Gap revamps TV, radio advertising- GAP is to cut advertising by 40% in all advertising outlets within one year after a year of disappointing results. A new executive committee of the company said Wednesday that it would spend \$100mn, or 40% less, than the year before.
US Sees End Stabilization of Cuba Obama says US President Barack Obama says the US will not provide Cuba with more than $100 million in annual economic aid under his “step back” policy toward the Caribbean island.
Police to use new facial recognition cameras from US security firm in London Three hundred face-recognition cameras supplied to the New York Police Department will be tested on Britain#39;s capital under a new partnership between the two police forces.
Powell Calls for Calm in Iran Nuclear Talks  WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Colin Powell on Tuesday warned the United States has no interest in sending the region on "a long road to another, perhaps unnecessary, war."
Rice Stops Ads in Schools Despite Budget Cuts  DALLAS (AP) -- Rice University has stopped running ads on public school buses in Houston and at Houston Methodist Hospital, the Houston Chronicle reported Monday.
FBI files say some prisoners tried to escape by lighting themselves on fire (NYT) New York - American authorities released nearly 15,000 pages of prison files Friday, including those of several defendants accused of using methods such as setting themselves on fire and throwing boiling oil and batteries into guards' faces to...
Hailstorms May Continue In New England For at least a second day a powerful winter hailstorm has pummelled the eastern US killing at least three people in the state of Vermont and knocking out telephone service to many thousands of lines.
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Bush to take to the air during Easter Sunday service US President George W. Bush will attend Easter Sunday services at churches in Washington, the White House said on Saturday.
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Fifty Million Strong for Climate Bill SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2004 (ENS) - More than 50 million Americans are expected to join protests on Earth Day on April 22 to make their views known on global warming.
US sees drier, snowier summers NEW YORK -- Summer days could be longer and a bit drier, as global warming will cause temperatures to be lower in the future than they are today.
Superbowl Halftime Show Who?: Katy Perry or Lady Gaga? For the ninth time in their storied history will the Superbow halftime show be headlined by the American Idol winners? Or will the producers of the spectacle find themselves the victims of a musical snub when two of the world\xc3\xa2\
New book: The Mafia Code.  (NewsFactor) From New York to Detroit and other American cities, the secret language of the Mafia has been breaking its code.
Eve of St. Patrick?s Day, many Irish people are asking, do we really want to go through with this?
Study: Blacks, Whites Less Likely To Have Gay Friends Black and white youths face some of the same roadblocks when it comes to making and keeping friends, but a recent study indicates that young blacks still fare slightly worse overall than young whites
Fears of Police Riots in UK After New York and England A senior cabinet minister told BBC News that a riot could break out in some parts of the UK after two major demonstrations by white youth, with a potential for even more disruption that the disturbances in August in London and New York.
A priest of Sikhism performs a ceremonial cremation rite for a woman who died in Kumbha mela. Thousands of Hindu and Sikhs converge on a holy river in a quest to cleanse all sins and attain moksha.
LONDON, July 26 (UPI) -- The number of people arrested in England and Wales for cannabis possession has reached an all-time high, figures showed.
Noise-Proof Hearing Protection? Here Are Our Top Picks TORONTO (CP) - When a gun goes off you want to be dead? Here's some peace of mind, and your dollars will be worth a lot more.
Bhutan To Become the World’s First \#1 Country by Happiness  The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has announced it is to become the world’s first country to rank highest in an international "happiness scale".
FDA warns that some pain relievers are addictive The U.S. FDA has issued new warnings about the abuse and addiction potential of four medications that treat pain or that are used as sleep aids.
Snow Storms Bring Floods, Snow and Ice Over Iowa and Wisconsin The storm left at least three people dead.
President #39;s $100M Bet on Iraq War Ends In Defeat SAN JOSE, Calif.--With President Bush #39;s $83 million bet on the war in Iraq already lost, the president put on his suit jacket one more time yesterday in a last-ditch effort to rescue his floundering
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Air India to cut jobs to trim losses Indian flagship carrier Air India is planning to cut a dozen jobs to reduce its losses to \$80 million this fiscal, a union minister said on Friday.
Apple's new iMac looks like a giant iPod http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9805/12/ipod/index.html
#39;Matter-of-Principle&#39; Vote in House Nears on Prescription Drug Plan (AP) Republican opposition to the so-called Medicare drug-benefit bill has collapsed, and a vote is expected sometime this week in the House\for the first time.
Kellogg Sees Upside to Apple Mac  (Update2) NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kellogg Co said it  expects the Apple launch of its first iMacs, its most profitable consumer  product, to cause shares of the cereal giant to rise this  year.
Russia is ready to discuss with Iran over gas export The Kremlin says it is open to discussing the possibility of sending Gazprom natural gas to Iran through a pipeline running through the Soviet ex-Soviet republics of Azerbaijan and Georgia, Russian news agency Interfax reported. It is the first official Russian response to a report by the
Tough times for American hoteliers HURRICANE IRENE is still blowing through the tropics. More tropical storm warnings have been posted for the Caribbean, and even for some of the United States. And as the effects of the storm surge worsen, American hoteliers
It's time for a new wave of public banking in America.
Muslim woman kills her husband and children because of arranged marriage BESSAHUA. About 200 km outside Beseshua in the north of Egypt a woman shot dead her husband and children before cutting off her own hand and feet, a report said Friday in a case that is rare in Egypt. The woman in her 20
Star Trek Movie Director Speaks About His New Film Director JJ Abrams has officially left Fox studio, Lucasfilm in order to pursue a new franchise deal with Paramount Studios.
Global Warming May Be Threatening Beer (NYT) Beer brewed today will have a different flavor than beer brewed yesterday, as global warming threatens to thaw the ice caps that form the global water cycle.
Bush to name new justice in 1 1/2 hours President George W. Bush will sign a nomination for a Supreme Court seat late Thursday, the first step toward naming a replacement for retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the White House said.
Aberdeen wants Sainsbury merger to be quick Aberdeen Asset Management has made clear it wants the UK&rsquo;s third-largest food and drink company, Sainsbury&rsquo;s Supermarkets, to become the main buyer of its UK shopping malls &ndash; and
Microsoft is building a new Internet Explorer 6, but why not a better search? (PC World) Web search power is back - now with new features that make more sense and less work.
Polls of California voters say Republicans are gaining ground over Democrats
Dance study to benefit girls
US to boost military presence in Japan The United States is to increase its military presence in Japan, the latest in a series of decisions aimed at strengthening ties between the Asian allies.
The 'O' in Internet -- On the internet, 'open' could mean a lot of business.
Vietnam student is first in Asia for science (UPI) The first Vietnamese student to win the world's most prestigious science prize is a girl studying mathematics - a triumph for women - and could change the face of the country's education system.
Risk Your Health With This Fad Fruits Might Protect Lungs A new trend among trendy women is to eat fruits in a form that may protect their lungs. Researchers from the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., say that consuming a form of berry called bilberry might help protect lungs from
Sawtooth National Forests in Montana, home to a thriving grizzly population, cut its human visitors for the first time in months.
The Ugly Side of Thanksgiving (NYT) A year before the holiday arrives, there will be plenty of ugly things being said. &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;...&amp;gt;
China: Chinese student jailed for 4 years for spying SINCE 2006 the Chinese student Yang Jianfeng has been awaiting trial for four years.
Oscar-winner: 'I couldn't be happier' Oscars, the night of nights, is about to get underway, and the pressure is already on for the winners and their acceptance speeches.
Snow Hits Northern England Snow began falling this afternoon at Blackpool and the Peak District in England's north, and is expected to bring the region a bitterly cold Christmas.
Lucky 7th, 8th Kids Make Cuts In Cancer Risks For Next Generation Doctors may want to think twice about getting a vasectomy. A California research team has found that people with a vasectomy have a far lower risk of prostate cancer...
Hurricane Cleaves Its Path Through South FL, Miss. Sept. 6, 2004 -- As Hurricane Frances churned toward the Gulf, the storm's eye appeared to be edging farther due from the effects of a cold front from New Orleans, where it struck as a large rain band.
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rally to start of fourth  day  US stocks opened sharply higher  Friday and sent Wall Street futures  to better  footing after being up early in afternoon  trading while the US government released much-awaited housing data for October.
Teachers to face tough evaluations in fall (AP) - Teachers in many states are headed into a new evaluation season facing new tests and tougher expectations. Schools will play a key role in determining whether they should win merit pay bonuses, but the tests they face will be tougher than in the past, say educators, parents and
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A&E names new CEO A&E on Tuesday named former Hearst Corp. (HSH) chief executive Robert Iger to head the company that a year ago ended its long struggle to emerge from bankruptcy.
Eighth child dies of drug-related causes in Mexico The country #39;s public security secretary confirmed on Monday that an eighth child has died after overdosing on drugs in recent months.
New Zealand signs up to carbon trading scheme The New Zealand\Greenhouse Gas\Registration Authority (GEA) today signed the first international carbon\trading scheme.
Powell Sees No Race Problem. John F. Whitehead, chairman of the board, sees nothing wrong with the country. "The problem here is of the American people, who have lost their freedom and, in many instances, their liberty during the past few years," he said. "This is not a political
Older Man Survives on Only Half Diet for 21/2 Years A 68-year-old man who survived on only half his normal food intake for more than 21 years has been discovered by doctors in India.
Yorkshire hotel chain wins £28m contract YORKSHIRE HOTEL chain Yorkshire & Co is to be given a two-year contract by the Department of Works and Pensions to run nearly 300 homes for the socially-vulnerable.
Fried Chickens Hit The Streets Of Delhi As Demand Outstrips Supply Delhi [India] - The number of dead chicken carcasses strewing the streets of Delhi following a power failure is prompting angry protests about poor planning and the lack of adequate refrigeration.
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New details emerge in Penn State sex assault case DURHAM -- New details of the Penn State sexual abuse scandal emerged yesterday, with the disclosure of the \$60 million child support bill levied against a former assistant football coach, Joe Paterno.
Cold spell grips parts of U.S. Midwest &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; Parts of the upper Midwest including eastern Minnesota and the upper St Lawrence Valley are bracing for a deep freeze, as a cold front moved from the West into the South. Temperatures were falling
Sainsbury&amp;rsquo;s, Tesco and Morrisons to cut staff to deal with VAT rise The UK&amp;rsquo;s big three supermarket groups are expected to slash staff numbers next year as they grapple with VAT rises. The cuts will take their headcount from 725
Islamist gunmen kill three in Algeria (Reuters) - Three people were shot dead in the central Algerian city of Oran on Thursday, and at least two others, including police officers, were also killed and five wounded in a suicide attack on a military road
New Orleans to cut public health services A city under siege says it will cut off vital services to the poor in order to save money.
Bush Wants To Cut Corporate Taxes (NYT) Business &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; President Bush called Thursday for the creation of a new commission, with the authority to approve proposed corporate rate cuts, to encourage major corporations to pay their taxes.
Petitioning Against New Environmental Measures Failing to Protect UK's Birds, say MPs The House of Commons Environment Committee said that the government must back a proposal to increase the area of a site protected to halt the decline of birds.
Hurricane Florence: A powerful rainstorms heads for Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina as a tropical depression.
California Sees Drought Conditions Intensify - Drought conditions in the drought-plagued state intensified Monday, as officials warned that if precipitation does not start soon, it will only make the emergency worse.
Uruguay is the newest South American home of the FIFA World Cup for a final time. The country will host the final of the South American qualifier in late November this year.
Vatican on the Brink of Change   By Lourdes Cuena  NEW YORK Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pope Benedict will not  seek a second term, the Vatican said on Wednesday, paving the way for the \first-ever conclave of a  pontiff to be filled with his eventual successor
H1N1 flu: What you need to know WHO releases guidelines on how healthcare professionals should treat swine flu patients.
Hinds out a path to India/Pakistan truce (CNN) - Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should lay out his conditions for a peace deal between India and Pakistan.
US: Bush's Top Aide Rejects Idea Of Tax-Exempt Elections AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Bush's chief political strategist said today he rejected the idea of putting elections on tax exempt property, but said the Bush family is "interested" in the plan.
New Poll: Most Americans Dislike Online Media Advertising
In-N-Out: Double, Double, Who's In First? (SBNation) A story behind the story: In the '90s, In-N-Out Burger (the "real" In-N-Out is too high-profile to be anonymous) started developing its cult "secret
New England community colleges will get more aid NEW YORK (Reuters) - New England's community colleges will again receive more than one-fifth of the money paid in federal aid to public...
Torture debate comes to a head In Washington, a Senate subcommittee held hearings on whether  the United States should  continue to use military intervention to  prevent atrocities, including those in such places as Sudan and Yugoslavia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The Best DVD Movies of All Time! A list of the Top 100 Essential Movie DVDs 1) American Beauty (1999) 2) The Matrix (1999) 3) Pulp Fiction (1994) 4) Schindler's List (1993) 5) Reservoir Dogs (1995) 6) The Seventh Seal (19
Rising tide of violence in Iraq On Thursday, violence escalated dramatically as Iraqis launched a daylong, nationwide general strike and turned their back on the nation&#39;s leader, Saddam Hussein.
Insurmountable challenges in HIV/AIDS fight The virus has been called "insurmountable", with the United Nations pledging \$10.4 billion to reduce global HIV/Aids infections from 34 million in 2015 to fewer than 25 million in 2030.
Trump to sign executive order targeting sanctuary cities (AP) AP - President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Sunday aimed at cutting federal funding to cities that shield immigrants from being deported, according to a White House official.
Navy to test a space weapon, the size of a torpedo  New experiments will seek to produce a weapon that can knock down enemy satellites &lt;A HREF="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20020205/ap_on_re_ci_nm/us_n
U.S. winter storm brings sub-freezing temperatures to Texas Heavy snowfall and sub-freezing temperatures are forecast on Friday for most the central, western and southwestern United States, with blizzard conditions possible in the far north, the National Weather Service said.
Chile's Ecosistema Forests Could Hold Sinks for Global Warming DANGER - Warming climate may have consequences in ways large and small. One of the smallest is melting rainforests. New research out this week on the possible role of the South American rainforest may be ominous news for some
Kiwi Group, a charity that advocates for equality, will be awarded a knighthood in the Queen #39;s New Year Honours List, the Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said.... The announcement was made at the annual Kiwi group convention in the United States which
A new TV show could change your way of watching TV: YouTube and Google #39;s TV, which debuts on YouTube on Sunday, will beam live streaming to a dedicated TV.
Movies in China are a hit, but they’re not like Chinese cinema in the past Many Chinese films enjoy critical and box office success but are very different to their traditional counterparts.
Eggplant Is a Natural Superfood (Time) Eggplant is a natural superfood, providing a wide range of nutrients at a low price.
Catholic bishops say it is time to talk. The Vatican has urged world leaders to take on the root causes of violence, including religious wars and terrorism, in their speeches ahead of the G8 meeting in London.
Eiffel Tower, Mona Lisa still draw tourists despite financial crisis The Eiffel Tower was busy with people at lunchtime yesterday \despite last night's warning by French President Nicolas Sarkozy that an economic crisis could force it to close for five years.
Posterity - Film by Peter Greenaway To open in UK in April The Film, directed by acclaimed   contemporary artist and visual artist Peter Greenaway. &lt;/A&gt; Posterity is the latest feature film directed by  Peter Greenaway, (U.K. Premiere)
Porn sites banned in Russia Authorities have banned several adult websites in Russia for "inciting the hatred of human beings based on their religious affiliation," a local human rights group said on Monday.
A $1.1-billion deal to sell Vancouver s largest bank \to \U.S.-owned SunTrust \and \to Canadian \U.S. private-equity firm Silver Lake Management will trigger the next step in the process, the city s director of development \and transactions has told The Province
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Drugs Companies to Meet at London Summit to Tackle Childhood Obesity Over 80 pharmaceutical and food-industry executives, charity heads, campaigners and public health and policy figures will thrash out the shape of future action on diet, child obesity and the food industry in London next month.
'Garden State' Wins Special Award at Sundance Film Festival  By Steve Friedman New York &lt;A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/28/movies/29SUFD.html target=/movies/01/28/SUFD-tickets"
University of Notre Dame A Notre Dame university in Indiana has announced plans to build a supercomputer capable of processing 1 quadrillion calculations per second and is seeking investors.
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Azerbaijani leader warns over religious tolerance (1) In his first major speech to parliament as president, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev has repeated his appeal for unity in the Islamic world as a bulwark against extremism.
No Good News for Airline Industry (BusinessWeek) There will be no good news for the airline industry if recent earnings reports are any indication. In its annual report, Continental reported a loss of $3.9 billion and United lost $3 billion for the second quarter.
More than 1,000 U.S. and Canadian troops landed in the south-western Afghan city of Kandahar, in the first significant ground operation by the United States in the country&#39;s eight-year war, Afghan and U.S. officials reported on Sunday.
Ex-Inspector Says D.A. Killed Witness in Killing of Cop (NYP) NYP - An ex-Los Angeles detective testified at a new trial for alleged gangsters today that District Attorney Steve Cooley's investigator killed a potential witness of the mob boss involved in the brutal 2007 beating of another ex
E-Mail to Teachers: Students Say No To Testing, But That #39;s Not All (EdWeek) Teachers, administrators and students from around the country, representing both urban and rural public schools, responded to a national survey of teacher and student interests and practices conducted by the White House.
The Perfect Pizza  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pizza Napoletana  (pizza-nap-la-ne-ta-na), a thin crust pizza  usually topped with garlic and oil, was born in Naples. The pizza was  brought to France in 1891, and since then has been
Mumbai Sweats as Heavy Rain Hits Southwest U.S. (Reuters) A second blast of monsoon rains hammered much of the Southwest U.S.  state of Arizona late on Tuesday and moved up the Mississippi River, turning it to a wallflower-pink, pushing downstream floodwater almost to New
Cisco plans to buy networking equipment firm Linksys A planned deal between Cisco Systems and the maker of Web-enabled wireless networking gadgets may have a sweetener for Cisco customers: a reduced price on its Linksys routers.
Religious groups in US want to ban smoking in schools Religious groups, such as the Catholic Church, have called for bans on the in the classroom.
Ticketmaster: What's This?  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Internet company Ticketmaster is working at creating a portal that will connect people with live sporting events to Ticketmaster's inventory of seats.
The Good Wife: The end of the road for Will.
New rules mean you ll need a permit for that road trip From the BBC World Service Listen to a podcast of the original programme.
Study Suggests Online School Could Expand The number of American students enrolled in online schools as a percentage of the overall student population increased from 1.3% in 2002 to 3.1% in 2005, according to a study in the Journal of Online Learning.
Dumpings and arson at the site of the next new Sydney casino: a big blow for the industry - but is this the big one? The controversial $800 million casino at Barangaroo could be turned into a $1.2 billion retail mall, sparking a furious backlash from residents who say they will oppose moves
Sudanese rebels say army has lost city Sudan's main Islamist rebel group, the SPLM, says rebel forces captured the main city of Gedarif in Sudan's south.
Sugar-sweetened beverages blamed for diabetes risk, study finds NEW YORK - Consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may increase a person's risk of diabetes, a small study in Italy has suggested.
Reed Education Group in a 5-2 decision upheld on appeal its plan to convert a former Y.M.C.A. building in downtown Kansas City into a co-location center.
Sri Lanka temple priest killed 2 as temple rocked by explosion MANGALAM (AFP) - A suicide bomber attacked a priest inside Sri Lanka, blowing him up as he made the morning prayers in front of thousands of worshippers at a temple in the western town of Manglingalam, police and witnesses say.
Judeo-Christian values may soon face ‘war of attrition’ (PBS) From the front door to the bathroom, Judeo-Christian and other tenants of a religious community may no longer be able to put up boundaries between religious and nonreligious spaces, a coalition that opposes the so-called �
Libraries can survive online Bill Gates predicted years ago that libraries all over the world would be completely destroyed because of widespread access to information from the Internet. But those same networks of information repositories were the key to modern life: as we have moved toward more connected online social networks and data-savvy applications, it has become
PepsiCo  A PepsiCo. (PEP) unit last summer opened a Pepsi bottling plant in the Canadian province of Ontario with a commitment to hire 15,000 people as the plant opened and to invest $400 million in the province.
Scientists: The Ice Age Was More Violent Than Thought (ABC News) ABC News - It seems the North Polar ice cap melted and refroze far more frequently than any glacial ice has in the past, and probably as often as once every five years of the past 100,000 years.
Dentist Fights to Save Life of Teen Charged in Fatal Stabbing A California dentist who allegedly ignored his dying teenage daughter's anguished pleas to help her for hours is challenging a judge's decision to toss the charges against him, insisting he did all he could to save her life.
How Many Different Movie Styles Are There? There Are 4,000. The Number Of Movie Styles Has Doubled In Ten Years. Which Type Of Movies Are The Most Popular? The First 3 Types Are Action Movies, The Next 3 Are Romance Movies.
Environmental group sues U.S. for emissions control data  NEW YORK, May 1, 2003 (Kyodo/AP via COMTEX) -- A U.S.-based nonprofit  environmental group has sued the U.S. government over its refusal to release data concerning  emissions from federal government offices, officials
Millionaire #39;s Mansion Surrounded by Homeless as #39;Parks Place of San Francisco #39; Comes Under Fire San Francisco #39;s mayor and police chief today defended their plan to put a homeless encampment on millionaire William Wirth #39;s property just blocks from the financial district
PORN SCENE HANDBOOK: HOW TO SURVIVE The adult-video industry is a $US8.5 billion industry in the U.S., with $US8.6 billion expected by the end of this year. Yet the vast majority of porn, according to researchers at the University of Missouri,
Vitali Zhadan: 'We Want to Take the World on a Trip Like Nothing it Had Seen Before'
Finance Watch: US can't afford to lose China's investment dollars The world's two largest economies may be at loggerheads, but their economic relationship works for both.
The Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates on May 8, marking one of the last scheduled interest rate hikes for 2012.
Banks are now paying traders to break the law (Telegraph) Telegraph - One trader on one of Europe's biggest stock\exchanges is now being paid to buy and sell stocks within a few seconds. Others in the industry say such practices are the new normal.
China\s New President to be Shifted from Vice to\Commander-in-Chief (Reuters) - Wang Qishan, an 87-year-old Communist Party\s top veteran, was selected as a likely heir to president Hu Jintao in\next week.
Cheetos Caught On Video Cheetos was caught on video eating a Twinkie on a plane at 10PM and this is the end result.
'My first love' - why people are more confident to come out Gay and bisexual individuals are more confident in the way they portray themselves than homosexuals, bisexuals, lesbians and queer people living with HIV, according to the first major national survey of the UK gay and bisexual population.
Cuba Says Two US Agents Held There, Denies Report of Detainee Death Washington (AP) Cuba's government said two US federal agents have been detained\ for questioning after a brief and unplanned visit to the Communist-ruled island, and it brushed aside a report that said one of them died in an
US doctor convicted in British woman's murder in Texas  A Texas doctor accused of killing an off-duty nurse he met on a gay cruise and smuggling cocaine into Britain and then dumping her body in San Diego has been found guilty.
More money spent on smoking than cancer Health care spending in 2000 will take a 1.4\% hit from new smoking taxes that went into effect Tuesday, according to a study by the U.S. government.
If I asked an architect to design an apartment he'd probably turn up his nose, preferring to create his buildings in some idyllic setting, surrounded by greenery, where the world rarely intrudes.
Why Does Obama's Hair Look Like This? (Video) Why Don't They Just Put Hair on Barack's Head? In this clip, a Washington Post reporter makes fun of President Obama's hair by turning his head into a full-head version of the "homo-mama."
Hemp Oil May Be an Effective Alternative to Other Viscosity Intensive Products FORBES
Catholic cardinal wants churches to preach less on celibacy CHALFONT, Va. (CP) - Pope #39;s election has prompted more than half a dozen churches here to change the rules on marriage and celibacy.
Why Obama Must Stop His Middle East Wars Before He Embarks On Any New Ones NEW YORK - After the blood has been shed, the air has grown thick with poisonous gases, and the dead are stacked in huge piles, then -- when the smoke has thinned -- who speaks? Whose conscience is broken, and whose
Billboards Are Getting Smarter The big screens are a familiar sight, but now they're also taking cues from the latest computer technology, thanks to a project to build billboards that communicate through facial recognition. The result: The new technology might help reduce
Police Beat: No Arrests Reported in N. Houston Burglary Police are not reporting any arrests in connection with a string of burglaries in north Harris County between late August and\mid September, according to a report from the Harris County Sheriff's Office on Friday.
New Yorker on Hiring Man: No, Not a Hire My latest issue of New York magazine features a profile of a young white guy trying to make it in Manhattan. The piece is a good illustration of something I often observe about American business and society: White workers, no matter how much they've been trained,
Lifetime Fitness has big plans -Report NEW YORK  BusinessWeek -- The chain with three locations in the New York area wants to more than triple the number
Sears Canada files for creditor protection (Toronto Star) The Canadian Press - The country's second-largest retailer said Saturday it is "reconfiguring" its retail operations to help it survive a devastating retail sales collapse. Sears Canada said it filed for creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act,
EcoWine: Wine Made From 100% Organic Grape Nectar Grapes made of organic fruit, including grape nectars and other fruit juices can sometimes contain pesticides, which can be toxic to the body.
US to Testify on Corn's Impact on High-Fructose Corn Syrup  By JENNIFER STOCKER NEW YORK (Reuters) - A government-appointed committee reviewing the corn industry says that while genetically-modified corn has benefits, high-fructose corn syrup is a problem.
U.N. Officials Warn of Food Crisis (AP) LOS ANGELES (AP)  - The world \s top food-production nations are in danger of losing control of the crisis \ that threatens to wreck world agricultural market stability, the  new U.N. chief warned Thursday.
US President Donald Trump on Iran nuclear deal ‘I’m not looking at it for Iran’, says president as deadline approaches
Fukushima radiation affects wild animals, US government scientists find FUKUSHIMA -- Severely radioactive material has been detected in the hair of wild mammals living near the crippled nuclear reactor, undermining claims that the environment has recovered, a new study shows.
What You Need to Know After the State Senate Moves to Criminalize Medical Marijuana Many people were concerned that medical marijuana would be used as an excuse and that it would make life better for the recreational users.
The world is a mess! NEW YORK The world looks a lot more dangerous today than it did on Sept. 11, 2001.  We're at war in two countries, and all hell might break loose any minute now. We'll need to make sure our homes are safe. We'll need to secure those buildings with
I Am An Ugly American: The True Story of an Immigrant Who Became a U.S. Senator By Elizabeth Warren The author of the best-selling memoir, BFF, has now turned her attention to the U.S. Senate.
India army attacks Pakistani training post New Delhi: #39;No mercy, no quarter, no pardon'#39;: India army attacks Pakistani training post near Jammu and Kashmir state in a flag of truce.
New book from the movie 'The Last Samurai' Writer-director Edward Zwick talks about the book: David Thomson's interview with Edward Zwick, the writer and director of The Last Samurai, continues in the August 8, 2006 issue of THE GLOBE and MAIL.
MEXICO CITY - MAY 01: Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez is applauded as he performs at the opening night of the Festival de la Cine Mexicana at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City on May 1, 2010.Photo: Hernan Alvarez/Reuters
A. W. Mellon Foundation Provides $50,000 For Black Journalism At Mississippi State
Nepal quake: 2 killed, 5 injured in western Pakistan quake (The New York Times) The New York Times - KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - A magnitude-6.6 earthquake shook Pakistan Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring five others, a government official and a local newspaper.
Iran: Obama to decide next month on U.N. nuclear arms probe, report says ern Washington President Barack Obamas decision on whether to go ahead with a U.N. ern weapons probe into Iran will be made early next month, according to a report on Monday.
Gospel and Science in the Bible: What Does It Really Say? Columnist Robert M. Price tackles an odd, but not entirely rare, misconception about the Bible: that there is no science to be found in it.
In the face of the nation's continuing financial crisis, Barack Obama proposed a sweeping plan Wednesday for overhauling the country's financial regulatory system. The plan takes into account growing concerns about the nation's economic woes as well as the fact that the Bush administration has been relatively slow to act on regulatory proposals submitted several years ago
Gospel music and the world religion news from CNN.com www.cnn.com/MOVIES.
No New Regime for Internet (NYT) The Internet will soon change from a free-wheeling, chaotic world unto itself to something more like the government-regulated airwaves or the postal system.
Incoming Democratic Governor Seeks New Term in State Senate  NEW BEDFORD -- Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John Carvalho today formally announced his intention to seek two more years in the state Senate after the 2002 election.
Hurricane season's latest casualty: South Florida Storm drains are still flowing freely despite the passing of Hurricane Frances in early September, and the state  quot;is still in the danger' sign, says the Miami-Dade Storm Water Management District.
Ferry's Flub: Bush's Campaign Bluster, Kerry's Smiley, Gullible Press (New York Times) NYT - As John Kerry stepped off his campaign bus in the early morning hours of Nov. 1, with a tight presidential-election victory ahead, the man sitting across from the California senator was
Virginia Seeks Bigger Incentives For Solar Jobs, Power Plan Virginia is seeking a bigger cash incentive and a system of credits to encourage new renewable energy installations and a move toward more renewable power generation.
Inventor T. Boone Pickens Dies at 91; Made Major Business, Military Contributions T. Boone Pickens (1923-2013), who revolutionized energy sources, led the charge to fund a national parks system and helped the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam War, died Friday.
In a first for New York City, New Jersey, Washington says no gas tax increase as deadline nears   NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Residents of neighboring New Jersey and New York will not see a windfall of new revenue, at least not for a while, from a regional tax that
Health chiefs: 'Hepatitis A scare is over' Health officials have confirmed that the public should no longer have to get anti-hepatitis A vaccines. They also say jabs for the disease should no longer be made compulsory
Ruling on a lawsuit against Microsoft over online search The United States District Court for Massachusetts ruled today in favor of a group of Massachusetts residents who are suing Microsoft Corp. for conducting unlawful online searches.
If you are wondering where it all may end, then here is a small note.
Blizzard hits Midwest (Reuters) A severe winter storm that snarled air, ground and sea traffic and cut off power in many places in the upper Midwest will last until at least tomorrow, state authorities said.
#43;In an interview with The Guardian, #39;#43;#39;#39;#43;#39;Obama said we ought to look at taking away people#39;s guns in the wake of the shootings in Aurora, #39;Colorado.#39;
Sandy, N.J., May 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- \Global\Fluidpower Inc\. is proud to announce that the Company is a finalist for the Inaugural World\Environmental Power Awards. This annual competition recognizes global organizations that are making a positive impact
What #39;s Not On Your Face? - FASHION: Glamour, Glitz And Glitzer SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 -- The only thing worse that a boring or bad hair day is a day with nothing on your face and that kind of hair. Take that, boring world!
Microsoft will pay Nokia $350M for maps data By Jim Walsh and Chris A. S. Davies on Tue, May 15, 2001 at 01:31:54
Tiger, Bush, And the Fall of Nixon President Richard Nixon will be remembered for many things. Probably the most  dramatic of these is his fall from power; his demise came abruptly in the middle of  his last year in office.  He did not suffer from cancer or dementia, as is the popular belief.
The Longest Way round the World The longest way round the world, from Australia to Britain and Canada, has been completed by two explorers.
What's the most expensive pair of shoes you can buy? How much does Nike charge for the "Air Force 1" - it's nearly $1,000 now
Google's Latest Doodle Celebrates Graphene Breakthrough  SAN FRANCISCO -- The latest Google Doodle in celebration of World  Cup, the new Google+ feature, and graphene. Not only was the game  really exciting, but science has come a long way in a very short  time.
As we move into the age of the super-bug (and not just a bacterium), what do you think a "antibiotic-resistant superbug" might be in the not-too-distant future?
'Tsunami' of cheap consumer-class video games as kids get their kicks on the web Video makers are unleashing an unheralded tsunami of cheap, consumer-class games for the web.
"When you feel like a victim, you're living for others. When you feel you can do it, you're living for yourself. How can you die if you still have no hope of dying?" - Thich Nhat Hanh #151;
Informal settlement for ex-judge: Delhi High Court Judge, Rana Bhagwandas: The High Court set aside all orders made by it in the trial of retired Delhi High Court Judge Rana Bhagwandas.
Police say man died after being gored by bear People on vacation can #39;t always escape the local wildlife. A Florida man who was vacationing in Georgia died in July when he was gored by a bear.
Titans: The New Generation
UK Warns of Snow, Cold Ahead as Storm Hits UK Britain is expected to be blanketed in snow from the north, with blizzards sweeping through England and the South West, while the East is expected to see wintry showers.
A film that tells the real story behind the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' character Mr. Data is close to completion, according to producer Harve Bennett.
New study shows US is first world in \$7 food-a-day program in wealthy nations The first study of its kind shows that it is possible to make a significant reduction in the average daily calories in the diet---without reducing total food consumption---by making small changes to the diet,\v even when the
How to make a fool Of a genius: The cult of the film director in the 1990s The 1990s was a golden age of film directors, such as David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Mann and Richard Linklater – and we should celebrate them more.
The truth about America's nuclear arsenal NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (AFP) The US has some 8,400 nuclear warheads, according to an authoritative new report published Wednesday, which also showed the country had achieved its current level of weapons production several times over.
Severe Weather Watch: Possible Severe Thunderstorms Tonight In DFW - Today's Severe Weather Watch also comes with the usual advisory: possible severe weather today with the potential for damaging wind and hail. The storms moving
Church opens dialogue with Hindus &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; NEW DELHI, Sep 22, 2004 (AFX-Asia via COMTEX) -- Leaders of the world's largest religious communities have agreed to open up two new points of contact to help reduce religious tension,
&lt;b&gt;I&amp;#39;m OK  amp; You?&lt;/b&gt;  The U.S. government will offer a $1.25 billion grant program to help poor children with special needs attend private school, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings announced today
US farmers harvest nearly all world corn crop -
#39;Breaths from the Heart&#39; May Reverse Disease Without Drugs&lt;/font&gt; New research suggests that a simple breathing technique can reverse disease in animals without the use of drugs.
Tropical storm warning issued for Hawaii as new rain arrives in US HONOLULU (AP) -- A tropical storm in the North Pacific Ocean strengthened into a hurricane Monday as new rains in Hawaii made for an ideal backdrop for an intense and potentially deadly storm.
U.S. health officials urge men who have sex with other men to test for HIV (Reuters) REUTER - US health officials have urged gay males to get tested for the HIV virus and have said it was the first time the nation has recommended routine HIV testing for gay males without symptoms.
Hedge fund \$2.4m fine for racial slurs A private school has been fined \$2.4 million by an Australian administrative tribunal after racist remarks were heard in the classroom.
Eskimos coach to be named in first week of December. Al MacInnis, who led the Winnipeg Jets to the Central Division title last spring and signed a two-year contract, will assume the Saskatchewan Roughriders' head role on Dec. 4.
Pruitt rejects EPA ruling on power plant rule Changes proposed by President Obama's executive actions on the power plant issue would not be legally justified, the head of the EPA's enforcement arm said on Friday.
Tribal chief of al-Qaeda linked group killed in US airstrike The brother of a man fighting American forces in Iraq was killed in an airstrike late last month, according to the militant group which he led, an Iraqi intelligence official said Thursday
Bishops in Ireland meet for three-day conference The Catholic hierarchy in Ireland meets this week in its third conference in two years.
U.S. to Stop Selling Tourist Cards for Visa & MasterCard
The Most Surprising U.S. News Topics Of 2007  Los Angeles (Reuters) - More than any other decade since  1957, the U.S. News rankings highlight the country\u2019s  deep-seated obsession with celebrity news.
Let My People In  &lt;strong&gt;Jill Kirby&lt;/strong&gt; When I heard the word “bailout” it
British TV stars on US network Fox  BBC Two veterans Stephen Fry and Victoria Wood are the latest British  celebrities to turn down a Hollywood movie deal, opting instead for the  big screen in Britain.
Muslim clerics oppose new US abortion law A leading Saudi cleric has warned that any U.S. initiative to loosen abortion restrictions would go against the conscience of Muslims and might lead women to go abroad for the procedure.The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation that would limit the use of federal funds for abortions
Meteorological Forecasting Model to Predict Solar Flares One of the more reliable models for predicting solar flares will now be available for researchers. A new, automated version of "S-HARP" can
The Most Beautiful Church in the World (Reuters) A tourist boat took people to the tiny port of Ufuk on the Black Sea and then off the coast of Turkey to the island of Bozburun. It is a world away from the palaces and cathedrals of northern France, but the Boz
Clinton Campaigns in Iowa to Stop Santorum Attacks in Iowa come the home stretch for presidential candidate Rick Santorum, with polls showing Santorum pulling ahead.
I spent two days in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the damage there. It was a horrific experience -- and one I don't ever want to repeat. I also saw that the media coverage of the storm (the hurricane itself, not the destruction) was often deeply and negatively misguided and sometimes just plain wrong
New Virus May Be Responsible For Rare Neurologic Diseases (National Institutes of Health) Scientists at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke warn of a previously unrecognized neurological disease, which they suggest may be due to a novel neuro-tropic virus.
Vodafone gets green light to build cell phone tower Vodafone (VOD.LN) and T-Mobile (TMUS.O), which plan to build the world's largest mobile phone network in the UK, got preliminary approval from the country's telecoms regulator this week to begin building the
Scientists Discover New Technique For Detecting AIDS Virus New technique could make it much easier to spot AIDS virus in blood.
The Nation of Islam is now a part of the Nation of Islam movement, according to the organization\;s leader in a speech at the annual conference at its New York headquarters. Louis Farrakhan, who has led the Nation of Islam organization since 1981, also stated that the Nation of Islam was not a hate group
Citing the Fukushima nuclear crisis, Japanese officials are calling for the end of the moratorium on nuclear\power.
Newspaper Admits Guilt Over False Report About Sen. Jesse Jackson Sr. JUAW - (Reuters) The Chicago Tribune admitted in a newspaper ad on Thursday that an Aug. 27, 1995 story linking the Illinois senator Jesse Jackson Sr. to an embezzlement in the Chicago chapter of the National
Income inequality: where are the rich? A new analysis of wealth statistics shows how much the rich got out of Hurricane Ivan.
Why are we looking at the face of the moon? Because the moon isn't so big. A lot of things have a moon.
Exxon Mobil oil spill: US orders first ship to remove oil Exxon Mobil agreed with Transocean Ltd. on Tuesday to buy a deepwater recovery vessel as an emergency measure to help it clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a company spokesman said.
Parks: the place to be (the Guardian) Guardian - It is difficult to say what the ultimate place to be is in Scotland, where they love their outdoor activities, but this year
Health Minister Calls Cancer Cure ‘A ‘Holy Grail’ I’m on a mission from God to eliminate cancer completely,’ said a US Republican.
A rare double rainbow is pictured above New York's Central Park. (Getty Images/Dennis Meehan, file)
Severe storms sweep Oklahoma, Arkansas Oklahoma and Nebraska were lashed with heavy storms and tornadoes this week that destroyed at least a half dozen homes.
Study finds California groundwater pollution  quot;Most likely, there are no safe levels of  quot; or contaminants, and that the state isn't regulating contamination properly, according to the study, which reviewed nearly all state groundwater research available,
(Reuters) - American Express Co. named\a new chief executive officer as its shares dropped on\Wednesday over concerns about credit problems that may\scre\ame severe losses for the company.
Arrogant behaviour by top officials in Beijing is undermining its international standing, says a senior official (China Daily) China&#39;s diplomatic assertiveness has raised concerns from both China and the outside world, Wang Huanyou, secretary-general of the Diplomatic Relations Committee of the State Council, said on
Wasteful, Immoral: Bush Gains Favorability - While President Bush’s popularity ratings have dipped because of the war in Iraq, his image among many Democrats has dramatically improved because of his stance on the environment.
Futility Overwhelms Health Care System As Infections Rise (USA Today) USA Today - As infections from patients who are infected with a strain of drug-resistant tuberculosis in California increased, state and federal officials warned that the future health and safety of millions of Americans could be in jeopardy.
Pentagon Plans to Spend $400 Million on Solar Cells to Battle Global Warming The Pentagon today announced it plans to spend at least $400 million to develop a new generation of solar cells for use on military bases around the world.
Microsoft sues Nokia over phone patent threat WASHINGTON Microsoft Corp. filed suit today against Nokia Corp. in Sweden claiming
Sick of the rain? So am I. But the long-anticipated downpouring season is finally here. Rainfall will resume tonight on Friday, and continue, with some improvement, over the weekend.
The world on your smartphone A new book on the technology revolution is published today called iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Interested in Sex.
Iraq Vows to Fight U.S. War Crimes in Court by Jim Lobe/A new campaign of'self-defense' against U.S. war crimes in Iraq has been launched under a banner that includes  ''Justify Your War''  the  New  York  Post  reported  Monday.
Mozilla to Build Firefox 3 for Mac Mozilla, the maker of the Firefox Web browser, is set to make its much-anticipated debut of the next version, Firefox 3, available for Macs this summer.
Airlines See Revenue Growth as 'Business' Improves On-Time performance has improved for major U.S. airlines in recent years.
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New \$9m Bond Funds Get Big Push - New York Times If the nation #39;s bond-building strategy has begun to run out of steam, the Treasury will launch another wave of debt sales this month, including offerings backed by a new $9 billion fund that will compete with such earlier bond-centered
Airplane makers want pilots to know how to react Pilot training is a huge, uninvited expense in the sky. It costs about $16,000 for pilots to learn how to fly the plane, then another $60,000 to get those skills tested before getting their certificate of competency.
U.S. Officials Urge Europe to Keep Iraq Travel Ban in Place TALESBEE (AP) - U.S.  President Bush on Friday urged Europe to keep in place restrictions on travel to  Iraq saying the restrictions must remain in place 'to protect the  American people' from a potential new
U.S.   Coldest day ever The U.S. has set a temperature record for the biggest coldest day of the year. Meteorologists reported a temperature of -51 degrees Fahrenheit (F) in Denver on Monday.
Seas rise, melting glacial ice Scientists at the University\, of Alaska Fairbanks\, have discovered melting glaciers caused by climate change are causing the state's seas to rise\, in the study. Researchers say they have not yet seen the melting glaciers\, which could result in widespread floods.
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Gran Turismo 5 - A New Generation of PlayStation Game Play Sony's latest PlayStation gaming console, the Play Station 4, is almost ready to hit the market. We get a glimpse at the console's new features.
KFC is set to cut calories and use herbs and spices instead of meat when making its food in an attempt to attract non-traditional fast-food fans, the Sun reports.
Ex-President Gives In to Pressure in Venezuela After the U.S. and others pressure him to give up power. President Hugo Chavez made an unprecedented decision on Friday, saying that he will not run in a new election and will leave power when his term ends in December.
E.U. says it will impose carbon fuel duty on Britain as soon as 2019 European leaders agreed today (Wednesday) that a carbon tax will come into force in the UK this year and be enforced for the first time in Europe, to fight climate change.
An Economic Dose of Reality for Bush Administration   By Stephen Glain Washington Post WASHINGTON --  October proved to be the cruelest month in the long campaign of  bashing Vice President Dick Cheney's energy policies.
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How To Grow Grass Seeds From Garlic: Planting Tips And Advice This time of year, we like to think of growing grass seeds.
Bid to Prescribe Contraceptive Drug\, Other Preventive Me\shttp://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/24/health/Bid-to-Prescribe-Contraceptive-Drug-Other-Preventive-Meds.html?pagew
Dental care improves in some states (AP) While dental care is improving in some states, Americans still can't be sure whether they have a clean mouth - or a deadly mouth. A new national study showed that fewer than half of adults have brushed once a day or flossed at least once a day for the
N.J. Man Dies After Stunt with Electric Coil (AP) A New Jersey man died Monday night after attempting a stunt in his garage that involved an\electrical coil and some sort of oxygen tank.
Afrcap Calls on G8 Leaders to Commit 1 Billion euros to African Development \r\n\t\r\nAfrica should not count on outside help to grow its economy, AfricaCap President Alain Michel has told the G8\leaders meeting in Japan.
New York Times: Is this the time to go global? Op-ed.
New Zealand lamb prices set to fall for rest of year  AUCKLAND - Australian lamb prices are set to drop by 20 percent to 25 percent in the next 12 months for the major supermarkets as the industry has not been able to fill up to 40 percent of the country's market, trade sources said on Monday.
The Big Apple: It #39;s time to look the camera: A new app called #39;Look Around, Quot; lets you take photographs and videos that automatically share their GPS location with other people looking for the same objects, in real time.
Ozzy Osbourne to Perform Live At Coachella Ozzy Osbourne, the former Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon whose songs such as "Crazy Train" and "Diary of a Madman" were staples of MTV's ''Headbanger'' show, is set to headline this year's Coache
New Zealand&amp;#39;s largest fish company goes to court over fish price-fixing Law-abiding fisherman would be stung if they discovered a foreign fish dealer had colluded with trawlermen to corner the market on a staple species on which they depend for a living, the Court of Appeal
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US Senate leader urges Bush to seek UN backing for Iraq war Nouri al-Maliki today became a central focus of a war crimes debate in the US Senate, where Democratic and Republican leadership vowed to press for his removal as prime minister.
Macedonia plans to take control of national airline, says PM President Ivanov said Macedonia was in talks with neighbouring Albania to take control of its state airline. He said the talks had been going on for many months but did not specify the nature of the talks.
The number of people working to build and test software for the Internet cloud rose to 32,871 in the third quarter, compared with 33,835 at same period last year, according to market research company International Data Corp. (IDC). Cloud developers also added 32,836 new subscribers during the quarter
The Washingtons' Unkindness (The Washington Post) The Washington Post - At a farewell party Tuesday for Senator Ernest F. Runnels (D-Calif.), a longtime Washington power broker and mentor to Barbara Boxer and John Kerry, she told a joke.\ Barbara was being presented with the Runnels Award
Newspaper's recipe for success The newspaper industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. And a good paper is a healthy industry. So what are the keys that are driving the growth? (AFP) - A report about the most successful newspapers argues that growth of news media is a good thing
Safeway, Inc. to Buy Safeway Stores for $6.3BN (Reuters) -- Safeway Inc. said it would buy the supermarket chain founded by its predecessor in 1948 for $6.3 billion in cash and assume almost $6 billion in debt to meet Wall Street #39;s expectations and
Boehner's Budget Plan Would Increase the Deficit by $3.5 Trillion Boehner's plan, according to estimates from CBO.
Cities where 'white flight' happened, like NYC, are no longer places  where people grow up and think well of themselves or their  elders.  The problem is that when you grow up in a  town or neighborhood that is not your own, and you make a  certain number of successful decisions to distance
How to Cook a Turkey: From Stuffed to Standing (On a Roast Bone)? Cook a roasted turkey for the first time and you should know that it's not as easy as you might think.
Rabbi: Islam Is Not a Threat to America JERUSALEM, Israel - A leading British rabbi, urging calm and unity among Jews and Muslims, told Jews Thursday they shouldn't view Islam as a threat to their survival as a people.
The first day of our new series of short videos, "What makes a sandwich?". Learn why bagels are often a breakfast food, why bread and butter are never served flat, and much more, with the help of a bagel connoisseur.
Europe/London AURORA_E (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain's government agreed on Friday to negotiate over the rights of EU citizens in the event of a British exit on March 29.
Somali Islamist fighters, African Union agree to unity deal SOMALI Islamists have reached a deal with the African Union (AU) to hold fresh talks to form a power sharing government which will include Islamist fighters, as Kenyan troops continued to hunt down top al-Shabaab commanders.
US Congress Passes Bill To Fund Postal Service  The move means money will be available through May 15 for the service as  President George W Bush tries to deal with an economic  emergency.
Netherlands: Minister wants to change EU rules to get more tax from companies. BERLIN : The Dutch Prime Minister, Wim Kok, has proposed changes to help ease companies through the economic slowdown by allowing them to carry losses forward to a later year under the system of tax amortisation.
'What is Life?' 'That is the question...' BIBLE IS NOT THE ANSWER: New York rabbi weighs in on his community #39;s reaction to his 'The Ten' prayer; is the Torah the supreme law of the land?
Rugby Rules - The Story Of Rugby (with commentary)  The evolution of the game of Rugby Football Union from a game played on field boundaries to a game played within the field was a consequence of the demands of the game itself plus of the commercialization of the game and the promotion of the game...
In Northland, low pressure sets in with cold temperatures (CBC.ca) The most windy place on Earth is a windy place that we all see from the surface of the Earth. Its winds blow with such strength and ferocity and cover so much ground that its effects on life and weather here have been huge
Reebok names new President for Sport and Music division REEBOK Inc. has selected George Bizik as the new President of Sport and Music for Reebok.
Liquor tax 'would not affect wine' - Australian minister (Guardian) The government has decided that an additional 30c/litre of stamp duty for wine will be introduced next year, but the new rate should not be applied to those selling wine from vineyards, a federal minister says.
The global obesity epidemic is "really scary" because of the economic costs related to obesity and the medical problems it can cause, including heart disease, diabetes and stroke, says Dr. Joseph E. Leja.
California law could lead to state's bankruptcy NBC News - A massive tax increase approved by California voters in November will, if enacted, result in the state’s first default in more than a century.
A-E News Alerts: Pope to return, more on Iraq Pope Benedict XVI says he will return to the helm of the Roman Catholic Church on Monday, March 28, at a special consistory meeting in Rome.
G.N.O.G. - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The World's Most Scary Things. Here are some of the ugliest, filthiest and weirdest things on earth.
I am a woman #39;s role in politics in the 20th Century: women, minorities, and ethnicity in the U.S. Congress, 1972–1994 New York: Greenwood Press.
#39;Mortgage Theft Threat to Economy, Says U.S. Financial Council #39;Mortgage theft is being recognized as a threat by many of the largest and most prominent financial firms in the U.S. and one of the largest U.S. employers - The Wall Street Journal
New book on Pope Benedict reveals Vatican intrigue By Robert Fisk, guardian.co.uk, Rome Published: 25 November 2011 11:42 EST, last modified on Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:19 EST
Hospitals warned not to cancel doctors after strike threat NURSEAGAINST the closure of the hospitals during the national nurses strike, which has paralysed the country, a health chief urged hospitals and private nursing homes on Tuesday to ensure doctors stay on strike duty.
U.S. Judge Allows Enron to Keep its Netting Agreesthouston, November 27, 2001 \ -- Enron Corp.'s \#46;(NYSE: ENE) \#46; bankruptcy proceedings may continue as normal because a U.S. bankruptcy\judge ruled Thursday that energy
World Cup 2010 Ticketless Fans In the southern German town of Freiburg, fans who wanted tickets to watch Saturday's World Cup final against Spain showed up in force at the stadium. Picture:AP. In Vienna and Madrid
Airport delays hit the road The first big snowstorm of the season came barreling through the Southeast this week, and it brought with it a major headache for travelers trying to get to their own destination.
Bin laden?, his bodyguard hanged in India RAW Agent Suresh Patwa has been arrested, police said on Friday after gunning down six people, including two top policemen, at a restaurant in Mumbai.
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Cindy Crawford Looks Amazing in Skinny Couture Dress  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cindy Crawford, who looks great in everything, is wearing a stylish, elegant white dress at a charity event to benefit wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans at the US Open.
UK Airports Under Siege in War on Flying Terror (WSJ) WSJ.com  A new air transportation order gives the Transportation Security Administration wide authority to\screen passengers at U.K. airports, in hopes of catching al-Qaeda's\sleeper cells.
US: If Russia fires missiles, it would be unacceptable  YEREVAN (Reuters) - If Russia fires intercontinental missiles at European countries in response to U.S. missile strikes on Syrian military targets, such an action would be "unacceptable" and violate the Budapest  Memorandum, U.S.
'We don't give a fuck' New Zealand's greatest pop band, don't much care if people call them 'a retro bunch of fudges' and see their music as a'reaction to anything new and shite we're fed up with'.
Tropical heat wave kills more than 170 in southern hemisphere MELBOURNE, July 15 (AFP) A summer tropical heat wave has killed at least 171 people in Australia, including 49 who drowned at a seaside resort, officials said on Sunday.
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Man arrested after stealing from S.F. homes Police have arrested a man they say led two people into two Berkeley homes, rifling through safes to help pay for a $5,000 heroin habit. Michael Anthony Gomez, 31, faces charges of residential burglary and narcotics possession stemming from the raids early
Pornography Can Enhance Health Careers in Pediatrics: National Alliance on Colleges and Employers; Health care professions are a logical fit for future physicians or allied health care providers, but many feel that students should start earlier in their careers, so they will be familiar with these new technologies when they enter medical school.
Jaguar Land Rover: £10.1bn loss The British car giant suffered a \$A1.2 billion annual loss for the \$A4.3 billion.
The Senate votes to change tax on income trusts by Martin Westheimer    The Senate voted late Saturday to repeal the federal income tax on Canadian-controlled income trusts (CCITs) that are a popular investment for Canadians.    The Liberal government had promised in the last federal election that it would phase out
The New School, New York City,\tries to make a liberal arts\education affordable, says its dean. One way is via an emphasis on teaching critical thinking and problem-solving. The New School has opened a degree in what it bills as  Design Thinking.
Sink It, and We'll Give You a Free Boat (Guardian) Last week, to mark a year in New Orleans, a French company called Le Boat donated a boat to the mayor of the city. The mayor was rather grateful.
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Rutledge's 'Cirque du Soleil' Dazzles in Vegas New Musical  MAY 12,  2000 (USA TODAY)  --  Cirque du Soleil &lt;A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=
A New Way (Or Old Way) to Find the Hottest Bachelors A dating site based on social circle recommendations is the latest attempt to target the elusive audience for relationships online.
A  #39;New  #39; York Minute How the  #39;New  #39; York Minute Made \’World  #39;s Best  #39; Restaurant  #39; The  #39;New  #39; York Minute: A  #39;New
C.R.A.S.H. at the Library (CNN) (CNN) C.R.A.S.H. is a new program designed to help children deal witherrors, stress and sadness following the murder of their family members. Children ages 2-8 are given access to a room
Lobster Rolls Topped The Chart  NEW YORK (Reuters/CNBC.com) - You may not  be able to eat the lobster for this month's cover  of "Fortune" magazine, but you can still enjoy your  lobster roll. The "Fortune" Hot 100, featuring the best
Families are struggling; what gives? When a family must choose between health care and paying the bills, it usually ends up paying both. But even though poor Americans are the ones most likely to have to juggle these competing priorities, they have little of the political clout of the uninsured who have never experienced financial hardship
Toxic chemical levels in some U.K. farms are rising Some agricultural researchers say rising agricultural exports mean the use of chemical inputs such as pesticides continue to rise - leading to increases in
Cinderella Story The first U.S. astronaut woman to break into space has never lost her sense of wonder. And the feeling is mutual. At least at first. During four-year training, Sally Ride endured loneliness, fear, and even the loss of some friendships. Now the astronaut - and space pioneer -
The day the world changed a lot about religion -- but not faith; the book says it took place on April 7, 1994.
Suspended Teenager Found Dead At College Hospital A female student was found dead Tuesday morning at the University of Pittsburgh and police suspect foul play was involved. The body of the teenage, later identified as a freshman student at the Pitt, was found by medics around 8:30 at a remote part of campus in an
FBI probes possible link between online market and drugs smugglers The United States Federal Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a suspected link between an anonymous online market and a Colombian drug trafficker that was busted in June.
New York State #39;s new right to abortion law? The case from New York State where the US Supreme Court has just ruled on it #39;s a #39;clear-cut#39; ruling in favor of women#39;s rights, but can you actually do this in America?
Lithuania may not extend rail-tour ban Lithuania says it cannot extend a planned rail-tour ban until the country's roads have improved.
Iran Is Building Rockets to Fly Abroad As a result of U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian arms depot, Tehran has been developing technology for its missiles to be able to fly beyond Iran’s borders, including to Asia, a senior U.S. Air Force officer told Congress Wednesday.
Fashion designer Alexander McQueen dies; fashion week set to reopen (The Guardian) The designer was found hanged at his London home on Tuesday. Fashion is set to resume Monday after a three-day hiatus, and the fashion week in London is set to open for the first time since he was found dead, The Guardian
Cancer may not cause depression, new study suggests Researchers have always suspected that cancer patients suffer depression as often as the general population. But new research suggests cancer is not the cause.
ROME | Updated: Sat Aug 11, 5:30am CHICAGO - A 23 year old man has been arrested after allegedly entering a US soldier?s home in South Bend, Indiana, and eating and drinking with the occupant, reports said Sunday.
The Thief In Outer Space Promotes Global Warming  By Michael A. Salla of The Washington Times   NASA scientists studying the photographs released Sunday evening say they have now found evidence  of a previously unseen planet orbiting beyond the farthest reaches of our solar system. The planet, with the  official name "Object
Luxury home of Indian billionaire Dileepkumar Muthoot to open in Singapore An Indian billionaire is opening his dream property in Singapore -- a 3,800 square-meter property worth $15 million.
Gates: Nurture Farmers Gates Foundation President Bill Gates said the world #39;s increasing demand for food is in great part a response to the population explosion in developing nations.
Pilgrim's Purse at $400,000 to help people in Peru It looks similar to a child's pajama top, but a second look tells the difference. This is Pilgrims Purse, developed during six months in 2000 while David Wessels was doing a graduate thesis.
FDA to Issue Alert on Prescription Drugs; FDA - The agency will issue an "adverse event product labeling alert" warning consumers and health professionals about the potentially deadly consequences of using narcotic pain medications.
Best places to visit in the Lake District This week, we reveal the very best spots to visit in the Lake District, whether you’re looking to discover the wonders of the world famous national park, or just enjoy a picnic by the lake.
Micheline B. Paul’s campaign fund receives nearly all of its money from her former employer THE NEW YORK attorney general reported Tuesday that the campaign fund of Democrat state controller candidate Micheline B. Paul has received $543,000 in campaign contributions from her former employer, the NYC Comptroller’s
An End to the Middle East Feud (New York Times) \m\m\m\m\
Tina Brown on 'My Mother the Carpetbagger' ANDREW MURRAY
Alcatel-Lucent makes big bet on 3G Alcatel-Lucent on Monday said it was making a big bet on 3G, after announcing that it is buying the mobile phone assets of Lucent, including the \#39;smartphone unit.
Sectary is a place of worship A group of worshippers sang prayers praising the sun before moving about their small and simple temple, a small and simple stone building decorated with white flowers.
Sporting triumphs sport The Football, the most well-known of the major sports, was a triumph again in 2006, with the England Football, the Germany Basketball World and the United States Ice hockey Cup.
Warm start to week High: 71; Low: 51
A New York Lawyer Gets Three-Year Suspension http://is.gd/hQVGJN <p>
Police: Man shoots, kills his wife Authorities find a man who shot his wife in the head and killed her as she lay in bed Friday night in a Long Island apartment, the Suffolk County police said.
In a reversal of US policy on Cuba, Spain says it will open trade and travel with the island nation. By Elisa Santalo and Michael Geary.
Japan's Sudo to step down in new parliament Japan's former spy chief will retire from the legislature next month after more than 25 years in the upper house, following a landslide election victory.
China's Communist Party: We Have Learned History, So No More Revolutions In the aftermath of a massive protest this week demanding the abolition of the party, a top official has vowed that it must be left in power.
Earth Day for Earth Day 2003 The International Year of Renewable Energy & Environment: The Earth Day Network is pleased to announce that more than 800 events have been registered worldwide and it is encouraging to see how Earth Day enthusiasm is on the rise. This is great! We are
A New Way to Use the Web for Students to Learn about Their Rights (Harvard Education Letter) Harvard Education Letter - The concept of "digital citizenship" sounds to me very similar to the idea of "digital literacy." A key question in my mind is whether the "education for citizenship" actually creates citizens, or just
China's First Solar Plant Opens Today China's first utility-scale\solar photovoltaic (PV) project using thin-film solar technology has started generating power. By Ryan\Singel.
A good start, but more work needed ECONOMY What if a small group of economists took the world?s top experts on food and agriculture and put them in a room, armed with a blank sheet of paper and the only instruction being to talk for 2 hours without a break? The result, after 20 hours
When it comes to movies, the world's a far less forgiving place: Box office revenues grew in the third calendar month of this year, by about 4 percent, the first quarter increase in eight months.
Sony Announces $500 Mln Investment in Japan-Based Video Game Company (Update1) Sony Corp., the world\a39;s leading movie maker, said on Monday it will
UCF to Release Record 1,700 Photos in Online Database, for FREE UCF Libraries announced a new online database where students, faculty, and researchers can find 1,700 images, maps, and letters related to Florida's history.
Bolton reveals UN peacekeepers in Syria in new policy speech US Ambassador to the United Nations @JohnBolton just announced that a plan for U.N. peacekeeping troops in Syria is coming in 3 weeks after Obama rejects that plan #39;The White House is proposing a plan for a new \"hy
New airport for Istanbul opens on Taksim Square Istanbul inaugurated a new airport terminal on the city’s famed Taksim Square in south-central Istanbul.
More severe storms to hit Britain with possible tornado TOWNSEND, ENGLAND _ (AFP)? A tornado whipped the English town of Tewkesbury northwest of London with the force of a category 4 hurricane on Monday, sweeping away a building, uprooting trees and even knocking two people to see, witnesses
Chertoff: No More Weapons of Mass Destruction In U.S. Incoming  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Homeland Security Secretary  Janet Napolitano warned of an unprecedented danger on Tuesday, as a White  House review said it was time to start thinking about removing  weapons of mass destruction from the United
Man charged over Bali bomb plot A British man has been charged with plotting to join militant Islamic groups in war-torn Bali with the aim of orchestrating an attack on Australia.
Vitamin Shot Boosts Heart  Patients Given A Shot Of VITAMIN C New clinical trial shows patients with a history of heart problems can be given the vitamin and survive better, research suggests.
Ruling: S.F. teacher#39;s trial is flawed The Supreme Court said today that much of the evidence introduced at trial against a former public school teacher is unreliable and shouldn#39;t be used to help convict the woman of molesting students.
Ling Chiang: A Chinese Artist at Work
The Senate today failed by one vote to overturn President Bush's 2001  #39;war on terror#39; executive order that stripped citizenship from immigrants who are naturalized without U.S.  #39;shares.
A new study says more men have been diagnosed with testicular cancer In fact, last year, about 4.5 percent of testicular cancers were diagnosed in men younger than 35, according to the CDC.
UK Court Blocks 'Borat'  TV    BRUSSELS - A British court has blocked the release of a controversial Bulgarian pop comedian's show, accusing it of "disgusting behaviour", a British court has ruled.
EPA Cuts Greenhouse Gas Rules By Up to 85% (Reuters) Reuters - Environmental Protection Agency\Administrator\Scott Pruitt on Thursday said he is open to reconsidering\revamping rules on climate change\by the middle of the year.
Hearings Begin on Proposed Power Plant A series of hearings begins this morning to determine if a controversial power plant can be built in West Seattle.
Japan’s new premier says more support for U.S. nuclear plant. Kyoichi Nakagawa calls nuclear plant part of national agenda. Japan has stepped up support for the proposed U.S. nuclear plant in hopes Washington agrees not to cut off its security system.
U.S. to offer Internet service in more poor regions LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The United States is set to offer Internet service to some of more than 28 million low-income American households living below the poverty line. http://news.xinhuanet.com
World's 2nd Largest E-Book Publisher Launches With a Blur of Books in Store (12/13/04)With a blip of its book covers, Japan's largest bookseller is introducing its newest venture in today's global market.
Disney's Mickey Mouse and Friends Get New Look MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Disney is set to unveil new characters and costumes for Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and other classic Mickey Mouse characters at a Comic Con event today.
Fitch cuts debt outlook: downgrades outlook to negative Fitch Ratings says the outlook for global corporate debt has turned negative and a broad deterioration of credit metrics across emerging markets and the European Union will continue.
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In-N-Out burger owner to build new plant in Missouri The restaurant chain In-N-Out plans to buy 200 acres of land in the Missouri city of Clinton, close to its existing East Coast restaurant.
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Roughly 1 in 4 U.S. meat, poultry imports face tariff The U.S. levied tariff on imported Chinese-made steel pipe and on certain other items in another anti-protectionist move Tuesday,...
A good cup of black coffee can protect against memory loss A new study has found strong evidence to support the hypothesis that the antioxidant in black coffee can protect against memory loss among older adults.
U.S. Navy sends a new message to Iran The U.S. Navy officially entered a new era in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, signaling American resolve to protect a vast maritime space crucial to global commerce that the Bush administration considers vital to U.S. military strength.
Powell Sees No Economic Problem at Top of Credit Line US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Tuesday said the recent rise in the US stock market had no bearing on the health of the nation's economy in 2004.
Korean police arrest Chinese woman for smuggling drugs BEIJING Dajiang (China Daily) - A Chinese woman has been arrested for smuggling more than half a tonne  of Chinese drugs into North Korea, the South Korean police said Wednesday.
Forecast: mild and wet through Thanksgiving Day    Forecasters are predicting a mild and wet Thanksgiving Day weekend with temperatures dipping into the 20's over the eastern mountains, plains, and northern half of the state. The temperature will be mild across the entire state, according to the Weather Channel.
Fury of the Fallen Airline Pilots: Why did they stay? The United States may be the undisputed world leader when it comes to flying airliners, but many American pilots have turned their backs to the industry and now work abroad.  And the reasons why are not exactly what you'd expect
Vietnam Rejects U.S. Nuclear Power Plan
Briefly Speaking: The next Bush? September 4, 2004, 3:15 PM PT
College officials say it may take years to rebuild school after hurricane In New Orleans, the rebuilding of public schools and other infrastructure is in its first stage, with a clear plan to rebuild the entire city including its public schools and universities.
British Airways plane crash: pilot dies
Jets, Rockets to Launch From Cape Canaveral NASA begins a series of test flights for a new space station module that will launch later this month. The rocket launcher that was first used 40 years ago to launch the first Apollo lunar lander will also be used to carry astronauts.
S.A. County in 'Siege' Condition as Police Arrest 5 In an ongoing search for firearms, authorities have seized more than a dozen guns as well as hundreds of rounds of ammunition, stolen property, and thousands of rounds of live ammunition from a West Adams neighborhood after a monthslong standoff with the suspect.
Eddie Murphy to Star in Gay-Friendly 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' (AP) AP - Comedy legend Eddie Murphy is returning to his New Jersey turf and coming out in the process with\a new sitcom on ABC. Murphy has signed on for a 30-minute\rhymer
State Police: No criminal charge possible in fatal officer shooting of teen in Worcester
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New Book on Islam and War (The New Arab) New Arab: A Muslim Scholar Explored What It Means to Be at War with Islam (The New Arab) Islamic Scholar Explains What It Means to Be at War with Islam
Tide changes its name to Procter & Gamble Co. The world's largest consumer products company will change its name on July 2, after the deal with Procter & Gamble Co. closes. The new company will be called P&G.
Mormon Church cuts ties with fundamentalist group Mormons and the Branch Davidians are two small fundamentalist Christian sects that are on the move as the government launches plans, this week, to evict all from their sacred site.
Puerto Rico's power grid still hasn't recovered from deadly storm The day after a major storm that dumped as much as 4 inches of rain in some places, power supplies have not largely recovered back to pre-hurricane levels.
'Smart&#39; Cities, Big Data &lt;p&gt;\&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; By Mark\&#39;s Shaffer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; DALLAS (Reuters)
Global air freight rates are soaring in a recovery from recession that is also causing problems at the world's busiest airport.
DUI conviction is a misdemeanor in most places but not in California SAN FRANCISCO -- After drinking at a bar the other night, David Lechuga was arrested at his home on Monday for DUI and he went before a local prosecutor, who decided to charge Lechuga with a misdemeanor, reports the San Francisco
Serengeti national park seeks tourists who want a shot at the big game - A new $1.2 million marketing campaign is getting underway in Kenya http://www.serengeti.com to attract tourists who want a chance to see a herd of the world #39;s best big game
Pizza-eating contest lets teens prove their skill &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; Participants can buy pizzas, but they only eat one slice. After they eat it, they have to drink a bottle of wine in 10 seconds, or the entire bottle if they can't
U.S. and Mexico Offer to Cut Ties The White House and the Mexican government are planning to offer to cut ties to each other's airlines, in a bid to salvage scheduled passenger flights starting Friday amid a standoff over President Donald Trump's threats to slap tariffs on Mexican imports.
Pentagon Says 9/11 Terror Attack On U.S. Embassy Not Responsible (Reuters - Pentagon - In a stunning assertion, the Pentagon\ said on...
Diwali 2019 Celebrated By World Leaders This is the year Diwali has been celebrated globally. We look at the significance of Diwali and the reason why people around the world celebrate it.
Hilton's profit soars Hotels and gaming company Hilton has reaped a 72 percent rise in first-half profit....
Kerry pledges to protect whales as the UK is considering an EU directive that could outlaw the sale of British whale products
No End To Cold In Sight Severe cold, heavy ice packs and power outages are expected to continue into the weekend along the US East Coast, AccuWeather reports.
Pentecost – Christian Worldview: The Power of Love! This is the day of Pentecost, the beginning of the end of 70 days, when all of God’s promises become true in a single day!
US, Canadian Forces to Join Forces in Fight Against Terrorism (Reuters) Canadian and U.S. Forces on Saturday joined in a coordinated push at a military installation in Kuwait and a remote training area to thwart terrorism, the Pentagon said.
Fog of War Erupts Over 'N' Words (AP) AP - The dispute over the name "Nebraska" appears headed toward the courts as local officials and opponents of a proposed memorial for Nebraska's soldiers fought to make their cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Rutland and Burlington Will Host Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee will announce today which cities will host the Winter Olympic Games beginning in 2014.
Obama: 'I Will Not Be a Part of Climate Deniers'
How long #39;ll you #39;ve worn that hat? We #39;re giving away hats worth up to $100 each day in March to celebrate the release of Stylin #39; s new men #39;s line "Spring Fever Collection."
College Students Want Government to Mandate That Parents Pay Tuition  A poll found more than one-third of college graduates in the United States would be willing to pay more tuition if their parents had to pay. &lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif
'Shark on a bike' film shown on London screens to warn of danger A high profile London film showing a man being attacked by a shark has been shown in cinemas in a bid to warn of the danger.
Is God the Best Option for Humanity?  In what sounds like a scene from a science-fiction movie, hundreds of thousands of  students are out protesting their government. For those who live in the United States, the protests have mostly been small
"It's a mistake to tell a man if the government is going to give him a medal he will feel good all the time," says Thomas DeLay, vice president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a 2-million-member organization with 646 local chapters across the country. He called it "tasteless
Culture: The Best Albums of All-Time is out Now  "A new poll on BBC Radio 2's programme All Round To All has selected the albums that will have a part to take in this
'Stalin: A Life' author: Stalin lived out 'a fantasy' He has never read #39;A Life, #39; the new book on Joseph Stalin, writes its American author Christopher
Lakers top Nuggets for 3-0 Series Lead NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Magic Johnson #39;s Lakers have never met an NBA division rival they couldn #39;t beat once, and if they can repeat that formula against the surging Utah Jazz, then the Lakers could be moving into uncharted territory
New York to stop letting airlines use drones The state will end its approval process for drones within its borders, but it would still allow drones to be flown in areas near sensitive installations, such as bridges, power plants, prisons and medical centers.
Worthington faces federal campaign charges A former high-level administrator in Ohio's attorney general''s office has been indicted on federal charges of bribery and fraud.
Nanotechnology breakthrough offers hope in cancer fight A new technology that is already working in mice and on the cusp of clinical trials promises to change the way cancer is treated by giving oncologists better weapons against the malignancies.
Music Makers Get New Home By Andrew Bunney, PA News, in London. A scheme which rewards musicians or bands with a studio to produce a new CD has been launched in Westminster.
Gore urges Bush to call climate summit The US vice president, Al Gore, has written to the US president imploring him to hold the promised United Nations' gathering on climate change.
The British Dining Guide - The British Menu British celebrity chef Marco Pierre White is one of the new recruits to the British Dining Guide, which was announced by the UK Magazine Network yesterday. White, who appeared on BBC #39;s \"MasterChef\ #39; and \"Diners\\\#39
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Iran 'could not care less' about nuclear treaty US president warns that Iran is not going to abide by the agreement and wants to keep the sanctions in place.
The Media My Way: This is what we all want: A free press that reflects public opinion more than it directs it.
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Tiny home village built in Japan will house 1,000 people: A Japanese architect has designed a tiny house village for homeless people, offering them a life of permanent residence -- complete with garden, bath and an industrial kitchen.
Ruling on HIV vaccine trials may be appealed A federal judge in Florida is considering whether to issue an injunction halting the conduct of three HIV vaccine trials pending his ruling on the plaintiffs' claims that the human trials are unsafe.
Inquisition: Catholic Church's secret killing mission To prevent the Protestant reformation, Pope Alexander VI, who assumed the throne in 1492, formed a secret militia. It eventually became the Roman Guard. This is the beginning of the Roman Inquisition.
Obama Ticks Off Rich to Insure Health Care For All (AP) Reuters - President Obama plans to send a clear message about who should pay for health insurance in the United States: Wall Street.
Powell, Brown Say New York Times Is Censoring Articles (AP) The New York Times says journalists are being censored as it tries new ways to control its coverage.
Lufthansa Airline's Ground Handler Gets Sticker Shock DALLAS (AP) -- It took Lufthansa's European ground handling agency 10 days of on-again, off-again talks before the carrier was willing to settle a workers' strike this week with the airline's biggest labor union
Czech President makes pitch that Slovakia ought to get EU membership Prague's Slovak President Stanislaw Karczewski told Poland's parliament Tuesday that his country &lt;b&gt;is&lt;/b&gt; ready to join the EU.
Why Is Our Language So Ridiculous?  "No one knows who invented the English language, but  we can be pretty sure it was invented in England," says linguist  Mark Liberman.
For 'Black Lives Matter', a world apart (NY Times) A new study says that young people in places like Ferguson, Mo., have little in common with those like Malcolm X, Thoreau or Martin Luther King Jr.
Duelists: Who Should Play  By MIKE HIRSHBERG  In the new movie "Gandhi," there was a brief, fleeting shot of Mahatma Gandhi standing in the middle of a crowd. A voiceover said this was "the moment he gave himself to a crowd."
US, EU back'real time' vote on Internet treaty Treaty text agreed by U.S. and Europe to resolve long-running fight over 'net neutrality' - with help of US White House staff - but EU not happy with final agreement.
U.S. to Hire Fewer Foreign Employees: WSJ  by Rina Chandrasekhar The U.S. is planning to lay off thousands of foreign college graduates with H-1B visas, a move designed to reduce the number of foreign workers who get green cards, according to a report.
What's Hot in the Air? A Guide to Flying in '99    (NY Times) NY Times -             It's not only the air outside your windows that will be affected by the new millennium. So will the way you get around.
Record breaking New York cold wave is the first of 2012 DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS, REUTERS Climate change may be partly to blame for a brutal cold wave that broke heat records around the world, and is predicted to worsen in much of Europe later this week and in the United States this weekend, forecasters
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Omega #39;s Vitamin D May Help Lower Alzheimer #39;s Risk A small study has found a relation between serum levels of Vitamin D and levels of a certain protein in the blood which may aid in the fight against Alzheimer #39;s disease.
UPDATE 2: Alaska Snow, Fire in the North Sea Coast Forecasters in Alaska could make record snowfall history this week after a week of unseasonably warm weather. A forecast is issued by the National Weather Service and shows snow on the ground across Alaska on Thursday. The latest forecast calls for temperatures in Alaska to be
Bush's Stance on North Korean Missile Test Shakes N.Korea-U.S. Relations  (WSJ) BANGKOK - After North Korea's latest\test\of\arms\with\a\long-range\missile,\the\United\States\continued\
Tired Of Having Diapers? A Baby Wipes Could Be Your Ticket To A Clean, Modern Pampers. Just Take A Look At The Ad -- Wipes And Toot
A&C Schools' Students Gather for Fundraising Event NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9 -- For the eighth annual event, A & C Construction, the Louisiana-based construction firm, is asking students, faculty and community members to join in their efforts to help raise money to fund the program.
The Gospel of St. Teresa: A New Version of the Autobiography of Teresa of Avila, ed. Mary Jaskoll (Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Co., 1963), p. 19.
US woman claims she #39;d be killed for abortion By Robert McFadden
Newt Gingrich: 'Necessary Evil' In the Republican presidential race, Newt Gingrich says he has decided to call himself a "necessary evil" -- because he feels compelled to stop the nation's inevitable slide into a welfare state.
California Governor Urges Bush to Aid Forests Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today asked President Bush to increase the $15 million in aid the president proposed yesterday for forest preservation in America.
Ex-FBI lawyer pleads guilty for perjury and obstruction of justice  A former FBI counsel has admitted guilt in a plot to perjure himself in a 1998 trial, a lawyer for the federal prosecutor who tried him said Wednesday.
'Flexibility Is Necessary' for More School Choice, Bachus Says House education chair plans to hold a press conference later this morning to discuss legislative action on school choice as part of a national education summit for lawmakers, school administrators and other experts. The daylong summit brings together officials from state Republican lawmakers and
The Science of Learning: The New Psychology Of Achievement (Atlantic Monthly Press) Atlantic Monthly Press - The Science of Learning: The New Psychology Of Achievement by University of Texas scientist Donald A. Slakey provides students with an understanding of how to learn and how to become more effective learners.
U.S. Stirs War Tensions, Again. The Bush administration has stirred up war-related tensions on multiple occasions, most notably during the run-up to the war in Iraq. The U.S. has also been at the center of a long-time confrontation over nuclear weapons. But, the president
The top 3 secrets to keeping a happy marriage (from the Internet) The Internet can be a vast resource... But like any other human endeavor, it has its pitfalls: it's so easy to fall into traps like the one in your own home. The key to keeping a happy marriage is to find some balance between your
Dude, Where's My Car? Seriously. Have you seen a four-door Accord, VA YGD 3719 tags? It's mine, and I want it back.
New York's ban on gay adoption bill A Brooklyn judge is being pressured to declare the state's ban on gay adoption unconstitutional after a New York appeals court ruled Monday that New York's adoption law violates gays' constitutional right to due process and equal protection.
BALTIMORE – Hurricane Sandy made its way down the Eastern seaboard Thursday, churning up the Atlantic Ocean and leaving high winds and heavy rain on its northern route.
Movie Star Wars: Episode Two #146; The Saga  The film in which #146; the first #145; Star Wars #145; film was followed by #146; Episode Three, #145; #146; #145; is to #146; be released on Nov 13.
New 'nostalgia tour' for the Vatican The Vatican has set up a new "nostalgia tour" in an effort to keep tourists coming back and promote the city to newcomers, The Associated Press reported.
Rugby teams make peace on field and off THE BANGALORE GUARDIAN Oct. 17, 2004 The national rugby teams of India and Sri Lanka have shaken hands after six months of fraught international relations. The row had pitted one of Asia's biggest sporting nations against a rising one, and a national sporting body
UNESCO urges action to avert coral bleaching, coastal damage UN BERLIN (AP) - A global emergency response unit  warned the world is at great risk from damaging storms, coastal  flooding and coral bleaching.
U.S. Ranks as Most Competitive Nation for Olympic Success Two top U.S. swim suit models have called for an end to U.S.A. swim team doping allegations in the lead-up to this year #39;s Olympic Games in London.
Trouble for Tony Blair as Tories reject his plan to hand out state aid for poor children
Bush to make his State of the Union The nation's leader will deliver his annual address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, or State of the Union address, from the Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday 29 September.
Muslim Women Refute Rape Claim (Reuters) (AFP) A prominent Saudi princess, and the first woman to study at King Saud University, has denied reports that she had been raped, a story sparked by the country's official news agency.
How Does Science Help Us to Understand the Cosmos? (Science News) - Science News, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is a weekly newsmagazine with news and information in science and technology.
British Airways says it will cut flights over hurricane Rita A British Airways has announced it is axing a route from London to the U.S. capital as Tropical Storm Rita intensifies.
How China is fighting fake news -- and taking advantage of the U.S. The country is getting around the ban on using U.S.-based content by using its own state-owned media and apps.
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Mammogram machine on display at museum (WGN) In the case of mammograms machine (a mammogram machine is a device that uses low-powered mammography to screen for breast cancer in women), a computer takes a picture of the woman's chest. Computer software then examines the picture for subtle abnormalities or clues
Cold Weather Cuts Into Forest Production  The snow and icy temperatures that have gripped much of the country have hurt forest production this year, according to a report.
I know this may hurt but as long as I got you covered, it #39;s okay  #39;s funny when someone asks you for a tissue - and you hand them your handkerchief. However, I bet you feel pretty weird when someone returns the favor?and starts using the same handker
The new coronavirus spreads in Asia. China #39;s virus outbreak puts millions in lockdown
My iPhone Can See Me Naked The iPhone 5S is out today, which means you can finally check your phone while you check your outfit.
Pizza Hut will put dough and sauce back in the case  WEST GLOBO (The Tampa Bay Times) - Pizza Hut, the Chicago-based restaurant chain, will return to its old packaging  of pizza dough, sauce and cheese.
What Obama Should Do In The Middle East In his much-anticipated speech on Wednesday, President Obama will explain a decision not to attack Syria that has divided the country and has set the world on edge. Read more here.
US to resume tests of banned fuel additives WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration on Thursday said it will carry out tests of a\spowdered additive on aircraft propellants made by Dow Chemical&Co,\the company that made it the subject of the industry-wide ban two years ago.
Lodging Tax, Tourist-board Ties Up With Hotels and Airline Union The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Administration (HERE) union, representing the majority of U.S. hotels, and the U.S. Travel Association, representing airline and cruise line unions, have agreed in principle...
Japan's Abe will attend Okinawa summit after all (FT) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met Okinawa officials to make the final preparation for his visit to the prefecture where tensions with China are high, following a recent Chinese air attack on a group of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.
Vatican asks forgiveness for child rape
Easter Celebration in San Diego In observance of Easter Monday, the Easter Bunny at the San Diego Zoo will be delivering eggs to the children for Easter.
Netherlands to Ban Flamboyant 'Islamic' Dresses Amsterdam's ban on clothing deemed offensive by the city's Muslim community is a major test case of the country's liberal-conservative coalition after decades of fighting over how to control public displays of religion.
K-12 school districts cut staff after federal aid cuts The number of full-time educators in public schools in the United States will shrink by more than 13,000 this year compared to a year ago as districts slash staff, an Education Department report said Monday.
In a blow to public confidence in the drug industry, federal regulators gave their go-ahead Wednesday for Pfizer Inc. #39;s (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Aricept to treat Alzheimers#39;s dementia.
Police find body of woman believed to have been slain at Detroit home Police say a woman's body has been found inside her family's home in Detroit's Hamtramck neighborhood.
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Innkeeper Arrested for Assault, Public Urged to Call
A Long, Lost Weekend? Last night's season premiere of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" aired on CBS and the comedy's ratings weren't spectacular.
Bush to Propose Wind Energy Cutwind is a cheap, plentiful, renewable and environmentally clean energy resource that #39;s good for the U.S.
Microsoft CEO says Xbox One is not a competitor to Google Home or Amazon Echo: Google is on the march. Google has just announced that it is launching Home, a voice-controlled personal assistant meant to do for your apartment or house much #39;what Google Now can do for your entire Internet.
Dangerous world in the suburbs, even on the moon A \\"moonbattery\ is very dangerous,\" says J.C. Martin, director of the National Weather Service. It has \\"an explosive force of about 15 pounds of TNT per square foot.\".
Vitamin-D levels among Irish men, women at risk of developing depression or dementia study says, (Reuters) The low levels of Vitamin D found in the blood of many Irish people may pose a risk of developing depression and dementia, a study has suggested.
China's New Top Antibiotics Maker Focuses on\Europe (MarketWatch) MarketWatch - After two years of trying to establish itself in\the U.S., Shitekang Pharmaceutical Inc. launched its\drug candidate here on Thursday.
Aberrations may lead to early treatment for eye problems MANDAN, Iowa - There may be a connection between some eye diseases and common eye problems, like a squint or eye twitching that could be treated sooner than previously believed.
Healthy People 2020, a report from the federal Office of Planning and  Analysis, will include specific national goals for a wide
Cold, Dry Start Seen In  N.Y. As New Fall  WASHINGTON (AP) - A cool, dry start to the  fall is expected in New York City and elsewhere in  the Northeast.
Killer in house: Cops are still at home on duty in some NSW cities
Scientists Use Nanotech to Fight Malaria A new weapon for the war on malaria: nanotechnology.
Older Women Are at Increased Risk of Depression After Stroke Researchers say women suffering from stroke can be at higher risk of depression than men and should, therefore, be screened for symptoms. Researchers have found that women are twice times more likely to be diagnosed with late depressive disorder, defined as beginning two weeks after a stroke.
Papua New Guinea riot deaths raise fears of ethnic divide The worst outbreak of political violence in Papua New Guinea since a 1998 civil war has continued despite the death of a government minister who died in the unrest.
Makers of new-car battery technology start with old tech A decade ago, John Rogers was a regular customer in a used-car dealership just north of Detroit. Now he's a self-described battery junkie, but on a mission to revolutionize the auto industry by helping make hybrid cars a reality.
Oil Rises in Asian Markets as U.S. Markets Climb Higher NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil rose on Monday, supported by hopes that OPEC and non-OPEC nations will meet in December to decide whether to cut their combined output at a meeting Nov. 6-8, traders said.
The Pope Is Being Accused of Having Raped a 17-Year-Old Boy  In July of that year, he spent two nights with a 17-year-old Polish immigrant in a Rome hotel room, a man now accused by Pope Benedict of having slept with him and of threatening to kill one of his sisters
New York Post: Top Secret Spies Warned of Nuclear Terror Plot WASHINGTON—Top United States spy agencies were warned months ago of a potentially devastating terrorist attack with a nuclear weapon, one that could involve a U.S. submarine being launched from a ship in the #39;Alaska.
Troubled Film, Music Groups Battle to Save the Music\Industry By MICHAEL D. HILTZ     Hollywood's record labels launched an all-out lobbying effort to head off a possible takeover of the music industry by Vivendi, the world's largest entertainment company. But the battle will
New Zealand Man Killed During 'Extreme' Rugby Game An angry crowd of New Zealand rugby fans fought the police, throwing cars into the air and lighting a car on fire during an extreme rugby game in western Auckland on Saturday night.
Japan To Invest In Indonesia The government of Japan said last week it was to take a more active role in Indonesia after spending millions of dollars on programs to help reduce poverty and promote education in the nation.
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Oceans may get a bigger voice as government plans to review oceans policy An overhaul of the way the government's oceans have been governed is being planned, ministers say.
Mixed Results in a High-Fashion Field  New York -- (Reuters) -- While New York's  high-fashion season has not yet arrived, high fashion names were  quietly making their early rounds of shows and interviews.
Healthy Woman Who Faked Weight Lost More Than 100 Lbs (AP) AP - A Florida housewife convicted of faking her weight to\get a medical plan for herself lost more than 100 pounds when\she started dieting to lose her prison\insurance policy.
California Shuts Off Power To 3 Million By The Associated Press    California ordered nearly 3 million households and businesses late Thursday to cut power as the largest such blackout in the nation\s history hit four states and the Inland Empire.
Rio O-Chacoa, Pampas and San Juan de Lurigancho: Health crisis in the heart of Venezuela   The health situation in Brazil's interior is growing ever more dire since the government suspended the emergency operations that had helped combat the country's worst ever outbreak of Chagas disease.
Millionaire couple buy Beverly Hills mansion for \$50 Million a month A California couple has bought a mansion in the Beverly Hills for \$50 million. The 7,844 square foot residence is in a very exclusive neighbourhood and includes a 3,400 square-foot main house and a 3,000-square
Tortilla chips are so much better than potato chips, you know about them, even if you just like their taste and flavor, and you're #39;d love to have them in your fridge.
Hedge Funds: US to Open Probe Into Alleged Illegal Trading By Mark Leibler, The Wall Street Journal, May 2, 2001, Page C-1   US Government Probes Alleged Political Trading
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Diddy and Paris Hiltons Get Hitched for Wedding Party Party promoters in the US want to know who #39;s throwing what lavish parties - a recent article from Entertainment Weekly lists some of the biggest parties of the season. The most lavish was of course Prince and his bash at the MGM Grand hotel in Las
Weather Blows Weekend With High Winds, Heat (Fox, Newsonline)
Sierra Club warns of nuclear waste  By MARK RALSTON  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Sierra Club  yesterday issued a warning over the risk of nuclear accidents and said the  government needs to set firm limits on the waste produced by atomic  reactors.
Gang Rape of Girl Sends Shock Waves Through Orangeville, ON  By STEPHEN WALLACE  (ST.LOUIS POST-DISPATCH/AP) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2001  A 19-YEAR-OLD girl was raped repeatedly by a band of eight youths
World's Greenest City Not just for its sunny weather, but also for its green city infrastructure... Vancouver, Canada
The French have invented many things, from nuclear reactors to the light bulb. The French, it could be argued, have also invented eating.
Budget Travelers Are Back on the Road After the Holidays The nation is once again aflame with road trips. In January, according to AAA, 14 million people made their way to Florida to escape a winter spent mostly within...   Health & Fitness
The Power and Beauty of Grassfed Beef Grains for Kids The average American eats about 500 milligrams of vitamin B12 each day but only about half of us take our B12 from foods, reports the National Institutes of Health. We might want to give kids grass-fed beef jerky or soy or rice.
Lawmaker's Bill Puts Schools on Front Lines  For a school or school district, the stakes might not be quite as high as those faced by a large corporation. But that doesn't mean their budgets can be cut or services curtailed as a result of a court case.
How the World Would Change If Every Student Could Attend a World Class School (Bloomberg) Bloomberg - The question for America as a global power is: How would change if every four-year-old student could go to a prestigious prep school? Most likely, America would still rank No. 1 in high school football, and
Nursing Home Fires Continue Across Northwest, South UPDATED: Tue Feb 21, 9:10 PM EST 2002-02-21 19:10:07
NHL to Drop Penguins-Lightning Series,\CBC Says (CBC) The National Hockey League announced Thursday that it will scrap a controversial series of games between the Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Is America #39;s Army an Economic Nightmare? Is America #39;s foreign policy the reason we #39;ve lost so many wars? And is the Pentagon #39;s $400 billion plan to modernize our armed forces the best way for America #39;s security to face down a technologically
U.S. bishops voice ‘serious concerns’ about Vatican PROMULGATING “serious concerns” about a draft of the new Anglican Covenant, the US bishops said in a statement Sunday, a week before they will meet with leaders of the worldwide Anglican community.
Health Care Law and The Poor -  In 2006, the House of Representatives offered a bill that would guarantee coverage to  everyone who wants health insurance through Health Maintenance Organizations  (HMOs). This offer would cost about $900 billion.
Swinging It Over at Yahoo A reader has the same question I'm asking myself: why did you leave? He answers his own question:  quot;I've always been an adventure-seeker. That's why I came to America in my 20s; to find my way in a new world (and
Can a nuclear reactor be 100% clean? The future is not just nuclear, but nuclear without radioactive waste. After all, it's safe to say there's no such thing as a toxic atom.
U.S. budget deficit will balloon to $1.6 trillion: Congress The deficit will surpass the $1.46 trillion it was last year, according to a new analysis of government data by the Congressional Budget Office.
Bristol Board of Trustees Votes to Raise College Tuition at Meeting that Was Postponed (AP) AP - The Bristol Board of Trustees voted Thursday to increase in-state tuition and other financial aid to Connecticut residents attending the University of Connecticut.
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The #39;The First #39; of The First Daughter: President Obama #39;s second term got off to an auspicious start on Monday, the president announced that America has a First Daughter - and her name is Chelsea.
Fierce competition cuts utility margins to a minimum  LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 (Reuters) -  A combination of a glut of cheap natural gas and an all-out effort to lower electricity rates threatens to squeeze profits at electric companies across the United States and create a wave of consolidation in the industry.
Stingray cellphone spy device in court JEFFERSON CITY Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the search engine  and cell location data of thousands of Americans is an urgent problem.
Apple TV service could launch in December as early as December 29th Apple will launch its Internet-based television service in December, according to information posted to a Japanese web site Thursday. The report, published by Japanese publication MacRumors and confirmed by AppleInsider
Migrant-smuggling gangs target children, new research shows Some of the 20,000 Syrian refugees who have arrived in Ireland in the last year were recruited by people traffickers to cross the treacherous waters between Turkey and Greece and enter European countries.
IN UPRIGHT CEREMONY, WIZ KHALIFA AUGUABARABARABABUKURU, U.N.ITED NATIONS, UNITED NATIONS (AP) \#34;---\> The United Nations marked International Mother Language Day on Saturday by declaring that one billion people
A Chinese court today put to death a Canadian man, who is one of 10 Canadians on Death Row, a week after a U.S. Supreme Court refused to step in and stop China from putting to death a prisoner, Kenneth Bowers.
A Republican in New Hampshire's GOP primary. AP - Republican presidential contender John McCain sought on Saturday to distance himself from his party's extreme rhetoric, insisting that he does not have a "personality cult" and promising to govern from the center. He was campaigning in New Hampshire, the state with the most votes in the
Why Do Americans Give Money to the Dalai Lama? (TheDeal.com) TheDeal - A recent study shows that Americans donate money to the Dalai Lama because they like him and his message.
Sloan: Get out of the recession. Get out of a recession. Get out of a recession right now. Now is the time to start doing things in your life. Don't sit on the sidelines and get hurt. So, the same message would apply to you at home, and I'm sure that we
US Airways says flights into and out of Philadelphia will resume after fire  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A fire caused by faulty wiring at Philadelphia International Airport has prompted the temporary suspension of all U.S. Airways flights into and out of the city, a U.S. carrier said on Sunday.
Woman who strangled, fed infant dead, court told
Tentative decision to delay school start: Mayor says time for school closings, and reopenings is Sept. 18 Mayor Richard Daley signaled a tentative school-closing date of Sept. 18, a week after officials said they expected to make a final decision.
US storms: hail, strong winds kill 20 BEIJING: Floodwaters have claimed the lives of 20 people in the south-eastern Chinese province of Hunan and swept away hundreds of houses.
Ebola vaccine candidate could protect humans in Africa A Canadian company said Friday it is developing a vaccine against Ebola, the raging disease that has killed more than 1,000 people in West Africa. In response to its outbreak, several companies are racing to develop vaccines for the disease.
'I'd Like to Make Love to You,' Elvis Says TONIGHT (AP)--Elvis Presley was known as the King, and the man knew it. So before he went down in history as the King of Rock, Elvis was just another guy in a garage in love with music and dreaming about success.
Barr's resignation draws praise from Bush and some Democrats. The Washington Post - President Bush praised the resignation Monday as overdue. Democratic leaders in Congress applauded the decision, but said Congress should hold hearings into the affair.
Hepatitis B to be treated on the NHS for the first time after Government admits 'too many women are dying'.
Netherlands to offer free online learning Courses could be offered online free for students and schools without the requirement for a physical college campus.
Hiring freezes, layoffs at state departments of transportation, transportation funding cuts and transportation infrastructure improvements are among the issues facing the nation during a new year that holds great promise for the future of public transportation.
Earthquake in Central Italy Brings Down Trans\Etruscan Bridge (UPI) The Trans\Etruscan Bridge, which connects\Viterbo, central Italy, to Ferentino, collapsed this morning, the\UPI says. Six cars were reported to be on the bridge when
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U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up School-Choice Case (AFP/Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case on school choice that pits parents \  against big-city school systems across the country.
A woman holds up a poster of Donald Trump during an action meeting of the Republican Party of Orange County to determine what to do. Republican party leaders are meeting Thursday to start planning for the March 21 primary election in California, which would include a presidential election to replace Donald Trump.
3 reasons why the iPhone 5S doesn't suck After a string of lackluster, if somewhat more acceptable, products from Apple under its new head Steve Jobs, the iPhone 5.5S doesn't suck.
Kremlin Urges 'Sensible' Peace Treaty In his first public comment on the war in Yugoslavia, President Boris N. Yeltsin told Russian reporters Saturday that Russia's military should not stay in Croatia any longer than necessary. The Kremlin has demanded early troop withdrawals.
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U.S. Says It Will Allow N. Korea; #39;N Koreans; No Access Yet  WASHINGTON (CNN) - The United States announced Tuesday that it plans to allow North Korea on the U.S. State Department's list of terrorist nations, but not to allow the entry of the isolated communist
Nixon, Bush, Gorbachev Talk the Issues on '60 Minutes' Nixon recounts how he and Soviet President Gorbachev met for the first time, discussing nuclear war prevention issues. http://www.p2pnet.net/content/news/stories/news/news/article/161876
Poverty in the UK may decline as wealth rises - FT Britain can do without its traditional obsession with egalitarianism but it would be a mistake to suggest that it has no conscience, it appears.
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The Most Dangerous Human Being In The World One of the world's most dangerous men has been arrested along with his wife after being linked to the brutal murder of a Dutch journalist. Dutch police say they have arrested Joeri 'Jo' Aakko of the Netherlands in connection with the assassination of respected Dutch journalist, Pim
JK&B to get a big boost from its US debut After a two-year hiatus, the band returns to the album charts, with \\\\'You Are A God Now\\\\' their first studio recording in 25 years.
Aussie law-abiding citizens won&#47;t be caught in political crossfire April 20, 2004 A federal election is one month away, but the debate over our nation&#39;s anti-bikie laws will have little relevance to some Australians.
UPDATE: O #39;Brien wins Golden Globe for best actor Ty Burr, Film critic, TIME, on Saturday, the Golden Globe for best actor has gone to a performer who will never be recognized more than a few bars away from his seat.
Mortgage Rates Show Little Recovery, as New Year BEGINS. WASHINGTON -- Interest rates on 15-year mortgages were lower on Friday than on any other day in the past three weeks, according to Bankrate.com research, and the number of foreclosures surged last week by 25 percent.
Nigerian artist says he cannot afford medicine for diabetes after being raped By SELA GRAHAM, LONDON, The Sun, Aug. 28, 2005...I have to get a test done to see if my sugar levels are normal, this will tell me if I have diabetes."
’There’s no sex,’ explains the world’s smallest ‘supermodel’ in new book Masha Kupriyanova, the world’s smallest ‘supermodel’, shares her insights with the world in her upcoming book.
Tucson man faces murder charge relating to death of 5-month-old daughter SAN FRANCISCO - A Tucson man was in San Francisco on Friday to face murder charges for allegedly stabbing to death his 5-month-old daughter with a kitchen knife, prosecutors said.
In Memoriam Paul Anka, Legendary Music Entertainer  quot;He was the very best and most versatile performer,quot; says former pop music kingpin Paul Anka, who paid tribute to the late Frank Zappa who died Sunday.
Baker May I Say Hello to the Board of This is a message for all the corporate directors who sit in the boardroom and watch me eat in the canteen. I have a few questions for you.
Man who died of rare disease was on trial for child porn NEW ORLEANS -- A man who was on trial in federal court for child pornography after being accused of downloading 1,000 images of children engaged in sex with adults was instead found dead in his jail cell.
Energy Department to Probe Emissions of Greenhouse Gas - NYTimes.com Greenhouse gas emissions rose nearly three times as much as the economy grew from 1995 to 2004.
LAX passenger jet crash kills 15 People aboard a U.S. Airlines plane flying from Denver to Los Angeles have killed at least 15 people in the worst such crash in North America in the past decade.
Snow blanketed the West this week as drought parched the West, pushing down wheat prices that have plunged by more than half over the past 15 months.
Ex-FBI agent pleads guilty in 'Fast and Furious' cover-up LOS CABOS, Mexico -- A former FBI agent on Tuesday pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate immigration laws for allowing U.S. guns to cross the Mexico border, and be sold to straw purchasers and linked to a drug cartel
BLOGS: Facebooks Algorithm Gives Users Less Information In a New Page layout, News Feed stories are now displayed one at a time under a single cover photo. And the cover photo and your friends list are visible when you log in.
California fire threatens homes in San Bernardino, Calif. Fire officials say they've found no way to stop a fire in the San Bernardino mountains that forced hundreds to flee in the early hours of Sunday.
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World stocks see only marginal gain; Wall Street mixed A stock pick?#39;s world stock of the top 500 stocks and the S&amp;P 500 saw the same meager 0&amp;rsquo;s-a-share gain over the past month.
Boeing Co., the aerospace and defense company, expects its profit margin to widen in the second half, but the company is likely to report a drop in 2001 profit margins, said Chief Executive Officer Scott F. McNallie.
The new American way of war How America's war machine is shaping up on the home front http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/11/us/homefront-how-americas-war-machine-is-shaping-up-on-the-home-front.html
Apostles Plan More 'Jesus' Events in Africa The New  Evangelization,\beginning with a mission in Africa in January, now promises to make Africa\a large destination for Christian\adonations, but also for some of the\Christian\persecution,\harming many local people.
Atheists in US, Japan and Russia urge world leaders to call an end to nuclear arms build-up Atheists in the U.S., Japan, and Russia have written open letters to the world calling on countries with nuclear power to renounce their nuclear weapon stockpiles.
A spokesman for Pope John Paul #39;s personal secretary said the pontiff was on good terms with President #39;s father. He added: #39;I think that the two of them met once when I was the secretary to the Archbishop Joseph Ratzinger.&#39;
"If you don't care for a nation as much as you do for your iPhone, you're part of the problem not the solution," Barack Obama and Jay-Z have said in the past, and the rapper might be thinking about that line as he and his fans on the other side of the globe - and the
U.S. House Votes on Abortion Bill (Update3) The vote was 227-185 to approve the House-passed measure.
Istanbul's Cevizlik Club to Close, Will Turn into Office Building CNN) Kismet Istanbul, once a jewel in Turkey's modernist crown and set to be transformed into a giant cultural centre, appears poised to close its famed nightclub Cevizlik where more than a billion revellers have partied
Dems Say Blago Is Playing Chicken with U.S. The Senate Majority Leader's threat to let the country go broke is a threat to the world economic recovery, his opponents say.
Bush calls for energy independence  WASHINGTON - \n\n President Bush spoke Monday of a need for energy independence, and one day later the government said natural gas may help meet that goal. \n\n Mr. Bush, addressing the United We Stand Republican Club Monday in Washington, used the speech to try to
How to stop Christians from dominating the US media (The Christian Post) The Christian Post - Some media observers have speculated about the degree to which right-wing media outlets have sought to influence the content of the mainstream, and it seems that that the conservative Christian media has indeed set up headquarters in a corner of a larger media
Tiny, self-powered satellites could aid disaster relief Many tiny, self-powered satellites are becoming a reality, offering an enticing new future for space exploration. As more satellites are launched and the potential commercial uses are exploited, the technology and ideas are being spun out into many interesting ways to benefit humanity's most basic needs
A guide to the best in tech (NYT) NYT Technology-Powered: How a new breed of companies — including Amazon, Uber, PayPal, Airbnb and Uber — make billions of dollars.
Chevy Cruze in the works as rival GM\s first mass-market sedan In the battle among the world\s top passenger car makers, General Motors is considering producing a rival to its Cruze small car from a recently acquired Swedish brand.
Walt & Carole Disney Sing a Love Song to the Baby Disney released new baby pictures of Walt and his wife of 46 years, Caroll, on Tuesday #39;s Walt Disney World #39;s Magic Kingdom. The pictures are part of a campaign by the Walt Disney Co. that included a video of
US intelligence officials fear Taliban in talks would be left to carry out attacks on US personnel, a former director of the CIA told Congress the top United states intelligence officials fears that discussions with Taliban on a peace agreement being negotiated in Qatar are being led by individuals who may be more interested in the political benefit than the security of the
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Moms, Be Less Naughty: I Don't Know, Maybe  MATTERS ASKED This is a question people used to ask moms long before the Internet came along: &quot;Doesn't your husband ever have to say 'no' to you when things like this come up?&qu
The Queen is the oldest monarch on the throne The Queen is the oldest monarch on the throne today as she celebrates her 90th birthday.
U.S. House OKs $20.5 Million in Disaster Loans for Flood-ravaged Texas (Washington, DC, Dec. 05, 2004) - Congress passed a bill late Wednesday that will make money available to affected communities hit hard by Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Bertha, two powerful hurricanes that tore through the
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Rutgers to consider hiring a 'political science guy' -- and not a faculty member. What happened to academic freedom? The Washington Post
Growth of the Green Revolution.  Growth of the GreenRevolution by Robert L.  Mott.
UK: Risks of getting stranded on road are real as snow hits (CNN) UNITED STATES - THE UNITED STATES AT LEAST - The storm system that is bringing snow to the United States Tuesday is getting bigger, which could mean more problems getting to work than usual -- and stranded motorists out West.
Mystery Of The Missing Dinosaur Casts New Light On Human Beginnings  (AFP) - DNA sequencing of fossils shed new light on the origin of human\cocaine, one of the oldest human ancestors on our planet.
Muslim Rights Group Accused of Anti-Semitic  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's main anti-  Holocaust group on Wednesday accused it of anti-Semitic rhetoric  during its election campaign in support of parties that oppose mass  Muslim immigration and want a referendum on the matter.
Norman Macdonald is a Republican Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in Montana. (Norman "Crazy" Macdonald is from Missoula.
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Apple, Intel take out record revenue despite recession The companies said they plan to raise their dividend by 25 percent, reflecting their better-than-expected earnings.
SUMMER TIME: WHAT IS THE CORRESPONDING NORMAL MINIMUM TEMPERATURE AT SEA? January 28, 2004 - For the next few months, I will be at sea in the Pacific Ocean.
Ferrari Wants to Be a Real-Life Indiana Jones Ferrari It will use the money, part of a $7.5 billion bond issue, to pay part of the purchase price as well as pay off debt. It will also spend $80 million on the facility and $70 million on equipment.
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India's Rice Growers Call for $10 Per Mg Price (MarketWatch) NEW DELHI (MarketWatch) - India's rice farmers, the biggest buyers of rice for consumption, are pushing for the government to fix the current $4.25 per 100-pound bag support price for the staple grain as they
Coca-Cola looks to turn around lagging sales Coca-Cola says it will be more aggressive in Asia by expanding into new areas including India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Why the Best Restaurants Keep Their Waiters   By HANS MORITZ JUN. 4, 2001 (The New York Times)
Aussie mum turns son into fashion designer (BBC) BBC News - A Brisbane mum believes "just because he's a little fat kid, he doesn't have to be just a little fat kid". So she launched 'fatkid style', a fashion line inspired by her son.
Dizziness sufferers may get more relief, according to a new study More than two percent of Americans have some form of vertigo. And while it's mostly a nuisance, it can be a source of frustration, embarrassment and fear. A new Stanford study may have a surprise answer for some of these people.
Pentagon Report Says Iraq Oil Money Helped Al Qaeda OPERATIONS IN the war against Al Qaeda in Iraq may have been aided by the illicit oil revenues, according to a Pentagon report released yesterday.
Obama administration says it has \"overwhelmed\" Iraq War resisters by cutting benefit payments and adding layers of security checks of those who do not wish to be deported.
US adds 5m to AIDS drug trials It had been estimated that AIDS patients would need to take six or seven drugs daily to keep the disease under control, but experts now agree that as few as two drugs are needed.
#39;Halo 2 #39; Review  A lot of work goes into creating the worlds of Halo 2, says Microsoft game director Shane Kim.
No, The ‘Star Wars’ Galaxy Isn’t Full Of ‘Black Vets’!
Sushi &lt;b&gt;Aquavit&lt;/b&gt; and a touch of salmon sashimi: Japanese delicacies that don #39;t appear on standard menus are set to become the new rage.
World's Oldest Sea Monster Discovered in the Maldives A giant sea monster from a lost age has been discovered in underwater ruins off the coast of the Maldives, scientists said Wednesday.
Clergy Slam Catholic Church's Handling of Abuse PR - Catholic clergymen are launching a campaign against bishops for failing to stop sexual abuse of children by priests. The campaign was launched yesterday following the publication of a new report on child sexual abuse by the U.S. bishops' conference. The report says sexual abuse of
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State Department urges Israel to free Palestinian woman in Gaza, says she is in urgent need of medical treatment. The U.S. State Department urged Israel to free a pregnant Palestinian woman, who had spent more than a month in a hospital in Gaza after being convicted of killing a man in the occupied West Bank. The woman
Drugs boost breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers for the first 4 weeks of breastfeeding, U.S. study finds In the initial weeks of breastfeeding, mothers who take certain drugs have more milk to give their infants than women who do not, a new U.S. study concludes.
British farmers to be given new farm subsidy by 2020 | Daily Telegraph London is planning to throw open its doors to huge numbers of low-paid foreign workers by the end of 2020 as it seeks to cut its net migration bill.
It #39;s a simple problem, but it#39;s about to get a lot more complicated: The United States has been invaded by a foreign country, an act that is now being denounced by its own president.
When to Expect a Tax Rate Cut? (NYT/AP) (NYT) President Clinton's decision Tuesday to send Congress $3.73 trillion budget proposal, with a goal of reducing taxes in 1997 at the end of his presidential term, is unlikely to lead to a reduction of the 15.3 percent top
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA - Citing a growing emphasis on students completing courses in the "traditional classroom" rather than online, President Obama will this week announce a \$5.2 billion plan to strengthen the nation's K-12 education system.
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Storm causes flood damage in Georgia, Mississippi
JAPANESE tourists, who made out like bandits when Tokyo decided to let its women show their bikini top in summer, now face tough times as they are being shunned by local men and girls.
AT&T to end U-verse service to rural customers AT&T announced on Friday it is ending service to all rural U-verse customers effective Feb. 5.
Global warming hits record levels, says UN report US, Russia scientists warn of global warming that is already happening much faster than they had anticipated three years ago.
U.S. seeks new 'partners' on Internet The White House would like more help from the European Union in combating Internet threats to the privacy and intellectual property rights of Americans.
Moffat County Schools to Buy School-Mail System  From wire services MIAMI (AP)? The Moffat County School District in southwestern Colorado is being sold for \$1.7 million.
Daimler to launch electric version of A8 in mid-2005 Munich-based Mercedes-Benz will bring their all-electric A8 to the Frankfurt motor show in September, giving green lovers a glimpse of the car which will take the company to the very forefront of clean mobility.
Drowning risk doubles in poor US cities Chicago, September 30: Deaths resulting from accidental drowning in the United States have more than doubled since the early 1990s, a report compiled jointly by researchers at the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University says.
China Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus 321 Dreamliner China Airlines is taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo.
New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Statewide School Funding Increase New Jersey legislators voted Tuesday to increase state school funding by about 9 percent in coming school year, capping a 15-month campaign that has pitted governor Chris Christie against New Jersey's teachers union  #151; and the teachers' union against the conservative-dominated Republican-
SLEEPING WITH A JAPANese MAN  By David Phelan An estimated 20,000 young Japanese men and women are sold to wealthy Westerners each year, often under false pretenses. The practice isn #39;t a crime, but it could be considered a form of human trafficking.
US military forces in Niger may have been involved in an incident involving four US soldiers near the Mali-Niger border in which four Nigerien soldiers were killed. The US military say the incident occurred as they were on an engagement patrol with Nigerien forces. The US have said they are now investigating the incident to
Tower of Babel: A Global History, (p - ) (Cambridge University Press), by David A. Kirschenbaum.
The US State Department has ordered the immediate expulsion of a diplomat from Mexico for taking confidential documents from the embassy in Mexico City when he was in the country.
Atheist Magazine To Run Issue With Godless Preamble (christianitytoday.com) christianitytoday.com - The founder of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster says he wants to make a strong case for why the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the answer to all the world crises.
The Dark Knight: the best of comic book movies (Video) Two Oscar winners, one nominee, a couple of \#9s; it all has to be in The Dark Knight.
Seagull Rescue in Atlantic A group of four juvenile northern gannets were lucky to survive a plunge into the sea. They were successfully airlifted from a beach at Weymouth Dorset on Friday.
St. Mary Star of the Sea  W. Va. church to reopen Sunday after fire  W. VA. (AP) -- A Catholic church that has been  shut since a fire nearly two weeks ago has reopened  Sunday after the rector and a new priest were  installed.
Bishops urged not to use the pulpit in Hong Kong pro-democracy protest The Catholic Bishops? Association urged Hong Kong Catholic churchgoers not to use the pulpit in Sunday?s election rally to urge voters to choose anti-China candidates\
News: California reports massive data breach An intruder who cracked a U.C. Berkeley research system in August had access to private data on 1.4 million caregivers and beneficiaries participating in a state social program. \
Rachael: Vegetarian Chef: My Way With Meat (NYT) The New York Times - With her long blonde hair and soft Southern accent, Rachael Ray seems almost as unlikely a vegetarian - or vegan, for that matter. "I used to be vegetarian," she said. "I was kind of
Mountain-sized rock passes Earth The giant Toutatis asteroid passes by the Earth on Wednesday at distance of less than 1.6 million km.
Riding the Waves, but Not the Tides  By:
Henderson Island set for debut as tropical climate The Australian island of Henderson is to be opened to the public for the first time in a bid to become a tourist hub that appeals to the tropics.
Drug Payers Call On Obama To Block Imported Drugs The American Medical Assn. and 16 other insurers have called on President Barack Obama to block imported versions of lifesaving cancer-fighting drugs.
Bishop says he\she'll go on in\under pope's footsteps (Reuters) Two women who claim to have been abducted and forced into marriage with a Roman Catholic priest face charges of extortion, and the Vatican says the bishop was\his name is also false and not his true name
Is it too late to stop Iran? Not really (NYT) NY Times - While Israel has made every effort to block Iran's progress to build nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging the United States not to strike when the sanctions come off in January 2011. While Israel has made every effort to block Iran's
Culture Minister wants end to gay blood ban VANCOUVER, British Columbia Oct. 10, 2004 - Canada #39;s Minister of Canadian Heritage said Wednesday it was wrong to deny gays and lesbians equal access to blood, organ and bone marrow transplants.
HBO CEO to resign, be succeeded by longtime ally HBO will replace its top show-running executive Robert Greenblatt before the end of the year with longtime senior executive Michael Piller, the TV network announced Monday.
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Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy. At the heart\is a sensitive instrument called the Rayleigh\grating Imager spectrograph (RISM)\ which detects both\solar and galactic radiation and provides information\on the gas and dust in the\nearly half\tonne mass orbiting
Japan at 2.5C hotter than average at year end with drought JAPAN : Japan on Tuesday posted its fourth consecutive monthly rise in energy costs for July, with the price for natural gas hitting the highest on record for the month.
Pesticide makers say their financial strength is being undermined by US and European moves to curb the chemicals, even as they warn of a possible recession.
St. George Church fire burns for first hours As the fire raged outside the fire hydrants were turned on and a stream of water cascaded down Church Street. The structure is a mix of brick and wood frame with a red tile roof.
Drinking coffee after you wake up on Saturday could affect your mental health
Power outage in southern Taiwan caused by landslide SOUTHERN Taiwan's power services fell victim to last week#39;s heavy rains and subsequent landslides, forcing the entire peninsula to come to a halt for over six hours Wednesday morning.
"Piece of Cake" a new children's TV series will be the first Disney Junior program to be produced in Australia. The first program, due to be broadcast on the Seven Network next year was filmed at Disney's Gold Coast...
A US State Department report has exposed Iran's long history of supporting militant groups in the Middle East. It also details the country's increasing military influence near the Israeli border.
Fitness Plan | What to Eat During the Holidays (Reuters) - If you\re looking for a healthy holiday, \nt\s the best thing you can do is skip the junk foods and eat what\s good for you.
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Nasa mission to land on Mercury's surface Nasa has finally confirmed it is set to go ahead with plans to land a robot on Mercury's surface.
Nigel's Pub Caffe Opens New Cafe Nigel's Pub has opened its fifth branch of the popular Caffe Nero in Wigan and the newest will be the first to take up the #39;new Nigel?39;s theme.
Urine test kit lets drinkers check results in the bathroom A new test kit lets drinkers quickly check their urine - without urinating into a cup.
Vastavam webcast: Live From Jerusalem Israel's President's Residence is hosting a live interactive session with reporters and analysts following the presentation of 'Dov Lipman, Chief Information Officer'.
New version of 'Sesame Street' will teach kids in five languages NEW YORK -- Sesame Street will return to the streets in Spanish, French, German, Italian
US judge grants religious exemption to gay couples U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker said gay and lesbian  couples enjoy the same "full array of  benefits, protections and responsibilities as set forth in California's domestic partnerships" bill.
Prairie-chicken comeback still fragile in Midwest, US study says WEDNESDAY July 23 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. population of Greater Prairie-chicken has declined over the past two decades as natural habitat is destroyed and hunting is curtailed, a Midwest analysis has found.
Trump to host U.S. Olympic curlers Monday President Donald Trump is expected to host a party Monday evening to celebrate the United States men #39;s Olympic curling team for winning a gold medal.
Bush on Iraq Speech: Full Transcript (politico.com) politico.com - President Bush on Friday outlined the administration's case for war in Iraq, calling on the world to unite behind the U.S. in the global fight against al-Qaeda.
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Vitamin C is a great source of vitamin A (Retinol). Vitamin A can be obtained from
UN climate official resigns in row with UN security chief BEIJING, China (AP) -- The president and top official of the United Nations World Meteorological Organization have resigned in a row over a political dispute over climate change.
Art, the Art World: An Unlikely Place for a Scandal (NYT) The most-read New Yorker story this summer has an interesting ending: a brief scene, barely visible on the printed page, where a couple of men in pin-stripes are caught in the act of a hand job.
Can a New Diet Make You Healthy and Happy? This New Diet Will Help... This is only the tip of the iceberg of what the new diet has to offer.
Christian leader calls for faith in politics, religion NEW YORK In his inaugural address, the pope said Friday the church wanted "to be in dialogue" with the people it serves and he called on Christians to become more politically active in a world dominated by secular...
Why people aren't returning to Cuba Havana's art galleries, cafes and restaurants are still a delight - for now. The Cuban people have shown they   are open to change. The first thing many Cubans want  is to trade in socialism for some  capitalist thinking.
How many hours do you really spend reading the newspaper, watching TV or talking with your friends? According to a new survey by The Media Research Center, your daily media consumption adds up to seven hours and twenty-three minutes of your life, but you are only getting an average of 7,000 to 9,000
Yahoo! Announces Plans to Become the Internet's Official Social Networking Service The online provider plans to take on rival Facebook, which has become a social networking giant.
As the world looks for signs the Taliban and al-Qaida have been defeated in Afghanistan following a lopsided presidential election, the Afghan people are going about their daily lives - while others are still locked inside their homes.
Millionaires Give Majority of Campaign Spending John McCain, whose father and grandfathers fought among each other's army, got a big gift from the family's fortune.
New airline route to India from China (Reuters) Reuters - A new airline route linking Shanghai and New Delhi will start operating on April 20, the first time that China\'s largest plane carrier\Shanghai Airlines Group has offered to fly to a major Indian city.
How much do you need to have sex  A small study of 100 women, reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry, found that  the women who had sex two to three times a week at age 15 reported the highest rates of sexual
Trouble Brewing at Alaskan Plant The Alaska Pipeline ruptured and started spewing oil at its source before dawn, but so far, no major pollution has been detected in the oil.
Snow falls in China, killing 30 An unusually heavy fall of snow has killed at least 30 people in and around China's central Henan province in recent days, state media said on Saturday. Weather officials had been quoted as saying there was a strong possibility that the heavy snowfall that began in recent days would last until Sunday
Diane Ravitch in San Francisco THE LOS ANGELES TIMES - (Published Dec. 15, 2001) - In its new book, "The Death and Life of the Great American School System," radical leftist Diane Ravitch continues to call on school reformers to fight what she called a "colossal, government
Hollywood stars turn political for Kerry The president's budget calls for deep cuts -- at least on paper -- to the arts and humanities budgets in the hope of creating a deficit-cutting
Wine Making A History : How Grape Juice Ferments to Fruit A Grape is a fruit. An alcohol is a
A Saturn moon with echoes of Earth
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Discusses Freedom of Expression on Internet -- (AP) Amid a continuing increase in hate speech on the Internet, the main representative of the United Nations human rights agency told an international gathering here on Thursday that people have a right to free expression, including through the Web.
Bureau to review schools in New Mexico in wake of deadly quake New Mexico's governor says he plans to review the state's schools in the wake of the deadly\quake that struck southern New Mexico.
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone to wed husband... Actor Sanjay Dutt and popular Bollywood actress...
#39;Hugely Successful #39; Vote May Give Clinton Edge in Race Between the U.S.
Pancreas cancer vaccine is a success A drug that targets new, more aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer is safe and effective for both men and women in their late 50s and early 60s, according to results of a clinical trial released today by researchers at three U.S....
Kurios: A collection of mysterious mannequins (The New York Times) The New York Times - How to make sense of a collection of mysterious mannequins that the Nazis have suddenly put on display in a city block in the Bronx and then left untouched for 70 years.
CNN, Fox, MSNBC Blown Out Of Head By Obama State Dept. Official: 'We Were Never Given A Chance' At The Truth (VIDEO) Former State Department official Peter Van Buren is among those criticizing the Obama administration for not telling the truth over Libya.
Tropical Storm Wilma in Bahamas Kills 5 (Reuters) WASHINGTON - Tropical Storm Wilma, the first hurricane on record in the
Empire City's 'Bud Lite' is the best in the nation As the weather warms, some New Yorkers are embracing ice-cold beverages that boast 100-proof alcohol.
Lincoln Wins Award for Sustainability Ford Co. announced on Wednesday that its  Lincoln brand has won  the  2009 Grist Sustainability Award, celebrating companies  for achieving significant  environmental,  social and  employee benefits.
UK Pounds Re-Exchange Rates Recline on Political Uncertainty (Reuters) Reuters - Britain\'s pound fell to a five-week low on Tuesday after reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to name a replacement for John Prescott as Deputy Prime Minister, but regained some ground on Wednesday to end
The 10 O #39;clock Comedy W #39;Top Ten List: #39;It#39;s All Relative! A Family Comedy Comedy Channel W, M #39;Family Channel#39;, CBS W, NBC W (ABC#39;s The Big Bang Theory) - The CBS comedy
Pope Backs Religious Groups in Effort to Promote  Religiously Sensitive Issues ARUNACHAL MAYYARATH: (Agence France Press&amp;#39;s RELIGION PORTAL (AFP&amp;#39;s RELIGION PORTAL)) - The pope
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Pete Peterson: No money for climate fight, but it will help the U.S. economy (CNN.com) CNN: The United States may have to give up on its pledge to reduce global warming pollution, but that should make us better off overall\and that's the goal of U.S. efforts
Jolly Roger Says Fast Casual's Fast, Cheap Food It;s what they #39;re best at. As long as you #39;re willing to go along.
Rise in African Women May Mean More Power In a region where the numbers of women in parliament has increased since 1990, the increase in women has been attributed to factors ranging from the role of the mother to a desire to have more female offspring, according to a study.
The Battle for Gay Superheroes  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A battle is raging over gay superheroes and villains. Just which kind of gay? And will they get a second act, much less a movie deal? Gay fans of comic book superheroes have made their voices heard, via social networks sites
Treatment for HIV found to have lasting benefits By Peter M. Sandman NEW YORK * The long-term outcome of treatment with an experimental anti-HIV drug has been shown to be better than with standard AIDS-medication regimens.
Tiger Woods, on a roll, is back in U.S.A. Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin Nordegren, welcome their first child, a daughter, in September, but the golf legend will turn 50 years old in the U.S.A. on Saturday.
The world needs to be saved: the UN \
Inflation and the F.O.: What happens when interest rates rise (The Financial Times - FT) By John Ryding - When inflation starts to rise, what happens to the value of monetary policy? Is the Central Bank obliged to raise interest rates in order to dampen the rate of inflation, regardless of its
Russian court sends 2 to prison for Yukos fraud:&lt; /B&gt;&lt;B&gt; Moscow : A Russian court has sent oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky back to prison for five more months for ordering a dubious multi-billion dollar auction of assets seized from his company Yuk
Cancer is often deadly threat, not cure New York City #39;s leading cancer center warns that the disease is almost always a death sentence, because the survival rate for many cancers has barely budged in the last 50 years.
Bush Calls U.S. 'the Great Nation' Former President George Bush has called the U.S. the "great nation" for the first time since leaving office.
Jn. 18:7-9: No Other Name? The Gospel, the Bible, and our View of God's Nature  By John Reumann  (January 7, 2000)  A  friend recently asked why I don't believe in the Nicene Creed.  He, and others, have asked me
How Much Is 1,800 Pounds in Canadian Dollars? The current exchange rate is $0.8814 Canadian, 0 CAD to USD. Today 1,800 is the exact value of 1,800 USD in Canadian Dollars.
#39;It #39;s like an oven#39; #39; says Syrian mother The world food price crisis is intensifying as drought and floods batter vital grain-growing regions and as the spread of African Swine Fever, which is decimating China #39;s pig herds, hits the Asian market
No one in the military can fly on US airlines US airlines banned employees from flying on commercial flights during military activities, according to a recent report from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, a trade group for airline workers.
My best friend is my mother (I'm 21). She's an alcoholic. I live with her and look after her. She's had at least ten affairs (she's 50). She's married to my dad, who's a complete bastard (I'm 21). Can she get help? A: At this late
Argentina's Bananas Lose A Decades-Long Battle Over Origin Citing the country is a member in a European organization that sets standards to protect the products of origin, Argentina \nwas forced to relinquish the banana concession of an Italian company, Dole, in 2000
Study: Nuclear power plants 'essential' to combat global warming New research has found that nuclear power plants help tackle one of the biggest sources of global warming, a process known as carbon capture and storage.
Microsoft Says Search Ads May Be Closer Search and advertising will now go hand-in-hand in an effort to get better targeted advertising. Microsoft will begin its test of the market today.
Tale of the City: The Story of New York's Underbelly (New York Review of Books) NYRB - In this history of America's first organized underworld, Nick Tosches traces its beginnings in the ghettos of New York City.
Liver disease kills more Americans than AIDS, study says HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Livers disease claims more lives than AIDS in the U.S., a study released Monday showed, and liver disease mortality rates were highest in Texas and the poorest states.
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Lebanon army says US airstrikes have killed 10 fighters Lebanon's armed forces confirmed the US has carried out air strikes as part of its continuing operations in Iraq.
The Supreme Court says it #39;s illegal to fire someone because of their religion.    In a 5-4 decision Monday, the high court declared it is unconstitutional to discriminate against someone because of their Christian beliefs--even if those beliefs have nothing to do with their job performance.    That was
Gambogic acid, drug isolated from grapes, kills cancer cells in mice  NEW YORK Tumors of prostate cancer cells were killed in lab mice fed Gambogic Acid, which is isolated from the skins of red wine and grape seeds,  within 48 hours, and the drugs remained in mice for 10 to
Catholic church says it has proof of clerical sex abuse SAN SABA, Mexico (CNN) -- The Roman Catholic Church on Thursday apologized to victims of clergy sex abuse, but insisted that it has not covered up any serious incidents, as it prepares to deliver its first apology to abuse victims in the United States.
Cars are the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions The World Economic Forum's annual report ranked all major economies in the world and found that the U.S. has a major role to play in global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Microsoft: More Games, Services in 1Q Microsoft's first-quarter revenue was $17.6 billion, compared with $17.1 billion in the same period of 2007.
Boeing: Big Win for Embraer's Defense Initiative A major deal between Boeing Co.'s (Nasdaq: BA) and Embraer's (NYSE: EMB) defense and security division, with possible implications for Airbus, will close at the end of the month, a high-ranking company
Obama, Bush Face Humbling Test as Inauguration Approaches Obama and Bush are both sworn in today. A look at what to expect: the pomp and circumstance, the big names, the history lesson and more.
China Says Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghan Border Shooting Chinese soldiers on Saturday in a shooting incident on the Afghan-Chinese border, a military statement said.
Eddie Murphy, Tom Hanks Welcome to the New Age of Hollywood Two of the most popular stars in Hollywood are on the verge of divorcing, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE. The insider says that Eddie Murphy, 45, and Tom Hanks, 55, are on the brink of amicably splitting their time between
Republicans, Democrats See Political Merit In War By COREY WACHOB The decision to invade Iraq was a major test for Congress and the incoming Republican majority, which will wield ultimate authority for the next two years after November's elections.
How Will Energy Markets Matur It?  It takes 20 years to realize the full cost of fossil fuel use, the study said. What might this mean for prices of electricity and fuel?
Former drug czar says Mexican president in U.S. to press Mexican president Felipe Calderon has told the White House he wants more support against drug traffickers in his country, Mexican sources told the Thomson Reuters I
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HALF-BORN ON THURSDAY He can be as charming and engaging as ever, but is he a statesman and a constitutional monarch? The Prince of Wales was born at the Queen #39;s London private hospital on the 21st November 1921.
The Weather Channel cuts back, cutting staff by 15. THE Weather Channel (http://www.tvguide.com/News/16010913.html) December 1, 2004, 9:08 AM PST
NYC Sues Verizon For Alleged Discrimination Over Fiber Optic Network New York City filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Friday against Verizon Communications Inc. for allegedly failing to provide adequate access to a fiber-optic network in a neighborhood of the city.
FCC Plans Big Wireless Auction - April 16, 11:27 am (ET) -  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission plans to sell spectrum allocated to the broadcast service in  early 2006 for an average price of $17.71 per megahertz of  capacity, according to people familiar with
Widespread violence in Nigeria causes mass exodus The Nigerian army has launched a major offensive to rid parts of the country of Boko Haram militants, as the country is rocked by the worst unrest in years.
Who owns the internet? Gizmodo What is a web-browser? How does Gmail work? And are you familiar with the @ symbol? These are all questions that the tech world is struggling to answer, and Gizmodo is here to help answer them.
Sugar Coated Bullets Kill the Brain, Not the Body (WSJ Blog) LONDON (WSJ) - On Oct. 26, in the small, dark room under the stairs next to his parents house, Sean King fired four bullets into his own head.
Hillsdale water: Why the trees can live without rain US forester blames heat, drought, human interference for trees' predicament
Aussie cops: we're just so glad we didn't nick your handbag The police will not be pursuing a possible criminal case after a woman claimed she was set upon on a train because she had a pink handbag similar to one stolen in Melbourne, say police.
A New Twist On The Ponzi Game We all saw this coming - after all, there is a Ponzi scheme every time you write a checks.
Hurricane Ophelia has already begun to track close to the coast of Ireland and is moving west at around 11 mph.
The Great Recession: A New Way to Fight Inflation (New York Times) (NYT - USA)
'Bachelor' star Chris Soules on 'Dancing With the Stars': I won't just be a pretty face on 'DWTS': 'I have to be one of the dancing-est to be a pretty face'
GMO and biotech companies spend billions to defeat label GMO labeling vote WASHINGTON -- More than $45 million of the companies involved in agriculture and biotechnology say they will oppose California's ballot initiative that asks voters to decide if genetically engineered foods are safe.
Why did the fat man turn vegetarian? - by Daniel Nussbaum, Washington Post - Food scientists and medical doctors have long known that animal protein raises your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Now, a new set of studies has provided evidence from other angles: that eating meat, instead of lots of fruits and veggies,
U.S. surgeon said to have first autologous breast reconstruction surgery in history LONDON WASHINGTON -- A young, white American doctor says he pioneered the first successful breast reconstruction surgery, a full-face reconstruction that does away with artificial implants, giving women a fuller, more natural look.
Sugar prices slide on slowing demand JOHANNESBURG — Sugar prices continued their slide, with benchmark raw and white prices falling 1.3 cents U.S. and raw and white refined sugar futures dropping nearly 0.7 cent U.S. per 5.25 pounds ($1.30) late on
Fossil Firms Hauled Over Clean Tech Fraud  GREENWICH VILLAGE (Reuters) - Two  investment management firms have been charged in a $100 million  scheme involving alleged fraud against utility companies by companies that manufacture and sell renewable energy products.
China\'s New Rich are Spending a Lot on Things People \27;n\'t \2C Including Luxury Homes The country has the fastest growing urban middle class \2Ein \2Ethe world, but the luxury market is relatively small.
Sears to Close 100 Stores, Cut 100 Jobs in Effort to Turn around Its Business SEARS has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by the Eddie Bauer clothing company for $1.8 billion in cash - a deal that will combine two of the world&#39;s top-ranked outdoor brands.
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Suspect sought in connection with deaths of 4 officers in North Texas A suspect is facing multiple murder charges in connection with the deaths of four Houston-area police officers last weekend, police have confirmed.
Hijab on display at Toronto fashion week for first time Religious head coverings like the hijab have become a contentious issue in Canada lately, especially since a young woman died last October in a traffic accident while crossing the country with her head uncovered.
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With India and Pakistan embroiled in a nuclear standoff, Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf is not in a good mood. As he waits for the long delayed US visit to begin, #39;confusion, exasperation and even anger are taking shape, according to the latest intelligence reports that he
September 18, 2001 - This is an age of new music, new film and new technology, and now it's time for a new fashion fad.  While women in the 1970's were still trying to figure out how to pull off a hippie look, the current generation is doing just that in a fashion...
New Yorkers face tough choices in gun control fight (The Miami Herald) The nation as a whole is growing, and its the same in New York -- mostly for the better. From poverty in the city's outer boroughs to the crime-wracked streets of the boroughs that house most of the state
Microsoft Corp. announced a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over its failure to provide U.S. government agencies with interoperable computers. In a statement, the Department of Justice said the Federal Government received $1.7 billion in federal contracts while the...
-Posted by david.berlind  8:17 am (PDT) Apple couldnt have said it more succinctly today when it introduced iOS 6, its operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Incoming storm prompts evacuations from Oregon city  NEW ORLEANS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A storm heading up the Pacific Coast on Sunday is expected to bring heavy showers to much of the region with possible flooding, bringing more rain and higher tides to some spots as it gets closer to the U.S.
Hate Mail.  In a letter to a woman dubbed #39;Beth #39; by some fans, Macaulay Culkin talks openly about how his life changed after the success of his film  quot;Home Alone, quot; and says he regrets how often he was called  quot;a fat
Spacey Defends Oscar Sexter Actor Kevin Spacey, one of the more interesting losers in a night of surprises, was at the center as Hollywood reels from yet another high-profile sexual misconduct scandal that threatens to overshadow the Academy Awards, where he's nominated for best supporting actor... - Los Angeles Times Newsom
Conservationists Protest Gas Drilling in South Dakota; Hundreds March in Boston by Larry Greenemeier. - Thousands of conservationists turned out for a march and a rally in Boston's financial district in a day of protest against oil drilling.  The rally was sponsored by the Massachusetts Conservation Voters. - Some 200 people marched
Airlines, Business Fly on a New Route to Europe (NYT) NYT - Europe\'s airports, a few years ago, made one thing clear: The skies were full. In a surprise reversal, airlines are now finding a second wind in business travel to Europe.
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Bush calls for tougher weapons \; rules Two US lawmakers have asked President Bush to consider toughening \; rules banning some types of weapons on planes, saying some gun-crazy criminals have taken advantage of lax rules.
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New Jersey Senate Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Let It Be Regulated NEWARK (AP) -- The New Jersey Senate on Thursday voted to decriminalize the use of small amounts of marijuana, make it so minors can legally possess the pot, and let towns and counties regulate its recreational sale and use.
No need for rice exports in 'Crop Watch' (Update2) Thailand won#39;t need to export rice to China this marketing season, as the monsoon will be good.
Obama’s new look has helped The US president had a shaved head in a public appearance last week but has since returned to the shaggy cut he wore after he took office. The shaven-head style was seen as a departure from the combed-back style he sported as a senator on the
Sticking plumes raise smoke from Gulf oil spill AP - A new plume of smoke on the horizon from the BP damaged Macondo well shows that a third plume is slowly dissipating from the site of the Gulf oil spill, the federal government said Monday.
Abercrombie and Holmes Get in HOTSHOT, Okla. Sept. 18, 2004 &mdash; Bill Holmes made it look easy while Abercrombie put up a stiff fight in the first race of the day at the National Sprint Racing Association's HOTSHOT event Tuesday. The former two
A green new life for one city San Bernardino, a suburb of Los Angeles in California, plans to remove all its freeways starting in 2002.
Catholic Church Wary After Abuse Scandal By RON LAMAN   NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The sexual abuse scandal that engulfed the Catholic church in 1993 had its origins in the early years of the last century when the church in North America began to reform its practice of handling abusive priests, according to the U
L.A. Archbishop Announces the Year of the Cross \(2004\) Catholic \&#039;\&#039;Church to \%2Fshare more resources to reach Asian communities\ The first major Catholic liturgical celebration of World Youth Day this year will be liturgically rooted in the
Travel Industry Mourns Loss of Thomas Cook Chairman (Bloomberg) &lt;A HREF="http://www.investor.quot; target=_ &quot;_blank">http://www.investor.quot;&gt;http://www.investor.quot;&
Criminals Steal Hundreds of Millions from Web Sites Facing  hackers, the U.S. government is spending millions of dollars on  an international effort to shut down underground online exchanges and  help victims.
Global Green is launching a campaign to stop illegal logging by pressuring the world #39;s biggest consumer of wood, the United States, to help preserve this life forest.
Auschwitz survivor now plays a violin again in Israel 97-year-old survivor of Hitler's death camp plays violin again for first time in decades, after being contacted by the
Housing market, jobs to be central issue in presidential elections A housing market that is booming in San Francisco and booming in many parts of the country has caused a political\firestorm the country over.
A new way to get your weather forecasts, on your mobile This application is intended as a quick-look application, where you can get your current weather forecast from the United States National Weather Service. The app is designed to answer questions such as:
Man killed in North Philadelphia chase; 1 held Philadelphia Police say they have recovered from the getaway car after a botched robbery in North Philadelphia, and have held a teenage suspect in shooting a man who died after a high-speed chase in the city.
Bard: A Novel (The New Yorker) "That scene is a great example of the fact that you can't judge a piece of fiction by its cover," Ira Glass, host of "This American Life" and founder of ''The Ear", tells me at the Brooklyn Book Festival. ''A lot of people
Sprint CEO Takes Steps to Cut Costs Sprint Corp. chairman Dan Hesse has signed an agreement with employees to cut $600 million in compensation, and it may include the sale of some of Sprint #39;s real estate and consumer wireless assets. Hesse, a former Deutsche Telecom executive hired in June, wants to
Dairy industry faces tough months; prices remain high, say supply analysts NEW YORK -- Milk supplies will remain tight for the rest of the year because of a global supply shortage that has pushed up prices, at least another reason why consumers will get fewer bargains.
Facing a tight deadline, members of the UN's nuclear watchdog said the crisis at the plant could be contained.
UK\'s Prime Minister Theresa May Announces UK\'s Approval to Leave EU (Reuters) LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday the country will be leaving the European Union and said lawmakers were giving her a mandate to pursue Brexit, the biggest shift in international relations for over 70 years and a major
New York Times' $250,000 a day paper is for the people People who read the New York Times don #39;t read tabloids, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. And they aren #39;t reading the free tabloid on Sunday\pages.
IHME: U.S. Deaths from Flu and Pneumonia Expected To Surge With Flu Season Ahead Many of the new cases are related to a new strain of virus, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported.
Exercise is Key to Healing Heart Disease (CBS) A doctor says that exercising while you #39;re trying to figure out ways to stop your heart attack or stroke can actually be harmful.
China says detained rights lawyer freed China #37;s rights lawyer was released on Sunday morning after being held for two months.
AirAsia Flight 175 hit by terrorist plot An international arrest warrant has been issued for a man after he was linked to the downing of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 on Monday.
Supreme Court ruling blocks Texas executions Texas prosecutors challenged the court in a???? order last month, saying inmates convicted of crimes such as murder and rape could get relief from cruel punishment by a lower court.
U.S. Loses Track of Its   Global Footprint? U.S.   emissions are a small part of   the worldwide total, but their relative importance is being rapidly...
#39;Aquifer #39; is the Water of Life #39; is a name a small town in Pennsylvania has given to a massive, untapped source of drinking water it says it has found miles underground.
Policing College: What the U.S. Can Learn from Britain (Reuters) - There was no rioting or violent confrontation, but the protests in the American college town of Oxford, like those in England\last year, underscore the need for improved policing,\U.S. experts say.
The Week In Pop The Week's Top Pop Songs for September 11, 2011.
Titanic wreck had lead paint; 2 suspected sites near US The US Coast Guard on Sunday said it had found two suspicious sites of potential concern at the wreck site where the ill-fated ship Titanic, built in 1912, was found on its famous maiden voyage by Robert Ballard 30 years ago.
More than $2.5 billion of new homes may be at risk in the wake of a proposed $4-billion deal between Apple Inc. and a consortium led by Blackstone Group and Brookfield Asset Management to acquire a majority stake in the seller of high-end apartments, according to one developer.
What We're Listening to: Top 10 Country Songs The New York Times - The top 10 country songs of 2004 are\from the country-music underground, the classic stuff\of the 1990s and the roots of today.
Heavy Flooding, Tornadoes Leave Damage In East, Midwest Two tornadoes tore through the Southeastern United States on Monday, killing 18 people, with strong storms tearing highways, tearing tree limbs, and battering businesses and homes in six states.
More U.S. adults to buy tablets, computers, televisions, quot;says IDC. The group said that 32 percent of buyers for three categories were likely to switch to new devices or components during the course of the year. New tablets, TVs, netbooks and computers will top the list.
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Dana White on UFC &#39;Fight Night&#39; in London: &amp;quot;Everyone knows where it was from. We did it&amp;#39;
'Nashville' Cast Reveals What Country Music's Lyrics Tell Them One of the most beautiful country singing scenes ever filmed will hit your television, in the second episode of the HBO series "Nashville." It takes place between two men: first, Rayna and Gunnar (Connie Britton and
NHL Suspends Red Wing's Kariya, Ducks' Getzlaf, Ryan After the NHL determined that the two hockey players had violated the league's drug policy, Kariya is likely out for at least another week.  &lt;FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,
Police say they recovered a $100,000 #39;blood money #39; payment in the rape of a 20-year-old woman in downtown #39;San Jose, California #39;. But it still #39;s hard to believe the woman #39;d gone along with it and that
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"The End of Sex and the Future of Civilization" (NYR). In short: a new drug called Vioxx might protect people against heart disease, but its manufacturer took away doctors’ ability to do tests to find out whether patients had heart disease to see if they needed Vioxx in the first place
World leaders discuss climate problem in Poland Leaders and representatives of governments around the world are beginning four days of intensive talks in Poland on the issues of the climate change.
Nigeria opposition to rule by military: PDP says Buhari reneged on pre-election promise Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the claim by his main opposition rival that he reneged on a promise to share power with his party as the nation prepares to vote for a new president.
New HIV treatment could reduce infectivity, says Cochrane review WASHINGTON : Some people have two options when it comes to HIV infection: taking a life-saving antiretroviral drug every day and letting the virus gradually ravage their immune system, or having a cure and not needing to take medicine for a long
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Pope \xA3\x97s Birthday Mass to be Webcast
Hazardous Chemicals Are A Global Problem The recent poisoning incident in Germany was far from the first such incident.
Study: Tobacco Cessation Less Often Offered to Blacks than Whites Blacks are 30% less likely to be offered smoking cessation treatments than whites, report says (San Francisco Chronicle) A report issued Wednesday by federal health officials said blacks receive smoking cessation treatment at a much lower rate than white smokers.
U.S. to send troops to Pakistan/  Taliban talks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. forces will be deployed to Afghanistan this summer with a message for the Taliban:  Your time is running out.
Lobsters to Turn 60 A few minutes later I took off a glove and picked up the shell of a small (approximately 15-20 lb) lobster, and I knew we were going to be cooking her in a non-traditional way. Lobster cookery is very much an art, and I didn
Luxurious Hotel at Disney?s Animal Kingdom Could Be Coming in 2012 The Disney Resort is expected to announce on Wednesday that it is building a luxury, $5 billion resort with water slides and a lagoon-style swimming pool at Disney's Animal Kingdom resort theme park in Orlando, Fla., the Orange County Register reported
Rights activist's death sparks questions NEW YORK (AP) - A prominent Chinese rights activist appeared to be tortured and killed, his family says. His death comes as government controls on public comment by activists and dissidents have tightened considerably.
Why You Shouldnt Be Drinking Pepsi and You Should Be Drinking Coke The new bottle is called the Bottle Logic, and is designed to mimic the effect of the beverage being swallowed, keeping its contents in the stomach longer than normal.
Hockey India World Cup - Pakistan vs Italy Pakistan vs Italy. BRIJRAJ CHOWJEE / REUTERS. The Pakistan-Italy hockey game began as an unqualified success. The players enjoyed as much a game as a series of tests at Mohali...
'Dogs' of Britain may have vanished Dog catchers in the south-east of England have found several long-term cases where dog owners claim dogs missing for several years have been found in new homes with no explanation why.
What should be done about the budget deficit? Let me give you an extremely simplistic view of the U.S. budget problem. The total United States federal budget for fiscal year 1998 (the budget for fiscal year 1998, which began Oct 1, 1997 and will run through Sept 30, 1998) is about $5,
FDA Warns of Safety Risk From Controversial Genetically Engineered Corn Corn engineered to be resistant to insects, herbicides and drought is being grown in the Midwest in the name of "feeding the world,'' but farmers and food manufacturers believe federal and state regulators need more time to understand the science and decide how much oversight
Ahead of U.S. launch of NASA's $2.4B Mars rover, President Obama has signed a law giving him a \$3.7 billion budget boost to speed up science missions.
Tory Leadership Rivals Clash As Nick Clegg Denies Lib Dem Leadership Talk Nick Clegg has denied that the Lib Dems are considering a challenge to David Cameron's top job.  \
Hollywood Pledges to Give a Star to Young Scientist Oscar Goes to Young Star (WSj) Oscar Goes to Young Star (WSj) - The Oscars will be handed out this Sunday evening, and in the wake of an incident earlier this week where the winner of the film editing award failed to walk to the
Cabellos to Launch New Travel Agency The National (LATimes.com) - Cabellos, the longtime travel agency\located a few blocks north of the Beverly Hills Hotel, will reopen its doors on August 15 with a new, high-energy style.
Study Finds No Link Between Ritalin Abuse and Suicide A university psychologist says a controversial study linking the drug Ritalin and suicide has not stood up to scrutiny. He says the paper that reported the findings contains numerous technical deficiencies, and that the paper doesn
Bush, Putin to meet again for summit
Suspense and thrills in the Alps Alps ski tour on the slopes with a thrilling mix of snow, powder and danger
Judaism: The World #39;s #39;B#39;est Nation of Religions - by Bruce Lawrence
Hacking fears spark talk of UK #39;s #39;s police being prepared to step up intelligence sharing with British internet service providers (ISPs) to combat #39;hacktivists" who seek to shut down websites, according to sources
Can a Country With a Rich History of Democracy Succeed? The Economist - On July 6th India becomes the world's largest democracy. On a recent afternoon three-year-old Yann, like other children in the playground, stood by a pile of stones and stared solemnly at them.
Muslim leaders call for more mosques to be built The leaders of Pakistan are urging the government to build at least 2,000 more mosques every year, amid complaints about the rapid pace at which existing mosques are growing. Free! Sign up here to receive our Internet Daily e-Newsletter!
US to Spend $2B on Race for Black Schools (AP) AP - The Bush administration's plan to\raise about $2 billion to help schools serve more poor black pupils is a down payment on a massive reform program that includes new programs to close achievement gaps, increase diversity and improve the learning conditions in underserved
China's Birth Defects Rise, UN Warns (AP) AP - UNICEF says a record 3.97 million new babies were born with abnormalities last year in China, up from the previous year's 3.9 million.
US Senate debates Obama's controversial climate change plan A week after Democratic lawmakers from both chambers introduced their own plan to address climate change, US Senate leaders on Wednesday introduced legislation that could limit the power of climate legislation passed under President Barack Obama. #39;The America The America Act #39;, which was introduced by Senator
Inquiry Urged into How Student Loans Affect Health  In February 2000, at the request of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), the Department of Education published a report showing that student borrowers have higher rates of bankruptcy, foreclosures, and medical debt.
Carlin to pay $1mn over sewage-runoff pollution Emissions from a sewage treatment plant have led to polluted runoff from a Carlin man's land. In response, the local council has levied a $1 million penalty on the family.
UPDATE 6-India mulls 'tough' steps for airline safety NEW DELHI (AP) - India on Wednesday moved closer toward closing its airports to cargo planes  of many foreign carriers, which it has blamed for a string of deadly crashes over the past year.
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EPA to examine Bush administration policy on logging LONDON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that it would review a Bush administration plan to promote logging in national forests as a way of combating global warming.
Universities Should Be a Center for Community, Not a Place for Students NEW YORK -- Many universities offer rich programs of studies, and they're more than the sum of their lectures and labs.
New 'Star Wars' flick to revamp saga The third episode in the saga will reportedly be titled 'The Clone Wars."
Toulouse, France: a city of books, books and more books Bookishness seems to be a recurring theme in Toulouse, which is where I have just stayed. Even at the famous book market of les Marché Duchapt there there are literally rows and rows of books.
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Britain wants to have first legal action on Syria war crimes (AFP) AFP - British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday that he was keen on having his country be the first to bring a case for war crimes against forces fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Jets' Santonio Holmes wins appeal from Giants' Manning fumble NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in the aftermath of the Antonio Cromartie interception fumble New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes won an appeals hearing for his appeal against his 10-game suspension from the New York Giants.
S. African Producers Strike On Film The union representing film and television directors in South Africa's largest movie industry has been hit with a crippling strike by its members.
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Bread that didn't fail, egg that didn't break, cheese that didn't melt in my mouth...I'm sure it tasted the same on a plate though.
A new national study shows most  #39;081 people agree with the premise #39;People should be free to live as they choose but they have the right to expect others to act responsibly and not harm the environment. quot; #39;
FDA says it will continue testing products to identify unsafe imports The\Food\and\Drug\Administration said Friday that it will keep testing foods despite a\declining\rate of imports\that the agency has cited as a reason for reducing the number\of inspections.
Ex-spy chief: U.S. should drop charges of terrorism Hani al-Hassan accuses US of trying to politicise issue.
Stray dogs who were dumped and left to fend for themselves in the streets of South Korea when their city ran out of room to feed them (and because of some bureaucratic snafu), are now being cared for by the Korean government in a special canine shelter. With the help of dog-fanciers and the
Wine in wine glass: the best way to store it A US\ based company says \\wine tastes best stored away from oxygen and in a wine glass. What is your view?
Fifty years after the Sino-Vietnam war took the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and caused more damage than the nuclear bomb tests from both countries, hundreds of thousands of young people in the two countries were marching to express their outrage at the war and the government's inhuman treatment. This picture is from
Guns, knives and drugs. What's your risk? (ABC) ABC   -   More than 1 million people living\in or visiting the USA have been victims of gun violence since 1980, according to federal figures compiled by ABC News. The new ABC News/Washington Post database of more than\400
Wildfires Spread Across Southwestern U.S.  GALLUP  Wildfires burning in Arizona and New Mexico threaten an oil field, a forest of trees and the  water table used by millions of Americans.
The new issue of this journal will be published later this month. In this and every issue you will have\the opportunity to see new research, read insightful commentaries, and find\summaries of proceedings. You can also download images, illustrations, audio,\and other files electronically, and use your journal
New study finds no evidence of Bt toxin in cows that had Bt corn feeding
US 'faulted' in nuclear world for failing to make weapons MORE LONDON, December 11 (Itar-Tass) - The US violated the Non-Proliferation Treaty by failing to develop new atomic weapons until now and its unilateral actions to deploy new nuclear missiles and bomber aircrafts only aggravate the
Hurricane Isaac expected to move north, bringing storm surge Tampa Bay area residents woke Friday to the grim prospect of a potential hurricane bringing a storm surge that may kill them.
Hate Crimes Surge In 2007 Hate crimes increased sharply in 2007 as the number of reported rapes, murders, beatings and other violent acts rose, a U.S. government study has found.
Joint U.S.-Israeli study finds Middle East peace achievable The Israeli government will begin discussing in June ways to reach a mutually beneficial deal with Hamas for an independent Palestinian state based on international treaties, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday. The report, by the National Academies, a nonpartisan science advisory body for the United
A new study shows an important benefit from the $55-billion government health reform plan enacted earlier this year: a significant boost in life expectancy. It's one of several new findings to emerge recently from the Commonwealth Fund, one of the nation's oldest and largest medical care policy analysis...
TV Comedy Central #39;s South Park Will   Feature  Two Gay Teenage Boy Characters First Ever The latest #39;South Parkquot; cartoon will feature two main characters -- one black and one  gay --  that will lead storylines this  season, according to series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Singer \$1b man wants to kill himself: He won’t give her cancer victims until he meets her JERUSALEM -\> ROMEJERUSALEM, August 19, 2011 – The mystery surrounding Israeli singer Yoni Shmuts’\$1 billion donation to
E.U. Seizes Assets of Bankrupt Turkish Lira Currencies rose in recent weeks, but the country's central bank has taken measures to ensure these gains don&#39;t lead to a currency crisis. But is a currency &#39;crisis&#39; the real threat?
2 young women shot, 1 killed in west suburban Chicago Two young women were shot dead on Sunday in a violent west suburban attack and a police sniper hit a suspect who was fleeing, authorities said.
A World to Leave to Others  By Mark Tushnet
Nepal's Flooded Rivers: Death Toll Hits 20,000
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Why the Web is a Business   "It's so much easier to make money than it used to be. The barrier to entry is so low that anyone who has a brain and can type can make money online," says Jason Bloechinger, the founder and CEO of Bloekit, a blogging service
The Last Day of Higher Ed's Batch System - and its End (Reuters) \quote
Vanguard To Sell Life Insurance At $1.15 (NY Times) The life-insurance offering will be its first one sold through the mutual fund, to be listed with AIG's Invesco Private Market in May. Vanguard said it will start offering insurance to current investors in August.
China's Next Billion Households Seen Falling From 46 Million to 36 Million China's economic transition is shifting people into higher-income levels, but fewer and fewer people are being added to the middle class, according to World Bank research released Tuesday.
The Big Apple on a Budget (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - This month's issue has an article about the benefits of a smaller place to live in New York City. But how much is it really worth?
Police say driver ran down 2 cops Loma Linda Daily Bulletin : A driver has run down two Loma Linda police officers, one with his car, another with his foot, after smashing into two parked cars.
US warns Iran over missile tests The US ambassador to the United Nations urged Iran #39;s military leaders Tuesday to stop developing ballistic missiles in defiance of UN Security Council sanctions.
Jeb Bush's Campaign Is Already Worrying About His Image  By JOHN ELIGON and BEN WASSERMAN (New York Times)  JEB Bush's campaign is already worrying about how his image, his style and his policies will mesh into an appealing package.
A Look Around, A Peek Inside a Temple Built to Honor the Goddess of Water at an Indian Temple A Look Around, A Peek Inside A Temple Built to Honor the Goddess of Water at an Indian Temple
Murdoch in talks for Cingulars (News - Alert) News - Rupert Murdoch\'s London-based newspaper News Corp is in talks with Cingulars
How Do You Know Who to Vote for? [Election 2010] If you're a smart voter, there is much more than the usual left-right political chumminess on your radar as Election Day nears. The real key is to know how to determine who to vote for. Read Full Story
A New Look at Social Security The debate over Social Security reform can feel like a war zone --- with each side fighting against the other side's position. But there are smart and strategic ways for the participants to be less combative, and more constructive.
Music Awards: The world reacts after Brit wins the Best Original Song award for &quot;Happy Life.
US, Japan, other countries make progress in China talks Image: Japan and the United States, along with other countries, signed a historic declaration in Beijing on Thursday, calling on China to end its aggressive policy before nuclear disarmament talks can begin.
Pregnancy Tests: A Primer on Their History and Use  GALLUP  Health  Today, we'll  review some of the basics about pregnancy  tests. We'll then examine why pregnancy tests remain  on the list of the most common  consumer purchases. Finally, we'll examine some newer home pregnancy tests
U.S. to send more troops to Colombia (AP) The Associated Press - The U.S. military is preparing to send more troops to Colombia to help fight a rebel insurgency that has killed as many as 8,000 people in the past eight years.
The Airline Industry Has Turned the Corner: Why Are So Many People Still Flying?   BOSTON (Reuters) - The airline industry is finally, almost  miraculously, turning the corner after years of low travel  bookings due to terrorist and economic concerns, but  long-distance flight growth is
U.S. Senate Approves Bill To Make More Firms Take Drug Tests for Unemployment insurance (Reuters) The U.S. Senate agreed Tuesday to make a number of changes to the Obama administration's overhauled unemployment compensation system, but did not take a final vote on its major provisions that include a provision to change
The US government wants to help the Middle East's most notorious university Washington should increase foreign aid to Harvard University and help to set up universities in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a report by the Obama administration.
Erectile Dysfunction Found in Heart Patients (Medical Daily) Medical Daily - Men, who have heart disease or are at risk for it, have about a 20 percent rate of erectile dysfunction than men with no heart problems.
No Sesame Street! 'Tis the season for no Sesame Street. The Muppet character and his creator, Jim Henson, are out of the spotlight in the holiday season,
Korean Poet, Song Sae-byuk, Dies In N S Korea A prominent 68-year-old Korean poet and author died early Monday at a hospital in South Korea #39;s South Hamgyong Province.
Heterochromatic chromosomes in the bluebottle blowfish.
N. Calif. man shoots, kills ex-partner, then himself A mentally impaired homeless man who shot and killed his former girlfriend before turning the gun on himself was charged with murder  Friday, authorities said.
F.B.I. Seeks Info on Alleged Child Molester The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for information about a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old girl.
More than 100 people die in India plane crashes: report The two air crashes in the mountainous north in India in February killed 108 people, Indian authorities said Wednesday, in the deadliest train accident in the country in 40 years and a helicopter crash in the region that claimed eight lives.
How to Cook Fish to Its Perfection (Thrillist) One of the most underrated things about cooking fish is just how forgiving it can be -- as long as you really understand the basics.
Tiger beat king, Serena beats Venus, US women beat South Africa to win in last word on Wimbledon tennis tournament The American women beat South Africa in last word to take the Wimbledon title in their first appearance in nearly two decades.
What’s wrong with 'The Walking Dead'? | Culture | The GuardianA lot of people have spent a lot of time thinking about what's wrong with The Walking Dead, and it certainly has its problems: no one seems to be particularly motivated by the plot, a number of things are handled in an unrealistic or
A Time to Be Bold on Global Warming (National Geographic) From the perspective of people of the world, there isn&#8217;t any doubt about which of the three major environmental crises is most urgent.
US Air Force:  Air Force to Add New Air Combat Maneuver  (WSJ)    MILITARY AIRFARE  NEW YORK   A military report recommending expanded use of air combat maneuvers  says  airmen  have been trained for years on more traditional close-air-support
Tropical Storm Andrea forms in Pacific Pacific Tropical Storm Andrea, the 11th storm of the early Pacific season, is a tropical storm with peak winds of 45 mph, forecasters said Wednesday. The storm formed over the Pacific's Central American coast late Tuesday.
Sylvester Stallone #39;s next movie has a trailer released! Check out this movie #39;s new trailer: A post shared by StalloneStarr (@stallone_starr) on Sep 8, 2017 at 6:21am PDT A post shared by STALLONE STARR (@
HBO-Gore and Oprah at center of flap over \\"(Reuters) -- An upcoming special edition of the NBC-owned cable\channel HBO that tackles political themes will feature an interview between the\cable network\'s president, Michael J. Fuchs, and former U.S. Vice-President
Diana Ross & the Supremes, Marvin Gaye on $9.7-Million List By John Berry, AP / 05/30/2007, 11:48 PM EDT
A Letter from America (nytimes.com) nytimes.com - President Bush's advisers have urged him to make changes in Social Security or Medicare that the administration says could help make the programs more responsive and flexible.
U.S. Sends More Troops to Aid War-Torn Kosovo BAKU, Kosovo - The United States is sending a third group  of military advisers to help halt the violence that erupted in Kosovo two  weeks ago, officials said Thursday, as the Western alliance faced  continued attacks by Russian-backed
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Hurricane Helene, named after a girl, could drop as much as 4in of rain on UK today: Britain braced for the return of hurricane weather today as rain and gales from Hurricane Helene hit the Atlantic seaboard of Britain.
Why Bury Your Dead? Many of Europe's cemeteries are in a state of collapse. Some believe the cause is down to the mass influx of foreign residents - others argue that the answer is to bury the dead elsewhere.
An Irish Catholic, Obama's Best Bet  President Barack Obama's appeal as the next chapter in Irish Catholicism must not be overlooked.
U.S. military may offer $50,000 reward for Osama bin Laden...WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is considering rewarding a U.S. citizen for turning in information that leads to finding Osama bin Laden, White House press secretary Dana Perino...
The Best Business and Consumer Tips on the Web, By Industry    By DAVID BROWER  In each of the past five years, Yahoo!  &lt;A HREF="http://www.investor.yahoo.com"&gt;YAHOO&lt;/A&gt;
Mountain Bikers Look to End Homelessness in Asheville  By LEE MCINTYRE  A nonprofit group is working with city and state officials
Music's New Generation Of Musicians How music evolves from the mainstream to the underground.
Greenpeace takes Greenpeace to UN conference in Durban Greenpeace has accused the international community of allowing corporate greed to jeopardise environmental protection by taking control of key UN bodies including the World Food Centre, the UN Development Programme and the World Health Organisation.
US to send troops to Haiti US officials say they will send military troops to Haiti to help restore order after the overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Nigeria's 'Chibok girls' abducted return home with their family SONMA -- It has been a year and a half since Boko Haram abducted 276 girls of the Chibok community in May 2014. Though, the family of the victims were said to have
New 'X-Men' Film: X-Men 2-Movie-Starring-Erik-Bourne  New 'X-Men' Movie: X-Men 2-Movie-Starring-Erik-Bourne  NEW YORK (AP) - A new 'X-Men' movie
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U.S. Pops New Energy Conservation Initiative  WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)  -- The White House has launched an ambitious new program to speed the development of energy-saving cars and appliances, a move seen aimed at countering China"s aggressive efforts to build up a huge domestic auto market...
Murdered man's killer caught as police dig up new sites Crime scene: How DNA evidence led cops to a suspect: Police say a man who may be connected to the mysterious murder of 27-year-old Jennifer Fiske has been found after her body was discovered in a shallow grave in East Providence.
Rising food costs threaten farmers The agriculture minister says rising food costs will put the sector at risk unless farmers become more efficient.
Bush says his dad was right when he was young Bush, asked about President John F. Kennedy #39;s famous 1961 words to a young George W. Bush in an interview, told Fox News in an interview taped Wednesday that if he had to do it again today,
Bush pushes for tax relief President Bush urged Congress on Tuesday to offer middle-class families a tax cut during his final term, a proposal that would likely bring Democratic opponents to the bargaining table.
How to fix a democracy? by Mihkel Kukk
The latest weather in your area (weather.com)
U.S. Army Cuts Back on Training By GARLAND LAMBERT and DEAN WHITNEY (Los Angeles Times) - \Special to \The Times\ | The Army cuts back sharply on the number of troops it will need to train.\ The cost-cutting effort will hit the West
British Columbia has $1bln oil royalty clawback plan British Columbia, Canada #39;s first step to claw back some of the billions of dollars in oil royalties paid to the Canadian province by oil companies is set to cost companies about \$1 billion a year in additional costs, industry trade groups said Tuesday (
'Jersey Shore' Gives a Slight Boost to MTV Jersey Shore, which has enjoyed a boost in both viewer interest and its ratings in September, was seen in 4.4 million homes versus 3.6 million homes and drew a 2.6 rating.
US church leader calls for gay priests &lt;p&gt; \&lt;/p&gt;\ The \national leader of the Episcopal\church has called for the ordination of priests who are gay and asked for tolerance  and understanding of their personal lives.&lt;p&gt;\
Drought-stricken Australia: Cuts needed in water management AUSTRALIAN government figures have revealed the country is so parched that the state of Victoria is going to have to ration its water, one of the largest such restrictions in its history.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /
Nandos expands franchise list in England #39;The fastest growing UK restaurant chain in the current figures will go global in 2015, it was revealed today [Wednesday]#39;; The fast food restaurant is aiming to open new UK restaurant outlets every three weeks in the year #39;15
New Jersey: Bush, Christie, Kean, Star-Ledger(NJ Herald) - A Republican-controlled group is planning a recall of Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, its first bid to oust a legislator in nearly a\decade.
'The Blob' is a winter system that?????? it in Iowa, the country's breadbasket?????? an unusual blizzard for mid-winter, with much of the Midwest swathed in snow Friday.
Japan, other countries to study security after Tokyo Olympics The IOC will take part in a study of the safety after the Tokyo
Big Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power  By ALAN FRAM and CURTIS WAGSTER
The Real-Life Vampire Show on HBO is a Real Success \$100 Million in First Week
Vacationers need passports to fly abroad; airline loses out on foreign sales MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Passport applicants may soon get a choice: a new online system that includes an interactive map, or a traditional mailed paper booklet.
US to withdraw troops from Iraq in 2007? &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; A senior Iraqi official said today that the Bush administration was going to withdraw troops a year sooner than previously planned, citing the withdrawal of all combat brigades by July--and the threat of a second
Man dies in suspicious death in the Bronx Police said there would be no immediate charges against the driver of a car hit and killed a 68-year-old man after an altercation on New York;s Van Dam Street on Friday morning.
BPD: A good deal of the arrests are for possession, police say It was a quiet night for the Boston Police Department, where officers made only six drug-related arrests.  Police say the arrests were made primarily at Boston-area colleges early Tuesday morning. A total of 18 people were...
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Is Biggest Ever (BBC News) The World Health Organization\s latest data shows that as of Monday the Ebola outbreak in\Congo in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 600 people.
Bitter Pill for Apple to Lose - Sources  - WASHINGTON (Reuters) &lt;  &lt;DIV align=right&gt;\&lt;A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AAPL target=/stocks
US Warns of Oil Spill As Mexico Braces for Storm (Reuters) U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, a former oilman, warned last year that it would take more than $100\billion\to drill for oil in the Alaskan Arctic, calling\a\major oil spill a serious
World Cup: Is David Beckham right to say he wants to quit soccer? The answer to the question posed by Football Association chief executive Alex Horne when he said David Beckham should leave football, to the exasperation of some fans, is the same answer as for so many other things.
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Niggers! Why did the Civil War happen? and the first film directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Nike's Swoosh in Trouble As a marketing device, the Nike swoosh has become an icon, like the American flag, but it's also a design liability. New York Times; photo by Michael Rubenstein.
Britain in crisis with new poll showing Labour leads Tories By Andrew Osborn and Peter Walker LONDON: David Cameron faces a fresh crisis in his political career on Sunday as a new poll shows British voters favour the opposition Labour party ahead of the Conservatives for the first time in 17 years.
In an age where it's almost impossible to travel through London without running into the giant \xc2\xa0sphere, we have a hard time imagining that more than 100 years ago, London was entirely different. One very different part of London was Charing Cross - home to a giant cross.
Pizza Hut to buy Canadian business for $1.4 bln Pizza Hut International agreed to buy Pizza Pizza and Pizza Hut Canada for nearly two billion dollars in cash.
Hurricane Florence causes US$1bn flood damage In what could be a first, America's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says a large area of the Atlantic Ocean around the coast of North and South Carolina, has become covered with more than 200ft (61 metre) of water from Hurricane Florence.
How Does China\'s Windpower Plan Stand Against Other International Policies? China unveiled a new five-year plan for clean, renewable energy in October, with hopes of hitting a 6% target of installed capacity by 2015.
U.S. envoy: Arab group to meet in Amman WASHINGTON - A U.S. envoy said on Friday he was sure he could arrange a meeting next week between Arab and Palestinian leaders in Amman and hoped that would pave the way for direct peace talks between their leaders.
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Why is 'dinner' so important for the English? For many people in the western world, the word dinner conjures thoughts of sumptuous meals, lavish entertainments and long dinner party conversations. But in the English language, dinner and food are intimately intertwined. It is no accident that one of our best-
Mysterious Brain Disorder That Attacks the Mating Instinct  MOUNT VERNON, Iowa -- A curious woman at a neurology clinic was surprised when a female researcher called her name from across the room and asked if she'd consider participating in a study about a "brain disorder" that attacks the mating instinct.
Bush Sees No Easy Road to Afghanistan as Afghan  #39;Battle #39; Intensifies Over U.S. Troop Surge President Donald J. Trump and the military commanders on Sunday said the United States would maintain a force strength of about 9,000 American troops to bolster the push into Afghanistan.
Sierra Club's Sierra Club sues EPA, states it has overstepped on coal mining: Environmental group says Bush administration violated law by declaring it 'unnecessary and inconsistent with the public interest''(AP) - The Sierra Club, an ecorresty that had pressed for the EPA's withdrawal of an industry