Disney sells Miramax film studios

Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:16 am

Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling

PHOENIX - Lost in the hoopla over Arizona's immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:13 am

Obama to sell auto bailout good news in Michigan

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is going to the heart of the U.S. auto industry to push an important election-year...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:11 am

25 Great Examples Of Logos In Corporate Web Designs

Being a logo designer one important ability is that to see how you can use your logo with success in different types of media. We hope these website designs can be of inspiration to you.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

July is deadliest month of Afghan war for US

KABUL, Afghanistan - Three U.S. troops died in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the death toll for July to at least...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:09 am

Strikes and ash extend BA losses

BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:09 am

Wildfire explodes in rural LA County hills

PALMDALE, Calif. - Firefighters plan an aggressive air attack at first light Friday against a fast-moving wildfire...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:07 am

Greek hauliers defy strike order

Greek lorry drivers continue a strike in Athens, in defiance of an emergency order imposed by the government.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:07 am

French mother 'relieved by truth'

A French mother who admitted to killing eight of her newborn babies is relieved that her secret is finally out in the open, her lawyer says.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 4:06 am

How a small coffee shop took on the big guys

Winnipeg’s Daily Grind had to compete against clowns, spokesmen and contests



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Not so crazy about Mad Men

With all that promotion, you’d think more would have tuned in



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BlackBerry Vs. iPhone: The ultimate showdown

Our fool-proof guide to taking sides in the smart phone war



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Is reliance on foreign debt financing setting U.S. up for a fall?

Dynamic of being a long-term debtor nation will start to shape U.S. policy



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Soldiers fire on protesters in Kashmir, 2 wounded

Clashes erupted again in Indian Kashmir's main city Friday after two men were wounded when paramilitary forces opened fire on a group of anti-India protesters.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:55 am

Paramilitary soldiers open fire on anti-India protesters in restive Kashmir, 2 wounded

Clashes erupted again in Indian Kashmir's main city Friday after two men were wounded when paramilitary forces opened fire on a group of anti-India protesters.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:55 am

Swedish ex-police chief convicted of sex crimes

A Stockholm court has sentenced a former police chief to 6.5 years in prison for rape and other sex crimes.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

Former Swedish police chief given 6.5 years in prison for rape and sex crimes

A Stockholm court has sentenced a former police chief to 6.5 years in prison for rape and other sex crimes.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

Sale of EDF's UK networks agreed

A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing agrees to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Mont. officials await test results in bear attack - The Associated Press


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Mont. officials await test results in bear attack
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COOKE CITY, Mont. — Wildlife officials expected DNA test results to confirm Friday that a captured grizzly bear and her three cubs were the animals that killed one camper and injured two others in a rampage that has set tourists in this Yellowstone ...
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Devil Granny Murders Husband & Dances With Skull Around Fire

A grandmother who murdered her husband threw a party to celebrate. She kicked off the festivities by digging up her husband’s head and parading it around with a pitchfork.



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Troops kill senior ‘capo’ of mighty Mexico drug cartel

Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel gunned down trying to escape soldiers in the western city of Guadalajara



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No immunity in UK lawmaker expense scandal cases

Britain's Court of Appeal says four legislators aren't immune from prosecution following the lawmakers' expense claim scandal.
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Britain's appeal court rules ex-lawmakers have no immunity over expense scandal charges

Britain's Court of Appeal says four legislators aren't immune from prosecution following the lawmakers' expense claim scandal.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Berlusconi plays down party split

Italy's PM Silvio Berlusconi insists that his ruling right-wing coalition will survive despite a split with his party's co-founder Gianfranco Fini.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:41 am

China overtakes Japan as No.2 economy: FX chief (Reuters)

Reuters - China has overtaken Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, the fruit of three decades of rapid growth that has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:41 am

China overtakes Japan as No.2 economy: FX chief

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has overtaken Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, the fruit of three decades of rapid growth that has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.



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5 soldiers killed in land mine attack in India

By WASBIR HUSSAIN 2010-07-30T09:40:36Z
GAUHATI, India (AP) -- Separatist rebels triggered a land mine Friday that killed at least five paramilitary soldiers and wounded 41 others in India's remote northeastern state of Assam, where a deadly separatist insurgency has long raged....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Civilians called in to remove chemical-filled barrels from China river+

BEIJING, July 30 (Kyodo) _ Civilians have been mobilized to help exhausted soldiers and emergency workers retrieve thousands of chemical-filled barrels that were swept into a major...
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BBC News - FBI to help investigate leak of documents on Afgh

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates calls in the FBI to help investigate the leaking of 90,000 classified papers related to the Afghan war.



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Red Bull dominate first practice

Red Bull are nearly a second clear of the field during the opening practice session for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

J-Lo close to deal for ‘American Idol’

Switch would put Lopez in slot vacated by Ellen DeGeneres



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Attorneys in Calif prepare for trial in Smith case

Attorneys were setting the stage for the trial of two doctors and the attorney boyfriend of the late Anna Nicole Smith, arguing about what evidence will be allowed in court.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:35 am

More Than 300 Dead In Pakistan Floods

The death toll in three days of flooding in Pakistan reached at least 313 on Friday, rescue and government officials said, as rains bloated rivers, submerged villages, and triggered landslides.

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My first and last bullfights: Artistry, courage, slaughter



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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:33 am

Wildfire explodes in rural LA County hills - The Associated Press


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Wildfire explodes in rural LA County hills
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PALMDALE, Calif. — Firefighters plan an aggressive air attack at first light Friday against a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in northern Los Angeles County, chewing through more than 7 square miles of dry brush, forcing hundreds of evacuations and ...
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Troops kill senior 'capo' of mighty Mexico cartel

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ 2010-07-30T09:30:18Z
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Soldiers killed a top leader of the Sinaloa cartel in a raid on his posh hideout, dealing the biggest blow yet to Mexico's most powerful drug gang since President Felipe Calderon launched a military offensive against organized crime in 2006....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Intense new trailer for 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' (video)

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Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Four fined over SA 'racist video'

Four white South Africans are fined $2,700 (£1,700) each after making a video humiliating black university workers.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Answers.com Gets 200,000 Video Answers From 5Min

Every big publisher on the Web wants to be able to serve up ad-friendly videos, but creating them can be a pain. Answers.com has quietly launched Video Answerswith about 200,000 videos from video distribution network 5min on everything from home repair and fashion tips to cars and travel.



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Taliban furious, says we'll punish WikiLeaks informers - Hindustan Times


Sydney Morning Herald

Taliban furious, says we'll punish WikiLeaks informers
Hindustan Times
The Taliban in Afghanistan has threatened to behead informers who have been revealed following the explosive disclosure by WikiLeaks. WikiLeaks has put out over 90000 uncensored intelligence documents, causing a security scare. ...
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Bangladesh garment workers riot over wages (AFP)

A Bangladeshi police officer uses his baton against a civilian during a clash between police and garment workers in Dhaka. Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers who stitch clothes for top Western brands blocked highways, attacked factories and looted shops in Dhaka, after rejecting a government wage hike.(AFP/Munir Uz Zaman)AFP - Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers who stitch clothes for top Western brands blocked highways, attacked factories and looted shops in Dhaka on Friday, after rejecting a government wage hike.



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Source: J-Lo close to deal for `American Idol' (AP)

FILE - Jennifer Lopez arrives for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 63rd Cannes international film festival, in Cap d'Antibes, southern France in this May 20, 2010 file photo. Lopez is close to signing a deal to join Fox TV's 'American Idol' as a judge, a person familiar with the negotiations said late Thursday July 29, 2010. The person, who was not authorized to comment publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity.  (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)AP - Former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television — this time as a judge on "American Idol."



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:28 am

Live - England v Pakistan

England seek to build a big total on day two of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:27 am

Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling (AP)

Angry protesters shout at sheriff's deputies outside the offices of controversial Maricopa county sheriff Joe Arpaio in Phoenix. Several hundred activists marched here Thursday as a new Arizona immigration law went into effect, sparking a tense standoff with riot police in which about two dozen people were arrested.(AFP/Mark Ralston)AP - Lost in the hoopla over Arizona's immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for years have been doing their own aggressive crackdowns in the busiest illegal gateway into the country.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:25 am

Search for missing Ontario boy intensifies

Reports say child located early Friday near family's farm



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Wildfire explodes in rural LA County hills (AP)

A fast moving wildfire burns above Elizabeth Lake Road in Leona Valley near Palmdale, Calif. on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Mandatory evacuations were issued for the community of Leona Valley on Thursday evening, Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Matt Levesque said. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)AP - Firefighters plan an aggressive air attack at first light Friday against a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in northern Los Angeles County, chewing through more than 7 square miles of dry brush, forcing hundreds of evacuations and burning at least three structures.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:23 am

Russian forest fires spread, at least 7 dead

Forest fires continue to rage around several Russian cities and officials say at least seven people have died, including two firefighters.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Russia's Putin visits village destroyed by forest fires that have killed at least 7

Forest fires continue to rage around several Russian cities and officials say at least seven people have died, including two firefighters.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Kevin Smith Made Batman Pee Himself

Kevin Smith's Batman stories are the worst Batman comics I've ever read, and while I haven't actually read them all, I've read enough that I'm pretty comfortable in declaring them the worst Batman comics ever.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

The Cutest Endangered Primate on Earth

A journey to see the rarest and most elusive primate. If you are so lucky to see one in the wild, be respectful of these animals and their environment.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Troops kill senior 'capo' of mighty Mexico cartel

The FBI offered a $5 million reward for Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel, 56.Soldiers have killed a top leader of the Sinaloa cartel, dealing the biggest blow yet to Mexico's most powerful drug gang since  a military offensive against organized crime began in 2006.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:15 am

Oswalt traded to Phillies; Tejada, Cantu also move (AP)

FILE - In this July 18, 2010 file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. A person with knowledge of the deal says Houston ace Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and accept a swap to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - Roy Oswalt granted his own wish: He's now part of a pennant race. Miguel Tejada, Jorge Cantu and Matt Capps joined the mix, too.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:14 am

FBI access to e-mail and Web records raises fears (AP)

FILE - In this June 28, 2010, file photo, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., gestures on Capitol Hill in Washington. Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. The administration's proposal to change the Electronic Communications Privacy Act 'raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns,' Leahy said Thursday, July 29, 2010, in a statement. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:13 am

GOP gets wish: Rangel case in campaign season (AP)

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., puts on his jacket as he leaves his office to go vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2010.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - Republicans wanted an election-season ethics case against Democratic powerhouse Rep. Charles Rangel of New York. And now, it looks like they have one.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:13 am

Economic growth likely slowed in second quarter (AP)

In this July 20, 2010 photo, Haley Wright, left, human resources professional with Plastipak Packaging Inc., meets with a prospective job applicant during a National Career Fairs Job Fair in Plano, Texas. New jobless claims fell last week for the third time in four weeks, but remain above 450,000, where they have been all year. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - The already fragile economic recovery may be getting weaker.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:12 am

3 US troops die, deadliest month of Afghan war

By ROBERT H. REID 2010-07-30T09:12:33Z
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Three U.S. service members were killed in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 63 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:12 am

3 US troops die, deadliest month of Afghan war (AP)

NATO and US soldiers are seen standing guard in Kabul. Three foreign soldiers were killed in two separate Taliban-style bomb attacks in Afghanistan's volatile south, NATO said Friday.(AFP/File/Massoud Hossaini)AP - Three U.S. service members were killed in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 63 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war.



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Japan to offer $8.17 mil. to support referendum in Sudan+

(Kyodo) _ Japan will offer $8.17 million to Sudan as an emergency grant aid to assist the conflict-ravaged country in carrying out a referendum next January on the independence of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

July becomes deadliest month for U.S. in 9-year Afghan war: AP+

(Kyodo) _ The deaths of three more U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan have brought the toll for July to at least 63, making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly...
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Pakistan flooding death toll soars

Over 300 people are killed and nearly 400,000 displaced by floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in northern Pakistan.
Source: BBC News - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:09 am

Benefits could be localised

Jobless people who come off benefits and go to work will no longer lose out financially under the biggest shake-up of the welfare system for decades.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:07 am

Taiwanese wary about China amid warming ties

By ANNIE HUANG 2010-07-30T09:07:35Z
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- In the crowded Taipei theater, Eddy Fang laughs politely at the Chinese ensemble's comic references to jealous husbands and overweight wives but can't help thinking it's all a bit lowbrow in relatively sophisticated Taiwan....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:07 am

Dollar hits 8-month low in lower 86 yen on U.S. economic woes+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar fell to the lower 86 yen level Friday in Tokyo, briefly hitting a nearly eight-month low as market players unloaded the currency on concerns about the U.S....
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:05 am

Aspiring police officers train, compete at event

Shoot or don't shoot? Eighteen-year-old William Bryant takes a deep breath and gulps before he aims his pistol and shoots a passenger in a van who appears to be reaching for a weapon.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:01 am

No pop culture rookie, but he's stumped by Snooki - Chicago Sun-Times


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No pop culture rookie, but he's stumped by Snooki
Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON -- During his appearance on "The View," President Obama got a quiz on celebrities in the news -- Snooki, Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson. During the show, which was taped in New York Wednesday but broadcast Thursday, the president also told the ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:01 am

Okada says Japanese businessmen's trip to disputed isle 'regrettable'+

(Kyodo) _ Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada expressed Friday his "extreme regret" over a reported recent trip to a Russian-held island claimed by Japan by Japanese businessmen who obtained...
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A Flying Car To Debut In 2011

A company called Terrafugia is expected to start selling ''The Transition'' late next year. Price: $194,000.



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Smart Hanger

Leigh Meadows and her product



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Maury’s irreplaceable madness

It was as if he knew something, saw too far, sensed the horizon of vulnerability, mortality, nullity – whatever – that surrounds us all



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Neighbourhood where women disappeared still struggling with poverty, addiction

VANCOUVER - When police descended on Robert Pickton's farm in 2002 and began to unearth the remains of missing sex-trade workers, public attention was focused on the gritty streets many...
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No more (environmentally insensitive) wire hangers

Persistence pays off for entrepreneur bringing recyclable paper hangers to the dry-cleaning business



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

Japan's June housing starts rise for 1st time in 2 months+

(Kyodo) _ Japan's housing starts in June rose 0.6 percent from a year earlier to 68,688 units for the first growth in two months, aided by rises in starts on owner-occupied homes and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:54 am

N. Korea, U.N. Command hold talks, agree to meet again Aug. 9+

(Kyodo) _ North Korea and the U.S.-led United Nations Command on Friday held their fourth meeting since the sinking of a South Korean warship in March and tentatively greed to meet again...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:54 am

Aggressive attack on tap for L.A. County blaze

Firefighters prepare to attack flames as a fast moving wildfire nears Palmdale, Calif., Thursday.Firefighters planned to make an aggressive air attack at first light Friday against a fast-moving wildfire in northern Los Angeles County.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:52 am

Immigration skirmish brews in quiet SC town

In a quiet Southern bedroom community of gardens and parks across the country from Arizona, another skirmish in the battle over illegal immigration is brewing.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:52 am

China criticizes Clinton comments on island chains

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN 2010-07-30T08:51:11Z
BEIJING (AP) -- China's military on Friday criticized remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Washington had a strong interest in seeing territorial disputes in the South China Sea resolved peacefully....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am

If Eating Fat Keeps You From Sleeping, So Does Being Fat.

Science has yet to find a magical food that can send us right to slumberland. In fact, there are more foods that can hinder your sleep than those that can help. Think caffeine (of course), spicy foods, and fat.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:50 am

Palestinian rocket hits Israeli city

ASHKELON, Israel (Reuters) - A rocket fired by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip struck the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon on Friday, causing damage but no injuries, officials said.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:49 am

3rd victim of Montana bear mauling identified

Authorities identified the third victim of a bear attack near Yellowstone National Park as a 21-year-old  from Colorado. A grizzly and two cubs were captured earlier.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:46 am

Disney Sells Miramax For $660M

The New York Times and Los Angeles Times report that Disney signed the agreement late Thursday with Filmyard Holding. The investor group is led by construction magnate Ronald Tutor.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:43 am

Boxing: Uchiyama to make 2nd defense of WBA super featherweight crown+

(Kyodo) _ Japan's Takashi Uchiyama will attempt to defend his WBA super featherweight belt for a second time against fifth-ranked Indonesian challenger Roy Mukhlis at Saitama Super Arena...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:41 am

Disney sells Miramax to investor for $660 million

The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:39 am

Pack it in, Harlemites urge embattled Rep. Charles Rangel - New York Daily News


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Pack it in, Harlemites urge embattled Rep. Charles Rangel
New York Daily News
Rep. Charles Rangel (left) leaves his office Thursday on way to House floor for a vote. Sorry, Charlie, but many Harlemites say they've lost faith in the man who represented them in Congress for 40 years. ...
GOP gets wish: Rangel case in campaign seasonThe Associated Press
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Democrat Rangel charged with 13 ethics violationsWashington Post
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:39 am

Death toll climbs to 313 in Pakistan flood

Stranded people stand on the rooftop of their houses at a flood hit village near Nowshera, Pakistan, on Thursday. Rivers burst their banks during monsoon rains, washing away streets, battering a dam and killing hundreds of people, officials said.The death toll in three days of flooding in Pakistan continues to rise, as rescue workers in the impoverished nation struggle to reach residents trapped in far-flung villages.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:38 am

South African students fined for racist video

A South African court is ordering four white former students to pay fines for a video they made humiliating black university employees.The case has prompted bitter protests that racism remains entrenched in South Africa more than...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:38 am

Rocket from Gaza hits Israeli city, no injuries

By MATTI FRIEDMAN 2010-07-30T08:33:39Z
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Gaza militants fired a rocket into the Israeli city of Ashkelon early Friday, the military said, a rare strike in a period of relative quiet....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:33 am

Former students fined after pleading guilty to charges in racist video case in South Africa

A South African court on Friday ordered four white former students to pay fines of nearly $3,000 each for a video they made that humiliated black university employees and drew global attention t...



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:30 am

New Harrods Owners See Cars Worth £1.5m CLAMPED

The Qatari royal family decided not to take advantage of Harrods' valet parking and will have to pay £150 to have each car released.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:30 am

Crews Work To Cleanup Oil Spill In Michigan

Up to 1 million gallons of crude oil that spilled from a broken pipeline into the Kalamazoo River. There are concerns that the oil could reach Lake Michigan if not stopped soon.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:29 am

Renault returns to profit in first half

Renault SA said Friday it returned to profit in the first half of the year as higher car sales in all regions helped reverse massive losses a year earlier.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:16 am

UK author vows to fight Singapore contempt charge

A British author vowed Friday to fight charges in Singapore related to his book on the city-state's death penalty policy, even if it lands him in jail.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:14 am

British death penalty author rejects plea bargain in Singapore contempt case, could face jail

A British author vowed Friday to fight charges in Singapore related to his book on the city-state's death penalty policy, even if it lands him in jail.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:14 am

Saudi and Syrian leaders to visit Beirut amid rising tension between rival Lebanese factions

The leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia were heading to Beirut on Friday to help defuse a simmering crisis over expected indictments in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Raf...



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:14 am

Immigration Debate: Border Cities See Less Violent Crime - TIME


Reuters

Immigration Debate: Border Cities See Less Violent Crime
TIME
A US border-patrol agent on duty near Campo, 60 miles east of San Diego, Calif. When US District Judge Susan Bolton ruled on Wednesday that key provisions of Arizona's new anti-immigration law were unconstitutional, ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:13 am

Officials: Floods kill at least 313 in Pakistan - The Associated Press


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Officials: Floods kill at least 313 in Pakistan
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The death toll in three days of flooding in Pakistan reached at least 313 on Friday, rescue and government officials said, as rains bloated rivers, submerged villages, and triggered landslides. The rising toll from the monsoon ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:10 am

July is deadliest month for U.S. in Afghan war

Soldiers with the U.S. Army's 1-320 Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division shield themselves from the dust as a Medivac helicopter takes off outside Combat Outpost Nolen in the Arghandab Valley north of Kandahar on Friday, July 30.Three U.S. service members were killed in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 63 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war.




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Bangladesh garment workers riot over new wages

Bangladeshi police use batons to disperse protesters in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Friday, July 30.Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers took to the streets, burning cars and blocking traffic, police said, in a protest against the minimum wage rate, police said.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:06 am

Imran Khan says David Cameron is making Pakistan a scapegoat for Afghanistan failures

David Cameron is trying shift the blame for the failure of the war in Afghanistan, former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has said.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 30 Jul 2010 | 2:02 am

Bangladesh garment workers reject new minimum wage rates, clash with police

Thousands of garment workers unhappy over their wages rampaged through central Dhaka on Friday, clashing with police who used tear gas and batons to clear the streets.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:58 am

July is Deadliest Month for U.S. in Afghanistan

Explosions Kill 3 American Troops in Volatile South, Bringing Month's Death Toll to Record 63

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:50 am

Former Fiji PM pleads not guilty

Fiji's former prime minister has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges including money laundering and tax evasion, local media reported.Mahendra Chaudhry is charged with breaching Fiji's laws on overseas investments, of not declaring...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:28 am

Disney sells Miramax for over $660 million to Filmyard

Walt Disney Co has sold film studio Miramax for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC, ending months of talks between the media group and various bidders.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:20 am

Boy Scouts out in force for Jamboree

More than 45,000 Boy Scouts, leaders and volunteers are gathering in Fort A.P. Hill, Va., for the 2010 National Scouting Jamboree.



Source: USATODAY.com News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:16 am

Officials: Floods kill at least 313 in Pakistan

By RIAZ KHAN and ROSHAN MUGHAL 2010-07-30T07:07:01Z
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- The death toll in three days of flooding in Pakistan reached at least 313 on Friday, rescue and government officials said, as rains bloated rivers, submerged villages, and triggered landslides....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:07 am

SEC charges billionaire Dallas brothers with insider trading

A lawsuit says the pair, known for support of conservative causes, made $550 million in undisclosed profits. Their attorney says the charges are 'without merit.'

Sam and Charles Wyly, Dallas billionaire investors known for their support of conservative candidates and causes, made $550 million in undisclosed profits through 13 years of insider trading, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit filed Thursday.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:02 am

A final fix to gulf oil leak may be at hand

The 'static kill' operation to plug the well for good could begin as early as Sunday. One expert puts its chances of success at 'close to 100%.'

For more than three months, the world has waited for a permanent fix to the BP oil leak. It may not have to wait much longer.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Mexican troops kill top Sinaloa cartel figure

Ignacio Coronel Villarreal died in a gunfight in an upscale suburb of Guadalajara, authorities say. Separately, dozens of Tijuana law enforcement officers are arrested in an anti-corruption sweep.

In a significant blow against the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel, Mexican troops on Thursday killed one of the group's top figures during an arrest raid in western Mexico.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

1,500 L.A. homes threatened

Three fires break out as L.A. officials tour the area urging preparedness.

Three wildfires broke out in northern Los Angeles County on Thursday, the worst of which was threatening at least 1,500 homes in Leona Valley, near Palmdale.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Obama the Velcro president

Obama is the White House's chief spokesman, policy pitchman, fundraiser and negotiator — and blame usually falls on him. Aides are seeking to downsize his exposure.

If Ronald Reagan was the classic Teflon president, Barack Obama is made of Velcro.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Disney agrees to sell Miramax Films to investor group led by Ron Tutor

The Los Angeles construction magnate and his partners, including Colony Capital, will pay about $660 million for the studio.

After months of negotiations with various buyers that failed to bear fruit, Walt Disney Co. finally reached a deal to sell its Miramax Films unit in a deal that severs the independent movie pioneer's 17-year association with the Burbank studio.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

3 U.S. Troops Die In Deadliest Month Of Afghan War

Three U.S. service members have been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 63 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year war.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:55 am

Taiwanese eager to keep separate identity despite warming ties with rival China

In the crowded Taipei theater, Eddy Fang laughs politely at the Chinese ensemble's comic references to jealous husbands and overweight wives but can't help thinking it's all a bit lowbrow in rel...



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:53 am

US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez closes for security

The U.S. consulate in Ciudad Juarez,  Mexico, is shown March 2 after it was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Officials closed the consulate indefinitely Thursday for a security review.The U.S. closed its consulate in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez on Thursday pending a security review, an unexpected decision that comes months after drug gangs killed three people tied to the consulate.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:52 am

Pakistan Flooding Kills At Least 313

Monsoon Rains Inundate Impoverished Northwest Region, Bloating Rivers, Submerging Villages and Triggering Landslides

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:46 am

US: 3 American service members killed, July deadliest month of Afghan war for US military

US: 3 American service members killed, July deadliest month of Afghan war for US military.



Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:31 am

Human rights advisor, Ella Pamfilova (left), has unexpectedly announced her resignation without giving a reason

File photo shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) chatting with human rights advisor, Ella Pamfilova, at the Moscow Kremlin. Pamfilova has unexpectedly announced her resignation without giving...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am

Top Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Army Clash

Death of Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel Represents Biggest Strike Against Sinaloa Cartel Since Military Offensive Began in 2006

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am

U.S. Closes Ciudad Juarez Consulate in Mexico

Officials Say Doors Locked Pending Security Review in Border City Where 2 Americans Gunned Down in March

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:30 am

Strategy: Fight hard but be a good guest

Winning hearts and minds in Afghanistan is slow work. It's also hot, dirty, frustrating and dangerous.



Source: USATODAY.com News | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:25 am

Pair wanted in US woman's death deported to Panama

By JUAN ZAMORANO 2010-07-30T06:24:38Z
PANAMA CITY (AP) -- A U.S. couple was deported in shackles Thursday from Nicaragua to Panama, where they face charges of killing two Americans and questioning in the disappearances of 5 other people....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:24 am

The US national flag is seen at the entrance to the US consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

The US national flag is seen at the entrance to the US consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The US has indefinitely closed the facility in the violence-hit Mexican city while it carries out a "security...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:24 am

Rossi scores 3 goals against Tottenham

LONDON - New Jersey-born forward Giuseppe Rossi scored three goals to lead Spain's Villarreal to a 4-1 exhibition...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am

New York wins, Alex Rodriguez HR-less

Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs without hitting his 600th homer and the New York Yankees used a seven-run seventh...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:37 pm

Philadelphia now armed after Roy Oswalt deal

With the trade deadline set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Philadelphia Phillies made the boldest move yet, getting...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:36 pm

The graves could be "unmarked, improperly marked or mislabeled" - CNN


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Washington (CNN) -- Mike McLaughlin knew he buried his father, a veteran of World War I, World War II and the Korean War, at Arlington National Cemetery. So when he opened the newspaper recently and saw his father's tombstone sunk in the bottom of a ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:23 pm

Attackers torch Sri Lankan media outlet

COLOMBO - A dozen men armed with assault rifles and petrol bombs attacked the offices Friday of a media company whose owners had strongly supported the opposition in the last presidential election.The men entered the premises...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:17 pm

Fed atty: Military secrets sold to pay for HI home

By AUDREY McAVOY 2010-07-30T05:16:04Z
HONOLULU (AP) -- A federal prosecutor said Thursday a former B-2 bomber engineer helped China design a stealth cruise missile to raise money to pay the $15,000-a-month mortgage on the mansion-like home he built on Maui's north shore....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:16 pm

Nas, Damian Marley not so 'Distant'

Nas, son of a jazz musician, and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, son of a reggae legend, merged their talents...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:12 pm

Heart's in the right place

Heart's set at Bank of America Pavilion wrapped up with Led Zeppelin's "What Is and What Should...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:07 pm

Ship builder: I'd do what John Kerry did

The New Zealand ship builder who sold John Kerry his $7 million yacht, Isabel, defended the...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:03 pm

House to take up offshore drilling reform bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three months after the catastrophic oil rig explosion that sent millions of gallons of crude spewing into the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. House of Representatives was poised on Friday to debate legislation clamping down on the industry's offshore drilling practices.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:02 pm

Amnesty welcomes Fiji case dismissal

Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand (AIANZ) has welcomed today's decision by the Suva High Court to throw out all charges against Fijian lawyer Imrana Jalal.In January Ms Jalal, a prominent human rights lawyer, and her...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:00 pm

TV American Idol Lopez

FILE - Jennifer Lopez arrives for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 63rd Cannes international film festival, in Cap d'Antibes, southern France in this May 20,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:59 pm

U.S. Is A Spicier Nation (Literally) Since 1970s

Americans' spice consumption has grown almost three times as fast as the population in recent decades. Much of that growth is due to the country's changing demographics. Now, flavors that were once exotic and rare are found on the shelves in many groceries.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:49 pm

Rain slows hunt for air crash bodies in Pakistan

By ASIF SHAHZAD and MUNIR AHMED 2010-07-30T04:44:34Z
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Anguished relatives sought the remains of loved ones killed in Pakistan's worst-ever plane crash, some grieving at a hospital collecting bodies Thursday and others joining the recovery effort at the hillside crash site laden by heavy rain and mud....

Source: AP Top International News At 5:15 a... | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:44 pm

A guard of honour stands next to the coffins of nine navy soldiers during their funeral in Bogota, Colombia

A guard of honour stands next to the coffins of nine navy soldiers during their funeral in Bogota, Colombia after they were killed by Marxist FARC rebels in the south of the country. Ecuador has called...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:37 pm

Colombian officials collect evidence at the site of a bomb carried out by FARC rebels in the city of Buenaventura

Colombian soldiers and police officers collect evidence at the site of an explosion in the Colombian city of Buenaventura which was blamed on FARC rebels. A diplomatic row has grown over Colombia's claim...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:37 pm

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro speaks during a UNASUR press conference in Quito, Ecuador

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro speaks during a UNASUR press conference in Quito, on July 29, 2010. Colombia and Venezuela have faced off at a meeting of South American foreign ministers called...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:37 pm

GOP Rep.: Bill to aid 9/11 responders will fail - BusinessWeek


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A bill that would pay billions of dollars to people exposed to toxic dust from the World Trade Center will fall short in a House vote, one of its key supporters said Wednesday. The House is expected Thursday to take up a measure to ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:26 pm

A man way, way outside Beltway

Alvin Greene, a Democratic jobless veteran who won the Senate primary in South Carolina, could be an inspiring success story, but the (grand) jury is still out.

The aspiring Democratic U.S. senator from South Carolina is a bumbling speaker. He's been accused of showing porn to a teenage college student, a felony. He's never heard of the pollution control strategy called "cap and trade." And when asked whether he believes Palestinians should have a separate state, he looked confused, then snapped, "For what?"



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:25 pm

Economic growth seen slower in Q2 on imports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth likely slowed in the second quarter as a capital investment drive by businesses was sated by imports and consumer spending tapered off, a government report is expected to show on Friday.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:02 pm

Optimism Revs Up At GM, Chrysler Plants

President Obama visits GM and Chrysler auto plants in Detroit on Friday to call attention to the successes -- so far -- of the bailed-out companies. A White House report says the industry has added 55,000 jobs, GM will stay open during its usual two-week summer shutdown and Chrysler added another production shift.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:01 pm

Just Buy It: Impulsiveness Tied To Brain Chemical

From proposing to a loved one to going on a shopping spree, many of life's decisions are guided by the brain chemical dopamine. Scientists now say dopamine might explain why some people are more impulsive than others when it comes to planning and thinking.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, U.S. says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, the Pentagon said on Thursday, warning its unprecedented leak of secret U.S. military files could cost lives and damage trust of allies.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:56 pm

U.S. closes consulate in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The U.S. government has shut indefinitely its consulate in Mexico's most violent drug war city Ciudad Juarez, across from El Paso, Texas, to evaluate security conditions.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:45 pm

Mexican army kills kingpin in drug war coup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexican soldiers killed drug boss Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel on Thursday, the first major triumph this year for President Felipe Calderon's war against drug cartels but one that is unlikely to end spiraling violence.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:45 pm

Military plane that crashed was practicing for Alaska air show - CNN International


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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:26 pm

A picture of Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel is presented during a press event in Mexico City

A picture of Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel is presented during a press event in Mexico City on July 29, 2010. The drug kingpin has been killed after the ministry of defence launched a raid in the city of Guadalajara...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:16 pm

Members of the Mexican Federal Police stand guard as alleged drug traffickers are presented to the press in Mexico City

Members of the Mexican Federal Police stand guard as alleged drug traffickers, members of the Sinaloa Cartel, are presented to the press in Mexico City. A top leader of the gang has been killed while resisting...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:16 pm

Neighbors fail to end Venezuela-Colombia rift

QUITO (Reuters) - South American foreign ministers failed to mend broken ties between Venezuela and Colombia at a meeting on Thursday but the countries agreed that irregular armed groups were hurting peace in the region.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:13 pm

New York Launches Probe Of Life Insurance Industry

The attorney general's office is investigating whether insurers are profiting off of grieving families by placing funds from life insurance policies into potentially risky accounts that they control. Andrew Cuomo said his office had served subpoenas on Prudential Financial Inc. and MetLife Inc. as part of the probe.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:08 pm

Kevin Rudd in hospital

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has been admitted to a Brisbane hospital and will have an operation today.A spokeswoman for Mr Rudd, who is running for the Brisbane seat of Griffith in the August 21 federal election, said the...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:00 pm

U.S. Closes Consulate In Mexico's Ciudad Juarez

The U.S. Embassy said it was closing the consulate pending a security review, but did not elaborate. Ciudad Juarez, across the river from El Paso, Texas, is at the center of Mexico's war on drug gangs.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:52 pm

Beirut's Al-Amin mosque where the late Lebanese premier, Rafiq Hariri, is buried

Beirut's landmark Martyrs Statue is seen in front of the Al-Amin mosque where the late Lebanese premier, Rafiq Hariri, is buried. The country is hosting a rare summit of regional leaders aimed at defusing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:18 pm

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (right) walks alongside Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdel-Aziz in Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (right) walks alongside Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdel-Aziz in Damascus on July 29, 2010. Syria, as the main power-broker in Lebanon at the time of premier Rafiq Hariri's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:18 pm

Arizona appeals immigrant law ruling amid protests

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona on Thursday appealed a judge's decision to block key parts of the state's crackdown on illegal immigrants and police in Phoenix arrested scores of activists protesting the remaining measures in the law.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:09 pm

Top Mexican drug lord killed in army clash

One of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel," was killed Thursday in a gunbattle with soldiers, the Mexican army announced.The death of Coronel, 56, is the biggest strike yet against...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:08 pm

Outspoken British PM embroiled in diplomatic rows

In just a few days, new Prime Minister David Cameron has openly declared Britain is no more than the "junior partner" of the US, irritated Israelis by calling Gaza a prison camp and enraged Pakistanis by suggesting their country exports...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 8:00 pm

Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Killed In Shootout

An official said an army raid was closing in one of Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel's safe houses in Guadalajara when he opened fire on soldiers. Coronel is believed to be one of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, the Sinaloa.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:54 pm

Obama urges a dialogue on race after Sherrod case

President Obama said Thursday that Americans should spend more time talking about a sensitive subject he has addressed sparingly: race.



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:50 pm

Fire near Acton burns more than 500 acres; evacuations ordered

A fire near Acton has burned more than 500 acres, prompting a large response from firefighters battling to protect homes.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:32 pm

Reluctant mother admits to murdering infants

A gentle arc of eight candles in glass holders - five red, two yellow and one blue - stands before the locked gate of number 8 Sentier du Pre. It is an odd house, with a dull cream front and a sloping roof, as if it was originally...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:30 pm

Thousands of Arlington graves may have been mishandled

A Senate report shows that 4,900 to 6,600 graves among the 330,000 at the national cemetery for veterans and others may be unmarked, improperly marked or mislabeled on cemetery maps.

The estimate of possibly mishandled graves at Arlington National Cemetery soared into the thousands Thursday, and ousted cemetery officials conceded that they knew about problems at least five years ago.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:21 pm

Supreme Court leery of broad challenges to yet-to-take-effect state laws

Some experts say the tack of the judge who blocked parts of the Arizona law leaves her ruling vulnerable to reversal on appeal. But it may stand if the high court follows precedent on immigration.

The Supreme Court, where the legal controversy over Arizona's immigration law is likely to be resolved, has taken a dim view in recent years of judges striking down state laws based on broad challenges to laws that have not taken effect.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:19 pm

Sarkozy accused of racism as he targets Gypsies

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has ordered authorities to expel Gypsy illegal immigrants and dismantle their camps, amid accusations that his Government is being racist in its treatment of the group known as Roma.Sarkozy called...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:00 pm

Video: Pakistan's UN Ambassador on WikiLeaks

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Abdullah Hussain Haroon, spoke to CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst Pamela Falk about the thousands of pages of classified U.S. documents released this week by the website, WikiLeaks.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:54 pm

Four killed in Air Force plane crash in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - All four crew members were killed in a U.S. Air Force cargo plane that crashed in flames while practicing for an aviation show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, the Air Force said Thursday.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:50 pm

Pentagon: Leak investigation may go beyond military

A criminal investigation into the leak of tens of thousands of secret Afghanistan war logs could go beyond the military, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said, and he did not rule out that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange could be a...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:00 pm

Heroic Afghan Dog Reunited with U.S. Soldier

Dogs Prevented Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan, Saving Soldiers

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Jul 2010 | 6:00 pm

BP lawsuits over oil spill take center stage

BOISE, Idaho (Reuters) - More than 2,000 miles from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, a panel of U.S. judges heard arguments from lawyers on Thursday on how piles of oil spill-related lawsuits against BP Plc should be merged.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Jul 2010 | 5:35 pm

Pentagon: WikiLeaks Endangers Soldiers, Afghans

Defense Secretary Robert Gates Calls Massive Leak of Secret Military Reports "Dangerous" for Troops, Allies

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Jul 2010 | 5:30 pm

At Least 80 Dead after Congo Boat Disaster

Boat Ferrying about 200 Passengers to Congo's Capital Capsized after Hitting a Rock

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:30 pm

Day in Pictures

A Glimpse at the Day's News as Seen Through a Camera Lens

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:20 pm

Many men with low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively

Too many men with low-risk prostate cancers, those whose level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is normal or below normal, still receive aggressive ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:05 pm

Russians may be more negative but less depressed than Americans

Despite what many social observers have described as a generally dark and brooding take on life, a new report suggests that Russians are actually ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:55 pm

Summer falls, bike crashes, drownings top risks to kids

Falls, bicycle crashes, burns, motorized vehicle accidents and near-drownings are the leading causes of hospitalization for American children ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:11 pm

Raging Russian Fires Destroy Homes; People Flee

Flames Enrapture Southern Russian City and Provincial Villages, Forcing Mass Evacuations

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:00 pm

Without mouth-to-mouth, hands-only CPR saves lives

More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions especially if they can just press ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 3:00 pm

Conservatives: come off benefits and we'll make work pay

People who come off benefits and go to work will no longer lose out financially under major shake-up of the welfare system.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Jul 2010 | 2:49 pm

18 states, D.C. named Race to the Top education grant finalists

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia were named finalists Tuesday in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 12:58 pm

Britain to be biggest country in Europe by 2050

Official forecast predicts that Britain's population will swell from 62.2 million to 77 million, overtaking France and Germany.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Jul 2010 | 9:56 am

David Miliband calls the Prime Minister a 'loudmouth'

Miliband criticises David Cameron, accusing him of "going off script" with his remarks about Pakistan.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:38 am

Australian PM says her atheism no threat to church schools, welfare

Australia's new Prime Minister Julia Gillard assures Australia's Christian majority that her atheism would not affect government funding to church-run ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 29 Jul 2010 | 7:28 am

Tens of thousands of pupils suspended for classroom attacks

Children were suspended from school on more than 80,000 occasions last year for attacking teachers and classmates, official figures showed today.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:59 am

French mother charged with killing eight of her babies

Dominique Cottrez accused of France's worst case of infanticide, her husband is charged with hiding the bodies.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Jul 2010 | 4:52 am