Men rescued from Lakes avalanche

Men rescued from Lakes avalanche


Men rescued from Lakes avalanche

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:55 PM PST

Four walkers are rescued after being caught in an avalanche on a remote fell in the Lake District.


House Panel Says Toyota Misled Public on Safety Problem

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:33 PM PST

Leading House Democrats said in a letter on Monday that Toyota made misleading statements on the repairs it said would fix an accelerator problem.


To Impress, Tufts Prospects Turn to YouTube

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 10:58 AM PST

Increasingly at universities like Tufts, student applicants are submitting YouTube videos alongside written essays.


Wal-Mart Is Said to Be Buying Vudu Movie Service

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:53 AM PST

The retail giant's purchase of the startup would represent a major move into selling movies over the Internet.


Sidebar: Questions of an Affair and a Fair Trial

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:18 PM PST

Texas's top criminal court says a judge's affair with a prosecutor has no bearing on a capital trial. The man who was convicted has asked the Supreme Court to disagree.


Spike in Iraq Violence as Vote Nears

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:08 AM PST

A string of bombings, beheadings and shootings rippled through Iraq on Monday, leaving at least 23 people dead and intensifying concern about violence ahead of national elections.


At Met, Less Zeffirelli, Pricier Tickets

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:33 PM PST

The Metropolitan Opera, which announced its plans for the 2010-2011 season on Monday, said Peter Sellars would make his directing debut at the house with "Nixon in China."


Christopher Wheeldon Leaves Dance Company He Created

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:17 PM PST

Three years after forming Morphoses/The Christopher Wheeldon Company, to much excitement in the dance world, the choreographer is walking away from the ensemble.


Top commander in Iraq warns withdrawal could be delayed

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:51 AM PST

The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Monday that the planned withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces by the end of August could be delayed if conditions worsen in the coming months as Iraqis choose a new government.


Niger junta to assume powers, will name PM, government

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:24 PM PST

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger's military rulers said on Monday they would assume all legislative and executive powers until elections, but would name a prime minister and government to help oversee the transition.


Consultant: Gordon Brown 'didn't scream at me'

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 10:00 AM PST

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown did not scream or swear at a political consultant who worked for him, the speechwriter told CNN, rejecting allegations published by a top British political journalist Sunday.


U.S. Has Plan B for Slower Iraq Exit

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:09 AM PST

The top U.S. general in Iraq said he could slow the exit of U.S. combat forces this year if Iraq's politics are chaotic following elections this spring.


Earth Watch

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 09:51 AM PST

No sanctuary for whalers and whale-huggers


Niger's junta wins popularity, says little yet

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:27 AM PST

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger's army attacked the leafy government district as the last of the civil servants were knocking off for lunch. By the time they were due back at work, soldiers were in charge and President Mamadou Tandja locked up.


Earth Watch

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 09:51 AM PST

No sanctuary for whalers and whale-huggers


Toddler death suspect sectioned

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:25 AM PST

A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering a toddler in West Yorkshire is sectioned after police are unable to question her.


British Airways union votes to strike

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:08 PM PST

Union members representing British Airways cabin crews say they have voted overwhelmingly Monday to strike, though no date was announced.


8 alleged pirates nabbed after chopper fires warning shots

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 09:16 AM PST

Eight suspected pirates were apprehended after a counter-piracy task force foiled an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Monday.


Four women among dead in suicide bombing at market

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 05:25 AM PST

A suicide bomber targeting military vehicles killed eight people in northwestern Pakistan Monday, Pakistani military officials told CNN.


Lufthansa pilots suspend strike

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:43 AM PST

A strike by pilots at Germany's national airline Lufthansa is suspended with union officials agreeing to resume negotiations.


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