Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris take stage at Jazz Fest; Tony Bennett gives instruments to schoolNEW ORLEANS — Rock musician Ben Harper and country singer Emmylou Harris take the stage for the second half of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Meet the 2-yr-old girl who has an IQ almost equalling Einstein’sLONDON - The kid is just two-years-old, but she is cleverer than Carol Vorderman and has an IQ that almost equals that of Albert Einstein’s. Brighter, full-colour electronic readers coming your wayLONDON - Buying an e-reader but not sure if you’d like reading the dim screen? Well, then get ready for e-book reading experience that will be as close to printed media as possible. Vice Admiral Bhasin heads Western Naval CommandMUMBAI - Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin Thursday took over as the flag officer commanding-in-chief of the Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral J.S. Bedi. Legislation reining in credit card practices may pass, helped by Obama support, tough economyWASHINGTON — Responding to a wave of populist anger, the House moved toward passage of a consumer protection bill to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden interest rate increases and late fees that have entangled millions of consumers. Children have major role in flu’s spread; school and local officials’ readiness is crucialWASHINGTON — Students aren’t the only ones staying home as swine flu spreads through schools across the country. Parents are nursing their ailing kids while trying not to get sick themselves. Person with knowledge of deal: Saints ans state agree to extension of Superdome leaseNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a lease extension that will keep the NFL team playing home games in an improved Louisiana Superdome through the 2025 season. Multiplexes’ loss is home video market’s gainNEW DELHI - The tussle between film producers and multiplexes over revenue sharing is a boon for the Indian home video business. Text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on WednesdayText of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Wednesday at the White House, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: Lewis loses job as Bank of America chairman after shareholder vote; remains CEOCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis has lost his role as Bank of America’s chairman, and now he’ll have to prove to shareholders that he should keep his post as the troubled bank’s CEO. Former child soldier urges Security Council to stop suffering of children in warsUNITED NATIONS — A young woman abducted and repeatedly raped by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda told the Security Council on Wednesday how she became a rifle-toting child soldier. She urged the U.N.’s most powerful body to stop the suffering of children in wars. Local officials may close schools to stave off flu, but what if teens gather at the mall?WASHINGTON — Closing schools won’t necessarily stop the spread of swine flu. At annual meeting, Bank of America delays release of shareholder votes on Lewis, directorsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Lewis was ousted as chairman of Bank of America Corp. Wednesday after shareholders angry about the company’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. voted to separate the job from that of chief executive. It’s do-or-die poll battle for party-hopper BangarappaSHIMOGA - It’s a moment of reckoning for former Karnataka chief minister and party-hopper S. Bangarappa, who returns to the Congress to contest Thursday for the sixth consecutive time from this high-profile Lok Sabha constituency. ‘Moral policing’ rankles voters in MangaloreMANGALORE - At the sprawling campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) near this Karnataka town, students are now discussing moral policing rather than their syllabus. While one wants to give a ‘befitting reply to communal forces’, another wants to make Mangalore ’safe for everyone’. Conn. educator, former NYPD officer is honored by Obama as nation’s Teacher of the YearHARTFORD, Conn. — A special education teacher and former police officer was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. Where’s the good life? Tony Bennett wants pay for performers when radio plays their tunesWASHINGTON — Singer Tony Bennett says it’s a crime that performers don’t get paid by radio stations when their music is broadcast. New Zealand confirms 3 more swine flu infections; Asia ramps up protective measuresWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand confirmed swine flu infections in 14 people on Wednesday, including a school group recently returned from Mexico, extending the deadly new disease’s global reach into the Asia-South Pacific region. Arizona Cardinals release running back Edgerrin James, 2 othersPHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals granted running back Edgerrin James’ wish to be released on Tuesday and cut two others who played significant roles in the team’s run to the Super Bowl. Fla. officials: Overdose of selenium, a common mineral, to blame in deaths of 21 polo horsesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida’s top veterinarian on Tuesday blamed the deaths of 21 elite polo horses on an overdose of a common mineral that helps muscles recover from fatigue. Adding up the numbers in Obama’s 100 daysPresident Barack Obama marked his 100th office on Wednesday, but it’s hardly the only digit that matters to the new administration. In pubs, cafes, the talk veers to politicsNEW DELHI - Sipping chilled beer at a pub in the South Extension market, Bini Philips suddenly asks her friends: ‘Guys, who are you voting for?’ Face masks could protect against swine flu pandemicSYDNEY - Donning a face-mask is an easy way to protect oneself from severe respiratory illnesses like swine flu when vaccines are unavailable or in short supply, according to a study. In a dizzying start, Obama reshapes US foreign policy while in the midst of economic crisisWASHINGTON — In just 100 days, President Barack Obama has broken the American foreign policy mold. Emma Watson wants to go back to being a ‘proper, proper nerd’NEW DELHI - ‘Harry Potter’ actress Emma Watson cannot wait to dig into her books and go back to being a ‘proper, proper nerd’. 21-year-old ‘moot’ is ‘World’s Most Influential Person’WASHINGTON - A 21-year-old college student who goes by the name of ‘moot’ has scored a stunning victory over the likes of Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Sonia Gandhi to be named ‘World’s Most Influential Person’ by Time magazine. Agreement reached on budget endorsing Obama goals of health care, clean energyWASHINGTON — A top senator says Barack Obama’s Democratic allies in Congress have sealed agreement on a budget outline for next year that endorses the president’s goals of expanded health care and more money for education and clean energy. The agreement announced late Monday by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad would make it easier for Congress to pass subsequent legislation overhauling the U.S. health care system and advance other Obama goals. Source: Labor Department planning new regulations on popcorn flavoring and industrial dustWASHINGTON — The Labor Department plans to propose new rules aimed at limiting exposure to a chemical that gives microwave popcorn its buttery flavor and preventing industrial dust accidents. Frank Gansz, former Kansas City Chiefs coach, dies in DallasDALLAS — Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Frank Gansz, who spent much of his NFL and collegiate career working with special teams, died Monday at a Dallas hospital. NYC police zap troubled ex-NBA star Jayson Williams with stun gun after he’s reported suicidalNEW YORK — Former NBA star Jayson Williams was zapped with a stun gun by police in his swank hotel suite Monday after the reportedly suicidal athlete resisted attempts by officers to take him to a hospital. |
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