News Archive for February 12 2008

Climate Change Warning: Lake Mead Could Be Dry By 2021

There is a 50 percent chance Lake Mead, a key source of water for millions of people in the southwestern United States, will be dry by 2021 if climate changes as expected and future water usage is not curtailed, according to a pair of researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. More: continued [...]

Yahoo acquires Maven Networks

Yahoo announces an acquisition of online video platform provider Maven Networks, in a $160 million deal.

Union to make last ditch bid to save National Parts

The National Union of Workers will make an 11th hour bid to save parts distributor, National Parts, before it goes into liquidation.

Report: Ponytail Bandit, Husband Flee to Thailand

A woman and her husband, accused of several bank robberies in Texas, have fled to Thailand, according to a newspaper report

Great Seal secrets revealed!

Conspiracy theorists take note: The myths surrounding one of America's oldest and most enduring national symbols are about to be debunked ... if you believe the government, that is.

Truck leaking gas shuts Conn. highway

Dozens of homes have been evacuated because an overturned tractor trailer is leaking hydrogen gas on Interstate 84. The road's closure is causing major traffic problems in the area.

Bush: Noose displays 'deeply offensive'

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'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' To Air On Cartoon Network This Fall

After months of speculation throughout the television industry, Turner Broadcasting has landed the broadcast rights to the highly-sought-after CG-animated series, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," from creator George Lucas. [...] Read more!
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Annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Hits Newsstands

Bathing suit season has begun. The 2008 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue hit newsstands Tuesday with model Marisa Miller adorning the cover of the annual showcase of the hottest beach bodies.

Scientists prove Napoleon not poisoned by British

Italian scientists say they have proved Napoleon was not poisoned, scotching the legend the French emperor was murdered by his British jailors.

'Married... With Children' Creator Ron Leavitt Has Died

Married... With Children creator Ron Leavitt has died of lung cancer. He was 60. The writer/producer passed away at his home in Sherman Oaks, California on Sunday.[...] Read more!
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