Evidence released; THC found in Martin's blood

Just over two weeks after the shooting, police urged prosecutors to take George Zimmerman into custody after arguing his killing of Trayvon Martin was "ultimately avoidable."

Facebook IPO: Internet glee, skepticism

Friends may be priceless. But 'friending' is worth $38 a share.

Man questioned in highway killings

Ballistics tests have linked the shooting deaths of two people along roadways in Mississippi, a source who has been briefed on the investigation said Thursday.

Travolta accuser hires Gloria Allred

The remaining plaintiff in the sexual battery lawsuit against John Travolta fired his lawyer, bringing an end to the case, the lawyer told CNN on Thursday.

Flesh-eating infections: Scores per year

A foundation devoted to education about and treatment of flesh-eating bacteria cites government figures estimating 500 to 1,500 cases occur in the United States each year. But media coverage of these cases is rare, so the story of a Georgia grad student fighting the disease may help raise awareness, the foundation's co-founder says.

Do voters want moderates out of D.C.?

Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner drew a hard line in the sand this week, renewing a battle over the debt ceiling unless President Barack Obama agreed to significant budget cuts during what may be a lame-duck session after the November elections.

Court upholds Mississippi pardons

Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday denied the state attorney general's attempt that it reconsider its assent to controversial pardons -- several of them for convicted killers -- issued earlier this year by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.

Now it's the jury's turn in Edwards trial

Closing arguments concluded Thursday afternoon in the corruption trial of John Edwards, after his defense team rested its case without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate's ex-mistress to testify.

Breyer's D.C. home hit by burglary

Thieves must have something against Justice Stephen Breyer.

Opinion: Dimon's $23M isn't the problem

Ingo Walter and Jennifer Carpenter: Focus on changing the risk incentives of banks rather than the level of executive pay

Facebook shares valued at $100bn

Facebook prices its shares at $38 each ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.

Moody's downgrades Spanish banks

Ratings agency Moody's cuts the credit ratings of 16 Spanish banks, as shares in struggling lender Bankia fell another 14%.

Tributes to Donna Summer pour in

The music industry pays tribute to Donna Summer, famous for disco hits like I Feel Love and Love To Love You Baby, after she dies aged 63.

US relaxes some Burma sanctions

The US says it has relaxed some sanctions on investments in Burma and named an ambassador to the country following political reforms.

Niger malnutrition crisis growing

Months of warnings have failed to stop a major malnutrition crisis in Niger, affecting more than six million people, Save the Children says.

China jails smuggler Lai for life

Lai Changxing, extradited from Canada to China to face smuggling and bribery charges, is jailed for life in China, state media says.

Mbeki to pressure Sudan on talks

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki arrives in Sudan to try to restart talks between Sudan and South Sudan after heavy fighting last month.

Zimmerman found with bloody nose

A Florida neighbourhood watch volunteer who shot an unarmed black teenager had a bloody nose and a cut on his head, according to police reports.

French government takes pay cut

France's new government holds its first cabinet meeting, announcing a 30% pay cut for President Hollande and his ministers.

Queen's monarch lunch criticised

The King of Bahrain and Swaziland's King Mswati III are among controversial monarchs expected at a Windsor Castle lunch hosted by The Queen later.

US strike plan on Iran 'ready'

The US has plans in place to attack Iran if other measures fail to stop it developing nuclear weapons, Washington's envoy to Israel says.

Japan launches S Korea satellite

Japan completes its first successful commercial launch of a foreign-made satellite early on Friday, marking its entry into the launch business.

VIDEO: US man's close brush with alligator

A scientist in North Carolina had a lucky escape when he was attacked by an alligator.

VIDEO: When live TV goes wrong - it's Odd Box

The perils of being a reporter on live TV, the cafe just for cats and the $1,500 hot dog.

VIDEO: Preparing Japan's deadly fish dish

Chef Kunio Miura shows Roland Buerk how to prepare the potentially deadly Japanese dish blowfish.

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VIDEO: China activist's family claim torture

Relatives of the blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng, have given detailed accounts of the torture and retribution they have allegedly suffered at the hands of Chinese authorities.

VIDEO: Adrenaline sports on dangerous volcano

A team of speed flyers have become the world's first to successfully descend Italy's Mount Etna.

VIDEO: A look at 'wind turbines' of the deep

The latest device to harness the power of the tides is being tested in the stormy waters off Orkney in the far north of Scotland.

VIDEO: Student protest in Chile turns violent

Tens of thousands of Chilean students take to the streets to demand free education.

US puts tariffs on Chinese panels

The US says it will impose import tariffs of about 30% on Chinese solar companies, saying China is flooding it with subsidised products.

Markets drop on eurozone worries

Concern over the eurozone debt crisis has continued to weigh on financial markets, with the euro dropping more than a cent against the US dollar.

Met Police to extract phone data

Mobile phone data of suspects in police custody is to be extracted and retained, regardless of whether charges are brought, the BBC has learned.

Government to miss cookie cut-off

Most government websites will miss the UK's deadline for complying with EU regulations over cookies, the Cabinet Office tells the BBC.

Adele wins songwriter of the year

Adele picks up two prizes at the prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting awards - but misses out on two more trophies.

Wiggles founder members bow out

Three of the four original members of Australian children's entertainers The Wiggles are to leave the group, paving the way for the group's first female performer.

'Superflares' from stars counted

Nasa's Kepler space telescope provides new insight on the colossal explosions that can occur in the atmospheres of some stars.

UK retains strict animal test law

The UK says it will retain stricter animal testing standards than required by a new European Union Directive.

Statins 'benefit healthy people'

Thousands of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if the cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, were more widely prescribed, research suggests.

Oldest living kidney donor at 83

An 83-year-old man becomes the oldest person in the UK to donate a kidney while still alive, the NHS Blood and Transplant service says.

Martinez on Liverpool shortlist

Roberto Martinez is given permission to speak to Liverpool and is one of several candidates shortlisted to succeed Kenny Dalglish.

Broad's six give England control

Stuart Broad takes six wickets as England seize the upper hand against West Indies on day one of the first Test at Lord's.

Man held for 'swallowing diamond'

A man is being held in custody until a $20,000 diamond he is believed to have swallowed passes through his system, Canadian police say.

Man jumps in chute to escape girl

Rescuers in Tyumen, central Russia, free a man from a rubbish chute he had jumped into to hide from his girlfriend.

SA 'fails pupils on textbooks'

The South African government's failure to provide textbooks to all state school pupils violates the constitution, the high court rules.

Afghan suicide raid kills police

At least six policemen and a civilian have been killed and 13 wounded in a suicide attack on a governor's compound in western Afghanistan, police say.

Greece names caretaker cabinet

A cabinet of professors and diplomats is sworn in in Greece to steer the debt-ridden eurozone state into repeat elections on 17 June

Inmates take over Honduras jail

Officials say prisoners have taken control of a jail in the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula where at least one person died in a fight between inmates on Wednesday.

Syria opposition head 'to resign'

The head of Syria's main opposition umbrella body, the Syrian National Council, says he will resign amid growing criticism and rifts within the group.

White births now minority in US

Children from racial and ethnic minorities now account for more than half the births in the US, estimates from the latest census data say.

Taxpayer lost £2bn on Rock rescue

The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.

Plaque to dead children stolen

Thieves steal a metal plaque erected in memory of two young boys killed by IRA bombs in the Cheshire town of Warrington.

Search for missing fishing boat

A major search has been under way to find a fishing boat missing with a crew of three off the Dorset coast.

Man charged with making explosive

A man is charged with making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose after police found items in a garage in Cheltenham.

In pictures: Olympic flame tours Greece

Olympic flame tours Greece

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Gold buttons for Queen's banner

Half a million gold buttons decorate Royal Barge

In Pictures: Carlos Fuentes' wake

Mexicans pay their last respects to Carlos Fuentes

In pictures: Royal visit to Lancashire

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visit Lancashire

Facebook to debut at $104 billion - Christian Science Monitor

Evidence is released in the Trayvon Martin homicide - MiamiHerald.com

In Nevada, rift divides state GOP, RNC - Politico

Residents of 80 homes evacuated near growing wildfire in northern Colorado - Washington Post

Census: Minorities are majority of US births - Plain Dealer

Report: Bird strike caused Marine helicopter crash - The Associated Press

Edwards Defense Asks the Jury to Distinguish Sin From Crime - New York Times

Pacers throttle Heat, take series lead with Game 3 win - USA TODAY

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Obama hopes summit meetings can quiet overseas questions - Washington Post

Former editor says Murdoch sowed seeds of hacking scandal

LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch sowed the seeds of the phone hacking scandal that has tarnished his reputation by forcing Britain's most respected newspapers into "a Faustian bargain" with the powerful, a former editor of the UK's Times newspaper said on Thursday. Harry Evans told a British media inquiry how as editor of the Times he battled attempts by Murdoch to compel him to support Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. At the Leveson inquiry last month, Murdoch denied influencing the editorial stance of the Times papers. ...

US Navy destroyers steal the show in 'Battleship'

US Navy sailors tend to be overlooked when it comes to Hollywood blockbusters, but the new action movie "Battleship" features American destroyers and their crews in the starring role, waging war against hostile aliens in the Pacific Ocean.

Pacers pound Heat 94-75 in Game 3

LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami's bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor.

Wayne Newton sued over Las Vegas home museum plans

Plans to turn Wayne Newton's sprawling Las Vegas estate into a celebrity museum have shifted into an ugly legal battle citing mismanagement, animal abuse and sexual harassment.

Asia stock markets sink on US, Europe worries

Asian stocks dived Friday after discouraging U.S. economic reports unnerved investors already worried about the stability of the 17-country euro currency union.

Colorado wildfire grows amid erratic wind gusts

Hundreds of firefighters worked Thursday to combat a growing blaze that was scorching terrain around a scenic canyon in northern Colorado.

Texas boy suspended over NBA shave scores tickets

A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player.

China sentences fugitive smuggler Lai to life term

The man once considered China's most-wanted fugitive was sentenced to life in prison Friday for running a large-scale smuggling operation that paid off scores of Chinese government officials, state media said.

New Zealand police charge driver in Boston U crash

New Zealand police filed charges Friday against a 20-year-old Boston University student who drove a minivan in a crash that killed three of his college classmates last week.

Questions and answers on blockbuster Facebook IPO

Taking a company public isn't as simple as collecting Facebook friends.

Zabriskie wins time trial to take Tour of California lead

American Dave Zabriskie won fifth-stage time trial to seize the overall lead in the Tour of California, taking the yellow jersey from four-stage winner Peter Sagan.

Facebook wraps up IPO, set for big Friday pop

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is set to raise up to $18.4 billion in its IPO and become the first U.S. company to be worth more than $100 billion at its debut, as investors bet on a big pop in the stock when it begins trading on the Nasdaq on Friday. Frenzied demand, especially from individual investors hoping to buy into an Internet juggernaut that touches hundreds of millions of people every day, is expected to drive Facebook well above its initial public offering price of $38 a share, which was already at the top end of its target of $34 to $38. ...

Japan launches rocket with first foreign satellite

A Japanese rocket has lifted off with a South Korean satellite in Japan's first commercial launch of a foreign probe into space.

Van Halen postpones summer concert dates

Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.

Trayvon evidence fails to answer who screamed for help

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - An FBI expert found crucial evidence in the Trayvon Martin case was inconclusive, saying it was impossible to tell if the voice screaming for help belonged to the black Florida teenager or his shooter George Zimmerman just before the neighborhood watch captain pulled the trigger. That detail came from a mass of evidence made public on Thursday in the case that sparked civil rights protests across the United States and debates over guns, self-defense laws and race relations in America. ...

Former editor says Murdoch sowed seeds of hacking scandal

LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch sowed the seeds of the phone hacking scandal that has tarnished his reputation by forcing Britain's most respected newspapers into "a Faustian bargain" with the powerful, a former editor of the UK's Times newspaper said on Thursday. Harry Evans told a British media inquiry how as editor of the Times he battled attempts by Murdoch to compel him to support British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. At the Leveson inquiry last month, Murdoch denied influencing the editorial stance of the Times papers. ...

China sentences former fugitive to life in prison

The man once considered China's most-wanted fugitive was sentenced to life in prison Friday for running a large-scale smuggling operation that paid off scores of Chinese government officials, state media said.

Bus plunges into Vietnam river bank; 34 killed

Officials in central Vietnam say a bus plunged into a river bank, killing 34 people and injuring 21 others in one of the country's deadliest road accidents.

Asia stocks fall on US, eurozone worries

Asian stocks plunged Friday after discouraging U.S. economic reports unnerved investors already worried about the stability of the 17-country eurozone.

Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63

Like the King of Pop or the Queen of Soul, Donna Summer was bestowed a title fitting of musical royalty — the Queen of Disco.

Yahoo's new boss revamps recently created division

Yahoo's new boss is reorganizing a consumer-commerce division created by recently dispatched CEO Scott Thompson.

Facebook sets richest tech IPO in motion

Facebook on Friday is to make the richest-ever share offering for a technology firm, raking in billions of dollars it could wield to dethrone Google as king of the Internet.

Facebook's IPO one of world's largest

Facebook found more than enough friends.

Documents shed new light on Trayvon Martin killing

Trayvon Martin's autopsy shows he had marijuana in his system the night he was killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, and a gunshot to his chest came from close range, according to nearly 200 pages of previously undisclosed documents released Thursday.

Career highlights of Donna Summer

Highlights in the career of singer Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, who died Thursday at age 63:

Fate of fallen US political star Edwards set to go to jury

Closing arguments were delivered in the trial of fallen US political star John Edwards, with the defense saying he may have been a bad husband but did not break any laws.

6 shot, 3 dead, in west Louisville neighborhood

Three people were killed Thursday after a chaotic shooting scene that had crowds running for cover in a crime-ridden section of Louisville.

Oregon bans Native American mascots in schools

Eight Oregon high schools will have to retire their Native American mascots after the Board of Education voted Thursday to prohibit them, giving the state some of the nation's toughest restrictions on Native American mascots, nicknames and logos.

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State media: Man once called China's most-wanted fugitive gets life in prison for smuggling.

Postal Service to begin closing plants this summer

The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan that will close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying on Thursday it can no longer wait as Congress remains deadlocked over how to help.

Algerian singer Warda dies in Cairo at 72

The Algerian singer Warda, whose sultry voice and range helped make her one of the giants of Arab song, has died. She was 72.

House OKs continued war in Afghanistan

The House endorsed the continued war in Afghanistan on Thursday despite acknowledgment from Republicans and Democrats that the American people are war-weary after more than a decade of conflict.

Trichet, in US, defends euro's success

Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet defended what he called the success of the eurozone since adopting a single currency in 1999.

'American Idol' down to final 2 singers

"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.

Reports: HP poised to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs

Hewlett-Packard is poised to eliminate as many as 30,000 jobs to compensate for dwindling demand for personal computers as more people connect to the Internet on smartphones and tablets, according to reports published Thursday.

Suicide adds to history of Kennedy misfortunes

Every family has its share of pain and triumph. And then there are the Kennedys.

North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-report

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday. Based on April 30 satellite images, work halted in December at the reactor had now re-started, said the website (http://38north.org), run by the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University and former U.S. State Department official Joel Wit. ...

'11 Nelson runner-up Palmer leads with opening 64

Ryan Palmer has been thinking about redemption at the Byron Nelson Championship, and a chance at home to hold up that trophy.

Facebook share flippers risk missing future IPOs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who managed to buy Facebook Inc shares ahead of the No. 1 social network's initial public offering might want to think twice before "flipping" them. Brokerages can impose restrictions on participating in future IPOs for those trying to profit from market debuts. Some serial flippers could even face lifetime bans. Strong demand for the third-largest initial share sale in U.S. history has fueled anticipation of a big pop in Facebook's stock price once it begins trading on Friday. [ID:nL1E8GH5U4] Only Visa Inc and General Motors Co had bigger IPOs. ...

Factbox: Facebook and its IPO: by the numbers

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc starts trading on Friday after having raised more than $16 billion in the world's largest technology IPO. Its splashy debut is the culmination of eight years of breakneck growth, as it emerged from Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm room to become the No. 1 social network, linking nearly 1 in 7 people on the planet. Here are key facts about what could be the second-largest IPO in U.S. history, exceeded only by Visa Inc's. ...

Horrors of Srebrenica massacre set out at Mladic trial

Prosecutors in the trial of Ratko Mladic have described five days in the Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica in 1995 when his troops massacred 7,000 unarmed Muslim boys and men.

Obama names first US ambassador to Myanmar in 22 years

The Obama administration says it is easing restrictions on U.S. investment and trade in Myanmar to encourage business development in the impoverished country and in recognition of its political reforms.

China abuzz over reported N.Korea boat hijackings

In what appears to be a rare public spat between longtime neighbors and allies, 29 Chinese sailors have been kidnapped in the Yellow Sea by North Koreans, according to Chinese media reports.

Israel slams Olympic committee over Munich massacre tribute

An Israeli official on Thursday attacked the International Olympic Committee after it apparently refused to allow a minute's silence at the start of this year's games in memory of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches massacred by Palestinian militants in the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Ahmadinejad: UK doesn't want me at Olympics

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he wants to attend the 2012 Summer Olympics in London but that the U.K. has a problem with him.

Witnesses to Afghan massacre recount chilling scene

Villagers who witnessed a massacre in southern Afghanistan that killed 17 civilians, including children, describe a chilling scene of screaming, gunfire and barking dogs in which a woman cried that her husband had been shot.

Somaliland court sentences 17 civilians to death

A military court in Somalia's autonomous northern region of Somaliland has sentenced 17 civilians to death for attacking a military base, the BBC reports.

City workers in Japan to be fired for having tattoos?

Some 126 workers for a city in Japan could reportedly lose their jobs because they have tattoos. Authorities in Osaka are considering asking employees who have tattoos to have them removed or look for another job, The Guardian newspaper reported.

A message to Assad? War games held near border

A military exercise involving more than 11,000 troops from 19 countries is under way in Jordan, reportedly just miles from Syria's border.

Missing 'Persian Gulf' label on Google Maps angers Iran

Typically companies anger the public by taking a controversial action, but in Google's case, not doing something is causing backlash. The search engine giant's decision to not label a body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula on Google Maps has many Iranians outraged.

Inside Syria rebel stronghold: 'The city is on mute'

Surrounded by ancient olive groves, Douma is just ten miles from Damascus but it feels like another world. It is a city under occupation.

World Bank on Greece: Spain, Italy could be next

Spain and Italy will be the next victims of the European financial crisis if Greece crashes out of the euro currency zone, the head of the World Bank has warned.

Cops: We'll hold diamond-swallower until evidence moves

Police in Ontario, Canada say they will hold a man who allegedly swallowed a $20,000 diamond for as long as it takes for him to produce the evidence.

Paris 'Crazy Horse' exotic dancers strike over wages

Topless dancers at the renowned Crazy Horse night club in Paris have gone on strike, saying they are not being paid enough to take the shirts off their backs.

Bulgarians set world record for massed bagpipes

With the support of an Indian spiritual leader, Bulgarian musicians put their Scottish counterparts to shame with a world record for the largest bagpipe ensemble.

Will $95-million cable car be ready for Olympics?

The world's most expensive cable car is undergoing tests in London – but authorities admit the project, which links two Olympic venues, may not open in time for this summer's Games.

Immigration decision a plus for Klezmer tango band

U.S. immigration officials are clarifying their definition of “culturally unique” in a move that could make it easier for foreign "hybrid" or "fusion" bands to get a visa to play in America.

Japan's fugitive penguin seen alive in Tokyo Bay

Penguin Number 337, which made a daring bid for freedom from a Tokyo aquarium and vanished into the waters of Tokyo Bay, has popped up on video footage in a different part of the bay, frolicking in the water and apparently healthy.

Pentagon unveils model of bin Laden compound

This image released by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency shows a scale model of the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where Osama bin Laden was killed.

Queen Sofia snubs Queen Elizabeth over Gibraltar

Queen Sofia of Spain has reportedly decided not to attend a lunch celebrating Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on Friday because of a diplomatic spat over Gibraltar.

Quebec moves to restore order amid student strike

Quebec's government has moved to end a sometimes violent 14-week mass student strike in the Canadian province that officials fear could harm the economy and deter tourists.

Rising wealth in China fails to buy more happiness

Sometimes more money just buys more unhappiness. Take China, for example. Everyone assumed that people would get happier as their wallets got fatter. But a new study shows that the opposite occurred, at least for those at the lower end of the income spectrum.

TC Electronic Extends Warranty on Broadcast Products to Five Years

Viewed by users in over 225 countries Mix is the world's leading magazine for the professional recording and sound production technology industry.

The end of Modern Medicine has arrived, according to the WHO

The day is coming when the host of antibiotics doctors currently use to fight off bacterial infections won't work anymore, leaving the world's population vulnerable to everything from scratches on your knee to disease, according to the United Nation 's World Health Organization .

Daratumumab Clinical Data to Be Presented at ASCO and EHA

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Tantara Signs With Indie Recordings

Indie Recordings has announced the signing of Norwegian thrashers TANTARA . The band will release a seven-inch vinyl single, "Based On Evil" , on June 29 cotaning the title track and the previously unreleased song "Court Justice" . It will be strictly limited to 300 copies and only available in certain online stores.

Dell apologizes for hiring sexist summit moderator

Last week, I wrote about a Dell summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the moderator of the event, Mads Christensen, "entertained" the crowd of IT professionals with a barrage of sexist jokes, and exhorted them to go home and tell their wives to "shut up, bitch." This week, Dell posted an apology on its Google+ page, saying the company would be "more ... (more)

Trade unions need to put development cooperation high on their agenda

At the TUDCN General Meeting, concluded last week in Helsingor, Denmark, many voices called for putting development cooperation in the focus of not only governments and international institutions, but of the trade unions as well.

Reporting: ScienceEINSTEIN, Newton, and the Nature of the Universe: a Boomerang Bounce

Reporting: Science EINSTEIN, NEWTON, AND THE NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE: A BOOMERANG BOUNCE by Eric J. Wallace American Reporter Correspondent Kill Devil Hills, N.C. December 12, 2009 BRADENTON, Fla., Dec.

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Saint Vitus: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Lillie: F-65" , the new album from doom metal progenitors SAINT VITUS , can be streamed in its entirety at NPR.org . The CD will be released in North America on May 22 via Season Of Mist .

Reporting: Copenhagen SummitBIG Insurers Feel the Heat Over Climate Change

Reporting: Copenhagen Summit BIG INSURERS FEEL THE HEAT OVER CLIMATE CHANGE by Joe Shea American Reporter Correspondent Bradenton, Fla.

US Announces Objectives for NATO Summit in Chicago

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Gallery: Week 1 at the Giro d'Italia

The flag of the 2012 Giro d'Italia flies high in the start city of Herning, Denmark Photo: BrakeThrough Media Colors abound at the team presentation for the 2012 Giro with the Farnese-Vini team taking "brightest" honors.

The molecular basis of ATM-dependent dimerization of the Mdc1 DNA damage checkpoint mediator

Mdc1 is anchored to damaged chromatin through interaction of its C-terminal BRCT-repeat domain with the tail of I3H2AX following DNA damage, but the role of the N-terminal forkhead-associated domain remains unclear.

Chavez returns home

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez waves as he arrives for the final day of the U.N. Climate Change Conference on December 18, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What's on the Menu at the World's Best Restaurant? Noma in 26 Plates

On Monday, April 30, 2012, restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark snagged the top spot on the S. Pellegrino list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants for the third year in a row.

Video: Gianni Savio describes Rubiano's Giro stage victory

Gianni Savio is nicknamed "The Prince" for his seemingly classy attitude despite all the troubles he has experienced.

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Vestfyns Bank A/S (VEFY) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis...

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Paris' Club Sandwich world's most expensive snack at 20.43 pounds

London, May 10 : Hotels in Paris, renowned as the world's most romantic city, charge a staggering 20.43 pounds on average for a Club sandwich - more than anywhere else in the world.