World news Facebook unveils plans to float Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:54:15 GMT The world's largest social networking site, Facebook, confirms plans to raise $5bn (£3.16bn) in a share sale and reveals it made $1bn profits. More... Swaziland profile Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:33:18 GMT An overview More... Australia country profile Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:08:44 GMT Provides an overview of Australia, including key facts and events More... Palestinian territories profile Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:09:45 GMT Provides an overview of the Palestinian territories, including key events and facts More... VIDEO: GE makes investment plans for Asia Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:10:03 GMT General Electric, the world's biggest jet-engine maker, says it is open to investing more on plants overseas. More...	US news Deadly Cold Grips Europe Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EST More than 200 people have died as a result of freezing temperatures across the continent More... Ohio Senate Republicans take another crack at election reform before the fall presidential election Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:26:42 GMT Senate Republicans are working on a plan that would repeal last year's controversial election overhaul package and replace it with a more narrow set of reforms that could take effect before the Nov. More... Michigan Politician's Super Bowl Ad Causes Controversy Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:04:25 GMT The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity. More... Super Bowl: 5 Ways to Seem Smart About Sunday's Game Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST Don't care much about the Giants-Patriots matchup? You're not alone. But here's how to play expert at your party More... First Lady Pushes Jay Leno to Eat Healthy Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant, green peppers and zucchini on the "Tonight Show," breaking his long-held aversion for all-things-healthy in his diet. More...
Business news Sierra Club Received Millions from Natural Gas Industry (ContributorNetwork) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:31:00 GMT ContributorNetwork - According to a blog post from Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, the environmentalist organization accepted millions of donated dollars from the natural gas industry to fight against coal-fired plants nationwide. Here are the details. More... Giving an invasive water pest the bullet Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:05:48 GMT Wrestling one of the UK's most invasive pests More... Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl (Reuters) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:16:42 GMT Reuters - General Motors scored with an Armageddon-proof Chevy truck while a Clint Eastwood pep talk for America won notice for rival Chrysler during the high-stakes brand battle at Sunday's Super Bowl. More... Threat landscape is 'constantly evolving' Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:50:29 GMT Threat landscape is constantly evolving, says McAfee chief technology office. More... IMF warns of Iran oil shock risk Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:46:10 GMT The International Monetary Fund warns of a possible 20-30% spike in oil prices if Iranian exports are disrupted. More...	Science news Where's the snow? Not in Lower 48, but elsewhere (AP) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:19:47 GMT AP - Snow has been missing in action for much of the U.S. the last couple months. But it's not just snow. It's practically the season that's gone AWOL. More... NASA says Russian space woes no worry (AP) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:36:29 GMT AP - NASA says it still has confidence in the quality of Russia's manned rockets, despite an embarrassing series of glitches and failures in the Russian space program. More... The nation's weather (AP) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:56:18 GMT AP - Wet weather will ease Sunday across the Midwest as a winter storm treks eastward. The system will also advance southeastward from the mid-Mississippi River Valley, moving over the Tennessee Valley and into the Appalachians. More... Sandia Labs engineers create 'self-guided' bullet (AP) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:19:14 GMT AP - A bullet that directs itself like a tiny guided missile and can hit a target more than a mile away has the potential to change the battlefield for soldiers without costing too much, engineers at Sandia National Laboratories said Wednesday. More... Spider sex trick boosts paternity Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:52 GMT Some male spiders voluntarily "castrate" themselves during sex in order to increase their chances of fathering offspring, according to a new study. More...
Health news China's Going to the Moon -- and That's Good for Everyone Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:00 EST Until the U.S. gets its Apollo-era mojo back, it could do worse than rooting for China to go the places the U.S. won't More... Egyptian mothers take to the internet Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:11:22 GMT Egyptian mothers take to the internet for help and advice More... VIDEO: Brains may be 'wired' for addiction Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:40:57 GMT Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge. More... Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study (HealthDay) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:12 GMT HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While a clot-busting medication can often help stop a stroke in its tracks if it's given promptly, a new study finds that a high number of stroke victims continue to fail to get to the emergency room quickly enough to get the drug. More... The Milky Way's Babies: Why Can't We See More of Them? Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:00 EST Our galaxy ought to have a lot more company -- so where is it? More...	Politics news Goldman's Blankfein campaigns for gay marriage (Reuters) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:16:33 GMT Reuters - Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein, one of Wall Street's most powerful figures, has become the first major business leader to join a national media campaign in support of same-sex marriage. More... Faith Increasingly Part of Kerry's Campaign Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:21:31 GMT John Kerry is evolving from a reserved Catholic reluctant to discuss faith in the public square into a Democratic preacher of sorts who speaks freely and sometimes forcefully about religion on the hustings. More... Debate Leads to Shifts in Campaign Strategy Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:21:44 GMT Kerry plans to shift the focus to Bush's economic record, while the president revives his attack on Kerry's foreign policy credentials. More... Text of John Kerry's Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:21:47 GMT Sen. John Kerry's speech accepting the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party at the Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter in Boston, Mass. More... Pentagon's Booster Project Veered Off Course Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:21:44 GMT Of all the things that could go wrong in developing a missile defense system, Pentagon officials figured that the booster would be among the least of their worries. They figured wrong. More...
Entertainment news Exclusive Diamond Jeweler Announces Site Update The popular custom diamond jeweler, Diamond Cutters Intl., has announced an update to their online website which features resources on how to buy a diamond for the general public. The new updates are... (PRWeb February 03, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9159378.htm More... Modzlab Introduces its New Line of Glossy Xbox 360 Modded Controllers The Xbox 360 has become one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world, but many hardcore gamers are looking for a little more than the basic box provides. Replacing the controllers that come... (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9149310.htm More... British Pubs & Inns with B&B Accommodation still Struggling... A recent report from a British pub claimed they made approx 10p after a promotion code was applied to its accommodation offer. Most pubs entering into these types of coupon and voucher promotions are... (PRWeb January 31, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9153298.htm More... New Valentine Ecards From BlueMountain.com Offer Card Senders... From talking ecards to unbelievable animations, popular site has everything you need for Valentine's Day (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9154086.htm More... Intrepid Powerboats Custom Website by Bayshore Solutions and United... Delivering on the promise of a higher standard in technology and innovation, Intrepid Powerboats’ website receives international award recognition just four months after launch. (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9151731.htm More...	Sports news Tuck's pressure keeps Brady in check (AP) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:14:58 GMT AP - Justin Tuck called together his pals from the New York Giants' defensive line, gathering them in the end zone before the game for an impromptu pep talk and urging them to create some havoc for Tom Brady. More... London 2012 volunteers gather for training (AP) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:03:37 GMT AP - Thousands of London 2012 volunteers are gathering at Wembley Arena for their first orientation and training event for the Olympics. More... Price, Canadiens shut out Jets 3-0 (AP) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:45:35 GMT AP - Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. More... LeBron rescues Heat from near collapse to Raptors (Reuters) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:44:50 GMT Reuters - LeBron James put his fourth-quarter uncertainties behind him with critical late plays that helped the Miami Heat survive a late scare from Toronto in a nervous 95-89 home win over the Raptors on Sunday. More... Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks (AP) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:06:50 GMT AP - The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. More...