- Cancer Drug May Keep Lockerbie Bomber Alive for 5 Years16 March 2010, 2:26 pm
The Lockerbie bomber is at the center of a fresh row after it emerged he is taking a cancer drug that could keep him alive for five more years, The Sun reported on Monday....
- British Boy Kidnapped in Pakistan Freed16 March 2010, 9:54 am
Kidnappers released a 5-year-old British boy unharmed Tuesday almost two weeks after abducting him from his grandparents' house in central Pakistan, British and Pakistani officials said....
- Somalia Signs Deal With Militia in Fight Against Insurgents15 March 2010, 5:50 pm
Somalia's government signed an agreement with a powerful militia on Monday that offers high-level militants senior government positions in return for their military support during a long-planned offensive against an Islamist insurgency....
- German Diocese Suspends Priest Amid Sex Abuse Charges15 March 2010, 5:47 pm
Pope Benedict XVI's former diocese says it has suspended a priest convicted in 1986 of sexually abusing minors and accepted the resignation of his superior....
- Drug Gang to Blame for Killings of U.S. Consulate Workers15 March 2010, 5:05 pm
A suspected Mexican drug gang gunned down two cars carrying families with ties to the U.S. consulate on Saturday, killing an American couple and a Mexican man in the country's deadliest city....
- Iran Bans Leading Pro-Reform Political Party15 March 2010, 4:59 pm
Iran's hard-line government says the country's largest pro-reform political party has been banned as part of the crackdown on the opposition....
- U.K. Lawmaker Found Dead Inside Home15 March 2010, 4:00 pm
U.K. Labour Party lawmaker Ashok Kumar was found dead at his home in Middlesbrough, northern England, Monday, his office said....
- Pakistan Police Find Cache of Explosives in Lahore15 March 2010, 3:50 pm
Pakistani police discovered a cache of bomb-making equipment and thousands of pounds of explosives Monday in an empty Lahore shop where authorities said a string of attacks on the eastern city may have been plotted....
- UN Expert: No. Korean Farm Controls Causing Hunger15 March 2010, 3:42 pm
North Korea should let farms produce freely and allow food to be sold in local markets because the communist government cannot provide enough food for its people, a U.N. human rights investigator urged Monday....
- Thai PM Rejects Protesters' Call for New Elections15 March 2010, 2:58 pm
Thailand's prime minister, backed by a formidable military force, rejected an ultimatum to dissolve Parliament on Monday as tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters vowed to wet the seat of government with their own blood if their demands weren't met....
- Georgian Opposition Condemns Phony TV War Report15 March 2010, 2:46 pm
Georgia's opposition politicians are denouncing the government over a hoax television broadcast that said Russia had invaded and the president had been killed....
- South Africa's Youth Leader Convicted of Hate Speech15 March 2010, 1:53 pm
A court convicted the governing party's youth leader of hate speech Monday after he said the woman who once accused South Africa's president of rape had had a 'nice time' because she stayed the night and asked for taxi money....
- Teams Forcibly Evacuate Mozambique Flood Victims15 March 2010, 1:34 pm
Authorities say rescue teams have evacuated 6,000 people, some of them forcibly, from flood-stricken districts in central Mozambique....
- Rocket Attack Kills 1 at NATO Base in Afghanistan15 March 2010, 1:27 pm
An early morning rocket attack on the largest U.S. military hub in Afghanistan killed one person Monday, NATO said. In the east, meanwhile, Afghan authorities thwarted three would-be homicide bombers from attacking a security post....
- Car Bombs Explode During Nigerian Amnesty Talks15 March 2010, 1:12 pm
Twin car bombs exploded outside a government building where amnesty talks were underway Monday in Nigeria's restive and oil-rich region, wounding two people and causing panic, a government spokesman said....
- Pope to Lend 'Decisive Voice' to Catholic Sex Abuse Debate15 March 2010, 12:45 pm
A top Vatican official says Pope Benedict XVI will speak with a 'clear and decisive voice' when he addresses clerical sex abuses in Ireland in a forthcoming letter....
- Egypt Arrests Israeli Journalist Along the Border15 March 2010, 12:33 pm
Egyptian security officials arrested an Israeli journalist as he tried to sneak across the porous Israeli-Egyptian border with African migrants, his newspaper reported Monday....
- British Couple Appeals Dubai Kissing Conviction15 March 2010, 11:37 am
A British couple is appealing a jail sentence after being accused of sharing a passionate kiss in a Dubai restaurant....
- Pakistani Jets Pound Taliban Hide-Outs, Killing 1714 March 2010, 5:18 pm
Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban hide-outs near the Afghan border Sunday, killing 17 insurgents, local officials said....
- Yemen Launches Airstrike on Al Qaeda Hideout14 March 2010, 4:15 pm
Yemen's embassy in Washington says its nation's air force launched an airstrike on an al Qaeda hideout ahead of a likely terror attack....
- Plane Hits, Kills Man on South Carolina Beach16 March 2010, 3:37 pm
A 38-year-old father of two was jogging and listening to his iPod when he was hit from behind and killed by a small plane making an emergency landing on the beach, officials said Tuesday....
- Police Pursuit of Pickup Truck Full of People Ends16 March 2010, 3:31 pm
A lengthy pursuit ended Tuesday morning in the Tolleson area west of Phoenix as a pickup truck driver carrying a load of human cargo tried to evade police....
- Pa. School Bus Driver Charged in 2nd Fatal Crash16 March 2010, 3:06 pm
On-board surveillance video shows a school bus driver was sleep-deprived and didn't stop before turning into a suburban Philadelphia middle school, causing an accident that killed the passenger of an oncoming car, authorities said Monday....
- Magnitude-4.4 Earthquake Hits Southern California16 March 2010, 2:11 pm
An earthquake east of downtown Los Angeles rippled across Southern California before dawn Tuesday, jolting millions of people awake and putting first-responders on alert but causing no damage, injuries or power outages....
- Sandbags Delivered Ahead of Fargo Flood Fight16 March 2010, 9:08 am
Police escorted convoys of flatbed trucks carrying piles of sandbags into neighborhoods Monday as the cities of Fargo in eastern North Dakota and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., went into flood-fighting mode....
- Mom, Son Missing After Van Found on Wash. Beach16 March 2010, 8:13 am
A woman heading to her stepfather's house was "beyond lost" when she and her 8-year-old son took one wrong turn after another through the backroads of Thurston County and onto a private Puget Sound beach, authorities said Monday....
- NYC Hopes to Get Money Back to Scammed Cab Riders15 March 2010, 5:53 pm
Thousands of people ripped off by New York City taxi drivers who illegally overcharged them could get some money back....
- Boy Dies in Crash, Tried to Jump From Vehicle15 March 2010, 3:16 pm
Authorities in western Kentucky say a teenager's effort to jump from his father's moving vehicle led to the boy's death....
- Church Fights Back After Town Bans Home Bible Study15 March 2010, 12:18 pm
The national Alliance Defense Fund says a town code that bars religious assemblies in private homes in the Arizona community of Gilbert is unconstitutional....
- Art Heist Confounds Investigators 20 Years After Theft15 March 2010, 10:31 am
Investigators of a 20-year-old art heist at a Boston museum that was the largest such theft in history are stepping up their efforts....
- More Charges in Alleged Child-Punching at Walmart15 March 2010, 10:30 am
Police in Ohio have brought more charges against a Walmart shopper accused of punching children in the head for kicks....
- Nun Arraigned on New Charge in Girl's Kidnapping15 March 2010, 7:59 am
Laura Caballero was known as Sister Mary at the St. Filumena Catholic Church in Eustis...
- Ohio Woman Claims Doctor Used Wrong Breast Implants15 March 2010, 7:59 am
An Ohio woman claims in a lawsuit that a Pennsylvania plastic surgeon used the wrong kind of breast implants on her....
- Mom Furious Over Teacher's 'Loser' Comment to Daughter15 March 2010, 7:15 am
The mother of a sixth grade North Carolina student said she's enraged after her daughter's teacher gave her a failing grade and wrote "loser" on a recent class assignment, Fox8.com reported Monday....
- 3 California Men Injured When Car Rolls Down Cliff15 March 2010, 7:06 am
The California Highway Patrol says the Toyota Corolla veered off Highway 1 on Sunday and went over the cliff, landing on a rocky beach below....
- Medical Marijuana User Sues After Being Fired15 March 2010, 6:11 am
A Great Falls man who says he was wrongly fired from his job for using medical marijuana has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against his former employer....
- Holder21 March 2010, 5:41 am
Hopefully people aren't waiting for Kentucky to choke. The No. 1 seed Wildcats aren't going anywhere, as evidence by their 90-60 domination of Wake Forest. Here are the new favorites for the title, Larry Holder says.
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- Doyel21 March 2010, 5:34 am
Jacob Pullen and Denis Clemente do it all for Kansas State. The dynamic backcourt limit BYU's Jimmer Fredette while also excelling in the Wildcats' 84-72 win. K-State dominates in all facets of the game, Gregg Doyel says.
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- Dodd21 March 2010, 4:29 am
Wow. No. 11 seed Washington hits the Sweet 16 after embarrassing No. 3 New Mexico 82-64 -- its ninth straight win. After languishing in the Pac-10 all season, Dennis Dodd has to ask: Where were these Huskies all season?
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- Career night from Pullen lifts Kansas State past BYU21 March 2010, 3:55 am
Jacob Pullen scored 20 of his career-high 34 points in the first half to help dig No. 2 seed Kansas State out of an early 10-point hole, and the Wildcats turned away Jimmer Fredette and BYU 84-72 on Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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- Kentucky shoves aside Wake Forest, hits Sweet 1621 March 2010, 3:52 am
Darius Miller scored a career-high 20 points and top-seeded Kentucky made easy work of No. 9 Wake Forest during a 90-60 rout Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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- Ovechkin scores in return from suspension, Caps win21 March 2010, 3:21 am
Alex Ovechkin scored a goal in his return following a two-game NHL suspension and Jose Theodore made 33 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Saturday.
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- It's a crying shame Kansas didn't want it sooner21 March 2010, 2:52 am
Tears fall like Ali Farokhmanesh 3-pointers after top overall seed Kansas loses 69-67
to Northern Iowa. Too bad the Jayhawks didn't care that much during, you know, the
game, Gregg Doyel says.
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- Holder21 March 2010, 2:49 am
Baylor is off to the Sweet 16. Behind 26 points from their star LaceDarius Dunn, the No. 3 seed Bears overpower 11th-seeded Old Dominion 76-68. Watch out South Regional, Baylor is that good, Larry Holder says.
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- Freeman21 March 2010, 2:09 am
It's tough to figure out Tennessee. At times the Vols are brilliant, as shown in their 83-68 win over Ohio. Bruce Pearl's bunch will be hard to beat so long as they continue to play inspired ball, Mike Freeman says.
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- Dodd21 March 2010, 1:36 am
There's no buzzer-beater this time for Murray State as Butler moves on to the Sweet 16 with a 54-52 grind-it-out victory. Without any offense, Butler calls on its defense late -- and it works, Dennis Dodd says.
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- No. 11 Huskies blow out No. 3 Lobos, reach Sweet 1621 March 2010, 1:17 am
Quincy Pondexter scored 18 points, Isaiah Thomas added 15 and 11th-seeded Washington extended its incredible late-season roll all the way to the NCAA tournament's regional semifinals with an 82-64 second-round victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
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- Baylor downs Old Dominion, advances to Sweet 1621 March 2010, 1:12 am
LaceDarius Dunn scored 26 points and No. 3 seed Baylor beat 11th-seeded Old Dominion 76-68 on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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- Tennessee topples Ohio, moves on to Sweet 1620 March 2010, 11:07 pm
J.P. Prince scored 18 points, and Brian Williams and Wayne Chism had 12 rebounds
apiece on Saturday to lead sixth-seeded Tennessee to an 83-68 victory over No. 14
seed Ohio on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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- Butler holds off upset-minded 13 seed Murray State20 March 2010, 10:50 pm
Ronald Nored hit a tiebreaking layup and free throw with 25.4 seconds left, and Butler narrowly evaded 13th-seeded Murray State's second upset attempt in three days, advancing to the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament with a 54-52 victory Saturday.
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- Enter Samhan: St. Mary's star emerges in spotlight20 March 2010, 10:49 pm
Omar Samhan keeps going. Second-seeded Villanova is going home. St. Mary's moves into the Sweet 16 with a 75-68 victory, and the Gaels' big man is making it a fun ride for everybody, Mike Freeman says.
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- St. Mary's sends second-seeeded 'Nova home20 March 2010, 8:26 pm
Omar Samhan was an unstoppable Gael force and played the game of his career, finishing with 32 points and seven rebounds to lead 10th-seeded St. Mary's past Villanova 75-68 on Saturday and improbably into the NCAA tournament's round of 16.
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- MLS, union sign five-year labor deal, avoid strike20 March 2010, 6:26 pm
Major League Soccer and its players have signed a five-year labor contract that avoids a strike scheduled for next week.
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- Nats send No. 1 overall pick Strasburg to Double-A20 March 2010, 3:58 pm
The Washington Nationals have sent top pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg to the minor leagues.
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- ...Imminent Flood Threat in Midwest, South and East Also at Risk...16 March 2010, 5:32 pm
Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the Midwest according to NOAA's National Weather Service. The South and East are also more susceptible to flooding as an El Nino influenced winter left the area soggier than usual....
- ...FEMA and NOAA Renew Partnership to Encourage Flood Safety...15 March 2010, 3:57 pm
As one of the snowiest winter seasons in many years yields to warmer weather and the promise of rain and snowmelt, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's FloodSmart Campaign and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that they are again working together during Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 15-19) to raise awareness of the dangers associated with flooding and steps to protect against damage....
- ...The Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for coastal areas of California and for Alaska from Sitka to Attu....28 February 2010, 2:17 am
Tsunami amplitudes along southeast Alaska and British Columbia coasts have are below danger levels. Amplitudes observed along the California coast are still above danger levels at a few locations. Tsunami amplitudes are arriving and increasing along the southern Alaska and Alaska Peninsula coasts....
- ...Magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Chile...27 February 2010, 3:25 pm
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake was recorded early Saturday morning off the coast of Chile. More complete information is available from the USGS....
- ...Widespread Tsunami Warning Continues for the Pacific Basin...27 February 2010, 3:05 pm
Tsunami Advisory Expanded for Entire US.-Canada West Coast from California and Alaska, The Tsunami Warning continues for the Pacific Basin. Estimated travel times for the tusnami are available from the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center....
- ...Stage Set for Possible Major Spring Floods on Red River, Devils Lake...23 February 2010, 5:29 pm
For the second year in a row, weather conditions are setting the stage for another round of major spring flooding along the Red River in North Dakota and Minnesota....
- ...Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Unveil Landmark Climate.Gov Portal to Climate Information ...15 February 2010, 1:24 pm
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA's climate information, data, products and services....
- ...Winter weather across the Deep South...13 February 2010, 12:56 pm
A winter storm moving across the Deep South brought snow to many areas. The low pressure system will move offshore Saturday and snow will end. Many areas reported 4 to 6 inches of snow, with up to 7.3 inches in South Carolina. Even parts of Florida reported 1 to 2 inches of snow....
- ...Winter storm exiting the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England Regions...11 February 2010, 1:08 pm
The winter strom that brought heavy snow to the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions is moving offshore and snow will come to an end. The storm brought between 1 and 2 feet of new snow to many parts of the Mid-Atlantic, and broke seasonal snow totals in Washington DC, Baltimore MD, Philadelphia PA, and Atlantic City NJ....
- ...Expansive area of wintry precipitation moving from the Mississippi River Valley into the Midwest and toward the Mid-Atlantic...9 February 2010, 1:00 pm
Widespread heavy snows are likely over the next few days from the Great Lakes, upper Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, northern Mid-Atlantic, and into the New York City metro area/southern New England region....
- ...Latest storm totals for the Mid-Atlantic Winter Storm...7 February 2010, 1:22 pm
A major winter storm brought widespread heavy snow across parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Storm totals of up to 40 inches were reported before snow ended Saturday evening...
- ...NOAA Dispatches High-Tech Research Plane to Improve Winter Storm Forecasts...14 January 2010, 7:35 pm
NOAA's Gulfstream IV aircraft, known for investigating Atlantic hurricanes, will begin flying over the North Pacific Ocean to fill gaps in atmospheric observations, which will enhance forecasts of winter storms for the entire North American continent through improved computer modeling....
- ...National Hurricane Center to Provide Greater Lead Time in Watches and Warnings...5 January 2010, 2:51 pm
NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NHC experts, advancements in track forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time....
- ...Dec. 26, 2009 Marks Five Years Since Sumatra Indonesia Tsunami Killed 230,000 ...26 December 2009, 1:39 pm
In December 2004, lack of an effective international warning system contributed to unprecedented loss of life when a tsunami devastated countless communities around the Indian Ocean. Through NOAA, the United States accelerated preparation for a potential tsunami along the U.S. coastline and efforts to build partnerships for an international warning program. According to NOAA tsunami experts, the key to surviving a destructive tsunami is people's ability to receive warnings and willingness to act...
- ...Major winter storm continues to bring blizzard conditions across the Northern Plains...26 December 2009, 3:15 am
The intensity of the surface low over northern Iowa is slowly weakening and will continue to do so tonight and into Saturday. However, blizzard or near-blizzard conditions are expected to persist across the Northern Plains through Saturday morning. Additional snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest with localized 8 to 12 inch amounts possible over this region. For more details, check the web site of the local Weather Forecast Office....
- ...NOAA Reminds you to Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season...21 December 2009, 1:04 pm
When searching for that special gift this holiday season, consider giving a potentially life-saving NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. These radios sound an alarm when NOAA's National Weather Service issues a warning for severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, and can relay civil emergency messages....
- ...Blizzard conditions along the New England coast...20 December 2009, 1:32 pm
The low off the New England coast will continue to track northeastward during the day on Sunday. snow across the Mid-Atlantic and New England will slowly taper off as the low moves away from the coast. Heavy snow and strong winds could potentially cause whiteout conditions along the New England coast through Sunday morning. Widespread snowfall totals of 10 to 20 inches are expected across the area with locally higher amounts possible....
- ...Developing low will bring significant snow to the Mid-Atlantic...18 December 2009, 12:11 pm
A storm system over the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to deepening as it tracks across the Southeast today, along the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Saturday morning, and southeast of Marthas Vineyard on Sunday morning. This track gives a stripe of heavy snowfall from western North Carolina to New York City, impacting major cities including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia with potentially a foot or more of snow. A mix of sleet/freezing rain is forecast along the piedmont of North Carolina...
- ...Winter, Nighttime Tornadoes Pose Greatest Risk, National Weather Service Warns ...14 December 2009, 9:47 pm
Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be deadly, especially during the winter season when people are not accustomed to such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are increasing efforts to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep....
- ...Major Winter Storm Crossing the Country....9 December 2009, 1:55 pm
Heavy snow and high winds are forecast from the Midwest to the Northeast as a strong storm moves across the country. Numerous winter weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service....
- Emotions Run High Ahead of Showdown Health Vote21 March 2010, 5:25 am
After more than a year debating the capstone of Obama's domestic agenda and just hours to go before the showdown vote, there was little holding back Saturday from protesters and lawmakers. ...
- Black Lawmakers Allege Health Care Protesters Hollered Racial Epithets at Them20 March 2010, 9:47 pm
Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., and Andre Carson, D-Ind., both members of the Congressional Black Caucus, allege that a group of protesters hollered at them and called them the N-word....
- Former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall Dies at 9020 March 2010, 9:15 pm
A statement from Udall's family, released through the office of his son, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., said he died of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, surrounded by his children and their families....
- Transportation Secretary Will Go to Japan to Talk to Toyota Executives20 March 2010, 9:11 pm
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he'll go to Japan this summer for talks with Toyota executives about the sudden acceleration problem plaguing some Toyotas....
- Health Care Bill Would Strain States By Expanding Medicaid, Analysts Say20 March 2010, 8:49 pm
The health care bill that is on the verge of passage is striking fear into hearts of several states that they will be left on the hook for the cost of expanding Medicaid. ...
- House Opts Against 'Deeming' Health Care Bill Passed20 March 2010, 6:36 pm
House Democrats on Saturday decided against using a controversial tactic to pass the Senate's version of the health care bill, a senior House source confirmed to Fox News....
- Thousands Rally on Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq20 March 2010, 5:59 pm
Protesters gathered for a rally at Lafayette Park across from the White House and planned to march through downtown....
- Tea Party Activists Make Last Stand Against Health Care Vote20 March 2010, 5:05 pm
Just days after holding a rally in Washington, Tea Party activists returned Saturday to make one final stand against the health care reform bill ahead of an expected Sunday vote....
- Pelosi to Abortion Foes: No Health Care Deal20 March 2010, 2:47 pm
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday that she will not cut a deal with a group of anti-abortion Democrats to include tighter restrictions on abortion funding in the final health care bill, suggesting that she believes she has enough votes to pass the legislation without them....
- Dems Once Challenged Rule Permitting Passage of Bills Without Vote20 March 2010, 1:39 pm
House Democrats' plan to approve a sweeping health care bill without only an indirect vote on the underlying bill has raised the prospect of legal challenges to any final law, but this wouldn't be the first time that Congress has used such a controversial tactic -- or faced a lawsuit after using it...
- Obama Urges Congress to Act Quickly on Financial Reform20 March 2010, 1:25 pm
The U.S. needs major changes to its financial system so consumers are better protected, banks fortified and the economy safeguarded from sliding into another Depression, President Obama said Saturday....
- Obama to House Dems: 'We're 24 Hours Away' From Health Care Reform20 March 2010, 8:18 am
With the finish line finally in sight, President Obama on Saturday sought to give House Democrats one final push on landmark health care legislation....
- Report: ACORN on the Verge of Bankruptcy20 March 2010, 7:27 am
Officials from the group told the New York Times it is dealing with "mismanagement along with a severe loss of government and membership funds."...
- With End in Sight, Health Care Differences Linger20 March 2010, 5:41 am
Congressional leaders worked into Friday night attempting to resolve the dispute over abortion in health care legislation....
- Obama: Iran Has Chosen Isolation Over Dialogue20 March 2010, 4:06 am
In a video to the Iranian people, the second of his presidency, Obama said the United States' offer of diplomatic dialogue still stands but the Iranian government has chosen isolation. ...
- Final Health Bill Omits Some of Obama's Promises20 March 2010, 3:40 am
Latest unfulfilled commitments related to Obama's health care proposal emerged when Democrats unveiled the final bill this week....
- 'Cornhusker' Out, More Deals In: Health Care Bill Gives Special Treatment20 March 2010, 1:01 am
Democrats unveiling revisions Thursday to their health care overhaul bill decided to kill the extra $100 million in Medicaid funds for Nebraska that has become a symbol of backdoor deal making. But the 153 pages of changes to the massive health care package include extra money for several other states. ...
- Anatomy of a Scandal: The Curious Case of Joe Sestak's Job Offer19 March 2010, 9:48 pm
Rare is the Washington scandal where both the accuser and the accused refuse to talk about the charges. But silence has been the norm in the case of Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa., who alleges the Obama administration offered the second-term congressman a "high-ranking" job if he would abandon his primary challenge against Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. ...
- Boehner Whips Up Opposition as Democrats Drive Toward Health Care Vote19 March 2010, 8:18 pm
His party in the minority and his least favorite piece of legislation about to come to a critical vote, John Boehner is showing no sign of backing down in what may be the final days of the health care reform push. ...
- Memo Purportedly Urges Dems to Keep Quiet on Critical Health Care Topics19 March 2010, 8:05 pm
As the leadership in the House tries to persuade fence-straddling Democrats to push health care reform over the finish line, a "talking points" memo is being widely circulated in Washington that purports to show that those same leaders and the Obama administration are secretly planning to push for an increase in Medicare payments -- an increase that would alter the cost of the bill. ...
- 5th UPDATE:House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health Bill21 March 2010, 6:12 am
5th UPDATE:House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health Bill...
- UPDATE: Brazil Min: US Demands Threaten IDB Capitalization21 March 2010, 3:42 am
UPDATE: Brazil Min: US Demands Threaten IDB Capitalization...
- Brazil Minister: US Demands Threaten IDB Capitalization21 March 2010, 3:27 am
Brazil Minister: US Demands Threaten IDB Capitalization...
- Electric Car Infrastructure Coming To Australia - Better Place21 March 2010, 1:40 am
Electric Car Infrastructure Coming To Australia - Better Place...
- Liberty Global CEO Says It Has Capital To Make Bid For Foxtel21 March 2010, 12:57 am
Liberty Global CEO Says It Has Capital To Make Bid For Foxtel...
- 4th UPDATE:House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health-Care Bill20 March 2010, 11:17 pm
4th UPDATE:House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health-Care Bill...
- 3rd UPDATE: House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health-Care Bill20 March 2010, 10:25 pm
3rd UPDATE: House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health-Care Bill...
- Novell Board Rejects Elliott Associates' Unsolicited Bid20 March 2010, 9:53 pm
Novell Board Rejects Elliott Associates' Unsolicited Bid...
- 2nd UPDATE: House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health-Care Bill20 March 2010, 9:06 pm
2nd UPDATE: House To Hold Standalone Vote On Health-Care Bill...
- CORRECT: House Rules Committee Begins Debate On Health-Care Bill20 March 2010, 9:06 pm
CORRECT: House Rules Committee Begins Debate On Health-Care Bill...
- US currency battle with China underscores global concerns
(AFP)21 March 2010, 3:58 am
AFP - Many of these economies, like the United States, have long complained that a weak Chinese yuan currency has been giving China an unfair trade advantage at their expense....
- China could report trade deficit in March
(Reuters)21 March 2010, 2:22 am
Reuters - China's trade balance could turn to a deficit in March, commerce minister Chen Deming said on Sunday, adding that adjustments to the yuan's value would not by itself resolve global trade imbalances....
- Obama tells Congress: Act soon on financial reform
(AP)20 March 2010, 10:32 pm
AP - The U.S. needs major changes to its financial system so consumers are better protected, banks fortified and the economy safeguarded from sliding into another Depression, President Barack Obama said Saturday....
- Black support high for Obama's race-neutral stance
(AP)20 March 2010, 9:46 pm
AP - In this banking center walloped by the Great Recession, where unemployment just hit a 20-year high and as many as one in three black people are out of work, blacks could easily be frustrated with President Barack Obama's insistence that a rising economic tide for all will lift African-American boats....
- Thousands rally against Putin, dozens detained
(Reuters)20 March 2010, 3:14 pm
Reuters - Russian police broke up an opposition demonstration in Moscow on Saturday, one of around 50 rallies across the country with thousands protesting falling living standards under Prime Minister Vladimir Putin....
- Bernanke: Keep Fed as watchdog of small US banks
(AP)20 March 2010, 2:34 pm
AP - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made a fresh pitch Saturday to retain oversight of small banks, contending that what the Fed learns from that role helps it assess the overall health of the entire U.S. financial system....
- Bernanke: Too big to fail a "pernicious" problem
(Reuters)20 March 2010, 2:00 pm
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- Which way, America, on healthcare bill vote?
(The Christian Science Monitor)20 March 2010, 1:39 pm
The Christian Science Monitor - Americans feel something seismic about to happen this weekend in Washington as Congress takes up a massive healthcare reform bill that will rejigger one-sixth of the US economy....
- Regulators shut 7 banks in 5 states; 37 in 2010
(AP)19 March 2010, 11:52 pm
AP - Regulators on Friday shut down seven banks in five states, bringing to 37 the number of bank failures in the U.S. so far this year....
- Fed must reveal data on loans to firms, court says
(AP)19 March 2010, 10:47 pm
AP - The Federal Reserve must reveal documents identifying financial companies that received Fed loans to survive the financial crisis, a federal appeals court ruled Friday....
- Rising dollar hits prices of many commodities
(AP)19 March 2010, 9:44 pm
AP - A rising dollar hit prices of many commodities Friday after concerns about the global economy pushed up demand for safe assets....
- Court orders Fed to release bailout documents
(Reuters)19 March 2010, 9:25 pm
Reuters - In a significant victory for news media, a federal appeals court said the Federal Reserve must disclose records on emergency lending programs to banks bailed out by the government in the financial crisis....
- The four cities that best weathered the recession
(AP)19 March 2010, 9:11 pm
AP - Call them the Final Four: The four large cities that have made it through the Great Recession with the smallest increases in unemployment....
- Boeing speeds production boosts on market outlook
(Reuters)19 March 2010, 6:11 pm
Reuters - Boeing Co said on Friday it will accelerate planned increases in production of two of its popular wide-body planes to accommodate heightened demand from airlines that had curbed orders in the last two years because of the economic crisis....
- US to host 2011 APEC trade talks in Montana
(AFP)19 March 2010, 5:47 pm
AFP - The United States said Friday it would host annual talks among trade ministers of 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the western state of Montana in May next year....
- Unemployment soars in U.S. metropolitan areas
(Reuters)19 March 2010, 5:25 pm
Reuters - Unemployment rates in 363 U.S. metropolitan areas rose in January, and 346 areas reported year-on-year declines in their number of jobs, the Labor Department said on Friday....
- Putin meets Clinton, complains on economy
(AFP)19 March 2010, 5:23 pm
AFP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday and used the occasion to bemoan Moscow's stalled WTO application and the state of bilateral trade....
- RI unemployment rate unchanged at 12.7 percent
(AP)19 March 2010, 3:39 pm
AP - The unemployment rate in Rhode Island held steady at 12.7 percent in February, and the number of state residents with jobs increaed by 1,600 from the month before....
- Economy drives families together under one roof
(Reuters)19 March 2010, 3:34 pm
Reuters - The recession slowed most homebuilding in the United States to a standstill but it has fueled demand for a special kind of housing: the granny flat....
- US Treasury moves against Gaza bank, TV station
(AP)19 March 2010, 2:41 pm
AP - The Treasury Department has taken action against a Gaza-based bank and television station for alleged ties to the militant Palestinian group Hamas....
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- Hundreds Evacuate as Volcano Erupts in Iceland21 March 2010, 5:09 am
Fearing flooding from the glacier melt, authorities evacuated some 400 people after a volcano erupted....
- Alien Abduction Day Arrives, But Will Little Green Men?20 March 2010, 6:36 pm
Clamp on your foil hat and cower under your bed, Alien Abduction Day is here!...
- Venezuela Considers Internet Regulation as Opposition Groups Protest19 March 2010, 6:37 pm
Venezuelan lawmakers have begun debating ways to police the Internet at the urging of President Hugo Chavez, a firebrand socialist who has seen opposition groups increasingly use the Web to organize against him....
- Chinese Students Uncover Clawed Dino19 March 2010, 4:10 pm
A claw sticking out of a cliff face in Mongolia, China, turned out to be the tip of the dinosaur -- the skeleton of a 6-foot-long agile predator that preyed on its own kind....
- 12 Weirdest Museums on Earth19 March 2010, 3:37 pm
Museum of the iron? Museum of the phallological? A mustard museum, for heaven's sake? Our collection of the strangest museums from around the world. ...
- Indian Army Develops Blinding Chili Grenade19 March 2010, 2:17 pm
India has unveiled the latest hot new weapon -- a grenade made using the bhut jolokia, the world's hottest chili....
- Goof Proof Gadget Guide: 5 Great Get-Fit Gadgets19 March 2010, 2:12 pm
No health-care, no problem! Stay in shape (and reach your New Year's resolution) with these great gadgets and you'll need the doctor far less frequently....
- Hobbit Fossils Found?19 March 2010, 1:28 pm
Ancestors of a hobbit-like species of humans may have colonized the Indonesian island of Flores as far back as a million years ago, much earlier than thought....
- When the 'Hobbits' Conquered Indonesia19 March 2010, 1:14 pm
Ancestors of a hobbit-like species of humans may have colonized the Indonesian island of Flores as far back as a million years ago, much earlier than thought, according to a new study....
- MSG Launching First 3D Sportscast in U.S.19 March 2010, 12:59 pm
Next week's Islanders-Rangers game is more than local hockey rivals facing off: It will be the first show broadcast in the U.S. in 3D, a burgeoning trend that sports fan are sure to embrace eagerly....
- Mosquitoes Turned into 'Flying Vaccinators'19 March 2010, 12:01 pm
Experts in Japan have developed a mosquito that spreads vaccine rather than disease when it bites humans....
- Atom Smasher Sets 3.5-Trillion Volt Energy Record19 March 2010, 11:51 am
Operators of the world's largest atom smasher on Friday ramped up their massive machine to three times the energy ever previously achieved, in the run-up to experiments probing the secrets of the universe....
- Report: Google to Shut China Operation in April19 March 2010, 4:03 am
U.S. Internet giant Google will close its business in China next month and may announce its plans next week, Chinese media reported on Friday, after rows over censorship and hacking....
- Scientists a Step Closer to Making Cloak of Invisibility a Reality18 March 2010, 6:58 pm
Researchers at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology report they were able to cloak a tiny bump in a layer of gold, preventing its detection at nearly visible infrared frequencies....
- In the Age of Digital Transparency, Everyone's an Expert18 March 2010, 5:07 pm
From the stimulus bill to the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the cost of the Democrats' health care bill to the "Climate-Gate" e-mails that have raised doubts about global warming, the average American now has unprecedented access to a deluge of information....
- HP Clamps Down on Knock-Off Printer Ink18 March 2010, 4:58 pm
Hewlett Packard Co. said Thursday that it has reached a settlement with three companies that have been accused of infringing on the printer company's patents for ink cartridges....
- Questions Swirl Around U.N.'s Climate Auditors18 March 2010, 3:33 pm
A little-known group called the InterAcademy Council has been made the voice of authority on the credibility of climate change, leaving critics scratching their heads -- and some key questions unanswered....
- No U.N. Love for Endangered Bluefin Tuna18 March 2010, 2:31 pm
The UN body overseeing commerce in endangered wildlife on Thursday rejected a proposal to outlaw international trade in eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna, a sushi mainstay in Japan....
- Hubble's Greatest Hits18 March 2010, 2:22 pm
The Hubble Space Telescope explores our universe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supplying us with heavenly images of the universe. Here's the best of the bunch....
- What Does the Hubble Really See?18 March 2010, 2:13 pm
The nearly 20-year-old Hubble Space Telescope has taken many iconic images of the cosmos and is even the star of a new 3D IMAX movie that gives viewers a chance to fly through those snapshots. But does Hubble show us what the universe really looks like?...
- Man Left Infertile After Botched Testicle Operation19 March 2010, 4:14 pm
A British man was left infertile after doctors botched an operation on his testicles....
- Stem Cells Used to Rebuild 10-Year-Old Boy's Windpipe19 March 2010, 4:00 pm
A 10-year-old British boy has had his windpipe rebuilt from his own stem cells during a groundbreaking surgery....
- Over-the-Counter Antacids: How Much Is Too Much?19 March 2010, 2:37 pm
You may be one of the 15 million Americans who suffer from acid reflux every day. Acid reflux is when acidic substances in your stomach come up into the esophagus. The result can be a mild to intense burning in the stomach, chest or throat....
- Safety Board to Weigh Requiring Condoms in Porn19 March 2010, 2:05 pm
Condoms might be the only thing porn actors are required to wear if the state's workplace safety board approves a petition mandating their use....
- Helpful Dads Damage Mother's Self-Esteem at Home19 March 2010, 1:13 pm
The competence of diligent dads helping out at home is damaging the self-esteem of "super-mums" who feel caught between work and traditional child-rearing roles, according to a new study revealed by LiveScience....
- Daydreaming Can Improve Your Memory, Study Says19 March 2010, 12:56 pm
If you are feeling like you can’t remember things very easily, a study suggests you should allow yourself to drift off into la-la land, Asian News International reported....
- Loneliness Increases Blood Pressure, Study Finds19 March 2010, 12:42 pm
Research has found that loneliness can increase a person’s blood pressure, London’s Daily Telegraph reported....
- Toddler's Legs Amputated After Misdiagnosis19 March 2010, 6:39 am
A 15-month-old toddler from Spain had both of her legs amputated after doctors misdiagnosed her with the flu, when she really had blood poisoning, the Barcelona Reporter reported....
- 4 Exercises to Give You Bigger Biceps18 March 2010, 3:29 pm
Doing this workout twice a week is enough to develop larger muscle fibers while giving you a proper recovery period...
- Gov't Orders Recall of 1.2 Million High Chairs18 March 2010, 11:40 am
The government is announcing a recall of some 1.2 million high chairs, saying they pose a fall hazard to children....
- Fox on Sex: Yes, Virginia, There Is a G-Spot18 March 2010, 8:23 am
Never mind the latest 'study' -- the G-Spot is there, if you take the time and effort to find it....
- New iPhone App Counts the Calories Burned During Sex17 March 2010, 5:30 pm
A London woman desperate to get her lazy boyfriend to exercise has invented an iPhone application that measures how many calories you burn off having sex, The Sun reported Wednesday....
- 'Addicted:' One Woman's Descent Into Drugs and Alcohol16 March 2010, 7:53 am
Kristina Wandzilak had her first drink at 13. At 15, she tried cocaine. By 16, she added methamphetamines. By 18, she was dependent on drugs and alcohol....
- 5 Habits Women Hate16 March 2010, 7:25 am
No matter how innocent you think you are, if you’re keeping these bad habits there’s a good chance you’re turning your girl against you....
- Report: Jennifer Aniston to Host Weekly Talk Show26 October 2009, 3:11 pm
Jennifer Aniston may be coming back to TV as a — wait for it — talk show host....
- Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Has Prostate Cancer25 October 2009, 4:26 pm
A spokeswoman for Andrew Lloyd Webber says the composer has been diagnosed with prostate cancer....
- Singer Morrissey Collapses on Stage at U.K. Concert25 October 2009, 4:11 pm
Singer Morrissey has been taken to a hospital after collapsing on stage during a concert, Sky News reported....
- Sandra Bullock in Custody Battle With Porn Star25 October 2009, 1:52 pm
America's sweetheart, the actress Sandra Bullock, is being dragged into an unpleasant legal battle to prove that she is a better parent than her husband’s former wife, the star of more than 100 pornographic movies, the Times of London reported....
- Tax Problems of the Stars23 October 2009, 9:30 am
Nicholas Cage isn't the first celebrity to owe big money to Uncle Sam. A few have even spent time behind bars for failing to pay taxes...
- Criminal Charges Against Kanye West Dropped23 October 2009, 8:07 am
A court commissioner has dismissed criminal charges against Kanye West and his road manager stemming from their scuffle with photographers last year....
- Michael Jackson's Doctor Unable to Pay Child Support23 October 2009, 8:03 am
The doctor being investigated in Michael Jackson's death told a court he can't afford to pay $13,000 in child support....
- Pop Tarts: Britney Cleaning Up Image With Racy Song?22 October 2009, 4:09 pm
Britney Spears still doesn’t have custody of her kids, however Pop Tarts has been told the comeback kid of 2009 is still being remodeled and revamped into a sweeter starlet by her father and co-conservator, Jamie Spears....
- ESPN Baseball Analyst Takes Leave of Absence After Affair21 October 2009, 9:11 am
ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips acknowledges having an affair with an assistant at the cable network, and has taken a leave of absence during the playoffs....
- Swiss Court Orders Polanski Be Kept in Jail20 October 2009, 11:08 am
Director Roman Polanski has lost an appeal to be freed from a Swiss prison ahead of his possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl....
- Court: Oil Heir Never Intended to Leave Anna Nicole Smith His Fortune20 March 2010, 12:02 pm
The ruling was the latest development in the bitter 15-year legal battle. Smith said the elder Marshall promised her more than $300 million, even though there was no written documentation....
- Ballin' to Broke: Celebrities Who've Lost Fortunes19 March 2010, 9:20 pm
Famous folks who've faced financial ruin, from Octomom to Nic Cage to MC Hammer to ... Dorothy Hamill?...
- Hollywood's Best Kept Hair Secret: Carrie White19 March 2010, 9:03 pm
George Christy takes you inside the Beverly Hills hair salon that caters to everyone from Iggy Pop to Amber Valletta....
- Court Rules Anna Nicole Smith's Estate Gets No Money From Oil Fortune19 March 2010, 7:51 pm
A federal appeals court says Anna Nicole Smith's estate will receive none of the more than $300 million that she claimed her late billionaire husband had promised her....
- Ellen DeGeneres Gives Lesbian Student Embroiled in Prom Flap $30G Scholarship19 March 2010, 6:46 pm
Constance McMillen was speechless Friday when the talk show host pulled out an oversized check from the Web site Tonic.Com, a digital media company....
- Straying Stars19 March 2010, 3:42 pm
Jesse James joins our list of Hollywood’s most scandalous cheaters!...
- Is Kara DioGuardi Good or Bad for Dad's Campaign?19 March 2010, 3:35 pm
Joseph DioGuardi, who is running for U.S. senator from New York, is not the most famous person in the DioGuardi family....
- Lady Gaga Sued by Music Producer for $30M19 March 2010, 2:29 pm
Rob Fusari says the singer dropped him after her career began to take off....
- In Theaters This Weekend19 March 2010, 1:46 pm
Other movie reviews stop at 5 stars. Losers. At Fox411, 4 + 1 + 1 = 6. Do any of this weekend's releases garner the coveted Fox411 6-Pick?...
- Fight! Friday: UFC Fighters and Octagon Girl Rachelle Leah19 March 2010, 1:16 pm
Check out 'FIGHT!' Magazine's hot new shots of fit fighters!...
- 'Davy Crockett' Actor Fess Parker Dies at 8518 March 2010, 8:24 pm
The television star died of natural causes at his California home Thursday....
- Sandra Bullock Found Out About Husband's Alleged Infidelity From Publicist, Report Says18 March 2010, 7:05 pm
Following the revelations, Bullock issued a statement saying she was canceling her appearance at the London premiere of "The Blind Side."...
- Porn Star Joslyn James Releases Racy Texts With Tiger Woods Via Web Site18 March 2010, 5:04 pm
The graphic text conversations took place over the course of several months last year....
- Meet Jesse James' Self-Proclaimed Mistress: An Amish Med-School Student and Fetish Stripper Mom18 March 2010, 3:40 pm
Michelle McGee made the "bombshell" confession that she slept with James for 11 months....
- Jesse James Is Married to Sandra Bullock for Publicity, Report Says18 March 2010, 3:12 pm
The former boss and friend of James' alleged mistress Michelle McGee says the marriage was all for fame....
- Big Star Member Alex Chilton Dies at 5918 March 2010, 2:38 pm
The singer and guitarist died of apparent heart problems Wednesday....
- Report: Arrest Made in Drug Ring Tied to Corey Haim18 March 2010, 1:48 pm
California authorities tell People magazine that one arrest was made, but would not release any additional details....
- Sandra Bullock Moves Out on Jesse James as Infidelity Charges Surface, Report Says18 March 2010, 12:01 pm
Following the revelations, Bullock issued a statement saying she was canceling her appearance at the London premiere of "The Blind Side."...
- First 'Idol' Finalist Gets the Boot18 March 2010, 4:25 am
Lacey Brown had turned in a lackluster rendition of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday."...
- Bruce Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Reality TV Dad17 March 2010, 9:04 pm
Take a look back at Bruce, beginning with his current job as a reality TV dad all the way back to his days as a gold-medalist....
- Convergys to lay off 677 at ABQ call center20 March 2010, 11:14 pm
Convergys Corp. is laying off 677 people and closing its call center in Albuquerque, which it opened in 2007 in a space formerly occupied by America Online. The Cincinnati firm said in a statement that a staggered reduction of employees would begin at...
- APD conducts shoulder taps20 March 2010, 9:30 pm
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Albuquerque police around the city are looking to bust anyone who is willing to buy booze for minors. Kids have been asking adults outside liquor stores to buy alcohol for them for generations. Now, the Albuquerque Police...
- BRIEF: Duke City Tries for Speedy Internet: Albuquerque hopes to be test site for ultra high-speed network20 March 2010, 6:25 pm
(Albuquerque Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Albuquerque is applying to participate in a large Google experiment that could bring a new ultra-high speed Internet connection to town, officials said Friday. The city...
- Wiener apologizes for ‘joke’ e-mail20 March 2010, 6:10 pm
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A Bernalillo County Commissioner has apologized for forwarding a racially insensitive joke by e-mail to other government employees. Michael Wiener told News 13 he had a lapse of judgment in sending the e-mail to a number of...
- Teague Says He'll Vote Against Health Care Bill20 March 2010, 2:34 pm
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- Bad joke lands commissioner in hot water20 March 2010, 11:19 am
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - A Bernalillo County Commissioner has apologized for forwarding a racially insensitive joke by e-mail to other government employees. Michael Wiener told News 13 he had a lapse of judgment in sending the e-mail to a number of...
- Farmington drives hard to entice Google20 March 2010, 11:19 am
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KREZ-KRQE) - Google is looking for communities to build and test its ultra high-speed broadband network and the city of Farmington thinks it’s the perfect place for the project. The city created a task force to assemble a request...
- Eric Rudie, president, Brown Mackie College’s Albuquerque campus20 March 2010, 7:22 am
New Mexico Business Weekly - by Damon Scott NMBW Staff Send this story to a friend Email address of friend (insert comma between multiple addresses): Your email address: Add a brief note: Enter words from the security image above: Get new image | Image...
- Sprint bringing 200 more jobs to Rio Rancho20 March 2010, 6:09 am
Two hundred new call center jobs are heading to Rio Rancho, prompting a job fair on Friday in the city. The announcement by Sprint on new jobs comes just two days after Convergys announced that 700 people will be losing their jobs at its Albuquerque call...
- Commission approves ban on some red-light cameras20 March 2010, 6:09 am
A state commission has unanimously voted to ban the use of red-light cameras for traffic enforcement on state roads. The state Transportation Commission, meeting in Clovis, approved the policy that allows the Department of Transportation to “restrict...
- Traffic cam ban pulls DWI program funds20 March 2010, 1:21 am
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The state’s direct order to pull-red light cameras from five Albuquerque intersections will also pull money from a program judges say decreases the number of DWI offenders from driving drunk again. The news on the State...
- Giraffe at Albuquerque BioPark is euthanized19 March 2010, 11:35 pm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- They say the giraffe named Kashka suffered an injury to her left rear leg and was unable to stand. Veterinarians felt that attempts to treat her condition would not be successful and it was decided to humanely euthanize her Thursday....
- Solimon named to national tourism board19 March 2010, 11:32 pm
Albuquerque and New Mexico will have a seat at the national tourism table with the appointment of Ron Solimon to the . Solimon is president and CEO of and He was named to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board after being nominated by the . This...
- Per Capita Water Usage Declining: Conservation Efforts Praised19 March 2010, 9:44 pm
Mar. 19--Albuquerque continues to decrease its per capita water consumption, members of the metro area's water utility board were told this week. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority customers used an average of 159 gallons per capita...
- Convergys to lay off 677 in Albuquerque19 March 2010, 10:36 am
Convergys Corp. is laying off 677 people and closing its call center in Albuquerque, which it opened in 2007 in a space formerly occupied by America Online. The Cincinnati firm said in a statement that a staggered reduction of employees would begin at...
- Memorial service set for Rick Johnson19 March 2010, 10:36 am
A memorial service for Rick Johnson, founder of the advertising firm, is scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 30 at 10 a.m. in the 's Roy E. Disney Performing Arts Theatre. Johnson, 66, died March 15, after a two year battle with cancer. The Cultural...
- Vaughan filing: No money left for creditors19 March 2010, 10:36 am
In the month before the filed for bankruptcy protection, the company was accruing $934,000 a month in interest on some $74.5 million in promissory notes that Doug Vaughan and the company had sold to investors, according to bankruptcy court records. As of...
- Substation named after slain sergeant19 March 2010, 10:22 am
Mar 2010, 1:10 AM MDT Web Producer: Devon Armijo BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) - A new substation dedicated to slain Sandoval County Sheriff's Sgt. Joe Harris opened Thursday in Bernalillo. The 46-year-old died in a shootout with notorious burglar Joseph...
- IPMA Conference Coming to Albuquerque19 March 2010, 6:39 am
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- Lobo gear flying off store shelves19 March 2010, 6:33 am
Lobo fans in Albuquerque are fired up and ready to follow the team's trip to the Big Dance. Sports bars were packed, and team apparel has been flying off the shelves in anticipation of tonight's game. Fox And Hound Pub & Grille in Northeast...
- NM wants company to take responsibility for cavern (source: Examiner)23 November 2009, 7:14 pm
The state of New Mexico has spent more than a half-million dollars investigating and monitoring a giant cavern a few hundred feet beneath the ground in southeastern New Mexico. Now, it wants the company responsible for the property to pay up. (source: Examiner) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com...
- New Mexico defeats Miami of Ohio, 85-60 (source: Examiner)23 November 2009, 7:11 am
Roman Martinez scored 15 points Sunday and set the tone for his New Mexico teammates with all-out hustle, leading the Lobos to an 85-60 victory over Miami of Ohio in the finale of the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. New Mexico (5-0) used a suffo... (source: Examiner) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com...
- New Mexico tops Louisiana Tech 81-52 (source: Examiner)22 November 2009, 9:47 am
Junior-college transfer Darington Hobson scored a career-high 30 points Saturday to lead New Mexico to an 81-52 victory over Louisiana Tech in the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. The Lobos (4-0) pulled away toward the end of the first half as Ho... (source: Examiner) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com...
- Miami (Ohio) tops Nicholls State 69-58 (source: Examiner)22 November 2009, 7:31 am
Kenny Hayes scored 23 points Saturday and Rodney Haddix had 21 to lead Miami of Ohio to a 69-58 win over Nicholls State Saturday night in the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. The Redhawks (1-3) shot 52.4 percent in the second half to come back af... (source: Examiner) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com...
- New Mexico ends losing streak with 29-27 victory (source: Examiner)22 November 2009, 6:32 am
James Aho's 27-yard field goal with 12 seconds left sent New Mexico to a 29-27 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night, ending the Lobos' 14-game losing streak. Colorado State's John Mosure ran for a career-high 177 yards and two touchdowns and Nick ... (source: Examiner) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com...
- Louisiana Tech tops Miami (Ohio) 74-62 (source: Examiner)21 November 2009, 7:45 am
Kyle Gibson scored 27 to lead four Louisiana Tech players in double figures Friday as the Bulldogs came away with a 74-62 victory over Miami of Ohio in the opening game of the Basketball Travelers World Vision Classic. Julian Mavunga had 16 points and 12 r... (source: Examiner) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com...
- Aggie Baseball Splits Doubleheader with UC-Santa Barbara21 March 2010, 3:36 am
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The New Mexico State baseball team split a doubleheader with UC-Santa Barbara at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif., Saturday, March 20. The Aggies stay above .500 (12-10) on the season after dropping game one 10-9 and winning game two 12-7 on the Santa Barbaradiamond. UCSB goes to 9-5 on the year after the split. GAME ONE RECAP The Aggies fell just short of a comeback losing game one 10-9 to theGouchos. NM State fell behind 5-0 after fiv...
- Track and Field Rounds Out Opening Weekend21 March 2010, 2:41 am
TUCSON, Ariz.-The New Mexico State track and field team's outdoor season is underway after completing one weekend of competition in Tucson, Ariz., at the Willie Williams Classic, March 19-20. The Aggies first outdoor meet was a solid one after picking up a second-place finish in the 400-meters by freshman LaSasha Aldredge with a time of 56.50, etching her name into the fifth spot in the NM State record list. "It was a solid way to start the outdoor season," assistant coach Paul H...
- Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season20 March 2010, 3:41 pm
TUCSON, Ariz.-The New Mexico State track and field team posted high marks in the outdoor season opener and day one of the Willie Williams Classic at the Roy P. Drachman Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Friday. The women started the season in stride with distance specialists freshman Camille Schultz and senior Ingrid Flores finishing first and second in the 5,000 meters, respectively. Schultz marked a time of 17:41.46 for a first place finish while Flores was just steps behind her in second. NM State ...
- Aggies Fall in NCAA Tournament Heartbreaker 70-6720 March 2010, 4:52 am
SPOKANE, Wash.-The New Mexico State men's basketball team's upset bid over No. 12 Michigan State fell just short, 70-67, Friday, March 19 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Wash. The No. 12 seed Aggies finished the season 22-12 while the No. 5 seed Spartans moved to 25-8....
- Aggies Prepare for NCAA Tournament19 March 2010, 6:14 pm
SPOKANE, Wash.-The New Mexico State men's basketball team is in Spokane, Wash., to compete in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Day two of the trip is chronicled in this Aggie Almanac as the team visits Spokane Arena for a practice and press conference, and the fans anticipate the big game on Friday....
- Corneal Ulcer Treatment Covered at Vet Conference21 March 2010, 4:00 am
With their large, exposed eyes, horses are at risk for diseases of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, said Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, associate professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri, at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nev....
- Barretts March Sale to Follow OBS Sale21 March 2010, 2:12 am
Timing could be crucial for the Barretts March 2-year-old sale. Pushed back to March 22, two weeks later than the 2009 sale, the Southern California auction now follows the large Ocala Breeders' Sales Company sale in Florida....
- Boubon Bay Crests in San Luis Rey Handicap21 March 2010, 12:35 am
Odds-on choice Bourbon Bay solidified his hold on the distance turf handicap division in Southern California when he rolled to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita March 20....
- Liam's Dream Uses Rail to Win Cicada20 March 2010, 10:48 pm
Riding with a purpose, jockey Anna Rose Napravnik guided Liam's Dream through a narrow opening on the rail to win the $100,000 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) March 20 at Aqueduct....
- Ice Box Slams Door at 20-1 in Florida Derby20 March 2010, 10:45 pm
Ice Box, the less fancied of two runners trained by Nick Zito for owner Robert LaPenta, ground out a nose victory over another outsider, Pleasant Prince, in the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) March 20....
- D' Funnybone Rolls to Swale Victory20 March 2010, 10:36 pm
If there was any doubt about D' Funnybone being the top 3-year-old sprinter in the nation, those questions were answered emphatically on March 20....
- CHRB Gets No Help on Hollywood Park Plans20 March 2010, 10:19 pm
A representative of the Hollywood Park Land Company told the California Horse Racing Board March 19 that plans to demolish the Inglewood track and develop the 238-acre site are progressing but gave few details....
- Society's Chairman Rules in Appleton Stakes20 March 2010, 10:02 pm
Last at the top of the lane, Society's Chairman charged relentlessly on the far outside to nip fellow Canadian-bred Rahy's Attorney by a head in the $100,000 Appleton Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the Gulfstream Park turf March 20....
- Unrivaled Belle Has No Match in Rampart20 March 2010, 9:56 pm
Unrivaled Belle, benefitting from a poor break by Venezuelan shipper Bambera, took advantage of an uncontested lead and sailed home to a 1 3/4-length victory in the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III) March 20 at Gulfstream...
- Pinhookers' Profits Grow at OBS March Sale20 March 2010, 9:42 pm
Based on yearling average, financial risk has been cut for Barretts March auction in Southern California....
- Devil May Care Rebounds in Bonnie Miss20 March 2010, 9:10 pm
Overlooked at odds of 7-1, Glencrest Farm's Devil May Care took over at the top of the stretch and bounded away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $200,000 Bonnie Miss Stakes (gr. II) March 20 at Gulfstream Park....
- Baffert Weighing Lookin At Lucky's Next Race20 March 2010, 8:56 pm
Trainer Bob Baffert said Lookin At Lucky's response to training will determine whether the colt will run in the Santa Anita Derby or wait a week for Arkansas Derby...
- Brilliant Sprinter Bob Black Jack Retired20 March 2010, 8:17 pm
Grade I winner Bob Black Jack, who returned from a 14-month layoff to capture the San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 20, has been retired after sustaining a soft tissue injury during a workout March 19....
- Barretts March Sale: Horses to Watch20 March 2010, 7:54 pm
Read a list of top prospects based on workout times, yearling purchase prices, and pedigrees....
- Take the Points to Run in Dubai Duty Free20 March 2010, 7:36 pm
In one of several changes involving horses slated to run on the March 27 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program, Starlight Partners' dual grade I winner Take the Points has been given a new target, the Dubai Duty Free (UAE-I)....
- Singspiel Experiences Fertility Problems20 March 2010, 6:21 pm
Darley stallion Singspiel has experienced fertility problems since the commencement of the 2010 breeding season that are thought to be linked to a brief illness he suffered in January, according to a release from the farm....
- All-White Colt Makes Debut at Turfway20 March 2010, 6:21 pm
Arctic Bright, a rare all-white horse, is slated to make his first start at Turfway Park March 19....
- Awesome Act Works Toward Wood Memorial20 March 2010, 6:03 pm
Gotham Stakes (gr. III) winner Awesome Act went an "easy" half-mile in :50.43 the morning of March 20 as he continued preparations for the $750,000 Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 3....
- General Quarters Bounces Back From Injury20 March 2010, 4:53 pm
General Quarters, whose left foot swelled up March 14, is recovering nicely and is still slated to compete in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 27....
- TVG Named TV Partner of 2010 Claiming Crown20 March 2010, 3:55 pm
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association announced that TVG will be the official television partner of the 2010 Claiming Crown at Canterbury Park....
