News Archive for September 28 2007

US-Led Forces Kill Top al-Qaida Leader

US Military Commander Says Forces Took Down One of al-Qaida's Top Leaders in Iraq

Madonna, Beastie Boys, John Mellencamp Lead Nominees For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) - Here's something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[...] Read more!

Red Sox claim AL East title after Orioles beat Yankees

The Boston Red Sox have won the American League East title after securing a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

Google buys mobile social networking start-up Zingku

SAN FRANCISCO - Google's quest for devotees in the booming world of mobile online services continues with its purchase of a startup company that streamlines sharing pictures, messages and more via smart phones.

Daniel Cooperman to Join Apple as General Counsel

“Apple today announced that Daniel Cooperman, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary at Oracle Corporation, will join Apple as the company’s senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, reporting to Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Cooperman will begin at Apple on November 1.

Bird flu virus can pass from mother to child

Washington, Sept 28: The H5N1 bird flu virus can pass through a pregnant woman`s placenta to infect the fetus, researchers reported on Thursday.

Astros remove interim tag for manager Cooper before final series (AP)

Cecil Cooper will return as manager of the Houston Astros after receiving a two-year contract Friday that runs through the 2009 season. The 57-year-old was named interim manager when he replaced the fired Phil Garner on Aug. 27. The announcement was made before the Astros opened their final series of the season, against Atlanta. Read the [...]

Van Halen Play First Gig With David Lee Roth Since 1985

Legendary rockers Van Halen kicked off their reunion tour with original singer David Lee Roth to an ecstatic reception from more than 18,000 fans in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday. [...] Read more!

Shots fired at Californian high school

AP - A gunman was in custody after firing shots inside a California high school, authorities said.There were no injuries resulting from the incident at Las Plumas High School, said Sang Kim, a spokesman for Butte County.

Gap: laptop with 800,000 job seekers' data stolen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Clothing retailer Gap Inc said on Friday that a laptop computer containing personal information for about 800,000 job applicants was stolen from a vendor it used to manage that data.