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Chicago man admits he was a scout for Mumbai attack Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:06AMCHICAGO: A Chicago man admitted yesterday that he scouted out the Indian city of Mumbai for a 2008 terrorist attack that left 166 people dead and plotted an attack on a Danish newspaper over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
Bloomberg's 'Hair' Skit Will Only Work If He Dresses as a Woman [Showtime] Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:06AM# showtime For the Inner Circle gala—that bizarro NYC event where Giuliani dressed in drag—Bloomberg booked the cast of Hair for a skit entitled Mair . He'd better be wearing a bra. Bonus: He could even burn it at the end! More »
The Way They Were -- In College (PHOTOS) Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:04AMDid we miss someone? Want to add to our list of the most SURPRISING resumes of pols, pundits and celebs when they were in college? Send us photos and brief descriptions!
CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsThe History of CBS4 (WHBF-TV) Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:02AMWHBF-TV has been serving the Quad Cities community for more than 58 years. The station has a rich and colorful history. It all began on Saturday July 1st, 1950 when WHBF-TV began transmitting from a 482 ft. tower in downtown Rock Island, the tallest structure in the Quad Cities at that time.
Cashing in on cutting carbon at home Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:02AMCan the promise of a free cupcake or some cold hard cash work better than dire predictions of dying polar bears and rising sea levels at getting people to cut their carbon footprint?
Lowly Nets a cure for Raptors' woes? Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:01AMWith their playoff chances on the line, this is an ideal time for the struggling Toronto Raptors to be facing two of the league's worst teams.
Illinois company offers sober rides to customers Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:01AMJust one drink. Walking into the bar, you swore it. One became two, and two became three. Things got fuzzy.
Chicagoans head to Washington immigration march Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:01AMLao Wei's family embodies the brightest and darkest aspects of U.S. immigration. That is why he plans to arrive in Washington, D.C. Sunday on one of 120 buses leaving Chicago for an immigration march expected to draw tens of thousands of marchers from around the country.
Stroger Hospital sells 2,500 car seats in 1 year Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:01AMOfficials at Stroger Hospital in Chicago say they sold 2,500 car seats last year in a program aimed at keeping children safe.
Flames hold off slumping Sharks Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 8:59AMWith the Calgary Flames getting two key points in the Western Conference playoff race, Mikael Backlund could laugh off the embarrassing mistake that almost let the San Jose Sharks back in the game.
More hearings sought on Great Lakes levels Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:03PMA coalition of environmental groups worried about dropping water levels on Lakes Michigan and Huron is asking the U.S. and Canadian governments to expand a planned series of public hearings on the issue.
Park Meadows awarded for Vistas opening Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:03PMPark Meadows Mall was awarded for a lavish grand opening of The Vistas expansion that helped boost sales.
Terror suspect admits scouting sites for Mumbai massacre Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMCHICAGO - A Chicago man admitted Thursday that he scouted out the Indian city of Mumbai for a 2008 terrorist attack that left 166 people dead and plotted an attack on a Danish newspaper over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
FanHouse: Cubs lose Guzman for year ... career? Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMThe Chicago Cubs and their fans had been awaiting the arrival of Angel Guzman since the early part of the decade. He was long touted as a strong pitching prospect, but injuries delayed his arrival.
Kariya scores 400th goal; Blues top Rangers Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMNEW YORK — Paul Kariya scored his 400th NHL goal to snap a third-period tie and the St. Louis Blues took advantage of uncharacteristically shaky Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and beat New York 4-3 on Thursday night.
Mover and Shaker: Dera Enochson Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMIf you could be anything else, what would you be? Novelist
Auburn, Winnebago have Scholastic Bowl title hopes Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMPEORIA — Auburn and Winnebago make their ninth appearances in the Illinois High School Association state Scholastic Bowl today, each hoping to bring home a state title.
Malaysia palm oil bounces from 5-week low Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMMALAYSIA palm oil futures rose 0.5 per cent today, aided by some firmer foreign markets after it hit five-week lows the previous day, while a strong U.S. dollar limited gains.
In third season since leaving Cuba, White Sox shortstop Ramirez at ease Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:02PMGLENDALE, Ariz. — The growth spurts have been accompanied by some brotherly support and occasional tough love. So it's not surprising Alexei Ramirez feels even more comfortable now in his third season with the White Sox and in the United States.
Headley selected possible landing sites for 26 11 attack Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:01PMLeT operative David Coleman Headley had taken boat trips around the Mumbai harbour in April 2008 and stored information of possible landing sites in a GPS device later used by the LeT to carry out the 26/11 terror attacks, court documents have revealed.
Is exposure to small amounts of radiation beneficial? Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:31AMBy cecil adams What's the Straight Dope on radiation hormesis? From what I understand, this hypothesis rejects the current wisdom that if a lot of radiation is very bad, a little bit of radiation is at least somewhat bad. On the contrary, these folks claim a little bit of radiation might actually be good. What's up — sound science or voodoo? — harriswillys You know me. I think it's voodoo. But ...
Ask Amy: Bride stewing over missing matron Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:30AMDEAR AMY: With the wedding season fast approaching, I wanted to drop a little advice to brides-to-be when choosing their wedding parties.
Consider Retrofitting as 'Green' Fleet Strategy Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:30AMAs Earth Day approaches, fleet managers throughout the country are facing the challenge of reducing emissions of their fleet vehicles while being mindful of limited budgets. Buying new hybrid vehicles might seem like the only way to ensure a fuel efficient fleet, however retrofitting offers a financially-sound and environmentally-friendly solution that improves fuel economy, extends vehicle life ...
Brazil Business Forecast Report Q1 2010 - New Report Published Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:29AMAs Brazil emerges from recession and continues to see its investment climate boosted by growing levels of global confidence - Brazil's sovereign foreign currency debt now boasts investment grade from all three major ratings agencies - we examine how the economy will perform under the spotlight.
Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition Tours U.S. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:27AMAston Martin's DBS Carbon Black Special Edition is unveiled. The unique Aston will tour the U.S., stopping in seven major cities.
Ovechkin Suspended For Capitals' Next 2 Games Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:27AMTwo-time MVP Alex Ovechkin was suspended Monday for the Washington Capitals' next two games because of a reckless hit.
Coalition Gives Mayor Daley A 'D' For Performance Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:27AMMayor Richard M. Daley is already reeling from a personal low 35 percent approval rating tied to the parking meter mess, City Hall corruption scandals and Chicago's first-round Olympic flame-out. Now, a coalition of liberal-leaning civic groups is piling on -- by giving the mayor a "D" for job performance.
Clarity Consulting Named Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series Development Partner Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:27AMTo best meet the growing mobile business needs of its customers, Clarity Consulting Inc. has become a partner in the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series application development marketplace. Â Announced at MIX10 in Las Vegas, the new marketplace features the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series mobile application development platform, free tools and merchandising support â as well as advances in ...
750,000-sq.-ft. data center opens in Wales Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:26AMIDG News Service - One of the world's largest data centers has opened for business in the U.K., protected by bomb-proof glass and powered by enough electricity to run a small city.
Gold Rises Most in a Month on Speculation Dollar Will Weaken Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:24AMMarch 16 (Bloomberg) -- Gold prices in New York climbed the most in a month after the dollar weakened, boosting the appeal of the metal as an alternative asset.
Ancilla College squares record at 2-2 with sweep Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:58AMPosted 5 minutes ago at 8:53 am. CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Ancilla softball team travelled to Prairie State College (IL) and picked up their first two wins of the season, defeating the Pioneers 17-9 and 16-0.
Arguments set in Illinois abortion notification case Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:58AMArguments set in Illinois abortion notification case
ESPN's Erin Andrews' stalker to get sentence in LA Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:56AMThe man convicted of stalking ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and shooting nude videos of her through a hotel room peephole facing sentencing in a Los Angeles courtroom.
Agriculture singles gather in Hutchinson Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:56AMHUTCHINSON, (AP) -- The group of men and women winding their way through the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center's museum Friday morning seemed most likely to be an assembly of childhood friends, now grown and having a reunion.
Little Boots - Little Boots Postpones Us Tour Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:55AMBritish singer LITTLE BOOTS is postponing all of her North American tour dates due to "unforeseen circumstances".The 25 year old, real name Victoria Hesketh, was due to...
Experts say even Obama getting too many med tests Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:54AMToo much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggests that many Americans are being overtreated. Maybe even President Barack Obama, champion of an overhaul and...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard/ Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:54AMIn the news release, Nobel Laureates, American Leaders Call for the Fiduciary Standard in Financial Reform, as Dodd Introduces Democratic Legislation Today, issued 15-Mar-2010 by The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the sixth paragraph, second sentence, "Jamie Diamond" should be spelled "Jamie Dimon." The complete, corrected release ...
Ruckus attacks enterprise Wi-Fi with pricing Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:53AMRuckus Wireless aims to lower the cost of entry to enterprise IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi gear with a stepped-down line of access points it is introducing on Monday.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Goldcorp, Barrick Gold Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, Yamana Gold Inc. and GOL ... Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:53AMZacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Goldcorp, Barrick Gold Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, Yamana Gold Inc. and GOL Linhas AÃ©reas Inteligentes S.A.
ESPN's Erin Andrews' stalker to get sentence in LA Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:52AMAssociated Press - March 15, 2010 8:45 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - The man convicted of stalking ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and shooting nude videos of her through a hotel room peephole facing...
Stern's triple lifts Brewers over White Sox 7-2 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:50PMGLENDALE, AZ - Adam Stern tripled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in a split-squad spring training game for both teams Saturday at Camelback Ranch.
Are there more billionaires in Malaysia? Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:50PMAT a time when most of us are filling up our tax forms and trying to figure out why the taxman must take away so much of our income, we get the news that the number of millionaires in the US is on the rise again after taking a dive in 2008.
Bishop calls for ban on blunt wraps Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:50PMBlunt wraps, a kind of roll-your-own paper that's larger than a cigarette, are cheap and available in many stores. But opponents, including Bishop Trotter, say they're actually a make-shift rolling paper used to smoke marijuana, and want them banned.
Moelis & Company Announces Key Senior Hires in Australia Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:50PMNEW YORK & SYDNEY----Moelis & Company, the New York-based investment bank, today announced Andrew Pridham will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Australia.
Reds, White Sox end in 5-5 tie after 9 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:49PMAssociated Press - March 14, 2010 7:34 PM ET GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) - Brandon Phillips got his first two hits of spring training, including a two-run homer, and the Cincinnati Reds blew a...
Lopez fans three in home country Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:48PMLopez fans three in home country
Browns trade quarterback Quinn to Broncos Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:47PMBrady Quinn will get a chance to start over in Denver. Whether he'll get to start is up in the air. The Broncos acquired the former first-round draft pick from the Cleveland Browns for fullback Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional pick in 2012.
Reds, White Sox end in 5-5 tie after 9 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:47PMBrandon Phillips got his first two hits of spring training, including a two-run homer, and the Reds blew a four-run lead in the ninth on Sunday before settling for a 5-5 tie with the Chicago White Sox.
Stewart paces Rox with two hits Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:46PMStewart paces Rox with two hits
Reds, White Sox end in 5-5 tie after 9 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:44PMThe second baseman was 0 for 14 before he singled home Drew Stubbs . Phillips added a two-run homer off J.J. Putz in the seventh inning, putting the Reds ahead 5-1.