Mark Herzlich's Gold Out at Florida Seminoles vs. Boston Eagles

To honor Mark Herzlich's battle against Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, a 'gold out' is being held today at the Florida State Seminoles vs the Boston College Eagles game. The game will be held at...

At least 1,000 people suffer burns from 'toxic' leather sofas in the UK

About 1,000 people in the United Kingdom have already been treated for horrific burns from leather sofas sprayed with a toxic substance to stop them going mouldy. They bought these sofas from two different high...

'Desperate' stores slash prices for Christmas

"Retailers are offering their biggest pre-Christmas discounts as the credit crisis takes its toll on High Street spending.Prices are being slashed at big-name stores, including Argos, BHS, Debenhams, Halfords,...

Argos flying in strikebreakers: Union

"Mandate, the trade union representing striking Argos workers, has claimed the company has flown in staff from the UK to staff stores during today's one day strike. A spokespeson for Argos has confirmed that some staff were brought over from the UK to support those working in...

Priest, pre-school teacher among 13 charged in major Queensland child porn bust

Police in the Australian state of Queensland today charged 13 people as part of a major investigation into the possession and distribution of child exploitation images. And more arrests are expected.

Dutch role in shady nuclear deals

"The CIA asked the Netherlands not to detain Pakistani scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan for stealing nuclear secrets from a Dutch facility, former Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers has claimed.   Speaking on Dutch radio programme Argos on Tuesday morning, Lubbers said the Dutch...

Argos in no rush on Ricky deal

"The Argos won't impose a deadline on the Miami Dolphins to let Ricky Williams play in the Canadian Football League. With the situation nearing its third week and the Argos beginning training camp a week today,...

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