News Archive for December 18 2007

Castro hints at 'retirement'

Cuban leader Fidel Castro has indicated he may be willing to formally give up his role as the leader of the island nation.

TorrentSpy loses Calif. copyright lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled against the BitTorrent indexing service TorrentSpy.com saying that its hiding and destruction of evidence made a fair trial impossible.

Chicago principal dies during root canal

An autopsy has been scheduled for a Chicago middle school principal who died of an apparent heart attack during a root canal procedure. A spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office said Georgette Watson, 46, was pronounced dead Monday at Advo...

Shaun White Busted For Fire Extinguisher Prank

Shaun White is still a kid at heart, in fact, he’s got the mischievous part down like a criminal. The Smoking Gun reports: Shaun White, the popular snowboarder known as "The Flying Tomato," is facing a misdemeanor criminal rap for allegedly setting off a fire extinguisher at a Colorado ski resort. The 21-year-old White, who won [...]

Ali Larter Engaged to Hayes MacArthur

Heroes star Ali Larter and her longtime boyfriend, actor Hayes MacArthur, got engaged over the weekend.

This will be the first marriage for both. No wedding date has been set.

Cowboys’ Williams Is Suspended for Illegal Tackle

Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams was suspended without pay for one game Monday by the N.F.L. after his third illegal '‘horse collar’' tackle of the season.

Officials Investigating Prank Call That Led to Shock Therapy

Massachusetts officials are investigating a prank call that may have led to two teens receiving unnecessary electric shock therapy at a special needs school.

15 Afghan guards killed in attack (AP)

AP - Taliban fighters killed 15 Afghan guards working for a private security company who were guarding a convoy of fuel tankers in western Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday. Six Taliban were killed in the ensuing fight.

Say what you will about Dick Vitale, but ... [Dick Vitale]

Say what you will about Dick Vitale, but we do hope the guy gets better. [ESPN]

Bacteria-Tainted Syringes Sicken Dozens

(AP) -- Federal health officials said Tuesday they are investigating dozens of blood infections in at least two states that have been linked to medical syringes contaminated with bacteria.

Sonic The Hedgehog, Peggle Come To The iPod

by Peter Cohen, Macworld

Sega of America announced Tuesday that its legendary side-scrolling action game Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for the Apple iPod.