CONCERNS rise for missing 13-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday
STRUGGLING newlyweds are celebrating their Lotto win with honeymoon to Hawaii
MONSTER shark that savaged swimmer is spotted again near beach resort
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BIG Brother is back for its ninth series with a brand new splinter black and red eye logo
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Amir Khan would be prepared to relocate to America if it proved necessary to secure the services of a world-class trainer.
Chris Martin feels New Zealand will need to play at their best "day in and day out" if they are to cause an upset against England
Leicestershire ended the opening day of their Division Two fixture against Northamptonshire on 288-4.
Rangers manager Walter Smith believes Zenit St Petersburg are the favourites to win the Uefa Cup.
Carlos Cuellar is enjoying every minute of Rangers push for quadruple glory.
West Ham want to keep star striker Dean Ashton at the club and will begin contract talks on Friday.
Bolton manager Gary Megson believes there is a chance El-Hadji Diouf could be at the club next season.
Bolton boss Gary Megson says he has no problem with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Republic boss Giovanni Trapattoni has placed an emphasis on youth at an up-coming training camp.
Charlton defender Kelly Youga has signed a new three-year contract at The Valley.
Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore has begun preparations for next season byreleasing four players.
Brian Jensen has agreed a new contract with Burnley but The Clarets will not be pursuing Sun Jihai.
Several fillies with big Oaks chances are set to face off against each other in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York on Wednesday.
Trainer Kevin Prendergast is hoping for a "big run" from Haatef in the Duke of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes at York on Wednesday.
Ex-nfl player gets five years for dealing cocaine
MIAMI - Former National Football League running back Troy Hambrick was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison for trafficking crack cocaine in Florida.
Vast chile volcano ash cloud partially collapses
PUERTO MONTT, Chile - A towering cloud of hot ash, gas and molten rock spewed miles into the air by a volcano in southern Chile has partially collapsed, raising fears it could smother surrounding villages, an expert said on Tuesday.
Mobile phones more important than wallets: survey
TORONTO - More than one-third of workers would choose their mobile phone over their wallet, keys, laptop or digital music player if they had to leave the house for 24 hours and could take only one item, a new survey has found.
Artist robert rauschenberg dies
MIAMI - Acclaimed American artist Robert Rauschenberg died at his home on Captiva Island in Florida on Monday night at the age of 82, his gallery said on Tuesday.
Republicans glory in extended democratic battle
CINCINNATI - As the race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president wears on, Republican Jack Schmidt is thinking the same thing many conservatives are -- this is good for Republicans.
Senate renews flood insurance program
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to extend until 2013 a federal program that insures millions of homes against floods and to forgive $17 billion in debt the program built up during Hurricane Katrina.
More than 60 feared dead in india bomb blasts: tv
JAIPUR, India - More than 60 people were feared killed in bomb blasts in the western Indian city of Jaipur on Tuesday, state television said, citing Rajasthan state Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
U.s. drops charges against accused "20th hijacker"
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said on Tuesday it dropped charges against a Saudi who U.S. officials say intended to be the "20th hijacker" on September 11 but sent five others to trial for allegedly planning the 2001 attacks.
More than 2 million u.s. youths depressed: study
WASHINGTON - More than 2 million U.S. teenagers have suffered a serious bout of depression in the past year, including nearly 13 percent of girls, according to a federal government survey released on Tuesday.
Hp seals eds deal for $12.6 billion
NEW YORK - Hewlett-Packard Co plans to buy technology outsourcing company Electronic Data Systems Corp to better compete against IBM, but Wall Street questioned whether the $12.6 billion deal for a slow-growing company was overpriced.
Gm faces thursday strike deadline at ohio plant
DETROIT - Union workers at a General Motors Corp metal stamping plant in Ohio have set a Thursday deadline for reaching a local contract or walking out on strike, a spokesman for the automaker said on Tuesday.
NEW YORK - Sprint Nextel faced multiple questions about how it will turn itself around and stop customers from fleeing its cell phone service at its annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday.
Toll brothers says spring home sales weak
NEW YORK - Toll Brothers Inc , the largest U.S. luxury home builder, said on Tuesday the spring selling season was weak and it expects to report a 30 percent drop in quarterly home-building revenue, sending its shares down 2 percent.
Football: daily 3pm: rochdale striker breaks arm… on the team coach
Plus: Top 10 freakiest football injuries of all team
Police arrest 19-year-old man over jimmy mizen murder
Police today arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murdering teenager Jimmy Mizen.
Video: terror trial shown devastating impact of home-made liquid bombs
Footage of the devastating impact of home-made liquid bombs eight men allegedly plotted to set off on transatlantic airliners was shown at their trial today.
Cubs resume successful homestand with another test from padres
(Sports Network) - The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs will shoot for their fifth straight win this evening, when they resume a four-game series with the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field.Chicago Cubs-San Diego Padres: Cubs Win in a 12-3 Rout Bleacher Reportbegins at: 8:05 PM ET USA TodayLos Angeles Times - Chicago Tribune - The Associated Press - MLB.com
Rays aim to maintain winning ways in rematch with yanks
(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays try to extend their franchise-record home-winning streak to 11 games this evening, when they continue their four- game series with the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field.Renewed Rays Become Tough Out for Yankees New York TimesGomes, Garza back at it again in 10th straight home win. Bleacher ReportMLB.com - USA Today - Hartford Courant - New York Daily News
Weaver leads angels vs. white sox
(Sports Network) - Jered Weaver hopes to bounce back from one of the worst starts in his career this evening when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim resume their four-game series with the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium.Nick Adenhart picks up first big league win for Angels Los Angeles Timesbegins at: 10:05 PM ET USA TodaySportsHubLA - Chicago Tribune - MLB.com - The Canadian Press
On the scene: the r. kelly trial
In case fatigue has drowned out the fact that R. Kelly still hasn’t been tried for six-year-old child pornography charges in Chicago, here’sa news flash: jury selection is underway.R. Kelly jury selection resumes The Star-Ledger - NJ.comR. Kelly Trial: Three Jurors Selected, But Bathroom Smell ... MTV.comCBS2 Chicago - eFluxMedia - Urban Network - Actress Archives
Britney visits "mother," could be invited again
By Jane Ivory Britney Spears’ cameo appearance on the March 24 episode of “How I Met Your Mother” was so warmly welcomed by the public and critics that she came back for a second appearance.Britney Now Looking Good, Returns to TV for ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Hollywood Today NewsmagazineBritney Spears Disappoints Media With Possibly Bright Future MTV.comReuters - TV Squad - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Chicago Tribune
By EDWARD WYATT; Compiled by LAWRENCE VAN GELDER The father of David Archuleta, one of the three finalists remaining in the competition on “American Idol,” has been banned from attending rehearsals for the show after disputes with the program’s ...David Archuleta to Perform Sans Overbearing Dad eFluxMediaCan David Archuleta go it alone? Entertainment WeeklyABC News - Deseret News - USA Today - Salt Lake Tribune
Stormy weather expected for dallas-fort worth 9:00 am ct
By KIMBERLY DURNAN / The Dallas Morning News Expect a humid, cloudy day with a strong chance of rain this evening and early Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.Showers, Storms in North Texas Forecast MyFox DallasTuesday AM weather update WCBD-TVKTKA.com - Press-Register - al.com - Sheboygan Press - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
Google launches friend connect preview
Google has launched a preview version of Friend Connect which allows non-technical website owners to add a range of social networking features.Google brings Friend Connect to the masses CNET News.comGoogle Wants to Help Web Sites Make New Friends New York TimesThe Associated Press - PC World - InformationWeek - ZDNet Blogs
Two new ways to explore the virtual universe, in vivid 3-d
Neptune, left, on WorldWideTelescope.org. Curtis Wong, left in center photo, and Jonathan Fay of Microsoft, and the Orion Nebula on Google Sky.Microsoft software gives free tours of space ReutersMicrosoft star gazing San Francisco ChronicleSan Jose Mercury News - BusinessWeek - MSNBC - The Associated Press
China says up to 5000 dead in one quake-hit county
By Lindsay Beck and Guo Shipeng BEIJING, May 12 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake in southwest China has killed up to 5000 people and left as many as 10000 injured, state media said, as hundreds of children remained trapped in at least eight collapsed ...Video: Aftershocks cause panic in China - 13 May 08 AlJazeeraEnglishThousands evacuated from quake-hit counties in Sichuan XinhuaMonsters and Critics.com - New York Times - Bloomberg - BBC News
Rights groups concerned about sudan arrests
By Derek Kilner Human rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of people arrested in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in recent days.Sudan at turning point after rebel attack ReutersSudan: Mass Arrests After Rebel Attack Raise Concern AllAfrica.comThe Associated Press - BBC News - United Press International - International Herald Tribune
Us flight lands in myanmar as aid trickles in
By Aung Hla Tun YANGON, May 12 (Reuters) - The first US military aid flight to Myanmar landed in Yangon on Monday but emergency supplies remained at a trickle for 1.5 million people facing hunger and disease in the cyclone-ravaged Irrawaddy delta.Video: First US Aid Hits Myanmar AssociatedPressMyanmar cyclone victims getting low-quality supplies The Associated PressCNN International - Monsters and Critics.com - mediabistro.com - New York Times
Asean meet on myanmar aid set for may 19
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand confirmed on Monday foreign ministers from 10 Southeast Asian nations would meet in Singapore next Monday to discuss ways to help cyclone-stricken Myanmar.ASEAN cyclone relief talks likely to be held in Singapore Monsters and Critics.comUS envoy backs ASEAN efforts on Myanmar AFPAbout - News&Issues - Huffington Post - ABC Online - PC World
Nato operation kills scores of rebels in afghanistan (roundup)
Kabul - Coalition forces killed at least 12 suspected Taliban militants in a southern town, while the provincial governor said that more than 150 militants were killed by the combined forces in the past week.150 rebels killed in Afghan operation: governor AFPThousands displaced by fighting in Afghan south: UN ReutersAljazeera.net - The Associated Press - AHN - Xinhua
Florida brush fires threaten hundreds of homes
By JOHN HOLUSHA Schools were closed in Palm Bay, Florida, on Tuesday and hundreds of homes in the central Atlantic coast region of the state were endangered by spreading, wind-whipped brush fires that may have been deliberately set.Official: Nearly 100 homes damaged by Florida wildfires CNNDozens of homes lost as Florida battles wildfires The Associated PressABC News - First Coast News - WPTV - WESH.com
Market snapshot: us stocks slide with financials leading sell off
US stocks fell on Tuesday, with financials greasing the slide, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke described financial markets as far from normal and an analyst slashed estimates for major brokers, including Merrill Lynch&Co.Bernanke says markets healing but still not well ReutersBernanke: Financial turmoil in markets easing The Associated PressBloomberg - Wall Street Journal - TheStreet.com - MarketWatch
Mississippi special election has big implications for both major ...
By Alexander Mooney (CNN) -- A special congressional election Tuesday in a conservative Mississippi district is expected to hold implications for both parties beyond the gain or loss of single House seat.Will House GOP Lose Deep South Seat? CBS NewsThe Race To Watch Is Mississippi, Not West Virginia Houston ChronicleMSNBC - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Jackson Clarion Ledger - New York Times
Iomai to be bought by austrian firm intercell ag
Iomai Corp. has agreed to sell itself to an Austrian vaccine maker for a cash-and-stock combination worth up to $189 million. Intercell AG, based in Vienna, Austria, plans to buy the Gaithersburg company for $119 million in cash, which will pay for 59 ...Iomai shares surge on premium buyout offer ForbesIntercell cuts Q1 net loss ReutersTheStreet.com - Baltimore Sun - TechJournal South - FierceBiotech
Staples tries to entice corporate express
One would think a 10% raise in an offer would make a business happy. But although Dutch products wholesaler Corporate Express is willing to talk with Staples, after the latter firm raised its bid, analysts still say the sum should be higher.Staples Raises Offer For Corporate Express Wall Street JournalStaples sweetens hostile bid for Corporate Express The Associated PressBloomberg - Blogging Buy Outs - CNNMoney.com - MarketWatch
Housing prices tumble in two-thirds of us cities (update3)
By Kathleen M. Howley May 13 (Bloomberg) -- The median price for a single-family home in the US dropped 7.7 percent in the first quarter, the biggest decline in at least 29 years, as values tumbled in two- thirds of US cities, the National Association ...Home prices continue sharp descent CNNMoney.comHome prices fall 7.7 pct from year ago: NAR ReutersBizjournals.com - The Associated Press - Chicago Tribune - Dallas Morning News
Update 1-toll brothers sees lower home-building revenue
NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc (TOL.N: Quote, Profile, Research), the largest US luxury home builder, said on Tuesday it expects to report a 30 percent drop in home-building revenue for the quarter ended April 30.Toll Bros. Sees Demand, Not Sales ForbesUPDATE: Toll Brothers CEO Says Home Buyers Remain On The Sidelines CNNMoney.comHouston Chronicle - Bizjournals.com - TheStreet.com - Philadelphia Inquirer
Liz claiborne posts a loss, lowers profit forecast (update2)
By Cotten Timberlake May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Liz Claiborne Inc., the maker of Kate Spade handbags and Juicy Couture clothing, posted a first- quarter loss and forecast annual profit that trailed its previous projection after discounting apparel to lure ...Liz Claiborne posts net loss, cuts year outlook ReutersLiz Claiborne swings to quarterly loss, cuts forecast MarketWatchCNNMoney.com - Houston Chronicle - Forbes - Reuters India
Jpmorgan offered jobs to 6000 bear staff: source
NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase&Co (JPM.N: Quote, Profile, Research), acquiring rival investment bank Bear Stearns Cos (BSC.SEC notifies JPMorgan of possible charges BusinessWeekJPMorgan gets Wells notice from SEC in municipal bond probe MarketWatchBloomberg - Financial-Planning.com - Wall Street Journal - New York Post
Clear channel trial in ny to begin at 2 pm edt tuesday
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The trial in New York state court in a dispute over funding the buyout of Clear Channel Communications Inc. (CCU) will begin at 2 pm EDT Tuesday, a court official said.Clear Channel trial adjourned until 2 pm Tuesday ReutersNew Clear Channel Web portal promotes radio advertising Bizjournals.comNew York Times - New York Times Blogs - Media Buyer Planner - Bloomberg
68 workers accused in ucla snooping scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Officials say 14 more people affiliated with UCLA Medical Center, including four physicians, are connected to the improper viewing of celebrity medical records, which brings the number of workers accused in the snooping scandal to 68 ...State Report Finds More People Involved in UCLA Data Breaches California HealthlineReport: 68 now implicated in UCLA medical records snooping San Francisco ChronicleUSA Today - KNBC.com - News4Jax.com - Los Angeles Times
Reducing your risk for breast cancer
By RONI CARYN RABIN GO for regular checkups, do breast self-exams and get your mammograms on time, and chances are you’ll detect breast cancer early on, when it is most treatable.Active women reduce breast cancer risk United Press InternationalPhysically Active Women May Outrun Breast Cancer Risk MedPage TodaydBTechno - Reuters - Telegraph.co.uk - Science Daily (press release)
Study finds risks for beta blockers with surgery
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) - People given a blood pressure drug known as a beta blocker to reduce heart risks before surgery were one-third more likely to die within a month and had double the risk of stroke compared with those given a ...Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery U.S. News&World ReportPOISE published, debate on perioperative beta blockers continues TheHeart.OrgBBC News - MedPage Today - CTV.ca - Bloomberg
Tornadoes kill 22 and injure hundreds in us
By Matthew Bigg ATLANTA (Reuters) - Tornadoes killed at least 22 people and injured hundreds as they ripped through communities in the central and southeastern United States over the weekend.Another twister reported in tornado-damaged Mo. The Associated PressMore storms predicted for the Plains WLOSAccuWeather.com - KFOR - Informify - KSWO
Barr in presidential race but denies spoiler role
By Julia Malone WASHINGTON —- Declaring that the major party candidates have failed to offer voters real change, former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr jumped into the presidential race Monday under the Libertarian Party banner.Bob Barr, a former GOP congressman, is running for president as a ... Los Angeles TimesLibertarian a potential spoiler for McCain Boston GlobeMinnPost.com - Washington Post - Campaigns&Elections - Washington Times
Metz fan given suspended sentence
A supporter who racially abused Valenciennes captain Abdeslam Ouaddou during a Ligue 1 match at Metz in February is handed a three-month suspended prison sentence.
Sparta Prague win the Czech Cup after beating Slovan Liberec 4-3 on penalties after playing out a 0-0 draw.
Psv and valckx to part company
PSV Eindhoven are to part company with technical manager Stan Valckx.
Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved ends speculation about his footballing future by signing a new contract with the club.
French pair Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra knock out Briton Jamie Murray and his Belarusian doubles partner Max Mirnyi in the first round of the Hamburg Masters, 5-7 6-3 10-7.
ashton in talks to thrash out new hammers contract
West Ham striker Dean Ashton will meet club officials at the end of the week to start discussions over terms for a new contract at Upton Park
nicky clarke and kelly hoppen put on a show of unity after allegations he was unfaithful
Celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke and his girlfriend Kelly Hoppen put on a united front last night following claims by a Sunday tabloid he repeatedly cheated on her with a prostitute
queen bea: princess beatrice wins the style stakes at the polo
Princess Beatrice was the epitome of summer chic as she took in the polo and enjoyed the May sunshine in a frothy sun dress. Wearing aviators and casual flat pumps, the 19-year-old looked relaxed as she watched the sport her cousins Princes William and Harry are skilled in
wenger expects trophies next season
Arsene Wenger said today it would be "criminal" if Arsenal are not challenging for honours next season and denied the club were going to "implode"
cardiff banking on experience of fowler and hasselbaink for wembley showdown
If experience really does count on the big occasion, then the team who have not reached an FA Cup final since 1927 have nothing to worry about. Cardiff head for Wembley with two of the greatest goalscorers from the modern era in their midst
Key 9/11 suspect charges dropped
The Pentagon drops charges against a Saudi held at Guantanamo, who was allegedly part of the 9/11 plot.
Burma and China react to disasters differently
Eu top aid man granted burma visa
EU Aid Commissioner Louis Michel is to travel to Burma after ministers called for free access for relief workers.
ENGLAND ace Ryan Sidebottom will continue to be aggressive on the field
TOT who had pacemaker fitted at five-days-old now fights against superbug
Blasts kill 25 in jaipur, india
25 people have been killed in a series of explosions in the Indian city of Jaipur
MUM Katona steps out after losing three stone in four weeks following the Special K diet
HAYDEN Panettiere joins band of babes with lesbian crush on Tomb Raider beauty
Dimitri Mascarenhas returns from his stint in the Indian Premier League to captain Hampshire against Surrey.
Ricksen relishes rangers reunion
Zenit St Petersburg defender Fernando Ricksen is relishing the prospect of facing former club Rangers in the Uefa Cup final.
Jose wants big club or nothing
Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to coach at a top club - or he will not work at all.
Chelsea ace Petr Cech has dismissed reports linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
David Healy says he is determined to make his mark at Fulham next season and has no plans to leave.
Keane promised competitive kitty
Roy Keane will be handed a £50million warchest to take Sunderland onto the next level.
Tom Huddlestone has been drafted into the England Under 21 squad for the friendly against Wales.
Manchester United secretary Ken Ramsden has warned fans without tickets not to travel to Moscow.
Gene therapy shows promise in rare brain disease
WASHINGTON - An experimental gene therapy treatment appears to have helped eight children with a rare and incurable neurological disorder, although it may have been responsible for the death of one, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Madonna too busy to attend malawi adoption ruling
LILONGWE - Madonna will not attend the final court ruling on her request to adopt a Malawian child because she is busy with other engagements, her lawyer said on Tuesday.
Abc unveils modest fall tv schedule; new ad tool
NEW YORK - ABC on Tuesday rolled out a fall television schedule featuring just two new programs, one a traveling game show and the other a detective drama based on a popular British series, underscoring the lasting impact of a 14-week strike by screenwriters.
N.korea to cooperate on nuclear verification: u.s.
WASHINGTON - North Korea has agreed to "cooperate fully" on verifying its nuclear declaration, a U.S. official said on Tuesday as he showed some of the thousands of nuclear documents Pyongyang gave Washington last week.
Poland says us shield offer not yet acceptable
WARSAW - Poland said on Tuesday recent U.S. proposals to strengthen Polish defenses in return for hosting a controversial American missile shield fell short of its demands.