News Archive for November 02 2007
Report: Las Vegas likely terrorist targetA new report finds that Las Vegas is as likely a target for terrorists as most large U.S. cities. The Rand Corp. listed the gambling haven ninth. Only New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco were significantly more likely to be attack...
- Acrobat hurt during Las Vegas show
- Irresistible Las Vegas hotel deals
- Virus Costs Wayne Newton Las Vegas Shows
- Raunchy Beyonce Billboard Upsets Las Vegas Locals
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An increasingly confrontational President Bush on Friday vetoed a bill authorizing hundreds of popular water projects even though lawmakers can count enough votes to override him.
- Bush Vetoes Water Projects Bill
- President Bush Vetoes Water Resources Development Act of 2007
- Bush Vetoes Water Bill, Citing Cost of $23 Billion
- Senators Hand President Bush His First Veto Override on Water Resources Bill
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The World Series champions possess an enviable combination of tradeable pieces, young talent and plenty of money. Read the full story.
- Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox reach preliminary agreement
- Schilling stays with Red Sox, Maddux with Padres; Pettitte needs time to decide (AP)
- Schilling, Red Sox agree to $8M deal
- Red Sox to add 800 seats to Fenway
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A woman who worked at the school US talk show host Oprah Winfrey opened for disadvantaged South African girls has been arrested in connection with charges of abuse and sexual assault at the school, police said Friday.
- Oprah Winfrey school abuse suspect appears in court in South Africa
- Arrest made in abuse case at Oprah Winfrey school
- Arrest in abuse case at Oprah school
- Arrest Made in Oprah Winfrey School Sexual Abuse Case
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A unit of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc sued Sears Canada Inc on Wednesday for breach of contract, alleging it had not paid the required royalties under a licensing agreement. MSO IP Holdings Inc licensed Sears Canada to use the "Martha Stewart Everyday" trademark and was owed about C$1.82 million under their agreement, according to the complaint [...]
- Martha Stewart-Run Ad Network Could Help Blogs Ditch Google
- Martha Stewart Jumps Into the Ad Network Game
- Marth Stewart Living Unit Sues Sears Canada
- Martha Stewart's Mom No Longer Living
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Police investigating whether a convicted sex killer might be responsible for a series of unsolved murders said on Wednesday they had identified a body found at a house in Kent.
British student found murdered in ItalyA British university student was found dead today with her throat slashed in the Umbrian town of Perugia, Italian news reports said.
Federal Judge denies effort to stop Santa Cruz moth sprayingSAN JOSE - A federal judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order today that would have halted spraying for the light brown apple moth over Santa Cruz County.
It's Official: Vanessa Hudgens Will Return for 'High School Musical 3'Filed under: Comedy, Music & Musicals, Casting, Deals, RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Fandom, Family Films, Newsstand
World Bank President Robert Zoellick on first visit to EgyptCairo - World Bank President Robert Zoellick arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for talks on Egypt's economic reform policies almost two months after the bank praised the country's pro-investment climate. The pace of economic reforms and World Bank's fund...
Nuclear Plant Lockdown: Worker With Explosives DetainedSecurity officials at the nation’s largest nuclear power plant detained a contract worker with a small explosive device in the back of his pickup truck. The worker was stopped and detained at the entrance of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Officials then put the entire plant on lock-down barring anyone from entering or exiting the [...]
Disabling of N. Korea Nuclear Facilities Going Well Says US EnvoyBy Kurt Achin Seoul 06 November 2007 A senior U.S. envoy who spent this weekend in North Korea says authorities there are cooperating in the process of disabling the country’s nuclear facilities. As VOA’s Kurt Achin reports from Seoul, the shutdown is part of a wider diplomatic process aimed at ending Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons capabilities [...]
Minister fined for using mobile at the wheelHome Office minister Liam Byrne was fined 100 pounds on Friday for talking on a mobile phone while driving, his department confirmed.
Report: Citigroup CEO Expected To ResignCitigroup Inc.'s board plans an emergency meeting on Sunday, and Chief Executive Charles Prince is expected to offer to resign, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Journal cited people familiar with the situation. Citigroup spokesmen declined to comment on the report.
More than 1 million chlamydia cases sets record for U.S. sexually transmitted dieasesATLANTA (AP) - More than 1 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the United States last year - the most ever reported for a sexually transmitted disease, federal health officials said Tuesday.
13-year-old in alleged teacher-student liaison is illegal immigrantRead full story for latest details.
Judge Tosses Evidence in Lisa Nowak CaseA judge on Thursday threw out much of the evidence against former NASA shuttle astronaut Lisa Nowak, who is accused of stalking and attacking a rival for the affections of fellow astronaut.
Spears under investigation after running over cop's footBritney Spears is under investigation after she ran over a Los Angeles County Sheriff deputy's foot in her Mercedes Benz.
Drew Carey: Medical Marijuana Pitchman'Price Is Right' host defends medical marijuana in new online video.