Filmmaker Tyler Perry donates $1M to NAACP
BALTIMORE - Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.
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3 generations of Wyeths to be sold in NYC
NEW YORK - Three generations of Wyeth artworks are coming to the auction block in New York City.
Obama promises to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - Signaling an imminent decision on Afghanistan troop levels, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he intends to "finish the job" and destroy terrorist networks in the region.
Las Vegas hotel names winning 'Vinny' spokesman
LAS VEGAS - (AP) - The New York-New York Hotel & Casino has its winning Vinny.
Health
Two swine flu patients die in Chandigarh hospital
CHANDIGARH - Two people have died of swine flu at a hospital here, health officials said Tuesday.
India’s swine flu toll touches 558
NEW DELHI - Three fresh swine flu deaths were reported in the country Tuesday, all from the state of Rajasthan, taking the toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) to 558 in India, a union health ministry statement said.
Over 134,000 infected with leprosy in 2008-09: Azad
NEW DELHI - There were over 134,000 new leprosy infections in 2008-09 but the number is slowly decreasing in India, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.
Entertainment
Kate Hudson is a karaoke fan
LONDON - Hollywood actress Kate Hudson has revealed that she is a huge karaoke fan.
I’m too old to be a sex symbol: Colin Firth
LONDON - British star Colin Firth says he is convinced that he would never have got any female attention if he wasn't an actor and insists he's too old to carry the sex symbol tag.
ABC's 'Good Morning America' cancels Lambert
NEW YORK - ABC's "Good Morning America" is saying "no thanks" to Adam Lambert.
Hugh Jackman to fight robots in Spielberg movie
LONDON - Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has signed up to fight robots in a new Steven Spielberg movie.
Dalai Lama begins three-day long teachings in Dharamsala
characters > dalai lama" title="> characters > dalai lama"> DHARAMSALA - Following his trip to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Tibetan spiritual leader-in-exile Dalai Lama on Tuesday made his first public appearance and also began his three-day long teachings.
Unsung heroes of 26/11 attack recount 59 hours of horror
MUMBAI - With the first anniversary of the Mumbai massacre approaching, some of the unsung heroes of the 26/11 attacks recalled their experiences.
Q&A: Shakira says new CD looks out for single gals
NEW YORK - All the single ladies - Shakira is looking out for you! The Colombian-born singer says the songs on her new album "She Wolf," out this week, is a reflection of a woman who is looking for her prince charming.
Eva Mendes Calvin Klein Billboard Controversy
New York- The Eva Mendes Calvin Klein billboard that was put up in New York created quite a lot of ripples, and some quite angry ones too.
Multiplexes gear up for AVATAR release
Just when movie enthusiasts across the globe are eagerly awaiting the release of James Camerons magnum opus Avatar on Dec 18, multiplexes across India are gearing up to en-cash on the extraordinary buzz around its release.
Kim Cattrall strips off to save painting from auction
LONDON - 'Sex and the City' star Kim Cattrall has once again shed her clothes to keep a classic Renaissance painting in the U.K.
NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results
Indiana - NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results is one of the most popular search terms for the online searches as people are interested to know who won the NCAA competition.
Jimmy Clausen Punched By Angry Fan
San Francisco- Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen has been punched by an angry fan outside a restaurant this weekend after he got involved in an brawl which left him with a swollen eye.
Twitter to Launch Paid Business Accounts from 2010
Don't get angry corporate fellas! Twitter is still free if you want to use its services as you have had for the past years.
7 Best Affiliate Tracking Software
After having done with the best free affiliate tracking software we decided to do with the high-end software that can be used to track or manage a myriad of affiliate marketing activities.
Acer Aspire 8940G Review
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Check Cellphone IMEI Number
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Relax without getting the ax; Fewer turkey naps
RELAX WITHOUT GETTING THE AX: Layoffs and budget cuts may make you anxious, but that's no reason to triple your workload.
EU drops Qualcomm antitrust probe
BRUSSELS - European Union antitrust regulators on Tuesday dropped a monopoly abuse probe into wireless chip maker Qualcomm Inc.
Joost acquired by online ad company Adconion
NEW YORK - The struggling online video startup Joost (juice-st) is being sold to an online advertising company that plans to continue operating its Web site under the same name.
Festival of mass animal sacrifice begins in Nepal
BARIYAPUR, Nepal - The ceremony began with prayers in a temple by tens of thousands of Hindus before dawn Tuesday.
Science
Research: Giving thanks brings health, happiness
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Bill Golden survived more than 20 years in the Army and another 30 in law enforcement.
Politics
India, US agree to early action on n-deal
NEW DELHI - India and the US have agreed for an "early" implementation of the agreement on civil nuclear cooperation, but have not been able to sign a nuclear reprocessing deal yet due to last minute glitches.
Interior: Oil and gas lease plans include Alaska
WASHINGTON - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the government has scheduled 38 oil and natural gas lease sales for public lands next year, including one in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.
Obama rules out US mediation between India, Pakistan
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama Tuesday said there were historic conflicts between India and Pakistan, but ruled out any outside role for the US to intervene between the two South Asian nations.
Texas AG nixes extra $500 for retired educators
AUSTIN, Texas - A $500 bonus for about 250,000 retired educators, plus some retired state workers in Texas, won't happen because legislators improperly appropriated the funds.
Law
Arraignments delayed in New Orleans bribery case
NEW ORLEANS - A federal magistrate has agreed to postpone the arraignments for a former New Orleans technology chief and his wife on charges that include bribery and wire fraud.
Business
Allied Healthcare 4Q profit rises as costs dip
NEW YORK - British health care staffing company Allied Healthcare International Inc.
Sports
Hendrick turns attention to Earnhardt
Getting Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team back on track is Rick Hendrick's top priority now that Jimmie Johnson has his record fourth consecutive NASCAR championship.
3 airlines fined in Minnesota tarmac stranding
WASHINGTON - The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
NJ businesses pessimistic over economic turnaround
TRENTON, N.J. - Business owners in New Jersey are not bullish about the economy in the coming year.
Saab future unclear as sale to Swedish firm fails
DETROIT - A Swedish specialty automaker has backed out of a deal to buy Saab from General Motors Co., casting serious doubt on the future of the troubled brand.
New jobs for 2 SC counties with high unemployment
COLUMBIA, S.C. - One hundred new jobs are coming to two South Carolina counties with high unemployment rates.
Roethlisberger expected to play despite concussion
PITTSBURGH - Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a concussion, but is expected to play at Baltimore as long as he continues to pass the daily tests given to players who have sustained the injury.
NFL makes Vikings-Cardinals night game on Dec. 6
NEW YORK - The NFL has moved the Minnesota at Arizona game to the night slot on Dec.
3 Sacred Heart lacrosse players accused of rape
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The attorney for a Sacred Heart University lacrosse player charged with helping two teammates sexually assault a woman says the accusations are a gross exaggeration of alcohol-fueled hijinks.
Juan Martin del Potro wins 1st match at ATP Finals
LONDON - Juan Martin del Potro held on to beat Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (1) Tuesday in his second round-robin match of the ATP World Tour Finals.
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