An Oklahoma district attorney will meet with pastors in a town where a preacher was brutally killed inside her own church.


Australian Marcos Ambrose won the Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International in a two-lap dash to the finish Monday for his first victory in NASCAR's top series.


McAfee has created a detailed report on spam trends in 2008 and lists predictions of the kind of spam one can expect in the coming year.

Mcafee reports on spam trends and predictions


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused Turkey of providing logistical support to ``terrorists'' and contributing to the bloodshed in Syria, while warning Ankara to stop meddling in Syria's affairs.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Turkey of supporting terrorists


JinkoSolar has signed a supply agreement for 130 MW capacity solar modules with a global leader in the solar PV field.

JinkoSolar signs supply agreement for solar modules


Days after the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by US commandoes in Pakistani city Abbottabad, India Wednesday released a list of 50 ``most wanted fugitives'', including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, Jamaat-u-Dawaa chief Hafiz Saeed and LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.


Aeropostale, Inc. , a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, announced that it will be opening its flagship store today in the heart of Times Square, New York City.

Aeropostale, Inc. opens flagship store in Times Square


Scissor Sisters opened up for Lady Gaga at Verizon Center last night.


THE ANC Youth League said it was angered by the murder of an ANC councillor in the Hibuscus Coast municipality yesterday.


``Ministers will be dismissed if teachers and doctors don't receive the raised wages in time,'' the Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev stated at the meeting of the Government today.

Ministers will be dismissed if teachers and doctors don't receive the raised wages in time - Almazbek Atambayev


A roadside bomb killed two US-led coalition soldiers in eastern Afghanistan, while a suicide bomber on a motorcycle attacked a border police patrol in the south, killing a policeman, officials said.


A 40-year-old female elementary school teacher in Toronto is facing sexual assault charges, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student.

Female elementary School teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with former student


Actor Hugh Jackman will return to Broadway with a show titled Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway.


In a statement posted today on his Web site, Woods says ``I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart.''

Tiger Woods says he has let his family down and regrets transgressions


Singer-songwriter Edwin McCain will perform tonight at the new restaurant 5 in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Singer Edwin McCain will perform tonight


A group of irate lawyers today vandalised the Chief Justice's court room at the Calcutta High Court here protesting their forcible eviction by the police from a room in the court premises following a dispute over its allotment last night.

Irate lawyers vandalised Chief Justice's court room


Russia will not sell Iran any ``offensive weapons,'' Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, amid reports that Russia has been supplying sophisticated weaponry to the Islamic republic, AFP informed.

Russia 'not selling Iran offensive weapons':


A 37-year-old Post Falls woman was arrested on a misdemeanor prostitution charge on Friday after a police sting operation at the Riverbend Inn in Post Falls.

Post Falls woman arrested on misdemeanor prostitution charge


Computer security company McAfee Inc. said Friday it agreed to buy privately owned Solidcore Systems Inc. for about $33 million.

McAfee to buy Solidcore Systems for $33 million


X Factor judge Simon Cowell has backed Essex-boy Olly to go all the way after admitting ``If the twins win, that would be a major upset''.


A new poll shows Chicago voters want Rahm Emanuel on the ballot in the February 22nd mayoral election.

Poll shows Chicago wants Emanuel on ballot


Proper undercarriage maintenance on track machines is critical to providing a long life for the machine and keeping maintenance costs down.


Brazil is suffering the 'worst natural disaster' it has ever seen after mudslides and flooding near Rio killed nearly 500 people, according to national media.


Governor Paterson has called an ``extraordinary session'' next Wednesday in Albany.

Paterson calls ``extraordinary session''


Kyle Lohse went a workmanlike five innings for his 100th career win and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 Sunday.

Kyle Lohse went a workmanlike five innings for his 100th career win and ...


China has appointed Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the new head of its Taiwan Affairs Office.

China appoints new head of Taiwan Affairs Office


Israeli aggression against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip continues to escalate.


FANTASY war toy firm Games Workshop was a high street winner after posting a 40% surge in profits.

Games Workshop posts 40% surge in profits


It just amazes me that the national media, from every type of communication source, was again hoodwinked by the `` balloon boy '' saga.


Beautybay, the beauty concept from Landmark Group further strengthens it's presence in the UAE as it launches its first stand alone store in Abu Dhabi at Mushrif Mall on 30th July 2011.

Beautybay launches its first stand-alone store at Mushrif Mall


The Angolan economy is expected to post growth of 8.2 percent this year, driven by an upturn in oil operations, according to a report on the African Economic Outlook in 2012, which forecasts a drop in inflation from 13.5 percent to 10 percent.

Angolan economy expected to post growth of 8.2 percent this year


at 00:01 Taxpayers in the UK will give away an average of £421 each to the taxman this year by failing to claim tax credits and use allowances.

Taxpayers to give away £421 each to the taxman this year


A lot of diet websites claim the power to show consumers how to lose 10 pounds in a week; but is this really possible without compromising your health?


A policeman was trapped in his patrol car by 50,000 bees, which had escaped from a crashed truck, enabling journalists everywhere to make jokes about him needing a Swat team.


Charleston firefighters can't be deployed to Myrtle Beach in any significant way because more than 180 firefighters don't meet the State of South Carolina's minimum firefighting standard.


Greece formally launched a bond swap offer to private holders of its bonds on Friday, setting in motion the largest-ever sovereign debt restructuring in the hope of getting its messy finances back on track.


Park Ridge has moved several crosswalk signs from the right side of the road to the middle after being notified by the state they were wrongly placed.


Arab News) Child labor is becoming a problem in Saudi Arabia, where nearly 1.54 percent of the child population works, a study said.

Child labor becoming a problem in Saudi Arabia


Wipro Technologies, the global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited, on Thursday announced that it has become an SAP services partner of SAP South Africa, a subsidiary of SAP AG.

Wipro becomes SAP partner in South Africa


A man was injured in an industrial accident Friday morning in Sussex at Tools Incorporated on Executive Drive.


Cancer death rates are still slowly declining researchers say.


Luxury brand Givenchy has recently launched its Fall/Winter 2008 women's accessories collection.

Givenchy launches f/w 2008 women's accessories collection


A young youth worker murdered near Brixton Tube station was killed in a ``act of revenge'', jurors have heard.


Actress Anne Hathaway says she broke into tears after watching herself on big screen in ``Les Miserables''.

Hathaway cried watching herself in 'Les Miserables'


Colin Firth won the award for Lead Actor at the 2011 Oscar Awards, but he won another award Sunday night as well for erasing the stigma of stuttering.

Oscar 2011 winner Colin Firth erases stigma of stuttering


Abbas Ali Abdollahi, the outgoing consul general of Iran, has said that Pakistan and Iran should establish banking channel for the promotion of bilateral trade, according to a statement on Thursday.

'Pakistan, Iran should establish banking channel'


Faith Lutheran Church of London will resume its fall schedule on Sunday with Sunday School at 9:30 and family worship at 10:30, followed by a potluck dinner at 11:30.


American Chris Horner took control of the Tour of California on Wednesday, with a strong solo move on stage four's finishing climb on Sierra Road, San Jose, to take the win and the lead in the overall classification.

Horner takes control in Tour of California


Children's centres are doing a good job integrating services to support children and parents, according to an Ofsted report.


Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum has paid tribute the Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell, who died on 12 November.

Matt Sorum pays tribute to Mitch Mitchell


Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Victor Bartley from Milwaukee Admirals.

Nashville Predators recall defenseman Victor Bartley from Milwaukee Admirals


New Seattle Arena, 1st Ld-Writethru,763 Seattle arena plan now public but is it realistic?


Bulgaria on Friday expelled three Hamas lawmakers from the country after declaring that they represented ``a serious threat to national security.''


Gold Fields announced that attributable gold mineral resources, had increased by 8 percent to 271.1 million at the end of June compared to 250.6 million ounces for the year ended June last year.

Gold Fields' gold mineral resources increase by 8 percent


The Binghamton Senators announced today that they have recalled goaltender Andy Chiodo from the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL.

Binghamton Senators recall Andy Chiodo from Elmira Jackals of ECHL


National Republican strategists and Iowa GOP activists say New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is casting a shadow over the presidential campaign even though he's ruled out a 2012 run.

Christie casting shadow over presidential campaign


India and China on Thursday signed six pacts, including one in the field of green technology.


Indian Army Chief General VK Singh said that bold and far sighted political steps are urgently needed to control the situation in held Kashmir.

'Bold steps needed to control situation in Kashmir'


Illegal shoe factories operating in Bangash Colony, Khadda Market and Khiaban Sirsyed are causing respiratory diseases due to lack of check system by the concerned authorities.

Shoe factories cause respiratory diseases


Two female youths will face court charged over an alleged robbery in company in Sydney's south west yesterday.

Two female youths charged over robbery --


Two Los Fresnos football players were arrested for marijuana possession last weekend.

Two Los Fresnos football players arrested


An Alma man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after admitting to having sexually explicit communications with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

Alma man sentenced to 12 years in prison


The government will continue to support the spa and wellness industry by introducing measures where appropriate to help the industry to compete on a global basis, Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit said Thursday.

Government to continue supporting Spa and wellness industry


Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci, a New City Democratic seeking election to the late Sen. Thomas Morahan's seat, said he has signed all three NY Uprising Albany reform pledges.

Carlucci signs NY Uprising reform pledges


Jennifer Aniston has been visiting a life coach to make her baby dream come true.


A Greensburg woman is accused of stabbing a man several times after he dumped out their last beer.

Greensburg woman accused of stabbing man over beer


Attleboro police on Tuesday released a composite sketch of a man wanted in the alleged sexual assault of a woman.

Police release sketch of man wanted in assault


Now that General Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors - a humbling moment Monday for an icon of American manufacturing - the question from Wall Street to Main Street is whether its nationalization and restructuring plan can work.

General Motors files for bankruptcy protection


Two people have died in separate road accidents in Chitwan district, according to police.


Russian lenders including VTB Group face ``limited'' risks as Cypriot authorities struggle to save the Mediterranean island's banking system, Fitch Ratings said.

Russian lenders face 'limited' risks from Cyprus, Fitch says


A Washington man was killed in a head-on accident on Highway 395 at Courtland Lane that closed the highway for nearly three hours and sent both drivers to the hospital.


African mediators left Ivory Coast without a breakthrough in the west African nation``s presidential vote crisis after the man the world says won, Alassane Ouattara, said discussions were over.


/ RIK JESSE/GNS Area hospitals will begin screening all newborns for congenital heart defects, testing required in a new state law.

Hospitals screening newborns for heart defects


In 1968, The Beatles released ``Hey Jude'' backed with ``Revolution,'' the first single from their Apple Records label.


Millions of welfare claimants are set to have their benefits scrapped and replaced with a single ''universal credit'', it was reported today.

Millions to have benefits replaced with 'universal credit'


IBM Corp. turns 100 years old today, a feat that no other Silicon Valley whipper snapper can make claim to.


Port Blair, Feb 5 Concerns over China?s naval expansion and its growing influence in the Indian Ocean Region notwithstanding, Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma today said the 13-nation annual Milan exercise that began here today was not ``a security bloc'' against any other maritime force.


A Flower Mound man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday for possession of child pornography that was found when he was arrested and accused of trying to buy a 9-year-old girl for a night at $100, according to an US Attorney's news release.

Flower Mound man sentenced for child pornography


Paterno is a legend in the college football world and didn't deserve the treatment he received from his university.


The shekel weakened against both the US dollar and the euro at the opening of foreign exchange trading this morning.


South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley endorsed Mitt Romney on Friday morning during a segment of ``Fox and Friends.''


A head of the next week's World Summit on Food Security, the FAO has called for a day-long worldwide hunger strike against chronic hunger.

FAO calls for hunger strike against hunger


Buehler Foods announced to its associates today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to sell the company to Houchens Industries of Bowling Green, Ky.

Buehler Foods announces Letter of Intent to sell to Houchens Industries


Chinese FA imposes corruption life bans Updated: 08:20, Tuesday February 19, 2013 China's top football body handed down a swathe of punishments including fines worth millions, it said, as it seeks leave behind corruption scandals which have plagued the sport in China.


Al Qaeda has increased its operational reach through partnerships with regional terrorist groups while continuing to plan and direct attacks from its safe haven in Pakistan's frontier provinces, top US intelligence officials say.


McAllister had three double plays to end innings and won 4-1 to advance to the US Championship game Saturday.

Mcallister advances to the US Championship


Motorists face further traffic misery after it was revealed three Wigan roads are to be temporarily closed for underground repair work.


A Boeing passenger jet crashed today in Guyana.


INVERNESS, Scotland The Scottish Open will move to Aberdeen in 2014 after a third and final year at the Castle Stuart Links course in Inverness.

Scottish Open to move to Aberdeen in 2014


Hartford police are investigating a serious accident involving a pedestrian at the corner of Garden Street and Albany Avenue this morning.

Hartford police investigate serious accident involving pedestrian


The newly-appointed pontifical delegate for the Legionaries of Christ, Cardinal Velasio de Paolis together with the order's general director, Father Alvaro Corcuera Martinez del Rio, has made key governance changes.

Pontifical delegate of the Legionaries of Christ makes changes


A 43-year-old Pike Lake man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a break and enter in the Warman area.

Pike Lake man arrested in connection with break and enter


Coventry Bees skipper Edward Kennett has resigned from the club after riding a bike with an illegal silencer against Lakeside Hammers.

Coventry Bees skipper Edward Kennett resigns from club


The NBA playoffs starting also means that the deadline for underclassmen declaring for the 2013 NBA draft has passed, giving us 43 players leaving college basketball early, with Nerlens Noel, Anthony Bennett, Michael Carter-Williams, Trey Burke and Ben McLemore being the best among a pretty impressive class.

All underclassmen declaring for the 2013 NBA draft


A power pylon of 22KV high transmission line was blown up in Dera Allah Yar of Naseerabad district on Sunday, suspending electricity supply to several parts of the Balochistan.


Medium-pacer Ishwar Pandey put Madhya Pradesh on top against Gujarat at the Emerald High School Ground in Indore with his maiden haul of five or more wickets.

Ishwar Pandey puts Madhya Pradesh on top


A delegation of MPs will visit the UK to study its renewable energy model and hold discussions on low carbon growth and climate change with their British counterparts.

Delegation of MPs to visit UK to study renewable energy model


STONEY CREEK RECORDS duo THOMPSON SQUARE will be performing a STAGEIT show on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30th, which is the same day that their single ``If I Didn't Have You'' will be available.

THOMPSON SQUARE performing 'STAGEIT' show


The Cardiac Unit of the National Hospital informed that compared to the last 15 years the number of Cardiac persons in the country has increased significantly.

The number of Cardiac persons in the country has increased.


South Korea says it will build a nuclear power plant in northern Turkey as the two countries are planning to cooperate in the nuclear energy sector.

S Korea to build nuclear plant in Turkey


A mainland Chinese couple, both in their 30s, were slashed in their necks at the doorstep of their flat at Blk 716, Tampines Street 71 yesterday at about 10.20pm.

Mainland Chinese couple slashed in their necks


Innovation management software company Spigit hired Edelman as its AOR for press strategy and communications around product launches.


Tensions between Fiji and New Zealand remain high, amid a governmental row that threatens to see a Kiwi diplomat sent packing.

Tensions between Fiji and NZ remain high


Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the people of Andhra Pradesh to maintain peace and not resort to vandalism in protest against the Congress' decision to initiate the process for creation of Telangana state.


Berry Bros & Rudd is to close its Dublin wine shop this summer after ten years of operation, blaming high costs and an inadequate return on investment.


Bellevue was named the fourth best place to live in the United States in a study published today by Money Magazine.


With the win, the Pirates pushed into a fourth place tie with Tyee at identical 5-5 records as well as squaring up their overall record to 7-7.


Senior cops of the Mumbai police admit that criminals do take advantage of the system and dodge the police by hiding in different parts of the state after committing a crime in one area.


Govt has imposed fines worth 700 crore rupees on various telecom operators for carrying out illegal activities in their services.

Govt imposed fines worth 700 crore rupees on various telecom operators


The Orioles today announced contract extensions through the 2018 season for Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations DAN DUQUETTE and Manager BUCK SHOWALTER.

Orioles announce contract extensions through 2018 for DAN Duquette and BUCK Showalter


EA has revealed that Command & Conquer 4 will require a constant online connection to be able to play it.

Command & Conquer 4 requires constant online connection


Attractress, Spot On, Fire Blaze, Chestnut Charmer, Crocodile Hunter and Glaring Godzilla caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning.


Today, we discovered that Facebook is sending out window decals with text-to-Like SMS instructions to select local businesses.

Facebook sends window decals to local businesses


About 5 months after it launched, the Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight price has dropped to $119 with no ads. And as most are aware, the eReader brings the read-in-the-dark feature as one of its main highlights.

Barnes & Noble Nook Simple touch with GlowLight price drops to $119


US President Barack Obama played golf with Tiger Woods for the first time on Sunday and got a chance to see how the game is played at the highest level.


BlackRock Inc , the world's largest money manager, will lay off nearly 300 employees, or about 3 percent of its workforce, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters.

BlackRock to lay off nearly 300 employees: memo


President Barack Obama signed into law Wednesday a bill to boost the country's manufacturing sector by extending trade tariff reductions.

Obama signs bill extending trade tariff reductions


Bobby Brown was charged with drunken driving today after being arrested on suspicion of DUI on Monday.

Bobby Brown charged with drunken driving


FARMING is given scant attention in most Western societies today, but new genetic detection work indicates that most European men are descended from early farmers who led arguably the most important cultural change in the history of humanity.

Most European men descended from farmers


A 50-year-old man was knocked to the ground and robbed of £5000 in an attack in Cove in Aberdeen.

Man robbed of £5000 in attack in Cove in Aberdeen


Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli jails of Megiddo and Hadarim are expected on Sunday to join the hunger strike that started in other jails five days ago, the Tadamun foundation for human rights said on Saturday.

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners join the hunger strike


Former President Clinton is honoring 43 schools for their anti-obesity efforts In a ceremony Wednesday at his presidential library in Little Rock, the former president planned to recognize the schools from a dozen states for their participation in the Healthy Schools Program, a joint initiative of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association.

Clinton honors schools for anti-obesity efforts


Despite a negative close on Wall Street overnight, Asian stock markets are trading higher on Thursday on the back of some encouraging economic reports.


Kansas City Royals demolished Chicago White Sox 9-1 at US Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, May 13 in the decisive finale of their three match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Kansas City Royals demolish Chicago White Sox 9-1 --


Fitch Ratings has affirmed the student loan note issued by State of North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, series 2010-1 at 'AAA.

Fitch affirms State of North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, series 2010-1


In honor of American Heart Month, pet insurance company Trupanion releases top pet breeds affected by heart disease.

Pet insurance company releases top breeds affected by heart disease


Tom Wood will make his England debut in Friday night's Six Nations opener against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.


5 Sep, 2010 1123hrs IST PTI South African President Jacob Zuma is to become a father for the 22nd time as his fiancee is pregnant, a media report said.

President Jacob Zuma to become a father for the 22nd time:


Singer John Mayer has hinted that he is back with Jennifer Aniston as he says relationships should be given 'second chances'.


Police say a homeless man set a 63-year-old California man on fire outside a 7-Eleven store by throwing a flammable substance inside the man's parked SUV.

Police say homeless man sets Calif. man on fire


Governor Bev Perdue vetoed her first bill Thursday.


Canadian canola futures fell on Wednesday under pressure from a stronger Canadian dollar which discouraged exporter buying and from weaker Chicago soyabean futures, traders said.


Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf opened its doors to patient care on Monday, March 15 at 8 am The new 25-bed hospital is located at 3801 East Highway 98 in Port St. Joe.

Sacred Heart hospital in Gulf county opens


Sterling slipped from a one month high against the euro and dropped against the US dollar yesterday as investors braced themselves for further losses ahead of today's Bank of England quarterly inflation report.

Sterling slips from one month high against euro


Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, two of country music's biggest acts, are coming to Abbotsford in September.

Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson coming to Abbotsford


A police chase that spanned two counties ended with a dramatic crash and two arrests early Thursday morning.


Template Monster, one of the Internet's largest template providers, launched today a new product line that includes Microsoft Silverlight-based templates and Silverlight intros.

Template Monster launches new product line


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' president said there is no plan to start merger talks with Hitachi, the Mainichi daily reported on Monday.

No plan to start merger talks with Hitachi:


It wasn't intended, but looking at the photos in this edition of ``What's Hot Now,'' I was clearly in the mood for studs.


Two men were arrested for stealing roller coaster track from Zoomers Family Amusement Park in Fort Myers, Fla.


At least according to former President Bill Clinton, who said the federal government should in fact ``embrace'' the Keystone XL pipeline that the Obama administration rejected last month.

Bill Clinton: 'we should embrace' Keystone pipeline


AUSSIE Ben Galea has given form side Hull KR some extra kicking power for tonight's derby showdown with fierce rivals Hull.


India could become a large market for Pakistani fruits and vegetables in a free trade environment and exports of these commodities could fetch $3 billion in the next five years, trade experts said on Wednesday.

'India to become large market for Pakistani fruits, vegetables'


Winners have been announced for the 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas.

Winners announced for the 44th annual ACADEMY of country MUSIC AWARDS


Police in Cameroon seized nearly 700 parrots at an airport as they were about to be smuggled out of the country, a source said on Wednesday.


OptionsXpress Holdings Inc. hiked its dividend 28 percent for the first quarter, the options broker said Wednesday.


India has been ranked second as the most confident market worldwide.

India ranks second as most confident market:


SOME election officials have been advised not to take long leave for the months of April and May, AsiaOne understands.

Election officials advised not to take long leave for April, May


Actress Carrie Fisher, who gained 75 pounds from her 1977 ``Star Wars'' days, says she is ready to get back in shape after becoming the new face of Jenny Craig.

Carrie Fisher is the new face of Jenny Craig


The Lockerbie bomber has left Scotland on a flight bound for Libya.


The US Geological Survey says a Magnitude 5.8 earthquake just shook Los Angeles.


The Portland Timbers and Adidas unveiled a brand new elementary school soccer field in Portland's St. John's neighborhood.


South Fork fire has prompted a number of business owners and tourists to evacuate a summer retreat in Colorado over the weekend.

South Fork fire prompts business owners, tourists to evacuate


The Washington Nationals placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the disabled list Thursday afternoon with a left hamstring strain and recalled Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.

Nationals place Wilson Ramos on the disabled list, recall Jhonatan Solano


Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Tony nominee Bobby Steggert will appear together on an episode of the second season of ``The Good Wife,'' according to digitalspy.com.

Anika Noni Rose, Bobby Steggert to appear on ``the Good Wife''


A Halifax man faces a charge of manslaughter following an assault at a New Year's Eve party.


Kolkata, Nov 27 Maoists alleged that one of their top leader was arrested today by the Special Task Force, but was not produced in court.

Our top leader arrested, but not produced in court:


In what many experts believe is a positive step for women in India, IBM India has reported that they have hired more women than men this year.


Copper rose nearly two per cent for its first gain in six days on Friday as a weaker US dollar and signs of easing political tension in Italy restored some market confidence, recently shaken by Europe's debt crisis.


Herefordshire is braced for heavy snow, blizzards and icy conditions after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for the West Midlands.


BBWAA announces finalist for baseball awards Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is one of five finalists for the AL MVP award in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.


NEW DELHI, INDIA Actor Raj Babbar faces criminal charges for pelting stones at policemen during a protest march which took place way back in the year 2000.


A NASCAR fan died after a lightning storm struck Pocono Raceway just minutes after the Pennsylvania 400 race was red flagged.


The owner of two pit bulls that apparently killed a Shetland pony in February pleaded no contest Thursday in Laramie County Circuit Court.


Penn State signed 11 recruits this morning for its 2013 class, including highly-ranked quarterback Christian Hackenberg and defensive end Garrett Sickels.

Penn State signs 11 recruits for 2013 class


OSG America LP reported a net loss of $53.5 million for the fourth quarter due to non cash charges of $63 million for goodwill impairment, including the value of intangible assets and deteriorating economic conditions.


APPLETON- Wisconsin Democrats will gather in Appleton Friday for their annual convention, and it won't be the celebration they were hoping for.

Wisconsin Democrats to gather Friday for annual convention


Wide receiver Wes Welker, left guard Logan Mankins and offensive lineman Dan Connolly missed their second straight practice of the week, which starts to put their status in doubt for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Wes Welker, Logan Mankins miss another practice


Gas pressure dropped in many areas of the city on Thursday with CNG stations facing problems in filling up vehicles.


Olympic bronze medalist boxer Vijender Singh is all set to make his Bollywood debut with the upcoming movie ``Fugli''.

Boxer Vijender Singh set to make Bollywood debut


PMI Gold Corporation, the Company announces that the unit private placement announced on August 25, 2009 to raise $2.75 million by placing up to 27.5 million units of the Company to accredited investors at the price of $0.10 per unit has been oversubscribed and has now been increased to $3.62 million by placing up to 36.2 million units of the Company.

Pmi Gold announces that the unit private placement announced to raise us$27.5 million has been oversubscribed


Penang has proposed to raise the minimum price for foreign purchases of landed properties from the current RM500,000 to RM1mil for those on the mainland and RM2mil on the island.

Penang to raise price of foreign purchases of landed properties


John Nettles has admitted he wanted his Midsomer Murders character to be killed off.

John Nettles wanted Midsomer character to be killed off


But there is Precious little left of Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique after she took up a gruelling exercise regime to fight the flab.


Gears of War 3 newsletter launches with a chance to win the console game as well as a $100 Itunes gift card, to generate publicity the newsletter is offering the chance to win Gears of War 3 and many related games.

Gears of War 3 newsletter launches with the chance to win Gears of War 3


A Venezuelan military helicopter has violated Colombian airspace and spied on military facilities in the northwest of the country, the Colombian Foreign Ministry said.

Venezuelan helicopter violates Colombian airspace


Even more people than usual are expected at the FBR Open this year, because the Super Bowl is in the Valley that same week.

More people than usual expected for FBR Open


Health bosses have ordered a data amnesty after an employee lost personal information of 137 patients.


SA to ban live sports betting ads on TV Updated: 17:19, Monday May 20, 2013 South Australian television screens will no longer show advertising for live odds betting during sports broadcasts.


When asked about her single status she quickly replied, ``Who said I am single?`` When asked if she was happy, Deepika flashed a smile and said, ''Yes, I am.``Just after the release of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, there were rumours that Ranbir and Deepika had parted ways. It was reported at the time that Ranbir was seeing Katrina Kaif. But neither Ranbir nor Deepika had come out in the open and said they had parted ways. ''Neither Deepika nor I have ever said that we have separated,`` Ranbir said recently. ''We have always been open about our relationship and never hide anything from others. Now we feel that it is time we concentrated on our work and let the audience talk about it,`` he added.It was also said that Ranbir had already started missing his former lady love and had been trying to get in touch with her. Interestingly, the couple was seen leaving together from Hrithik Roshan's birthday bash recently.


Hobart's iconic Hadleys hotel has called in receivers before the opening of its new multi-million dollar redevelopment, but there are few details.


A Mooresville man faces a felony charge of habitual misdemeanor assault and a misdemeanor charge of assault on a female stemming from an Aug. 24 incident.

Mooresville man charged with habitual assault


Stade Francais scrum-half Jerome Fillol has been cited for spitting at opposite number Peter Stringer in the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final win at Bath.

Jerome Fillol cited for spitting at Peter Stringer


NEW YORK - Barack Obama says he wishes he had more time for staying fit.

Obama wishes he had more time for staying fit


Arnold & Itkin LLP maritime attorneys recently filed a new Jones Act personal injury suit on behalf of an injured seaman from Port Arthur, Texas.

Arnold & Itkin LLP files new Jones Act suit on behalf of injured seaman


South Korea reached the second round of the World Cup by holding Nigeria to a 2-2 draw Tuesday in their final group game.

South Korea reaches second round of World Cup


she admits she had a huge crush on Tom Felton, the actor behind the villainous Draco Malfoy.

Emma Watson: 'I had a huge crush on Tom Felton'


Actress and party gal Mischa Barton was arrested around 3 am thursday morning in West Hollywood and charged with DUI and possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

Mischa Barton arrested for DUI and possession


Louis CK went on ``Nightline'' Monday night to discuss his career, and while there, defended fellow comedian Tracy Morgan from the fiery backlash he faced this summer after saying in a stand-up routine that he would stab his son if he were gay.


MF Global, the securities firm led by Jon Corzine, admitted using clients' money as its financial troubles mounted, a federal official says.

MF Global admitted using client money as troubles mounted:


Aston University announced the graduation of the first Midlands cohort of small business and social enterprise leaders from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.

Aston University announces graduation of first Midlands cohort of the Goldman Sachs


Sri Lanka has cut the reserve ratio by a total of 225 basis points in October and again in November releasing tens of billions rupees to banks, but the liquidity disappeared swiftly in the face of a soft-peg defence exercise.


A FOUR-wheel-drive narrowly missed a young girl and a woman when it crashed through an Innisfail shop yesterday, crushing tables and sending fridge doors flying.


In an interview at East Side Boxing's On The Ropes Boxing Radio program, Pirog said that he wants to fight top middleweights Sergio Martinez and Kelly Pavlik to take advantage of his impressive win over Jacobs.


Cigarettes without excise labels were found in two cars in Stara Zagora district, Regional Directorate of the Interior in Stara Zagora announced.

Cigarettes without excise labels found in two cars in Stara Zagora district


Rep. Anthony Weiner says he ``can't say with certitude'' that the lewd photo of a man's crotch sent using his Twitter account to one of his followers isn't of him.

Weiner 'can't say with certitude' photo isn't him


Libyan rebels retook the eastern gateway city of Ajdabiya yesterday with the help of international airstrikes that crippled Moammar Gadhafi's troops.

Libyan rebels retake eastern gateway city with help of international airstrikes


After weeks of speculation that his job was in jeopardy, manager Willie Randolph finally got fired by the New York Mets while most fans were sleeping.


The National Weather Service in Nashville has canceled its winter weather advisory, however a wind chill advisory has been issued from midnight tonight to 9 am Friday.

Wind chill advisory issued from midnight to 9 am Friday


Rick Eiserman, head of Young & Rubicam's Irvine, Calif., office, has joined Trailer Park as chief executive officer.


Kevin Curran, the former Zimbabwe batsman and national team coach, has died aged 53 early this morning in Mutare.


THE HAGUE, Netherlands -Dutch steeplechaser Simon Vroemen will appear at a sports tribunal on Monday after failing a doping test, and he could be cut from the country's Olympic team.

Dutch steeplechaser Simon Vroemen fails doping test


However, I never advocated separation; on the contrary I appealed for voluntary unity in one country.


British indie rockers Stereophonics will release a new album and tour North America in September.

Stereophonics to release New album, tour in September


Rambus, a technology licensing company, announced that it has renewed its patent license agreement with Elpida Memory, a Japanese supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory.


McALLEN, Texas - A former Mexican police commander was convicted Wednesday of helping run a notorious Gulf cartel's drug smuggling operation.

Former Mexican police commander convicted of helping run us drug smuggling operation


RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a string of vehicle mischiefs in the West St. Paul and East St. Paul area on January 10, 2012 at about 2am.

RCMP seeking public assistance in identifying suspect


German and French leaders urged Greece to keep its commitment of reform here on Thursday.

Germany, france urge Greece to keep commitment


SOCHI, Russia With the Olympics less than a year away, IOC inspectors are visiting Sochi again to check on preparations for the 2014 Winter Games.

IOC visit Sochi again to check on preparations


Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston reveals in an interview to MTV that he had an open heart surgery.


SMTC Corporation, a global electronics manufacturing services provider, has rescheduled its second quarter results.

SMTC Corporation to reschedule second quarter results


Loxam BV of the Netherlands has acquired general rental company Stammis from Riwal.


The Forzani Group Ltd. announced today that it has established long term growth objectives for the next four to five years.

The Forzani Group establishes long term growth objectives


Greece on Tuesday reshuffled its military chiefs amid a political crisis that could see a government downfall following a controversial decision to put an EU debt rescue deal to a referendum.


Authorities say an elderly man has been found fatally shot in Cave Creek and the suspected shooter is in custody.


But it's anyone's guess why the toxic algae that can cause illness and skin irritation has appeared so early in the season in Wasi Lake in Chisholm, about 30 kilometres southeast of North Bay.


Mocapay, a mobile commerce service provider, is taking gift giving mobile this holiday season by allowing merchants and consumers to purchase gift cards through customized websites and directly from consumers' mobile devices.

Mocapay takes gift giving mobile this holiday season


PepsiCo Inc. announced it has made significant progress toward its long-term environmental sustainability goals, which include reducing water consumption by 20 percent, electricity consumption by 20 percent and fuel consumption by 25 percent per unit of production by 2015 compared to 2006.

PepsiCo Inc. makes progress in sustainability goals


Flame, a massive malware package targeting computers in the Middle East, is spreading itself using bogus Windows updates.

Flame malware spreading itself via bogus Windows updates


So, for no particular reason at all, I was wondering: what is the best thing you ever got from a vending machine?

What is the best thing you ever got from a vending machine?


Toronto FC have announced on their web site that they have hired Juergen Klinsmann as an adviser.

Toronto FC hires Juergen Klinsmann as an adviser


A German museum is to show the work of Japanese husband-and-wife architects Takaharu and Yui Tezuka as of Sunday.

German museum to show work of Japanese architects


The next generation of the iPad could come in February, according to an analyst report based on information from Apple Inc. 's Asian supply chain.

Next generation iPad may come in February


The National Weather Service in State College has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Franklin, Fulton and Cumberland Counties along with the majority of central Pennsylvania until 6 pm today.

National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm watch


Rosol, Garcia-Lopez reach Bucharest final Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic ousted three-time champion Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday to reach his first career final at the BRD Tiriac Nastase.


EUROPEAN stock markets closed sharply lower today as news of more corporate problems highlighted concerns about the spreading damage from the global credit crunch to the underlying economy.


Demand for North Africa destinations remains weak TUI Travel, the world's biggest tour operator, said it was outperforming competitors in Britain, helping to offset weaker trading in France, and overall trading was in line with its expectations.

TUI Travel says outperforming competitors in UK


Billy Dean will join Kenny Rogers on his thirtieth annual Christmas tour, marking the second year Dean has joined Rogers for the jaunt.

Billy Dean to join Kenny Rogers on Christmas tour


The Texas Senate overwhelmingly voted on Monday to spend nearly $4 billion from the state's Rainy Day Fund to close gaps in the current state budget.

Texas Senate approves spending nearly $4 billion from state's Rainy Day Fund


In this article the chair of Project Respect Kathleen Maltzahn welcomes recently announced improved visa rules as a major step towards ending the trafficking of women, and outlines how she believes more can be done to end sex slavery in Australia.


A Stop-N-Go convenience store on the city's southwest side was robbed by a knife-toting man Tuesday night.


The 100th British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan this year has been named by the Ministry of Defence as Lance Corporal Adam Drane.

100th soldier killed in Afghanistan named


US Rep. Nancy Pelosi on Thursday was re-elected Democratic Leader in the House of Representatives, House Democrats announced.


Australia's manufacturing sector contracted for its fourth straight month in June, a private sector survey shows.


The Rev. Canon John Huston, an Episcopal priest considered ``the social conscience of St. Mark's Cathedral,'' died Jan. 27 at 89.


Jewellery players are likely to see a slowdown in business this year due to cautious consumer spending amid a weak global economic situation.

Jewellery players likely to see slowdown amid cautious spending


South Africa needs a new breed of public servant to meet service-delivery expectations, Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi said yesterday.

Sa needs ``a new breed'' of public servant:


Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League envoy on Syria, will meet President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on...


A Medina chiropractor was sentenced to 30 months in prison for overbilling Medicare and insurance companies more than $1.8 million for medical equipment and treatment that were not medically necessary, said US Attorney Steve Dettelbach.

Medina chiropractor sentenced to 30 months in prison


``We are trying to bring real quality players to the football club and in Remco we have undoubted quality,'' Coyle said after completing the deal.


A senior Hamas leader called on Tuesday for a third intifada and the resumption of suicide bombings against Israel.

Senior Hamas leader calls for third intifada


During a recent interview, Jessica Simpson basically said she wishes she had a bigger butt.

Jessica Simpson wishes she had a bigger butt


New York, June 16 Grammy award winning singer Beyoncé Knowles has settled a $100 million lawsuit with videogame company Gate Five for allegedly backing out of a deal to create her own motion-capture dance game called - Starpower:


The first swine flu death as a result of A/H1N1 infection has been reported in Romania.

First swine flu death reported in Romania


Nigerian unions suspended strikes and protests for the weekend yesterday while talks take place between union leaders and government over the scrapping of a popular fuel subsidy, but warned of more industrial action if there was no resolution.

Nigerian unions suspend strike at weekend


Chevron may sell refineries as it continues to focus its downstream business on Asia-Pacific markets, a company vice president said on Tuesday during a presentation to Wall Street analysts...


A standoff in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has ended and the man who was threatening harm to himself or anyone who came near, has been taken to see a doctor.


Stratos Global, the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced the commercial availability of the new Iridium Extreme TM satellite phone.

Stratos announces availability of Iridium Extreme satellite phone


Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard escaped a three-game ban on Tuesday after the Football Association overturned the red card the England international received when he was sent-off in the 4-0 win away to West Ham United last weekend.


Yahoo swept out Scott Thompson as CEO in an effort to clean up a mess created by a misleading resume that destroyed his credibility.


President Barack Obama said he's confident Japan will rebuild and recover from the earthquake and nuclear crisis that has shaken the world's third-largest economy.

Obama says he's confident Japan will rebuild and recover


The US dollar fell against most major currencies on Friday amid disappointing US retail sales and profit taking.

Dollar falls against most major currencies


A late start to the main rainy season and extended dry weather during Q1, cut May tea output 18%, to 29.8mn kg, Tea Board MD, Sicily Kariuki said.

Late start to rainy season cuts May tea output 18%:


Former Test captain Mark Taylor feels that either Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey must make way for young allrounder Dan Christian or recovering batsman Shaun Marsh in the top six for the Boxing Day Test against India starting on Monday.


The 12-hour BTAD bandh called by BPPF in protest against the recent killings of its party members and attacks on them today hit normal life in Kokrajhar.


Heath Ledger was found dead in his apartment in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon by his masseuse.


Dustin Keller, Stephen Hill likely to see action against the Colts Dustin Keller didn't want to make any guarantees -- the setbacks he's had in recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in the season opener a month ago have made him wiser than that -- but the Jets' tight end appears fairly certain to return to the lineup Sunday against the Colts.


Stephen Strasburg is expected to make his next start after experiencing no pain during a bullpen session Wednesday before the Nationals played the Braves.


The House Friday passed an overhaul of electronic surveillance rules stemming from a bipartisan compromise that left Democrats divided.

House passes overhaul of electronic surveillance rules


The US is imposing new sanctions on North Korea following the sinking of a South Korean warship.

US to impose new sanctions on North Korea


The United States wants Japan to continue its refueling mission in the Indian Ocean in support of US-led antiterrorism operations in and around Afghanistan, the Defense Department said Tuesday.

US wants Japan to continue refueling mission in Indian Ocean


Ford will launch a new accident management programme in July to help steer customers towards its own accident repair centres.

Ford to launch accident management programme


``Nobody has asked me to resign,'' he told reporters here when asked whether he would be quitting as the BJP leadership wanted him to go.


more pics '' Justin Bieber Justin Bieber has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.


US business magazine Forbes is to launch a Hungarian edition soon, and is hiring journalists, ad sector magazine Kreatív reports.


My Chemical Romance have finished recording their new album at the second attempt, frontman Gerard Way has revealed.

My Chemical Romance finish recording new album


MINING driller Boart Longyear returned to profit in 2010 reporting an $US84.5 million full year net profit after a $US14.9 million net loss in 2009.


China has decided to ban the entry of scantily attired bar maids at this years Olympics in Beijing.

China bans scantily attired bar maids before Olympics


Proteas limited overs captain AB de Villiers will undergo surgery on his fractured left hand on Friday.


A Fort Ripley home was lost to fire Tuesday, said Brainerd Fire Chief Fred Underhill.


New designs for the Ċirkewwa ferry sea passenger terminal have been submitted to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority for approval, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi told parliament.

New designs for Ċirkewwa sea passenger terminal submitted


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani the whole world including President Obama knows that 'our nuclear programme is in safe hands' and ruled out the possibility of a meeting with his Indian counterpart during the US visit.


Former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev has been hospitalized for a general examination, the Interfax news agency quoted the Gorbachev Foundation as saying on Tuesday.


All good things must come to an end and so it is that our 'That was the year that was' series for 2009 tips its hat and takes a bow.


Dutch police say they have shot a runaway wallaby dead, fearing it would run into traffic.


Friends and colleagues gathered to remember a naval student whowas shot and killed while jogging near Corry Station Navy Base.


On March 7, 2011 the Federal Trade Commission released a report on the patent system, titled The Evolving IP Marketplace:

Federal Trade Commission releases report on the patent system


Captain Prodan Radanov from the Varna office of the Zodiac firm has announced that a new ship with Bulgarian sailors has been hijacked by Somali pirates.

New ship with Bulgarian sailors hijacked by Somali pirates


The newly built Nord Stream pipeline, running from Russia to Germany, is now connected to a southbound German link and ready to receive natural gas.

Nord Stream pipeline now connected to German link


For the love of all that is great and holy in the magnificent game, bring back rucking.

For the love of the game, bring back rucking


The African Children's Choir dazzled a crowd at the Isle of Hope Baptist Church.


The Coast Guard continues its search for three of four missing boaters who went missing about 50 miles west of Clearwater Pass Saturday.

Coast Guard continues search for three missing boaters


New Delhi, Dec 22 Parliament passed 17 bills into law during its month-long winter session that concluded Tuesday with the Rajya Sabha adjourning sine die, but the session will be more remembered for the disruptions, particularly in the Lok Sabha, on the Telangana issue.

Parliament passed 17 bills during winter session


The Australian stock market pared early gains on Friday despite a triple-digit gain for the benchmark US index overnight.


For the third time in a row, the Polish central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.00% on Wednesday morning.The decision was expected by a majority of economists, with a small number seeing a 25 bps rate hike.

Polish central bank leaves rates at 6.00%


An Erie man remains in jail this morning on charges he sexually assaulted a girl at his westside residence between 2004 and 2006.

Erie man charged with sexually assaulting girl


Jose Mourinho plans to snatch Frank Lampard from Chelsea to Real Madrid if he does takes the Real Madrid job in the summer.

Mourinho plan to snatch Frank Lampard from Chelsea to Real Madrid this summer


The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down more than 500 points, the biggest one day drop since December 2008.

Dow Jones Industrial Average closes down more than 500 points


Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg left his start against the Phillies in the fifth inning with an apparent injury.

Nationals ace Strasburg leaves start against Phillies with apparent injury


The Sensex gained further strength on better than expected inflation numbers and also due to heavy buying seen in bluechip stocks.


Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for a four-day visit to the twin-island Caribbean state.

Prince Charles, Camilla arrive in Trinidad and Tobago


A Waco, Texas, woman who violated her probation has opted to ``shame'' herself, wearing penance signs outside the courthouse, instead of going to jail.


Yahoo announced this morning that it will delay its annual meeting, a move designed to give it more time to explore alternatives to a takeover by Microsoft.


Public Relations Minister Laxmikant Sharma has said that credit society is a friend in need.


A tiger escaped from its cage at a zoo in Miami on Saturday, forcing the zoo to be partly evacuated before the tiger was recaptured, the Miami Herald reported.


Ricky Stuart has announced he will step down as Blues coach.


US stocks rallied Thursday as a slew of positive earnings reports offset mixed economic data.


Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who is set to become deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, has expressed interest to move to national politics, party general secretary Purno A Sangma said today.

Bhujbal expressed interest in moving to national politics:


Properly designed climate change legislation will provide US companies with the certainty they need to innovate, creating new market opportunities and jobs for American workers, DuPont Chair Charles O. Holliday, Jr. told the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee here today.

Climate change legislation will provide US companies the certainty needed to innovate


Italy says it has suspended a treaty with Libya that includes a nonaggression clause, amid the turmoil in the North African nation.

Italy suspends treaty with Libya that includes nonaggression clause


The Shama District of the Western Region registered a total of 41,372 eligible voters at the end of the third phase of the biometric registration exercise.


A Calhoun, Ga., man charged with aggravated child molestation is jailed in Gordon County, authorities said.

Calhoun, Ga., man charged with child molestation


CO-WORKERS have paid tribute to Anne Gilbey, 53, who died in a local traffic incident last week.


A 16-member England cricket team arrives in Bangladesh on Sunday night to play two Tests and three one-day internationals.


A beleaguered Muammar Gaddafi vowed today to fight on to death or victory after rebels forced him to abandon his Tripoli stronghold in what appeared to be a decisive blow against the Libyan leader's 42-year rule.


ENOC appoints Saif Humaid Al Falasi as new Group General Manager.


Actress Christina Applegate has said that she is now ``absolutely 100 per cent clear and clean'' after her recent battle with breast cancer.

Christina Applegate is 'clear' of cancer


Jack Bell of the New York Times reported last Thursday that Fox has finally reached an agreement with Comcast to broadcast Fox Soccer Channel in High Definition.

Fox reaches agreement with Comcast for Fox Soccer channel in HD


Suffolk Life cautions advisers not to overlook independent Sipp wrappers when re-registering platform assets.

Suffolk Life cautions advisers re-registering assets


Myanmar and France are making a move to step up cultural cooperation which covers a number of spheres of the sector, the official media New Light of Myanmar reported Wednesday.

Myanmar, France to step up cultural cooperation


Clickyjobs.com, new online recruitment websites group, announced its continued expansion into India, with the launch of here new job board www.delhijobfinder.com, a free job board for the city of Delhi, India.

Clickyjobs.com launches new job board in India


Princess Diana's former butler was to give more testimony on tuesday at the inquest into her death, a day after revealing that her mother had called her a ``whore'' for dating Muslim men.

Mother called Diana 'whore' for dating muslims


The water level of Attabad Lake decreased by two inches on Wednesday, indicating that water discharge from the lake has surpassed inflow.


Richard Coughtrie has extended his contract The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman originally signed a deal that would have expired at the end of next summer when he joined the Club for last season, but has now had that agreement lengthened.


A woman accused of shooting her husband during a struggle will not be charged in his death.

Woman accused of shooting husband not charged


A small, southern Kentucky child is suffering from very serious burns at a Cincinnati hospital.


Canadian manufacturing growth slowed markedly in January, data contained in the Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index showed Wednesday.


During a recent speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, John Brennan stated that terrorists are ``victim to the cancer of violent extremism.''


Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has urged striker Emmanuel Adebayor 'to fight for his place' at Eastlands.


Chase Bank has donated $25 million to five small lenders nationwide, including Accion Texas-Louisiana, to promote the extension of credit to individuals and small businesses in struggling areas.

Chase Bank donates $25 million to five small lenders


Joe Jonas and Brenda Song have been rumored to be dating after they are seen sitting close to each other at a Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs basketball game.

Joe Jonas and Brenda Song might be dating


Highly-rated Vasco da Gama defender Dede has confirmed that Cruzeiro have made a bid to sign him.

Vasco da Gama star Dede confirms Cruzeiro bid


A Delta Air Lines flight leaving Phoenix for Salt Lake City was forced to return to Sky Harbor Airport and make an emergency landing Monday morning.

Delta flight from Phoenix forced to return to Sky Harbor


NASDAQ hosted an opening ceremony to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year yesterday.

NASDAQ celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year


US Senator Ted Kennedy has walked out of hospital following a diagnosis of a brain tumor at the weekend.


A dad of three celebrated his 11th birthday last week at a pub in Epsom.


Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad could have links with Lashkar-e-Toiba or the Pakistani Taliban, eminent Pakistani journalist and author Ahmed Rashid, considered an authoritative voice on terrorism in Af-Pak region, has said.

Faisal Shahzad could have links with let:


US president-elect Barack Obama, who scripted history by becoming the first black-American to be voted to the White House, was on Wednesday named the 'Person of the Year' for 2008 by the prestigious Time magazine.


Celtic took a firm stride towards winning the Scottish Premier League for the fourth successive season when they beat Glasgow rivals Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox on Saturday to extend their lead to seven points.


Honda recently became the first team to track-test a KERS energy recovery system, which will be allowed in Formula One from next year.

Honda become first team to test KERS system


A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh in a defamation case filed by BJP President Nitin Gadkari.

Delhi court grants bail to Digvijay Singh in defamation case


Nigerian inflation slowed in February to 8.0 percent from 8.6 percent the previous month, driven by a decline in food prices, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.


Newsday > Sports > Football > Jets Rex Ryan glad to have LaDainian Tomlinson, Jeremy Kerley back Published:


The Arab Mukhtar of Silwan, the City of David just east of the Old City, says a German news agency pays Arab youths to riot against excavations.


In the latest instalment of a long-running dispute between the two nations, Gaddafi called Switzerland a ``mafia'' state and repeated a previous call for it to be divided up among France, Italy and Germany, according to the interview published by German news weekly Der Spiegel.


It has long been reported that Andre 3000 has been in talks to play Jimi Hendrix in an upcoming biopic, and now reports have confirmed that the Outkast rapper will indeed play the late guitarist.

Andre 3000 to play Jimi Hendrix in upcoming biopic


The Colorado Rockies announced tonight that left-handed pitcher Brian Fuentes has been reinstated from the bereavement list.

Fuentes reinstated from bereavement list


Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said today that the Serbian government deserves a very positive evaluation for its first 100 working days and praised the continuation of EU integration, the biggest diplomatic success in its struggle for Kosovo, as well as the anti-corruption fight.

Government deserves very positive evaluation for first 100 days


A Tuscaloosa County dog owner is upset his dog was shot by a police officer.


International donors pledged $6.4bn in aid to Yemen yesterday, meeting the state's immediate need for financial support as it struggles towards becoming a democracy against the backdrop of a humanitarian and security crisis.


The Atlantic hurricane season is officially under way Tuesday, and coastal residents are waiting to see if it's as busy as expected.


Starbucks Corp raised its profit forecast for the current fiscal year and plans to speed up new store openings, as strength in its latest quarter and new products, gave the company confidence not seen by many of its peers in the US restaurant industry.

Starbucks raises profit forecast, to speed store openings


An Oklahoma State University student is now the 15th OSU student to be named a Truman Scholar.

OSU student 15th to be named Truman Scholar


Level 3 Communications, Inc. announced today that it has completed its previously announced offering of $373.8 million aggregate principal amount of its 15% convertible senior notes due 2013.

Level 3 completes offering of $373.8 million of 15% Convertible senior Notes due 2013


Decatur-based agricultural processor Archer Daniels Midland Co. is giving $125,000 to a nonprofit that promotes the health of the nation's inland waterways.

Archer Daniels Midland giving $125,000 to promote health of nation's inland waterways


A new cancer treatment that acts like a nuclear-tipped missile aimed straight at tumor cells could be a breakthrough in treating a deadly form of lung cancer.

New treatment could be a breakthrough in treating a deadly lung cancer


Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has said he has signed a two-year deal with English Premier League side Fulham, ending an 11-year career with Middlesbrough.

Goalkeeper Schwarzer signs deal with Fulham


The Philippines will reduce its rice imports this year by 66 percent from 2010 levels, National Food Authority Administrator Angelito Banayo said Wednesday.

Philippines to reduce rice imports by 66 percent


Michael Phelps wins a record 19th Olympic medal, but does being a swimmer give him an advantage?


Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., is happy to announce Max Payne Mobile is now available for download on select Android™ powered devices.

Rockstar Games announces Max Payne Mobile now available for Android devices


Reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il reportedly went to China seeking aid and protection from his only major ally after bungled policies at home and military grandstanding that has exasperated the region.

Kim Jong-il in China to seek aid, protection


Britney Spears has confirmed she has split from her fiance Jason Trawick, her former agent.

Britney Spears splits from fiance Jason Trawick


First lady Michelle Obama joined social scrapbooking site Pinterest Wednesday as part of her husband's re-election campaign.

First lady Michelle Obama joins Pinterest


A Marion County public defender was arrested in Indianapolis for allegedly setting up a relationship with an underage girl he met over the Internet.

Public defender arrested in Indianapolis


Larry King will be able to ask precisely that when Michelle Obama, wife of Sen. Barack Obama, visits CNN's ``Larry King Live'' on Wednesday.

Michelle Obama to visit ``Larry King Live'' on Wednesday


Grannies and grandads get into sexting Updated: 14:19, Tuesday January 22, 2013 There is really no easy way of saying this, so it's best to just come straight out with it.


This year, Ukrtelecom will expand the 3G network by 500 basic stations, company CEO Heorhiy Dzekon has said.

Ukrtelecom to expand 3G network by 500 basic stations


Actor Matt Damon took a swipe at US President Barack Obama in an Elle Magazine interview saying, ``You know, a one-term president with some balls who actually got stuff done would have been, in the long run of the country, much better.''

Actor Matt Damon takes swipe at president Obama's 'balls'


Durban taxis are expected to resume operations on Monday after a strike against the metro police, the transport department said.


If the White House has its way, the next election will be about taxes on the rich.


South Korea's Coast Guard says that a South Korean fishing boat with 42 sailors aboard is sinking in the Antarctic Ocean.

South Korean fishing boat sinking in Antarctic Ocean


A former federal Liberal organizer involved in the sponsorship scandal has pleaded guilty to fraud and influence peddling charges.

Former Liberal organizer pleads guilty to fraud charges


Thomson Reuters has launched a global range of indices to monitor global markets, benchmark specific countries, regions, and sectors, and develop investment vehicles.


Stamp collecting group Stanley Gibbons has warned that profits for 2008 will be below market expectations, but said it remained confident that philately could benefit from the recession.


Sigur Rós has released a scented companion candle to Valtari album.


Fla. inmate sues man he's convicted of burglarizing, claiming he was hurt in citizen's arrest

Inmate sues man he's convicted of burglarizing


Australia to have record Tour contingent Updated: 15:19, Monday June 25, 2012 A record 12 Australian riders will start in the Tour de France, with GreenEDGE to be the first Australian team to contest the event.


Skype has launched version 4.0 for Windows that now includes full-screen video calling and improved call quality.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Il met with a senior Chinese official on Friday, China's state-run media said, in what was Kim's first reported meeting with a foreign official since questions about Kim's health surfaced last year.

N. korea's Kim Jong Il meets with senior Chinese official


Despite revenue of more than $3 million last year from Oregon's signature rodeo, the Pendleton Round-Up is struggling to cover its property tax bill.

Pendleton Round-Up struggles over tax bill


Tabloid queen Lindsay Lohan will be starring as Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime biopic Liz & Dick.

Lindsay Lohan to star as Elizabeth Taylor


Livestock prices tumbled across the board this past week, with cattle leading the stampede off the mountain.

Livestock prices tumble across the board


Maldives is to mark Earth Hour, an annual event organized by World Wildlife Foundation to increase the awareness on the effects of global climate change.


Colombian trade unionists on Wednesday asked the EU not to sign an FTA with Colombia due to the human rights violations they believe to have been committed by the Uribe government.

Trade unionists ask EU not to sign FTA with Colombia


Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission strengthened and deepened its commitment to equality between women and men with a Women's Charter.

European Commission strengthens its commitment to equality between women and men


A US anti-kidnapping expert was abducted by gunmen in northern Mexico last week, a sign of just how bold this nation's kidnapping gangs have become.

US anti-kidnapping expert abducted in Mexico


Hong Kong plans to ban pregnant mainlanders from giving birth in the city and deny their children residency rights.

Hong Kong to ban pregnant mainlanders from giving birth in city


Most of us carry credit cards, but do you know what's in your wallet?


Ohio executed a convicted killer yesterday using a new procedure that required the prison warden to try to rouse the condemned man after an initial dose of sedatives to make sure he was unconscious for the subsequent injection of lethal drugs.


Rapper Lil Wayne has appeared in court on drug possession and weapons charges he faces in Yuma County, Ariz.


Daniel Albrecht led a season-opening men's World Cup giant slalom Sunday after a flawless opening run.


Robert Kubica will drive for Renault in Formula One this season, according to his manager.


In a longish post over at Dadhacker, Landon Dyer tells us the story, in florid language, of the moment that the Atari ST very nearly ran Unix.


A month after her Dec. 2, 2010, surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is ``superb.''

Aretha Franklin says her health is 'superb'


Royal Air Maroc, Morocco's flag carrier, has mandated Falko to remarket one 2001-vintage Bombardier Dash 8-Q300.


The Gauteng provincial government spent R4 million on 4613 World Cup tickets, Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said on Wednesday.

Gauteng spent R4 million on World Cup tickets


The Centre will introduce 82,000 scholarships per annum under a new scheme for students from weaker sections for graduate, postgraduate and professional courses.

Centre to introduce 82,000 scholarships per annum


In an update to a story we first brought you yesterday, Halle Berry is not officially engaged after all.


Mounties in Sherwood Park say they're investigating a third indecent exposure complaint there in the past month.

Rcmp investigating indecent exposure complaint


Snow flurries touched down in Stafford County on Monday, surprising some county residents who believed that spring was on its way.


She is now all set to play the field and have fun.


Twitter celebrated its 7th birthday today commemorating when executive chairman/ co-founder jack Dorsey tweeted out the first tweet through the social media network.


SOUTH Korea's government and private analysts questioned media reports that North Korea was poised to make an important announcement possibly concerning the health of its leader, Kim Jong Il, or a power shift in the communist nation.


A 16 year old boy is charged with raping a 12 year old girl.


The Herbs and More program in Farmersville for developmentally disabled adults will celebrate its fifth anniversary and hold two you-pick days during lavender harvest.

Herbs and More celebrates fifth anniversary


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has endorsed Illinois Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in his race for the US Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorses Giannoulias


The major averages are hovering firmly in positive territory, more than offsetting the modest losses posted in the previous session.

Major averages hovering firmly in positive territory


Bank of America plans to resume foreclosures on more than 100,000 homes in 23 states next week.

Bank of America plans to resume some foreclosures


ADAM JOHNSON believes he can bring a dash of Lionel Messi to the team as Fabio Capello embarks on his England revolution.

Adam Johnson believes he can bring a dash from Lionel Messi


Actor Anil Kapoor, who will soon be seen in Priyadarshan's upcoming film Tezz, feels people are tired with excessive film promotions, and says he is glad his latest project isn'ta part of that rat race.


Ryan McCombs is reuniting with SOiL for the group's upcoming co-headlining tour with Puddle of Mudd.


The great legendary playback singer Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan death anniversary was observed on Friday.


Sen. John McCain has won the Virginia Republican primary in an unexpectedly close race with Mike Huckabee.


CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. today announced that it closed the extension and modification of its $525 million secured line of credit, maintaining 100% lending capacity.

Cbl & Associates closes on extension of line of credit


Earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale has struck Japan today, Vesti reported.


Carlyle Group, the world's second- biggest buyout firm, sold another $1.8 billion of China Pacific Insurance Co. shares, continuing its exit from the five- year investment.

Carlyle sells $1.8 billion of China Pacific Insurance shares


NEW DELHI ― Olympic champion Valerie Adams easily won the shot put gold medal Saturday, breaking her own Commonwealth Games record with her first toss of the day.


The Romeo High School junior varsity volleyball team defeated Marysville, 2-0, on Thursday, Sept. 8, in its home opener.


Cavan town can boast to having the longest mace in Ulster, which was donated to the town by the then Mayor of the town Theophilus Clements, in 1724.


-Lindsay Lohan wanted to ``feel free'' again during Thanksgiving Day.

Lindsay Lohan wants to 'feel free' again


The Jakarta Post reported that a group of investors will soon begin building the first ever private railway worth USD 1 billion in Indonesia as a key part of the planned development of a massive USD 5 billion integrated industrial facility in East Kalimantan.

Investors to build first ever private railway in Indonesia


Antonio Banderas will join Steve Coogan and Paul Dano in forthcoming movie 'He Loves Me', about a novelist who writes about a woman he thinks would love him who miraculously comes to life.


WANdisco, a provider of high-availability software for global enterprises to meet the challenges of Big Data and distributed software development, today announced a series of free one-hour online Hadoop training webinars beginning with four bi-weekly sessions scheduled during March and April.

Wandisco announces free online Hadoop training webinars


A Clark County man was injured Monday when he fell from a ladder and hit his head on a cinder block, according to the Winchester Fire Department/EMS.


Portland Trail Blazers center Raef LaFrentz will have shoulder surgery later this month.

Blazers center LaFrentz to have shoulder surgery


A Lake Park, Iowa, man was injured Saturday in a single-vehicle rollover accident near Wahpeton.

Man injured in Saturday rollover near Wahpeton


A Fort Payne man who is a suspect in a Cherokee County home invasion involving an elderly woman now faces attempted murder and other charges.

Fort Payne man faces attempted murder charge


Neurosurgery residents strongly oppose new duty hour limitations imposed by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, and most feel that the specialty as a whole should not be subject to the same duty hour restrictions as other specialties, a survey suggests.

Neurosurgery residents oppose duty hour limitations


The Flyers will host the Winter Classic against the New York Rangers at 1 pm Jan. 2 at Citizens Bank Park.


FusionBrand is creating a specialised department to work with banks and financial institutions to build profitable and sustainable brands using data driven strategies.

FusionBrand to work with banks using data driven strategies


The Bull Canyon fire west of Alexis Creek was 100 per cent contained over the weekend.


Quantitech, the specialist environmental instrumentation company, based in Milton Keynes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.


She said: ''My secret crush is Ray Stevenson, who plays Titus Pullo in the TV series 'Rome'.

Lorraine kelly has crush on Ray Stevenson


Elkhart, Indiana ' Further accelerating the manufacturing and deployment of electric vehicles, batteries, and components here in America, and creating tens of thousands of new jobs, President Obama today announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Obama announces 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects to receive $2.4 billion in funding


A partial solar eclipse began Tuesday in the skies over the Mideast and will extend across much of Europe.

Partial solar eclipse begins over the Mideast and much of Europe


His cricket career may be hampered by injuries, but the dashing Australian pacer Brett Lee is working on his future as a musician and India would be the first stop for his rock star ambitions.


With the selection of the vice-presidential candidates, as well as other details that have emerged, we now know what the election is really about.


Research published in the March edition of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology explored the importance of a patient's outlook as it relates to health behavior and health status.

Research explores the importance of patient's outlook on health behavior and health status


2012-11-27T09:34:54Z 2012-11-27T17:02:58Z Some educators want to ease up on Minn. math exam lacrossetribune.com A Minnesota math test that will soon be tied to graduation is causing consternation among some educators, who planned Tuesday to formalize a push to drop the requirement.


Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 87 runs in the Indian Premier League at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Wednesday.


NATO Thursday announced that it has given a woman its top press job for the first time in its 61-year history as it announced the hiring of international journalist Oana Lungescu as spokeswoman.

NATO gives woman top press job for first time


The Washington Capitals have acquired left wing Matt Cooke from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for left wing Matt Pettinger, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.

Washington Capitals acquire Matt Cooke from Vancouver Canucks for Matt Pettinger


Folsom Lake College photography students will have their work displayed November 11 through December 11 at the college's El Dorado Center in the Library.


A group of Wisconsin Chrysler dealers targeted for elimination by Chrysler LLC has filed an objection in federal bankruptcy court in New York.

Wisconsin Chrysler dealers file objection in court


A registered sex offender was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison Thursday for assaulting two women in Huntington Beach and pushing the eight-months-pregnant friend of one of the victims into the street, prosecutors said.

Sex offender sentenced for assaulting two women


Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu along with his supporters was forcibly shifted on Tuesday to Aurangabad from here amid tight security.


President Obama addressed Iowa Democrats as their Republican counterparts worked to help pick who will face him in November.


Russian oil company Tatneft has halted work in Syria, citing instability in the country, after foreign oil companies including Royal Dutch Shell also stopped operating there due to Europen Union sanctions, Reuters reports on Friday.

Russian oil company Tatneft halts work in Syria


World stocks extended 12-month highs hit on Wednesday after results from JPMorgan Chase & Co boosted investor optimism over an economic recovery, sending the dollar to 14-month lows and oil and gold higher.


ING announced today that it has completed the sale of ING Direct Canada to Scotiabank with a net transaction gain of EUR 1.1 billion after tax.


US announces stricter petrol standards Updated: 11:13, Saturday March 30, 2013 US regulators have announced stricter rules on vehicle emissions and a requirement for low-sulphur petrol as part of President Barack Obama's efforts to reduce pollution.


SC tells Azfar to continue as govt lawyer in NRO review petition The lawyer had requested the court to replace Latif Khosa with Khalid Ranjha in NRO review petition.

Sc tells Azfar to continue as govt lawyer in NRO review petition


Illegal use of fireworks caused an early morning RV fire that nearly threatened a storage building, at a nearby apartment complex.


The popular 50-year-old Martin ended a four-year winless streak by taking the checkered flag at Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.


Lord Alan Sugar has confirmed there will be two more series of BBC One reality show 'The Apprentice'.

Lord Alan Sugar confirms two more series of The Apprentice


Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon, Nobel peace laureate and South Africa's first black president, celebrated his 90th birthday Friday as tributes poured in from around the world.


An elderly Goshen man is in the hospital Thursday night, after he flipped his mini-van in Elkhart County.

Goshen man in hospital after flipping mini-van


Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hoping to ship Diego Arismendi out on loan and is disappointed nobody came in for him in January.


Earlier today, WWE Superstar R-Truth was detained at the Canadian border in Toronto and was sent home as a result.


A still simmering Brandi issued a no-holds-barred interview with Australia's NW HQ magazine recalling she wanted to kill ex-hubby EDDIE CIBRIAN's new wife LEANN RIMES when she saw her with their kids.

Brandi glanville wanted to ``kill'' leanne RIMES


Bond insurer MBIA Inc. is selling municipal bonds to raise cash to meet payments that were triggered by its recent downgrade by Moody's Investors Service, The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday in its online edition.

MBIA sells municipal bonds to raise cash:


Governor Perdue is doing her part to crack down on crime, unveiling new several public safety initiatives.

Perdue unveils new public safety initiatives


Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that Marvel's ``The Avengers 2`` movie is on the way! This isn't exactly surprising news since the movie ``The Avengers'' has made over $800 million at the box office!

Marvel's ``the Avengers 2`` movie is on the way


Fortescue and IOH terminate option Updated: 09:59, Monday February 4, 2013 Fortescue Metals has agreed to stop work on the development of Iron Ore Holding's Iron Valley deposit in Western Australia.


Ghana will shortlist five coaches for interviews before making a decision on who their next national team boss is.


LOS ANGELES A music industry manager was charged Monday with sexually assaulting two 16-year-old girls and giving them cocaine.

Music industry manager charged with sexually assaulting two girls


Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen said that Pakistan economy will revive after two years Pakistan Peoples' Party wants to accelerate growth rate it is striving hard for sustainable growth having strong foundation.

Pakistan economy will revive after two years:


Syrian forces opened fire on protesters while Kofi Annan's spokesman said the peace plan was ``on track.''


- Penn State trustees fired football coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier amid the growing furor over how the school handled sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach.

Penn State trustees fire coach Joe Paterno, school president


A private search for 18-year-old Blake Sinclair in and around the Clutha River will continue today.


President Barack Obama appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night and addressed a few recent issues to pop up during his campaign, from his debate performance, Donald Trump's recent proposition, and Republican Indiana Senate Candidate Richard Murdock.

Obama appears on Tonight Show with Jay Leno


Hurricane Isaac made landfall Tuesday evening along the coast of southeastern Louisiana, where storm surge flooding had already begun earlier in the day.


Bahrain has frozen plans to import natural gas from Iran over what it sees as Iranian ``interference'' in the Gulf Arab state, the Bahraini foreign minister was Saturday quoted as saying.

Bahrain freezes plan to import gas from Iran


Frank Klegon, a Chrysler executive vice president, said in an interview yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show that Chrysler is preparing two viability plans for Congress next Tuesday.


Chelsea are set to sign Belgian wonderkid Romelu Lukaku from Anderlecht after agreeing a fee for the striker.


A rare rocket attack on the main US base in Afghanistan early Sunday killed two US troops and wounded six other Americans, including two civilians, officials said.

Rocket attack on US base in Afghanistan kills two


Both local high schools fared well in the latest Fraser Institute school rankings released last week.


Bangalore University has announced admission to its five-year integrated courses in social sciences, business studies, biological sciences, and earth and atmospheric sciences.

Bangalore University announces admissions


Two young men were shot and killed in Hayward this morning, according to a police sergeant.

Two young men shot and killed in Hayward


The power of the pigskin reigns supreme in America: the Super Bowl broke viewership records last night with 111 million viewers.


A new scholarship, the William L. Ridgway Award, will offer $18,000 per year to all Vanderburgh County students entering UE in Fall 2009.

New scholarship offered to all Vanderburgh County students


Nokia said Monday it is to acquire Plazes a social-activity service provider.

Nokia acquires social-activity start-up Plazes


A ``three strikes'' burglar who broke into a flat near his Shipley home has been jailed for more than two years.


Wood won the Dick's Sporting Goods Open on Sunday for his first Champions Tour title, beating Michael Allen with a par on the first hole of a playoff.


Ten million signatures are required to persuade the United Nations to introduce this Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare to end cruel, painful acts such as: bear farming in Asia, factory farming in New Zealand and England, bears being kept in concrete pits in Japan, and in China the numerous deaths of cats and dogs so that their fur and hair can be stuck onto toys.


Gov. Mike Easley declared a state of emergency Thursday as Tropical Storm Hanna began moving toward the East Coast, but he also warned North Carolina residents to stay aware of Hurricane Ike, a powerful storm churning in the Atlantic.

Nc Gov. Easley declares state of emergency


Brazil is to boost state control of vast, recently discovered offshore oil fields by giving its oil company, Petrobras, a minimum 30 per cent stake in areas open to foreign company exploitation.


I want to talk to you about why conservatives must lead on education reform in this country, but first talk to me about the problem in American schools and about one of the most telling manifestations of this problem: the dropout rate.

Why conservatives must lead on education reform


A boatload of 77 suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted near Ashmore Reef off Australia's northwest coast.

Boatload of suspected asylum seekers intercepted


Two Sydney women have been robbed at knifepoint on a train in the city's northwest.


PepsiCo in talks to acquire SodaStream for more than $2B, report says SodaStream International Ltd. surged in German trading after an Israeli business website reported that PepsiCo Inc. is in talks to buy the home soda-machine maker for more than $2 billion.


Despite dismissing rumours of a feud between its members, Nicola Roberts has admitted that Nadine Coyle hasn't spoken to the rest of Girls Aloud since their last gig in September.

Nadine Coyle hasn't spoken to the rest of girls Aloud since September


After clinching Asarco's buyout deal at $ 1.7 billion, NRI billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources is looking at more acquisitions in mining in view of lower valuations of these assets due to slowdown.


AP Photo NY131 MURRIETA, Calif. Actor Andy Dick has plead guilty to misdemeanor drug and battery charges.


EL CAJON, Calif. Graduation ceremonies were held Sunday for 22 new firefighters who went through training at the Heartland training facility.


No foul play is suspected in the death of a Neshoba County Sheriff's deputy whose body was found outside his patrol car on a logging road Monday afternoon.

No foul play suspected in death of Neshoba County Sheriff's deputy


San Diego police are searching for whoever fired a couple of shots on a busy Mission Beach street Saturday evening.

Police searching for whoever fired shots on busy Mission Beach street


A 76-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in the southside of Glasgow, Strathclyde Police have said.


A VIOLENT sex attacker who threatened to rape and kill a woman in her own bedroom has been jailed indefinitely.


During his unveiling as Valencia coach, Ernesto Valverde stated that he ``signed for six months because that's what Valencia offered me''.

Valverde: ``I've signed for six months because that's what Valencia offered me''


Arkansas will be the Southeastern Conference team playing 2-time Conference USA champ East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl on Jan. 2.

Arkansas to play East Carolina in Liberty Bowl


Raul Grijalva closed his Yuma and Tucson offices on Friday because of death threats and threats of violence.

Grijalva closes offices after death threats


Two naming proposals that commemorate the contributions of two pioneer families, Norman Edwards and Syd and Verna Cotton, have begun moving forward.


Binghamton, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo made a stop in Binghamton to address his executive budget plan.

Governor Cuomo stops in Binghamton to address budget


The UFC 106 betting odds are ready for wagering and we'll take a look at the Ortiz vs Griffin 2 fight and a bunch of others.


David Cameron has urged fellow EU leaders to take ``decisive'' action over Greece and agree longer-term plans to beat the wider eurozone crisis.

Cameron urges 'decisive action' over Greece


The Rutgers softball team released its 2013 schedule, as announced by head coach Jay Nelson.


A 30-year-old North Ridgeville man is seeking to have his drug charges dismissed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court because he has already been convicted of the charges in Cuyahoga County.

North Ridgeville man seeks to have charges dismissed


DSS held the whip hand on day one of their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter against S. Thomas' at Mt Lavinia.


LBi International has acquired US based social media and marketing agency Mr Youth, which will now operate as a division of LBi.

LBi International acquires social media and marketing agency Mr Youth


British Airways is taking its 'Terminal 5 is working' campaign online with a dedicated website showing how travellers are enjoying the terminal.

BA takes 'terminal 5 is working' campaign online


Obamas, Clintons share intimate dinner Updated: 10:37, Saturday March 9, 2013 Washington's political rumour mill is buzzing with news that President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle hosted an intimate White House dinner with Bill and Hillary Clinton.


The Justice for the Forgotten group has lost a High Court challenge against the State over aspects of the Commission of Investigation into the Dublin-Monaghan Bombings.

Justice for the Forgotten loses challenge


But according to an Intel spokesperson, Intel is ``not blinking on MeeGo.''


Alison Sweeney and her husband, Dave Sanov, have welcomed a baby girl, it has been confirmed.


Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, June 6 Union Commerce, Industry & Textiles Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday asserted that with democracy tightening its grip in Myanmar, which has provided a right enabling environment to inspire investors' confidence, India remains committed ``to be a steadfast partner of Myanmar as it charters its path to growth and progress''.


The rand was little changed from its noon levels in late afternoon trade on Wednesday amid a strong dollar, with a local trader saying the currency was getting resistance at 7.79.


Corin Group has unveiled a raft of board changes in the wake of the offer by 2IL Orthopaedics being declared wholly unconditional.


Uber Cup debutants Sannatasah Saniru, 20, and Tee Jing Yi, 19, who had to answer a last minute call up to the National squad, due to injuries suffered by Lydia Cheah and Julia Wong, hope to overcome their nerves with a determined performance.

Debutants hope to overcome nerves with determined performances


The Chicago Red Stars will suspend operations because they do not have the funds needed to commit to playing for the 2011 Women's Professional Soccer season, ESPN has reported.


Professional audio software-maker Digidesign on Wednesday released Pro Tools 8, a significant update to the company's digital audio workstation software.


Word on the street is that Android and Symbian are looking to merge or, at least, that it makes a lot of sense to do so.


Justin Timberlake has released a new single and announced a new album as well.


Emkay has recommended `Reduce` on Ranbaxy with a price target of Rs 395 as against the market price of Rs 458 in its report dated May 12, 2010.


India opener Gautam Gambhir should be fit to bat on the final day of the first Test against England if required, team manager Anirudh Chowdhary declared at the end of the penultimate day's play at Lord's here on Sunday.

Gambhir should be fit to bat on final day:


Brazilian mining giant Vale has delayed the expansion of its open cast coal mine in Moatize in the central Mozambican province of Tete, by a year.

Vale delay the expansion of open cast coal mine in Moatize


Online grocer Ocado has appointed former Marks and Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose as chairman.

Ocado appoints Sir Stuart Rose as chairman


A 30-yearold woman succumbed to stab injuries on Friday night in Jnanabharathi police station limits.


US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NEV, celebrates with supporters during the Nevada State Democratic election night party after defeating Sharron Angle to win re-election in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 2, 2010.

Us Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid defeats Sharron Angle to win re-election in Las Vegas, Nevada


Calexico police officers heroically pulled an unconscious woman from a burning mobile home Friday night after arriving first on scene to the fire in which one man died.

Calexico officers pull woman from burning mobile home


In a world first, Switzerland will accept gold in payments against the delivery of securities on the Swiss stock exchange.


FREDON, NJ A motorcyclist escaped serious injury Saturday when he collided with a black bear that unexpectedly ran across a northwestern New Jersey highway.

Motorcyclist collides with bear on NJ highway


The Sikkim University plans to open three more admission centers at Yangoon, Dhaka and Colombo in addition to the existing ones in Kathmandu and Thimphu from the next academic session.

Sikkim University to open more admission centers at Yangoon, Dhaka & Colombo


Gilroy Police are investigating why a 20-year-old Morgan Hill man was stabbed in the neck Wednesday night, Sgt. Pedro Espinoza reported Thursday.


The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and soul music legend Solomon Burke died at an Amsterdam airport yesterday.

Soul music legend Solomon Burke dies in Amsterdam


New Delhi, Nov 14 The recent reform measures like liberalisation of overseas investment norms in retail and aviation sectors and reduction in petroleum subsidies will help cut fiscal deficit and boost economic growth, President Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday.

Recent reform measures will help boost growth:


London, Oct 31 Actress Megan Fox is all set to make her theatre debut on Broadway.


The Bangsamoro Transition Commission is still awaiting the release of its budget but managed to meet this week and will meet again two weeks from now, courtesy of a sponsor.

Bangsamoro Transition Commission awaits release of budget;


HEREFORD United skipper Rob Purdie faces a spell on the sidelines after being forced off the field by injury during the Bulls defeat by Southend.

Hereford United skipper Rob Purdie faces spell on the sidelines


STC signed a 20 year strategic agreement with SAMD Company Ltd to develop and execute the telecommunications infrastructure for more than 1,200 service unit in the Industrial City in Sabya in Jizan.

STC develops infrastructure for more than 1,200 units in Industrial City in Sabya


Dannii Minogue says she is sharing her pregnancy with sister Kylie.


The death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili during the 2010 Olympics in Whistler has been ruled an accident in a report by the BC Coroner`s Service released Monday.

Kumaritashvili`s death ruled as accident


Before you flip open that tub of Ben and Jerry's, be aware that ice cream really can control your brain and say ``eat me.''


The Detroit Lions have waived linebacker Darnell Bing and activated rookie Zack Follett from the practice squad.

Lions waive Darnell Bing, activate Zack Follett from practice squad


The man who opened fire in a busy fitness center Tuesday evening, killing three women before committing suicide, had planned the attack for months because of frustration over his inability to find a girlfriend, according to a diary he placed on the Internet.

Man who opened fire in a fitness center Tuesday evening planned the attack for months because of his inability to find a girlfriend