See liz hurling back the years
LIZ takes a trip down mammary lane with low-cut dress like 1994 Versace one
Paltrow is her royal high-ness
GWYNETH seems to have delusions of grandeur after wearing all those high heels
The League One play-off semi-final between Southend and Doncaster is finely-poised after honours finished even at Roots Hall.
Gary McAllister is hopeful Jermaine Beckford will be fit to return for the play-off semi-final first leg against Carlisle.
Mccain and blogger trade barbs over his 2000 vote
WASHINGTON - Did U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain vote for President George W. Bush in 2000?
Dmx arrested for drugs and animal cruelty
PHOENIX - Rap star DMX was arrested on Friday on suspicion of drug possession and animal cruelty after two searches of his home allegedly turned up weapons, drugs, dog carcasses and abused pit bulls.
U.s. senators urge bush to visit tibet during games
WASHINGTON - A group of senior U.S. senators urged President George W. Bush on Friday to visit Tibet when he travels to China in August to attend the Beijing Olympics.
One dead and 280 quarantined on canadian train
TORONTO/OTTAWA - One person died and about 280 were placed in quarantine aboard a cross-Canada train on Friday after a mystery illness caused violent flu-like symptoms.
Faltering ny railyard plan may imperil city budget
NEW YORK - New York City could be on the hook for as much as $7 billion if it cannot revive the faltering deal to develop railyards west of midtown, one of the last underdeveloped tracts in Manhattan, with apartments and office towers, analysts said on Friday.
Correction: american rushing to repair more planes: report
(Corrects to say “3,000 flights” in paragraph 4)
Fedex cuts profit forecast due to fuel prices
BOSTON - Package delivery company FedEx Corp slashed its quarterly earnings forecast on Friday, blaming surging fuel prices.
Supermarket chain Waitrose has recalled its own-brand organic eggs over fears that they may have been contaminated with lead, it was revealed.
Celtics silence lebron james again, go up 2-0
By Mark Murphy When Washington’s DeShawn Stevenson said LeBron James was overrated, the Cavaliers star responded with three triple-doubles in the teams’ first-round playoff series.Celtics Topple Cavaliers and Cruise to 2-0 Lead New York TimesLeBron keeps laying bricks while Celtics take 2-0 lead SportingNews.comBoston Globe - AOL SPORTS - USA Today - SI.com
Lakers expect a hostile crowd tonight
Salt Lake is one of the loudest NBA cities and the Lakers say a fast start in Game 3 is critical. By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY -- The stage is set here tonight -- either for the Lakers to take a commanding 3-0 lead ...A year later, Fisher reflects on longest day of his career - NBA ESPNFor Fisher, Cheers, Tears And Boos Washington PostThe Associated Press - Salt Lake Tribune - Deseret News - San Bernardino Sun
Sexson suspended for 6 games by mlb
AP NEW YORK—Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.Sexson suspended 6 games; Laird, Ponson fined Dallas Morning NewsSexson ejected after charging mound, Rangers beat Mariners 5-0 The Canadian PressSports Network - MadFriars.com - USA Today - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Stars lament game one loss in detroit
Everyone who watched Game One of the Western Conference Finals Thursday night is keenly aware that the Detroit Red Wings basically skated circles around the Dallas Stars.Wings show no ill effects in Game 1 after extended layover - NHL ESPNRed Wings - Stars: Highlights from Game 1 and a Detroit/Dallas ... Bleacher ReportDallas Morning News - My TV20 Detroit - FOXSports.com - The Canadian Press
Oh, baby! mariah carey wants to have kids
By NICOLE CARTER Giddy in the glow of her recent marriage to actor Nick Cannon, pop diva Mariah Carey revealed she has changed her mind about having kids.Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Fire Up Manhattan E! OnlineMariah Carey and Nick Cannon Hit the Town People MagazineThe Gossip Girls - MTV.com - TMZ.com - Access Hollywood
Foxy brown pleads guilty to menacing neighbour
The rapper and her neighbour Arlene Raymond got into a fight in their Brooklyn neighbourhood last year when Brown was blasting her car stereo and her neighbour reportedly became annoyed.Foxy Brown Pleads Guilty To Assault Charges BillboardFoxy Brown Sorry For That Old Phone-Bludgeoning Thing hecklersprayThe Canadian Press - NetworkWorld.com - New York Daily News - E! Online
Democrats to hold forum on law enforcement accountability in new ...
By Daniel W. Reilly (The Politico) House Democrats, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.), will hold a community forum on law enforcement accountability Monday in New York City, after three detectives were recently ...Video: NY Governor Meets With Relatives of Sean Bell AssociatedPressPaterson Outlines Changes Being Weighed In Light Of Bell Case NY1The Associated Press - New York Daily News - Newsday - Associated Content
Harrison ford returns as indiana jones
I feel sorry for Dr Indiana Jones. He is the most famous archaeologist on the planet, and yet no one seems to take his lectures remotely seriously.Setting the Crystal Skull Stage Film StewBehind the scenes with Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford USA WeekendSan Jose Mercury News - MTV.com - Boston Herald - IGN
Warners axes picturehouse, wip
By Borys Kit and Gregg Goldstein After Warner Bros. absorbed New Line as an in-house production label, industryites wondered which Warners specialty unit would be kept, Warner Independent Pictures or Picturehouse.To Reduce Costs, Warner Brothers Closing 2 Film Divisions New York TimesEnd credits roll for Warners specialty units ReutersLos Angeles Times - Wall Street Journal - USA Today - Indie Wire
Myspace enables sharing of user data
By Alice Turner MySpace has enabled its users to allow sharing of data across a variety of partner sites such as Yahoo, eBay, Photobucket, and Twitter, with more to come soon.Facebook Responds To MySpace With Facebook Connect TechCrunchBetter late than never: MySpace finally enables data sharing Ars TechnicaCNet News.com Blog - PC World - VentureBeat - Mashable
Apple settlements: canadian ipod credit, notebook adapter refunds
By AppleInsider Staff Apple has agreed to settlements in two longstanding class action lawsuits over allegations that earlier iPod models failed to live up to their battery claims, and that replacement adapters for some of its PowerPC notebooks were ...Apple Settles Suit Over iPod Batteries Wall Street JournalFailed power adapters spark settlement from Apple Ars TechnicaMac Rumors - Bizjournals.com - The Mac Observer - TechSpot
Environmental group hits apple
Climate Counts, a nonprofit organization that aims to directing consumers toward the greenest companies, rated Apple last among electronic firms.Apple Slammed By Climate Group For Not Turning Green CRNApple Slammed on Climate Change PC WorldArs Technica - CNET News.com - TG Daily - The Mac Observer
Another net neutrality bill, in a comcast-charged atmosphere
The latest net neutrality bill, offered by Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), is a second try to treat neutrality as an antitrust issue, Ars Technica says.Dueling approaches to net neutrality clash in US House BetaNewsHouse Democrats Dig Up Decades-Old Antitrust Law in New Net ... E-Commerce TimeseFluxMedia - InternetNews.com - Ars Technica - New York Times
Canada train quarantined as mystery illness kills one (update1)
By Joe Schneider and Chris Dolmetsch May 9 (Bloomberg) -- A Canadian Via Rail train is under a quarantine in Northern Ontario today after a woman died of an unknown illness and other passengers got sick, Ontario Ministry of Health officials said.Canadian train quarantined after woman dies on board CNNMystery illness strikes Canadian train Telegraph.co.ukThe Associated Press - United Press International - International Herald Tribune - Reuters India
Several dead in sri lankan bombing
A bombing in Sri Lanka has killed at least 11 people and wounded another 29, the military has said. The blast in a café in Ampara, about 350km from Colombo, the capital, came a day before the first local elections in the region in two decades.Cafe Bombing in Eastern Sri Lanka Kills 11 Voice of AmericaLTTE blamed for Ampara blast; 11 killed, many injured HinduThe Associated Press - Monsters and Critics.com - Bloomberg - Reuters
Zimbabwe opposition leader to announce decision on election runoff ...
By VOA News Zimbabwean presidential challenger Morgan Tsvangirai plans to announce on Saturday whether he will take part in a runoff election against the incumbent, Robert Mugabe.Mbeki meets with Mugabe in Harare United Press InternationalZimbabwe: MDC Dumps Mbeki As Mediator AllAfrica.comNew York Times - RTT News - BBC News - Reuters
Fritzl forced wife to watch him have sex with a woman
LONDON: Josef Fritzl, the Austrian man who raped his daughter for 24 years in a dungeon, humiliated his wife at a swingers club by forcing her to watch him have sex with another woman.Fritzl recalls start of incest family United Press InternationalJosef Fritzl requests a visit from his wife Telegraph.co.ukReuters - Times Online - Monsters and Critics.com - BBC News
Iraq: al qaeda in iraq leader arrested -- not
Will the real Abu Hamza al-Muhajir please stand up? No, not the one detained Thursday near the northern city of Mosul who convinced Iraqi officials that Abu Hamza al-Muhajir is his name.Video: Iraqi Army: Al-Qaida in Iraq Leader Arrested AssociatedPressUS military denies holding al-Qaeda leader (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.comAFP - Xinhua - CNN - The Associated Press
Nationalistic debate as serbia heads to polls
On Sunday, Serbs will weigh in on whether to pursue a pro-European Union path or a more nationalistic, anti-Western route. By Andrew Wander | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash ...Kostunica warns of treason on eve of Serbian vote International Herald TribuneElection in Serbia may cripple hunt for Gen. Ratko Mladic The Associated PressAFP - Monsters and Critics.com - Reuters - BBC News
Myanmar cyclone crisis casts a pall over already criticized ...
AP YANGON, Myanmar: Citizens of Myanmar, reeling from a cyclone that killed upward of 22000 a week ago, vote Saturday on a proposed constitution that critics of the ruling junta claim is unfair and undemocratic.Observers say Myanmar has history of xenophobia The Associated PressMyanmar junta criticised for proceeding with vote ReutersForbes - Bloomberg - GulfNews - Monsters and Critics.com
Bolivian president morales agrees to recall vote
By VOA News Bolivian President Evo Morales has agreed to hold a recall election, two years after he was elected to office. He had suggested the vote in December as a referendum on his draft constitution and policies.Bolivian President Morales agrees to nationwide recall vote Los Angeles TimesBolivians to hold confidence vote BBC NewsAljazeera.net - CNN - Real News Network - New York Times
Eu foreign ministers to fly to georgia to cool russia crisis ...
LJUBLJANA (AFP) - Five European Union foreign ministers will travel to Georgia next week to try to help to cool tensions with Russia over the separatist region of Abkhazia, Slovenia said Friday.Slovenia says EU will send a delegation to Georgia to ease rising ... CNNEU foreign ministers to visit Georgia over Abkhazia ReutersInternational Herald Tribune - EurasiaNet - Voice of America - Eurasia Daily Monitor
Un to seek $115 million emergency aid for myanmar
By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The United Nations will issue an appeal on Friday for $115 million in emergency food and relief for cyclone-struck Myanmar, a senior UN World Food Program official said.Food group resumes relief trips to Myanmar United Press InternationalAid organizers: Relief failing to reach hundreds of thousands of ... International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - AFP - Monsters and Critics.com - San Francisco Chronicle
Nc officials: fatal twister could have been worse
By MIKE BAKER AP Writer © 2008 AP RALEIGH, NC - Amber Parker watched on television as the storm near her home grew into a tornado threat.Video: Raw Video: Strong Storms Rip Through Virginia AssociatedPressTornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1 San Jose Mercury NewsWIS - Prescott Herald - CNN - KMPH Fox 26
Obama adds seven superdelegates, closing on clinton (update3)
By Christopher Stern May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up seven more superdelegates, including one who switched from Hillary Clinton, and has almost drawn even with his rival in endorsements from the party ...Obama narrows Clinton lead in superdelegates CNN4 more superdelegates back Obama Los Angeles TimesABC News - The Associated Press - Voice of America - Houston Chronicle
Citigroup plans to shed about $400 billion of assets (update6)
By Josh Fineman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit plans to get rid of about $400 billion of assets over the next three years as he starts to whittle away at the company built by Sanford ``Sandy' Weill.Citi Shedding $400 Billion in Businesses TheStreet.comCitigroup to shed more than $400 billion CNNMoney.comMarketWatch - Forbes - The Associated Press - 13WHAM-TV
Northwest boosts fuel surcharge by $10 each way
Northwest Airlines Corp. will raise round-trip ticket prices $20 to offset fuel prices, matching hikes announced Thursday by other airlines.Northwest raises fuel surcharge by $10 each way ForbesNorthwest raises fuel surcharge; now $65 per flight Detroit Free PressAero-News Network - USA Today - FOX 9 News - Pioneer Press
In oregon, clinton hits obama while he targets mccain
AP PORTLAND, Ore.: Campaigning a few miles from each other Friday, Barack Obama trained his eye on November and the GOP, while Hillary Rodham Clinton battled for her political life, trying to hang on a few more weeks or even days in hopes of denying ...A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton Washington PostHillary’s Greatest Hits: Back to Bashing Barack on Health Care FOXNewsCBS News - KTVZ - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - The Register-Guard
Medicare tackles marketing abuses
Here’sa primer to help you understand the latest regulations proposed by federal regulators for private plans that operate under Medicare.Hard Sell to Medicare Insurance Buyers Would Get Softer Under New ... New York TimesProposal Would Limit Medicare-Plan Marketing Wall Street JournalBoston Globe - Reuters - Houston Chronicle - Bizjournals.com
Teen marijuana use linked to later illness
By Lori Aratani Teenagers who smoke marijuana put themselves at risk for future mental illness and higher rates of depression, according to a report to be released today by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.Report: Depressed teens, marijuana a dangerous mix CNNTeen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says U.S. News&World ReportThe Associated Press - RedOrbit - Science Daily (press release) - Pravda
Texas may claim amazon owes sales taxes
DALLAS (AP) - Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer.Amazon.com Could Owe Texas Sales Tax AHNTexas wants Amazon to pay up, pardner CrunchGearWebProNews - IT Business Edge - Bizjournals.com - Reuters
Delphi corp. reports 1st-quarter loss of $589 million (update1)
By Bill Koenig May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Delphi Corp., the bankrupt former auto-parts subsidiary of General Motors Corp. said its first- quarter loss widened to $589 million as sales to its former parent declined.UPDATE 1-Delphi posts wider first-quarter net loss ReutersAuto parts supplier Delphi reports wider loss NewsweekCNNMoney.com - Forbes - RTT News - Chicago Tribune
Clear channel: proposed merger may not pan out
Clear Channel Communications Inc., which owns four Greater Sacramento radio stations, on Friday said it is "not certain" a planned merger deal will ever close."Law and Order" court preps for Clear Channel trial ReutersEarnings roundup: Clear Channel, Cogent Comm. ForbesBloomberg - CNNMoney.com - TheStreet.com - MarketWatch
On Friday, Sovereign Bancorp (nyse: SOV - news - people ) refused to comment on a published report that it will raise $1.0 billion to $2 .0 billion in capital from investors led by Banco Santander (nyse: STD - news - people ), the Spanish bank which ...Santander Could Swallow Sovereign TheStreet.comUPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-KBW upgrades Sovereign Bancorp ReutersWall Street Journal - Providence Business News - Asbury Park Press - Reuters
Plavix under pressure in europe
Sanofi-Aventis is preparing to defend itself against the latest threat to its blockbuster blood-thinner Plavix, which this time has come from Europe.5th UPDATE: Sanofi-Aventis Vows To Defend Plavix Patents CNNMoney.comSchweizerhall says near generic Plavix launch MarketWatchTheHeart.Org - Bloomberg - FiercePharma - Wall Street Journal
Carotid bruit may increase risk of cardiovascular death and heart ...
NEW YORK -- May 9, 2008 -- According to the May 10, 2008, edition of The Lancet, the presence of a carotid bruit may substantially increase the risk of cardiovascular death and heart attack.Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk Washington PostCarotid Bruit Warns Of Heart Attack Risk eMaxHealth.comeFluxMedia - dBTechno - Bloomberg - Medical News Today
Whooping cough outbreak closes private school in el sobrante
(05-09) 11:35 PDT EL SOBRANTE -- A private school in El Sobrante is closed today because of an outbreak of whooping cough that has affected at least 16 students, authorities said.CONTRA COSTA CO.: SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO WHOOPING COUGH OUTBREAK CBS 5Whooping cough outbreak closes school abc7news.comNBC11.com - Contra Costa Times - CBS 5
Breast cancer tumors grow more rapidly in younger women
By Anna Boyd The importance of being screened for breast cancer was once again highlighted by Norwegian researchers who reported that breast cancer tumors appear to grow more rapidly in younger women.Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women Washington PostFive percent of breast tumors may double in month ReutersFOXNews - Cancerfacts.com - MedPage Today - Science Daily (press release)
By Jeff Zeleny BEAVERTON, Ore. - When Senator Barack Obama arrived at a software and technology plant here today, holding a town meeting with a few dozen Oregon voters, he came armed with a prepared speech about Senator John McCain.McCain Touts Environmental Record; Disputes Huffington Claim Washington PostGOP ratchets up against Obama Boston GlobeSalon - WAND - MyFox Dallas - CNN Political Ticker
Third seed Novak Djokovic beats Nicolas Almagro to qualify for the semi finals of the Rome Masters after the Spaniard retired injured.
we are the pretty boys now, says upbeat chelsea boss avram grant
Taking the Barclays Premier League title race to the wire is one notable achievement for Avram Grant, but claiming that Chelsea are playing the most attractive football is another
Manchester United go into the final day of the season leading Chelsea on goal difference. On three previous occasions, the Premier League has been decided on the last day and United have been at the heart of the drama every time
Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Boltons players of undermining the integrity of the Barclays Premier League after claiming they have spent all week celebrating their likely escape from relegation. In a clear attempt to make them put in a committed performance at Chelsea on what promises to be a dramatic last day of the season, the Manchester United manager has pointed to a night out Boltons players had on Monday
michael owen is facing a £2m pay cut as keegan and ashley strike a fragile truce at newcastle
Michael Owen could be the big loser at Newcastle with a £40,000-a-week pay cut as owner Mike Ashley last night struck a fragile truce with manager Kevin Keegan
unification bout is the aim for junior witter
Junior Witter insists he is not obsessed with rival Ricky Hatton and instead aims to stay on course for a world title unification fight with victory tonight
Let bikes in bus lanes bojo told
BRITISH Motorcycle Federation urge Boris Johnson to let bikes use London bus lanes
Brumbies fail to take advantage
Despite having two players sin-binned the Northern Bulls scored a 28-17 victory against the ACT Brumbies.
Mortgage credit losses could total $500 bln: goldman
NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs economists expect a total of $500 billion in residential mortgage credit losses, a renewed slowdown in economic activity after the near-term boost from fiscal stimulus, and no monetary policy tightening in 2008 or 2009, according to a research note from the firm.
Countrywide falls on worry over b of a merger
NEW YORK - Countrywide Financial Corp shares fell nearly 6 percent on Friday on renewed speculation that Bank of America Corp will renegotiate or cancel its agreement to buy the largest U.S. mortgage lender.
U.s. space shuttle crew practices for launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - Seven astronauts climbed inside the space shuttle Discovery on Friday as part of a dress rehearsal for a May 31 mission to deliver a Japanese laboratory to the International Space Station.
White house leaves door open on housing rescue
WASHINGTON - The White House on Friday set out terms for a possible deal on a housing market rescue plan, as a sweeping package backed by the House of Representatives was on its way to an uncertain greeting in the Senate.
Tech winners&losers: activision
Tech stocks slipped into the red Friday, along with the major market indices, despite strong earnings reports from companies such as ActivisionATVI, Priceline.Activision shares soar after 4Q results fly past estimates The Associated PressAhead of the Bell: Activision climbs premarket on earns ForbesBizjournals.com - Reuters - MarketWatch - Next Generation
Yen heads for biggest weekly gain versus euro since january
By Bo Nielsen and Ye Xie May 9 (Bloomberg) -- The yen increased against the euro, heading for its biggest weekly gain since January, as renewed concern credit market losses are spreading spurred investors to sell higher-yielding assets.Dollar Pares Losses on Trade Data Wall Street JournalDollar under pressure as crude surges to new high MarketWatchForbes - CNNMoney.com - Reuters
Advisory group lends support to rockefellers in exxon fight
The Rockefeller family and shareholders pushing Exxon Mobil to focus more on renewable energy now have the backing of a powerful advisory group for institutional investors.Exxon dissidents launch roadshow to promote independent CEO MarketWatchUPDATE 1-ISS recommends Exxon Mobil split CEO, Chairman posts Reuters UKWall Street Journal - FinancialWeek (subscription) - CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer)
Kerkorian moves to buy a bigger stake in ford
By BILL VLASIC DETROIT - The billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian started a cash tender offer Friday to bolster his stake in the Ford Motor Company to 5.6 percent but stopped short of revealing his long-term plans as a major shareholder in Detroit’s ...Kerkorian Makes Formal Offer To Increase Stake in Ford Motor Wall Street JournalKerkorian Starts Tender for Ford Shares TheStreet.comBusinessWeek - Forbes - DetNews.com - Detroit Free Press
Col karuna was once known as the favourite of the reclusive tamil ...
He was one of his bodyguards having joined the rebels in their early days when he was aged 17. He rose to become commander of rebel territory in eastern Sri Lanka and effectively number two in the Tiger military organisation.UPDATE 1-UK will not charge ex-S.Lanka Tiger with war crimes Reuters IndiaSri Lankan Tamil Tiger leader in British detention centre AFPTimes of India - Bloomberg - Thaindian.com - Swindon Advertiser
Cafe bombing in eastern sri lanka kills 11
By VOA News A bomb explosion in a town in eastern Sri Lanka has killed at least 11 people, a day ahead of local elections in the region.Ex-Tamil Tigers set their eyes on polls BBC News11 killed in bomb explosion in eastern Sri Lanka (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.comReuters - Bloomberg - AFP - Hindu
Zimbabwe: mdc dumps mbeki as mediator
The Morgan Tsvangirai MDC has dumped President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa as the principal mediator of the crisis in Zimbabwe, saying they no longer have confidence in his mediation efforts.New Signs of Attacks in Zimbabwe as Mbeki Arrives New York TimesZimbabwe violence escalates Christian Science MonitorVoice of America - Wall Street Journal - BBC News - Reuters India
Train quarantined in ontario with mystery illness
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian authorities quarantined a train in northern Ontario Friday after a woman died and several other people came down with an undetermined illness.Canadian train quarantined after woman dies on board CNNOne dead, 280 quarantined on Canadian train Reuters IndiaUnited Press International - International Herald Tribune - Toronto Star - Bloomberg
Microsoft to offer office 2007 sp1 via automatic update
What does this mean for Office 2007 and Microsoft users in general? Well, it obviously means that Microsoft is finally ready to say that the Office 2007 SP1 is ready for the masses.Office 2007 SP1 to hit Automatic Update on June 16 Ars TechnicaOffice 2007 SP1 Begins Auto-Rollout in June PC MagazineBetaNews - eFluxMedia - Macworld - InformationWeek
Mariah and nick: separated already?
They just recently wed, but Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey -- newly dubbed CaCa -- may already be sick of each other. Surprise, surprise!Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon Make First Public Appearance As Married ... MTV.comMariah Carey and Nick Cannon spill wedding beans to People The Associated PressBBC News - New York Daily News - USA Today - E! Online
R. kelly jury selection begins...finally
AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast The time has finally come for R. Kelly to face the music, and by the look of things, he may have a few more notes to account for than first thought.R. Kelly trial: Day One NME.comJudge: Jury selection can begin in R. Kelly pornography case The Associated PressTMZ.com - BBC News - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Sun-Times
Stop us if you heard this before -- dmx arrested!
DMX was busted again this morning at his home in Arizona -- and the Sheriffs tell us he barricaded himself in his bedroom when they came to get him!Rapper DMX Arrested On Animal Cruelty, Drug Charges KPHO PhoenixRapper DMX arrested for drugs, animal cruelty KOLD-TVAZFamily - Arizona Republic
Eyre glad to be back in bullpen
By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com CHICAGO -- Scott Eyre was activated from the disabled list on Friday, and is feeling a little old. The Cubs left-handed reliever has arthritis in his left elbow, and now has to take glucosamine chondroitin tablets.Cubs activate Eyre Sports NetworkCubs activate Eyre, send Marshall down International Herald TribuneNational Post - Hardball - Chicago Tribune Blog - DesMoinesRegister.com - WTHI
Blake, chelios and pisani named finalists for the masterton trophy
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jason Blake, Edmonton Oilers winger Fernando Pisani and Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios were named finalists for the 2008 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Friday.Blake, Chelios, Pisani finalists for Masterton Trophy The Associated PressBlake, Chelios and Pisani finalists for Masterton Seattle Post IntelligencerDetroit Free Press - CBC.ca - National Post - Vancouver Sun
The Bulls (South Africa) beat ACT Brumbies (Australia) 28-17 (half-time 18-10) in their Super 14 match in Pretoria, South Africa.
German Open second-seed Ana Ivanovic is given hope when her match against Hungarian 10th seed Agnes Szavay is called off due to bad light. Ivanovic lost the first set 3-6 but battled back with a 6-4 second set win before play was suspended.
massa is quick to make lewis hamilton suffer
Hollywood can wait, after Lewis Hamilton admitted that this weeks toe-curling acting performance was one of the most embarrassing moments of his life. Flying on to the stage as part of a sponsors event in which he played the Greek god Apollo with all the animation of a mannequin was still rankling 24 hours on
smith banking on loyalty bonus
Mark Smith has shown great loyalty in the three years since Widnes left Super League but even that was tested when the club went into administration last October. Within minutes of Grand Final defeat and failure to win promotion, rumours were rife that one of the games grand old clubs were in crisis
borthwick leaving bath with a splash
Steve Borthwick finished last season with a few barbed comments over Baths ambition. He finishes this one on the high road to Twickenham, full steam ahead to the Premiership title and perhaps the captaincy of England
No country for old men? Sir Alex Ferguson refused to entertain such a suggestion yesterday, instead expressing more than a little relief that he aborted his plan to walk away from English football six years ago
SKY SPORTS pundit takes to the stage with unbelievable display
Dimi: stars will fetch $1million$
DIMITRI MASCARENHAS has tipped Freddie and KP to cash in on the IPL
FORMER Champions League winners Porto found guilty of match fixing
Grant and young barclays awards
Manager And Player Of The Month For April
Climate change in arctic action
RETREATING glaciers show first hand the effects of climate change in Alaska
PAUL Burrell will not face a police investigation over perjury allegations
IS potty-mouthed pan meister about to say F-off to any more Kitchen Nightmares?
LYNETTE and Bree rebuild their lives after the tornado
BRIAN has a crisis of faith following a shock discovery
BRITS throw away £10 billion worth of food a year, but how can you reduce your leftovers?
Players unhappy as spain choose madrid for davis cup semi
MADRID - The Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) went against the wishes of the players and chose Madrid as the venue for their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States in September.
European commission backs kyoto co2 trading reform
COLOGNE, Germany - The European Commission says it is standing by a desire to overhaul UN-led carbon trading rules to make it more difficult for developing nations to earn carbon offsets from cutting greennhouse gas emissions.
Brazil warns eu on green biofuel controls
BRASILIA - Brazil will contest any attempt by the European Union to place limits on biofuel exports because of environmental concerns, a senior Brazilian official said on Friday.
Microsoft appeals against eu fine
BRUSSELS - Microsoft said on Friday it was appealing against a record 899 million euro ($1.39 billion) fine imposed by the European Commission for using high prices to discourage software competition.
Latest pictures: uma thurman to be sued by cosmetics giant lancome
Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman is being sued by cosmetics giant Lancome, the French firm has confirmed.
R. kelly on trial for child porn charges
Six years after he was charged with videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl, R&B superstar R. Kelly went on trial on Friday, with his alleged victim prepared to deny she is not the person on the tape.
Chris Tremlett emerged from a disappointing winter to press his claims for an England recall with an eye-catching display for the Lions against New Zealand.