1 injured in gun battle at busy San Diego border crossingSeptember 22nd, 2009 1 injured in shootout at San Diego border crossingSAN DIEGO — One person was injured in a gun battle Tuesday involving an attempt to smuggle illegal immigrants from Mexico at the busiest border crossing in the U.S., authorities said. Details remained sketchy, but dozens of suspected illegal immigrants were detained when drivers tried to storm past inspectors at the San Ysidro port of entry and make their way into the U.S.
Mack to step down as Morgan Stanley CEO in Jan., will remain chairman; Gorman to take helmSeptember 10th, 2009 John Mack to step down as Morgan Stanley CEONEW YORK — John J. Mack will step down as CEO of Morgan Stanley in January but will continue as chairman, the investment bank announced Thursday.
Laura Bush says Michelle Obama doing 'a great job' as first ladyJuly 31st, 2009 First lady receives high marks from Laura BushGROTON, Conn. — Michelle Obama's performance as first lady is getting high marks from her predecessor, Laura Bush.
With Obama out of town, Michelle Obama and daughters tour Shenandoah Valley attractionJuly 23rd, 2009 Michelle Obama, daughters tour Va.'s Luray CavernsWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha did a little sightseeing when they toured Luray Caverns, a popular tourist attraction in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The grounds of the caverns feature caves with such geological formations as stalactites and stalagmites.
Michelle Obama's mother: White House is very big, very beautiful and her 'life is wonderful'July 22nd, 2009 First grandmother says it's a wonderful lifeWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama's mother summed up her life at the White House in one word: wonderful. Marian Robinson says the mansion is "much bigger than anything I've ever been accustomed to" and has "lots of people to take care of you." But the people she moved here to care for — granddaughters Malia and Sasha — are growing up so fast she's beginning to feel "left out."
Robinson, 71, provided a glimpse into her life at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Michelle Obama's mother says White House is very big, very beautiful and her life is wonderfulJuly 22nd, 2009 First grandmother enjoying life at 1600 Pa. Ave.WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's mother-in-law thinks his daughters, Sasha and Malia, are growing up so fast that she's feeling "left out."
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, often cared for the girls when she and the Obamas lived in Chicago, and she accompanied them to the White House in January to continue looking after them.
Michelle Obama sponsors future Coast Guard cutter Stratton, first time for a first ladyJuly 20th, 2009 Michelle Obama sponsors future Coast Guard cutterWASHINGTON — In a first for a first lady, Michelle Obama is sponsoring a future Coast Guard cutter. Construction of the cutter Stratton began Monday in Pascagoula, Miss., when the U.S.
CNN presents hour-long special documentary, Addiction - Life on the EdgeMay 3rd, 2009 Airdates: Indian Standard Time
Sunday April 19 at 0730hrs and 2330hrs IST
Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows the lives of four addicts who have been through rehab as they try to maintain their tenuous hold on sobriety: a younger writer, a teenager, a mother and a retiree.
Morgan Stanley shareholders re-elect board; vote against splitting chairman and CEO rolesApril 29th, 2009 Morgan Stanley shareholders re-elect boardPURCHASE, N.Y. — Morgan Stanley's John Mack was in an enviable position — a financial company CEO chairing a peaceful annual meeting.
Babies go through dream-like states in wombApril 14th, 2009 LONDON - A developing foetus can enter a dream sleep-like state weeks before the first rapid eye movements are seen, according to a discovery by neuroscientists and mathematicians. The first rapid eye movements are discernible during the seventh month of foetal development.
Baldwin wants Michelle Obama on '30 Rock'April 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is desperate to land a very special guest for his hit comedy show '30 Rock', as he's hoping to entice US First Lady Michelle Obama to make an appearance on the show. The actor wants the wife of President Barack Obama to follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Jerry Seinfeld by featuring on the sitcom, reports contactmusic.com.
Cancer spreads to Jade Goody's brainMarch 4th, 2009 LONDON - Terminally ill British reality TV star Jade Goody underwent a surgery Monday after her cancer rampaged uncontrollably throughout her body and even hit her brain. The disease, which started in her cervix last year, has already been found in her liver, groin and bowel, reports thesun.co.uk.
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett are Michelle Obama's dream guestsFebruary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Guess who US first lady Michelle Obama is 'dying' to meet? Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, reports contactmusic.com. When asked who she was still 'dying' to meet, Michelle told People magazine: 'Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Designer lauded for fur free dress of Michelle ObamaFebruary 6th, 2009 LONDON - The man who designed American First Lady Michelle Obama's inauguration ceremony gown has been applauded by animal lovers for not using fur for the dress. Jason Wu won acclaim for the off-shoulder dress he styled for Michelle, and now America's Humane Society is lauding him for ditching fur, reported contactmusic.com
'We are delighted that Jason Wu has put aside the cruelty of fur for now, and hope he will adopt a permanent fur-free policy,' said a spokesperson of the Humane Society of the United States.
Why smokers struggle to quit and fail?January 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Just seeing someone smoke aborts the smoker's resolve to kick the habit, according to new research. Brain scans taken during normal smoking activity and 24 hours after quitting show there is a marked increase in a particular kind of brain activity when quitters see photographs of people smoking.