News Archive for September 16 2007

OJ Simpson arrested over Vegas robbery

Former football star OJ Simpson, who was acquitted in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife, has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery last week in a hotel room in Las Vegas.

UK seeks to stem Northern Rock exodus with guarantee

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government tried to stem the tide of cash pouring out of Northern Rock on Monday, promising depositors they wouldn't lose a penny as the bank's share price plunged further and thousands queued to withdraw their savings.

Bush picks retired federal judge to be attorney general

Washington, Sep 18 (Xinhua) A retired federal judge, Michael Mukasey, was named to replace Alberto R. Gonzales as the US attorney general, President George W. Bush announced.

Colin McRae, World Rally champion, killed in Scotland helicopter crash

Colin McRae, whose fascination with cars grew into an obsession that led him to 25 wins in a World Rally Championship career, was killed in a helicopter crash along with his 5-year-old son and two others, police said today. He was 39.

Fashion Week: Day 1 wrap

Fashion reporter Katie Newton is covering Air New Zealand Fashion Week exclusively for Stuff.co.nz. She picks out her highlights from day one.Photo gallery ... Blog: About Town ... Blog: Catwalk Talk ... Blog: Behind the Seams

Alan Greenspan & UK Parliament admit Iraq War about OIL--when will top 3 Dem candidates?

To their credit, Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has admitted the Iraq War is about oil, and over 100 members of parliament are calling on the British government to come clean over its involvement in the drafting of Iraq's Hydrocarbon Law that is opposed by the Iraqi oil workers, scholars, five Nobel Laureates, and the Iraqis that happened [...]

New York State and City Sue Merck Over Vioxx

A lawsuit filed Monday attempts to recoup tens of millions spent by government-financed health programs to purchase the painkiller and to treat patients for its side effects.

Mexico bus crash toll rises to 18

AP - A bus carrying tourists, many of them passengers of a detoured flight that originated in Phoenix, crashed in western Mexico on Saturday, killing at least 18 and injuring 13, bus company and red cross officials said.The Vallarta Plus bus was carrying 35 passengers from the resort city of Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara when it ran off a mountain [...]

Chris Weigant: An Anti-War March, Schenck v. United States, And Free Speech

First, a happy Constitution Day to everyone! Since, as this Huffington Post article points out, this is a rather obscure and wonkish holiday, we begin with a quiz: What do the phrases: "falsely shouting fire in a theater" and "clear and present danger" have to do with each other? Most Americans immediately recognize both phrases, although probably for [...]

Thai crash death toll rises to 87

A plane carrying foreign tourists to one of Thailand's most popular resort islands crashed while landing in torrential rains today, killing at least 87 people and injuring 43, officials said.

Despite violence, 'Brave One' beats all at box office

Despite its brutal violence and bleak subject matter, The Brave One topped all movies at the box office this weekend.

Evan Handler Onboard for Sex and the City Movie

Add another familiar face – and, possibly, bare backside – to the Sex and the City movie: Evan Handler. Handler, 45, who played Harry Goldenblatt, the unlikely spouse of Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) for three seasons on the HBO hit, said at Saturday’s pre-Emmy BAFTA and TV Academy tea party in the Hollywood Hills, “I’m looking [...]

France says must prepare for possible war with Iran

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has said his country must prepare for the possibility of war against Iran over its nuclear programme, but he did not believe any such action was imminent.

Girl dies in Bribie Is jet ski tragedy

A nine-year-old girl has died in a jet ski accident off Bribie Island, north of Brisbane.The girl and a ten-year-old boy were reportedly riding on a rubber duckie, towed by a jet ski.

Leap Wireless board rejects MetroPCS bid

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Leap Wireless International Inc. said on Sunday its board of directors had rejected an unsolicited bid from larger rival MetroPCS Communications Inc. .