How fast R U? Teenage Iowa girl wields speedy thumbs to victory as quickest texter in USNEW YORK — The nation’s newest texting champion has a message for parents across the land — although they might not want to hear it. Prince Harry visits school, plays on winning team in charity polo match on 2nd day of NYC tripNEW YORK — Prince Harry reminded New Yorkers on Saturday how much his mother had loved their city, then climbed onto a pony for a rousing game of polo to raise money for impoverished children in Africa. When mom has passed, Mother’s Day becomes somber occasionAmy Burke lost her mother three years ago, soon after her 25th birthday. The Baltimore resident thinks about her mother every day and though she’s sad, she says she has her grief in check except for one annoying time of the year — Mother’s Day. Loss of job can make you illWASHINGTON - Losing your job can make you ill, says a new study conducted in this age of pink slips. To heavy cheers, South African parliament elects Jacob Zuma as national presidentCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s parliament elected Jacob Zuma as president Wednesday, celebrating with cheers the astonishing rise of a self-educated teenage goatherder who transformed himself into the charismatic leader of Africa’s economic powerhouse. Zac Efron among world’s most influential peopleLONDON - ‘High School Musical’ star Zac Efron has been named one of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine. Feds: Ga. prof wanted in shootings left behind empty passport wallet, has Amsterdam ticketATHENS, Ga. — The manhunt for a University of Georgia professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two men shifted away from this campus town Monday as the FBI revealed he has a plane ticket for the Netherlands later this week and left behind an empty passport wallet. Home swaps: A tempting idea in a recession, but what are the risks?NEW YORK — It’s an alluring vacation idea in a recession: To beat pricey hotel rates, you swap homes with a family in the city you want to visit. Family of missing Madeline McCann travels to US for interview with Oprah Winfrey ShowLONDON — The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann are flying to the United States to film an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. Her expected confirmation would complete President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, which held its first formal meeting Monday without Sebelius there. 2k pounds crystal-studded ‘bling-kini’ on sale at SelfridgesLONDON - Selfridges has launched the sale of a 2,000-pound bikini, which is encrusted with more than 5,000 brightly coloured Swarovski Austrian crystals. Anne Hathaway goes all orange for ‘Bride Wars’NEW YORK - Anne Hathaway, who plays Emma in forthcoming chick flick ‘Bride Wars’, has a scene where she was made orange by Kate Hudson. The actress, who walked the Fifth Avenue with the look, said that wearing the makeup was an awful experience. Vivienne Westwood’s ‘newest muse’ - Michelle ObamaLONDON - British designer Vivienne Westwood wants First Lady Michelle Obama to be her new muse, it has emerged. The top ten girl-on-girl kisses on TVLONDON - Desperate Housewives Susan (Teri Hatcher) and Gaby (Eva Longoria) are not the first ladies to have locked lips with another woman in TV history, for there are other actresses who have shared lesbian kisses on the small screen before the popular duo. When Kate Moss was forced to queue for the loosLONDON - Kate Moss reportedly lost her temper after being told to wait for her turn to use the loos at a club. Jolie is Britain’s hottest celebrity momLONDON - Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is the hottest mother in showbiz, according to a new online poll. Angelina Jolie named ‘Yummiest Mummy’WASHINGTON - Angelina Jolie is Hollywood’s sexiest mother, according to a new online poll. The mother of six was crowned the Yummiest Mummy by MSN.co.uk ahead of Mother’s Day on March 22 - scooping 29 per cent of the votes. Final Scoreboard: India vs. New Zealand, Super Six, Women’s World CupSYDNEY - The following is the scoreboard of the Super Six match between India and New Zealand in the women’s cricket World Cup at the North Sydney Oval here Tuesday. Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson trying for a babyLONDON - After going public with their renewed romance in Paris earlier this week, Hollywood couple Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are ready to take the relationship to the next level. Is Kate Hudson back with ex-boyfriend Wilson?LONDON - Actress Kate Hudson and her ex-boyfriend Owen Wilson were seen together in Paris, trying to work on their relationship. Winslet gets fashion tips from daughterLONDON - Oscar nominated actress Kate Winslet has been getting fashion tips from her eight-year-old daughter Mia Honey. Family cheers Winslet at BAFTALONDON - Actress Kate Winslet was supported by her family along with her 30-member entourage when she won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award recently. Kate Winslet was desperate to work with husbandLONDON - British actress Kate Winslet was desperate to work with her husband Sam Mendes on a movie project after Tom Hanks lavished praise on the filmmaker. ‘Slumdog…’ becomes India’s star-spangled Oscar dreamLOS ANGELES - British filmmaker Danny Boyle’s rags-to-riches Bollywood style musical ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has finally brought the elusive and coveted Oscar dream within grabbing distance of India - with music maestro A.R. Rahman nominated for three Oscars in the main category. Indian publishing in focus at London Book FairNEEMRANA - The Indian publishing industry will be the focus of the 2009 London Book Fair this April, with 40 Indian writers being invited to the event, and Amartya Sen being the keynote speaker at the opening. Winslet follows Golden Globe wins with double BAFTA nominationsLONDON - After her double win at the Golden Globes, Kate Winslet has got two nominations at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) for her performances in ‘Revolutionary Road’ and ‘The Reader’. Tom Cruise wants to have 10 more kidsLONDON - Superstar Tom Cruise says he loves being a father and wants to have 10 more kids with his wife Katie Holmes. |