An Alaska woman punched a bear in the snout to save her small dachshund from possible death.


Nivea for Men is to sponsor eve magazine's first 'husband of the year' competition, which launches next week.

Nivea for Men to sponsor eve's husband of the year competition


President Barack Obama today announced that he has discovered huge oil reserve beneath White House.

Barack Obama discover huge oil reserve in White House


AN ELDERLY woman was frightened by burglars at her home in Hailsham last night, January 12.

Elderly woman frightened by burglars in Hailsham


Former Indian foreign minister Jaswant Singh has said that division of Indian subcontinent is a reality that should be accepted.


Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia will not renew a sponsorship deal with European and English Premier champions Manchester United for the new season.

AirAsia not renewing deal with Manchester United


Chinese taste for baccarat drives Macau boom In the nearly three dozen casinos in Macau, the world's biggest gambling market, there's only one game that matters: baccarat.


Spanish writer, economist and academic Jose Luis Sampedro died in Madrid, his family told Efe on Tuesday.


I'm 25 and want to start investing in the stock market, but I'm unsure of how to do it.


Mark Webber won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to make Formula One history, while Fernando Alonso moved narrowly into the championship lead.

Mark Webber wins Monaco Grand Prix from pole position;


The PCI baseball season started with a double header in Winkler against Garden Valley Collegiate last night.


British track cycling star Victoria Pendleton has confirmed she will retire after next year's London Olympics, where she is targeting winning three gold medals.

Victoria Pendleton to retire after London 2012


story headlined, ``Edwards attempts to regain standing,'' was a real eye-opener that testified to erstwhile presidential candidate John Edwards' lack of character.


The CHP is running escorts through the Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway.The California Highway Patrol is now conducting escorts through the Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway between the Tehachapi Mountains and Los Angeles.

CHP running escorts through the Grapevine


Two people, including a bank official, were killed in a road accident at Shantinagar crossing in the city this Sunday morning.


Republican presumptive nominee John McCain repeated his request for a gas tax holiday on Wednesday.

John McCain repeats his request for a gas tax holiday


RUBERY is to get its own ambulance hub as part of the Make Ready scheme, which is being implemented across Birmingham.


Police have questioned a snowplow driver suspected of hitting a woman in Plympton and fleeing the scene.

Police question driver suspected of hitting woman


Basel Committee Chairman Nout Wellink said the world's banks need ``hundreds of billions'' to meet new capital requirements, which he doesn't expect to hurt the economy.

Wellink says banks need 'hundreds of billions'


Half a dozen ominous new North Korean missiles showcased at a lavish military parade were clumsy fakes, according to analysts.


Tony Rezko, a former top fundraiser to convicted ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich and a onetime friend to President Barack Obama, was sentenced Tuesday to 101/2 years in prison.

Tony Rezko sentenced to 101/2 years in prison


An application for holding a traditional ``Chernobyl Way'' on April 26 has been submitted to Minsk city executive committee.

Application for holding ``Chernobyl Way'' submitted


TSN announced today two-time Grey Cup champion Duane Forde is joining the CFL on TSN broadcast team as a game analyst.


A new study published in the American Sociological Review reveals that Asian American men are discriminated against in the job market, resulting in lower pay for them compared to similarly qualified white men.

Asian-American men discriminated against in job market


Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said that Faisal Shahzad, the man involved in failed attack at Times Squre, is not a Pakistani but a naturalized American citizen.


Canadian rockers Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger are engaged, despite the fact that not many people knew they were even dating.

Avril Lavigne and Nickelback's Chad Kroeger engaged


THE Duchess of Cambridge made her first overseas speech today during a heart-rending visit to dying and seriously ill children at a hospice in Malaysia.

Duchess of Cambridge makes first overseas speech


Yahoo is selling its online help-wanted site, HotJobs, to rival Monster Worldwide for $225 million in cash.

Yahoo sells HotJobs to Monster Worldwide


Kevin Pietersen was warned twice by umpires for changing stance to attempt a switch hit.

Kevin Pietersen warned twice for changing stance


A heavily pregnant woman narrowly escaped a jail sentence in a cliffhanger of a verdict delivered by Judge Kevin Phillips in the Invercargill District Court yesterday.


President and CEO, 10% Owner of Elwood G Norris buys 5,000 shares of PAMT on 12/09/2011 at an average price of $0.65 a share.

(PAMT) CEO Elwood G Norris buys 5,000 shares


A group of Chinese property developers has visited Hilton Head Island to get some ideas for a resort island on the Pacific Ocean.

Chinese developers visit Hilton Head Island


US Gen. David Petraeus, whose signature counterinsurgency strategy has yet to deliver a safer Afghanistan and push the Taliban to reconcile with the country's Western-allied government, handed over command of international forces here on Monday.


Bangalore, Oct 22 ``I am not a terrorist, I am a cricketer,'' was an apt one-liner from 21-year Kashmiri cricketer Parvez Rasool who was lustily cheered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here for his gritty knock in his maiden under-22 cricket match here.


Vanessa Hudgens and her new rumored boyfriend Josh Hutcherson celebrated St. Patrick's Day at a pub in Los Angeles, California on March 17, 2011.

Vanessa Hudgens and boyfriend Josh Hutcherson celebrate St. Patrick's Day


Partners say they'll stay true to IBM while it tries to resolve the federal government contracting ban.


Republicans emerged Wednesday from a rowdy and crowded primary season that saw GOP voters back roughly half of the candidates favored by hardline conservative activists.

Republicans emerge from rowdy, crowded primaries


The Bank of Japan said it may provide as much as 1 trillion yen of subordinated loans to banks to replenish capital depleted by falling stock prices and revive lending.

Bank of Japan to provide subordinated loans to banks


Metro police said a man was robbed at gunpoint in Goodlettsville just after midnight Sunday.


Ryan Reynolds has announced that he plans to compete in the upcoming New York City Marathon.

Ryan Reynolds to compete in nyc Marathon


Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Alexander was assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Milwaukee's NBA D-League affiliate, it was announced today.

Milwaukee's Alexander assigned to NBA D-League affiliate Fort Wayne Mad Ants


Walt Disney was upgraded by investment analysts at Goldman Sachs from a ``neutral'' rating to a ``buy'' rating in a note issued to investors on Monday.

Walt Disney upgraded by Goldman Sachs to ``buy'' (dis)


Poly Styrene, the braces-wearing singer who belted out ``Oh bondage, up yours!'' with the band X-Ray Spex, has died at the age of 53.

Poly Styrene, X-Ray Spex singer, dies at 53


Simon Cowell ``genuinely thought'' Cheryl Cole would accept his offer to return to the US 'X Factor'.

Simon Cowell thought Cheryl would return to X Factor


Canada Life Group Insurance has launched early intervention services for its group income protection clients.

Canada Life launches early intervention service


BART police have located the person who walked into the Transbay Tube Sunday evening, and trains are again moving through the tube.

BART police locate person who walked into Transbay tube


Today is Take Your Child to the Library Day, a wonderful day to help share your local library with your child.

Today Take your child to the library day


Actress Halle Berry has been ordered to pay her estranged ex, Gabriel Aubry $20,000 per month in child maintenance, Tmz reported yesterday.

Halle Berry ordered to pay Gabriel Aubry $20,000 per month


A Briton drowned while diving in the waters of Marigondon in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday.

Briton drowns while diving in Marigondon


The last long weekend of the summer has ended in tragedy with the death of a child in Lethbridge.


The Clatsop County sheriff says a Knappa man drowned when the small boat he was in capsized and sank in a slough.

Knappa man drowns after small boat capsizes


Sen. Scott Brown was sexually abused as a child and he is now speaking about it.


Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the line's newest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Breakaway, successfully completed her technical and nautical sea trials which took place off the coast of Norway and Denmark.

Norwegian Breakaway successfully completes sea trials


Denmark, which already counts Greenland and the Faroe Islands as its Arctic territories, is planning to lay claim to the North Pole, a daily reported yesterday, quoting a leaked foreign ministry paper.


The owners of the two pit bulls suspected of killing a miniature pony last Saturday, says their dogs didn't do it and the pony may have died from exposure to the cold.

Owner of pit bulls say they didn't do it


Nuggets Head Coach George Karl announced today that he has been diagnosed with squamous cell head/neck cancer.


Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts says her recovery is going well and she should be in fine form to run for re-election in November.

Dianne Watts says recovery is going well


Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia will visit a specialist about a hand injury that has prevented him from swinging a club for several weeks.

Garcia to visit specialist over hand injury


Actor Sylvester Stallone is planning to retire soon from acting to concentrate more on his work as director.


Late actor Heath Ledger was reportedly urged to seek psychiatric help during the filming of the new Batman movie The Dark Knight.


Hours after an embarrassing primetime performance vs. the Patriots, the Dolphins have fired special-teams coach John Bonamego.

Dolphins fire special-teams coach Bonamego


Canada's housing boom has come to an end and that is no more evident than in Alberta - with prices continuing to fall this year by eight to 10 per cent from their peak, says a national real-estate report.


The Allama Iqbal Open University BE-Telecommunication students sealed the varsity gates to protest against the university administration for, what they termed, funds' misappropriation.

Students protest against funds'' misappropriation


AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the GrandNew light twin helicopter has entered the Chilean helicopter market with the purchase of one aircraft by Naviera Mistral SA based in Santiago del Chile.

GrandNew enters Chilean helicopter market


Senator Bill Brady has announced he will seek re-election to the Illinois Senate in the newly drawn 44th District, saying his work to create a climate that encourages job creation and safeguards the financial prosperity of Illinois families is not yet finished.

Brady to seek re-election to Illinois Senate


Most clinical trials for cancer, heart disease and mental health are too small to offer adequate medical evidence, said a review of the US database of such studies released on Tuesday.

Clinical trials for cancer, heart disease and mental health are too small: study


The Vatican is to receive condoms in the post from subscribers to a Facebook group protesting Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments against the use of condoms to combat AIDS in Africa.


Sen. Kay Hagan appeared on the Fox & Friends morning show Thursday to discuss the killing of Osama bin Laden.


An expat 10s rugby union league in Korea is set to kick off its 2012 season on March 10.


Emirates Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz general distributors in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and the flagship company of Al Fahim Group, signs a financial agreement with Al Hilal Bank on 6 April 2009 to facilitate car financing for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.

Emirates Motor signs agreement with Al Hilal Bank


Why charge the Sultan of Sulu, the owner of Sabah North Borneo?


Two guns, a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and a .30 caliber lever-action hunting rifle, were reported stolen from an Exeter area home Thursday.


Twenty bus drivers will undergo fire safety training at the Land Transport Authority office in Valelevu this afternoon.


A Utica Police officer was injured in a car chase Monday evening involving a stolen vehicle, Utica Police Sgt. Steve Hauck said.

Utica Police officer injured in car chase


A Buffalo woman is facing 50 counts of animal cruelty in connection with dozens of animals seized from poor conditions in two houses.


In a recent email to his supporters, Obama said that if things continue to go this way, he will be outspent by Romney.

Obama says he will be outspent by Romney


A new breathing device could help to treat high blood pressure by controlling and reducing breathing rate.

New breathing device may help high blood pressure


Most who saw Karmichael Hunt play his first Australian football match in 2010 wouldn't have given the former rugby union and league star much chance of holding a regular spot with the Gold Coast Suns.

Can Karmichael Hunt play Australian football?


Van Cliburn, the pianist who earned lifelong fame for winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War, has advanced bone cancer, a spokesperson said Monday.


A Glens Falls man was charged with felony criminal contempt Tuesday for allegedly violating an order of protection, police said.

Glens Falls man charged with felony contempt


The Tribune reports that ``multiple National League sources'' are saying that the Diamondbacks are interested in White Sox' setup man JJ Putz.

The Diamondbacks are interested in JJ Putz


Bethesda magazine reports that Persimmon has closed for the next three months as it renovates and transforms into more of a bistro-like restaurant.


Tony Curtis, one of the last great stars of Hollywood's golden age, died yesterday aged 85.


In December, the Beaver Water District was able to reopen its Steele water treatment plant for the purpose of continuing to draw drinking water from Beaver Lake for Benton and Washington counties.

Beaver water District reopens Steele treatment plant


Former MediaCorp actor Huang Yiliang, 49, was charged in court last Wednesday for voluntarily causing hurt to a woman, reported the Shin Min Daily News.

Actor Huang Yiliang charged with causing hurt to woman


Three BC high school students have won an educational trip to Vimy Ridge this summer based on essays they wrote about Canada's war history.

Three BC students win trip to Vimy Ridge


The Emir of Shonga, Kwara State in Nigeria Dr. Alieu Yahara has paid a courtesy call on President Ernest Koroma at his State House Office in Freetown.

Emir of Kwara State pays courtesy call on President Koroma


Eagle Nest Lake in northern New Mexico has opened to ice fishing.


Cigarette producer PT Gudang Garam said Wednesday its annual profit rose by 18.8 percent to Rp 4.1 trillion last year from Rp 3.45 trillion in 2009.

Gudang Garam profit up 18.8 percent last year


A man was behind bars tonight on suspicion of shooting at a man driving through a Moreno Valley neighborhood and possessing methamphetamine, police said.

Man behind bars on suspicion of shooting man driving through Moreno Valley


Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama says he is inclined to support a proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street being negotiated by lawmakers.

Obama says he is inclined to support bailout


Sanjeev qualified for the 2012 Olympics today after clinching the gold medal at the 50 metre Rifle 3 Positions Men Final at shooting World Cup in Changwon, Korea.

Sanjeev Rajput qualifies for London Olympics


Monty Python star Terry Jones, 67, and his girlfriend Anna Söderström, 26, welcomed a daughter Siri in early September, Telegraph reports.


Violent storms tore through four Midwestern states, killing three people in northern Missouri, damaging dozens of homes and leaving thousands without power.


Russia accused Georgia on Tuesday of planning to invade the breakaway republic of Abkhazia and said it was sending more troops to the region.

Russia accuses Georgia of plans to invade Abkhazia


Mar. 12, 2008 11:13 AM FOUNTAIN HILLS - An acclaimed cardiologist will speak about heart disease Saturday in Fountain Hills.

Cardiologist to speak about heart disease


Fabio Capello was set to announce his first squad as England manager on Thursday, including whether to give David Beckham the chance of a 100th national team appearance.

Fabio Capello set to announce first squad as England manager;


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart reportedly enjoyed a ``romp'' in a dressing room at Black Market Village in Toronto.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have ``romp'' in dressing room


Teachers in the UK have been awarded millions of pounds in compensation after suffering work accidents it has been revealed.

Teachers awarded millions in compensation for work accidents


Budget airline Ryanair said it would ground up to 10% of its fleet this winter to combat soaring airport charges.


State-run BSNL is looking for tie- ups with big retail chains in the country to sell its products and services under an aggressive marketing strategy.


Katie Price has publicly apologized to Kelly Brook for her frankly awful behaviour, putting an end to their three-week feud.


The US Labor Department said first-time jobless benefits claims dropped by 4,000 to 323,000 in the week that ended Saturday.


A Guntersville man has been charged with burglary and theft after he allegedly broke into at least three homes in Etowah County, according to a news release from Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

Guntersville man charged with burglaries


It took a song and dance from coach Steve Spurrier, but the nation's No. 1 running back from the Class of 2010 and No. 2 recruit overall Marcus Lattimore has picked South Carolina over Auburn.


Titans running back Chris Johnson sat out Wednesday's practice with sore ribs.

Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson sits out practice


Sri Lanka thrashed England by nine wickets in a one-off Twenty20 yesterday, showing the tourists remain a force in limited over games.


The official website for Shueisha 's Bessatsu Margaret magazine has announced that Boys Over Flowers creator Yoko Kamio is launching the Ibara no Kanmuri manga in the magazine's May issue on April 13.

Boys Over Flowers' Kamio to launch Ibara no Kanmuri manga


Legendary Polish soccer player Włodzimierz Smolarek died at his home in Aleksandrów Łódzki at the age of 54, the Polish Football Association reported on Wednesday.

Polish soccer legend Włodzimierz Smolarek dies, aged 54


Wladimir Klitschko has vowed to ``mess up'' David Haye if he gets his wish for a bout against the WBA heavyweight champion.


Brian Eno has defended the album format, ahead of the release of 'Small Craft On A Milk Sea'.


Nigerian maritime workers have threatened to go on strike over pay issues and have given the Nigerian Ports Authority a one week ultimatum to pay the minimum wage of tally clerks and security personnel or the dock workers will ground port operations.

Nigerian maritime workers threaten to strike over pay:


The Jets re-signed kicker Nick Folk, who had been an unrestricted free agent.


A former postal worker from Tonawanda has pleaded guilty to a felony mail theft charge.

Former postal worker pleads guilty to mail theft


Xavier Nady is potentially headed for a lengthy stay on the disabled list after he felt what Joe Girardi described as ``a sharp pain'' in his right elbow making a throw last night.

Xavier Nady may be headed for disabled list


A Rhodhiss woman was arrested on drug charges Friday after an investigation by the Caldwell County Sheriff's ICE Unit and NC probation and parole officers.


The Miz started his WrestleMania career in style as he defeated the crowd favourite John Cena in his first ever main event at WWE WrestleMania XXVII fight here on Sunday night.

The Miz defeated John Cena in WrestleMania XXVII


Supermodel Heidi Klum has filed for divorce from estranged husband Seal two months after confirming reports the couple had split.


President Barack Obama will return to battleground Virginia on Friday for what his campaign called a grass-roots event in Fairfax County.


New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady returned to practice Thursday after sitting out the prior day's workout to rest his left, non-throwing shoulder ahead of Sunday's AFC title game against the Baltimore Ravens.


What's the plan for the eyesore in Neenah on Green Bay Road just south of the new CVS pharmacy and Kwik Trip?

What's the plan for eyesore in Neenah near new CVS pharmacy?


After, well, years of speculation, with the gossip reaching a fevered pitch the last few months, Mariah Carey confirmed that she is pregnant on the ``Today'' show Thursday morning.


The US dollar fell to a record low against the Euro as traders around the world grow increasingly worried about the health of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the overall US banking sector.


THE Department of Economic Development has announced today that it will be actively supporting a review, consolidation and update of the 1931 Act company law and insolvency legislation.

Department of Economic Development to support review of company law and insolvency legislation


The drug maker said Lyrica produced statistically significant improvements in patients with RLS compared with placebo and pramipexole after 12 weeks of treatment.

Lyrica produces 'significant' improvement in restless legs syndrome


London, Aug 10 Well-known Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, who is a gay, says he got attracted to his muse Penelope Cruz with whom he has done films like ``Volver'' and ``All About My MOther''.

Gay director Almodovar attracted to Penelope Cruz


Author Iain Banks has died following a battle with gall bladder cancer aged 59, his family are reported to have said.


Rafael Nadal won his record fourth Rome Masters title Sunday, beating defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6, 6-2.


Google Inc.'s AdSense, which has made tens of billions of dollars for online sites, large and small, celebrated its 10th birthday.


Charlie Sheen has been fired from ``Two and a Half Men'' more than a week after production on its eighth season was halted amid his rants against the CBS comedy show's co-creator Chuck Lorre and his recent on-air ramblings.

Charlie Sheen fired from 'Two and a Half Men'


A bald eagle was released at Mason Neck State Park, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012.

Bald eagle released at Mason Neck State Park


``Seinfeld'' star Jason Alexander is sporting a full head of hair after undergoing treatment to combat baldness.

Jason Alexander sporting full head of hair


Science fiction and fantasy writer Ray Bradbury, whose dystopian works served as cautionary tales about perilous futures and reflected the anxieties of post-war America, has died at the age of 91.

Science fiction author Ray Bradbury dies


Rude Boy singer Rihanna was reportedly rushed to hospital after a recent gig in Switzerland.


The NZ stock exchange opened with a mixed market today, creeping up nearly two points in early trading, with most leading stocks making small gains.


The County Council this week unanimously approved a bill that will allow wholesale operations of small bakeries in areas zoned for small-scale commercial business.

Bill will allow wholesale operation in small bakeries


Three NFL players will return home once again to host a free football camp for the children of Central New York.

NFL players returning home to host free football camp


A RACING identity was the victim of a brutal police assault, but he was the one to face charges and perjured police evidence, a Sydney magistrate has been told.


Australian retail turnover fell 0.2 percent in April following a rise of 1.1 percent in March, figures released Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed.


VET supplier Animalcare saw pre-tax profits rise by 50 per cent during what it described as a ``transformational'' year.


A 64-year-old man was seriously injured in a fight early today at a northeast Salem bar.

Man injured during fight at northeast Salem bar


North Korea said Wednesday its ``solid and unique'' socialist system would outlast US capitalism and told Washington to abandon its dream of a collapse in Pyongyang.

N.Korea says its system will outlast US capitalism


PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said the police should deal with those who are causing violence in Chitambo regardless of the political parties they belong to.

Police should deal with those causing violence in Chitambo --


Home mortgage rates remain steady in a strong Metro Atlanta real estate market, with a key to negotiating a good mortgage being a good credit score of 680 to 720 or above.


John ``Junior'' Gotti pleaded not guilty to five murder charges as well as multiple racketeering charges in a Downtown Manhattan federal courtroom today.

Gotti pleads not guilty to five murder charges


The Tea Party Express, a group run by GOP political consultants, has endorsed Scott Brown, the Republican candidate in the Massachusetts special election to fill Ted Kennedy's Senate seat.


Manchester United have agreed a $29M deal for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea.


Pakistan has now said that India could have avoided the 2611 terror attacks.


Wall Street regained some of its optimism today and advanced on expectations that Congress will extend a lifeline to US automakers and avoid a potential pitfall for the economy.


Snow moved out of Fort Collins earlier than expected this morning, dropping be-tween 5 and 7 inches, but leaving roads snowpacked and icy in spots.


Eco towns should lead the way in sustainable waste management and act as 'catalysts for change', new guidelines state.

Eco towns ``should lead way'' over waste


President Barack Obama says Gen. Stanley McChrystal showed ``poor judgment'' in a magazine story in which the Afghanistan war commander and his aides disparaged the president and other members of the administration.

Obama says McChrystal showed ``poor judgment''


Four people are behind bars for allegedly kidnapping a Putnam County man late Saturday, beating him nearly to death and leaving him on the side of the road.

Four in Putnam County Jail after beating man nearly to death


ARCADIS, the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that it has won several large infrastructure projects in Poland , with a total value for the company of approximately € 20 million.

Arcadis wins large infrastructure projects in Poland


More than 2 out of 3 respondents or 67% said that the S&P downgrade shakes their confidence that a recovery in the housing market will develop anytime soon.


Floyd Landis has finally admitted to doping after four years of maintaining his innocence.


European shares rose for a third straight session on Friday and remained on track for a fifth week of gains as investors snapped up stocks after encouraging economic data this week, with oils tracking firmer crude prices.

Europe shares up; on track for fifth week of gains


A purse was reported stolen from a bar in the 2200 block of East Livingston Avenue between 11 pm May 6 and 1 am May 7, and credit cards inside it subsequently were used for several fraudulent purchases, Bexley police reported.

Purse stolen, credit cards used for fraudulent purchases


Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard won a Labor Party leadership vote over former premier Kevin Rudd by 71 votes to 31 on Monday, a party official said.

Australia pm Julia Gillard wins leadership vote - official


Italian singer, and my future husband, Tiziano Ferro officially came out in the latest issue of Italy's Vanity Fair.


The gorgeous Sonam Kapoor has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Spice Telecom.

Sonam Kapoor appointed Brand Ambassador of Spice Telecom


A Lynden man has been charged with raping his estranged wife while she was walking home from a friend's house in Bellingham early April 29.

Lynden man charged with raping estranged wife


The entire valley remained peaceful with no report of any untoward incident from any place, police said today.


CBS News is reporting that the Justice Department is set to indict former presidential candidate John Edwards on charges that he violated campaign finance laws trying to cover up an extramarital affair during the last presidential campaign.

Justice Department may indict John Edwards


Prolific mystery writer Donald Westlake has died at the age of 75.

Prolific mystery writer Donald Westlake dies


The UK trade deficit widened to the highest level in nearly seven years in April, official figures showed today, as exports to the embattled eurozone plummeted.


One among every four Indian employers is uncertain about hiring plans for the next three months though job prospects remain healthy in many sectors, says a survey by global staffing services firm Manpower.

One in every four Indian employers uncertain on hiring:


Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker is launching an online discussion to stimulate ideas for the rebuild of Canterbury.


USHER is now young, free and single -- his divorce from estranged wife Tameka Foster Raymon has now been finalized.


VICKI Corkett is back to defend her title as footy tipping extraordinaire in The Border Mail's competition, and this time she's up for a bit of family competition.


Baylor picked up another commitment from another top notch wide receiver.


Four-time world champion pugilist MC Mary Kom is confident of maintaining her form till 2012 to bring laurels for the country in London Olympics, when women's boxing will be introduced for the first time.

Mary Kom confident of bringing laurels in the 2012 Olympics


Kansas City water crews said the drought and extreme heat is probably to blame for a water main break in the River Market area on Saturday.


Slovenia and the United States drew 2-2 in their World Cup Group C match at Ellis Park.


The Philippine's King of Rap, Francis Magalona, is set to receive a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit for promoting nationalism through his music.

Francis Magalona to receive Presidential Medal of Merit


Gold Fields says the unprotected and unlawful strike of approximately 12 000 workers at its KDC Gold Mine on the West Rand continued on Monday.


Chris Columbus will remake the Korean pic ``Hello Ghost,'' directed by Kim Young-Tak, via his 1492 Pictures.


Climate change is by far the most important challenge that we face and it should be viewed in the context of the way we look at the global economy, says Al Gore, former Vice President of the US and environmental activist.

Climate change our most important challenge:


Pete Goss and his family crew on board Spirit of Mystery are sailing hard to try to make Cape Town for Christmas.

Will Pete Goss make Cape Town for Christmas?


Russia entered the ``day of silence,'' on Saturday ahead of the presidential elections on 4 March, 2012 prohibiting all forms of election propaganda.

Russia enters 'day of silence' ahead of elections


A 24-seater red band maxi taxi driven by Fitzroy Cambridge burst into flames yesterday around 1.30 pm along the Priority Bus Route.


Drosselmeyer upsets the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5, 2010.


Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday ruled out foul play as the cause of a car crash that injured him and killed his wife, easing concerns that it would increase tensions in the new government.


Infamous Vancouver writer Kevin Chong has published his first novel in 10 years, Beauty Plus Pity.

Kevin Chong publishes first novel in 10 years


Virginia Tech outlined its long-awaited recommendations on beautifying Chatham during a two-hour meeting Thursday.

Virginia Tech outlines recommendations for beautifying Chatham


After a busy weekend, Monday drivers are preparing for another week of detours and construction.

Drivers prepare for another week of detours


Fort Belvoir officials will conduct demolition operations to destroy assorted munitions debris at the post's Engineer Proving Ground on Friday between the hours of 11 am and noon.

Fort Belvoir conducting demolitions operations


Today, BankPlus begins celebrating its 100th Anniversary.


HBO's Bill Maher on Friday took a racist swipe at Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain.

Bill Maher takes racist swipe at Herman Cain:


Mortgage lending fell slightly in September, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.


DULUTH, MN - With less than two hours before the deadline, Governor Mark Dayton said a shutdown will happen, if the GOP do not come to the table and raise taxes, adding he's seen no sign of that happening tonight.

Governor Mark Dayton says shutdown will happen


Norway-based telecom major Telenor has asked Sanjay Chandra, chairman of its Indian arm Unitech Wireless and co-accused in the case involving award of second generation telecom spectrum, to step down.

Telenor asks Sanjay Chandra to step down


Polyethylene prices are moving higher again, driven by tight inventories, record exports and rising energy prices despite poor domestic demand and only a modest increase in ethylene costs, writes Michael Greenberg, CEO of The Plastics Exchange in a note to clients.


Intellicheck Mobilisa : stated today that it would vigorously defend itself against a recently filed antitrust lawsuit by Eid Passport, Inc. that alleges Intellicheck Mobilisa to have a monopoly in the Driver License Validation Military Market.

Intellicheck Mobilisa will vigorously defend itself against antitrust lawsuit


IncStores.com announces the launch of their newest specialty flooring site, FoamTiles.com.

IncStores.com announces the launch of FoamTiles.com


Heathrow Express services between the airport and London's Paddington station were suspended for 30 minutes this morning after a fire.


Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie scolded his fellow lawmakers Wednesday, saying it was a serious mistake to pull the plug on a heated sidewalk on the east side of the Iowa Capitol to save a little money during Iowa winters.

Iowa Senate President Kibbie scolds lawmakers for pulling plug on heated sidewalk at Iowa Capitol


Hedge fund managers remain predominantly downbeat on US equities, according to the TrimTabs/BarclayHedge survey of hedge fund managers for November.


BASEL, Switzerland -Top-ranked Roger Federer lost his hometown tournament on Sunday, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final.

Federer loses to Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final


Lady Gaga will sing for the Queen, the real one, not the one she hangs around with in Hollywood.


Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that cooperation among the South Asian countries is vital to fight terrorism.

Cooperation among South Asian countries vital to fight terrorism:


The US Department of Commerce reported Wednesday morning that construction spending rebounded in November, up 0.1 percent over a 0.4 percent decline the prior month.

Construction spending rebounds in November


Before Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle took questions, he apologized for kicking a ball into the stands that boinked a young boy on the noggin and led to Carlisle's second technical foul and ejection from Wednesday's 95-86 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Rick Carlisle apologizes for kicking ball


Chinese shares rebounded by more than 3 percent on Wednesday after an earlier-than-expected US rate cut overnight eased concerns about a declining US economy.

Chinese shares rebound by more than 3 percent


San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies because of the flu.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum scratched from start against Phillies


There is talk that unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. supposedly turned down $65 million to fight Manny Pacquiao, according to examiner.com.

Mayweather turns down $65 million to fight Pacquiao?


A former Salinas girls softball team manager pleaded not guilty today to seven felony counts of sexual assault against a minor, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office said.

Former Salinas softball team manager pleads not guilty to sexual assault against a minor


Suresh Kalmadi Tuesday informed the Delhi high court he won't be representing India or any Indian sports body on his proposed trip to London for the Olympics.

Won't be representing India or any Indian sports body at London Olympics:


Filmmaker John Hughes died at the age of 59 today in New York.


The bus driver who is accused of causing one of Israel's worst traffic accidents was charged with manslaughter.


The mega apparel and general retail and entertainment mall, AlphaOne has been opened for customers in Ahmedabad, the largest city in India's western State of Gujarat.

Mega apparel retail mall AlphaOne opens in Ahmedabad


In an emergency caucus meeting on October 15, 2012, Dalton McGuinty told the Ontario Liberal caucus, and the media, that he was resigning as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party and as Premier of Ontario effective as soon as the party executive could hold a leadership convention to replace him.

Dalton McGuinty resigns as Premier of Ontario


East Timor says it'll seek compensation from Australia for any pollution caused by an oil spill from the West Atlas Rig.

East Timor may seek compensation over oil spill


A Lohan ``pal'' told the tabloid: ``Lindsay and Sam had a huge bust up last week at Pure night club in Las Vegas. Lindsay was flirting with a guy and Sam was ballistic. Lindsay says she loves Sam more than anything but she just can't help that she is attracted to the opposite sex. She thinks that they should come to some sort of understanding. Lindsay wants an open relationship where she can explore her heterosexuality without feeling guilty or sneaking around.``

Lindsay Lohan wants an 'open relationship'


GORDON Wood, who was acquitted on appeal last month of murdering his model girlfriend by throwing her off a cliff-top at a notorious Sydney suicide spot in 1995, will not face a retrial.


The EOBI has facilitated its pensioners by empowering them to draw their pensions through ATMs and banks of their choice.


Pike River CEO Peter Whittal has confirmed the GAG unit is now working in the mine.


The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said on Saturday that it expects Iraq to double its wheat production this year.

FAO expects Iraq to double wheat production


New research has shown pneumonia risks for welders and others exposed to metal fumes, warns The Travel Clinic.

New research shows pneumonia risks for welders


An Urbandale man has been charged with drunken driving after allegedly backing over a man who was on the ground in the Eagles Club parking lot.

Urbandale man charged with owi after allegedly backing over man


However, according to a recent report many women these days may want to consider insuring their handbags considering that the bags and their contents could be worth thousands of pounds.

Some women should consider insuring their handbags


Vision Australia announced on May 6 that it will slash more than 130 jobs.

Vision Australia slashes more than 130 jobs


Infinite will live stream their encore concert, ``Second Invasion -- Evolution,'' on April 1 through YouTube, becoming the first K-Pop artist to do so.

Infinite to live stream encore concert through YouTube


Rep. John Dingell said Friday that the $535 million Solyndra loan guarantee made to now-defunct solar firm Solyndra was a result of ``dumbness'' but not criminal misbehavior.

Dingell says Solyndra loan a result of ``dumbness''


BJP today demanded the immediate recall of the Jharkhand Governor alleging that the state which is under President's Rule was spending ``huge money'' on advertisements in an election year.

BJP demands recall of Jharkhand Governor


Cats coach Chris Scott will give Paul Chapman a chance to prove his fitness.


City centre residents have been warned to be on their guard for suspected bogus fire officers offering safety checks.


New Jersey is spending more than $17 million this year on technology and equipment that officials say will improve snow removal efforts.

Nj spending more than $17 million on equipment, technology to improve snow removal efforts


Christina Ricci will make her Shakespeare debut next year in New York, playing Hermia in an off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Christina Ricci to make Shakespeare debut in a Midsummer Night's Dream


Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif has demanded a national conference to remove concerns of Baloch people.

Nawaz demands 'national conference' to remove concerns


The BC Lions Football Club have signed offensive tackle Ben Archibald to a contract extension.

Lions sign offensive lineman Archibald to contract extension


The Wallabies, recovering from a record drubbing, made five team changes today for their Tri-Nations rugby Test series decider against holders New Zealand in Brisbane on Saturday.


NOTTING Hill Carnival, Europe's biggest street festival, was marred by the stabbing of a 20-year-old man.

Notting Hill Carnival marred by stabbing


FIFTEEN teenagers could be charged with malicious damage after 42 seats were wrecked at Springfield Stadium.


Dick Van Dyke will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment in January.

Dick Van Dyke to receive SAG Life Achievement Award


Award-winning filmmaker Shane Free's feature-length ghost hunting documentary ``Investigating the Afterlife'' will be released on DVD on September 29th and will be available for purchase on Amazon.com and Ghostchannel.TV.

Ghost hunting documentary 'Investigating the Afterlife' to be released on


He told 'Access Hollywood Live': ``He's a different guy.


Sri Lanka needs true devolution of power to minority Tamils if it wants to permanently end its long-running ethnic war, Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon has said.


The labour dispute at the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki has been nearing a month now but no solution in sight and now is the reports are to be believed, the striking workers at the Manesar plant have refused to hold negotiations with the Maruti Suzuki management prompting a state government mediator to blame them for the breakdown of peace talks.

Maruti Suzuki workers refuse to hold negotiations with management


Joe Worsley has undergone scans on his right knee after going off in the second minute of last Saturday's clash against New Zealand at Twickenham.


Skype today announces the launch of the new Skype for Windows, which brings people together like never before.

Skype announces launch of new Skype for Windows


Tony Blair developed ``tunnel vision'' on Iraq and made no preparations for the postwar period in the belief that the reconstruction of the country was entirely a matter for the US, Peter Mandelson reveals.

Tony Blair 'developed tunnel vision' on Iraq, Mandelson reveals


Prince Harry ``kills innocent Afghans while he is drunk'', while foreign forces in Afghanistan have failed, a controversial Mujahideen leader in the country has declared.

Prince Harry 'kills innocent Afghans while he is drunk'


Republican David Dreier, member of the US House of Representatives, said, on Tuesday, he was ``even more optimistic today'' about Tunisia's future than before, ``seeing the way the Tunisians are capable to sort out their disputes.''

Congressman David Dreier - 'i am even more optimistic about Tunisia's future'


Lawyers for Michael Jackson have reached a settlement with a Bahraini sheik who says the singer owes him $7 million after breaching a signed contract, the pop star's spokeswoman said Sunday.

Michael Jackson reaches settlement with sheik


The KDA building was ransacked sometime on Sunday night, but Rs 94,000- put in an almirah- were found to be untouched.


Toyota Motor warned yesterday that it would suffer its first loss in more than 70 years as the global deterioration in vehicle demand takes its toll on one of the best-run carmakers.


Chicago Fire Department officials say a tour boat has hit a dock on the Chicago River leaving some passengers injured.


A WARE verger has been found guilty of benefit fraud after claiming £4,829.70 of benefits she was not entitled to while working at St Mary's Church.

WARE verger found guilty of benefit fraud


The judge of Special Anti Terrorism Court No.2 Sakhi Muhammad Kahut here on Wednesday declared local Taliban commander Bait Ullah Mahsood and 11 others proclaimed offenders in the case of two explosive laden vehicles recovered from different areas of Rawalpindi city with directions to FIA to arrest the culprits and produce them before the court on September 27.

Bait Ullah, 11 others declared proclaimed offenders


A police officer cleared of raping a woman in Devon has been told he faces a jail sentence for having sex with the woman while on duty.

Police officer cleared of rape is told he faces jail


Chad soldiers have killed al Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the man behind the Algerian gas plant attack, which left at least 37 hostages dead.

Chad soldiers kill al Qaeda commander Belmokhtar


Israeli soldiers returned to southern Gaza on Tuesday hours after US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appeared in the West Bank calling for Israelis and Palestinians promptly to resume peace talks.


Oil held above US$76 )$104.89) a barrel in Asian trade Monday due to buoyant stock markets and expectations of healthy corporate earnings in the United States.


R&B singer Rihanna has sparked off rumours that she might take the judge's seat in talent hunt show ``The X-factor'' after she enjoyed a dinner with Simon Cowell.


Mumbai, Mar 28 Rating major Crisil has unveiled its complexity levels, which will classify different financial products based on their complexity and implicit risks.


The Masinga dam was shut down last week due to low levels of water that made it impossible to generate power.


Business hosting provider Leaseweb has become a VMware partner, it was reported recently.

Business hosting provider Leaseweb becomes VMware partner


Wall Street headed for yet another lower open Monday as stock markets tumbled further around the world on worries about the health of the global economy.

Wall Street heads for another lower open


``It will be important not to waste time in this period,'' the 27-year-old told the Spanish newspaper Sport.

'It will be important not to waste time'


A new class of exceptionally effective chemical catalysts that promote the powerful olefin metathesis reaction has been discovered by a team of Boston College and MIT scientists, opening up a vast new scientific platform to researchers in medicine, biology and materials.

New class of chemical catalysts opens new platform for researchers in medicine, biology and materials


London Irish coach Toby Booth has vowed to fight on in the face of a run of results which has seen the Exiles slip to ninth in the Premiership.

London Irish head coach Toby Booth vows to fight on


Chima quits Big Brother & has been detached from the Big Brother house.


MediaCorp will broadcast the National Day Rally 2012 ``live'' on Sunday from 6.45pm across its television, radio and online platforms.

Mediacorp to broadcast National Day Rally ``live'' on Sunday


A high school student diagnosed with meningitis died Wednesday.The teen was reportedly a senior who played on the St. Rose of Lima CYO basketball league and worked part-time as a stock boy at the local King Kullen Supermarket on Merrick Road in Massapequa Park.


Award-winning mobile games publisher, Infinite Dreams has announced the release of ``Let's Create!

Infinite Dreams releases ``Let's Create!


In the United Sates, the republicans have formally taken over the control of the US House of Representatives with pledges to decrease government spending and to object and repeal to the latest controversial health reform.

Republicans take control of the House of Representatives


Hugh Laurie will hang up his cane as cranky doctor Gregory House in May after confirming hit medical drama House will end this season.

Hugh Laurie confirms 'House' will end after this season


With grass-seed growers scrambling for an alternative crop in the wake of an oversupply in the third year of a depressed market, wheat has made a cautious comeback in the East Valley.


SolarCity and the City of Sacramento have decided to install 1.9MW of solar panels across four municipal sites later in 2011.

SolarCity to install 1.9MW of solar panels across four municipal sites


IBM has unveiled its ``MobileFirst'' strategy, whereby it's offering products for security, device management, analytics and application development.

Ibm (ibm) has unveiled its ``MobileFirst'' strategy, whereby it's offering products for security,


The Mediterranean diet, which is famously beneficial for the cardiovascular system, also helps protect against diabetes, according to a paper published online Thursday by the British Medical Journal.

Mediterranean diet also protects against diabetes


It was an interesting exercise in neighborhood participatory democracy that I attended this evening at the Boys and Girls Club on Junot.

It was an interesting exercise in neighborhood participatory democracy...


A little boy from Tucson, Arizona sold his toys to raise $2.85 for Gabrielle Giffords!

Boy sells toys to raise $2.85 for Giffords:


A Haryana village has built its own railway station and persuaded authorities to stop trains there so that local people can travel to nearby towns for work and college, officials said yesterday.

Haryana village builds own railway station


Actor Owen Wilson and his girlfriend are expecting a baby, Entertainment Weekly reported Monday.

Actor Owen Wilson and girlfriend expecting a baby


Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that combines popular music with easy-to-learn dance moves.

Zumba combines popular music, dance moves


An early fire broke out early Monday morning at the Marion County water plant in Ocala.

Fire breaks out at Marion County water plant


Fund managers warned ``zombie households'' would not be able to cope with an interest rate rise, meaning the Bank of England is unlikely to tackle high inflation in the near future.

'Zombie households' would not cope with rate rise


In a first for a Hollywood star, Kevin Spacey will deliver the keynote MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh International TV Festival in August.

Kevin Spacey to deliver MacTaggart Lecture;


A Hamilton woman has claimed a $10,000 Powerball prize with a ticket she bought at the Super 1 Foods in Hamilton.

Hamilton woman claims $10,000 Powerball prize


Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group, today released the latest in its ValuCast audio podcast series, featuring Director of Research, Dr. Jason Thomas discussing the latest opportunities and developments in the Japanese economy with Tamotsu Adachi and Kazuhiro Yamada, Co-Heads of Carlyle Japan Partners.

The Carlyle Group releases latest in ValuCast audio podcast series


THE daughters of a man who died from a gunshot wound in Gayton le Marsh, near Alford, have paid tribute to the 'best dad in the world'.

Daughters pay tribute to 'best dad in the world'


Followers of Konda Laxman Bapuji pay their respects to the late freedom fighter who passed away in Hyderabad on Friday.

Telangana-fighter Konda Laxman Bapuji passes away


An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted northern Japan on Sunday, a government agency said.


As per recent reports, it has been subjected that parents are being reluctant in getting their children vaccinated against whooping cough.

Parents reluctant to get their children vaccinated against whooping cough


Hundreds turned out in 24 separate neighborhoods across Pleasanton last night to celebrate ``National Night Out,'' an anti-crime and drug prevention event that was co-sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and the Pleasanton Police Department.


A firefighter was sent to the hospital after an early morning fire that consumed a Beaumont home.

Firefighter sent to hospital after early morning fire


LeAnn Rimes has had a lot of drama in the last year, and now it is being rumored that she has a sex tape that is at risk of being released.

Leann Rimes sex tape at risk of being released?


The race for the State Senate in the eastern portion of the peninsula turned ugly last week when a supporter of recently-arrested Senator Shirley Huntley charged in ``call to action'' flyers that the charges that led to the arrest are a ``political lynching'' on the part of State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.


Pakistan and India will resume their peace talks next week, said Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Muhammad Sadiq on Thursday.

Pakistan, India to resume peace talks next week


The health insurer VHI has announced rising premiums on corporate plans from March starting, but no information has been provided about the level of hike.


Philippine Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, a staunch defender of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, has died following a heart attack at age 51.


The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office reports no arrests have been made in the Pizza Plus double homicide.


U2 has hit the studio in Dublin to continue work on its next studio album with longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois.


Deutsche Bank has decided to resume activities in Algeria after they announced suspension.

Deutsche Bank to resume activities in Algeria


St. Louis-based CPI Corp. is closing 124 underperforming Kiddie Kandids portrait studios inside Babies R Us stores in the next couple of weeks.

CPI Corp. closing 124 Kiddie Kandids portrait studios


A woman who just flew home from Las Vegas says an airport security officer confiscated her frosted cupcake because he thought the icing on it could be a security risk.

Woman says airport security confiscated her cupcake


Bradley Arant Rose & White, the state's largest law firm, said today it plans to merge with a Nashville firm to add attorneys and offices.

Bradley Arant plans to merge with Nashville firm


West Johnston broke a 3-3 tie with a three-run sixth inning and went on to hand Clayton its first league loss, 8-3 in Greater Neuse River 4A Conference softball Thursday.

West Johnston hands Clayton first league loss


Samsung is planning to release a latest Android based smartphone which is known as Samsung Infuse 4G and it is 4G based mobile.

Samsung Infuse 4G latest Android based smartphone


Priyanka Chopra has released a brand new track titled, 'Erase' and it's exclusively available to listen and purchase on Beatport now.


The British economy has officially sunk into recession, with government figures showing the economy shrank 1.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year.


surprisingly young for a killer whale -- has given birth to a calf in Jpod, one of three families that comprise the southern resident whales sharing the habitat of BC's Strait of Georgia and Washington state's Puget Sound.


India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday slammed Delhi police for using force against peaceful protestors.

Arvind Kejriwal slams use of force against peaceful protestors


A Burlington man was charged with a sex offense for an incident that allegedly occurred in June in Alamance County.


A 13-year-old Virginia student was suspended from school during finals for allegedly wiping his hands on the American flag after using the bathroom, say reports.

Virginia student suspended for wiping hands on American flag


Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Chicago is set to succeed Rabbi Avi Weiss next year at the helm of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, the Modern Orthodox rabbinical school founded by Weiss.

Rabbi Asher Lopatin to succeed Rabbi Avi Weiss at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah


Pink Floyds lead guitarist David Gilmour has paid a poignant tribute to the bands founding member Richard Wright, who died of cancer last week.

David Gilmour pays poignant tribute to Richard Wright


James Murdoch, the chairman of News International, has been warned he could face prosecution in the US and Britain in the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal.

James Murdoch 'could face prosecution' in US and uk over hacking scandal


European stock index futures pointed to a mixed start for equities on Monday, after hitting a four-week closing low in the previous session on concerns over the strength of economic recovery.

Europe stock futures point to mixed start


A post office manager stole more than £5,000 of its takings and went on a shopping spree at lingerie stores Ann Summers and La Senza.


A San Ramon police officer was arrested Wednesday on five felony charges in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Central Contra Costa Narcotics Enforcement Team.


The 2012 NFL combine results for the measurements of offensive linemen and tight ends are now available.


A US judge says Chris Brown has received an ``extremely favorable'' report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case.

Chris Brown receives 'extremely favorable' report


Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed today, December 7, 2009, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in honor and memory of the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Governor Quinn proclaims Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Derrick Rose returns to his roots to dedicate a brand new playground in Englewood


Liza Minnelli is returning to the Royal Festival Hall 40 years after her last appearance there as part of a celebration of Cabaret-era Berlin.

Liza Minnelli to return to Royal Festival Hall


Thousands of protesters marched in streets of several cities in Peru on Tuesday denouncing to Peruvian President Alan Garcia, the rampant corruption and demanding a shake up of the cabinet and all ministers resignation.


US Vice-President Joe Biden on Sunday said at least 2,000 American troops may exit Afghanistan early next year.

2,000 US troops to exit Afghanistan early next year --


Ghana said on Tuesday that energy generation programme was on course to deliver 5,000 megawatts of power in the medium term as promise d during its political campaign.

Ghana says energy generation programme on course


Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly revealed Monday that he has a treatable form of cancer.

Jim Kelly reveals he has treatable form of cancer


Romanian cellco Cosmote has announced the commercial launch of a HSPA+ 3.5G mobile network in eleven cities, covering around 58% of the population.

Cosmote Romania launches HSPA+ network in eleven cities


The Giants promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club Monday, hiring him to replace Carney Lansford.


Former Delhi minister and four- time MLA Prof Jagdish Mukhi, the BJP candidate for West Delhi seat, owns assets worth around Rs 2.32 crore.

Mukhi owns assets worth around Rs 2.32 crores


A vacant elementary school caught fire last night in east Houston.


Authorities in DeKalb say a man known to be affiliated with a gang called Gangster Disciples recently pled guilty to malice murder and violation of the Anti-Gang Act.


The girlfriend of wheelie bin murder suspect Peter Wallner last night insisted he was innocent.

Girlfriend of wheelie bin murder suspect insists he's innocent


Miley Cyrus showed some great style in New York City on Thursday, September 4, though she could do with more defensive necklines.

Miley Cyrus shows great style in New York City


School dropouts two years ago could cost Fresno nearly $555 million in economic losses over their lifetimes -- from higher unemployment to crime, according to a report released Thursday.


The Muttahida Qaumi Movement strike paralysed life in Karachi, where all major markets, petrol and CNG stations and most private offices remain closed and traffic was off the roads.


For the most part such outrage really leads nowhere and for a good reason.


She won the event, giving the Squaw Valley product her third US giant slalom title.

Julia Mancuso wins third US giant slalom title


Livestock losses are still being assessed in the US state of Georgia following massive floods that have killed at least 10 people.

Livestock losses being assessed in Georgia


Cyprus has partly eased capital controls imposed to prevent a run on deposits ahead of a €10 billion IMF bailout deal last month, which includes a complete liberalisation for foreign banks, the finance ministry says.


Dallas-based Texas Instruments Inc. is buying National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion, which would be a marriage of two of the world's premier makers of analog chips, widely used in electronics to transform signals such as sound into digital form that computers can understand.

Texas Instruments is buying National Semiconductor


A number of tough budget measures come into effect from today, including the scrapping of the PRSI free allowance for workers earning more than €18,000 a year.


The first words out of his mouth as reporters crowded around: ``I'm glad I had my boots on because I really stepped in it tonight,'' he said.

Perry 'glad I had boots on; stepped in it tonight'


A Palm Desert man died Wednesday night after losing control of his motorcycle, leaving the roadway and crashing into the side of a ravine on state Highway 74 in Palm Desert, a coroner's report said.

Man dies after losing control of motorcycle


Serb nationalists - furious over the holding of a NATO conference in Serbia - have burned a NATO flag and put up a huge banner at a Belgrade bridge denouncing the Western military alliance.


PGG Wrightson, the agricultural technology and services company controlled by Singapore-based Agria, returned to profit in the first half after increases in earnings from livestock, retail and its AgriTech units.


A Boeing 767 plane made an emergency landing in Warsaw, Poland, after problems with its landing gear, an airport spokeswoman said Tuesday.


Antonio Banderas will play Pablo Picasso in '33 Days'.


The Supreme Court declined to hear a case on whether federal judges can require the US to give 30 days notice of any plan to move Guantánamo detainees to another country.


A teenage P-plate driver lost his licence and was fined almost $2000 after he was caught travelling at almost double the speed limit in south-eastern Sydney.


In an attempt to cut costs amid global economic slowdown, Punj Lloyd is shifting its employees from its UK-based subsidiary to India, particularly to its Delhi and Hyderabad centers, reports Business Standard.


A pilot flying from Utah to Louisiana through Plainview ran out of gas and was forced to make an emergency landing on a county road two miles southwest of Abernathy on Thursday afternoon.


Dina Lohan told the 20/20 news show: 'I believe that Lindsay does not drink anymore.


On a warm November weekend, the National Museum of American Jewish History opened on Independence Mall in Philadelphia with a star-studded gala hosted by Bette Midler and Jerry Seinfeld with hordes of dignitaries in attendance including Barbra Streisand .

The National museum of American Jewish History opens in Philadelphia


Local riding MPP Rob Milligan says he will support a private member's bill to restore municipal planning tools to protect the rights of citizens with regard to green-energy projects like wind turbines.

Milligan will support private member's bill


East Carolina shoots for its fifth win in six games Wednesday, closing out a four-game homestand against VCU.

East Carolina closes homestand against VCU


US food prices jumped 3.9 percent in February, the highest its been since 1974.


Integrated advertising agency Duncan/Channon announces that it has been named advertising agency of record for the nation's largest contact lens store, 1-800 CONTACTS.

Duncan/Channon named agency of record for 1-800 CONTACTS


Fischer died Thursday in a Reykjavik hospital, his spokesman, Gardar Sverrisson, said.


Smart, feminist women want to look good too, but stereotypes uphold fashion and intelligence to be mutually exclusive.


A 13-year veteran Naugatuck police officer was arrested on a warrant Thursday for a domestic violence incident with his live-in girlfriend, police said.

Veteran Naugatuck police officer arrested


Rangers newco will play their first competitive match later, just days after being granted a conditional Scottish Football Association licence.


Over 1,000 supporters of Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa were detained by Andhra Pradesh police in Medak district this afternoon when they were proceeding towards Hyderabad where rebel BJP MLAs are camping.

Over 1,000 supporters of Yeddyurappa detained in Medak


The USDA reports that corn export sales topped a million tons for the fifth straight week.

Corn exports top a million tons for the fifth straight week


The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted the strong winds would sweep across Victoria from around 2am.


Pat Patterson was kicked off the Ole Miss football team for his third violation of ``team rules.''

Patterson kicked off Ole Miss football team


Powerhouse prop Ofa Fainga'anuku is to join Worcester Warriors from next season after agreeing a deal to move to Sixways from RaboDirect PRO12 club Glasgow Warriors.

Prop Fainga'anuku to join Worcester Warriors


A new study finds that diapers, both disposable and cloth, impede walking for babies.


Bank of America, cowed by customer outrage and bad press and by the quick retreat of its biggest competitors from charging similar fees, has ditched their $5 monthly debit card fees.


Officers made contact with a woman who reported that she is being harassed by her boyfriend's wife.

Woman reports being harassed by her boyfriend's wife


Tony Award winner Martin Short will join Kelly Ripa as co-host on Live!


Microsoft will be cutting the price of Windows Vista at retail locations to try and give it a boost in sales.


On the same day that YWN-Israel reported on the need for earthquake preparedness in Eretz Yisrael, a quake was felt in the Haifa area at about 4:00pm, Monday.


American John Hopkins will undergo surgery next week to remove metal plates from his left foot that severely hampered him during testing at Phillip Island this week.


Adele has announced she'll be spawning a mini-me, as she today revealed she's pregnant with her first child!


Japan battled a nuclear and humanitarian crisis Friday, with engineers working to restore power to a stricken power plant in what the UN's top atomic expert said was a ``race against time''.

Japan battles nuclear, humanitarian crisis


The Global Film Initiative has signed a deal with Virgin America to show the Global Lens series on the North American domestic airline's RED in-flight entertainment system.

Global Film Initiative signs deal with Virgin America


One more pilot has been arrested in the Indian capital here for allegedly using forged marksheets to procure a licence from the country's airline regulator.

Another pilot arrested for using forged marksheets


Gas distributors ended up without newly-filled Liquigas gas cylinders for the second straight day today after waiting for hours outside the gas depot in Qajjenza, Birzebbuga.

Distributors end up without Liquigas cylinders for second day


Football superstar and former England Captain David Beckham has officially announced his retirement from the game.


A Bismarck man has been accused of gross sexual imposition involving a 6-year-old boy.

Bismarck man accused of gross sexual imposition


Sri Lankan new spinner Ajantha Mendis sets on a world record as the 1st bowler who bags the highest number of wickets in a debut series.

Sri Lankan new spinner Ajantha Mendis sets on a world record.


First Niagara Bank has announced agreements to sell 27 branches to two upstate buyers as it moves ahead with its acquisition of HSBC Bank's regional retail network.

First Niagara is selling another 27 branches


The financial crisis could have been avoided and was the result of poor decision making both in Washington and at top financial firms that fostered a culture of excessive risk taking, according to a draft report written by Democrats on a panel that investigated the meltdown and obtained by Reuters.

Financial crisis could have been avoided


Composer Hafez Nazeri will make his Carnegie Hall debut and become the first Iranian to headline at the venue's Stern Auditorium when he presents his ``Rumi Symphony Project: Cycle One'' Nov. 14 at 8 pm He describes the composition as ``a musical discourse to promote world peace.''

Composer Hafez Nazeri makes Carnegie Hall debut


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday had a first-hand knowledge on different stages of the operation of country's prestigous supersonic cruise missile 'BrahMos' during his brief visit to the BrahMos Aerospace unit here.


VIERA, Fla. -Outfielder Elijah Dukes was released by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, a sudden move with 2 1/2 weeks left in spring training.

Of Elijah Dukes released by Washington Nationals


China has basically eliminated opium planting and heroin processing, a top anti-drug official said in Beijing Wednesday.

China basically eliminates opium planting, heroin processing


Thin Lizzy offshoot band Black Star Riders will release their debut album All Hell Breaks Loose in May, they've confirmed.

Black Star Riders releasing debut album in May


A tornado that struck Lambert-St. Louis International Airport tore off part of the roof and blew out half the main terminal's windows, causing several injuries and sending people scurrying for shelter as plated glass shattered around them.

Tornado strikes Lambert-St. Louis International airport


Two people were killed yesterday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Rt. 33 just north of Nelsonville in Athens County.


Columbiana County voters will be asked to ``continue the caring'' with renewal of a 1.3-mill, 10-year levy to continue funding mental health and recovery services.

Voters being asked to 'continue the caring'


Taipei - A Taiwan economic research agency on Friday raised Taiwan's 2010 economic growth forecast by nearly 1 per cent, provided that Taiwan signs a major trade pact with China.

Taiwan research agency raises economic growth forecast


In a shocking development, the former Haryana DGP, SPS Rathore accused in the Ruchika molestation case was on Monday attacked by an unknown assailant as he was exiting the court after an in-camera hearing of the case in a Chandigarh district court.


New Delhi, Dec 28 The government on Wednesday said coal production increased significantly in the year 2011.


2009-11-18 06:10:23 - India and Canada tuesday signed two pacts to set up a joint study group for enhancing trade and economic ties between the two countries to take the bilateral trades to 15 billion US dollars in the next five years annually.An MoU to this effect was signed after the delegation level talks between the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Canadian counterpart in New Delhi this evening.


Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian reality television family, is getting her own daytime TV talk show later this year, US broadcast network Fox said on Monday.


Spontaneous and rare gene mutations are likely the cause of autism in families with no previous history of the disorder, a trio of US studies published on Wednesday suggested.

Spontaneous gene mutations cause autism:


A CRPF personnel was shot dead and a dozen Maoists possibly killed during an encounter in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said on Monday.

CRPF personnel shot dead, Maoists killed in encounter


Kendrick Perkins, the former Boston Celtics center, is disputing charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct following his arrest at a nightclub in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas this past weekend.

Kendrick Perkins disputes charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct


Pakistan moved towards outlawing domestic violence when lawmakers approved a bill Tuesday that will punish those found guilty of beating women or children with jail terms and fines.

Pakistan moves to outlaw domestic violence


A day after dismissing former world No. 1 Greg Norman's remarks saying Woods was intimidated by current world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, Woods grabbed a share of the lead Thursday in the first round of the Tour Championship by Coca-Cola, the finale of the FedExCup Playoffs.

Tiger Woods grabs share of lead at Tour Championship


A St. Louis teen was charged Sunday with first-degree murder in connection with the March shooting death of a man found inside a car in the 5700 block of Mimika Avenue, police said.


The Senate on Sunday passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill with increased budgets for vast areas of the federal government including health, education, law enforcement and veterans' programs.

Senate passes $1.1 trillion spending bill


WALL Street has finished the week up despite ``fiscal cliff'' turmoil, with traders poised to keep a close eye on the crisis during the final days of 2012.


Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel launched a business hub and skills programme for unemployed accounting graduates in Kyalami, north of Johannesburg, on Wednesday.


ATLANTA ― The mayors of Atlanta and San Francisco have made a friendly wager on the outcome of this year's divisional playoff series between the Braves and the Giants battle.

Mayors of Atlanta and San Francisco make wager


Labour leader Joseph Muscat was sworn in as Member of the House of Representatives this evening and welcomed by both sides of the House.

Joseph Muscat welcomed in the House of Representatives


Mardy Collins started and played 45 minutes for the injury-plagued Clippers on Tuesday.

Mardy Collins plays 45 minutes for Clippers


http://www.sport.co.uk Serge Betsen talks about joining Wasps, his expectations for the upcoming season and also how difficult it was to leave Biarritz where he played for 17 years.


An arrest was made Sunday in the beating and robbery of a Boston-area radio host who was allegedly attacked while visitng his children in the Bronx.

Arrest made in beating and robbery of radio host


Semen was found in a yogurt sample that was given to a woman in a supermarket, US police have confirmed.


Former TV game show host Bob Barker has donated $1 million to Drury University to establish a professorship on animal rights.


House Democrats are sticking with Ben Lujan of Santa Fe as their nominee to become speaker of the House.


World oil prices rebounded to around 131 dollars per barrel Wednesday, reversing earlier losses in volatile trade amid lingering worries about stretched energy supplies, analysts said.


The Doña Ana County wilderness bill that New Mexico's US senators and local activists are trying to push through Congress before the end of the year puts US Rep. Harry Teague in a very tough political spot.

Wilderness bill puts Teague in a tough spot


Judge CG Weeramantry said yesterday while addressing the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission that the country had the opportunity to build stable and durable peace after a long devastating war.

Opportunity to build stable and durable peace:


Bubble artist Fan Yang and his family set a world record today by packing 118 people inside a giant soap bubble at Discovery Science Center's Bubblefest XV.

Bubble artist Fan Yang to set world record by packing 118 people inside soap bubble


Sanofi-Aventis , the largest French pharmaceutical producer, said on Monday that it extended its offer to buy US biotechnology group Genzyme shares to April.

Sanofi-Aventis extends offer for Genzyme shares to April


Vanguard/Capitol Records artist Kimberly Caldwell is set to release her new single, ``Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys,'' which will be featured on her long-awaited release Without Regret, due out in Spring 2011.

Kimberly Caldwell releases new single ``Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys''


Murder accused's wife faces charges Updated: 12:16, Tuesday December 18, 2012 The wife of a man accused of murdering Ayr woman, Sarahjane Dower, has appeared in a Queensland court charged with being an accessory after the fact.


Ms Julia Gillard, Australia's first female Prime Minister, has admitted she is a little ``wistful'' over her decision not to have children but has suggested that they can be a liability for women in politics.


Chrysler Group LLC will idle an Illinois plant until Friday due to a part shortage, according to Dow Jones.

Chrysler idles plant due to part shortages:


Gold hit its latest record on Monday, approaching $900 an ounce as investors sought protection against a potential US recession and a weaker dollar, with Asian stocks steadying after recent sharp losses.


A woman was sexually assaulted as she walked through Gorton during the early hours of Saturday morning.


British media report several Premier League clubs want to snap up hotshot young Polish goalkeeper Grzegorz Sandomierski.

Premier League clubs want to net keeper Grzegorz Sandomierski


Sears is moving forward with plans to spin off its Hometown and Outlet stores as well as some hardware stores into a separate publicly traded company.

Sears to spin off some stores into separate company


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he holds no complaint against Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving Manchester United to join Real Madrid.

Ferguson holds no complaint against Ronaldo


ASX-listed services outfit UXC has merged three of its infrastructure businesses, Integ Group, XSI Data Solutions and UXC Connect, following several attempts to demerge or sell of the company.


Nashville-based HCA Holdings Inc. is in talks to buy Kansas City hospitals from Ascension Health.

HCA in talks to buy Kansas City hospitals


A WOMAN has been raped by a bus driver after a night out in Sydney's west, police said today.


New Delhi, Sep 17 Salman Rushdie feels ``hurt'' by the ``rebuffs'' given to him by India where his books are rejected for university syllabus on the grounds that he was ``not really'' an Indian writer.


An epitome of calmness on the cricket field, Sachin Tendulkar said he felt ``tense'' cutting his 40th birthday cake even as he humbly thanked his millions of fans world over for showering him with ``unconditional love'' for over two decades.


TWO mountain bikes have been stolen from a yard at Seavington, near South Petherton, between 10.30am on April 17 and 6.30pm on April 20.


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe threatened in state media yesterday to break off power-sharing talks if opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai declines a deal in their next meeting.


Smiths News, the UK's second-largest newspaper and magazine distributor, has posted a pre-tax profit loss of a third today, citing dwindling sales of monthly magazines.


Chevrolet has recently announced that the Malibu was launched in Romania where the base entry-level version can be bought from 25,300 euros, VAT included.

Chevrolet Malibu was launched in Romania


Communities and neighbourhoods John Denham announces extra support for communities to tackle anti-social behaviour Published 20 November 2009 Millions of people across the country will get extra help to tackle anti-social behaviour with up to ten thousand front-line staff and community champions receiving training and support to use tough powers and solve local problems, Communities Secretary John Denham and Housing Minister John Healey announced today.


Record high monthly average temperatures were observed in many places across Japan in February this year, a survey by the Japan Meteorological Agency has found.

Record high temperatures observed across Japan in February


BA reported a pre-tax loss of £164m, larger than the £148m loss it made in the same period last year.


It seems congratulations are in order for Pharrell Williams, who is apparently engaged to model and designer Helen Lasichanh, his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his son Rocket.

Pharrell Williams engaged to Helen Lasichanh --


Time Warner Cable Inc. customers will finally get access to the sports website ESPN3.com, even if they are not subscribers of the company's Internet service, according to a long-term deal with The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday.

Time Warner Cable customers to get access to ESPN3.com


The Department of Wildlife says a Boulder County man was justified when he shot and killed a mountain lion in the back yard of his home Sunday afternoon after the cougar attacked his dog.

Boulder County man shoots, kills mountain lion


InfoAppenders, a global powerhouse in online marketing, today unveiled revamped website, a significant step in its commitment towards offering rich user-experience and superior user-friendly interfaces in its websites.


Kraft Foods will lay off 40 to 50 full-time workers at its Mason City plant in December.

Kraft to lay off 40-50 workers at Mason City plant


New numbers from the US Census Bureau show fewer Nebraskans living in poverty.

Numbers show fewer Nebraskans living in poverty


Homeless people are being recruited as TV presenters in Europe, in a creative PR campaign to raise awareness for the plight of people living on the streets across the continent.

Homeless people recruited as TV presenters


Brian Giles is being sued for $10 million by an ex-girlfriend who alleges that he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to have a miscarriage.


Just hours after scoring two goals in his team's 5-1 rout of Newcastle United, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested in Southport, Merseyside for taking part in a pub brawl.

Liverpool skipper Gerrard arrested after pub brawl


Winter storm watches have been posted statewide beginning on Tuesday in advance of a large storm system slated to drop more snow, sleet and freezing rain across Connecticut.


Mumbai, March 13, 2012 Emraan says he hates to play it safe with characters he portrays in movies.


But now, it appears Nirvana has an unlikely fan in rapper Lil Wayne.


The loonie might be trading at a three-year high relative to the US dollar, but a report from BMO Capital Markets released on Thursday has found that Canadians still pay far more than Americans for common consumer items.


WASHINGTON_The insurance industry Tuesday laid down a marker on health care, warning in stark terms that a proposed government insurance plan would dismantle the employer coverage Americans have relied on for a half century and overtake the system.

Insurance industry lays down marker on health care


US sharemarkets fell on Wednesday following the release of weaker-than-expected reports on factory orders and housing and surging gold and oil prices.


State police say nine elementary school students were hurt when a bus crashed on the way to school in Lycoming County.


Her name will go down in infamy as the woman who cut off her husband's penis and tossed it out of her car window.

Another woman cuts off her husband's penis....


Croatia have called Sime Vrsaljko into their Euro 2012 squad to replace injured midfielder Ivo Ilicevic, UEFA said on Thursday.

Croatia call up Vrsaljko to replace Ilicevic


A militant was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Handwara area in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.


Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso has said that he attained the desired result in the Indian Grand Prix and is now feeling optimistic about remainder of the 2012 Formula 1 season.

Fernando Alonso feels optimistic about remainder of 2012 --


Crude oil prices edged up after seesawing Tuesday as US service sector data came in supportive, but weak European data deepened demand concerns.

Crude prices edge up on US service sector data


Solonei Silva of Brazil won the men's marathon at the Pan American Games on Sunday, the final day of the competition.

Silva wins men's marathon at Pan American games


Mike Pence is avoiding social issues in his bid to be elected governor..


Few demonstrate this better than today's news that Bloomberg has acquired BusinessWeek for less than $5 million.

Bloomberg acquires BusinessWeek for less than $5 million


Casey Anthony has been sentenced to four years in jail for lying to police.

Casey Anthony sentenced to four years in jail


On Feb. 26, the Brownwood City Council unanimously agreed to let voters decide whether the city's police chief should be elected or ``hired.''

Voters to decide if police chief should be elected or hired


The varsity season gets into full swing today with roughly 50 scheduled events involving schools from the Lower Hudson Valley.

Varsity season gets into full swing today


Malaysian oil and gas firms are advised to be cautious when signing the contracts, particularly on the technical and legal aspects.

Oil & gas firms advised to be cautious when signing contracts


A storm knocked out power to more than 1,200 Duke Energy customers today in neighborhoods off Bethabara Road in Winston-Salem.

Storm knocks out power to 1,200 Duke customers


A Lynchburg woman was arrested Thursday night in connection with the stabbing of her ex-husband, police said.

Lynchburg woman arrested in stabbing of her ex-husband


Cheryl Cole has filed for divorce from footballer husband Ashley Cole, it has been confirmed.

Cheryl Cole files for divorce from husband Ashley Cole


Amazon over the weekend quietly launched its Android Appstore in China, beating out Google to the market.

Amazon launches Android Appstore in China


Qantas Airways says it won't merge with British Airways after talks ended without an agreement.


Italian Riccardo Ricco, sacked by his Vacansoleil team after a botched self-blood transfusion, ruled out a comeback as a professional rider on Saturday and said he hoped to become a bar tender instead.

Ricco rules out comeback, hopes to become a bar tender


Who's more culpable in a murder-for-hire plot?


A SPATE of burglaries in the Lisburn area has led police and the Safer Lisburn Community Safety Partnership to appeal to the public to ensure they don't make their home an easy target for criminals.

SPATE of burglaries leads to appeal to public


PARIS Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was banned 1 1/2 years after a second positive test for an unidentified banned substance.

Jockey Kieren Fallon banned 1 1/2 years for banned substance


Actress Edie Falco stole the show from funnyman Ben Stiller during the official opening of their Broadway play The House Of Blue Leaves on Monday.


A third of Brits keep a secret photo of an ex-lover hidden from their current partner,it has been revealed.

Third of Brits keep secret photos of ex-lovers


Ladies, take care of your bodies and don't let your bones and muscles waste away as you move through the decades of your life!

Ladies, don't let your bones and muscles waste away!


A 25-year-old man has been charged with three misdemeanors after allegedly breaking into a University District sorority house on August 26 looking for an ex-girlfriend.

Man charged with breaking into um sorority house


FarmVille 2 will launch today on Facebook and adds a number of new wrinkles to the tried-and-true social game's formula.


Air travel authorities say a United Express plane with a possible open door and steering problems made an emergency landing in Vermont shortly after taking off for Washington, DC

Plane with possible open door makes emergency landing


Gaithersburg-based telecom company BroadSoft Inc. reported record financial results for the quarter and for the nine months ended Sept. 30.


A rickshaw puller died in an accident when a CNG auto-rickshaw hit him in the city.


Riverbed extended its Whitewater cloud storage range with the announcement of three new gateway models, targeted at bringing SMBs into the cloud for data protection.


The two are Raymond Pettibon's iconic 1989 image that references the myth of a glamorized, idealized California with the scrawled caption, ``I thought California would be different'' is in West Hollywood near the House of Blues.

'I thought California would be different'


Delta Air Lines said it tapped a $1bn loan ahead of its planned merger with Northwest Airlines and renegotiated its credit-card agreement to ensure revenue is turned over in a timely manner, reports the WSJ.


Celtic manager Gordon Strachan says he will not lose any sleep over Artur Boruc's form after the keeper's horrendous blunder cost his side the opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 Scottish Cup fourth round win over Dundee.

Strachan not losing sleep over keeper's blunder


The RadioShack Nissan Trek team was officially launched at a press conference at the Rockhal, in the avenue du rock 'n' roll, in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, today.

RadioShack Nissan Trek team officially launched in Luxembourg


Hollywood actress Mischa Barton has proved she's comfortable with her body image - by stripping off for the latest edition of Cosmopolitan.

Mischa Barton strips off for Cosmopolitan


The New Orleans Saints signed veteran center Olin Kreutz to a one year deal on Friday.

Saints sign Olin Kreutz to a one year deal


Today, T-Mobile and Electronic Arts announced a new partnership which will enable T-Mobile subscribers to download free premium content in EA mobile games.

T-Mobile and EA announce new partnership


We believe that the US Dollar has reached an inflection point.


An Oxford woman has pleaded not guilty to 41 counts of animal cruelty after having a menagerie removed from her home in February.

Oxford woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty


City Councilman José Huizar will sponsor three fireworks shows in his district this weekend in El Sereno, Boyle Heights and Eagle Rock.


27 May 11 Intel would be happy to make custom chips for Apple, according to the company's chief financial officer.

Intel 'would make custom chips' for Apple


West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass has announced he will run for his 11th term in office.


Quarterback Gunner Kiel will transfer from Notre Dame, coach Brian Kelly confirmed Tuesday.

Quarterback Gunner Kiel will transfer, Notre Dame confirms


A Metro Police officer shot and killed a man during a chase late Monday night in the eastern valley, officials said.


Signature's Andrew Morris has warned French government bond yields will come under pressure as the eurozone debt crisis rolls on.

French bond yields will 'come under pressure'


The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a blockbuster deal.


The Cuban government is launching its own online encyclopaedia, similar to Wikipedia, with the goal of presenting its view of the world and history.

Cuba launches online encyclopaedia similar to Wikipedia


Dhaka stocks went down again last week, the first week of the fiscal year 2012-13, with declining turnover value, as the investors' confidence level deteriorated further following the news of Padma Bridge loan cancellation by World Bank and probable tight monetary policy.


By July, the charter school will be the first of its kind in the state to formalize the environmental math into a textbook.

Charter school first to formalize environmental math into a textbook


eTouch SamePage, a dynamic enterprise wiki, today announced it has been selected by Dice Corporation, which develops large-scale software automation for the security and alarm industries, to integrate its wiki as knowledge management software for Dice customers and employees.

ETouch SamePage integrates wiki for knowledge management at Dice Corp.


Woolwich is to scrap its telephone funds booking system in preference of an easier online system.

Woolwich scraps telephone funds booking system


Wall Street headed for a higher open today as investors cheered signs that global credit markets are thawing even as they awaited a batch of quarterly earnings to see how companies are weathering the financial crisis.


Secretary Information Pakistan Muslim League Ahsan Iqbal has said the charge sheet against President Musharraf would comprise hundreds of pages.

``Charge sheet against Musharraf to comprise hundreds of pages''


The cause of a Monday fire in a Midway mobile home remains undetermined, said Midway Fire Chief Don Tucker.


A senior UN official disclosed on Thursday that 3,000 AMISOM forces have been killed since their 7 year deployment in Somalia, Garowe Online reports.


To balance out yesterday's promotions of Rico Noel and Matt Jackson to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the Emeralds add catcher/first baseman Tommy Medica to the roster.


An outgoing US state governor has hinted he could soon give a posthumous pardon to Billy the Kid, the infamous 19th-century Wild West outlaw.

US governor hints at pardon for Billy the Kid


New York State is putting another $250 million into alternative energy projects around the state, especially Upstate.

Nys putting another $250 million into alternative energy


The campaign by the Fire Brigades Union to ensure firefighters qualify for ill-health pensions took a step forward this week when the Scottish government pledged to alter regulations to safeguard firefighter pensions in Scotland.

Scottish government pledges to safeguard firefighters' pensions


County firefighters have agreed to pay and benefit cuts that could knock $2.14 million off the county's $46 million budget deficit for next fiscal year-assuming all other unions follow suit.


Honeywell International, Morristown, NJ, has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for ``methods and systems for indicating whether an aircraft is below a minimum altitude criterion for a sector.''


Markets extended losses in the late noon deals on the back of concerns over rising inflation.


Zambia seizes Chinese coal mine Updated: 03:47, Thursday February 21, 2013 The Zambian government has seized control of a Chinese-owned coal company due to poor compliance with safety and environmental standards, the mines minister says.


A CSU student died following a fall at a New Year's Eve concert in Broomfield.

CSU student dies after falling at concert


POLLUTION on a stretch of Port Talbot road is so high it threatens to derail a multi-million pound redevelopment plan.


Anglo-Irish energy firm Tullow Oil said Thursday that it will buy a 50-percent stake in six exploration licences in Kenya and Ethiopia, expanding its reach in east Africa.


Communications Minister Dina Pule and her boyfriend are accused of using sponsors' funds to buy her luxury gifts, the Sunday Times reported on Saturday.

Pule, boyfriend accused of using sponsors' funds


Seattle police have released this sketch of a man who attacked on a woman on Capitol Hill last month.

Police release sketch of man who attacked woman on Capitol Hill


World food prices dipped month-on-month in November, with a fall in sugar offsetting a recovery of vegetable oils, the United Nations' food agency said on Thursday, ahead of an expected European Central Bank interest rate decision.


German stocks recovered earlier losses as Infineon Technologies AG and Hypo Real Estate Holding AG advanced.


Actor Isha Koppikar, who wants to pursue a career in the hospitality industry, is back in the city after studying all about coffee, in Europe.

Isha Koppikar wants to pursue in hospitality


After driving to his third Indianapolis 500 victory May 24, Helio Castroneves is standing on the edge of motorsports history.

Castroneves stands on edge of motorsports history


A Council Bluffs woman claimed a $1 million Powerball prize Tuesday, less than a week after she'd won it.


In the domestic arena, the markets are likely to trade tepid today on subdued global cues and clear sign of fatigue among market participants.


76ers roll past Cavaliers 91-77 in home finale Doug Collins walked off the Philadelphia court a winner for the final time in his 76ers' coaching career.


Mayor-elect Emanuel announced today that, after consideration and meeting with his transition committee, he will uphold the residency rule requiring city workers to live within the city limits.

Emanuel to uphold residency rule for city workers


Design-software maker Autodesk Inc will buy video sharing service Socialcam for about $60 million.

Autodesk to buy Socialcam for $60 million


A FEMALE bushwalker was winched to safety at Springbrook this morning after a rock rolled on to her ankle causing a possible fracture on Sunday evening.


MILITARY veterans living in Southport are being urged to claim medals and badges they may not have received ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Military veterans living in Southport urged to claim medals


It is being reported that singer George Michael has been arrested in London after driving his car through a store window.


England pace bowler Isa Guha, 26, has retired from international cricket, but will continue to play for Berkshire.

England's Isa Guha retires from international cricket


Well it seems that after dipping their toes in the social networking industry, Google now plans to dip their toes in the airline reservation business by partnering up with Cape Air, a small regional carrier.

Google dips their toes in the airline reservation business


The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Timberwolves would like to interview Brown and one or two others for the head-coaching position that's been open since the team fired Kurt Rambis.


Tony Parker Leaves Beso Restaurant In Hollywood , California.


As noted by MacStories, Apple has discontinued its free trials of Aperture and iWork, directing users to the Mac App Store where the apps are available for purchase.

Apple discontinues free trials of Aperture and iWork


Legendary filmmaker BR Chopra died today in Mumbai following prolonged illness.


New comprehensive guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of stable ischemic heart disease have been released by the American College of Cardiology /American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines, along with the American College of Physicians, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Comprehensive guidelines for stable ischemic heart disease released


Samajwadi Party on Tuesday stalled the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha demanding release of ``innocent'' Muslim youth arrested on false terror charges across the country.


The Angels, whose magic number to clinch their third straight AL West title remained at four, lost their season-high fourth straight.


Shell wants to drill the Arctic, but do you buy their arguments about foreign oil?


US singer Billy Joel is recovering from a double hip replacement , his publicist said Thursday.

Billy Joel recovering from hip replacement


Rheumatism sufferers are often treated too late, sometimes because the disease is not recognised immediately, experts said.


``Green Zone'' director Paul Greengrass is in talks to direct ``Fantastic Voyage'' for Fox.

Paul Greengrass in talks to direct 'Fantastic Voyage'