Winter knocks, mercury dips below 15 degrees Celsius in Delhi

Winter chill seems to be setting in the Indian national capital  Delhi with temperature dipping below 15 degrees Celsius. The mercury touched a low of 13.6 degrees for the day today, about 2.5 degrees...

Edwards drops out of presidential race

"by The Times-Picayune Wednesday January 30, 2008, 7:34 AM By David Hammer and Bill Walsh Staff writers Ending his presidential bid in the same city he started it 13 months earlier, Democrat John Edwards told a crowd at the Musicians' Village in the 9th Ward today that he is...

Polar brrrrr! Hundreds turn out for a chilly tradition

"Polar brrrrr! Hundreds turn out for a chilly tradition By AMY ROLPH P-I REPORTER Hundreds of polar bears were spotted in Seattle on Tuesday. But not the big, white, furry kind.These polar bears trudged into...

More Than 300,000 People Attend Vancouver Santa Claus Parade

I still remember stamping my feet in the cold, ignoring the folding chairs my parents had brought as we waited for Santa to come. Ah, to be five again. Also, 300,000 is a heck of a lot of people!"Red and green...

Photo Shoot Highlights Glacier Shrinkage

Greenpeace has enlisted the aid of avant-garde photographer Spencer Tunick to create a new print campaign to increase awareness of the impact of climate change. Tunick's work revolves around congregations of naked...

Libraries, the new homeless shelters

Actual News Guy pointed me to this very interesting piece, written by a public librarian, about America's libraries increasingly becoming a daytime "homeless shelter" for people who live on the streets. The...

Indianapolis Colts Fans Take Off With Hopes Of Victory

"Packing predictions of warmer weather and a Colts blowout, a group of 250 Indianapolis Colts fans flying with the Ambassadair travel club left chilly Indianapolis International Airport early today for a long...

Fans line Rose Parade route for 'Star Wars' tribute

"PASADENA – Hundreds of thousands of spectators bundled in jackets and blankets braved chilly temperatures as the 118th Rose Parade got off to a rousing start Monday. The festivities began with a majestic...

Chicago Marathon Winner Takes a Dive, Literally

It was a tough day at the Chicago marathon for the champion as the poor guy was hurt crossing the line. Hopefully he pulls through and will be released from the hospital soon. But there is lots of interesting...

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