A Longview, Wash., man accused of digging up the skull of a hog-like animal that predated humans by 20 million years has been banned from national park lands for a year.


The Cyclonic Storm ``NISHA'' which crossed the coast close to north of Karaikal early in the morning between 5:30 and 6:30 hours is expected to bring heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry.

Cyclonic Storm ``NISHA'' to bring heavy rainfall


The US Department of Energy and IBM announced on Monday that the Roadrunner supercomputer has managed to break a world record.

IBM Roadrunner supercomputer breaks world record


Red Bulls Alfredo Pacheco and Dane Richards will be called up by their National Teams for next month's Gold Cup.

Red Bulls' Alfredo Pacheco and Dane Richards called up for Gold Cup


A Corbett woman was rescued and then arrested for drunken driving after her car catapulted over an embankment in Troutdale Tuesday, deputies said.


Texas A&M sophomore All-American Austin Krajicek earned Big 12 Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week honors for the first time of his career for matches of March 16-22 by the league office on Monday.

Krajicek earns Big 12 Men's Tennis player of the week honors


This Victorian style christening gown oozes couture and is a wonderful addition to the cathedral range of christening gowns in the Little Doves Collection.


Willy Wonka has nothing on one chocolate shop owner in the Bishop Arts District.


Electronic Arts Inc slashed its fiscal 2013 earnings forecast after a weaker-than-expected holiday quarter marked by disappointing sales of its ``Medal of Honor'' title, as the industry struggles with flagging demand.


ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe was yesterday sworn in after being declared the landslide winner of a widely condemned election that African observers said was scarred by violence and intimidation.


Boutique retailer Tory Burch will open its first Arizona store this spring at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Tory Burch to open at Scottsdale Fashion Square


Two autopsy reports for heat related deaths that took place in July have been released.

Two autopsy reports for heat related deaths released


A public information meeting on the stormwater project in Cameron is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 5, at city hall.

Public information meeting on stormwater project


During a recent forum hosted by San Diego's Red Door Interactive -- a creative agency that also manages brands online -- a panel of speakers shared just how keenly businesses are paying attention to their online reputations.

Businesses paying attention to their online reputations


A deliveryman for a Chinese restaurant was robbed at gunpoint in the Heights section of Jersey City late last night, police said.

Deliveryman for Chinese restaurant robbed at gunpoint in Jersey City Heights


Turkey has urged the European Union to restructure the terms of the current Customs Union, or cancel the Customs Union altogether and make a separate free trade deal with Turkey.

Turkey urges EU to restructure the terms of the current Customs Union


A truck crashes into a house forcing a Johnson County couple out of their home.


Dubai, Sep 15 Some 1,900 people from 25 countries have converted to Islam since the beginning of this year, the authorities in Dubai said Wednesday.


The Beijing based Chinese iron ore trading platform has scored a significant victory in its battle to become the key market for spot iron ore trade by securing Rio Tinto as one of its customers.

Chinese trading platform scored a significant victory


Spanish tenor Jose Carreras, who along Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo formed the ``Three Tenors'', the most famous trio in opera history, said in an interview here Friday he was retiring from opera.


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that the IDPs of Swat are our guests and they can go anywhere in the country they want to go.

IDPs are guests and can go anywhere in the country:


Leo Burnett Melbourne has won the strategy and creative business for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter after a competitive pitch.

Leo Burnett Melbourne wins Warrnambool Cheese and Butter


Lord Justice Brian Leveson receives honourary fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University

Lord Justice Brian Leveson receives honourary fellowship...


Police said Logan school was locked down almost two hours Wednesday after a teacher took a starter pistol from a student.


Influential US wine critic Robert M. Parker has been ordered to stand trial in France next month for allegedly defaming a former assistant, a judicial official said Friday.

Wine critic Robert Parker ordered to trial in France


REDONDO BEACH, Calif. A body believed to be that of a man who jumped from the Redondo Beach pier two weeks ago has been recovered, officials said.

Redondo Beach body may be that of man who jumped off pier


Prosecutors in the R. Kelly trial rested their case yesterday following explosive evidence from a key witness.

Prosecutors in R. Kelly trial rest their case


From the beginning of the Russian-Georgian conflict, Poland has raised 1,300,000 euros in aid for Georgia.

Poland raises 1,300,000 euro for Georgia


THE blasphemy trial of a Bahrain author resumes in a Sri Lankan court tomorrow.


Ivorian international defender Guy Demel has left Hamburg for West Ham United after agreeing a two-year deal with an option for a third.


US ski racer Lindsey Vonn reveals in People magazine that she has battled depression for years.

Skier Lindsey Vonn reveals she's battling depression


State Sen. Roy Ashburn, the conservative firebrand who recently admitted he was gay, is calling on fellow Republicans to wholeheartedly support civil rights for gays and lesbians.

Ashburn calls on Republicans to support gays


Now Boeing has demonstrated swarm technology for reconnaissance missions using unmanned aerial vehicles that is similar to the way insects communicate and work together as an intelligent group.


Great Britain has barred American anti-Islam activists, including Pamela Geller, from entering the country, labeling them ``extremists''.

Britain bars us anti-Islam activists from entering country


Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who was fired last week as the top US general in the stalemated Afghanistan war, told the Army yesterday that he will retire.


Davis was fined for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Blue Bombers quarterback Buck Pierce in Edmonton's 24-10 win over Winnipeg last Saturday.

Eskimos linebacker Rod Davis fined for hit


Meryl Streep has won a Golden Globe as chef Julia Child in the crowd-pleaser ``Julie&Julia,'' while Mo'Nique earned the supporting-actress honour for her role as a loathsome, abusive welfare mother in the Harlem drama ``Precious.

Meryl Streep wins Golden Globe for Julie&Julia


Fierce wildfires have forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and are threatening some of Spain's most precious natural parks, including one that is a Unesco World Heritage Site, officials said.


Pilots who fly passengers on private jets and charter flights lack protections against fatigue.

Pilots for private jets lack protections against fatigue


A Chinese fishing boat capsized in a maritime scuffle with a South Korean coast guard ship trying to curb its illegal fishing activities Saturday, killing one fisherman and leaving two others missing, South Korea's coast guard said.

Chinese fishing boat capsizes in scuffle with S. Korean coast guard


Amid a judicial investigation into its famously secretive bank, the Vatican created its own financial watchdog on Thursday and issued sweeping and tough new laws aimed at meeting international standards against money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Vatican creates a financial watchdog


Kochi, Mar 15 A one-and-half-year-old toddler drowned when he fell into a bucket filled with water at his home, police said today.

Toddler drowned in bucket filled with water


A bushfire is burning in the Adelaide Hills and poses a threat to properties in the area.


Early stage venture capital investing will return to the cleantech sector in 2011, according to year-ahead forecasts made by analyst firm Kachan & Co.

Early stage venture capital to return to cleantech sector in 2011


Tamar Braxton, the sister of Toni Braxton, and her husband Vince Herbert have reportedly landed the own reality show.

Tamar Braxton, Vince Herbert reportedly land their own reality show


DAMAGE TO the west wing of Russborough House in Co Wicklow caused by a fire on February 7th is less than feared, according to a detailed assessment carried out by conservation architects Howley Hayes for the Alfred Beit Foundation.

Damage to Russborough House less than feared


UK paper The Times has lost almost 90 percent of its online readership compared to February this year since charging a £1 registration fee in June.

Times lose almost 90 percent of online readership


A report by Jason Powell of ProWrestling.Net has revealed that TNA roster members were 'fuming' mad at TNA President Dixie Carter last night during a Pre-PPV meeting.

TNA roster 'fuming' mad at President Dixie Carter


European stocks fell for the first time in seven days as mining companies and auto-industry shares retreated.

European stocks fall for first time in seven days;


The International Fund for Agricultural Development last Thursday concluded a two-day Council Meeting in Rome where it threw the searchlight on the worsening world food security situation, in line with global climatic changes and rising cost of commodities.

IFAD throws searchlight on worsening world food security


While performing Beautiful People during an encore in Saskatoon, Canada, Marilyn Manson collapsed on stage and maybe vomited.


A man was stung by a scorpion on a flight headed to Alaska, the flight didn't land for 30 minutes in which were terrifying for the man waiting to see if a fatal allergic reaction would occur before they could get medical help.

Man stung by scorpion on flight to Alaska


Moulton's fire chief says a woman in a wheelchair was rescued through a window after a late-night fire broke out in her home.


A National Enquirer report indicates John Edwards is seeking a plea bargain in order to avoid jail time for allegedly violating campaign regulations.


The Christie administration announced today that it was awarding a $94,000 shelter support grant to Catholic Charities.

Christie administration awards shelter support grant to Catholic Charities


Scientists focus on sensing technology Updated: 09:38, Wednesday January 16, 2013 Scientists have created liquid metal marbles coated in nanoparticles they hope will advance research in soft electronics and industrial sensing technologies.


Former Rep. Vic Kohring said Monday that he will plead guilty to a federal extortion-conspiracy charge, forestalling the lone trial still pending from the huge FBI corruption investigation into Alaska politics.

Former Rep. Kohring will plead guilty to federal charge


President Barack Obama said yesterday he was extending existing US sanctions on Zimbabwe for one year, on the grounds that the deep political crisis gripping the country remained unresolved.

Obama extends sanctions on Zimbabwe for one year


The body of former RSS chief KS Sudarshan, who passed away in Raipur early on Saturday, was brought to the city by a special flight this evening.


Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said today that wide receiver Fred Smith has been reinstated to the football program and that nose tackle Oren Wilson is in the process of transferring.


San Francisco is on track to close its last major power plant by the end of the year.

San Francisco could close power plant this year


Mozilla has added a second major datacenter in Phoenix to accommodate the growth of its open source software projects, especially the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail client, reports Data Center Knowledge.

Mozilla adds second major datacenter in Phoenix


It has been reported that Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency have set up the world's first nuclear fuel bank, in a plan meant to bridge shortages caused by snags in deliveries of low enriched uranium to power reactors.

Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency set up the world's first nuclear fuel bank


Dubai-based property developer Nakheel is set to launch the second tranche of its sukuk that will be used to pay off trade creditors by the end of April.

Nakheel to launch second tranche of sukuk


China successfully launched its fifth manned spacecraft on Tuesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported, citing a chief commander of China's manned space program.

China successfully launches manned spacecraft


Daimler, the maker of Mercedes cars and Freightliner trucks, reported Q4 net loss of $482 million on February 18 and said it intends to cancel the annual dividend.

Daimler reports Q4 net loss of $482 million


A Mississippi man charged in a fatal car accident Thursday remained in Franklin County Jail without bail Tuesday, as the family and friends of the victim, Judithann Clement, gathered for her funeral.

Man charged in fatal car accident remains in Jail


Armenian armed forces violated ceasefire by firing at Azerbaijani positions in Farahli village of Gazakh from their posts near Shavarshan village of Noyemberyan region of Armenia from 11.50 until 11.55 on July 30.


A Swedish tourist fell 40 metres to his death down a steep bank in the Nelson Lakes National Park, police say.


US Solheim Cup player Paula Creamer withdrew from the Safeway Classic on Friday.


Levi Johnston, the father of Sarah Palin's grandson, has filed paperwork confirming he intends to run for office in Wasilla, Alaska --


Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law yesterday a bill expanding telemedicine coverage in Virginia.

Gov. Bob McDonnell signs bill expanding telemedicine coverage


Telefonica O2 Czech Republic comes with an offer for numerous foreign communities, mainly from Vietnam and Russia, enabling them to communicate with their contacts in their home countries at beneficial prices.

Telefonica O2 cr comes with offer for foreign communities


Oscar nominee Samantha Morton has for the first time revealed that in spring 2006 she suffered a stroke so debilitating that she was ``near to death'' and forced to retreat to the shadows for 18 months, for fear of word about her condition affecting her career.

Samantha Morton reveals she suffered a stroke


A Madison man has been convicted of attempted murder for shooting at a police officer during a foot chase.


A PIONEERING social enterprise providing community health and adult social care in Bath and North East Somerset has marked its 100th day of trading.

Social enterprise marks its 100th day of trading


Steve Carell has admitted he's ``always surprised'' to be working.


To celebrate the tenth year of the renaissance of the Rolls-Royce marque under BMW Group ownership and the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce, the first ever Rolls-Royce Motor Cars exhibition has now opened at the BMW Museum in Munich.

First Rolls-Royce exhibition opens at BMW Museum in Munich


MP for Plymouth Moor View Alison Seabeck has been appointed shadow housing minister in Caroline Flint's shadow communities team.

Alison Seabeck appointed shadow housing minister


Muskegon continues to celebrate their golden anniversary in style, streaking to eight straight wins.

Muskegon continues to celebrate with wins


Venezuela published the first photos of cancer stricken Hugo Chavez since his surgery in Cuba more than two months ago, showing him smiling while lying in bed reading a newspaper, flanked by his two daughters.

Venezuela publishes first photos of Hugo Chavez since surgery


Melbourne Victory striker Nik Mrdja could miss the A-League grand final after a two-match ban.


A monster black hole has been flung from its home galaxy and is careening through space, according to a new study.


MAREK Cech has announced that he wants to leave Albion after claiming that Tony Mowbray went back on a promise to play him in Saturday's derby against Villa.


Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is expected to be ready for spring training following surgery on his injured right leg.


Australia is increasing emergency drought assistance to the Marshall Islands, in the face of a dire food and water shortage.

Australia increases drought assistance to Marshall Islands


Midcareers.com conducted the Midpros survey to serve the interests of middle career professionals.


It's true -- love makes you do things you normally wouldn't do.


The Zimbabwean regime of Robert Mugabe has ``no intention'' of releasing a rights activist and several opposition figures accused of recruiting anti-government plotters, a lawyer said on Friday.

Zim has 'no intention' of releasing activists


Patna, Nov 24 The Bihar election has written a new story, Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar said Wednesday as he prepared for a second stint as chief minister with voters sweeping his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party back to power.


Board personnel need to be more diverse, an expert has said, but quotas may not be the best way to move British firms in this direction.


A spokesman for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films says Matheson died on Sunday in Los Angeles.

I Am Legend author richard Matheson dies


Newman raises Bligh on jobs pledge Updated: 18:38, Tuesday January 17, 2012 Would-be Qld premier Campbell Newman won't say how he will achieve a plan to create 420,000 new jobs over six years.


Cuban President Raul Castro has proposed a prisoner swap in a ``gesture of goodwill'' that highlights his hopes of easing relations with the US under an Obama administration.


Dual carriageways from the Humber Bridge to Cambridge would save millions of gallons of fuel and bring the M25 travelling time down to two hours 15 minutes from Humberside Airport.

Dual carriageways would save gallons of fuel


Burglars made off with more than $41,000 in fireworks last week from two fireworks stands owned by the same company, according to Topeka Police Department records.

Burglars make off with $41,000 in fireworks


A new study shows that breastfeeding may help prevent breast cancer in women with a family history of the disease.

Breastfeeding may help prevent breast cancer


Kerry Katona has revealed that she is expecting a baby boy and has already decided on a name.


WASHINGTON Lavoy Allen hit a crucial three-point play and Temple escaped with a 64-61 victory over Maryland in Sunday's BB&T Classic, despite yielding a 15-point lead.

Temple escapes with 64-61 victory over Maryland


Just as there was Something About Mary, there is definitely something about CM Punk.


Twelve South has announced the BookArc for Air, a smaller version of the company's laptop stand, the BookArc.


Hove will take the case of their four lost points all the way to the RFU, even if they still win promotion.


Earlier this morning, San Francisco-based mobile app security provider Appthority announced that it has raised $6.25 million in a Series A financing round led by Venrock and US Venture Partners.

Mobile security provider Appthority raises $6.25 million from Venrock and US Venture Partners


``I was just praying I wouldn't see a man die right in front of my eyes,'' the 10-year-old Quincy boy said.

'I was just praying I wouldn't see a man die':


A standoff involving a possibly armed Omaha man ended quietly around noon Tuesday after he surrendered to police without incident.


McAvoy and Blunt are in talks to voice the title roles of GNOMEO AND JULIET, a CGI-animated film from Miramax and Elton John's Rocket Pictures.

James McAvoy, Emily Blunt are 'GNOMEO and Juliet'


President Ali Abdullah Saleh welcomed German investments in Yemen in fields of tourism, health and fish, affirming the importance of establishing housing projects for low income people.

President Saleh welcomes German investments


XSEED Games has announced today that Retro Game Challenge for the Nintendo DS has gone gold.


Former world number one Dinara Safina has retired from professional tennis, according to her brother Marat Safin.


Cobalt Technologies, the leader in commercializing biobutanol as a renewable chemical and fuel, today announced it has signed an agreement with Fluor Corporation , one of the world's largest publicly-owned engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management companies.

Cobalt Technologies signs agreement with Fluor Corporation


In a 65-31 vote, the US Senate voted on Sunday to repeal ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'' the Clinton-era ban on openly gay men and women from serving in the US military.

Senate repeals ``Don't Ask, Don't tell''


A bishop from Uganda, presently in Edinburgh, is set to challenge the 'sexual apartheid' of discrimination and oppression against LGBT people at a meeting today.

Bishop set to challenge 'sexual apartheid'


Credit Suisse suspended a number of traders in connection with a $2.85 billion overvaluation of assets.


Inflation expectations have plunged at a record pace, giving the Bank of England room to slash interest rates further.


President Barack Obama embarked on a two-day bus tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania Thursday, where he planned to defend his economic policies and his decision to rescue US automakers while raising more questions about Republican Mitt Romney's business record.

Obama embarks on bus tour of Ohio, Pennsylvania


PIMCO, an investment management firm, has launched the PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Short Strategy Fund, an actively managed fund that provides investors short exposure to a broad commodity index tracking prices for energy, metals, livestock and agriculture.

PIMCO launches PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Short Strategy fund


Amazon.com, Inc. and Viacom Inc. today announced an expanded multi-year, multi-national digital video licensing agreement to bring hundreds of TV shows and thousands of TV episodes from Viacom to Prime Instant Video.

Amazon and Viacom announce multi-year Video licensing agreement;


The old ones are the best when it comes to jokes, according to new research.


Less than a month remains before ``ICE! featuring a Charlie Brown Christmas'' opens for the holiday season in Nashville, Tenn. The display of ice sculptures tells the story of the classic holiday TV special ``A Charlie Brown Christmas.''

Display of ice sculptures to tell story of 'a Charlie Brown Christmas'


Tanzania will not impose a proposed super profit tax on existing mining companies, but will negotiate with the companies to have them pay the new tax, according to the East African country's mining minister.

Tanzania will not impose super profit tax


A cute canine is still eating dog food at an animal centre in Coventry after arriving at the RSPCA site extremely underweight with copious medical problems.

Cute canine still eating dog food at Animal Centre


A Kanawha County man is facing murder charges for two murders Saturday night in St. Albans.

Man charged with two murders in St. Albans


Macy's is shutting down a 28-year-old furniture store on the Northwest Side next month.


The father and son recently reunited for the first time in 33 years.


By Tux Turkel tturkel@mainetoday.com Hannaford Supermarkets urged customers Saturday to return all ground beef for a refund, if they're worried about its being part of the recall of contaminated meat.

Hannaford urges customers to return ground beef


China has summoned the US ambassador in protest against Thursday's meeting between the Dalai Lama and President Barack Obama.


A woman is dead after a car hit a traffic island in Auckland last night.

Woman dead after car hits traffic island


Orica shares punished as profit falls Updated: 22:14, Monday November 12, 2012 Chemicals company Orica believes a new strategy of commercialising new products faster will lift profit despite a subdued outlook for the global mining industry.


BATON ROUGE, LA Southern University's nationally honored poet and Louisiana Poet Laureate Pinkie Gordon Lane died early Wednesday.

Louisiana Poet Laureate Pinkie Gordon Lane dies


A former Nepali home minister on Tuesday was convicted on corruption charges and sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison by the country's highest court.

Former Nepali home minister convicted on corruption charges


Flock 2.5.6 on Mac OS X. The Flock developers have released version 2.5.6 of their social web browser based on Firefox 3, addressing several security issues.


Hillary Clinton's horrible gaffe several weeks ago about Robert Kennedy's assassination served as a reminder that RFK was gunned down exactly 40 years ago as he left a primary victory celebration in California.


MP Damian Collins has called for Chelsea's John Terry to stand down as England captain after his trial for allegedly racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand was put back until after the conclusion of Euro 2012.

Mp Damian Collins calls for John Terry to stand down as England captain


A be student committed suicide by hanging himself in his residence at Aiyappanagar in KR Puram police limits on Friday.


The Siemens factory on Sanford Ave will be shut down and over 500 well-paying jobs will disappear with it.


A plane carrying 11 Palestinian prisoners released on Tuesday in an Israel-Hamas prisoner swap landed early Wednesday morning in Turkey, Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman reported.

'Plane carrying 11 Palestinian prisoners lands in Turkey'


Bridgeport police find man dead in street Bridgeport police have blocked off a section of Oakleaf Street while they investigate an apparent homicide.


Hearts missed out on the chance to go second in the Scottish Premier League after being held to a goalless draw by Aberdeen.


CNBC reports that an Apple spokesman claims that CEO Steve Jobs is ``not expected to return today'' after last week various media reports suggested that Mr. Jobs was preparing for a comeback.


Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Sunday that Turkey favored a settlement guaranteeing rights of Palestinian people and protection of sacred places of Jerusalem, Anadolu Agency reported.

Turkey favors a settlement guaranteeing rights of Palestinian people - fm


Some non-urgent surgery at Wellington Hospital has been postponed following a chemical leak today.

Surgery postponed following chemical leak


RANGERS will assess the fitness of Kyle Lafferty in the coming days as the striker targets an Old Firm comeback.

Rangers to assess fitness of Kyle Lafferty


Actor Jon Voight said he's a 'very, very happy' granddad after spending more time with his grandkids.

Jon Voight is a `very, very happy` granddad


Kenyan troops pushed deep into Somalia Monday to hunt Al Qaeda-linked fighters blamed for a spate of kidnappings, in an unprecedented move that raised fears of a regional escalation.

Kenyan troops push into Somalia, hunt Al Qaeda-links


MARIAH CAREY suffered a major wardrobe malfunction on live TV on Friday morning after her dress popped open as she prepared to perform on a US breakfast show.

Mariah Carey suffers wardrobe malfunction on live TV


An effigy of Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is pictured during a protest held by students affiliated to the Nepal Student Union, a student wing of the Nepali Congress Party, demanding the immediate resignation of the Prime minister in Kathmandu May 28, 2012.

An effigy of Nepalese Prime minister Baburam Bhattarai is pictured during a protest in Kathmandu


State Sen. Glenn S. Anderson has announced he will seek re-election to Michigan's Sixth District Senate seat.


The American Red Cross is currently recruiting volunteers in the community to assist with a variety of different activities.

Red Cross is recruiting volunteers in your community


San Francisco - Software giant Microsoft reported record revenue and earnings Thursday as sales grew over all its business segments.

Microsoft reports record revenue and earnings


Toronto first baseman Lyle Overbay does not have a concussion, but is feeling as if he did.


US Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Tommy Thompson, former Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services, has endorsed McCain for president.


Beijing - China executed a local official Friday, six years after he was convicted of illegally selling hundreds of Qing Dynasty imperial relics for about 550,000 dollars, state media said.

China executes official for selling imperial relics


In one of the biggest and most highly anticipated initial public offerings ever, Facebook filed its $5 billion IPO plan on Wednesday.


West Papuan solidarity groups met in Sydney on the 26 February to discuss issues of concern in relation to West Papua including the deteriorating human rights situation.

West Papuan solidarity groups meet in Sydney


Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to be a judge on ``American Idol'' Season 13.

Jennifer Hudson will judge 'American Idol' in Season 13:


With Andra Davis and Roscoe Parrish going on injured reserve, the Bills have some holes to fill.


The German government committed additional funding amounting to € 30 million -- ie USD 45 million -- for the period of 2009/2010 for the cooperation with the AU and AU-Commission, thus duplicating previous levels of commitment.

The German government committed additional us$45 million for cooperation with the AU and AU-Commission


The extradition of Abdullah al-Senussi, Gaddafi's spy master, from Mauritania for trial in Tripoli is a blow to international justice -- and to the government's pretended support for it.

Extradition of Abdullah al-Senussi is a blow to international justice


Yemen will free northern Shia rebel prisoners within days under a truce to end a war that drew in Saudi Arabia last year, an official said yesterday, while clashes with armed separatists erupted in the south.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Wednesday sought to reassure supporters in the face of some polls showing a widening lead for Democrat Barack Obama ahead of the November election.


Virgin Blue said it had revised its Australian domestic schedule following the descheduling of five Boeing 737 aircraft from 07-May-09.


Alligator Alley has been reopened, though smoke from a large brush fire in the Everglades lingers over the highway.

Alligator Alley reopens, though smoke lingers


It's hard to pick the best neighborhood in Melrose, as BostonUrbEx said after we posed the question last Thursday.

Hard to pick the best neighborhood in Melrose


Mutual fund assets fell by 7 per cent by the end of 2008-09 over the previous year.

Mutual Fund assets fall 7 per cent in 2008-09


CRDB Bank shares hit the lowest level in the last 14 months due to non-performing loans that dashed long term investors' hope of cashing on good yields.

CRDB shares hit lowest level in 14 months


CONAN O'Brien has opened up about being fired from The Tonight Show after just seven months.

Conan O'Brien opens up about being fired from Show!!!


An inmate in the Grundy County Detention Center is facing additional charges of identity theft and forgery.


Former Bachelor and Bachelorette star Jen Schefft is expecting her first child in November, Us reports.

Bachelorette Jen Schefft expecting first child!


The 2008 edition of the Annual Report on Vehicle Stops, released by Attorney General Chris Koster, indicates black drivers are still being stopped and searched at higher rates than are whites and Hispanics.

Black drivers still being stopped and searched at higher rates


``I wanted to create a place where I could connect with y'all and share what's really going on in my life,'' she says.

Britney Spears wants to 'connect with y'all'


Two New Ambassadors from Italy and Germany have presented their letters of credence to President John Dramani Mahama, at the Castle, Osu.

New Ambassadors present letters of credence to President Mahama


Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry are to face each other in the field for a charity polo match next month.

Prince William and Prince Harry to face off in polo match


Dental equipment maker Sirona Dental Systems Inc. said Friday its shareholder Sirona Holdings Luxco SCA is publicly offering about $178.1 million in common stock.

Sirona Dental Systems says shareholder Sirona Holdings offering 178.1 million in common stock


Pitch-invading soccer fans attacked players and caused a half-hour delay during a fifth-tier match Saturday in the latest bout of crowd trouble in England.


This passenger train, coming from Chicago, stopped in Newton Wednesday on its way to a conference for Passenger Train enthusiasts.


CHOLERA cases have persisted in Sinazongwe in Southern Province since the disease broke out in the district last month.


Gene therapy boosts hope for the deaf Updated: 08:29, Tuesday February 5, 2013 Scientists using gene therapy have partially restored hearing and balance in profoundly deaf mice, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine.


Frenchman Jean-Francois Lucquin claimed his maiden European Tour title in Crans-Sur-Sierre, Switzerland, on Sunday after beating British teenager Rory McIlroy in a sudden-death playoff.

Lucquin claims maiden European Tour title


A turtle found wandering on a Gold Coast airport tarmac has been returned to the wild.


After two short-lived marriages and two brief engagements, Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore says she is happy being single.


Los Angeles, Mar 29 He will be seen kissing Hollywood star Michael Douglas but actor Matt Damon says he fantasised about ''Wall Street'' star''s wife Catherine Zeta-Jones instead.


Atlanta added Matt Diaz and Jack Wilson, from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners, for players to be named later.


A VERMONT church that's down to its last US$8,000 is selling a valuable stained-glass window to boost finances and keep open a homeless shelter it runs.


``The United States welcomes the continuing peaceful rise of China as a world power and that, in fact, it is in the United States' interest that China continues on the path of success, because we believe that a peaceful and stable and prosperous China is not only good for Chinese but also good for the world and for the United States,'' Obama said alongside Xi ahead of their first bilateral meeting.


Paul McCartney will tour Europe in December, starting in Hamburg where the Beatles built their reputation with live club performances nearly 50 years ago.

Paul McCartney to tour Europe in December


The Roman Catholic church in the US has launched a huge legal assault against President Barack Obama and his health reforms requiring most American employers to buy contraception for their staff.

Roman Catholic church in the US launches legal assault on Barack Obama's health reforms


About 1 million people may have illegally hacked into their Apple Inc. iPhones so that they no longer are required to use AT&T Inc.'s network, according to an estimate by a well-regarded Wall Street analyst.

About 1 million people have hacked their iPhones


Mary Easley has announced she plans to appeal her firing from NC State.However, the interim chancellor at North Carolina State University said it was necessary to fire the former first lady because of the budget.


A Brantford woman scared off two teens who were trying to break into her garage on Wednesday afternoon, police say.

Woman scares off two teens breaking into her garage


Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin praised his government's achievements over the last four years while calling for political unity after presidential elections that took place amid the country's largest anti-Kremlin protests since Soviet times.

Russian president-elect Putin calls for political unity


Late socialite Casey Johnson died of natural causes, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has ruled.


Sandcastle will reopen at 11 am today after a bird caused a power outage Wednesday that forced the water park to close down.

Sandcastle reopens today after bird causes outage


Their title defence having ended early with a whimper, Mumbai Indians would look to salvage some of their battered reputation with at least a win when they take on Sydney Sixers in an inconsequential Group B match of the Champions League Twenty20 here on Monday.

Mumbai Indians will look to salvage their battered reputation


Nationals Minor League catcher Derek Norris was placed on the seven-day disabled list because of a sore left hand.


The Coast Guard says a report of a yacht explosion off New Jersey this afternoon may have been a hoax.

Report of yacht explosion off New Jersey may be hoax


The Raiders finished the season strong on defense, giving up fewer than 5 yards per play Sunday for the third straight game in a 24-21 loss to the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

Oakland Raiders finish season strong on defense


The Children's Mutual has revealed that Dads, and not footballers or pop stars, are the number one hero for kids aged between five and seven for the second year running.

The Children's Mutual reveals Dads are number one hero for kids


EA has just announced that they have acquired Chillingo as part of their EA Mobile brand.


World number two Petra Kvitova survived a major scare against Carla Suarez Navarro at the Australia Open today, hitting back from a break down in the third set to salvage a 6-2 2-6 6-4 win.


Netscape cofounder Marc Andreessen is backing RockMelt, which is building a browser to challenge Internet Explorer, Firefox and others.


The Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts betting odds opened at Colts -5 and have dropped all the way down to -3 ½ with a few online sports books still offering a line of -4.


Stocks in Switzerland were little changed, after the biggest advance in six weeks for the Swiss Market Index last week.

Stocks in Switzerland are little changed;


The federal government says it will allow farmers to plant genetically modified sugar beets while it finishes work on a full environmental impact statement on the beets' effect on other crops and the environment.

Farmers can plant genetically modified beets:


An order which could justify and reinforce the faith of parents' in the Right to Education, additional sessions judge Kamini Lau of the Rohini court in an order has said that no child should be deprived of right to education just because the father is in judicial custody.


Asian stocks dipped on Friday as investors grew cautious before a key US jobs report, while the Australian dollar got only a brief lift despite signals from the central bank that interest rates could rise over time.

Asia stocks dip, aussie dollar gets brief lift


FLIR Systems Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of night vision equipment plans to consolidate two Armstrong County facilities into a larger building in the Northpointe at Slate Lick business park in South Buffalo.

FLIR Systems plans to consolidate Armstrong facilities


RotaQuota has launched a new free SMS Marketing Guide that is aimed at small and medium businesses and offers a step-by-step approach on how to get started and make the most of SMS Marketing.

RotaQuota launches new SMS marketing guide


Sen. Mel Martinez has told supporters in a statement that he will resign his Senate seat as soon as a replacement can be found in order to return to Florida and his family.


President George W. Bush has declared four Florida counties hit hardest by tropical storm Fay as major disaster areas.

Bush declares four Florida counties major disaster areas


LONDON Australia will host Switzerland in the Davis Cup playoffs, with the winning team returning to the World Group.

Australia hosts Switzerland in Davis Cup


Jake Gyllenhaal is 'standing up to cancer' in a new public service announcement in a bid to urge people to donate to cancer research.


The endangered water vole is making a comeback in parts of the country, according to a survey which revealed dozens of ``hotspots'' for the animal immortalised as Ratty in Wind In The Willows.


By DEIDRA DUKES/myfoxatlanta Demolition crews brought down the Roosevelt House, one of the nation's first federally funded housing projects.


A retirement party was held, at the Live Oak Church of the Brethen, for outgoing Pastor Barbara Ober.


Kolkata, Jan 26 India will send 16 archers and five coaches to the first Asian Grand Prix to be held at Kuala Lumpur from Jan 7-12.

India to send 16 archers for first Asian Grand Prix


Tulisa has made XFactor history by mentoring a girlband all the way to the show's final.


HPD investigators are trying to figure out why a local business owner was found dead outside of his store Saturday morning.


The Oslo bourse suspended on Thursday shares in paper maker Norske Skog after its shares jumped by 19 percent in the wake of a Finnish newspaper report that it may cooperate with other newsprint producers.

Oslo bourse suspends Norske Skog shares after jump


Maoists shot two people dead at Belpahari in West Midnapore late on Saturday evening.


A PIANO teacher was found guilty on Friday night of committing sexual offences against children.


Lahore Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed bullish trend by gaining 12.21 points as the LSE-25 Index opened with 4083.00 and closed at 4095.21 points.

Lahore Stock Exchange gains 12.21 points


Des Moines firefighters say a small fire in a Des Moines high school was extinguished by the school's sprinkler system.

Small fire in Des Moines school extinguished


Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was hospitalized Thursday because of dehydration.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno hospitalized


A mysterious US military space plane, the X-37B, is set to blast off again next month for another secret mission, says a report.

'Mysterious' US military space plane set for another secret mission


When the NFL rosters get cut, we always see a few names that we know find themselves on the unemployment line.


A Durham University academic has claimed in a new book that British royalty dined on human flesh.


Asian stock markets were set for gains Wednesday after a monster rally on Wall Street, amid hopes for interest rate cuts from key central banks this week.


AWARD-winning North Yorkshire digital agency Magnitude is continuing to expand with three new appointments.


RoboCup 2009, the world's largest robotics event, kicked off on Wednesday in the southern Austrian city of Graz, with some 400 teams and 2,000 robots ready to compete in sports and rescue operations.


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart had a serious make out session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday shooting scenes for Breaking Dawn, of course.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart make out in Rio de Janeiro


UK operator Vodafone has added its opted-in subscribers to advertising and commerce joint venture Weve, joining rivals EE and O2.


Readers have emailed to wonder why ESPN2 insists upon revealing results of French Open matches that it then shows on tape delay.

ESPN2 reveals results before matches at French Open


I am not aware of any disturbances, and quiet prevails on the northern border in general, explained the Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, during his visit at the IDF Induction Center on Tuesday morning.


Turkey plays big role in co-ordination of support to Afghanistan and in the establishment of a dialogue between the countries, which are regional actors at political field.

Turkey plays big role in co-ordination of support to Afghanistan:


Ukraine International Airlines has deployed Cisco Unified Communications and Cisco Unified Contact Center Express solutions to improve collaboration within the company and better serve its international and domestic passengers.

Ukraine international Airlines deploys Cisco Unified Communications


The W130i from Avid Nano is a breakthrough, high sensitivity dynamic light scattering system for size and molecular weight measurement of proteins, biomolecules and nanoparticles.


``Veena Malik is a cheap girl,'' lashed out Meera when quizzed about the 'Bigg Boss 4' contestant.


The Middle Eastern airlines will see losses shrink to $300 million in 2010, from a $1.2bn loss the region's airlines suffered in 2009, even as the world airlines' losses become larger, Iata recently revealed in its forecast for 2010.

Mideast airlines' losses to shrink in 2010


Leeds hero Lee Smith defended his match-winning try celebrations that led to touch judge Robert Hicks being struck by a missile.

Leeds hero Lee Smith defends try celebrations


Weyerhaeuser Company announced today that it will permanently close two idled Saskatchewan facilities in Canada.


An informational meeting on a new volunteer effort in Warsaw will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday at the Bott Community Center.

Informational meeting on volunteer effort in Warsaw to be held Tuesday


Yasser Arafat, who died in 2004, was poisoned by polonium, according to the findings of laboratory research carried out in Switzerland and cited in an Al-Jazeera report.


MNI reports New Hampshire gained 335 manufacturing jobs from October 2011 to October 2012 and is now home to 2,628 manufacturers employing 82,132 workers.


Gold traders in India, the world's biggest buyer of bullion, took to the sidelines in the middle of the festival season as prices remained steady near their highest level in three weeks.

Gold traders in India take to the sidelines


Michelin will cut up to 1,500 jobs in France as part of measures the French tyre group will announce on June 24 to weather a collapse in global demand for tyres, French newspapers reported on Tuesday.

Michelin to cut up to 1,500 jobs in France: report


An England cricket security expert has arrived in India to inspect proposed venues for the Test series due to take place in Ahmadabad and Mohali.


A report is expected today on the cause of death for two Castle Pines children whose bodies were discovered Wednesday in their mother's parked car.

Report expected in deaths of Castle Pines children


Rihanna will testify against her on/off boyfriend Chris Brown, who has pleaded not guilty to assaulting her, on June 22.


China is sincere in helping out Pakistan in its economic development and all possible support was being provided in this regard, a top Chinese official has said.


Soap opera veteran Jon Lindstrom will return to daytime TV after an absence of more than five years.


Emissions of carbon dioxide are causing ocean acidification as well as global warming.

Carbon dioxide causing ocean acidification


Sri Lanka which has defeated terrorism on the Sri Lankan soil, is now getting ready to lead a campaign against the sea pirates at the regional level and later it will take to worldwide, pledged by Foreign Affairs Minister Rohitha Bogollagama speaking to the Asian Tribune.

Sri Lanka to lead campaign against sea pirates:


Ryanair has revealed the 'secrets' of how to avoid all Ryanair's optional fees by publishing a FREE online guide entitled, 'How Do I Avoid Paying Optional Fees?'.

Ryanair reveals ``secrets'' to avoiding optional fees


Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is preparing to take his seat in parliament for the first time, alongside dozens of other first timers.

Newman prepares to take seat in parliament


A security guard from Assam was murdered at Calangute in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Sunrise Solar Corp. announced today that it has signed an agreement to assist Macon County, Alabama with the implementation of new alternative energy projects.

Sunrise Solar signs agreement with Macon County, Alabama


Veteran director KSR Das passed away while undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Chennai on June 8, 2012.


More than 40 million foreigners around the world are learning Chinese, a senior official with the Confucius Institute Headquarters said at the organization's fifth annual conference in Beijing, which ended on Saturday.


Gold held steady on Wednesday ahead of the outcome of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting, as traders awaited further guidance on the future of the US central bank's quantitative easing programme.


A puppy has miraculously survived after spending a month trapped inside a car.

Puppy survives after a month trapped inside a car


The steel framework is up for a once-controversial pedestrian sky bridge in downtown Salt Lake City.

Framework for sky bridge up in Salt Lake City


LLEYTON Hewitt notched his 500th ATP Tour-level singles match win in dramatic fashion as he moved into the second round of the German Open.


A Springfield bell ringer has set the world record for continuous bell ringing to raise money and raise awareness for the Salvation Army.

Springfield bell ringer sets world record


ServerBeach, a hosting provider, has rolled out fully configured MongoDB dedicated servers that feature document-oriented storage and dynamic queries.


The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated Hr 10 million for the construction of housing for earlier deported Crimean Tatars, according to Acting Finance Minister Ihor Umanskyi.

Cabinet allocates Hr 10 million for construction of housing for deported Crimean Tatars


Mortgage financier Fannie Mae said Wednesday it will redeem $375 million in securities on Jan. 3.

Fannie Mae to redeem $375 million in securities


Aston Villa star John Carew was conned out of £200,000 by a car dealer while trying to buy two Porsches, a jury heard yesterday.

Aston Villa's John Carew 'conned out of £200,000'


Mumbai, Feb 7 Celebrity investor George Soros has picked up a 3% stake in Reliance Entertainment, the unlisted entertainment holding company of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, for $100 million.

Soros picks up 3% in Reliance Entertainment for $100 million


Toys for Tots out of Londonderry NH run by the US Marine Corps Reserve is asking for the public's help.

Toys for Tots is asking for the public's help


Nevada gambling regulators have given a Reno casino a temporary and fragile lifeline to keep its license.

Nevada regulators give Reno casino fragile lifeline


On Thursday, President Barack Obama called for a ``practical, common sense'' immigration system that will help the US economy and maintain America's immigrant tradition and...

Obama calls for a 'practical, common sense' immigration system


Seventy-year-old David Seidler won the Oscar for best original screenplay for ``The King's Speech'' Sunday night, becoming ``the oldest person to win this particular award'' as he termed it.

David Seidler wins Oscar for best original screenplay


Henry Cavill wants to do the role of Superman justice in 'Man of Steel'.

Henry Cavill wants to do Superman justice


You might be a lady, but are you ladylike?


A Wisconsin man has been injured while deer hunting in western Iowa.

Wisconsin man injured while hunting in Iowa


The Prime Minister said that all steps would be taken by his government for improving the country's economy.

All steps will be taken for improving country's economy:


The Fiorentina manager, Delio Rossi, was fired for physically attacking his own player Adem Ljajic after the Serbian forward complained about his first-half substitution during a 2-2 draw with Novara.

Fiorentina fire manager Delio Rossi for attacking Adem Ljajic


Once, ``What's for dinner?'' was just a simple question Dad asked Mom.


Ball State University will soon be home to the largest geothermal system in the US The project is so large it is being done in phases, which includes drilling thousands of bore holes, installing the closed-loop system, upgrading campus buildings to work with the geothermal system, and building district energy stations.

Ball State University's geothermal system will be largest in us


Toyota's new Prius V managed to outsell the Chevrolet Volt in 2011 - despite the fact that the Toyota didn't go on sale until mid-October.


Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth apparently skipped his conditioning test on Monday once again.

Haynesworth skips conditioning test again


The first international sailors have arrived in Fremantle to train on local waters ahead of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships.


Global Crossing, a provider of IP solutions, has appointed Bill O'Neill as vice president of federal sales.

Global Crossing appoints vice president of federal sales


Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong was recovering overnight after surgery to repair his collarbone, which was broken into four pieces in a crash in Spain on Monday.

Armstrong recovering after surgery on collarbone


The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., a subsidiary of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it will launch a New York Harbor ethanol futures contract on March 30 for trade date March 31.

NYMEX to launch New York Harbor ethanol futures contract


nFinanSe announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the filing of a Form 15 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to voluntarily deregister its common shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

NFinanSe Board of Directors approve the voluntarily deregistering of its common shares


A 17-year-old repeat auto thief was arrested this morning for allegedly violating his probation.


A Malaysian elephant refuge has become popular with tourists, but some question whether the interaction with people is all good.

Malaysian elephant refuge becomes popular


A Salinas drug trafficker was sentenced Monday to five years in prison following his guilty plea to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, US Attorney Melinda Haag announced.

Salinas drug trafficker sentenced to five years


PARENTS are calling for maternity units in Clacton and Harwich to be saved after it was revealed a cost-cutting shake-up could see them axed.


SonoSite, Inc., the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Visualsonics, a Toronto-based company focused on ultra high-frequency micro-ultrasound technology.

SonoSite signs agreement to acquire privately held Visualsonics


TWO workers have been sent 315 miles to fill in potholes in a city with one of the highest unemployment rates in Britain.


The families of Taliban fighters were today expelled from the restive Swat valley in northwest Pakistan after the rebels failed to surrender within a deadline laid down by local authorities.

Families of Taliban fighters expelled from Swat valley


AJC mourns the passing of Yelena Bonner, a human rights champion of extraordinary courage, valor, and determination.

AJC mourns the passing of Yelena Bonner, champion of human rights


Vector Ltd, New Zealand's largest electricity and gas distributor, says it will buy back up to 25 million shares, or 2.5 per cent of its total share capital, to boost its returns to shareholders.


Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano will be formally interviewed by Brazilian police as part of the case against former Corinthians president Alberto Dualib, according to a report by Buenos Aires newspaper, Clarin.

Tevez, Mascherano to be interviewed by Brazilian police


English Premier League giants, Chelsea, are reportedly looking to sign FC Porto star, Hulk.


After months of speculation, Carl Edwards has finally revealed his decision about his 2012 future and confirmed that he will be staying with Roush Fenway Racing after all.


Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his wife Shiranthi met Most Rev. Pope Benedict 16th at the Vatican today June 8, 2012.

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa met Pope Benedict xvi


Kat Von D and Jesse James have split up for good after a brief reunion.

Kat Von D and Jesse James split for good


A prospective juror in the second-degree murder case of two women accused of killing the husband of one of them has been jailed after talking about the case to other potential jurors outside the courtroom.

Prospective juror jailed for talking about case


Dordt College rallied to defeat Midland 2-1 in overtime of a Great Plains Athletic Conference women's soccer game Saturday.


The Government has joined the debate, initiated by the Union Unite, highlighting unlawful practices by some employers and businesses.

Government joins debate on ``unlawful practices by employers''


President Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir has said judges will not be allowed to be hijacked.

Judges not to be allowed to be hijacked:


Gary Coleman has died at the age of 42 after suffering a brain hemorrhage that left him in a coma and on life support, multiple news sources have confirmed.

Gary Coleman dies at 42 after suffering brain hemorrhage


Where The Wild Things Are topped the Box Office this week, and see here what Max Records says about the story connecting with kids.

Where the Wild Things Are tops Box Office


Carmaker BMW has announced plans to invest €400 million over the next three years to produce zero-emission electric cars in Germany.

BMW to invest €400 million to produce electric car in Germany


Taxpayers in Britain will pay the highest marginal income tax rate in the developed world, analysis shows today.

Britons 'will pay highest tax in the developed world'


``Despite failing to progress to the next round of the tournament, Bafana Bafana bowed out with dignity,'' the league said in a statement.


Kiffin is outwardly claiming a gain in ``street cred'' for this line: ``Smoke weed, talk like Lane Kiffin.''


Felix Doubront gets hit in the ear with a ball during batting practice prior the game at Fenway Park


A newly-assessed Level 3 sex offender lives in Baxter County, according to a Baxter County Sheriff's Office news release.


Dalmiya is instead taking this as a challenge to clean the murk maligning cricket in the wake of the spot-fixing scam.

Dalmiya to take up the challenge to clean cricket


Prison workers in Finland staged a walkout on Friday.


Islamic trade finance is set to make strong inroads in Qatar and many emerging rapid growth markets, Ernst & Young has said in a report.

Islamic trade finance set to make strong inroads into Qatar


Attorney General Eric Holder has named an assistant federal prosecutor to be acting US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois after the resignation of Patrick Fitzgerald.

Holder picks acting US Attorney for Northern District of Illinois


The Tazewell County senior meals program continues to grow in demand, but funding remains an issue.The Pekin Park District handed off its senior meals program to Neighborhood House in Peoria in October 2011 because it had grown to areas outside of the park district's boundaries and it was running at a...


Genworth Financial Inc. Tuesday said it has repaid $480 million of outstanding borrowings under its five-year revolving credit facilities, paying down $240 million of outstanding borrowings under each of the two facilities.

Genworth Financial repays all outstanding borrowings under credit facilities


If she is, in fact, in a wheelchair, then it's possibly because she is four months pregnant and due to her recent fall, her doctor has told her to take it easy.


Business owners can claim their free listing in Patch Places to promote their business and inform Patch readers.

Business owners, claim your listing on Patch --


Health plans today launched a landmark initiative to make delivering and getting health care easier for patients and their physicians by reducing the time, effort, and expense for the ``paperwork'' required for each patient office visit.

Health plans launch initiative to make delivering and getting health care easier for patients and their physicians


Hugh Laurie has claimed that the UK ``slammed'' the door on him after he landed a role in US medical drama House.

Laurie: 'Britain slammed the door on me'


Dhaka stocks edged lower Sunday, the opening day of the week amid volatile trading, with improved turnover as late sell pressure wiped-off early gain.

Dhaka stocks lower amid volatile trading


Bruno Mars, the Black Keys, Avril Lavigne and City and Colour are set to play the MuchMusic Video Awards next month.

Bruno Mars, Black Keys, Avril Lavigne to play MuchMusic Video Awards


An Afghan soldier has killed three British troops in a volatile region of the country, officials in Kabul said while pledging a full investigation into the shooting.

Afghan soldier kills three British troops:


Myanmar opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi called yesterday for ``democracy-friendly'' investment in her impoverished country and a political settlement to end ethnic bloodshed as she began a landmark European tour.


Nawaz Sharif claims 'army generals' had also conspired against PML-N govt. in the past Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif has blamed 'army generals' for conspiring against his elected government in the past, claiming that ``gunny bags full of money were brought in Punjab to topple his government''.


Raoul Moat asked for psychiatric help months before his shooting spree, according to recorded conversations with social workers that were broadcast today.

Raoul Moat asked for psychiatric help before shootings


Jerry Nelson, who voiced ``Sesame Street'' characters including Count von Count during more than 40 years with the show, has died at age 78.

Jerry Nelson, Count on 'Sesame Street,' dies


Saudi Arabia sent troops into Bahrain yesterday to quell protests by the Shia Muslim majority against the Sunni monarchy, in a move that the opposition denounced as an act of war.

Saudi Arabia sends troops into Bahrain to quell protests


Morey's Pier's announced Tuesday the Raging Waters new waterpark attraction will be opening Memorial Day weekend.

New waterpark attraction opening Memorial Day weekend


Two men died from injuries suffered in a car accident Tuesday night in Shell Knob, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

Two die from injuries suffered in accident in Shell Knob


The Bank of Thailand announced that it has lowered its policy interest rate by 75 basis points to 2.0%, effective immediately.In a press release issued following the rate decision, the central bank noted that the economic slowdowns affecting industrial nations were negatively impacting Thai exports.

Bank of Thailand lowers policy rate to 2.0%


Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports heard from a source late Wednesday evening that Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is considering undergoing Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery following his visit this week with Dr. Lewis Yocum.

Daisuke Matsuzaka will undergo Tommy John elbow surgery


A total of 385 new HIV cases were reported among Singapore residents in the first 10 months of this year.

385 new HIV cases reported in first 10 months of this year


The Finance Ministry is planning to drop the proposal to dissolve the SUUTI, in view of the recent Sebi guideline opening other windows for selling government equity in PSUs to meet the disinvestment target of Rs 40,000 crore this fiscal.

Finance Ministry may drop proposal to dissolve SUUTI


Walla Walla police are warning people about counterfeit bills in the area.

Walla Walla police warn of counterfeit bills


Parkland Memorial Hospital and its 11 neighborhood clinics could treat more patients, but lose existing funds under the federal health overhaul and several recent state proposals, the hospital's chief told a House panel Thursday.

Parkland Memorial Hospital and its clinics could treat more patients, but lose existing funds


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called the international economic crisis a ``perfect storm'' event and warned that a conflict could erupt out of the turmoil.

Putin calls economic crisis a 'perfect storm'


The thoroughbred fatality rate has fallen slightly in the United States, latest statistics from The Jockey Club show.


SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com is of the view that Ambuja Cements may slip to Rs 176-178.


A study recently released by the Guttmacher Institute found that 28 million American women annually are at risk for an unintended pregnancy every year.

Study finds 28 million women at risk for unintended pregnancy


School assignments, including schedules and homeroom assignments, are due to be mailed to parents this week, said Felice Harrison, assistant to the Montclair schools superintendent, Monday afternoon.

School assignments to be mailed this week


Michael Vaughan has admitted only a series win will do for England against New Zealand with his job on the line.

Michael Vaughan admits only a series win will do for England


Vicki Gunvalson of Real Housewives Of Orange County is said to be feeling better and is expected to be returning to work this week at her job at the insurance agency.

Vicki Gunvalson of Real Housewives of Orange County to return to work this week


ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steelmaker, could cut 10,000 jobs worldwide next year to boost productivity and reduce general expenses by around $500 million, French newspaper 'Les Echos' said on Monday.


A Royal Caribbean-sponsored tour bus crashed into a ditch last week, whilst carrying thirty-six passengers.


The No. 2 Arizona State women's golf team qualified for its 19th consecutive NCAA Championship after finishing second at the NCAA Central Regional.

Women's golf qualifies for NCAA Championship


Chinese man charged in NYC carbon fiber sting A Chinese national was charged Wednesday in US court with trying to broker an illegal deal for large quantities of a restricted high-tech material for military purposes, but prosecutors refused to say where and when he was arrested.


Worker smashes glass coffee pot over head of would-be drive-thru robber at Pa.

Worker smashes coffee pot over head of Pa.


The New Kids are now very much old hands, five Boston gents aged between 36 and 40.


``On an intraday basis, Nifty spot should find support near 5,420 and 5,393 levels while the resistance will be at 5,468 and 5,495 level,`` notes Mangal Keshav Securities.

Nifty spot may find support near 5,420 & 5,393 levels:


The diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace in Gaza are on as Israeli envoy is reaching Cairo on Thursday for a guarantee from Egypt on arms smuggling through its borders in to Gaza.

Diplomatic efforts on for peace in Gaza as Israeli envoy reaches Cairo


Two suspected Zanu PF activists were reportedly arrested in Harare during the weekend after they tore copies of the privately owned daily, Newsday.

Zanu PF activists arrested for tearing copies of Newsday


-Oregon rebuilt a reputation tarnished in the offseason the old-fashioned way:

Oregon rebuilds reputation tarnished in offseason


The Charlotte 49ers women's soccer team drew a 0-0 tie with Providence College in a non-conference matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Women's soccer draws 0-0 tie with Providence


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Fifteen months after saying ``I do,'' reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are headed for divorce.

Reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt headed for divorce


The San Francisco Police Department announced tonight that no charges will be filed against 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree after he was investigated following an accusation of sexual assault.

No charges will be filed against Michael Crabtree


Firstgold Corp. announced today that it has begun crushing and laying overliner material at the Relief Canyon Mine.

Firstgold begins crushing at Relief Canyon


Saints interim coach Joe Vitt denies telling Anthony Hargrove to play dumb when asked about the bounty program.

Saints' Vitt denies telling Hargrove to 'play dumb'


Four Sooners, including receivers Jaz Reynolds, Trey Franks and Kameel Jackson, have been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, coach Bob Stoops announced Wednesday night.


Sports Direct, the high-street retailer owned by Newcastle United chairman Mike Ashley, has announced a profit drop of 91%.


A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court Tuesday for raping a 14-year-old boy.


Music recognition service Shazam has updated its iPhone application to add Last.fm personalized radio functionality and the ability to get touring information and gig tickets.

Shazam updates with Last.fm functionality


UPS announced on February 15, 2012, that it had acquired Kiala, a firm based in Brussels that provides convenient delivery options to busy consumers purchasing goods over the Internet.


Because of his success in turning the Transformers toy line into a multi-billion dollar movie franchise, the news that Bay would be co-producing a new live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie for Nickelodeon and Paramount wasn't met with the usual amount of grumbling from the fan community.

Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be...


RumorFix has learned that Gavin DeGraw has canceled two upcoming performances after being savagely attacked over the weekend.

Gavin DeGraw cancels upcoming performances


Cotton has now made a complete comeback in Jackson County.


With inflation remaining high, the Reserve Bank on Thursday kept the interest rate unchanged for now, but made a promise that cost of borrowing will come down in future.


Parker Hannifin, the world leader in motion and control technologies, today reported record first quarter sales, net income, earnings per diluted share and cash flow from operations for the quarter ending September 30, 2008.

Parker reports record first quarter sales, net income, earnings per diluted share and cash flow from operations


Crash kills one, injures children Updated: 13:30, Thursday January 24, 2013 are in hospital after a horror crash on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.


Former Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir has said that the non-technocrats who were at the helm of the affairs for the last nine years had destroyed Pakistan cricket.

Non-technocrats have destroyed Pakistan:


Lapses in concentration cost Sutton & Epsom on Saturday as they lost 52-8 at home to Old Elthamians.


A Belpre man accused of repeatedly kicking his wife in a church parking lot in August while their children were at a nearby Boy Scout meeting was found guilty of felony domestic violence after a Tuesday trial in Washington County Common Pleas Court.

Belpre man found guilty of domestic violence


State-owned trading company MMTC is planning to set up a chain of warehouses in joint venture, besides looking at setting up a gems and jewellery SEZ, reports Economic Times.


In form Nkwazi FC face off with league leaders Nkana in an MTN/FAZ Super League clash on Saturday.


Two Indian researchers from the National Brain Research Center, Manesar, Haryana, have shown that a common antibiotic called minocycline may prevent death in children due to Japanese encephalitis, commonly known as brain fever.

Antibiotic called minocycline may prevent death from brain fever


Toyota is suspending production at all 12 of its plants in Japan for 11 days over February and March.


Tajikistan detained two Russian soldiers suspected of murdering a local taxi driver, an Interior Ministry source.

Tajikistan detains two Russian soldiers for murder


The two teams with the best record in European World Cup qualifying will go head to head Wednesday when the Netherlands host England in a friendly.


A former Chadron State College student convicted of fatally stabbing his roommate is appealing his conviction.

Student convicted of stabbing roommate appeals conviction


Decatur police arrested two juveniles Jan. 14 on burglary charges after they broke into a home.

Decatur police arrest two juveniles for burglary


Tuscaloosa's Mayor, Walter Maddox said it was a ``chaotic day'' after Mercury was discovered in several places The Environmental Protection Agency has been investigating the presence if Mercury in Tuscaloosa since September 18.


Democratic Rep. Tim Mahoney admits having affairs, but says he broke no laws

Rep. Mahoney admits affairs, says he broke no laws


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that Iran and North Korea could spark regional arms race through their pursuit of nuclear programmes.


New wave band Squeeze are set to perform in Bristol later this year as part of their Pop Up Shop 2012 Tour.

New wave band Squeeze set to perform in Bristol


New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur will undergo left elbow surgery on Thursday morning.

Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur to undergo left elbow surgery


An inquest will begin Wednesday into the death of a 38-year-old man who died while in Sarnia police custody, the regional supervising coroner says.


Pulse Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of electronic components, introduces the first surface mount central office splitter module.

Pulse Electronics introduces first surface mount central office splitter module


Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema announced Monday that he has hired Zach Azzanni to coach wide receivers for the Badgers.

Bielema hires Azzanni to coach wide receivers


Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has said that he will not celebrate Holi due to the Mumbai terrorist attack.

Amitabh not to celebrate Holi due to Mumbai terrorist attack


Longines is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the registration of a logo that is still used today by the famous St. Imier watchmaker.

Longines celebrates 120th anniversary of the registration of a logo


Jazz icon Herbie Hancock is set tour around Australia with his band for extended shows.

Herbie Hancock tours Australia with his band


The US attorney's office says four men from Twin Falls have been indicted in a drug conspiracy case.

Four men from Twin Falls indicted in drug conspiracy


In a news release today, Kodak announced that it is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that will hopefully give it some time to restructure and sell of its substantial intellectual assets.


Parents and principals have sent a strong message to the Government that Christchurch school closures must not be rushed through, a teacher union says.


Countryside management services provider Glendale has placed order for 100 specially modified Ford vans to mark the US automaker's 100 years in Britain.

Glendale orders 100 Ford vans to mark automaker's 100 years in Britain


PROFESSOR Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, said electronic voting would be possible in 2015 if the National Assembly included it in the current constitutional amendment.

Jega says electronic voting possible in 2015


John Rich of Big & Rich will go the solo route later this year by releasing his own disc.


The Loveland softball team went through a rebuilding year this season as the Tigers ended the year at 9-20.

Loveland softball goes through a rebuilding year


On September 11 and 12, 2010, the Montreal Comiccon, Quebec's largest comic book, bande dessinée, sci-fi, horror, toy and manga convention, will invade the halls of Place Bonaventure with a wild menagerie of international and local artists, entertainment celebrities, passionate exhibitors and colorful activities.

Montreal Comiccon invades Place Bonaventure!


Volkswagen India has announced that they will setup an engine plant by 2015.

'' Volkswagen India to setup engine plant by 2015


Iowa opens Big Ten play Wednesday night with a home game against 11th-ranked Indiana.


There are still two more episodes of American Idol this season, but now that James Durbin got the boot, America has already picked its idol: the commercialization of music.


The Gulf of Mexico should recover from the massive BP oil spill by the end of 2012, the administrator of the $20bn victims compensation fund said yesterday.

Gulf of Mexico 'to recover from BP oil spill by 2012'


The Indian unit of Standard Chartered Bank has decided to consolidate its private banking business by relocating some of its relationship managers in centres such as Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkatta to Mumbai and New Delhi after being hit by cases of mis-selling of debt securities, earlier this year.

Standard Chartered bank to consolidate private banking business


A computer monitor that was checked as baggage caused a security scare Monday morning at Newark Liberty International Airport, prompting officials to shut down part of a terminal for about an hour as a precaution.


A former Bend postal worker has admitted stealing more than $156,000 at end of her 23-year career.

Former Bend postal worker admits stealing $156,000


The Philippines announced on Thursday it had cancelled a peace deal with the country's biggest Muslim rebel group after fighting broke out this week, but a guerrilla leader rejected its calls for re-negotiation.

Philippines cancels peace deal with Muslim group


The attorney general of Texas has denied The Ranger's freedom of information request to reveal the identity of the female student who claimed she was raped in February 2007.

Attorney general denies Ranger's request to reveal identity


A 7-year-old girl testified Friday that her mother's boyfriend had sex with her several times when she was 6.

Girl testifies mother's boyfriend had sex with her when she was 6


``The Hurt Locker'' producer who broke Oscars rules and urged colleagues to campaign for votes in a last-minute push for gold has been banned from Sunday's Academy Awards.

'The Hurt Locker' producer banned from the Oscars


Asustek Computer plans to launch two tablets PCs, the 10-inch Eee Pad Slider EP102 and 7-inch Eee Pad MeMo EP71, in the next three months, reports The Digitimes.

Asustek to launch two tablet PCs in next three months


A HAMPSHIRE grandfather is almost 900 miles into his 1,200-mile walk across Britain in the name of charity.


Discover Financial Services today announced the pricing of a public offering of 54,054,055 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $9.25 per share.

Discover Financial Services announces pricing of public offering of common stock


A recently-passed law in Missouri attempts to ban teachers from friending students on social network websites.

Missouri bans teachers from friending students on social network websites


Folk-rock group Mumford & Sons' new album, 'Babel', shows they have lost their musical 'innocence'.


Apple has announced in a press release that they have sold three million 'new iPads' since its launch Friday.

Apple sells three million iPads since launch


Firstcall has recommended `Buy` on Brigade Enterprises with a price target of Rs 158as against the market price of Rs 131.65 in its report dated Jul. 05, 2010.

Firstcall recommends `Buy` on Brigade Enterprises


Joe Saunders gets Logan Morrison to ground into a double play, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the fifth inning


Two Columbia dry cleaners were referred to the attorney general for hazardous waste law violations by the Department of Natural Resources.

Two Columbia dry Cleaners referred to attorney general


Raja Parvez Ashraf, central leader of PPP, underlined new cabinet would take oath on Monday.


JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Tuesday that it plans to cut 17,000 jobs by the end of 2014, representing about 6.6% of the company's overall workforce, as the bank sheds staff that helped it deal with bad home loans.

Jpmorgan to cut up to 17,000 jobs by end of 2014


Anna Nicole Smith died in February of 2007, but the court case surrounding her death still continues.


DC Comics has revealed a range of New York Comic Con exclusive covers for issues of Batman and Justice League.

Dc Comics reveals New York Comic Con exclusive covers


A 71-year-old man accused of trying to kill his terminally ill wife at Castle Medical Center this week was released on bail.

Man accused of trying to kill ill wife bails out


TI will start his one year and one day prison sentence for weapons charges on May 26.


HealthSouth Corp. plans to build a $28 million, 54,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Modesto, Calif., the company announced today.

HealthSouth to build $28 million hospital in Modesto, California


Indian shares erased early gains to end modestly lower on Tuesday, with strength in the rupee and renewed hopes that the Federal Reserve would not taper its bond-buying program anytime soon helping to limit the downside to some extent.


Kylie Minogue says she feels lucky to have lived out her fashion and beauty fantasies.

Minogue feels lucky to live out fantasies


Iraqi politicians have made their final appeal to voters as the war-torn country prepares for Sunday's parliamentary elections.

Iraqi politicians make final appeal to voters


World champion Luke Kibet set a course record Sunday to win a Singapore Marathon dominated by Kenyan runners.

Kibet sets record to win Singapore Marathon


FIVE priority police teams in Enfield will be protected from upcoming cuts, it has emerged.

Five 'priority' police teams protected from cuts


Simon Davies today admitted that Chester City fans are right to expect big things from his side ahead of their home clash with Lincoln tomorrow,.

Simon Davies - Chester City fans are right to expect big things


General Motors Corp., presenting a dire outlook for the future, said Tuesday it may need $30 billion in total government financing to weather the economic downturn and would cut 47,000 jobs worldwide and shutter five more US factories in a massive restructuring plan.


Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, signed a risk participation agreement to finance a transmission line project.

Mizuho Corporate Bank and IFC signed a risk participation agreement


There's a new rumor that Zac Efron is planning to marry longtime girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens.


Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy continues his trade visit to Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Lt. Governor Sheehy visits Taiwan and Hong Kong


The conception of a noumenon is therefore merely a limitative subaction showcomments cialis thanks remember and therefore only of negative use.

Subaction showcomments cialis thanks remember


Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan said Friday that he and former US president Jimmy Carter will visit Zimbabwe next week to find ways to ease the country's deepening humanitarian crisis.


Desperate Housewives star James Denton arrives in the Nicollette Sheridan court case.


On Jan. 21 the American rock/metalcore band A Day To Remember announced spring 2013 headlining tour dates in support of their upcoming album, ``Common Courtesy''.

A Day To Remember announce spring 2013 headlining tour dates


London, June 2 Blackburn Rovers confirmed Tuesday that they have signed South Africa midfielder Elrio van Heerden from Belgium's Club Brugge.

Rovers sign South Africa midfielder van Heerden


A court official says Casey Anthony is going to be released from jail next Wednesday following her conviction for lying to authorities who were investigating the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

Casey Anthony to be released from jail Wednesday


Labrador Retriever dog breed, with webbed paws, is the most popular dog in America for the 20th consecutive year, according to the American Kennel Club.

Labrador retriever is most popular dog in us


As expected, Google rolled out their Nexus One during an invitation only media event days before the Consumer Electronics Show.


Defense attorney Susan Flander continues to ask each potential juror in the pool of 36 where they would rather be right now, other than here.


WEST Berkshire residents are one step closer to knowing how much council tax they will be shelling out for in the next financial year.

Residents one step closer to knowing council tax


Longtime All My Children actress Mary Fickett died Thursday of Alzheimer's disease.

'All My Children' actress Mary Fickett dies


Iran has slowed down its uranium enrichment activities at its Natanz nuclear site, an International Atomic Energy Agency report showed Friday.

Iran slows uranium enrichment activities:


Caracas, Jan 15 Minister of Interior Relations and Justice Tareck El Aissami Thursday affirmed Venezuela will prevent all destabilizing actions.

Venezuela to prevent destabilizing actions


The Gang of Eight can't defend the Gang's own amnesty bill, S.744, or even explain it to public or TV audiences.

Gang of Eight can't defend their own bill


Eleven Iranian citizens, including three children have drowned in the Caspian Sea over the past three days.

Eleven Iranian citizens drown in Caspian Sea over past three days


The House on Thursday rejected the Senate version of the main state budget, a vote that joined Democrats and Republicans in the chamber for very different reasons.


Rio Tinto completes Hathor takeover Updated: 16:29, Thursday January 12, 2012 Rio Tinto takes complete ownership of Canadian uranium company Hathor Exploration.


A nearly six-hour standoff at a Horizon Drive motel ended peacefully just before midnight Thursday night with the arrest of an armed robbery suspect, according to Grand Junction police.

Standoff ends with arrest of robbery suspect


US immigration agents soon will get expanded powers to fight Mexican drug cartels, Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress on Wednesday.

Immigration agents to fight drug cartels


Ethiopian rebels from the Ogaden National Liberation Front said they have seized the Hilala gas field in Ethiopia's eastern Somali region.

Ethiopia rebels say they have seized Hilala gas field


Barisan Nasional component parties need to feel the ``pulse and heartbeat'' of the people by focusing efforts on resolving problems like sources of income and those relating to their livelihood, said said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

BN needs to feel pulse and heartbeat of the people:


A Walkersville woman is facing trespassing charges after police said she went into a grocery store she was prohibited from entering.

Walkersville woman faces trespassing charges


The heatwave that has been boiling a giant part of the country has finally ended, with the ridge being surpressed and cooler Canadian high pressure setting in.


Sarah Palin will host NBC's ``Today'' on Tuesday, competing against Katie Couric on ``Good Morning America''.


woman was hit by a subway train earlier this morning at the Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street station.

Woman survives being hit by train at Atlantic Avenue


In a move that could weaken the San Francisco tourism industry during a dour economy, hotel workers will vote today whether to authorize a strike after labor negotiations have dragged for two months.


Pakistani police rescued 45 students found chained in the basement during a raid late Monday on an Islamic seminary in the southern port city of Karachi, police said.Officers also arrested two clerics at the Madrassa Zakarya in Karachi's central Sohrab Goth area but the head of the seminary managed to escape, police official Muk... ...

Pakistan police rescue 45 students chained in seminary


Bread and margarine maker Goodman Fielder Ltd says it is well within its banking covenants, and it did not expect to make any significant writedowns following a strategic review by the company.

Goodman Fielder says well within banking covenants


Justin Bieber keeps his cool on the latest cover of Rolling Stone, on newsstands this Friday.


Greece has some lessons to learn from Korea as it prepares to pocket a US$140 billion bailout, says William Pesek, a columnist for the news agency Bloomberg.


A person was killed today in crash at Gingerman Raceway near South Haven, Michigan State Police in Paw Paw said.

Person killed in crash at Gingerman Raceway near South Haven


A spokesman for the Bristol County district attorney says police shot and killed a man in Taunton.


Pan-European newspaper publisher Mecom has reported a pre-tax loss of €42m in the six months to the end of June, as the beleaguered company admits it is considering a sell-off of all its assets.


Police continue to search for an inmate from Frankfort who was on work release in Louisville and did not return to a halfway house Thursday.

Police continue to search for inmate who did not return to halfway house


CNN's Arwa Damon reports the US is on track to draw down troop levels in Iraq to 50,000 by September 1.


The standing committee of the Pune Municipal Corporation on Wednesday decided to grant Rs 95 lakh for a film based on social reformer Savitribai Phule.

Pune Municipal Corporation to grant Rs 95 lakh for a film on Savitribai Phule


Turkmenistan has set up the ministry of economics and development and the ministry of finances instead of the abolished ministry of economics and finances.

Turkmenistan sets up ministry of economics and development


James Harrison declined to talk today but the Steelers linebacker did say he does not want to retire after he returned to work and practice.


Violence at a tender age puts wear and tear in kids' DNA, say researchers .

Violence puts wear and tear in kids' DNA


ShoWare™ by VisionOne has launched its Facebook ticketing application, allowing users to RSVP to events and purchase tickets directly in real-time from select venue's or Artists' Facebook pages.

ShoWare launches ticketing application on Facebook


Kylie Minogue has praised Lady Gaga for making dance music more popular in the US, but added she thinks the quirky songstress may be from ''outer space''.


Global exports of Malaysian palm oil have reached 13.7 million tons, accounting for 26% of the world's oils and fats products consumption in 2007, which was recorded at 57.8 million tons, according to latest reports from the Malaysian Palm Oil Council.

Global exports of Malaysian palm oil reach 13.7 million tons in 2007


Former Rizla Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista heads to Zambia, Africa to take part in the Riders for Health.

Alvaro Bautista heads for Zambia to take part in Riders for Health --


Meridor says that, in wake of the Goldstone report on Israel's conduct in Operation Cast Lead, Israel should investigate itself: ``I have faith in the army and it is my duty to protect it, its commanders and its soldiers, and the most effective tool for this is serious self-examination.


This afternoon it was reported that Lindsay was rushed to a NYC hospital last night with what was later diagnosed as a lung infection.

Lindsay lohan rushed to the hospital with lung infection


Fort Smith will host a delegation from the Chinese city of Jining on Oct. 3 and 4, according to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders.

Fort Smith to host delegation from China


So much so, he's not scared to call the beautiful Kim Kardashian his girlfriend.

Justin Bieber calls Kim Kardashian his girlfriend


The president of the Family Research Council says ``Jesus was a free marketer, not an occupier.''


Fifa has quashed talk of a winter World Cup in 2022, saying it has no plans to change the international calendar and that any switch of dates would have to be proposed by the Qatari hosts.


The fusion of Pakistani pop and American rock is on its way as renowned singer Atif Aslam on Wednesday formally announced that he is working on a project with members of American hard rock band Guns N' Roses.


Copyright (WENN)However, Fearne Cotton chose to detract from her baby bump today by rocking a pair of leopard print leggings.

Pregnant Fearne Cotton detracts from baby bump in leopard print leggings


There's concern from Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson that the anti-1080 poison campaign is becoming increasingly violent.

Concern 1080 campaign is becoming violent


A Fairbanks man was found dead on the playground of Hunter Elementary School early Monday morning, an apparent suicide.


Air Arabia announced that it will launch a third hub in Egypt succeeding Sharjah and Morocco.


Adele, who had surgery on her vocal cords last year, will perform at the Grammys on Feb. 12, 2012.

After surgery, adele to perform at the Grammys


The Chilean peso closed slightly weaker against the US dollar Tuesday on the tumble in US markets following mixed economic data.

Chile peso closes slightly weaker on tumble in US markets


Middle school teachers from across the northeast are in Schuyler County to learn how to keep your children healthy.

Middle school teachers learning how to keep your child healthy


Horry County Fire Rescue's Team Horry won the regional championship in the Combat Challenge Relay Division.

Horry County Fire Rescue wins regional championship


A Danish soldier has been seriously injured in Afghanistan after coming under fire during a foot patrol in the country's troubled southern Helmand province.

Danish soldier seriously injured in Afghanistan


The Moore County Sheriff's Officers have arrested two men and charged them with receiving stolen copper wire and air conditioner parts.

Moore County Sheriff's officers arrest two


In a post on Red State, Erickson claimed GOProud ``is not a conservative organization'' after GOProud co-founder Chris Barron called conservative lawyer Cleta Mitchell a ``bigot.''

Erickson: ``GOProud is not a conservative organization''


AFTER 25 years of talking about it, Neil Finn and Paul Kelly will finally tour Australia together.

Neil Finn and Paul Kelly to tour Australia together


In somewhat of a surprise move, Ellis McCarthy from Monrovia verbally committed to UCLA on Monday night, according to his father, Ed McCarthy.


Europe cracked the whip on bloated national deficits on Wednesday, but flagging hopes of economic recovery sharpened divisions on ending governments' economic life support measures.


The Ohio parents of Olympic gold medalist Tianna Madison have sued her, saying she spread stories they had been selfish and bullying and cheated her financially.

Ohio parents of Olympic gold medalist Tianna Madison her for spreading stories


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 from the July 17 drawing was sold at Country Fair, 4646 W. 12th St., Erie.

Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 sold in Erie County


A key Syrian opposition group is calling for international protection for civilians ahead of an expected visit to Damascus by senior Arab officials.

Syria group calls for international protection


Oil jumped nearly 3 percent to above US$70 a barrel this morning, boosted by the weaker dollar and a US government report revising global demand expectations higher amid signs the economy may be approving.


British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit India later this year responding to an invitation by his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh, the Press Trust of India news agency reported citing official sources.

British Prime Minister David Cameron to visit India


Russia will give priority to modernizing its space industry to protect its independence in space exploration, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.


Germany's Maria Riesch won the women's World Cup super-combined here on Sunday ahead of Austria's Marlies Schild and Sweden's Anja Paerson.

Riesch wins women's World Cup super-combined


A University of South Carolina student from Anderson County was killed Wednesday morning after he fell off a train, officials said.

University of South Carolina student from Anderson killed after falling off train


JCB says the 400,000th JCB backhoe loader has rolled off the production line at its manufacturing facility in Brazil, where it has been making them for almost a decade.

JCB's 400,000th backhoe loader has rolled off the production line


Vodafone and Telenor both plan to expand their mobile money services in emerging markets to include new services like saving accounts, micro credit lending, insurance and international remittances.

Vodafone and Telenor to expand mobile money services


A spectacular late goal by Mejdi Traoui gave Tunisia a 2-2 draw and a share of the spoils against Senegal in a Group D match at the Africa Cup of Nations played in Tamale on Wednesday.


A 38-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested by federal agents after he allegedly sent threatening e-mails and text messages to people in Ohio, Kansas and Florida.

Sarasota man arrested for threatening e-mails


``It's kind of been a work in progress,'' said Worley, who was sent back to Triple A after the Phillies' 5-4 win over the Nationals on Monday.


A major Heathrow robbery trial has been halted for a third time in London today.

Heathrow robbery trial halted for third time


The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced it would raise the discount rate at which commercial banks borrow from the central bank as part of moves to withdraw emergency support to the financial system.


Senator SM Zafar strongly urged for another constitutional amendment to bring curriculum in the federal list, that had been transferred to the provinces through 18th amendment.

SM Zafar for bringing curriculum in federal list


The G20 has wound up in South Korea and many of the leaders will be moving on to Yokahama in Japan for the APEC Meeting, starting tomorrow.


A Chesterfield County middle school teacher is facing sex charges in connection with underage victims, according to published reports.

Middle school teacher facing sex charges


Our precious little semi-dwarf pear tree is once again showering us with its blessings.


Christians in the Middle East are ``more vulnerable'' than they have been for centuries, the leader of the world's Anglicans has warned.

Christians in the Middle East are 'more vulnerable'


David and Victoria Beckham are set to return to the UK with their sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz whilst David has a three month break from LA Galaxy.

David and Victoria Beckham to return to the UK


Two studies published in the British Medical Journal today show that obesity and alcohol act together to increase the risk of liver disease in both men and women.

Obesity and alcohol act together to increase the risk of liver disease


COPPER cables and wiring was stolen from a building site in St Albans at the end of last month.


Whitesnake drummer Brian Tichy broke his collarbone in a mountain biking accident this past weekend.

Whitesnake drummer Brian Tichy breaks collarbone


The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as riskier assets were sold off after German officials dampened European Union rescue plan hopes, dealers said.


Tribune Co. won court approval to pay as much as $42.5 million in incentive bonuses to 640 managers of the bankrupt newspaper publisher.

Tribune wins approval to pay up to $42.5 million in bonuses to managers


Fuji Chimera Institute's 2008 report on flat panel display materials illuminates the current state and future outlook of electronic display devices by size and application.

This report on flat panel display materials illuminates the current state and future outlook of


Gold steadied in European trade Tuesday after trading lower for three consecutive sessions.


The Senate voted overwhelmingly to double the state's homestead exemption.

Senate votes to double homestead exemption


Newcastle has signed French midfielder Romain Amalfitano from Reims in the Premier League club's first transfer of the offseason.

Newcastle signs French midfielder Amalfitano


President Obama signed the jobs bill today, and US Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, was among about three dozen congressmen who were invited to the White House for the signing ceremony.


In the lead-up to this Saturday's election, a Wellington researcher has suggested that Māori in Australia are ``massively disenfranchised''.

Māori in Australia massively disenfranchised


A semi carrying a full load of corn stalks caught fire southwest of La Salle today.

Semi carrying corn stalks catches fire near La Salle