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.
Breaking News
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.
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
Several 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
Even 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
CHICAGO - 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’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.
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
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
New York- A Greenwood County man, weighing around 900 pounds, died Wednesday.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 is a leading mobile phone manufacturer in the whole world and India is no exception.Technology
Microsoft offers about 24K training vouchers in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Microsoft Corp.
Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares fall on weak 3Q
PHILADELPHIA - Shares of Dell Inc.
EU extends Oracle/Sun review deadline until Jan 27
BRUSSELS - 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.
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
WASHINGTON - 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.
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.
Business
Nasdaq notifies Overstock it violated listing rule
SALT LAKE CITY - Overstock.com Inc.
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.
Small Florida bank shuttered, 124th this year
WASHINGTON - Florida banking regulators on Friday shut down Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, marking the 124th U.S.
How the major stock indexes fared on Friday
Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc.
Americans save more but earn less as rates fall
NEW YORK - The U.S.
Treasury prices fall, yields inch off lows
NEW YORK - Treasury prices mostly fell Friday, pushing their yields higher.
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.
AKRON, Ohio - Goodyear said Friday the 2010 Toyota Prius now includes its fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as standard equipment.