UConn Women on Doorstep of 89th Straight Win

UConn Women on Doorstep of 89th Straight Win


UConn Women on Doorstep of 89th Straight Win

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:36 AM PST

The Connecticut women's basketball team that will go for an 89th straight victory Tuesday is not the best Geno Auriemma has coached, but these Huskies are part of a culture that fosters confidence and demands effort.


DealBook: Deutsche Bank Settles Tax Shelter Case

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:04 PM PST

The German bank, in a settlement with the Department of Justice, admitted to criminal wrongdoing for its participation in fraudulent tax shelters from 1996 to 2002.


Bucks: Brightscope's Top-Rated 401(k) Plans

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:03 PM PST

BrightScope crunches the numbers and ranks the top 30 401(k) plans based on how quickly they prepare workers for retirement.


Killer jailed over stabbing death

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:46 PM PST

A convicted killer who stabbed a man to death while out of prison on licence has been jailed for at least 25 years.


Isaf investigating Afghan deaths

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:47 PM PST

The Nato-led International Security Assistance Force says it is investigating the deaths of five civilians in southern Afghanistan.


Deutsche Bank in $554m tax fine

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:43 PM PST

Deutsche Bank will pay $554m for criminal wrongdoing in helping rich people to shelter from US tax liabilities.


What is the New START treaty?

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:15 PM PST

Here is some of the basics on the New START treaty, which appears likely to be ratified on Wednesday or Thursday in the Senate:



At Snowy Heathrow, Criticism Piles Up

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:38 PM PST

Heathrow Airport, the world's busiest international air hub, faced a torrent of criticism after it cancelled more than 700 takeoffs and landings.


Britain, Russia Expel Diplomats in Spy Spat

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:30 PM PST

Britain has expelled a Russian diplomat, and Russia expelled a Briton in the latest skirmish in a long-running spat over spying. Britain had asked the Russian Embassy in London to withdraw a staff member "in response to clear evidence of activities by the Russian intelligence services against U.K. interests."


Violence Escalates Along Israel-Gaza Border

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:31 PM PST

Israel on Tuesday launched an unusually heavy series of air strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Palestinian rocket attacks, raising the prospect of a new round of bloody fighting after a relative lull in the past two years.


Nigerians evacuate Ivory Coast after embassy attack

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:21 PM PST

ABIDJAN/ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria evacuated all its diplomats from Ivory Coast after its embassy was attacked on Tuesday as the power struggle following a disputed election grew more violent.


US-Russia arms pact 'set to pass'

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:11 PM PST

The New Start nuclear treaty between the US and Russia appears set for ratification, after endorsements from a critical mass of Republican senators.


EU newcomers barred from Schengen

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:11 PM PST

France and Germany decide to block Bulgaria and Romania from joining the Europe's Schengen zone in 2011.


The Lede: British Minister Stripped of Power After Comment on Murdoch

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:31 PM PST

Vince Cable, Britain's business secretary, told undercover reporters that he had "declared war" on the press baron Rupert Murdoch.


Belarus jails more than 600 opposition activists

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:42 AM PST

MINSK (Reuters) - Belarus jailed more than 600 opposition activists on Tuesday, ignoring Western criticism of a police crackdown on protesters following the contested re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko.


Bits: Why Apple Removed a WikiLeaks App From Its Store

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:41 AM PST

Apple confirms that it has taken down an unofficial WikiLeaks iPhone and iPad app because it violates its terms of service, which prohibit putting individuals in harm's way.


Celtic v Kilmarnock

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 10:46 AM PST

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Celtic and Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League.


U.S. targets Zimbabwe attorney general for sanctions

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:27 AM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Tuesday against Zimbabwe's attorney general, Johannes Tomana, saying his actions undermined the country's democratic institutions.


Council staff reject 5% pay cut

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:09 AM PST

Unions in Aberdeen have rejected an appeal by the city council for staff to accept a 5% pay cut.


Media Decoder: F.C.C. Approves Rules on Net Access

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:10 PM PST

The F.C.C. approved rules on Internet access that are sure to attract opposition from Republicans and in the courts.


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