04/05/12 Actress Angelina Jolie, who is set to wed longtime partner Brad Pitt this summer, reportedly hates her engagement ring.

Angelina Jolie hates her engagement ring


The Minnesota Twins released Rene Tosoni from the 40-man roster on Friday, Aug. 17, to make room for outfielder Matt Carson, who started Friday's late 5-3 loss to the Mariners, going 1 for 4 with an RBI single.

Minnesota Twins release Rene Tosoni to make room for Matt Carson


Police in Massachusetts say they are searching for the vandals who toppled 105 tombstones at St. Mary's Cemetery in the town of Lynn, 12 miles north of Boston.


Crude oil prices held steady at $80 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesday, as equity markets in Asia looked poised for a slide.


Police have smashed a Moldovan crime gang that caused 800,000 Euros in damage in break-ins in Upper and Lower Austria, Burgenland, Styria and Vienna.


The security forces' operation against extremists continues in Kohat while the ISPR said that negotiations are going on with former MPA and leader of JUI Mufti Abrar.

Security forces'' operation continues in Kohat


Birmingham City defender Liam Ridgewell has escaped a ban over his tackle on Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy.

Birmingham defender Ridgewell escapes ban


A Winooski man, who claims his civil rights were violated by a fired South Burlington police officer, is back behind bars following his arrest by heavily armed members of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the US Marshals Service.

Man who claims his civil rights were violated by a fired South Burlington Police officer is behind bars


THE WA wool market has opened strongly at the first sale of the new year.

Wool market opens strongly at first sale


Birmingham City have been hit by a boardroom split after club chairman Vico Hui resigned from the parent company following a clash over a multi-million pound sponsorship deal.


There are now reports that Miller and Tatum have temporarily swapped homes instead of shelling out to stay at hotels.

Sienna Miller and channing Tatum temporarily swap homes


Delfin, a 2002 graduate of Fallbrook Union High School District, graduated from the LVN program with High Honors.


Nine months after firing him, pop princess Britney Spears has once again hired boyfriend Jason Trawick as her agent.


The Virginia-based Peanut Corp. of America filed Friday for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in bankruptcy court in Lynchburg, VA The company's attorney, Andrew Goldstein, says the filing was ``regrettable'' but inevitable.

Peanut Corp. of America files for bankruptcy


X Factor winner turned chart-topper Alexandra Burke has pulled out of the Leeds Christmas lights switch-on to perform the ceremony in Manchester.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke pulls out of Leeds lights switch:


Blagojevich on Tuesday called a special session for Aug. 12-13 to deal with the plan that has a lower price tag - $25 billion instead of $34 billion - and no longer relies on gambling expansion as a major source of revenue for it.


Industrialist Mukesh Ambani ( Images ) would release 'Wildscapes', a coffee table book on environment and wildlife protection, here on July 29.

Mukesh Ambani to release book on environment


TWO people died in Cordoba this week due to heavy rains in the province.


Candidates are casting their ballots ahead of Montana's June 5 primary Tuesday.


Colorado overcame a 22-point first-half deficit to upset No. 5 Texas 91-89 on Saturday behind 33 points from Alec Burks and 21 from Levi Knutson.

Colorado overcomes deficit to upset No. 5 Texas, 91-89


When Ajay Devgan first heard he had to whip himself in London Dreams, he wasn't comfortable with the idea.


Finally Tata Nano has Arrived in the market.


Counter-culture legend Bob Dylan made his long-awaited China debut Wednesday, finally getting approval to bring his charged songs of protest and struggle to a nation bent on quelling dissent.


Franciscan Skemp broke ground Wednesday for a new Holmen clinic in partnership with Altra Federal Credit Union.

Franciscan Skemp breaks ground in Holmen


Entertainment services will be the key factor in boosting the mobile phones market over the next five years, according to a new report.

Entertainment services 'will boost' mobile market


Lexmark International announced Friday that it is combining its two divisions, which produce laser and inkjet printers, into a single operation.


A Turkish passenger plane travelling from Germany to Turkey made an emergency landing on Friday in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki following a bomb threat, dpa reported.

Turkish plane makes emergency landing after bomb threat


IMAX Corp. announced plans Thursday to open 75 more theaters in China within four years in partnership with Wanda Cinemas, the country's largest theater operator, underscoring the Chinese movie industry's rapid expansion.IMAX, known for its large format film technology, has 45 theaters open in greater China.


Telefonica O2 Czech Republic launched VDSL services, offering higher internet speeds to its customers of Internet at Home.

Telefonica O2 Czech Republic launches VDSL


Lotte Mart, one of Korea's top three discount store chains, announced yesterday that it will slash the price of its fried chicken.


Sears Holdings Corp. returned to a first-quarter profit, benefiting from a gain on the sale of some stores.


Russia will provide an additional 42 Sukhoi frontline fighters to India under an agreement signed today, taking the bilateral defence cooperation to new heights.

Russia to provide additional 42 Sukhoi fighters to India


Villagers briefly returned home Tuesday to check their farms along the fertile slopes of an Indonesian volcano that erupted after laying dormant for more than four centuries--catching many scientists off-guard.

Villagers return to slopes of Indonesian volcano


The body of a Navy SEAL, who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month, will return home on Monday.


Syria's Muslim Brotherhood, a key opponent of President Bashar al Assad's government, announced plans yesterday to launch a political party, saying it was ready for the post-Assad era.

Muslim Brotherhood to launch political party


JENNIFER Aniston has embarked on a new diet where she refuses to eat white food.

Jennifer Aniston 'refuses to eat white food'


Northern Rock has refused to rule out a sale or a flotation and says that ``all options are being explored'' for the society to return to the private sector, with no deadline set for the de-nationalisation of the mortgage lender.

Northern Rock refuses to rule out sale or flotation


Personal Finance Writer Mutual funds continued to attract cash in April, although the pace slowed from the record amount that flowed in during the first three months of the year.

Mutual funds continue to attract cash in April


GlaxoSmithKline PLC says it has signed an agreement with Lonza for the Swiss company to manufacture a number of drug compounds.

Glaxosmithkline signs agreement with Lonza to manufacture drug compounds


Cuba will take 10 boxers to the Beijing Olympics in August, one short of the 11 weight categories to be contested.

Cuba will take 10 boxers to Beijing Olympics


Hundreds of villages submerged in Rajanpur due to flooding in nullahs and the Chinese crew working at the site of Kachhi Canal project were rescued by helicopters.


TRIBUTES are being paid to a former Newport mayoress described as part of a ``true Newport couple'' died on Christmas Eve.

Tributes paid to former Newport mayoress


The Jockey Club has raised £24.7m towards its development of Cheltenham Racecourse through its retail bond -- exceeding its original target of £15m.


Two men were killed Thursday in separate shootings in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of South Los Angeles, authorities said Friday.

Two men killed in separate shootings in South Los Angeles


London, Dec 25 Playboy model and TV star Pamela Anderson is being stalked by an over-eager fan who is a constant presence at a Liverpool theatre where she is appearing in a pantomime.


New York City has closed three schools in response to a swine flu outbreak that has left an assistant principal in critical condition and sent hundreds of kids home with flu symptoms, in a flare-up of the virus that sent shock waves through the world last month.

New York city closes schools because of swine flu outbreak


A man running naked in the street has died after he was shocked with a stun gun by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies.


Colonial Bank Chairman, CEO and President Robert E. Lowder announced today that Colonial Bank has changed from a nationally chartered bank to a state chartered bank effective immediately.

Colonial bank announces change to state chartered bank


Scientists have determined that wastewater sludge has the potential of becoming a new resource for alternative energy.

Wastewater sludge can become a new resource for alternative energy


President George W. Bush on Saturday pledged full US support to India as it investigates the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, saying the killers ``will not have the final word.''


Russia has cut gas supplies to Ukraine after talks on a new deal failed, sparking fears of a replay of a 2006 crisis which hit supplies to Europe.


The National Council of the united opposition has presented 9 candidates for majoritarian MPs of the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 21.

National Council presented 9 candidates for majoritarian MPs


A motorcyclist remained in critical condition Wednesday at a St. Louis hospital where he was taken following a two-vehicle crash in Alton the evening before.

Motorcyclist remains in critical condition


South Korean scientists said Monday they have found the cause of degenerative arthritis and a potential treatment method for it, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Scientists find cause of degenerative arthritis, potential treatment


In what could be a sign that a short-term budget deal is in the offing, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn plans to sign a long-awaited statewide construction program into law Monday.

Quinn to sign off on construction program


The Independent Electoral Commission says that most voting stations have opened across the country.


Seattle metallers Metal Church have announced that they will be going on haitus for the next six months or so.


A judge on Wednesday blocked a federal requirement that would have begun forcing US tobacco companies to put large graphic images on their cigarette packages later this year to show the dangers of smoking and encouraging smokers to quit lighting up.

Judge blocks requirement that would put graphic images on cigarette packages


Spain achieved in March its first monthly trade surplus since records have been kept, the country's economy minister said here.


Belarus will set up several joint enterprises in the Republic of Bashkortostan of the Russian Federation.

Belarus to set up several joint enterprises in Bashkortostan


The Pakistani rupee ended slightly lower against the greenback on Wednesday to close at 94.32 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday's close of 94.30.


The Stormers beat the winless Cheetahs 21-15, with all points coming from penalties in Super Rugby on Saturday.


Oscar-winning actor F. Murray Abraham will narrate the New York premiere of Don Quijote de la Mancha:

F. Murray Abraham to narrate Don Quijote de la Mancha:


U2 frontman Bono ruled out a full-time acting career as he attended the European premiere of his film, U23D, in his hometown of Dublin.


Wholesale spot power prices fell sharply last week as demand fell and hydro lake levels rose.


Air Canada says a flight bound for London, England, had to be diverted to Montreal early Thursday after an engine malfunction.

Flight diverted to Montreal after engine malfunction


Huntington Beach police said Tuesday that they may have received a lead in an unsolved 1968 slaying after detectives used Facebook to generate tips.

Huntington Beach police say they may have lead in 1968 slaying


David Tennant, best known to Harry Potter fans as Barty Crouch, Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, will be hosting the March 28th edition of The Friday Night Project on Channel 4 at 10pm GMT.

David Tennant to host 'the Friday Night Project'


The Police Commissioner returned to Tuhoe territory today for the first time since the controversial terror raids in 2007.


Former presidential candidate John Edwards admitted Friday he had an extramarital affair with a filmmaker working for his campaign and repeatedly lied about it, but denied that he fathered her 5-month-old baby.


EL CAJON, Calif. Fred A. Baughman Jr. , MD today announced the results of his research into the ``series'' of veterans' deaths acknowledged by the Surgeon General of the Army.


Russian liberals launched a new pro-Kremlin political party on Sunday promising to defend middle class values but rivals said it was just a tool for the authorities to suck support away from genuine opposition groups.

Russian liberals launch pro-Kremlin party


Naomi Campbell was released Friday from the hospital where she underwent abdominal surgery.


Rahul Gandhi has reacted sharply to former Supreme Court judge VR Krishna Iyer's letter accusing him of being ``silent'' on corruption, saying he is working to improve a ``rotten system'' instead of just complaining and has no intention of being glorified as a hero.


Lieberman denied the charges via his attorney, and asked that the trial be conducted speedily.


Frustration for Canterbury residents is deepening as they continue to wait for critical information following the earthquake, says Labour's Earthquake Recovery spokesperson and Waimakariri MP Clayton Cosgrove.

Frustration of Canterbury residents deepening


Diageo Plc, the maker of Johnnie Walker scotch and Smirnoff vodka, is in talks to purchase tequila brand Jose Cuervo for more than $2 billion, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

Diageo in talks to purchase Jose Cuervo --


Oil prices rose to $64 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as a rebound in regional stock markets bolstered sagging investor confidence over a global economic slowdown.


Maple Leaf Foods is selling the Burlington pork processing plant that could have brought hundreds of jobs to Hamilton.

Maple Leaf Foods to sell Burlington pork plant


JC Penney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers will no longer have to wait for a sale to get the lowest prices in its stores.Penney said Wednesday that it is getting rid of the hundreds of sales it offers each year in favor of a simpler approach to pricing.


R&B star Keri Hilson was left shocked and flustered after Chris Brown performed a raunchy lapdance for her onstage during a concert at the weekend because he's like a ``little brother'' to her.

Chris Brown performs raunchy lapdance for Keri Hilson


A rollover crash on a rural Sandusky County road left a Bellevue woman dead Wednesday evening.

Rollover crash leaves Bellevue woman dead


A 29-year-old man has been charged at Carrickmacross District Court with dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol.


French-speaking international channel TV5Monde has inked a new distribution deal in Brazil and Korea.

TV5Monde inks distribution deal in Brazil and Korea


An expatriate worker has been arrested in Laamu atoll Gan Saturday evening for practicing homosexual activity with a 16-year-old mentally ill boy.

Expatriate worker arrested for homosexual activity with mentally ill boy


Motorola Mobility today sued Apple over 18 patent infringements found in the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and certain Mac computers.

Motorola Mobility sues Apple over 18 patent infringements


The Pentagon will spend $1.65 billion over the next two years on 10,000 new cargo trucks for the Army.

Dod to spend $1.65 billion on new cargo trucks


BMW forms venture to make lightweight composite materials in future carsThe BMW Group has reached a joint venture agreement with the SGL Group to make carbon fibers for advanced lightweight vehicles.

BMW forms joint venture to make carbon fibers for lightweight vehicles


Burkina Faso has formally opened its third gold mine in a year, the open-cast Mana facility operated by Toronto-listed SEMAFO.

Burkina Faso opens its third gold mine in a year


Late rapper Tupac Shakur is set to go on tour with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg after he appeared as a hologram with the duo at the Coachella festival.

Tupac Shakur - Tupac Shakur to go on tour


Congressional Democrats on Tuesday said that they might seek to provide emergency funds for the auto industry in a stand-alone bill or as part of an economic stimulus package when lawmakers return next week for a lame-duck session, the New York Times reports.

Congressional Democrats might seek to provide emergency funds for auto industry


Sports writer Tom McEwen has died at the age of 88.


World Series of Poker finalists eye Nov. showdown after Kansas auto dealer misses final table


Santa Cruz singing sensation James Durbin will live to compete another day on Fox's ``American Idol.''

James Durbin lives on in 'American Idol'


Modus FX has opened a new previs division at its production facility north of Montreal.


India jumped to the second spot in ODI rankings after they wrapped up the five-match series 4-1 beating Sri Lanka by 20 runs in the final one-day international at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Saturday.

India jumps to second spot in ODI rankings


Seventh-seed Venus Williams advanced to the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Alona Bondarenko of the Ukraine.


Canadian Pacific said Thursday it will significantly reduce capital spending in 2009, given the current economic climate.

Canadian Pacific to reduce capital spending


Bollywood star and Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is likely to face a lifetime ban on entering the Wankhede stadium after he allegedly misbehaved with security guards and cricket officials at the ground, officials said.

Shah Rukh might be banned from entering Wankhede


Malaysia Airlines has announced today it will be offering six more UK and Ireland destinations online.

Malaysia Airlines offer six destinations online


The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Eric Boulton to a multiple-year contract, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.

Thrashers re-sign unrestricted free agent forward Eric Boulton


``A US service member died Sunday in a non-hostile incident in central Iraq,'' the military said Monday.


EL PASO A former El Paso Times publisher was found dead in his home early Thursday, police said.


President Robert Mugabe accused western countries of filthy antics aimed at undermining Zimbabwe 's power-sharing government, Reuters reported.

Mugabe accuses western countries of filthy antics:


While speaking to media reporters after the Sri Lankan win in the knock out game, the former middle-order batsman of Pakistan said that Jayawardene was the difference between the two sides.

Jayawardene was the difference between two sides --


Two Lower Richland High School students are in trouble, after both were accused of bringing guns to school.

Two students accused of bringing guns to school


Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has recreated her infamous Union Jack dress for high street retailer Next.

Geri Halliwell recreates her Union Jack dress for Next


Washington County is taking bids on tillable farm land in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve until Nov. 10, according to information from the county's park department.

Washington county taking bids on farm land


GOD has fixed it for Sir Jimmy Savile to enter Heaven, his funeral heard yesterday.


Bob Dylan has been awarded an honorary Pulitzer Prize at this year's New York ceremony.


Critters Gone Country is this Sunday noon-4 pm at Cornwall Road Park.


Prince Harry, on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, was moved to a guarded location during a recent Taliban attack on Camp Bastion.

Prince Harry moved during Taliban attack


``I just said there should be a contest if Mr. Gadkari is contesting. If I have to engage in a token fight, I may decide,'' Mr. Jethmalani told reporters here on Monday.

Mahesh Jethmalani to contest against Gadkari


Media corporation Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. will move its headquarters from Birmingham to Montgomery in about 18 months.

Community Newspaper Holdings moving to Montgomery


Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick revealed she suffered a miscarriage and is blaming the media.

Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick reveals miscarriage


President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu for an hour Tuesday night discussing the Iranian nuclear threat, the White House said in a statement.

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iranian nuclear threat


Japan and India signed Wednesday a bilateral free trade agreement that would abolish duties on more than 90 per cent of trade for 10 years.


Prince William and Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge have helped to raise $1 million for charity after hosting a special dinner in London.

Prince William & Catherine raise $1 million for charity


Jordan's Energy Minister, Khalid Touqan, said that the Iranian government offered to provide Jordan with natural gas, reported Arab News.

Iran offers to provide Jordan with natural gas


A flash flood warning has been issued for the Fourmile Canyon burn area west of Boulder through 5:30 pm Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Flash flood warning issued for Fourmile Canyon burn area


Physical Therapist needed at Refugio County Memorial Hospital to manage an established practice with an average daily census of 15-20 patients.


South Africa's new health minister vowed Thursday to ``get things right'' in providing AIDS treatments, after years of missteps by her predecessor who had touted vegetables as a cure.

Health minister vows to ``get things right''


The Oklahoma Legislature will have $7 billion in revenue to spend on the coming fiscal year's budget, an increase of $212 million over what was appropriated last year.

Oklahoma Legislature to have $7 billion to spend on budget


Tiger Woods cruised to victory in the BMW Championship Sunday, his sixth triumph of 2009 putting him back atop the US PGA Tour's FedEx Cup rankings going into the Tour Championship.

Tiger cruises to victory in BMW Championship


San Diego-based MeLLmo, the developer of the Roambi mobile business intelligence software applications for the iPhone, said today that it has expanded in Europe, and has opened up offices in the UK, France, Spain, and Germany.


SMI-LabHut has revealed that its range of pumps is designed for use in a variety of applications, including metering, liquid chromatography and analytical to small-scale chromatography.


Two terror suspects in the alleged conspiracy to kill prominent politicians and journalists in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra were released tonight after a National Investigation Agency court dropped charges against them, a lawyer representing the duo said.


A chess tournament for youth and adults is scheduled to be held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center for Feb. 4.


By Amritha Alladi Pacific Sunday News aalladi@guampdn.com The Ku family will hold rosaries at their home following the death of assault victim Yunmo James Ku, who was pulled off life support Friday night.


Syfy has announced it's renewing Face Off for a fourth season.

Syfy renews 'Face Off' for fourth season


A Societe Generale bank employee was released without charge after two days of questioning about jailed trader Jerome Kerviel.


Five people, including a suspected al-Qaida militant, were killed and three wounded in separate bomb and gunfire attacks in central and northern Iraq on Sunday, the police said.


Barack Obama told supporters that ``change has come to America'' as he claimed victory in a historic presidential election.

Sen. barack Obama: ``change has come to America''


Spielberg wants Indiana Jones 5 script Updated: 04:40, Friday September 21, 2012 Steven Spielberg has urged George Lucas to get the 'Indiana Jones 5' script 'organised' after Karen Allen confirmed the director and Harrison Ford are both keen to make the fifth film.


Canadian NATO warship seizes two suspected pirate boats and confiscates a large amount of weaponry off the coast of Somalia.


Land use planners need to start considering the future effects of climate change, especially before launching expensive road, bridge and infrastructure projects, experts say.

Land use planners need to consider future effects of climate change


Phoenix police need the public's help in identifying a homicide victim whose body was found behind a business.

Police need help identifying homicide victim


A 55-year-old Bacoleño suffered a mild stroke yesterday during the third round of the ``Firepower'' match where Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao knocked out Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto and sent him to the canvas.


WAUKESHA, Wis. A Waukesha woman is suing her son's former fiancee over $1,100 in expenses for a wedding that never took place.

Waukesha woman suing son's former fiancee


The Brandon woman killed last Sunday in a high speed chase was laid to rest Saturday.

Brandon woman killed in chase laid to rest


Tehran today accused the west and Israel of dispatching a hit squad against its atomic programme, after an Iranian nuclear scientist was killed and another injured in co-ordinated attacks.


New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt has been suspended for five games, without pay, as a result of an elbowing incident during NHL game #910 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Hockey League announced today.


State Controller John Chiang, citing his authority as the state's fiscal steward and an ``honest broker of numbers,'' has halted lawmakers' pay, saying the budget they approved last week was $1.85 billion out whack and incomplete.

Controller John Chiang halts lawmakers' pay


The whooping cough cases are surging in Peninsula, making health officials to take stringent actions to check the spread of the disease.

Whooping cough cases surging in Peninsula


Dubai, The largest international Mothercare store has opened today in Dubai Mall with a day long celebration of children and family entertainment suitably marking the 25 th anniversary of the brand's presence in the region.

Largest international Mothercare store opens in


An early morning fire destroys the G. Bourne Knowles landscaping business in Fairhaven, Mass. on Wednesday.


``The key benchmark indices extended losses in late trade to hit fresh intraday lows as European stocks moved off highs as US index futures fell. For tomorrow the markets are expected to be sideways,`` notes Hem Securities.


An incident occurred between Russian and Armenian guys in football square of School #919 in Moscow, APA reports quoting Russian media.

Incident occurs between russians and armenians in Moscow


``I would be honoured'' to play Cleopatra in an upcoming new biopic'', said Jolie during the Salt premiere in Hollywood.


Srinagar , Mar 20 An Army jawan today died of burn injuries in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police spokesman said.


A strict Muslim woman who says she has never shown her face in public, has been ordered by a female judge to remove her veil when she gives evidence in an Australian court.

Muslim woman ordered to remove her veil to give evidence in court


A Sunderland fan is suing his own club after being knocked out by a stray shot while watching a training session.


Sam Gyang Audu has lamented that his council has buried over 100 victims of serial attacks on the people since about one year in office, adding that the council has spent over N5 million in treating over 60 persons that have sustained gunshot injuries from these attacks.

'We've buried over 100 victims of attacks in one year'


Asian markets were mixed on Friday in rollercoaster trade after routs sparked in part by fears of the tighter US monetary policy, with Tokyo ending higher a day after suffering its worst drop since the March 2011 quake-tsunami disaster.


A human skull was found at a Pleasanton recycling center Friday morning as workers were separating recyclables on a conveyor belt, according to Pleasanton police.

Human skull found at Pleasanton recycling center


``That naughty man did it,'' the almost 3-year-old told the Otago Daily Times yesterday.


Religious hardliners and the Pakistani Taliban on Thursday held talks aimed at restoring peace in the restive Swat valley in the wake of an agreement envisaging the enforcement of Islamic laws in the region.

Religious hardliners, pak Taliban hold talks to restore peace


Help is coming to the Imperial Valley to cover the tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars in damage from Sunday's earthquake.


FERNANDO TORRES last night urged Roberto di Matteo to show him the love if he wants the striker to bring his Spanish scoring form back to Chelsea.

Fernando Torres urges Roberto di Matteo to show him love


It is predicted that nine areas along Ciliwung riverbank in East Jakarta and South Jakarta will be hit by flood at around 3 am early Saturday morning.

Nine areas in Jakarta to be flooded early Saturday morning


It's not just what you eat and how much you eat but also where you eat according to a new study which is the first to look at eating location as a factor in obesity among children.

It's not just what you eat but where you eat it


Several Veterans Day programs will be held Wednesday in Sioux Falls to recognize men and women in the US armed services.

Veterans Day programs to be held Wednesday


ROME -Prince Charles praised England coach Fabio Capello on Monday as a recent example of Italian influence in Britain.


Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin announced Wednesday that he will run for re-election to the Seattle City Council.


Asian clubs are showing increasing interest in Australian players, mainly due to their buying price being so affordable.

Asian clubs show interest in Australian players


Scientists have created artificial life in a test tube, in a development which promises to revolutionise biotechnology.


Iraq and Iran have signed 11 economic cooperation agreements, among them the reciprocal opening of offices and commercial centers.

Iraq, Iran sign economic cooperation agreements


Country music star Miranda Lambert performed to a sold out crowd at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown Saturday night.

Miranda Lambert performs to sold out crowd in Youngstown


The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 69 year-old woman from the cruise ship Carnival Pride today southeast of Daytona Beach.

Coast Guard evacuates woman from cruise ship


England off-spinner Graeme Swann was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of drink driving, his county club Nottinghamshire said on Sunday.

Swann arrested on suspicion of drink driving


Sudan will not stop supporting Palestinian group Hamas despite Israeli ``aggression,'' a senior Sudanese official said on Sunday, less than two weeks after Khartoum accused Israel of bombing an arms plant in the Sudanese capital.

Sudan supports Hamas despite Israeli 'aggression'


Scotland international John Barclay has announced he will leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season.

John Barclay to leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season


Bobby Brown has said that he thought Whitney Houston was ``in a good place'' prior to her passing away.

Bobby Brown: 'I thought Whitney Houston was in a good place'


The Mets added outfielder Cory Sullivan to their 25-man roster on Monday after pitcher Fernando Nieve was placed on the disabled list with a right quadriceps tear.


Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba started for Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday, putting behind him weeks of speculation that he might be on his way out of China because of a boardroom row.

Didier Drogba starts for Shanghai Shenhua


Instead he joined a health care-sharing ministry.


New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov was suspended by the National Hockey League for three games without pay on Wednesday for his elbow to the head of Carolina forward Zach Boychuk.


MSU has the second game of the season versus Auburn circled on their calendars, but they're not looking past JSU.


Marc Lievremont has made five changes to the France team to face Wales in the final round of the Six Nations championship on Saturday.


The service sector shrank unexpectedly sharply in October, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Services sector shrinks sharply in October:


Migraine headaches can precede the onset of mental disorders, according to a growing body of knowledge that includes a new study in the January-February 2009 issue of General Hospital Psychiatry.

Migraine headaches can precede mental disorders


The Dierks Bentley concert scheduled for Saturday in downtown Little Rock is moving a few blocks away to Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.

Dierks Bentley concert moved to Verizon Arena


New Delhi, May 18 The new land acquisition bill would facilitate economic growth and not depress investor sentiment, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Friday said and hoped that the legislation will be introduced during the monsoon session of parliament.

New land bill will facilitate economic growth:


CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs say they have designated first baseman Bryan LaHair for assignment because he and the club are pursuing an opportunity for him in Japan.


The BC government is asserting financial control over the Vancouver school board, escalating a funding battle by appointing a ``special advisor`` to figure out how the district should be spending its money.

BC government asserts financial control over Vancouver school board


Japan's Sharp Corp said on Thursday it plans to tie up with a US polysilicon maker in procurement and wafer manufacturing.

Sharp plans to tie up with US polysilicon maker


An Army psychiatrist says a US soldier on trial for killing a civilian contractor in Iraq was a paranoid schizophrenic and ``not mentally responsible'' for the close-range shooting death.

US soldier on trial for killing contractor in Iraq


Bill Luckett addresses the crowd and Ground Zero during a victory celebration after winning the 2013 Mayoral race defeating Independent candidates Bradford Fair, Dr. Roger Weiner and Republican Candidate Angie Smith.


A local man was sentenced to life in prison on rape charges Monday morning.


The International Press Institute, the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, calls on Zimbabwean authorities to immediately release Barry Bearak, a New York Times correspondent arrested in Harare last night.

IPI calls on Zimbabwean authorities to immediately release New York Times correspondent Barry Bearak


A Workington pub has been closed down amid fears that it's so badly run, someone could die.

Pub closed amid fears 'someone could die'


The Government is not ``putting green gas first'' in its gas energy policies, according to the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association.

Government 'not putting green gas first'


Eventbrite and MailChimp are pleased to announce a partnership enabling Eventbrite, the popular online event-management and ticketing service, to integrate seamlessly with MailChimp's email service.

Eventbrite and MailChimp announce partnership


Paul Hogan, the Australian actor best known for his 1986 film ``Crocodile Dundee,'' said he's not a tax evader or a flight risk after being barred from leaving the country until a tax dispute is settled.

Actor paul Hogan, star of `Crocodile Dundee' says he's not a tax evader


Tedy Bruschi has announced his retirement after 13 seasons with the New England Patriots.


Lily Allen has been gripped by Olympic Games fever, but is finding the spectacle tough to watch with her male friends who are rating athletes on their sex appeal.


The Brevard Zoo has welcomed its first baby Giant Anteater to the zoo.

Brevard Zoo welcomes baby Giant anteater


Local historians John and Shirley Grammer, Allen and Regina Kosub, Gene Maeckel, and Maurine Liles visited the Kuykendall ranch north of Stockdale on Feb. 21.


Vice President Joe Biden reported ``good progress'' today in budget talks to prevent a government shutdown next week as congressional negotiators began work on a proposal for around $33 billion in spending cuts over the next six months -- considerably less than tea party activists demanded.

Biden reports 'good progress' in budget talks


PTI / New York January 19, 2013, 13:05 Johnny Depp's girlfriend Amber Heard has reportedly moved on from her fling with the actor and is now dating female French model, Marie de Villepin.


Colombia-focused Petrominerales reported that its end-2009 total proved reserves increased 43% from end-2008 levels to 36Mb of oil.

Petrominerales proved reserves up 43% to 36Mb


Talbots' long nightmare as a publicly traded company is finally over.


Y. said a coastal flood advisory remains in effect for the Westport area from midnight tonight to 3 am Friday.


Bisnode divests IT vendor Office Team AS, part of Norwegian ONE Holding AS.


A hog producer near Rocky Mountain House has culled his entire herd following the H1N1 outbreak on his farm.


Former Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney denied all wrongdoing yesterday, saying he accepted cash payments from Karlheinz Schreiber but Schreiber never influenced his government's actions.


A conflict between science and the society continue to remain due to many reasons due to ``issues'' within science, says an expert.

Conflict between science, society remains:


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty who was on three days maun vrath in the distant district of Chittoor finally breaks her silence and started talking.


Three Riverside gang members were sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting deaths of a brother and sister gunned down over an act of supposed disrespect.

Three Riverside gang members sentenced to life in prison without parole


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in New Hampshire today, providing the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination with a boost on the verge of tonight's New Hampshire debate.


AN illegal worker was found at an Essex pub during a raid by immigration officers.


Approval has been granted to the Ministry of Internal Trade by the Treasury to set a maximum price for rice.

Approval has been granted to set a maximum price for rice.


A former Iredell County teacher is now facing nearly 100 more charges of indecent liberties with a child.

Former teacher facing more charges of indecent liberties with a child


Japan extended its unbeaten run under coach Alberto Zaccheroni to 13 straight matches by beating South Korea 3-0 Wednesday in a friendly.

Japan extends unbeaten run to 13 matches


Madonna threatened to cancel Chile show Updated: 16:29, Sunday December 23, 2012 Madonna threatened to cancel a show after she caught a fan smoking during rehearsal.


A boy age 3 was found dead face down in a pond on saturday.


IOC President Jacques Rogge has ruled out Formula One as an Olympic sport, saying the games are about contests between athletes, not engines.

Ioc chief Rogge rules out Formula One as Olympic sport


In this July 21, 2008 file photo, a firearms and tactics instructor prepares for training at then Blackwater Worldwide, now known as Xe Services, in Moyock, NC An investment group with ties to the founder of the company formerly known as Blackwater has bought the security firm, which was heavily criticized for its contractors' actions in Iraq.

Firearms and tactics instructor prepares


A Downeast boat builder will be able to rehire layed off workers thanks to a multi-million dollar contract.


NASA has entrusted Florida A&M with a series of space matter including lunar and meteorite samples on loan until Feb. 20th.

NASA entrusts FAMU with a series of space matter and meteorite samples loan


A Tempe shopping center was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a suspicious package was found, said Sgt. Jeffrey Glover of the Tempe Police Department.

Tempe shopping center evacuated after suspicious package found


CHINA, THE world's second largest economy, cautiously welcomed the deal to avert a massive debt default by the world's biggest economy, but warned that America's debt remained a threat to the global economy.


DAVID MEYLER insists he will never shirk a challenge despite battling back from two career-threatening knee injuries.

David Meyler insists he will never shirk a challenge


``Every inch of the country is sacred and Pakistan will never withdraw its army from Siachen unilaterally,'' Malik told reporters in Islamabad.

Pak will never withdraw army from Siachen unilaterally:


It's not too late to sign up for the Amateur Radio training class that the Silver Springs Radio Club is presenting starting Friday of next week.


Geico says it plans to hire an additional 230 workers for its regional office in Macon.


But Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia on Tuesday crashed back to earth on her last attempt in the women's pole vault final to finish sixth at the World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, Tuesday


A Khap panchayat in Haryana's Hisar district has reportedly forced a couple to live as siblings.

Khap panchayat forces couple to live as siblings


A senior US senator has predicted a doomsday scenario for America under the leadership of President Barack Obama unless his powers are curbed.


BG Group has approved its biggest ever investment, a £9.3bn liquefied natural gas development in north east Australia.

BG Group approves biggest ever investment


A taxi driver charged last week in a Middletown crash was found dead in his home on Monday, police said.

Taxi driver charged in Middletown crash found dead


Basel customs officials say a man tried smuggling more than a ton of clothing from Germany, for later sale in Switzerland.


The Bank of England decided to hang fire on Thursday, holding its main interest rate at five percent for the fourth month as it weighs the conflicting forces of slowing economic growth and high inflation.

Bank of England holds interest rates at five percent


Basilea Pharmaceutica AG / Basilea awarded USD 130 million by arbitral tribunal Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters.


A robbery suspect fleeing police climbed to the top of a construction crane on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Monday, May 28, 2012, threatening to shoot police.

Robbery suspect at top of crane, threatening to shoot police


Peachtree road race results 2009, world's largest road race with approximately 55,000 runners taking to the streets of Atlanta, Georgia for the annual and 40th AJC Peachtree Road Race.


The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. /quotes/zigman/153959/quotes/nls/cee CEE -0.76% announced today that the estimated amount of its annual long term capital gain distribution is $2.10 per share.

The Central Europe and Russia fund, Inc. announces estimated amount of long term capital gain distribution


``Experts are not watching me. They don't know about my fitness. It's me who knows what's going on. It's me who is feeling it from inside. I know myself better and I am confident enough to do well in the World Cup in Sri Lanka,'' said Yuvraj on the sidelines of National Sports Awards function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, here Wednesday.

Yuvraj Singh confident of doing well in T20 World Cup


How many movies can you watch in a row before they all begin to blur into one?


A homeowner on Summit Street in Hancock was abruptly awakened early Thursday morning when a car slammed into his house.


Tiger skins and elephant ivory tusks were among wildlife parts seized by the Wildlife and Natural Parks Department in a successful bust.


Urmia tractor manufacturing factory exported 150 tractors to Venezuela, the managing director of the company stated in Urmia on Sunday.

Urmia factory exports 150 tractors to Venezuela


Australian actor Hugh Jackman is reportedly planning to add another member to his family by adopting another child.

Hugh Jackman planning to adopt another child?


'The Possession' tops N. America holiday box office The newly-released supernatural thriller, starring Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as divorcing parents trying to rid their daughter of an evil spirit, raked in $17.7 million, or $21.1 million including Labor Day on Monday.


Schools are considering closing during religious festivals in a bid to cut pupil absences.


A mother of two died from poisoning after eating fatal death cap mushrooms which she may have mistaken for normal edible field mushrooms, an inquest heard.

Mother died after eating death cap mushrooms


Grocery chain Waitrose has been awarded a second Royal Warrant for supplying Prince Charles with food and drink.


FLEXICON has opened a new sales office in Sydney, allowing the bulk handling company to service customers in NSW.

Flexicon opens new sales office in Sydney


The government's top priority is to facilitate the public with improved healthcare, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday.

Government's top priority is to improve healthcare:


HEATHENS bosses have put team plans on hold until December 7 when the National League clubs meet for their AGM.


Actress Lindsay Lohan has been ordered to appear before a Beverly Hills judge on Friday in connection with a progress report stemming from her 2007 drunk-driving case, court records show.

Lindsay Lohan ordered to appear in court


Sam and Eddie Hart, proprietors of London tapas restaurants Fino and Barrafina, are to relaunch iconic Soho eaterie Quo Vadis as a ``hotel-style grill room'' in May.

Sam and Eddie Hart to relaunch Quo Vadis


Samsung had a goal of selling 10 million Android-powered Galaxy S devices in 2010 and it's officially been accomplished.

Samsung sells 10 million Galaxy S devices


Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday after China cut its benchmark lending rate in another bid to boost its slowing economy, but an early rally faded after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no signal of immediate action to prop up the US economy.


Authorities said a 4-pound Chihuahua helped police catch two burglary suspects , WPBF-TV in Palm Beach Gardens reported.

Chihuahua helps police catch burglary suspects


The sweet sounds of summer will take on an orchestral flair this Friday when the Detroit Symphony Orchestra returns to Kensington for its annual metropark outdoor concert in Milford.


In view of the impact of smart phones and tablet PCs on the PC market, Acer Inc., Taiwan`s leading PC supplier, should overhaul its operation to seek higher profit margin, rather than seeking the championship in the global PC market, said Stan Shih, founder of Acer Group yesterday.


The future of urban planning lies in the development of compact cities with well-designed public amenities so that available resources and energy can be efficiently utilized, the National Science Council yesterday said.

Future of urban planning lies with compact cities


Former West Coast Eagles Australian football star and TV sports presenter, Chris Mainwaring, who died tragically a year ago aged 41, was remembered at a memorial Mass in Perth this week.


A gas explosion in a south-west China coal mine on Friday killed 11 workers and injured six others, state press said in the latest accident to hit the nation's dangerous mining industry.

Gas explosion in China coal mine kills 11 workers


Firefighters battle a large tire fire at a Port St. Lucie recycling facility.

Firefighters battle tire fire in Port St. Lucie


In an attempt to reach what it describes as the Facebook generation, Swiss lottery operator Swisslos has launched a new online bingo offering.

Lottery operator Swisslos launches online bingo


Anna Porter has won the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing for her book Ghosts of Europe, an examination of democracy in Central Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Anna Porter wins Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing


The world diabetes tour bus continues its activities in Abu Dhabi as part of its research program about diabetes rates in the UAE.

World diabetes bus continues activities in Abu Dhabi


Administration candidate Gilbert Teodoro said he would abide by the consensus on controversial policies, such as the reproductive health bill.

Teodoro to abide by 'consensus' on controversial policies


A newspaper delivery man was shot to death on his route in Suffolk early Wednesday morning.


Egyptian police have detained an Egyptian-German political activist and blogger on Gaza Strip issues, his sister and an eyewitness said Saturday.

Egypt police detain Egyptian-German activist


Actor-turned-politician Sanjay Dutt ran in another trouble after he offered 'jaadu ki jhappi' to Mayawati.

Sanjay Dutt in trouble for offering ``jaadu ki jhaapi' to Mayawati


A 55-year-old woman was struck and killed by a northbound Metro Blue Line train in Watts.


State Sen. Lester Jackson has been elected to the Democratic National Committee, the party's governing body.

State Sen. Lester Jackson elected to Democratic National committee


Fund managers are currently acting more cautiously than 12 months ago over fears that the recession may turn out to be a double dip one, a new poll has indicated.


A 26-year-old El Paso man pleads not guilty on two counts for vehicular homicide for an October crash in Montana that killed a man and woman.


A former Amagansett doctor who pleaded guilty in April to writing hundreds of illegal prescriptions for patients was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison followed by five years under supervision, according to a press release from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office.

Former Amagansett doctor sentenced to three years in prison


Two young soldiers from the Valcartier military base in Quebec were killed Saturday by a roadside bomb in the Zhari district, 15 km west of Kandahar.


University of Hawaii engineering professor Panos Prevedouros, who is running for Honolulu mayor, has joined the Republican Party.


Pop star LILY ALLEN is a mum again after giving birth to a baby girl called Marnie on her heroes DAVID BOWIE and ELVIS PRESLEY's birthdays, according to reports.


Nicki Minaj wants to teach Stephen Fry how to rap after he posted his version of her hit 'Super Bass' on twitter.

Nicki Minaj - Nicki Minaj 'to teach Stephen Fry to rap'


Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination before up to 76,000 people at the Denver Broncos' football stadium instead of the smaller arena where the rest of the convention will be held, party officials said Monday.

Obama to accept nomination before up to 76,000


Prez Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that he is ready for debate with US presidential candidates at UN headquarters on global developments in presence of world media.

Ahmadinejad says ready for debate with US presidential candidates


There's a Coronation Street spoiler in today's Mirror that says Toyah Battersby could be returning to Corrie.

Toyah Battersby to return to Coronation Street?


Gerhardt, who is recovering from a successful surgery earlier this week, said she chose not to run for re-election because of personal health and family issues.


Norwich City youngster George Francomb has joined Hibernian on loan for the rest of the season.

Norwich City youngster George Francomb joins Hibernian on loan


Retrenchments have doubled over the past year, rising 36% in January, y/y, against 14% in 2006-7, the University of Cape Town School of Economics Prof Haroon Bhorat told Business Day.


The NBA postponed training camps indefinitely and cancelled 43 pre-season games Friday because it has not reached a new labour deal with players.

NBA postpones training camps, cancels pre-season games


Fire crews working near Los Alamos conducted burnout operations Sunday night in an attempt to rob a stubborn wildfire of fuel.


Against the backdrop of left parties' attack on the government for its alleged lack of sincerity in implementing tribal laws, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday assured the tribals that he will take up their cause at the highest level in Delhi.

I will take up your cause at highest level:


Air traffic controllers are among the highest-paid US government workers and may find themselves exempt from a federal employee pay freeze proposed by the Obama administration.

Controllers may be exempt from federal pay freeze


British-Irish boy band One Direction have announced a new album, reports Reuters.


DAP will contest up to 60 parliamentary seats in the general election, party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said.

DAP to contest up to 60 parliamentary seats


A national hui on tackling youth alcohol and drug issues gets underway in Wellington this week.

Hui to tackle youth alcohol and drug issues


Tim Redding has been let go by the New York Mets after going 3-6 with a 5.10 ERA in 17 starts this year for the injury ravaged team.

Redding, reed&sullivan let go by New York Mets


MIKE Tyson has claimed he is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Mike Tyson to be inducted in WWE Hall of Fame


A MARRIED couple out celebrating the New Year were attacked in a ``vicious and unprovoked'' assault, police said tonight.


Dutch group Philips has developed an 'intelligent pill' that contains a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir to release medication in a specific area in the body.


Veteran Jamaican Glen Johnson knocked out Allan Green in the eighth round on Saturday to advance through to the Super Six tournament semi-finals.

Veteran Glen Johnson knocks out Allan Green


A teenage girl has died at a campsite and three other people have been taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.


The US Coast Guard is searching for a 23-year-old man who was reportedly swept from a jetty in Newport.

Coast Guard searching for man swept from jetty


The all-new Coda electric car has just rolled off the assembly line, promising a best in-class driving range, best in-class range per dollar, superior EV battery technology and fast and easy recharging.

Coda electric car rolls off the assembly line


Critics of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi call him a ``new pharaoh'' after he assumes sweeping powers.

Morsi called a 'new pharaoh' after assuming sweeping powers


Yusuf Islam, has forgiven Coldplay for allegedly stealing his melody for their hit tune 'Viva La Vida'.


On September 23, Armenian weightlifter Tigran G. Martirosyan won the world champion's title in the World Weightlifting Championship in Antalya, Turkey.

Tigran G. Martirosyan wins world champion's title


Dallas police shot a robbery suspect who fired on officers in northeast Dallas late Tuesday evening, an officer at the scene said.

Police shoot robbery suspect in northeast Dallas


A 20-year-old barber has been remanded into prison custody by a Kumasi Circuit Court for allegedly robbing a policeman at gun point, in the company of nine other gangsters.

Barber remanded for allegedly robbing policeman


SNOW IS set to return tomorrow night and Friday, with falls of up to 10cms possible in many areas, Met Éireann has said.


In what may stop some liberals in their tracks, US president-elect Barack Obama has said he ``always thought (outgoing US President Bush) was a good guy.''

Obama ``always thought'' Bush was ``a good guy''


Iran will increase its fuel storage capacity by 5 billion barrels to reach 16.7 billion liters, Mehr news agency quotes the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company managing director Farid Ameri, as saying.

Iran to increase its fuel storage capacity


-Billy Ray Cyrus had a ``vision'' that his daughter Miley could bring hope to the world.

Billy Ray Cyrus had 'vision' Miley would bring 'hope'


Lion Country Safari welcomed two new giraffe calves last week, bringing the count of giraffes born on safari up to 58!


The 1918 World Series may have been thrown by the Cubs, according to newly-published documents.


It feels great to state that the latest version of Microsoft Office is now accessible on retail shelves across the length and breadth of the United States of America.

Latest version of Microsoft Office is now accessible on retail shelves across us


A former Mazama High School volleyball coach was arrested Monday on sex abuse and burglary charges, according to Sharon Forster, the Klamath County deputy district attorney in charge of the case.


NEW YORK, Dec 1 ``Bailout'' and ``change'' were crowned on Monday as the words of 2008 after a year in which a huge financial crisis hit the United States and Barack Obama celebrated a historic victory as the first US black president.

``Bailout'', ``change'' crowned the words of 2008


Facebook is making changes to the process for tagging friends in photos uploaded to the social network, the company announced on Tuesday.

Facebook changes process for tagging friends in photos


The new Mazda 6 was launched not only in Muscat but all across Oman.


A red air quality warning was issued for many cities across northern Utah, triggered by trapped smoke in the valleys.

Red air quality warning issued for northern Utah


A woman's right to privacy is being attacked once again.


John Heid, 55, and Gretchen Nielsen, 77, unfurled a banner declaring ``War is Not a Show'' and quietly stood near the Predator UAV that was on display for public viewing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.


Northeastern Louisiana farmers have already started harvesting non-irrigated corn fields while they continue to pamper later maturing row crops like cotton, soybeans and rice.

Farmers start harvesting non-irrigated corn fields


A Pelham man has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for tax evasion after hiding almost $400,000 in income from federal tax authorities.


The latest issue of FIBER, the online journal for the global fashion and apparel industry produced by the University of Delaware, focuses on China, its maturing apparel industry, the outlook for the US-China textile and apparel trade, and how to do business the Chinese way.

Latest issue of FIBER journal focuses on China's apparel industry


The Champions League has become more democratic since places were opened up to teams from lower-ranked countries, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Friday, adding that he had no plans to scrap its smaller relative the Europa League.

Champions League more democratic, says Platini


Cloud hosting and colocation provider ScaleMatrix announced on Tuesday that it has opened a 50,000 square foot data center in San Diego, California.

ScaleMatrix opens 50,000 square foot data center in San Diego


Vince Young has a strained MCL in his knee, according to the results of his MRI released by the Titans on Tuesday evening.


A man shot and killed at the Hayward BART station was identified today as 18-year-old Joshua Ligons of Hayward.

Man killed at Hayward BART station identified


The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says more than 1,000 dead black birds have fallen from the sky in Beebe.

More than a 1,000 dead birds fall from sky in Beebe


Cincinnati's housing authority hired a new executive director Tuesday after more than four years of failed searches, lawsuits and turmoil.


OIL prices fell back yesterday on a US government report showing that US crude and petrol inventories are bulging with surplus supply.


Commander in chief of the Army lieutenant general Jagath Jayasooriya commences six days official tour in Pakistan.

Commander in chief of the Army commences an official tour in Pakistan.


Karl Malone, an All-Star basketball player for the Utah Jazz and future Hall of Famer, spoke out against athletes carrying guns.

Karl Malone speaks out on athletes carrying guns


Clashes between police and demonstrators and the use of tear gas by security forces overshadowed a strike held by thousands of public servants in Ankara on Wednesday.

Clash between police and demonstrators overshadows strike


The body of a newborn baby boy was found in a toilet pump at Sekolah Menengah Sains Pokok Sena here at 11.30am Thursday.

Body of newborn baby found in toilet pump


Students at Krotz Springs Elementary School, like fourth-grader Jaidyn Robinson, lined up Tuesday to take a healthy lifestyle pledge.


A Toronto woman was arrested after a Winnipeg police officer was allegedly assaulted at the AC/DC concert Saturday night, police say.

Woman arrested after officer assaulted at concert


Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon has admitted he hates the moustache he has been forced to grow for his role in upcoming film 'True Grit'.


Both men who were the occupants of a truck that broke through the ice of Lake Winnipeg have now been located alive.


David Beckham will spend one more day at ``the centre of the world'' recovering from Achilles tendon surgery, his surgeon in Finland said on Tuesday.

Beckham to spend another day at `centre of world`


Two days after his early morning arrest in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee today was formally charged with public intoxication, a class ``B'' misdemeanor.

Colts punter Pat McAfee charged with misdemeanor


Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, will make a foray into politics next month, hosting a fundraiser for Gov. Chris Christie, RN.J., Mike DuHaime, a campaign spokesperson for Christie, confirmed to CBS News.

Mark Zuckerberg to host fundraiser for Chris Christie


The traffic policemen in Patna have finally admitted that the only speed gun in their artillery is firing blank.


SILVIO Berlusconi lavished millions of euros on a string of showgirls, actresses and female television presenters, bank records revealed yesterday, as his country falls further into the economic mire and faces new austerity measures.

Berlusconi lavished millions on showgirls


The Obama administration on Wednesday vowed again to redouble efforts to boost export, a move aimed to help support or create 2 million American jobs.

Obama administration vows to redouble efforts to boost export


Underwater World at Mooloolaba has been sold to a large UK tourism firm.


PERTH Wildcats will revive a bygone era this season when veteran Martin Cattalini winds back the clock.

Perth Wildcats revive bygone era with veteran Cattalini


Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and TR Knight will appear on the upcoming season of the CBS legal drama ``The Good Wife,'' according to TV Guide.com.

Anika Noni Rose and TR Knight to appear on ``the Good Wife''


Broadcaster CNN has picked TV veteran Jeff Zucker as its new boss as the cable news pioneer searches for a way to catch up to rivals MSNBC and Fox News in the US ratings.


Non-condemnation of the Armenian Genocide triggered other genocides, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said addressing opening of the International Conference entitled ``The Crime of Genocide: Prevention, Condemnation and Elimination of Consequences'' in Yerevan.

Non-condemnation of Armenian Genocide triggered other genocides


A Northern California man who was rescued from his sinking sailboat off the coast of Mexico is spending Father's Day on a freighter bound for Panama, but his wife is hoping to at least see him in time for their 23rd wedding anniversary.

Northern California man rescued from sinking sailboat spending Father's day on a freighter


Singer Justin Timberlake is being lined up for a cameo role in US show Glee.

Justin Timberlake lined up for cameo role in Glee


PTI / Varanasi October 06, 2012, 21:45 Samajwadi Party today said it will continue support the UPA government to keep ``communal forces'' out of power but remain opposed to ``anti-people'' policies of the ruling dispensation.

SP support to UPA to keep communal forces out of power:


BRITAIN on Monday lowered its terror threat level to 'substantial``, meaning an attack is a strong possibility, down from 'severe' which meant one was highly likely, the Home Office said.


TAMPA, Florida ' The father of actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested Tuesday in Florida on domestic violence charges after police said he grabbed his on-and-off girlfriend's arms and pushed her down multiple times during a daylong argument.

Father of actress Lindsay Lohan arrested in us


Burmese state media praised longtime democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi in an editorial that would have been unthinkable just months ago under the reforming country's strict censorship laws.

Burma state media praises Aung San Suu Kyi


Mike Francesa reports that the Mets will make a trade at the deadline.


For the next several weeks, Guthrie is hosting some Hollywood elite.


A Donegal builder is facing jail over his failure to comply with fire safety regulations at a Dublin 3 apartment block.

Donegal builder faces jail over failure to comply with fire regulations


Facebook will be added to the Nasdaq-100 stock index, along with the Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index and the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index effective with the market opening on December 12, Nasdaq said.


Bangalore, Oct 18 India will soon join a select space club by launching two dedicated satellites in polar orbit to study climate change through atmospheric research and detection of greenhouse gases, Indian Space Research Organisation chairman G. Madhavan Nair said Sunday.

India to launch two satellites to study climate change


New Delhi, May 15 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday condoled the death of former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, saying he excelled in all positions he held and his persona was one of rare charisma.

Shekhawat excelled in all positions he held:


A Fayetteville, North Carolina driver was killed early Friday when his SUV slammed into a tree, police said.

Fayetteville driver killed when his SUV slams into tree


Preston University is going to hold its 14th convocation on Wednesday, 06th February, 2013 at a local hotel.

Preston University to hold 14th convocation


Rapper Rick Ross is set to make his acting debut with Tv drama ``Magic City''.


US agricultural commodity trader Bunge on Wednesday said it will buy UK-based investor Climate Change Capital for an undisclosed price after the transaction was approved by the UK's financial regulator earlier this week.


Federal Interior Minister, Rehman Malik has slammed Indian allegation of non-seriousness and said that delay in investigation in connection with 26/11 Mumbai attacks was on part of India not by Pakistan.

Rehman Malik slams Indian allegations of non-seriousness


Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf is under protective custody and will be allowed to move freely only after a new head of the state is elected and the judges he sacked after declaring an emergency in November 2007 are restored, an official said.

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf in custody


Russia is banning fish imports from Japan after radioactive water leaked into the sea near the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, the Russian agricultural supervisory body said on its website Wednesday.


Comedian Jerry Seinfeld didn't defame a cookbook author when he called her ``wacko'' and ``a nut job'' on television, a New York state judge ruled.

Seinfeld didn't defame cookbook author, New York judge rules


State-owned port and freight rail company Transnet is opposed to the proposed privatisation of rail operations, its Group chief executive Brian Molefe said on Thursday.

Transnet opposed to proposed privatisation


A steady stream of mourners has paid their respects to a north Florida detective killed while investigating a tip about a meth lab. Friends and family formed a long line Sunday for a viewing at a Green Cove Springs funeral home for Clay County Sheriff's Detective David White.

Mourners pay their respects to fla detective killed while investigating a tip about a meth lab.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could face disciplinary action from Uefa after breaching the terms of his UEFA Champions League touchline ban.


``The protection of civilians, especially children, must be the first priority in the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka and both sides must act accordingly,'' said Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.

The protection of children must be the first priority in Sri Lanka's Conflict


Telekom Srbija and OTE from Greece signed in Athens on Friday a contract to buy off 20 percent of Telekom shares, worth EUR 380 million, which was OTE's total share of Telekom, the company has announced.

Telekom Srbija buys 20 percent of shares from OTE


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have been around the 5% level for much of September but at the end of the second week of the month we have seen interest rates bounce a little bit higher.


Jersey Shore's Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi has revealed that she would bring an end to the war if she were made president for a day.

Snooki would end war if she were president for a day


The Presidency on Friday said Judge Yvonne Mokgoro had to be replaced as chair of the Bheki Cele inquiry, to ensure the integrity of the process.


Actor Ashton Kutcher has sent a cryptic tweet, which hints at him replacing Charlie Sheen on ``Two and a Half Men''.

Ashton Kutcher to replace Charlie Sheen on ``Two and a Half Men''?


Apple Inc. says its iTunes service will sell music from the Fab Four.


Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is working for the first time with actor Aamir Khan in upcoming action film, Dhoom 3, which is the third installment in the Dhoom franchise, is all praises for Mr Perfectionist.

Abhishek Bachchan is all praises for Aamir Khan


Congressional candidate and state Sen. Tom McClintock unveiled a new campaign web site this week, and introduced it to supporters via e-mail Friday alongside an appeal for donations and a note about his new radio ad.


NORTH Tyneside MP Stephen Byers is to stand down from Parliament at the next General Election.

North Tyneside MP Stephen Byers to stand down


Nigerian troops killed five suspected Islamists and recovered arms and explosives in a raid in the restive northern city of Kaduna, the military said December 28, 2012.

Nigerian troops kill five suspected Islamists


Supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum tells Piers Morgan why she won't get plastic surgery, and her early modeling career.

Why Heidi Klum won't get plastic surgery


Actress Jennifer Aniston is reportedly set to star in 'Goree Girls,' which is to be directed by Michael Sucsy.

Jennifer Aniston 'to star in Goree Girls'


Dubai's Noor Islamic Bank could break even in 2011, a year ahead of target, and will consider merger and acquisition opportunities later to expand overseas, its chief executive said.

Noor Islamic Bank may break even in 2011


Inmates in British prisons are converting to Islam because of the 'perks' they can receive from Muslim gangs, the Chief Inspector of Prisons warned in a report.

Inmates in British prisons convert to Islam for perks


But recently a teenage fan of his landed into trouble when she tried to sneak onto the set of the actor`s new movie 'Water For Elephants.


The Saudi Shura Council has invited Finance Minister Dr Ibrahim Al Assaf for a meeting on February 17 to discuss rising inflation and prices of essential commodities even after the 17-point programme adopted by the Cabinet to contain the problem.

Saudi Shura Council to discuss rising inflation


Pettitte apologized to the Yankees, Houston Astros and his fans Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 for the ``embarrassment'' he caused them by taking human growth hormone.


The UBM TechWeb Game Network, a division of London-headquartered United Business Media and the organizers behind the Game Developers Conferences??, the double Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com website, and the award-winning Game Developer magazine, has announced a key acquisition expanding its services to game creators and gaming website publishers, adding the online game advertising network Game Advertising Online to its portfolio.

UBM TechWeb Game network announces acquisition of Game Advertising online


The first training course on rights of working women in Yemen is to start on Sunday, organized by the Studies and Economic Media Center in cooperation with the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives Support.

Course on rights of working women in Yemen to start


New York City-based Fairway Market went public today, raising nearly $160 million to continue its regional expansion plans.


Linebacker David Hawthorne has agreed to a deal with the Saints, ending his four-year run with the Seahawks, the team that signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2008.

David Hawthorne agrees to deal with Saints


Just two weeks before Demi confirmed her split from her young hubby, Ashton Kutcher, he bought her a 2012 Lexus.


The Environment Agency says oxygen levels in Grantham Canal have now returned to normal after the deaths of hundreds of fish.


Christie tours site for developmentally disabled Gov. Chris Christie has made another visit to a facility for developmentally disabled residents.


Still headache-free and with his short-term memory completely returned, Evgeni Malkin went through a full-contact practice with many of his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates Sunday.

Evgeni Malkin practices with Pittsburgh Penguins teammates


Researchers involved in an international multicenter randomized trial have reported that perioperative chemotherapy improves outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer metastases to the liver.

Perioperative chemotherapy improves outcome of metastases to the liver


The Atlanta Braves announced today that former pitcher John Smoltz will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame on Friday, June 8.

Smoltz to be inducted into Braves Hall of Fame


Lawyers, accountants and computer professionals have the dirtiest office desks, a new study in Britain has revealed.

Lawyers, accountants 'have dirtiest desks'


A VILLAGE primary school has welcomed a new headteacher for the new school year.


Wayne State University will increase tuition by 4.4 percent for in-state undergraduate students beginning this fall.

Wayne State increases tuition by 4.4 percent


Robin Soderling of Sweden won his first Masters title by beating Gael Monfils of France 6-1, 7-6 in the Paris Masters final Sunday.


Oil prices rose past $104 per barrel to end the week at a 29-month high, as fighting in Libya intensified and the world's largest petroleum consumer, the US, reported that employers added nearly 200,000 new jobs in February.


National Australia Bank Monday lodged an initial substantial shareholder notice, saying it, along with its affiliates, have a 7% stake in Suncorp-Metway Ltd..

National Australia Bank has 7% stake in Suncorp-Metway


Chilean President Michelle Bachelet arrived in Paris late Wednesday for a three-day visit that will include talks with her French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, French radio reported.

Chilean President Bachelet arrives in Paris


CaNickel Mining Limited, has today filed a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus with the securities commissions in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec.

Canickel files preliminary short form base shelf prospectus


The legal sector is falling behind in sanctions screening, placing many law firms at risk of a serious sanctions breach, according to Compliance Screening and Data Management specialists Datanomic Ltd, and Legal RM, experts in risk management and compliance.

Legal sector falling behind in sanctions screening


A McClellandtown man charged with not paying taxes on hundreds of thousands of dollars in lottery winnings pleaded guilty to tax evasion today.

McClellandtown man pleads guilty to tax evasion


Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recently released the following comment after it was announced that the United States and Russia have reached an agreement by which Russia will reopen its market to US pork exports.


Nuance Communications, Inc., the world's leading supplier of speech solutions, today announced it has closed the acquisition of eScription, a leading provider of computer aided medical transcription software.


In spite of the millions of dollars spent on sprucing up the entire island with national day banners and billboards, a massive propaganda blitz by the state media and the yearly extravagant National Day Parade reminiscent of North Korea's 'Arirang festival', few Singaporeans are in the mood to celebrate Singapore's 46th National Day.

Few Singaporeans in the mood to celebrate National Day


TWO brave teenagers rescued a man when a fire broke out in a flat on Saturday evening.


US envoy George Mitchell called for a durable truce in Gaza yesterday as spiralling violence threatened to shatter ceasefires that ended a devastating war in the Hamas-run enclave.


A New Orleans police officer was convicted Wednesday of beating a 48-year-old handyman to death, while a fellow officer was found guilty of trying to help his partner cover up the deadly encounter nearly six years ago.

New Orleans police officers convicted in handyman death


Chinese battery and vehicle maker BYD Co plans to cut salaries due to sharply lower profits amid lackluster market performance.

BYD to cut salaries due to lower profits


``The ANC once again missed an opportunity to educate and mould a comrade if he indeed was wrong, and chose to throw insults and attack him as an individual,'' the ANCYL said in a statement.


More than 14,000 people were killed in Venezuela last year, according to the country's top security official.


A large brush fire that began along the bank of I-190 that broke out in the industrial section of the Town of Tonawanda has been brought under control.


Kolkata, April 28 West Bengal will get the maximum -- 220 companies -- of central paramilitary forces for its three-phased parliamentary polls beginning April 30, the Election Commission announced Tuesday.

West Bengal to get maximum paramilitary force for polls


Quincy University and Quincy Notre Dame High School has announced a $1.2 million scholarship gift from the estate of Evelyn Rebecca ``Betty'' McLaughlin.

Quincy University & Quincy Notre Dame High School announce $1.2 million scholarship gift


Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber is feeling confused over his lack of pace in 2012 German Grand Prix in which he could only secure 8 th place finish.

Mark Webber feels confused over his lack of pace in 2012 German Grand Prix --


On Wednesday, Deutsche Bank's Chief Executive Josef Ackermann, speaking in his role as Chairman of the Institute of International Finance, the global association of financial institutions, presented a set of measures for overcoming the financial crisis.

Dr. Josef Ackermann presents a set of measures for overcoming the financial crisis


An executive engineer of UP Irrigation Department reportedly committed suicide by consuming insecticide at his official residence in City Kotwali police station area.


Food and Civil Supplies Minister C Divakaran has said that the police should have social commitment and should function beyond political and party considerations.

``Police should have social commitment''


With jungle fever taking hold on ITV's award-winning I'm a Celebrity ....


Some civil society groups approached the Commonwealth on the issue of anti-Christian violence in Orissa and Karnataka states of India.

Civil society groups approach Commonwealth on anti-Christian violence in India


AM Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of ``bb+'' to the forthcoming $115 million 6.75% non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock of AmTrust Financial Services Inc. .

AM Best assigns rating to AmTrust Financial Services , Inc. .


Tata Motors has support at Rs 1065-1060, says Amit Harchekar, IIFL.

Tata Motors has support at Rs 1065-1060:


Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday in Kentucky he is ``not running for president.''


Residents of Delta County stood up for life on Saturday, Jan. 28, and spoke from the public square affirming their belief that society must protect lives of the unborn.


Lee Trundle is set for a shock move to Welsh Premier outfit Neath, BBC Sport Wales understands.


I'm thinking of getting some 18`` alloys and was wondering where are some of the best places to go for tyres.


FUJIFILM Corporation will launch a digital inkjet web press at drupa 2012 as a technology showcase.

Fujifilm to launch a digital inkjet web press at drupa 2012


Kolkata, Nov 26 A fashion exhibition will be held at night Dec 5 in Kolkata so that ``men can participate and enjoy after their hectic office schedule'', an organiser said Wednesday.Thirty-two designers from across the country will come together for the 6th Stylefile Exhibition to be organised by Preeti Goenka and Sumedha Saraogi.

Fashion exhibition to be held at night in Kolkata


Former Russian rhythmic gymnastics Olympic champion, Natalia Lavrova died Friday in a car crash, local media reported.

Olympic champion Lavrova dies in a car crash


Sudan is to ask Interpol to arrest 20 Darfur rebel leaders accused of involvement in an unprecedented attack on the capital last month, the official SUNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Sudan to ask Interpol to arrest Darfur rebels


The global economy has recovered from recession more quickly than expected but emergency rescue efforts have worsened public finances, leaving countries vulnerable to new shocks, the IMF said on Wednesday.

The global economy has recovered from recession more quickly than expected-IMF


``Yes, we steal at times, but when the only other option is to die of hunger, what else can you do? Treat us like human beings.''


No. 5 Villanova used good shooting, great guard play and tough defense to beat No. 4 West Virginia, 82-75, tonight at WVU Coliseum.


with suggestions that Michael Vaughan is set to quit as captain.


James Milner has held 'amicable talks' with Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill after the England midfielder reported for pre-season training.

James Milner holds 'amicable' talks with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill


The mysterious object that fell from the sky into a Bossier City parking lot has been identified.

Mysterious object fallen from sky identified


Former England seamer Andy Caddick, who with 234 Test wickets ranks eighth on England's all-time list, said on Monday he will retire from cricket at the end of this season.


Perth teenager Stephen Coniglio will nominate for the AFL draft despite showing promise as a cricketer.


Morrisons has launched a sponsored degree scheme which will cover the cost of student fees and offer individuals a job with the retailer while they study and after graduation.

Morrisons launch sponsored degree scheme


A lawsuit against a surgeon, his associates and family members for allegedly filing false claims to Medicaid, Medicare and the military's TRICARE program has been settled for $3.5 million, federal prosecutors said Monday.


Mr. Pollock said: ``Losing a job often means losing health coverage. Most laid off workers cannot afford COBRA coverage and do not currently qualify for the public health safety net programs. As a result millions of middle class, lower income workers become uninsured. It is critically important that the economic recovery package extend medicaid, eligibility to workers who recently lost their jobs, so that they can continue to get health care coverage.''

``Losing a job often means losing health coverage''


PHOENIX Natalie Gulbis has withdrawn from the LPGA Founders Cup because of malaria contracted during the tour's Asian swing.

Natalie Gulbis withdraws because of malaria


LG Display announced that it has rolled out a new 23'' 240 Hz LCD panel that is suitable for desktop monitors.

LG Display rolls out 240 Hz LCD panel for desktop monitors


Colorado Rockies team president, Keli S. McGregor was found dead in his hotel room in Salt Lake City, Utah this morning.

Rockies president Keli McGregor is found dead in his hotel room


Over 75,840 pilgrims have so far returned from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj since the beginning of the post-Hajj flight operation on December 12 to transport 164,647 Hujjaj under the government and private schemes.

75,840 pilgrims return after performing Hajj


Tagata Pasifika, New Zealand's flagship Pacific Island show relaunches with a new format and look, Thursday 10 September, at 11pm on TV ONE.

Tagata Pasifika to relaunch with New format


Rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta on Monday afternoon and charged with disorderly conduct.


Vehicular fuel shortage continued on Saturday too, with an increasing number of petrol pumps displaying the â€˜No Stockâ€™ board.


A stretch of Interstate 435 in east Kansas City will be closed next weekend for road work, Missouri transportation officials said Friday.

Stretch of I-435 will close next weekend


Malaysia has revised down its tourist arrival target for this year, from 24 million to 20 million, amid the global economic downturn and the spread of the Influenza A pandemic.

Malaysia revises down tourist arrival target


Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitely on Saturday said national security and economy will be the priority of NDA if it comes to power at Centre.

Security and economy will be priorities of NDA:


Bangalore, Jul 3 Five people including two women were killed and six injured when a tractor fell in-to a canal near Devadurga taluk in Raichur District this evening.


Spring-Ford Area School District principals have agreed to a pay freeze, but some board members think administrators should go one step further and take a pay cut.


Jack White pays Detroit Masonic Temple's tax bill Musician Jack White has played springtime Santa, paying a $142,000 back tax bill for Detroit's historic Masonic Temple.


BAGHDAD Police say a kidnapped Iraqi interpreter working for CBS News has been freed in Basra, but a British journalist is still being held.


'A Beautiful Mind' star Jennifer Connelly and husband Paul Bettany have just given birth to their first daughter.


An incident occurred in AKP central office, APA reports quoting Haberturk news agency.


Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake was scratched from the original lineup Monday night with a strained left hamstring he said he felt running out a grounder in the ninth inning Saturday night at Florida.


Hitler is upset to learn HP is abandoning WebOS and the TouchPad.


RONNIE O'Sullivan set up a semi-final against John Higgins and almost made a 147 maximum in his 5-2 win over Mark Allen at the Welsh Open in Newport.

O'Sullivan sets up semi-final with John Higgins


Heidi Montag not becoming a stripper Updated: 16:05, Thursday October 4, 2012 Heidi Montag has signed a deal with a Las Vegas strip club deal to appear on stage later this month but won't be baring all The 25-year-old ex-reality TV star - who is living with her husband Spencer's parents rent-free after going broke last year - has signed a lucrative 15,500 deal to appear at the Crazy Horse III strip club in Las Vegas later this month.


Two west county men are being honored April 19 at the annual Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast.


ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. Authorities are saying a 48-year-old north Florida woman was decapitated and dismembered, and her boyfriend has been charged with murder in her death.

North Florida woman decapitated, dismembered; boyfriend charged with murder


Aker Solutions is investing into its Brazilian operation in order to increase manufacturing capacity ahead of the future wave of subsea developments in the Brazilian pre-salt layer.

Aker Solutions invests in Brazilian operation


Canadian aviation giant Bombardier on Thursday announced it would cut 1,360 jobs or 4.5 percent of its workforce amid slumping sales of business aircraft.


He also achieved the unique double of 500 dismissals and 5,000 runs in Tests.


Medtronic, a medical technology company, has launched the Vertex Select reconstruction system in the US.

Medtronic launches reconstruction system in US


Egyptian shares fell for a second day with heavy selling by Arab investors leading to declines in shares across the board and on housing shares in particular, traders said.


A 5,000-sow swine operation that will produce about 125,000 pigs a year is set to open in southeastern South Dakota just south of Mount Vernon.

Swine operation set to open south of Mount Vernon


-The Royals signed free-agent utilityman Willie Bloomquist to a two-year contract and right-hander Kyle Davies to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

Royals sign free agent Willie Bloomquist


Today, the Happily Engaged Player: 38, male, Bed-Stuy, straight, engaged.


A man was killed Wednesday afternoon after an argument between him and a woman ended in gunfire at a College Park apartment.

Man killed after argument with woman ends in gunfire at College Park apartment


US President Barack Obama will welcome the NHL's Boston Bruins to the White House this afternoon.

Obama welcomes Boston Bruins to the White House


At least three Air India flights were cancelled Saturday as airline management began talks with pilots who have been threatening to go on leave if the airline does not revoke a decision to cut its productivity-linked incentives.


Top Image Systems™, Ltd., a leading ECM solutions provider, announced today the launch of its new website at www.topimagesystems.com.

Top Image Systems announces launch of new website


Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is convinced he will forget his lines on the opening night of his Broadway play.

Tom Hanks - Tom Hanks fears forgetting lines on Broadway


Former Yankees second baseman Knoblauch agreed Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, to talk to a House committee investigating drug use in baseball, and the session was postponed until later this week.


A cosmetic surgeon is facing murder charges in the deaths of 3 of his patients.


After four straight sessions of losses, stock futures are rising with hopes of a rebound on Tuesday.

Stock futures rise with hopes of a rebound.


One man remains in critical condition following a wild shootout at a Lauderdale Lakes apartment complex, authorities said late Sunday.

Man in critical condition following shootout at Lauderdale Lakes apartment complex


A POPULAR sales advisor who served shoppers for nearly 40 years has retired from the counter.


A 27-year-old Bloomingdale man was arrested on a warrant in Butler Wednesday after police stopped the blue 2006 Volkswagen Jetta he was driving was pulled over after police discovered the warrant.


For the first time since the Great Depression, Democrats are taking over in Albany.


Ben Roethlisberger was cleared by the NFL on Thursday to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers beginning next week, although no decision has been made on the length of his suspension.

Ben Roethlisberger cleared to return to Steelers


The UN Security Council condemned on Tuesday the recent military coup in Mauritania which overthrew the government led by President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi.

UN Security Council condemns military coup in Mauritania


Oil held above $$145 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as a series of threats to supply in a finely balanced market continues to keep a floor under prices.


A former Wichita school bus driver has pleaded guilty to fondling a 6-year-old girl.


A former astronaut pleaded guilty Tuesday to attacking a romantic rival after driving 1,600 kilometres from Houston to Orlando and was sentenced to a year on probation.

Former astronaut pleads guilty to attacking romantic rival


The US service sector contracted unexpectedly in June, falling to its lowest level since the beginning of the year, the private Institute for Supply Management reported Thursday.


A NAB court has issued arrest warrants against Interior Minister Rehman Malik, DawnNews reported.

NAB court issues arrest warrants against Rehman Malik


Police is likely to register case on Thursday against Nirmal Baba for propagating superstition.

Police may register case against Nirmal Baba


Fonseka appeared before the second Court Martial that is hearing charges against him regarding military procurements under the section on Monday.


The Samsung SGH-T349 is the latest messaging phone from T-Mobile, and you'll be forgiven if you thought this looked more like the RIM BlackBerry Pearl thanks to its partial QWERTY keyboard, also known as a 20-key keyboard.


Kendra Wilkinson enjoyed a day of pampering with her bridal party as she prepares to marry fiance Hank Baskett.

Kendra Wilkinson's day of pampering with bridal party


US job openings rose in October from the prior month, government data showed on Tuesday, while the job openings rate increased.


Nordic Windpower Ltd., http://www.nordicwindpower.com/, a leading company manufacturing and selling utility-scale wind turbines based on field-proven and innovative technology, today announced that it has opened its new North American office in Berkeley, CA.

Nordic Windpower opens North American office in Berkeley, California


The FA Cup quarterfinal between Tottenham and Bolton was abandoned Saturday after Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the field.

FA Cup quarterfinal abandoned after Bolton's Muamba collapses on field


General Motors said it had fully repaid billions of US dollars in government loans five years early, prompting its CEO to proclaim the once-crippled automaking giant was making ``great progress.''


A new fitness center will open Saturday with mixed martial arts demonstrations, body-fat analyses, a jumper for kids and food off the grill.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Tomas Rosicky will face a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Fulham.


TEHRAN, Iran Iran tested its most advanced missiles Monday to cap two days of war games, raising more international concern and stronger pressure to quickly come clean on the newly revealed nuclear site Tehran was secretly constructing.

Iran tests advanced missiles, raising more concern


Fish & Richardson today announced that it has added six new associates - Maureen Brenner, Dr. Christine Goddard, Austin Kim, Dr. Joseph Koipally, Sivananda Reddy, and Dr. Juan Zheng - in its Boston office.

Fish & Richardson adds six new associates


The major averages remain firmly in positive territory, although they have pulled back off their best levels of the day.

Major averages remain firmly in positive territory


NEW YORK -Boyd Gaming Corp. made an offer to buy casino competitor Station Casinos Inc. out of bankruptcy protection as it looks to take a bigger slice of the action among Las Vegas locals.

Boyd Gaming makes offer for Station Casinos


The main exit into downtown Tacoma from northbound Interstate 5 will reopen Saturday, two weeks ahead of schedule -- delighting drivers who have taken a detour for 2½ months.

Main exit to downtown Tacoma from northbound I-5 to reopen


A local man faces drug charges following a search of his apartment by the Kirkland Lake OPP.


Australian Matthew Goss won the criterium prelude to the Tour Down Under cycle race Sunday while Lance Armstrong started his last professional event outside the United States with a safe 68th place finish.

Goss wins criterium prelude to Tour Down Under


In a statement issued in the name of top leader Ramakrishna, the Central Committee asserted that it would overcome the tragedy and would certainly avenge the killing of 'our beloved comrade'.

``We will avenge killing of our beloved comrade''


Longtime District Attorney Cono Caranna announced Wednesday that he's retiring at the end of his seventh term in office.

Cono Caranna to retire as District Attorney


Libyan rebels have released a British special forces team who were detained when a mission to contact opponents of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi went wrong, it has been revealed.


Comprehensive Study by Mount Sinai's WTC Health Program Published In Environmental Health Perspectives NY, NY April 23, 2013 A comprehensive analysis of health data collected through the World Trade Center Health Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found cancer incidence rates statistically higher than expected among World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers.

Cancer-incidence rates higher than expected among World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers


Resistance 3 has gone Gold and Sony has released a brand new trailer to coincide with the announcement.


Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital after routine tests and is well.


Uniform Civil Code is a highly ``sensitive'' issue in the country where people belonging to different races, castes and communities reside, chief justice of India KG Balakrishnan has said.

Uniform Civil Code is a highly 'sensitive' issue:


Mass Elite AAU Basketball will be holding boys AAU basketball tryouts for the Fall season in the upcoming weeks in the North Shore area for 8-17-year-old serious basketball players.

Mass Elite AAU basketball to hold tryouts


Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzee behavior in Tanzania, will speak in Berkeley at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts Thursday night, Oct. 1, 2009.

Scientist jane Goodall to speak in Berkeley


A march called ``the slut walk'', in Costa Rica, was deemed ``a success'' by participants, protesting a Catholic bishop's speech.

Slut walk in Costa Rica deemed ``a success''


Angolan businesswoman Isabel dos Santos has become a member of the board of Portuguese multimedia company Zon Multimédia, a company in which she owns a 28.8 percent stake, as a non-executive member, the company said in a statement issued Tuesday in Lisbon by the market regulator.

Angolan businesswoman Isabel dos Santos becomes member of the board of Portuguese company Zon Multimédia


In December 2010, the Committee on Professional Ethics issued Formal Ethics Opinion EF-10-02 entitled ``Ethical Responsibility of Lawyers When Referral Fees Are Received.''

Ethical Responsibility of lawyers when referral fees Are Received


Martinique, the French Caribbean paradise that famously inspired several of Paul Gauguin's most celebrated works, will again take center stage of the Caribbean art world when it hosts the seventh annual Contemporary Art Market of Le Marin, November 27-29, 2009.

Martinique to host Contemporary art Market of Le Marin


The private sector added 110,000 jobs in October, a bit better than expected but still indicative that the labor market is showing little improvement.


John Barrowman has revealed that his youngest relatives have always known he was gay.

Barrowman: 'young relatives know I'm gay'


Both Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp. moved up on the 2012 Fortune 500 list, which came out Monday.

Amazon, Microsoft move up on 2012 Fortune 500 list


Argentine soybean and corn exports may be disrupted next week by a strike if workers who control the quality of grains and beans don't receive a 48 percent raise, the union said.

Argentine soybean, corn exports may be disrupted by strike


Angola, Ghana, Guinea, Libya, Mali, Niger, Tunisia and Zambia qualified for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday while Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated after a day of drama and confusion.

Libya, Niger qualify for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations