News Archive for January 05 2008

Former Indonesian strongman Suharto's health improving - Summary

Jakarta - Indonesia's ailing former president Suharto was showing signs of further improvement Monday, but he was still in intensive care, doctors said. The condition of Bapak (Father) Suharto is showing much progress, Dr Mardjo Subiandono, the hea...

'One Missed Call'

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Given all the hoopla over the Apple iPhone, it's a wonder that no one has yet complained over an essential missing feature: It doesn't ring you up to alert you that you are going to die.

Nevada levee breaks, strands 3,500

FERNLEY, Nev. -- A canal levee ruptured early Saturday after heavy rainfall, pouring more than 3 feet of near-freezing water into hundreds of homes and stranding 3,500 people across a square mile in their desert agricultural town, authorities said.

Omega Five Coming to Xbox Live

Hudson today announced that Omega Five for Xbox Live Arcade will be available to consumers on January 9, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points. Published by Hudson and developed by Natsume, the game is an entirely new original IP featuring a side-scrolling shooter set in a gorgeous 3D environment.

Mets re-acquire OF Angel Pagan, send 2 minor leaguers to Cubs (AP)

The Mets acquired outfielder Angel Pagan on Saturday from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers. Outfielder Corey Coles and righthanded pitcher Ryan Meyers were sent to the Cubs. The 26-year-old Pagan batted .264 with four home runs and 21 RBIs for Chicago last year. “Angel is young, athletic and has [...]