Tsunamis obliterate coral in some areas, damage others in American SamoaHONOLULU — Scientists surveying American Samoa’s coral reefs say Sept. 29’s tsunami obliterated some corals and damaged others to the point that they may not recover. Stock index futures trading in narrow range after jobless claims, retail sales reportsNEW YORK — Stock futures are trading in a narrow range after a better-than-expected report on jobless claims and anticipated growth in retail sales. ‘Mastering English pitches rather than fitness Lee’s main concern’LONDON - Australia’s former pace bowler Damien Fleming has said that mastering English conditions rather than fitness is Brett Lee’s greatest concern in the Ashes lead-up. Muralitharan on verge of creating history (Preview)LAHORE - All eyes will be on Sri Lanka’s veteran spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who needs five more wickets to become the highest wicket-taker in one-day cricket history, when the visitors take on Pakistan in the series finale at the Gaddafi Stadium here Saturday. |