If Uma was actually concerned about her image and reputation, perhaps she should consider making better movie choices. "Actress Uma Thurman sued Lancome on Friday, seeking $15 million from the French cosmetics...
"The Government’s online tax return system crashed today, leaving tens of thousands of people stranded and unable to file their tax returns on time.
The chaos could not have come at a worse time, with the system grinding to a halt on the day the deadline expired for people...
AP is reporting that CBS News union staff will receive raises of 3.5% annually plus a signing bonus, upon ratifying a tentative deal struck today between CBS and the WGA union."Unionized CBS News staffers who have been working under an expired contract for nearly three years...
Breaking the speed limit and running red lights is far too pervasive in American cities. If the ticket writing process is easier and more efficient, it may be possible to reduce the incidence of these common offenses. Since many of our traffic deaths are...
I have to admit that this has been a little hard to follow whether it is something good for the Lebanese people and for peace in the region. From what I get out of it, it seems to be.There are so many interests trying to make moves to control the country it's difficult to...
While there's much more important news going on right now, I'm sure many people will start noticing their favorite shows going into reruns over the next few weeks and months as the strike continues.Immediately...
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"Afghan army begins risky hostage rescue operation
Reuters
Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2007
GHAZNI, Afghanistan -- A military operation to rescue the remaining 21 Korean hostages held by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan began on Wednesday, hours after a Taliban deadline...
Oil Settles Above $78, Setting Record
Tuesday July 31, 8:34 pm ET
By John Wilen, AP Business Writer
Oil Settles at a Record High Above $78 a Barrel on Inventory Expectations
NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil futures settled at a...
"Beginning Tuesday, Canadians won't be able to fly south of the border without a valid passport under a new U.S. rule that has travellers flocking to passport offices in record numbers.
"I'm a little teed off," said Claudette Bergeron, who was waiting at a Toronto passport...