News Archive for January 04 2008

Clemens Asked to Testify to Congress

Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte were asked Friday to testify before a congressional committee on Jan. 16, along with their former trainer, Brian McNamee

Miss America: Reality Check, Carson Kressley's How to Look Good Naked debut tonight

Almost three years after the first announcement that the Miss America pageant would involve a reality series, Miss America: debuts tonight on TLC at 10 p.m. ET. Hosted by Ugly Betty's Michael Urie, the series follows the 52 contestants as they live together and participate in pageant-related challenges. When it...

Royals sign Nomo to minor league deal

Hideo Nomo is getting another shot at pitching in America. The trailblazing Japanese right-hander signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals that includes an invitation to spring training next month. The 39-year-old hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2005 and made seven starts in the Venezuelan Winter League in 2006. Read the full story. [...]

Amy Fisher: Another Shot at Stardom

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The former "Long Island Lolita," best known for shooting Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the face, has never been one for tact -- but DJing the release party for her own sex tape might be going a bit too far ... then again, it is Amy Fisher, and she does it... Read more

Severe Pneumonia In Children Can Be Treated Safely And Effectively At Home

A child with severe pneumonia can be treated with oral antibiotics as safely and effective at home as in hospital, says an article in The Lancet, this week's issue. The authors say that the World Health Organization's (WHO's) recommendations for severe pneumonia treatment should be modified.

Bush calls financial markets 'strong and solid' despite slowing economic growth

President Bush said Friday that while there is some concern about slowing economic growth, the "financial markets are strong and solid. " Bush spoke after meeting...

Rare albino alligators stolen in Brazil (AP)

AP - Seven rare albino alligators disappeared from a Brazilian university zoo and authorities suspect animal smugglers stole them, officials said Friday.

Stephen Stills Recovering From Surgery

Filed under: News, OMG!Spinner.com: Legendary singer-songwriter Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills & Nash underwent surgery on his birthday, January 3, for prostate cancer. Stills' wife, Kristen, released a statement after the procedure saying it "went remarkably well and he couldn't... Read more

Spanish avalanche kills two skiers

Two skiers died after they were buried by an avalanche in an off-piste area near the Formigal ski centre in the Spanish Pyrenees, the government said.

Alan Ralsky, Ten Others, Indicted In International Illegal Spamming And Stock Fraud Scheme

WASHINGTON - A federal grand jury indictment was unsealed today in Detroit charging 11 persons, including Alan M. Ralsky, his son-in-law Scott K. Bradley, and Judy M. Devenow, of Michigan, and eight others, including a dual national of Canada and Hong Kong and individuals from Russia, California, and Arizona, in a wide-ranging international fraud scheme [...]

Forget Tupperware, get ready for the Taser party

GILBERT, Ariz. - Before she lets them shoot her little pink stun gun, Dana Shafman ushers her new friends to the living room sofa for a serious chat about the fears she believes they all share.