Newws Alert!

Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:42:31 -0800 (PST)

Judge hears case alleging circus elephant abuse
02/04/09 03:39 PM, EST
A federal judge began hearing a lawsuit alleging the abuse of circus
elephants, including the use of heavy chains, tethers and sharp tools

Mumbai: Where dreams can come true
02/04/09 02:26 PM, EST
Mumbai is extreme India. In this booming metropolis all the wealth,
inequalities, colors, flavors and passions of India are magnified to
an almost unbearable degree.

Mumbai: A city of celebration
02/04/09 02:24 PM, EST
Mumbai is always colorful and dynamic but if you're lucky enough to be
in town for one of the city's major festivals you'll witness Mumbai
erupting into glorious Technicolor.

Research shows Hispanic women get breast cancer treatment late
02/04/09 02:00 PM, EST
When Maria Rubeo closed her arm, she felt something "very big -- like a lemon."

Nation's mayors press Congress to act quickly on stimulus
02/04/09 01:49 PM, EST
Mayors from across the country descended on the nation's capital
Wednesday with a clear message to Washington that their cities were in
urgent need of an immediate economic stimulus.

'Shocking' number don't know obesity causes cancer
02/04/09 01:17 PM, EST
A "shocking" number of people around the world are not aware that
obesity and weight are one of the main risk factors that can lead to
cancer, a new survey has found.

Facebook turns 5 -- but can it survive?
02/04/09 12:03 PM, EST
A Web site started by a student as a way of staying in touch with
friends which became a billion-dollar business and a global phenomenon
celebrated its fifth birthday Wednesday.

U.S. embassy guard shot by Athens police
02/04/09 11:46 AM, EST
A Greek police officer shot a private security guard on the grounds of
the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, seriously wounding
him, local police said.

Google Latitude keeps tabs on friends' locations
02/04/09 10:50 AM, EST
Just because the Internet has broken down geographic barriers, don't
assume that Google doesn't care about geography.

Gunmen assassinate prominent Somali journalist
02/04/09 10:26 AM, EST
A prominent Somali journalist was shot and killed by suspected
Islamist gunmen in broad daylight on Wednesday, as one of his
colleagues watched in horror.

Key Obama officials reveal executive pay limits
02/04/09 07:33 AM, EST
Executives of companies receiving federal bailout money will have
their pay capped at $500,000 under a financial compensation plan that
President Barack Obama is expected to announce Wednesday, two senior
administration officials said.