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Denver Broncos - New England Patriots Halftime Update: Where to Watch the Game
IBTIMES Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:32:23 EST
Tim Tebow got the Denver Broncos off to a hot start, but at halftime the New England Patriots led the Denver Broncos, 27-16.
Jerome Isaac: Suspect Who Burned Woman Alive in Elevator Arrested for Murder [PHOTO]
IBTIMES Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:35:29 EST
Jerome Isaac was arrested for murder on Sunday when he turned himself into police after he burned an elderly woman named Delores Gillespie alive in the elevator of her Brooklyn apartment building.
Philippine Flooding, Landslides Kill 650 in This Year's Worst Storm
IBTIMES Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:10:10 EST
Another devastating typhoon pummeled Philippines last Saturday, Dec. 17. The Red Cross reported that Washi, the name of the storm, killed a minimum of 652 Filipinos. Hundreds of people are still missing.
Create a Virtual Winter Wonderland with Google's 'Let It Snow'
IBTIMES Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:29:30 EST
Google has created another awesome application to get your mood turned on for Christmas and this fun Google app is sure to surprise you this holiday season.
Survey: Saying 'Whatever' deemed most annoying word
IBTIMES Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:15:37 EST
To end a conversation, say "whatever." The annoying word of "whatever" has been deemed the most irritating since the other year.
Kim Jong-il Dead: What Will be the Future of North Korea's Nuclear Programme?
IBTIMES Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:41:21 EST
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack on Saturday, according to a report from the state media, raising concerns over who will now control of the most reclusive state in the world, especially its nuclear weapons.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-il Passes Away; Youngest Son Named Successor
IBTIMES Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:52:40 EST
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died of a heart attack while on a train trip, sparking immediate concern over who is in control of the reclusive state and its nuclear programme.
Report: High Levels Of 'Burnout' In U.S. Drone Pilots
NPR Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:01:00 GMT
A new Pentagon study shows that almost 30 percent of drone pilots surveyed suffer from what the military calls "burnout." It's the first time the military has tried to measure the psychological impact of waging a "remote-controlled war."
Egyptian Woman Stripped, Beaten by Soldiers [GRAPHIC]
IBTIMES Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:22:22 EST
A graphic video and photos over the weekend of an Egyptian woman being stripped and beaten by government soldiers have sparked outrage in Egypt and internationally.
Eurozone to Push on with Crisis Steps, Fitch Doubts Outcome
IBTIMES Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:40:36 EST
The Eurozone will pursue measures to tackle its sovereign debt crisis this week by offering more cash to the IMF and long-term liquidity to banks, while moving toward tighter fiscal rules, after ratings agency Fitch cast doubt on it ability to forge a decisive response.
Marking Of Historic Flood Rises From Irene Wreckage
NPR Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT
When Tropical Storm Irene swept through the Northeast this summer, the flood decimated the small town of Wilmington, Vt. However, as cleaning crews went to work inside the Wilmington Baptist Church, they found a surprise: a painting marked by a blurry water line, at the height of the flood of 1938. Nancy Cohen from Vermont Public Radio reports.
Exclusive: Bradley Manning was 'danger to himself and others'
INDEPENDENT Sun, 18 Dec 2011
Bradley Manning, the abandoned man of the WikiLeaks saga, may have been kept mostly in solitary confinement and incommunicado since he was arrested, but he is about to make his presence felt. Startling claims by army personnel about both his mental state, and lax security at the US base from which he is alleged to have leaked a huge tranche of classified US cables, are contained in a document prepared by his defence team.
Police 'blockade' village protesting against brutality and land grabs
INDEPENDENT Sun, 18 Dec 2011
Job seekers looking for work at a new casino in the United States are facing uneviable odds after 16,000 applicants applied for just 750 jobs.
Palin bandwagon grinds to a halt as networks turn away
INDEPENDENT Sun, 18 Dec 2011
Whatever happened to Mama Grizzly? A year ago, Sarah Palin was one of the hottest properties in US politics, hovering near the top of the polls in the Republican presidential race, negotiating a $1m-a-year contract to act as a contributor to Fox News, publishing books, delivering paid speeches, and starring in weekly TV documentary about life in her home state, Alaska.
Man dies in light plane crash
GUARDIAN Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:38:27 GMT
Pilot of one light aircraft dies and two in second plane are injured after mid-air collision close to Leicester airport A man has died and two other people have been treated for minor injuries after two light aircraft collided near an airport. Leicestershire police said the planes landed in the Great Stretton area of Leicestershire shortly after 2pm on Sunday. A police spokesman confirmed that the pilot of one of the aircraft died at the scene of the incident, while two men travelling in the other plane both received minor injuries. The spokesman said the planes "landed" in the vicinity of Gartree Road, which has been sealed off to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident. The spokesman added: "One of the aircraft contained one person, a man, who died at the scene. The second aircraft contained two men who both received minor injuries. "Gartree Road from Stoughton Road to Mere Road, Great Stretton, has been closed off to allow for the emergency services to deal..
Doris Gillespie Attacked, Burned to Death in Brooklyn Elevator
IBTIMES Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:54:57 EST
A 64-year-old New York woman was attacked and burned to death shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday in the elevator of her Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, building. Police told The Associated Press on Sunday that a 47-year-old man smelling of gasoline walked into a police station overnight and said he was responsible for killing the woman in the elevator.
Google's 'Let it Snow' and Hanukkah Easter Eggs Celebrate Holidays
PCWORLD Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT
The holiday inspired tricks add to a long lineup of similar antics to amuse people using Google sites and products.
US Election 2012: Mitt Romney and the 'money shot'
FEEDSPORTAL Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:40:35 GMT
Democrats believe that Mitt Romney's hedge fund past is the Republican frontrunner's Achilles' heel.
Private Bradley Manning wanted to call himself 'Breanna' on Twitter, US military court is told
FEEDSPORTAL Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:05:56 GMT
Bradley Manning, the US soldier accused of handing secret files to WikiLeaks, created a female alter-ego, a military court heard.
WikiLeaks: Private Bradley Manning sent superiors picture of himself dressed as a woman
FEEDSPORTAL Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:00:45 GMT
US soldier accused of largest intelligence leak in American history sent superiors picture of himself dressed as a woman.
Watch: Victoria's Secret Vows Child Labor Investigation
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:16:18 GMT
Report claims some of the company's cotton is produced using child labor.
Woman set afire in elevator in New York, suspect sought
GOOGLE Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:05:00 GMT
A woman was ambushed in the elevator of her Brooklyn apartment building, doused with a liquid, set ablaze and left to die in a brutal attack that was recorded by two video cameras, police said.
US-Mexico immigration: Even oceans have borders
BBC Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:05:25 GMT
Why erect a US-Mexico border fence in the Pacific Ocean?
Taylor NY auction fetches $150m
BBC Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:59:34 GMT
A four-day New York auction of the belongings of Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor fetches more than $150m, with one film script selling for more than 50 times its estimate.
US 'Barefoot Bandit' sent to jail
BBC Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:55:10 GMT
A US man known as the "Barefoot Bandit" is jailed for more than seven years after admitting a string of offences committed during a two-year crime spree.
Christopher Hitchens, Pugnacious Pundit, Dies after Battle with Cancer
IBTIMES Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:40:53 EST
Christopher Hitchens, an Anglo-American author, journalist and pundit, died Thursday night at the age of 62, after fighting a long battle with esophageal cancer.
Downed U.S. Drone Was On Iran CIA Surveillance Mission
IBTIMES Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:56:34 EST
U.S. officials have confirmed that the drone which crashed in Iran was on a surveillance mission looking for suspected nuclear sites in the country.
Writer Christopher Hitchens Dies At 62
NPR Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT
The influential writer and cultural critic died Thursday at the age of 62 from complications of cancer of the esophagus. Hitchens confronted his disease in part by writing, bringing the same unsparing insight to his mortality that he had directed at so many other subjects.
Smokers hope Bhutan's young king will give them a break
INDEPENDENT Fri, 16 Dec 2011
Activists in Bhutan are hoping their young king – a man known for his fondness for the occasional cigarette – will enter a controversy that has gripped the country and use royal powers to free a number of people sent to jail after being convicted under tough anti-smoking legislation.
New US budget impasse risks federal shutdown
INDEPENDENT Fri, 16 Dec 2011
The US Congress is struggling to meet a deadline of midnight tonight to pass a budget bill authorising spending for the coming nine months or face the immediate shutdown of much of federal government.
One in five American women 'has been raped'
INDEPENDENT Fri, 16 Dec 2011
More than one in five women questioned for a US survey reported having been raped. Nearly a third of all women said they had experienced episodes of sexual assault, physical violence or stalking at the hands of an intimate partner.
Rivals pounce on Newt Gingrich at last Iowa debate
INDEPENDENT Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:39 GMT
Republican presidential candidates pounced on front-runner Newt Gingrich yesterday to try to blunt his surge at the last debate before Iowa launches the 2012 US election season.
Bradley Manning at pre-trial hearing
INDEPENDENT Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:19:40 GMT
The US military is beginning its argument for why Army Private Bradley Manning should be court-martialled.
Why I'm writing a play about Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks whistle-blower
GUARDIAN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:37:00 GMT
I'm haunted by Manning's journey from Pembrokeshire schoolboy to US soldier facing life imprisonment for leaking state secrets Today, one day before his 24th birthday, Bradley Manning will start the process that will determine whether he'll celebrate his next 30 birthdays behind bars. I will be watching every minute of this case, because for the past year I have been writing a play entitled The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning for National Theatre Wales. I have been following Bradley's case since his arrest in May 2010. His story had a heady mix of espionage, geo-politics and cyber-frontierism, but it wasn't until I learned of Bradley's teenage years in Wales that my curiosity turned into obsession. This young soldier – who has attempted to call the president of the US as a defence witness – knows bus timetables around Haverfordwest. He knows the trials of schoolboy rugby, and speaks rudimentary Welsh. Once I realised this, Bradley became more than a news story. We had things...
Bradley Manning trial: Tweets from Fort Meade
GUARDIAN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:12:17 GMT
The Guardian's Ed Pilkington tweets from the military tribunal of Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning The Guardian's Ed Pilkington tweets from the military tribunal of Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning United States Bradley Manning WikiLeaks Ed Pilkington guardian.co.uk © 2011 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
Santa v Satan v Zombies: who wins in the battle for Google Maps?
GUARDIAN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:24:00 GMT
Father Christmas faces the Devil and the undead in this academic research from Oxford University at mapping Google maps You better watch out, you better not cry or the zombies might get you. It may be nearly Christmas, but that doesn't mean Santa is running the web. In parts of the US, he's on the run from both the undead and the lord of darkness. And yes, this is serious academic research. Mark Graham and the team at the Oxford Internet Institute (who've mapped zombies, every geotagged picture on Flickr and languages used on Wikipedia) looked at key words geotagged on Google map as part of their research into the state of the internet. Graham, who also runs the blogs floatingsheep.org and zerogeography.net worked with Monica Stephens, Taylor Shelton, and Matt Zook to look at the amount of content indexed by Google Maps at each location containing the term "Santa" and then comparing it. To zombies and Satan. So, some places have more content referring to Santa, and others......
Joey Barton and Noam Chomsky: the dream team? | Mark Perryman
GUARDIAN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:34:27 GMT
QPR's midfielder claims to have found a hero in Noam Chomsky. The refs will have to watch out for manufactured dissent Man, occasional superman and QPR midfielder Joey Barton was previously best known as an adherent of the Nietzschean variant on the Warnock school of route one: "My idea of paradise is a straight line to goal", as Friedrich put it (in a book called Twilight of the Idols, a title that followers of Barton's current club must hope won't sum up a late season descent into the relegation zone). Perhaps sensing a post-Christmas loss of form, Barton yesterday indulged in some pre-window intellectual transfer activity. Having already collected more than his fair share of bookings for dissent, he has dropped Nietzsche's stress on the physical attributes of the game as a source of power. Yet he might find himself in even more trouble with officialdom now he appears to be modelling his game on a writer who has written the book on dissent. "Think I've found a man to respect....
Is anti-Muslim politics on the rise in Florida?
BBC Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:03:10 GMT
Rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric in the US sunshine state
Commentators pay tribute to Christopher Hitchens
BBC Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:11:02 GMT
British and US commentators pay tribute to Christopher Hitchens
Occupy group takes 'golden calf' to US Congress
HINDUSTANTIMES Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:17:46 GMT
Some 30 "Occupy DC" protesters took their anti-corporate demonstration to the corridors of the US Congress, toting a "golden calf" made from papier mache to symbolize lawmakers' subservience to moneyed interests.
NYT Co. CEO Janet Robinson to step down
THEHINDU Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:47:56 GMT
The New York Times Co. said on Thursday that chief executive Janet Robinson, who helped the paper broaden its reach nationally and make more money online, will step down at the end of the y...
Gingrich, Romney set sights on Obama in Iowa debate
CHICAGOTRIBUNE Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:10:00 CST
The two national front-runners fend off attacks from their GOP rivals but avoid taking aim at each other in the last full-scale presidential debate of 2011.Acting on their best behavior, the two Republican front-runners essentially called a cease-fire Thursday night in their fratricidal primary fight, using the last full-scale presidential debate of the year mainly to assail President Obama.
Lumiappaday – the journey continues
GOOGLE Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:11:06 GMT
Jay is a fine fellow. A fine fellow indeed. Why? Because he’s taken on a task that he hasn’t abandoned within a couple of weeks (as some of us might). His Lumiappaday series has reached #27. That’s 27 in-depth reviews, all of which involve testing, photographing and videoing. Dedication indeed. So what’s he got to [...]
Mat Hunter: inside the mind of a designer
GOOGLE Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:20:00 GMT
We had a thirst for design after Design Week on Nokia Connects, so we decided to search far and wide for a designer outside the walls of Nokia House. Our quest led us to the very knowledgable….. Mat Hunter via nursingtimes.net …Mat Hunter; the Chief Design Officer at the Design Council. Mat heads up the organisation’s Design Challenges programme and [...]
Uses for a 'Blind' MacBook Pro
PCWORLD Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:40:00 GMT
Reader Sigil has an interesting question regarding a MacBook Pro with ailing i-sight.
Congress strikes deal to avoid shutdown
GOOGLE Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:27:18 GMT
US congressional leaders have struck a $1 trillion funding deal to avert a pre-Christmas government shutdown.
Republican Iowa debate: candidates round on Barack Obama in final debate
FEEDSPORTAL Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:42:35 GMT
Republican front-runner Newt Gingrich likens himself to Ronald Reagan during a campaign debate, insisting that he can defeat US President Barack Obama in 2012.
Watch: Nationwide Texting While Driving Ban?
ABCNEWS Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:27:52 GMT
Safety officials call for states to ban all cell phone use for drivers.
Elevator Accident: Suzanne Hart Tragically Dies; 2 Others Injured
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:43:30 EST
A 41-year old woman was tragically crushed to death in a horrific elevator accident in a Midtown Manhattan office building on Wednesday morning.
Walmart Murder: Lilia Blandin Stabbed To Death By Husband, Shoppers in Shock
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:30:35 EST
Wal-Mart shoppers witnessed Lilia Blandin being stabbed to death by her husband in the middle the store on Saturday. Wal-Mart refused
Ohio Landlord Posts 'White Only' Sign, Says Girl's Hair Chemicals Ruin Pool
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:54:14 EST
Proof that racial tension still permeates society, a Caucasian Ohio landlord found to have discriminated against an African-American teenage girl by posting a "Public Swimming Pool, White Only" sign at a duplex swimming pool is urging the Ohio Civil Rights Commission to reconsider its decision, according to reports.
Eve Carson Asked Captors to Pray With Her Before Murder, Begged For Life
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:43:46 EST
The UNC student, who was shot over five times after her two captors kidnapped her and forced her to withdraw money from an ATM, repeatedly told them they "didn't have to do what they were doing." At accused killer Laurence Lovette's trial, witness McNeil said Carson asked Lovette and accomplice Atwater to pray and begged them to let her go.
To Santa: Give Me Justin Bieber ‘Or You Die,’ Letter From 13-Year-Old Girl [FULL TEXT]
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:55:08 EST
Mekeeda Austin, 13, wrote a letter to Santa asking for two items for Christmas this year: A BlackBerry smartphone and "the real-life Justin Bieber." As ridiculous as these requests were, Austin went one step further; She told Santa, "Remember.
Karen Swift Murder: Nancy Grace Interviews Swift’s Close Friend, Reveals Details about Cemetery
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:47:55 EST
Karen Swift's murder has rocked the small town of Dyersburg, Tenn., after her body was discovered on Saturday buried under brush in a cemetery. HLN's Nancy Grace interviewed various individuals, including Swift's close friend, to discuss the puzzling crime.
World Bank Bans Australian Engineering Firm from Projects for 2 Years
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:16:14 EST
The World Bank (WB) banned on Thursday Australian engineering firm Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) from participating in its projects for two years. The ban was due to KBR's misconduct in talks over a Vietnamese water supply contract.
U.S. Government Says Goodbye to $1 Collectible Coins
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:24:30 EST
The U.S. Mint will not produce one dollar coins stamped with the faces of past U.S. Presidents according to the announcement by the Obama administration.
Rena Meets Another Storm; NZ Authorities Fear Damage
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:36:00 EST
Weather reports over Bay of Plenty, where MV Rena is wedged in on a reef, said the area will experience increasing winds on Thursday at speeds of 30 knots, bringing swells up to 4m high. Marine authorities fear of damages that the ill weather could inflict on ill fated vessel MV Rena.
Social Networks are Terrorists’ Recruiting Venues -- Study
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:43:59 EST
Terrorist groups lurk on social networks like Facebook and YouTube to entice people to join their movement, according to a new study.
Australian Stock Market Report - Afternoon 12/15/2011
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:11:05 EST
The Australian sharemarket lost ground for the second time this week with the All Ordinaries index (XAO) ending the day 1.2 pct or 52 pts lower to 4197.8. Today's falls have wiped out almost all of the gains recorded so far this month. In fact since the start of the month, shares have only edged higher by an unimpressive 0.3 pct.
U.S. Hedge Fund Firm Offers C$120M Buyout Bid for Canadian Gold Miner, Shares Up
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:15:43 EST
Luxor Capital Group, a leading hedge fund based in the United States, has offered to buy Canadian miner Crocodile Gold for about C$121 million, prompting shares of the latter to climb more than 40 per cent during Wednesday trading.
Walmart Offers Lowest Prices During 'BIG Christmas Event' Saturday
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:20:36 EST
According to the National Retail Federation study, as of the second week in December, the average person has completed only 46.5 percent of their shopping.
Gaddafi Daughter Seeks ICC Probe Into His Killing
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:54:25 EST
A lawyer representing Muammar Gaddafi's daughter, Aisha Gaddafi, said on Wednesday he had sent a letter to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ask if an enquiry had been launched into the killing of her father and brother.
Google Earth Turns Ethereal on Giant Screen in Paris (Video)
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:02:06 EST
Google Earth on Tablets would look much nicer on the monitor but the same Google Earth will look ethereal on 48 screens put together.
John McCain is 'Crazy' Says Putin
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:26:26 EST
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has branded US Senator John McCain “crazy” and claimed he has “blood on his hands”.
U.S. Troops Leave Iraq with 'Great Pride'
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:12:54 EST
The U.S. military flag in Baghdad was formally cased Wednesday, marking the historic end of the American campaign in Iraq nine years after the invasion.
Google Donates $11.5 Million to Fight Modern Slavery
IBTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:53:48 EST
Google Inc is donating $11.5 million in grants to fight modern slavery and its hold on 27 million people worldwide, the technology company said on Wednesday.
World Briefing | United Nations: Donations Are Sought to Aid 16 Nations
NYTIMES Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:25:46 GMT
The United Nations asked donor countries on Wednesday for $7.7 billion to help deal with humanitarian crises in 16 countries in 2012.
As Iraq War Draws Down, Units Return To Ft. Bragg
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT
A group of about 150 young men and women from the 25th Unit Brigade and the 82nd Airborne Division returned to Ft. Bragg in North Carolina this week. Families are eagerly awaiting the return of their loved ones as the wave of homecomings continue until the end of this month. The brigade is one of the last groups of soldiers to complete deployments in Iraq.
Amid Bickering, Government Shutdown Risk Looms
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT
After weeks of assurances that there wouldn't be a government shutdown in this round of bickering, now there are threats of a government shutdown.
Report: Wealthy 'Elite Donors' Fueling U.S. Politics
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:08:00 GMT
A new analysis of 2010 election money shows that a relatively small number of rich donors accounted for a quarter of itemized contributions to congressional campaigns and party committees. The analysis comes from the Sunlight Foundation.
House GOP Unveils $1 Trillion Spending Bill
NPR Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:37:00 GMT
House Republicans have unveiled a massive $1 trillion-plus year-end spending package despite a plea from the White House for additional talks over a handful of provisions opposed by President Barack Obama. The measure unveiled late Wednesday curbs agency budgets but drops many policy provisions sought by GOP conservatives.
China Slaps Tariffs On Large U.S.-Made Cars, SUVs
NPR Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:15:00 GMT
China has announced that it will increase duties on some U.S.-made vehicles. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing says it will levy "anti-dumping" duties on all U.S. imports with engines larger than 2.5 liters. It's the latest volley in an ongoing tariff war with China.
Paul Allen Funds World's Largest Space Plane: Other Indulgences Of the Big Spender (PHOTOS)
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:29:43 EST
Microsoft co-founder and entrepreneur Paul Allen has teamed up with SpaceShipOne's Burt Rutan for a carrier aircraft designed to launch next-generation rockets from high altitude.
Big Man from 'Scotrail No Ticket' Video 'Should be Charged' (VIDEO)
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:51:05 EST
‘Big Man’ from the ‘Scotrail No Ticket’ YouTube video that has recently gone viral ‘will have his day in court’ according to the father of Sam Main, the boy he threw off the ScotRail service.
Gingrich Tax Plan Would Favor the Rich, Increase Budget Deficit
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:28:09 EST
Newt Gingrich's tax plan would give massive tax cuts while increasing the deficit by more than $1 trillion in a single year, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center. The International Business Times spoke with tax-policy experts about the pros and cons of Gingrich's plan.
New Gary, Ind., Mayor Has A Big Job Ahead Of Her
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT
Karen Freeman-Wilson is the first African-American woman ever to be elected mayor in the state of Indiana. But she isn't interested in that symbolism. As Gary's new mayor, Freeman-Wilson says her goal is to make Gary "the next comeback story in the Rust Belt."
Vocal Fry: Young Women Now Speak in Creaky, Guttural Tones Like Ke$ha, Spears [VIDEOS]
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:36:12 EST
Thanks to pop songs, young women are speaking more with a speech pattern called "vocal fry," a creaky, guttural tone that pop singers typically use to slip into lower notes.
Photos of Horrific Belgium Grenade Attack in Liege
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:20:02 EST
Nordine Amrani, the 32-year-old man suspected of carrying out the Begium grenade attack in Liege on Tuesday, had a criminal record and previously did time on guns and drug possession charges.
Nordine Amrani: Witnesses Say Belgium Grenade Attacker Committed Suicide
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:21:16 EST
Belgian authorities are uncertain if Nordine Amrani, the man suspected of carrying out the Liege grenade attacks, committed suicide. But witnesses have said that Amrani shot himself in the head after the attack, according to Reuters.
2011 Year in Pictures: Lego Recreates Year From UC Davis to Royal Wedding [PHOTOS]
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:28:41 EST
From the royal wedding to the Libyan uprising and the Occupy Wall Street protests, these Flickr users chose to recreate 2011's biggest stories through Lego, crafting intricate pictures of everything from Buckingham Palace to Zuccotti Park. Check out the best Lego pictures here, and find out where to see the rest of the Lego project.
U.S. Drone Crashes in Seychelles, Air Force Confirms
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:29:11 EST
A U.S. drone has crashed in the island nation of Seychelles, just over one week since another U.S. drone went down in Iran.
Who is Nordine Amrani? Liege, Belgium Attacker Had 9,500 Gun Parts in 2008
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:56:06 EST
Authorities have told the media that Amrani had a criminal record but wasn't a man known to them for violent crime. But who is Nordine Amrani?
Nordine Amrani’s Liege, Belgium Attack Death Toll 6, Injury Count 123
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:55:08 EST
At least six people are now dead and 123 injured after Nordine Amrani allegedly threw hand grenades and emptied a rifle into a crowded square on Tuesday.
Iran Rejects U.S. Request for Return of Spy Drone, Indicts U.S. Agents of Espionage
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:33:37 EST
Iran has shot down 'official request' from the United States that its spy drone that went astray in Iranian territory, underscoring that the Americans violated the Islamic Republic's airspace while attempting to gather intelligence.
Presenter’s Paradox: Add-on Gifts Cheapen Presents, Study Finds
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:36:27 EST
It's the holidays, a time of merry making and a time of giving. And with parties happening left and right, giving gifts is a common sight. But with gift-giving comes the age-old problem: what to give.
Cadaver Dogs Detect Decomposed Body in Detroit; Bianca Jones Dead?
IBTIMES Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:53:49 EST
Three is a new twist in the Bianca Jones missing case with reports suggesting that the two-year-old Detroit child may not be alive after all.
Canada Out of Kyoto Protocol, Cites Failure of Climate Change Treaty
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:35:15 EST
Canada is withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol, according to its Environment Minister Peter Kent.
Jail Madrassa: Chained Students Rescued From Karachi Madrassa (PHOTOS)
IBTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:58:20 EST
The group consisting of young boys and middle aged men in the age group of 12 to 50 years were continuously beaten up and deprived of food by the authorities of the madrassa.
U.S. Troops (But Not Their TVs) Prepare To Leave Iraq
NPR Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:39:00 GMT
As the U.S. wraps up its military presence in Iraq, officials are facing the huge logistical challenge of pulling out after nearly nine years. As bases are transferred to Iraqi control, it's cheaper to leave some equipment behind rather than ship it home.
Gingrich Iowa Political Director Steps Down After 'Cult Of Mormon' Comment
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:08:00 GMT
Mitt Romney's Mormon faith has been less of an overt issue so far in the 2012 presidential race than it was in 2008 but it's still lurking there. That was demonstrated Tuesday when Newt Gingrich's Iowa political director stepped down after he made a comment during a focus group about the antipathy some evangelical Christians have for Mormons.
Kodak Shifts Focus, Zooms In On Commercial Printing
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT
The company's name was once synonymous with photography, but after years in decline, Kodak is shifting gears to focus on more profitable commercial printing operations — a plan that CEO Antonio Perez says is sure to renew profitability.
When It Comes To Marriage, Many More Say 'I Don't'
NPR Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT
Marriage — it's so last century. A new report out on Wednesday finds the share of all U.S. adults who are married has dropped to its lowest on record, at just 51 percent. If the trend continues, the institution will soon lose its majority status in American life.
Government bans veils during citizenship ceremonies
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:58:59 EST
In a move likely to increase tension with Canada's Muslim minority, the government said on Monday it would bar all women wearing face coverings from taking part in citizenship ceremonies.
Russia Protest Nationwide “Russia without Putin!” : PHOTOS
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:15:15 EST
Tens of thousands took to Moscow’s streets on Saturday to protest in one of the largest public protest in post-Soviet Russia to prostest the recent electoral fraud and demand an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's rule.
World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: Government Bans Veils at Citizenship Ceremonies
NYTIMES Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:42:50 GMT
New Canadians must remove face coverings, including niqabs and burqas, at citizenship swearing-in ceremonies, the minister of citizenship and immigration said Monday.
Obama Warns Iraq's Sovereignty Must Be Respected
NPR Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:18:00 GMT
President Obama is marking the fulfillment of one of his most significant promises: ending the war in Iraq. During a news conference Monday with Iraq's prime minister, Obama warned other nations — particularly Iran — not to interfere in Iraq when the U.S. military presence ends.
Family That Eats Together, Stays Together: Benefits of Family Meals
IBTIMES Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:00:31 EST
It's the holidays! And one good thing that comes with the holidays is the fact that the family is all under one roof. That means more time to spend with one another, catch up, and just relax with loved ones. And since everyone is together during this season, it's the perfect opportunity to have a family meal.
Kevin Lunsmann, 14, Escapes al-Qaeda after Being Held Hostage for 5 Months
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:08:06 EST
Kevin Lunsmann, a 14-year-old American boy, outwitted the al-Qaeda-linked militants who had held him captive for five months in a jungle in the Philippines by finally escaping to safety.
Dutch Architects Apologise for South Korea '9/11 Tower'
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:44:52 EST
Dutch architects have come under fire for designing buildings which resemble the twin towers collapsing during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Lindsay Lohan Leaked Photos: Where to Find the Playboy Pictures
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:48:58 EST
It has been an interesting past week for Lindsay Lohan: her Playboy photos were leaked, her Playboy interview was leaked, and she had her purse stolen in Hawaii, only to see it returned missing $10,000.
Prince Harry Car ‘Crash’: Seriously Injured Photographer Seeks Damages
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:49:07 EST
According to London Evening Standard, Tony Margiocchi was hit by Harry's Ford Galaxy as it collected the prince from a late-night event at Beaufort club in Knightsbridge.
Nets Owner Prokhorov Plans Run Against Putin
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:04:23 EST
New Jersey Nets owner Mikahil Prokhorov told reporters on Monday that he plans to challenge Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the March presidential election.
South Korean Coast Guard Stabbed to Death by Chinese Fisherman: Official
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:11:14 EST
A South Korean coastguard has been stabbed to death by a Chinese fisherman on Monday, a South Korean official said, according to Reuters. Another South Korean coastguard is reportedly injured.
Green Monday 2011: Deals from Amazon.com, Target.com, Verizon + More
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:45:59 EST
Green Monday 2011 deals from Amazon, Target, Verizon and more!
2012 Election: Some Republicans Want to End U.S. Department of Education - What Would That Mean?
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:54:26 EST
The 2012 election has witnessed a revival of Republican antipathy for the federal Department of Education, a longtime target of Republican calls to curtail government. What would happen if we did away with the federal Department of Education?.
Karen Swift Missing: Body Found Near Dyersburg Home
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:11:28 EST
Police in West Tennessee found a decomposed body Saturday near the Dyersburg home of Karen Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four who has been missing since late October, but the police can not confirm whether the body is Swifts'.
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Future of Texas Redistricting
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:17:17 EST
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to decide the fate of Texas' new redistricting map could delay state primary elections.
McConnell: Payroll Tax Cut Deal Will Get Done
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:31:25 EST
After two weeks of bipartisan sniping between Senate Democrats and House Republicans, leaders in both parties are asserting a deal can be made over the payroll tax cut extension -- but their progress to-date has proven to be less than convincing.
Gingrich Calls Palestinians 'Invented' People, Stands by Comments [VIDEOS]
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:53:41 EST
Newt Gingrich is standing behind his comment that Palestine is a nation of "invented" people with no real right to their own state. His comments have inflamed Arab sentiments and may alienate some Jewish voters, but Gingrich insists his remarks are "factually accurate" and "historically true." Watch his initial comments and response here.
Peruvian PM Steps Down, Amidst Crackdown of Gold Mine Protest
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:45:43 EST
By appointing Valdes, Humala may be seeking to impose a more authoritarian-style government in Peru.
Assuming An Italian Government Default, Where Should You Put Your Money?
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:15:14 EST
With European Union leaders implementing measures to stabilize government finances at a Galacial pace, what represents the best asset class in the event of a government default by Italy?
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Praises Supreme Court for Reviewing 'Nationally Important' Immigration Case
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:14:03 EST
"I am confident the high court will uphold Arizona's constitutional authority and obligation to protect the safety and welfare of its citizens," Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday.
Mid East Conflict: French Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon Blast [PHOTOS]
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:03:07 EST
Five French soldiers from the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon were wounded and one civilian injured when a roadside bomb exploded beside their vehicle in the port city of Tyre. The injured peacekeepers were treated at the scene so far, there is no immediate claim of responsibility.
Consider Chevron to Profit From Those Prices at the Gas Pump - Stock Review
IBTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:09:29 EST
High U.S. gasoline prices making you steam? Well, you can rage against the gas pump, or you can profit from the trend, by considering shares in Chevron (CVX), according to one stock reviewer.
Former Panama Strongman Noriega Heads Home to Prison
NYTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:10:08 GMT
Manuel Noriega, Panama’s ruthless drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, is to be returned home on Sunday, headed for a jungle prison to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule.
Manuel Noriega Back in Panama for More Prison Time
NYTIMES Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:40:08 GMT
Manuel Antonio Noriega arrived from Paris to complete a 20-year sentence for three murders and possibly face further court action.
Lowe's Pulls Ads From U.S. Muslim Reality TV Show
NPR Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:09:00 GMT
A decision by retail giant Lowe's Home Improvement to pull ads from a reality show about American Muslims following protests from an evangelical Christian group has sparked criticism and calls for a boycott against the chain.
Road Rage: A Symptom Of Much More Than Bad Traffic?
NPR Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT
It's not unusual for awful traffic conditions or incompetent driving to make some people really angry behind the wheel. But researchers say there may be a biological component to road rage — one that can be tempered with medication and, yes, time outs.
Unemployed For More Than A Year? You're Not Alone
NPR Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT
A new survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and NPR found that nearly 5 million Americans have been unemployed for a year or more, with some parts of the population harder hit than others. Host Michel Martin speaks with NPR Senior Business Editor Marilyn Geewax, unemployed bus driver Vincent Brandon, and Ellen Wright, an underemployed paralegal.
'Occupy' Protesters Disrupt Ports in Oakland And Portland
NPR Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:58:00 GMT
"Occupy" protesters on the West Coast moved Monday to disrupt ports in Los Angeles, San Francisco and elsewhere. The action fizzled in Los Angeles, but gained traction in Portland and Oakland.
After Arab Spring, US sees change in Mideast influence
MSNBC.MSN Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:30:17 GMT
There is an alternative narrative to Washington's awareness, or lack thereof, of the Arab Spring: that it is an opportunity to enhance the U.S. role in a region hungry for democracy and innovation, and to form new strategic alliances.
Saudi Man Sentenced to 2,080 Lashes, 13 Years in Prison for Raping Daughter
IBTIMES Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:35:38 EST
A Saudi Arabian man has been sentenced to 2,080 lashes and 13 years in prison for continually raping his daughter over the course of seven years.
Technology Focus: Mediating the Patent Wars
IBTIMES Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:36:21 EST
The International Trade Commission this week is expected to determine if Taiwan's HTC infringed upon Apple's smartphone patents. Isn't there a more sensible way to manage the IP wars?
Opinion: On the Middle Class, Lessons From Latin America
NYTIMES Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:25:09 GMT
The United States — that epitome of the middle-class society, of the egalitarian dream that pulled millions of immigrants away from Latin America — has begun to go Latin American.
Zombies in ‘Juan of the Dead’ Chomp on Cuba’s Sacred Cows
NYTIMES Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:38:08 GMT
A satire of the revolution was included in an officially sanctioned film festival in Havana and has become a landmark in the gradual opening of Cuban cinema.
Spandex Stretches To Meet U.S. Waistlines
NPR Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:04:00 GMT
Spandex may make you think of disco or workout gear. But because this wonder fiber can stretch more than a 100 percent and snap right back to shape, its claim to fame may just be that it has clothed Americans as obesity rates have soared.
In N.Y.C., Front-Row Seats To Spanish Soccer
NPR Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT
Barcelona and Real Madrid are two of the best soccer teams in the world. They're also bitter rivals, and when they met Saturday in the showcase El Clasico match-up, fans around the world turned out to watch the game. Reporter Jesse Hardman joined soccer enthusiasts at New York's Spanish Benevolent Society.
Jewish NYC: History, heritage, Hanukkah _ and food
SIFY Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:46:00 GMT
Museums and historic sites, the world's largest menorah, and a trendy new Tribeca restaurant inspired by an old-school Catskills resort. They're all part of Jewish New York, with a heritage that
(Following Advance for Use Sunday, Dec. 18)
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Today is Sunday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2011. There are 13 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the
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Today is Saturday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2011. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 24, 1814, the War
Lumia 800 vs. Nokia E7: big fight results!
GOOGLE Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:26:21 GMT
This week we’ve been asking you to vote for your favourite Nokia phone designs ever and register your vote with us through Twitter. We asked you to choose over at Nokia_Connects the following handsets: Nokia E6, Lumia 800, E7, C7, Lumia 710, N8, 701 and Asha 303 and whichever phone got the most results progressed [...]
Google+ Facial Recognition Uses Magic Words--'Opt-In'
PCWORLD Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:58:00 GMT
The new Google+ facial recognition feature is being greeted with open arms because Google lets users choose to adopt it instead of forcing it on them.
US Election 2012: Donald Trump says he 'represents millions' in Republican kingmaker role
FEEDSPORTAL Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:29:28 GMT
Donald Trump tells Philip Sherwell that Republican candidates have flocked to seek his support as he represents 'millions of voters tired of America being ripped off'
US election 2012: Mitt Romney 'out of touch' after he bets Rick Perry $10,000 during debate
FEEDSPORTAL Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:15:57 GMT
Mitt Romney, the embattled favourite for the Republican presidential nomination, was accused of being out of touch with ordinary Americans after casually betting Rick Perry $10,000 (£6,400) over a policy dispute.
Democratic Republic of Congo elections 'lack credibility'
FEEDSPORTAL Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:18:19 GMT
Presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo "lacked credibility" with as many as 850,000 ballots ignored entirely and others lost or altered, an influential US vote observer mission said.
Lexington: The wretched Middle East
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:05 GMT
AT THE end of this month the last American troops will leave Iraq, marking the conclusion of an eight-year misadventure in which some 4,500 American soldiers and many, many more Iraqis lost their lives. On December 1st Vice-President Joe Biden told American and Iraqi troops in Baghdad that even after its soldiers had left, America would be a loyal partner of the new Iraq and stay “deeply engaged” throughout the region. Back home, however, a subversive new idea has taken hold among the makers of foreign policy. Isn’t it time for America to turn away from the scorpions’ nest of the Middle East and pivot towards Asia?Since the wish is father to the deed, the supposed “pivot” has started already. Barack Obama declared last month that America had made “a deliberate and strategic decision” to be “all in” in the Asia-Pacific arena in the 21st century. Nobody in the administration thinks that the superpower can turn away from the wretched Middle East immediately, but a certain theory of..
Transport in Georgia: Spare a penny?
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:06 GMT
ATLANTANS, it is estimated, have the longest average rush-hour commute in America: 127 minutes. The city’s transport infrastructure has not kept pace with its rapid growth and sprawl. According to Georgia’s government, the state spends less per head on transport than any other except Tennessee. But fixing the infrastructure means raising taxes—politically unpalatable even in fat years, and this is not one. So in June 2010 Georgia’s legislature decided to let citizens vote on whether to raise their own taxes.The Transportation Investment Act (TIA) directed elected officials in each of Georgia’s 12 regions to come up with a list of projects. The last of those lists was finalised in October. At the time of next year’s state primary elections, citizens in each region will vote on whether to finance those projects by imposing a one-cent sales tax within that region.This is a variation on a taxation model called, rather pleasingly, a SPLOST: a special purpose local-option sales tax.....
Technology and civil liberties: Don’t shoot
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:06 GMT
WHAT is the most striking image to emerge from this autumn’s Occupy protests? Was it the campus police officer in Davis, California, casually pepper-spraying a line of seated protesters? Or the white-shirted cop in New York, doing the same to a pair of unarmed, penned-in women? Perhaps it was a street in Oakland, deserted except for protesters and a line of black-helmeted riot police, the silence broken when one of the cops fires a rubber bullet at a protester filming him. Protesters have complained, as ever, about police infiltration, but as these videos make clear, protesters and other citizens are keeping their eyes on police, too.More than two-thirds of Americans own digital cameras. Around one-third of adults own a smartphone. Most of these devices can record and easily transmit audio and video. Recording police has never been easier, and thanks to social-media and activist networks such as Copwatch, which monitors police activity and posts videos to the web, neither has.....
Insider trading and Congress: Capitol crimes
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:06 GMT
FOR elected officials life in Washington, DC, holds many advantages. One is having a network of friends and associates who keep you well informed. But allegations have surfaced that politicians sometimes make use of this privileged access for personal profit.Last month CBS television aired an episode of “60 Minutes” that accused several members of Congress of financial opportunism usually associated more with Wall Street than Washington. The reason they can get away with it is that insider trading is perfectly legal for members of Congress, at least according to Peter Schweizer, the author of the book “Throw Them All Out”, on which the CBS episode drew.This has set off a fuss on Capitol Hill, as congressmen try to decide what the law actually allows. Some authorities doubt that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could successfully charge a member of Congress with insider trading, because it is unclear to whom congressmen owe a “fiduciary duty” and what qualifies as......
The election: The president chooses his ground
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:06 GMT
EVERY time a president seeks re-election, it is something of a parlour game in Washington, DC, to ask which of his predecessors’ campaigns he will take as a template. Will Barack Obama attempt to persuade voters, as Ronald Reagan did in 1984, that the darkness of recession was giving way to “morning in America”? The enduring listlessness of the economy makes that a tricky sell. Could he perhaps emulate Harry Truman’s successful tirade of 1948 against the “do-nothing Congress”? Mr Obama is better at warming cockles than thumping tubs, and in any case control of Congress is divided, making Democrats as responsible for its ineffectiveness as Republicans are. This week Mr Obama put an end to the debate by publicly invoking a different role model: Teddy Roosevelt.On December 6th Mr Obama travelled to Osawatomie, a small town in Kansas where Roosevelt gave a celebrated speech in 1910, laying out the platform that he would eventually adopt as a third-party candidate for president two....
Detroit nears bankruptcy: Nowhere to run
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:06 GMT
IN THE 1960s, the first hit song from Berry Gordy’s Motown empire was “Money (That’s What I Want)”. It might well be an anthem for modern-day Detroit. On December 6th Michigan took the first legal steps towards a state takeover of Detroit. If it happens, it will be the largest American city to be taken over by a state.The problem has been building for decades; declining property values and the flight of better-off people to the suburbs have hit revenues, while the cost of servicing a still-sprawling city has not shrunk proportionately. The effects of the recession, particularly severe in Michigan, have provided the trigger for the crisis. Detroit’s mayor, Dave Bing, now says the city will run out of cash in April 2012.Failing to fix the problem, he adds, means losing “the ability to control our own destiny”. This is a reference to legislation known as Public Act 4 (PA4), which allows the state to appoint an emergency manager for failing local governments and school districts. When...
Tort reform: Closing the lottery
ECONOMIST Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:17:06 GMT
IN HIS floundering campaign for president, Rick Perry has at least brought one topic into prominence: tort reform. In June the governor of Texas signed a “loser pays” tort law, intended to discourage slight or frivolous lawsuits by making losers pay the winners’ legal costs. Conservatives are eager to support it. The right has maintained for decades that America’s legal culture smothers small businesses, doctors and innovators.Too bad, then, that the Texas law is timid. “Loser pays” is the norm in many countries, including England, Canada and Germany. But there, “loser pays” is the rule in most torts. The Texas bill awards legal costs only for suits “that have no basis in law or in fact” and are dismissed before any evidence is gathered. Most competent lawyers can write a complaint that clears this bar. Even the Texas trial-lawyers’ association eventually endorsed Mr Perry’s law. ...
Deriek Crouse: Father of Five Killed in Virginia Tech Shooting
IBTIMES Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:24:24 EST
Deriek Crouse, a father of five, was shot and killed at Virginia Tech on Thursday in the school's second deadly shooting since 2007.
Banker's 1,615 Word Email to Woman Post-'Horrific Date' Goes Viral [FULL TEXT]
IBTIMES Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:53:21 EST
After incessant calls and emails, Lauren decided to post "horrific date"-banker Mike's 1,615 word email on how she deceived him on Reddit. The email has since gone viral.
World's Oldest Beds in South Africa Found to Repel Bugs [PHOTO]
IBTIMES Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:57:16 EST
The world's oldest beds, 77,000-years-old, were discovered at Sibudu, a cave in a sandstone cliff in South Africa, according to reports.
Jonathan Toubin: New York DJ in Critical Condition After Taxi Crashed into Hotel Room
IBTIMES Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:24:21 EST
New York DJ Jonathan Toubin is in critical condition after a taxi crashed into his hotel room in Portland, Ore. on Thursday while he was asleep.
Sotheby’s to Auction Apple Inc.'s Founding Contract from 1976
IBTIMES Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:59:08 EST
New-York based auction house, Sotheby's, is all set for a historic sale featuring contract papers that helped establish Steve Jobs' Apple register as a corporate body, back in 1976.
Payroll Tax-Cut Fight Heads Toward Expected Deal: Aides
IBTIMES Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:15:17 EST
Democratic and Republican lawmakers skirmished on Friday over plans to extend a payroll-tax cut seen as crucial to a fragile U.S. economic recovery, but aides predicted a last-minute deal.
'Sarah Palin' Moment for Mexican Presidential Candidate
IBTIMES Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:13:28 EST
Presidential candidate Enrique Pena Nieto couldn't give the title of any books he likes... while speaking at a book fair.
Over 10,000 Thai Prisoners Given Royal Pardons: PHOTOS
IBTIMES Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:53:20 EST
A total of 12,000 inmates were freed on Thursday under His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's royal pardon this year on the occasion of his 84th birthday.
World Briefing | Americas: Cuba: White House Calls for Release of Alan Gross, Jailed Contractor
NYTIMES Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:20:11 GMT
Two years after his arrest in Cuba, the White House on Friday urged Cuba to immediately release Alan Gross, an American contractor.
World Briefing | The Americas: Venezuela: New Regional Group Meets
NYTIMES Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:05:07 GMT
A new regional group setting itself up as a counterweight to the United States in the Western Hemisphere began a two-day summit meeting in Caracas on Friday.
World Briefing | The Americas: Mexico: Humberto Moreira, Party Official, Resigns
NYTIMES Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:05:07 GMT
Humberto Moreira, the president of the party that ruled Mexico for seven decades, resigned Friday in the face of a financial scandal.
Sports of The Times: George Vecsey Remembers Brazil’s Sócrates
NYTIMES Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:45:07 GMT
There are very few folk singer-activist-physicians who are also world-class athletes.
World Briefing | The Americas: Brazil: Government Pledges $2 Billion to Fight Crack
NYTIMES Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:48 GMT
The Brazilian government will invest more than $2 billion to curb the spread of crack cocaine, including creating a public health network to treat drug users.
World Briefing | The Americas: Honduras: Killings Prompt a Ban on Motorcycles Carrying Passengers
NYTIMES Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:59:36 GMT
After two high-profile killings this week, legislators approved a decree late Wednesday banning motorcyclists from riding with passengers.
World Briefing | The Americas: Canadian Sayfildin Tahir Sharif Charged in Iraq Bombing
NYTIMES Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:00:35 GMT
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted a house painter in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday for aiding in a 2009 suicide bombing that killed five American soldiers in Iraq.
The strain shows through, but a stint in the White House may be the key to a longer life
INDEPENDENT Thu, 08 Dec 2011
Judging by their before and after photographs, US presidents appear to age before our eyes, adding wrinkles and grey hair with each year in office. But their time in the White House does not appear to shorten their lives, and most live longer than their peers, a new study has found.
American Football: Police use baton charge on haka
INDEPENDENT Thu, 08 Dec 2011
When police in the small Utah state town of Roosevelt saw a Maori haka being performed after a high school game of American football, they thought a riot was breaking out and used pepper spray and batons on the spectators involved. An investigation by police in Roosevelt, 140 miles east of Salt Lake City, has cleared the officers of wrongdoing "because they feared a riot".
US family lobby up in arms about the 'legalisation of bestiality'
INDEPENDENT Sat, 10 Dec 2011
There is worrying news for Lance Corporal Belleau Wood, the official "base mascot" at the recruit depot in San Diego where members of the US Marine Corps undergo their basic training.
Connecticut home invasion: second man sentenced to death
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:37:00 GMT
Joshua Komisarjevsky will join his accomplice on death row for the brutal murder of a mother and her two daughters A jury condemned a man to death Friday for raping and strangling a woman and killing her two daughters in an attack that led to the defeat of a bill to abolish the death penalty in Connecticut and was compared to Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. Joshua Komisarjevsky will join his accomplice Steven Hayes on Connecticut's death row. The jury rejected defence attorneys' request to spare his life in light of the sexual abuse he suffered as a boy. The two paroled burglars tormented a family of four before killing Jennifer Hawke-Petit and leaving her daughters, 17-year-old Hayley and 11-year-old Michaela, to die. The girls died of smoke inhalation after they were tied to their beds and doused in gasoline before the house was set ablaze. In closing arguments, a prosecutor said the two men created "the ultimate house of horrors" by inflicting extreme psychological and........
GOP race: does Iowa still matter?
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:28:50 GMT
Almost all Republican candidates this year have chosen nationally-geared campaigning over traditional meet-and-greets Almost all the Republican presidential candidates have dispensed with the traditional campaign playbook this year. Normally at this point in the race, they will have spent hours in Iowa, criss-crossing the state addressing small gatherings in church halls, libraries, schools and private homes. Not this time round. Candidates such as Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry have largely ignored Iowa, dispensing with the ritual of small-town, meet-and-greet campaigning for which the state is famous. The leading contenders have delayed until now, with only four weeks left, making any serious commitment to campaigning in the state. Almost all of the candidates will be in Iowa this weekend for a presidential debate and another next week, and they will all be back in the week running up to the caucus on January 3, the first of the states to hold a contest. But for...
What I'm really thinking: the atheist churchgoer
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:59:31 GMT
'There's a nauseating clubbiness about the hardcore Christians' As I sit in church on a Sunday morning, my main struggle is to stay awake. I did fall asleep during a sermon once, and came to with a jolt, wondering if I'd been snoring. The rest of the congregation stands and sits at the appropriate moments – I never know what's happening. I started going to church to get my children into CofE schools. The sense of my own hypocrisy can still bother me, so I'm usually in a foul mood by Sunday. I'm the one on the back pew feeling furious with my husband who refuses point blank to come with me. Looking at the other churchgoers can make me even crosser; there's a nauseating clubbiness about the hardcore Christians. I try to smile enthusiastically at the vicar but I can't help thinking he's patronising and disapproving. Or maybe I'm just paranoid he has somehow guessed I'm a nonbeliever. The lessons are read from the King James Bible and are almost entirely unintelligible. The........
Rape in the US military: 'He said if you tell anyone, I'll tell everyone you're a dyke' - video
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT
After her attacker threatened to accuse her of being gay, Michelle Jones says she did not want to report her rape for fear of losing her job Ken Macfarlane
Rape in the US military: 'You're just a private, you're probably just a little slut' - video
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT
One in three women in the US military has experience of sexual trauma while on active service. Kate Weber says she tried to report a rape but was told to be quiet and not tell anyone Ken Macfarlane
Rape in the US military: 'I just screamed for them to stop' - video
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT
Over a third of sexual trauma cases reported last year in the US military were men. Rick Tringale says he was gang raped in his dormitory during the first few weeks of training, he was 18 years old Ken Macfarlane
The myth that religion is more about practice than belief | Julian Baggini
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:02:51 GMT
My own research shows that the vast majority of Christians appear to take the orthodox doctrine at face value A few weeks ago, I argued that the debate about the true nature of religion is hampered both by a confusion between what we think it ought to be and what it actually is, and by a lack of knowledge about what religious people, rather than the elite commentariat, really think. To get a better sense of these facts on the ground, you've helped me conduct a survey, which I also ran one Sunday in November in and outside various Bristol churches. I've finally collated all the responses and I think the results make for interesting reading. First of all though, it's vital that I acknowledge the extreme limitations of these surveys upfront. The online version was taken by a self-selecting sample of 767 churchgoers, the majority of whom read Comment is free at least occasionally and who are mostly aged 18-35. This is not a representative sample of typical practising Christians. The..
Newt Gingrich's job creation for kids | Lizz Winstead
GUARDIAN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:09:01 GMT
No wonder he's GOP presidential frontrunner: he's solved youth unemployment and labor union tyranny over bathrooms at once Presidential nopeful Newt Gingrich continues to amaze us by finding new ways to endear himself to, well, um, mostly Mormon haters, divorce attorneys and the Janjaweed. Nevertheless, if you are unfamiliar with this unhinged Macy's balloon, he is currently the Republican frontrunner in the 2012 presidential race. That is, until one of them pipes up with some new big idea – like reducing American dependence on foreign energy by replacing the electric chair with one that runs on solar power. But Newt works tirelessly to keep the American dream alive. And that American's name is Newt Gingrich. And he has always dreamed big. No matter which woman's bed he woke up in. Just ask him. Apparently, he helped develop supply-side economics. And he toppled communism. I think he performed my first pap smear! And if that isn't impressive enough, he also has the uncanny..
The media can't wait for another slice of Amanda Knox | Deborah Orr
GUARDIAN Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:07:11 GMT
Now she's hired a hot-shot to negotiate a book deal, the media has a new reason to report on her At long last! Foxy Knoxy has done something worth reporting, a whole two months after she was cleared of murdering her flatmate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia. The news is neither very surprising nor interesting – she's hired a hot-shot to negotiate a book deal. But the 24-year-old's "new life as a professional martyr to injustice" (Daily Mail, 4 October) has got to start somewhere. Raffaele Sollecito, who was cleared of being her co-conspirator, has signed up with a swanky US agent, too. But that's not so interesting. He's a chap. When a chap gets tangled up in a lurid sex-murder, well, that's just par for the course, ain't it? It's doubly annoying to much of the media that Knox has not already hit the publicity trail. First, of course, they are all itching to publish more Knox-related material. Second, if she obliged them in their desire to do so, that would be "proof" that she's....
Man, myth and the death penalty
BBC Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:02:11 GMT
Thirty years of legal battles over US death-row inmate
Death for US home invasion killer
BBC Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:58:20 GMT
A Connecticut jury condemns Joshua Komisarjevsky to death over a grisly home invasion murder case that has impacted the state's death penalty laws.
US top general warns of EU unrest
BBC Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:30:11 GMT
Top US military commander Gen Martin Dempsey says he is concerned about "the potential for civil unrest" as Europe's financial crisis unfolds.
Last Weekend: New York's swagger can't be beaten
FEEDSPORTAL Sat, 10 Dec 2011
It sounds an extravagant solution to the pre-Christmas blues, but if you want to escape the relentless gloom on this side of the Atlantic try a weekend in New York.
US: Gunman kills two at Virgina Tech
FEEDSPORTAL Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:53:33 GMT
A gunman killed a police officer in a Virginia Tech parking lot and was found dead nearby.
Hospital basement was meant for car park: Kolkata mayor
SIFY Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:10:00 GMT
Kolkata: Was the basement from where the fire started in the annexe building of AMRI hospital wrongly used by the hospital authorities? The Kolkata mayor has claimed the basement was originally meant
Nokia N8 and Lumia 800 – stunning camera results
GOOGLE Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:03:13 GMT
Hot on the heels of his trip to New York City, happy snapper Richard recently took another trip with his trusty N8 (and his wife) to London. As you might have come to expect from Richard, his photographs are stunning. Not only are they pretty to look at, but the photo set acts as a [...]
Free Downloads That Are Worth a Donation, Part 1
PCWORLD Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT
These fantastic, well-known utilities are donationware--you can use them for free, but the developers ask for a contribution to keep their work going. Now is a great time to give back to the creators.
Usenix: Google Deploys IPv6 for Internal Network
PCWORLD Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:20:46 GMT
In a project that has taken longer than company engineers anticipated, Google is rolling out IPv6 across its entire internal employee network.
Facebook One-Ups Twitter with Site 'Subscribe' Button
PCWORLD Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:39:00 GMT
The new Subscribe button mimics Twitter by allowing Facebook users to follow each other without being friends -- but tells your friends when you start following someone new.
HBGary CEO: Anonymous Attack Didn't Ruin Us
PCWORLD Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:55:00 GMT
When HBGary Federal, had its website hacked and sensitive e-mail exposed by hacktivist group Anonymous last February, it became a question of how Sacramento, Calif.-based security firm HBGary could survive the damage to its reputation.
The Windows Store, e-Books, Google Wallet, and More
PCWORLD Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:08:00 GMT
The Windows Store gets ready to open its doors, the US Department of Justice probes anti-competitive behavior in the pricing of e-books, Verizon delays Google Wallet availability and the Android Market passes 10 billion downloads.
Free Downloads That Are Worth a Donation, Part 2
PCWORLD Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT
In the second part of our donationware series, we introduce a few hidden gems that you can download and use for free. All of these programs accept contributions, and some support charities.
US defends 'Five Echo' discipline block at Gitmo
BOSTON Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:59:51 GMT
U.S. military officials at Guantanamo Bay are defending conditions in a disciplinary block known as "Five Echo," taking the unusual step Friday of releasing photos of a section of the jail not typically shown to outsiders.
I didn't overpromise: Obama
GOOGLE Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:23:03 GMT
BARACK Obama says he did not oversell his plan to fix the struggling US economy, insisting the country's woes have been mounting for 20 years.
Lunar Eclipse Saturday: Will You See It?
ABCNEWS Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:39:02 GMT
The last lunar eclipse of 2011 happens early Saturday morning for the United States -- a nice spectacle, but the timing is such that it will be visible only briefly before dawn in western states, Hawaii and Alaska.
US Defends 'Five Echo' Discipline Block at Gitmo
ABCNEWS Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:08:45 GMT
US military denies claims that Guantanamo disciplinary block violates Geneva Conventions
President Obama sets campaign theme
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:11:38 GMT
US President Barack Obama delivered a sweeping indictment of economic inequality in the US on Tuesday, laying out a theme that will shape his re-election campaign next year.
Rod Blagojevich gets 14 years in prison
FEEDSPORTAL Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:44:25 GMT
Ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to auction off Obama's vacated US Senate seat and a host of other corruption charges.
Blagojevich gets 14 years for corruption
GOOGLE Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:06:09 GMT
FORMER governor Rod Blagojevich has been given 14 years in jail for trying to auction President Barack Obama's vacated US Senate seat.
Missing Baby Lisa Irwin Update: Volunteers Suspect Mother ‘Killed Lisa’
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:42:00 EST
Baby Lisa Irwin has been missing for two months, however the 1-year-old's parents, Deborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin, surprised authorities Sunday when they requested local prayer vigils be put to an end. Lisa's Aunt Ashley said that neighbors and volunteers suspect Bradley killed Lisa and dumped her body at a local abandoned casino.
Craigslist Killings: Third Body Identified, Suspect Killers to Face Trial
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:52:09 EST
After a third body was identified in the so-called "Craigslist Killings," Richard Beasley and his suspected teenage accomplice, Brogan Rafferty, will be charged with three murders and one shooting in Summit County and face a murder trial.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011: How-To Tips for Supermodel Hair + Make-up
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:55:18 EST
Want to know how to get Angel-worthy hair and make-up? Here are some tips from the experts behind the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Emanyea Lockett Drama: School Fires Back, Disputes 9-yr-old’s ‘Cute’ Comment
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:03:43 EST
Last week, 9-yr-old Emanyea Lockett of Brookside Elementary in North Carolina was allegedly suspended for calling a teacher “cute.” He and his mother claimed the boy made the comment to a friend, which was overheard and reported by another teacher.
Dan Quayle, Former Vice President, Endorses Mitt Romney
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:06:00 EST
Former Vice President Dan Quayle has endorsed Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination, calling him the only candidate who meets all the criteria for the job: leadership, character, conservative philosophy and electability.
Anthony Miranda: Mugger Left Bruised and Beaten by MMA Fighter Victim [PHOTO]
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:14:31 EST
Anthony Miranda, a 24-year-old convicted felon and mugger, was left bruised and beaten when he tried mugging and carjacking a man on Friday night around 11:30 p.m. in Chicago. The victim, however, just so happened to be an MMA fighter and expert.
Weeping Emma West in Court Accused of 'My Tram Experience' Racist Rant
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:30:37 EST
Emma West, the tram passenger who featured in the viral video “My Tram Experience” remanded in custody until the New Year after appearing at Croydon Magistrates’ Court harged with a racially aggravated public order offence.
Payroll Tax Cut Debate: Collins, McCaskill Offer Bipartisan Fix
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:39:17 EST
U.S. Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., have conjured a middle ground they believe could settle the ongoing debate over extending the payroll tax cut.
Moscow: Anti-Putin Protesters Defy Ban, Clash With Police
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:42:18 EST
Russian protesters who took the streets to protest against alleged election fraud at Sunday's parliamentary election have defied a ban on unapproved rallies and gathered in Moscow city centre.
More Than 60% of Americans Support Congressional Pay Cut, Say Congress Should Work More: Poll
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:44:14 EST
A majority of Americans say members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives should receive salary cuts, have their pensions discontinued and be required to spend more time on Capitol Hill.
Feds Raid Seattle Welfare Woman's Million-Dollar Home: Fraud Case? [VIDEO]
IBTIMES Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:00:33 EST
A woman from Seattle, Washington, who is a welfare recipient, has been garnering much attention lately, but for an odd reason. She happens to live in a waterfront house on Lake Washington worth approximately $1.2 million dollars and has been living in that same house since 2003.
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ABC News 'See the Whole Picture'
ABCNEWS Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:56:58 GMT
Viewers watch ABC News to "See the Whole Picture"
Video: Reporting from 90 feet below
CBSNEWS Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:39:21 EST
Using a special scuba mask, Anderson Cooper tries to deliver an on-camera report, but the local sea life -- sharks included -- gets in the way.
Flying dogs to freedom
CNN Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:42:16 GMT
Photojournalist Burke Buckhorn introduces us to Mike Young, who flies rescued dogs to their new owners.
OTUS, As In 'Of the United States'
ABCNEWS Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:11:20 GMT
ABC's Jake Tapper explains an exciting new political website.
Fixation: Dancing Weather Baby
ABCNEWS Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:19:25 GMT
"GMA" hosts share their favorite content from this week.
Man burns woman alive in elevator
CNN Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:35:43 GMT
New York Police are looking for a man who burned a woman alive in her apartment building's elevator. WCBS reports.
Video: "Olive": From a smartphone to the silver screen
CBSNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:02:43 EST
For the first time, a smartphone - a Nokia N8 - was used to shoot an entire full-length film that will actually be released in a theater. Ben Tracy reports on "Olive."
Occupy protesters arrested in New York
REUTERS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:51:00 GMT
Dec. 17 - Police arrest Occupy Wall Street protesters attempting to take over an empty lot in Manhattan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Video: Suspect questioned in torch death
MSNBC.MSN Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:40:57 GMT
A man smelling of gasoline walked into a New York City police station overnight and implicated himself in the death of a woman hosed down with an accelerant and set ablaze in the elevator of her apartment building. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports. (msnbc tv)
Officials Search for Ayla Reynolds
ABCNEWS Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:21:35 GMT
The 20-month-old was last seen asleep in her bed.
Millionaire Murderer Bob Ward Rushed to Hospital
ABCNEWS Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:47:35 GMT
The millionaire convicted of murdering his wife has attempted suicide.
Runaway Cart Plows into People at Football Game
ABCNEWS Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:55:50 GMT
The cart took off when a field marker became stuck on the accelerator.
A look at 'Geek Love'
CNN Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:20:51 GMT
TLC's new special, "Geek Love," chronicles speed dating at the popular New York Comic-Con. Here is a clip from the show.
London Olympics safety measures
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:32:46 GMT
CNN's Dan Rivers reports on counter-terrorism measures being used in the upcoming London Olympics.
Why Would NFL Player Allegedly Lead Double Life?
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:06:40 GMT
Sam Hurd could face 40 years in prison over drug accusations.
Teen's Quick Thinking During Burglary
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:31:27 GMT
Chloe Symngton hid under her bed and called 911 as men broke into her house.
Murder Suicide claims 5 in Emington Illinois
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:43:20 GMT
Authorities found a family shot to death in an apparent murder suicide.
Edison Employee Kills Two in So Cal Rampage
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:19:49 GMT
Unidentified man shoots self after killing two and injuring others.
Man Survives Ride in Trash Compactor
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:23:00 GMT
Trinity Lunsford was looking for a necklace when he was scooped up.
Boy greets, thanks troops at airport
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:22:01 GMT
A boy makes it his duty to greet returning troops at the airport and thank them. Meet the "one boy USO."
Kmart's Secret Santas
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:46:52 GMT
Anonymous donors have been paying off layaway accounts across the country.
Star Football Player's Secret Drug Dealing Life
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:31:39 GMT
Sam Hurd was cut from the Bears after he was arrested for drug trafficking.
Attorney Puts Defendant's Twin at Defense Table
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:23:00 GMT
Dorothy Savory is defending herself from misconduct charges as result of stunt.
Bob Ward to be Sentenced for Wife's Murder
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:39:34 GMT
Daughters plead for Mercy for their father, who killed their mother in 2009.
Man Fights for Paternal Rights
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:05:56 GMT
A decades old law prevents a father from having any rights to see baby daughter.
Jerry Sandusky Case: Mike McQueary Testifies
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:04:34 GMT
Prosecution's key witness speaks out about what he saw in the locker room.
Szczesny on Euro 2012 finals
CNN Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:48:06 GMT
CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny about the Euro 2012 finals in his native Poland.
Mike McQueary Speaks Out
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:42:22 GMT
Assistant coach testifies to what he saw involving Sandusky and a young boy.
Cavalia celebrates horse-human ties
CNN Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:44:52 GMT
CNN's Felipe Barral takes us to experience Cavalia's second show: Odysseo.
Barefoot Bandit Sentenced
ABCNEWS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:22:07 GMT
Crime Spree garners Colton Harris-Moore more than 7 years in jail.
'Barefoot Bandit' brought to book
REUTERS Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:46:00 GMT
Dec 17 - A serial burglar admits to more than 30 charges after a two-year crime spree in the United States. Paul Chapman reports.
Video: Barry Bonds appealing conviction, sentence
MSNBC.MSN Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:44:21 GMT
Some believe former MLB slugger got a slap on the wrist for lying about his steroid use, but his lawyers think his conviction and sentence of house arrest and community service were wrong and plan to appeal. NBC’s Mike Taibbi reports. (TODAY)
Justice Department Investigates Immigration Law
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:33:33 GMT
Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio accused of racial profiling.
Penn State Scandal: Key Witness to Testify
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:24:06 GMT
Mike McQueary will testify against the former coach in a hearing.
Police Officer Holds Hand of Woman Pinned Under Bus
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:30:45 GMT
Neal Karlinsky reports on one officer's act of kindness in an emergency.
Parents Lock Lips With Their Kids?
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:24:39 GMT
Blindfolded students in Minnesota were kissed by their parents at school event.
Jerry Sandusky's Shower Defense
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:38:18 GMT
Lawyer Karl Rominger says ex-Penn State coach was teaching boys about hygiene.
Michael Peterson Free After Witness Discredited
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:37:03 GMT
The writer has been in jail for the murder of his wife since 2003.
Video: Haiku poetry helps NYC pedestrians stay safe
CBSNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:17:44 EST
Traffic signs featuring brightly colored artwork and safety messages written in haiku poetry are being placed throughout New York City's five boroughs. Early Show contributor Taryn Winter Brill reports.
Video: Surf’s – er, salt’s up in Utah
MSNBC.MSN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:10:35 GMT
Filmmaker Devin Graham captured adventurous athletes "saltboarding" on the Salt Flats in Utah. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)
McCain's Twitter 'war' with Putin
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:02:09 GMT
Sen. John McCain discusses his Twitter battle with Vladimir Putin after Putin questions McCain's sanity.
Video: Openly-gay bishop slams Perry's anti-gay TV ad
MSNBC.MSN Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:15:25 GMT
Gene Robinson, the nation's first openly gay Episcopal bishop, responds to GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry's anti-gay television ad, telling msnbc's Thomas Roberts "it must break God's heart to see religion used in a political campaign like this." (msnbc tv)
Michael Peterson Murder Conviction Thrown Out
ABCNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:38:56 GMT
Dan Abrams and Nancy Grace discuss the judge's decision to free the writer.
When to count on Carfax
CNN Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:07:23 GMT
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard has some advice on what you should, and should not, rely on when buying a used car.
Feds claim Sheriff Arpaio discriminates
CNN Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:27:15 GMT
The Justice Department says it has evidence Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Arizona department discriminated against Latinos.
First ever look inside Google New York
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:58:10 GMT
For the first time, Google chairman Eric Schmidt invites cameras inside the company's iconic New York offices.
Athletes Kicking4Hunger
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:35:57 GMT
A college student in North Carolina is using soccer to fight hunger.
Cody Jackson: the 'One Boy USO'
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:33:01 GMT
Dr. Drew introduces us to an 8-year-old boy who greets military men and women returning home from war.
Video: Boy sends 180,000 thank-you cards to US troops
MSNBC.MSN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:14:59 GMT
Stephen Goodman, 11, completed his plan to send 180,000 thank-you cards to U.S. troops serving overseas. Goodman tells msnbc’s Thomas Roberts he hopes the cards “lift their spirits” and let them know “they are never forgotten.” (msnbc tv)
VIDEO: Bradley Manning case begins in US
BBC Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:39:22 GMT
Private Bradley Manning has appeared at a military court for the first time. He faces 22 charges of obtaining and distributing government secrets, which he allegedly leaked to anti-secrecy site Wikileaks.

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