Direct flights between China and Taiwan begin [New Window]
Thai Parliament selects new prime minister [New Window]
Will biometrics measure up to the future? [New Window]
Who could forget the scene from John Woo's 1993 B-movie "Hard Target," where an imprisoned Jean-Claude Van Damme burns the skin off his index finger, attaches it to an impromptu mechanical contraption and booby-traps it to hit the scanner at precisely the scheduled time each morning, so that his captors don't notice his escape?
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:10:31 -0600
Asia, Pacific markets trade higher [New Window]
Asia and Pacific markets soared on Monday, riding higher on hopes of a bailout for America's troubled automakers.
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:16 -0600
No Quick Deal on Auto Bailout [New Window]
Bush administration won't make announcement by Monday on plan for troubled U.S. auto industry, White House says• Fed Ready to Slash Rate, Possibly to All-Time Low• Global Economic Slump Poses Risks, Openings for U.S.• Not Just Super Rich Caught Up in $50B Madoff Scandal
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:14 -0600
Arrest Made in Deadly Oregon Bank Bombing [New Window]
Police arrested a suspect late Sunday in the Oregon bank bombing that killed two officers and critically injured a police chief, authorities said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:05:04 -0600
Animal magic [New Window]
Pictures from SE Asia's biological 'treasure trove'
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:03:16 -0600
After further review, Steelers clinch - Boston Herald [New Window]
CBC.caAfter further review, Steelers clinchBoston Herald - 40 minutes agoBy Herald wire services Santonio Holmes caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger with 43 seconds left, and the Steelers clinched their second consecutive AFC North crown by beating the Baltimore Ravens, 13-9, yesterday.Steelers 'D' puts end to debate Baltimore SunSteelers 13, Ravens 9 Steelers Get in the Last Shot Against the Ravens New York TimesFOXSports.com - National Post - Lancaster Newspapers - CBS Newsall 1,098 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:42:17 -0600
China, Taiwan reopen regular links - CNN International [New Window]
BBC NewsChina, Taiwan reopen regular linksCNN International - 41 minutes agoTAIPEI, Taiwan (CNN) -- Regularly scheduled commercial flights, shipping, and mail between Taiwan and China resumed Monday for the first time since the 1949 revolution that brought the Communist Party to power on the Chinese mainland.China, Taiwan start air, sea, mail service United Press InternationalDaily China-Taiwan flights begin BBC NewsInternational Herald Tribune - Reuters India - Reuters - AFPall 514 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:41:25 -0600
US blacks lag whites in colorectal cancer progress - Reuters [New Window]
News 8 AustinUS blacks lag whites in colorectal cancer progressReuters - 48 minutes agoBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths have fallen in the United States this decade, but the gap in progress between whites and blacks is widening, the American Cancer Society said on Monday.US report says racial gap in colon cancer deaths is widening The Canadian PressReport finds racial gap in colon death rate Kansas City StarNews 8 Austin - EurekAlert (press release) - Pittsburgh Post Gazetteall 26 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:34:01 -0600
Patersons Office Is Not Amused by Saturday Night Live Skit - New York Times [New Window]
New York Daily NewsPatersons Office Is Not Amused by Saturday Night Live SkitNew York Times - 54 minutes agoBy JEREMY W. PETERS Gov. David A. Patersons office criticized a skit on this weekends Saturday Night Live in which Mr.Gov. Paterson not amused by 'Saturday Night Live' parody New York Daily News'SNL': Amy Poehler's farewell Entertainment WeeklyE! Online - Newsday - JustPressPlay - New York Postall 247 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:27:42 -0600
Coalition coy about Rudd's emissions target - ABC Online [New Window]
Sydney Morning HeraldCoalition coy about Rudd's emissions targetABC Online - 55 minutes agoThe Federal Opposition says it is commissioning an independent assessment of the Government's carbon emission scheme before it decides whether to support it.Australia unveils carbon scheme, targets 2020 cuts Reuters IndiaYou've failed Australia: Brown blasts Rudd over climate Sydney Morning HeraldPress Trust of India - Reuters - AFP - Bloombergall 880 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:27:14 -0600
Hundreds protest New York immigrant's fatal beating [New Window]
A few hundred people on Sunday marched in Brooklyn to protest last week's fatal beating of a 31-year-old Ecuadorean man -- an incident authorities say may have been a hate crime.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:23:35 -0600
Thailand elects new prime minister [New Window]
Thailand's parliament chose opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva as the country's new prime minister Monday, drawing angry protests from supporters of the recently banned ruling party outside.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:19:43 -0600
Eli Manning sacked 8 times as Giants fall flat against Cowboys, 20-8 - New York Daily News [New Window]
New York Daily NewsEli Manning sacked 8 times as Giants fall flat against Cowboys, 20-8New York Daily News - 1 hour agoBY RALPH VACCHIANO AP Eli Manning is sacked by Bradie James, one of eight times he is brought down by Dallas. AP Tom Coughlin can't stop the bleeding as the Giants lose their second straight.Cowboys 20, Giants 8 Cowboys Sink Teeth Into Giants New York TimesCowboys' defense overshadows distractions SportingNews.comSports Network - Dallas Morning News - The Associated Press - Washington Timesall 1,219 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:15:31 -0600
3 field goals aren't enough as 49ers lose to Dolphins 14-9 - San Jose Mercury News [New Window]
Bleacher Report3 field goals aren't enough as 49ers lose to Dolphins 14-9San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour agoBy Daniel Brown MIAMI - Coming out of the tunnel at halftime, Miami Dolphins Coach Tony Sparano pulled Joey Porter aside. "I told him, 'Come on now.49ers dominate but lose San Francisco ChronicleDolphins 14, 49ers 7 Pennington Helps Dolphins Keep Jets in Sight New York TimesPittsburgh Post Gazette - Dolphins Insider - Orlando Sentinel - MiamiHerald.comall 882 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:14:43 -0600
In Surprise Visit, Bush Affirms Commitment to Afghanistan - New York Times [New Window]
BBC NewsIn Surprise Visit, Bush Affirms Commitment to AfghanistanNew York Times - 1 hour agoBy STEVEN LEE MYERS KABUL, Afghanistan - President Bush made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday morning and asserted that the United States would not walk away from the conflict here despite rising violence and instability.Bush talks with Karzai on Afghan visit Reuters UKBush arrives in Kabul for talks BBC NewsBloomberg - AFP - The Associated Press - United Press Internationalall 362 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:12:49 -0600
Thai Parliament Selects New Prime Minister - New York Times [New Window]
Times OnlineThai Parliament Selects New Prime MinisterNew York Times - 1 hour agoBy SETH MYDANS BANGKOK - Thailands Parliament on Monday selected a new prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, an Oxford-educated politician.Thai Parliament chooses Democrat candidate as premier (2nd Lead) Monsters and Critics.comOxford Graduate Abhisit Elected in Thai Power Shift BloombergAljazeera.net - The Associated Press - AFP - Reutersall 1,317 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:12:49 -0600
Delta to offer in-flight Internet on East Coast shuttle flights - USA Today [New Window]
Delta to offer in-flight Internet on East Coast shuttle flightsUSA Today - 1 hour agoBy Roger Yu, USA TODAY Delta Air Lines will be the latest domestic airline to offer in-flight Internet for passengers, launching paid Wi-Fi service on Tuesday on its East Coast shuttle flights.Delta to roll out Wi-Fi on some flights CNET NewsDelta to Introduce WiFi on Some Shuttle Flights Washington PostBoston Globe - Cheapflights.com - Seattle Times - Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 19 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:12:48 -0600
House prices 'to fall by 30%' [New Window]
The head of Barclays Bank is predicting more sharp falls in house prices as UK unemployment continues to rise.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:08:16 -0600
Bush 'Hopeful' in Kabul [New Window]
President makes surprise visit to Afghanistan amid plans to significantly increase the U.S. troop presence | PHOTOS• Bush Dodges Shoes Thrown by Iraqi Journalist
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:14 -0600
Investors May Have to Surrender Gains - Wall Street Journal [New Window]
Washington PostInvestors May Have to Surrender GainsWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoBy JANE J. KIM, JENNY STRASBURG and AARON LUCCHETTI Investors are unlikely to get back much of the money they invested with Bernard Madoff, and those who took out money in recent years may have to give it back.Madoff used unregistered side-business for clients- report ReutersMadoff Tragedy Said to Have Escaped Scrutiny by SEC BloombergThe Associated Press - New York Times - USA Today - guardian.co.ukall 2,712 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:51 -0600
White House Sizes Up Auto Rescue - Wall Street Journal [New Window]
ABC NewsWhite House Sizes Up Auto RescueWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoBy JOHN D. MCKINNON, DEBORAH SOLOMON and JEFFREY MCCRACKEN WASHINGTON -- In weighing a much larger rescue effort for US auto makers than originally envisioned, the Bush administration faces a complex set of decisions over what terms to seek ...Video: White House: No Immediate Deal on Auto Loans AssociatedPressFair Game Blank Check for Banks, Pink Slips for Detroit New York TimesBloomberg - Reuters - USA Today - Detroit Free Pressall 12,125 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:51 -0600
It's Time to Junk the Electoral College - Wall Street Journal [New Window]
Washington TimesIt's Time to Junk the Electoral CollegeWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoBy JONATHAN SOROS In his election-night victory speech, Barack Obama said he would be a president for all Americans, not just those who voted for him.NJ electors to cast official ballots Monday NewsdayIndiana's electors cast their votes Monday Chicago TribunePittsburgh Tribune-Review - Youngstown Vindicator - Reading Eagle - New York Timesall 106 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:51 -0600
Bernanke's Fed, Echoing FDR, Pursues Ideas and Action - Wall Street Journal [New Window]
Boston GlobeBernanke's Fed, Echoing FDR, Pursues Ideas and ActionWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoBy JON HILSENRATH While Ben Bernanke was teaching economics at Princeton University in late 1999, he admonished officials in Japan for doing too little to get their country out of its economic funk.Federal Reserve may cut interest rates to 0% soon USA TodayAuto bailout likely to steal limelight from Fed MarketWatchKansas City Star - New York Times - Washington Post - The Associated Pressall 350 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:51 -0600
Google Wants Its Own Fast Track on the Web - Wall Street Journal [New Window]
Google Wants Its Own Fast Track on the WebWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoBy VISHESH KUMAR and CHRISTOPHER RHOADS The celebrated openness of the Internet -- network providers are not supposed to give preferential treatment to any traffic -- is quietly losing powerful defenders.Google wants "fast track" for its content - WSJ ReutersGoogle ditching network neutrality? ZDNetGigaOm - ZDNet Blogsall 26 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:50 -0600
Indian PM in Pakistan ties plea [New Window]
Indian PM Manmohan Singh rules out normalisation in relations with Pakistan until it stops militants attacking India.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:52:59 -0600
Even before arrest, Blagojevich had few allies left - USA Today [New Window]
ABC NewsEven before arrest, Blagojevich had few allies leftUSA Today - 1 hour agoFile photo by Gerald Herbert, AP By Judy Keen, USA TODAY CHICAGO - The profanity, greed and disregard for the law captured by FBI wiretaps of Gov.Emanuel, Blagojevich Aides Discussed Senate Seat Wall Street JournalBusinessman Tied to Fund-Raising Offer to Blagojevich New York TimesABC News - Christian Science Monitor - The Associated Press - New York Daily Newsall 6,482 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:52:44 -0600
Cyber wars [New Window]
Iran's bloggers fight for internet free speech
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:45:07 -0600
AP: Obama Has Little Time to Curb Global Warming [New Window]
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:14 -0600
Daily China-Taiwan flights begin [New Window]
Daily direct flights from China to Taiwan begin, with shipping links also opened up across the Taiwan Strait.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:38:36 -0600
Ferry capsizes off Philippines, killing 23 [New Window]
A ferry capsized off the coast of the northern Philippines near the town of Aparri, killing 23 people and leaving 29 others missing, authorities said.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:36:40 -0600
'The Day the Earth Stood Still' launches to the top - Los Angeles Times [New Window]
The Age'The Day the Earth Stood Still' launches to the topLos Angeles Times - 1 hour agoJennifer Connelly and Keanu Reeves star in the film that warns about the consequences of humanity's destructive nature. The sci-fi remake takes in $31 million to lead the weekend box office."Earth" spins Keanu Reeves to No. 1 at box office Washington PostStar Report: 'Day the Earth Stood Still' launches to $31M debut San Jose Mercury NewsUSA Today - Variety - New York Timesall 1,337 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:28:57 -0600
Japans Manufacturing Numbers Drop Sharply - New York Times [New Window]
TopNewsJapans Manufacturing Numbers Drop SharplyNew York Times - 2 hours agoBy BETTINA WASSENER HONG KONG - A key measure of business sentiment released on Monday foreshadowed more bad news ahead for the Japanese economy, which is already in recession and struggling to maintain competitiveness in the face of a ...Tankan Falls Sharply, Nears a Seven-Year Low Wall Street JournalJapan business sentiment dives; BOJ sees more pain Reutersguardian.co.uk - The Associated Press - AFP - MarketWatchall 404 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:18:55 -0600
China, Taiwan reopen regular links [New Window]
Regularly scheduled commercial flights, shipping, and mail between Taiwan and China resumed Monday for the first time since the 1949 revolution that brought the Communist Party to power on the Chinese mainland.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:33:50 -0600
Last-Minute Win Aside, Has Favre Been Worth It? - New York Times [New Window]
Seattle Post IntelligencerLast-Minute Win Aside, Has Favre Been Worth It?New York Times - 2 hours agoBy WILLIAM C. RHODEN Two weeks after being arrested, then charged with speeding, driving without proof of insurance and possession of marijuana, Shaun Ellis saved the Jets season on Sunday.Shaun Ellis an unlikely Jet hero Hartford CourantPlay-action call cost Buffalo the game NewsdaySportingNews.com - Bayshore Courier - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - The Associated Pressall 877 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:07:35 -0600
Roger Cohen: A church in Guantnamo [New Window]
Bush makes surprise visit to Afghanistan [New Window]
American states' funds for jobless are drying up [New Window]
Japanese business confidence hit hard [New Window]
Illinois governor says he has no plans to resign [New Window]
A defense secretary at work for 2 commanders in chief [New Window]
Battle in a poor land for riches beneath the soil [New Window]
Out of sight, out of mind? [New Window]
Spousal ties to lobbying test a vow from Obama [New Window]
2 sides of troubled Illinois governor, sinking deeper [New Window]
Questions dogged Wall Street figure even before arrest [New Window]
Barack Obama's political leeway [New Window]
As the economy falters, Obama's goodwill grows [New Window]
London's double-deckers to get eco- and handicap-friendly overhaul [New Window]
Dodging shoes, Bush makes final Iraq visit [New Window]
The 17th floor, where wealth went to vanish [New Window]
In the jungle, a commercial space coup for France [New Window]
University in Athens, epicenter of riots, is drawing a potent mix of radicals [New Window]
New Thai prime minister elected [New Window]
Thai opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is elected as the new prime minister, after a parliamentary vote.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:53:08 -0600
Britain's Brown offers Pakistan help against militants - Reuters India [New Window]
GulfNewsBritain's Brown offers Pakistan help against militantsReuters India - 2 hours agoBy Adrian Croft ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown offered Pakistan and India help fighting militants on Sunday during a visit to the region aimed at easing tensions after last month's attack in Mumbai.PM offers pact to stop Pakistan exporting terror guardian.co.ukAllow UK to question Kasab, Pak suspects: Brown Indian ExpressThe Associated Press - New York Times - Jerusalem Post - United Press Internationalall 2,724 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:52:45 -0600
The Belching Green Ogre Has a Song in His Heart - New York Times [New Window]
Seattle Post IntelligencerThe Belching Green Ogre Has a Song in His HeartNew York Times - 2 hours agoBy BEN BRANTLEY Tis love, the fairy tales tell us, that turns dross into gold and clods into gods. So it seems appropriate that about halfway through the leaden fairy-tale-theme costume party called Shrek the Musical, which opened Sunday night at ..."Shrek" a family musical with gay-pride element ReutersFrom: your.man@animatedtalentmanagement.net Washington PostNew York Daily News - USA Today - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - The Associated Pressall 317 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:43:27 -0600
Live text - India v England [New Window]
India, needing 287 for victory, reach 213-3 at lunch on day five of the first Test against England in Chennai.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:42:14 -0600
Palin's Torched Church Holds Services Elsewhere [New Window]
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:14 -0600
Avalanches in Utah kill 1 person, trap another [New Window]
One person has died and another was trapped in a pair of avalanches in the Utah mountains Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:25:15 -0600
Deaths as Philippines ferry sinks [New Window]
A wooden ferry carrying 100 passengers capsizes in the northern Philippines, with 22 people reported drowned.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:22:59 -0600
Bush arrives in Afghanistan [New Window]
U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Afghanistan early Monday for an unannounced visit, during which he will meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and speak with U.S. troops.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:06:51 -0600
Bush arrives in Kabul for talks [New Window]
US President George W Bush arrives in Afghanistan on a surprise visit, his last before stepping down in January.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:54:15 -0600
Cameron Diaz: Don't Count on Seeing Me in 'Shrek' Musical [New Window]
Cameron Diaz says she's a big fan of 'Shrek the Musical' but has no desire to star in it.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:51:15 -0600
Skier Dies After Rare Avalanche at Utah Resort [New Window]
A skier is dead after an avalanche inside Utah's Snowbird resort.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:42:26 -0600
Touting new security deal, Bush makes final Iraq visit - International Herald Tribune [New Window]
guardian.co.ukTouting new security deal, Bush makes final Iraq visitInternational Herald Tribune - 3 hours agoBy Steven Lee Myers and Alissa J. Rubin BAGHDAD: President George W. Bush made a valedictory visit on Sunday to Iraq, the country that will largely define his legacy, but the trip will more likely be remembered for the unscripted moment when an Iraqi ...Video: President Bush caught in shoe attack in Iraq - 15 Dec 08 AlJazeeraEnglishBUSH NOTEBOOK: Bush ducks shoes in Baghdad The Associated PressBBC News - Los Angeles Times - guardian.co.uk - Concord Monitorall 2,408 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:34:22 -0600
Australia sets new climate target [New Window]
Australia says it will set up a carbon trading scheme, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15% by 2020.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:40:21 -0600
Treatment 'could cut heart scars' [New Window]
US research may pave the way for a drug to cut the permanent damage caused by a heart attack.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:34:20 -0600
More power loss possible in ice-ravaged Northeast - The Associated Press [New Window]
BBC NewsMore power loss possible in ice-ravaged NortheastThe Associated Press - 4 hours agoJAFFREY, NH (AP) - Joined by people seeking shelter from the bitter cold, parishioners at the Jaffrey Bible Church on Sunday thanked God for a warm place to sleep and for the utility crews struggling to repair power lines snapped by New England's ...Video: Storm Puts New England in a Deep Freeze AssociatedPressMore Outages Possible in Ice-Ravaged Northeast ABC NewsCentral Maine Morning Sentinel - The Republican - MassLive.com - New York Times - Los Angeles Timesall 2,958 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:31:15 -0600
Athens witness [New Window]
British man talks about what he says was police brutality
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:24:48 -0600
22 Drown After Ferry Capsizes in the Philippines [New Window]
Police say a ferry with nearly 100 passengers has capsized in the northeastern Philippines, drowning more than 22 people and leaving 34 missing
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:24:10 -0600
Turnout in Presidential Election Hits 40-Year High [New Window]
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:14 -0600
Not Just Super Rich Caught up in Madoff Case [New Window]
From a Jewish youth charity in Boston to major banks as far afield as Zurich, the list of investors who say they were duped in one of Wall Street's biggest Ponzi schemes is growing.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:01:18 -0600
More Power Outages Possible in Ice-Ravaged Northeast [New Window]
Joined by people seeking shelter from the bitter cold, parishioners at the Jaffrey Bible Church on Sunday thanked God for a warm place to sleep and for the utility crews struggling to repair power lines snapped by New England's devastating ice storm.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:49:52 -0600
Dry season [New Window]
Why Indonesia is facing a serious shortage of alcohol
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:41:19 -0600
Carter meets with political leader of Hamas in Syria [New Window]
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter met Sunday in Damascus, Syria, with Khaled Meshaal, the exiled leader of Hamas' political wing, a Hamas official said.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:10:09 -0600
Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush in Baghdad [New Window]
A man identified as an Iraqi journalist threw shoes at -- but missed -- President Bush during a news conference Sunday evening in Baghdad, where Bush was making a farewell visit.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:22:48 -0600
CNN Student News Transcript: December 15, 2008 [New Window]
December 15, 2008
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:31:42 -0600
Police Make Reported Find in Search for Missing NYC Woman [New Window]
The search for a missing New York City woman who was last seen with a convicted sex offender has shifted to an upstate New York village.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:04:23 -0600
CNN Student News: Ten Questions [New Window]
December 15, 2008
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:17:58 -0600
Calm returns to Athens after riot [New Window]
Calm returns to the Greek capital, Athens, after eight days of rioting sparked by the killing by police of a 15-year-old boy.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:53:25 -0600
Sudan army quits town after death [New Window]
Sudanese soldiers withdraw from Abyei, after clashes with left one person dead in the disputed oil-rich town.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:37:19 -0600
Irish banks to be recapitalised [New Window]
The Irish government is to provide a fund of 10 billon euros to recapitalise all listed Irish banks.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:36:10 -0600
Two banks exposed to '$50bn con' [New Window]
Two major European-based banks say they have exposure worth billions of dollars to a US broker accused of a $50bn fraud.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:12:33 -0600
Renato strikes again as Sevilla go third [New Window]
Brazilian Renato proved the hero once again as Sevilla followed up their win over Real Madrid with a 1-0 home victory over title rivals Villarreal on Sunday to go third in the Primera Liga table.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:02:10 -0600
Police Search Woods for Clues in Caylee Anthony Case [New Window]
Sunday marked the fourth day of searching a wooded area for clues in the case of a missing toddler Caylee Anthony and detectives are being tight-lipped on whether any more evidence has been found.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:01:33 -0600
Iranian to be blinded with acid for doing same to woman [New Window]
An Iranian woman, blinded by a jilted stalker who threw acid in her face, has persuaded a court to sentence him to be blinded with acid himself under Islamic law demanding an eye for an eye.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:54:27 -0600
Late Ibrahimovic double sees Inter home [New Window]
Inter Milan remain on course to retain their Serie A title, but the defending champions needed a late double from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to secure a nervy 4-2 win over rock-bottom Chievo on Sunday.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:49:11 -0600
McCain: I can't promise to support Palin for president [New Window]
Sen. John McCain said Sunday he would not necessarily support his former running mate if she chose to run for president.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:41:27 -0600
Sheen's Daughters Escape Injury After Car Crash [New Window]
Charlie Sheen's spokesman says the actor's two young daughters are doing fine after a Mercedes-Benz SUV they were riding in collided with a sedan on Pacific Coast Highway, sparking a multi-vehicle crash that sent one person to the hospital.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:40:14 -0600
Track cyclist Hoy wins top British award [New Window]
Track cyclist Chris Hoy has won British sport's top award after being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in Liverpool on Sunday.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:38:55 -0600
Report: 'Gossip Girl's' Leighton Meester Engaged [New Window]
Leighton Meester and beau Sebastian Stan reportedly announce engagement on 'secret' Facebook pages
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:11:29 -0600
Hoy named BBC Sports Personality [New Window]
Scottish cycling star Chris Hoy beats Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to win the 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:07:49 -0600
'The Day the Earth Stood Still' invades top box office spot [New Window]
Jaden Smith is getting a small taste of what it's like to walk in dad Will's action-blockbuster shoes.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:32:14 -0600
Zola makes successful return to halt Chelsea [New Window]
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola returned to Stamford Bridge and saw his struggling side snatch a vital point in a 1-1 draw which kept Chelsea off the top of the English Premier League table.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:37:12 -0600
Shoes thrown at Bush on Iraq trip [New Window]
President Bush's farewell visit to Iraq is marred by an incident in which two shoes are thrown at him during a news conference.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:02:36 -0600
Armies 'strike at Uganda rebels' [New Window]
Military officials in central Africa announce a multi-national offensive against Ugandan rebels based in eastern DR Congo.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:59:51 -0600
Bethlehem road [New Window]
BBC correspondent retraces the Christmas journey
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:43:10 -0600
Microsoft releases first iPhone app - CNET News [New Window]
eFluxMediaMicrosoft releases first iPhone appCNET News - 13 hours agoIs it possible some at Microsoft find the iPhone a more attractive platform than the software giant's own Windows Mobile? Engineers in the company's Live Labs on has released the company's first application for Apple's popular smartphone--even before ...Microsoft iPhone app ships broken and proprietary. Expectations met. ComputerworldMicrosoft Releases an iPhone App BrighthandBBC News - Washington Post - TrustedReviews - NewsOXYall 262 news articles
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:51:36 -0600
Pound 'buying less than a Euro' [New Window]
The falling value of the pound means that it is buying less than a Euro at some airports and High Streets.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:27:33 -0600
Summer Wine star Staff dies at 80 [New Window]
Actress Kathy Staff, who played Nora Batty in long-running BBC One sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine, has died.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:27:21 -0600
New England shivers without power after ice storm [New Window]
At least 800,000 customers in New England are still without electricity on Sunday after an ice storm ravaged the region, officials say.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:47:31 -0600
Teenager tries to make amends by completing UK coast walk [New Window]
A teenager who sparked a rescue operation after stealing a boat completes a sponsored walk to make amends.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:47:00 -0600
Iran Proposes 2 Million Barrel Per Day OPEC Cut [New Window]
The Iranian Oil Ministry says Iran is proposing a cut in OPEC's production of up to two million barrels per day.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:46:45 -0600
S Korea parents fined over rape [New Window]
A South Korean court fines the parents of a teenage rapist more than $60,000 for failing to supervise their son.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:58:33 -0600
In pictures [New Window]
The US north-east struggles after ice storm sweeps in
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:45:20 -0600
New Study Firmly Ties Hormone Use to Breast Cancer [New Window]
Taking menopause hormones for five years doubles the risk for breast cancer, according to a new analysis of a big federal study that reveals the most dramatic evidence yet of the dangers of these still-popular pills.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:57:21 -0600
Castro on first presidential trip [New Window]
Cuba's leader Raul Castro signs a series of deals with the Venezuelan president during his first overseas trip as president.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:14:55 -0600
New Credit Card Rules May Bring Some Relief to Consumers [New Window]
The Federal Reserve is expected to vote Thursday on credit card reforms that may bring some relief to customers, Reuters reported.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:34:41 -0600
Virgin Media broadband speeds up [New Window]
The cable firm is widely expected to unveil details of its much anticipated 50Mbps broadband service.
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:07:43 -0600
New study firmly ties hormone use to breast cancer - The Associated Press [New Window]
I Really Should StudyNew study firmly ties hormone use to breast cancerThe Associated Press - Dec 13, 2008SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Taking menopause hormones for five years doubles the risk for breast cancer, according to a new analysis of a big federal study that reveals the most dramatic evidence yet of the dangers of these still-popular pills.Breast changes tell whether treatment works: study ReutersStudy of Tumor Recurrence May Change Drug Guidelines New York TimesScience Daily (press release) - Washington Post - dBTechno - U.S. News & World Reportall 1,040 news articles
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:51:18 -0600
FOX 411: Charity Caught Up in Ponzi Scandal [New Window]
There was at least one warning sign everyone missed in the Bernard Madoff story
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:39:26 -0600
FOXBusiness: Retail Sales Fall for 5th Straight Month- Two Banks in Georgia and Texas Close [New Window]
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:08:14 -0600
Ireland PM confirms EU vote plan [New Window]
Irish PM Brian Cowen confirms he will hold a second referendum on the EU reform treaty after winning concessions from leaders.
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:55:26 -0600
Pop Tarts: Sunset Tan's Holly Huddleston Strips Off [New Window]
Ryan Seacrest's ex Holly Huddleston unveils FHM's Holiday Lingerie Guide
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:17:43 -0600
Gene Mutation Is Tied to Fast Fat Breakdown - New York Times [New Window]
I Really Should StudyGene Mutation Is Tied to Fast Fat BreakdownNew York Times - Dec 11, 2008By GINA KOLATA For the sake of heart disease research, 809 members of the Old Order Amish community agreed to go to a clinic in Lancaster, Pa.Gene mutation protects heart The Press AssociationFast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes U.S. News & World ReportCNN - MedPage Today - E Canada Now - Newsweekall 121 news articles
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:09:45 -0600
Elephants 'die earlier in zoos' [New Window]
Elephants in zoos have a shorter lifespan than their wild or working relatives, a study suggests.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:06:04 -0600
Taking risks with bailout for U.S. automakers [New Window]
GM, under pressure, turns to Robert Lutz [New Window]
Sarkozy leads EU push to cut nuclear weapons [New Window]
Climate-change conference hampered by U.S. political change [New Window]
U.S. Auto bailout deal advances as Democrats offer draft bill [New Window]
Deadly nuclear club growing more slowly than feared [New Window]
EU carbon trading system brings windfalls for some, with little benefit to climate [New Window]
Britain finds foul-mouthed chefs a little too salty [New Window]
Organic restaurants where only diners come from afar [New Window]
Google's gatekeepers [New Window]
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Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:27:28 -0500