News Archive for December 24 2007

Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson dies

The jazz odyssey is over for Oscar Peterson: the Canadian known globally as one of the most spectacularly talented musicians ever to play jazz piano has died at age 82.

Four French tourists shot dead in Mauritania

Four French tourists have been shot dead in the West African country of Mauritania.

Yung Joc Arrested

Rapper Yung Joc has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, after cops say they found a loaded semi-automatic gun in his carry-on bag at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Joc, real name Jasiel Robinson, was arrested around 6:15 AM Sunday morning, before boarding a Delta flight. He was attempting to go through a regular security [...]

Veteran Choreographer Michael Kidd Dies

Michael Kidd, a choreographer for Broadway shows and Hollywood movies, died of cancer on Sunday.

Richard Valeriani: Dec. 24, 2007 News Update

Fire breaks out in Executive Office Building across from White House. No big deal. Just Cheney and his staff burning some old CIA interrogation tapes. President Bush sends letter to North Korea. Addressed to Axis of Evil, Pyongyang, North Korea. New York Philharmonic to perform in North Korea. Ping Pong diplomacy gets upgraded. Condoleezza Rice asked [...]

Katherine Heigl Marries Musician Josh Kelley at Utah Resort

Katherine Heigl has married musician Josh Kelley at a resort in Park City, Utah. The "Grey's Anatomy" star and the recording artist tied the knot Sunday evening in front of a small group of family and friends in a tent.

Israeli prosecutor upholds use of cluster bombs in Lebanon

Israeli military prosecutors have decided not to take legal action over the country’s use of cluster bombs during last year’s war in Lebanon, the army said today.

Review: The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

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Airline MAXjet Files for Bankruptcy

MAXjet Airways ceased operations on Monday -- leaving jets on tarmacs and stranding passengers on Christmas Eve -- as the all-business class airline said it would file for bankruptcy protection.

Andrew, CommScope set final merger terms

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Communications equipment makers Andrew Corp and CommScope Inc. on Monday announced the final terms of their merger, which they said was due to close on December 27.

Rape case prosecutor could be disciplined

THE prosecutor in a case in which nine men escaped jail for the gang rape of a 10-year-old girl in far-north Queensland has been asked to show cause why he should not face disciplinary action.

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Target says Dec. sales may decline, while total holiday figure shows modest increase

Early holiday sales reports are weak, with Target Corp., the nation's No. 2 retailer, warning that its sales may have fallen in December...

Chiang Kai-shek's family threatens to bury his remains in China

Taipei - Family members of Taiwan's late president Chiang Kai-shek on Tuesday demanded Taiwan hold a state funeral for Chiang and his son Chiang Ching-kuo, or the family will send their remains to China for burial. Chiang Wei-chang, a great-grandson ...