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Robbery motive in deaths of 5 in rural Arkansas

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Police say thieves shot to death five Arkansas family members and burned their bodies for a set of wheel rims and some flat-screen televisions.

Monsanto aims to stop leaks at Idaho mine dump

BOISE, Idaho - Monsanto Co. is installing a water management system at an Idaho phosphate mine the company depends on to make its Roundup weedkiller to stop the leakage of selenium and heavy metals into a tributary of the Blackfoot River.

Publisher says buyer emerges for Ariz. paper

MESA, Ariz. - The publisher of the East Valley Tribune in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa says a buyer has made an offer that would keep the paper and its Web site in business.

Moody's downgrades Liberty Media LLC ratings

NEW YORK - Moody's Investors Service downgraded ratings for Liberty Media Corp.

Report: Bangladeshi mom doesn't want twins back

FAA says equipment outage caused 819 flight delays

"Going Rogue" is going big

Southwest Airlines changes board election rules

West Virginia regulators approve gas rate increase

Fla. commissioner OKs Citizens Property rate hikes

Health

Medidata shares fall on offering announcement

NEW YORK - Medidata Solutions Inc., a maker of software and services for clinical development of drugs and medical devices, said Friday it plans a public offering of 4.5 million shares of its common stock.

Guidelines for cancer screening differ by group

Guidelines for cancer screening differ by groupSeveral doctors groups and advocacy groups set guidelines for cancer screening, and they update that advice periodically as new information emerges.

Medidata files shelf registration for offering

NEW YORK - Medidata Solutions Inc., a maker of software and services for clinical development of drugs and medical devices, said Friday it plans a public offering of 4.5 million shares of its common stock.

Entertainment

Suicide Bomber to go ahead

Suicide Bomber to go aheadEven though Mahesh Bhatt’s son is being investigated for being linked to terror suspect, David Coleman Headley, director Anurag Basu is on plans to launch him with the film, Suicide Bomber.

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stationsCHICAGO - For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Paa Premiere Plans

Paa Premiere PlansPaa’s premiere in Mumbai on December 3rd is set to start with Abhishek Bachchan entering the premiere carrying his Paa, Amitabh Bachchan on piggyback.

To Grandparents with love

Who can ever forget the unconditional love of doting grandparents, who pamper us rotten by stuffing us with our favorite food, who put us to sleep with stories of kingdoms far far away and not to forget our loving shield that protected us when we were just about to get spanked by our parents? These are fond memories that bring tears of joy in everyone’s eyes.

Just 2 years to go: Let's start missing Oprah!

Vatican slams ‘Twilight’ series

Kate Hudson’s son has crush on Penelope Cruz

Lopez, Anthony sued over dog’s behaviour

Hugh Jackman reconciles with mother

Gerard Butler wants to launch fragrance line

Remembering Abrar Alvi

Kajols Knitting Tales

New York designer wins Project Runway

‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ release shifted to avoid clash with ‘Teen Patti’

Boondock Saints Prayer Meaning: A Popular Question On The Web

Barack Obama bags popular at trade fair

No HELLO says Shilpa Shetty

Anushka takes one step forward

Birthday Party for Nayantara by her friends

Navya Nairs fiancs name out

Tamil and Telugu versions for Black Stallion

20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

EDITOR'S NOTE - The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease.
Infrared  image of circumstellar disk illuminates  massive  star formation process

Infrared image of circumstellar disk illuminates massive star formation process

WASHINGTON - A team of astronomers has captured the first direct, well-resolved infrared images of a circumstellar disk around a young massive star called HD 200775, to illuminate a massive star formation process.
Daniel Webb, the 900 pound Man Dies

Daniel Webb, the 900 pound Man Dies

New York- A Greenwood County man, weighing around 900 pounds, died Wednesday.
Shakira’s Worries Over Damon Song Tribute

Shakira’s Worries Over Damon Song Tribute

SHAKIRA fears she'll have to write to MATT DAMON's wife and apologise for namechecking her man on her new album.
Rihanna Touched By Heartbreaking Book Of Fan Messages And Stories

Rihanna Touched By Heartbreaking Book Of Fan Messages And Stories

RIHANNA has an amazing new keepsake - a book full of heartfelt messages from victims of domestic violence.
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'2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China BEIJING - When the apocalypse comes, China will save the world.
'Hand of Shame' sparks debate on cheating, replays

'Hand of Shame' sparks debate on cheating, replays

LONDON - Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Man City’s Santa says he’ll ruin Rafa’s Xmas

Man City’s Santa says he’ll ruin Rafa’s Xmas

LONDON - Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz and his team-mates have warned Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez that they intend to ruin his Christmas celebrations this year.
VPS / Dedicated Server versus Amazon Cloud: Questions and Answers

VPS / Dedicated Server versus Amazon Cloud: Questions and Answers

Today Arjun asked some questions on OCC, wanting to know relative merits of going for cloud computing versus Virtual Private Server.
10 tips for making a mobile friendly website

10 tips for making a mobile friendly website

When planning to build a mobile version of website you need to consider the diversity of mobile ecosystem.
Best Black Friday Ads 2009 for Gadgets

Best Black Friday Ads 2009 for Gadgets

San Francisco - 27 Nov is Black Friday 2009 and you are not too late if you have decided to buy gadgets for this Black Friday 2009.
Nokia Mobile Phone Price List in India

Nokia Mobile Phone Price List in India

Nokia is a leading mobile phone manufacturer in the whole world and India is no exception.
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Technology

Microsoft offers about 24K training vouchers in NC

Microsoft offers about 24K training vouchers in NCCHARLOTTE, N.C. - Microsoft Corp.

Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares fall on weak 3Q

Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares fall on weak 3QPHILADELPHIA - Shares of Dell Inc.

EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27

EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27BRUSSELS - European Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan.

Defects in carbon nanotubes could lead to improved charging for cell phones

WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered that defects in carbon nanotubes could lead to supercapacitors that could possibly be used for improving charge and energy storage systems in portable electronic devices such as cell phones.

Dell's profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report

EBay completes sale of Skype for $2 billion

On the Call: Dell's CEO Michael Dell

SkillSoft 3Q profit up 63 percent; raises outlook

Suit over search-engine keywords tries new angle

Dell profit falls 54 pct; report pulls shares down

Science

Europe: Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine

GENEVA - Scientists switched on the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time since the $10 billion machine suffered a spectacular failure more than a year ago.

Politics

NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case

WASHINGTON - A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six years.

Senator: USPS to resume North Pole Santa letters

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An Alaska senator says the U.S.

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect careWASHINGTON - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.

Levin: May be more troubling emails from Hasan

Argentina forces dirty war orphans to provide DNA

Mo. governor: Community colleges to freeze tuition

Lesbian US war deserter wins stay of deportation

Judge strikes down Tennessee guns-in-bars law

Reid health bill helps chiropractors, drugmakers

Law

UConn: Merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible

FARMINGTON, Conn. - University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.

Sports

Detroit defeats Robert Morris 71-59

ALBANY, N.Y. - Thomas Kennedy scored 19 points and had four steals in Detroit's 71-59 win over Robert Morris on Friday.

Idle Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship

RICHMOND, Texas - Sophie Gustafson moved within two shots of leader Lorena Ochoa at the LPGA Tour Championship on Friday before second-round play was suspended because of bad weather.

Germany and Canada win WC skeleton races

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - The home-ice advantage for the U.S.

Rochette leads Skate Canada, delights home crowd

KITCHENER, Ontario - Listening to her coach paid off for Joannie Rochette.

Turner leads No. 15 Ohio State over No. 13 Cal

NEW YORK - Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No.

Easley leads Murray State past James Madison 71-43

Tenn.-Martin holds off Harris-Stowe 79-67

Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229

Rain cuts short round 2 at LPGA Tour Championship

NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions

Stiegler done for season with broken bones in leg

Fisher leads No. 5 Villanova past Dayton 71-65

NFL union opposes reporting on teammates

Northug the man to beat as Olympic season starts

Pet News

Lebanese diva accused of singing racist song

CAIRO - A famous Lebanese pop singer, who normally stirs controversy for her seductive dresses and provocative dancing, has now been accused of singing a song with racist lyrics that compares black Egyptians to monkeys.

Correction: Mistaken for Deer

3 new ancient crocodile species fossils found

PR News

Indian Civil Aviation Issues Type Certificate for Dassault Falcon 7X

SAINT-CLOUD, France, November 20 - Dassault Falcon has received Type Certificate for the Falcon 7X from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India, confirming that the Falcon 7X meets the rigorous safety standards outlined by the national airworthiness authorities and allows registration of the Falcon 7X in the country.

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Gains Momentum - A Sign of Times to Come!

BMO's Foreign Exchange Group consistently recognized for its leading FX

Gadget

Fuel-efficient Goodyear tire available on Toyota

Fuel-efficient Goodyear tire available on ToyotaAKRON, Ohio - Goodyear said Friday the 2010 Toyota Prius now includes its fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as standard equipment.

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LDK Solar completes sale of stake in Chinese plant