US man wanted for ecoterror sentenced in China
BEIJING - An American man wanted for ecoterrorism attacks in the western United States has been sentenced to three years in a Chinese prison on drug charges.
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La. interstate crash kills 5; critically hurts 10
NEW ORLEANS, La. - A crowded minivan blew a tire, clipped a delivery truck and rolled on a Louisiana interstate Saturday, killing five people and critically injuring another 10, state police said.
Seven rebels killed in bombing raid in Colombia
BOGOTA - At least seven rebels were killed Saturday in the bombing of a rebel camp by the military in the jungles of the southeastern province of Guaviare, officials said.
Former McCain home goes up for auction
PHOENIX - A former home of Arizona Sen.
Health
Degrees for UP medicos post government hospital stint
LUCKNOW - Seeking to overcome the shortage of doctors in public hospitals and medical centres in Uttar Pradesh, the state government now plans to grant degrees to students of state-run medical colleges only after they serve a stint in government hospitals, an official said Saturday.
Awareness campaign for HIV/AIDS in Manipur
IMPHAL - A multi-media campaign aimed at spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS was launched in Imphal on Tuesday under the aegis of Manipur AIDS Control Society (MACS).
America wages new war in Vietnam _ on AIDS
TINH BIEN, Vietnam - When her husband fell ill with AIDS, doctors at the hospital turned him away, fearing they would catch the virus.
Entertainment
Shaan and Hariharan sing for Crackers
Shaan and Hariharan have joined hands with director Anil Goyal to tackle the issue of terrorism.
Butler wants to marry, but fears commitment
LONDON - Scottish actor Gerard Butler wants to get married but says he is scared of commitment and blames his father for this.
Snoop Dogg wants to replace Oprah Winfrey
LONDON - Hip-hop star Snoop Dogg wants to take over Oprah Winfrey's talk show when she steps down.
When I work, I’m like a machine: Beyonce
LONDON - US pop star Beyonce Knowles says she is so passionate about her career that she often works like a machine, without any breaks.
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Toll Free MTNL telephone number for minorities
NEW DELHI - Keeping in mind the problems of the minorities, the National Commission for Minorities has set up a Toll Free MTNL Telephone number 1800 110 088 for their benefits.
NASA’s new space telescope to start hunt for stealth asteroids
LONDON - NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) is all set to start its hunt for stealth asteroids.
I just love the male sexuality, says Lady GaGa
NEW DELHI - American singer Lady GaGa has spoken about her love for 'the male sexuality'.
Kate Moss ‘parties after bust up with beau’
LONDON - It looks like Kate Moss among those who get all melancholy after a bust up with their flames - she had a gala time without boyfriend Jamie Hince at Take That's SingStar party.
Pattinson says best thing about being famous is staying in luxury hotels
WASHINGTON - Twilight star Robert Pattinson insists that the best part of being famous is the luxury hotels he stays in.
Big plays boost Cowboys to 24-7 win over Raiders
ARLINGTON, Texas - Big play after big play on offense.
Seahawks reduce rookie LB Aaron Curry's workload
RENTON, Wash. - Aaron Curry is about to get an unexpected breather from the Seahawks.
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Apple's iPhone arrives in tech-savvy South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea - South Koreans got their first taste of the iPhone on Saturday as the multifunctional communication and entertainment device made its long awaited debut in one of the world's most technologically sophisticated societies.
Cyber Monday 2009
San Francisco- Cyber Monday 2009, sponsored by the National Retail Federation's shop.org is to hit the online stores in Monday, Nov.
Blocking and filtering software ‘cuts exposure to explicit Internet content’
WASHINGTON - Using filtering and blocking software can significantly lower exposure to online sexual material among youth, say researchers.
How Facebook gives rise to new words
WASHINGTON - With the advent of new modes of communication, such as Facebook, language and social interaction have gone through a major change, says an expert.
Science
Saddam was telling truth in missing Gulf War pilot
WASHINGTON - Saddam Hussein was telling the truth, this time.
Politics
Ohio inmate seeks hearing over execution method
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio inmate fighting the state's new execution procedure is asking a federal court to intervene.
Krishna gives a skip to Qureshi, chill deepens
PORT OF SPAIN - A year after the Mumbai attacks, foreign ministers of India and Pakistan were in the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, but did not meet for any talks, indicating a deepening chill in their ties.
India, Canada clinch nuclear deal
PORT OF SPAIN - Ending months of complex negotiations, India and Canada Saturday announced here the conclusion of a civil nuclear deal that will enable New Delhi to access Canadian nuclear technology and uranium after a gap of 34 years.
New commanders at embattled ND base vow perfection
MINOT, N.D. - The sign over the main gate at Minot Air Force Base brags, "Only the Best Come North." It's been a questionable claim over the past two years at the North Dakota base following a rash of nuclear-related screwups that spurred no mushroom clouds but embarrassed the military and cost several officers their careers.
Law
Domestic abuse cases proceed _ even without victim
NEW YORK - Karla Giraldo's face required about 40 stitches after an incident with her boyfriend, a New York state senator.
Business
Walker apologizes for conditions at Ill. buildings
CHICAGO - Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is apologizing for "unacceptable" living conditions at Chicago buildings owned by his companies.
Sports
East Carolina downs UNC-Greensboro 82-61
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Darrius Morrow scored 22 points and had nine rebounds to lead East Carolina to an 82-61 victory over North Carolina-Greensboro on Saturday.
Cleveland bodies case hard on nearby sausage shop
CLEVELAND - The owners of a sausage shop once blamed for a rotten neighborhood stench said they are trying to regroup now that police have determined the odor was coming from the home of an alleged serial killer.
Ohio school district sues over air pollution
ADDYSTON, Ohio - A school district near Cincinnati is suing a plastics plant, accusing it of continuing to release chemicals in the air that exceed government safety standards.
Canada close to nuclear deal with India
TORONTO - Canada has concluded negotiations on a nuclear cooperation agreement with India to sell nuclear technology and materials to the energy-starved South Asian nation, Canada's prime minister said Saturday.
Understanding the pros and cons of health overhaul
WASHINGTON - Maybe you've been reading the health care bill in your spare time.
Bellfield leads UNLV to upset of No. 16 L'ville
LAS VEGAS - Oscar Bellfield scored 17 points, Tre'Von Willis scored 16 and UNLV upset No.
Federer loses to Davydenko at ATP World Finals
LONDON - Top-ranked Roger Federer was eliminated from the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday, losing to Nikolay Davydenko 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the semifinals.
No. 15 DePaul gets balanced scoring in easy win
DEKALB, Ill. - Felicia Chester scored 16 points to lead five players in double figures, and No.
Mavunga helps Miami rout Evansville 82-58
MIAMI, Ohio - Julian Mavunga scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Miami (Ohio) routed Evansville 82-58 on Saturday.
BOSTON - His father was a lifelong scalloper, his uncles are fishermen, and 23-year-old Chris Pinto realized as he got older that fishing is "in my blood." It just didn't look like it was in his future.