Nov 11, 2010
Space Shuttle Discovery's Milestone Moments
NASA - International Cooperation
The International Space Station (ISS) Program’s greatest accomplishment is as much a human achievement as it is a technological one—how best to plan, coordinate, and monitor the varied activities of the Program’s many organizations.
An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the
NASA - Cassini's CIRS Reveals Saturn Is on a Cosmic Dimmer Switch
Heat emitted from the interior of Saturn (red) shows up in this false-color image of Saturn, made from data taken in 2008 by Cassini's visual and infrared mapping spectrometer. Credit: NASA/JPL/ASI/University of Arizona› View image in NASA gallery
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- Pessimism pervades as G20 leaders show sharp split (AP)
- Travelers disembark 'nightmare' cruise amid cheers (AP)
- Sunni-backed bloc walks out of Iraq parliament (AP)
- Mortgage rates fall to fresh lows this week (AP)
- Companies yank cord on residential phone books (AP)
- New 'Call of Duty' blasts last year's sales record (AP)
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- Travelers disembark 'nightmare' cruise amid cheers (AP)
- Pessimism pervades as G20 leaders show sharp split (AP)
- Iraqi parliament convenes in 1st steps to new govt (AP)
- Mortgage rates fall to fresh lows this week (AP)
- Companies yank cord on residential phone books (AP)
- New 'Call of Duty' blasts last year's sales record (AP)
Economic Outlook Improving For Americans
Americans continue to see some real improvements in their economic outlook, financial difficulties and stress levels have declined and the employment numbers have climbed back into positive territory, according to the Consumer Reports Index for November.
World business, finance and political news from the Financial Times– FT.com Europe
Geithner rebuffs Greenspan over dollar
US would never ‘deliberately devalue currency to boost exports’
- Gavyn Davies Gold price and the G20
- Greenspan warns over weaker dollar
- In depth Currency wars
- Alan Greenspan stark lessons for G20
From GLOBAL ECONOMY 4:43pm
From WORLD 12:45pm
Barroso reaffirms offer of help to Ireland
Commission president says Dublin has not asked for EU assistance
- Gillian Tett Irish pragmatism
- Eurozone periphery bonds
From COMPANIES 11:59am
Siemens unveils 70% dividend increase
German industrial group sets pay-out ratio for first time
From MARKETS 5:58pm
Alert over emerging markets volatility
TPG co-founder warns of ‘crisis of expectation’
From WORLD 11:45am
European Parliament backs new hedge fund rules
Long-awaited agreement on tough regulatory regime
- Editorial New regulations for hedge funds
- In depth Hedge funds
From GLOBAL ECONOMY 2:16pm
China inflation surges to 25-month high
Jump in prices could lead to more rate rises
From COMPANIES 3:20pm
Microsoft links up with China internet portal
Venture with Sina could boost MSN’s Chinese presence
Multimedia
Beauty Queen Carrie Prejean Pregnant
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Controversial former beauty queen Carrie Prejean — who made headlines for coming out against same-sex marriage in 2009 at the Miss USA pageant — is reportedly pregnant.
“We are just so excited,” Carrie told FOX411.com. “I’m due in May on my grandmother’s birthday. She recently passed away, so that’s very special to us.”
ENTERTAINMENT News | Celebrity News -TMZ.com, Nov 11, 2010
Billy Ray Cyrus' Achy Breaky Mullet Is Back
Now that he's divorcing and back on the market, Miley Cyrus' pops Billy Ray Cyrus is once again unleashing his early '90s chick magnet secret weapon onto the masses ... his mullet hair don't.
Rihanna and Matt Kemp: Eurostar Sweethearts
Enjoying her time overseas, Rihanna was spotted at the Eurostar Station in Paris, France earlier today (November 11).
Joined by her boyfriend Matt Kemp, the “Only Girl in the World” songstress looked a bit annoyed by the shutterbugs swarming around her as she hopped the train from Paris to London.
Sugarland: "Stuck Like Glue" at the CMA Awards
They’re a perennial favorite in the country realm, and Sugarland sounded fantastic at tonight’s 44th Annual CMA Awards (November 10).
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush took the stage at the Bridgestone Arena for a spirited performance of their hit “Stuck Like Glue.”
Kelly Clarkson: CMA Awards Performance
She’s always been eager for the stage, and last night (November 10) Kelly Clarkson joined Jason Aldean for his performance at the 44th Annual CMA Awards.
The “Since You’ve Been Gone” songstress sang “Don’t You Wanna Stay” at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville much to the delight of the packed crowd.
Jessica Simpson Talks Nick Lachey Engagement
Rumors quickly circulated that she was “flipping out” when ex husband Nick Lachey proposed to fiancée Vanessa Minnillo last week, but Jessica Simpson recently cleared the air on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show.
On Thursday morning (November 11), the “Come On Over” singer explained, "I am extremely, extremely happy for him."
Gerard Butler's Night at the Victoria's Secret Runway Show
It’s always a celebrity draw, and Gerard Butler was spotted front row at the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday night (November 10).
The “Bounty Hunter” hunk sported a scruffy look as he enjoyed watching the super sexy Angels strut their stuff on the runway.
Alessandra Ambrosio Heats Up the Victoria's Secret Runway
Showing why she is one of Victoria’s Secret top models, Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted strutting her stuff for the annual fashion show in New York City on Wednesday night (November 10).
The beautiful brunette donned several different ensembles (including the infamous giant wings) as she made numerous trips down the runway.
"Harry Potter" UK Premiere Live Feed!
Of course, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are expected to make an appearance at the London Odeon venue in Leicester Square, along with plenty of other UK celebrities.
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- Powerless cruise ship reaches San Diego harbor (AP)
- Pessimism pervades as G20 leaders show sharp split (AP)
- Mortgage rates fall to fresh lows this week (AP)
- Iraqi parliament convenes in 1st steps to new govt (AP)
- US homes lost to foreclosure drops 9 pct in Oct. (AP)
- Companies yank cord on residential phone books (AP)
Silvio Berlusconi's women
Silvio Berlusconi has shortlisted his dental hygienist to contest crucial elections next month. The 73-year-old premier was apparently unable to resist the charms of Nicole Minetti, a showgirl turned dental hygienist who he met when his teeth were being repaired after he was attacked in Milan in December
China's Continued Failure to Rebalance Growth Threatens Global Economic Stability
China announced yesterday (Wednesday) that its trade surplus grew 60.7% in October from the month before as efforts to rebalance its economic growth this year have failed. Furthermore, recent policy tightening measures mean domestic demand is unlikely to pick up in the near future.
Stranded luxury cruise passengers fed Spam
By Jon Swaine in New York
But the 4,500 passengers on the Carnival Splendor were on Wednesday fed chopped pork shoulder mixed with ham, modified potato starch and sodium nitrite in aspic – Spam.
Iraq gets new government after coalition deal
Ayad Allawi (left) and Nouri al-Maliki Photo: AP.By Richard Spencer, Middle East Correspondent 8:49AM GMT 11 Nov 2010.
The country's 249 days of impasse set a new world record, and led to fears in America and among its neighbours
Silvio Berlusconi defeated three times in Parliament as grip on power grows weaker
Osama bin Laden appoints new commander to spearhead war on West
Known to western intelligence services by the alias Saif al-Adel, or "Sword of the Just", al-Qaeda's new chief of international operations is believed to have conceived of the wave of strikes that set off terror alerts across Europe recently, as well as last week's mid-air parcel-bomb plot.
U.S., South Korea fail to reach free-trade deal
SEOUL - Negotiations over a U.S.-Korea free-trade agreement broke down on Thursday after four days of discussions, a setback for the leaders of the two nations and a blow to efforts to rekindle broader world trade talks.
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- Democrats pressing Pelosi to step aside (AP)
- Regulator: Oil fire may have caused A380 problem (AP)
- Brad Paisley takes CMA entertainer of the year (AP)
- Deficit targets: Social Security, mortgage breaks (AP)
- Obama says no deal yet on SKorean trade agreement (AP)
- AP-GfK Poll: Palin most polarizing of 2012 crowd (AP)
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