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Pentagon rounds on whistle blowerPentagon rounds on whistle blower
A private in the U.S. Army is to face a court martial after leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks.

Private First Class Bradley Manning, 24, has been in prison since his arrest one-and-a-half...


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Iran aiming to strike after scientist killings, claims top Israeli officialIran aiming to strike after scientist killings, claims top Israeli official
TEL AVIV - Iran is trying to strike Israeli targets around the world in retaliation for the assassination of its nuclear scientists, a top security official has warned.

Yoram Cohen, the head of...
New York Giants prepare for the Super Bowl with Yoga
Apart from typical running, throwing and strength training drills, the Super Bowl-bound New York Giants also reap the athletic benefits of season-long yoga sessions.

Gwen Lawrence, celebrity yoga...
Elle magazine apologises for 'racist' article on Obamas' 'white fashion'
French magazine 'Elle' has apologised for a 'racist' article posted on its website that suggested that black American elite, inspired by the Obamas, were finally embracing 'white' fashion, after it...
US' declining January unemployment rate may favour Obama's re-election chances
The latest job report, which pegs US unemployment at 8.3 percent may be a turning point for President Barack Obama ahead of the 2012 White House race.

The US added 243,000 new jobs in January, the...
Radcliffe makes $5K Super Bowl bet with Ellen DeGeneres
Daniel Radcliffe is supporting the Giants and has bet for 5,000 dollars that New York will win the Super Bowl.

"I'm really excited. I am a Giants fan, absolutely. I was christened a Giants fan when...
Kim Kardashian denies dating rumours with Mark Sanchez
Kim Kardashian has taken to her Twitter account to deny rumours of a budding romance with American footballer and model Kate Upton's boyfriend, Mark Sanchez.

The 31-year-old reality star, who has...
Social media suspected to be behind spread of twitching disorder
A strange outbreak of twitching disorder in upstate New York may be spreading through social media as a kind of subconscious mimicry, say experts.

Doctors treating the case of nearly 20 teenagers...
Anonymous leaks FBI and Scotland Yard conversation discussing hacking investigations
Notorious Internet hacking group Anonymous has intercepted and published a recording of a conference call between Scotland Yard in the UK and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The conversation...
US changing visa rules to attract the highly-skilled
To make America more attractive to highly-skilled foreign students and workers, the United States has announced a series of reforms, including changes in the F-1 and H-1B visa rules, that may benefit...
'Israeli assets in US and worldwide under severe Iranian security threat'
Israel's facilities in North America and around the world are on high alert, as they face an Iranian security threat, an internal document has said.

"We predict that the threat on our sites around...
Obama to host Cameron at White House in March
US President Barack Obama will host British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House during an official visit in March, the White House said.

The meeting scheduled for March 13-14 will also...
Kim Kardashian dating again?
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has reportedly been "hanging out" with American football quarterback Mark Sanchez.

The 31-year-old, who was last year married to basketball star Kris Humphries for...
Super Bowl Ticket a Prize for Fans
The championship game of the U.S. National Football League, known as the Super Bowl, is the single most popular sporting event in the United States. While millions of people watch the game around the...
US 13th Amendment on Display in New York
February is observed as Black History Month in the United States and Canada. The original goal was to educate Americans about African-American history, focusing on African Americans" cultural...
Super Bowl XLVI Features Giants-Patriots Rematch
The professional American football championship game, also known as the Super Bowl, will be played Sunday in the Midwestern city of Indianapolis, Indiana. The kickoff is scheduled for about 6:30pm...
US tourists kidnapped, released in Egypt
Two American tourists and their Egyptian guide were kidnapped by local tribesmen in Egypt on their way back from a local monastery, but were later released unharmed, media reports said.

The three...
Eleven US varsities visit Amity University to discuss potential areas of collaboration
A high powered delegation comprising of 15 members from 11 American universities and institutions visited Amity University to mull over potential areas of collaboration. These representatives are on...
Kim Kardashian 'dating hot new NFL player'
Kim Kardashian, who broke up with NBA star Kris Humphries after their 72 days of marriage, has reportedly found new love in New York Jets quarterback, Mark Sanchez.

According to TerezOwens.com, the...
7 Indian Americans among Intel's future 40
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) Seven Indian Americans figure among the 40 finalists for the Intel Science Talent Search 2012, recognised as America's "most promising high school seniors with the greatest...
US fears 'Iran may have provided material aid to Al-Qaeda'
American officials have expressed concern over Iran's connection with Al-Qaeda, saying say they believe that Tehran recently gave new freedoms to some of top Al-Qaeda operatives, and may have...
Police converge on Occupy site in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON -; Police on horseback dressed in riot gear are converging on one of the nation's remaining Occupy sites. Officers arrived at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., about 5:40 a.m....
Panetta says US military not abandoning Europe
MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is reassuring Europe that it remains central to U.S. defense interests, even as the Obama administration is withdrawing two of the four...
Storm goes east after dumping on Colorado
Rhonda Johnstone wipes out while snowboarding with her friends dogs Sake and Lola as a snow storm hits the Denver metro area Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 in Lakewood, Colo. A powerful winter storm swept...
Indiana election chief found guilty of voter fraud
INDIANAPOLIS -; Indiana's top elections official could lose his job and his freedom after jurors convicted him of multiple voter fraud-related charges on Saturday, leaving in flux the fate of...
Worker trapped under Boeing 787 tires is rescued
All Nippon Airways had to cancel two of its first long-haul Boeing 787 flights on a new route between Tokyo and Frankfurt because of software...
1 dead, 2 injured in explosion near CA Marine base
With Dakota Meyer standing at attention in his dress uniform, sweat glistening on his forehead under the television lights, President Barack Obama extolled the former Marine corporal for the...
Prosecutors won't seek death for microwave killing
Long before Nubia Barahona’s death became another foster care horror story, teachers at her elementary school were disturbed by her appearance and strange...
Mormonism still raising questions among Americans, in New York Times forum
Too much money, too perfect, too happy, too disconnected with the real world. Is it Mitt Romney people are bothered with, or the Mormon Church? Despite Romney's attempts to persuade the...
Feds drop investigation of Lance Armstrong
Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Lance Armstrong on Friday, ending a nearly two-year effort aimed at determining whether the world's most famous cyclist and his teammates...
Protesters hope to shut down New York's Wall Street
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Protesters hope to shut down Wall Street on Thursday -- home to the New York Stock Exchange -- by holding a street carnival to mark the two-month anniversary of their campaign...
Feds: No charges for Armstrong in doping case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation of Armstrong on Friday,...
NBA: Boston 91, New York 89
Ray Allen keyed a fourth-quarter rally Friday that resulted in the Boston Celtics' 91-89 victory over New York. Pierce made 10-of-12 shots from the foul line, but one of his misses came with 5...
Jeffrey Tucker makes the Case Against the Federal Reserve and the Banking Cartel
on Feb 3, 2012 The US unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent for January — naturally it was a good photo opportunity for US president Barack Obama to say the economy is improving. Really? In...
Gingrich raps New York's Bloomberg on religion issue
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich gestures during a campaign appearance at a restaurant in Reno, Nevada February 1,...
US military drops 'kill team' charges against soldier
US army specialist Michael Wagnon has had all charges against him dropped after being accused of murdering Afghan civilians for sport. Photograph: Ted...
Senior Indiana official convicted of perjury, fraud
NOBLESVILLE, Indiana (Reuters) - A jury early on Saturday convicted Indiana's Republican Secretary of State Charlie White on six felony counts including perjury, theft and voter fraud but...
Bank of America Selling Three Office Buildings in New York and Charlotte
Bank of America ," said spokeswoman of the bank Kelli Raulerson. "Therefore we are currently reviewing our administrative portfolio and may make the decision to sell our ownership interest...
Historical gift to the American people unveiled
The big freeze has tightened its grip on Europe. The death toll has risen as temperatures have dropped and snow has swept across the continent from the east. In Ukraine, at least 101 people have...
Tim Tebow on Football and Faith
Joe Mahoney/AP Photo ABC News’ Melinda Arons and Lauren Effron report: Although Denver quarterback Tim Tebow didn’t lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl, he continues to silence his...
Worker Trapped Under Boeing 787 Tires Is Rescued
Officials say emergency crews have rescued a worker who was temporarily trapped beneath the tires of a Boeing 787 jetliner at an Everett, Wash., airfield. Paine Field Airport Director Dave...
2 More Charges Pending for Suspected Serial Killer
Eder Herrera spent three months in jail for the stabbing deaths of his mother and brother. Charges against him were dropped Friday, shortly before prosecutors announced that an ex-Marine accused of...
LA School Reeling From Arrest of 2nd Teacher
A bizarre case at an inner-city elementary school where a teacher was charged with taking bondage-style photographs of children has expanded with the arrest of a second teacher suspected of fondling...
CEO of Chip Maker Micron Dies in Plane Crash
The image Steve Appleton cultivated as a stunt pilot and off-road rally driver became the perfect metaphor for his wild, 18-year ride as the leader of Micron Technology Inc., where stomach-churning...
Storm Goes East After Dumping on Colorado
The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow in the Rocky Mountain foothills and forced the cancellation of more than 600 flights in Denver before heading...