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Republican frontrunner John McCain has clinched the Republican presidential nomination, after former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee withdrew from the race.	McCain clinches Republican nomination
TVGuide.com reports that PRETTY LITTLE LIARS star Lucy Hale has just signed her first record deal with Hollywood Records.	PRETTY LITTLE LIARS star Lucy Hale signs record deal
A Corpus Christi man accused of killing his grandmother will get a mental evaluation to determine if he is fit for trial.	Corpus Christi man accused of killing grandmother get mental evaluation
A 32-year-old Ann Arbor man was ticketed for disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer about 2 am Jan. 23 at Sports Venue, located on Middlebelt at Maplewood.	Ann Arbor man ticketed for disorderly conduct
President Barack Obama said Monday that the United States has asked Iran to return a US drone aircraft that Iran claims it recently brought down in Iranian territory.	Obama says US has asked Iran to return drone aircraft
GOOGLE search is getting eyes and ears, moving beyond keywords to let people scour the internet with mobile phone cameras or spoken words in multiple languages.	Google search getting eyes and ears
Mel Gibson has paid tribute to Heath Ledger, a few weeks before the first anniversary of the Dark Knight star's death.	Mel Gibson pays tribute to Ledger
London needs 70,000 new cells if long-term evolution mobile broadband is to become a reality in the capital, it has been claimed.	London 'needs 70,000 new cells' for mobile...
The US Federal Reserve has begun to inject cash into the US economy under its controversial QE2 program.	US Federal Reserve to inject cash
But just how much do we know about email, how much do we take for granted, or what risks does it actually pose to business?	How much do you know about email?
Nashville songwriter and publisher of the Nashville Muse newsletter, Doak Turner, celebrates his 50th birthday with a special songwriters benefit show, July 23, at Nashville music club Douglas Corner.	Songwriters celebrate birthday and benefit
Apple announced at the WWDC 2011 that it will build Twitter into all iOS 5 so that it will be the default social networking tool on Apples iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone.	Apple builds Twitter into iOS 5
Last week, many headlines blared: ``Europe finally faces reality.''	Europe faces reality
Oracle announced today that it plans to acquire Dublin, Calif.-based Taleo for $1.9 billion, or $46 a share.	Oracle acquires Taleo for $1.9 billion
On June 13 and 17 rain and thunderstorms are expected in the most parts of Armenia.	Rain and thunderstorms expected in Armenia
More people are being tested for the Hendra virus after the rapidly spreading infection claimed a fifth horse in NSW, taking the national toll to 15.	More people being tested for Hendra
Barack Obama delivered a historic victory speech after voters elected him the first African-American president of the United States, saying that America has a tough road ahead but 'I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight.	Barack Obama delivers historic victory speech
FC Twente extended their unbeaten run to 17 games with a 2-0 win at Willem II which strengthens their hold on second place in the Eredivisie.	FC Twente extend unbeaten run to 17 games
A China Airlines cargo plane went off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle on late Monday afternoon, federal officials said.	China Airlines cargo plane goes off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle
The US Coast Guard and Louisiana wildlife and fisheries agents searched the Mississippi River at Gramercy on Tuesday for a man who jumped into the water from the bridge above following a chase with state police.	Coast Guard searches Mississippi River for man who jumped
A Minnesota Appeals Court panel on Tuesday reversed a criminal vehicular homicide conviction, saying police lacked probable cause to give a Coon Rapids man a urine test that showed he had drugs in his system at the time of a crash.	Court reverses criminal vehicular homicide conviction
Former US Rep. Jim Ramstad will not be running for Minnesota governor, saying he plans to continue public service without trying to become the state's chief executive.	Ramstad will not run for
The Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa made history when she won the Golf-Open Ginn tournament, included in the Ladies Professional Golf Association circuit, becoming the first female player in 45 years to win four tournaments in four consecutive weeks.	Lorena Ochoa makes history
The Rea Vaya bus service in central Johannesburg will resume from Tuesday afternoon after an agreement was reached between unions, the bus operator Piotrans and the City of Johannesburg, they said in a joint statement.	Rea Vaya bus service resumes
Sen. Barack Obama met with oil man T. Boone Pickens at the Summit Casino-Resort, on Sunday morning, to discuss the future of US energy policy.	Obama meets oil man T. Boone Pickens
Internet service provider Axxess, well known for their prepaid ADSL vouchers, has launched its own WiFi hotspot service.	Axxess launches WiFi service
A 24-year-old San Francisco man was robbed at gunpoint at the Marin City bus stop late Saturday night, three days after another victim was beaten and robbed in the same location, authorities said.	Man robbed at gunpoint at Marin City bus stop
Here's a very cool thing that I had not noticed when Apple announced iMovie for iPad at last week's iPad 2 unveiling event: iMovie is now a universal app, designed to run on the iPad 2, iPhone 4, or iPod Touch 4th gen.	IMovie is a universal app
Railway workers yesterday backed down on their demand for the dismissal of their Managing Director, Rufus Quaye against whom they have levelled a myriad of allegations.	Railway workers back down on demand
Jantel Lavender scored 17 of her 21 points in the second half to set an NCAA record with her 135th straight double-figure scoring game, leading Ohio State past Georgia Tech 67-60 Monday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.	Lavender leads Ohio State past Georgia Tech 67-60
Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games, Alvarez won for the first time since August and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Mariners 7-2.	Henderson Alvarez wins for first time since August, Blue Jays beat Mariners 7-2
THE search for a missing city mother of two has been called off after she got in touch with family and police.	Search for mother is called off
A former Edmonton high school teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting one of his students.	Former Edmonton teacher accused of sexually assaulting student
Former Sen. George Mitchell is preparing to return to the Middle East next week to try to break the impasse in peace talks.	Mitchell prepares to return to Middle East
``Turkey will contribute to the settlement of ''frozen`` conflicts in the region after becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council'', Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic told yesterday in Baku.	Turkey to contribute to the settlement of ``frozen'' conflicts
Gov. Jim Doyle says he opposes a new regional transit plan for southeast Wisconsin unveiled by fellow Democrats in the state Assembly.	Doyle opposes new regional transit plan
A man claimed that his marriage broke down because of a medium known as ``Sacred Woman'', who trained his toddler for ``ghost-hunting'' activities, Harian Metro reported.	Man claims marriage broke down due to medium
Late actor Heath Ledger was reportedly urged to seek psychiatric help during the filming of the new Batman movie The Dark Knight.	Ledger urged to seek help
The United Nations will set up a top-level task force to tackle the global food crisis and avert ``social unrest on an unprecedented scale,'' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.	UN to set up task force to tackle global food crisis
Josh Hamilton moved gingerly as he got to second base on last night's extra-inning double and afterward the reigning MVP admitted that he's been playing through a groin injury ``for a while.''	Josh Hamilton has played through groin injury ``for a while''
Rafael Nadal has entered the Brazil Open next month, which could mark his first tennis action since Wimbledon.	Rafael Nadal enters Brazil Open
A homeless man nicknamed Crazy fatally stomped a man inside a Bowery shelter, police said Wednesday.	Homeless man nicknamed 'Crazy' fatally stomps man inside shelter
Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bynum is unlikely to play in the preseason while finishing rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.	Bynum unlikely to play in preseason
Chelsea and England star John Terry has revealed he is learning how to play the piano.	John Terry learning the piano
Axial Biotech, Inc., a company revolutionizing spine care through the development of molecular diagnostics and motion preserving technologies, announced today that it has met several major scientific milestones in its development of the first genetic prognostic test for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and has closed a $6 million tranche of its Series B financing.	Axial Biotech meets major scientific milestones;
Actor Jerry O'Connell is set to make his Broadway debut in new musical comedy Seminar.	Jerry O'Connell to make Broadway debut
A senior Ethiopian ministerial delegation arrived on Wednesday to Beirut to meet with the Lebanese officials, find out the latest information regarding the Ethiopian airliner crash and ongoing investigations.	An Ethiopian ministerial delegation arrives to Beirut
John Travolta has revealed he is a very easygoing dad and is prepared to support his children through anything.	John Travolta is easygoing parent
As part of the Final Four festivities in Detroit, the Pussycat Dolls performed a free concert on the Detroit riverfront.	Pussycat Dolls perform free concert on Detroit riverfront
England captain Lewis Moody has decided to retire from international rugby following the team's disappointing 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign.	England captain Lewis Moody retires from international Rugby
London, Nov 4 Stone age humans took nearly two million years to develop the brain power to make sophisticated tools like hand-held stone axes, a new study has claimed.	Stone age humans took two million years to develop brain power
A Virginia Beach man is selling his historic plane collection and may close the museum that houses them.	Man to sell historic plane collection
A system causing storms to our north is dipping south, and we will start to see storms develop here overnight.	Storms to develop overnight
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada says that Facebook breaches Canadian privacy law because, among other things, it keeps personal information indefinitely after users deactivate their accounts.	Facebook breaches Canadian privacy law
Not everyone who requests and receives assistance from the state is lazy or a drug addict.	Not everyone is lazy
Colombia's Supreme Court assumed the investigation against Mario Uribe, cousin of President Alvaro Uribe, for alleged paramilitary ties.	Supreme Court assumes investigation of Mario Uribe
Jet Airways will expand its domestic route network with the launch of daily services from Hyderabad to Tirupati and Rajahmundry, effective 15-Jun-08.	Jet Airways expands domestic network
The Google Nexus One is ``brought to life'' by a powerful 1GHz Snapdragon processor, according to one reviewer.	Google Nexus One ``brought to life'' by processor
WOMEN are still treated as cheap labour with their incomes falling well short of their male counterparts, unions have claimed.	Women are `cheap labour'
Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin introduced companion resolutions in the House and Senate to express support for expanded home health care services.	Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Harkin introduced companion resolutions in support of home health care
A Winston-Salem woman died in a house fire today that authorities said they believe started as a result of an electrical malfunction.	Winston-Salem woman dies in house fire
Richard Coughtrie has extended his contract The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman originally signed a deal that would have expired at the end of next summer when he joined the Club for last season, but has now had that agreement lengthened.	Richard Coughtrie extends contract
Andrew Stroud could be racing towards his tenth NZ Superbike title this weekend after a superb performance at Hampton Downs last weekend has put him back in winning contention.	Stroud back in winning contention
Bucky Dent, who hit one of the most iconic home runs in Yankees history, returned to the Mohawk Valley Tuesday.	Dent returns to Mohawk Valley
Montpellier HSC midfielder Younes Belhanda has refused to rule out a move from the Stade de la Mosson.	Belhanda refuses to rule out move
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii in the early morning hours Friday and were sweeping through the island chain after an earthquake in Japan sparked evacuations throughout the Pacific and as far as the US western coast.	Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, sweep across islands
One question we get fairly regularly from new iPod owners is, ``How do you download music to an iPod?''	How do you download music to an iPod?
One day after Ann Coulter said that Rahm Emanuel's brother is on her ``death list,'' Sean Hannity upped the ante by fomenting civil war -- and not for the first time.	Hannity fomenting civil war --
South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, known as the ``Blade Runner'' for his racing prosthetics, was arrested on Thursday after his girlfriend was shot dead at his home in Pretoria.	'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius arrested after girlfriend shot dead
France winger Florent Malouda has said excuses are for losers as he looks to raise his game to help Chelsea book their place in the Champions League's knock-out phase with a win at Bayer Leverkusen.	Excuses are for losers - Malouda
One of the world's experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve.	Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve
A Singapore opposition leader who is among a rare few to publicly challenge the country's rulers was sentenced yesterday to 12 days' jail for contempt, in the latest legal ruling against him.	Singapore opposition leader sentenced to 12 days in jail
About 2,000 people with mental disabilities are in danger of losing their lodging in group homes on Jan. 1, their evictions triggered by changing Medicaid rules.	2,000 people with mental disabilities could lose lodging
Royal DSM NV, a global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, introduced two bio-based performance materials for the automotive industry.	DSM introduces bio-based performance materials for automotive industry
Bomb kills five US troops in Afghanistan Updated: 04:18, Sunday May 5, 2013 A roadside bomb has killed five US troops in southern Afghanistan, in the biggest attack on NATO-led forces since the Taliban launched their spring offensive a week ago.	Bomb kills five US troops in Afghanistan
North Las Vegas Police investigators are seeking a second person of interest for a homicide that took place Wednesday night on Red Sox Ave.	North Las Vegas Police seek second person of interest in homicide
Guilty plea from Madoff associate postponed An expected guilty plea from an ex-controller of Bernie Madoff's investment company was postponed on Thursday because the former executive, Irwin Lipkin, was hospitalized with an ``emergency medical condition.''	Guilty plea from Madoff associate postponed
The US economy grew 2.0% in the third quarter, fueled by higher consumer and government spending and more home building, according to a preliminary government estimate.	US economy grows 2.0% in third quarter
The Dallas Morning News reports that James Singleton is likely to return to the Mavericks next season, though so far ``nothing is official.''	James Singleton likely to return to Mavericks
Japan's Ai Miyazato won the USLPGA women's champions tournament in Singapore to continue her sparkling start to the season with a second straight title.	Miyazato wins in Singapore
Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne, seen here in 2007, will head up US automaker Chrysler after its bankruptcy procedure and tie-up with the Italian group are completed.	Fiat chief Marchionne to head up Chrysler
FREDON, NJ A motorcyclist escaped serious injury Saturday when he collided with a black bear that unexpectedly ran across a northwestern New Jersey highway.	Motorcyclist collides with bear on NJ highway
About 12 people are missing in a shipwreck off southern Chile, the Carabineros militarized police force said.	12 missing in shipwreck off southern Chile
Fluoride is a toxic waste from the production of aluminum and fertilizer.	Fluoride is toxic waste
An Alabama Senate committee is beginning work on the state General Fund budget that the House passed last week.	Alabama Senate committee to begin work on state General Fund budget
The Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Sheka Tarawalie, said on Saturday 16th April 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma wants Sierra Leone to be a role model of good governance in the world ``whereby other countries can learn from our bright and shimmering example.''	'President Koroma wants Sierra Leone to be a model of good governance'
Ex-US diplomat rankles Taiwan with defense remarks The former top American diplomat in Taiwan has said that the island's declining military budgets have left it vulnerable to Chinese attack and made it easier for mainland spies to penetrate its armed forces, remarks that the defense ministry called ``not entirely objective.''	Ex-us diplomat rankles Taiwan with defense remarks
BHP says it warned unions the Norwich Park mine near Dysart could shut down and cost 1400 jobs if sites were hit by strike action.	BHP had warned unions
Members of LI business community to fight in charity boxing event next year Eight members of the business community now have a little over one year to get in fighting shape for the 10th Long Island Fight for Charity exhibition boxing event.	Members of LI business community to fight in charity boxing event next year
An East Wenatchee woman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree domestic violence assault after her 40-year-old husband told police she stabbed him in the back early Saturday morning, an East Wenatchee police official said.	Woman arrested on suspicion of stabbing husband
China has launched a probe into the high number of school collapses in Monday's earthquake that killed thousands of children and buried thousands more when many other buildings remained standing.	China to probe high number of school collapses
Arrow Electronics Inc. is moving its global headquarters to the Denver suburb of Englewood from Melville, NY	Arrow electronics moving headquarters
One person is in custody today following a police chase through Lyon County after the suspect fled during a controlled drug buy operation Thursday evening.	One in custody following chase
Idris Elba has declared that he doesn't want to marry again!	Idris Elba doesn't want to marry again!
A drug peddler on Friday escaped from police custody on the way to City Court within Sir Syed police station remits.	Drug peddler escapes from police custody
After 2 months, Iranian tourists return to Egypt Several dozen Iranian tourists touched down in an ancient Egyptian city on Friday, the first time Iranians were back in Egypt following a two months' interruption in the warming-up of ties between the two nations.	After 2 months, Iranian tourists return to Egypt
The euro climbed to a new multi-week high against the yen, while it touched new multi-day lows against the dollar and the pound.	Euro climbs to new multi-week high against yen
The Lochore Cup was returned to its spiritual home for the first time when Wairarapa Bush beat Buller 15-9 at Westport in the final of the second tier Heartland rugby competition today.	Lochore Cup returned to spiritual home
Parents of autistic NJ teen sue so he can play on The parents of an autistic teenager are suing New Jersey's high school sports governing body, saying his civil rights were violated when he was due a fifth year of eligibility.	Parents of autistic NJ teen sue so he can play on
Australian singer Jimmy Little has died peacefully at his home in Dubbo aged 75.	Australian musician Jimmy Little dies

Republican frontrunner John McCain has clinched the Republican presidential nomination, after former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee withdrew from the race.

McCain clinches Republican nomination

TVGuide.com reports that PRETTY LITTLE LIARS star Lucy Hale has just signed her first record deal with Hollywood Records.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS star Lucy Hale signs record deal

A Corpus Christi man accused of killing his grandmother will get a mental evaluation to determine if he is fit for trial.

Corpus Christi man accused of killing grandmother get mental evaluation

A 32-year-old Ann Arbor man was ticketed for disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer about 2 am Jan. 23 at Sports Venue, located on Middlebelt at Maplewood.

Ann Arbor man ticketed for disorderly conduct

President Barack Obama said Monday that the United States has asked Iran to return a US drone aircraft that Iran claims it recently brought down in Iranian territory.

Obama says US has asked Iran to return drone aircraft

GOOGLE search is getting eyes and ears, moving beyond keywords to let people scour the internet with mobile phone cameras or spoken words in multiple languages.

Google search getting eyes and ears

Mel Gibson has paid tribute to Heath Ledger, a few weeks before the first anniversary of the Dark Knight star's death.

Mel Gibson pays tribute to Ledger

London needs 70,000 new cells if long-term evolution mobile broadband is to become a reality in the capital, it has been claimed.

London 'needs 70,000 new cells' for mobile...

The US Federal Reserve has begun to inject cash into the US economy under its controversial QE2 program.

US Federal Reserve to inject cash

But just how much do we know about email, how much do we take for granted, or what risks does it actually pose to business?

How much do you know about email?

Nashville songwriter and publisher of the Nashville Muse newsletter, Doak Turner, celebrates his 50th birthday with a special songwriters benefit show, July 23, at Nashville music club Douglas Corner.

Songwriters celebrate birthday and benefit

Apple announced at the WWDC 2011 that it will build Twitter into all iOS 5 so that it will be the default social networking tool on Apples iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone.

Apple builds Twitter into iOS 5

Last week, many headlines blared: ``Europe finally faces reality.''

Europe faces reality

Oracle announced today that it plans to acquire Dublin, Calif.-based Taleo for $1.9 billion, or $46 a share.

Oracle acquires Taleo for $1.9 billion

On June 13 and 17 rain and thunderstorms are expected in the most parts of Armenia.

Rain and thunderstorms expected in Armenia

More people are being tested for the Hendra virus after the rapidly spreading infection claimed a fifth horse in NSW, taking the national toll to 15.

More people being tested for Hendra

Barack Obama delivered a historic victory speech after voters elected him the first African-American president of the United States, saying that America has a tough road ahead but 'I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight.

Barack Obama delivers historic victory speech

FC Twente extended their unbeaten run to 17 games with a 2-0 win at Willem II which strengthens their hold on second place in the Eredivisie.

FC Twente extend unbeaten run to 17 games

A China Airlines cargo plane went off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle on late Monday afternoon, federal officials said.

China Airlines cargo plane goes off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle

The US Coast Guard and Louisiana wildlife and fisheries agents searched the Mississippi River at Gramercy on Tuesday for a man who jumped into the water from the bridge above following a chase with state police.

Coast Guard searches Mississippi River for man who jumped

A Minnesota Appeals Court panel on Tuesday reversed a criminal vehicular homicide conviction, saying police lacked probable cause to give a Coon Rapids man a urine test that showed he had drugs in his system at the time of a crash.

Court reverses criminal vehicular homicide conviction

Former US Rep. Jim Ramstad will not be running for Minnesota governor, saying he plans to continue public service without trying to become the state's chief executive.

Ramstad will not run for

The Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa made history when she won the Golf-Open Ginn tournament, included in the Ladies Professional Golf Association circuit, becoming the first female player in 45 years to win four tournaments in four consecutive weeks.

Lorena Ochoa makes history

The Rea Vaya bus service in central Johannesburg will resume from Tuesday afternoon after an agreement was reached between unions, the bus operator Piotrans and the City of Johannesburg, they said in a joint statement.

Rea Vaya bus service resumes

Sen. Barack Obama met with oil man T. Boone Pickens at the Summit Casino-Resort, on Sunday morning, to discuss the future of US energy policy.

Obama meets oil man T. Boone Pickens

Internet service provider Axxess, well known for their prepaid ADSL vouchers, has launched its own WiFi hotspot service.

Axxess launches WiFi service

A 24-year-old San Francisco man was robbed at gunpoint at the Marin City bus stop late Saturday night, three days after another victim was beaten and robbed in the same location, authorities said.

Man robbed at gunpoint at Marin City bus stop

Here's a very cool thing that I had not noticed when Apple announced iMovie for iPad at last week's iPad 2 unveiling event: iMovie is now a universal app, designed to run on the iPad 2, iPhone 4, or iPod Touch 4th gen.

IMovie is a universal app

Railway workers yesterday backed down on their demand for the dismissal of their Managing Director, Rufus Quaye against whom they have levelled a myriad of allegations.

Railway workers back down on demand

Jantel Lavender scored 17 of her 21 points in the second half to set an NCAA record with her 135th straight double-figure scoring game, leading Ohio State past Georgia Tech 67-60 Monday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Lavender leads Ohio State past Georgia Tech 67-60

Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games, Alvarez won for the first time since August and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Mariners 7-2.

Henderson Alvarez wins for first time since August, Blue Jays beat Mariners 7-2

THE search for a missing city mother of two has been called off after she got in touch with family and police.

Search for mother is called off

A former Edmonton high school teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting one of his students.

Former Edmonton teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

Former Sen. George Mitchell is preparing to return to the Middle East next week to try to break the impasse in peace talks.

Mitchell prepares to return to Middle East

``Turkey will contribute to the settlement of ''frozen`` conflicts in the region after becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council'', Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic told yesterday in Baku.

Turkey to contribute to the settlement of ``frozen'' conflicts

Gov. Jim Doyle says he opposes a new regional transit plan for southeast Wisconsin unveiled by fellow Democrats in the state Assembly.

Doyle opposes new regional transit plan

A man claimed that his marriage broke down because of a medium known as ``Sacred Woman'', who trained his toddler for ``ghost-hunting'' activities, Harian Metro reported.

Man claims marriage broke down due to medium

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

Ledger urged to seek help

The United Nations will set up a top-level task force to tackle the global food crisis and avert ``social unrest on an unprecedented scale,'' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

UN to set up task force to tackle global food crisis

Josh Hamilton moved gingerly as he got to second base on last night's extra-inning double and afterward the reigning MVP admitted that he's been playing through a groin injury ``for a while.''

Josh Hamilton has played through groin injury ``for a while''

Rafael Nadal has entered the Brazil Open next month, which could mark his first tennis action since Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal enters Brazil Open

A homeless man nicknamed Crazy fatally stomped a man inside a Bowery shelter, police said Wednesday.

Homeless man nicknamed 'Crazy' fatally stomps man inside shelter

Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bynum is unlikely to play in the preseason while finishing rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.

Bynum unlikely to play in preseason

Chelsea and England star John Terry has revealed he is learning how to play the piano.

John Terry learning the piano

Axial Biotech, Inc., a company revolutionizing spine care through the development of molecular diagnostics and motion preserving technologies, announced today that it has met several major scientific milestones in its development of the first genetic prognostic test for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and has closed a $6 million tranche of its Series B financing.

Axial Biotech meets major scientific milestones;

Actor Jerry O'Connell is set to make his Broadway debut in new musical comedy Seminar.

Jerry O'Connell to make Broadway debut

A senior Ethiopian ministerial delegation arrived on Wednesday to Beirut to meet with the Lebanese officials, find out the latest information regarding the Ethiopian airliner crash and ongoing investigations.

An Ethiopian ministerial delegation arrives to Beirut

John Travolta has revealed he is a very easygoing dad and is prepared to support his children through anything.

John Travolta is easygoing parent

As part of the Final Four festivities in Detroit, the Pussycat Dolls performed a free concert on the Detroit riverfront.

Pussycat Dolls perform free concert on Detroit riverfront

England captain Lewis Moody has decided to retire from international rugby following the team's disappointing 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign.

England captain Lewis Moody retires from international Rugby

London, Nov 4 Stone age humans took nearly two million years to develop the brain power to make sophisticated tools like hand-held stone axes, a new study has claimed.

Stone age humans took two million years to develop brain power

A Virginia Beach man is selling his historic plane collection and may close the museum that houses them.

Man to sell historic plane collection

A system causing storms to our north is dipping south, and we will start to see storms develop here overnight.

Storms to develop overnight

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada says that Facebook breaches Canadian privacy law because, among other things, it keeps personal information indefinitely after users deactivate their accounts.

Facebook breaches Canadian privacy law

Not everyone who requests and receives assistance from the state is lazy or a drug addict.

Not everyone is lazy

Colombia's Supreme Court assumed the investigation against Mario Uribe, cousin of President Alvaro Uribe, for alleged paramilitary ties.

Supreme Court assumes investigation of Mario Uribe

Jet Airways will expand its domestic route network with the launch of daily services from Hyderabad to Tirupati and Rajahmundry, effective 15-Jun-08.

Jet Airways expands domestic network

The Google Nexus One is ``brought to life'' by a powerful 1GHz Snapdragon processor, according to one reviewer.

Google Nexus One ``brought to life'' by processor

WOMEN are still treated as cheap labour with their incomes falling well short of their male counterparts, unions have claimed.

Women are `cheap labour'

Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin introduced companion resolutions in the House and Senate to express support for expanded home health care services.

Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Harkin introduced companion resolutions in support of home health care

A Winston-Salem woman died in a house fire today that authorities said they believe started as a result of an electrical malfunction.

Winston-Salem woman dies in house fire

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

Richard Coughtrie extends contract

Andrew Stroud could be racing towards his tenth NZ Superbike title this weekend after a superb performance at Hampton Downs last weekend has put him back in winning contention.

Stroud back in winning contention

Bucky Dent, who hit one of the most iconic home runs in Yankees history, returned to the Mohawk Valley Tuesday.

Dent returns to Mohawk Valley

Montpellier HSC midfielder Younes Belhanda has refused to rule out a move from the Stade de la Mosson.

Belhanda refuses to rule out move

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii in the early morning hours Friday and were sweeping through the island chain after an earthquake in Japan sparked evacuations throughout the Pacific and as far as the US western coast.

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, sweep across islands

One question we get fairly regularly from new iPod owners is, ``How do you download music to an iPod?''

How do you download music to an iPod?

One day after Ann Coulter said that Rahm Emanuel's brother is on her ``death list,'' Sean Hannity upped the ante by fomenting civil war -- and not for the first time.

Hannity fomenting civil war --

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, known as the ``Blade Runner'' for his racing prosthetics, was arrested on Thursday after his girlfriend was shot dead at his home in Pretoria.

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius arrested after girlfriend shot dead

France winger Florent Malouda has said excuses are for losers as he looks to raise his game to help Chelsea book their place in the Champions League's knock-out phase with a win at Bayer Leverkusen.

Excuses are for losers - Malouda

One of the world's experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve.

Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve

A Singapore opposition leader who is among a rare few to publicly challenge the country's rulers was sentenced yesterday to 12 days' jail for contempt, in the latest legal ruling against him.

Singapore opposition leader sentenced to 12 days in jail

About 2,000 people with mental disabilities are in danger of losing their lodging in group homes on Jan. 1, their evictions triggered by changing Medicaid rules.

2,000 people with mental disabilities could lose lodging

Royal DSM NV, a global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, introduced two bio-based performance materials for the automotive industry.

DSM introduces bio-based performance materials for automotive industry

Bomb kills five US troops in Afghanistan Updated: 04:18, Sunday May 5, 2013 A roadside bomb has killed five US troops in southern Afghanistan, in the biggest attack on NATO-led forces since the Taliban launched their spring offensive a week ago.

Bomb kills five US troops in Afghanistan

North Las Vegas Police investigators are seeking a second person of interest for a homicide that took place Wednesday night on Red Sox Ave.

North Las Vegas Police seek second person of interest in homicide

Guilty plea from Madoff associate postponed An expected guilty plea from an ex-controller of Bernie Madoff's investment company was postponed on Thursday because the former executive, Irwin Lipkin, was hospitalized with an ``emergency medical condition.''

Guilty plea from Madoff associate postponed

The US economy grew 2.0% in the third quarter, fueled by higher consumer and government spending and more home building, according to a preliminary government estimate.

US economy grows 2.0% in third quarter

The Dallas Morning News reports that James Singleton is likely to return to the Mavericks next season, though so far ``nothing is official.''

James Singleton likely to return to Mavericks

Japan's Ai Miyazato won the USLPGA women's champions tournament in Singapore to continue her sparkling start to the season with a second straight title.

Miyazato wins in Singapore

Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne, seen here in 2007, will head up US automaker Chrysler after its bankruptcy procedure and tie-up with the Italian group are completed.

Fiat chief Marchionne to head up Chrysler

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

Motorcyclist collides with bear on NJ highway

About 12 people are missing in a shipwreck off southern Chile, the Carabineros militarized police force said.

12 missing in shipwreck off southern Chile

Fluoride is a toxic waste from the production of aluminum and fertilizer.

Fluoride is toxic waste

An Alabama Senate committee is beginning work on the state General Fund budget that the House passed last week.

Alabama Senate committee to begin work on state General Fund budget

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Sheka Tarawalie, said on Saturday 16th April 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that His Excellency President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma wants Sierra Leone to be a role model of good governance in the world ``whereby other countries can learn from our bright and shimmering example.''

'President Koroma wants Sierra Leone to be a model of good governance'

Ex-US diplomat rankles Taiwan with defense remarks The former top American diplomat in Taiwan has said that the island's declining military budgets have left it vulnerable to Chinese attack and made it easier for mainland spies to penetrate its armed forces, remarks that the defense ministry called ``not entirely objective.''

Ex-us diplomat rankles Taiwan with defense remarks

BHP says it warned unions the Norwich Park mine near Dysart could shut down and cost 1400 jobs if sites were hit by strike action.

BHP had warned unions

Members of LI business community to fight in charity boxing event next year Eight members of the business community now have a little over one year to get in fighting shape for the 10th Long Island Fight for Charity exhibition boxing event.

Members of LI business community to fight in charity boxing event next year

An East Wenatchee woman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree domestic violence assault after her 40-year-old husband told police she stabbed him in the back early Saturday morning, an East Wenatchee police official said.

Woman arrested on suspicion of stabbing husband

China has launched a probe into the high number of school collapses in Monday's earthquake that killed thousands of children and buried thousands more when many other buildings remained standing.

China to probe high number of school collapses

Arrow Electronics Inc. is moving its global headquarters to the Denver suburb of Englewood from Melville, NY

Arrow electronics moving headquarters

One person is in custody today following a police chase through Lyon County after the suspect fled during a controlled drug buy operation Thursday evening.

One in custody following chase

Idris Elba has declared that he doesn't want to marry again!

Idris Elba doesn't want to marry again!

A drug peddler on Friday escaped from police custody on the way to City Court within Sir Syed police station remits.

Drug peddler escapes from police custody

After 2 months, Iranian tourists return to Egypt Several dozen Iranian tourists touched down in an ancient Egyptian city on Friday, the first time Iranians were back in Egypt following a two months' interruption in the warming-up of ties between the two nations.

After 2 months, Iranian tourists return to Egypt

The euro climbed to a new multi-week high against the yen, while it touched new multi-day lows against the dollar and the pound.

Euro climbs to new multi-week high against yen

The Lochore Cup was returned to its spiritual home for the first time when Wairarapa Bush beat Buller 15-9 at Westport in the final of the second tier Heartland rugby competition today.

Lochore Cup returned to spiritual home

Parents of autistic NJ teen sue so he can play on The parents of an autistic teenager are suing New Jersey's high school sports governing body, saying his civil rights were violated when he was due a fifth year of eligibility.

Parents of autistic NJ teen sue so he can play on

Australian singer Jimmy Little has died peacefully at his home in Dubbo aged 75.

Australian musician Jimmy Little dies