1 hr ago | The Miami Herald
12-year-old Mass. boy wins National Geographic Bee
Gaining confidence as he nailed questions about obscure island chains, bodies of water, global trade and culture, 12-year-old Sathwik Karnik cruised to victory Wednesday in the 2013 National Geographic Bee.
5 hrs ago | The Nation
Auction of TV licences to be delayed
The auction of 24 commercial terrestrial digital TV licences will be delayed by about a month from August or September as planning has been taking more time than expected.
9 hrs ago | Iol.co.za
Spending on New Age advertising enlightening
This afternoon, the debate on the Gupta family is to be held in the National Assembly.
13 hrs ago | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Sirens? Weather radios? What is the best solution for Lubbock?
In the aftermath of deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, Lubbock city and county officials are taking a fresh look at their ability to notify area residents of emergencies.
Satellites see storm system that created Moore, Okla., tornado
This animation of imagery from NOAA's GOES-13 satellite shows the movement of storm systems in the south central United States on May 20, 2013.
Cherry Point Marines detain rowdy drunk in Beaufort, N.C.
Looking for a few good men? Look no further than the waterfront in Beaufort, N.C. on a Friday night.
Genesis Energy, L.P. to Present at Naptp MLP Conference
The conference is being held in Stamford, CT on May 22-23, 2013. Mr. Sims' presentation will begin at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2012.
DEVELOPING: Oklahoma City Tornado Leaves at Least 37 Dead, Death Toll Expected to Climb
As many as 37 people have been reported dead after a gigantic tornado more than three km in diameter ravaged the area south of Oklahoma City on Monday, destroying or heavily damaging numerous homes and at least schools, according to media reports.
Twenty-five miles due south of Salt Lake City, a massive construction project is nearing completion.
10 make finals of National Geographic Bee
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Minocqua Girl Makes National Geographic Bee Finals
Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Students accounted for after Oklahoma school takes direct hit from tornado
A large and violent tornado twisted through Moore, OK Wednesday. Injuries and fatalities are not yet known.
Childhood a cut shorta by modern life
Children are losing their innocence at the age of 12 or younger amid increasing exposure to inappropriate and explicit material on TV, a head teacher warned today.
Analog television disappears in Ukraine in 2015
Analog television will be completely replaced by digital broadcasting in 2015, head of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting Volodymyr Manzhosov said during conference "Days of information society", ForUm correspondent reports.
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled.
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled.
Obama to Speak on Legality of Drone Program
President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said.
Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City trailer park
One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City.
Right-wing Web radio host says he wants 'to shoot Hillary Clinton in the vagina'
Right-wing Web radio host Pete Santilli told listeners he wants "to shoot in the vagina and I don't want her to die right away.
Source: www.irishhealth.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin is likely to have his role as chairman of the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street ended as a result of Health Minister James Reilly's recently announced hospital reorganisation plan.