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According to poll conducted by Newsweek magazine, more than
two-thirds of Americans oppose President George W. Bush's plan
to add 20,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, and an all-time low of 24
percent approve of the president's handling of the war...more...
Snowstorm Moves Into Midwestern U.S.
A snowstorm that has swept through the southwestern United States
is responsible for at least six deaths in the Midwest.
Chavez takes aim at Reid
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a known critic of President
Bush, has criticized the comments made by U.S. Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid.
Clinton confident in her 2008 prospects
Expressing confidence that she can win the 2008 Democratic
nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaking publicly for the
first time since declaring her candidacy said she is the best
candidate for the job and is eager to begin campaigning.
Harvard economist Musgrave dies in Santa Cruz
Harvard economist Richard Musgrave, who advised governments
of various countries on public finance and taxation, has died
in Santa Cruz. He was 96.
US Commanders seek more troops in Afghanistan
US military commanders have recommended additional troops and
aid for Afghanistan to fight a growing Taliban insurgency, Secretary
of Defense Robert M. Gates said yesterday.
U.S. holds face-to-face talks with N. Korea
The United States and North Korea held a second day of unprecedented
talks yesterday, discussing Pyongyang's nuclear programs.
Sago trial set for July 2008
The 15 lawsuits filed by relatives of victims and the only survivor
in last year's Sago mine disaster in West Virginia are scheduled
to go to trial in July 2008.
Jury Selection Begins In
Libby Trial
Jury selection was under way in the trial of I. Lewis Libby,
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff
Sports news headlines
Hoffman wins first PGA Tour title in playoff
In Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Hoffman has won his first PGA
Tour title by ramming in a 4-foot birdie putt to defeat John
Rollins on the first playoff hole.
Early exit for Blake's grand slam dream
James Blake had another Grand Slam disappointment, losing in
the fourth round to Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets at the
Australian Open on Monday.
Pitt, Jolie buy 1830s French Quarter home
Actor Brad Pitt and girlfriend, actress Angelina Jolie have
just bought a $3.5 million dollar home together in New Orleans.
Diana Ross to appear on American Idol
Diana Ross is set to appear on this season's American Idol.
Much like Barry Manilow last year, Diana would mentor the contestants.
Muhammad Ali turns 65
Former Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali who had won many fans,
admirers and friends across the world has turned 55 Wednesday.
Federer cruise into the third round of the Australian Open
Defending champion Roger Federer reached the third round by
defeating Jonas Bjorkman in straight-set at the Australian Open.
Business news headlines
Sun, teams up with Intel on chips
Server and software vendor Sun Microsystems will use chips
from Intel in some of its servers with Intel endorsing Sun's
Solaris operating system.
House passes bill forcing Big Oil to pay
House passed a bill to raise nearly $15 billion in taxes through
a combination of higher royalties, added fees and a reversal
of tax breaks handed out by the Bush administration and Republican
Congress.
Apple rake in record iPod profits
With the iPod sale still soaring, Apple Inc. Apple reported
record earnings Wednesday for the first quarter of its fiscal
2007-year.
H-P Increases Lead Over Dell In PC market
Hewlett-Packard Co. increased its lead over Dell Inc. in world-wide
personal-computer shipments in the fourth quarter, research
firm Gartner said.
Intel profit plunges 39%
Intel Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit fell 39 percent as the
world's largest computer chip vendor lowered prices to compete
with rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Commerce Bancshares reports higher earnings
Commerce Bancshares announced record earnings of $3.09 per
share in 2006 compared to $3.01 per share in 2005, an increase
of 3%.
Entertainment news headlines
Ron Carey dies at 71
Ron Carey, an actor best known for his role as a cocky, height-challenged
policeman on the 1970s TV comedy “Barney Miller,”
has died at the age 71.
Mamas and Papas singer Doherty dead at 66
Denny Doherty, one-quarter of the 1960s folk-rock group the
Mamas and the Papas, known for their soaring harmony on hits
like “California Dreamin”’ and “Monday,
Monday,” died Friday at the age of 66.
Billy Crystal Serenades Ali on Birthday
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali celebrated his 65th
birthday Wednesday night watching his old friend comedian Billy
Crystal perform at Arizona State University.
Suns win without their best
The Phoenix Suns won without their best, as dominant teams
find a way to do.
Soap Star Darlene Conley dies in LA
Veteran stage and television actress Darlene Conley who held
audiences under her sway for nearly two decades for her role
as fashion mogul Sally Spectra on "The Bold and the Beautiful,"
has passed way at the age of 72.
Naomi Campbell sentenced for assaulting maid
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been sentenced to five days
of menial work for hitting her cell phone at her former maid. |