News Archive for March 10 2008

NY governor Eliot Spitzer 'linked to prostitution'

Eliot Spitzer, the governor of New York, told senior members of his administration that he was involved in a prostitution ring, the New York Times has reported on its web site, citing an administration official.

Matt Damon and Wife Luciano Expecting!

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana are expecting their second child."They couldn't be happier," says his rep Jennifer Allen. "They're so excited!"The couple revealed the news (and her baby bump) on Sunday night at the Empire Film Awards in London.This is the third child for the family: the couple have a daughter Isabella, 22 months, and Luciana has a 9-year-old [...]

Court acquits Imelda Marcos of salting away cash

A Philippine court acquitted former first lady Imelda Marcos of 32 counts of illegally transferring money abroad on Monday due to insufficient evidence.

MSNBC Cancels Tucker Carlson Show

The early evening program will be replaced with a new, politically oriented program featuring David Gregory.

Rep: Heather Locklear 'Fine' After 911 Call

A representative for Heather Locklear said the actress is "fine" after a 911 call was placed Saturday night by someone who reportedly feared she would commit suicide.

To Aim Ads, Web Is Keeping Closer Eye On You

by Louise Story, New York Times

Al-Qaida says it kidnapped two Austrian tourists in Tunisia

Al-Qaida terrorist group claims responsibility for kidnapping Austrian tourists in Tunisia, North Africa

Otto Schnellbacher, Two-Sport Star at Kansas, Dies at 84

Considered by Kansans to have been one of the state’s greatest athletes, Mr. Schnellbacher was an all-pro defensive back for the N.F.L. Giants and also played pro basketball.