Electronic Arts Inc, the video game publisher, is buying PopCap Games in a deal worth up to $1.3 billion as it tries to ramp up its social and casual games portfolio and better compete with Zynga Inc. A gamer plays with Hyperkin's SupaBoy portable gaming device which plays original SNES game cartridges during the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 in Los Angeles June 8, 2011.

Electronic Arts buying PopCap games for up to $1.3 billion


Researchers at Johns Hopkins find that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may prevent and improve heart failure, following studies performed on animal models.


Veteran News-Talk programmer PHIL BOYCE is joining SALEM COMMUNICATIONS as VP/Dir. Spoken Word Format.


To prepare for his role in ``City by the Sea,'' Franco spent a few days living like a homeless person.

James Franco has lived like a homeless person


An Overland Park woman pleaded guilty today to charges of trying to cover up her husband's sexual abuse of her daughter.

Woman pleads guilty to covering up husband's sexual abuse of her daughter


Sunday's Super Bowl XLV clash between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will be the first in the game's 45-year history sans cheerleaders.

Super Bowl XLV will be first without cheerleaders


Nicole Kidman has missed out on the best actress Oscar, with Natalie Portman winning for Black Swan.


Madonna paid an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York last night.

Madonna pays emotional tribute to Michael Jackson at MTV vmas


Austrian Airlines has launched a mobile boarding pass service, enabling customers to check in online and use their mobile device as boarding pass.

Austrian Airlines launches mobile boarding pass service


Folk singer Mike Seeger, half-brother of singer-songwriter/activist Pete Seeger, died of cancer Friday at his home in Lexington, Va.


Japan is in discussions with Beijing to invest in Chinese government bonds, a move which would make it the first large economy to use the renminbi as a reserve currency, the Financial Times reported.

Japan may invest in Chinese government bonds


South Korea has expressed its concern to Japan over the release of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crippled by a killer earthquake and tsunami last month, foreign ministry officials said Tuesday.

S. Korea expresses concern over Japan's release of radioactive water


An organic food revolution is slowly catching on in Chennai as more and more people turn to agricultural products grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers.

Organic revolution catching on in Chennai


``After verifying the relevant facts, we today have suspended Pat McAfee for one game for conduct detrimental to the club.


HP has launched Converged Infrastructure offerings that improve enterprise agility by simplifying deployment and speeding IT delivery.

HP launches Converged Infrastructure offerings


Lars Boom of the Netherlands tightened his grip on the Tour of Britain on Friday, winning the sixth stage to increase his overall lead.

Lars Boom tightens grip on Tour of Britain


AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered ten AgustaWestland helicopters comprising a contract for eight AW139 intermediate twins and a preliminary sales contract for two AW189 medium twins.

Azal orders ten AgustaWestland helicopters


A new wave of redundancy dismissals has begun at Dalavia airline, Chairman of the Far Eastern territorial organization of the Aviation Employees Union Khasyan Serozhedinov told Itar-Tass.

New wave of redundancy dismissals begins at Dalavia airline


European government bonds reversed earlier gains as European equity markets recovered and Wall Street opened higher.

European government bonds reverse earlier gains as equity markets recover


Fort Worth police are searching for a serial robber who uses disguises to hide his face from employees and surveillance cameras.

Fort Worth police searching for serial robber


By Marius Bosch and Peroshni GovenderJOHANNESBURG - Former South African President Nelson Mandela left hospital Friday after treatment for an acute respiratory infection, officials said.

Nelson Mandela leaves hospital after treatment


Dave Dossett, BEAMA's Executive Chairman has been elected as President of CENELEC.

BEAMA Executive Chairman elected President of CENELEC


During the past week activity has gradually increased in the Chinese domestic scrap market, with more deals being concluded and prices increasing slightly.

Activity gradually increases in the Chinese scrap market


Richmond is offering free deck inspections to property owners in the wake of a collapse that injured 21 people.


Major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Beijing could gain from the global financial crisis, which is reshaping the world's financial landscape.

Chinese cities ``may gain from financial crisis''


Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren officially divorced Monday, nine months after a middle-of-the-night car crash outside of his Florida home set off shocking revelations that golf's biggest star had been cheating on his wife with at least 15 alleged mistresses.

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren officially divorced


A 24-year-old Tiverton, RI, man is charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the murder of a Freetown man.

Tiverton, RI, man charged with obstruction of justice in murder of Freetown man


The City of Fond du Lac has paid $20,000 to cover The Reporter's attorney fees in an open records lawsuit.

City of Fond du Lac pays $20,000 in records lawsuit


A Whitpain man has lost his bid for a new trial on charges he beat and raped a girlfriend, who was a bartender at a Berks business.

Whitpain man loses his bid for a new trial


He likened the financial sector to a house burning down -- fair enough, as it is destroying property values, leading to foreclosures, abandonments, stripping and certainly a devastation of value.

The financial sector: ``a house burning down''


Typhoon Mirinae smashed through the Philippines overnight, killing at least one person, leaving two others missing, and worsening floods in areas that were struggling to recover from recent deadly storms, officials said on Saturday.


Over 2,700 Arizona drivers have been arrested for DUI since Thanksgiving this year; over 3,600 drivers were charged during the same period last year.

Over 2,700 in Arizona arrested for DUI since Thanksgiving


The inventor of the most popular Bangla computer keyboard has won a long legal battle to protect his design and software, with the government to stop pirated Bangla language keyboards from entering the country.

Inventor of Bangla computer keyboard wins legal battle


GERMANY is to shut its nuclear reactors by 2022, making it the first major industrial power to become nuclear-free following Japan's Fukushima disaster.

Germany to shut all its nuclear reactors by 2022


UK poll points to rise of anti-EU party Updated: 15:17, Sunday March 17, 2013 A new poll has confirmed a surge in support for Britain's anti-EU UK Independence Party, as Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives fall further behind the Labour opposition.


No driver's licenses will be issued Monday because the Department of Public Safety's system will be down for maintenance, according to probate office Chief Clerk Sheri McGinnis.

No driver's licenses to be issued Monday because of maintenance


The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reported another increase in cargo shipments in August, officials said Tuesday.

Ports report another increase in cargo shipments in August


TimberWest Forest Corp. said Tuesday that it plans to sell up to four timberland properties on Vancouver Island.

TimberWest to sell up to four timberland properties on Vancouver Island


A snowboarder died early Sunday on Copper Mountain after fracturing her head and neck on a black-rated trail.


A good holiday can boost happiness levels for as long as two months afterwards, according to a new study.

Good holiday can boost happiness levels 'for up to two months after'


Best Buy Inc. said Monday it will acquire struggling online music-sharing site Napster Inc. for more than $121 million cash in an effort to boost its digital media offerings.


Asthma treatments inhalers and pills work equally well, according to new research by British scientists.


The rand remained under pressure in late trade having weakened sharply against major currencies on the back of rising risk aversion and jitters over speculation that financial services giant Old Mutual plc is planning to offload its 53% stake in Nedbank.


New signs are posted at Woodlawn Cemetery, directing you to landmark gravesites.


Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will star as Winnie Mandela in a film to be made in 2010 in South Africa.

Jennifer Hudson to star as Winnie Mandela


A COMMUNITY fair aiming to celebrate community life and the work done by local groups and organisations in Salisbury is to be held next Tuesday.


India and Brazil have agreed to set up six working groups in sectors like agro-processing, mining, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals aimed at increasing collaboration in these areas and strengthen economic ties.

India, Brazil agree to set up six working groups


Pakistani intelligence officials on Saturday said dozens of French Muslims have been training with the Taliban in northwest Pakistan.

'French Muslims trained with the Taliban in Pakistan'


Work on a bypass on the Okuk highway in Papua New Guinea has resumed despite compensation claims from landowners.

Work on Okuk highway in Papua New Guinea resumes


Rebel leaders in Libya have vowed to restore desperately needed supplies of water, fuel and medicines in Tripoli, which has contributed to a humanitarian crisis in the city.

Rebels vow to restore supplies in Tripoli


There is fear among ruling party in West Bengal that with Mamata in union cabinet Nayachar chemical hub may not become a reality.

With Mamata around Nayachar chemical hub may not become a reality


Barack Obama launched a long awaited week-long Africa tour in Senegal on Wednesday, aiming to fulfill neglected expectations for his presidency on a continent where he has deep ancestral roots.


Barry Meguiar, host of Car Crazy TV and the man behind the line of Meguiar's detailing products was admitted to the ICU and was listed in serious condition, an AutoGuide.com story said.


Philippines , Renato C. Corona, testified on Tuesday for the first time in his impeachment trial in the Philippine Senate.

Renato Corona, philippines judge, testifies at impeachment trial


Italian and Spanish bond yields have both risen today after news that Standard & Poor's had downgraded Spain's sovereign debt.


A former security guard at a corrections facility in Union County was accused of having sex with two female inmates.

Former guard accused of having sex with inmates


A 30-foot pleasure boat has run aground in Boston Harbor, the Coast Guard said today.

Pleasure boat runs aground in Boston Harbor


Daniel Craig returns to the silver screen as 007 in the latest James Bond adventure Quantum Of Solace.

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in Quantum of Solace


Like Matthew Stafford, who won the weekend by suddenly turning into Bobby Layne, minus the crippling hangovers.


Scores of devotees, who came to Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple on the final day of arattu festival on Friday, alleged 'cheating' by the temple employees.

Devotees allege cheating by temple employees


The Sensex ended in positive led by banking stocks.


The Texas Senate is gearing up for a budget fight with the House over spending for public education and nursing homes.

Texas Senate gears up for budget fight with House


The Irish economy shrank by 1pc in GDP terms during 2010, marking the third consecutive year of contraction.


INDONESIA IS BRACED for a tsunami, which is due to hit at 6pm local time, after the strongest earthquake for at least a century shook Japan.

Indonesia BRACED for tsunami to hit at 6pm local time


The Icelandic volcano that caused havoc for air travellers across Europe for more than a month has stopped erupting, according to a leading geophysicist.

Icelandic volcano has ``stopped erupting''


Former NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard's suffered from a degenerative brain disease linked to Alzheimer's, possibly caused by the vicious blows he endured to the head, according to a New York Times report.

Boogaard suffered from degenerative brain disease: report


Governor Walker signs wetlands bill into law at Wisconsin Realtors Association event in Madison.


Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh today refused to comment on dissident leader Azam Khan against whom he had complained to the Election Commission on the Jaya Prada issue.

Amar Singh refuses to comment on Azam Khan


Comptroller and gubernatorial candidate Dan Hynes says he has no plans to pull a racially charged TV ad where the late Mayor Harold Washington is criticizing Governor Pat Quinn after serving as the city's revenue director under the leadership of Washington.

Hynes has no plans to pull racially charged ad


WOW closes 15 stores with 580 job losses Updated: 12:53, Wednesday March 7, 2012 Almost 600 people will lose their jobs as electronics retailer WOW closes all of its 15 stores after receivers failed to find a buyer.


A shark has killed a German tourist in the Red Sea, days after a string of attacks injured several divers.


An East Lincoln High School teacher was arrested Monday afternoon on a True Bill of Indictment out of Graham County.

East Lincoln High teacher arrested on Indictment from Graham County


Treasury financial secretary Mark Hoban has defended the ``democratic deficit'' that exists between Parliament and the FSA.

Hoban defends ``democratic deficit'' between Parliament and FSA


When your startup fails, you have to gather your team together and tell them the news.


Kelly Clarkson opens up about body image in a new interview with People magazine.


Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh has said that time has come for politicians of his age to retire from the field.

Time has come for politicians like me to retire:


Apartment rents are falling across most of Southern California as unemployed tenants double up with friends or family and the affordability of foreclosed homes makes some renters into buyers, a new survey has found.

Apartment rents fall in Southern California


Congressman Tom Perriello rolls out his new clean energy plan Friday in Rocky Mount at the Gereau Center.

Perriello rolls out energy plan in Rocky Mount


Last weekend Green Bay Packers long snapper Brett Goode signed a contract extension through the 2012 season that comes on the heels of a nearly flawless season.

Green Bay Packers long snapper Brett Goode signs contract extension


The Chicago Cubs suspended Milton Bradley for the rest of the season after he said in a newspaper interview that, ``you understand why they haven't won in 100 years here.''

Chicago Cubs suspend Milton Bradley for rest of season


Kate Hudson is expecting a baby with her boyfriend, Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy, Us Weekly reported.

Kate Hudson expecting baby with Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy


Oracle has released an updated version of Coherence, its in-memory data grid product.

Oracle releases updated version of Coherence


After a bad loss to Amir Khan had talk of retirement floating around former junior welterweight titlist Paulie Malignaggi, Rick Reeno of BoxingScene.com reports today that Malignaggi will instead target a move to the welterweight division to continue his career.

Paulie Malignaggi moving to welterweight


A body was found at the BFI recycling center in Oberlin, Ohio, on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012.

Body found at BFI recycling center in Oberlin


NSW centre Tom Carter says the Waratahs will need to hunt in packs to round up Hurricanes dangerman Ma'a Nonu in Friday night's Super 14 ``quarter-final'' in Sydney.


Swire Properties has closed on a $140 million line of credit to fund the initial development of Brickell CitiCentre.

Swire Properties closes on line of credit for Brickell CitiCentre


US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke warned Tuesday the ``severe'' US recession may drag into 2010 unless the government succeeds in stabilizing the banking system and financial markets with strong action.


South Carolina starting quarterback Stephen Garcia has been suspended for the first week of spring practice, coach Steve Spurrier announced Tuesday.

Stephen Garcia suspended from spring practice


Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, recently, performed at the Nehru Park in Delhi to pay tribute to the Mumbai terror attack victims.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan pays tribute to Mumbai victims


VMRO will fill in claim against Yuseirovi brothers in the Chief Prosecutor's Office, said the deputy chairman of the VMRO Kostadin Kostadinov in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

VMRO to fill in claim against Yuseirovi brothers in the Chief Prosecutor's Office:


Police are searching for a man who robbed a business near Desert Inn and Nellis at gunpoint back on July 9.

Police search for man who robbed business at Desert Inn & Nellis


The banks face massive loan losses -- ``far more dramatic'' than most bank executives and ratings agencies have forecast -- as the next chapter in financial-sector turmoil unfolds, said Meredith Whitney, an analyst with Oppenheimer &Co.


An ``important'' al Qaeda leader has been captured in Pakistan, officials there have said.

'Important' al Qaeda leader captured in Pakistan


India's food inflation slipped a tad to 8.96 percent for the week ending on June 4, official data showed on Thursday.

Food inflation slips a tad to 8.96 percent


Bears safety Chris Harris said his injured his hip is feeling better on Sunday as the NFC title game nears.

Chris Harris says hip is ``feeling better''


Nick Cannon has been forced to quit his drive-time radio show on 92.3 NOW FM under ''doctor's orders''.

Nick Cannon - Nick Cannon quits radio show


Brookfield Properties said on Wednesday that it has priced its $902.5-million common share offering at $9.50 apiece.


Another case of E. coli has been confirmed in Boone County, bringing the county's cases to 4.


State Sen. Diane Wilkerson pleaded innocent Tuesday afternoon to public corruption charges hours after being arrested following an 18-month investigation that included agents photographing her stuffing alleged cash bribes into her bra at a Beacon Hill restaurant.

Wilkerson pleads innocent to corruption charges


Astral kerosene lamp blown and cut glass acid etched shade .


A Colorado Springs man was nearly shot in the head after he interrupted a home invasion Friday morning at his house in the 2100 block of West Cucharras Street, according to Colorado Springs police.

Man nearly shot in the head during home invasion


Sun Microsystems wanted $30 million to $50 million from Google for a Java license, but Google decided to build its own implementation for Android after negotiations broke down, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt reportedly said during testimony in the Oracle/Google trial today.

Sun wanted up to $50 million from Google for Java license, Schmidt says


Renault F1 Team announced that they will stay in Formula 1 after they signed a partnership with Genii Capital Company.


A cinder block from the second floor of the centre, where demolition work is being carried out, crashed through the ceiling on Monday and knocked over a desk on the first floor.


Jaguars quarterback David Garrard has left practice because of an apparent injury.

Garrard leaves practice with apparent injury


Catholic teachers are ``morally obligated'' to join teachers from public schools at a rally in favour of higher salaries, an independent teachers' union official said yesterday.

Catholic teachers ``morally obligated'' to join rally:


The Bank of Japan said on Friday it would accept US., UK, German and French sovereign debt as collateral for its open market operations.

BOJ:to accept US., UK, German, French sovereign debt


Most local government offices are closed Friday, and students will be on the first day of a long Easter holiday.


The Warriors are preparing an offer sheet for Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, team sources confirmed.

Warriors preparing offer for DeAndre Jordan


In six hours, 600 volunteers from DirecTV built a playground at Oakdale in Gretna.


A Prescott Valley man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and weapons charges in the fatal stabbing of a man he had been drinking with.

Prescott Valley man pleads guilty in fatal stabbing


The Canadian International School Bangalore is proud to announce its Scholarship program for high achieving students.

Canadian International School, Bangalore announces Scholarship program


The Taliban have released a video they claim shows militants preparing for the attack on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan earlier this month, that resulted in the death of two Marines and destroyed equipment worth more than 100 million pounds.

Taliban release video 'showing militants preparing for attack on camp Bastion'


Dell is buying deduplication startup Ocarina.


The CPI today warned that Parliament would continue to be engaged with the corruption scandals that have surfaced in the recent past, saying all these scams were a result of the neo-liberal economic reforms.

Scams result of neo-liberal economic reforms:


US Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-3rd, from Western Springs will host a town hall meeting at 10 am May 19 at the American Legion Walter E. Coulter Post 1941 in La Grange.

Lipinski to host town hall meeting in La Grange


Yet another day when the price action threw up more questions than answers.

Price action throws up more questions than answers


CapLinked, a US-based online platform for investors, entrepreneurs and advisors for raising capital and sharing updates, has raised $0.53 million in an angel funding round from a consortium of Silicon Valley investors.

Caplinked raises $0.53 million in angel funding round


Multi-family housing starts were up in Greater Vancouver in November over last year, while single-family starts were down, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported Thursday.


The bowel screening pilot at Waitemata District Health Board has found cancer in 60 people in the first year of the four year programme.

Bowel screening pilot finds cancer in 60 people


A public menace was today banned from Blackburn town centre and nearby Darwen for five years.

``Public menace'' banned from Blackburn town centre


Portland - A Maine man has agreed to plead guilty to charges he emailed death threats aimed at the hosts of the National Public Radio Program ``All Things Considered.''


The euro fell to a new, 16-month low against the US dollar Friday amid grim economic news in Europe and as the dollar rallied on a positive surprise about American job creation.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday left for Mexico and Brazil.

Manmohan Singh leaves for Mexico, Brazil


Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has urged former PNC Finance Minister Carl Greenidge, to desist from distorting history, referring to Greenidge's recent forays into the letter columns of the daily newspapers as an attempt to revise history.

Greenidge should desist from distorting history --


An MP with extensive experience in Maori education Te Ururoa Flavell says Charter Schools could be a good way for Maori.


A strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale struck southern Iran on Wednesday, killing 4 people and wounding 34 so far, local media reported.

Strong earthquake in southern Iran kills 4


Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai says that Drona, in which hubby Abhishek Bachchan plays the title role, reminds her of her childhood days.


An Indian court on Saturday jailed a former telecoms minister for three years over a 1993 financial scandal when he was in office, court officials said.

Indian court jails former telecom minister


San Antonio Spurs guard TJ Ford is retiring from the NBA, effective immediately, because of a series of head and neck injuries.

TJ Ford retires after series of head, neck injuries


A six-tier national Scores on the Doors hygiene rating scheme has been approved by the Food Standards Agency Board.

National Scores on the Doors scheme approved


Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said the federation would play positive role regarding NFC Award and any decision would be made only in view of the stance of all the provinces and their arguments in a meeting to be held in Quetta.

Federation to play positive role in NFC Award:


After years of delay, Guns N' Roses is finally releasing Chinese Democracy.


The city of Sawahlunto in West Sumatera will host the first congress on heritage city networks in Indonesia that will be held on October 23-25.

Sawahlunto to host first congress of heritage cities


At about 11:15 am, Hillary Clinton took the floor, in electric blue, to deliver her farewell address to the Senate.


The Republican National Committee says it raised $13.7 million in March, its best fundraising month this election cycle.


Anthony Annan could still move away from Rosemborg in Norway with his agents insisting there is enough interest elsewhere to get the Ghanaian the deal he wants.


Italian consumer confidence fell in August to the lowest in more than a year as government austerity measures made households more pessimistic about the their ability to save.

Italian consumer confidence falls to lowest in more than a year


Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham says the fall shrimp season will close at sunset Thursday in most remaining southeast Louisiana waters.


A new law that reduces the number of post-prison sanctions could help former felons find work this fall.

New law could help former felons find work


Camp Hill School District officials expect next year's property tax increase to exceed the district's 2.9 percent tax index set by the state.

Camp Hill school district officials expect property tax increase


Pennsylvania State Police say an argument over marijuana early Wednesday morning led to the stabbing of a Northern Tier man.

Argument over marijuana leads to stabbing


The Bush administration is working to ease the country's housing crisis, but there is no simple solution, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said yesterday, adding that a correction in the housing market is ``inevitable and necessary.''

Paulson says correction in housing market 'inevitable'


Former Telecom Minister Arun Shourie will appear before the CBI next week in connection with the agency's probe into possible criminal aspects in the telecom policy since 2001.


Wladimir Klitschko has said that David Haye will crack under pressure before their world heavyweight showdown.


Wegelin, Switzerland's oldest private wealth management bank 2 February became the first bank outside the United States to be charged with fraud by the US Department of Justice.

Wegelin becomes first bank outside the US to be charged


President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday took over AU chairmanship from Malawian President Dr Bingu wa Mutharika.

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea took over AU chairmanship


``I want to reassure all the fans, Vitaly will remain in formula one next year, and the year after and three years from now,'' Petrov's female manager Oksana Kosachenko told the Rossiya 2 television channel.

'Vitaly will remain in formula one next year, and the year after and three years from now'


Lord Francis Pym, a former British foreign secretary, has died after a prolonged illness at age 86, his family said Friday.

Former British foreign secretary Pym dies


Actor Aamir Khan, who will leave for Chicago soon for the shoot of 'Dhoom 3', says he gets homesick while travelling for work.


Ernst & Young - Ernst & Young professionals volunteer for Earthwatch Institute research expeditions This week, Ernst & Young will announce a new volunteer program in coordination with the Earthwatch Institute.

Ernst Young > Ernst Young professionals volunteer for Earthwatch Institute research expeditions


After spending two days reading over it and discussing it, Saugeen Shores council has sent the muncipal budget back for staff to come up with ways of reducing its impact on taxpayers.

Saugeen Shores sends budget back to staff


Music mogul Simon Cowell made an emotional exit from US talent show 'American Idol'.


Taylor Swift has branded singer/songwriter John Mayer ``presumptuous'' for believing one of her songs is about him.

Taylor Swift brands John Mayer ``presumptuous''


Iconic producer/musician and legendary crank Steve Albini has thrust it back into focus with an interview with GQ magazine in which he lashes out at SY for having a ``bad influence'' on the music culture.


A railway probe committee on the Narsinghdi train accident, that claimed at least 14 lives, has submitted its report.


SR columnist Shawn Vestal offers this Facebook thought: ``I often wonder what a rugged Western frontiersperson would think about our lives. Today, I wondered what a Lewis or a Clark might think upon visiting the YMCA, seeing people sweating while running in place while watching people cook on little personal TVs, then departing to a shower with nice warm water and sweet-smelling soap, and noticing the little machine that spin-dries our swimming suits so we may all avoid the hardship of carrying home a wet swimming suit in our automobiles, and then noticing the sign on said swimsuit-drying machine: 'Use at your own risk.'''


It took me only TWO years to read ``Autobiography of Mark Twain,'' volume 1, published in 2010 and edited by Harriet Elinor Smith.


MORE disruption is feared on the London Midland network, after just three routes saw trains on Sunday as the result of a pay dispute between the company and the drivers' union ASLEF.

More disruption feared on London Midland


Chris Robshaw has been confirmed as England captain for the defending champions' opening Six Nations clashes against Scotland and Italy.


An 18-month review has revealed that the UK will be 450,000 skilled technicians short by 2020 unless action is taken to remedy the situation immediately.

UK to be 450,000 technicians short by 2020


A recent report confirmed that State medicine agency Pharmac is very much keen to extend its financial help for an asthma drug, which is likely to make hell lot of difference in dealing with cases of breathing difficulties.

Pharmac to extend financial help to asthma drug


AP Business Writer NEW YORK Avon Products Inc. said Wednesday that it will eliminate about 1,200 positions, or about 2.8 percent of its oevrall work force, by 2013 as part of restructuring efforts amid a recession that has dampened demand for the company's cosmetics.

Avon to eliminate about 1,200 positions by 2013


White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Friday said Obama plans to visit Elkhart, Ind., on Monday to tell residents what his $900 billion stimulus plan would mean for them.


A woman died in a skydiving accident at the Durban Skydive Centre at Eston, near Cato Ridge, on Sunday afternoon.


Area fire departments responded to two separate house fires Monday night that started about 20 minutes apart.

Fire departments respond to two house fires Monday


Taxis will be taken out of the Certificate of Entitlement bidding process from August, said Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew on Friday.

Taxis to be taken out of coe bidding process from August


Pakistani troops opened machinegun fire at Indian posts along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch, 210 km north of Jammu, in the afternoon, the sources said.


A 30-year-old Jerome man has pleaded guilty to shooting a Jerome police officer during a chase in February, causing the officer to lose the sight in one eye.

Jerome man pleads guilty to shooting officer


Thierry Henry signed a multiyear contract with the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday and is going to join them.

Thierry Henry signs contract with New York Red Bulls


The International Monetary Fund has set up a regional technical assistance centre for southern Africa, called AFRITAC South, to speed up economic transformation of the region, sources told PANA.

IMF sets up regional technical assistance centre for southern Africa


Adobe has criticised Apple for ``inciting'' the negative campaigning aimed at its Flash software, saying that it not only hurts the company, but also the developers.

Adobe criticises Apple's negative campaigning


An Aurora, Colorado, teacher is accused of taping her students' mouths shut with Scotch Tape when they wouldn't be quiet in the library.

Aurora teacher accused of taping students' mouths


The murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked a backlash of anger across the UK, including the attacking of mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media.


Red bull's Sebastian Vettel has won the European grand prix, dominating the race from pole position while his teammate Mark Webber survived a spectacular crash.

Red bull's Sebastian Vettel wins European grand prix


THE DUBLIN Airport Authority has appointed Kevin Toland as its new chief executive.

DUBLIN Airport authority appoints new chief executive


Prime Minister David Cameron has called Francois Hollande to congratulate him on his victory in France's presidential election, Downing Street has said.

Cameron congratulates french president-elect Hollande


Texas Instruments Inc. is buying National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion US in a marriage of two of the world's premier makers of analog chips, which are widely used in electronics to transform signals such as sound into digital form that computers can understand.

Texas Instruments to buy National Semiconductor


That's not as strange as it sounds - as these pictures show, John Gardner's retreat is a real labour of love, reflecting his life-long interest in steam engines.


Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP wins substantial compensation for widow of cyclist killed in fatal HGV collision.

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP wins compensation for widow of cyclist


old daughter of Nigeria's former ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe, Ambassador Saidu Pindar, who died in an auto crash along the Kaduna- Zaria road last week Wednesday, expects life to be tough for her without her father.


A groom in Brazil has died at his wedding reception after tripping onto a beer glass and cutting his femoral artery.

Groom dies at wedding after tripping onto glass


Video Display Corporation today reported financial results from continuing operations for fiscal year 2011 fourth quarter and full year as follows:

Video Display Corporation reports results for fiscal year 2011 fourth quarter


Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal shooting of a man outside an apartment complex Saturday night.

Fairfax police investigate fatal shooting


Vice Chairman Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Dr Qazi Ahmad Kamal said on Thursday that the government has adopted alternative resources utilization to overcome energy crises in the country.

Alternative resources utilization to overcome energy crises:


Four Illinois men plead guilty Monday to conspiring to making meth in St. Clair, Madison and Randolph counties.

Four Illinois men plead guilty to conspiring to make meth


FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc. today announced that RCN Corporation withdrew its proposal to acquire FiberNet for $12.50 per share of FiberNet common stock.


Western Force will be without their powerful Wallabies No.8 Richard Brown for their must win Super 14 Rugby clash with the Stormers in Cape Town.

Western Force will be without Richard Brown against the Stormers


``I guarantee it's going to be a close election because the economy is not where it wants to be,'' Mr. Obama said in an interview with ABC's Jake Tapper that will air on ``Nightline'' Tuesday.

Obama: 'it's going to be a close election' because of the economy


Covidien Ltd. said today that it has agreed to sell its European incontinence business to a private French company for an undisclosed amount.

Covidien agrees to sell a European business


Tripartite talks on Gorkhaland issue today failed to reach an agreement with the Centre saying political consensus needed to be created on the demand by GJM which sought the next round of political-level dialogue within 45 days.

Tripartite talks on Gorkhaland issue fail


Israeli army killed a Palestinian activist and wounded 5 others east of Khan Younis south of Gaza Strip.

Israeli army kills a Palestinian and wounds 5 other in Khan Younis


A 24-year-old man was today charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Northamptonshire father, Simon Middleton.


After being comprehensively beaten by Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International here tonight, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his team gave away too many runs after starting well in the match.


Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has touched down in New York for a three-day visit focused on discussions about the global financial crisis and climate change.


A top billiards player has been acquitted of an adultery charge due to the lack of evidence against him.

Billiards player acquitted of adultery charge


On the morning his trial was to begin, former Florida Republic Party leader Jim Greer pleaded guilty to grand theft and money laundering as part of a plea deal.

Former gop leader Jim Greer pleads guilty


A Nova Scotia paramedic is accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman on two separate occasions.

Ns paramedic accused of sexually assaulting elderly woman


Morgan Stanley analysts are raising their estimates and price target for Autodesk but said their product revenue forecast remains relatively unchanged.

Morgan Stanley raises estimates, price target for Autodesk (ADSK)


Angolan Social Communication minister, Carolina Cerqueira, Monday, in Luanda, encouraged the creation of community radios to promote local development.

Social Communication minister encourages creation of community radios


A beaker left on a hot plate caused a small explosion and difficulty breathing for two workers at the state's Labor and Industry building Tuesday afternoon, acting Fire Director Leonard Carmichael Jr. said.


An Indonesian player was handed a life ban yesterday for punching a referee in the face, with officials saying the outburst of violence had ``tarnished the image of Indonesian football''.

Indonesian handed life ban for punching referee


Parents Empowered is sponsoring 130 events throughout the state to educate parents on the dangers of underage drinking and ways to prevent it.

Parents Empowered sponsors events on dangers of underage drinking


Oklahoma State senior linebacker Orie Lemon has been named Big 12 co-defensive player of the week for his performance against Texas.

Oklahoma State's Orie Lemon named Big 12 co-defensive player of the week


The ninth season of sitcom ``Two and a Half Men'' has opened to record ratings of 27.7 million viewers.

'Two and a Half Men' opens with record ratings


A 41-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for allegedly yelling racial slurs out her window and telling police she was going to be murdered.


The Malaysian Investors' Association is confident that the stock market year for 2009 will provide investors an opportunity for bargain hunting in blue chip companies at reasonable prices.

2009 to provide investors opportunities for bargain hunting in blue chip:


A CHESTER man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after falsely claiming more than £52,000 in benefits.

Chester man falsely claimed more than £52,000 in benefits


Ross McCormack insists he has not handed in an official transfer request at Cardiff but he does have concerns over his position at the club.

McCormack denies handing in transfer request


Chelsea and QPR have issued a joint statement in preparation for the sides facing one another in the FA Cup this weekend, with both Bruce Buck and Tony Fernandes urging fans to treat the match as a 'celebration' rather than a opportunity to promote hatred.


Scouts from Rock Hill Troop 101 recently assisted Catskill Regional Medical Center in testing its decontamination chamber.

Scouts assist in testing decontamination chamber


Drivers demanded answers from VDOT after a private audit found nearly $1 billion sitting in the state's wallet.


The Bears bounced back in a big way Sunday to get a much-needed 28-10 win against their division-rivals, the Minnesota Vikings.


The Utilities Commission approved a construction contract for $110,848 in repairs to the Snyder Road sewer line on Tuesday.


I do not regard as problem what a political pigmy like Martin Dimitrov wants, the minister without portfolio Bozhidar Dimitrov says in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio.

I do not regard as problem what political pigmy like Martin Dimitrov wants:


BURBANK, Calif. Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Spectrobes:

Disney Interactive Studios announces Spectrobes:


Infosys Technologies plans to cut dependence on the United States to about 40% from more than 60% now, its chief executive said, as a slowdown in the world's largest economy hits outsourcing deals.


US researchers have said that about 400,000 Americans have surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury each year, but about 8 percent of the operations fail.

400,000 Americans have surgery for anterior cruciate ligament injury each year


A Lancaster man has been charged after a large amount of marijuana and other drug items were allegedly found in his vehicle Wednesday.

Man charged after large amount of marijuana found in vehicle


SECRETIVE graffiti artist Banksy was caught on camera as he daubed a design at a celebrity-haunt pub.


Minister for Rural Development Mula Ram today said that a new beginning has been made to ward off problems confronted to rural areas, while describing the waiver of loans of farmers of the country another major step towards liberating them from the shackles of chronic economic backwardness.

New beginning made to ward off problems of rural areas:


Hong Kong actress Shirley Yeung announced over her micro blog that she had given birth to a baby girl.


Queens Park Rangers has appointed Paul Hart as its eighth manager in just over two years.

Queens Park Rangers appoints Hart as manager


AFRICAN soccer legend Roger Milla says he is happy with the World Cup so far, despite the poor showing by Cameroon and African teams in general.


Kuwait mobile operator Viva has elected Adel Mohammad Al-Roumi as its new board chairman.


Los Angeles, May 31 Actress Cameron Diaz has been spending time with billionaire Elon Musk.

Cameron Diaz dating billionaire Elon Musk


Water bills in London could rise by 17% over the next five years to ensure funding to replace the city's ageing water pipes, Thames Water has said.


``Even towards the end of their marriage, he would call her It. He told people, 'We can't make It angry'.


Scientists studying Staphylococcus bacteria, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus, have discovered a potent staph toxin responsible for disease severity.

Scientists discover a potent staph toxin responsible for disease severity


Golfsmith, which has a massive store in Raleigh, is giving away 50,000 rounds of golf in an effort to reinvigorate a sport battered by the weather and economy.


Pakistan's beleaguered President Asif Ali Zardari was ready to resign and call an early general elections if parties in the ruling coalition wanted him to take such a step, according to a media report today.

Zardari ready to resign and call early elections


Kazakhmys says that a draft feasibility study for the Bozshakol project has been completed and that further drilling work is being carried out.


Sonny Bill Williams will return to the NRL in 2013 after a stint playing Japanese club rugby.


The Congress has always advocated inclusive growth of every section of the society irrespective of caste, creed and religion, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said in Tawang on Friday.

Congress always advocates inclusive growth:


A team of scientists from the Technische Universität Dresden and the ESRF in Grenoble has produced the image of an object at the highest resolution ever achieved with X-ray light.

Scientists produced image at the highest resolution ever achieved with X-ray light


University of Minnesota police responded to two separate reports of car thefts near the Superblock this weekend.

Police respond to two car thefts in Superblock


If sources are to be believed, Tollywood upcoming actress Deeksha Seth is likely to pair with Ravi Teja again.

Deeksha Seth to pair with Ravi Teja again


The State Police have subsequently released some recommendations for the department to help clean up their act.


Asda is launching its first transactional mobile phone app, allowing customers to buy groceries online and price check the cost of their shopping using their iPhones.


Three persons died and several others were injured when the multi-million naira Coca Cola plant at Eyean, near Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday went up in flames during an explosion that causes extensive damage to the facility.


Joginder Kumar struck twice as Glorious Club recorded a 4-1 win over New Friends Club in a group 'A' match of the DSA 'B' division football league on Thursday.


Caterpillar Inc. today announced it is offering a voluntary early retirement incentive package to approximately 2,000 production employees in Illinois Caterpillar facilities as well as in Denver, Colorado;


Colombian broadcaster Caracol has expanded the reach of its international feed, inking a deal with UK-based IPTV provider VingoTV.

Caracol Internacional expands via VingoTV


Genentech Inc. said late Wednesday it settled a dispute with MedImmune Inc. related to the Cabilly patent, which covers certain methods of producing antibodies.

Genentech settles dispute with MedImmune related to Cabilly patent


LabTech Software, which develops remote monitoring and management software for MSPs, is profitable, CEO Matt Nachtrab confirmed in an email to MSPmentor today.

LabTech software CEO Matt Nachtrab confirms:


Reserve quarterback Tim Tebow, who reportedly signed a two-year contract, practiced with the New England Patriots.

Tim Tebow practices with New England Patriots


Chicago Red Stars defender Kate Markgraf earned her 200th cap with the USWNT team on Tuesday in their match against Sweden.

Kate Markgraf earns 200th cap with USWNT


Remarks by Premier Wu Den-yih that at least five Cabinet ministers could be replaced in the coming days failed to satisfy the Democratic Progressive Party, which yesterday said the changes failed to reach the ``actual people that need to be replaced.''


Vodafone Qatar, a telecommunications operator, has joined the ICT ecosystem of the UAE-based datamena.


The Knights will host the Colonial Cup final this weekend at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.


With just days left until Christmas, a few local post offices have opened their doors for an extra day.

The post office opens its doors for an extra day


US Vice President Dick Cheney said on Monday that Palestinian militant group Hamas is trying to ``torpedo'' the Middle East peace talks, along with Syria and Iran .

Cheney says Hamas trying to ``torpedo'' peace


A humongous black hole in the Milky Way galaxy is devouring a gas cloud, according to an article published online in Nature Wednesday.


In his latest column for the Washington Times, conservative media entrepreneur Andrew Breitbart truly hits the nail on its head.

Andrew Breitbart hits the nail on its head


Sonoma County roads, consistently rated among the worst in the Bay Area, will get $12.5 million from the first wave of federal stimulus package spending.

Sonoma County roads to get $12.5 million


Kevin Blackwell has said that the players can hold their heads up high despite relegation being confirmed with today's loss.

Blackwell says players can hold their heads high


The US Government on Sunday issued a travel warning for Tunisia as violence has gripped the country, leaving scores dead and injured.

US Government issues travel warning for Tunisia


The Swine Flu death toll in India has gone up to 78, with the death of three more people in Bangalore, Nashik and Pune.

Swine Flu death toll in India goes up to 78


AIB is to close four of its branches in Mayo as part of a national cost reduction programme.


Godolphin was crowned top owners of the Dubai World Cup Carnival 2013 during a brief appreciation ceremony hosted by the Emirates Racing Authority 'ERA' to honour the champions of the 2013 season at Meydan on Thursday.


Evo has launched Fabuloso, a new line of color conditioning enhancing line that protects and nourishes color-treated hair and prolongs the time between salon visits.


Juniper Networks, a provider of high-performance networking solutions, has announced general availability of the SRX1400, the newest member of its SRX product line.

Juniper announces general availability of SRX1400


Congressman Maurice Hinchey and approximately two dozen of his House colleagues in the Congressional Progressive Caucus this Wednesday met with President Obama in the White House for a discussion on health care and US policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.


Police are investigating a series of stabbings that occurred over the weekend and Monday morning in Lower Paxton Township.

Police investigate stabbings in Lower Paxton Township


Three shots have been fired at a suburban Adelaide police station, with one bullet smashing through the front window and lodging in an internal wall.


Spain defeated Tahiti 10-0 on Thursday in Group B of the Confederations Cup at the Maracana Stadium.

Spain defeated Tahiti 10 -- 0 in Confederations Cup


Scores of supporters of fake Dervish from Khansahed area of Budgam were arrested by police in Srinagar on Thursday when they staged a protest demanding his immediate release from the custody.


Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday it is cutting 1,000 more employees and lowering its motorcycle shipment guidance as quarterly earnings continued to fall due to weaker sales.

Harley-Davidson cuts 1,000 more employees


A familiar sight on Irish country roads is of motorists travelling with pets in their vehicles, a common occurrence amongst Livestock hauliers, but a new law is set to be introduced where the pets must be buckled into the vehicle.


They say money can't buy you love, but don't tell some House candidates that the adage can also be true in politics.


Crestron this week announced that it has hired ten new employees at its headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ The hirings were announced in conjunction with Crestron's participation in the fifth annual AV Week along with InfoComm International.


Fears over superbugs, such as MRSA and C.difficile, and general hospital cleanliness are driving demand for private medical insurance, according to new research from Bupa.

Fears over superbugs drive demand for private medical insurance


New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the union representing state workers have reached a tentative agreement that could avoid close to 3,500 layoffs.

Gov. Cuomo, union reach tentative agreement


The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 13,000 on Tuesday, the first time since May 2008, four months before the financial crisis.

Dow closes above 13,000 for first time since 2008


Lithia Motors has acquired a group of dealerships in Salem, expanding both its Oregon and luxury line holdings.

Lithia Motors acquires dealerships in Salem


Jenna Talackova - a 23-year old who was born a man, but who underwent gender reassignment surgery at the age of 19 - has been disqualified from Miss Universe Canada because, according to a statement from the organization, she does not ``meet the requirements to compete, despite having stated otherwise on her entry form.''

Jenna Talackova, transgender beauty pageant contestant, disqualified from Miss Universe Canada


A worker died WEDNESDAY after falling 500 feet from a radio tower in NEWTON, MA, THEBOSTONCHANNEL.COM reports.

Worker dies after falling off radio tower


Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul is headed to the Tri-Cities.


> Amgen and Takeda say that they will resume a late-stage lung cancer trial for motesanib, but restrict it to patients with non-squamous cell type cancer.


EMI could go for up to £2.5 billion, according to reports.


A Salem doctor suffered injuries when he was pinned between two vehicles while loading up luggage at the Portland International Airport, officials said.

Salem doctor suffers injuries after being pinned between vehicles at Portland International airport


Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who is ailing for sometime, is on continuous oxygen and not eating anything.

Bal Thackeray on oxygen, not eating anything


Xenophon wants to be off Malaysia list Updated: 11:16, Monday February 25, 2013 Independent senator Nick Xenophon wants the federal government to lobby Kuala Lumpur to have his name removed from the same no-entry list Malaysia uses for terrorists.


He is best known as Agya Koo, otherwise his parents christened him Kofi Adu and clearly, he has cemented his name in the local movie industry as undoubtedly, the best there is.


Mosquito pools from across the state have tested negative for EEE and West Nile Virus, according to the Department of Environmental Management .


Goa police cracked down on the notorious 'Rs 10 gang' and succeeded to arrest one main member identified as Jagan Krishnan Gawda of Bangalore in Karnataka, today.

Goa police cracked down on notorious 'Rs 10 gang'


Syracuse wide receiver Mike Williams has yet to enroll in spring classes.


Iran has recalled its ambassador from Bahrain to protest crackdowns on mainly Shiite protesters in the tiny Gulf kingdom, Iranian state media reported on Thursday.


London, Apr 11 Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham wants to name her yet-to-be born daughter Santa, taking inspiration from an American suburb.

Victoria Beckham wants to name daughter Santa


Britney Spears continued her comeback trail with seven nominations, ahead of Kanye West, Eminem and Coldplay with four each, Green Day with three and Jay-Z with two.


Fuel poverty in the UK, measured by the number of people who spend more than 10% of their monthly income on utility bills, has doubled in the UK over the last five years.


NBC has canceled its controversial The Playboy Club TV show after just three episodes.

NBC cancels the Playboy Club TV show after three episodes


GERMANY boss Joachim Low has warned his players not to be caught out by a Serbia backlash as they attempt to continue their charge into the last 16.

Germany boss Joachim Low warns players not to be caught by Serbia backlash


All registered boreholes in Malta are to be metered at the users' expense, following the publication of a legal notice this week.


A LUSAKA man has pleaded with the boma court to dissolve his two-year marriage because his wife does not acknowledge his children from his first marriage.

LUSAKA man pleads with court to dissolve his marriage


Mexican retail sales fell by the most in seven months in July, showing domestic demand still has a way to go to catch up to a buoyant export sector.


CFO of JDS Uniphase Corp. David Vellequette sells 27,593 shares of JDSU on 02/11/2011 at an average price of $25.69 a share.

JDS Uniphase Corp. (JDSU) cfo David Vellequette sells 27,593 shares


A Fostoria police officer is back to work following a one-vehicle accident that sent him to the hospital.


Taliban militants set fire to 10 NATO supply terminals Wednesday in northwest Pakistan, local officials said.

Taliban set fire to NATO supply terminals


The Portuguese cable operator Cabovisâo plans to offer up to 20 HD channels in order to better meet the competition.


Singer Lily Allen has reportedly set up her own record label called In The Name Of.


MoDOT officials believe there's a chance Missouri may be able to come out just a little ahead of other states when it comes to funding from the new federal highway bill.

Missouri could come out ahead in federal highway bill


A 15-year-old Manitoba boy says he bought a laptop from the man accused in the Greyhound bus attack the day before the incident occurred, and that RCMP now have the computer as evidence.


PTI Feb 13, 2013, 06.06PM IST Dane van Niekerk's all-round performance helped South Africa trounce Sri Lanka by 110 runs and register their first win in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's World Cup on Wednesday.


A Franklin couple faces more than 30 counts each of various sex crimes against children after investigators found explicit photos in their home.

Franklin couple faces 30 counts of sex crimes against children


A Luna Pier man was killed Monday afternoon in a one-car crash in LaSalle Township.


LOYALIST roadblocks caused huge disruption to commuters and shoppers on one of the busiest days before Christmas.


Drugmaker Merck & Co. said it will buy insulin developer SmartCells in a deal that may exceed $500 million if development and regulatory milestones are met.


A BRITISH court ruled Thursday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be extradited to Sweden where he faces rape charges.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden


Police from Darling River Local Area Command are investigating a fatal crash near Coolabah in the State's west yesterday afternoon.


A huge wildfire fanned by dry winds has damaged or destroyed at least 300 homes in central Texas, The Austin American Statesman reported Monday, AFP reports.

Wildfire destroys at least 300 homes in Texas


Wipro Technologies, the Global IT Services business of Wipro Limited announced the launch of a Value Added Services factory, to help accelerate network-operator revenues from VAS developed on standards-based, carrier-grade software.

Wipro Technologies announces the launch of VAS (Value Added services) Factory


A YOUNG whale had to be put down after getting stuck on the shore at Aust.

Whale put down after getting stuck on shore


Chris Getzlaf is finally feeling at home with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.


More than 200kg of lead has been stolen from a barn in Skeyton, near Aylsham.

More than 200kg of lead stolen from barn in Skeyton


Cancer-stricken Jade Goody left the hospital steps behind to go home and make arrangements for her fairytale wedding.


Paul Sturrock will keep faith with David Norris for the FA Cup clash at Portsmouth, despite uncertainty surrounding the midfielder's future.


European stocks erased their decline as telecommunication and mining companies advanced.


To honor his wonderful contributions to the television community, Starz will pay special tribute to Andy, who died at 37 of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.


A Japanese delegation led by the country's Ambassador, Akitaka Saiki, on Tuesday met the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi here.


Bangladesh today said that it will begin trial of 'war of criminals' early next year.

Bangladesh to begin trial of 'war criminals'


A Philippine anti-graft court approved on Monday a much-criticized plea bargain deal between prosecutors and a former senior general accused of plunder.

Philippine anti-graft court approves deal with former general accused of plunder


A Holmes County-based community health center wants to expand to Leflore County, the only county in the Second US Congressional District that doesn't have one.

Health center wants to expand to Leflore


An interfaith group from Scotland has visited Jerusalem in an attempt to nurture greater understanding there and back here in Britain.


Mets first baseman Ike Davis, second baseman Daniel Murphy and reliever Bobby Parnell have all filed for arbitration, entering into contract negotiations in order to determine their respective salaries for 2013.

Mets first baseman Ike Davis, second baseman Daniel Murphy, reliever Bobby Parnell filed for arbitration


A dog rescued from the James River by the Jamestown Police Department`s animal warden has died.


Reality TV star Kim Kardashian admits she spends more money than her sisters.


Meredith Baxter, the mom from '80s sitcom ``Family Ties,'' came out as a lesbian this morning on the ``Today'' show after Perez Hilton posted a picture of her yesterday nuzzling her girlfriend.

Meredith Baxter from ``Family Ties'' comes out as a lesbian


A federal judge in Phoenix has officially dismissed a police officer's legal challenge to Arizona's new immigration law.


The now former guitarist for Judas Priest, KK Downing has once again addressed fans about his decision to leave the legendary heavy metal band.

Former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing addresses fans


Poorly regulated payday loan and debt management companies were attacked today by a cross-party MP committee for causing people unmanageable debt problems.

Payday loan and debt management companies attacked by mps


Tough action will be taken against those who spread rumours about 'Grease Devils', Inspector General of Police NK Illangakoon said.

Tough action against those who spread rumours;


Injury-plagued speedster Brett Lee has declared himself fit and ready to return to international action in the upcoming World Twenty20 cricket tournament in the Caribbean.


Actor Steve Martin has stopped handing out pre-signed autographs after learning fans valued the one-on-one encounter more than the keepsake.

Steve Martin stops pre-signed autographs


YEARS of exposure to the elements have not been kind to Maclean's iconic yellow cane punt and the future is looking even worse for the former Ashby Ferry, both on display at Ferry Park Maclean.


All passengers flying from the United States will be fingerprinted from the middle of next year, adding another layer to the country's already tough border security measures.

Passengers flying from US to be fingerprinted


In a guest appearance on Conan O'Brien, True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard says he has no problem getting naked.

Alexander Skarsgard has no problem with getting naked


Several employees of 20/20 Eye Care Centers were taken to the hospital after receiving a suspicious package Wednesday afternoon.

Employees taken to hospital after receiving suspicious package


Rupert Murdoch, Chairman of media giant News Corp., said that he is not interested in making a bid for Yahoo, following the $44.6 billion takeover approach presented by Microsoft Corp. this month, BBC reported.

Murdoch not interested in bidding for Yahoo


On Tuesday, Eury will accompany the #48 Chevy team to Carolina MotorSports Park in Kershaw, SC, to supervise road course testing with three-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.


Spanish soccer club, FC Barcelona, plans to open a soccer academy in Indonesia.

Barcelona to open soccer academy in Indonesia


Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wasan said on Saturday that 378 suspected criminals have been arrested during search operations in various parts of the city.


Guy Ritchie has revealed he has struggled to cope with his divorce from Madonna, and admits he still loves her.


The Yemeni the army is ready to fight Shia rebels for years if necessary, President Ali Abdullah Saleh said yesterday, calling on the insurgents to accept a ceasefire proposed by his government.


THE US could face a deep, prolonged recession from the current financial turmoil, with the eurozone less at risk, the International Monetary Fund said in a report overnight.


Ukrainian News Agency reported that Mr Mykola Azarov Prime Minister emphasized the CIS free trade area agreement did not require Ukraine commitments to join the Customs Union of the Single Economic Space.

CIS free trade area agreement does not require Ukraine commitments


A Fort Bragg soldier was killed in Iraq last week week, according to the Department of Defense.


London, Jan 5 Rumours are doing the rounds that Hollywood star George Clooney is planning to tie the knot with his Italian girlfriend.


TEEN sensation Justin Bieber says he had ``a lot of fun'' at the White House.

Justin Bieber had fun at the White House


file photo, actress Jennifer Love Hewitt poses at Variety ™s 4th annual Power of Women event, in Beverly Hills, Calif. A a statement released Tuesday, June 4, 2013 by Hewitt's publicist says Hewitt and Brian Hallisay, who co-star on Lifetime's ``The Client List,'' are expecting their first child.

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt expecting first child


NATO said on Sunday that it is looking into reports of civilian casualties following NATO air strikes in Tripoli this morning.

NATO looking into reports of civilian casualties in Tripoli


Mexican actor Enrique Lizalde died Monday in Mexico City at age 76 of as yet unknown causes, the Mexican Arts and Cinematographic Sciences Academy announced.

Mexican actor Enrique Lizalde dies at 76


Mardy Fish has given the United States a 1-0 lead in its Hopman Cup match against Denmark after rallying to beat Frederik Neilsen 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.

Mardy Fish gives us 1-0 lead at Hopman Cup


A gauge of future economic activity and a report on unemployment benefits signaled Thursday that the recovery likely will remain weak in the coming months.


Crazy Heart has bagged a number of prestigious Academy Awards this year.


Disney's A Christmas Carol, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, crossed the $20 million mark at IMAX theatres during Thanksgiving weekend.

Disney's a Christmas Carol crosses $20 million mark


The Renault-Nissan Alliance opened its new advanced research center in Silicon Valley, California, where the firm said it will initially specialize in researching and developing autonomous driving and connected cars.

Renault-Nissan Alliance opens new advanced research center in Silicon Valley


A 39-year-old Harrisburg man was shot and three others were robbed during a home invasion Monday on Vernon Street in the city, according to Harrisburg police.

Harrisburg man shot during home invasion


He was an international well-known Italian actor and latin lover who hated celebrity.

Mastroianni, a cinema worker who hated celebrity


NFL football betting is in full swing with some great games lined up for this weekend.


Punjab and Sindh will lose 21 percent of water share for Kharif corps Due to acute water shortage in the country, IRSA said on Monday.

Punjab, Sindh to lose 21 percent water for Kharif crops


A prison guard has pleaded guilty to attempting to obstruct justice and accepting a bribe while helping an inmate make a spectacular escape from the North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre.


The former CEO of the Internet gambling firm BetOnSports pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal racketeering conspiracy, admitting that the company falsely portrayed Web-based gambling as legal and caused customers to lose millions of dollars they'll likely never get back.


AFTER an absence of many, many years, the National Inter-Club Tennis Tournament is back.


After going their own way for the past five years, Fleetwood Mac is reuniting for its ``Unleashed'' tour, which brings the iconic '70s classic rock outfit to Pittsburgh on Sunday at Mellon Arena.

Fleetwood Mac reunites for ``Unleashed'' tour


Cowboys safety Roy Williams fractured his right forearm while making a special teams tackle in the team's win over Philadelphia on Monday night, according to Associated Press.


The fifth annual Mario Marathon fundraiser taking place from a living room in Lafayette has raised over $112,000 as of Wednesday afternoon.

Fifth annual Mario Marathon raises over $112,000


The Tulsa Oilers conclude the season with two road games this weekend.


Robert Pattinson, who celebrates his birthday today, has been her latest conquest, having revealed that he wanted to be a rapper before turning to acting.


After seemingly getting their season back on track with two straight wins in the past two weeks, the Dragons failed to take advantage of a weakened Beermen, who were without two key players --

Dragons fail to take advantage of Beermen


A local woman escaped an accident at 5087 NC 163 with only minor injuries earlier this afternoon when she flipped her car onto its side, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

Woman escapes accident with minor injuries


http://www.euronews.com/ The ``Kony 2012'' campaign to capture a Ugandan warlord has sparked a backlash in the country and in the United States.


The Angels have called up 19-year outfielder Mike Trout, one of the top prospects in baseball.


Etihad Airways has secured seven additional weekly flight frequencies from its Abu Dhabi home-base to Australia.

Etihad Airways secures additional flights to Australia


Video rental firm Blockbuster Inc. has launched a search for a new CEO to replace Jim Keyes, potentially before year's end, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN172.7m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


The paper reported, ``Google Inc. is preparing to launch a store selling online business software that integrates with its Web services, enlisting software developers in its battle against Microsoft Corp.''

Google to launch store for online business software


Chely Wright and her father, Stan Wright will be honored with the Voice and Visibility Award by the National Center for Lesbian Rights, otherwise known as NCLR on Saturday night at the annual anniversary event in San Francisco.

Chely Wright to be honored by National Center for lesbian Rights


A 24-year-old woman was found shot dead yesterday in an 'ashram' of Hindu cleric and former MP Sakshi Maharaj in Uttar Pradesh's Farooqabad district, the police said.


Marquis at Hillcrest, a 58-unit apartment complex located at 1751 University Avenue, in the San Diego neighborhood of Hillcrest, has been sold for $8.5 million.


On Friday afternoon, UConn Huskies guard Shabazz Napier made the decision to return to school for his senior season.

UConn Huskies guard Shabazz Napier will return to school for senior season


Southeast Asia will be hit particularly hard by climate change, causing the region's agriculture-dependent economies to contract by as much as 6.7 per cent annually by the end of the century, according to a study released Monday.

Southeast Asia will be hit hard by climate change


Tamil Nadu BJP leader Thirunavukkarasar, who joined the Congress in the presence of Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Home Minister P. Chidambaram, at the AICC Headquarters in New Delhi on Monday.


Gov. Bobby Jindal today declared a state of emergency and is requesting a pre-landfall declaration of emergency from President Bush in advance of possible impact from Tropical Storm Gustave.


Auckland International Airport Ltd., the country's biggest gateway, will cut international landing fees by 5% and abandon plans to raise domestic charges as the global downturn in demand for air travel erodes airline profits.

Auckland Airport cuts international landing fees


BC-Chimpanzee Attack,0136 Family moves to seal photos of chimp victim Eds:


India received over $66.13 billion in remittances in the year 2011-12 as compared to $55.62 billion in the previous, a hike of 19%, reports PTI.

India received $66.13 billion remittance in 2011-12


Kuwait formed a new cabinet on Tuesday, state television reported, after a snap parliamentary election earlier this month in which opposition candidates won a solid majority.


The summer movie season arrives with a clang as Iron Man, a second-tier superhero from the mighty Marvel Comics universe, receives a first-rate film adaptation courtesy of director Jon Favreau and his perfectly-cast leading man, Robert Downey Jr.

Summer movie season arrives with a clang


US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that there is no ``immediate decision pending'' on sending more troops to Afghanistan.

Obama says no immediate decision to send more troops to Afghanistan


The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $27 million for the next drawing in the multistate lottery game.

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $27 million


Blind spots often cause accidents on the highway or cause children to be injured or killed when drivers do not see them when backing up.


Hundreds of thousands of people filled squares in Turkish cities on Tuesday to mark May 1, celebrated as Labor Day in Turkey and around the world.

Hundreds of thousands celebrate Labor Day across Turkey


JewelMint, the jewelry-focused e-commerce site owned by BeachMint, said Monday that it has launched a new set of jewelry collections.

JewelMint launches new jewelry collections


With effect from 20th November 2012, JOST has acquired Edbro plc from Caravelle.


Sam Ojuri rushed for 128 yards and three touchdowns, Marcus Williams returned 1 of his two interceptions 56 yards for a score, and North Dakota State beat Western Illinois 37-21 Saturday to clinch a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference regular-season title.

North Dakota State beats Western Illinois 37-21


A Metro Police patrol car following another patrol car eastbound on Desert Inn Road about 11:53 pm Monday, answering a call with red lights and sirens on, was involved in a crash with a northbound 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, police said.


Minister of Gender, Youth and Child Development Verna St Rose-Greaves has laid blame on a faulty education system for the large number of young people who have died through violence over the years.


Private schools in Australia will increase their fees by an average of seven to eight percent, and as much as 14 per cent in some cases, this year.

Private schools in Australia to increase fees


THE property market has remained subdued in the third quarter of the year and this is expected to continue until the end of 2009.


Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Balbir Punj said here on Friday that former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani would not be retiring from active politics.

Advani would not retire from active politics:


Britney Spears' former manager is suing her for defamation and breach of contract.

Britney Spears` former manager suing her


Oscar-award winning actress Helen Mirren was voted as body of the year in a poll conducted by LA Fitness.


The German based automaker Mercedes-Benz has recently released two new videos with the 2013 SL65 AMG hitting the road, ahead of the model's debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show next month.

(Video) 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is hitting the road


The Vatican has passed a key European financial transparency test, but received poor grades for the effectiveness of its new financial watchdog agency and the ability of its bank to track suspicious transactions.

Vatican passes key financial transparency test


The Vikings signed fullback Ryan D'Imperio from the practice squad Tuesday and waived tight end Allen Reisner.

Vikings sign D'Imperio from practice squad


Media firm NDTV announced it has narrowed consolidated losses to Rs 31 crore at the end of June 2010 compared to the Rs 83 crore it had posted in losses during the corresponding period last year.


The local Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity could be liable for a $4.5 million lawsuit that may be filed against them for allegedly trashing a Beaver Creek lodge, an official at the fraternity's headquarters said.


Danville Police are investigating an apparent homicide that happened Saturday night.

Danville police investigating apparent homicide


The body of a 20-year-old student, who had gone missing, was fished out from the Chembarambakkam lake in Kundrathur limits on Monday.


Hollywood star Milla Jovovich is eyeing a fifth Resident Evil movie after the fourth installment stormed to the top of the US box office over the weekend.


Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk seeks to build his fictional Museum Of Innocence as an actual museum.


Bradford manager Peter Taylor took the positives after his side were denied victory in the 2-2 draw at League Two leaders Chesterfield.


Michigan added a second field goal from Brendan Gibbons to take a 22-7 lead into halftime against Purdue at Michigan Stadium.


James Franco was honored for his tireless charity work at a glitzy ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday.

James Franco honored for his charity work


New Zealand vice-captain Brendon McCullum has said that troubled batsman Jesse Ryder will need to ``re-earn'' the respect of the team whenever he makes a comeback to the international fold.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he would be pressing banks to pass on the latest interest rate cut to their mortgage customers.


With the NDP forming another majority government, farmers can expect more of the same when it comes to agricultural policy at a provincial level, according to the president of Keystone Agricultural Producers.


EUROPEAN stock markets closed higher overnight, with the London FTSE 100 index up 0.56 per cent at 5666.10 points.


``India won the World Cup in 1983 and I was born in 1984, I have grown up admiring Kapil Dev. And then in 2005 it was Andrew Flintoff.


The Voice star Tyler James has revealed Cheryl Cole gave him the ``best advice'' during his time on the BBC1 talent show.

Tyler James: ``Cheryl Cole gave me the best advice''


Virgin Galactic, the space tourism arm of Richard Branson's Virgin Group and which Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investments has a 32 percent stake in, has made the first test flight of its commercial manned spaceship, it announced on Monday.


Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili community, has been awarded the honorary doctorate of Divinity by the prestigious Cambridge University.

Aga Khan awarded an Honorary doctorate at Cambridge University


Sure, maybe it's not over 'til the fat Size XXS lady sings, but the marriage is definitely much closer to its official end now that Heidi Montag has filed for divorce from Spencer Pratt.


US President Barack Obama, says a prosperous and peaceful Africa is vital to US interests.

Obama says Africa `vital' to US interests


'Spidernaut' dies at Smithsonian, spider traveled 42 million miles through space The US astronaut corps has lost another member.


Analysts have warned investors against losing faith in sugar despite the spread of market weakness from New York to London, which set course for its first negative close since before Christmas.

Analysts warn against losing faith in sugar


Kroger Co., the largest US grocery chain, raised its full-year profit forecast after sales surged last quarter, pushing the shares up the most since October 2009.

Kroger raises profit forecast as sales surge;


The Cubs are moving closer to dealing outfielder Milton Bradley, sources said, though nothing is imment.


China plans to build an airport in a desert to benefit oil exploration, a media report said.


Mitchell Elementary students got a crash course in science on Friday.


Police attached to Northern Beaches Local Area Command are appealing for information from the public after two girls were approached by a female and a man at Warriewood.

Police appeal for information after two girls approached - Warriewood


Jodie Foster will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Golden Globe Awards.

Jodie Foster to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globes


In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, Marathon Oil Corp. has taken over the #128 spot from SanDisk Corp., according to ETF Channel.

Marathon Oil takes over #128 spot from SanDisk


Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul insists he still could win his party's nomination despite not yet winning a single caucus or primary contest.


Susan Boyle was not in the mood to sing when she returned to her home only to interupt an intruder.


Israel has signed a framework trade accord with Thailand in the hope of developing trade relations in South East Asia.


``Inglourious Basterds'' star Michael Fassbender says he gets seduced by money but tries to stay grounded.


Actor Martin Sheen advocated on behalf of Drug Courts today on Capitol Hill, urging Congress to maintain funding for the rehabilitation program.

Martin Sheen advocates for Drug Courts on Capitol Hill


Lancaster County cyclist Floyd Landis, who was busted for synthetic testosterone use and stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title, is claiming in a whistleblower lawsuit that Lance Armstrong, team director Johan Bruyneel and others defrauded the government out of more than $30 million they paid to sponsor the USPS team.

Floyd Landis claims Lance Armstrong defrauded us government of $30 million


London, Nov 4 Actress Kate Winslet posed in just stockings and stilettos for the December issue of fashion magazine Vanity Fair and it is said to be her sexiest shoot ever.The 33-year-old, who is a mother of two, posed in a similar fashion as she did for the mega 1997 hit ``Titanic''.

Kate Winslet poses in just stockings and stilettos


Children born prematurely are four times more likely to have emotional problems or behavioural disorders, according to research led by the University of Warwick.

Children born prematurely are four times more likely to have behavioural disorders


Kevin Youkilis returns to the lineup, but designated hitter David Ortiz will remain in the cleanup spot when the Red Sox host the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Kevin Youkilis returns, David Ortiz remains in cleanup spot for Red Sox against Blue Jays


``My father has given up on the idea of a pardon because he knows he is innocent and there are no clear and positive signals on the part of the government,'' Congressman Fujimori said, according to daily El Comercio.

Alberto Fujimori has given up on pardon --


Parliament was disrupted for the fourth consecutive day today as opposition triggered uproar in both Houses demanding resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over controversial coal block allocations.


A massive tree planting campaign was launched in the Ninthavur Divisional Secretariat Division in the Ampara district with the participation of 14 schools by the Department of Forest Conservation to mark the 'World Environment Day'.

Tree planting campaign launched in Ampara


Georgia US Senator Saxby Chambliss said last week the water is the number one concern for Georgia residents.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss: 'water is a concern'


After years of legislative and judicial dawdling over them, red light cameras are poised to come to Jacksonville this year.

Red-light cameras coming to Jacksonville


AIM-quoted gold and copper explorer KEFI Minerals has completed an initial diamond drilling programme at its Artvin project in the Eastern Pontide Belt in north-eastern Turkey.

KEFI completes drilling programme at Artvin project in Turkey


A small-time cloth merchant, standing outside his house, died of electrocution on Tuesday night after a snapped live electric cable fell on him when a lorry working on a metro rail construction site hit an electric post on MKN Road in Alandur.


Vera Bradley, a store known for its patterned handbags, stationary and luggage, is opening its first Maryland store in the Mall in Columbia this spring.

Vera Bradley to open first Maryland store in Columbia Mall


American philosopher and constitutional law expert Ronald Dworkin, a liberal scholar who argued that the law should be founded on moral integrity, has died at the age of 81.


3 people including 2 women were injured in a remote control bomb blast at Charsadda road here on Tuesday.

3 people injured in remote control bomb blast


Gen. David Petraeus formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan on Sunday at a time of rising casualties and growing skepticism about the direction of the nearly 9-year-old war.

Petraeus formally assumes command in Afghanistan


A division Bench of the Madras High court has directed the city Corporation to take suitable steps to prevent stray dog menace, based on the state government's proposed policy with regard to it.

''Take suitable steps to prevent stray dog menace''


A new municipal law requiring porn stars to wear condoms during film shoots in Los Angeles is all set to become effective in the US city in the next few weeks, a media report here said.

Porn stars to wear condoms during film shoots in Los Angeles


The second round of validation process for getting carbon credits for the Compact Fluorescent Lamp initiative is set to begin shortly in the state even as the KSEB has run into trouble with the Comptroller and Auditor General for faulty planning in the distribution of the lamps.

Second round of validation process set to begin


Altec Lansing has announced the Live 5000 Wi-Fi speaker for android, PC and iOS devices.


Twilight stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will be honored at The Chinese Theatre in Hollywood with aa handprints-footprints cement ceremony.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson & Taylor Lautner to be honored at The Chinese Theatre in Hollywood


that species with multiple colours in the same population evolve into new species faster than those with one.

Species with multiple colours evolve faster


Grady Hatton, the former major league third baseman who managed the Houston Astros in the 1960s, has died.

Grady Hatton, former 3b who managed Astros, dies


Iran and Pakistan leaders Monday inaugurated a gas pipeline project at Chabhar, ignoring a US threat of possible sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Iran and Pakistan inaugurate gas pipeline project


A NEW federal resource rent tax is likely to replace state-based mining royalties under the Henry Tax Review's plan for a radical re-assignment of state and federal taxes.


Colombian police on Sunday foiled two terrorist attacks in the southwestern province of Putumayo which borders Ecuador, local police said Monday, Xinhua News Agency informed.


Beef supplies could be under threat if prices continue to fall, farmers have warned.

Beef supplies under threat, Farmers warn


Seoul shares fell on Tuesday pressured by banking issues including Shinhan Financial Group and STX Corp, with news of short-range missile launches by North Korea weighing on market sentiment.


Manu Chao, performing in 2008 at a music festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, recorded his latest album in collaboration with psychiatric patients at a hospital in Buenos Aires.

Manu Chao records album with psychiatric patients


The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon they have signed defenseman Jon Landry and received goaltender Jeremy Smith from the Milwaukee Admirals.

Cincinnati Cyclones sign Jon Landry and receive Jeremy Smith from Milwaukee Admirals


Two small public worker unions have ratified new contracts with New Jersey, state officials said Friday.

Two unions ratify contracts with new Jersey


Delaware State signed 15 football players today, the first day that high school football players can sign letters of intent to play collegiately.


Libyan people living in Tunisia expressed their joy at the Libyan embassy in downtown Tunis ``Avenue Mohamed 5''.

Libyan people in Tunisia express their joy


The ``Water Cube'' version of the ballet ``Swan Lake'' has wrapped up its two-month run at the Olympic venue.

``Water Cube'' version of the ballet ``Swan Lake'' wrapped up


Yahoo to exit S. Korea by end of year ``The Korean operation has been faced with a lot of challenges and has slowed Yahoo's overall business growth for the past few years,'' Yahoo Korea, which began operations in 1997, said in a statement.


UPI/David Becker Latinos of all political persuasions support stricter gun control laws, creating another headache for Republicans trying to win them over, a polls indicates.


Lower US mortgage rates lifted demand for mortgage applications last week, a trade group said on Wednesday, and demand should escalate after a new broad-brushed government plan to support the housing markets.

Lower US mortgage rates lift application


A Florence man is going to jail for child exploitation, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Florence man going to jail for child exploitation


Sarwar Ahuja, who was lately seen in Balaji Telefilms' 'Keshav Pandit', aired on Zee TV, in the lead role is in a holiday mood.


Kate Winslet, the Oscar winner separated from the movie director in March 2010 and she admits she wrongly bottled up her feelings in a bid to protect her children - Mia, 11, her daughter with first husband Jim Threapleton, and seven-year-old Joe, her son with Sam.


A priest said 'society has failed two sisters' after a 15-year-old girl took her own life two months after her younger sister killed herself amid rumours of cyber bullying.


Retail giant Wal-Mart company is looking to expand their operations into South Africa.


Amidst speculation of sweeping changes at the Union Post Office, a US Postal Service spokesperson said there are no immediate changes planned at the Union facility.


A new report warns that one in five Britons is not contributing anything towards a pension.

One in five Britons not contributing to pensions


An Afghan man who was jailed for nine months after converting to Christianity has been released following an intense campaign by international diplomatic missions and Christian activists.

Afghan man jailed for nine months for converting to Christianity has been released


He was just sentenced to 150 years in prison for orchestrating the biggest Ponzi scheme in history.

Bernie Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison


The Verve have gone straight in at the top of the album chart more than a decade after their last album release.

The Verve go straight to top of album chart


President Barack Obama will announce he is sending 30,000 more US troops to Afghanistan within six months in a swift surge but limit the duration of their deployment.

Obama to send 30,000 more troops to Afghan


California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vowed on Wednesday to defend the death penalty, saying capital punishment conforms with the will of the people.

Schwarzenegger vows to defend death penalty


Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial television in the UK, has made a number of executive changes.


Demi Moore, still hot at 46, says she wants more children.


A large forest fire on the outskirts of Athens caused power outages across the Greek capital Wednesday and sent a large cloud of smoke over the city.

Forest fire on outskirts of Athens causes power outages, sends smoke over city


Seventure Partners lead £3.5m second investment round in PhosphonicS, a cleantech company, alongside returning investors Regents Park Partners, a LBS venture capital fund, and private investors.

Seventure lead £3.5m investment in PhosphonicS


Lady Gaga was named Fashion Icon at the CFDA Awards a few weeks ago and now she says she wants to start her own fashion line at one point.

Lady Gaga says she wants to start a fashion line


'Ever wondered why elephant's can't dance or why hamsters can sky dive without a parachute then the historic Royal Institution Christmas Lectures will reveal all this Christmas.


A Lautoka grandmother was able to save her five year old and six year old grandchildren from a blaze which saw their top storey flat completely destroyed.

Grandmother saves grandchildren from blaze


Just two days after signing Colombian midfielder Rafael Robayo, the Chicago Fire added some more firepower Wednesday by acquiring Uruguayan striker Federico Puppo.

Chicago Fire add Uruguayan striker Federico Puppo


Trevor Phillips has been reappointed for a second three-year term as the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Trevor Phillips reappointed as chair of Equality and Human rights commission


The Malaysian Youth Council plans to gather one million signatures from youths to express opposition to the illegal assembly planned for July 9 here and in Sabah and Sarawak.

Council to gather one million signatures


THE Shiv Sena has postponed its proposed call for a Maharashtra bandh that was scheduled on December 1.

Shiv Sena postpones call for Maharashtra bandh


State Rep. Steve Lukan, R-New Vienna, will hold public forums on Saturday, March 1, in his Dubuque County district communities of Asbury and Sherrill.


Iran hinted yesterday it could agree to ship some low-enriched uranium abroad for processing as reactor fuel as the world awaited its reply on a UN-drafted nuclear plan aimed at easing tensions with the West.

Iran hints it could ship some uranium abroad


Bangladesh has held a mass state funeral for 49 army officers and a family member who were slain in a two-day mutiny by border guards in the capital that left as many as 148 people dead or missing.

Bangladesh holds state funeral for 49 army officers slain in mutiny


A 13-year-old girl in Utah, charged with assault after cutting off a 3-year-old girl's hair at a local McDonald's playland, was offered a lighter sentence by the judge if she cut off her own hair in court.

Girl offered lighter sentence if she cuts off hair in court


A whole generation of Syrian children risks being lost amid the country's spiralling civil war, the UN children's agency cautioned on Tuesday, saying it was in urgent need of funds to address the crisis.

Whole generation of Syrian children could be lost


NEW YORK The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL season opener in a rematch of their thrilling NFC championship game that was decided in overtime.

New Orleans Saints will host Minnesota Vikings in NFL opener


A Lowell man was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a tractor-trailer while working on the Indiana Toll Road.

Lowell man killed while working on Indiana Toll Road


North Shore Fire Department says no one was home when a fire started in the attic of a Shorewood home.


Late Wednesday, Apple released Time Machine and AirPort 1.0 update, a patch for its Time Machine program and how it operates with the newly-released Time Capsule peripheral.

Apple releases Time Machine and AirPort 1.0 update


Emergency officials said a man lost part of his hand in an industrial accident Wednesday morning.

Man loses part of hand in industrial accident


If so, knowing what's what with mortgages can save you money now and in the future.


The General Insurance sector employees are demanding creation of one monolithic corporation instead of present four separate entities.

General Insurance employees demand one monolithic corporation


In a major step towards curbing the inefficiencies plaguing the functioning of the government in terms of providing services online to its citizens, IT and Telecom minister, Kapil Sibal launched an e-governance application store today.

Kapil Sibal launches e-governance application store


Newmont Mining Corp. said Thursday it has made the first gold pour at its US$2.8 billion Boddington mine in Western Australia state, as well as trucking the first shipment of copper concentrate to port.

Newmont makes first gold pour at Boddington mine


A Michigan jail porn ban has one inmate suing mad, he claims life without porn is cruel and unusual punishment.

Michigan jail porn ban has inmate suing mad


Washington, June 13 US today said Pakistan could be planning a separate military campaign in Waziristan, the suspected hideout of Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud and Al-qaeda and that Americans and NATO forces could put matching pressure on militants from the Afghanistan side.

Pakistan could be planning for military campaign in Waziristan


A former corrections officer for the Washington County Sheriff's Department in Potosi, Mo., pleaded guilty in US District Court in St. Louis to one count of obstruction of justice, admitting that she intentionally misled law enforcement officials about her role in the assault of an inmate housed in the Washington County Jail, the Department of Justice today announced.

Former corrections officer pleads guilty to obstruction of justice


Ellerton is the first government primary school to launch the recycling initiative -- the CoRe NETWORK Recycling project spearheaded by Project Co-ordinator, Vicky Merrick of the Future Centre Trust.

Ellerton Primary school launches recycling initiative


Oil fell to US$71 on Thursday, extending losses by more than US$3 after touching a 10-month high this week, as rising crude and diesel stocks eclipsed healthy economic data from the United States and Europe.


Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hollyscoop Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hollyscoop Kate Middleton is allegedly undergoing hypnotherapy for her morning sickness.


The first new Arkansas City business built on Summit Street in a very long time will open Monday.


Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has announced it has opened a new Barrett's esophagus treatment center, according to a news release.

Philadelphia's thomas Jefferson University Hospital opens Barrett's esophagus treatment center


NEW JERSEY-Governor Corzine has been given the authority to force state workers to take unpaid furloughs.

Corzine given authority to force unpaid furloughs


The Gauteng health department has promised that it would pay R6.3m by Friday to a man who lost his leg through hospital negligence.


Toronto FC hung on for a 0-0 draw with Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday night, collecting a rare point for an MLS team in Mexico.

Toronto FC hangs on for draw against Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions League


Mortgage borrowers can overcome the issue of negative equity on their homes, according to a financial expert.

Mortgage borrowers 'can overcome negative equity'


A woman whose mother was conned out of £50,000 has launched a campaign to help people in similar situations.

Woman whose mother was conned out of £50,000 launches campaign


Hinduja flagship company Ashok Leyland said it has made a strategic investment in Germany-based group firm Albonair GmbH for development of vehicle emission treatment systems and products.

Ashok Leyland makes strategic investment in Albonair


Holiday heavy equipment and rental theft is on the rise nationwide, and thieves have been targeting machines at dealerships, rental yards and large construction sites, police said.


Chief Commissioner Regional Tax office Shahid Anwar Khan said that tax net would be broadened with the consensus of traders community after taking them into confidence.


Johnny Depp and Abigail Breslin talk Rango, which arrives in theaters today, March 4.


After 2 months, Iranian tourists return to Egypt An Egyptian security official says a group of Iranian tourists has arrived in Egypt, the first time the Iranians are back after a two months' interruption in the warming-up of ties between the two nations.


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Iran and Egypt do not differ in strategies regarding Israel, although they may employ different tactics, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says.

Iran, Egypt 'do not differ in strategies' over Israel


President Obama will be the fourth US President to throw out the first pitch at the Midsummer Classic joining John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford.

Obama to throw out first pitch at All-Star Game