Archaeologists discover relics of medieval saint in Bulgarian fortressSOFIA - A team of archaeologists has discovered the relics of a medieval saint at the fortress of Perperikon in the Rhodoppe Mountains in Bulgaria. Police say Mass. man stole skull, other bones from 19th-century burial vaults at 2 cemeteriesSUDBURY, Mass. — Police say a Sudbury man stole a skull, jaw and other bones after breaking into several 19th-century burial vaults at two Sudbury cemeteries. Invasive green mussel may pave way for novel man-made adhesivesWASHINGTON - While the green mussel is known for being a notoriously invasive fouling species, scientists have now found that it also has a very powerful form of adhesion in its foot. Foul odour from industrial chicken rendering facilities may soon be historyWASHINGTON - A research team led by Indian-origin scientist from North Carolina State University has devised a new technique that can help eliminate foul odour and air pollutants from industrial chicken rendering facilities. “Peking Man” was able to use fire 200,000 to 500,000 years agoWASHINGTON - A team of archaeologists has come across evidence which proves that the “Peking Man” was able to use fire roughly 200-000 to 500,000 years ago. Family members of starving children found in Dallas hotel bathroom say they want custodyDALLAS — The aunt of three emaciated children forced to spend day and night in a hotel bathroom in Texas for at least nine months said Thursday that she and their grandmother want custody of the youngsters, who were placed in foster care together. Iran rules out downgrading ties with Britain despite soaring tensions over embassy arrestsEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Hearing into Buffalo crash exposed pilot pay, scheduling issues to traveling publicCLARENCE, N.Y. — Long-suffering pilots for commuter airlines say it’s about time that Washington and passengers alike pay attention to the cockpit, after a federal hearing into the deadly crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 exposed pilots who may have been exhausted, under-trained — and paid less than the bus or cab drivers who’d ferried their passengers to the airport. More than 100 homes, businesses damaged in South by strong winds, heavy rains and hailBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 100 homes and businesses were damaged in the South by strong winds, heavy rains and golf ball-sized hail Wednesday, and with more rain in the forecast, officials increased the flow of water through dams to ease swollen rivers, including the Mississippi. It’s never too late to change bad habitsWASHINGTON - Changing bad habits such as smoking, even at an older age, could positively impact a senior’s health later in life, a new study has found. Body found on fire on outskirts of Mexican border city in suspected drug killingTIJUANA, Mexico — Police found a body in flames dumped along a main thoroughfare on the outskirts of this violent northern border city, authorities said Tuesday. Chinese musical instruments could be 3000 yrs older than previously calculatedWASHINGTON - The discovery of an ancient flute in Xinglongwa, China, has suggested that Chinese musical instruments could be 3000 years older than previously calculated. Kareena, Sreesanth voted PETA’s sexiest vegetarians aliveMUMBAI - Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor and cricket star S. Sreesanth have been crowned the winners of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) annual Sexiest Vegetarians Alive poll. Arjan Bajwa catches chill after Delhi visitNEW DELHI - ‘Fashion’ star Arjan Bajwa has returned to Mumbai with a chill after he visited the capital recently for a friend’s wedding. |