Gunman arrested after Maine students held hostage

"(10-31) 10:13 PDT Stockton Springs, Maine (AP) -- A gunman who had been on the lam for a week held 11 fifth-graders hostage at a school Friday but was tackled outside a classroom without any harm to the children, police said. ...

Indian Rupee closes at 8-year low against dollar

Indian stock market climbed today on global cues. In the meantime India's rupee rose for the first time in four days on speculation steps by governments in Asia and Europe to bolster capital will spur demand for local assets. The rupee is likely to to fall to a record...

'Serious fire' in Eurotunnel - service still suspended

UPDATE: 9:30AM PSTService remains suspended as officials gauge the full extent of the damage.UPDATE: 4:10PM PSTSome injuries have been reported and hundreds of passengers have been left stranded." Eurotunnel...

Coney Island's Astroland closes for good

Coney Island’s Astroland days are sadly over.  The rides are now already available for purchase. Astroland had been a staple of Coney Island’s Boardwalk since 1962.  The park’s owner announced last...

Update: Train fire closes major UK station

Things are now back to normal but the amount of police, ambulance and fire crews that attended showed the seriousness of the state of alert that the UK and in particular Birmingham are on.My on the spot witness...

Blink and you'll miss it!!! Why? because...

"Blink and you'll miss it!!! Why? because... Options   Edit Add to group Delete Viewable by anyone ...

Massive Rock Slide Closes B.C.'s Sea to Sky Highway

A large rock slide occurred Tuesday evening on the Sea to Sky Highway and the road will be closed for at least 24 hours while the debris is being cleared. See additional NowPublic coverage from member Barbara...

Planned Parenthood Abortion Center Closes Instead of Following New Law

by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com EditorJuly 21, 2008   Sioux Falls, SD (LifeNews.com) -- Monday was the first day that Planned Parenthood, which operates the only abortion business in South Dakota, had to comply with a new state law telling women the truth about abortion....

First lock on Mississippi River closes amid floods

The massive flooding that has affected the Midwest is now spilling over into the Mississippi River, and the first lock and dam has already had to close."The first lock and dam on the upper Mississippi River...

NowPublic named one of the top 10 social networks to watch

It's always nice when people are watching -- especially since the re-design went live."BURLINGAME, Calif. and LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While there has been a litany of commentary and analysis covering online social networks in the consumer world, there has been a lack...

Iran Closes Semi-Official News Agency for Alleged False Report

Another Iranian crackdown on news. The government says that Fars was guilty of "disturbing public opinion"."Oran's state news agency IRNA says authorities have ordered the temporary closure of a semi-official news agency, Fars, for false reporting and disturbing public...

Boys only run to raise funds for testicular cancer research

"300 men have already signed up to get fit with their footballing heroes this weekend and raise money and awareness for male cancer research.Keep Your Eye On The Ball 5k is a running event with a football twist which will take place on Sunday in Victoria Park, east...

French serial killer couple handed life sentences

"CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES, France (AP) -- A French court has convicted Michel Fourniret of murdering seven girls and young women and sentenced him to life in prison....

Bush administration releases images of Syrian reactor

After months of secrecy, the Bush administration has released satellite images of the nuclear reactor site which Israel destroyed in an airstrike alst year. The purpose of releasing the images is to demonstrate...

Fiery jet Fuel Tanker Crash Closes I-91 Outside Boston

Details are still emerging, but it appears a fuel tanker travelling North on I-91 in Chicopee, just West of Boston was involved in a serious accident. Several cars were involved and the fire was still burning an...

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