States along the eastern coast of the United States were today preparing evacuation plans to be put in to operation if hurricane Earl moves inland instead of glancing the shoreline.
Sep 2, 2010
Hurricane Earl: Obama declares emergency as storm nears east coast
States along the eastern coast of the United States were today preparing evacuation plans to be put in to operation if hurricane Earl moves inland instead of glancing the shoreline.
Dublin gangland boss John Traynor arrested in Netherlands
A convicted Dublin criminal who fled the Irish Republic after the murder of investigative journalist Veronica Guerin by another gangland boss has been arrested in the Netherlands.
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi banned from Venice film festival
The Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi has been denied the right to attend this year's Venice international film festival. Due to open the short film section of the festival with The Accordion, his request was refused by officials in Tehran.
Middle East peace talks - live
3.20pm ET: Here's a first look at an article on the peace talks by Chris McGreal that will be appearing in tomorrow's Guardian print edition:For many diplomats though the...
To Kosovans, Blair is a true hero
"The king is dead, long live the king" is an expression about monarchy, but it rings true in modern democracy. Some in Britain appear to have forgotten that Tony Blair led their country on the world stage for 10 ....
Greece: refusing to quit | Helena Smith
One year and two months ago to this day, I walked into a bar in Athens where, in a haze of smoke and much to my surprise, I was allowed to break the law. A ban on smoking in public places, imposed by the then conservative government, had just come into force.
Kosovo offers to bury differences with Serbia
The prime minister of Kosovo, which seceded from Serbia and declared independence two years ago, has offered...
Binyamin Netanyahu opens Middle East talks with two 'pillars to peace'
Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, opened peace talks with the Palestinians today by saying that two issues – recognition of his country as a Jewish ...
Britain and France will not share aircraft carriers, officials say
British and French officials engaged in high-level defence talks have denied reports the two countries are considering sharing aircraft carriers, but are paving the way for unprecedented military co-operation, according to sources on both sides of the Channel....
Tibetan nomads struggle as grasslands disappear from the roof of the world
Like generations of Tibetan nomads before him, Phuntsok Dorje makes a living raising yaks and other livestock on the vast alpine grasslands that provide a thatch on the roof of the world.
Jewish director Julian Schnabel brings Palestine to Venice
The American artist and film-maker Julian Schnabel said he felt a "responsibility" as a Jew to tell the story of Palestine when he opened his new movie at the Venice film festival.
Schnabel's film Miral, competing with 22 others for the Golden Lion award, ....
Burger King sold for £2.6bn
Burger King has been sold to 3G Capital, a private equity firm backed by three of Brazil's best-known businessmen, in a deal worth $4bn (£2.6bn).
The $24-a-share agreement is 46% more than Burger King shares closed at on 31 August, the day before rumours of ......
British man piloted Congo death crash plane
The pilot of a plane that crashed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killing 20 people has been named as a Briton who had worked as an air steward but loved flying so much he trained as a pilot.
Chief rabbi challenges Stephen Hawking in row over origins of universe
The chief rabbi, Lord Sacks, hit back at Stephen Hawking after the astrophysicist said God did not create the universe.In his new book, The Grand Design, published next week, Hawking concludes that science excludes the possibility of a deity and that it is unnecessary to "invoke...
Judge: Detroit must turn over cell phone records in slain stripper case
Robert Snell / The Detroit News
Detroit -- A federal magistrate judge today ordered the city of Detroit to produce cell phone records and other documents within 16 days to a lawyer representing the family of a murdered stripper
The city must produce personnel files of six city officials, including ex-Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings and officers who served on ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's security detail. But U.S. Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen will let the city redact personal information and details that could endanger the person's safety.
Detroit -- A federal magistrate judge today ordered the city of Detroit to produce cell phone records and other documents within 16 days to a lawyer representing the family of a murdered stripper
The city must produce personnel files of six city officials, including ex-Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings and officers who served on ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's security detail. But U.S. Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen will let the city redact personal information and details that could endanger the person's safety.
Eminem, Jay-Z fans await 'epic' show | detnews.com
Santiago Esparza / The Detroit NewsDetroit -- Tonight's concert featuring Eminem and Jay-Z, iconic hip-hop stars for more than the last decade, is one of the biggest bills to come through the city in years, and fans were lined up this morning to ensure close access to the stage at Comerica Park.
About 40 people braved the heat, humidity and on-and-off drizzle to make sure they are in a good position to enjoy their beloved rappers for tonight's sold-out show. The stars will perform another concert Friday at Comerica and then again Sept. 13 and 14 at New York's Yankee Stadium.
About 40 people braved the heat, humidity and on-and-off drizzle to make sure they are in a good position to enjoy their beloved rappers for tonight's sold-out show. The stars will perform another concert Friday at Comerica and then again Sept. 13 and 14 at New York's Yankee Stadium.
WWE-TNA News
NXT Season Three Pros and Rookies announced.
If you watched WWE NXT Tuesday, you will have noticed that throughout the show the NXT pros and rookies were announced.
Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010
* Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer
* Oregon Children Least Likely To Be Hospitalized For Asthma
* Botox Maker Pays $600 Million To Settle Marketing Investigation
* Obama Administration Appeals Judge's Order Banning Stem Cell Research
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer
Actor Michael Douglas says he's treating his recently-diagnosed throat tumor as "a curable disease."
A walnut-sized tumor was found at the base of the 65-year-old actor's tongue in early August and he's now undergoing an eight-week course of radiation and chemotherapy. Doctors say there is no evidence the cancer has spread, the Associated Press reported.
* Oregon Children Least Likely To Be Hospitalized For Asthma
* Botox Maker Pays $600 Million To Settle Marketing Investigation
* Obama Administration Appeals Judge's Order Banning Stem Cell Research
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer
Actor Michael Douglas says he's treating his recently-diagnosed throat tumor as "a curable disease."
A walnut-sized tumor was found at the base of the 65-year-old actor's tongue in early August and he's now undergoing an eight-week course of radiation and chemotherapy. Doctors say there is no evidence the cancer has spread, the Associated Press reported.
Child’s Ordeal Shows Dangers of Antipsychotic Drugs
OPELOUSAS, La. — At 18 months, Kyle Warren started taking a daily antipsychotic drug on the orders of a pediatrician trying to quell the boy’s severe temper tantrums.Kyle Warren at 6 years old. At 18 months, Kyle started taking a daily antipsychotic drug on the orders of a pediatrician trying to quell the boy’s severe temper tantrums.
Maker of Botox Settles Inquiry on Off-Label Marketing
Advertising and Marketing,Suits and Litigation,Allergan Incorporated,Justice Department,Food and Drug Administration",
"More information about Allergan Incorporated">Allergan, the maker of Botox, agreed on Wednesday to pay $600 million to ....
In Alaska, Feud Fueled by Palin Claims Senator Murkowski
“Thank you for your service, Sen. Murkowski,” Sarah Palin wrote on her Twitter account on Tuesday night after Senator Lisa Murkowski conceded to Joe Miller, the political novice Ms. Palin had endorsed in Alaska’s Republican primary. Yet in the same message, Ms. Palin had reveled in Mr. Miller’s stunning upset, writing, “Do you believe in miracles?”
Netanyahu and Abbas to Begin Direct Mideast Peace Talks
Stephen Crowley/The New York Times
President Obama with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt at the White House. More Photos »
Despite war chest, Fenty trails in poll
A Clarus Research Group survey shows D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray leading Mr. Fenty 41 percent to 36 percent among respondents who say they are "very likely to vote" in the city's Sept. 14 primary. Other candidates collected 2 percent support, and 21 percent of respondents said they remain undecided. Mr. Gray's lead is just outside the poll's margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
Click here!Miss Mexico Is Crowned Miss Universe 2010
August 2010
Meet overnight sensation Jimena Navarrete.
Less than 24 hours after she was crowned Miss Universe, Mexico's Navarrete has become a top trending topic on Twitter and thousands of fans have flooded her Facebook fan page.
So who is the woman who ousted 82 other competitors for international beauty bragging rights? Here are five things to know about the 22-year-old from Guadalajara.
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