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Ministers of 56 European Countries Discuss Security in Athens

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:31:13 -0600

The dialogue on European security can be meaningful only if it is tied to concrete progress, the foreign ministers of the 56 OSCE participating States heard at the start of the 17th OSCE Ministerial Council in Athens today.

Tiger Woods Has Sponsors' Full Support

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:42:41 -0600

Tiger Woods' major sponsors, including Nike, Gatorade and Gillette, are standing by the richest athlete in the world. In September, Tiger Woods became the first athlete to earn $1 billion in a career, according to Forbes. His endorsements have more than quadrupled his earnings on the PGA tour and he has the backing of his sponsors despite the beating he's taking in the press after his alleged car accident last Friday.

White House Security Breach: Congressional Hearing Thursday

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:20:54 -0600

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced his intention to hold a Full Committee Hearing on the matter this Thursday, December 3 with regards to the breach of security at the White House State Dinner last Tuesday.

Burglars Watch Twitter, Facebook Updates to Target Homes

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:46:30 -0600

The holidays are here and people are out shopping, attending parties and enjoying friends and family during this festive time. If you're a social media junkie, you are probably updating your Facebook or Twitter accounts to let everyone know what you're doing and where you're going. One or more of these 'friends' that you connect with on these sites might be making good use out of your updates...as a burglar.

Five British Yachters detained by Iran

Seamus Esparza — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:19:21 -0600

Iran has picked up a racing yacht piloted by five British citizens in the Persian gulf. The yacht might have strayed unintentionally into Iranian waters. The crew members are still being held by Iran and are said to be "in good condition."

The 2011 Ford Mustang Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:48:18 -0600

The 2011 Mustang is going to show off its muscle at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. It promises to deliver 305 horsepower and 25% better fuel efficiency and wants to be tough competition for the Chevy Camaro in a race for muscle car sales dominance. Ford is aiming to take the lead with gas mileage with the 2011 Mustang.

Edgar Poe: Man, Myth, or Monster

Seamus Esparza — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:48:30 -0600

The provocatively entitled exhibit at the Library of Virginia features artifacts and first editions of Edgar Allan Poe's works. It has been 200 years since his birth and 150 years after his death giving cause for remembering all things Poe. His work still stands as America's first man to try and live off of the pen with works spanning from poems, detective stories, Gothic horror, and science fiction.

Swine Flu Cases May Be In Decline Says CDC

Michael Santo — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:27:14 -0600

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta (CDC) are now saying: calm down, and don't panic because you can't get H1N1 swine flu vaccine. The number of cases in the U.S., and the number of states affected, appears to be in decline.

White House To Shame Lenders Who Will Not Modify Loans

Michael Santo — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:39:23 -0600

Is your mortgage lender unwilling to renegotiate your mortgage, which is hundreds of thousand of dollars underwater? Shame on them, says the Obama administration, who has announced they will start to shame such lenders into submission.

Derek Jeter Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:19:14 -0600

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter can revel in yet another honor -- he has been selected as Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. Jeter, 35, was chosen as the Sports Illustrated magazine's 56th honoree and the first New York Yankee chosen for the award. He has played his entire career for the New York Yankees and has served as the Yankees' team captain since 2003.

Looking for a Unique Christmas Gift?

Nika Werner — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:07:31 -0600

Why not give the gift of a Christmas Tree or Homemade Wreath? A local church in North Carolina is giving an opportunity for the community to look at the gift giving from another angle. St Aloysius Catholic Church of Hickory, NC is selling freshly cut Fraser Fir trees from the Western North Carolina Mountains to support church causes.

Tiger Woods Withdraws From His Own Tournament

Michael Santo — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:33:19 -0600

Consider it the golf equivalent of a no-host bar. Tiger Woods has withdrawn from his own tournament, the Chevron World Challenge, due to the injuries he suffered in a car accident early Friday morning.

Racy Grady Sizemore Pictures Exposed On The Web

Michael Santo — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:08:48 -0600

It won't draw the interest of the millions of males who tried to look at the Erin Andrews videos earlier this year, but these racy Grady Sizemore pictures have drawn the attention of some. In fact, it has drawn anger from the Cleveland Indian CF, who says he will pursue legal action.

Afghan build up draws allied support

Seamus Esparza — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:26:52 -0600

President Obama will issue orders to build up troop presence in the "forgotten war." This will increase U.S. presence with 30,000 additional personnel, in surprising news today the U.K.'s PM Gordon Brown has made public the addition of 500 special forces troops to Britain's 10,000 strong contingent.

Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis Fired

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:21:18 -0600

Notre Dame has fired coach Charlie Weis who has coached Notre Dame for five years and leaves with a 35-27 record. This comes from a source close to the Notre Dame program told the New York Daily News. IrishIllustrated.com also reported that Weis will meet with his team on Monday afternoon to discuss the future of the program and the coach's dismissal imminent.