Indian brides had 'virginity test'

DISGUSTING...UNFAIRthis incident is shocking, i empathize with those women who had to go through those torturous moments. why are women always demanded to prove their chastity, this whole event of so called Mass Marriage is by itself a foolish thing and to add on to that the...

US 'pregnant man' expecting again.......questioning nature?

Natural law is at challange again, this time by a male who is ready to give birth to child. " Thomas Beatie, the US "pregnant man" who gave birth to a daughter in June, is expecting his second child. The...

Dalai Lama's condition stable

" NEW DELHI: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent an operation for removal of gall stones at a hospital here, is in a stable condition and would be discharged at the end of this...

Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70

Anyone who knows anything about reggae music will be mourning the loss of this great man. He also happened to be just a normal bloke who lived over the road from me!"Rocksteady star Ellis dies at 70 ...

Judge in hospital; husband charged with attempted murder

"NEW YORK – Elizabeth Halverson underwent surgery today for injuries sustained when her husband, Ed, allegedly attacked her with a frying pan. Ed Halverson was arrested last night and charged with attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon and battery with substantial...

Do you Remember her, Lakshmi (who was born with four arms and four legs ) - ...

This was in the news last year and it's really good to know that she is doing so well. I just wanted this to share with everyone. I am also putting the original news below, so you can see the amazing journey...

Checking breasts for lumps does not reduce deaths from cancer

Women have been told to be breast aware but now research seems to show that those that do are no safer from cancer than those that don't. Many women it is thought will still choose to self-examine and report...

US 'pregnant man' has baby girl

This American had best of both genders. Initially born as female and then became man but again became female to deliver a baby."An American man who was born female but underwent gender realignment surgery, has...

Russell Watson 'critical' after op

"Singer Russell Watson remains in a critical condition in hospital but the signs are positive, hospital bosses have said. The popular classical singer earlier underwent three hours of emergency surgery on a brain tumour but is now conscious and sitting up in bed talking, they...

Belly-button stud shot through girl in car crash 'like a bullet'

"A teeenager has given a warning of the dangers of body piercing after she was skewered by her belly button stud in a car crash Jessica Collins, 19, was left fighting for her life when the silver stud in her belly button pushed through her body - ending up just millimetres...

Former Free Press publisher Neal Shine dies at 76

Neal Shine, who loved the Detroit Free Press so much he needed two retirements to leave, died today of respiratory failure after a recent illness. Shine started at the Free Press as a copyboy in 1950 and by 1995...

Sydney blackout puts spotlight on global warming

We turned off all our power at NowPublic a few weeks ago to support this kind of action.  I was an enthusiastic participant but I did feel a bit guilty using my laptop battery:"SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia's...

Doctor Diagnoses Tumour via Television

How "House" is that?!"Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Conor Lenihan had a lucky escape after a eagle-eyed doctor diagnosed a tumour on his face as he spotted him speaking on television. Mr Lenihan had immediate medical tests carried out and underwent a operation to...

CCWS - New Year, New Chassis, New Venues, New Logo :: MAXINE

"Well, here we go! The first offical time trials of the 2007 season are underway and the Champ Car World Series, North America's premiere open-wheel racing series is off to a blazing start. Sporting a new chassis,...

Doctor: Senator responding to voice, touch

"Sen. Tim Johnson, who underwent brain surgery Thursday morning, is responding to word and touch, his doctor said.  The Democratic senator from South Dakota suffered a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday.  Johnson, 59, was in critical condition Thursday morning after...

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