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American admits smuggling Aussie lizards Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:18PMA reptile salesman has admitted in a Californian court he smuggled 15 live Australian lizards into the US by strapping them to his chest.
More Spies Among Us? Feds Arrest Another Bombshell Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:14PMIt was only a few weeks ago that we said goodbye to Anna Chapman, the alleged femme fatale whose face was splashed on the tabloid for days. Now say hello to 24-year-old Anna Fermanova. An arrest affidavit obtained by CBS News states that Fermanova, along with others, tried to "intentionally attempt to export" defense articles listed on the United States Munitions List without having the required ...
TopCoder Community Refines Medical Kits for Future NASA Space Missions Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:11PMGLASTONBURY, Conn., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- TopCoder®, Inc., the leader in online software innovation and product development platforms, today announced the success of a pilot competition that tasked its global community of software programmers with helping to develop the next generation of cap
Banco Bilbao, BP, Fresenius, LVMH, Vinci, Virgin: European Equity Preview Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:59PMThe following companies’ shares may have unusual moves in European trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last close.
Snowbirds winged their way through city Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:52PMThe Snowbirds are Canada’s premier demonstration air squadron. The Snowbirds are Canada’s premier demonstration air squadron. Flying in the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron dropped into Whitehorse on Saturday evening on their way to perform in Alaska.
Some Basics of International Jet Charter Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:44PMFlying on a chartered aircraft outside the United States is very much like flying domestically, but
More Spies Among Us? Feds Arrest Russian Expat Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:23PMJust weeks after the federal government revealed a handful of Russian spies who had been living in the United States, CBS station WCBS-TV learned Tuesday that another Russian expatriate is facing charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle night vision scopes into her home country.
More Spies Among Us? Feds Arrest Russian Expat Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:22PMJust weeks after the federal government revealed a handful of Russian spies who had been living in the United States, CBS 2 HD learned Tuesday that another Russian expatriate is facing charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle night vision scopes into her home country.
Travel briefs Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:20PMPlanning on taking one of Allegiant Air's nonstop flights from Duluth to Orlando, Fla., this fall?
Last of ND troops to return from Kosovo on Wednesday Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:17PMFARGO, N.D. — The last group of North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who were deployed to Kosovo will return home tomorrow. About 40 Soldiers remained in Kosovo for the Transfer of Authority ceremony on Saturday, which formally presented command to the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
NASA Puts the "Green" in Its Other Mission: Developing Revolutionary, Energy-Efficient Airplanes Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:03AMIt took 24 years for humankind to advance from the first powered flight in 1903 to Charles Lindbergh's famous crossing of the Atlantic (and even less time for the U.S. space program to go from launching the first American astronaut into suborbital space to landing men on the moon). NASA officials are now hoping 25 years into the future is enough time for the nation's aerospace engineers to come ...
American Airlines Launches New iPhone Application Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:03AMMobile phones have evolved into hand-held personal assistants, concierges and bookkeepers for people on the go. Today American Airlines adds "travel guide" to this list, by releasing the first version of its iPhone application.
IGI's new terminal begins commercial operations Wednesday Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:01AMThe swanky new terminal-3 (T3) of the Indira Gandhi International airport here will begin full-scale commercial operation Wednesday.
Jet Airways to begin its intl ops at T3 from July 28 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:55AMNew Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) Jet Airways will shift its international operations from IGI airport's Terminal 2 to the new integrated Terminal 3 from July 28, and plans to strategically position T3 as one of its major international hubs.
Unexpected passenger aboard Kenya Airways flight Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:43AMKenya Airways in flight crew found itself being called to extraneous duties as they assisted a woman passenger deliver a baby girl.
Major artists charity event at Bristol Renaissance Faire Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:40AMBRISTOL — The Bristol Renaissance Faire will be transformed intoa 16th Century artists’ colony Saturday and Sunday, July 31-Aug. 1,when artists from across the region converge on the faire for itsinaugural Ren Plein Aire celebration.
Newcastle striker Ameobi confident proving himself Premiership class Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:29AMNewcastle United Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is determined to prove himself Premiership class. Ameobi's goal-scoring exploits in a Newcastle shirt may have been erratic but his club's return to the top flight following a year in the Championship holds no fear for the former England Under-21 international. "I know I can score goals in the Premier League ," Ameobi told the Telegraph ...
Nancy Verderber Martin Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:14AMToday is a milestone in the heart of former Lincoln resident Nancy Verderber-Martin. It’s the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and she was on hand two decades ago to witness the act’s signing by then President George H.W. Bush on the White House lawn.
Animal Airways Upgrades its International Dog Transportation Division, Specially Geared for: the Military, Police ... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:59AMAs more and more military and civil guard units around the world utilize tracking dogs to assist in routine training and during high profile missions, the necessity for professional services in international dog shipment has increased accordingly.
Neil Wilson's blog: Barcelona brings back many fond memories but London could learn from lack of stadium use Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:48AMA fond memory comes to mind with my return this week to the Olympic Stadium Liuis Companys de Montjuic, the fanciful title for the home of the 1992 Olympic Games which hosts the 20th European athletics championships.
Inside the Fog of War: Reports From the Ground in Afghanistan Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:51PMThe military and intelligence reports provide a real-time history of the Afghan war from the vantage point of American troops actually doing the fighting and reconstruction.
German Bonds May Fall as European Stress-Test Results Boost Risk Appetite Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:44PMGerman government bonds may fall after stress-test results for European banks showed most lenders have sufficient capital to withstand a recession and sovereign- debt crisis.
Quadruple scullers take sterling silver Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:22PMROWING U-23 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS:IRISH rowing took a step forward yesterday when the lightweight quadruple scull took silver at the World Under-23 Championships at Brest in Belarus. Yesterday, the crew of Niall Kenny of NUIG, Michael Maher of Commercial, Mark O’Donovan of Skibbereen and Justin Ryan of UCC stayed true to their fighting instincts.
International Capsules: Contador wins 3rd Tour, as Armstrong steps aside Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:11PMPARIS (AP) — Alberto Contador stood atop the podium at the Tour de France on Sunday for the third time in four years, struggling to rein in his emotions as Spain's national anthem echoed across the wide boulevard of the Champs-Elysees.
Andrew's VIP guest from Libya as Megrahi storm grew Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:10PMA Libyan minister was entertained by Prince Andrew at St James's Palace as David Cameron prepared to hold talks with Barack Obama over the Lockerbie bomber.
FAA computer problem causes widespread delays Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:55PMATLANTA — There are widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide today because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans. An AirTran Airways spokesman said there's no danger to flights in the air, and flights are still taking off and landing.
Coldstream's barn owls will have home on return Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:49PMWorkers were putting the finishing touches late last week on an office building in North Lexington w
Caltech Team Finds Evidence Of Water In Moon Minerals Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:38PMThat dry, dusty moon overhead? Seems it isn't quite as dry as it's long been thought to be.
Destroyed Chinese satellite close to ISS: official Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:37PMby Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) July 23, 2010 Debris from a satellite destroyed in 2007 by a Chinese missile is in the vicinity of the International Space Station and astronauts are ready to take cover if required, a Russian official said Friday.
Rudi turns to home turf Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:26PMLeeds: Rudi Koertzen, before his last spell as an international umpire, is told by colleague and match referee Chris Broad that a flight has been found to get him home two days early but it will be economy class.
Air show goes on after jet crash Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:55AMAn international air show went ahead as scheduled this weekend following the fiery crash of an air force jet during a practice flight. The pilot safely ejected from the CF-18 jet moments before it crashed in a ball of flames.
Gatlin seeks redemption after doping ban ends Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:31AMIn the searing Georgia sun, American Justin Gatlin works alone on resurrecting a sprinting career cast into limbo by a four-year doping ban.
Around the Big Ten: Michigan State heads anti-malaria campaign Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:08AMNews from the home cities and states of the Big Ten universities: MICHIGAN STATE : University heads $9.1million anti-malaria campaign in Malawi EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State University is leading a $9.1 million federal research project in Malawi to try to control and stop the spread of malaria. read more
Flooding Across Area As More Rain Falls Overnight Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:51AMHeavy rains in Chicago on Saturday morning shut down parts of three expressways, disrupted CTA rail service on the Orange, Blue and Pink lines, flooded two dozen viaducts and hundreds of basements, while knocking out electrical service to thousands of customers. And more rain fell Saturday night and Sunday morning, adding to the misery.
San Francisco's unluckiest thief Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:26AMSAN FRANCISCO Unluckiest thief nabs iPhone with GPS tracker There are unlucky thieves, and then there is Horatio Toure. According to San Francisco police, the 31-year-old city resident rode a bicycle up to a woman Monday afternoon in the South of Market... San Francisco - IPhone - Police - South of Market San Francisco - Global Positioning System
Touring Williamsburg Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:22AMColonial Williamsburg, Virginia’s top tourist attraction and the state’s second capital after Jamestown, is like entering a time portal to the colonial era.
Civil Air Patrol Rescue Training Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:13AMCivil Air Patrol squadrons meet 4 times every year. On Saturday a Minnesota group, or "wing" met at the Duluth International Airport, to practice skills they'll need, in case of an emergency.
O'Neill mulling over Milner replacement Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:37AMMartin O'Neill is mulling over a replacement for James Milner, and admits fourth spot "seems to be getting further away" for Aston Villa.
Pet Parade: Protect your animals during the 'Dog Days' Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:11AMBy AL SWANSON CHICAGO, July 25 (UPI) -- They're called the "dog days" for good reason. United Press International - United States - RSS - Syndication and Feeds - UPI
Whoopi Goldberg - Was She Drugged While Hosting The View? Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:31PMWhoopi Goldberg is synonymous with celebrity news. The comedian and actress has a knack for telling it like it is. Today though, people are wondering just what kind of state Whoopi was in while hosting "The View".
Obama, Cameron Discuss Afghanistan, BP at White House Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:26PMMr. Cameron is the second British prime minister President Obama has worked with
‘Father’ of Boeing 747 given lifetime achievement award Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:24PMJoe Sutter, who is considered the “father” of the Boeing Co.’s 747 jumbo jet , received the Flightglobal Lifetime Achievement Award at the Farnborough Airshow.
Lower Pottsgrove man charged in Douglas Diamonds robbery Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:22PMLOWER POTTSGROVE — A 27-year-old township man was charged today in the May 13 robbery of Douglas Diamonds in the North End Shopping Center.
Man caught smuggling 18 monkeys in his shirt Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:22PMA man with a mysterious bulge under his T-shirt was stopped, searched and detained at Mexico City's international airport after authorities found 18 tiny endangered monkeys in a girdle he was wearing.
Afghans set ambitious 2014 security target Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:20PMBy Jonathon Burch
Afghans set ambitious 2014 security target Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:19PMAfghan forces should be leading security operations throughout their country by 2014, an international conference said on Tuesday, and they should be aiming to take over from foreign troops in some areas this year.
More woes for Jones Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:15PMMelbourne: Dean Jones’ ex-mistress has claimed that the former cricketer lied about his marital status when they began their decade-long ‘on-and-off’ affair, which has left his reputation in shreds.
Powers back Afghan transition date Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:12PMKabul, July 20 (Reuters): Afghan forces should be leading security operations in all parts of the country by 2014, an international conference agreed today, with the aim of taking over from foreign troops in some areas by the year’s end.
An Airbus Military A400M aircraft is seen on the tarmac following an air display at the Farnborough Airshow in ... Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:10AMKUALA LUMPUR: Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus gave airline passengers a glimpse into the future of flight, in unveiling its concept plane at the Farnborough International Airshow in England.
U.S. appeal court issues order granting Conrad Black bail Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:08AMConrad Black won his bid for bail Monday after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month weakened the law that was used to convict him and send him to prison.