Iran not violating IAEA rules:AhmadinejadSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW YORK - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Friday denounced Western reaction to news that Tehran was building a second uranium enrichment plant and said Iran had complied with all international regulation. Ahmadinejad told reporters in New York that he was surprised by the reaction because Iran had gone beyond its obligations by informing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the plant.
Sanofi-Aventis says it will close its Kansas City drug plant by 2012August 28th, 2009 Sanofi-Aventis plans to close Kansas City plantNEW YORK — Drug developer Sanofi-Aventis says it will close its Kansas City, Mo., plant by 2012, citing a decline in demand for products made at the site. The plant makes solid dose forms of oral medications, including the seasonal allergy medication Allegra-D.
Police officers, neighbors treated after ammonia leak at NY milk plant; plant has reopenedAugust 13th, 2009 Several treated after ammonia leak at NY plantROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two upstate New York police officers have been treated and released from a hospital after being exposed to ammonia fumes that leaked at a milk processing plant in Rochester.
Worker finds human foot among recyclable waste in sorting plant at western NY landfillAugust 5th, 2009 Human foot found in western NY recycling plantSENECA, N.Y. — Officials in western New York are trying to figure out how a bare human foot got mixed in with recyclable trash on a conveyor belt at a landfill.
Fans to open 'Big House' in Macon as Allman Brothers Band museum in DecemberJuly 6th, 2009 Allman Bros Band's 'Big House' to open as museumMACON, Ga. — It's the place where the Allman Brothers Band founded their Southern rock sound, the place where the song "Ramblin' Man" was penned and the last place Duane Allman visited before dying in a motorcycle crash in 1971.
Unilever to close plant in Hagerstown, Md. that employs 460June 9th, 2009 Unilever will close Maryland plantNEW YORK — Unilever is closing a manufacturing plant in Hagerstown, Md., with 460 employees. The Dutch maker of consumer products such as Dove soaps and Ben & Jerry's ice cream says the plant's production will be shifted to other plants.
Report: Suspect accused of setting off NYPD friendly fire incident is beaten in jailJune 5th, 2009 Man accused in NYPD friendly fire says he's beatenNEW YORK — The New York City Department of Correction is looking into an allegation that the man charged with breaking into police officer Omar Edwards' car was beaten by guards at the Rikers Island jail. Miguel Goitia has been indicted on a charge of felony criminal mischief, auto stripping and attempted petty larceny.
For 3rd time, auto union rejects contract aiming to keep NY parts plant from shutting downMay 30th, 2009 Union rejects bid again to keep NY plant openEAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Members of a United Auto Workers union have rejected a contract aimed at saving a suburban Syracuse plant from closing.
Will 3rd time be a charm? Auto union to vote again on contract in bid to keep NY plant openMay 30th, 2009 Union bids again to keep NY plant openEAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Members of a New York United Auto Workers union are voting for a third time to try to save a suburban Syracuse parts plant from closing.
Chrysler to close 5 more plants by end of 2010, among 8 that won't be part of revamped companyMay 1st, 2009 5 more Chrysler plants to close by end of 2010NEW YORK — Chrysler LLC said Friday that it plans to close five more of its plants by the end of 2010 as part of its plan for a quick restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But the nation's No.
Kenny Chesney to tape appearance on public television's 'Austin City Limits'April 29th, 2009 Kenny Chesney to appear on 'Austin City Limits'NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Chesney will tape an episode of public television's popular show "Austin City Limits" to air sometime in the fall.
Disney to plant 2.7 million trees as thanks for audiences that saw nature documentary 'Earth'April 29th, 2009 Disney to plant 2.7 million trees for 'Earth'LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Studios is turning box-office cash from its nature documentary "Earth" into seed money to plant trees in the rain forest. Disney had announced it would plant one tree in Brazil's endangered Atlantic rain forest for every viewer who saw the movie during its first week.
Robert Pattinson finds Kirsten Stewart link-up rumours 'bizarre'April 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson finds reports about a romance between him and his Twilight co-actor Kirsten Stewart "bizarre". Robert said he finds it amusing when tabloids keep on alleging that he is dating Kirsten.
NY student beaten in case that reached Serbia says he's 'just a normal guy'April 22nd, 2009 NY student beaten in international case speaks outNEW YORK — A New York college student beaten into a coma last year, allegedly by a man who fled to his native Serbia, says he doesn't remember the attack. Bryan Steinhauer described himself Wednesday as "a normal guy stuck in a bad situation who kept a positive attitude."
Steinhauer spoke haltingly at a news conference Wednesday at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital.
Rihanna to bounce back with girl power tourApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rihanna will headline a girl power tour with Ciara and Keyshia Cole, according to reports. The 'Umbrella' hitmaker, who is lining up dates in North American for the tour, is keen to collaborate with the stars.
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