News Archive for December 17 2007

Study sees progress in filling Big Dig leaks

Construction crews have plugged hundreds of Big Dig leaks, but the tunnel system is still on pace to collect and pump out the same amount of water this year as it did in 2006, according to a study presented to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority board yesterday.

Singer-Songwriter Dan Fogelberg Dies

Dan Fogelberg, the singer and songwriter whose hits "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" helped define the soft-rock era, died Sunday at his home in Maine after battling prostate cancer. He was 56.

Ingersoll-Rand to buy Trane for about $10.1 bln

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Diversified manufacturer Ingersoll-Rand Co Ltd on Monday said it agreed to acquire Trane Inc , an indoor heating and air conditioning systems maker, for about $10.1 billion in cash and stock to expand its climate control business.

Funeral on Friday for man killed while delivering Christmas cards

Friends and family will gather Friday for the funeral of Hunter Brown, an elderly man who was slain while delivering Christmas cards in southern Ontario.

Anchor woman accused of punching cop

An Emmy award-winning TV news anchor has been arrested in New York City for allegedly punching a female police officer in an apparent fit of road rage. Alycia Lane, a co-anchor for the CBS affiliate KYW-TV in Philadelphia, was arrested during the weekend ...

Researchers discover giant rat, tiny possum species in Indonesian jungle

Critters Big rat, little possum Researchers in a remote jungle in Indonesia have discovered a giant rat and a tiny possum that are apparently...

Judge: White House visitor logs public

The White House cannot claim executive privilege for its visitor logs, and must release them, a U.S. judge ruled Monday. The Bush administration resisted their disclosure as it fought a lawsuit on alleged political influence by conservative Christian lead...

Countess of Wessex gives birth to baby boy

The Countess of Wessex has given birth to a baby boy after a caesarean section at the NHS hospital which saved her life during the arrival of her first child.

Facebook sues porn site over hacking allegations

Facebook is suing a Canadian porn company, alleging that it mined the social networking site for users' personal details.

Rachael Ray has new Food Network series (AP)

AP - The Food Network has ordered extra helpings of Rachael Ray.

Severe psoriasis linked to higher death risk

People who suffer from severe psoriasis die younger than people who don't have the condition or who have mild forms of it, say researchers. But the reasons are unclear.

Massage May Help Ease Pain And Anxiety After Surgery

A 20-minute evening back massage may help relieve pain and reduce anxiety following major surgery when given in addition to pain medications, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Many patients still experience pain following major surgery despite the availability of pain-relieving medications, [...]

Moderate exercise cuts metabolic syndrome

Even a modest amount of brisk walking weekly can cut the risk of metabolic syndrome, which is linked to heart disease and diabetes, a U.S. study found. Researchers from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., said an estimated one-quarter of all ...

Canadian jailed in drug case in Dubai is pardoned

A Canadian sentenced in Dubai earlier this year to four years in prison on drug charges has been pardoned by the ruler of the emirate, raising hopes that he could be back in Canada to spend the holiday season with family and friends.

Former Sun-Times publisher Radler sentenced to 29 months for fraud

A Chicago federal judge today sentenced former Chicago Sun-Times publisher F. David Radler to 29 months in prison for taking millions of dollars in unauthorized payments from the tabloid's parent company.

Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton Welcome Baby Girl

Congratulations to British actress Helena Bonham Carter and Director Tim Burton on the birth of their second child, a baby girl born in London on Saturday. No details of her weight or name have yet been released. People magazine quotes Bonham Carter's representative Karon Maskill as confirming the news. "They are absolutely delighted they have [...]

DealBook Blog: National Oilwell Varco to Buy Grant Prideco

The maker of oil and gas drilling equipment said it will acquire Grant Prideco for about $7.4 billion, creating a company with an estimated market value of $32 billion.

Britain was 'ill-prepared' for flooding

Britain was ill-prepared for the floods which caused devastation across Britain this summer and urgent action is required to improve defences and early-warning systems, according to a Commons report.

List of top 10 most memorable quotes of the year in United States

The 10 most memorable quotes of 2007, according to Fred R. Shapiro, editor of the Yale Book of Quotations: