Rescuers Scour Chinese Villages for Quake Survivors
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:21:30 EST
Two days after a devastating earthquake rocked central China, burying an estimated 40,000 people, rescue teams Wednesday raced against time to find survivors before their efforts turned into a body-recovery mission.
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Two days after a devastating earthquake rocked central China, burying an estimated 40,000 people, rescue teams Wednesday raced against time to find survivors before their efforts turned into a body-recovery mission.
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Chicago City Council Overturns Foie Gras Ban
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:20:22 EST
The Chicago City Council has repealed its controversial two-year-old ban on foie gras, a delicacy made of duck and goose liver.
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The Chicago City Council has repealed its controversial two-year-old ban on foie gras, a delicacy made of duck and goose liver.
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Dems Still Hope for 'Dream Ticket'
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:57:40 EST
Even as Clinton's chances for Dem nomination fade, supporters keep hopes for Obama-Hillary ticket alive
• Cindy McCain Sells Off Sudan-Linked Investments
• Dems to Raise General Election Cash Together
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Even as Clinton's chances for Dem nomination fade, supporters keep hopes for Obama-Hillary ticket alive
• Cindy McCain Sells Off Sudan-Linked Investments
• Dems to Raise General Election Cash Together
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Administration to List Polar Bears as 'Threatened Species'
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 18:09:26 EST
The Bush administration is trying to tackle a bear of a policy headache ? classifying polar bears as a threatened species because their habitat in the Arctic polar ice caps is melting.
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The Bush administration is trying to tackle a bear of a policy headache ? classifying polar bears as a threatened species because their habitat in the Arctic polar ice caps is melting.
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Red Cross: Burma Cyclone Deaths Could Rise to 128,000
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:52:25 EST
The death toll from the cyclone in Burma could wind up climbing to between 68,833 and 127,990, the Red Cross said Wednesday, as the United Nations warned that a second cyclone was forming in the region.
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The death toll from the cyclone in Burma could wind up climbing to between 68,833 and 127,990, the Red Cross said Wednesday, as the United Nations warned that a second cyclone was forming in the region.
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Substitute Teacher Arrested After Coming to Class Drunk
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:04:59 EST
A substitute middle school teacher suspected of being drunk in class was too intoxicated to complete a sobriety test and was arrested, authorities said.
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A substitute middle school teacher suspected of being drunk in class was too intoxicated to complete a sobriety test and was arrested, authorities said.
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4 Homemade Bombs Found at Maryland High School
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:55:22 EST
Two homemade bombs containing toilet cleaner and tinfoil packed inside plastic bottles exploded at a Fort Washington high school Wednesday, authorities said. No one was injured.
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Two homemade bombs containing toilet cleaner and tinfoil packed inside plastic bottles exploded at a Fort Washington high school Wednesday, authorities said. No one was injured.
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Florida Police Arrest Suspected Wildfires Arsonist
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:54:11 EST
A man authorities believe may have set at least some of the wildfires along Florida's Atlantic coast is in custody on suspicion of arson.
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A man authorities believe may have set at least some of the wildfires along Florida's Atlantic coast is in custody on suspicion of arson.
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Ohio Attorney General Resigns Amid Scandal
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:10:18 EST
Democrat Marc Dann steps down after admitting to affair with an employee and charges of sexual harassment against a top aide.
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Democrat Marc Dann steps down after admitting to affair with an employee and charges of sexual harassment against a top aide.
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10-Year-Old College Student Says He Is No Genius
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:36:19 EST
With the end of another school year approaching, 10-year-old college sophomore Moshe Kai Cavalin is cramming for final exams in classes such as advanced mathematics, foreign languages and music.
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With the end of another school year approaching, 10-year-old college sophomore Moshe Kai Cavalin is cramming for final exams in classes such as advanced mathematics, foreign languages and music.
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Japanese Company Unveils Solar-Powered Bra
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:02:58 EST
Company designs solar-powered bra capable of generating enough electricity to charge a cell phone or iPod.
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Company designs solar-powered bra capable of generating enough electricity to charge a cell phone or iPod.
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Man Visits Mother's Grave, Finds His Own Already Full
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:40:27 EST
An Ohio man who planned to be buried next to his mother found someone else with the same name already interred in his grave.
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An Ohio man who planned to be buried next to his mother found someone else with the same name already interred in his grave.
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OPEC Stands Silent While Egypt Suffers Food Riots
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:22:50 EST
Despite being surrounded by petroleum-rich neighbors, Egypt is suffering the effects of record-high oil prices that have touched off deadly riots over the simplest of commodities: bread.
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Despite being surrounded by petroleum-rich neighbors, Egypt is suffering the effects of record-high oil prices that have touched off deadly riots over the simplest of commodities: bread.
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FOXBusiness: Ford Recalls 655,000 Trucks
FOX 411: 'Indy' Fever
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:02:04 EST
'Indiana Jones' fever is running wild at the Cannes Film Festival where the press will get to premiere it
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'Indiana Jones' fever is running wild at the Cannes Film Festival where the press will get to premiere it
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Pop Tarts: Why Posh Is Turning Away From the USA
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:12:27 EST
Victoria Beckham?s recent run-in with the Los Angeles 'fashion police' has her pretty peeved at the city she now calls home.
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Victoria Beckham?s recent run-in with the Los Angeles 'fashion police' has her pretty peeved at the city she now calls home.
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Marisa Miller Dubbed Maxim's 'Hottest' in 2008
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:17:05 EST
Marisa Miller is "the hottest woman in the world," according to Maxim magazine's 2008 Hot List.
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Marisa Miller is "the hottest woman in the world," according to Maxim magazine's 2008 Hot List.
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'Fusion Man' Flies Over Alps With Jet-Propelled Wings
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:54:40 EST
Known as Switzerland?s 'Fusion Man,' Yves Rossy in November 2006 became the first man in the world to fly with wings and four jet engines strapped to his body.
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Known as Switzerland?s 'Fusion Man,' Yves Rossy in November 2006 became the first man in the world to fly with wings and four jet engines strapped to his body.
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Angelina Jolie Confirms She's Expecting Twins
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:05:25 EST
The rumor is true ? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are expecting twins.
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The rumor is true ? Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are expecting twins.
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Paul McCartney Criticized for Flying Hybrid Car to England
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:30:07 EST
Paul McCartney is being criticized for having a hybrid Japanese car flown to him in Britain rather than having it sent by ship.
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Paul McCartney is being criticized for having a hybrid Japanese car flown to him in Britain rather than having it sent by ship.
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