Jackson doctor denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:05:59 GMT
West eyes 'strong' Iran sanctions
Pressure is building in the West for new international sanctions against Iran, after its announcement it will step up uranium enrichment. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:09:23 GMT
Sri Lanka arrests election loser
The defeated candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, General Sarath Fonseka, is arrested for "military offences". Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:20:44 GMT
Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
Ukraine's pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych will win presidential elections, officials say, but PM Yulia Tymoshenko is defiant. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:33:07 GMT
Canada airbase boss held for murders
The commander of Canada's largest Air Force base is charged with the murder of two women and the sexual assault of another two, police say. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:25 GMT
Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:05:59 GMT
MPs to decide on vote referendum
MPs are to vote on Gordon Brown's plan for a referendum on changing Britain's "first past the post" voting system. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:03:23 GMT
Ice 'probable cause' of BA crash
The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:23:39 GMT
UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:52:02 GMT
Better worker rights laws urged
Laws protecting workers' rights need to be improved to properly tackle poverty, a charity says. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:04:06 GMT
Michael Jackson's doctor charged
Michael Jackson's former doctor has appeared in court in Los Angeles to deny a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:27:08 GMT
Met commander guilty of corruption
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei has been found guilty of threatening and falsely arresting a man in a dispute over money. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:42:28 GMT
Expenses MPs suspended from party
Three Labour MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses claims have been suspended from the party. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:09:10 GMT
Troops prepare for Afghan push
British, US and Afghan forces are preparing for one of their largest counter-insurgency operations in Afghanistan since the conflict began in 2001. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:19:45 GMT
Pensioners accused of 'kidnapping adviser'
Four disgruntled German pensioners have appeared in court accused of tying up, kidnapping and holding hostage their financial adviser. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:29 GMT
ITV fined over jungle rat killing
ITV has been fined 3,000 Australian dollars (£1,672) after contestants on its show, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, killed and ate a rat. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:56:32 GMT
INLA confirms disposal of weapons
The Irish National Liberation Army has confirmed it has disposed of its weapons. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:05:52 GMT
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Sword swallower sets world record
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:18:28 GMT
Pensioner joins martial art elite
A Scottish pensioner is honoured after becoming one of only seven living people to hold judo's highest rank. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:42:30 GMT
Chef presses on with Scots wine
A chef and hotel owner has said he wants to produce Scotland's first commercially-available grape wine. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:17:52 GMT
Bees recognize human faces using feature configuration
Bees can be trained to recognize human faces, so long as the insects are tricked into thinking that the faces are oddly shaped flowers, new research shows. The insects use the arrangement of facial features to recognize and distinguish one face from another. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST
Industrial cleaner linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease
Workers exposed to tricholorethylene, a chemical once widely used to clean metal such as auto parts, may be at a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST
'Starving' fat suppresses appetite
Peptides that target blood vessels in fat and cause them to go into programmed cell death (termed apoptosis) could become a model for future weight-loss therapies, say researchers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST
Older female cancer survivors have added health issues compared to their counterparts
As cancer survivors live longer, questions arise about what kind of care long-term survivors require. A recently study found 245 older married women who survived cancer had more health problems as compared to a sample of 245 married women without cancer. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST
Argonautes: A big turn-off for proteins
Scientists believe they may have figured out how genetic snippets called microRNAs are able to shut down the production of some proteins. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST
Iran Orders Boost in Uranium Enrichment
Decision prompting speculation announcement may have more to do with negotiations with West than imminent enrichment Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:21:43 GMT
This Day in History
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0100
The Boy Scouts of America Is Founded (1910) The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), founded in 1910, is the largest youth organization in the US. Scouts are taught outdoorsmanship through participation in camping, aquatic, and hiking activities. These programs are designed to build character, promote fitness, and encourage good citizenship. Scouts advance in rank by completing projects and showing leadership, and they receive recognition in the form of merit badges and awards. How many of the 12 men to walk on the moon were Scouts? Discuss
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
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Racing against time, weather for Haitis quake victims, UN seeks hazard-proof shelters
The United Nations said today it is racing against time to bring in hazard-resistant tents for Haitis earthquake victims before the rainy season starts, provide sufficient agricultural input to save the next planting season, and raise greatly increased funding to support the effort. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Nepal: UN hails release of all child soldiers by Maoists
The final batch of the nearly 3,000 child soldiers who served in the Maoist army during Nepal's decade-long civil war have been discharged and re-entered civilian life today, in a move hailed by United Nations officials as a milestone in the country's peace process. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
More than 8,000 women raped last year by fighters in eastern DR Congo - UN
The number of women raped in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where sexual violence committed by warring factions has become endemic, topped 8,000 last year, according to fresh estimates released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Financial crisis should spur clean growth in developing nations - UN
Instead of belt-tightening in this time of financial crisis, resources must be redirected to spur clean economic growth in developing nations, according to a report from the United Nations trade agency issued today. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Iraq: UN envoy condemns killing of female election candidate
The leading United Nations official in Iraq today strongly condemned the assassination of a female candidate in the northern city of Mosul ahead of the start of the electoral campaign for the 7 March general elections. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Girl buried alive for 'befriending boys'
PROSECUTORS in Turkey are seeking life in jail for the father and grandfather of a girl who was buried alive for befriending boys.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:22:56 GMT
Iran 'punch' will stun West: Khamenei
SUPREME leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran is set to deliver a "punch" that will stun world powers during this week's 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:26:35 GMT
Skier survives 17 hours 'buried alive'
A SKIER who survived under snow for 17 hours after an avalanche said he felt like he had been buried in concrete like a corpse. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:40:34 GMT
Red Bull now gives you sleep
A NEW batch of Red Bull drinks are intended to help you sleep but experts warn they could be dangerous. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:24:37 GMT
Study links older mums with autism
WOMEN over 40 are nearly twice as likely to give birth to an autistic child than a mother under 30. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:11 GMT
The Trailer for Neil Jordan's Ondine
The trailer for Neil Jordan's ( Interview with the Vampire ) fantasy drama Ondine is now online and can be watched using the player below. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Harry Potter Star Joins The Apparition
ShockTillYouDrop.com has learned that Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" franchise, has joined the writer/director Todd Lincoln's The Apparition at Dark Castle. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Also Being Rebooted?
New York Magazine's Vulture is reporting that the 2005 20th Century Fox action-comedy Mr. and Mrs. Smith that brought together Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (in many more ways than one) is being given the reboot treatment by Regency, one of the development arms of Fox, with Akiva Goldsman attached to produce. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Exclusive: Saoirse Ronan on Thriller Hanna
She may only be 15 years old, but Irish actress Saoirse Ronan really knows how to choose her movie projects. First she was nominated for an Oscar in 2008 for her role in Atonement and now she's getting a lot of attention for her latest film The Lovely Bones . Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Exclusive: Joe Johnston on The Wolfman
ShockTillYouDrop.com talked exclusively to director Joe Johnston about The Wolfman , the update of screenwriter Curt Siodmak and director George Waggner's 1941 tale of the cursed Larry Talbot. The new Universal Pictures film, opening February 12th, stars Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Exclusive: James Cameron on Avatar Sequels
ComingSoon.net attended the Santa Barbara Film Festival and talked briefly to James Cameron on the red carpet about sequels to Avatar , which has now earned $2.210 billion worldwide. While he wouldn't give up much, he did allude to the fact there could be a third film, if not more. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Goyer and Jonah Nolan Writing Next Batman Movie?
Last week, news broke that David Goyer was exiting ABC's "FlashForward" as showrunner so that he can again concentrate on his feature career. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Bill Murray Confirms Ghostbusters 3 Spoiler
When Sigourney Weaver was traveling the world promoting Avatar , she dropped a possible big spoiler about Bill Murray's character in Ghostbusters 3 . Many doubted what she said, but it looks like she was right on the money as Murray said the exact same thing to Mail Online . Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Dear John Knocks Avatar Out of First
Screen Gems' new drama Dear John , starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, took the industry by surprise and kept James Cameron's Avatar from topping the domestic box office for an eighth straight time. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom and based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, Dear John earned an estimated $32.4 million from 2,969 theaters, a strong average of $10,913 per theater. The film was made for about $25 million and the studio said its audiences were 84% female and two-thirds were under the age of 21. Screen Gems had hoped for an opening of about $20 million for the movie, which set a new Super Bowl weekend record, surpassing 2008's Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour ($31.1 million). Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Winstead and Edgerton to Star in The Thing
Heat Vision says that Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton will star in Universal's The Thing . Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:07:51 +0100
Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:05:59 GMT
Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue the News Of The World newspaper over allegations about their relationship. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:03:16 GMT
Avatar dethroned at US box office
Romantic drama Dear John knocks sci-fi blockbuster Avatar off the top spot in the North American box office in its opening weekend. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:26:50 GMT
Video premiere for Haiti single
The music video for Simon Cowell's Haiti charity single, featuring Leona Lewis and Cheryl Cole, has been released. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:03:25 GMT
ITV fined over jungle rat killing
ITV is fined 3,000 Australian dollars (£1,672) after contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! killed and ate a rat. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:17:22 GMT
Garrett charged over heroin find
Former US teen star Leif Garrett is charged with possession of heroin after being arrested in a Los Angeles underground station. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:19:47 GMT
Lost star 'set for Five-O remake'
Lost star Daniel Dae Kim is to star in the remake of 1960s US TV series Hawaii Five-O, according to reports. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:51:16 GMT
Celebrity auction helps out Haiti
A celebrity eBay auction organised by Glastonbury's Emily Eavis raises over £120,000 for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:12:58 GMT
Law and McAvoy vie for Oliviers
Jude Law takes on James McAvoy for the best actor award as the Laurence Olivier theatre nominations are announced. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:20:42 GMT
Gaiman 'pens Dr Who episode'
Fantasy writer Neil Gaiman is to write a forthcoming episode of Doctor Who, he says. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:49 GMT
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Brú na Bóinne Brú na Bóinne is a complex of Neolithic chamber tombs, standing stones, henges, and prehistoric enclosures located at a wide bend in the River Boyne in Ireland. Among its most well-known sections are the passage graves of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, which possess significant collections of megalithic art. A World Heritage site, it was also used for Iron Age burials and was eventually settled by the Normans in the Middle Ages. What famous battle was fought in the area? Discuss
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Fat Tax Fat tax, also known as "Twinkie tax", "junk food tax," and "snack tax," is a tax on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods. The concept was pioneered in the early 1980s by Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, who proposed that revenue from such a tax be used to subsidize more healthful foods and fund nutrition campaigns. Proponents believe that the increased cost of junk food might also deter buyers and thereby curb consumption. How much revenue could a tax of 1 cent per 12-oz soda generate annually in the US?
Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space in London. Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly, the "great thoroughfare," as Charles Dickens called it, has since become a popular meeting place and tourist destination. In the late 19th century, a commemorative fountain was erected there featuring a nude, winged figure often mistakenly identified as Eros, the Greek god of love. Who did the sculptor actually intend to depict?
Watching History Unfold
Guests look on from the terrace of Operations Support Building II as space shuttle Endeavour launches on the shuttle program's last planned night launch. Endeavour launched from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A to begin the STS-130 mission early Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Mission STS-130 will deliver a third connecting module, the Italian-built Tranquility node and a seven-windowed cupola, which will be used as a control room for robotics, to the International Space Station. Image Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
US shuttle Endeavour launch delayed
The launch of the US space shuttle Endeavour was delayed by 24 hours early Sunday due to bad weather over the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials said. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:57:54 GMT
South Africa in control despite Kallis exit
India's Harbhajan Singh dismissed Jacques Kallis for 173 before South Africa reached a strong 379-3 at lunch on the second day of the first Test on Sunday. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:39:15 GMT
Strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
A strong earthquake shook several small islands off Japan's southern coast on Sunday, causing officials to temporarily issue a tsunami warning. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:08:55 GMT
Pakistan coach accepts Aussie tour blame
Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has accepted full responsibility for his team's dismal performance on its tour of Australia last month. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:05:29 GMT
Olympics organisers desperate for climate change
Winter Olympics chiefs will not sanction a desperate last-minute venue switch despite unseasonably warm temperatures continuing to curse Cypress Mountain, the host of the freestyle events at the Games which begin on Friday. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:19:58 GMT
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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), founded in 1910, is the largest youth organization in the US. Scouts are taught outdoorsmanship through participation in camping, aquatic, and hiking activities. These programs are designed to build character, promote fitness, and encourage good citizenship. Scouts advance in rank by completing projects and showing leadership, and they receive recognition in the form of merit badges and awards. How many of the 12 men to walk on the moon were Scouts? 
Brú na Bóinne is a complex of Neolithic chamber tombs, standing stones, henges, and prehistoric enclosures located at a wide bend in the River Boyne in Ireland. Among its most well-known sections are the passage graves of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, which possess significant collections of megalithic art. A World Heritage site, it was also used for Iron Age burials and was eventually settled by the Normans in the Middle Ages. What famous battle was fought in the area? 
Fat tax, also known as "Twinkie tax", "junk food tax," and "snack tax," is a tax on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods. The concept was pioneered in the early 1980s by Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, who proposed that revenue from such a tax be used to subsidize more healthful foods and fund nutrition campaigns. Proponents believe that the increased cost of junk food might also deter buyers and thereby curb consumption. How much revenue could a tax of 1 cent per 12-oz soda generate annually in the US?
Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space in London. Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly, the "great thoroughfare," as Charles Dickens called it, has since become a popular meeting place and tourist destination. In the late 19th century, a commemorative fountain was erected there featuring a nude, winged figure often mistakenly identified as Eros, the Greek god of love. Who did the sculptor actually intend to depict?
