The government today said it has no plans to lower the Securities Transaction Tax levied on equity trades, even as collections dipped by about 18% drop during the April-October period this fiscal.

No plans to lower securities transaction Tax:


Still, Leatherheads may do better on DVD -- it's the kind of sweet, slightly sleepy flick you can settle down to on a Sunday night.


An eight-hour standoff with Waukesha police ended around 8 pm Sunday with the suspect being tased and then arrested.

Standoff with Waukesha police ends with suspect being tased


Milk madness has hit Windsor as two giant drugstore rivals wage a street-level price war that has savvy shoppers milking huge benefits.

Milk madness hits Windsor with price wars


A woman was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon on Hancock Bridge Parkway.

Woman seriously injured in motorcycle accident


Colombian President Alvaro Uribe lashed out at the Supreme Court after Magistrate Yesid Ramirez asked the nation's prosecutor general to open an investigation into allegations that the president's son, Tomas Uribe, bribed congressmen to ensure his father's re-election in 2006.


Pakistan's Ambassador to US Sherry Rehman said on Tuesday that both Pakistan and the United States should have consideration for the other's interests, adding that Pakistan had incurred losses of $78 billion in the international war against terrorism.

Pak-US should have consideration of each other's interests:


Everton striker James Vaughan is closing in on his comeback from a knee injury after featuring for the club's reserves on Wednesday night.


In a statement released today, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen reports that California voter registration hit a record 18.2 million voters.

California voter registration hits record 18.2 million


State government has temporarily pulled out of a federal student loan program because of the credit crunch, ending some benefits for the tens of thousands of students who use the program.

State pulls out of federal Student Loan Program


The Myanmar authorities warned on Friday against more bomb attacks following Wednesday's mine explosion in northeastern Kayin state and urging people in the country to remain vigilant against more such probability, official media reported.


Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 240,000 trucks in 20 cold weather states to fix a problem that could prevent front air bags from deploying in a crash.

Nissan recalling more than 240,000 trucks


Units, common property, exclusive use areas, etc. Who's liable for what in a sect.


Gene Lees, a jazz historian and critic known for his pugnacious, highly personal essays and biographies of such jazz greats as Oscar Peterson, Woody Herman and Johnny Mercer, died Thursday at his home in Ojai, Calif. He was 82.

Gene Lees, jazz historian known for essays, dies at 82


The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that construction spending dropped 0.4 percent in May, slightly less than had been expected.

Construction spending drops 0.4 percent in May


Amy Winehouse was stopped from meeting Prince Harry at a music festival, being told by security to stay away.

Amy Winehouse stopped from meeting prince Harry


The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. recently awarded a $50,000 grant to the Bayhealth Cancer Institute.

National breast Cancer Foundation Inc. awards grant to Bayhealth


The Bangladeshi government has waived import duty on raw sugar and slashed duty on refined sugar aiming to keep prices of the consumer good stable in the local market during the upcoming holy Ramadan month, expected to begin on the second week of August, an official said Tuesday.

Bangladesh waives import duty on raw sugar


Second-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia split with American coach Todd Martin on Monday, but the 2008 Australian Open champion plans to continue working with Marian Vajda.

Novak Djokovic splits with coach Todd Martin


Nearly a third of sunbed salons in Wales are breaking the law by not checking that customers are over the age of 18, according to a survey.

Nearly a third of sunbed salons breaking the law


Rwandan suspected war criminal Léon Mugesera, who has dodged deportation from Canada for 16 years, has been given yet another reprieve.


British Airways has cancelled 54 more short-haul flights at Heathrow Airport's new problem-plagued Terminal 5.

British Airways cancels more flights to/from terminal 5


A Glens Falls paper company is buying the city's former armory from the state for possible use by a local art museum.

Paper company buying former armory for use by museum


Dick Vitale, a college basketball analyst for the ESPN television network, delivered a motivational speech during a Michigan Hospital Association membership meeting at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Friday, June 26.

Dick Vitale delivers motivational speech at Grand Hotel


Chic's Nile Rodgers has revealed he is fighting an ``aggressive cancer''.


Australia has again set a new record for the number of births in a year, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Australia sets new record for number of births in a year


A woman was critically injured after being shot in the chest inside her Whites Creek home on Sunday night.

Woman critically injured in shooting in Whites Creek


BankAtlantic Bancorp, the parent company of BankAtlantic, revealed on Friday that it has received a non-compliance notice from the New York Stock Exchange, stating that its Class A common stock did not satisfy one of the exchange's standards for continued listing.

Bankatlantic Bancorp receives non-compliance notice from NYSE


Today, it was reported by ESPN that Brandon Marshall injured his hamstring in the last hour of Broncos' practice.


A school student committed suicide after she was caught copying in an examination, at Pulianthope on Wednesday.


UnitedHealth Group is donating $50,000 each to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army to assist in emergency relief and recovery efforts.

UnitedHealth Group donates to Red Cross, Salvation Army


A trio of indie games have been announced for PSN, with XBLA favourite Spelunky, upcoming cult hit Divekick, and gorgeous puzzle-platformer Limbo all set to arrive on Sony platforms.


Family and friends united to remember a Territorial Army soldier from Hampshire shot dead in Afghanistan as his body returned to the UK.


Peter Andre has landed a brand new ITV2 show, which will see the Australian hunk help British people overcome a variety of different issues.


Enrique Iglesias has denied he's joining Britney Spears on her summer tour of Canada and America -- just hours after she announced he was supporting her.

Enrique Iglesias denies that he's touring with Britney Spears


Roger Federer will carry the Swiss flag at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

Federer will carry the Swiss flag at ceremony


The Olympic Village has been sold for £557m to a joint venture of Delancey and Qatari Diar who could oversee construction of another 2,000 homes on the site.


Wind causes problems during house fire fight near SW 52nd and Monte.


Wayamba United, led by Mahela Jayawardene, beat Uva Next by 20 runs today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in the seventh match of the Sri Lanka Premier League.


Superintendent Dave LaRose announced that the South Kitsap School District will be closed Wednesday because of snow.

South Kitsap School District closed Wednesday


A reality TV star who makes cakes for a living has been arrested for a number of sexual assault charges on a minor.

Reality TV star arrested on sexual assault charges


In the aftermath of last week's election of Barack Obama as President of the United States, some grade school students in an Eastern Idaho town chanted ``assassinate Obama,'' as they rode the school bus.

Students chant ``assassinate Obama'' on school bus


When news reached Heaven that a Midwestern militia was discovered training to help him out during the upcoming rapture, Jesus laughed and exclaimed, ``I need a militia to help me like I need an asshole on my elbow.''

Jesus: ``I need a militia like I need an asshole on my elbow''


AN entire month's rain could fall today as Worcestershire and surrounding areas are hit by storms and squally winds.


Eskom said on Friday it would put measures in place to upgrade its prepaid system in 2012.


Whether you are simply a fan of endless runner games or desperately waiting for anything related to upcoming Iron Man movie, you'll be happy to know that the official tie-in game Iron Man 3 has finally arrived to Google Play.

Movie tie-in game Iron Man 3 has arrived to Google Play


Bank of America noted, ``We are downgrading Ingram Micro to Underperform on risk around Bright Point integration, industry margin pressure and execution.

Bank of America downgrades Ingram Micro to Underperform


British investigation into the Iraq war, which will hear most of its evidence in public, began in London Tuesday with top civil servants and a former spy chief testifying on the conflict's origins.

British investigation into Iraq war begins


A former Nazi concentration camp guard who was living in Wisconsin has been deported to Austria, Justice Department officials said today.

Former Nazi guard living in Wisconsin deported


Donald Trump will play a ``surprise'' role when the Republican Party kicks off its national convention next week in Tampa, Florida, a party official said on Monday.

Donald Trump to play 'surprise' role at Republican convention


A string of deadly bombings in Baghdad killed 21 people and wounded at least 64 others Monday, as the US military reported its first combat death in Iraq in about three weeks.


UPA chairman Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday, launched the Rail Coach Factory with twenty air-conditioned coaches in her Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency at Lalganj that faced a number of obstacles from the day the foundation stone was laid.

Sonia Gandhi launches Rail Coach factory at Lalganj


An autopsy revealed that NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from a blunt force neck injury when his car hit a wall during an event in New Jersey on Wednesday night, according to USA Today.

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from neck injury


Japanese Representative to Taiwan Tadashi Imai and two Japanese community leaders in Taiwan yesterday thanked Taiwanese for their encouragement and donations for the victims of a massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of the country one month ago.

Japanese representatives thank Taiwanese


Mohindar told CNBC-TV18, ``We might see Reliance Capital go upto about Rs 290 levels but it is a bit high risk because of the fact the kind of rally that we have seen over the last two weeks, that is the only little bit of a lingering situation.


Zabasearch or ZabaSearch.com is a free people search engine that scours freely accessible public information and records.

ZabaSearch or ZabaSearch.com free people search engine


Aussie Joel Parkinson won the prestigious Triple Crown while Manchester United is back at the top of the English Premier League.


AP Photo Christina Ricci will make her Broadway debut in Donald Margulies' ``Time Stands Still'' when the Tony-nominated play resumes performances in September.

Christina Ricci to make her Broadway debut


Luxup, the members-only club giving privileged access to the world's leading fashion and luxury brands, has opened in Hong Kong and Macau.


RASHT, Former Hamburg Iranian midfielder Mehdi Mahdavikia has decided to establish a charity foundation for the special diseases.

Mahdavikia to establish charity foundation


Sydney experiences 13th shooting in 2012 Updated: 11:11, Sunday January 15, 2012 Shots have been fired at a house in Sydney's southwest, marking the 13th shooting in the city since the new year.


HEROIC actions which saw a prison officer jump into the River Severn to save an elderly man have been praised by police.

Prison officer jumped into river Severn to save elderly man


Stores and restaurants throughout New Mexico are no longer offering tomatoes after 17 people were hospitalized with salmonella from consuming raw Roma and large round varieties.

Stores, restaurants no longer offering tomatoes


McLaren driver Jenson Button has said that he is hoping for a rainy British Grand Prix because of the fact that he won his only race of the 2011 Formula 1 season in Canada due to heavy downpour.

McLaren driver Jenson Button hoping for a rainy British Grand Prix --


Singer-songwriter Joe South , who penned hits in the 1960s and 1970s like Games People Play, and Down in the Boondocks, died Wednesday, his music publisher said.

Songwriter Joe South penned Games People Play


San Antonio fire officials said one person was killed in a fiery accident on the east side Saturday night.


Amara Raja Batteries can give 25-30% return, says SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com.


Durban, May 5 Graeme Smith and Naman Ojha plundered 135 runs for the opening wicket, as defending champions Rajasthan Royals crushed Kings XI Punjab by 78 runs to continue their rapid march in Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals crush Kings XI by 78 runs


Police feared a badly beaten police officer might die after a vicious beating in the South Auckland town of Tuakau, when he tried to stop a fight yesterday.

Police feared officer could have died from beating


Brokerage firm and investment manager Charles Schwab Corp. said Monday it is cutting at least 100 jobs in an effort to improve operating efficiency.

Charles Schwab cutting at least 100 jobs


ROME -- 1940s Hollywood actress Linda Christian, nicknamed ``atomic bomb'' by Life magazine for her stunning looks and famous for her marriage to actor Tyrone Power, has died in Palm Springs aged 87.

Hollywood 1940s actress Linda Christian dies


The Westminster School in Dubai that has a strength of around 5,000 students will close down from June 2014, GEMS education announced yesterday.

Westminster school in Dubai will close down


High utility costs caused by inefficiencies in state owned enterprises, particularly power and water, are key obstacles to future economic growth.

Inefficiencies in state-owned enterprises obstacles to future economic growth


After an impressive run of gathering pledges, Utah State University has doubled its fundraising goal to $400 million as part of a multiyear comprehensive campaign.

USU doubles its fundraising goal to $400 million


The New York Times said it would cut 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts or layoffs as it tries to counter lost advertising revenue.


OSLO, Norway Norwegian police evacuated a school in the western city of Bergen on Tuesday following a threat of a massacre emailed to a newspaper.

Norwegian police evacuate school after threat


Hyderabad, April 6 Hyderabad police Tuesday continued their probe against former Pakistani cricket captain Shoaib Malik for allegedly cheating a woman after marrying her.

Police continues probe against Shoaib Malik


The shesua, according to him, is a creature that has two kosher signs but is nonetheless not kosher.


Celebrity lovers Anne Heche and James Tupper are expecting their first child together, US Weekly reports as being informed by the actress' representative.

Anne Heche and James Tupper expecting first child


The government is searching for a head of digital engagement as it looks to increase effective use of digital media.

Government searches for head of digital engagement


The Islamic states circulated a new resolution at the current session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday that would criminalize defamation of Islam as a human rights violation and encourage the imposition of Shari'a.


On the third anniversary of the ``Let's Move!,'' campaign, The First Lady speaks with B. Smith about teaching kids how to make healthy choices, the changes she was forced to make as a working mother and being a style icon B. Smith named White House Guest Chef of the Day for Black History Month celebration at the White House Sirius XM Radio today announced that SiriusXM host B. Smith will interview First Lady Michelle Obama on the third anniversary of ``Let's Move!,'' the national campaign she launched with the goal of ending childhood obesity within one generation.

SiriusXM's B. Smith to interview Michelle Obama


Manager Tony Adams has left Portsmouth with immediate effect after the club won just two points from its last nine Premier League matches, the club said in a statement on its website Monday.


Diana King will perform at HLSCC this weekend.


Indian food price inflation soared to 18.3% in the week ended December 25 from 14.4% the week before, government data showed on Thursday.


US markets opened flat Wednesday with the dollar index extending its gains into the second trading session, rising 0.22 percent to 80.03.


Afghan foreign ministry on Sunday announced India is due to host an international conference on Afghanistan within the next two weeks.

India to host international conference on Afghanistan


The Canadian Olympic team will likely not 'own the podium' at these Olympic Games.


On Sunday, the last British troops will leave Iraq; by now, there are only a handful left.


With less than one month to go until the primary election, election officials tested each one of the voting machines being used on Oahu to make sure votes are counted correctly.


An experienced Special Constable on the Isle of Wight is encouraging more people to volunteer to help keep their communities safe.

Special Constable is encouraging volunteers


United States Attorney Brendan V Johnson announced that a Wakpala man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child and one count of aggravated sexual contact with a child.

Wakpala man indicted for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and aggravated sexual contact with a child


Roy Harper to release 19 of his classic albums plus a new compilation album as digital downloads across mainstream, online stores for the first time.

Roy Harper to release 19 classic albums plus a new compilation


Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst of miteshthacker.com is of the view that above Rs 770, Bharti Airtel can touch Rs 850.

Above Rs 770, Bharti Airtel can touch Rs 850:


Luka Modric has reiterated his commitment to Tottenham but admits that the future is never certain in the Premier League.


Shoni Schimmel played for Hermiston last season, transferred to Pendleton, then Franklin.


The trial of Russian citizens Artyom Breus and Ivan Gaponov charged in connection with the December 19 anti-Lukashenka demonstration in Minsk has been suspended until March 1, BelaPAN said.


Argentina's ex-president Raul Alfonsin, who led the country on its long-awaited return to democracy after the bloody 1976-1983 military dictatorship, has died from cancer at the age of 82.

Former argentine president Raul Alfonsin dies


The US Marine Corps broke ground on its first commercial wind farm.


Queensland prisoners are being kept in the dark over decisions to transfer them to higher security jails in a possible abuse of corrective service powers, according to a new report.


Another winter storm is headed for much of the northern Sierra and Lake Tahoe, where another foot or so of snow was expected at lake level by tomorrow and up to two feet at higher elevations.


Police in South Salt Lake, Utah, have arrested a man they say tried to steal a fire truck so he could drive home -- to Washington -- for Christmas.

Man tries to steal fire truck to drive home for Christmas


Indian economy started responding to stimulus packages announced by the government, reported the Economic Times quoting top government officials.

Indian economy responds to stimulus packages - government


The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent center fielder Andrew McCutchen to minor league camp and optioned infielder Brian Bixler to AAA Indianapolis.

Pirates send Andrew McCutchen to minor-league camp


Barrick Gold gave a long-awaited green light to its Pascua Lama gold project on Thursday, after Chile and Argentina settled a dispute over taxation for the deposit, which straddles the borders of the two countries.

Barrick gives green light to Pascua Lama project


Talk-show host Regis Philbin will have a blood clot calf removed from his calf on Tuesday, but said he anticipates a speedy recovery.

Regis Philbin to have blood clot removed


A Manchester man accused of stealing more than $220,000 from client funds at his former payroll business faces a charge of first-degree larceny.

Manchester man accused of stealing more than $220,000 from payroll business


Snooki is getting her own dating show, according to Showbiz Spy.


Shoppers hit Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa early Friday morning, but shoppers who slept in will still receive a $20 gift card for purchases over $100.


All major supermarkets are now rationing baby formula in order to stop its bulk sale, especially to parents in China.


The Ocean Center convention center is hosting a Student Life conference this week, a gathering of more than 6,200 Christian youths and their families from throughout the country.

Ocean Center hosts Student Life conference


North Wales police are to display rainbow flag stickers in stations to encourage gay people to report homophobic crime.

North Wales police to display rainbow flag in stations


To meet the growing demand for innovative product handling and conveying technology, PIAB announces that it will open its 18th subsidiary in Chennai, India.


Ikea is recalling more than 3 million window blinds after a child was nearly strangled on one of the cords.


Nathan Lane is joining the already fully-stuffed cast of ``The Good Wife'' for the CBS drama's fourth season.


A Saudi prince, the grandson of King Abdullah, was jailed for life by a British court on Wednesday for murdering his male servant in a brutal attack at a London hotel after a long campaign of sexual abuse.


A Filipino maid died after a church lift fell on her in a freak accident at the Catholic Church of St Michael off Serangoon Road, The Straits Times reported.

Maid dies after church lift falls on her


James White does a between the legs dunk from the free throw beko allstar 2008 fenerbahçe turkey türkiye slam windmill


``Sex and the City'' opened in theaters nationwide at midnight.


The amount of salt in foods that are processed or sold at fast food restaurants is still high despite calls by medical experts for people to cut sodium for better health, a US study said Monday, AFP reports.


Coker College has added 14 new faculty members this fall, maintaining its student/faculty ratio of 10:1, which is the lowest of any independent residential college in the region.

Coker College adds 14 new faculty members


PHILADELPHIA Penn State, led by 184-pound champion Quentin Wright, won its first NCAA wrestling title in 58 years Saturday night by outpointing Cornell.


Lance Armstrong believes French doping officials may ban him from riding in this summer's Tour de France over a report that he violated protocols during a recent drug test.


An out of control fire burned at least three buildings Friday afternoon.

Out of control fire burns three buildings


Pre-menopausal women face various health risks that can be best addressed by choosing the food items that would help them combat such diseases as osteoporosis and anemia.


An Oakland Park man says he shot a pit bull after it attacked his dog.


Five teenagers, one of them a girl, were charged in court yesterday with the weekend murder of teenager Kellon Hill.


Syrian opposition figures voiced frustration with their international backers yesterday in the face of reluctance from some to supply the rebels with weapons and a call for them to distance themselves from extremist forces.

Syria opposition voices frustration with international backers


Groundnut production in the country may go up by 10 per cent this season if it is supported by adequate rainfall, experts said.

Groundnut production may go up by 10 per cent


Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a Democrat from New Jersey, has curable stomach cancer, says a report issued from his office Friday.


Insight Management Corporation announces it has completed the successful acquisition of Simply Constructed Inc., a green pre-fabricated construction company.

Insight Management Corporation announces the successful acquisition


Private carrier Kingfisher Airlines has posted a net loss of Rs.419 crore for the quarter ended Sep 30 as compared to a loss of Rs.483 crore reported during the like period last year.

Kingfisher Airlines posts loss of Rs.419 crore


Stylish India batsman VVS Laxman says he has retired from international cricket and will miss the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand.

Laxman retires from international cricket


The trade deficit rose in February, contrary to an expected decrease, according to a government report Thursday.


While urging Republicans to stop beating up on each other, Sarah Palin took a couple of swipes at Mitt Romney on Sunday, saying she's not convinced by him and his ``evolving'' conservatism.


The global airline industry is set to lose more than €4.7bn this year, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Airline industry set to lose €4.7bn this year


A Marshfield man was charged Wednesday with six counts of sodomy after his victim told her mother about years of alleged abuse.

Marshfield man charged with six counts of sodomy


An independent report has suggested that teachers should get more holidays to counter an increasing workload and stress.


West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has called for a winter break to be implemented in English football.


''Bachchanalia'', a book dedicated to the films and memorabilia of Bollywood''s superstar Amitabh Bachchan, was released in Mumbai on Saturday.

Bachchanalia, a book dedicated to Amitabh released


A 16-year-old student of a city school who has designed a model for human settlement in space, has left for Washington to attend the International Space Development Conference-2012.

Jaipur student designs model for human settlement in space


Oregon St. wide receiver/kick returner James Rodgers has been ``Cleared to practice in a limited fashion, for a to be determined amount of time.

James Rodgers Cleared to practice in a limited fashion


Indonesia and Malaysia held an annual consultation for the third time here on Tuesday to strengthen their bilateral relations.

Indonesia, Malaysia hold annual consultation


A Plainview lawyer was sentenced to only 24 months in prison for his role in a $66 million mortgage fraud scheme by a Manhattan federal judge, who said he had a hard time being tough on other attorneys.

Plainview lawyer sentenced for role in mortgage fraud


A Maruti Gypsy jeep caught fire near Kukkikatte railway bridge here on Wednesday.


Phil Mickelson carded a final round of 3-under-par 69 and won the WGC-CA Championship by a stroke over Nick Watney.


President Barack Obama won't throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Washington Nationals' home opener Monday.


Lea Michele admits there's a downside to starring on Glee - she misses her family when she is shooting scenes for the show.


Ukip councillors will be like ``independents on steroids'' who prioritise their residents' interests rather than their party's, its most senior councillor has told LGC.

Ukip councillors will be 'independents on steroids'


The Indian market ended Monday's session sharply higher, extending its gains for a fourth consecutive session, thanks to positive global cues and a return of risk appetite in the financial markets.


A half-century partnership by Tim McIntosh and Daniel Flynn helped New Zealand make a solid start in their reply to the West Indies' first innings total of 307 in the Second Test Saturday.


Best Buy Co. said Monday that it has signed a deal to acquire digital music provider Napster Inc. for $54 million, giving the retailer a means of taking on Wal-Mart in the increasingly important online-distribution channel.

Best Buy to acquire Napster for $54 million


A woman was lying in bed on Sunday night when a bullet came through her headboard, just grazing her.


Sevilla have sacked coach Antonio Alvarez and appointed Gregorio Manzano in his place, the Spanish club said on their website.

Sevilla sack coach Alvarez and appoint Manzano


A TRAVEL agent in the Deepings has landed a regional award less than a year after opening.


Charlottesville Police are investigating a stabbing that took place early Thursday morning on the 1100 block of 5th Street Extended.

Charlottesville police investigate stabbing


A brand that epitomizes the hospitality favourite of lifestyle and business travelers, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre forayed into a new chapter as it converted to JW Marriott Hotel Pune.

Pune Marriott hotel and Convention Centre converts to JW Marriott Pune


Private equity firm 3i Group aims to close two or three China deals this year with an investment focus on consumer and retail areas, but it has turned cool on the electronic media and property sectors.

3i aims to close upto three China deals this year


The Chevrolet Cruze has been selected as the Car of the Year in Brazil by 73 local automotive journalists during the 13th annual Automotive Press Award.

Chevrolet Cruze is the Car of the Year in Brazil


Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal visited Cook Elementary School in the Capitol View neighborhood Wednesday as part of her efforts to bring attention to children, education and literacy.

Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal visits Cook Elementary


A Silver Lake man told the police that he was stabbed in the stomach late Saturday night by an armed robber who came into his backyard, asked to borrow a dollar and then snatched his gold chain from his neck.


The family of Delhi gangrape victim has sought an appointment with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to apprise her of their woes and demands.

Family of Delhi gangrape victim seeks appointment with Sonia Gandhi


After reviewing forecasts for the diamond market and the global economy, BMO Capital Markets analyst Edward Sterck predicted that rough diamond prices could stay flat in 2012.


The entire Tamil film industry including super star Rajinikanth on Monday went on a hunger strike protesting against paying additional service tax.

Tamil film industry including Rajinikanth on a strike against service tax


The State Library has compiled an Oregon 150 Books list for the state's sesquicentennial, 150 books aimed at describing the Oregon experience.

State Library compiles Oregon 150 books list


A new type 2 diabetes pill known as Tradjenta from Boehringer, a German company, and Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly & Co. has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

New type 2 diabetes pill, Tradjenta, approved


Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said the attack on an Army convoy in Coimbatore by a group was a ``dangerous trend'' that needed to be viewed seriously.

Chidambaram: attack on Army convoy is a dangerous trend


Seagate has announced that it has become the first manufacturer to ship two billion hard disk drives.

Seagate announces it has shipped over two billion hard disks


Jerusalem: 5 free things for visitors to do No other city in the world exudes spirituality and inspires devotion like Jerusalem, home to important shrines of Judaism, Islam and Christianity.


Valencia says striker Roberto Soldado will miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid because of a leg injury.

Valencia striker Roberto Soldado to miss Copa del Rey match with Real Madrid


At Vilensky Event Music we have over five years experience providing exceptional live music at special events.

Vilensky Event music - providing exceptional live music for your Event


More than 60 Liberty High School students donated blood to the Puget Sound Blood Center Sept. 15.

Liberty High School students donate blood


Much to the frustration of many people, the counterfeit notes are circulating the country, yet again.


Sen. Norm Coleman, facing the prospects of a recount, nonetheless claimed victory over Democratic challenger Al Franken late this morning.


Premier League clubs are considering a quota for a minimum number of 'homegrown' players in their squads in a bid to stave off attempts to impose spending controls.

Clubs consider quota for 'homegrown' players


Former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Penn., will drop out of the US presidential race, effectively leaving the endorsement to Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Santorum to drop out of presidential race


The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation ''SAARC'' summit scheduled to be held in Colombo next month would focus on evolving a combined strategy to combat terrorism, said Mahinda Rajapakse.

SAARC summit to focus on evolving strategy to combat terrorism


YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. announced today an exclusive 20-year joint venture with CCTV-6's China Home Cinema, named Zhonghai Shixun, to become the first national Pay-Per-View and Video On Demand platform in China.

YOU On Demand to become first national Pay-Per-View and Video On Demand platform in China


A woman was left naked and distressed in a South Auckland street after she was allegedly attacked by her partner.


London, Oct 25 Singer Sarah Harding has said Girls Aloud will make album only when each member of the band decides they want to return.

Sarah Harding says Girls Aloud will make album when each member returns


A man known as the ``Granddad Bandit,'' who prosecutors say robbed 25 banks in more than a dozen states, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison.

``Granddad Bandit'' sentenced to 25 years in prison


The bodies of two British hostages killed in Iraq were formally identified on Sunday, 36 hours after being handed over by their kidnappers.

Bodies of two British hostages killed in Iraq identified


Billy Crystal just announced he's replacing Eddie Murphy as the host for next year's Oscars show.

Billy Crystal replaces Eddie Murphy to host Oscars


With their rookie minicamp in the rear view mirror and workouts with veterans set to begin, Cleveland Browns first-round pick Brandon Weeden is ready to compete with veterans Colt McCoy and Seneca Wallace for the starting quarterback job, Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer reports.


President Obama and Vice President Biden visited the Norwegian Ambassador on Tuesday to offer their condolences in the wake of the tragic killings in Oslo last week.

Obama visits Norwegian Ambassador, offers condolences


The NCAA has suspended Texas basketball player Myck Kabongo of Toronto for 23 games for accepting impermissible benefits and providing false statements during an investigation into the infractions.

NCAA suspends Texas longhorns guard Myck Kabongo of Toronto 23 games


Last chances paid off for at least one person as the show we called 'Top Chef Seattle' sputtered to a close Wednesday night.

Last Chance pays off for 'Top Chef Seattle'


Packers safety Charles Woodson, 36, will visit the 49ers on Wednesday, his agent, Carl Poston, confirmed.


The Perak state assembly went ahead with its ``emergency session'' today, under a tree about 100m from the Perak Darul Ridzuan building which houses the assembly, and approved three motions.

Perak state assembly approves three motions


Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the persons involved in the shooting death of 71-year-old Jerry Greer.


2013-03-21T17:39:00Z 2013-03-21T19:36:05Z Gov. designates new state park at Blood Run site Sioux City Journal PIERRE, SD


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary each month to the Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers smarting from government-wide spending cuts, the White House said Wednesday.

Obama to return 5 percent of salary to Treasury


A Russian banker who was shot in London and is now in a coma is wanted in Moldova over financial crimes, a Russian daily reported on Saturday.

Russian banker shot in London 'wanted in Moldova'


Justin Timberlake has given an interview recently assuring his music loving fans that he is not done with music and one day he will revive his music career.


The UFC 153 event that's slated for Rio de Janeiro on October 13th was finalized today with two additional bouts according to UFC officials.

UFC 153 finalized with two additional bouts


The Fiji Rugby Union's coaching director Ilivasi Tabua is expecting a much better performance from the Air Pacific Fiji Warriors and Fiji Barbarians in the third round of the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup competition.


The NBA which has seen a huge decline in fan attendance as well as an extreme decline in season ticket holders has announced that in order to generate more revenue it will be going from a best 4 out of 7 Finals format to a best 16 out of 28 format for the NBA Finals.

The NBA Finals to go to a best 16 out of 28 format


A 36-year-old man is accused of cutting the brake line of a car belonging to an acquaintance in Woodbridge.


Progress Software and IONA Technologies have jointly announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Progress Software has agreed to acquire IONA for $4.05 per share in cash.

Progress Software to acquire IONA Technologies


Barratt is playing Santa Claus with some fantastic festive deals for buyers who'd like to be in their new home in time for Christmas.


Turkey urged its partners in the Nabucco gas pipeline project to meet their obligations and said the ball is now on the courts of the other countries to realize the planned project, energy minister said late on Friday.

Turkey urges all partners in Nabucco project to meet obligations


BENDIGO and Adelaide is the sixth major bank to cut interest rates on home loans but is still charging more than the big four banks.


Amazon is to ramp up its subscription based selling model with the expansion of its 'Subscribe and Save' service and the launch of a membership scheme to target families.


Dr. Joebert D. Toledo says the world is relying more and more on aquaculture rather than capture fisheries to feed a population that has grown to 7 billion.


Revelers hoist a coffin into a horse carriage down Royal Street in the French Quarter durning a funeral procession commorating the 5th Annivesary of Hurrican Katrina on August 29, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Revelers hoist coffin into horse carriage


French bonds fell to a record low of 2.414% in early trade.


Paul Elliott has resigned from the Football Association with immediate effect following an alleged racism row.

Paul Elliott resigns from Football Association


All Nippon Airways Co. said Thursday it has teamed with a Hong Kong investment group to launch a budget airline, aiming to tap the growing but competitive Asian market.


The most incisive reaction to Mitt Romney's disparaging comments about 47 percent of us came from a conservative friend who e-mailed: ``If I were you, I'd wonder why Romney hates America so much.''


A new computer simulation is helping to guide tsunami evacuation planning on the Oregon Coast.

Computer simulation guides tsunami planning


Hundreds of trucks stayed off the road since Thursday midnight protesting against heavy toll charges.


Though it was announced previously, an animated Marvel Super Hero Squad has found a home on Cartoon Network.

Marvel Super Hero Squad finds home on Cartoon Network


The Royal Challengers Bangalore go into this months IPL with their strongest team to date looking to bounce back after their finals defeat against the Deccan Chargers in South Africa last year .

Royal Challengers looking to bounce back


A northern Arizona woman who worked as a medical assistant has been sentenced to three years in prison in a prescription drug fraud case.

Ariz. woman sentenced for prescription drug fraud


The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus has been asked to leave an energy forum at the University of Cyprus following complaints by a Lebanese minister to the organisers.

Israeli ambassador to Cyprus ``asked to leave'' energy Forum


South Africa kept their heads to duly record a most memorable victory by nine wickets over Australia in the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Sa keep their heads for memorable victory


Dylan Armstrong won the shot put competition at the Kansas Relays with a distance of 70 feet, 7 1/4 inches Wednesday night.

Armstrong wins shot put at Kansas Relays


Oksana Grigorieva reportedly wants Mel Gibson banned from having any access to their daughter Lucia.

Oksana Grigorieva wants Mel Gibson banned from daughter Lucia


Cloud seeding operations conducted by the Department of Agriculture brought heavy rain to Zamboanga City before noon Sunday.


Within the next one month, Azerbaijan will harden state standards on bread making, head of the Committee's Department of Standardization & Technical Regulation Namig Tagiyev said, APA reports.

Azerbaijan hardens standards in bread making


Austrian prosecutors say the man accused of imprisoning his daughter for 24 years and fathering her seven children has been charged with murder.

Man accused of imprisoning daughter charged with murder


A citizen initiative to ban gay marriage will be on the November ballot, the only 1 of more than 50 active petition drives that qualified at the deadline for signature verification.

Citizen initiative to ban gay marriage to be on November ballot


BMW has launched the sixth generation of its bestselling 3-Series with design modifications including a refreshed front grille, wider dimensions and a more wedge-shaped look with most of the big changes found beneath the bonnet.

BMW launches sixth generation BMW 3 Series


An attorney from Parys has won a defamation claim against one of his former clients, Media24, and a journalist from the weekend tabloid, Sondag, in the Free State High Court, according to a Volksblad report.

Attorney wins defamation claim against former client


Telekom Srbija has announced it will install four TelePresence systems from Cisco which enable the organization of video conferences.

Telekom Srbija to install four TelePresence systems


Gwyneth Paltrow, former Brad Pitt fling, current Coldplay lead singer wife, and oh yeah, an actress in Hollywood, wants a baby.


The cable also said that the Congress faction led by Antony, then Kerala unit president, refused to support Sanjay and questioned his ``rapid ascent to a position of power'' asking ``what sacrifices he has made for the party or the country''.

AK Antony refused to support Sanjay Gandhi:


The annual sports gala was opened at Thana College ground in Malakand protected area here on Wednesday.


Interstate Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Thursday that it will eliminate 45 corporate jobs and cut senior management's pay by up to 10 percent as it looks to trim overhead costs by at least $13 million.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts to eliminate 45 jobs


Georgia freshman running back Isaiah Crowell was held out of practice Friday with a strained groin.

Georgia frosh Crowell held out with strained groin


German, Spain and the UK will fall into recession in 2008, the European Commission has predicted.


'Very hot tea and coffee linked to raised oesophagus cancer,' reads the headline in The Times.


Two juvenile males have been charged with fourth degree arson in connection with the March 30 fire which swept up the hillside just west of the 1400 block of A Street in Delta.

Juveniles charged with fourth degree arson


For most older adults in long-term care, nursing homes are the last places they will ever live, and many give up hope on ever returning to home.

For older adults, there's no place like home


As reported by the New York Post, lavish singing-songwriting one-man sensation Rufus Wainwright married his longtime partner, producer Jorn Weisbrodt, at their home in Montauk, New York yesterday.

Rufus Wainwright marries partner Jorn Weisbrodt in Montauk


Team spokesman Scott Day said Monday that Smart has agreed to terms for a new contract at VCU.


The Associated Press reports that the Rams canceled practice Thursday due to ``confirmed cases'' of swine flu.


Golfer Tiger Woods has apologised to his family for recent ``transgressions'', in a statement that alluded to ``personal sins'' and the forced exposure of ``intimate details'' of his life.

Tiger Woods apologises for 'transgressions'


Wachovia Corp., the biggest bank in the Philadelphia region and the fourth-largest in the nation, ousted its chief executive today, adding to the ranks of top financial executives felled by credit-market turmoil.


Secondary school teachers continue to vote today on possible strike action after Post Primary Teachers Association members rejected the Government's latest pay offer.

Secondary teachers continue voting on strike action


Kim Kardashian, the Armenian-American businesswoman, socialite, television personality, model, and actress, who has herself wowed crowds across the world with her beauty, finds Dubai women ``gorgeous''.

Kim Kardashian finds Dubai women ``gorgeous''


A woman is divorcing her husband after she caught him having a 'virtual' affair online with a computer-generated female character in a 3D 'digital world' game, it emerged today.

Woman divorces her husband after catching him having a 'virtual affair' in online game


Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan won their divisions at the US Olympic marathon trials in Houston.

Meb Keflezighi, Shalane Flanagan win US Olympic marathon trials


Prime minister Costas Karamanlis visited the firefighting aircraft base in Elefsis, near Piraeus, on Monday morning, where he was briefed on the fleet's preparedness in light of the high fire-risk period.

Karamanlis visits firefighting aircraft base


TWO residents groups in Rawmarsh have joined forces to raise money for a local charity.

Two groups join forces to raise money for charity


A 48-year-old Shepherdsville man is charged with first-degree rape.


With five birdies and an eagle to open his second round, Woods has blasted his way up the 2009 Buick Open leader board with a 9-under 63.

Tiger Woods blasts up the 2009 Buick Open leader board


WASHINGTON John McCain has moved closer to clinching the GOP nomination, picking up delegates in Wisconsin and in Washington state.


On Wednesday Mila Kunis Being Stalked was a top story.


With the air of a man who is all too aware that calamity lurks just around the corner, France manager Raymond Domenech refused to get carried away following tonight's 1-0 win against the Republic of Ireland.


Patna, Sep 4 BJP today urged all the political parties not to ''politicise floods'' in the state and put up all efforts in providing succour to the flood victims in North Bihar without any delay.

BJP urges political parties not to ''politicise floods''


England captain Andrew Strauss insisted he had ``unfinished business'' with Australia despite scoring 161 not out on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Strauss has 'unfinished business' with Australia


Like most basketball players, or sports figures for that matter, former Weber State/now Portland Trail Blazer NBA draft pick Damian Lillard is all about the shoes.

Former Weber State guard Damian Lillard is all about the shoes


The message saying ``Let this boy be discharged,'' and signed A. Lincoln was written on a telegram from Col. Thomas W. Harris about his son, Perry.


Indian shooter Ronjan Singh Sodhi is loving every bit of his first Olympic Games and was pleasantly surprised to see legendary cricketers like Steve Waugh and Sir viv Richards.

Ronjan Sodhi loving every bit of his first olympics


GLENN Wheatley has denied receiving special treatment after being allowed to finish home detention a day early.

Glenn Wheatley denies receiving special treatment


The body of the third avalanche victim was recovered on Saturday by a rescue team.

The body of a third avalanche victim has been rescued


Two female pedestrians were killed on Sunday morning after they were struck by a vehicle according to the Wilson Police department.


BJ Penn retained his UFC lightweight championship Saturday night with a fifth-round TKO of Diego Sanchez in the main event of UFC 107.

Bj Penn retains UFC lightweight championship


Stocks Make Great Gifts from Money Talks News.


CloudStatus, a cloud monitoring web site, now monitors the status of Google App Engine.

CloudStatus now monitors Google App Engine


Dennis and Callahan are very upset that Heidi Watney is leaving NESN.


Demolition has begun on the old Harley-Davidson plant in York County.

Demolition begins on old Harley-Davidson plant


A 38-year-old man has been jailed for five years for carrying a gun after police stopped a car in South Mimms.

Man jailed for five years for carrying gun


In a story from Variety, it seems that Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried will be starring in Chloe.

Julianne Moore and Liam Neeson to star in Chloe


``We're not gonna take it,'' rang out across El Camino Real in San Mateo as hundreds protested federal and state spending on tax day.


The rider, trainer and instructor has seen her business grow through hard work and an enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit.

Rider sees business grow through hard work


President Asif Ali Zardari said Sunday that the next general elections would be free and fair, adding that the PPP would once again be elected.


Gavin Maile, KPMG Africa Construction Partner, indicates that ``in South Africa profit rates for new contracts are coming under pressure, especially in the housing sector, with numerous contractors bidding on each contract.


FlexLink have acquired Techne, a leading provider of machines and devices for the packaging OEM industry.


A tornado briefly touched down around 1 pm in the Lake George area in southeastern Park County on Aug. 18.


Carlos Salcido has completed a permanent move from Fulham to Mexican side Tigres.


Humanity is facing ``water bankruptcy'' as a result of a crisis even greater than the financial meltdown, two new reports show.


Turkey's state-run news agency says three Chechens were gunned down on a street in Istanbul, the latest in a string of attacks against Chechens in Turkey, the Washington Post reports.

Three Chechens were gunned down in Istanbul


The international banking giant HSBC may have financed terrorist groups and allowed Mexican drug money into the US economy through its lax policies, a damning Senate report reveals.

HSBC may have financed terrorist groups, allowed Mexican drug money into US - Senate


Kingfisher Airlines is working with a consortium of banks to further reduce interest costs, while the carrier is looking at sale and lease back of some of its aircraft to reduce loans, its chairman said at the company's annual shareholders meeting.

Kingfisher Airlines to reduce interest cost


Wind power capacity on a global scale, will triple by 2017, according to a new report by green technology analysts Pike Research.


Pheasants Forever will meet at 7 pm today at the Knights of Columbus, 519 First Ave. S. A social will begin at 6:30 before the meeting.


``If I don't make money, but what we deliver to people is love and happiness and connectivity and friendship and health, and whatever it is ultimately leads to people's happiness, I'm fine with losing my money,'' Female First UK quoted Kutcher, 34, as saying.


17 stone Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins has appeared in a naked photo shoot for this week's Heat magazine.

The only Way is Essex Gemma Collins in naked photo shoot!


Rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 in New York and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence.

Lil Wayne pleads guilty to attempted weapon possession


Hani al-Masri argues that some Islamists are losing sight of the Palestinian cause.

Islamists losing sight of Palestinian cause


An animal rights group accused of internet vigilantism says comments posted on its forum reflect frustration about soft penalties for animal cruelty.

Animal rights group accused of vigilantism


SCHOOL governors across North Somerset have been asked to undergo further training in the wake of the sex abuse carried out by a Weston-super-Mare teacher.

School governors asked to undergo further training after sex abuse


It is with great sadness that we share the news that film director and writer Nora Ephron has passed away.

Writer-director Nora Ephron has passed away


Two Kill Devil Hills residents were sentenced to serve federal prison sentences for drug distribution.

Two from Kill Devil Hills sentenced for drug distribution


Ace marksman Gagan Narang shot bronze medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle in the ISSF World Cup in Beijing even though compatriots Abhinav Bindra and PT Raghunath failed to make the finals of the event.


CNA Financial, a commercial insurance company, has appointed Jamie Gibbins, Charlie O'Donnell, Michael O'Mahony and Jon Paulsen as additional commercial underwriting officers to ensure the full complement of CNA's products and services are presented to every account.

CNA appoints additional commercial underwriting officers


ISLAMABAD, March 15:All the political differences will be settled amicably through the dialogue process, said Pakistan Peoples Party Secretary Information Qamar Zaman Kaira.Talking to a private news channel on Tuesday, he said that dialogue was the only way to resolve issues amicably and the PPP leadership was following this course to ensure strong and stable political culture in the country.

Political differences to be settled through dialogue:


Despite the economic slowdown, most students consider the telecom sector a 'favourable industry' to work for, according to a study conducted by a city based Human Resources firm.

Students consider telecom sector as favourable industry


GRIMSBY Town will face Dartford in the FA Carlsberg Trophy semi-finals after the Darts saw off FC Halifax in a quarter-final replay last night.

Grimsby Town to face Dartford in FA Trophy semi-finals


A judge has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should be extradited to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations.

Wikileaks' Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden


Light-weight plastic bags will be banned in SA from May 2009.


Quirky Katy Perry has revealed she wants to wear a ``bacon bikini'' for the cover of her next album.


MMO Strategy & Tips breakdown what should be included in the best Diablo 3 strategy guides that are being released.

What's in the best Diablo 3 strategy guide


Intercity Transit ridership jumped 18.6 percent in 2008 as the public transit system serving South Sound recorded 5.1 million trips.


The Brazilian real closed sharply higher against the US dollar Tuesday on rising foreign investment inflows and an improved international credit position for Brazil.

Brazil's real closes sharply higher on investments, credit


Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the world's richest monarch with a personal fortune worth USD 35 billion, according to the 'Forbes' magazine.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej 'is the world's richest monarch'


A longtime Texas newspaper circulation manager collapsed and died at his office at the Wichita Falls Times Record News on Thursday, the paper's publisher said.

Newspaper circulation manager dies in office


A small plane made an emergency landing in a Warren County field around 5:15 tonight.

Plane makes emergency landing in Warren County field


Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is eliminating co-pays for patients who use retail clinics like MinuteClinic and Target clinics.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota eliminates co-pays at retail clinics


The US Coast Guard rescued three people and two dogs from an overturned boat a half mile off of North Myrtle Beach this afternoon, according to a news release from Lt. Cmdr.

Coast Guard rescues three from overturned boat near North Myrtle Beach


The first post-Haj flight PK-4502 carrying 466 pilgrims onboard will arrive from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia here at Benazir Bhutto International Airport today morning.


London, Aug 17 Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino says he feels naked when people watch his movies because the scripts of his movies are always ``extremely personal''.

I feel naked when people watch my movies:


A Sioux City man has been sentenced to prison for fondling a girl during a seven-year period.

Sioux City man sentenced to prison for fondling girl


Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Adolor Corporation for an aggregate upfront cash consideration of approximately $221 million.

Cubist Pharmaceuticals completes acquisition of Adolor Corporation


Johnathan Thurston could be the first player in history to finish a season with a 90 per cent accuracy.

Johnathan Thurston could finish season with 90 per cent accuracy


A former Great Falls mayor who pleaded no contest to prostitution-related and obstruction charges says he will appeal the one-year jail sentence he received earlier this month.

Former Great Falls mayor to appeal sentence


Hundreds of people rioted in southwest China after security forces reportedly beat a disabled street vendor to death, according to government authorities and state media.

Hundreds riot in China over vendor's death


The annual St. Patrick's Day parade kicked off Sunday afternoon in New Haven.

St. Patrick's parade kicks off in New Haven


Man Group, the world's biggest listed hedge fund manager, saw profits slide 24% in the last six months as its managed funds fell and fee income dwindled.


A ZEBRA crossing near Rawtenstall Market is ``a serious accident waiting to happen'', according to a traders leader.

Rawtenstall ZEBRA crossing is ``accident waiting to happen''


Two US soldiers were killed in a suicide car bomb attack in south Afghanistan that was claimed by the Taliban, NATO said today.


One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in an apartment in Al Muteena area, Dubai, on Monday afternoon.

One treated for smoke inhalation as fire breaks out in an apartment in Dubai


Golden Gate Fields will open its 2008 spring season Wednesday and the 30-day meeting will feature plenty of stakes action and bargain prices for fans.


Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Economist.com and adviser to former Republican presidential candidate John McCain, said on Monday 42 US states were in recession.

Economist Zandi says 42 US states in recession


Denny Hamlin has dominated Richmond on several occasions--without winning.


A crew member enters a customer purchase on his mobile device at the Apple store at the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California December 8, 2010.


After a regular season of offensive explosions, the NFL postseason is demonstrating that defense indeed wins championships.


EPB residential customers will see a decrease in the cost of electric power, due to TVA's monthly Fuel Cost Adjustment, on any bill printed on or after today, November 1, 2010.

EPB customers to see decrease in cost of electric power


THE Air Ambulance was called to Kessingland beach on Wednesday> afternoon after a woman suffered a suspected dislocated knee.


NEW YORK -Thierry Henry said Thursday he is retiring from the French national team.

Thierry Henry retires from French national team


A butcher has closed his Watford market stall after 33 years of trading.


Hearings on NY nuke plant start with tech talk A federal hearing that could decide the future of a nuclear plant in the New York City suburbs began Monday on a less-than-dramatic note.


Simpson arrived Tuesday for the second day of jury selection on the case, again with friend Tom Scotto and Scotto's wife Sabrina.

Simpson arrives for second day of jury selection


Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault following an incident at a charity ball in London's Berkeley Square in 2008, her spokesman confirmed.


Police say they picked up 10 drink drivers overnight.


Singer Katy Perry, who is weeks away from getting married to her fiance Russell Brand, says had she been single she would have slept with singer Cheryl Cole.

Katy Perry fantasises sleeping with Cheryl Cole


A 53-year-old Florida man died after allegedly snorting a mystery substance he found floating in the water on a fishing trip with his brother.

Man dies after snorting mystery substance


A Rogers man was placed on 10 years' state-supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges involving criminal offenses against two girls.

Rogers man placed on 10 years' probation


Rafael Nadal struggled past 148th-ranked qualifier Paolo Lorenzi 6-7, 6-4, 6-0 in his opening match at the Italian Open on Wednesday, looking far from the form that has helped him dominate on clay for six years.


County Road 507 in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township closes Tuesday at 6 am for repairs following last week's flooding.


Pixies could be set to work on new material after their current 'Doolittle' tour comes to an end.


West Ham will fight the threat of playing four games behind closed doors following the Carling Cup riot against Millwall, reports The Sun.

West Ham will fight playing games behind closed doors


A THIRD of MLAs in Tyrone are using taxpayers' money to employ their relatives, a new register of members' interests has revealed.


In a quiet update on Thursday, Apple indicated that it will soon be dropping its support for Java on Macs.


Cadila Healthcare Ltd., a research-oriented pharmaceutical company in India belonging to Zydus group, said it has inked a new drug discovery and development pact with Eli Lilly and Co. focused in the area of cardiovascular research.

Cadila Healthcare inks drug discovery pact with Eli Lilly


``I always wanted to become actress, but I always thought I am too ugly to be an actress.

I thought I'm too ugly to be an actress:


A Wales football fan died after an assault was reported outside Wembley Stadium before the team's Euro 2012 qualifying match against England on Tuesday night, authorities said.

Wales fan dies after assault reported at


The Indian Space Research Organisation may explore entering into a collaboration with global aircraft maker Boeing, after the latter showed interest in the field of communication satellites, China's Xinhua news agency cited a top official of the agency as saying Tuesday.

Indian space Research Organisation may explore collaboration with Boeing


A cast of outstanding international women athletes from the city and other parts of the Cordillera will be honored at the Malcom Square on April 5 to cap this year's city celebration of the National Women's Month here.

International women athletes to be honored


The No. 14 LSU softball team wraps up a critical SEC week as Auburn visits Tiger Park for a weekend series.

No. 14 softball wraps critical week against Auburn


rLiNK uses advanced internet, cellular and GPS technologies designed specifically for installation on powersports vehicles to offer a true enthusiast experience as well as state of the art security.

RLiNK uses advanced internet, cellular and GPS technologies


``Drug trade capitalising on the Internet or international mail has soared, presenting greater challenges to law enforcement authorities than conventional crime,'' Lim Chai-jin, prosecutor-general of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, said.


Life sciences firm Avesthagen is scouting for partners for marketing of its bioactive ingredient products globally.

Avesthagen scouting for partners for bioactive ingredients


California will stop issuing IOUs on Sept. 4, and redeem them a month before the planned date of Oct. 2, the state's chief accountant, John Chiang, said, The Wall Street Journal reports.


A new book on the life of former world no. 1 Marcelo Rios, one of the least liked players in tennis history, has hit the stands.


ASPEN, Colo. - Authorities say actor Charlie Sheen is accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in Aspen.


Palos Heights police are investigating an armed robbery at the Radio Shack at 119th and Harlem shortly after 2:30 pm Wednesday.

Palos Heights police investigate armed robbery


Carmen Electra is promoting her very own line of home stripper poles that will help women get in the best shape of their life, and also have them embracing their female prowess.

Carmen Electra promotes home stripper poles


The brother of Detroit City Council President Monica Conyers was arrested Saturday evening for suspicion of drunk driving.

Brother of Monica Conyers arrested for drunk driving


Alachua police are still investigating last week's shooting, abduction and home invasions that all occurred in the same night.

Alachua police investigating last week's shooting


Five-star linebacker Jelani Jenkins made his decision official a short while ago, telling a packed audience at his Maryland high school he will attend Florida.


Arsenal beat AS Roma 7-6 on penalties on Thursday to move into the Champions League quarter-finals after a 1-0 defeat on the night had left the aggregate score level.


Shorten says mining tax won't change Updated: 15:33, Tuesday February 12, 2013 Labor frontbencher Bill Shorten says he's unaware of any government plans to change the mining tax but has declined to say whether it is generating enough revenue.


US financial markets reopened Wednesday after a historic two-day closure forced by superstorm Sandy, with the interruption having little impact on share prices themselves: the markets ended mostly unchanged from Friday's close.

US markets reopen after hurricane Sandy;


Hamid Karzai was declared Monday Afghan president for a second term by election organizers, cancelling a one-man presidential run-off following a diplomatic push led by UN chief Ban Ki-moon.


A city probation officer was shot and seriously wounded this evening in the 84th Precinct in Brooklyn, law enforcement sources say.

Probation officer shot and wounded in Brooklyn


The contest, sponsored by the Division of Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health and Social Services, the Office of the Governor, and the Guam Food Safety Task Force, aims to promote food safety.


Susan Boyle, who became a worldwide star after appearing on a British television's Britain's Got Talent, has left the London clinic where she was being treated for exhaustion, Reuters reports.


The city has missed out on two possible grants, largely due to timing and local matching funding issues.


Veteran Labour leader Michael Foot, a close friend of India, was laid to rest here with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown leading thousands of mourners and describing him as ``one of the greatest parliamentarians ever''.


Cleaners who had their hours slashed by their new employer will take their case to the Supreme Court on Thursday.


Albert Haynesworth failed his conditioning test Thursday and was forced to sit out the first practice of the Washington Redskins training camp, the latest twist in a test of wills between the two-time All-Pro defensive lineman and coach Mike Shanahan.


Students of the Government Boys First Grade College in the city staged a protest on Friday, condemning delay in construction of a compound wall to their college.

Students protest over delay in construction of compound wall


In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, Norfolk Southern Corp. has taken over the #180 spot from Autodesk Inc., according to ETF Channel.

Norfolk Southern takes over #180 spot from Autodesk


A British oil worker has been kidnapped by unidentified armed men while on his way home with his driver in Peureulak, East Aceh, on Tuesday, a police official has said.


US stock indices have opened sharply lower following heavy losses incurred in overseas markets, ahead of a report on Consumer Confidence today at 10 am and a crucial jobs report on Friday.

U.S. stocks have opened sharply lower following heavy losses incurred overseas


Titan Tire will increase prices on Titan, Goodyear and General branded OTR, farm and construction tyres as of March 1.


Apple reported recorded quarterly revenue and earnings Tuesday thanks to strong demands across its product line from iPhones to iPods to Mac computers.


Russian wrestler Buvaysa Saytiev has won a record-tying third Olympic freestyle gold medal.

Saytiev wins third Olympic freestyle gold


Motorola will split into two independent companies by 2011 with its mobile phone and set-top box divisions becoming one company while it's corporate services will become another.


Redskins owner Dan Snyder reportedly flew to Quincy, Mass. to meet with free agent to be Todd Collins on Thursday.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. A Sacramento Metro fire crew is handling a Hazmat situation Friday afternoon in the 8600 block of Jackson Road, a fire spokesperson said.

Sacramento fire crew handles Hazmat situation


Nine accused in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blast case today got bail as National Investigation Agency chose not to oppose their plea for liberty.

9 accused in 2006 Malegaon blast case get bail


Scuderia Coloni has announced that 17-year-old AutoGP, Italian and European F3 Championship driver Kevin Ceccon will replace the injured Davide Rigon in GP2 in Barcelona this weekend.

Kevin Ceccon replaces Rigon in Barcelona


Tractors come together near Horton for a third annual cruise for a cause.


Attitude-wise I'm back on track and going in the right direction:


BJ Penn, who is set to defend his lightweight title against Kenny Florian this Saturday at UFC 101, took another shot at Georges St. Pierre, according to a column by Kevin Iole on Yahoo!

Bj Penn takes another shot at Georges St. Pierre


Sample ballots for the Nov. 6 General Election from the Supervisor of Elections should arrive in the mail this week.


Dow Chemical Co. on Thursday said it will sell its powder coatings business to Amsterdam-based Akzo Nobel NV for an undisclosed amount.

Dow to sell powder coatings business to Akzo Nobel for undisclosed amount


Bulgaria midfielder Stanislav Angelov has joined Romanian club Steaua Bucharest on a one-year contract, the player told local media on Saturday.

Bulgaria midfielder Angelov joins Steaua Bucharest


The Commissioner of the country's richest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, has said the number of scams and scandals in the last few years suggests that the government system or governance in India today suffers from a 'multiple organ failure'.

Governance suffers multiple organ failure:


CIBC has become the first bank in Canada to offer its customers a mobile banking app for iPhones.

Cibc first bank in Canada to offer customers iPhone app


The Sun is seeking high school football correspondents for the upcoming fall season.


Nicole Kidman has admitted that she cried after receiving a 'Best Actress' Oscar nomination for her performance as a grieving mother in Rabbit Hole.

Nicole Kidman 'cried over Oscar nomination'


Sandi Thom has claimed that she ``wouldn't change anything'' about her career so far.

Sandi Thom: 'I wouldn't change anything'


Only three British men made it through the first round of Wimbledon qualifying at the Bank of England sports club in Roehampton on Monday.

Three British men make it through first round of Wimbledon qualifying


On his show tonight Lou Dobbs announced he will be leaving CNN.


A 23-year-old woman was raped in southern Stockholm early Sunday morning.


A judge in Pennsylvania has handed down a land mark ruling for poker enthusiasts, finding that the poker is a game of skill and thus does not fall under the criminal category of gambling.


Residents of a quiet retirement community in Penticton awoke Tuesday morning to find their neighbourhood under investigation after police found a 55-year-old woman shot to death in her home.


A biker war is brewing in Winnipeg and is about to boil over as the Rock Machine attempts to take over turf once dominated by the Hells Angels, sources and experts say.


Electronic Arts has acquired social network games developer Playfish, accelerating its position in social entertainment and strengthens its focus on the transition to digital and social gaming.


The White House announced on Saturday that it has joined Pinterest, a social media website.


The rehabilitation package, declared by the UDF Government for the teachers rendered jobless, following the fall in number of students, will lose its significance with the crucial changes in two of the major clauses.

Rehabilitation package will lose significance


China violates global trade rules by requiring automakers operating there to buy most components from local suppliers or face higher tariffs, the World Trade Organization ruled.


Watson Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has received FDA approval of an oral contraceptive product, a low dose oral contraceptive to combine 0.8mg norethindrone and 0.025mg ethinyl estradiol in chewable form, with four 75mg ferrous fumarate, or iron, placebo tablets.

Watson Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for oral contraceptive product


Bertie Ahern has formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to President Mary McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin.


China overtook Germany as the world's top exporter after December exports jumped 17.7 per cent for their first increase in 14 months, data showed on Sunday, in another sign of China's rise as a global economic force.


With the flu widespread in the midstate, some midstate school districts are seeing a corresponding uptick in absences due to the flu and other bugs making the rounds.

Some midstate School districts see uptick in absences due to flu, other 'bugs'


Four MIT professors and six MIT alumni were elected to the National Academy of Sciences this past Tuesday, May 1.

MIT professors and alumni elected to National Academy of Sciences


President Hu Jintao said Friday the Chinese government values the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, and will expand bilateral cooperation in various fields and strengthen coordination in international affairs, so as to upgrade their strategic partnership to a new high.

Hu says China values strategic partnership with Kazakhstan


The euro will face a further stress test this week when more banks and corporates report their earnings.


Bob Dechert with Shi RongOn Friday, Tory MP, Bob Dechert, publically accepted and apologized for flirting with a Chinese journalist over internet.

Tory MP Bob Dechert apologizes for ``flirting'' with a Chinese journalist


COCONUT oil has proved to be effective against tooth decay, according to a research team from Ireland's Athlone Institute of Technology.

Coconut oil proves effective against tooth decay


Tele2 has sold its Norwegian fixed broadband operation including VoIP customers to TeliaSonera subsidiary and Norwegian telecommunications operator NextGenTel.

Tele2 sells Norwegian broadband operation to NextGenTel


The State Government would bear the additional fees of the postgraduate self- financing courses.

State Government to bear additional fees


Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens was suspended without pay for the first two games of the season and fined an additional game check Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens suspended for two games


``I hurt those people and I shouldn't have. They have families and they didn't deserve it. I have been on crack for three days. I miss my daughter; she died from cancer last year. I can't deal with it. I robbed those people and I am sorry.''


The father of a northwestern Illinois girl who was electrocuted while removing tassels from corn filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against the company that hired his daughter.

Father of Ill. girl electrocuted while removing tassels from corn files wrongful death lawsuit


KB Home , one of the nation's premier homebuilders, today announced that it has acquired land within the Elworthy Ranch property in the town of Danville.

KB Home acquires land in Danville, california


Mortgage rates continue to retreat from a year-end surge, with rates on 30-year fixed-rate loans hitting a four-week low, according to a weekly rate survey conducted by Freddie Mac.


Diamond Bank returned to profitability in the year to the end of December with pre-tax profits of NN4.77bn compared with a loss of N23.8bn last time.


Sixteen bombs went off in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people.


A Grand Junction man pleaded guilty in court Thursday morning to one count of sexual exploitation of a child.

Gj man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child


Yemeni tribesmen kidnapped six aid workers from a tourist area west of the capital Sanaa on Tuesday, tribal sources and police said.

Yemen tribesmen kidnap six aid workers-tribal sources and police


Orders to US factories fell for a second straight month, a worse-than-expected performance that provides further evidence that a housing slowdown and credit crunch are raising risks of a recession.The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that factory orders dropped by 1.3 percent in February, about double the downturn that economists had been expecting.


Hamilton Police are investigating a report of a foetus being found in public toilets at The Base shopping centre.


Some 100,000 people have been insured through compulsory insurance on labor ability loss in production in Azerbaijan, Chief of the State Insurance Supervision Service under the Azerbaijani Finance Ministry Namig Khalilov told journalists on Friday.

Some 100,000 people insured against labor ability loss in productionin Azerbaijan


Peruvian celebrity stylist and entrepreneur Marco Antonio Gallegos was found dead at his home in an upscale Lima neighborhood two days after turning 40, the victim of an apparent homicide, local media reported.


Punjab has the highest rate of violence against women and the province is still without a women development minister, it was said in a conference on Monday.

``Punjab has highest rate of violence against women''


Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said that Asia should make the 21st century as the ``soft power era'' to make a ``different Asia'', Kompas.com reported here on Tuesday.

Asia should make 21st century ``soft power era'':


New Chelsea recruit Jose Bosingwa has realised a ``dream'' by moving to the Premier League and has told the club's fans he is coming to Stamford Bridge ``to win titles''.

Bosingwa realises 'dream' move to Premier League


A holy daredevil touches his eyeball with a razor-sharp sword to prove his devotion to a saint.

Holy daredevil touches eyeball with sword to prove devotion


Julianne Moore is ''thrilled'' to have become a UK citizen, and is sure the move would have pleased her late mother, who was Scottish.

Julianne Moore - Julianne Moore becomes UK citizen


Big Red Machine bobblehead series, presented by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, continues in May with the release of the George Foster bobblehead, the second in the six bobblehead collection.


A man has been charged with terror offences after being arrested at a railway station in Suffolk.


'Coronation Street' actress Carla Connor tries to ''manipulate'' her ex-husband Tony Gordon as she fights for her life in the upcoming 'Siege' storyline.


Advanced Micro Devices was downgraded by equities research analysts at Macquarie from a ``neutral'' rating to an ``underperform'' rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.

Advanced Micro Devices (amd) downgraded by Macquarie to ``underperform''


Clippers end Pacers streak with 99-91 win Chris Paul scored 29 points, and Blake Griffin finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold off Indiana's late charge for a 99-91 victory Thursday.


Montana gubernatorial Candidate Ken Miller stopped in Kalispell to meet and greet with local residents.

Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Miller stops in Kalispell


Walmart Canada said Tuesday it will spend more than $750 million on projects across the country over the next year, adding 4.6 million square feet of retail space and creating 14,000 jobs.


IN a groundbreaking move British Prime Minister David Cameron has broken away from Europe by refusing to sign a treaty to save the single currency.


Former US president Bill Clinton has not ruled out that his wife Hillary may run for president in the future.


With two separate visits to Ireland planned for 2011, Katy Perry has announced a third and final Dublin dates.


Hurricane Sandy victims have until midnight Monday to apply for federal assistance, but many still haven't done so.

Sandy victims have until Monday to apply for federal assistance


Authorities say a Tucson man has died after parachuting from a cell phone tower and hitting high-voltage power lines.

Tucson man dies after parachuting from cell tower


Canadian stocks fell Friday as mining shares faltered and after Spain suffered a downgrade of it debt rating, rekindling worries about a European chill over global growth.


It looks like Jennifer Aniston has finally found her Mr Right after it was reported she is engaged to her boyfriend of 15 months Justin Theroux.

Jennifer Aniston engaged to Justin Theroux


Kanye West has set rumours racing that he will return to the MTV Video Music Awards next month.


Japanese carmaker Toyota on Friday began a recall of nearly 122,000 cars in China due to defects that could lead to steering failure, the Chinese government and the automaker said.

Toyota recalls 122,000 cars in China over defects


Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will visit China next week to hold talks with his counterpart Hu Jintao, China's foreign ministry announced yesterday.


US President Barack Obama is raising ``unreasonable expectations'' by seeking a Middle East deal based on the 1967 borders and had set the peace process back years, an Israeli official said Friday, AFP reported.

Obama raising 'unreasonable expectations':


A University project closed a portion of Gregory Drive Thursday between Arbor and Euclid streets.


ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador - A Canadian senator was hospitalized after a car collision with a moose on a road near the Canadian city of St. John's, public broadcaster CBC reported Friday.

Canadian senator hospitalized after collision with moose


Base metal prices remain erratic, with the lack of interest in the market seeing the metals approach something of a Catch 22 situation.


The Cambodian government plans to import and refine oil from Iran despite the recent US sanctions on Iranian oil imports, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported.

Cambodia plans to import oil from Iran despite US sanctions


Big-box electronics retailer Best Buy has no regrets about stocking Research In Motion RIM-T's PlayBook tablet, despite the product's poor reception and subsequent sharp discounting.

Best Buy has no regrets about stocking RIM PlayBook


``So The Last Guardian is certainly not going away, but it's on hiatus right now.''


Citigroup Chief Executive Vikram Pandit has resigned, effectively immediately, a shock change at the top of the bank just one day after surprisingly strong quarterly results.


Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have approved the $2.4 billion public education budget for next year, after deciding to allow the expansion of charter schools, instead of prohibiting it for the 2010 school year.

Lawmakers approve $2.4 billion for public education


Krawczyk, 79, filed a civil lawsuit last month, claiming the government, the District of West Vancouver, police and the highway construction company Peter Kiewit Sons colluded to seek an injunction preventing protesters from blocking the site of highway construction near Horseshoe Bay in May of 2006.

Veteran activist Krawczyk files civil lawsuit


Twice in the last six weeks, burglars broke into a minimum-security prison and stole TVs from cells while prisoners were away for the weekend, a spokesman for the justice ministry said on Wednesday.


New York Gov. David Paterson underwent emergency eye surgery late Tuesday after being diagnosed with glaucoma in his left eye.

New York Gov. Paterson undergoes eye surgery


Wall Street extended gains on Thursday, with the Dow briefly jumping 3 percent, as beaten-down energy shares benefited from a gain in oil prices.

Wall Street extends gains, Dow jumps 3 percent


Microsoft on Thursday announced that its search engine Bing will integrate information from social networking sites into search results.

Microsoft's Bing to integrate social networking with search results


Geoffrey Mutai won the Berlin marathon on Sunday, surviving a brave challenge by compatriot Dennis Kimetto but failing in his quest to set a new world record.


Just like his predecessor, Alberto Gonzalez, Mukasey has comfortably settled into the role of obstructing justice rather than enforcing it.

Attorney General Mukasey obstructs justice:


``This is very important to me and I'm not gong to lay down and play dead,'' she said on CNN.

Feinstein: 'I'm not gong to lay down and play dead'


US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will pledge to Hispanics on Monday that if elected he will fix the troubled US immigration system in an appeal to a rising voter bloc that overwhelmingly favours Democratic President Barack Obama.

Romney to pledge to fix troubled US immigration system


Singapore shares ended flat on Monday, as heavy selling of property stocks weighed on the key Straits Times Index.


A Platte County jury has found a self-described ``indigenous American'' or ``sovereign citizen'' guilty of DWI and driving without a license.

Jury finds sovereign citizen guilty of DWI


A Dewey-Humbolt man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison and lifetime probation for child molestation and indecent exposure charges.

Man sentenced to 34 years for molestation


Blackpool and Birmingham City were relegated and Manchester City took third place and direct entry to the Champions League on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.


Utah State senior center Tyler Larsen has been named a fourth-team preseason All-American by Phil Steele it was announced Wednesday as he is one of just four centers at the Football Bowl Subdivision level to be honored.

Utah State center Tyler Larsen named preseason All-American


A Murray man has been charged with murder after police responded to a report of a shooting on Wiswell Road Friday night.


Walter Cronkite, the premier TV anchorman of the US networks' golden age who reported a tumultuous time with reassuring authority and came to be called ``the most trusted man in America,'' died Friday.


Too many Wisconsin kids are still being exposed to secondhand smoke.

Wisconsin kids exposed to secondhand smoke


After only half a season in Cypriot club Ethnikos Achnas, Slavco Georgievski moved to the most successful Azeri club Neftçi from the capital city of Baku.


Will.i.am wants Cheryl Cole to perform on 'The Voice' to 'p**s off' Simon Cowell.


Police say a 10-year-old Hamilton girl died yesterday afternoon after cycling over some stairs in the Papakowhai area.


Loveland is the first Colorado ski area to open this season.


Minister for Finance Barshaman Pun has said that all the parties have agreed to form a team of experts for the restructuring of the state.

All parties agreed to form team of experts:


North American markets are pointing toward a slightly lower open Friday, as investors await a reading on just how weak the US economy was during the fourth quarter.


Portage Emergency Services firefighters are planning a fundraiser social June 4 to benefit Cancer Care Services and Manitoba Heart and Stroke.


Manager Arsène Wenger has said that he will not walk away from Arsenal, despite the criticisms levelled at him in recent weeks.


UK Mulls taking shares in banks it bails out, Telegraph says;


NASA has chosen SGI to supply its next major supercomputer, a 20,480-core SGI Altix ICE system, after a competitive evaluation the space agency launched last year.

SGI to supply NASA's next major supercomputer


A Japanese man committed suicide live on the Internet after heated exchanges with online users daring him to die, reports said Wednesday.

Japanese man commits suicide live on Internet


A recount will be held for the Butler County Republican commissioners race.

Recount in Butler County commissioners race


The London Metal Exchange said on Friday it had received 'a good number of bids' for the 130-year-old exchange.

London Metal exchange says receives 'good number of bids'


Three Southern California commercial real estate executives were among five people killed in a plane crash this week at Long Beach Airport, according to the Los Angeles Times and other news sources.

Southern California real estate executives killed in plane crash


It has been revealed that Jesse cheated on his most recent ex, Kat Von D, with 19 women!

Jesse James cheated on Kat Von D. with 19 women


Afghan police have seized 190 kg illicit drugs in western Afghanistan, a press release of the Interior Ministry said Saturday.

Afghan police seize 190 kg illicit drugs


All state agencies in Kentucky have complied with the Civil Rights Act by submitting implementation reports to the state auditor and the Human Rights Commission.

State agencies complying with Civil Rights Act


Bernalillo County seeks to expand the county's public art collection, and local artists are encouraged to offer their works for consideration.

Bernalillo county seeks to expand public art collection


EU leaders urged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday to respond quickly to pro-democracy protests but stopped short of calling for him to resign before elections scheduled for September.

EU urges Mubarak to respond quickly to protests


England are confident they have ``all bases covered'' in one-day cricket but know they must keep it that way to complete a near unthinkable 5-0 whitewash of the world's number one team.


State-owned oil major ONGC may seek non-compete fee of Rs 50 a share for Cairn block stake, reports CNBC-TV18�s Shereen Bhan.

ONGC may seek non-compete fee for Cairn stake


The Iranian parliament approved on Sunday a bill to set ceiling prices on fuels according to the subsidy reform plan.

Iranian parliament approves ceiling prices for fuels


Mumbai, May 21 Kings XI Punjab clinched a thriller by beating hosts Mumbai Indians by just one run in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium here Wednesday.


National Hockey League star Sidney Crosby, of Cole Harbour, was presented with his Order of Nova Scotia for 2008 today, Aug. 18.

Sidney Crosby presented with the Order of Nova Scotia


New Delhi, Jan 29 The Delhi High Court today said public land grabbers should be dealt with iron hands by the government.

Land grabbers to be dealt with iron hand :


Haryana is the first state in the country to introduce solar education kits in senior secondary schools of the state.

Haryana introduces solar education kits in schools


EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Wednesday that the deadlocked Middle East peace process needs to advance ``now more than ever,'' after talks with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.

Mideast peace should advance 'now more than ever':


Illustrious actor and director Assi Dayan suffered a heart attack on Tuesday afternoon and was evacuated to Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center.


Roger Clemens was acquitted Monday of all charges in his lengthy perjury trial, just blocks from where he had been accused of lying to Congress about never having taken performance-enhancing drugs.


A new tropical depression formed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean south of the Cape Verde Islands and was expected to become a tropical storm later on Tuesday, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Another tropical depression forms over Atlantic


Well, let's see how the ``average'' ETF investor did in the month of June.


The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus for another six months and urged the leadership of the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot communities to accelerate the pace of talks aimed at reunification.

Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus


A 13-year-old cross country runner who was hit by a car during practice Monday evening near Tama has died, hospital officials said.

Cross country runner hit during practice


THE US economy shrank at a 0.7 per cent pace in the second quarter, the government said in its final revision for gross domestic product.


A man was found fatally shot in a street on Indianapolis' northeast side early Tuesday morning.


This video Why must I declare any current plans to remarry or live with a new partner? is from the series Financial Implications After Divorce

Why must I declare any current plans to remarry or live with a new partner?:


Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a simple way to convert 2D patterns into 3D objects using only light.

Researchers convert 2D pattern into 3D objects using light


Miss New York Mallory Hagan is crowned Miss America 2013 by Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler.

Miss New York Mallory Hagan crowned Miss America


Oshkosh Corp. said this week that it has sold more than 100 Pierce brand fire trucks and Oshkosh brand airport vehicles to China during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.


Disposal company Republic Services is buying Allied Waste Industries in a $6.07 billion stock deal that would join the second- and third-largest players in the disposal industry.

Republic Services to buy Allied Waste for $6.07 billion


A bomb was found along a parade route in Spokane, Washington.

Bomb found along parade route in Spokane


With the world's largest country network for an airline, Turkish Airlines is celebrating taking off to Malta this week as the 100th country destination for the global carrier, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe's best airline*.

Turkish Airlines takes off to Malta as 100th country destination


Three men have been charged in a June beating in Minneapolis that put a man in a coma.

3 charged in beating that put man in coma


Combat operations will soon be ramped up in the hotly contested region of Afghanistan where Canadian troops play a major role.


Kramer has introduced RC-74DL, a master room controller that combines control of audio, video, and computer-video sources into one centralised system.

Kramer introduces master room controller


JP Morgan analyst Steve Shepherd has suggested that Gold Prices could continue to rise for years to come, the FP Trading Desk reports.


Rosario Dawson finally talks about her breakup with Brit director Danny Boyle, noting that things went on quite a while, but the split isn't a big deal.

Rosario Dawson talks about breakup with director Danny Boyle


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the disputes between Pakistan and India should be resolved through meaningful dialogue process, adding that the prosperity in both countries could only be achieved through peace.

Disputes between pak & Indian should be resolved through dialogues:


Syco/Columbia Records recording star Susan Boyle, who has reached international stardom and sold over 18 million albums in three years, will be releasing her fourth album, Standing Ovation , on Tuesday, November 13.

Susan Boyle to release ``Standing Ovation'' on November 13


AM Best Co. has downgraded Peace Hills General Insurance's financial strength rating to B from B+.

AM Best downgrades Peace Hills General Insurance


Copper reversed earlier gains on Monday to fall as much as 3.5 per cent after a sharp jump in inventories fanned pessimism about Chinese demand.

Copper reverses gains after jump in inventories


A black African pope to succeed Pope Benedict would be ``quite some miracle'', a leading archbishop from Ghana said, adding that a developing world candidate might have to overcome negative perceptions within the Catholic hierarchy.

African pope would be ``quite some miracle''


While tournament favourites France host Ireland and Scotland face Wales in Cardiff, much attention will be on whether England can rebound from their shock loss to Wales last week.

Can England rebound from their shock loss?


Wahoo's will host a grand opening celebration on Sunday, September 19, 2010, from 5 pm-9 pm at its new location.

Wahoo's Fish Tacos hosting grand opening


The New Orleans Saints wrapped up a free agent visit Wednesday with former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Clint Ingram, according to General Manager Mickey Loomis.

New Orleans Saints visit with free agent linebacker Clint Ingram


Fiji's new Archbishop Peter Loy Chong will be installed at the Sacred Heart Cathedral at nine this morning.


A statewide tornado drill set for Tuesday won't look or sound much different in Champaign or Vermilion counties than the tests run the first Tuesday of every month.


Israel continued Monday transferring goods to the Gaza Strip, but a spokesman for the military's Civil Administration Authority said only the barest amount of humanitarian aid was being let in, until the High Court ruled on a petition against opening the Gaza crossing points.

Israel continues transferring goods into the Gaza Strip


A 30-year-old Oak Forest woman was found dead Sunday in Markham, the Cook County medical examiner's officer said Monday.


Tribal elders and local officials in Turkmenistan have approved a new constitution that allows for the formation of multiple political parties.


Froch says he is on top of his game and dismisses suggestions his boxing has suffered after a gruelling three-year schedule .


But the times are changing -- junk email has gone green!


After taking the suggestion from his supporters, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that he would contest directly against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the upcoming assembly elections, said a party member of the AAP.

Arvind Kejriwal to contest against Sheila Dikshit in the assembly elections


Talks are underway between the Central Co-ordinating Agency for Roads and Municipal Councils around the country to undertake road upgrade works.

Talks underway to undertake road upgrade works


A 70-year-old woman died after colliding with a bicyclist in Pacific Palisades early Wednesday morning, according to the official press release by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Woman dies after colliding with a bicyclist


JOE PUBLIC regained the top spot in the Blink/Bmobile National Super League 2012 season after a 2-0 victory over Biche United at the Biche Recreation Ground on Sunday, in a Match Day Five contest.


Crews have responded to fire at a triple decker in Providence.


Northern Illinois scored its second straight shut out of Eastern Michigan in Rynearson Stadium as the last time NIU held an opponent scoreless was in the same stadium two years ago.

Northern Illinois shuts out Eastern Michigan


However, it's different in Thailand, where the Army chief has been busy donning too many hats lately.