The Boise Police community ombudsman says he's investigating the deadly dog shooting which took place last week in Boise.

Ombudsman investigating deadly dog shooting


Austrian Michael Walchhofer won his twelfth World Cup downhill this morning an hour west of Calgary.


An Edmond chiropractor is asking the Edmond Planning Commission to rezone property at 1409 S Boulevard for a new office building.

Edmond chiropractor asks to rezone office building


This month, New Orleans' legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band heads west, with a handful of California dates.


Nova Scotia Power has laid off 40 non-unionized workers at various locations across the province.Nova Scotia Power has laid off 40 non-unionized workers at various locations across the province.


World gold prices have hit a new historic high, with one ounce trading for 1283 dollars on the London market.


A former nurse at Baptist Hospital Medical Center in North Little Rock was found guilty Friday in a kickback scheme.


Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Oniel Cousins was carted off the field this morning at McDaniel College due to headaches, according to coach John Harbaugh.

Oniel Cousins carted off the field with headaches


South African chef de mission Patience Martina Shikwambana on Tuesday said the African nation will sorely miss 800m world champion Caster Semenya, ruled out of the Commonwealth Games due to a back injury.


Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field against New Zealand in the second one-day international at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.

Bangladesh win toss, choose to field v New Zealand


Nada Prouty is a former CIA counter-terrorism spy and the original 'Jihad Jane'.

Nada Prouty is former CIA counter-terrorism spy


Holcim, the world's second largest cement maker, has entered into a syndicated loan facility agreement of CHF 400 million with a group of Swiss banks lead arranged by Zürcher Kantonalbank.

Holcim enters into loan facility agreement


After voters recently turned down a referendum to make building improvements, a Rock County school district is finding creative ways to replace some outdated fixtures.

Rock Co. school district finding creative ways to replace fixtures


In early September, the movie ``My Hometown Beyond the Great Wall'' will start shooting in North China's Inner Mongolia.

Movie ``My Hometown Beyond the Great Wall'' starts shooting


Prime Minister Mykola Azarov promises to resign in case of absence of economic development, he announced at Big Policy with Evgeny Kiselev programme on the Inter TV channel on March 11.

Azarov to resign in case of no economic development


Canadian bonds ended mostly lower Wednesday in subdued and relatively directionless trading.

Canada bonds end mostly lower in subdued trading


``Nine shopkeepers were arrested and booked under relevant laws for indulging in black marketing of essential items in north Kashmir's Baramulla district,'' an official spokesman said today.

Nine shopkeepers arrested for black marketing


The Singapore dollar dropped against the British pound after showing strength during Wednesday's early Asian deals.


Mumbai, Sep 28 Lata Mangeshkar, the music legend who continues to mesmerise millions with her golden voice in a career spanning over seven decades, turned 82 today.


ONLINE advertising sales topped $2.2 billion in calendar 2010 and is on track to hit $3 billion by 2013, a report says.

Online advertising sales top $2.2 billion - report


ST. PAUL, MINN. Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin missed practice Wednesday one day after suffering a right ankle injury.

Canucks captain Henrik Sedin missed practice with ankle injury


Communications giant Virgin Media is creating 130 new jobs in Manchester as part of its nationwide recruitment drive.

Virgin Media creating 130 jobs in Manchester


Drug stocks slipped in early trading Wednesday while shares of Compugen Ltd. jumped on news that it grossed approximately $20 million through a recent stock sale.


Canadian forestry company Tembec Inc posted a second-quarter loss on lower selling prices and a weak pulp market.

Tembec posts loss on lower selling prices


London, Aug 26 R&B star Lauryn Hill says her classic album ''The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'' is full of ``valuable life lessons'' that weren''t taught at school.

My classic album is full of life lessons:


yes, that's right, she's set to star in an indie fantasy comedy.


Online whistle-blower WikiLeaks has posted a huge encrypted file named ``Insurance'' to its website, sparking speculation those behind the organisation may be prepared to release more classified information if authorities interfere with them.


Former NFL coach Sam Wyche says he is considering running for Congress next year.


A man allegedly shot between the eyes by his wife of 22 years died Tuesday morning.


Helen Gurley Brown, the legendary editor of Cosmopolitan who turned the magazine from a staid women's journal into a heaving tome of sexual titillation and empowerment, died Monday at 90.

Cosmo pioneer helen Gurley Brown dies at 90


Kelly Rowland has revealed that she has invested in her own career as she believes money is the key to success.

Kelly Rowland: ``I'm investing in myself''


Peter Saville, the graphic designer and cultural commentator extraordinaire of Manchester is to have a suite named after him at the five star Radisson Edwardian Hotel.


Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller went missing for a total of 15 hours during a training camp in Trento, reports from Italy and Germany claim.

Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller went missing for 15 hours


Another mentally ill man killed his wife and daughter and later committed suicide but did not die last Thursday, September 24,in Sitio Malogo, Brgy.


The 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard held a deployment briefing Friday at the Mansfield Holiday Inn.

179th Airlift Wing holds deployment briefing


Three video gaming systems, one video game, several DVDs and headphones were stolen from a home on Lilac Lane on Sunday morning.


Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is scheduled to visit Koraput on Thursday to review the preparedness of the security forces in taking on the Maoists even as the rebels continued to block all access roads to Narayanpatna block, where 100 CRPF and 60 Orissa State Armed Police personnel had been stationed along with local policemen.

Chidambaram to visit koratpur on Thursday


Yangon, Sep 5 Myanmar will build its first sculpture village to showcase the country's craftsmanship to the world, Xinhua reported.


LG Optimus G Pro was launched for the Japanese markets by the South Korean conglomerate with a 5-inch 1080p display joining the ranks of the large screen high-definition devices, which have been creating a buzz in the smartphone market.

Lg Optimus G Pro launched for Japanese markets


A man accused of killing a psychotherapist with a meat cleaver in her Manhattan office will not stand trial just yet.

Man accused of killing psychotherapist will not stand trial


Two Somerville restaurants, Bergamot and Posto, made the top 50 list in the November issue of Boston Magazine.

Two Somerville restaurants make top 50 list


A 68-year-old Plano man was found beaten to death inside his home early Thursday morning.


Sixth Street was closed earlier than usual for weekend crowds following a minor motorcycle accident near Interstate 35, Austin police said.

Sixth Street closed after motorcycle accident


NY elementary school evacuated, closed by gas leak An elementary school in upstate New York will remain closed after a gas leak forced the evacuation of students.

Ny elementary school evacuated, closed by gas leak


CEZ, central Europe's largest listed company, said Czech police are investigating four of its deals including the sale of a German coal mine stake and an investment in Albania.

CEZ says Czech police investigating four of its deals


The LSU softball team is headed to College Station for the second consecutive season for NCAA 2012 Regional play.

LSU softball team headed to College Station


ARSENAL transfer target David Villa has been admitted to hospital with kidney stones, FC Barcelona have confirmed.

Arsenal transfer target David Villa admitted to hospital


The truck drivers in Greece are to decide tomorrow whether or not to continue their general strike, which paralyzed the Greek market, in.gr reported.

Truck drivers in Greece to decide tomorrow whether to continue strike


World Staff Writer A firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion after battling a house fire in temperatures near 90 degrees late Monday, firefighters said.

Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion after house fire


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Thursday that US mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ``adequately capitalized'' in the face of a ``challenging period.''

Paulson says US mortgage giants 'adequately capitalized'


Baksa, Apr 28 Two ULFA militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam&aposs Baksa district today and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were seized, official sources said here.


EU fisheries subsidies have encouraged overfishing over the years and helped maintain an over-capacity in the industry, according to a study published Wednesday EU fisheries subsidies have encouraged overfishing over the years and helped maintain an over-capacity in the industry, according to a study published Wednesday.

EU subsidies have encouraged overfishing


AM Best Co. has commented that the financial strength rating of A- and issuer credit rating of ``a-'' of American Freedom Insurance Company are unchanged following the sale of the company to Western National Mutual Insurance Company, the lead company of the Western National Insurance Group .

AM Best comments on ratings of American Freedom Insurance Company following its sale


Ten people were arrested for allegedly beating a suspected stock thief to death, police said.

Ten arrested for beating suspected thief


Jordan Times) Italian finance police recovered six billion euros in unpaid taxes in the first four months of the year and snared more than 2,000 people in a drive to plug a hole in Rome's finances.

Italy recovers six billion euros in unpaid taxes


Greece stands to lose $97 billion in unpaid taxes and is set to raise a mere $1.8 billion out of a $7 billion target for privatization proceeds this year, the EU said Thursday.


Lawson Software Inc. said it has completed its acquisition of privately held Enwisen.

Lawson Software completes acquisition of Enwisen


Verizon Wireless announced it invested more than $185 million in 2009 to enhance its digital network in Pennsylvania with enhancements that include building 78 new cell sites and upgrading equipment on hundreds of existing cell sites to increase coverage and capacity of the company's voice and 3G high-speed wireless network.

Verizon wireless enhances Pennsylvania network


The end could be nigh for the North Otago biblical movie Kingdom Come, that has been plagued by financial problems for more than a year.


Crude oil prices can rise to more than $100 a barrel due to sluggish refinery growth and high costs of new discoveries and production, Chairman of Reliance industries said on Friday.


Pakistan said Thursday it has arrested 124 suspected militants across the country -- but refrained from linking the arrests to the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India, last November.

Pakistan arrests 124 suspected militants


Quebec is kicking in $24 million to help companies determine the carbon content of their products and disclose that carbon footprint to consumers.

Quebec to kick in $24 million to help companies determine carbon content of products


Many of the top 10 Tory bloggers disagree with David Cameron that addressing climate change should be an urgent priority.

Top 10 Tory bloggers disagree with David Cameron on climate change


NASA began fueling space shuttle Discovery on Saturday for a late afternoon launch to the international space station.Everything seemed to be going NASA's way, including the weather.

NASA begins fueling shuttle Discovery for launch


Two homes were damaged after a fire that started in a backyard storage shed on Thursday morning.


An Indian Chair will be established at the University of Toronto in Canada to foster international cooperation and research between India and Canada.

Indian Chair to be established at University of Toronto


Philadelphia, PA - Former Phillies general manager Ed Wade, most recently fired as GM of the Houston Astros, will return to Philadelphia's front office.


A 14-year-old boy was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon at the Bullhole park on the South Yadkin River.


Scottrade, a leading branch supported online investment firm, announces the opening of a new branch office in Tolleson, Ariz. The branch, located at 9897 W.


Mortgage rates dropped for a second straight week, reflecting the impact the weakening economy is having on financial markets.Freddie Mac, the mortgage giant, reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.14 percent this week, down from 6.20 percent last week.


In addition, the filing states that Reiner resigned from his position as CEO of Finlay's wholly owned subsidiary, Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp.


Schools across the country are being encouraged to show their artistic side for charity as part of this year's National Doodle Day.

Schools encouraged to show their artistic side for charity


Around 43 per cent of smokers tried to quit in the year cigs were banned in public, experts reveal today.

43 per cent of smokers tried to quit after cigs were banned in public


Allergic rhinitis does not appear to be associated with snoring or daytime sleepiness, but individuals with obstructed nasal passages are likely to experience both regardless of whether they have allergies, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Allergic rhinitis not associated with snoring or daytime sleepiness


The Reserve Bank on Monday cautioned people against money schemes offering assured high returns and asked them not to have deposits with unauthorised non-banking finance companies, which falsely claim to have approval from the central bank to conduct business.


Starbucks has launched a new line of energy drinks made with a green coffee extract.


The brother of an actress who starred in popular British soap opera was on Saturday charged with her murder, police said, four days after her headless body was found in a London canal.

Brother charged after actress's headless body found in canal


The free tax clinic at Pickaway County Community Action Agency is looking for clients.


Over 1,000 craft-hungry people will descend on central Wellington this Queen's Birthday weekend in living proof that craft is the new black.


Rwanda is to restore normal diplomatic relations with Germany.

Rwanda to restore relations with Germany


Four ULFA linkmen were nabbed from Majuli island in Jorhat district in a joint operation by police and CRPF, official sources said on Monday.


President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday refused to confirm or deny speculation that he will run for the Villa next year, but clarified that he has no cabal or kitchen cabinet that influences him.


In this What's In Store, there's word of a new pharmacy just opening up -- and word of two car dealerships that have shut down.


The Bank of Japan said it will hold an unscheduled policy board meeting Tuesday night to study recent developments in global markets.

Bank of Japan to hold unscheduled policy meeting


Reclusive singer David Bowie has broken his silence about his new album The Next Day by releasing a bizarre 42-word statement summing up the record.


International market research agency Skim has opened a London office as part of its global expansion plans.


Tuesday, the RTA unveiled a new plexiglass enclosure aimed at protecting its bus drivers.

RTA unveils enclosures to protect drivers


Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor will have hip replacement surgery on Monday after she broke several bones when she fell out of bed, her publicist has said.


Turkish State Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Hayati Yazici Sunday inaugurated 46-kilometer long Bilge Khan highway in Mongolia which was constructed by Turkish International Cooperation & Development Agency.

Turkish Minister inaugurates Bilge Khan highway in Mongolia


Montgomery county fire rescue crews have removed the driver from a sport utility vehicle that went over a cliff and 50 feet down an embankment above a quarry.


Jennifer Hudson, Willie Nelson, Carole King and Martina McBride are helping Las Vegas open its new $470 million preforming arts center.

Jennifer Hudson to open Las Vegas arts Center


A high voter turnout is expected for Southern Sudan referendum, which could see the region split from the North.

High voter turnout expected in referendum


World's third-largest petrochemical maker LyondellBasell, on the brink of bankruptcy, is locked in talks with creditors, two days after a deadline to renegotiate terms of its heavy debt load.

LyondellBasell locked in talks with creditors


Orlando International Airport has moved one step closer to becoming an intermodal gateway, with plans to develop the first passenger rail service from the airport to Miami by 2015.

Orlando Airport moves closer to becoming intermodal gateway


The City of Edmonds, along with Sustainable Edmonds, will host an Earth Day event on Thursday, April 22 at Edmonds City Hall in the third-floor Brackett Room from 6 to 8 pm


The Real Estate institute of Western Australia says Perth's housing market is continuing to slow with the median house price dropping by four per cent in the September quarter.


Enterprises say that better collaboration between business and IT is the most critical issue their IT organizations face, according to a recent study conducted by alfabet at its international planningIT eXchange 2009 event during November 2009 in Berlin, Germany.

Enterprises say better collaboration between business and IT is most critical issue to their organizations


South Korean and US forces have been carrying out naval drills in seas around the peninsula with a nuclear attack submarine as part of their annual exercise, military sources said Wednesday, in a show of power against North Korea's threat of nuclear attack.

S. Korea, US carry out naval drills with nuclear attack submarine


Kanye West is set to appear on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it was revealed on Tuesday.

Kanye West to appear on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'


A key Georgia council has changed its eyewitness identification rules in response to the exonerations of seven Georgia inmates by DNA evidence over the past decade.The Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council has voted to require a range of police officers to get intense instruction on new eyewitness identification standards.

Georgia council changes eyewitness rules


Indian savings bonds could now be used as collateral for obtaining loans from banks, the finance ministry said late on Tuesday.


The Admiral's Cup, an international yachting regatta that for many years was known as the unofficial world championship of offshore racing, could be revived if the results of a study carried out by RORC turn out to be positive.


Electric carmaker Tesla Motors said Wednesday that it has paid off its Energy Department loan, using money raised last week in a stock and notes offering.


AN ANGLER has died after being swept into the sea off rocks in Cornwall yesterday.


Through an open and competitive RFP process, Canada Post has selected Ford Transit Connect to begin replacing its aging national fleet of light vehicles and modernize its business, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, announced on March 18.

Canada Post selects Ford Transit Connect to replace aging national fleet of light vehicles


Iran will unveil its new space projects during a ten-day ceremony beginning Monday to mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in the country.


Targacept Inc. today announced management changes that include the formation of an Office of the Chairman led by Mark Skaletsky, Chairman of Targacept's Board of Directors.

Targacept announces management changes including formation of Office of the Chairman


CTO of Tesla Motors Inc. Jeffrey B Straubel sells 12,000 shares of TSLA on 05/25/2011 at an average price of $27.45 a share.

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) cto Jeffrey B Straubel sells 12,000 shares


Former supermodel Elle Macpherson suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her loose top gave away to reveal her assets at a recent photocall.

Elle Macpherson suffers wardrobe malfunction


The ailing wife of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan has died without seeing her husband, a Republican in prison for corruption who repeatedly asked for early release or transfer to be by her side.


Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium, 34, arrives at CPE, a center for the protection of children, today in Gosselies, Belgium.

Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium arrives at CPE


Two more Canadian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan and are on their way home.

Two more Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan


The Kingsland School Board was pleased to hear, during its meeting held Jan. 19, that the Kingsland district has received a $65,000 grant to implement Project Lead The Way, a science, technology, engineering and math enrichment program that will be implemented in the upper middle school to high school grades.

Kingsland receives grant to implement Project Lead the Way


Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita can indeed be used as a controller for the PlayStation 3.

Sony confirms PlayStation Vita can be used as a PS3 controller


David Essex has got engaged for the third time to 37-year-old Susan Hallam-Wright.


Microsoft started the second beta test of a key virtualization tool this week, with the endeavor of helping to straightforwardness the way for corporate customers who are held back from migrating to Windows 7 by incompatibilities with needed older applications.

Microsoft starts second beta test of a key virtualization tool


Formula One ace Fernando Alonso hopes to end his title drought in Spain by winning Sunday's European Grand Prix.

Alonso hopes to end title drought in Spain


Bollywood director Raj Kanwar, who launched actors Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, passed away today due to kidney ailment in Singapore.


Fulham are closing in on Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg with Mark Schwarzer's future at Craven Cottage looking increasingly uncertain.


Ross Eadie will donate $3,000 of his transportation allowance to help buy bus tickets for people on social assistance.


Three brothers were killed and their father critically wounded when rivals ambushed their car near Shah Alam Friday.


THREE separate accidents have been reported involving 16 cars on the M40 this morning, causing major delays.

Three accidents involving 16 cars on M40 causes delays


ATLANTA -According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett has been cast to play the late Coretta Scott King, in a film on Lifetime tentatively called ``Betty and Coretta.''

Angela Bassett to play Coretta Scott King


It is reported that Chinese domestic high carbon ferrochrome price will continue to increase and the current price stands at CNY 9,500 per pound.

Chinese domestic ferrochrome price continue to increase


Atlanta shredding company Shred-Green held a free shredding event on Saturday, November 6 at the Brightwater subdivision in Snellville, GA, providing free shredding services to the residents of the subdivision.

Atlanta shredding company Shred-Green holds free shredding event at Brightwater subdivision


Eli Manning is coming to Rochester in May to headline the annual dinner held by the Rochester Press-Radio Club.


A DoT panel has recommended a new unified licence for telecom and broadcasting offerings that would enable end users to get a host of services such as mobile, landline, DTH, cable TV from a single company without the entity necessarily owning the full infrastructure.

DoT panel recommends new unified licence for telecom and broadcasting


The Houston Dynamo have confirmed they have initiated the process of terminating the contract of forward Koke, who asked to leave the club following last Saturday's game.

Houston Dynamo will terminate contract of forward sergio contreras pardo (Koke)


A major 26/11 type terror attack is ``inevitable'' in India as it braces for general elections in April-May even though the Indian Premier League cricket tournament has been moved to South Africa for security fears, warns a leading US strategic think tank.


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Saturday said there was no compulsion on the urban civic bodies to hike property tax, but the infrastructure facilities could not be increased without the hike.

No compulsion on urban civic bodies to hike property tax:


The Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that they have a reached a multi-year deal with safety Gibril Wilson, who was recently cut by the Oakland Raiders.

Dolphins reach multi-year deal with safety Wilson


As workers continue to pick up the pieces from a crane collapse that took the lives of seven individuals two weeks ago, the city of New York has announced a new crackdown on crane operators.

City announces crackdown on crane operators


Knut, the world famous polar bear, has died.


Viagra has been associated with hearing loss according to a new study.


Kanani Danielson put down 11 kills and Stephanie Ferrell added 10 as No. 4 Hawaii won its fifth straight tonight, sweeping No. 25 Pepperdine, 25-17, 25-17, 25-17, at the Stan Sheriff Center.


EasyCar has launched a new car rental competition in conjunction with Halesowen News.


A five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan nearly two weeks ago has been released.


Brumbies beat Force to go top Updated: 23:31, Saturday June 30, 2012 A dominant four-try first half set up the Brumbies' 28-17 win over the Western Force at nib Stadium on Saturday night to ruin Nathan Sharpe's farewell in Perth.


Chambersburg Police have released the name of the driver in Thursday's fatal pedestrian crash.

Police release name of driver in fatal pedestrian crash


We have some news today that LG licenses ARM Cortex processors for future products.


Dunlap - A lion that killed a woman at a privately owned US zoo escaped from a feeding cage and attacked while she was cleaning its enclosure, authorities said on Thursday.

Lion killed woman as she cleaned enclosure


Peter Durose, former Tesco director of produce, encourages fresh produce suppliers to build successful brands to achieve better prices and achieve production benefits of scale.

Fresh produce suppliers should build successful brands


The Boston Red Sox plan to fire first-year manager Bobby Valentine shortly after the season ends.


'Dhoni accompanied by cricketer RP Singh met Rahul at 9.30 am The meeting lasted 20 minutes,' a Congress source told IANS.


The brother of the Tualatin bank robbery suspect dubbed the 'Where's Waldo bandit' by the FBI pleaded for him to surrender Thursday.


A giant bluefin tuna fetched $177 000 in an auction on Tuesday at the world's largest wholesale fish market in Japan.


The now-famous Duggar family of Arkansas is announcing the birth of their 18th child, a baby girl.

Duggar family of Arkansas announces birth of 18th child


RIO Tinto has agreed to sell its first iron ore to India, marking a strategic sales breakthrough in the Asian country.


An Angelina County grand jury has indicted 47 people, including a Huntington man who has a charge pending for murder.

Angelina County grand jury indicts 47 people


Big B met her at the book launch of designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla at Sotheby's in London September 5.


A Gorleston pub which was closed down last month because of a rat infestation had its licence revoked today by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.


The South African Rugby Union has announced that Port Elizabeth is to be the new host of the South African leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series.

Port Elizabeth to host South African leg of Sevens World Series


Belarusian agricultural companies completed the harvesting campaign of millet, reported the Main department of plant growing of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus.

Belarus completed the harvesting campaign of millet


Scottsdale police are investigating two burglaries that happened within several hours of each other and less than a block apart Friday night.

Scottsdale police investigate burglaries less than block apart


Pink Panther star Herbert Lom has died, aged 95.


A female suicide bomber on Monday killed at least 41 Shiite pilgrims in northern Baghdad who were making an annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.

Suicide bomber kills 41 Shiite pilgrims in Baghdad


Los Angeles - ABC News is reporting that Former ``Hogan's Heroes'' star and ``Family Feud'' host, Richard Dawson, died Saturday at the age of 79 from esophageal cancer.

'Family Feud' host Richard Dawson dies at 79


After a month of decrease, average net monthly pay in Slovenia increased by 0.9% to EUR 996.62 in May, which is a 1.4% increase year-on-year.

Average net monthly pay in Slovenia increased by 0.9%


US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Missouri will receive $54 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.

Missouri to receive $54 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools


A 33-year-old Chicago man who recently moved to Duluth was robbed early Sunday morning.


Geelong regained top spot on the AFL ladder with a comfortable 35-point win over North Melbourne at Skilled Stadium today.


Yemeni police arrested dozens of al-Qaeda suspects in sweeps a day after a suicide bomber tried to kill Britain's ambassador to Yemen, security officials said on Tuesday.

Yemen arrests dozens of al-Qaeda suspects


Dec 9 - The Russian stock market fell early Tuesday on the back of US stock index futures.


Malaysian contractors implemented 614 infrastructure projects overseas up to last year, with contracts worth RM85.2 billion.


Mars had floods from time to time, a new study has suggested.


An FIR has been lodged against MNS chief Raj Thackeray allegedly for promoting enmity, causing mischief and making statements prejudicial to the national interest by making remarks branding Bihar natives as infiltrators in Mumbai, the Delhi Police told a court on Saturday.


A new Sharjah shopping mall and housing to service the northern emirates is being planned by Sharjah government and Majid Al Futtaim Group, reports Gulf News.

New mall and housing planned for Sharjah


AP Writer Six years after the state Legislature legalized gambling, Philadelphia is set to become the largest US city with a casino.

Philadelphia to become largest US city with casino


The premature son of the first Briton to die after contracting swine flu also died today, the NHS said.

The premature son of the first Briton to die of swine flu has died


China should strictly control the expansion of wind power equipment enterprises with low production capacity and gradually establish a wind power industry access system, said Shi Lishan, deputy director of the Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, while attending the fourth over-capacity restraining information release conference December 30.

China to gradually establish wind power industry access system


New Zealand multisport athlete Terenzo Bozzone showed he is returning to his best form by winning the Brazil 70.3 half ironman near Sao Paulo on Sunday.

Terenzo Bozzone wins Brazil half ironman


Mrs. Ama Benyiwa-Doe, Central Regional Minister Nominee has expressed gratitude to her teeming supporters who thronged Parliament House on Wednesday to give her moral support during her vetting.

Benyiwa-Doe expresses gratitude to supporters


By using more complex methods of analysis than in the past, scientists at Aalto University in Finland have discovered that people's carbon emissions are practically the same in the city and in the rural areas.

People's carbon emissions are same in the city and rural areas


Senator Edward Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor, according to a statement from his doctor.


North Korea is mounting a propaganda drive to justify its deadly bombardment of a South Korean border island in the face of international condemnation, South Korean organisations said on Friday.


Texans WRs Andre Johnson and Jacoby Jones were both fined by the NFL for their roles in a fight during Houston's 34-31 win over the Titans.


In a landmark ruling in the UK that is sure to reverberate in the US defense community, the British Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that families of British soldiers killed in Iraq can sue the UK government for negligence if the soldiers are believed to have lacked proper equipment and training.

Families of British soldiers killed in Iraq can sue UK government


Colombostile is to exhibit at the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile show in Milan, Italy, from today until the 19th of April.


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Broncos back-rower Ben Te'o is to miss at least three weeks of the NRL after being hit with a grade three dangerous contact charge on Tigers prop Matt Groat.

Broncos' Te'o to miss at least three weeks


Another rhino was killed by poachers at Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday.

Another rhino killed by poachers in Kaziranga


In line with previous communication, the Swedish Tax Agency has now announced its decision to impose additional taxes on Net Entertainment NE AB.

Swedish Tax Agency announces decision on additional Tax --


Private-equity firm Carlyle Group has agreed to buy vitamin and nutritional supplements maker NBTY Inc. for $3.8 billion, in what would be the year's largest transaction to take a public company private.

Carlyle to buy vitamin maker NBTY for $3.8 billion


Police made several drug arrests early Saturday at the Gathering of the Vibes in Seaside Park, including a Florida man who allegedly had more than 300 narcotic pills with a street value of more than $12,000.


A small plane crashed near an airport in South Carolina on early Monday afternoon, killing the pilot, federal and local authorities said.

Small plane crash near airport in South Carolina kills pilot


As expected, the Liberal Democrat MP David Laws has come back into the coalition government two years after he had to resign over £56,000 worth of expenses he had claimed for himself and his gay partner.


Variety reports that Magnolia Pictures has picked up Night Catches Us from director Tanya Hamilton.


The NWFP Care Taker Chief Minister Shamsul-Mulk has said that newly established campus of Hazara University at Haripur will prove to be milestone in fulfilling the requirements of higher education of the area by saying that it was the long standing demand and due right of the people which is mitigated by the Provincial Government .

Newly established campus of Hazara University will prove to be milestone:


Two flights from Sofia to Frankfurt were canceled on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions across Bulgaria and Europe, shows a check of the schedule at the airport of the Bulgarian capital.

Flights from Sofia to Frankfurt canceled


Relentless Suzuki's Josh Brookes topped the official test at Brands Hatch this afternoon ahead of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship title deciding round of the Showdown as the anticipation builds for tomorrow's opening race of the weekend.

Title fighter Brookes tops official test at Brands Hatch


Mr Kipling is launching a new range of oat cake bars in a bid to tap into the competitive lunchbox category.


Boston Scientific Corp. said it gained US approval for a new version of its drug-coated heart stent, a product the company will manufacture itself rather than licensing from a competitor.

Boston Scientific gains approval for new version of heart stent


``Let me tell you, it's not easy to shoot intimate scenes with our actors. They have to trust the director's vision. As the director, I had to make sure I didn't let the actors down,'' said Choubey.

'Not easy to shoot intimate scenes with actors'


AP Retail Writer A private research group says that consumer confidence retreated in January after two straight months of big gains.


SINGER Ashlee Simpson and rocker Pete Wentz have tied the knot, People magazine reported today.


On Tuesday, the St. Lucie County School Board unanimously approved the charter application for the College Preparatory Academy of the Treasure Coast, subject to 13 conditions being met.

St. Lucie County school board unanimously approves charter application


Spinebreakers, the social network run by teenagers, is to host a 'micro' story writing competition for 13-18-year-olds.

Spinebreakers to host story writing competition


The New York Times says Londoners seem to be busy practicing their own favourite sports of complaining, expecting the worst and cursing the authorities.

Londoners practicing the sport of 'complaining and expecting the worst'


The Institute of American Indian Arts was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams June 8 during its annual commencement roundup.

Institute of American Indian Arts featured on NBC Nightly News


Today local lawmakers praised the strength and response of the Oologah community in the face of a recent meningitis outbreak.

Lawmakers praise strength of Oologah community


Jericho was interviewed by the Fight Network and said he's at the peak of his wrestling career right now with no plans of retiring or taking time off.

Chris Jericho says he's at the peak of his career with no plans to retire


Nick Clegg compared the press to ``desperate'' animals as he said the Government should fully accept the recommendations of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards as long as they were ``proportionate''.

Nick Clegg compares press to 'desperate animals'


Oracle Corp. released 59 patches on Tuesday to fix security vulnerabilities across its entire range of database, application and middleware products.


Italian car maker Fiat SpA plans to sell a CHF425 million benchmark bond as part of its Global Medium Term Note program, according to a person familiar with the situation.


Former radio presenter John Laws has apologised to fellow colleagues after a very public verbal stoush at a Sydney restaurant.


Former Brazilian national team coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo will take over Atletico Mineiro as the head coach for the 2010 season, the Brazilian soccer club announced on Tuesday.

Former brazil coach Luxemburgo takes over as Atletico Mineiro coach


Smart Balance will acquire Udi's from majority shareholder Hubson Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of E&A industries, the family of founder Udi Baron and other minority holders.

Smart Balance to acquire Udi's Healthy Foods


College Football Writer Big East leaders discussed expansion Friday and the expected loss of TCU, but no decisions were made on which schools to invite to the troubled league, two people who took part in the conference call told The Associated Press.


Minister of Foreign Affairs Adnan Mansour on Friday left Beirut for Cairo where he is scheduled to participate in the Arab foreign ministers meeting on Saturday, the National News Agency reported.


Gov. Charlie Crist tried to distance himself from President Barack Obama in a debate Tuesday after months of reaching out to Democrats in his independent bid for Senate, and Republican Marco Rubio made a case against the extremist tag his opponents are giving him.

Crist tries to distance himself from Obama


Tom Corbett took the oath Tuesday as Pennsylvania's first Republican governor in eight years, vowing to rein in state spending, enact government reforms and ``do the right things, for the right reasons, even in the most challenging of times.''


Welsh mentor Warren Gatland will coach the British and Irish Lions when they come to Australia next year.

Warren Gatland to coach Lions in Australia


Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh on Friday claimed that he was threatened by an unidentified caller hours before his media conference in Mumbai last week.


A serious cyber attack on the European Commission was reported yesterday evening as EU leaders prepared to gather in Brussels for a two-day summit during which military intervention in Libya is expected to take centre stage.

Cyber attack on European Commission reported


A West Philadelphia man pleaded guilty yesterday to a string of armed robberies in which he sexually assaulted women, ordering them to remove their shoes so he could suck their toes and fondle their feet.

Man pleads guilty to robberies, assaults


The San Diego Chargers have denied shopping restricted free-agent Vincent Jackson despite reports earlier this week that had the wide receiver leaving San Diego.

San Diego Chargers deny shopping Vincent Jackson


Kyrgyzstan wants to close the US air base on its territory because the US government does not want to discuss paying more for its use of the complex.


Italian stocks plunged 7.07% at around 1300 GMT led by bank shares as bonds also came under heavy pressure amid concerns that Italy could be dragged further into the eurozone debt crisis.


Ryo Ishikawa hit a superb hole in one on the way to a one-under-par 70 to move to within one shot of Ryuchi Oda.


BlindType, the highly impressive typing software for mobile devices, has been acquired Google.


April 15, 2013 Citigroup beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter earnings and revenue, and the bank's stock rose in pre-market trading.

Citigroup beats on earnings, revenue; stock rises


Participants of a roundtable discussion on Tuesday said that Nato withdrawal from Afghanistan had to be properly planned and executed to ensure that law and situation there did not go out of control.


Curators used the four-campus TelePresence center for the first time yesterday, and by all accounts the videoconferencing system was a hit.


Hubline Bhd has more than doubled its fleet of vessels servicing the routes between Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Peninsular Malaysia due to a stronger demand for cargo transportation.


He thanked his predecessor Hillary Clinton, adding he has ``big heels to fill.''


Hockey East representatives visited Storrs and Hartford Thursday, the first major step in determining whether a partnership is feasible between the UConn men's hockey program and one of the nation's elite conferences.

Hockey East representatives visit Storrs, Hartford


Donald Trump is suing Bill Maher for $5 million, the amount the comedian told Jay Leno he'd pay Trump if the ``Celebrity Apprentice'' host could prove he wasn't fathered by an orangutan.


Lucknow, Jan 26 An inter-state arms running racket was busted in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday with the arrest of a policeman and four other people, police officials said.

Arms running racket busted in Uttar Pradesh


Eurozone consumer morale eroded more than generally expected in July after a recovery over the past two months, according to the European Commission's preliminary estimate released Wednesday.

Eurozone consumer morale erodes more than expected in July


Bank of Nova Scotia is broadening its already substantial presence in Latin America by acquiring a 51 per cent stake in Colombia's Banco Colpatria for $1bn in cash and shares.

Scotiabank broadens presence in Latin America


Berlin - Germany is to host an international climate conference early May, aimed at kick-starting stalled negotiations ahead of a UN summit in Mexico later this year, Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen announced on Thursday.

Germany to host international climate conference in May


Selectman Marc Lombardo, seen here following his election victory, has resigned from the Board of Selectmen, citing his new responsibilities.

Marc Lombardo resigns from Board of Selectmen


BBC director general Mark Thompson is understood to be stepping down from the role shortly after the Olympics, after eight years in charge of the broadcaster.

BBC director general Mark Thompson 'to step down'


EUROPEAN stock markets posted huge gains at close of trade today, with London up 6.19 per cent, on prospects for fresh government action against the financial crisis.


EMERGENCY services have revealed some of the bizarre and unwarranted 999 calls they've received - from a woman wanting a spider removing from her wall to a man who had lost his tobacco.The shocking examples may seem amusing, but emergency crews have launched a crackdown on hoax callers who put people's lives at risk by tying up services.Teessiders have been reaching for the phone in a variety of non-emergency situations, with another extreme example being a woman calling for an ambulance for help in removing a contraceptive coil.Another caller rang in to ask police to close her bedroom window so she didn't have to leave the comfort of her bed.One man called police after a verbal argument in a pizza shop over the price of a the Italian treat.

Emergency services reveal bizarre 999 calls


London, March 18 Scottish actor Gerard Butler says actress Jennifer Aniston has the 'best legs' in Hollywood.


Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has said that Peter Grant will definitely play for the Stormers against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this week.

Grant will play for Stormers against Cheetahs


Credit Suisse will report a profit for the second quarter and is evaluating measures to strengthen capital faster than originally planned, Swiss daily Tages Anzeiger reported Friday, citing unidentified sources close to the board of Switzerland's second-largest bank.

Credit Suisse to report a profit for second quarter - report


A Galatea man had to be flown to hospital last night because of suspected poisoning.


Four Walmart employees were fired last month for violating store policy after they disarmed a man with a gun and held him until police arrived.

Four Walmart employees fired for violating store policy


SINGAPORE Oil prices hovered below $95 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as a stronger US dollar made crude more expensive for investors with other currencies.

Oil hovers below $95 amid stronger US dollar


Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz has revealed she has no idea what she wants from her life.

Cameron Diaz has no idea what she wants from life!


AMIMON, the market leader in wireless HDTV semiconductor solutions, announced today that it has surpassed half a million units in chipset sales and orders.

AMIMON surpasses half a million units in chipset sales and orders


A Border Patrol agent working with a federal task force fired two shots at a vehicle in Rancho San Diego Monday morning after the driver steered toward the agent, officials said.


Italian officials are investigating reports that an infant survived an abortion, living for ``a whole day'' after having been left to die by hospital staff, the Italian Ministry of Health said.


In the interest of full disclosure, the absolute worst investment I've ever seen is an advance-fee offer from a long-lost Nigerian pen pal named Dr. Clement Okon -- a man who knows neither the proper use of a thesaurus nor how to turn off CAPS LOCK.


Wallaby lock Dan Vickerman on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of the game after being sidelined with injury for much of the year.

Wallabies' Vickerman announces retirement


A dead whale was found pinned to the bow of a Princess Cruises luxury liner near Juneau, Alaska, officials reported on Thursday.

Dead whale found pinned against Princess Cruises luxury liner


An Akron lawyer was suspended for at least six months by the Ohio Supreme Court for professional misconduct.


Washington, June 4 A militia has seized control of the international airport in Libyan capital Tripoli, CNN reported Monday.

Militia seizes airport in Libyan capital


InfoSpace Inc., which develops internet search tools and technologies, said Thursday it has changed its name to Blucora Inc.


Radovan Karadzic's lawyer has confirmed he will appeal against his client's extradition to The Hague to face war crime charges.

Radovan Karadzic to appeal against extradition


Canada may expand its troop commitment in Afghanistan by almost 10 per cent in order to service the helicopters about to be deployed to the region, Foreign Affairs Minister David Emerson indicated Saturday.

Canada may expand its troop commitment in Afghanistan, Emerson


France reportedly will send 1,000 more troops to Afghanistan in a show of support of the NATO mission there.

France sending more troops to Afghanistan


A judge says an 18-year-old sex offender must move out of his grandmother's home next to a Florence school.


Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will speak and sign copies of her new book, ``A Governor's Story:

Granholm will speak, sign copies of book


Voter turnout in Crimea at 1600 was some 55%, according to a posting on the official Web site of the Crimean organization of the Party of Regions, referring to the head of the campaign office of Viktor Yanukovych in Crimea, Anatoliy Mohylev.


A man with a handgun robbed a Vancouver gas station Saturday morning, police said.

Man with handgun robs Vancouver gas station


A well-known Canadian ice climber died Thursday morning in Montana in an avalanche.

Canadian ice climber dies in Montana avalanche


KEVIN Rudd has congratulated new British Prime Minister David Cameron and urged him to enjoy an hour of quiet time before the real job starts.

Kevin Rudd congratulates new British prime minister David Cameron


Canadian spot natural gas prices rose on Wednesday on strong demand due to cold weather in most major markets.

Canadian spot natural gas rises on cold weather


Kampala - Ugandan lawmakers have passed a law criminalizing female genital mutilation with sentences for those found guilty ranging from five years to life imprisonment, a spokesperson for parliament said Friday.

Uganda passes law against female genital mutilation


Pittsburgh Steelers wide out Antonio Brown returned to practice on Wednesday.

Antonio Brown returns to practice on Wednesday:


Video game sales fell for 2010 but are expected to bounce back this year as people embrace new ways of playing games online and on-the-go, according to retail research firm NPD Group.


The Blues re-signed left winger Brad Winchester to a one-year, $700,000 contract extension on Friday.


Ahead of England 's decisive showdown with Slovenia on 23 June, Fabio Capello is now back to the drawing board.

Fabio Capello back to the drawing board:


LISBON, Portugal -FC Porto came from behind to beat Academica 3-1 on Sunday to extend its unbeaten run to 24 matches and close in on a 25th Portuguese league title.


A 45-year-old Downey woman was arrested for allegedly helping her jailed boyfriend collect unemployment benefits while he was incarcerated on murder charges, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officials said Sunday.

Woman arrested for helping jailed boyfriend collect unemployment


A German court convicted John Demjanjuk on Thursday for his role in the killing of 27,900 Jews in the Sobibor Nazi death camp during the Holocaust, then set the 91-year-old free because of his age.

German court convicts then frees Demjanjuk


MALAYSIAN rubber is expected to trade lower this week as the stronger ringgit weighs on prices.

Rubber expected to trade lower this week


Former Test front-rower Carl Webb has made an unsuccessful foray into the boxing ring, knocked out by fellow heavyweight Scott Lewis in his professional debut at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Monday night.


GARY LOCKETT is ready to hang up his gloves after admitting he has never loved boxing.


Cuban ballet choreographer Alberto Alonso died on January 1 at the age of 90 at his home in Gainesville , Florida .

Cuban ballet choreographer Alberto Alonso dies at 90


The Archbishop of Canterbury has arrived in Norwich as he starts his pilgrimage around five English cities.

The Archbishop of Canterbury arrives in Norwich


Volvo to pay $US1.5 million fine Updated: 08:30, Wednesday July 4, 2012 Volvo will pay $US1.5 million in civil penalties after US federal regulators say the car manufacturer failed to report safety defects in a timely manner.


``You are a paedophile, and have this problem for quite some time.


Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and will be sidelined approximately four-to-six weeks.


A DeLorean is spotted floating in McCovey Cove during the Rockies-Giants game


Justin Lee Collins, the 'lifelong' Bristol City supporter and co-host of Channel 4's The Friday Night Project, has been charged with affray by police, after he was involved in an ugly incident on Wembley Way two weeks ago with Spoof writer and Hull City fan Monkey Woods.


Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck left Sunday's game against Tampa Bay in the first quarter with a hip injury.


New Delhi, June 13 India today favoured linking social protection benefits closely to a country''s financial resources, size of informal sector and employment strategies.

India favours linking social protection benefits to resources


Three Chinese allegedly broke into the house of a compatriot and stole Dh276,000 from his bedroom, the Dubai Criminal Court heard.

Three broke into house and stole Dh276,000


TwittaBling has officially launched, along with a new web site, offering fashion-forward Twitter -inspired accessories just in time for Valentine's Day.

TwittaBling - launches with new web site offering Twitter-inspired accessories


Between January and November, the shortfall between recurrent revenue and total expenditure of Central Government narrowed by €29.6 million to €278.2 million, when compared to the corresponding period in 2010.

Shortfall between revenue and total expenditure narrows


Commissioner David Stern hopes the NBA does not follow the NFL's lead and keeps its labour dispute with the union out of the courts.

Stern hopes to keep labour dispute out of courts


Rubio wrote on Twitter on Thursday that he will hold a news conference in Barcelona on Friday to discuss his basketball future.


Former Vallejo Councilman Gary Cloutier filed a challenge in Solano County Superior Court Monday to his loss to Osby Davis in the Vallejo mayoral election in November.

Cloutier files challenge to loss in Vallejo mayoral election


The swine flu has claimed its third victim in Karnataka, with a 28-year-old man succumbing to the disease at a private hospital here, pushing up the nationwide toll due to H1N1 virus to 24.

Swine flu claims third victim in Karnataka


SEVEN students from Rotherham's Thomas Rotherham College could be off to Oxbridge later this year after receiving conditional offers.


The father who left his 5-month-old baby home alone while he went out drinking was sentenced on Wednesday.

Father who left baby to go drinking sentenced


Energy Secretary Steven Chu is stepping down, a report from Bloomberg TV said Thursday.

Energy secretary Steven Chu stepping down: report


Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has said the decision of AIB and EBS to increase variable mortgages rates is another hammer blow for distressed mortgage holders, which will damage the economy and push more families into mortgage arrears.

AIB and EBS to increase variable mortgage rates


Lakhs of devotees from home and abroad raised their hands in prayers seeking divine blessings as the three-day second phase of the Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of the Muslims, ended with the Akheri Munajat yesterday.


Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will be suspended two games this upcoming season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, according to ESPNCleveland.

Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon suspended two games


`` title=''Spider-Man swoops in to save Obama`` width=''99`` height=''150`` align=''left`` />Los Angeles - President-elect Barack Obama is getting some help from a superhero as he prepares to take charge of the United States in a time of crisis.


Bankrupt Wellington property developer Terry Serepisos has been allowed to stay in his Roseneath home, despite a court order requiring him to have left by Sunday.

Serepisos allowed to stay in Roseneath home


Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles â€™ Pro Bowl quarterback, says he hopes Burress uses him as an example in his return to the NFL .

Vick hopes Burress uses him as an example


Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa said he expects to run less in 2011 than he has in the past.


Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, who was the 2008 Flagbearer for the CPP, and now seeking the support of Ghanaian electorates to become the President of Ghana come 2013, has expressed strong worry about the pace of development in the Central Region most especially the condition of the people of Saltpond as they continue to wallow in the harsh realities of underdevelopment and impoverishment.

Nduom express worries about the pace of development in


Washington, Aug 24 As rebel forces reportedly took control of most parts of the Libyan capital Tripoli and Muammar Gaddafi vowed martyrdom or victory, the US today asked him to relinquish power immediately.

US asks Gaddafi to relinquish power immediately


All roads within Yellowstone National Park are open for visitors for the holiday weekend, and most of the Park's facilities are open as well.


Punjab has decided to run non-perennial canals in the current Rabi season in order to provide one watering for wheat crop across the province as improved hydrology helps in reducing shortage of water to five to 16 per cent.


Silver Films' Manchester office has produced two TV sponsorship campaigns for Toyota, both of which will air on ITV1.

Silver Films produces campaigns for Toyota


Former University of Tennessee star Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks won the ESPY for Best WNBA Player on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.


Russia's Foreign Ministry on Sunday advised Russians against travelling to Japan over a radiation threat posed by Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant that was severely damaged during last week's devastating earthquake and powerful tsunami.

Russia's Foreign ministry advises Russians against travel to Japan


A registered sex offender will be released from prison next month and return to Wausau.


NASA engineers are working to fix a small fuel leak on the shuttle Discovery before its scheduled launch next month, the US space agency said Thursday.

NASA works to fix small fuel leak on shuttle Discovery


State Rep. Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, confirmed Tuesday that he'll run for the state Senate this fall.

Joey Hensley confirms he'll run for the state Senate


Carl's Jr. owner CKE postponed its planned IPO because of ``market...


Former Temptations singer Richard Street has died aged 70, his widow Cindy Street told CNN.

Former Temptations singer Richard Street dies - CNN


American goalkeeper Brad Guzan celebrated the first victory of his loan stint at Hull in a 3-2 victory over Portsmouth on Monday in England's second-tier League Championship.

Guzan celebrates first victory with Hull


The Dad's Army actor Clive Dunn has died at the age of 92.


``Kyoto, for Canada, is in the past,'' Peter Kent told delegates today at United Nations climate talks in South Africa.


Serbian Radical Party leader Vojislav Seselj, who has been transported to hospital because his health suddenly deteriorated, will probably go into surgery on Saturday because the defibrilator he received in January is malfunctioning, the SRS stated on Friday.

Seselj probably goes into surgery on Saturday


JOHANNESBURG ― A spokesman for a South African emergency service says a man has survived after shooting himself in the head and then being hit by a truck.

Safrica man survives shooting, being hit by truck


Monarchos, the 2001 Kentucky Derby winner, is recovering from colic surgery performed April 19 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington, Ky.


Martha Stewart and her entourage made a surprise stop at Antonio's on Coggeshall Street for lunch on Wednesday.

Martha Stewart stops by Antonio's for lunch


Things Christians Shouldn't Say: ``I hope he's in Hell.''


Laugfs Eco Sri Limited has donated 10,000 school text books to distribute free among the school children affected by the recent floods in the North Central Province.


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's biggest bank, reported a $2.7 billion annual loss, its first since forming four years ago, hit by a damaging recession and big losses on its stock portfolio, but forecast a rebound, Reuters said.

Mitsubishi UFJ reports $2.7 billion annual loss


Personnel from seven local fire departments are battling a house fire at 1109 Keeler Ave., and receiving assistance from the South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Seven fire departments battling a house fire


Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle collapsed at Friday's practice and has been taken to the hospital.

Rick Carlisle collapses, taken to hospital


Warm autumn weather is both asset and detriment for deer and elk hunters seeking to fill licenses this season.

Warm weather is asset, detriment for hunters


Manila Militant students vowed to continue their protest against the holding of war games between American and Filipino soldiers in the South China Sea, adding that they don't want the Philippines to be like a pawn between the US and China.

Students to continue their protest against war games


A winter weather advisory that warns motorists of possible icy road hazards has been extended until 11 am Tuesday for North Texas, officials said.

Winter weather advisory extended until Tuesday


The world's ``oldest profession'' has gone high tech, as an influx of sex workers hit the Silicon Valley area--and like any successful entrepreneurs, they're making bank!


Susan Boyle's brother has said that Kathy Bates should play her in the movie of her life.


The Danish economy, stagnating since the middle of 2010, switched into growth in the first quarter of the year, expanding by 0.2 percent from output in the previous quarter.


Turkmenistan auctioned about 690,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.

Turkmenistan auctions about 690,000 tons of oil products


Singapore roared back from recession in the first quarter, the government said Wednesday, as it sharply raised its economic growth forecast and tightened monetary policy to check inflation.


Families have added another £2,500 to their credit card and personal loan debts in the space of a year as they struggle with high living costs, a report has warned.

Families add £2,500 to their credit card debts


An experimental vaccine that triggers the patient's immune system to identify and attack specific tumor cells is showing new promise for the treatment of early lung cancer.

Experimental vaccine shows promise for the treatment of early lung cancer


Trampoline made by Skywalker Holdings have been recalled due to a falling hazard, the Department of Consumer Protection announced on Tuesday.

Trampoline recalled due to falling hazard


The Thunder will host ``World Cup'' night at 7 pm Friday at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium.


Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched to Pearl Square -the focal point of the weeklong protests in central Manama -to press demands for political reform in a country dominated by the Sunni Muslim minority.


US President Barack Obama on Saturday offered Easter and Passover greetings to millions of Americans, urging them to use this time to reflect on the nation's common values.

Obama offers Easter, Passover greetings to Americans


Sega has revealed Tournament of Legends, a Wii exclusive from The Conduit developer High Voltage.

Sega reveals Tournament of Legends for Wii


As French Le Figaro writes she announced that she is disappointed as French Senators decided to appeal the draft on criminalization of the Genocide's denial, which was presented to the Senate by her.


Random acts of kindness sometimes come in small packages.


U2 and Bono have been criticised for the carbon footprint created by their mammoth world tour.

U2 and Bono criticised for carbon footprint


A Hamilton man is shot to death inside his home and his family tells Local 12 that his death was the result of a robbery.


Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire has banned all alcoholic energy drinks from the state of Washington.

Gov. Chris Gregoire bans energy drinks from Washington state


Faith Evans, who is an accomplished R&B singer herself, reportedly owes the Internal Revenue Service more than $360,000 in taxes.


The Philippine Army has launched carless days in all its camps throughout the country to conserve fuel amid spiralling prices, officials said Thursday.


More Texas public school students are taking and succeeding on Advanced Placement exams, which can give college-bound students an edge, according to a new report.

More Texas students taking Advanced Placement exams


BNP and its allies finalised nominations of their candidates on Saturday for the upcoming 9th parliamentary election.


A triumphant BMW Oracle Racing team, led by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, showed off the gleaming sterling silver America's Cup trophy at an official reception Feb. 20 at the City Hall rotunda here.

BMW Oracle team shows off America's Cup trophy


Newsday > Sports > Football > Jets Mangold doing what he can to play Sunday Published:


A Roseville man was arrested late last month on child sexual molestation charges, and police are concerned there could be more victims.

Roseville man arrested on child sexual molestation charges


Sir Paul McCartney joined Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP newsletter to tell all about his Meat Free Monday campaign.

Sir Paul McCartney tells all about Meat Free Monday campaign


Yep, that's right, the Samsung Gravity 2 user guide has leaked, in all of its glory.


``'Johnny Gaddaar' is my Bible. It's a book just like any book that students study at school. I have grown up studying that book only,'' the 31-year-old said here Monday in an interview.


/ Fort Myers, Fla. / A book geared to child cancer patients and their families to help them cope was featured on the morning news on WINK-TV, the CBS affiliate station in Fort Myers.

Book geared to child cancer patients featured on WINK-TV in Fort Myers


Famous Pakistani film industry actor Syed Kamal passed away after lingering illness in Karachi Thursday, he was admitted to a hospital previous day due to cardiac problem.


News International as a corporation could face a criminal prosecution following its admission that the phones of celebrities were hacked into by its staff.

News International could face prosecution


Social games giant Zynga has acquired New York developer Area/Code, renaming the studio Zynga New York.

Zynga acquires new York developer Area/Code


Watford manager Malky Mackay believes on-loan Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann is currently ``trying too hard'' to score.


Lloyd has admitted that he was the one that told Chris Brown to cry during his tribute performance to Michael Jackson at the BET Awards that took place last Sunday.

Lloyd told Chris Brown to cry at BET Awards


Buck Goldstein, senior lecturer in the economics department, talks about innovation and entrepreneurship Monday in the Student Union.


The National Youth Build 2011 programme will this year take place in Limpopo, where 76 houses will be built by youth in Mohodi, Molemole Municipality.


The first Nordstrom Rack is opening on Union Square in Manhattan Tuesday morning at 9 am ET. ``Ideally, we would have first opened in New York with a full-line store,'' said Blake Nordstrom, president of Nordstrom Inc. at a press preview Monday morning, ``but this opportunity was too good to pass up.''


The inflation target for 2010 set in accordance with the International Monetary Fund is 3.5 percent, plus/minus one percent, the central bank's governor Mugur Isarescu said on Thursday.

Inflation target for 2010 set at 3.5 percent


Just recently, a man got 8 years in jail for raping a London journalist in the make shift emigration village known as The Jungle.

Man gets 8 years in jail for raping London journalist in the Jungle


The Bank of Russia said Friday it is leaving interest rates unchanged despite increased signs of the same inflationary pressure that caused it to raise rates in September.

Bank of Russia leaves all rates unchanged


41-year-old Andre Agassi has been inducted into the Hall of Fame after almost five years of his retirement from the game.

Andre Agassi inducted into tennis Hall of Fame


Ferrari's Fernando Alonso takes the championship lead in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship after winning a rain-drenched Korean Grand Prix.

Alonso takes championship lead after winning Korean Grand Prix


Germany's Jens Lehmann says he is happy to represent Arsenal in the Euro 2008 final despite his ``difficult'' relationship with Arsene Wenger.


Dean Foods Co. likely will close a longtime dairy plant in Michigan after its contract with retailer Meijer Inc. to supply stores in the state winds down.

Dean Foods likely to close longtime dairy plant


A stone carving session with local sculptor Rory T'tigo.


A city woman was cited after she hit a parked car Thursday on South Wood Street, police said.

City woman cited after hitting parked car


Iran has offered insurance to Indian refiners in a bid to boost its crude oïl sales, industry sources said, though some oil executives warned the plan would not remove the threat of western sanctions.


The Carolina Hurricanes announced they will honor former player Josef Vasicek, who died in the tragic Lokomotiv plane crash in Russia on Sept. 7, by wearing a ``63'' jersey patch for the 2011-12 season.

Hurricanes to honor Josef Vasicek with jersey patch


British professional golfer Justin Rose, 28, and his wife, former international gymnast Kate Phillips, are expecting their first child.

British golfer Justin Rose expecting first child


Enogex announced that it signed agreements to acquire natural gas midstream pipeline assets with dedicated rights to gather and process production from a large acreage position located in the Granite Wash, Tonkawa and Marmaton plays of northwestern Oklahoma.

Enogex announces agreements to acquire pipeline assets


Attorneys for disgraced former Sen. Larry Craig, who famously blamed his 2007 sex arrest on a ``wide stance,'' were questioned by a federal judge on Monday over his use of campaign funds for his legal defense in the airport bathroom sting.

Disgraced former Sen. Larry Craig questioned on use of campaign funds for legal defense


It's been revealed that the forthcoming online Battlestar Galactica game will feature key characters from the re-imaged and critically acclaimed television series.

Battlestar Galactica game to feature characters from the series


At some point between my flight taking off in Toronto and my flight landing back in New York, the World Series schedule was announced by Major League Baseball.


Oil fell below $46 a barrel on Thursday to almost four-year lows on fears of deepening economic woes, which overshadowed bullish weekly US oil stocks data.


Pakistan has said it is ``not obliged'' to immediately arrest Lashker-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed even if an Interpol Red Corner notice has been issued against him and claimed that evidence provided by India in three dossiers were ``not sufficient'' to link him to the 26/11 attacks.

Pakistan 'not obliged' to arrest Hafiz Saeed:


He was a popular choice to buck the odds, but franchise philosophy and the salary cap caught up to Brendan Morrison when the Vancouver Canucks released him on Sunday.


The Army Corps of Engineers has released new flood maps for the Green River, but it warns residents it cannot consider every uncertainty.

Army Corps of Engineers releases new flood maps


Ubisoft has named new Driver game, The Recruit, by means of a copyright listing spotted on the US Patent and Trademark Office.


Robbie Keane scored after 21 minutes of his Major League Soccer debut as LA Galaxy beat San Jose 2-0.

Robbie Keane scores on debut as LA Galaxy beat San Jose


PIERSON, Iowa The mayor of a small western Iowa town shot and killed a dog after it bit a child.

Pierson mayor shoots dog after it bites child


Thousands of ``spoon-fed'' teenagers are dropping out or leaving university with useless qualifications after being pushed onto pointless courses, according to a new study.

Thousands of teenagers drop out of university after being pushed onto 'pointless' courses


Discount retailer Target Corp. said Tuesday that it will cut 9 percent of its headquarters staff, close a distribution center and reduce planned new-store openings as it battles the weak economy.

Target to cut staff, close a distribution center


New homes at two new developments in Lincolnshire are being launched at Kings Manor in Coningsby and in Skegness at The Chase development in conjunction with buyer schemes that are available on selected properties on both developments.

Two new developments in Lincolnshire launched


A judge on Tuesday sentenced a woman to 18 months in prison and probation in connection with a fatal drunken driving collision.

Judge sentences woman to 18 months in prison


An elderly couple flipped their car onto its roof while driving along Great Yarmouth seafront this morning.

Elderly couple flip car onto roof at Great Yarmouth seafront


The space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the international space station early Monday for its journey back to Earth, ending a nearly nine-day visit to deliver, install and activate Europe's new orbital laboratory.Pilot Alan Poindexter gently backed the shuttle away from the station and guided the ship through a full lap around the orbiting outpost, primarily so crew members could take pictures of the station's new configuration.


An al-Qaeda operative, who on the direction of the terror group's leaders in Pakistan conspired to bomb the city's subway systems, Times Square and New York Stock Exchange in one of the most serious plots since the 9/11 attacks, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Al-Qaeda operative sentenced to life imprisonment


Ofer Holdings Group is loaning 130,000 Israel Corporation shares, 1.7% of the company.

Ofer Holdings loans 130,000 Israel Corp shares


For a man on the run, Osama bin Laden seemed to do very little running.


Some reports claim that Michael will be buried without his brain!!!

Michael Jackson to be buried sans brain?!


A traffic police officer directs vehicles in the Ettadhamen district of the capital Tunis June 13, 2012, one day after clashes between Salaf Islamists and police.


Police are investigating a homicide in Hastings after the body of a man not seen for several days was found at home.


Barnsley are set to appoint Rochdale boss Keith Hill as their new manager, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

Barnsley to appoint Rochdale boss Keith Hill as manager


Five chambers of commerce under the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia today signed a pledge to fight corruption.

Five chambers of Commerce sign pledge to fight corruption


A maintenance man who was shot and killed while on the job last week at an east valley apartment complex was identified Wednesday by the Clark County coroner's office as 47-year-old Adrian Abrego-Gonzalez of Las Vegas.

Maintenance man killed at apartment complex identified


Arizona remains in the top ranks of US states for foreclosures, according to the June report from RealtyTrac.

Arizona remains in top ranks for foreclosures


DUBAI // The Hard Rock Cafe will re-open in Dubai, its managers said today, despite the popular venue having been forced to close.


A man was fatally crushed by a moving truck on Saturday morning at a public storage business.


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the disabled people have rights over the society and it is incumbent that the society was structured in a way that met the needs of all its citizens including those suffering from one or the other physical disability.

Disabled people have rights over the society:


Security guards reported hearing one gunshot in the Canyon Crest community.


THE mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency is set to be expanded yet again so that the European Union can offer technical assistance to African coastal states.


A City of Tonawanda man pleaded guilty Wednesday to firing two shotgun blasts through the floor of his former North Tonawanda apartment into the apartment below.

Man pleads guilty to firing shotgun blasts through floor


A 60-year-old man who had won an appeal of an earlier guilty verdict pleaded no contest to a robbery charge Wednesday related to a 2006 incident at a Lawrence convenience store, Douglas County prosecutors said.

Man pleads no contest to robbery charge from 2006 incident


Celtic have accepted a Uefa fine of £42,430 imposed after a fan ran on to the pitch during the Champions League Group E match against Manchester United at Parkhead.


Brazilian composer and singer Dorival Caymmi, who catapulted to fame when Carmen Miranda performed one of his songs in 1938, died Saturday.

Brazilian singer, songwriter Dorival Caymmi dies


The disclosure of the letter in the United States, stating that Washington will stop nuclear trade with India, if New Delhi conducts a nuclear test, was made as per earlier plans and has nothing to do with the Nuclear Suppliers Group meet that began on Thursday, a senior Congressional aide said.

``Disclosure made as per earlier plans''


Washington DC. Barack Obama has vowed that he will ``change the world'' even as he urged his supporters to guard against complacency.


A shift in focus away from residential care for foster children has led Abbott House to put its Irvington property on the market, the agency announced today.

A shift in focus away from residential care for foster children has led Abbott House to put its...


ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema declared ``economic war'' on whites on Saturday, making clear he had no intention of backing down from inflammatory rhetoric on the eve of a party disciplinary hearing.

Malema declares ``economic war'' on whites


Two west Phoenix apartment complexes sold recently with Colliers International in Phoenix handling both deals.


For the first time in three years, a majority of Americans plan on taking a vacation.

Majority of Americans plan on taking a vacation


The Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran wide receiver Eddie Kennison, the team announced Tuesday.

Chiefs release wide receiver Eddie Kennison


PTI Feb 11, 2013, 06.18PM IST A ``sad and hassled'' Praveen Kumar on Monday refused to speak about the BCCI's suspension imposed on him, which bars the pacer from playing the inter-state Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Uttar Pradesh.

Praveen Kumar refuses to speak about suspension


by : dpa Davos, Switzerland - Marit Bjoergen won again on Sunday to draw even with fellow-Norwegian Bente Skari on 41 career World Cup wins in cross-country skiing for second place in the alltime list.


If you like roller coasters that thrill and like kiddie rides for the kids six flags in Saint Louis is so much fun for the whole family.

Six flags in Saint Louis is so much fun for the whole family


BCCI president N. Srinivasan Sunday said nobody at the working committee meeting here had asked for his resignation and he had taken ``an extraordinarily fair step'' by stepping aside.


WHEATON, Ill. ― Two west suburban men who allegedly recruited homeless men to steal merchandise from Wal-Mart stores, which they would then sell on Ebay or Craigslist, have been charged with felony theft and burglary.

Men recruited homeless to steal from Wal-Marts


The high speed rail link between London and Birmingham could still benefit Northampton passengers even though the 250mph trains will not stop in the county, an MP has said.


France prepared Saturday to vote in presidential elections that see incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy pitted against challengers including Socialist candidate Francois Hollande.


A New Jersey woman suffering an asthma attack was denied an inhaler at a pharmacy because she was $1.99 short, MyFoxNY.com reported.


Skyfire has unveiled its new mobile phone web browser, which allows smartphone owners to view full pages on the interntet.


``Well I think we're a resilient team, there's no doubt about that,'' Julien said before Monday's Game 5 at the Garden.

Julien: 'I think we're a resilient team'


Tata Advanced Systems Ltd has acquired 74% stake in Hyderabad-based HBL Elta Avionics Systems Pvt Ltd from HBL Power Systems Ltd.

Tata Advanced Systems acquires 74% stake in HBL Elta Avionics Systems


Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet on Friday, and at that meeting Roethlisberger may find out whether he'll be suspended for four or six games.

Ben Roethlisberger, Roger Goodell to meet Friday


WEC bantamweights Jeff Curran and Takeya Mizugaki have verbally agreed to meet at WEC 42 in August.

Jeff Curran and Takeya Mizugaki to meet at WEC 42


Well recently one of the Apollo astronauts, Charles Duke, was the guest of honour at the launch of Nimlok's newest company- VU.

Apollo astronaut, Charles Duke, is guest of honour at another 'launch'


Tehran - Iran is to introduce the new generation of its centrifuges, Ali-Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, said Friday.

Iran to introduce new generation of centrifuges


The federal government announced today it will provide $20.3 million for repair and improvement projects at small craft harbours in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Federal government providing $20.3 million for small craft harbours


Barclays posted a sharp fall in first-half profits and warned jobs cuts could top 3,000 this year as the bank acts to reduce costs in a ``difficult and challenging environment''.

Barclays posts sharp fall in profits, warns of jobs cuts


Texas prison officials are investigating whether convicted polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs violated his inmate telephone privileges with a couple of calls to a relative on Christmas Day that may have been broadcast to an audience listening in.

Polygamist Warren Jeffs may have violated inmate telephone privileges


Sania Mirza will now focus on doubles in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games, where she hopes to win a medal for India in mixed-doubles, says a report in The Times Of India.


A Pottstown man has been sentenced to jail for threatening his former girlfriend with a razor knife during a domestic disturbance inside a borough residence.

Pottstown man jailed for threatening girlfriend with knife


Beirut, March 6 Israeli forces Thursday crossed the Lebanese border in the south and advanced one km, but kept away from the UN demarcated 'Blue Line' Future TV reported.


USA head coach Bob Bradley is targeting improvement against Eastern European nations when they take on Slovenia on Friday.

USA coach Bradley targeting improvement against Eastern europe's Slovenia


Ajman Free Zone is offering installment-based flexible payment options to investors.

Ajman Free Zone offers flexible payment options


A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in seafront hotel in Clacton.

MAN appears in court charged with murder


OurStage--a music discovery website where artists post their songs online to be heard and rated by the masses--has recently launched Marketplace, a website that helps artists search for and book gigs.


A Perry Hilltop woman learned her sentence Wednesday for letting two dogs starve to death inside her home.

Woman sentenced for letting two dogs starve to death


No fatalities or injuries were reported when a cargo ship ran aground off the Thousand Islands coast Friday morning.

Cargo ship runs aground off Thousand Islands


The White House says President Barack Obama is taking advantage of advances in the wireless industry to help create jobs.

Obama to take advantage of advances in wireless


The Maine Republican Party says it's filing a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree, claiming she violated laws in her use of a private jet.

Maine GOP files complaint against Pingree over jet


AP Wild-card entry Vania King of the United States has upset No. 15 seed Samantha Stosur of Australia in the second round of the US Open.

Vania King upsets No. 15 seed Samantha Stosur


Local journalists on Saturday welcomed amendments in the Pemra ordinance by the federal government and held it a right step in right direction.

Journalists welcome amendments in Pemra ordinance


A WOMAN was run over by a car in Baldivis last night but was not seriously injured.


Hilary Duff, who is expecting her first child with husband Mike Comrie has revealed that she is having an ``easy'' pregnancy.


The much awaited CAG reports on allocation of coal blocks and GMR-run Delhi Airport will be tabled in Parliament during the current session, Finance Minister P. Chidabaram said on Wednesday.

CAG report on coal blocks to be tabled in current session:


Sunshine Stars of Akure hit man, Ajani Ibrahim has returned to the top of goal scorers' chart in the Nigeria Premier League after netting his seventh goal of the current campaign.

Ajani returns to the top of scorers' chart


The Drexel men's tennis match at Villanova originally scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Men's tennis match vs. Villanova cancelled


Yesterday, while promoting her new memoir Bossypants on ``Oprah,'' Tina Fey announced she is five months pregnant.


Bank of America Corp. has agreed to pay a $33 million penalty to settle government charges that it misled investors about Merrill Lynch's plans to pay bonuses to its executives.

Bank of America to pay $33 million penalty


Mumbai, Oct 27 The government bond prices recovered due to fresh demand from banks and corporates while call rate eased on the overnight call money market here today in view of ample liquidity in banking system.

Bond prices recover on fresh demand, call rate eases


Virginia Tech running back David Wilson said Friday he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Virginia Tech running back David Wilson to enter NFL draft


On April 4, Larry Page will replace Eric Schmidt as The Man In Charge of the net's biggest online advertising company.


``How well do you know your chamber?'' shouted board member and former president Kristen Maximo, who then went about testing the knowledge of several preselected attendees during the organization's May 19 luncheon at the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club.


A high school teacher in Bourbon County is behind bars, accused of inappropriate contact with a student.

Teacher accused of inappropriate contact with student


That was how Laszlo Solyom spent 21 August 2008 - an average day.


Olivia Munn says her stepfather used to ``always'' verbally abuse her and tell her she was talentless and not ``smart enough'' or ``pretty enough''.

Olivia Munn's stepfather verbally abused her


Les Misérables will be revamped and relaunched for a 25th anniversary UK and international tour, which will begin performances at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Dec. 11 for a run to Jan. 16, 2010.

Les miz to be revamped for 25th anniversary UK/international tour


Seoul shares fell by mid-morning on Friday, after Wall Street wiped out gains to end flat amid global debt concerns, with Hyundai Motor and CJ CheilJedang down.


Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi tied the knot with graphic designer Yamini Roy in Varanasi on Sunday.

Varun Gandhi ties the knot with Yamini Roy


Michael Douglas is in talks to play former US president Ronald Reagan in a new drama set against the backdrop of the US leader's historic 1986 Reykjavik summit with the USSR's Mikhail Gorbachev.

Michael Douglas in talks to play Ronald Reagan


New Zealand has bounced back from the heavy defeat to Australia with a resounding 10 wicket win over Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad.


Syracuse will join the ACC in 2013 after a &7.5 million buyout to leave the Big East.


Industry chamber Assocham said inflation slowing slightly in March supports expectations that the RBI will finally start cutting its policy rate to address a deepening growth crisis in the economy.


The National Weather Service will soon start sending severe weather warnings to millions of smartphone owners in the US, the Associated Press reports.

National weather service to send weather warnings to smartphones


Funeral arrangement are now set for former Marquette University coach Hank Raymonds.

Funeral arrangements now set for Hank Raymonds


Musician Dave Grohl admitted he recently ended up in hospital after drinking too much coffee.

Dave Grohl ended up in hospital after drinking too much coffee


If it's a civil case for personal injury let's say, how often would the lawyer contact their client or meet with them?

How often does a lawyer contact their client?


Key elements of NUI Galway's new Strategic Plan 2009-2014, which were launched this week, include a major €130m construction proposal, increased numbers of spin-out companies and a rise in the numbers of mature, international and PhD students.

NUI Galway's strategic plan to include €130m construction proposal


Neha Dhupia has revealed that she will make her Punjabi film debut opposite Jimmy Shergill.


Two minor girls on Wednesday washed away in flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, police said.


Lancashire were given a taste of their own medicine as Essex fought back strongly from 72-5 during yesterday's opening day of the LV= County Championship match at Chelmsford.


A Springfield woman is in stable condition today after she fell asleep smoking Saturday night and was pulled from her home unconscious, said Fire Marshal Mark Epps.

Woman in stable condition after she falls asleep smoking


Police are appealing for information from the public after a pet dog was killed in south Lismore early yesterday.

Police appeal for information after dog killed - Lismore


Two shots were fired early Sunday evening during a struggle between a robber and a grocery store clerk, police said.

Shots fired during struggle between robber, store clerk


Swiss tennis great Martina Hingis hinted at a return to the women's professional circuit having served her two-year ban for drug abuse.

Swiss tennis great Martina Hingis hints at a return to women's circuit


Asda has relaunched its sharesave scheme, using staff who have benefited previously to boost take-up.


As promised back in January, Asus has now started shipping its 7-inch MeMO Pad to retail/e-tail outlets.


La Crosse police says they're investigating the death of a 35-year-old woman as a homicide.

La Crosse police investigate death as homicide


Weezy said ``Just so no one gets it twisted: the Lakers are winning the NBA Finals.

Lil Wayne says the Lakers will win it all


White House ethics czar Norman Eisen, now awaiting Senate consideration as the president's nominee to be ambassador to the Czech Republic, has submitted financial disclosure forms showing he continues to receive compensation he is owed from Zuckerman Spaeder.

White House ethics czar submits financial disclosures


Namibia has launched its national climate change policy to guide efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change on the country's development.


US cable firm Charter Communications Inc, which is controlled by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday.

Charter Communications files for bankruptcy


Mine Hill artist Willie Cole has made art with steam irons, blowdryers and all kinds of found objects, but since 2005, he has worked mostly with shoes.

Contemporary artist Willie Cole works with shoes


With a bit of leverage, Cornell researchers have used a very tiny beam of light with as little as 1 milliwatt of power to move a silicon structure up to 12 nanometers.

Cornell researchers use very tiny beam of light to move silicon structure up to 12 nanometers


Cheryl Cole set to buy house Updated: 22:29, Monday March 4, 2013 Cheryl Cole and her boyfriend Tre Holloway are buying a three-bedroom Los Angeles love nest together so they have a permanent base in the US.


The new Harley-Davidson museum is now open in Milwaukee, WI


A national liberal Democratic group is trying to pressure Gov. Andrew Cuomo to make a deal to publicly finance campaigns in New York.

Democratic group tries to pressure Gov. Cuomo into publicly-financed campaigns


A new high altitude laboratory has been set up in India to study the formation of clouds and how they interact with the environment.

High altitude laboratory to study formation of clouds


The German football team is to wear bullet proof vests during next year's world cup.

German football team to wear bullet proof vests


Colin Farrell reportedly tried to woo Mary-Kate Olsen at the Sundance Film Festival.


250 orphanage graduates are expecting to receive apartments in the framework of government outreach program.

250 orphanage graduates expect to receive apartments


A Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School teacher has been charged with indecent exposure after someone reportedly exposed himself to a bus full of high school girls.


Rep. John Lewis said Wednesday that he is switching his support from Sen. Hillary Clinton to Sen. Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate.

Rep. John Lewis to switch support to Barack Obama


Eni SpA said no plans have been presented to its board for cancelling the treasury shares it possesses.

Eni says no plan presented to board to cancel treasury shares


A new laser that can show what objects are made of could help military aircraft identify hidden dangers such as weapons arsenals far below.

New laser could help military aircraft identify hidden dangers


It was Christmas time and we were going through a neighbourhood that had several rows of houses that were all lit up with all sorts of Christmas lights and decorations.


``Absolutely not,'' Snow says when asked directly whether she and Rendell are having an affair.


ISOFOTON, a Spain-based provider of PV and solar thermal products, has opened a sales office in Lyon, France, to serve the French market.


A new cheesesteak restaurant in the University area hosted a cheesesteak eating contest Saturday.

New restaurant hosts cheesesteak eating contest


Airlines are climbing out of recession with further strong increases for passenger travel and freight in February, industry association IATA said on Tuesday.


Greater Sudbury's 328 volunteer firefighters, who fight all types of blazes all across the city, are voting today whether to unionize.

Volunteer firefighters vote whether to unionize


Thermo Fisher Scientific extends X-ray spectrometry petrochemical solutions with new demonstration laboratory and web portal.


Ashlee Simpson has set an April 22 release date for her third Geffen album, ``Bittersweet World,'' which features production from Timbaland and the Neptunes' Chad Hugo.

Ashlee Simpson sets date for third album


He added that adjustment of subsidy has to be transparent which is not the case currently.

Adjustment of subsidy has to be transparent:


A former Jackson crematory operator, who lost his operating license last year amid accusations he mishandled human remains, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to five counts of misappropriating money from customers.

Former crematory operator pleads not guilty


Xstrata Plc, the world's No. 1 exporter of steam coal, plans to build a new A$1 billion coal port in Australia, it said on Friday.

Xstrata plans to build a new coal port in Australia..


Finisar was downgraded today by analysts at Credit Suisse and the stock is now at $15.31, down $2.42 on volume of 17,114,690 shares traded.

Finisar (FNSR) downgraded by credit Suisse


Midfielder Paul Green is hoping to return to the Leeds squad ahead of Blackpool's visit to Elland Road on Wednesday night.


Royals reassigned LHP Heath Phillips, LHP Lenny DiNardo, RHP Anthony Lerew, RHP Victor Marte, C Matt Tupman and OF Tommy Murphy to minor league camp.


Turkmenistan adopted a law on advocacy and legal practice, which identifies the procedural rights and duties of lawyers while representing individuals and entities.

Turkmenistan adopts law on advocacy and legal practice


Bollywood actor Salman Khan says there is no war or rivalry between him and his colleague Shah Rukh Khan.


UEFA has banned Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for five Champions League matches and fined him 50,000 euros for making an 'inappropriate statement'.


Valentine's Day is a day for romance, but it can also be an opportune time for scammers to take advantage of those looking for love online.


Wine China Exhibition - 2009 China International Wine & Spirits Exhibition will be held from March 15th to 17th 2009 in Beijing China World Trade Center, will offer one favorable and professional business site to spread wine culture and knowledge, to taste different wine, to train more and more importers and lovers and to handle some wine marketing activities in Chinese wine market.

Wine China Exhibition to be held on March 2009


New Yorkers making less than $57,000 a year can file state and federal income tax returns for free at the state Department of Taxation and Finance website.


A body found in the Truckee River on Monday remains unidentified, said Washoe County Deputy Brooke Keast.

Body found in Truckee River remains unidentified


/ AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes Steve Alford says he won't be paying a $1 million buyout to New Mexico.

Alford says he won't pay $1 million buyout to New Mexico


Palestinian protesters march towards Ofer prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah May 2, 2012, after a protest in solidarity with hunger striking Palestinian prisoners.

Palestinian protesters march towards Ofer prison near Ramallah


Cintas Corp., a supplier of corporate uniforms, withdrew its fiscal 2009 earnings outlook on Friday, citing uncertainties in its marketplace.


This handout image, released on November 10, 2010, shows one of the Federal Drug Administration's proposed new ``graphic health warnings.''


A 30-year-old Trinidad national has been charged with a 33-year-old Portuguese man in an immigration sham wedding.

Trinidad national charged in immigration 'sham' wedding


Hampton police are investigating a fatal shooting that tookplace on Lincoln Street.


A NEW study has been looking at the effect of music and our ability to remember things.


The church says all missionaries serving in Japan are safe.


National oil and gas holding KazMunayGas plans to reconstruct Livani health resort located in Georgia .

KazMunayGas to reconstruct Livani health resort.


A cyclist was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in East Molesey yesterday morning.

Cyclist taken to Hospital following road traffic collision