Friday, January 7, 2011
'Lost's' Jorge Garcia responds to Mega Millions fluke - CNN.com
'Lost's' Jorge Garcia responds to Mega Millions fluke - CNN.com: "That's the message that Jorge Garcia, who played unlucky lotto winner Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes on 'Lost,' has for the more than 9,000 Mega Millions winners who cashed in by using the mysterious numbers from ABC's hit show."
CBC News - World - Mega Millions lottery winner claims $190M
CBC News - World - Mega Millions lottery winner claims $190M: "A man who bought one of the two winning tickets in the $380-million Mega Millions lottery claimed his half of the multi-state lotto jackpot Thursday.
Jim McCullar of Ephrata, Wash., then promptly handed the oversized cheque to his wife, Carolyn, as their adult children looked on."
Jim McCullar of Ephrata, Wash., then promptly handed the oversized cheque to his wife, Carolyn, as their adult children looked on."
Big fish Jim Harbaugh slips away from Miami Dolphins - Greg Cote - MiamiHerald.com
Big fish Jim Harbaugh slips away from Miami Dolphins - Greg Cote - MiamiHerald.com: "Tony Sparano will remain as Dolphins coach because Bill Cowher wanted too much power and Jim Harbaugh turned down all our money.''"
Miami Dolphins to keep Tony Sparano as coach - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Dolphins to keep Tony Sparano as coach - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com: "Among the last to leave a quiet training facility Thursday evening, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano pulled away in his black Mercedes, wondering whether he would keep his job through the end of the week."
Dems, GOP jockey over debt ceiling - Jonathan Allen and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com
Dems, GOP jockey over debt ceiling - Jonathan Allen and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com: "House Republicans might want to duck: They’re about to run smack into the debt ceiling.
A spending-obsessed new Republican majority received a dire warning from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who sent Congress a letter Thursday outlining the doomsday scenario that would ensue if lawmakers fail to raise the debt limit and the nation defaults on its credit obligations."
A spending-obsessed new Republican majority received a dire warning from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who sent Congress a letter Thursday outlining the doomsday scenario that would ensue if lawmakers fail to raise the debt limit and the nation defaults on its credit obligations."
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Two packages explode in Maryland buildings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two packages exploded in the mailrooms of two Maryland state government buildings on Thursday, but no one was seriously injured, a federal law enforcement official said.--more
Obama Names 'Fellow Chicagoan' William Daley as Chief of Staff - FoxNews.com
Obama Names 'Fellow Chicagoan' William Daley as Chief of Staff - FoxNews.com: "President Obama on Thursday named 'fellow Chicagoan' William Daley as his next chief of staff, voicing confidence that the banking executive and former U.S. commerce secretary could help his White House team turn the economy around. "
Detroit police seek two people in shooting death | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Detroit police seek two people in shooting death | freep.com | Detroit Free Press: "Detroit Police are looking for two people wanted in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man on the city’s northwest side."
Small explosions at Maryland state offices injure 1 - CNN.com
Small explosions at Maryland state offices injure 1 - CNN.com: "CNN) -- Small explosions at two Maryland state government office buildings left one person with minor injuries Thursday, a Maryland state government official with knowledge of the situation told CNN.
Both buildings were evacuated."
Both buildings were evacuated."
Odd prelude to Del. slaying
Odd prelude to Del. slaying: "John P. Wheeler III, a former Army officer who helped lead efforts to build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, was seen wandering in apparent confusion in downtown Wilmington in the days before he was found slain in a local landfill, police in Delaware said Wednesday."
The Associated Press: Friends say Omaha school gunman was fun, outgoing
The Associated Press: Friends say Omaha school gunman was fun, outgoing: "OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An angry online posting from the 17-year-old boy who opened fire at a Nebraska high school, fatally wounding an assistant principal before later killing himself, offers some clues about why the son of a police detective turned violent a couple of months after transferring there."
Official: More Marines headed to Afghanistan - CNN.com
Official: More Marines headed to Afghanistan - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- The United States plans to send about 1,400 more Marines to Afghanistan this winter, a U.S. military official told CNN Thursday.
The Marines will support the expansion of its security efforts in southern Afghanistan, and they will be on the ground for only a few months, the official said."
The Marines will support the expansion of its security efforts in southern Afghanistan, and they will be on the ground for only a few months, the official said."
Twitter's Official Mac App Coming Tomorrow [REPORT]
Twitter's Official Mac App Coming Tomorrow [REPORT]: "Sources confirm that Twitter’s official Mac desktop app will be coming to the Mac App Store by tomorrow — which is also the Mac App Store’s official launch date.
RazorianFly reports it has received a mysterious, vague leak to the effect that the Twitter for Mac app will be launching tomorrow. A few features reported so far are native retweet support, real-time updates and drag-and-drop tweeting capabilities."
RazorianFly reports it has received a mysterious, vague leak to the effect that the Twitter for Mac app will be launching tomorrow. A few features reported so far are native retweet support, real-time updates and drag-and-drop tweeting capabilities."
Effects of steroids are felt - The Boston Globe
Effects of steroids are felt - The Boston Globe: "We have entered the Steroid Era of Hall of Fame voting.
The deeper we get, the better guys like Jim Rice and Bert Blyleven look.
Which is why Blyleven, in his 14th year of eligibility, was one of two new Hall of Famers announced yesterday, along with Roberto Alomar. And it is why players with Hall of Fame numbers — Jeff Bagwell, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire, and Juan Gonzalez — did not get much support."
The deeper we get, the better guys like Jim Rice and Bert Blyleven look.
Which is why Blyleven, in his 14th year of eligibility, was one of two new Hall of Famers announced yesterday, along with Roberto Alomar. And it is why players with Hall of Fame numbers — Jeff Bagwell, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire, and Juan Gonzalez — did not get much support."
Southwest Revamps Loyalty Program to Win Fliers, Boost Revenue - Bloomberg
Southwest Revamps Loyalty Program to Win Fliers, Boost Revenue - Bloomberg: "Southwest Airlines Co. overhauled its frequent-flier program to add rewards with no black-out dates and redemptions for international flights on other carriers.
The first major revamp of the Rapid Rewards loyalty plan since it began in 1987 should add “several hundred million” dollars a year in revenue, Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said yesterday at a briefing at Southwest’s Dallas headquarters."
The first major revamp of the Rapid Rewards loyalty plan since it began in 1987 should add “several hundred million” dollars a year in revenue, Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said yesterday at a briefing at Southwest’s Dallas headquarters."
Gibbs plans a White House toilet paper roll if Auburn wins - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency
Gibbs plans a White House toilet paper roll if Auburn wins - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency: "Now that he's made his departure plans public, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs can focus on his next big event: His favorite college football team's bid for a national title."
Homeless man Ted Williams, who has 'golden' radio voice, gets second chance - NYPOST.com
Homeless man Ted Williams, who has 'golden' radio voice, gets second chance - NYPOST.com: "The homeless man with the 'golden radio voice' wanted a second chance -- and did he ever get it.
As soon as Ted Williams, a panhandler who became an online hit after video of him begging on an Ohio roadside was posted to the Internet, appeared on a local radio show this morning the offers began pouring in -- including a dream job with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a free house."
As soon as Ted Williams, a panhandler who became an online hit after video of him begging on an Ohio roadside was posted to the Internet, appeared on a local radio show this morning the offers began pouring in -- including a dream job with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a free house."
Woman Gives Birth Without Knowing She Was Pregnant: Pics, Videos, Links, News
Woman Gives Birth Without Knowing She Was Pregnant: Pics, Videos, Links, News: "This is video of Shana Hupp, quite possibly the most clueless person in the world because she gave birth to a 7 pound baby without ever knowing she was pregnant. Shana was dizzy, went to the bathroom, and 2 minutes later she had a healthy baby boy. Isn't that crazy?!"
USS Enterprise Video Scandal: Navy Commander Revealed As Mastermind Behind Raunchy Videos
USS Enterprise Video Scandal: Navy Commander Revealed As Mastermind Behind Raunchy Videos: "Owen Honors, Captain of the Norfolk-based USS Enterprise, was revealed as the producer of a series of 'raunchy' videos made aboard the Navy carrier several years ago in a report released by the Virginian-Pilot on Saturday."
Convicted killer could inherit victim's assets - CNN
Convicted killer could inherit victim's assets - CNN: "A man imprisoned for killing his mother-in-law in 2008 could soon inherit his victim's assets, valued at a minimum of $250,000, authorities said.
The strange twist of fate was made possible after the death of Deanna Palladino, wife of convicted killer Brandon Palladino and sole inheritor of her slain mother's assets, according to Suffolk County court documents."
The strange twist of fate was made possible after the death of Deanna Palladino, wife of convicted killer Brandon Palladino and sole inheritor of her slain mother's assets, according to Suffolk County court documents."
Cellphones, Though Banned, Thrive in U.S. Prisons - NYTimes.com
Cellphones, Though Banned, Thrive in U.S. Prisons - NYTimes.com: "ATLANTA — A counterfeiter at a Georgia state prison ticks off the remaining days of his three-year sentence on his Facebook page. He has 91 digital “friends.” Like many of his fellow inmates, he plays the online games FarmVille and Street Wars."
People's Choice Awards 2011
And the people have spoken! 'Twilight' trumped 'Inception,' Kristen Stewart beat out Angelina Jolie AND Jennifer Aniston, and Johnny Depp told Taylor Swift his daughter said 'hey' - only at the People's Choice Awards.
Queen Latifah hosted a fete filled with awkward moments (Why did Adam Sandler have that black eye? What was up with Zac Efron's Eminem-like swagger? Why didn't Jane Lynch notice the Gleeks behind her?) and plenty of surprise wins.
People's Choice Awards 2011
Queen Latifah hosted a fete filled with awkward moments (Why did Adam Sandler have that black eye? What was up with Zac Efron's Eminem-like swagger? Why didn't Jane Lynch notice the Gleeks behind her?) and plenty of surprise wins.
People's Choice Awards 2011
Gulf oil spill: BP set to avoid gross negligence charge | Environment | The Guardian
BP is likely to be cleared of the potentially ruinous charge of gross negligence, according to City analysts, after a powerful US commission blamed "systemic" causes for the Gulf of Mexico disaster.Gulf oil spill: BP set to avoid gross negligence charge | Environment | The Guardian
The Associated Press: Dems say GOP exempting $1 trillion from deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are accusing newly empowered House Republicans of exempting more than $1 trillion in proposed tax cuts and higher spending over the next 10 years from a promise to cut federal deficits.The Associated Press: Dems say GOP exempting $1 trillion from deficit
Stupid Funny Blog: Hundreds more birds found dead in western Ky.
MURRAY, Ky. -- Kentucky wildlife officials say several hundred dead birds were found dead in the western part of the state.--Stupid Funny Blog: Hundreds more birds found dead in western Ky.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Partial solar eclipse visible over Mideast, Europe
Wintry skies darkened over Switzerland on Tuesday morning, but Romanians were treated to a pinkish ethereal light and Swedes to a beautiful sunrise, ...Partial solar eclipse visible over Mideast, Europe
Outcry over FDA withdrawal of anti-cancer drug Avastin
Critics of FDA's reversal on Avastin have likened the decision to rationing and the agency to a "death panel" that decides who lives.--more
From heartland to House speaker, Boehner eyes cuts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - John Boehner, the product of a tough upbringing in America's heartland, will bring a natural mistrust of big government when he takes over as speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday.more
Michigan makes it official, fires Rich Rodriguez as head coach - College Football News | FOX Sports on MSN
All of the drama finally ended Wednesday in the way many thought it would conclude the day before, with the firing of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez.---Michigan makes it official, fires Rich Rodriguez as head coach - College Football News | FOX Sports on MSN
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Queensland braces for flood peak
The Australian military rushes to get supplies to the Queensland city of Rockhampton, where devastating flood waters are set to peak.moreObama to sign food safety bill
President Barack Obama is expected to sign into law the most-sweeping overhaul of America's food safety system since 1938 after he returns to..more
Ohio boy, 10, charged with mom's murder
A 10-year-old boy was charged Monday with murder, a crime nearly unheard of at such a young age, after he told a neighbor he had shot his mo more
Cutting of Nuñez's sentence sparks anger - latimes.com
Reporting from Sacramento and San Diego —
Outgoing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to cut the prison sentence that the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez received for his role in the death of a San Diego man outraged officials in that city, who said Monday they had been blindsided.----Cutting of Nuñez's sentence sparks anger - latimes.com
Monday, January 3, 2011
Facing WikiLeaks Threat, Bank Plays Defense -
By the time the conference call ended, it was nearly midnight at Bank of America’s headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., but the bank’s counterespionage work was only just beginning, Nelson D. Schwartz--- more-
Spokesman: Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized, to have leg amputated
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is hospitalized again and will have part of a leg amputated, according to her representative-more
Human remains found in Georgia near where woman disappeared in 2009 - CNN.com
Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Authorities plan to announce results Monday of tests on bones found in Georgia that could be the remains of a woman who went missing nearly a year and a half ago.--Human remains found in Georgia near where woman disappeared in 2009 - CNN.com
Medical practices increasingly allow online appointments
About 16% of family doctors used online scheduling in 2009, up from 6% in 2005, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Most more
Obama signs health bill for September 11 responders | Reuters
The five-year, $4.3 billion measure will provide medical treatment for emergency responders sickened by toxic dust inhaled at the World Trade Center site in New York in the days following the attacks.--Obama signs health bill for September 11 responders | Reuters
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Police officer killed during dramatic caravan park standoff - Telegraph
Deputy Sheriff Suzanne Hopper, a 40-year-old mother-of-two, was killed as she was investigating reports of gunfire in the area, Enon Beach, Ohio, USA.---Police officer killed during dramatic caravan park standoff - Telegraph
New defection leaves Pakistan with minority government - CNN.com
Islamabad (CNN) -- The second-largest party in Pakistan's ruling coalition quit the government Sunday over fuel price increases and other complaints, leaving President Asif Ali Zardari at the head of a minority government.--New defection leaves Pakistan with minority government - CNN.com
Iran says shot down two spy planes in Gulf: report | Reuters
Many spy planes and ultra-modern aircrafts of our enemies have been shot down (by our forces) ... We have also shot down two spy planes in the Persian Gulf," said commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of the elite forces' aerospace unit.--Iran says shot down two spy planes in Gulf: report | Reuters
Saturday, January 1, 2011
4 killed in 4th U.S. drone strike in NW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- At least four people were killed in the fourth U.S. drone strike launched Saturday in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of North Waziristan, reported local Urdu TV channel ARY.----4 killed in 4th U.S. drone strike in NW Pakistan
Inmates smash windows, set fires at English prison
Buildings were burning at a prison in southern England on Saturday, more than 12 hours after prisoners started a riot by smashing windows and setting fires.===more
6 killed in tornado outbreak in Midwest, South
tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the South and Midwest on Friday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more. Forecasters ...more
Bomb hits Egypt church at New Year's Mass, 21 dead | General Headlines | Comcast.net
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — A powerful bomb, possibly from a suicide attacker, exploded in front of a Coptic Christian church as a crowd of worshippers emerged from a New Years Mass early Saturday, killing at least 21 people and wounding nearly 80 in an attack that raised suspicions of an al-Qaida role.===Bomb hits Egypt church at New Year's Mass, 21 dead | General Headlines | Comcast.net
Russian passenger jet explodes; 1 dead, 10 injured | General Headlines | Comcast.net
MOSCOW — A Russian passenger jet carrying 128 people caught fire and later exploded at a Siberian airport on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 10, officials said.==Russian passenger jet explodes; 1 dead, 10 injured | General Headlines | Comcast.net
40 Drunkest Cities, From Vegas to Milwaukee - The Daily Beast
Most American adults enjoy a regular tipple, and most health experts say that’s a good thing, if kept to single drink a day. But New Year’s Eve revelry serves as a reminder that the rules of moderation sometimes go out the window. The question we have: Which places throw out those rules too often? Where does a love of a good time morph into a chronic health problem?---40 Drunkest Cities, From Vegas to Milwaukee - The Daily Beast
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