Saks Inc. spiked to the upside at the open Thursday and has taken out the highs of the morning in the last few minutes on increased volume.

Saks Inc. has taken out the highs of the morning


Social networking sites have been accused of breaking the social fabric.However, contrary to that, researchers at the University of Texas say that social networking sites like Facebook help in socialization.


A charter of rights to empower people with dementia and their carers in Scotland is being launched by MSPs today.

Charter of rights for people with dementia in Scotland launched


In the process of stopping Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford on third down, Redskins All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was shaken up enough that he was just carted off the field.


A new smartphone app called ``Lives-On'' will be available next month and will tweet on your feed even after you're dead.

App will tweet for you even after you're dead


Insurance brokerage Aon Corp. plans to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to London to improve its access to emerging markets and increase its financial flexibility.

Aon to move corporate headquarters to London


The LA Galaxy agreed to terms with Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Chris Birchall.

Galaxy agree to terms with midfielder Chris Birchall


President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan Sunday, visiting with President Hamid Karzai and US commanders and troops.

Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan


A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service starting Monday at 6.am through Tuesday at 4 pm A wind watch will remain in effect through Wednesday.


First-round leader Harrington finished joint seventh in the 12-man field alongside defending champion Robert Allenby.


New York Islanders defenceman Mark Streit could miss up to six months with a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum, according to Newsday.


Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admits that Inter are favourites to win the Champions League quarter-final tie against them but insists that they are not afraid of the Italian giants.


A former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher was charged with distributing cocaine to students, according to police.

Teacher charged with distributing cocaine to students


Iran will launch its own Internet network next year, ISNA reported quoting Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Iran Reza Tagipur as saying.


The Italian FA has confirmed on its website that the Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has suffered a fractured right foot.

Liverpool's Fabio Borini suffers fractured right foot


The House has voted to repeal the ``don't ask, don't tell'' policy that has stifled the service of gays in the military.

House votes to repeal ``don't ask don't tell''


A juvenile was shot in the neck during a heated group argument Wednesday, Jacksonville police said.

Juvenile shot in the neck during group argument


Fashion designer Kate Spade has been hit with a $1 million copyright lawsuit from the estate of late artist Vera Neumann.


Dr. Shirley McGreal says, ``You can take the animals out of the wild, but you can't take the wild out of the animal.''

``You can't take the wild out of the animals''


Barclays is to spin off its private equity arm to the managers of the fund in return for a share of future profits, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.


REVERE-A Revere man who threw hot coffee at a Dunkin' Donuts clerk during a robbery before allegedly robbing again while he was on probation was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week after pleading guilty in Chelsea District Court.


Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has won a libel case against a former Indian Premier League boss who accused him of match-fixing.


The Stony Brook baseball team returns to campus following its three-game Super Regional victory over LSU in Baton Rouge, La.

Stony Brook baseball returns to campus after Super Regional victory


``The Bears will sign punter Zac Atterberry to the practice squad this morning to replace guard Tyler Reed, who was let go.


Veteran US Senator Edward Kennedy left hospital Wednesday giving a thumbs up to waiting supporters a day after doctors announced he had a malignant brain tumor.


Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs found guilty of child sexual assault.


The last statue of General Franco is removed from the northern Spanish city of Santander

Last statue of dictator Franco removed from mainland Spain


It is still raining in Tsageri district, though the landslide danger does not exist any more, Davit Gagoshidze, governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, told InterpressNews from Tsageri district.

Landslide danger not existing any more in Tsageri district


Star Trek Online -- the final frontier -- boldly tries to go where no other massively multiplayer online game has gone before.

Star Trek Online goes where no game has gone before


Patriot National Insurance Group has appointed Charles Schuver as new president and chief operating officer of its subsidiary Guarantee Insurance, a specialty workers' compensation insurance provider.

Patriot National appoints new president of Guarantee Insurance


A 20-year-old Will County man accidentally shot himself in a hand while he and a friend were shooting at an abandoned farmhouse in Green Garden Township.


Almost a third of Australian motorists admit to sending text messages while driving, up from only 17 per cent in 2004, according to a survey carried out on behalf of local telco, Telstra.

Third of Australian motorists send text messages while driving


US prosecutors have called for Bernard Madoff to be locked up until his trial after it emerged he had been sending valuables to family and friends.


The NYTs is reporting that MTV looks to take on Myspace in creating a 'Grand Central Station' for artists to flock and push their audible magic via a new Internet sitecalled Artists.MTV.


Microsoft has announced a release candidate of AppFabric, a services platform that is tightly tied into Microsoft's integration server, BizTalk Server 2010.

Microsoft releases release candidate of AppFabric


Camera retailer Jessops posted another huge loss in the year to September last year.


Vivienne Westwood is proud to launch the new ``+5◦'' eco-friendly bag as part of her latest collaboration with AmazonLife.

Vivienne Westwood is proud to launch the bag


Kelly Clarkson gave fans a special treat at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia last night by paying tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston, with former & fellow American Idol alum Tamyra Gray joining her on-stage to duet on the song ``Exhale ''.

Kelly Clarkson pays tribute to Whitney Houston


Robert Rodriguez 'loved' an unauthorised Chinese language remake of 'Mariachi'.


Florida has escaped a hurricane after a tropical storm that had been forecast to increase in strength swept across it causing only minor flooding.


Poison lead singer Bret Michaels has been released from hospital, but still faces weeks of recuperation.


Niagara politicians won't give up on the controversial mid-peninsula highway, despite a recent provincial study suggesting a new Fort Erie-to-Halton corridor is unnecessary.

Niagara won't give up on mid-peninsula highway


Moskos was designated for assignment by the Bucs on Tuesday.


The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed right-winger Jannik Hansen to a contract, the NHL team said Wednesday.

Vancouver Canucks re-sign right-winger Jannik Hansen to contract


TV Guide is reporting that teen sensation Justin Bieber will debut his new music video during Game 3 of the World Series.

Justin Bieber to debut music video during World Series


BC-HKNLightning-Sabres,0245 Stamkos scores 1st 2 NHL goals in Tampa Bay win Eds:


Spokeswoman Marni Tomljanovic said Newman died of cancer.


Police charged a 20-year-old Wyckoff man allegedly involved in a beating earlier this summer in a car theft that occurred last year, authorities said.


Gurgaon will host the 25th Haryana state sports festival from October 20 to 23 in which about 7,000 players and officials will participate.

Gurgaon to host 25th state sports festival


Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday said his victory at Tuesday's governorship election is a triumph for progressive governance.

Fashola says victory is triumph for progressive governance


Paul Hogan the most famous ``Crocodile Dundee'' star has been detained in Australia for due payments in taxes.


A Fort Payne man is behind bars after being accused of kidnapping two teens form Etowah County.

Fort Payne man accused of kidnapping two teens


Adam Lambert has revealed that he seeks advice from two of pop music's greatest heavyweights - Lady GaGa and Madonna.

Adam Lambert seeks advice from Lady GaGa & Madonna


Actress Paz de la Huerta, one of the stars of the television series Boardwalk Empire``, pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to a minor harassment charge for a fight she had last March with model Samantha Swetra at a New York hotel.

Paz De la Huerta pleads guilty to harassment


Hartz dog treat recall due to Salmonella.


The release of a Cuban prisoner of conscience who spent almost a year in pre-trial detention at a maximum security prison after organizing protests critical of the government is long overdue, Amnesty International has said.

Release of Cuban prisoner of conscience is long overdue


Jefferies said it had gained market share from European rivals who were retrenching to their home markets as the mid-market investment bank reported record net revenues for the first quarter.

Jefferies gains share from European rivals


BOE unveils quarterly report just days after slashing interest rates;


AFTER surviving some of the most terrifying conditions of her voyage last week, solo sailor Jessica Watson is now heading for the Cape of Good Hope on Africa's southern tip.

Jessica Watson heading for Cape of good Hope


After months of discussion and prioritizing projects, the commissioners moved forward with a $6 million bond issue that will finance a number of projects.

Commissioners move forward with $6 million bond issue


The Boeing Company delivered a second set of P-8A Poseidon training devices to the US Navy on March 29 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. The devices consist of an Operational Flight Trainer, a Weapons Tactics Trainer and four Electronic Classrooms.

Boeing delivers P-8A training devices to Naval air Station Jacksonville


THE parents of a Welsh animal rights activist jailed for 11 years for plotting to blackmail firms linked to animal testing, last night launched a staunch defence of their daughter's motives.


New Delhi, July 2 Nordic carrier Finnair says it plans to reduce aircraft emissions by 41 percent by 2017 through continuing fleet renewals.

Finnair plans to reduce emissions by 41 percent by 2017


Popcorn, dressed up for an Oscars viewing party Of all of the awards shows I love to watch, the Oscars is my favorite.


POLICE in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have killed more than 11,000 people in the past six years, many execution-style, a report claimed.

Police 'killed 11,000 people' in six years


LA Noire developer Team Bondi has reportedly been placed in administration based on Australian Securities and Investments Commission documents.


Of 130 countries, Yemen has ranked last for the third year in a row in terms of gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap 2008 Report.


Over the next three days the QSL will have a football booth in the middle of Landmark near Zara where the players will meet fans.


Altogether 105 people, including 85 children, were taken ill after having stale sweet in Bihar's Supaul district, police sources said today.


Hefner was honoured with the Humanitarian of the Year award by officials at the Angelwish charity, which grants wishes to sick children around the world.

Hugh Hefner honoured with Humanitarian award


Israeli forces and tanks stormed into the eastern Al-Qarara area, southern Gaza Strip, on Wednesday.

Israeli forces storm into eastern Gaza Strip


Sebi will work on a new policy to annul erroneous trades, in the wake of last week's crash on NSE which had created a panic situation on bourses.

Sebi to work on new policy to annul erroneous trades:


Ferrari's Felipe Massa conceded that Red Bull were a class apart at the previous weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.


Texas voters head to the polls today to decide what kind of Republican they want to most likley succeed Kay Bailey Hutchison in the US Senate.


A Stamford man has been charged with shooting a police officer in the face during a drug raid.

Stamford man charged with shooting police officer


Nadal denied title in comeback Updated: 15:32, Monday February 11, 2013 Horacio Zeballos denied Rafael Nadal a fairytale finish to his comeback tournament on Sunday, rallying to hand the Spaniard a rare clay court defeat in the ATP event in Chile.


The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply /Markit manufacturing purchasing managers' index has today revealed UK manufacturing activity surged at a record pace in November.

UK manufacturing activity surges in November


Wells Fargo downgraded Time Warner Cable from Outperform to Market Perform with a price target range of $67-$69.

Wells Fargo downgrades Time Warner Cable (TWC) to market Perform;


Actress Kristen Stewart apologizes for cheating on her boyfriend and ``Twilight'' co-star Robert Pattinson, after a fling with her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders.

Kristen Stewart apologizes for cheating on Robert Pattinson


ABC News correspondent Bianna Golodryga announced on Good Morning America Tuesday she is engaged to Obama administration budget director Peter Orszag.

Abc News correspondent Bianna Golodryga engaged to Peter Orszag


``Zhirinovsky or it'll get worse'' -- this is the slogan he will be using during the presidential elections scheduled for March 4.


Dame Elizabeth Taylor is set to stay in hospital for the next few days after being taken to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last week because of symptoms caused by congestive heart failure.


China on Thursday denied foreign media reports that it was building a second aircraft carrier in Shanghai to be launched later this year.

China denies reports about second aircraft carrier


Shalikashvili, the first foreign-born chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died Saturday morning at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington state following complications from a stroke suffered on August 2004 that paralyzed his left side.

Retired Army Gen. John Shalikashvili, former chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies


Infosys Technologies Ltd reported profit that beat analysts' estimates and raised its annual revenue forecast as the global economic recovery spurs software orders, sending the shares to their biggest gain in two months.


Apple Inc will buy fingerprint sensor technology developer AuthenTec Inc for about $356 million, striking a deal that could put its iPhone at the centre of the emerging mobile payments market.

Apple buys mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million


China has lodged a formal complaint against US television network CNN for what it called a vicious attack by one of its commentators who labelled the Chinese as ``goons'' and their products as ``junk''.


US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said that US is not dictating Pakistan and relations between both countries is getting stronger and stronger.


State Senator Chuck Purgason is considering a run for the US Senate seat being vacate by Senator Christopher ``Kit'' Bond.

State Senator Purgason considers run for US Senate


In a shocking development, Indian skipper MS Dhoni has been banned for 2 ODIs for slow over rate in Nagpur ODI.

MS Dhoni banned for 2 ODIs for slow over rate


NEW DELHI-India has offered to resume bilateral talks with Pakistan that were halted after the deadly Mumbai terrorist attacks nearly 15 months ago, an official said Thursday.

India offers to resume bilateral talks with Pakistan


Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit New Jersey on Thursday for an event with Gov. Jon Corzine.

Vice President Biden to visit nj for event with Gov. Jon Corzine


The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations, Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that the decision of the provincial cabinet regarding the management and teaching cadres in the elementary and secondary education would be implemented in letter and spirit adding that the interests of all the stakeholders would be safeguarded.

Interests of stakeholders to be safeguarded:


Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and roof-ripping winds Monday as it rapidly intensified into a major Category 4 storm taking a path projected to menace the United States.

Hurricane Earl batters Caribbean Islands


Mass. Church To Offer Monthly Worship Services For Dogs, And Barking Will Not Be Banned

Mass. Church to offer Worship Services for dogs


Former INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Vice Chairman BILL POLIAN is joining ESPN as an NFL analyst, starting MARCH 12th.


The Vatican dismissed claims that Pope Francis played a direct role in the kidnappings of two Jesuit priests during Argentina's murderous military dictatorship and described them as part of a campaign by ``left-wing anti-clerical elements to attack the church.''

Vatican dismisses claims against pope Francis during dictatorship


Canadian jet fighters have flown their first mission in the skies over Libya as part of a coalition effort to rein in Moammar Gadhafi's crackdown on pro-democracy rebels.

Canadian fighters fly first mission over Libya


Angola may start exporting bananas within the next two years based on growth indicators of agricultural production, particularly for that product, the country's Economy minister, Abraão Gourgel said Saturday in Caxito.

Angola may start exporting bananas within two years


``Freakonomics,'' based on the book of the same name and co-directed by five documentarians, including an Oscar winner and a few nominees, has been chosen to close this year's Tribeca Film Festival at a gala screening on April 30.

``Freakonomics'' closing the Tribeca film Festival


VIRGIN Blue says it has hiked fares and increased fuel surcharges due to the soaring cost of fuel.


The idea that grief can lead to mental illness is controversial in medical and counselling circles.


Japan on Sunday announced a development aid and loan package for Myanmar worth hundreds of millions of dollars as it boosts trade ties with the fast-changing nation seen as a key regional emerging market.

Japan announces loan package for Myanmar


Another trooper committed suicide in Jammu region taking the toll to three in less than week's time.


A FAULTY level crossing, which has had to be manned by police several times in the past six months to prevent drivers straying into the path of an oncoming train, is to be fixed before the end of this week.

Faulty level crossing to be fixed by end of week


Palm oil futures declined on speculation demand is easing as cheaper soybean oil prices prompt buyers to switch.


The State Journal will not publish a paper Monday, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

The State Journal will not publish Monday


New Delhi, Mar 25 The third and final leg of the Indian Grand Prix, scheduled to be held here on April 13, has been postponed due to clash of dates with the Annual General Body Meeting of the Athletics Federation of India here.

Delhi leg of Indian Grand Prix Athletics postponed


Kolkata Knight Riders captain Jacques Kallis on Monday conceded that his side made mistakes but could still win their Champions League Twenty20 qualifiers match against Auckland Aces here.


Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has won LNP endorsement to stand in the seat of Ashgrove at the next state election.


A Marine from Fairfax County died Sunday in a non-hostile incident in Afghanistan, the Defense Department said.

Marine from Fairfax County dies Sunday in Afghanistan


High interest rates delayed borrowing for a Putnam County service building complex, but construction will start once the final permit is obtained, the county administrator said.

High interest rates delay borrowing for Putnam complex


Director Kabir Khan is in Tokyo, Japan to promote ``Ek Tha Tiger'' ahead of its release there and says he can't wait to see Salman Khan speaking Japanese.

Kabir Khan promotes 'Ek Tha Tiger' in Japan


Actor David Arquette said he is having a nervous breakdown in yet another soul-baring interview Wednesday on ``The Howard Stern'' radio show about his split from wife Courteney Cox.


Eurozone consumer confidence dropped sharply in May, according to the first estimate of the European Commission on Thursday.

Eurozone consumer confidence drops sharply in May


Manchester United has sold winger Zoran Tosic to CSKA Moscow for an undisclosed fee.

Manchester utd sells Tosic to CSKA Moscow


Arsene Wenger was left furious at referee Massimo Busacca after Arsenal exited the Champions League, but Cesc Fabregas said he takes ``full blame'' for the defeat in Barcelona.


Malaysia's AirAsia and Australia-based Jetstar announced a nonequity alliance Wednesday designed to help the two budget airlines reduce costs.

AirAsia and Jetstar announce nonequity alliance


Former Arkansas defensive tackle Keith Jackson Jr. was arrested on Friday on suspicion of felony drug charges after being found in an apartment with marijuana, cocaine and Ecstasy.

Keith Jackson Jr. arrested on drug charges


InterContinental Hotels Group has signed an agreement with The Chelsea Group, part of Crimson Hotels, to develop a third Crowne Plaza hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Intercontinental Hotels Group signs third Crowne Plaza hotel in Dubai


National air carrier ``Armavia'' company is to restore regular flights to Aleppo on September 10.

,,Armavia'' to restore flights to Aleppo


Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.8 percent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 1.

Payroll employment increases 216,000 in March


Julia's Pizza on North Provost Street was demolished yesterday afternoon.


DART southside services could be back to normal by Wednesday after closing for repairs from flood damage.

Dart could be back to normal by Wednesday


North Carolina missed its chance to have a Miley Cyrus movie filmed on its coast by a tax credit of at least $125,000.

North Carolina misses out on Miley Cyrus movie


Amherst police dropped drug charges Tuesday against an Amherst couple in whose home 3-year-old Jesse Crum Jr. lived before he suffered fatal head injuries earlier this month.

Police drop drug charges against Amherst couple


Belgium takes action to stop Armenian migrant flows, said a representative of the Belgian Ministry of Interior.


Deputies are searching for the suspects who stabbed a man outside of an Osceola County bar Saturday night.

Deputies search for suspects in stabbing outside Osceola County bar


A 42-year-old homeless woman was stabbed six times in Mission Valley early Friday but was expected to survive, police said.

Homeless woman stabbed in Mission Valley


Hundreds of Iraqi Christians took to downtown Chicago streets today to protest the October 31st massacre that killed 58 people at a Catholic church in Iraq.


Through November ninth, RadioShack is giving away three Android devices on a two year contract.


New Star has temporarily suspended dealing in its international property fund to ``to restore sufficient liquidity'' the asset managers announced today.

New Star suspends International property fund


At least four pedestrians were injured when a car jumped the curb in South Bronx shortly before 1 pm this afternoon.

At least four pedestrians injured when car jumps curb in Bronx


A Happy Valley man was arrested early Tuesday morning after law enforcement found drugs, stolen property and firearms during a search of his residence.

Happy Valley man found with drugs, stolen property at residence


Hawkes Farm Primary School pupils dressed up as Second World War evacuees for an outing to see Newhaven Fort as part of a school project.

Pupils dress as Second World War evacuees


Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. ``miss'' each other when they aren't working together

Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. miss each other


A New York City event honoring animal advocates takes place Thursday, May 7, at Tavern on the Green in Manhattan's Central Park.


Julianne Hough of Dancing With the Stars is scheduled to undergo surgery this week to remove her appendix.


JOEY BARTON kicked off another Twitter row after Newcastle lost 3-2 to Leeds in a high-tempo pre-season friendly at Elland Road.

Joey Barton kicked off another Twitter row after Newcastle lost 3-2 to Leeds


Rapper P Diddy has revealed that he has considered buying the English Championship football club Crystal Palace.

P Diddy considered buying soccer club Crystal Palace


Bank of America Corp is planning to cut up to 400 jobs in its investment banking, corporate banking, and sales and trading units, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

Bank of America planning to cut up to 400 jobs:


In the next phase of its major strategic branding campaign, Qatar Museums Authority has unveiled its first ever website to coincide with its most prestigious event; the November 22 opening of the QMA's flagship project, the Museum of Islamic Art.

Qatar Museums Authority unveils first website


US President Barack Obama Tuesday signed a national service bill that dramatically expands the AmeriCorps work force over the next 10 years.


French mobile and broadband operator SFR has published its 2010 sustainable development report as part of its corporate social responsibility brief.

SFR publishes sustainable development report


Over 1,800 people across the region received basic supplementary welfare emergency payments so far this year.


Honda Motor Co., through a finance arm, sold $1.25 billion of bonds backed by auto loans, according to a person familiar with the offering.

Honda sells $1.25 billion of bonds backed by auto loans


London - Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was charged with violent conduct by the Football Association on Thursday after allegedly punching Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen.


Town of Mosheim firefighters extinguish a barn fire around 2 am Sunday on Mt.

Mosheim firefighters extinguish barn fire


Sebastian County has been named a state disaster area by Gov. Mike Beebe as a result of damage from the severe storms, high winds and flooding that occurred June 15.

Sebastian County named state disaster area


The New Zealand dollar traded in a narrow range today, dragged a little higher on the coat-tails of its Australian counterpart.


Under the exclusive deal, Studiocanal will join forces with nWave for the development, co-financing and distribution of nWave's films in France, the UK and Germany and will have an equity stake in all of nWave's upcoming feature...


Lebowski Fest, an annual global celebration of bowling, White Russians, underachievers and anything else related to the 1998 Coen brothers cult film ``The Big Lebowski,'' is coming to Milwaukee in June.

Lebowski Fest comes to Milwaukee in June


UK unemployment declined again in September as the claimant count measure of joblessness also fell for the first time since July, which was the last time both measures moved in tandem, data showed Wednesday.


Texas Governor Rick Perry lost a bid to stop Virginia from printing ballots for the Republican presidential primary without his name on them.

Perry loses bid to stop Virginia from printing ballots


Kerry Ellis is to replace Jodie Prenger as Nancy in the West End production of Oliver!, currently playing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Kerry Ellis to replace Jodie Prenger as Nancy in West end's Oliver!


A Lexington man protesting a legislative redistricting bill signed into law last week has been arrested after a disturbance in the state Capitol.

Lexington man protesting legislative redistricting arrested after disturbance in Capitol


Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has announced a €65bn austerity package to avert financial collapse as angry miners rallied against subsidy cuts.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announces €65bn austerity package


Woody Allen confesses he hates the thought of getting older, the idea of his newest movie You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.

Woody Allen hates the thought of getting older


New York, Dec 30 A Florida-based florist is taking legal action against rapper Timbaland claiming he walked out of the store with Christmas decorations worth $11,450 without making the payment.

Florist takes legal action against Timbaland


It appears those reports were true, as US Weekly has confirmed that Janet and beau Wissam Al Mana are now officially engaged.


Real Madrid and Barcelona play in a league ``sentenced to death'', according to financial expert, Jose Maria Gay de Liebana.

'Madrid, Barca play in league sentenced to death'


Northwestern fired Bill Carmody on Saturday after 13 years at the school, multiple sources told ESPN.com.


Scriptwriter Zeishan Quadri talks about his Wasseypur roots; says that scriptwriting was just a route he took to become an actor one day

Scriptwriting was just a route to become an actor:


911 calls shed new light on a deadly car wreck.


SanDisk has launched a 32GB SD card designed for use in mobile phones, claiming it is the first product of its kind.


A central Indiana company plans to hire about 200 more workers by the end of next year as it expands it business coordinating warehouse storage and deliveries for its customers.


A youth baseball team is refurbishing an old baseball diamond at Municipal Park, and parkgoers stand to benefit from the improvements.

Youth baseball team refurbishing baseball diamond


Leasing, instead of buying, is making a comeback.


Hinrich hosted his first golf tournament Monday at the Sioux City County Club.


A public hearing is set Wednesday April 6, 7 pm Hawley Borough Hall, for the draft zoning ordinance update.

Public hearing set for draft zoning ordinance update


Ukraine ranked 57 in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010 by the IMD business school of Lausanne, Switzerland, based on a study of 58 national economies.

Ukraine ranks 57 in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010


Christmas will officially arrive in Stornoway tomorrow night when the Christmas lights are turned on.


Air passenger duty, the tax we all pay when we purchase flights, rose by 8% yesterday.


It's been a year since I've pumped Rick Santelli as my Hero (Feb 28, 2008: Rick Santelli is Quickly Becoming my Hero) I truly think Rick speaks for the silent majority.

Rick Santelli speaks for the silent majority


Red Bull have remained at the top of the timesheets for the second day of testing in Barcelona, with Sebastian Vettel taking over driving duties from Mark Webber.

Red Bull remain on top for second day at Barcelona


Further proving 2011 is thus far a hot year for digital ad firm fundraising, mobile advertising company Millennial Media has raised $27.5 million, bringing its capital to date to $65 million.


With Hakeem Nicks sidelined for three weeks or so with containment syndrome in his lower left leg, the Giants signed free-agent receiver Michael Clayton yesterday to a one-year contract for the rest of the season.


A bomb attached to a military bus killed 15 Iraqi soldiers and wounded 20 others when it went off in western Iraq on Wednesday, army sources said.

Bomb kills 15 Iraqi soldiers, wounds 20-army sources


A sensational new report claims OJ Simpson has confessed to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, and will tell his story to Oprah Winfrey.


Golf betting fans will have a lot riding on this week's Players Championship, which is treated like a major by many of the PGA touring pros, and maybe last week's Quail Hollow tournament was just a tuneup for Tiger Woods; however, it didn't work out too well, and Tiger needs to get back int he swing of things if he is going to contend at TPC Sawgrass.

Tiger need to get back into the ``swing'' of things --


European shares fell further in afternoon trade on Thursday, tracking falls on Wall Street, after downbeat economic data casted doubts over the pace of economic recovery in the United States.

European shares fall further after downbeat data


The Union Recreation Committee offers summer tennis lessons with Glen Rainsley.

Union Recreation offers summer tennis lessons


VANDALS have smashed up two new bus shelters in Harnham within weeks of them being installed.


Opposition activist Yevgeniya Chirikova walks beside an activist from a pro-Kremlin civil organization, after visiting an election commission office in the town of Khimki outside Moscow August 27, 2012.

Opposition activist Chirikova walks after visiting an election commission office in the town of Khimki outside Moscow


``The trouble in Dubai is not likely to have a direct significant impact on India. However should this trouble snowball some ripples may be felt in India. The market continues to be in uptrend therefore the investors should continue to hold the positions. However, investors should be cautious at this juncture as situation is fluid. The market has held on to its support level of 4,925 and the low of today around 4,800 can provide support to the market,`` said Avinash Gupta, assistant vice president Research Equity, Bonanza Portfolio commenting on the market outlook.

Investors should continue to hold positions:


Skiers and snowboarders are celebrating the early season snow accumulation.

Skiers and snowboarders are celebrating the snow


Madhya Pradesh Veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh who was Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister at the time of the Bhopal gas disaster in December 1984 said here today that he would give ``appropriate reply at an appropriate time'' on it.

Arjun Singh to give 'appropriate reply at appropriate time'


A woman opened fire in a biology faculty meeting at the University of Alabama's Huntsville campus Friday, killing three people and injuring three others, two of them critically, officials said.


Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration who waged war on Buddy the pup, has died.


A Florida woman has pleaded no contest to a scheme to sell her infant grandson.

Woman pleads no contest in scheme to sell grandson


FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose country holds the EU presidency, said on Thursday he will meet the Dalai Lama next month during a visit to Poland.


A South Carolina woman was recently ordered to clean up her own dead son's blood.

Woman ordered to clean up dead son's blood


Portland Mayor-elect Sam Adams is expected to announce his choice for police commissioner this morning at City Hall.

Adams to announce choice for police commissioner


The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with former New England Patriots defensive lineman Ty Warren.


Boston Scientific Corporation today announced a series of management changes and restructuring initiatives designed to strengthen the Company and position it for long-term success.

Boston Scientific announces management changes and restructuring initiatives


Radiohead will perform at next month's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where they are nominated for five awards, according to reports.

Radiohead 'to perform at next month's Grammy awards'


Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has commuted the life sentence of a 67-year-old inmate who has been behind bars since being convicted of killing another man in 1974.

Branstad commutes life sentence of inmate


Two disaster recovery centers have opened in Beaufort and Hertford counties to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Nicole.

Disaster recovery centers open in Beaufort, Hertford counties


Tunstall High School will present its award-winning play, ``The Not So Grimm Tales,'' Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 pm


A 47-year old pilgrim, identified as Pandiyan from T.Vadipetty in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, died of heart attack at the Government Hospital at Pampa on Thursday afternoon.


Vice president of United States Joe Biden arrived in China on Wednesday evening for a five day tour of Asia.

Biden arrives in China for a five day tour


Dow Jones gains 0.4%, S&P -- 0.4%, Nasdaq -- 0.5%


He signed a record deal with 19 Recordings and Jive Records.


Kenyan immigration authorities will deport a Jamaican muslim cleric they suspect has links to terrorism groups, a police spokesman said on Monday.


Crestview advanced to the semifinals Wednesday afternoon with a 13-10 victory over Quartermore at Quartermore in the Aiken Polo Club's Carolina First 8-Goal Invitational tournament.

Crestview advances into semifinals at Quartermore


Swiss retail sales rose quicker than expected in September as consumers spent more despite fears of an economic slowdown and a bleak growth outlook, official data showed Tuesday.


Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 65-year-old man who died in hospital three weeks after being attacked in Northamptonshire.


In a move ensuring that no person's food need ever go unphotographed, Facebook has announced that it will acquire Instagram for a whopping $1 billion in cash and stock.


``This is where social change has to start,'' Ghomeshi said, urging members of the audience to take advantage of the opportunities that the university setting provides.

``This is where social change has to start'':


Tata Sky, the joint venture between the Tata Group and STAR , has signed Aamir Khan as a brand ambassador.

Tata Sky signs Aamir Khan as brand ambassador


TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2012 /CNW/ -CIBC and Rogers today announced they have completed the first point-of-sale mobile credit card transaction in Canada using the secure SIM card inside an NFC-enabled smartphone.

CIBC and Rogers complete the first mobile credit card transaction in Canada


Quest Software Inc. and San Diego-based BakBone Software Inc. have signed a definitive agreement for Quest to acquire BakBone, a provider of data protection software.

Quest Software to acquire BakBone Software


A Chinese herbal extract has killed one infant and sickened three others, the government said Monday, in the second such incident this month involving dangerous Chinese-made herbal remedies.


Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni today said the media should fulfil its commitment to society it serves by adhering to basic principles of objectivity and pursuit of truth.

Media should fulfil commitment to society:


Fitch Ratings has assigned QNB Finance Limited's $1.5bn 5 year unsecured fixed rate notes due November 2015 a final rating of 'A+'.

Fitch assigns QNB Finance Limited's $1.5bn unsecured notes final 'a+' Rating


Adam Lambert has confirmed that he is working with Lady Gaga producer RedOne for his debut album.

Adam Lambert is working with RedOne for his debut album


ATLANTA - A massive Cinco de Mayo celebration has been canceled after a case of swine flu was discovered in Georgia.


The Belarusian parliamentary polls fell ``well short of international standards,'' the US State Department said Monday, giving a preliminary verdict.

Belarus polls fall 'well short' of international standards:


SA's trade account recorded a deficit for February of R5.7 billion rand -- larger than economists had expected.

Trade account records deficit in February


Large earthquakes can trigger volcanic eruptions up to a year later and up to 500 kilometres away from their epicentres, according to new research.

Large earthquakes may trigger volcanic eruptions


Africa is in need of a ``green revolution'' to combat a growing food crisis on the continent, former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan said in a speech in London on Wednesday.

Africa needs 'green revolution' to combat food crisis:


Emmanuel Adebayor has completed a £5m move to Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester City after impressing on a year long loan last season, scoring 18 goals in 37 appearances last season.

Emmanuel Adebayor completes move to Tottenham Hotspur


A fire caused about $400,000 in damage to a home in Menlo Park's Sharon Heights neighborhood Sunday afternoon, Menlo Park Fire Protection District Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman said.


President Obama on Monday said he is ``confident'' the Supreme Court will uphold the health care reform law, based on the legal precedent.

Obama 'confident' Supreme Court will uphold health care reform law


A probate judge in Franklin County, Ga., has been indicted for misdemeanor sexual battery concerning alleged unwanted intimate contact with a county employee Aug. 16.

Probate Judge indicted for misdemeanor sexual battery re county employee


Tellabs CEO Rob Pullen died today of cancer, company Chairman Mike Birck revealed in a letter to stockholders, customers, employees, and others.


Anil Ambani Group company Reliance Power on wednesoday asked its shareholders to make the balance payment by February 26 on shares alloted to them in the IPO to become eligible for the proposed bonus shares.

Reliance Power asks shareholders to make balance payment


JOHANNESBURG -Brazil moved closer to a sixth World Cup title on Monday, beating South American rival Chile 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals.

Brazil beats Chile 3-0 to reach wcup quarterfinals


German retail sales rose for the third straight month in May as signs of an economic stabilization raised confidence among households.

German retail sales rise for third month in May


Cambridge beat Oxford to win a dramatic 158th Boat Race in the River Thames here on Saturday.

Cambridge beat Oxford to win dramatic boat race


Saab has resumed vehicle production, with an all-new 9-5 sedan marking the first vehicle made by the newly independent company.


London, July 7 'Gladiator' star Russell Crowe has moved to London to shoot his film 'Nottingham' and has rented a huge house in swanky Mayfair for 20,000 pounds a month.

Russell Crowe moves to London at 20,000 pounds a month


Continental Airlines announced that it will move its Orlando operations from Terminal A to Terminal B at Orlando International Airport, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Continental Airlines to move operations to Terminal B at Orlando International Airport


Patrick McGoohan, the Emmy-winning actor in the cult classic television show ``The Prisoner,'' died at 80 after a short illness Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to media reports Thursday.


In this step-by-step tutorial we will teach you what you should do if your computer doesn't turn on in order to identify and solve the problem.

What to do if your computer doesn't turn on


House prices slid 4.4% y/y in June, the most in 23 years, according to Absa Group Ltd., the country's biggest mortgage lender.

House prices slide 4.4%, the most in 23 years.


Dev Anand would be ``surely missed'', Abdullah posted on Twitter on Sunday morning immediately after the news of the death of veteran actor in London was broadcast by the Indian media.


Schwab's execution is scheduled Tuesday on the 16th anniversary of the date when he was sentenced to die for the kidnapping, rape and murder of Junny in Cocoa.


South Korea named a career soldier as its new defence minister amid mounting criticism of the government's response to Tuesday's attack by North Korea, its heaviest bombardment since the 1950-53 Korean War.

South Korea names defence minister amid criticism


Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is reportedly battling liver cancer.


Alaska Airlines said Wednesday that its traffic fell 4.7 percent in January and it cut capacity even faster.

Alaska Air traffic fell 4.7 percent in January


BUCHAREST, Romania -A Bucharest hospital says Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu has undergone surgery following a car accident in the city.

Shakhtar coach Mircea Lucescu undergoes surgery


Qatari based project management firm QPM has appointed its new chairman in the form of Mr Ahmad Abdulla Al Abdulla, according to a statement from the company.


GrainCorp and AWB will merge to form Australia's biggest grains marketer and rural services provider, with a market capitalisation of about $2 billion.


Junior Seau would consider returning to the Patriots (team stats) if they again come calling this season.

Junior Seau would consider returning to Patriots


A 66-year-old man was mauled to death by a pet tiger that he kept on his property in southwestern Ontario, provincial police said Sunday.


Filtrona Porous Technologies, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of custom fluid-handling components found in everyday products around the world, announces the launch of a new website at www.filtronaporoustechnologies.com.

Filtrona Porous Technologies launches new website


The St. Louis Cardinals today unveiled new uniforms for the 2013 season, the first update to the teams' wardrobe in more than a decade.

Cardinals unveil new uniforms for the 2013 season


Industrial vacancies dropped dramatically in Madera County during the second quarter to the lowest rate since the second quarter of 2009.


Jay-Z has announced he will play two free shows in support of US Presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Jay-Z to play free shows in support of Barack Obama


The Yonder Mountain String Band announced a new spring tour which will span the month of April from the Midwest to the Deep South and finally ending on the West Coast.

Yonder Mountain string band announce spring tour


Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard and actor-director Guillaume Canet have welcomed their first child, a boy named Marcel, according to People.

Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet welcome first child, a boy


Mariah has debuted her post baby body this week and revealed how she lost a total of 32kg!


Ontario transit is getting a big boost, with more cities added to the Presto system.


A trader was shot dead in Model house locality of the National Capital here, the sources said.


H2O Inc., a leading water system equipment provider, has added the ElectroChlorTC product line to its offerings, announced President Jess Fike.

H2O Inc. adds ElectroChlorTC product line to its offerings


Internally displaced persons, or IDPs, are among the world's most vulnerable people.


Tremors were felt in several parts of Himachal Pradesh early on Saturday after an earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, the weather office here said.


Inventor of the Etch A Sketch dies at 86 Updated: 04:47, Monday February 4, 2013 Andre Cassagnes, the French inventor of the Etch A Sketch, a toy beloved of children around the world, has died at the age of 86.


THE Special Olympics Ireland games have drawn to a close following four days of competition at venues across Limerick and Clare.


Former Middlesbrough defender Dean Gordon had an embarrassing moment on the weekend when he turned up to the wrong ground.

Former Middlesbrough defender Gordon turns up at wrong ground


Two army personnel who had allegedly sexually harassed a young woman by touching her in an inappropriate manner were ordered to pay Rs.25,000 as compensation to the victim and plead in oriental fashion and beg pardon from the complainant today before the Colombo Fort Magistrate.

Two army personnel ordered to pay compensation


An Allentown chiropractor who was charged with tax evasion Wednesday also faces a sexual harassment suit by two former employees who claim he groped them, made sexually suggestive comments and retaliated after they complained.

Allentown chiropractor faces sexual harassment suit


The sudden collapse of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines shows how quickly the tide is going out for the world's airlines as they struggle to deal with surging fuel prices and softening economic growth.


Cubs pitcher Matt Garza will make at least one more Minor League rehab start, and possibly two, after his abbreviated Double-A outing on Saturday.

Garza to make at least one more rehab start


Amos Biegun, CEO of Counterpoint Systems, the worlds leading provider of rights and royalties software, has taken a closer look at the impact of Spotify on rights holders in a white paper entitled, Who Will Benefit from Spotify Over the Long Term, published today on the companys website.

Who will Benefit from Spotify over the long Term?


At this morning's FX presentation at the TCA press tour, the cable channel announced that they are renewing It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for two more years -- seasons eight and nine.


Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co. Ltd., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer network devices is making a foray into the Indian market in partnership with Salora International Ltd., a leading player in the Indian consumer electronics industry.

Shenzhen Tenda Technology forays into Indian market


AMPAS has voted to create a separate branch for costume designers, separating the group from the designers branch.

Academy creates costume designers branch


A British soldier has been shot dead in Afghanistan while on a patrol to disrupt insurgent activity, the Ministry of Defence said today.

British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan


In fresh bad news for Telecom Minister A. Raja, the Comptroller and Auditor General has concluded the 2G spectrum scam caused a loss of Rs 1.40 lakh crore to the nation.

2G scam caused loss of Rs 1.40 lakh crore:


Cornerback DeAngelo Hall says he considered not playing football this season before re-signing with the Washington Redskins.

Hall says he considered not playing this season


Lucknow, Sep 20 Cracking the whip, Lucknow University has expelled 10 students, including a few student leaders of the Samajwadi Party, on charges of indiscipline.


The Eagles will be performing live at the TD Banknorth Garden on Wednesday, July 30 at 8:00 pm.

The Eagles to perform live at TD Banknorth Garden July 30


MULTI-million selling singer songwriter Katie Melua will play Bournemouth later this year as part of an extensive European tour to promote her as-yet-untitled fourth studio album.

Katie Melua to play Bournemouth as part of European tour


Los Angeles Lakers legend and part-owner Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson has sold his share of the team to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong Los Angeles Lakers legend and part-owner Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson has sold his share of the team to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, it was announced today.

Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson sells share of Lakers to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong


Barclays Capital has launched electronic trading of Credit Default Swaps on BARX, the firm's electronic trading platform, on the Bloomberg Professional service.

Barclays Capital launches electronic trading of credit Default Swaps on BARX


Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby accepted an offer Wednesday to become the new Big 12 Conference commissioner, CBS Sports reported, citing a source.

Stanford athletic director Bowlsby becomes new Big 12 commissioner


Today, Shea Homes celebrates its return to Silicon Valley by kicking off sales of its two latest communities, Boulevard in Santa Clara and Mondrian in Mountain View.


Non-bank lenders have the highest mortgage arrears rates compared with their deposit-taking banking rivals, Moody's mortgage delinquency figures show.

Non-banks have highest mortgage arrears:


As expected, the Minnesota Twins made multiple roster moves after Sunday's loss at Arizona, activating designated hitter Jim Thome and outfielder Jason Repko from the disabled list and optioning outfielder Ben Revere and infielder Luke Hughes to Class-AAA Rochester.

Twins activate Jim Thome, Jason Repko, option Ben Revere, Luke Hughes


After surviving a heart transplant, Jerry Voltz survived a house fire.


Writer David Foster Wallace, best known for his critically acclaimed 1996 novel Infinite Jest, has been found dead at his California home.


Evergreen Speedway's season points lists have been updated for all divisions.

Evergreen Speedway season points updated


The dollar rose against the Japanese yen Friday in Asia, holding firm after falling to a 12 1/2-year low earlier in the week.


The Greek parliament has approved a 2011 budget that imposes yet more austerity on the debt-choked nation hours after thousands took to the streets to protest against the measures.


The US stocks dropped on Monday on high oil prices and falling technology shares, Xinhua reports.

US stocks drop on oil and technology shares


Redbox, the distributor of DVDs via kiosk, plans to file for an IPO sometime during the current quarter, reports VideoBusiness.

Dvd kiosk operator Redbox to file for IPO


Provincial Minister for Finance and Planning and Development Tanvir Ashraf Kaira said on Friday the government would ensure distribution of Rs 20,000 per flood affected family in an automated and transparent manner.

'Government to ensure distribution of Rs 20,000 in a transparent manner'


Arthur Coleman, a wanted fugitive was shot and killed early this morning by federal agents after authorities said he tried to flee from them on Gibson Street in Fort Myers.


A judge refused a union request to reinstate fired state workers and restrict how future layoffs can take place.

Judge refuses to reinstate fired state workers


A US woman who cuddled her cat for warmth has survived three and a half weeks stranded in a New Mexico forest with little food.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel lauded former Czech president Vaclav Havel on Sunday as a 'great European,' hours after his death, aged 75.

German Chancellor Merkel lauds Havel as ``great European''


Crews are searching for a missing hiker who was last seen Thursday in the Maroon Bells area.


Britain is to expel two Iranian diplomats in the wake of the street protests that followed the country's controversial election, Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister has announced.


A stormy night in London created a light show like no other when a lightning bolt hit one of the world's biggest planes as it prepared to land.

Lightning bolt hits world's biggest plane


Thales and Safran, the French manufacturers, have formed a joint venture to bring together their military optronics businesses after failing to reach agreement on long-running talks to swap assets.


Inter Milan was held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Genoa on Sunday, and Napoli and Udinese both won to join the three-time defending champions at the top of the Serie A standings.


Mystery surrounds the fate of the Iranian owned ship ``Queen Mary'' that went missing with a 12-member crew that included two Sri Lankans on July 10.


The Washington Examiner ended local news coverage Friday, leaving behind an eight-year legacy of public service and watchdog journalism.

Washington Examiner ends local news coverage


Interstate 10 westbound has been closed at Airline/Carrollton exit in New Orleans due to a vehicle fire Wednesday morning.

I-10 westbound closed at Carrollton Avenue due to vehicle fire


Azerbaijan plays an important role in ensuring European energy security, Romanian ambassador to Azerbaijan Nikolae Ureke said.

Azerbaijan plays important role in European energy security:


The movie is called Unaware and you can check out the brief synopsis below as well as the movie trailer.


By Jason Beck Alex DiFilippo / MLB.com Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was a late scratch in Friday's series opener against the Mariners at Comerica Park.

Cabrera scratched before Friday's opener


Citizens Bank is offering to pay customers up to $120 a year for banking online, touting the program's environmentally friendly paper- savings.

Citizens bank to pay customers for banking online


ALBUQUERQUE, NM An Albuquerque police officer has been charged with battery after video showed him using a stun gun on one suspect and punching another after he had surrendered, Albuquerque police said.

Albuquerque police officer charged with battery


A Pakistan army official arrested in May for his alleged links with banned militant outfit Hizbut Tahrir has opted to face a court martial, a local newspaper reported yesterday quoting military sources.


Leanne Mitchell has won The Voice UK live final and bagged a recording contract with Universal.


Health Minister Lara Giddings today said Tasmanian public hospitals were successfully recruiting junior doctors for next year and that all positions should be filled by January.

Tasmanian hospitals successfully recruiting doctors


Justin Smith has been ejected for pushing a referee in the San Francisco 49ers Thursday Night Football game against the San Diego Chargers.

Justin Smith ejected for pushing referee:


Canada Bread Co. plans to open the country's biggest bakery somewhere in southwestern Ontario, an area that has been hard-hit by the recent economic downturn and a longer-term loss of manufacturing jobs.

Canada Bread Co. plans country's biggest bakery in Ontario


Three Kansas men are accused in Missouri of trying to steal a power line in the Kansas City suburb of Independence, causing about $25,000 in damage.


Devils defenseman Henrik Tallinder set to make playoff debut in game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.


Congress of SA Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Friday that black students were still suppressed in the education system.

Vavi says black students still suppressed


She is being sued by her long-time producer's ex-wife.


NewPage Corporation is currently working to restructure its debt load by the end of this year.

NewPage Corporation working to restructure


' Although he said the message to his constituents was meant to be a draft, Bennett apologized for the language and said he accepted responsibility for its contents.


A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck February 6 near the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean.

Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes Solomon Islands


PML-N president Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said present political leadership of the country is not incompetent, adding democracy or the country will not be allowed to be weakened.


An aspiring chef died after eating a ``super hot'' chilli sauce in a competition with his girlfriend's brother, an inquest in England has heard.

Chef dies after eating 'super hot' chilli


Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara has won the opening stage of the Tour of Switzerland.

Cancellara wins opening stage of Tour of Switzerland


Wall Street closed yesterday with a major announcement, HP buys Palm for $5.70 per share, amounting to $1.2 billion.


Armenian forces killed an Azerbaijani soldier on Tuesday in the latest outbreak of border violence over the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region, the defence ministry in Baku said.

Armenian forces kill Azerbaijani soldier:


Darrell Lea workers have thanked customers, following a spike in sales since going into administration.


Police were called to Hollywood star Tom Cruise` home following a report about an alleged armed intruder on the property.


German stocks fell to a five-week low as higher oil prices damped the earnings outlook for airlines and carmakers and concern deepened that financial firms may post more credit-related losses.


A 39-year-old Racine man has been charged with the armed robbery last week of a liquor store on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Man charged with armed robbery of Liquor store


President Barack Obama plans to hold a televised news conference on Tuesday night March 24, the White House said.

Obama to hold news conference on Tuesday night


Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and his son will be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday at the White House.

Tom Barrett to watch Super Bowl at White House


Spain beats Japan 3-0 in Fed Cup group play Carla Suarez beat Ayumi Morita 6-3, 7-5 to give Spain an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Japan in their Fed Cup World Group playoff on Sunday.


City Councilman Hiram Monserrate got a surprise boost to his possible campaign when Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he would endorse Monserrate if he ran against state Sen. John Sabini this fall, the Daily News reported Sunday.

Bloomberg would endorse Monserrate against Sabini


US stocks remained lower near midday Wednesday as an unexpected drop in home construction and building permits weighed on consumer stocks, while the technology sector fell on disappointing earnings guidance from Autodesk.


Sam Allardyce set West Ham a promotion target after his side revived their flagging Championship promotion campaign with a 6-0 demolition of Brighton.


A Blacksburg police officer was hurt when he was hit by a pickup truck Friday morning.

Blacksburg police Officer hit by pickup truck


THE Auckland based Blues have appointed former Samoa star Pat Lam as their new coach.


Six provincial schools have been upgraded to the status of national schools during the past few months, totaling such schools in the country to 340 now, officials said yesterday.


Tim Russert, managing editor and moderator of ``Meet the Press,'' died Friday after suffering a heart attack, The New York Times reports.


Rosen Plevneliev has won the Bulgarian presidential election, with a projected 54.8% of the votes.

Rosen Plevneliev wins Bulgarian presidential election


Public health experts have called for increased surveillance, including clinical, virological and serological surveillance, for avian influenza and to map out poultry farms in the State, which should be considered as high-risk zones.

Experts call for surveillance on avian influenza


Katy Perry and Russell Brand have fueled rumors that they are expecting a child after reportedly visiting baby shops.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand fuel rumors they are expecting baby


Microsoft is increasing the size of the external hard drive accessory created for the Xbox 360 to 250 GB. Unfortunately, it is available in the Japanese market.

Microsoft increases the external hard drive accessory for the Xbox 360


Dane Lars Bak won the GP de Fourmies by a second after emerging triumphant from a bunch sprint.


Hospital patients are routinely treated in TV rooms, mop cupboards and corridors because hospitals are too full, a survey has suggested.


Perhaps like me, you don't want to hear that fall is in the air, but the days are definitely getting shorter and the nights are cooling off.


EdX, a not-for-profit initiative that offers online classes at no charge, has announced that it will add the first college in India to its consortium.

EdX adds the first college in India to its consortium


Ten days after the floods, many Quwaizah residents still face an uphill struggle to get food and shelter.

Many in Quwaizah still struggle for food, shelter


9 Dec, 2009 1312hrs IST PTI The government on Wednesday said ULFA top leader Arabinda Rajkhowa was ``apprehended'' by the BSF on Meghalaya-Bangladesh border and later arrested by Assam Police as he was wanted in connection with several cases.


American actor Christina Applegate says she underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Christina Applegate undergoes double mastectomy


A lab technician accused of biting a 2-year old boy in September has pleaded guilty.

Lab technician accused of biting boy pleads guilty


IT major Accenture is planning to acquire residential and commercial mortgage processing service provider Zenta for an ``undisclosed amount''.


Amber Riley has revealed that she lets her ``inner diva'' out when she films scenes for Glee.

Amber Riley 'lets inner diva out for Glee'


CPA Australia announced today that it has appointed David Jenkins as its New Zealand Country Manager, a promotion from his previous Business Development Executive role.

CPA Australia appoints New Zealand Country Manager


Pope John Paul II hired Mark Jeanmard as its head football coach Wednesday afternoon, introducing him to the team.


>TOKYO - JAPAN'S Sanyo Electric Co Ltd said on Thursday it plans to cut 1,200 workers in its chip division both at home and abroad.


The Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan rivers have been nominated for national heritage status.


The meeting determined that Estonia is ready to become the 17th European Union country to adopt the euro as of Jan. 1, 2011.


Two financial news outlets reported on 25 September that Onex Corp of Toronto, Canada, is close to a deal to buy German plastics machinery maker KraussMaffei Group.

Onex close to a deal to buy KraussMaffei


Seven drivers were charged with DWI at Port Chester sobriety checkpoint Saturday.

Seven charged with DWI at Port Chester checkpoint


Cape May County recently received the partnership award for Cape May County's support of the initiatives of the Clean Communities Council.

Cape May County receives 'partnership award'


``The Hangover Part III'' release date has been moved up to Thursday, May 23 by Warner Bros. in order to beat the Memorial Day rush.


Debenhams is to slash prices by up to 40% this week as it fires one of the opening shots in the battle for shoppers' hard-earned cash this Christmas.


A three-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's main commercial city of Lagos on Sunday during torrential rains, killing at least five people and seriously injuring scores more, rescue workers said.


Michigan rapper MC Breed, who burst onto the national scene with the 1991 hit ``Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin','' has died at age 37.


European Goldfields has appointed Martyn Konig as executive chairman and president.

European Goldfields appoints executive chairman


Samsung is skyrocketing towards the portable PC market and so far, the company has shipped almost 2 million orders for mobile PCs. Just say thanks to the ever growing demand for portable PCs because it looks like Samsung is going to outlive all other competitors.

Samsung skyrockets towards the portable PC market


A Utica Square restaurant manager was robbed at gunpoint after he closed the business early Monday, Tulsa police said.

Utica Square restaurant manager robbed at gunpoint


Hingoli, April 16 Four Shiv Sena activists were arrested for breaking electronic voting machines during the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls Thursday in Babhulgaon village near here, police said.

Four Shiv Sainiks arrested for breaking voting machines


An El Paso man is the latest person to plead guilty in a massive public corruption case that has focused on past and current elected officials, the US Attorney's Office said.

El Paso man pleads guilty in corruption case


Raffles Medical Group has opened a new medical center in Shanghai to offer residents of the city another option when seeking medical care that is up to the highest of international standards.

Raffles medical Group opens medical center in Shanghai


US and Chinese defence chiefs may meet in Vietnam next week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, in what would be their first talks since China lifted a freeze on military ties with the United States.

US, Chinese defence chiefs may meet in Vietnam


The Washington State Department of Transportation says construction at the Interstate-5/Chuckanut Drive interchange in Burlington has moved into the roadway, closing lanes and ramps throughout July while crews build a new roundabout at the Josh Wilson Road intersection.


Dwain Chambers, the Great Britain sprinter, has been released by Castleford Tigers after an unsuccessful month's trial with the Super League team.

Dwain Chambers released by Castleford Tigers


A teenage girl is in the hospital after an assault at Montrose High School this morning.

Teenage girl assaulted at Montrose High School


THE RFL have confirmed that Hornets will start their Co-operative Championship 1 campaign on minus nine points as a result of going into administration.


Taoiseach Enda Kenny has staunchly defended the €100 household charge to be introduced in January, arguing that the money being raised was vital to fund public services.


Syria said on Thursday it was against foreign intervention in Libyan affairs as Western states debated how they should respond to a popular uprising against Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Syria says against foreign intervention in Libya


Antofagasta may begin diversifying out of Chile and out of copper in the near future as it moves forward with a number of joint ventures, analysts told MB. ``Diversification in terms of geographical spread has been their ambition for a number of years,'' Charles Cooper, a mining analyst at Oriel Securities, said, giving an add recommendation.

Antofagasta will diversify out of Chile and copper: analysts


Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has asked a judge to nullify the lone conviction in his mostly deadlocked corruption trial, saying the jury's decision was underpinned by errors at trial and misconduct by prosecutors.

Blagojevich asks judge to nullify lone conviction


He further says, the company�s current order book is strong at USD 225 million.

Current order book is strong at USD 225 million:


Renewable Energy Generation Ltd., said it continues to perform well in its core wind markets in the United Kingdom and Canada, and tha progress in project development and construction remains in line with its expectations.

Renewable Energy says continuing to perform well in core wind markets


Power2U!, a social media and digital communications company in Cape Town, has relaunched their website with a completely new 'look and feel'.


Hahn Air announces JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline™, as its 250th partner airline to sign an Interline E-Ticketing agreement.

Hahn Air announces 250th partner airline:


In a game that featured five lead changes, the Bruins rallied to beat the Flyers for their third straight victory.


A former trade unionist and freedom fighter was elected South Africa's president on Thursday, assuming what many believe will be a brief caretaker role after Thabo Mbeki was ousted in a power struggle within the governing party.South Africa's Parliament, which elects the president from among its members and is dominated by the African National Congress, elected Kgalema Motlanthe with 269 votes to 50 for the main opposition party's nominee.

Former trade unionist elected as safrica president


Trials are set for two former University of Iowa football players charged in a sexual abuse case.

Trials set for former u of i football players


Chandigarh, July 9 A business and technology school in Chandigarh has opened its doors for students from SAARC countries for admission in various professional courses.

Chandigarh business school opens doors for SAARC countries


Salman Khan has donated bone marrow at 'Marrow Donor Registry, India ' along with his younger brother Arbaaz Khan.


``Nifty, after a steep advance is currently consolidating since past few trading sessions. There is an immediate resistance at 5,625-5,630 levels on the upside and on a decisive close above, expect rise 5,700 levels; traders should book profits near this range. Nifty has immediate support at 5,545 levels which would act a cushion on the downside,`` said the broking house Nirmal Bang.


A national Muslim advocacy group is calling for the release of an Egyptian college student being held by immigration officials in Tampa.In a news conference Tuesday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations decried the arrest of 23-year-old Youssef Megahed.

Muslim group calls for release of Egyptian student


Video streaming platform Dailymotion has launched themed discussion forums to provide a place for growing levels of discussions about video topics.


Katy Perry admits she was suspended from school for ``humping a tree'' while practising for the school's play.


7 Oct, 12:36 - Jade Goody has started planning her own funeral as her battle against cancer continues.


On April 2nd, 2012 Solar Trust of America LLC filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US state of Delaware.

Solar Trust of America files for bankruptcy


Hundreds of people received free dental care during a two-day dental clinic in Las Cruces this weekend.

Hundreds receive free dental care in Las Cruces


Stocks got Slammed today as the greenback rose...


Albania will open an embassy in the United Arab Emirates , it became clear after Wednesday's meeting between foreign minister Ilir Meta and his counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Albania to open embassy in United Arab Emirates.


Ralphs Grocery Co. has pleaded no contest to overcharging customers for prepackaged and weighed products at stores in Los Angeles, and faces faces up to $43,000 in penalties.

Ralphs pleads no contest to overcharging customers


Four-time All-Ireland winner Paul Galvin is to join the team at JOE.ie, providing a style column for Ireland's biggest men's lifestyle website.


Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced it has expanded the security capabilities of the patented KEELOQ : ® : authentication system.

Microchip Technology expands security capabilities of KEELOQ(®) authentication system


MGM Resorts International marked WORLD WATER DAY with a pledge of $1 million to support the mission of ONE DROP, a global non-governmental organization that promotes global awareness of the central role of water.

MGM Resorts International marks world water DAY with $1 million to support ONE DROP


File photo of a Norwegian flag flying at half mast in front of the destroyed government building in Oslo, July 27, 2011, which Anders Behring Breivik blew-up with a fertilizer bomb, killing eight people.

File photo of Norwegian flag at half mast in front of the destroyed government building in Oslo


Mumbai, Apr 10 Sahara group chief Subrata Roy and three other top executives today appeared before market regulator Sebi, which had summoned them in the high-profile case involving refund of an estimated Rs 24,000 crore to over three crore investors.

Sahara chief Subrata Roy appears before Sebi


Around 500,000 low energy users, who tend to be on the lowest incomes, could be advised on the wrong tariffs, under new proposals by Ofgem, Which?

Which?: 500,000 could be advised on wrong tariffs


Jackson had 34 points and eight assists in his best game since joining Milwaukee in an offseason trade, leading the Bucks to a 106-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

Former teammate stephen Jackson leads Bucks past Spurs


Former Sampdoria boss and current Juventus tactician Luigi Del Neri believes out-of-favour striker Antonio Cassano will not be moving clubs during the winter transfer window and remain at the Blucerchiati.

Luigi Del Neri believes Antonio Cassano will remain at Sampdoria


Gold Fields has reopened its Kloof mine in South Africa after two workers were killed in an accident on Tuesday.


Drew Barrymore talks about love and phone sex in the UK edition of Marie Clare.


HUNGERFORD moved closer to the play off zone in the Zamaretto League's Division One South and West after three second half goals accounted for Bideford at Bulpit Lane on Saturday.


The Kentucky Wildcats are headed to Bowling Green for a mid-week baseball game at Bowling Green Ballpark against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Kentucky Wildcats Baseball heads to Bowling Green


Fulcrum biometrics has released FbF LiveScan, an EBTS 9.3/Appendix F certified electronic fingerprint system, for Defense Industry Applicant ID.

Fulcrum biometrics releases fingerprint system


An American Airlines flight with 145 people on board has made an emergency landing in Iceland after reports of chemical fumes in the cabin.

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Iceland


A Goldsboro police officer was shot Sunday during a traffic stop near the intersection of Elm and Creech streets.


Richland Springs natives Kendra Brockman, Jana Gibson, Cason Fikes and Laurie Slone received honors at Howard Payne University.

Richland Springs natives honored at Howard Payne


``It's tough to swallow such a loss'', is how a dejected Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene put it after India pulled off a sensational victory over his team to keep their hopes alive in the tri-series today.


Pregnancy increases the risk of a fatal heart attack, a new study shows, even in apparently healthy women who don't have the normal risk factors for heart disease.

Pregnancy increases fatal heart attack risk


PCG, the industry body that represents limited company contractors in the UK, has warmly welcomed a commitment from ministers to improve IR35.


Muttiah Muralitharan, seen bowling for the Kochi Tuskers of the IPL on April 13, plans to play Twenty20 cricket for Wellington.

Muralitharan to play t20 cricket for Wellington


Egypt will host the second round of direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders on 14 September, an Egyptian foreign ministry official said Sunday.


SHAUN of the Dead star Simon Pegg is currently filming at Shepperton Studios in a new production supported by Pinewood Films.

Simon Pegg filming at Shepperton Studios


Out of form Australian opener Matthew Hayden has vowed that he will not be pushed into retirement, despite selectors appearing to have made the decision for him.

Hayden will not be pushed into retirement


Former US House Republican Leader Tom DeLay has been sentenced to three years in prison on conspiracy charges.

Tom DeLay sentenced to three years in prison


Pakistani officers have arrested a man at Karachi airport after batteries and an electrical circuit were found in his shoes as he tried to board a plane for the Middle East.

Batteries and electrical circuit found in man's shoes as he tries to board plane


NEW ENGLAND police have vowed to crack down on rampant pub violence after attending numerous alcohol-fuelled incidents over the past month.


LAKESIDE, Calif. Three hikers were rescued from a San Diego-area mountain after authorities used infrared technology at night to locate them.

Three hikers rescued from San Diego-area mountain


Shares of defense companies fell along with the broader market Monday after the House failed to pass a $700 financial bailout package for the nation's ailing financial institutions.


World Bank head Robert Zoellick said he was certain that the IMF would choose a new leader based on merit rather than politics after the resignation of managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn.


California hospitals are struggling to pay rising bond interest rates after the sub-prime mortgage meltdown.

California hospitals struggling to pay rising bond interest rates


A Chicago Tribune investigation has found that the fabrication of heroic war records is far more extensive than one might think.

Fabrication of heroic war records extensive


Wigan midfielder Ben Watson has hailed his last minute FA Cup winning goal in the 1-0 win over Manchester City as a ``dream come true''.

Wigan midfielder Watson hails FA Cup winning goal as 'dream come true'


O'Donnell has been charged by the NRL judiciary with a grade two dangerous contact offence after an ugly tackle on Tigers fullback Beau Ryan which saw his neck twisted.


After the wreck, friends of the teens contacted ``Unsolved Mysteries.''


Samsung is targeting the UK education market, signing Sahara Presentation Systems to handle its projectors in the UK.


Barack Obama has noticed that people have noticed Wright and think he's unhinged and that anyone who admires him is also unhinged.

Obama notices that people are noticing jeremiah Wright


Since the inception of the ATPA in 1986, auto thefts in Michigan have decreased by over 65 percent.


A WOMAN accused of stealing £800 from a pensioner failed to turn up for a court hearing.

WOMAN accused of stealing £800 from pensioner


Scientists have resolved a question about how a popular class of drugs used to treat schizophrenia works using biosensors that reveal previously hidden components of chemical communication in the brain.

Scientists resolve question about how a popular class of drugs work using biosensors


The FIFA World Cup stadia, spread around the country, will all echo the original African sounds when the quest for gold begins on June 11th.

FIFA World Cup stadia echo the African sounds


A new approach on how to treat high blood pressure is being tested by scientists.

New approach to treating high blood pressure


Federal prosecutors want former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno to serve eight years in prison for corrupting his office.

Federal prosecutors want Bruno to serve eight years


Fundtech, a banking transaction solutions provider, has completed its post-merger integration with BankServ, a software as a service provider to local and regional banks.

Fundtech completes post-merger integration with BankServ


The Indian airline industry is expected to suffer a huge debt burden of $20 billion in 2011-12, with the Planning Commission recommending ``significant and continuous investment'' to give a boost to the cash-strapped sector.

Indian airline industry expected to suffer huge debt burden of $20 billion in 2011-12


The Eagles will be performing live at the Stockholm Globe Arena on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 pm.

Eagles to perform live at the Stockholm Globe Arena March 29


Telugu film star Navadeep and his two friends were rescued by fisherman in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur area on October 30 when their boat ran out of fuel.

Navadeep rescued after boat runs out of fuel


A BUSINESSMAN who had a heart attack during a marathon motorbike endurance ride ``died doing what he loved''.


An Iraq war veteran and father of four is missing after falling off a boat that was struck by another vessel on the Merrimack River in Lawrence.


A cocker spaniel dog was euthanized following an attack by a malamute dog Friday in the 600 block of North Broadway Avenue, according to a Marshfield Police Department report.


MLB All-Star Shane Victorino will host a toy drive Sunday, Dec. 18 from 12 pm to 5 pm Video by ktnv.com


Retail sales failed to grow for a second month running in September, official data showed on Thursday, confounding expectations for a 0.5 percent rise.


Burbank Unified is reviewing its head lice policy after a mother appealed to the school board for more conservative rules, especially as class sizes get bigger and more students are crowded together.

Burbank Unified reviews head lice policy


The strained relationship between Lindsey Vonn and teammate Julia Mancuso took a strange twist today when Vonn crashed in the first run of giant slalom and slid into the safety netting.


As many as 49 elephants have been killed on railway tracks since 2010 including five in January this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.

49 elephants killed on Railway tracks since 2010


Even with the economy in a rut, more and more people are quitting their jobs because of unhealthy work environments and unhealthy work relationships.


A Plymouth family escaped a morning fire that began in the basement of their home, and found shelter across the street at the Plymouth Community School Corp. administration building.


\``The NDA has once again stitched up an unholy and opportunistic alliance.

NDA stitched up an unholy, opportunistic alliance:


``There is too much of politics in India and India cannot survive with too much of politics on a day-to-day basis. System should be above politics and it is applicable to every ministry,'' Mr Trivedi, who put in his papers last night, told reporters.


Catherine Zeta Jones has apologised for her ``crass'' acceptance speech at the Tony Awards on Sunday night.

Zeta-Jones 'apologises for crass speech'


- The Kansas City Chiefs announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with safety Oliver Celestin on a one-year contract.

Chiefs agree to terms with defensive back Celestin


Russia is going to draft an agreement before the end of the year on a free trade area within the CIS, says the First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.


A Sardis woman was killed today in a head on collision on Tenn. 22 in Chester County, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Sardis woman killed in head on collision in Chester County


The trial of Inderjit Singh Reyat, accused of lying under oath during his testimony in the AirIndia plane Kanishka bombing case, in a case of alleged perjury has been deferred yet again till May 18.

Trial of Inderjit Singh Reyat accused of lying under oath in Kanishka bombing case deferred


Peter Waterfield took bronze for Great Britain in the men's 10m platform final at the Diving World Series in Beijing.


US factory orders increased in December even though companies trimmed their orders for goods that signal investment plans.


The National Weather Service confirms a tornado hit the Milan area of Bradford County on Thursday causing power outages, trees down and road closures.


Coastal seagrass can store more heat-trapping carbon per square mile than forests can.

Seagrass stores more carbon than forests


Country singer Leann Rimes and her actor husband Eddie Cibrian have renewed their wedding vows to mark their one year anniversary.

Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian renew wedding vows to mark one-year anniversary


Insiderslab.com issues new research reports that highlight large insider trades found in Estee Lauder, Life Technologies, CSX, Nucor.

Large insider trades found in Estee Lauder, Life Technologies, CSX, Nucor;


FORMER Tasmanian cabinet minister Paula Wriedt, who last year tried to commit suicide after learning her affair with a ministerial driver would become public, is to quit politics.

Tasmanian cabinet minister Paula Wriedt to quit politics


A Co Meath man who is employed by nine local authorities to look after seized animals has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment today on charges of animal cruelty.

Co Meath man sentenced over animal cruelty


NATHAN Ablett yesterday signed with Gold Coast and said he would love to be reunited with his brother Gary at the new club in 2011.


FEM's now supplies Server dry ingredient dispensers, which are perfect for adding dry toppings to desserts, such as ice cream, knickabocker glories and signature sundaes.

Fem supplies Server dry ingredient dispenser


Canadians can cancel their wireless contracts without fees after two years under the new wireless code unveiled Monday by the CRTC.

Canadians can cancel their wireless contracts after two years: new CRTC


Heavy rain in the past 48 hours has left a trail of destruction in Gulbarga district.

Heavy rain leaves trail of destruction in Gulbarga


Evansville police are looking for a suspect who stole a charity jar from a local store Monday afternoon.

Police looking for suspect who stole charity jar


The Russian mining and steel producing company Mechel has announced that it has raised a $2 billion pre-export finance facility to refinance its existing debt obligations.

Mechel raises $2 billion pre-export facility to refinance debt obligations


Oil prices held close to record highs near $106 a barrel Friday as the market continued to worry about supplies and a tumbling US dollar, dealers said.


PASADENA, Calif. Avery Dennison Corp., which sells labels, packaging material, office supplies and adhesives, is selling its office and consumer products operations to 3M Co. for $550 million in cash.

Avery Dennison selling some operations to 3M


A 54-YEAR-OLD Blandford man has been charged with the murder of Dorchester man Andrew Quelch.


An Indiana state trooper faces charges for an armed robbery in Lansing.

Trooper facing charges for armed robbery


Investigators in Wisconsin said they've figured out what killed 200 cows in Wisconsin earlier this month: spoiled sweet potatoes.


Louisville metro police are asking for help in identifying a bank robbery suspect who police say struck twice.

Police asking for help in identifying bank robbery suspect


HAMMONTON, NJ ― A forest fire has burned several hundred acres in the Wharton State Forest in Hammonton, New Jersey.


Local American Red Cross disaster workers have responded to seven home and apartment fires in the past six days.

Local Red Cross responds to seven home fires in six days


Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said Tuesday that Japan will take ``decisive'' action against the yen's rise, including market intervention, after the Japanese currency hit a fresh 15-year-high against the US dollar in Sydney.

Japan to take 'decisive' action on yen's rise:


Marion ``Suge'' Knight has been released from a Las Vegas jail.

Music mogul Suge Knight released from jail


Abbey Road Studios, where they recorded many of their greatest hits, has been historically listed, thus protecting it from being radically altered now or in the future.


Republican Sen. Ken Cuccinelli was elected attorney general tonight over Democratic Del. Stephen C. Shannon in a battle between two lawmakers from Fairfax County, according to unofficial returns.


A California man is facing as many as 13 years in prison for scribbling a series of anti-bank messages in washable chalk on city sidewalks.

California man faces 13 years in prison for scribbling anti-bank messages on sidewalk


Indianapolis-based FinishMaster, a national distributor of automotive paints, coatings and paint-related accessories, now offers online ordering via www.pbeconnection.com.


Netflix says it will launch in the UK and Ireland in early 2012 with its subscription-based streaming TV and films service.

Netflix launching in UK & Ireland in early 2012


John Lewis plans to maintain its marketing spend and stick to its 'Never Knowingly Undersold' promise this year despite a serious drop in its profits.

John Lewis to maintain marketing spend despite drop in profits


In what seemed designed as a display of technological advance, Iran said Wednesday that it had fired into space a rocket carrying living organisms -- a rat, two turtles and worms, according to the state-run Press TV.


The state government has granted a mining lease to a controversial hematite mine located in the Tarkine.


A Palmetto man was beaten and robbed in his apartment complex Saturday morning, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office is reporting.


Venezuelan police on Sunday detained about 40 Colombian citizens, including an employee of the Colombian consulate in Caracas, while they were trying to renew their identity papers, Colombian Consul Maria Elvira Cabello announced.

Venezuelan police detain about 40 Colombians


In an interview for the British newspaper Daily Mail, Mitch Winehouse said that his daughter, Amy Winehouse, has serious lung problems.


ANSYS, Inc., a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that it has been named to the Software Top 100™, the leading and independent online overview of the world's largest software companies.


Thompson edged Tuscaloosa County 26-24, 25-23, 27-25 behind Michelle Chase, who led the Warriors with nine kills.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack while on a train trip, state media reported on Monday, sparking immediate concern over who is in control of the state and its nuclear program.


An area Indian tribal leader was among a group of 12 Native American officials to meet with President Barack Obama on Friday evening at the White House.


Padraig Harrington fired a second round of 67 to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf by a single stroke from Webb Simpson in Bermuda.

Padraig Harrington wins PGA Grand Slam of Golf by single stroke


It would seem that MagicJack has lost its lawsuit against Boing Boing.

MagicJack loses lawsuit against Boing Boing


Bhrain's Batelco has launched a prepay credit transfer service for its SimSim customers.

Batelco launches prepay credit transfer service


Ivo Karlovic accused the line judges at Wimbledon of favoring Andy Murray after they called a number of foot-faults against the hard-serving Croat on Centre Court.

Karlovic accuses line judges of favoring Murray


US President Barack Obama and other senior US officials were briefed about ongoing military operations in Libya on Sunday, the White House said.

US President Obama briefed on military operations in Libya


Maine utility regulators say electric prices for residential and commercial customers of Maine Public Service will decrease.

Regulators say electric prices will decrease


Round Rock Express right-handed pitcher Mark Hamburger was designated for assignment, the Texas Rangers announced Friday afternoon.


Pakistan really can be a gateway of the Central Asia for trade and commerce and that would be a tremendous source of revenue for the states of this region, stated Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan Zubaydov Zubaydullo Najotovich.

'Pakistan can be gateway of the Central Asia for trade and commerce'


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that Reliance Capital has support at around Rs 1506.

Reliance Capital has support at Rs 1506:


Actress-singer Raageshwari, who was recently ejected from a reality show has taken to horse riding in a major way.


A former Colonel is now being probed by the ATS for alleged links with the Malegaon blast prime accused Lt Col SP Purohit.


Victoria Azarenka has revealed that she loves Centre Court at Wimbledon following her victory over Ana Ivanovic earlier this evening.

Victoria Azarenka: ``I love Centre Court''


WACO -A smoky dumpster fire behind a popular restaurant interrupted the late lunchtime crowd Monday.

Smoky dumpster fire interrupts late lunchtime crowd


Legendary film critic Roger Ebert died Thursday after a battle with cancer, the Chicago Sun-Times announced.

Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died


The Hang Seng Index closed at 14,220.79, tumbling 401.60 points or 2.75 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 14,220.79 down 401.60 points


The US ambassador to Ukraine has met with imprisoned former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and renewed criticism of the country over her treatment.

US ambassador to Ukraine meets Tymoshenko


Eastern Washington opens next football season with a Sept. 2 game at Nevada, and is still negotiating to play the Sept. 11 game against Central Washington in Seattle.

Eastern Washington to open football season at Nevada


A 49-year-old Goodyear man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a young man.

Goodyear man accused of sexually assaulting man


The long-awaited Transmission Gully route is to go ahead as part of a $2.2 billion upgrade of State Highway 1 from Wellington to Levin.


Way2SMS, Hyderabad based SMS service provider launched Email alerts on mobile.


Train drivers on rail routes in the region are to be balloted for strikes in a row over pay, threatening pre-Christmas travel chaos.


New Delhi, Aug 21 Power equipment maker BHEL today said it has bagged an order worth Rs 2,630 crore from Monnet Ispat and Energy Group for supplying of thermal power project machinery.


Chicago - Airline passengers may know where they are going, but most have no clue what happens to their bags when they hand them to the agent at the airport and walk away.

What happens to your bag at the airport?


Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan has taken a swipe at the Leeds fans who live in Doncaster.


Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York.


After nine seasons, The Office series finale will give the employees of Dunder Mifflin the opportunity to say goodbye to their documentary, which airs this Thursday.


At a press conference held in Los Angeles announcing her new fall series ``Raising Hope,'' Emmy Award winning actress Cloris Leachman said that she was ``so sick of Betty White`` in response to a question about how she feels about Betty's recent come-up.

Cloris Leachman says she's ``so sick of Betty White''


The number of worldwide mobile payment users will total 33 million this year and will rise to 104 million by 2011, says analyst Gartner.

Worldwide mobile payment users will total 33 million this year


Melbourne Heart vowed to implement a different off-season recruitment strategy to build on their fair-to-middling debut A-League season.


I was flabbergasted when I saw an infographic in the Wall Street Journal online today that said Americans only work 4 hours a day on average.


The NFL later announced that Brown has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.


Whether a child has asthma is a factor when considering paediatric care against the H1N1 virus, according to an expert.

Asthma is 'a factor in paediatric care against H1N1'


Sarah Hyland praises co-stars Updated: 13:33, Friday December 21, 2012 Sarah Hyland says working with Rebel Wilson and Chris Colfer was an 'amazing experience'.


Emap Radio has launched a recruitment service offering fully integrated local radio and online recruitment advertising packages.


BENINGTON booked their place in the Challenge Cup final following a 5-1 demolition of Boston United Community.

Benington book their place in Challenge Cup final


A San Diego couple has claimed a United Airlines agent used a gay slur against them, CBS Denver affiliate 7NEWS reported.

San Diego couple claim United Airlines agent used gay slur


Tim Tebow was traded from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets for draft picks Wednesday, according to reports.

Tim Tebow traded to Jets for draft picks


Visanthe Shiancoe was held out of practice Wednesday because of a thigh injury that forced him to miss much of the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 36-30 overtime loss Monday night in Chicago.


Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has been evacuated to Paris, France, for specialist treatment, Vice President Rupiah Banda announced here Tuesday night.


THE award-winning musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist and popular BBC radio presenter, Elaine Paige will make her Wales Millennium Centre debut as part of her 2011 tour.

Elaine Paige to make Millennium Centre debut


Fitch Ratings has downgraded Alliance & Leicester, saying the action reflects the lender's weak access to funding compared with higher rated banks.


The Lahore High Court was informed on Wednesday that Pakistan is among the few countries using low quality fuel.

Pakistan among few countries using low quality fuel:


Crude oil prices turned slightly higher in early afternoon Asian trade on Wednesday despite a forecast for slower energy demand growth.

Oil prices turn slightly higher in Asian trade


The SEC has charged Ray Lucia for spreading misleading information about his ``Buckets of Money'' strategy at a series of investment seminars that he and his company hosted for potential clients.


A MAN raped a woman who helped him find his way home then tried to murder her by cutting her throat in Aldershot, a court heard on Tuesday.

'MAN raped and tried to murder woman', court hears


The National Film Board of Canada contacted (itvt) Wednesday to let us know that it has launched a free, downloadable iPad app in the iTunes Store and on its own NFB.ca Web site.

National film Board of Canada launches free iPad app


Single White Female star Jennifer Jason Leigh is joining Revenge for the second series in a key role.


Fernando Alonso believes that Michael Schumacher will be his biggest threat during the 2011 Formula One season.

Fernando Alonso believes Schumacher will be threat


Grantland.com, the new web project spearheaded by Bill Simmons, will launch June 8 at Noon ET.