``Though the company has used various words to describe its new product, what I can say is that my butt looks good in the jeans,'' Akshay said at the launch of the Levis 501 brand here Tuesday.


Los Angeles, March 2 `` Marley and Me''stars Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, who were in Germany to promote their film, ended up eating dog biscuits on a German TV show.

Jennifer Aniston eats dog biscuits on German TV show


The Oklahoma House voted to reprimand Rep. Sally Kern for comments she made about minorities and women last week.

Oklahoma House votes to reprimand Sally Kern


The 14th session of the 9th Jatiya Sangsad will begin at 5:00pm tomorrow.


Kunduz, Afghanistan - Five pro-government militiamen, including a commander, were killed by suspected insurgents in northern Afghanistan, an official said Sunday.

Five pro-government militiamen killed in northern Afghanistan


It's not a sight you'll see very often: two Marines holding umbrellas above President Barack Obama and Turkey's prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.


Today, Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell launched a new congressional website complete with share applets and links to his Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Congressman Leonard Boswell launches new website


A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to killing a man and raping a corrections officer in two unrelated cases.

Man pleads guilty to raping a corrections officer


Annuity Think Tank, the #1 site for all things annuity related, announces their blog broke through the 1,000 blog mark this week.

Annuity Think Tank blog breaks through the 1,000 blog mark


Lithuanian authorities launch a new electronic ID card to be used by citizens to securely sign electronic documents as well as make proof of identity when accessing national and European public electronic services.

Lithuanian authorities launch new electronic ID card


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remained easier at mid-morning as investors continued to liquidate positions in heavyweights amid persistent concern over the United States economy, dealers said.

Share prices remained easier at mid-morning


TransDigm Group Inc. said it is considering whether to pay a special dividend of $1 billion to $1.8 billion to shareholders.

TransDigm considering special dividend of $1 billion to $1.8 billion


Swim Deep ''go through phases'' of liking and disliking the songs they have recorded for their debut album, 'Where the Heaven Are We'.

Swim Deep 'go through phases' with songs


Usher is set to release a brand new single entitled Climax on April 15th from his forthcoming album set for release later this spring.


An Oakland man is recovering from serious burns he suffered Tuesday after a fuel tank exploded near him.


A man was arrested Saturday morning after he allegedly tried to break into a Leavenworth home, a police spokesman said.

Man arrested after trying to break into home


Cedar City police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians responded to a stove fire on 1500 West on Tuesday, which resulted in minor scrapes, but no burns or destruction to the home.

Cedar City firefighters respond to stove fire


Sacha Baron Cohen will play lat Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in a new biopic written by Peter Morgan.

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Freddie Mercury


Fiberlink introduced MaaS360™ Visibility Service for Handhelds, a subscription-based service that gives businesses unprecedented knowledge and reporting about enterprise BlackBerry devices.

Fiberlink introduces MaaS360™ visibility service for Handhelds


Women have been told there is ``little justification'' for taking vitamin supplements in an academic study that found the tablets may be actually linked to a higher risk of death.

'Little justification' for taking vitamin supplements


03 -Iran's consul to Pakistan said Peace pipeline project will be implemented soon.

Peace pipeline project is to be implemented soon:


A taxi driver was bashed unconscious by teenagers armed with a knife in the Adelaide suburb of Hillcrest.


Gold Reserve Inc. says it has rejected an unsolicited takeover offer from Rusoro Mining Ltd.


MONTREAL Insolvent US newsprint maker AbitibiBowater says it desperately needs a cash infusion from debtor financing after losing $2.2 billion last year.


Jazz Air Income Fund announced today that its August cash distribution of $0.0838 per Fund unit covering the period from August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008 will be paid on September 15, 2008 to unitholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2008.

Jazz Air Income Fund announces August distribution


Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced that it is implementing additional cost reduction initiatives in response to the highly uncertain economic environment, including the elimination of approximately 725 positions or 8 percent of its US workforce, the previously reported closing of its distribution center in Mt.

Liz Claiborne Inc. announces additional cost reduction initiatives including the elimination of 725 positions


For the first time in 45 years, American Airlines is getting a new look for its logo and aircraft exteriors, called livery in airline parlance.


Disarmament is a pro-life issue and the Security Council's September session with President Obama as chairman made a significant advance beyond the perennial rhetoric about atomic weapons.


Two French soldiers were killed and a third was injured on Thursday in a shooting by a black-clad man wearing a motorcycle helmet in the southwestern French city of Montauban.


Girard rallied in the second half to defeat Maplewood, 57-54.


Google Inc. on Tuesday announced that it has completed its acquisition of DoubleClick,a company that offers online ad serving and management technology to advertisers, web publishers and ad agencies.

Google completes acquisition of DoubleClick


A man that was inspecting the attic of his new home found $45,000 in an old World War 2 ammo case and returned the money.


Property company GPT Group hopes to improve on its 2009 financial results as property valuations stabilise in Australia.


This week Secretary Clinton congratulated two countries, Qatar and Kazakhstan, on their important anniversaries.

Clinton congratulates Qatar and Kazakhstan on their anniversaries


India beat defending champions Australia by three wickets in a playoff to finish third in women's World Cup cricket at Bankstown Oval in Sydney on Saturday.

India finishes third in women's World Cup cricket


A CHINESE student has drowned at a Gold Coast highrise resort during a night swim.


China raised interest rates for the first time since emerging from the financial crisis, in a surprise move that highlights the widening gap in the world economy between economically vibrant developing countries and the rich nations trying to fend off stagnation.


The Better Business Bureau is warning against fraudulent contractors roaming neighborhoods this summer.

Better Business Bureau issues warning against fraudulent contractors


Kuwait is keen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Brunei Darussalam to boost investment cooperation and build up bilateral trade volume, which still has a lot of room to grow.


The US has asked its citizens to review their travel plans to India amid reports of new visa rules to be adopted which are likely to affect those willing to come to the country again on a tourist visa within two months of their last departure.

US asks its citizens to review their travel plans to India


A vehicle plunged off of a bridge in Asheville early this morning, injuring the driver, according to the Asheville Police Department.


Robin Frijns took his maiden GP2 victory in a thrilling feature race at the Spanish Grand Prix that also marked the first win for his team Hilmer Motorsport.


Celeb Mom Tilda Swinton looks chic in Cannes, where her latest film is creating a huge buzz.

Celeb mom Tilda Swinton looks chic in Cannes


Former South African President Nelson Mandela is responding ``positively'' to treatment after he was admitted to hospital with a recurring lung infection, according to a statement released by President Jacob Zuma's office.

Nelson Mandela responding 'positively' to treatment


A fire destroyed two old barns and approximately $21,000 worth of property inside them Saturday evening.


Country legend ROY ACUFF is honored in a brand-new exhibit at AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY in CLARKSVILLE, TN.

ROY ACUFF honored with exhibit at AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY


The Thousand Oaks High School band boosters and band booster alumni will host a wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser from 2 to 5 pm Sat., March 20 at The WineYard, 1948 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.


The Christian Youth Theater will present ``Robin Hood'' Thursday through Sunday, May 19-22, at Reuther Central High School auditorium, 913 57th St.

Christian Youth Theater to present 'Robin Hood'


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,642.11, down 27.56 points from Tuesday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,642.11, down 27.56 points


Swedish dentist Smile backed by private equity group scope Funds has acquired the Thea chain which doubles its size to sales to SEK250m through 15 clinics.


ESPN is reporting that Urban Meyer will remain at Florida, in his own words, ``for as long as they will have me!''


European Central Bank Executive Board member Juergen Stark warns against keeping interest rates too low for too long.

Stark warns against keeping rates too low for too long


The Queensland Museum at Southbank is closing for renovations from this Monday... and not planned to reopen til next year.

Queensland Museum closing for renovations.


In the latest instalment of results reported in the British Medical Journal from the Women's International Study of Long Duration Oestrogen after Menopause, researchers concluded that HRT significantly improves quality of life for post-menopausal women.


A longtime Evansville firefighter who pleaded guilty recently in a pair of criminal cases in Gibson County was demoted from captain to private during a hearing Tuesday in front of the Merit Commission.


AMSTERDAM - Ajax signed Morocco striker Mounir El Hamdaoui from AZ Alkmaar on Friday on a four-year contract.

Ajax signs striker El Hamdaoui from AZ Alkmaar


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India wanted to try again to make peace with Pakistan but Islamabad should take ``strong and effective'' actions to end terrorism against his country like it has done with regard to Taliban.

India wants to try again to make peace with Pakistan:


Healthscope, a leading Australian private hospital provider, is implementing iSOFT solution at its 38 hospitals.


Commencement notices on the implementation of the minor works control system will be gazetted tomorrow and tabled at the Legislative Council on October 13, 2010.

Commencement notices of minor works control system to be gazetted tomorrow


President Barack Obama will travel to Mississippi, Alabama and Florida next week to ā??further assess the latest efforts to counterā?? the BP Plc oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a White House announcement.

Obama to travel to Mississippi, Alabama, Florida next week


Now at the age of 87, Jawi still comes as a second nature to Ong, who is affectionately known among the locals as ``Toyu''.


AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka has drawn a line in the sand on health care reform, saying that Congress must include a strong public plan option in the final bill in order for labor to back it.

Trumka draws line in the sand on health care


After a week's hiatus, rains returned to the capital on Tuesday after the revival of south-west monsoon bringing relief to citizens reeling under high humidity and hot conditions.


A Ripon man needed to be rescued after his sailboat overturned on Big Green Lake Wednesday afternoon.

Ripon man rescued after sailboat overturns on Big Green Lake


Presidential candidate John McCain announced his Oregon grassroots team Wednesday, and one name was noticeably absent from the roster:


S Africa police denied bail over death Updated: 07:40, Wednesday March 13, 2013 A South African court has refused bail for nine policemen accused of dragging a Mozambican taxi driver behind their van and then beating him to death in custody.


Roger Federer felt Bernard Tomic brought the best out of him as he overcame the 20-year-old to book a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.


A new bus service linking Kings Langley with Watford was launched this week to meet increasing demand.


Apparently depressed over his prolonged illness, a youth allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance in Maholi area, police said in Sitapur on Saturday.


A STUDENT nurse charged with managing a brothel in the city centre has been granted bail on the condition that she surrender her passport and sign on three times a week at her local garda station.


Simulations Plus, Inc., a leading provider of simulation and modeling software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, today reported preliminary financial results for the third fiscal quarter of its 2009 fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, and announced that the company's CEO will be presenting at an investor meeting and webinar sponsored by SMH Market & Liquidity Services in New York City on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.

Simulations Plus reports preliminary results for third fiscal quarter


InterContinental Hotels Group has named interactive agency Zaaz its AOR for brand social media efforts, the company said June 13.

InterContinental Hotels Group names Zaaz social media AOR


A former Milwaukee police lieutenant was sentenced Friday to 45 days at the House of Correction on convictions for drug and obstruction charges, according to the court records.


Star Magazine is running a story in their September 13 issue reporting that Ashton Kutcher is cheating on wife Demi Moore with a 'young 20-something' woman.


A Kyrgyzstani has been seized with 1.5 kilos of heroin in the airport of Novosibirsk, Russian mass media informs.

A Kyrgyzstani seized with 1.5 kilos of heroin in Novosibirsk


Bird flu can strike again in high-risk areas of India although the country reined in the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Bengal, the United Nations' food agency FAO said.


Global education is a vastly growing problem in countries outside of our own.


The Justice Department today announced that on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, it will monitor elections in the Georgia counties of Coffee, Dougherty and Long to ensure compliance with federal voting rights statutes.

Justice Department to monitor elections in Georgia


England fast bowler Steve Harmison will retire from Test cricket after the ongoing Ashes series.


Golf superstar Tiger Woods was released from a Florida hospital Friday after suffering facial lacerations in a car accident, Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn said.


Congress General Secretary and in charge of Uttar Pradesh affairs Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi should resign if found guilty in the ongoing probe into irregularities in the CWG funds utilisation.


Technology provider, Syphr, LLC, has created a major change in the online loan lead generation game with its consumer-facing, loan evaluation website called SaveOnYourLoans.com This new website works by eliminating the consumer?s time-consuming burden of gathering their billing statements and comparison shopping for reduced loan payments ? doing it all for them.

Syphr, - Syphr changes the online loan lead generation game with SaveOnYourLoans.com


A Convoy of Hope outreach to be held in Mobile, Ala., on Jan. 24, was recently selected to be a Senior Bowl-sanctioned event.

Convoy of Hope outreach to be Senior Bowl-sanctioned event


A Bahrain court on Tuesday upheld jail terms against 13 leading opposition figures, including seven facing life in prison, over charges of plotting to overthrow the Gulf monarchy, lawyers said.

Bahrain court upholds jail for 13 opposition figures


More than 13,000 young people from across Warwickshire have voted for who they want to represent them in the UK Youth Parliament.

More than 13,000 young people have voted


The radical theory by academics suggests that time itself could be slowing down - and may eventually grind to a halt altogether in billions of years time.

Theory suggests time slowing down, may eventually grind to a halt


The global financial crisis is driving a wedge through families, with many parents no longer willing or able to provide for their adult children, a study shows.


An Iowa City man is accused of domestic abuse assault and assault while using or displaying a weapon after Iowa City Police say he allegedly grabbed a woman and tried to slash her son with a knife.

Iowa City man accused of domestic abuse assault


More than 50 years after the invention of the laser, scientists at Yale Univ. have built the world's first anti-laser, in which incoming beams of light interfere with one another in such a way as to perfectly cancel each other out.

Scientists build world's first anti-laser


The International Monetary Fund in a working paper says that the rise of Eurozone trade with China following the launch of the euro, contributed to imbalances within the single currency area.

Imf says rise of Eurozone trade with China contributed to imbalances within single currency area


In an interview which will air Wednesday on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight, megachurch pastor Joel Osteen declares that homosexuality is a sin based on his understanding of Christian scripture.


Actress Juhi Chawla was spotted as a guest at Bharat Dorris' bridal fashion show, held in Mumbai.

Juhi Chawla spotted at Bharat Dorris' bridal fashion show


Fisher met Saturday with Heat president Pat Riley, one day after the team lavishly introduced LeBron James and Chris Bosh as Dwyane Wade's newest teammates.


A 31-year-old Lake Orion man who was shot in an apparent street robbery Monday morning died this afternoon, police said.


Former England coach Fabio Capello says he loved working with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney .

Capello loved working with man utd striker Rooney


The Sacramento Kings today acquired Jermaine Taylor and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for a heavily-protected, second-round pick, according to Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

Sacramento Kings acquire Jermaine Taylor from Houston Rockets


Dollar rises above parity Trading higher on optimistic data Dollar moves back below the greenback THE Australia dollar has briefly risen above parity with the US dollar.


An Australian historian wanted in Germany for alleged Holocaust denial is due to face an extradition hearing.


Indian musician and composer Jagjit Singh, who won generations of fans by reviving the traditional genre of ``ghazal'' tunes, died yesterday in Mumbai at the age of 70, hospital officials said.

Indian music maestro Jagjit Singh dies at 70


Head of Al Iraqiya List Iyad Allawi warned against slipping Iraq into sectarian war due the crisis resulting of Iraqi Parliamentary elections.

Allawi warns against sectarian war in Iraq


More hospitals have been operating in the red this year as they grapple with economic conditions and treat more people who are unable to pay for care, according to a recent survey of the NH Hospital Association.


Tokyo stocks opened 1.24 percent higher on Thursday following strong overnight gains on Wall Street and in Europe.


Black Caps rebound with T20 win Updated: 21:18, Tuesday February 12, 2013 A fired-up Black Caps bowling attack, backed up by some sharp fielding and an outstanding batting effort, comprehensively outplayed England for a 55-run win in the second Twenty20 international in Hamilton on Tuesday.


30 Seconds To Mars kicked off their UK tour with a sold-out show at Brighton Centre.

30 Seconds To Mars kick off UK tour at Brighton Centre


PwC has launched a toolkit to help employers raise awareness with students at schools and colleges of opportunities in for higher apprenticeships in professional services.

PwC helps employers raise awareness of apprenticeships in professional services


Digital information is being created at a faster pace than previously thought, and for the first time the amount of digital information created each year has exceeded the world's available storage space, according to a new IDC report.

The amount of digital information created each year has exceeded the world's available storage space


Sophie Monk is engaged to businessman Jimmy Esebag, the Aussie model and actress announced Tuesday.


Former Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead, who left school early only to be passed over in the NFL draft, is heading to Tampa Bay.


Syrian rebels have freed four Filipino UN peacekeepers who they had captured on the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights last week, the Philippines' foreign minister said on Sunday.


Anita Darrah's PhD thesis seeks to pinpoint why so many women struggle after giving birth.

Why so many women struggle after giving birth


The quality of food products in Russia has improved, Gennady Onishchenko, the chief sanitary inspector of the Russian Federation, told the conference on financial stability of the agro-industrial complex President Dmitry Medvedev convened.

The quality of food products in Russia has improved - Gennady Onishchenko


State police said charges could be pending in the Sunday crash of a Make A Wish Foundation convoy in Adams County because one of the trucks involved had no seatbelts for three of its passengers.

Charges could be pending in crash of Make a Wish convoy


BestCalls conference calls scheduled today at 4:30 pm include:


Officials at Ft. Huachuca released the name of the soldier found dead in a Sierra Vista hotel room.

Ft. Huachuca releases the name of the soldier found dead in hotel


Researchers at the University of Western Australia have identified a gene mutation in a rare new form of muscle wasting disease, also known as distal myopathy.

Researchers identify gene mutation in muscle wasting disease


Zsa Zsa Gabor has been rushed to the hospital with a massive blood clot, Gossip Cop confirms.

Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to hospital with massive blood clot


The single most interesting example presented in the dissertation is a novel nanopatterned silicon surface which allows almost limitless manipulation of water droplets.

Novel nanopatterned silicon surface allowing almost limitless manipulation of water droplets


JOB ads during September fell in Australia for the fifth straight month with fewer staff being hired in a slowing economy, according to ANZ.


Billings Clinic is waiting for volatility in the national bond market to subside before it issues about $100 million in bonds to finance expansions at its downtown campus.


Delta Air Lines has added a fourth nonstop daily flight from Wichita to Minneapolis, but the carrier is cutting one daily flight to Memphis, the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport said .

Delta adding nonstop flight to Minneapolis


High-end US jeweller Tiffany & Co said Monday it plans to open a multi-storey megastore in 2014 on a prime location -- currently occupied by a fast food restaurant -- on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.

Tiffany to open megastore on Champs Elysees in Paris


Resident Evil creator and Vanquish director Shinji Mikami has joined Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax Media.


The Lok Satta Party is engaged in working out a rational power sector policy for Andhra Pradesh in the context of the State Government opting for ``indiscriminate establishment'' of power plants and the Opposition ``blindly opposing every project''.

The Lok Satta party is Working out a rational power sector policy for Andhra Pradesh


Advertising agency Heat, San Francisco, has promoted Nei Caetano to creative director, working primarily on the agency's EA Sports, AOL, Bank of the West and Riverbed accounts.

Advertising agency Heat promotes creative director.


Bayer CropScience has opened a rice research laboratory in Singapore to support the development of new high-yielding hybrid rice varieties.

Bayer CropScience opens rice research laboratory in Singapore


Staff Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced to 90 days in a lockdown rehab facility in a plea deal in her latest court case.

Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 90 days in lockdown rehab facility


A smog advisory has been issued for the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes area for today.

Smog advisory issued for Peterborough area


THE BROADCASTER and writer Clive James has admitted he is ``getting near the end'' after several years of serious illness.

Clive James: 'I am getting near the end'


Anurag Kashyap has refuted recent claims that the casting couch is used in the Hindi film industry.

Anurag Kashyap refutes casting couch use


Green Bay area residents urged local legislators Tuesday night to draft a state bill in support of a regional transit authority.

Green Bay-area residents urge bill to support regional transit


Japanese auto major Honda said it has postponed the preview of its small car Brio in India, originally scheduled for March 17, due to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week.

Honda postpones preview of 'Brio' in India


US President Barack Obama has formally announced his 2012 re-election bid, saying the country needed ``to protect the progress'' it had made.


Willy Moon has announced that he is to release his next single with Third Man Records.

Willy Moon to release single with Third Man Records


Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has revealed he has given up alcohol in an attempt to save his career and now wants to become a role model for those who have followed him into life's gutter.

Joey Barton gives up alcohol to save career


A Bountiful man has been convicted twice for the same offense, but prosecutors insist it is not double jeopardy.


Plans to create directly elected mayors in the 12 largest English cities may be delayed, according to reported remarks by communities secretary Eric Pickles.

Plans for directly elected mayors may be delayed


PPL posted strong fourth quarter results last Thursday morning, with revenue jumping 6% year-over-year to $3.2 billion, exceeding consensus expectations.


Azerbaijan will continue measures to protect ozone layer of the stratosphere in line with commitments taken before the world community.

Azerbaijan to continue measures to protect ozone layer


High on confidence, a rampaging Indian team needs to guard against complacency to ensure a win against New Zealand in the semifinals of the under-19 cricket World Cup in the day-night match at the Kinrara Oval on Wednesday.

India needs to guard against complacency


Warhead parts stolen on Romanian territory were not destined for the Bulgarian army, the press office of the Ministry of Defence announced.

Warhead parts stolen on Romanian territory, were not destined for the Bulgarian army


Elections to local authorities will be repeated in 5 Kosovo municipalities, due to irregularities during the elections of December 12, 2010.

Elections repeated in 5 Kosovo municipalities


Sen. Edward Kennedy, a longtime Massachusetts Democrat and an elder statesman of the party, has a malignant brain tumor, his office said Tuesday.


Hitachi will make 35 staff redundant, following the decision to close its consumer electronics business in Australia as ``part of a global strategic refocus''.


Three friends riding on a motorcycle were killed in a road accident at Porabari in Sadar upazila Sunday.


SIMON Cowell and actress Carmen Electra have split and the British television host has admitted he'd like a new girlfriend.

X factor boss simon Cowell and actress Carmen Electra split


by Kyle Orland (Console/PC, Social/Online, Business) As part of an earnings report today, Atari announced it is divesting of its interest in Champions Online developer Cryptic Studios, calling the development house a ``discontinued operation'' as of March 31.

Atari to divest Champions Online developer Cryptic Studios


Manchester United will tour South Africa in the close season this summer.


Liz Hurley has apparently dumped Shane Warne after learning that the cricketer had sent sexual text messages to a married Australian woman.


Kaapanda, who launched the Nationhood and National Pride campaign in the Omusati Region, praised Benson for winning Namibia's first gold medal and stressed that she is an example of national pride.


Two fishermen were airlifted off the Galway coast last night when their boat ran aground in fog near Rossavil.


A human head was found in a bag today by a woman while she was out walking.


A US government official says a top al-Qaida commander was killed by an airstrike in Pakistan late Monday or early Tuesday.

Al-Qaida's commanders killed in Pakistan


Symantec, a provider of security, storage and systems management solutions, has expanded its decade-long partnership with Dell to deliver a factory-integrated solution that provides disk-based backup and recovery.


Australia launched an inquiry on Thursday into a major oil spill off its coast which has been described as one of the country's worst environmental disasters.

Australia launches inquiry into major oil spill


Lelia Masaga returns to the Chiefs starting line-up for their Round Three match against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.


The Spanish parliament approved a 15 billion euro package of austerity measures on Thursday, following a heated debate where the regional Catalan party, Convergence and Union, said it would not vote and criticized the bill.

Spanish parliament approved 15 billion euro package of austerity measures


Jessica Alba has reportedly given birth.


We asked the British public how often should you change your underwear?...


The prosecution service will remain under the Interior Ministry as the junior coalition Virant List has rejected a compromise proposal by the ruling Democrats, which would agree to let the prosecution remain under the Justice Ministry under certain conditions.

Prosecution remains under the Interior Ministry


Global online food delivery site Foodpanda on Wednesday said it has secured over $20 million in funding from a group of investors.

Food delivery site Foodpanda secures over $20 million in funding


The Australian dollar has opened weaker as gloomy US economic data reinforced fears of a global recession and had investors shy from higher-yielding currencies.

Australian dollar opens down on gloomy data


Actor David Carradine has been found dead in his Bangkok hotel room.


THE polar bear, the symbol of the effects of climate change on the sensitive Arctic environment, is in trouble but it is not endangered or threatened with extinction, an advisory panel says.


The general concepts of climate change and American exceptionalism remain in new social studies standards adopted for Nebraska schools.

New social studies standards adopted for Nebraska schools


Friday morning in Asia, the New Zealand dollar showed mixed trading against other major currencies.

New Zealand dollar shows mixed trading against majors


In a report posted by TMZ, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent was arrested today under assault charges.

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent arrested for assault


An elderly Mingo County man died Wednesday after a backhoe he was operating backed into the Guyandotte River.

Elderly man dies after backhoe backs into Guyandotte River;


It now seems that Japan Airlines has confirmed that it will sell a stake in JAL Hotels to Hotel Okura.

Japan Airlines to sell stakes in JAL Hotels


The man run over by a Port Authority bus Sunday evening at the Swissvale station on the East Busway has been identified.


A US air base in Kyrgyzstan, used as a hub for operations in Afghanistan, has started to shut down and will close by mid-August as ordered by the Central Asian state, its new commander has said.

US air base in Kyrgyzstan starts to close


Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes third flight test publicly, unveiling some of its interior components.


Birmingham is about to undergo a renaissance and will become one of the fastest developing cities in the UK, according a leading businessmen who brokered a deal to bring £1.5bn of government money to the city.

Birmingham to become one of fastest developing cities in UK


A man was killed in Tuesday's storm while directing traffic at a crash scene.


Drivers around the South rushed to fill their gas tanks Friday as prices skyrocketed after Gulf Coast refineries shut down in preparation for Hurricane Ike.


However, Slidell officials say the water is safe to drink and there is no cause for alarm.


The CRTC updated its action plan to review certain regulatory measures Friday, including measures related to interconnection issues.

CRTC updates action plan for reviewing regulatory measures


Gail -led joint venture, the Rs 5,460 crore Lapetkata petrochemical project, will make the financial closure by November.

Gail led JV at Lapetkata to make the financial closure by November


Creatively awarded works are 11 times more likely to build market share for brands, Chris Thomas, chairman and CEO of BBDO Asia, Middle East and Africa, told a Spikes Asia audience in his jury president's address today.

Creatively awarded work 11 times more likely to build market share:


Despite planning a laid-back marketing campaign for her upcoming novel for adults, Harry Potter novelist JK Rowling will have make ``a slew of promotional TV stops,'' including visits to The Daily Show and Good Morning America.

JK Rowling to make 'a slew of promotional TV stops'


President Jacob Zuma says the World Cup has been an economic success for South Africa.


A Lansing police officer facing charges that he wrote bad checks and drove off from a gas station without paying has been fired, Chief Teresa Szymanski announced today.

Lansing police officer faces charges for bad checks, driving off


New car sales across Europe rose in April for the first time in 18 months, boosted by strong demand in the UK, according to BBC News.

New car sales across Europe rise in April


Like it was stated in previous analysis a rebound back to support level is confirmed now.

Eurusd rebound back to support is confirmed


Dirty Girl Mud Run, the original women-only national mud run series, is coming to Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

Dirty Girl Mud Run coming to Salt Lake City


Regions Bank has filed new foreclosures against two Miami Beach condominium projects, Terra Beachside Villas and Terra Beachside Villas II.

Regions files against Miami Beach projects


US pop star Lady Gaga said Thursday her first fragrance, ``Lady Gaga Fame,'' will be black and released in September.

Lady Gaga's first fragrance will be black


The US will provide Pakistan with more military, intelligence and economic aid, even though top officials of the Obama administration feel that the country is not doing enough to crack down on terror havens in its tribal belt.US Vice President Joseph Biden will deliver the message outlining the new aid package when he visits Pakistan next week, The 'Washington Post' reported on Saturday.Biden's visit, the paper said, is considered significant as Washington feels frustrated over delay by Pakistan army in mounting operations in North Waziristan, the area which American security agencies feel is hotbed of Al-Qaida, Taliban, Haqqani network and other radical Islamic groups confronting NATO forces in Afghanistan.The vice-president, during his visit, is expected to meet the powerful ...

US to provide more military aid to Pakistan:


Police in the southwestern Illinois village of South Roxana say an officer shot and killed a pit bull that attacked him.


JKX Oil & Gas told investors that it will spud the first of two exploration wells in Bulgaria today.

Jkx Oil & Gas spuds exploration well in Bulgaria


Giovanni Trapattoni feels Kevin Doyle could be out for a month, suggesting he won't be fit for his country's game in Russia next month.


Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that he is looking at a whole host of scripts as he looks to make his return to the big screen.

Arnold Schwarzenegger looking at scripts


A 66-year-old Canton man died in a house fire early this morning, county emergency officials said.


``We are beginning to see the end in sight,'' City, Light, Gas, and Water Superintendent said during his report at the Unified Command Center on Friday morning.

'We are beginning to see the end in sight':


ST. PAUL, Minn. Minnesota officials say the state's worst measles outbreak in years is over.

Minnesota officials say measles outbreak is over


Gas prices fell nearly four cents per gallon in the past week in the Albany, New York, area.


Two women were buried to death in a mudslide at Pala VDC-8 of Baglung district on Sunday.


``I'm pregnant!'' she tearfully told Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie.


People love their pets, and many will rejoice at the news, ``Amazon opens pet store.''


Former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq today berated Pakistan Cricket Board for dissolving the national senior and junior selection committees, saying they have made the country a laughing stock in world cricket.


CINCINNATI Regional bank Fifth Third Bancorp said Wednesday it received $3.4 billion as part of the government's $700 billion bank investment program.

Fifth Third receives $3.4 billion from government


Gold regained some ground on Monday, pushed around by a volatile euro, with worries about Europe's debt woes underpinning sentiment after Fitch downgraded Spain's credit rating.


The West Feliciana Parish School Board has agreed to join a cooperative of Louisiana school districts that hope to save money through bulk purchases of computers and software and by devising curriculum and online courses.

West Feliciana parish school Board agrees to join cooperative of Louisiana school districts


Vice Advisor for National Security of Afghanistan Muhammad Abdali said that Afghanistan decided to postpone the trilateral dialogues.

Afghanistan postpones trilateral dialogues:


Charlie Sheen has called the radio show, on which he kicked off his media blitz last month, to announce he's planning to go silent for a while.


The NBA announced Saturday that Bucks guard Stephen Jackson has been suspended one game for verbal abuse of an official and for not leaving the court in a timely fashion during Milwaukee's Saturday night game against the Bulls.


Yahoo today opened a ``beta on invitation'' version of its Fire Eagle platform for sharing location across devices and the web.

Yahoo! opens beta version of location sharing platform Fire Eagle


Knight Capital Group, Inc. and Equiduct Systems Ltd., announced that Knight has agreed to make a strategic investment in Equiduct, the pan-European equities trading platform.

Knight Capital makes strategic investment in Equiduct


Black people are worse off than they were during the apartheid years, expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema said on Thursday.

'We are worse off than during apartheid'


IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who has been charged with sexual assault, has left a police station in Harlem in handcuffs, an AFP correspondent has witnessed.

Strauss-Kahn leaves police station in handcuffs


Jamie Lee Curtis told OK! on Friday about her former Freaky Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan, ``I just have compassion. I don't know anything about the facts of any of the cases.''

Jamie Lee Curtis on 'Freaky Friday' co-star Lindsay Lohan: ``I just have compassion''


The county council is on track to save £850,000 per year by reducing the number of buildings it uses.

Council on track to save £850,000 per year


Former state Sen. John Ford has reported to prison to begin a 5½-year sentence for bribery.

Former state Sen. Ford reports to prison


A smart way to play this coming bull market could be investing in shares of companies whose business models turn in part on share-market volumes.

The smartest way to play the bull market?


Mobilemagnet.co.uk brings the best mobile phone deals for the top 10 handsets that ruled in UK market in the year 2010.

Mobilemagnet.co.uk brings best deals on top 10 handsets of 2010


Congestive Heart Failure Partnering 2007-2012 provides understanding and access to the congestive heart failure partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Congestive heart failure partnering 2007-2012


The number of mortgages approved to homeowners has continued to fall this year, according to new figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Number of mortgages approved continues to fall


US rental giants United Rentals and RSC Holdings have agreed a merger deal under which United will acquire RSC in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $18 per share, or a total enterprise value of US$4.2 billion, including $2.3 billion of net debt.


Beaverton, Oregon-based Act On Software, a developer of marketing automation software, has raised $4M in a funding from US Venture Partners and Voyager Capital.


Feds charge 91 people in $429M Medicare fraud A federal strike force has charged 91 people, including a hospital president, doctors and nurses, with Medicare fraud schemes in seven cities involving $429 million in false billings.


Orange France has announced several new services for its TV customers, including the Extra channel package for Orange TV ADSL and fibre customers, featuring 36 live channels, 10 on-demand channels and unlimited access to a VoD catalogue of concerts, documentaries, playlists, cartoons and TV series.

Orange France announces new services for TV customers


Researchers at Virginia Tech and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are studying the role of gene regulators in skeletal muscles.

Researchers are studying the role of gene regulators in skeletal muscles


US officials are stepping up pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut a deal on curtailing Israeli settlements, and they're holding out a prize that both Netanyahu and President Barack Obama badly want: strong ties between both leaders.

US officials stepping up pressure on Netanyahu to cut deal on Israeli settlements


Kourtney Kardashian announced on Wednesday that she is expecting a girl with longtime boyfriend Scott Disick.

Kourtney Kardashian is expecting a girl with Scott Disick


MPs will be sworn in on Monday ahead of the state opening of the 49th Parliament on Tuesday.


A former Southern New Hampshire Medical Center nurse pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to stealing pain medication from the hospital for her own use and replacing it with saline.

Nurse pleaded guilty to stealing pain medication


French bank BNP Paribas has teamed up with Insinger de Beaufort, the Anglo-Dutch bank, to form a wealth management partnership.

BNP Paribas forms wealth management partnership


Himachal Pradesh will recruit 200 doctors to strengthen medical services in the state, an official said here Wednesday.These include 125 specialists with postgraduate degrees.


Swansea City have confirmed David Edgar has returned to Burnley as his season-long loan move was not granted international clearance by Fifa.

Swansea City loanee David Edgar returns to Burnley


BP Plastics Holdings Bhd expects to get an approval from the Cambodian government soon to start a rubber plantation there.

BP Plastics expects approval soon for rubber plantation in Cambodia


State-run gas utility Gail India has reported 3% growth in its net profit at Rs 3,654 crore in 2011-12 because of higher fuel subsidy burden, chairman & managing director BC Tripathi said.

Gail reported 3% growth in net profit for 2011-12;


Kerala will make e-filing of sales tax returns compulsory from next fiscal, Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said on Saturday.

Kerala to make e-filing of tax returns compulsory


``If she's up for it and she is well enough, our feeling is she probably will (appear on 'AGT'). Absolutely,'' Morgan said according to People.com.

Susan Boyle to appear on 'america's Got Talent'?


Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who is looking to become the highest paid player at his position, sent a message to the team by sitting out some plays on Monday.

Revis sends message by sitting out plays


GENEVA -Neuchatel Xamax players are leaving the humiliated club which faces expulsion from the Swiss Super League because of its Chechen owners' financial mismanagement.

Neuchatel Xamax players leave humiliated club


Garland City, Ark., voters will elect a new mayor today in a special election among four candidates.

Garland City voters to elect mayor today


The NPSA has launched the Global e-container, a digital supplement to its quarterly newsletter.


A FIRE gutted the stockroom of SM Makati early Monday, damaging an estimated P300,000 worth of goods.


The base rate of interest is approaching three years at a historical low of 0.5% after the Monetary Policy Committee's announcement at noon today.

Base rate approaches three years at 0.5%


Odds to win the 50th running of the Daytona 500 range anywhere from 5-1 to 100-1.


Former media mogul Conrad Black has been released from a federal prison in Miami and faces deportation after serving about three years for defrauding investors.


Birmingham moved clear of the Premier League relegation zone thanks to a 2-0 win over Blackpool at St Andrews on Saturday.


Texas executed a Honduran man on Thursday for a 2001 murder, the second foreigner the state put to death this week.

Texas executes Honduran man for 2001 murder


The Berry baseball team split a doubleheader with No. 20 Trevecca Nazarene on Tuesday, winning the first game 10-7, before falling 9-6 in the night cap.


A home-grown job training program is getting recession casualties out of an Overtown homeless shelter and into the workplace, one job at at time.

Training gets recession casualties out of shelter -- and into a job


A fan knits a teddy bear with the word ``Trump'' across its t-shirt during the Yankees game


New Zealand shares extended gains for a fourth day led by retailers as the sector starts to show renewed signs of vigour.


IAAF president Lamine Diack has reminded triple Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt of his ``responsibility'' as a champion.

Diack reminds Usain Bolt of his 'responsibility'


Celebrity chef Cat Cora ran into a spot of trouble and was cited for DUI in Santa Barbara earlier this month.


Cracks have developed in the Pakistan Peoples Party that leads the country's ruling coalition with its vice chair Amin Faheem saying he was distancing himself from the party.

Cracks develop in Pakistan Peoples party


Council of Europe is drawing up a convention to combat violence against women, the Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio told the press conference held in connection with the 7th conference ``Gender equality: bridging the gap between de jure and de facto equality'' in Baku, APA reports.

Council of Europe draws up convention to combat violence against women


The Health Ministry clarified on Monday that 18 dried fruit products that were found to contain high levels of lead by the US Food and Drug Administration were not banned from being imported.


Despite the ongoing economic struggles in Oklahoma and the rest of the nation, Moore is still growing, said Deidre Ebrey, director of marketing and economic development.


Japanese business confidence plunged in the months following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Bank of Japan said in its quarterly Tankan survey.


AIG is selling an overseas insurance business to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.

AIG selling overseas business to rival Metlife


The Carolina Hurricanes have placed left winger Sergei Samsonov on injured reserve and say he won't travel with the team to Europe.

Hurricanes place Sergei Samsonov on injured reserve


Two pirates were killed in a ``shootout'' with a joint team of Coast Guard, Rapid Action Battalion and police on Thursday at Pathorghata upazila in Barguna.


Bank profit growth is likely to be more moderate over the next few years on lower lending and higher saving rates.


Paul Newman is remembered, not just as a beloved actor, but also an active and dedicated philanthropist.


Severe storms pummeled parts of Georgia Monday night, and what a mess it left behind.


Telstra on Wednesday announced that it is acquiring South Australian competitive broadband provider Adam Internet for an undisclosed amount.

Telstra to acquire competitive provider Adam Internet


Carbon Motors Corporation Kate Kennedy, 202-333-4444 kkennedy@adfero.com Carbon Motors Corporation announced today that Dr. Lee Patrick Brown, a longtime law enforcement leader who served in President Clinton's cabinet as the national ``drug czar'' and later as mayor of Houston, has joined the company's board of advisors to help chart the development of the

Carbon Motors announces Lee Brown, former us drug czar, to join board of advisors


Hon Hai Precision Industry, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent developed by Albert Harvey Terhune IV, Chandler, Ariz., for an ``electrical connector with sliding latch.''

Hon Hai Precision Industry assigned patent


Omani protesters demanding political reforms blocked roads to a main export port and refinery yesterday and a doctor said the death toll from clashes with police in the Gulf Arab sultanate had risen to six.


Belt homers twice, has 4 RBIs in Giants' win It was a bad day for Rockies pitchers.


Three California men are behind bars accused of bringing meth into Boise.

Three men accused of bringing meth to Boise


American Tower Corporation today announced that its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Taiclet, is scheduled to present at the Citi 2013 Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 8:50 am EST. The live audio presentation will be available, utilizing the dial-in numbers indicated below:

American Tower Corporation to present at the Citi 2013 Global Property CEO Conference


Ireland is fortunate in that the nation has a very strong SME and entrepreneurial culture in the country, Bank of Ireland director of business banking Mark Cunningham said on Friday.

'Ireland fortunate to have strong SME culture'


Out of 47 welfare centres, in Vavuniya, set up to shelter over 280,000 displaced civilians in the North in 2009, 42 centres have been closed with the rapid progress in the resettlement program.


Investigators said that an Ohio University student was found dead inside a home late Sunday night.


Lindsey Vonn added to her impressive season Thursday, winning the World Cup super-G title for her 16th career crystal globe and the fourth in super-G by finishing sixth in the final race in the discipline.The overall World Cup champion narrowly avoiding skiing out on a blistering run, taking a 1.22-second advantage over leader Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany into the final intermediate time check, but went off course and just made the next gate shortly before the finish.

Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup super-G title


Google paid tribute to US guitar legend Les Paul on Thursday by transforming the celebrated logo on its homepage into a guitar which plays when strummed with a computer mouse.

Google pays tribute to guitarist Les Paul


US Open champion Roger Federer decided that he will play Davis Cup for Switzerland when it meets the host United States in March.


steel industry across the world may suffer from slower demand growth as well as high raw material costs next year, said leading investment bankers Lehman Brothers.


The rand rose against the dollar in late afternoon trade on Monday as it continued to track the euro, which reversed its earlier losses in European trading hours.


A magistrate for Domestic Relations Judge David Berta abruptly resigned yesterday, according to Court Administrator Doug Messer.


Express Scripts, Inc. announced that it will present at the following investor conferences in November:

Express Scripts to present at investor conferences in November


A new General Motors has emerged from bankruptcy protection just 40 days after saying it was at risk of liquidation.

New GM. emerges from bankruptcy protection


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said workers were partners in the country's progress and assured a delegation of trade union leaders every possible step to ensure their growth and welfare.

Workers are partners in country's progress:


Posluszny agreed to a six-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, his agent said.

Posluszny agrees to contract with Jaguars


South African-born Sydney Maree, a world record holder for 1500 meters and, after attaining US citizenship, an American record holder for 5000 meters in the 1980s, has been released after spending 21 months in a South African prison.

Olympian Sydney Maree released from South African prison


Lady Gaga has devised a new way to bring her fans together: offering mental health counseling before her concerts.

Lady Gaga offers mental health counseling at concerts


Strategies, a leading national business management training and coaching company, has just posted a new article on their web site titled, ``What It Really Takes to Be the Best.''


As same-sex couples continued to make their way to San Francisco City Hall to exchange wedding vows Saturday, lawyers for the gay marriage ban sponsors filed an emergency petition, asking the US Supreme Court to intervene and stop the weddings.

Lawyers for gay marriage ban sponsors file petition to stop weddings


The top US tax policy official will resign next week, just as the Obama administration is considering whether to press forward with its own plan to transform the taxation of American businesses.


Interview with Luke Campbell at Hull City Hall to turn on Hull's Christmas lights: http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Updates-Christmas-lights-switch-Coca...


Hale County commissioners will meet Friday in a work session and again Monday in regular session at the Hale County Courthouse.


Spirit Airlines pilots today staged a picket to protest the company's failure to reach what they say is a fair contract.


Rocker Bret Michaels is undergoing surgery in Arizona to mend a hole in his heart.

Michaels undergoes surgery for hole in the heart


Milos Raonic beat No. 2 seed Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships, his second victory over Verdasco in four days.


Conexant Systems this afternoon said it has filed with the SEC to sell 7 million common shares, with a 1.05 million share over-allotment option.


A woman has died after a sailboat ran aground Monday afternoon on the rocky shores south of Courtenay.

Woman dies as sailboat runs aground south of Courtenay


Ralcorp Holdings Inc. said Tuesday that its offering of $300 million offering of its senior notes was priced at a discount of 99.702 percent.

Ralcorp Holdings' $300 million offering of senior notes priced at a discount


North Korea has kept its border with South Korea closed for a second straight day, stranding hundreds of people in the communist state.


New York man whose license expired 33 years ago has been charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he drove a van 11 miles without one of its tires.


A motorcyclist from Hercules who crashed on state Highway 35 in San Mateo County on Sunday afternoon remained in critical condition Monday night, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

Hercules motorcyclist remains in critical condition


USS Laboon will return to Norfolk Monday after a historical deployment with one of the most advanced weapons systems in the Navy.


A study released Tuesday by a US research group concluded that China's economy will overtake that of the US by 2035.

China's economy to overtake US's by 2035?


The US dollar moved mostly in a tight range at the upper 106 yen level Tuesday in Tokyo.

Dollar moves in upper 106 yen level in Tokyo


Police say Paris Hilton has been released from jail after being arrested on cocaine possession charges in Las Vegas.


Independent candidate from Rampur Karkhana Assembly seat, Girijesh Shahi alias Guddu Shahi was allegedly shot at near the Langra crossing in Deoria.


Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will be the new Leader of the House in Lok Sabha, after his predecessor Pranab Mukherjee became the President.

Shinde to be new Leader of the House in Lok Sabha


Sam Grobart of the New York Times has outlined 10 ways in which to get the best out of your gadgets and computers.

10 ways to get the best out of your gadgets and computers


A man died Saturday after being struck by a train near the 100 block of North Cheyenne Avenue.


Despite what you may see in breathless advertisements, or read from the latest diet book guru, or hear from celebrity diet spokespeople, there simply is no cure for obesity.


The UN freedom of religion investigator warned yesterday that India risks more religious violence, like Gujarat's 2002 riots that killed 2,500 people, as delays to bring justice encouraged an atmosphere of impunity.


Star Trek Into Darkness stars Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto have talked about working with British actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto on working with Cumberbatch


Microsoft is gearing up to launch a music streaming service similar to Spotify by the end of this month.

Microsoft is launching a music streaming service this month


Police respond to a stabbing around 8 pm Monday in Terre Haute.


A Santa Rosa woman died following a minor car crash in east Santa Rosa Tuesday morning, reported a Santa Rosa traffic sergeant.

Santa Rosa woman dies after minor car crash


Lindsay Lohan is catching a rare break in her battle back to normalcy.


Former Olympic sprint champion Linford Christie crashed head-on into a taxi carrying a pair of newlyweds while driving the wrong way down a major road, a court heard today.

Linford Christie 'crashed into taxi while driving wrong way'


Kazakhstan has lifted age-based restrictions on Canadian beef, bringing its access rules into line with customs union partner Russia.

Kazakhstan lifts restrictions on Canadian beef


After nearly two decades out of the game, Grammy-winning soul-hop outfit Digable Planets are reuniting for a new album and tour in 2012, according to HipHopDX.

Digable Planets reunite for new album, tour


South Africa declared itself ready Sunday to stage the first World Cup on African soil, with President Jacob Zuma saying the event had shown the Rainbow Nation finally coming together as one.

South Africa declares itself ready for World Cup


MIAMI - Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega asked the US Supreme Court on Tuesday to block his extradition to France to face money-laundering charges, contending that as a prisoner of war he must be allowed to return home.

Noriega asks US Supreme Court to block extradition


Franklin County zoning officials have denied a zoning application by Penn National Gaming for their Columbus casino.

Franklin County denies zoning application for Columbus casino


The US dollar fell against most major currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reported that the US economy is seeing broader improvements but the labor market remained weak.

Dollar falls against most major currencies


India announced fresh aid of $450 million to Afghanistan for development projects on Monday and both countries vowed to fight terrorism, weeks after a deadly attack at the Indian embassy in Kabul.


Merle Haggard will be featured in the two-hour CBS special, The Kennedy Center Honors, on Tuesday at 9 pm ET/PT. Haggard accepted the prestigious award at an all-star gala event in Washington, DC, on Dec. 5.

Merle Haggard featured in the Kennedy Center Honors on Tuesday


Oil prices held firm above $73 a barrel, following reports of oil pipeline attacks in major exporters Iraq and Nigeria over the weekend, and as cold weather in the United States and Europe raised the prospect of increased fuel demand.


CBSSports.com The Mariners have agreed to a deal with catcher Kelly Shoppach, according to CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman.

Mariners agree to deal with catcher Kelly Shoppach


University of Arizona sophomore Ka'Deem Carey has been named a first-team All-American by CBSSports.com, it was announced on Monday.

Carey named All-American by CBSSports.com


Lehigh Valley Health Network will be featured on the CBS television show, The Doctors, on Wednesday, in an episode about the flu.

Lehigh Valley Hospital to be featured on ``the Doctors''


Mitt Romney, the one-term governor of Massachusetts, he of the insurance mandate RomneyCare state health insurance plan from which the insurance mandate of the GOP-disparaged ``ObamaCare'' health insurance plan borrowed heavily, continues to demonstrate his ignorance on just about any topic.

Mitt Romney continues to demonstrate his ignorance on just about any topic


Randy ``Duke'' Cunningham, whose feats as a Navy flying ace during the Vietnam War catapulted him to a US House career that ended in disgrace when he was convicted of accepting $2.4 million in bribes from defense contractors, on Tuesday completed one of the longest prison sentence ever given to a member of Congress.

Randy ``Duke'' Cunningham completes prison sentence


German insurer Allianz SE will chip in €300 million to a fresh Greek rescue, the company's chief executive officer told a German magazine.

Allianz to chip in €300 million for Greece:


India and South Africa on Friday has signed three agreements besides holding talks on bilateral and global issues.

India and South Africa signs three agreements


Italian oil giant ENI has resumed oil production in Libya more than six months after civil unrest brought oil and gas output in the country to a near standstill, the company said Monday.

Oil giant ENI resumes oil production in Libya


BHP Billiton has appointed a new president for its diamond division, a day after announcing a $260 million extension of its diamond mine in Canada.

BHP appoints president for diamond division


Southwest Airlines, one of the top 3 carriers at Denver International Airport and the largest airline for domestic flights nationwide, will begin offering international flights.

Southwest Airlines to offer international flights


Linux inventor Linus Torvalds said that Microsoft hatred is an Open Source disease which prevented the company from being a good decent citizen.


New Delhi, March 14 The budget session of the Delhi assembly is likely to be stormy as the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to raise several issues, including the Lokayukta's recommendation for the removal of PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan.

Delhi budget session likely to be stormy


In conversation with NDTV's Namrata Brar, Raghuram Rajan, a professor at University of Chicago and a former Chief Economist at the IMF, says the microfinance sector in India must be saved.

Microfinance sector in India must be saved:


Libor could be scrapped as a key indicator for the City after being branded ``not fit for purpose'' today in an inquiry set up in the wake of the rate-rigging scandal.

Libor could be scrapped after being branded 'not fit for purpose'


DAKAR, Senegal -Senegal has hired Frenchman Pierre Lechantre as its new national team coach.

Senegal hires Pierre Lechantre as new coach


Hawaii Superferry is sending its only ship back to Alabama where the vessel was built.

Hawaii Superferry sends only ship back to Alabama


FREDERICK Chiluba is finished as proved by his campaigning for councillors in ward by-elections in Kitwe, Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata said yesterday.


Chelsea has drawn with Blackburn 1-1 to round off a week of disappointment for Carlo Ancelotti's side.


Japan Wednesday posted a record trade deficit of about $37.3 billion in the first half of the year as soaring energy costs weighed on the world's third-largest economy and key European exports slumped.


The prices of pulses will remain higher given their huge demand and limited supply, but headline inflation would ease to 5-6 percent by December, the government said on Tuesday.

Prices of pulses would remain higher, inflation would ease:


Neil Patrick Harris will return as host of the 2011 Tony Awards, which will be presented at The Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12 and broadcast on CBS.

Neil Patrick Harris to host 2011 Tony awards


Russian operator of mobile communication 'Megafon' purchased control packet of shares of Abkhazian 'Aquafon' -- paper 'Vedomosti' reports.

``Megafon'' purchased control packet of shares of Abkhazian ``Aquafon''


In a Monday probation court hearing over his 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, it was revealed that singer Chris Brown recently failed a drug test.


Aditya Chopra is ready to start a film wherein Rani Mukerji will play a Test cricket captain.


Cocaine use doubled in Mexico in the six years to 2008, the health minister said Friday, arguing that tougher border controls on smuggling has pushed more of the drug into the domestic market.

Cocaine use doubles in Mexico in six years


The parents of a teenage armed forces cadet who died during a training exercise in the Highlands have accused the Army of ``murdering'' their daughter.

Parents of teenage cadet accuse Army of 'murdering' daughter


Police arrested a 34-year-old man accused of stabbing two people at a motel Thursday night.

Police arrest man accused of stabbing two people at motel


AP Nov 04, 2011 14:03:00 PM The Spanish government says it has granted citizenship to singer Ricky Martin and actor Benicio del Toro.

Spain grants citizenship to singer Ricky Martin, actor Benicio del Toro


Vandals smashed windows at a country club and a business in Newark as well as in boats on the Erie Canal.


AP Sports News Video Washington prison officials have asked social media giant Facebook to disable inmate accounts.

Wa prisons ask Facebook to disable inmate accounts


New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram will retire from test cricket but plans to continue playing shorter forms of the game.


A team of 20 divers are still searching for the American tourist who drowned in Sigatoka last week.

Team of divers still searching for American tourist


eBags co-founder Jon Nordmark is stepping down as chief executive officer after a 10-year tenure at the online luggage and handbag retailer.


A suspicious man carrying ammunition and ``strange writings'' was briefly detained outside an Oak Creek gurdwara in the American state of Wisconsin, where a white supremacist had gunned down six Sikhs in August.

Suspicious man detained outside Oak Creek gurdwara


Steven Gerrard has pledged his future to Liverpool for the rest of his playing career saying he will never leave the club.

Steven Gerrard pledges future to Liverpool


Goldman Sachs has maintained its 'buy' recommendation on Hero MotoCorp, but has lowered its FY13E-15E EPS target by 9 per cent, mainly on lower industry demand outlook after the company announced quarterly results.

Goldman Sachs maintains 'buy' on Hero MotoCorp


Former England striker Teddy Sheringham is set to announce his retirement tomorrow, according to former team-mate Tony Cascarino.


Wachovia is rumoured to be in talks with rivals to be taken over following a slump in its shares.


A Keesler airman will meet with President Obama Wednesday at the White House.

Keesler airman to meet President Obama Wednesday


Natalee Holloway has been legally pronounced dead after six years of her disappearance from the Caribbean island of Aruba.

Natalee Holloway legally pronounced dead


Pirate tales bring kids a taste of adventure, and salty sea air during a reading event at Page & Palette in Fairhope on Thursday.

Pirate tales bring kids a taste of adventure, salty sea air


Today, Hydro One crews commenced power restoration activities in the Chapleau area.


The Seton Hall student killed at a house party Saturday died a hero, jumping in the path of bullets to save her Bronx friend, witnesses said.


Ethiopia announced Friday that it is pulling its forces from Somalia by year's end, leaving the ravaged capital vulnerable to the Islamic militants who have seized nearly all of the country.

Ethiopia to pull out of Somalia by year's end


The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected in Dakar on Wednesday, for a visit during which she will give a speech outlining her country's policy toward Africa, a diplomatic source said on Monday.

Hillary Clinton expected in Dakar on Wednesday


Maria Shriver filed for divorce Friday, moving to end her 25-year marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger just weeks after the former governor publicly acknowledged fathering a child with a member of their household staff.


Jay Leno made his return to The Tonight Show last night, and he shared one of his favorite segments that will continue on the show.

Jay Leno makes return to the Tonight show


Twenty people were hurt when a woman used pepper spray on other shoppers at a US supermarket, MSN News reports.


Two High Desert schools are accepting donations to help the family of a woman who was killed in a Pinon Hills house fire Wednesday.

Schools accepting donations for family of woman killed in Pinon Hills fire


On Tuesday morning, Church President Thomas S. Monson continued that tradition by offering advice and hope for students wondering about their future.

President Monson offers advice, hope to byu students


Shaquille O'Neal, who recently retied after 19 NBA seasons - including one with the Boston Celtics, has been tied to a kidnapping, robbery and sex tape case that took place in Los Angeles, according to a TMZ report.

Shaquille O'Neal tied to kidnapping, robbery, sex tape case


PandaLabs, Panda Security's antimalware laboratory, reports that in 2010, 25 percent of new worms have been specifically designed to spread through USB storage devices connected to computers.

25 percent of new worms designed to spread through USB devices


Delhi Metro will soon have a working women's hostel for its staff staying alone in the Capital.

Delhi Metro to have working women's hostel


Webjet has announced pleasing annual results for the 2007/2008 financial year, which has exceeded market guidance provided last year.

Webjet announces pleasing results for the 2007/2008 financial year


Citi has cleared its first US client interest rate trades via LCH.Clearnet.


Tens of thousands of Utahns will lose their dental coverage next year.

Thousands of Utahns to lose dental coverage


NEW YORK -The dollar traded slightly lower in thin trading Thursday ahead of a highly anticipated US monthly jobs report and long holiday weekend, while strong economic reports from around the world indicated that a recovery could be gaining steam.

Dollar trades slightly lower ahead of jobs report


North Korea vowed on Friday to take ``merciless'' military action to protect its Yellow Sea border with South Korea and warned that Seoul would pay dearly for a naval clash this week.

North Korea vows 'merciless' action to protect border


Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Hamid Gul said that there was no domestic acceptance in Pakistan of talks being held with India because of the perception that it was being done under US pressure, reported news agencyANI on Friday.

There is no domestic acceptance of talks with India:


The first 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, VIN 001, will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson 10th Annual Florida Auction on Friday, April 6.

Custom 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro to be auctioned April 6


Japanese Cabinet on Tuesday decided to officially launch a new nuclear regulatory commission on September 19, a year and a half after the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Japan to launch new nuclear regulatory commission


Chris Brown, who is on probation for the 2009 assault of his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, tested positive for marijuana during a test in Virginia recently, it was revealed during a progress report hearing Monday afternoon, RadarOnline.com is reporting.

Chris Brown tests positive for marijuana:


A Port Barre man has been charged with arson in connection with a 2007 Indpendence Day fire in that community.


Same day loans help an individual to borrow small sum of money till his next pay checks to come so that they can tackle their unexpected expenses.


President Obama introduced his new national security team Thursday afternoon, naming CIA Director Leon Panetta to replace Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Gen. David Petraeus to replace Panetta at the CIA.

Obama introduces new national security team


A former Michigan congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday on charges of being part of a terrorist fundraising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to a supporter of al-Qaida and the Taliban.


Three people were injured about 3 am Friday in a vehicle rollover accident in Premont, HALO-Flight officials said.

Three people injured in vehicle rollover in Premont


Air Canada says that starting next year it will begin charging economy class passengers for a second checked bag on US transborder and international fights.

Air Canada to charge for second checked bag


Knoema launched publicly the world's first knowledge platform that leverages data and offers tools to its users to harness the knowledge hidden within the data.

Knoema launches the world's first knowledge platform leveraging data


Students selected for the 2011 Oban exchange are, front row left to right, Harsit Patel, Hunter Horne, Tahler Wagner, Star Jones, Cassie Barringer, Stafford Dunbar, and Shea Poage.

Students selected for 2011 Oban exchange


Steps singer Claire Richards was ``surprised'' to see 5ive starring on 'The Big Reunion', and she is ``excited'' about watching the eight-episode ITV2 reality series.

Claire Richards 'surprised' to see 5ive on the Big Reunion


Rami Reddy, the man who became famous with his role of 'Spot Nana' in the famous film Pratibandh that starred the southern superstar Chiranjeevi and the petite Juhi Chawla, passed away yesterday afternoon, while undergoing treatment for a kidney transplant.


New £4million star Jores Okore today revealed he fell asleep during his Aston Villa medical.

Jores Okore fell asleep during Aston Villa medical


A Finnish prosecutor has charged a Rwandan man with genocide and murder in his home country in 1994, officials said Monday.

Finland charges Rwandan man with genocide


Cami Reveal's grand champion market goat sold for $500 at Friday evening's Clinton County 4-H Market Goat Sale where 83 goats were purchased at the Livestock Expo Center.


Microsoft is trying to stamp out concerns about its Surface Pro warranty policy in China just over a week after Apple apologized for its own customer service woes in the country.

Microsoft tries to stamps out concerns about Surface Pro warranty in China


July 19 Mimi Hughes, who is a 45 year old woman has completed a 981 mile swim across the Ohio River.

Mimi Hughes completes 981 miles swim across the Ohio river


Petrol set to drop over next 2 weeks Updated: 16:54, Monday April 23, 2012 Motorists should see petrol prices fall by up to four cents a litre in the next fortnight following recent falls in regional oil prices.


New Mexico State Police say a 17-year-old Glorieta girl is accused of trying to blackmail a 43-year-old man over consensual sex by threatening to falsely report that he raped her.

Girl accused of trying to blackmail man over sex


United Progressive Alliance chief Sonia Gandhi laid foundation stone for the much-awaited 8.8 kilometres Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu District on Monday.

Sonia Gandhi lays foundation stone for Rohtang tunnel


Heavy windstorm of 97 kilometres per hour northwest velocity hit the provincial metropolis in Friday afternoon and badly affected 40 power feeders in the LESCO domain, which resulted in disruption of power supply to a number of city localities.

Heavy windstorm badly affects 40 power feeders


US network Verizon will offer the iPhone 4 from February this year, the move will end AT&T's exclusivity on the handset.


Rep. Darrell Issa said earlier this week in a little-noticed interview that he knew ``approximately'' what the IRS inspector general would report about selective targeting of conservative groups, but that it wasn't appropriate to ``accuse the IRS until you've had a nonpartisan, deep look.''

Darrell Issa: 'you don't accuse the IRS until you've had a nonpartisan, deep look'


A MAN has shot himself with a crossbow in Cardiff in what police have called a ``domestic incident''.


Mitt Romney pledged to protect the military and keep God in the public square as he campaigned at a manufacturing facility Monday.


Koppers Holdings Inc. 's share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 19.183.

Koppers Holdings Inc. enters oversold territory


George Jones, the iconic country music singer known by generations for his distinctive voice and phrasing, died in Nashville Friday at 81, his publicist said.


M&I Bank is collecting supplies during the month of July to help Arizona schools.


Butler Coach Brad Stevens turned down UCLA on Friday, leaving Athletic Director Dan Guerrero to look elsewhere for a basketball coach.


The ``Titanic'' actress is expecting her third child and first with husband, Ned Rocknroll, her rep confirmed to CNN.


Angry Manchester United fans set off smoke bombs outside Old Trafford Sunday in protest against the club's American owners the Glazer family.

Manchester United fans set off smoke bombs in protest


Video game retailer GameStop April 7 opened a Facebook store, offering its 1.8 million Facebook fans two firsts: the ability to pre-order games for guaranteed in-store pick-up via the social media site, and the ability to earn and redeem points in GameStop's PowerUp Rewards program when they make purchases through the site.


Heath Ledger was originally approached by Christopher Nolan to play Bruce Wayne in his superhero reboot Batman Begins.

Heath Ledger 'was approached by Christopher Nolan to play Batman'


Gerber Scientific, Inc. announced that it had closed on the previously announced sale of its ophthalmic lens processing business unit, Gerber Coburn, to Coburn Technologies, Inc. for approximately $19 million, after fees and expenses.

Gerber Scientific, Inc. closes on sale of Gerber Coburn


Three cops among five were killed in an encounter between police and villagers in village Abdul Rahim Bhangwar on Thursday.

Three cops among five killed in encounter


Dunkin' Donuts has opened its 44th outlet in the United Arab Emirates in Ras Al Khaimah .


French food group Danone has set final terms on a 1 billion euro, five-year bond, IFR said on Tuesday.

Danone sets final terms on 1 billion euro bond


A leading analyst has said that almost 1 million iPhones have been unlocked and users are using them non-AT&T networks.


We've come full circle in this tale of Chinese worker exploitation, re-reaching the conclusion that Foxconn is still a hard place to work after hearing what it's really like from a woman who works on the inside.


Eight 'clone farm' cows have been born in the UK, the Daily Mail can reveal.


NEW YORK New York Gov. David Paterson has met with Senate hopeful Caroline Kennedy to interview her for the job.

Ny Gov. Paterson meets with Caroline Kennedy


The fact the Phillies have had any interest in Luis Castillo shows just how concerned they are about Chase Utley's right knee.

Phillies could have interest in Castillo


Australian singer/actress Holly Valance married her billionaire fiance in a lavish ceremony in California on Saturday.


His son, Tyrone, says Kaiser died Monday following a fall at his home in Southfield, Mich.

Former Negro leagues pitcher Cecil Kaiser dies


Fishermen try to secure their boats as tropical storm Karl arrives in the town of Mahahual, southern Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.


A new Chalmette bar owned by St. Bernard Parish Council member George Cavignac and parish public works official Craig Smith was shut down by state officials on Friday for operating without proper state and parish liquor permits.

New Chalmette bar shut down for operating without state and parish liquor permits


Maersk Oil has acquired shares in three production licences in Norway from Marathon Petroleum Norge A/S, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation, in exchange for Maersk Oil's financial contribution to the Earb South exploration well.

Maersk Oil acquires shares in three production licences in Norway


A civil rights activist from Gastonia says his group plans a fourth ``justice rally'' Thursday to call for the removal of two Salisbury Police Department officers.

Activists plan 'justice rally' on Thursday


ESSENDON has confirmed Henry Slattery is in the box seat to replace Mark McVeigh in the side to face Carlton at the MCG tomorrow night.


The much-awaited Tamil film 'Singam 2', starring Suriya went on the floors Wednesday here on the occasion of Ganeshotsav.


HP announced Thursday that former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman and four others will join its board of directors, six months after chief executive Mark Hurd left the firm amid allegations of sexual harassment.


Police in Norwich are re-appealing for witnesses to a robbery which took place at a bookmakers last month.


Former England captain John Terry was found guilty of racial abuse today and banned for four matches by the Football Association.


The number of people renting a home has soared by 40% during the past five years as low levels of house building and the mortgage drought have prevented potential buyers from getting on to the property ladder.

Number of people renting homes soars 40% in five years


In an effort to shore up domestic banks and keep its currency and stock markets from sinking further, South Korea announced Sunday that it would guarantee as much as $100 billion in foreign debt held by its banks and would pump an additional $30 billion into the banking sector.


British singer Lily Allen has lost her baby after six months of pregnancy.


Iowa health officials say the waning flu season could have been much worse because of 3 influenza strains, but this season's vaccines was a good match for all three.


New Rochelle cop accused of sending sex video to girl, 15 A New Rochelle police officer sent a sex video and engaged in Internet sex chats with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, authorities said.


'Wild Target' and 'The Adjustment Bureau' beauty Emily Blunt has revealed that she misses British jokes when in Los Angeles, where she lives with her fiancée John Krasinski.


The NBA playoff bracket is set, and the Knicks will take their talents to South Beach this Saturday to play LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and the Miami Heat.

The Knicks take their talents to South Beach this Saturday--


A care home near Dereham is under new ownership after being bought out of administration.

Care home near Dereham bought out of administration


Dancehall luminary Vybz Kartel has been nominated for Best Reggae Artist for the 2010 Soul Train Awards.

Vybz Kartel nominated for 2010 Soul Train Award


The weeks of heavy pollution are taking a serious toll on residents of Tehran.

Heavy pollution takes a toll on residents in Tehran


Diwali budgets of corporates to present ``gift'' is expected to be touching Rs 32bn this year as against Rs 20.25bn in 2009 as a result of boom in Indian economy and mass scale availability of durable, handy tempting products at competitive cost, according to the random survey undertaken by the Associated chamber of commerce and industry of India.

Diwali budgets of corporates to present ``gift'' is expected to be touching Rs 32bn this year:


A Pakistani intellectual said the desire to isolate Iran with tougher sanctions over its nuclear program would fail to stop Tehran from enriching uranium, Iranian news agency IRNA reported.

Desire to isolate Iran with sanctions would fail


The ABC News Consumer Confidence Index fell to -50 from -49 in the week ending April 5.


But fans are advised to arrive early as parts of the Merton Meadow car park are under water.


A house robber was shot dead in Farrar Park in Boksburg on Wednesday, Johannesburg police said.


Late word this afternoon that Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital for observation after coming down with pneumonia following chemotherapy treatments for pancreatic cancer.


California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared fiscal emergency Monday in response to the state's deteriorating finances and called lawmakers into a special session to address California's $11.2 billion deficit, the LA Times reported.

Gov. Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency


The United Nations will set up a top-level task force to tackle the global food crisis and avert ``social unrest on an unprecedented scale,'' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

UN to set up task force to tackle global food crisis


Hannah Miley missed out on a medal in the 400m individual medley as China's Ye Shiwen broke the world record in taking gold.


A CANNABIS grower who tried to smuggle a sample of his crop into jail for an acquaintance today had his sentence halved on appeal.


The Italian Jewellery Awards are now open for entries and welcoming UK jewellery designers.

Italian jewellery awards now open for entries


President Nicolas Sarkozy said the Muslim burqa would not be welcome in France, calling the full-body religious gown a sign of the ``debasement'' of women.

Sarkozy says burqas 'not welcome' in France


The international rating agency Capital Intelligence `` CI '' has upgraded QIB sovereign rating to from for the long term and to from for the short term, it also upgraded the foreign currency rating to from for the long term and to from for the short term.

International rating agency capital Intelligence ``CI'' upgraded QIB to (a)


Edmonton Police say their new plan to curb domestic violence is proving to be a success.

Police say plan to curb domestic violence a success


Facebook is tweaking its home page yet again in hopes of making it easier to find information.


Two Picasso paintings worth millions of pounds have been found in Serbia, three years after they were stolen from an art gallery in Switzerland.

Picasso paintings worth millions found in Serbia after three years


Several readers have tipped us that, in fact, the online Apple Store is down.


On June 11, 2010, Chinese coordinator of G20 summit affairs and vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai arrived at Indonesia for working consultations.

Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai arrives at Indonesia for working consultations


A Pinellas County landlord was arrested this afternoon, accused of stealing electricity from apartments he owns in Clearwater.

Landlord arrested, accused of stealing electricity


Kenny Atkinson, the Knicks highly regarded assistant coach whom Jeremy Lin credited for his meteoric rise last season, is close to a deal to join the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff, the Daily News has learned.

Knicks assistant coach kenny Atkinson close to joining Atlanta Hawks


Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as cost cuts aided margins, and its shares gained 5.4 percent.

Pinnacle Entertainment posts profit on cost cuts


The report about bomb installation in McDonald's near the Baku subway's Narimanov station was false.

Report about bomb installation in McDonald's is false


Evan Rachel Wood says that she likes to date older men because she has more in common with them.


'Homeland' star Claire Danes, who is expecting her first child with husband Hugh Dancy, is excited about becoming a mother.

Claire Danes excited about becoming mother


The Marshall University baseball games scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday against Valparaiso at Appalachian Power Park have now been moved to Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Ky.

Marshall baseball games moved to Lawrence County High School


Despite selling out Madison Square Garden and the Staples Center, Maxwell canceled the entire second leg of his tour with Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.


The Missouri State men's basketball team kicked off their regular season Friday night with an 89-61 victory over Philander Smith.

Men's basketball team kicks off regular season with a victory


Marsh, an insurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Jay Sharma as multinational client service director.

Marsh appoints multinational client service director


South Dakota Sen. John Thune is supporting a $700 billion financial industry bailout bill.


It's a time to meet teachers and tour classrooms while nibbling on snacks.


The finance ministry has mounted a spirited defence of the budget numbers, saying the government will meet fiscal targets through a mix of a robust increase in tax collections and prudent spending.


South Korea kicked off naval drills Thursday with the US, Australia and Japan aimed at intercepting illicit weapon shipments in a US-led program targeting nations such as North Korea and likely to draw its anger.

S. Korea kicks off naval drills with US, Japan


An argument over a woman ended in a shooting Thursday night, according to investigators with the Bay County Sheriff's Office.


Minister for Privatization and Investment and Natural Resources Syed Naveed Qamar on Friday informed the Senate that no proposal is under consideration to raise CNG prices adding that the government is taking pragmatic measures to cope with shortage of gas.


South West Trains and Network Rail have announced the launch of a new alliance aiming to deliver better rail services.

South West Trains and Network Rail launch new alliance


Two teenagers face criminal charges after a Langley street race and crash left one of them in hospital with serious internal injuries.

Teenagers face charges after street-race crash


Navy Admiral Mike Mullen won Senate confirmation for a second, two-year term as chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Mike Mullen wins second term as chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff


A former suburban Chicago police officer is charged with stealing $30,000 from a charity for fallen officers.

Former officer charged with stealing from charity


Goalkeeper Milos Kocic, a 2009 second-round draft pick who started three league matches in his rookie season, was waived by DC United on Thursday.


Hamburger SV coach Armin Veh is leaving the club at the end of the season, one year before his contract was due to expire.

Hamburg coach Veh is leaving at the end of the season


Certify LLC, a Portland, Maine-based provider of employee expense management software to the SMB market, has raised $1.9 million in angel funding.


ETF Securities has launched new exchange-traded commodity products on the London Stock Exchange for cocoa, platinum, tin and lead.

ETF Securities launches new commodities product


Chandler leads Nuggets past Lakers, 119-108 Wilson Chandler scored 23 points in place of an injured Danilo Gallinari, and Ty Lawson added 22 in the Denver Nuggets' 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.


Pfizer, the US pharmaceuticals group, is in talks to acquire rival Wyeth, a deal that would create new drugs giant with a market value of around $60bn.


State lottery officials said a $200,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Fort Smith.

$200,000 Powerball ticket sold in Fort Smith


By Annika BreidthardtDANNENBERG, Germany - German police clashed on Sunday with anti-nuclear activists trying to disrupt a shipment of nuclear waste heading to a storage dump, using truncheons and tear gas to clear a blocked rail line.

German police clash with anti-nuclear activists


AP Business Writer Verizon Wireless is laying off former Alltel Corp. headquarters workers in Little Rock.

Verizon Wireless lays off former Alltel workers


US relations with Lebanon could hinge on whether a Hezbollah-led coalition wins June 7 parliamentary elections.

US relations with Lebanon could hinge on June 7 elections


A group of Canadian swine producers is calling for a voluntary 10 percent cull of the North American swine herd to help reduce an over-supply of pork and restore profitability to the pork industry.

Producers call for voluntary cull of North American swine herd


The SNP has been accused, by the Scottish Lib-Dems, of misusing parliamentary funds to promote their candidates in the Highland Council elections.


Vaidehi, writer, said on Tuesday that the attack on the partying youth at a homestay in Mangalore last week had shown that there was neither government nor governance in the State.


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get cozy in a new behind-the-scenes still from Breaking Dawn!

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get cozy!


Mr Michael Palmer, Speaker of Singapore Parliament and MP for Punggol East SMC, has resigned over ``grave mistake'' of improper conduct.

Speaker of Parliament Michael Palmer resigns over ``grave mistake''


The National Weather Service Office says Rapid City has set a new record for the wettest month ever.

Rapid City sets record for wettest month


Susan Boyle was reportedly left high and dry when Lou Reed banned her from performing his hit song Perfect Day.

Subo `banned from performing Lou Reed hit`


John Cena returned from his torn pectoral muscle to win the WWE Royal Rumble at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, solidifying Cena challenging Randy Orton for the WWE Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania.

John Cena returns, wins WWE Royal Rumble


Hatcher said a routine mammogram taken in the same room last year saved her life.


US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Texas will receive nearly $338 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.

Texas to receive nearly $338 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is making 'gradual, but clear progress' as he is recovering after cancer surgery in Cuba, the country's officials have said.

Hugo Chavez making 'gradual, but clear progress'


Former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, who hid for years by posing as an ordinary housewife, was released from prison Thursday after serving time for attempted murder and second-degree murder in two separate cases, authorities said.


Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch has been released from a hospital after being treated for anemia.

Ed Koch released from hospital after being treated for anemia


British fashion designer John Galliano has apologized for behavior that led to his firing from the Dior fashion house.


Sonaca NMF Canada, a Mirabel maker of wing panels for Bombardier, Israel Aircraft Industries and Mitsubishi of Japan, today reported net profit of $2.3 million for 2007, up from $1.9 million in 2006, on revenue of $37 million, up 6 per cent.

Sonaca NMF reports net profit of $2.3 million


Crystal Harris has apologized to ex-fiancé Hugh Hefner for revealing too many details of their private life during an interview on The Howard Stern Show.

Crystal Harris apologizes to Hugh Hefner for interview


Ecuador has agreed to grant political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and no law of the United Kingdom allows it to carry out threats to attack Ecuador's embassy in London, Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino says.


North and South Korean forces clashed last night along their disputed western sea border last night according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

North Korean and South Korean forces clash near sea border


STEVE CARELL has confirmed he will quit hit comedy show THE OFFICE after one more season.


Some Canadians seeking fun in the sun have changed their travel plans since the deadly swine flu outbreak surfaced in Mexico.


INFORUM announced today that it will host Instagram co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, on May 30 th at The Castro Theatre in conversation with Kevin Rose, general partner at Google Ventures.

INFORUM hosts Instagram Founders Kevin Systrom & Mike Krieger at the Castro Theatre


Leavenworth police are investigating two armed robberies that may be connected, a police spokesman said.


Groups working to recall six Republican state senators are ramping up their efforts in the days before the Aug. 9 election.

Groups working to recall Republican state senators ramp up efforts before election


India 'does not require' international aid to fight climate change and is capable of standing 'on our feet', Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Tuesday in the Rajya Sabha.

'India does not require international aid for climate change'


DJ AM, the celebrity disc jockey who publicly acknowledged his history of drug addiction and had filmed a reality show in which he offered to help other addicts, was found dead in his apartment.


In the presence of David Wilkins, American ambassador to Canada, and government and military representatives, Ultra Electronics today delivered its 1,000th latest generation tactical communication system to the US armed forces.

Ultra Electronics delivers 1,000th tactical communication system to US armed forces


The PCB has issued a notice to Waqar Younis after his remarks on the board's decision to withhold the captain's name for the WC.


Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi today cautioned railway could go the Air India way if money was not pumped in the cash-strapped national transporter, as an official committee proposed cess to generate money to upgrade safety mechanism.

Railway could go Air India way if money not pumped in:


Muslims throughout the country celebrated Aidilfitri today in a joyous atmosphere with family and friends.

Muslims celebrate Aidilfitri in joyous atmosphere


Former Ontario premier Mike Harris is exiting his role as chairman of auto parts maker Magna International Inc..

Mike Harris exits role as chairman of auto parts maker Magna International


Colorado Springs police make an arrest after a man is assaulted downtown.


South Korea on Wednesday said it had successfully launched a satellite into orbit from its own soil for the first time.


Allied EMS Systems will offer flu vaccinations Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to noon at the St. Ignace Ambulance Station.


Rory McIlroy won the golf PGA Championship on Sunday by a record 8 strokes to finish 13 under.


RockYou, a San Mateo, Calif.-based developer of social widgets, has raised $35 million in Series C funding led by DCM.


US President Barack Obama is likely to address the Congress next week, both Democrats and Republicans, to make known his policy priorities, including his economy recovery plan, said the White House on Friday.

Obama likely to address Congress next week


New Zealand retained their Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens title, beating England in the tightest of finals with a last-gasp penalty kick, 22-19.

New Zealand retain South Africa Sevens title


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GIANT IBM has shown off sub-10nm carbon nanotube transistors at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting.

IBM shows off sub-10nm carbon nanotube transistors