old man has died at a dance music festival.


A senior Jammu and Kashmir official has said that power supply and road connectivity in 80 per cent areas of snow-bound Kashmir Valley has been restored.

Power supply, road connectivity in 80 per cent areas of Kashmir Valley restored


Maui Police Lt. Wayne Ibarra said the crash occurred around 1:25 pm, when the driver of the truck apparently lost control of the vehicle as it was heading down Baldwin Avenue.


The Newport Beach area has a higher per-capita crime rate than most other Orange County cities, according to recently released statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Newport Beach area has higher crime rate than most O.C. cities


Soulja Boy was involved in a car accident last night in Hollywood after he allegedly crossed into the other driver's lane as the other car was waiting for a light to change.


The Swiss central bank reduced on Thursday its key lending rates by one percentage point as a result of worsening economic growth outlook for the country.


A CARLISLE man who threatened the charity workers who were trying to help him will now undergo a hospital assessment.


Neighbors rescued two elderly women from a burning home in Greenfield on Friday.

Neighbors rescue elderly women from burning home


``Rail freight volume on US railroads is continuing to show some signs of recovery, with both carload freight and intermodal traffic during the week ended March 6 registering gains from last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.

Rail freight continues to show signs of recovery


Joe Preston, the Conservative MP for Elgin-Middlesex-London has been appointed regional caucus chair for Southwestern Ontario.

Joe Preston appointed regional caucus chair


The American Cancer Society ``Man to Man'' prostate cancer support group will meet at 7 pm June 8 in the Annex Classroom at Harris Regional Hospital.

``Man to Man'' prostate cancer support group to meet


Boyd is set to join Austrian club Rapid Vienna via transfer from Borussia Dortmund, according to an announcement made on the club website on Monday.


UK-based telecoms operator Vodafone has reported a 32% increase in customer numbers at its Vodafone Egypt subsidiary, its largest business in the Middle East and North Africa, reported MEED.

Vodafone Egypt reports 32% increase in customers


At the request of the Government of Sierra Leone and in coordination with the Libyan authorities and the Sierra Leonean embassy, IOM has helped 35 Sierra Leonean migrants stranded in Libya to voluntarily return home from the south of the country.

IOM helps Sierra Leonean migrants in Libya to return home


Despite an unpredictable market for publicly-traded private-equity firms, the Carlyle Group is moving forward with plans for an IPO, say people familiar with the matter.

Carlyle Group moves forward with plans for IPO


A commercial passenger plane crashed in northern Afghanistan today with 43 people on board, including foreigners, the interior ministry said.

Plane crashes in Afghanistan with 43 on board:


Cuban heavyweight boxing great Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals, has died of a heart attack at the age of 60, according to Cuban state media reports.

Cuban boxing great Teofilo Stevenson dies


New city fees will take effect which will help in balancing city budget.


Consumer goods giants Unilever and Procter & Gamble were fined 315.2 million euros by EU regulators on Wednesday for fixing washing powder prices in eight EU countries.

Unilever, P&G fined for fixing washing powder prices


EU environment ministers on Monday signed off new EU wholesale gas and power trading rules intended to prevent market abuse and increase transparency, according to the press service of the EU Council, which represents the EU's 27 national governments.

EU ministers sign off new gas, power trading rules


Elton John wants to perform with Muse at the Olympics in London next year, according to reports.

Elton John wants to perform with Muse at London 2012 Olympics


Kurt Busch won at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, taking over the lead with 2 1/2 laps left when his younger brother's car suddenly slowed on the backstretch after leading 232 of the 334 laps.


``Angola presented, through 2008 report, the Human Development Index set at 0,403, with a life expectancy of 48,1, an average of school years of 4,4 years and a National Gross Income per habitant of USD 4,941'', said Ana Dias Lourenço, while speaking at a ceremony for the launching of 2010 HDI.

Angola's Human Development Index set at 0,403


Robby Albarado, a veteran rider on the Kentucky and New Orleans circuits, was arrested for domestic violence and two other charges, Louisville Metro Police said April 1.


Jennifer Lopez says she has no regrets, according to a ``PEOPLE'' magazine report on Jan. 16.


``Tonight Show'' host Jay Leno is bringing his Tour for the Troops to Fort Carson.

Jay Leno brings tour for Troops to Fort Carson


Kegwatch is to increase the charge it makes for re-patriating lost beer containers to brewers and other suppliers by £1 from May to help plug a £78,000 hole in its finances.


Former Florida GOP party leader Jim Greer was sentenced to 18 months in prison and one year of probation Wednesday afternoon.

Former GOP boss, Jim Greer, sentenced to 18 months


Singapore will spend S$5.5 billion in the next five years to spur productivity amid an attempt to reduce dependence on foreign workers, as the government shifts its focus from minimizing the impact of the global slowdown to boosting long-term growth.

Singapore to spend S$5.5 billion to spur productivity


More than 350,000 people from around the world have made reservations to visit the 9/11 memorial in downtown Manhattan.

More than 350,000 make reservations to visit 9/11 memorial


Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg is one of three county high schools to expand classroom autism resources this year.

Watkins Mill High School expands autism resources


A toddler is in serious condition at Sick Kid's Hospital after being struck by a car while walking in Whitby Tuesday night.

Toddler in serious condition after being struck by car in Whitby


World Boxing News reports prizefighting legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will formally announce his next opponent at roughly the time that Super Bowl XLVII is played on Sunday.

Floyd Mayweather to announce next opponent around the time of Super Bowl XLVII


Athlete Pinki Pramanik, who was suspended from her job in Eastern Railway following allegations of rape against her, has resumed work.


A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit off the eastern Indonesian island of Maluku on Sunday, seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Powerful quake hits indonesia: seismologists


The Salvation Army says it needs volunteers to help at its flood recovery center in Rutland.

Salvation Army needs volunteers in Rutland


Press Release Distribution Service TransWorldNews provides SEM and SEO for each press release distributed through its press release service.

Press release distribution service provides SEM and SEO


A man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of shooting his 21-year-old girlfriend in Imperial Beach, leaving her gravely wounded, authorities said.

Man arrested in suspicion of shooting girlfriend


Darren Clarke said he was left ``basically disgusted with myself'' after shooting a six over par 76 to begin his defence of The Open Championship.


Police are to investigate why a young mum was treated ``like a criminal'' when her baby stopped breathing and suffered brain damage.


Ahmad Bradshaw is feeling very good following offseason surgery on both feet and his right ankle, according to Ralph Vacchiano's twitter page.


Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh did not speak to BJP prime ministerial candidate Lal Krishna Advani during a recent function.


Pakistan has strongly condemned the bomb blasts in Hyderabad‚ India‚ on Thursday night causing several deaths and injuries.

Pakistan condemns bomb blasts in indian Hyderabad


Sen. Arlen Specter is getting a mixed reception from organized labor as he mingles with Pennsylvania Democratic Party leaders in Pittsburgh.


CNN's Anderson Cooper escaped serious injury Wednesday when he was attacked by a group of demonstrators in Egypt, which has been plunged into crisis in recent days by political protests.


A teenager was arrested in Poonch district and a grenade was recovered from his possession.


Military commissaries have not been affected thus far by the massive Wright County Egg voluntary recall, according to the Defense Commissary Agency's director of health and safety.


AirTran Airways launched a sale for travel from Atlanta to select destinations with fares starting as low as USD29*.

AirTran Airways launches sale for travel from Atlanta


Actress Amy Smart, age 35, announced her engagement to HGTV carpenter Carter Oosterhouse, age 34, to UsMagazine.

Amy Smart announces engagement to Carter Oosterhouse


Lightbulbs-to-TV maker Philips is to cut 4500 jobs after announcing its profits nearly halved during the summer.


New Zealanders are optimistic about riding out the recession but less confident about their personal finances.

Kiwis optimistic about riding out recession


Mr Felix Addo, President of Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors, an association that ensures effective and efficient insolvency law, on Wednesday said Ghana needed a restructuring law to help companies grow economically, especially in this time of the global financial crisis.


Oman Air will launch a new daily service between Muscat and the Iranian capital Tehran from September 1.


The city of Santa Barbara plans to run its own election for the third time this November.


Former NFL linebacker Elijah Alexander has died after a nearly five-year battle with cancer.


Easton Area School District administrators, principals and other supervisory staff will receive 2 percent raises this upcoming year.

Easton Area school district administrators, principals to receive 2 percent raises


Trapattoni was taken to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning suffering from nausea.


Justice Khawaja was addressing senior civil judges in an inaugural ceremony of one-week course on 'New Laws', at the Federal Judicial Academy on Monday.

Justice Khawaja addresses senior civil judges


NASA is delaying its November space shuttle launch by four days to provide more breathing room for a test flight of its new rocket.


Now that he's pleaded guilty and avoided time in the slammer, Jet Blue flight attendant Steven Slater will continue milking his 15 minutes of fame by telling the world why he went bonkers.


A letter from a resident who said he doesn't feel safe in Plaster Rock prompted a discussion on the need for people to support a Neighbourhood Watch program during the Plaster Rock village council meeting on April 20.

Resident doesn't feel safe in Plaster Rock


An American flag is seen behind an Egyptian flag at a rally against Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the Federal Building in Westwood, California, January 29, 2011.

American flag is seen behind Egyptian flag


Italian consumer sentiment continued to improve in February, despite expectations of a decline, the Institute for Studies and Economic Analyses reported on Tuesday.

Italian consumer sentiment continues to improve


A phone outage affected 911 service in the Wenatchee area, as well as Quincy and Soap Lake this morning.


The government is trying to send back 27 Somalis found in Maldivian waters, Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

Government to send back Somalis found in Maldivian waters


Chris Kelly shared the Stanley Cup with family and friends at a private party help at Stonebridge Golf & Country Club in Ottawa.

Kelly shares the Cup with family & friends


The price of gold rose to its highest level in a month as investors fretted about the outlook for growth in the US and Europe.


Singer George Michael has pleaded guilty in a London court to two drug offences.

George Michael pleads guilty to drug offences


Nashville Zoo is hosting an open house for prospective docents on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 1 pm in the Zoo's Croft Center.


Cuba has agreed to free another prominent political prisoner and send eight other inmates into exile in Spain, the Roman Catholic Church announced Saturday.

Cuba frees another prominent political prisoner


BUSINESS in Zimbabwe might now be poised for a new beginning.


Despite the fact that the Vols are ranked 97th in the nation in total offense and 106th in the nation in scoring offense, Clawson maintains that X's and O's are not his main challenge.

Clawson maintains X's and O's not main challenge


Four local artists, are joining forces for a truly unique collaborative art exhibition in Oswestry.

Local artists join forces for unique art exhibition in Oswestry


Hoosier farmers had made significant harvest progress by Nov. 15, according to the Indiana Crop and Weather Report.


Early Wednesday, Wily Mo Pena drew his first walk of the season, and it only took him 68 plate appearances to do it.


World oil consumption will rise for the first time in two years in 2010 as a recovery in the global economy boosts demand, according to a Reuters poll of top oil-tracking analysts and organisations.


Two Metrolink engineers are accused of tampering with surveillance cameras that were installed in locomotives to improve safety.

Metrolink engineers accused of tampering with surveillance cameras


China reported a surplus of 426.1 billion US dollars on current account in 2008, with an increase of 15 percent, the SAFE said in a report on China's balance of payments in 2008.

China reports surpluses in both accounts in 2008


The Denver Nuggets announced that swingman Dahntay Jones underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder on Monday and is expected to be back to full capacity within four to six weeks.

Nuggets' Dahntay Jones undergoes successful surgery


In an eerie coincidence, metal music singer Victor Villareal was killed in a motorcycle crash almost one year to the day that his wife a was killed in a July motorcycle crash on her birthday.

Metal singer Victor Villareal killed in a motorcycle crash


An eastern Connecticut high school is considering whether to recruit overseas students.

Conn. school ponders recruiting overseas students


Fort Collins-based Advanced Energy laid off 50 people company-wide this morning, all part of the company's effort to ``improve overall efficiency.''


The Financial Times is reporting that Motorola and Verizon are teaming up for a Tablet and it could possibly launch this autumn.

Motorola and Verizon teaming up for a Tablet?


Borders is giving away free eBooks to people who download the new Borders eBooks app today through Wednesday July 14th.


``There will be layoffs in the State Agency for National Security /SANS/ in order to cut the expenses of the agency,'' Tsvetelin Yovchev, Chairperson of SANS, said after he had a discussion with the MPs from the Control of the State Agency for National Security Committee with the National Assembly, Focus News Agency reported.

There will be layoffs in SANS in order to cut the expenses:


Servigistics, the leading strategic service management solution provider, announced today that Japan -based Komatsu Ltd., one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, will implement Servigistics' award-winning Service Parts Pricing solution globally to optimize pricing and to strengthen its service parts pricing strategy worldwide.

Komatsu Ltd. to implement Servigistics service Parts pricing solution globally


The South African rand weakened against the US dollar during early European deals on Monday.

South African rand weakens against US dollar


Braylon Edwards, one of the Jets' heroes in their 28-14 win over the Patriots Sunday, was arrested for DWI early this morning in New York.


Female fronted indie-pop punk band Lemuria has been announced to support Against Me! on their east coast summer 2011 tour.

Lemuria to support Against Me! on summer 2011 tour


PHIL Jones will take charge of his first Boston Town match today, as the Poachers host UCL Premier rivals Thrapston.

Jones takes charge of first Boston Town match


A day after 40-year-old actor-director-producer Manish Acharya of 'Lion of Punjab Presents' fame passed away in Matheran in Maharashtra, Bollywood mourned his death, remembering him as a 'super funny' man.


Kolkata, Mar 11 John Buchanan, former Australian cricket coach, feels the Indian national selectors are 'securing' the future of Indian cricket by picking a young side, which vindicated them by winning the Tri-series Down Under.

'Indian selectors securing future by picking young side'


Amy Winehouse's record label are so eager for the star to make another album - they've hired three recording studios so she can get some work done.

Amy Winehouse's record label 'hire three recording studios'


After years of confusing consumers with multiple, slightly different versions of the same operating system, Microsoft announced today that Windows 8 will come in only four versions:


Economists say the victory of Barack Obama makes a new economic stimulus package more likely.

Economists say new stimulus package more likely


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates moved up quickly at the end of last week as we saw the 10 year treasury rate yield breakout to new 2011 highs.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Xilinx is to acquire embedded Linux solutions provider PetaLogix.


A jubilant Elizabeth Smart declared she was ``thrilled'' with the guilty verdict in the trial for Brian David Mitchell.


Former world number one Tiger Woods said yesterday his new swing remained a work in progress but held out hope that his best golf may be yet to come.


Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall has issued a profit warning for 2009 due to weakness in the housing and fit-out sectors.

Morgan Sindall issues profit warning for 2009


GT Solar today laid off 25 people, or 10 percent of its workforce, a spokeswoman said.

Gt Solar lays off 10 percent of its workforce


Swansea captain Ashley Williams is confident the club can keep hold of their best players despite attracting interest from elsewhere.

Swansea captain Ashley Williams confident club will keep hold of best players


Local government pension funds should invest up to £10bn in new housing, a report from the Future Homes Commission said today.

Local government pension funds 'should invest in housing'


GPs could use Facebook and online forums to set up patient participation groups, the GPC has said.

Gps could use Facebook to set up patient groups


Fitch Ratings today raised India's local currency outlook to 'stable' from 'negative', forecasting a fall in the government debt ratio on the back of strong economic growth and the one-off positive impact of telecom spectrum auctions.

Fitch ratings raises currency outlook to stable


Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins said moments ago that he expects Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals tonight to be ``a lot more physical'' for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard.

Kendrick Perkins expects Game 3 to be ``a lot more physical'' for Dwight Howard


A Fairfield couple was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on civil rights violations in connection with a 2007 racially motivated assault on two people on a public beach in South Lake Tahoe.

Fairfield couple indicted on civil rights violations


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct Lou Adler at its April 18th induction ceremony in Los Angeles, California.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct Lou Adler


Mumbai, Nov 11 The Indian rupee weakened further by about ten paisa to 46.60 against the dollar in early trade today amid steady trend in local stocks and higher dollar in overseas markets.

Rupee weakens by another ten paisa against dollar


Prince Charles, who turns 60 on Saturday, said he only enjoys ``bits'' of his job as the heir to the British throne, as celebrations to mark his birthday got into full swing.


Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title with a record six games to spare, winning 1-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday as Bastian Schweinsteiger scored in the 52nd minute.


AP announces All-Pro teams The Phillies on Saturday signed righthanded pitcher Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal that also carries an invitation to spring training.

Phillies sign Rodrigo Lopez to minor league deal


SAINTS fifth round Carnegie Challenge Cup tie against Oldham has been switched to Langtree Park.

Challenge Cup tie switched to Langtree Park


Demi Moore once squirted her breast milk at lesbians during a night out.Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone revealed the ``Striptease'' actress - who has three daughters with ex-husband Bruce Willis - was out with him and the ``Like A Virgin'' singer when she found a novel way to entertain her pals.

Demi Moore squirted breast milk at lesbians


THE Australian share market has closed slightly higher after easing back from an earlier peak, with investors encouraged by a positive lead from United States markets and prospects of another cut to interest rates.


Police in Karachi Saturday said they had arrested a suspected terrorist affiliated to a sectarian outfit.


Intel have cut their Q4 sales projection by $1 billion, citing supply shortages due to the floods in Thailand.

Intel cut Q4 sales projection by $1 billion


Salesforce.com, the enterprise cloud computing company, today unveiled the social enterprise, leveraging social, mobile and open cloud technologies to revolutionize companies' relationships with their customers.

Salesforce.com unveils the social enterprise


A distant US relative of Dr Hawley Crippen, executed in London in 1910 for murdering his wife, has failed in a bid to secure a posthumous pardon for him.

Dr Crippen's relative fails in bid to secure pardon


Hospital officials say a computer-resetting error caused radiation overdoses for 206 patients who underwent CT scans at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Hospital error caused radiation overdoses


German stocks rose for the first time in three days, led by financial companies, with Deutsche Bank AG rising 2.4 percent.

German stocks rise, led by Deutsche bank;


A Boston firefighter and his father were arrested by the Massachusetts State Police on drug charges Tuesday.

Boston firefighter, father arrested on drug charges


Jet Airways has expanded its existing codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines to include Paris and Manchester , via the airline's European hub in Brussels.

Jet Airways expands codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines to include Paris and Manchester


Puerto Rican singer Kany Garcia released Tuesday his first Christmas song ``Yo No Tengo Na''', with which he hopes to get Puerto Rico excited about celebrating the holidays to offset the problems of violence on the island this year.


Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a new drug target that may treat and/or prevent heart failure.

Researchers identify new drug target for heart failure


Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals welcomed 150 doctors last week as they arrived for their first day of work.

Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals welcome 150 doctors


Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh should be respected for quitting politics, says Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese.


A combat medic will be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in a ceremony at Fort Lewis.

Combat medic to be awarded at Fort Lewis


A doctor kicked an autism sufferer up the backside in Norfolk following a row over a pair of rubber gloves, a disciplinary panel has been told.


France winger Florent Malouda has said excuses are for losers as he looks to raise his game to help Chelsea book their place in the Champions League's knock-out phase with a win at Bayer Leverkusen.


Michael Gove claimed the police recollection of 'plebgate' may have been wrong and said he trusted that Andrew Mitchell had not called officers 'morons' or 'plebs.

Michael Gove: police recollection of 'plebgate' may have been wrong


CARETAKER-BOSS Ashley Vickers has ``every faith'' that his Dorchester side can stop the rot of three games without a win or a goal when they host Thurrock tomorrow.


The face off between Senate President David Mark and speaker, House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, further deepened on Thursday when Mark slammed Bankole for going public on the version of the constitution for amendment to the state assemblies, saying his action was mischievous.

Mark slams Bankole over constitution for amendment to state assemblies


A 36 year old American woman has been charged with child sex offences in central Victoria.

American charged with child sex offences


Huge demand from families wanting in-home childcare is creating great job opportunities in New Zealand, says PORSE, leading in-home pre-school childcare.

Huge demand for in-home childcare creating job opportunities


Jefferson Hills council Monday night voted unanimously to reopen the $9.7 million budget for 2012 adopted Dec. 12 without a tax increase.


Workers of Surya Nepal´s garment unit launched relay hunger strike from Monday, demanding the management to revoke its decision to cease operation.


A Jewish scholar has suggested that Conservative leader, David Cameron, could be a direct descendant of Moses.


A jockey who was paralyzed after a fall from his horse is filing suit against a Churchill Downs owned track.


GameStop , the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight launch events for BioShock 2 on Monday, Feb. 8, at more than 2,500 stores nationwide.

GameStop to host midnight launch for BioShock 2


UBS maintains a 'Buy' on Medco Health Solutions price target raised from $66 to $70.

Ubs maintains a 'Buy' on Medco Health Solutions (MHS);


The Chinese credit market is weaker than expected with deposits seeing a huge decline in the first week of June, China Finance Net reported.

Chinese credit market weaker than expected


El Paso police used a stun gun on a man after he led them on a foot chase on Wednesday morning near 7024 San Mario Avenue in West El Paso.


Bosch, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive components and leader in industrial technology, on Tuesday announced expanding its business operations in India by opening more than 100 exclusive Bosch System Specialty Showrooms, a new concept in power tool market, across the country in the next two years.

Bosch to expand business operations in India


Emergency Fiji passports will be issued from next week for people who need to travel immediately.

Emergency passports to be issued next week


delegation cautioned that India should admit that Kashmiris were fighting for freedom.


Four people have been arrested, three of them charged with capital murder following an extensive five-year criminal investigation by the Greenup County Sheriff's Department into the murders of Jeffrey Clinton Long and Pamela Lee Wills, who died in a double-murder and arson in a trailer on Leatherwood.


A blind Chinese legal activist who was at the center of a diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing left the US Embassy on Wednesday to receive medical care in Beijing and be reunited with this family.

Blind Chinese activist leaves US Embassy to receive medical care and be reunited with family


Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty to a felony charge of receiving a reward for official misconduct, a charge that relates to his accepting nearly $1 million in benefits in return for approving $250 million in pension fund investments.


The medical profession are the most likely to make a claim on their car insurance, making up 5 out of the top 10 professions who've made a claim on their motoring policy within the last 12 months.

Medical profession most likely to claim on their car insurance


In thin trading due to a US bank holiday, the euro enjoyed an exaggerated move higher thanks to Merkel and Sarkozy's pledge to come up with a comprehensive plan to deal with the debt, growth and financial issues in the eurozone.


THE Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue found heartache at just the right time when it came to penning latest single Six Degrees Of Separation.

Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue found heartache at right time


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Thursday:

Stocks to watch at the close on Thursday


It`s time for Indians to rise above the biases of caste, creed, colour and religion, says Indian cinema`s icon Amitabh Bachchan who believes firmly that no person is ``small or common''.

Indians must rise above caste, creed, colour and religion:


Yahoo! Connected TV store to start selling widgets ``We are adding a very tangible monetization element to the Connected TV platform that didn't exist before by giving developers and publishers the opportunity to create paid widgets,'' said Yahoo! marketing executive Russ Schafer.


Real willpower has nothing to do with making emotional resolutions.


CBS Radio/Detroit launches HolidaysinDetroit.com, a web site featuring four new active holiday music channels, a gift guide, a listing of holiday activities and more.

Cbs Radio/Detroit launches HolidaysinDetroit.com


Academy Award presenter James Franco has sparked rumours he is dating Brit model Agyness Deyn, after posting a series of videos of their time together, online.


South Tyneside Homes' Board has appointed Ian Robertson, District Manager for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, as their new Chair.

South Tyneside Homes appoints new chairman


Dacia cars, the low cost mark of Renault, was ranked third in a top best cars in France, according to the annual survey set up by UFC Que Choisir and published in January, Le Figaro reads.

Dacia, ranked third in top best cars in France


The Supreme Court said Thursday that convicts have no constitutional right to test DNA evidence in hopes of proving their innocence long after they were found guilty of a crime.


Police said a Pelham Manor, NY, gas station lost about 1,118 gallons of gas after thieves tampered with five pumps at the station.


It was announced yesterday that Tony recently asked his girlfriend Candice Crawford to marry him and she said yes.

Tony Romo asks Candice Crawford to marry


Roger Federer is the favourite for the Olympic tennis gold on grass at Wimbledon, and Novak Djokovic has no qualms about saying so.


I'm not a Hollywood star, someday maybe it's a work in progress.


Biden raised his right hand and took his oath of office on Tuesday from Associate Justice John Paul Stevens.

Vice president Biden takes oath of office


I'ma fan; tell me the Chiefs can win the division I'll listen, but not the experts.


Sudan announced today that President Omar al-Bashir won the April 11-15 Sudan election that Critics call a sham.


The Indian rupee weakened in midday trade on Tuesday, weighed down by oil firms buying dollars to meet import commitments.

Indian rupee weakens as oil firms buy dollars


A homeless man was arrested Wednesday after an officer allegedly caught him urinating on a sidewalk.


Indian farmers could get six times more cash for their properties under a new land acquisition bill aimed at accelerating industrial development in Asia's third-largest economy.

Farmers to get more cash for land acquisitions


Democrat Barack Obama proposes relief for homeowners and an additional $30 billion stimulus package.

Obama proposes relief for homeowners, stimulus package


Dockers likely to play three ruckmen Updated: 14:54, Thursday May 24, 2012 Fremantle ruckmen Aaron Sandilands, Jonathon Griffin and Zac Clarke are all a chance to play for the Dockers this week.


Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray dominated their third-round matches Saturday at the Australian Open to move closer to a possible semifinal showdown.

Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray dominate at Australian Open


Two private equity firms are in talks to acquire specialty-chemicals company Chemtura Corp., a person familiar with the situation says.

Private equity firms in talks to acquire Chemtura Corp.


New Zealand farms are not for sale to overseas investors, says a group of businessmen who have rolled out an expansive advertising campaign to stop foreigners buying up agricultural land.

New Zealand farms not for sale, say businessmen


Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng backs coach Goran Stevanovic to steer the country to Africa Cup of Nations glory.


The largest and most important UN climate change conference in history opened today, with organizers warning diplomats from 192 nations that this could be the best, last chance for a deal to protect the world from calamitous global warming.


A boat has sunk near Hong Kong after a major collision between two barges which has left at least six people dead.

Boat sinks near Hong Kong after major collision


At a meeting of the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading, United Nations expert Frederik Pischke warned that Americans waste about 1 trillion gallons of water every year in discarded food, the Reading Eagle reported.

Americans waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year in discarded food


The BSE benchmark Sensex dipped below the 17,000 level by losing over 169 points in early trade on Thursday on sustained selling by funds amid a weak trend on other Asian bourses.


A pregnant Kuwaiti woman has died of swine flu in the Gulf emirate, while Oman recorded its fourth death, the health ministries of both countries said yesterday.

Pregnant Kuwaiti woman dies of swine flu;


Jeff Niemann had another tough start and the Tampa Bay offense did little against Texas ace CJ Wilson in a one-sided game.


Josh Gad, best known for ``Love and Other Drugs'' and his starring role in the Tony-winning musical ``The Book of Mormon,'' is in talks to portray Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in ``Jobs,'' the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic that has Ashton Kutcher playing the title role.

Josh Gad is Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in ``Jobs'' biopic


With the National Basketball Association owners and the players' union engaged in another round of talks, NBA stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Rudy Gay found solace in playing an exhibition game in Memphis.

NBA stars play exhibition game in Memphis


WWD.com is reporting that digital magazine sales purchased on iTunes for reading on the iPad have taken a nose dive.

Digital magazine sales via iTunes take a nose dive


A 29-year-old Ocklawaha man who was released from the Marion County Jail in July was arrested Thursday on a charge of armed robbery.

Ocklawaha man charged with armed robbery


Kelantan receives plenty of help from the federal government although the Barisan Nasional is an opposition in the state, Kelantan Umno liaison chief Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said.

Kelantan receives plenty of help from federal government --


Iran today unveiled its own, ``indigenous'' drone which it said was capable of flying over most of the Middle East, media report.


Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson have both been tipped to play Prince Harry in a movie about the British monarch's life.

Rupert Grint or Robert Pattinson may play Prince Harry


A strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Punjab, NWFP, Northern Areas and few parts of Baluchistan at 01:51 AM on Friday.

6.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Punjab, NWFP


There is ``every possibility'' that Syria could descend into a civil war which could be worsened by foreign intervention, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the BBC on Sunday.


Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Columbus on Thursday evening for a fundraiser for the Ohio Democratic Party.

President Clinton coming to Columbus for fundraiser


Alberta Premier Alison Redford has kept the focus on education at her first leader's dinner in Red Deer.

Alison Redford focuses on education at first leader's dinner


GEELONG utility Max Rooke has escaped a sanction for controversially holding on to an umpire's shirt during the Cats' win over the Brisbane Lions last Sunday.

Rooke escapes sanction for holding umpire's shirt


A masseur was found dead in a traditional massage parlour at a shophouse in Kampung Melayu Kulai here.


Philadelphia City Council members opened their annual budget hearings on Monday at City Hall.

Philadelphia city Council opens annual budget hearings


Fitch Ratings has affirmed 11 Saudi Arabian banks as part of a peer review of the Saudi banking sector.


Inter Milan have confirmed they could exercise their right of ``first refusal'' on Mario Balotelli if the troubled Manchester City striker is put on the market.

Inter Milan to exercise their right of ``first refusal'' on Mario Balotelli


An Israeli fighter jet carrying two crew members crashed Wednesday night in southern Israel during a routine training flight, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

Israeli fighter jet crashes in southern Israel


Tom Gabel, the lead screamer of Florida band Against Me!, has come out as transgender and plans to undergo sexual reassignment surgery, according to excerpts from an interview published Tuesday night on the website of Rolling Stone magazine.

Against Me! singer/ founder tom Gabel comes out as transgender


Cuddalore, June 16 The DMK, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu and an important ally of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, Sunday called for 33 percent reservation for women in parliament and legislative assemblies.

DMK calls for 33 percent reservation for women


Dallas was expected to make a maximum offer to Nowitzki, which would be worth $96 million over four years.

Mavericks make maximum offer to Nowitzki


Morgan Freeman was discharged Thursday from a Tennessee hospital after the Oscar-winning actor was treated for broken bones and other injuries sustained in a weekend car crash in Mississippi.

Morgan Freeman discharged from Tenn. hospital


Actress Eva Longoria participated in a car rally in a bid to raise money for children suffering from cancer.

Eva Longoria's bid to raise money for children suffering from cancer


Mumbai, Apr 2 Relegation threatened Mumbai FC will look to end a seven match winless streak when they take on Pune FC in a 19th round I-League match at the Cooperage here tomorrow.

Relegation threatened Mumbai FC takes on Pune FC


Chinese stocks rose for a third day, led by metal producers, after copper jumped the most in 11 weeks.

China's stocks rise, led by metal producers;


Zack Greinke can become a free agent halfway through his six-year, $147-million contract with the Dodgers, according to people familiar with his deal who were unauthorized to talk about it.

Zack Greinke can become free agent halfway through his contract


Infidelity expert Ruth Houston predicted in her May Celebrity Infidelity column, that Elin Nordegren would have her say.

Infidelity expert predicted Elin Nordegren would have her say


Indian shares ended lower Wednesday, led by a slump in Tata Motors after its UK unit posted a sequential drop in quarterly operating margin, and selling in banking shares due to worries over loan restructuring.


Germany has agreed on a revised ``bad bank'' model that will enable lenders to remove their toxic assets from balance sheets by placing them in special purpose vehicles, government sources said on Wednesday.

Germany agrees on revised ``bad bank'' model-sources


The Calgary Flames could be the first team in their current playoff series to win away from home.

Flames could be first team to win away from home


Verizon Wireless has launched VZ Navigator 5.0, a new version of its map, navigation and local search service, which it claims to help users find their way around town.

Verizon Wireless launches new version of VZ Navigator


Former Infinity Ward head Jason West has left Respawn Entertainment, the studio he founded alongside Vince Zampella in 2010, according to various media reports.

Jason West leaves Respawn Entertainment - report


BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist TAYLOR SWIFT was honored as BILLBOARD's ``Woman of the Year'' on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd at THE CAPITALE in NEW YORK.

TAYLOR SWIFT honored as 'Woman of the Year'


Marriott hotels in DC, Maryland and Virginia are helping to raise funds to restore the National Mall.

Marriott to raise funds to restore National Mall


Defender Ashley Williams claimed he saw Eden Hazard kick a ball boy that resulted in the Chelsea midfielder's red card overshadowing Swansea's progress to the Capital One Cup final tonight.

Ashley Williams claims he saw Eden Hazard kick ball boy


2013-04-18T20:28:47Z 2013-04-19T21:04:58Z Wis. bishop charged in fatal crash steps aside Winona Daily News A Wisconsin bishop charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a jogger is stepping aside.


Formula One racing has backed down on proposed rule changes for the 2009 season.


A senior al-Qaida commander was killed this week in Pakistan, according to Western officials and an Islamic radical Web site, marking a rare success in the flagging US and Pakistani campaign to hunt down members of the network.


Manchester-based GMG Radio has announced that it is putting its Real Radio creative marketing account out for review.

GMG Radio puts Real Radio creative account out for review


The European Union significantly expanded its sanctions against Iran on Monday, reflecting mounting frustration over a lack of progress in nuclear talks with Tehran, EU diplomats said.

European Union expanded sanctions against Iran


Whitney Houston declared she is ``feeling great'' and is looking forward to continuing her world tour as she arrived in the UK.


A former Red River Parish police juror indicted Monday on malfeasance charges was arrested Tuesday, state police said in a news release today.

Former Red River police juror indicted, arrested


Portugal joined Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday after the pair drew 0-0 in their final Group G game, while Ivory Coast were eliminated despite a 3-0 win over North Korea.


The Irish economy grew by 1.6% in the second quarter, according to the Quarterly National Accounts.

Irish economy grew by 1.6% in second quarter


Maharashtra government has decided to introduce ``credit system'' for higher education courses in the state from current academic session.

Maharashtra introduces credit system for higher education courses


The Maoists awarded corporal punishment to a man over corruption charges, during a Kangaroo court hearing in Gaya district of Bihar.

Maoists award corporal punishment to a man in Kangaroo court


Commodities rallied yesterday on the back of better-than-expected US existing home sales but have generally fallen back this morning.

Commodities rallied yesterday but have generally fallen back this morning


US President George Bush left Accra on Thursday for Liberia after a three-day visit to Ghana as part of an African tour that has also taken him to Benin, Tanzania and Rwanda.


The 101st Sustainment Brigade has officially taken over in Afghanistan, its fifth deployment since 9/11 to the country.

101st Sustainment Brigade takes over in Afghanistan


Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan has suggested that Mary McAleese and opposition leaders should represent Ireland abroad over the St. Patrick's Day holiday falls during the general election campaign.

President Mary McAleese may represent Ireland at St Patrick's Day


Switzerland on Wednesday tightened economic sanctions on Iran, including restrictions on finance for the oil and gas industry, to bring them into line with those imposed by some other major economies.

Swiss tighten economic sanctions on Iran


Nazareth, which upset top-ranked Vega in a boys basketball regional final Saturday, will face Leggett in the state tournament this week in Austin.


A sixth man has been charged with the murder of father-of-three Eamonn Hughes in Dungannon.


Afghan president Hamid Karzai will pay a three-day official visit to India from May 20 to hold wide-ranging discussions with Indian leaders, the Afghan ambassador said Thursday.

Afghan president Hamid Karzai to visit India


when he features on the TV comedy show Only An Excuse.


Baltimore lawyer and Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos is interested in buying the bankrupt Rosecroft Raceway, but he faces potential competition from other bidders as well as opposition from state officials to legalizing slot machines at the Prince George's County horse-racing track.

Orioles owner Angelos is interested in buying Rosecroft Raceway


Maryland prison inmates are going green.


Two people are dead and four are seriously injured in a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 283 in Dauphin County.

Two dead, four seriously injured in multiple vehicle accident


The new management of Matica Slovenská, a Slovak cultural heritage organisation, filed a legal complaint on April 11 charging misappropriation of funds against an unknown offender, MS director Marián Tkáč said, as reported by the TASR newswire.

Matica Slovenská files legal complaint charging misappropriation of funds


A senior hockey player has died after spending nearly three weeks in a coma after hitting his head on the ice during a fight.


The 26-year-old man found stabbed inside a flat has been taken off the ventilator and is breathing for himself.


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A Wellington property developer was today jailed for two years for tax evasion involving $356,000.

Property developer jailed for tax evasion


Rap music star, Ruggedman, will hold the listening party of his third album on Friday, 25 June, 2010.


Hollyscoop.com daily Hot 7 featuring Tom Cruise on Matt Lauer saying he was arrogant, George W. Bush getting a shoe thrown at him in Iraq, Madonna and Britney Spears on tour, Jennifer Aniston with fake boyfriend, Scarlett Johansson sues Cosmo UK and Cameron Diaz at the Shrek Musical premiere.


Black flags were shown to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in Bhopal, by those opposing the appointment of a Saudi national as the caretaker of the 'Rubaat' of the Nawab of Bhopal in Saudi Arabia.


A CARER is accused of stealing money and jewellery of sentimental value during home visits to elderly clients.

CARER accused of stealing from elderly clients


The city of St. Paul has settled a firefighter's discrimination claim for nearly $530,000.

St. Paul settles with firefighter over discrimination claim


Kuwaiti Islamic firm Investment Dar said on Monday it may sell some assets to meet its obligations as its seeks to restructure its debt.

Investment Dar may sell assets to meet obligations


India on Friday successfully test fired its indigenously developed Astra air-to-air interceptor missile from a defence base in Odisha.

India successfully test fires Astra interceptor missile


The Obama administration has said that disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan remains a proliferation concern and it is in constant contact with Pak authorities in this regard.

'AQ Khan remains a proliferation concern'


Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum suspended his presidential campaign today in a speech to supporters in his home state.

Rick Santorum Suspends presidential campaign


LEICESTER CITY's former captain Matt Mills admits he will have a point to prove after signing for Bolton.

Matt Mills has a point to prove after signing for Bolton


US TV news legend Walter Cronkite, dubbed ``the most trusted man in America'' for calm his delivery during a tumultuous period in US history, died on Friday at the age of 92, said the CBS network, where he spent most of his career.


Cotton production in the country may exceed the estimated target of 13.3 million bales for the current season, industry sources revealed to Business Recorder here on Friday.

Cotton production may exceed target of 13.3 million bales


HOAX emails have returned to haunt Nigerian businesses once more with electronic transaction switching and payment processing company, Interswitch Limited becoming the latest victim.

Hoax emails return to haunt nigeria business


Scribe reports biggest quarter in company's history as long-term investments in cloud connectors, CRM integrations, increased ISV partner adoption and expanding into international markets continues to pay off.

Scribe reports biggest quarter in history;


UNIVERSITY of Cape Town's chair of Constitutional Governance Pierre de Vos has apologised unreservedly for calling President Jacob Zuma a gangster.

'I apologise for calling president Zuma a gangster'


Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was reelected on Sunday as the head of the Future Movement.

Hariri reelected as the head of Future Movement


The ex-UK amphibious landing dock ship Largs Bay has been formally handed over to the Australian Defence Force at Falmouth Dockyard in the United Kingdom, becoming the ADF Ship Choules.

Largs Bay handed over to Australian defence Force


United States Senator George Voinovich has decided not to seek a third term in the US Senate.

Voinovich will not seek a third term in US Senate


A 40-year old citizen filed a case with policemen in Sabah Al-Nasser area and reported his housemaid stole KD 500 and fled from home.


Shawcross died Monday of a heart attack, while in the 18th year of a 250-year prison term, for murdering 11 women in the Rochester area in the late 1980s.


Director Peter Jackson has paid tribute to his longtime collaborator Mike Hopkins after the Oscar-winning sound editor drowned in a boating accident in New Zealand over the weekend.

Peter Jackson pays tribute to sound editor Mike Hopkins


A Richmond Police Officer who was injured in a collision last Friday is out of the hospital.

Richmond Police Officer injured in collision out of hospital


Kendall Jenner defied her mom Kris Jenner and got a huge tattoo on her back.

Kendall Jenner defies mom, gets huge tattoo


New Delhi, Sep 26 Bhaichung Bhutia got interim relief pending the decision of All India Football Federation arbritator Amarendra Sharan on the tussle between India captain and Mohun Bagan and he can now play for any club of his choice.

Interim relief for Bhutia, can play for any club


Napoli moved back into title contention with a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Monday, placing the southern club two points behind Italian league leader Juventus.

Napoli moves back into title contention with win


On June 6 was the last day on which RAO UES shares, one of Russia's most liquid securities, stopped trading on the stock exchanges at 18:00 hours MOSCOW time.

RAO UES shares stop trading on stock exchanges


Luis Suarez's eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra could be increased if the Liverpool striker appeals.


``I love my life even though I wouldn't wish it on anybody,'' says Heidi Stokes.

``I love my life -- but wouldn't wish it on anybody''


Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is to train with the Scotland squad later this week as he continues with his battle to get back to full fitness.


Voiceserve, a provider of next-generation internet telephony software and services, has introduced its VoIP mobile dialer for Blackberry cellular phones.

Voiceserve introduces VoIP mobile dialer for Blackberry cellular phones


A Fair Grove woman was injured in a one vehicle crash Tuesday evening, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Fair Grove woman injured in one vehicle crash


Former Angels pitcher Jose Arredondo was stabbed in Dominican Republic this week, according to a Spanish-language Web site.


Calvin Klein Underwear, a division of The Warnaco Group, Inc., has opened a new freestanding retail store in Washington DC.

Calvin Klein Underwear opens freestanding retail store in Washington


India has not demanded the arrest of Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed and the issue did not even figure in the Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan last month, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Saturday.

India has not demanded arrest of Hafiz Saeed:


Firefighters are battling a raging forest fire in Spring that was endangering around 200 homes in the area.

Firefighters battle forest fire in Spring


Cholera epidemic in Somalia could quickly spread as thousands flee famine in the south, warns UN.


Three Miami Beach building inspectors were arrested Wednesday as part of an ongoing corruption probe, officials said.

Miami Beach building inspectors arrested


Tuesday night is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election in Ohio.


It is now emerging that ordinary Kenyans will have to dig deeper into their pockets to keep with the pace of inflation as the value of the shilling continues to dwindle.

Kenyans to dig deeper into their pockets


Rameswaram , Jul 14 Coast Guard officials would receive the 21 Indian fishermen, ordered to be released by a Sri Lankan court, at the International Boundary Line from Sri Lankan Naval authorities tomorrow, official sources said here today.

Coast Guard to receive Indian fishermen tomorrow


Two-time Rajya Sabha MP, former Congress Minister in the State and prominent leader from the tea community, Silvius Condpan passed away today at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences following complications arising out of a mild stroke that he had suffered a couple of months back.


The Ark on the Edge animal sanctuary, at Woolley Hill Farm, Woodland, near Bishop Auckland, is holding an open day on Saturday, June 29, from 11am to 4pm.

Ark on the Edge animal sanctuary to hold open day


The cause of a morning fire Thursday in the 200 block of Glenwood Drive remains under investigation but is not considered malicious, officials said.

Morning fire remains under investigation


A 14-year-old Pakistani girl shot in the head by the Taliban is making progress in a British hospital, doctors said Tuesday, as police turned away visitors claiming to be relatives.

Pakistani girl shot by Taliban making progress


An Indian warship has been deployed in the Gulf of Aden for the first time to conduct anti-piracy patrols along the route Indian merchant vessels normally take during their passage between Salalah in Oman and Aden, it was announced Thursday.


A loud car muffler and an obstructed rearview mirror led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Flemington man on heroin possession charges, police said.

Loud muffler leads to arrest of Flemington man on heroin possession charges


Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments at the Los Angeles harbor.

Glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69 on Saturday.


The refined soy oil futures tumbled sharply on Monday on strong selling pressure.


The FSA has appointed Bill Sillett as its head of retail enforcement replacing Tom Spender.


Vermont business leaders say the state needs to invest in education and technology to keep the economy on track.

Business leaders say state must invest in education, technology


The City of Boston has seized a decaying mansion at 28 Alveston St. for unpaid property taxes in a rare move.


MIAMI ' Hurricane Katia has weakened to a Category 1 storm in the Atlantic and is expected to pass between the US East Coast and Bermuda over Wednesday night and Thursday.

Hurricane Katia weakens to Category 1 storm


Five people were killed in three separate accidents Friday including a Colorado Springs woman who was thrown from her Honda and run over by a Jeep during a snowstorm.


Ryan Giggs reportedly danced with a belly dancer on a bar table while partying in New York with Manchester United teammates.

Ryan Giggs dances with belly dancer in New York


An Idaho inmate has been charged with felony aggravated assault in connection with an attack on another prisoner on New Year's Eve.

Idaho inmate charged with felony aggravated assault


A grandfather has died after he and his granddaughter were hit by a minivan in Mississauga.

Grandfather dies after he and granddaughter hit by minivan


Striker Dimitar Berbatov believes he must leave Manchester United this summer to get his career back on track.

I must leave Manchester United - Berbatov


BookWhirl.com, one of the strongest pillars in the self-publishing industry rolled out its newly designed homepage on the first day of the year 2012.

BookWhirl.com rolls out newly designed homepage


James Murdoch announced today that he would resign as chairman of BSkyB, a position he had held since 2007.

James Murdoch resigns as chairman of BSkyB


The yuan was little changed on Friday after posting the biggest monthly drop on record in May as the Chinese currency, like the world's second-biggest economy itself, becomes increasingly sensitive to external economic pressures.

Yuan little changed after posting biggest monthly drop


Former Kansas State University quarterback Dylan Meier has died in a hiking accident, KMBC 9 News has confirmed.


A foetus was found in a street dustbin in Southernwood in East London, Eastern Cape.


The perjury trial of Barry Bonds has been delayed at least through July and likely beyond, as an appeal filed by prosecutors over key evidence for the trial winds through the legal system.


Venture capital investment in cleantech totaled $1.2bn in 85 deals in the second quarter of 2009, up from $836m in 59 deals in the first quarter of 2009, according to a new report.

Venture capital investment in cleantech totals $1.2bn in second quarter of 2009


The University of Wisconsin student who found his slain fiancee may not be able to get out of his lease of the apartment flat.

Student who found slain fiancee may not get out of lease


An Ocean City councilman pleaded guilty to a DWI charge in Egg Harbor Township, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

Ocean City councilman pleads guilty to DWI


Naomi Campbell has been banned from British Airways for spitting at a policeman in a row over a missing bag.

Naomi Campbell banned from British Airways


Hundreds of people have died in clashes between rebels and government troops in southern Sudan.


Nine out of 10 adults will be obese or overweight by 2050, health secretary Alan Johnson has warned.

Nine out of 10 adults will be overweight by 2050


Actor Johnny Depp arrived in Serbia this Tuesday, and met with President Boris Tadić.


China aims to become a ``world technological power'' by 2049 and a leading nation in innovation and scientific development, according to a new government document.

China aims to become 'world technological power' by 2049


``US is actively engaged in solving frozen conflicts in Caucasus'', said Brent Scowcroft, former US National Security Advisor under President Bush.

US actively engaged in solving frozen conflicts in Caucasus


A Polish man has been found murdered at a house in Co Down but police have ruled out any racist motive.


Eton Corporation, a leading creator of high-performance, eco-minded consumer products, announces the availability of the BoostSolar, a backup battery for handheld devices and tablets that is USB or solar powered.

Eton Corporation announces the availability of the BoostSolar


A new tricked-out treadmill from NordicTrack simulates mountain trekking with its steep 40 percent incline and 6 percent decline.

New treadmill simulates mountain trekking;


STOCKTON, Calif. A taco truck caught fire Tuesday morning at a Stockton gas station, authorities said.

Taco truck catches fire at Stockton gas station


Businesses are growing more confident in the economy, investing in more equipment and laying off fewer workers.


Young women are more likely to die in a car crash than a man their age, because they are more fragile, according to a report this month by federal safety regulators.

Young women are more likely to die in car crashes than men


When guitarists jam together, even their brainwaves get ``into the groove'', new research has shown.

Guitarist brainwaves get ``into the groove''


Hilton Armstrong, who had just two points and four rebounds Wednesday night, could be going to the bench for Friday as Byron Scott attempts to shake things up.


She said that it is looking more and more likely that Croatia will join the European Union in 2012.


Two NASA astronauts Tuesday installed the Japanese module, Kibo, on the International Space Station in a nearly seven-hour spacewalk.

Astronauts install Japanese module on International space station


A persistent shoplifter has been banned from every store in five Cumbrian towns in a bid to stop him committing further crimes.

Shoplifter banned from all stores in five Cumbrian towns


NEW YORK -Jamie Foxx has apologized to teen star Miley Cyrus for a radio routine in which he urged the 16-year-old to ``make a sex tape and grow up.''


Beate Klarsfeld, who spent decades fighting fascism and tracking down Nazis, will run against favorite Joachim Gauck in the race for the German presidency.

Nazi hunter beate Klarsfeld running for German presidency


The State Highway Patrol says a pickup truck hit a snow plow in northwestern Ohio, killing a teen passenger in the truck and leaving its 18-year-old driver with serious injuries.

Pickup truck hits snow plow in Ohio, killing teen


An immature bald eagle critically injured on an electrical line in West Easton a week ago has died.

Bald eagle injured on electrical line has died


The new ED in High Street, Taree should open its doors in January, replacing the older, much smaller casualty department located about 50 metres away.

New emergency department to open January


A group of American and Pakistan musicians enthralled the audiences from the twin cities here late Saturday with their jazz fusion performance.

American-Pakistani musicians enthrall audience


Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is planning on restructuring itself by splitting the business into 25 different divisions, it was reported by 36Kr on Thursday.

Alibaba is restructuring, splitting into 25 divisions


New Zealand tennis player Rubin Statham has celebrated his 21st birthday in style by reaching the quarter-finals of a Futures event in Louisiana.


Kyle Busch continued his domination of the NASCAR Nationwide Series by sailing to victory in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 on Saturday night.

Busch continues domination in Nationwide Series


``Jackass'' star and daredevil Ryan Dunn died at age 34 in a Pennsylvania car crash early Monday morning.

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn dies in car crash


His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, is due to pay a single-day visit to Baku on April 26 upon the invitation of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow and All-Russia and Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikh-Al-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh to participate in the second conference of the world religious leaders, Mother See press office reported.

Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians due to visit Baku


Not much is left of this car after a late afternoon two-car crash today at Westport's Sherwood Island Connector and Greens Farms Road sent three persons to the hospital.


Eight foreigners took exams for admission to the doctoral degree program in Azerbaijan, first vice-president of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Arif Hashimov told APA.

Eight foreigners took exams for admission to doctoral degree program in Azerbaijan


Nsawam, Sept. 18, GNA-A national campaign for improved environmental sanitation has been launched with a call on Ghanaians to ensure a sound environmental sanitation for healthy population.

National campaign on sanitation launched


Only American consumers can save the flattened auto industry from extinction, Industry Minister Tony Clement said yesterday, adding the Canadian government is still mulling over a bailout package for the teetering sector.

Only US consumers can save auto industry, Clement says


But we should pass along the news that Mike Carp has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for Sunday starter Blake Beavan on the 25-man roster, and Chris Gimenez has been placed on the 60-day disabled list to make room for Beavan on the 40-man roster.

Mike Carp optioned to Tacoma to make room for Blake Beavan


Barcelona have agreed to sign Brazilian forward Keirrison from Palmeiras on a five-year contract for 14 million euros, the Spanish and European champions said on Thursday.

Barca agree to sign Brazilian forward Keirrison


Bus drivers across Cyprus yesterday announced indefinite strikes starting this morning because they have not been paid their January wages, caught in the middle of a dispute between the companies and the state.

Bus drivers across Cyprus announced indefinite strikes starting this morning


David Cameron has sought to head off the biggest rebellion of his leadership, urging eurosceptic MPs in his Conservative party to reject a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU.


Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has arrived on the HTC One X, alongside the Sense 4+ update, making it a lot more like the HTC One X+.


An Edwardsburg teen was injured in a crash Wednesday when she lost control of her vehicle on an icy road.


Creators of the MTV show The Real World'' are holding auditions in Las Cruces.

'The Real World' holding auditions in Las Cruces


Party conventions across the state began selecting delegates in the last two weeks, but with a few changes in procedure over past years due to the delay of primaries in Texas.


The Emmy Awards will all be presented live during the telecast of the ceremony after plans for ``time-shifting'' were scrapped.


BC Premier Christy Clark has tied with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale as the least popular premier in Canada, each with 25 per cent approval ratings.

Christy Clark tied for least popular Premier in Canada


A National Trust bird sanctuary in West Bay, built around Uncle Sammy's Pond, is slated to open later this year, possibly in early 2010, converting part of an affordable housing site into a community park.


The national holiday road toll has risen to 65 with the death of a woman in a fiery smash in Victoria.


Earlier this week he compared the Citizens United case on campaign finance to the Dred Scot decision upholding slavery.

Democrat Ed Markey compares Citizens United decision to upholding slavery


An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has struck northern Greece, but no injuries or damage have as yet been reported.


Syrian president Bashar al Assad gave his first US TV interview since the uprising against his regime flared in March, in a sit-down with Barbara Walters that will air Wednesday on ABC News.

Syria's Assad gives first US TV interview since uprising


A Glen Allen man was among two FBI special agents killed in a training accident Friday.

Glen Allen FBI agent killed in training accident


``American Idol'' runner-up and former Wicked star Adam Lambert graces the cover of the November issue of The Advocate.

Adam Lambert graces cover of November Advocate


Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud.

Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to four years in prison


Amidst the star's catalog of bizarre TV interviews, he has revealed to his 1.5 million Twitter followers that he plans to write a book.


Germany΄s foreign minister laid out a six-point plan for a European ``growth pact'' on Friday, but said Greece must stick to its reform commitments if it wanted to receive further aid and remain in the euro zone.

``Greece must stick to its reform commitments''


German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged China on Thursday to use its influence to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear weapons programme, at the start of a three-day visit when she will also seek China's support for the ailing euro.

Merkel urges China to use influence on Iran


Arab and Jewish youths clashed at a spring near Ein Harod in the North Tuesday.


Americans blame Republicans in Congress more than congressional Democrats or President Barack Obama for the current ``fiscal cliff'' crisis, as the deadline approaches for action to avert big tax increases and spending cuts, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Thursday.

Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats for ``fiscal cliff'': poll


Los Angeles Kings made a couple of quick moves on Friday night, June 22, 2012, by re-signing veteran forwards, Jarret Stoll and Colin Fraser, along with picked up Tanner Pearson of the Ontario Hockey League's Barrie Colts club using their 30 th overall selection during the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft.

Los Angeles Kings re-sign Jarret Stoll, Colin Fraser along with picking up Tanner Pearson --


A special attempt is now being made to clear the huge backlog of criminal cases which have been cluttering the court system for several years.

Attempts being made to clear backlog of criminal cases


DUBLIN, Calif. Business software company Sybase Inc. said Monday it began a modified Dutch auction tender offer for up to $300 million of its common stock.

Business software company Sybase begins modified Dutch tender for $300 million common stock


Transfer pricing advisory firms will now be ranked on an international level in a new directory, published by International Tax Review.

Transfer pricing firms to be ranked on an International level


Chesapeake Corp. said Friday the completion of its proposed new credit facility has been delayed and won't be finished by the the end of June, as previously forecast.

Chesapeake says completion of new credit facility delayed


maurices, a national young women's clothing store chain, has named Alicia McKeehan as store manager here.


The Blissfield School System is holding a special election Tuesday for a $12 million bond upgrade that would pay for the construction of three new school buildings.

Blissfield schools hold special election Tuesday


Sprinter Mark Cavendish won the rainy 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday for his 100th career victory, while Vincenzo Nibali maintained his overall lead.

Cavendish wins rainy 12th stage at Giro d'Italia


New Jersey casino regulators are letting Revel open with a larger casino floor than called for under state regulations, based on the number of hotel rooms the facility will have.


Plymouth Devils have signed 30-year-old American rider Ricky Wells as they try to boost their faltering season.

Plymouth Devils sign American Champion Ricky Wells


Parkinson's can start in bed, say researchers who claim to have found evidence that acting out in dreams -- like kicking or punching -- may actually be a warning sign for early onset of the disease.


Michigan auto dealers, suppliers and repair shops may be eligible for new loans from the Small Business Administration.

Michigan auto dealers may be eligible for new loans


Enphase Energy, the global leader in solar microinverter systems, today announced it has secured $22.5 million in new financing, led by Madrone Capital Partners.

Enphase Energy secures $22.5 million in financing


Television addicts beware: 'tis the season for season finales.


LYON, France -Lyon has agreed a deal to sign France striker Bafetimbi Gomis from archrival Saint-Etienne on a five-year deal worth an initial ?13 million.

Lyon agrees deal to sign striker Bafetimbi Gomis


New Delhi, Oct 20 Media conglomerate Network18 will be felicitating 10 young Indian leaders for their contribution in their respective fields at the ``Young Indian Leaders'' award ceremony.

Network18 to felicitate young Indian leaders


EUROPEAN UNION sanctions on president Robert Mugabe and certain members of his ruling elite are to remain in force until 2013 and as and when change arises in Zimbabwe, it has emerged.


Cetylpyridinium chloride is a quaternary compound that reduces plaque and calculus.

Cetylpyridinium chloride reduces plaque, calculus


Three unexploded bombs were found in Bangkok and surrounding suburbs in just a few hours, one of them in front of a school and one in a shopping mall, police said Thursday.


COUNTY missed out on a bye in last Friday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy first round draw.


``My personal belief is that marriage is between a man and a woman. But in a civil society, I believe that people should be able to marry whomever they want, and it's no business of mine if two men or two women want to get married. The idea that allowing two loving, committed people to marry would have any impact on my life, or on my family's life, always struck me as absurd.

Harry reid: 'people should be able to marry whomever they want'


A Cleveland television news anchor agreed Thursday to drop a civil stalking protection order she had obtained against an Oberlin man accused of pepper spraying an Elyria bar earlier this month during a concert.


Activists of We Apologize campaign outperform Armenians in their accusations towards Turks, said Hasan Sultanoglu, Azerbaijani consul to Kars city of Turkey, Ankarahaber news agency reported.

Activists of We Apologize campaign outperform Armenians in their accusations:


After many disappointing summers, and winters, the West Indies are looking good, or at least promisingly so, heading into the Test series against New Zealand.


Police are searching for a Double Oak woman who they said was believed kidnapped and was last seen driving away from her job early Thursday.

Police search for Double Oak woman believed kidnapped


In an interview with Blender magazine, American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson admits that she both pees in the shower and checks her tissue to see what color her snot is, OK!

Kelly Clarkson admits peeing in the shower


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

Baldacci 'very firm' against raising taxes


Kate and Gerry McCann are due to give evidence today to the Leveson Inquiry about their experiences of the media after their daughter Madeleine went missing.

Kate and Gerry McCann give evidence at Leveson Inquiry


``School Spirits,'' a SyFy paranormal series that dramatizes real life experiences of high school and college hauntings, seeks stories from students and alumni for possible inclusion in the show.

``School Spirits'' seeks stories from students and alumni


The Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore has fined the city state's two casino operators for breaching social safeguard requirements that had been put in place to prevent the casinos from targeting the local markets;

Singapore fines casinos for breaching social safeguard requirements


Several roads leading to Komtar and Prangin Mall will be closed starting midnight tomorrow to facilitate preparation work for the Merdeka celebrations.

Several roads will be closed tomorrow for Merdeka celebrations


A shipment of weapons to Zimbabwe may be returned to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, after the troubled southern African nation's neighbours prevented the cargo from being unloaded.

Weapons for Zimbabwe may return to China


German carmaker Audi has unveiled the new RS 5 Cabriolet four-seat convertible prior to its debut at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show to be held in France.


Today, ESPN released their college football announcing assignments for the upcoming season.

ESPN's college football announcing assignments


Swansea City says they have submitted plans to expand the Liberty Stadium and redevelop the superstore at the ground.

Swansea City submit plans to expand Liberty Stadium


Apple today revealed that Google chief Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's Board of Directors.


In an attempt to avoid a possible coup Vice President Omar Suleiman called today for opposition groups to continue dialogue.

Suleiman calls on opposition to continue dialogue


Washington, Jan 3 The US wants to normalise its relationship with Pakistan, a top State Department official said today, as the ties between the two countries showed no signs of any improvement at the start of the new year.


Microsoft is targeting midsize specialty retailers with a new version of its Microsoft Dynamics AX supply chain management software.


General Motors, the humbled auto giant that has been part of American life for more than 100 years, will file for bankruptcy protection on Monday June 1, 2009 in a deal that will give taxpayers a 60 percent ownership stake and expand the government's reach into big business.

General Motors files for bankruptcy protection


A Grand Blanc Township man reported his credit card stolen after he noticed that $624 worth of Kid Rock tickets had been purchased with the card, according to police reports.

Grand Blanc Township man reports credit card stolen after noticing Kid Rock tickets purchased


Associated Press The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion Friday to New Orleans, a city plagued by persistent street violence.

Dalai Lama brings message of peace, compassion to New Orleans


Southern Co., the parent company of Georgia Power and partial owner of Plant Vogtle, reported first quarter earnings of $368 million, or 42 cents a share, compared with $422 million, or 50 cents a share, in the first quarter of 2011.

Southern Co. reports first quarter earnings of $368 million


Technology Writer Netflix is seeking to raise at least $400 million as the video subscription service tries to recover from a customer backlash that has battered its stock and tarnished its brand.

Netflix seeks to raise at least $400 million


The pilot of a small plane landed on a gravel bar in the middle of the Snake River in eastern Idaho after a bird struck the aircraft's propeller.

Small plane lands on gravel bar after bird strike


UNIFIL representatives have arrived at the rocket landing site north of the city of Nahariya.

Unifil representatives arrive at rocket landing site


Robert De Niro is set to play Vince Lombardi in an upcoming movie.

De Niro set to play Vince Lombardi in movie


Prince Michael Jackson appeared in court in Los Angeles on Wednesday to testify against AEG Live in his family's wrongful death lawsuit.

Prince Michael Jackson testifies against AEG Live


An 18-year-old Ballston Spa man has been indicted on manslaughter and other criminal charges in connection with the death last month of a high school girl who was a passenger in his pickup truck when he crashed it, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office.

Ballston Spa man indicted for manslaughter


Greek political leaders have reached a deal on new austerity cuts demanded by foreign creditors to release a 130 billion euros bailout package, hours before a crucial meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels, according to the prime minister's office.

Greek leaders reach deal on austerity cuts


The forint weakened sharply against the euro on Tuesday to trade at 233.20/30 late in the afternoon, compared to 230.30/35 on Monday.


Actor Wesley Snipes reported on Thursday to a US federal prison in Pennsylvania to begin serving a three-year sentence for failing to file income tax returns, a prison official said.


German Sascha Klein prevented a Chinese sweep of the Beijing Olympic diving test event by winning the men's 10 metre platform title on the final evening of the World Cup on Sunday.


Rosetta Genomics Ltd. announced that it has completed registered direct offering with several institutional investors of approximately $5.1 million of securities.

Rosetta Genomics completes direct offering;


Mechel, the heavily leveraged Russian steel and coking coal producer, is seeking waivers on debt covenants amid slumping global prices.


On Thursday Adam Lambert Tops the Charts was a top story.


If we take this notion seriously, the modern corporation is a veritable powerhouse of crime -- most of the world's property belongs to some company or the other.

Modern corporation is a veritable powerhouse of crime


The Brewers activated right-hander Yovani Gallardo from the 15-day disabled list to make Thursday's start versus Pittsburgh.

Brewers activate Gallardo for Thursday start


The Australian conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, who led the opening concert at the Sydney Opera House and was the first non-Briton to lead the Last night of the Proms, has died in London at the age of 84.


Pilots for American Eagle, the regional carrier that serves Longview, will see their contracts changed during their parent company's bankruptcy, the pilots union told members in a letter Friday.


A Boston Police Department arson squad arrived Wednesday at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, raising new questions about the origin of a Monday fire at about the same time as the marathon bombings, the Daily News has learned.

Arson squad arrives at jfk presidential library;


Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey will skip his senior season and enter the 2009 NFL draft.

Maryland wide reciever Darrius Heyward-Bey to enter 2009 NFL draft


Baykal gave a response to the PM's statement ``we set out with white sheets,'' by stating: ``we do not want to see you in sheets.

Baykal: ``we do not want to see you in sheets''


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited street cleaners and bus drivers in Beijing, and offered festival greetings to workers across the nation on Tuesday, International Labor Day.

Premier Wen visits cleaners, bus drivers


Wesley Sneijder could be on his way to Turkey in a surprise move to Galatasaray.


A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to charges related to selling counterfeit software with a retail value of about $1 million on eBay, the US Department of Justice said.

Virginia man pleads guilty to selling counterfeit software


Barry Minkow, a former conman who until recently was pastor of the Community Bible Church in Mira Mesa, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

Barry Minkow pleads guilty to conspiracy


Russia launched its first unmanned space flight to supply the International Space Station yesterday since an August crash left a half-sized crew on the orbital outpost and raised concerns over Moscow's role as the sole space flight provider.

Russia launches first space flight since crash


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Caption Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart pose for a photograph at the preview day at Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 18, 2009 in London, EnglandA prominent entertainment law firm is suing Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in legal fees it claims he owes.

Law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million


LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran lived in the lap of luxury, even as his guerrilla force fought pitched battles with the Sri Lankan army.

LTTE chief Prabhakaran lived in the lap of luxury


Rotorua police say a hunter who was stopped short of falling to his death by a tree, did everything by the book and is just lucky to be alive.


Douglas County is moving forward with plans to build an multimillion-dollar public works facility in southeast Lawrence.

County moving forward with plans to build public works facility


AP Photo According to BabyCenter.com, Mel Gibson has agreed to a paternity test following the announcement that his girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, is pregnant.


Scientists on Wednesday said they had uncovered the first molecular proof that the ``biological clock'' is linked to a type of sudden, fatal heart attack, AFP reported.

'Biological clock' is linked to heart attacks


India has declared itself free from the notifiable Avian Influenza.

India declares itself free from bird flu


Bob Arum, Pacquiao's Top Rank promoter, said that he can put together a fight between Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto or Antonio Margarito in 10 days or less.

Arum says he can put together a fight between Pacquiao and Cotto or Margarito within 10 days


Audi launched an aggressive clean diesel campaign today in an attempt to win over American car buyers to the benefits of diesel power technology.


Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen unveiled her new line of lingerie in Sao Paulo over the weekend, with its seductively vibrant colors, delicate lace, transparencies and a wink at eroticism.

Gisele Bündchen unveils new lingerie line


Team leader David Marsh said: ``These scams take many forms, from emails asking you to update online banking details to letters telling you about an inheritance windfall, but they're all aimed at getting money from you in some way or other.


The 62nd Republic Day was celebrated peacefully across Orissa with Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unfurling the tri colour flag at different functions.

Republic Day celebrated peacefully in Orissa


Sepp Blatter says FIFA is not corrupt, and England have reacted like bad losers since Russia and Qatar were chosen as 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts.


Mexico will consider offering asylum to ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya if he asks for this, a Mexican official said in Mexico City on Monday.

Mexico to consider offering asylum to Zelaya


A man has died after falling from a second-storey flat in Cupar this morning.

Man dies after falling from flat in Cupar


Baidu Inc., operator of China's biggest Internet search engine, said it plans to add 200 engineers in Shanghai to boost its technology research.

Baidu plans to add 200 engineers in Shanghai to boost technology research


Joey King, 61, of Davis Creek, died Sunday morning when he fell from the Steven Wayne Smith Memorial Bridge along Corridor G. by From staff reports A Davis Creek volunteer firefighter was killed early this morning when he fell from a bridge, according to Kanawha County officials.

Volunteer firefighter killed in fall from bridge


Russia has never supplied Syria with chemical weapons, a senior Russian official in charge of chemical weapons safety said Tuesday.

Russia denies supplying Syria with chemical weapons


Last summer he signed Texas College Credit for Heroes into law and today he made a visit to Central Texas College to talk about the program.


Route 38 in the Town of Owego will soon be dedicated as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor.


The price of gasoline has stabilized in the Denver metro area during the past week, according to DenverGasPrices.com.

Price of gasoline stabilizes in Denver metro area


A 19th-minute header from Xabi Alonso gave Spain a 1-0 lead over France at halftime in their Euro 2012 quarter-final on Saturday.

Alonso header gives Spain 1-0 lead vs France at halftime


Red Sox opening day 2010 turned out be about as perfect as Red Sox Nation could have hoped for, as Boston got key contributions from several newcomers, big hits from its two biggest hitters and twice rallied from deficits to drop the archrival Yankees.


A Rasmussen Reports poll released Thursday shows Mississippians favor Republican presidential candidate John McCain over Democratic frontrunner Sen. Barack Obama by six points.


The German cable operator TeleColumbus is to launch its own digital headend in the sky on the Eutelsat Eurobid 9 satellite.

TeleColumbus to launch own headend in the sky


An Alexandria woman faces a forgery charge after she allegedly tried to cash a check at a bank, according to an Alexandria Police press release.


An Etters woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, eastbound at mile marker 236 in Upper Allen Township, according to Cumberland County Coroner Todd C. Eckenrode.


New York State Department of Taxation and Finance CommissionerRobert L. Megna announced today that a Clarence tax preparer hasbeen arrested on criminal charges for preparing false New YorkState and Federal Income Tax Returns.


Shropshire-born Richard Burton was today celebrating becoming the most successful point-to-point jockey in history.

Richard Burton is most successful point-to-point jockey in history


Senior ministers tonight rallied round Gordon Brown after he suffered the humiliation of another catastrophic by-election defeat for Labour.


Queensland primary school teachers could face an Australian-first competency exam before being allowed to teach.


Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has been slapped with a fresh notice by the Income Tax Department, asking the former IRS officer to pay over Rs nine lakh in dues by this month-end.


A house exploded in Las Cruces Thursday morning, leaving nothing left but a hole in the ground and lots of questions.


Sir Paul McCartney is set to marry fiancée Nancy Shevell this weekend at his farmhouse in the English countryside, Us reports.

Paul McCartney to marry Nancy Shevell this weekend!


The result means Excelsior qualify for the Walker Cup as Group winners with 26 points, two more than St. George's 24


US presidents should not be sworn into office with their hand on a Bible.

Presidents should not swear in on a Bible


British life assurer Just Retirement Plc said on Wednesday its first half new business sales rose 25 percent to 387 million pounds, adding that it was confident for the full year.

Just Retirement says first half sales up 25 percent


US consumer spending cooled in June and inflationary pressures accelerated strongly as higher food and energy costs stretched Americans' wallets, a government survey showed yesterday.


Thai Airways International is launching flights between Chiang Mai and Udon Thani with a special promotion called ``The Heritage'' that features fares from 1,305 Baht for a one-way economy class ticket.

Thai Airways to launch flights between Chiang Mai and Udon Thani


Sony has announced that Gran Turismo 5 has been delayed again.


The New York Yankees were outbid in their pursuit of 20-year-old Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, who signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs Monday reportedly worth $30 million over nine years.


DOVER, Del -NASCAR driver Brian Vickers was hospitalized with blood clots in his legs and around his lungs.


Reeves Nelson, UCLA's leading scorer and rebounder a year ago, and a Sports Illustrated cover subject on its basketball issue two months ago, has been dismissed from the UCLA basketball team, Coach Ben Howland announced Friday.

Reeves Nelson dismissed from UCLA basketball team


The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has stated that the tourist arrivals in the country has seen a 46.2 percent increase in January this year in comparison to the corresponding period last year.