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United States declares position on the thriving culture of corruption in Nigeria
REGARDLESS of what the President Goodluck Jonathan government may say, the United States’ position on the thriving culture of corruption in Nigeria gives a fair ...
U.S Doctor 'Guilty' Of Murders
A Philadelphia doctor has been convicted of the first-degree murders of three babies delivered and killed with scissors in late-term abortions,BBC reports. Dr. Kermit Gosnell, ...
Flash! Her Medical Choice, Her Womanly Courage: Angelina Jolie Had Breasts Removed To Prevent Cancer
Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie revealed Tuesday that she has undergone a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of contracting breast cancer. Jolie said she was ...
7-year-old handcuffed by the NYPD over $5 lunch money at school
The New York family of the seven-year-old who was handcuffed by the NYPD and allegedly interrogated for ten hours after a fight over $5 lunch ... Full story
Labor Union Releases New Ad Featuring Mitt Romney’s Garbageman
A labor union that supports President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has released an attack ad that features a sanitation worker collecting trash outside Mitt Romney's ... Full story
Airbus Confirms its First US Factory to Build A320 Jet
European plane manufacturer Airbus has confirmed plans for a $600m (£482m) factory in Alabama, marking its first assembly plant in the US. The plan will put ... Full story
GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $3bn in Drug Fraud Scandal
Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will pay $3bn (£1.9bn) in the largest health care fraud settlement in US history. The company is to plead guilty to promoting ... Full story
US storm-hit millions lack electricity amid heatwave
At least two million people remain without power in the eastern US following storms that have been blamed for 18 deaths since Friday. Amid an ongoing ... Full story
Angela Onyeador, Nigerian Socialite Dies In The US
This morning, the Onyeador's family woke up to hear the shocking news of their late daughter, mother, sister and benefactor, Ms. Angela Onyeador who reportedly ... Full story
George Zimmerman Medical Report shows broken nose and other injuries
A medical report by George Zimmerman's family doctor shows the neighborhood watch volunteer was diagnosed with a fractured nose, two black eyes and two lacerations ... Full story
Report: Many weapons used by Mexican drug gangs originate in U.S.
A new report says that more than 70% of firearms submitted to the ATF from Mexico for tracing originated in the U.S. STORY HIGHLIGHTSViolence associated ...
Arizona wildfire spreads across border
Wildfire warning in ArizonaSTORY HIGHLIGHTSA wildfire burns in Carlsbad Caverns National Park Arizona's Wallow fire has now burned 706 square milesOfficials say the Arizona blaze ...
Candidates may win GOP, but lose America
STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen says GOP debaters appealed to hard right part of the partyHe says Romney, Bachmann, Gingrich had strong performancesPawlenty missed an opportunity to ...
Prosecutors in Casey Anthony case down to final witnesses
Examiner: Heart shape found on CayleeSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThe judge says testimony could conclude by the end of next weekNo fingerprints were found on the duct tape, ...
Verdict expected on whether to nix gay judge's ruling on Proposition 8
STORY HIGHLIGHTSFormer Judge Vaughn Walker ruled the ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutionalWalker wrote the ban implies "opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples"Walker later ...
King family announces death of MLK's sister-in-law
STORY HIGHLIGHTSEdythe Scott Bagley was the older sister of MLK Jr.'s wifeShe was "a vibrant, brilliant woman and always a source of strength," King's son ...
High court weighs in on citizenship rules, copyrights
STORY HIGHLIGHTSIn the citizenship case, a Mexican-born man lost his appeal based on gender discriminationThe rare 4-4 decision lets the lower court ruling stand and ...
Delay rule bumps up flight cancellations
Tarmac delays have dropped dramatically, but the effect on flight operations is not insignificant, Snyder says. STORY HIGHLIGHTS More flights have been canceled since the ...
Ex-cop in subway shooting goes free
Johannes Mehserle had been behind bars since a Los Angeles jury found him guilty on July 8, 2010. STORY HIGHLIGHTSJohannes Mehserle walks out of prison ...
Some can go home, even as Arizona wildfire continues
Progress made in Arizona wildfiresSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThe Wallow fire has scorched 443,989 acres in eastern ArizonaOfficials say the blaze is 10% containedA commander says residents in ...
Ex-NFL player Plaxico Burress schedules news conference
Ex-New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress served 20 months in prison on a weapons charge. He was released last week. STORY HIGHLIGHTSBurress will hold a ...
Party bosses battle over Weiner scandal
TMZ reports this photo of Rep. Anthony Weiner was taken in the House members' gym. STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Anthony Weiner's office declines to comment on the ...
New photos show smiling Giffords
Photos on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' Facebook page show her with short hair and wearing glasses. STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Gabrielle Giffords' abilities are improving all the time, ...
Alleged Starbucks voyeur found dead in hotel
Eric Arthur Efaw, 44, was found dead in a hotel, days after his arrest in connection with a hidden camera in a Starbucks. STORY HIGHLIGHTSEric ...
Casey Anthony prosecution case could wrap this week
Caylee's body already decomposing when dumpedSTORY HIGHLIGHTSA few prosecution witnesses remain, including an evidence analyst, a tattoo artistOver the weekend, an insect expert testified something ...
Arizona wildfire close to historic milestone
High winds fuel Arizona wildfireSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW:Commander says residents in Springerville and Eagar can return home "at their own risk"The Wallow fire has scorched 430,171 acres ...
Teen graduates from streets to college
School gives kids chance at better lifeSTORY HIGHLIGHTSDomestic problems forced Derontae Mason out to the streets when he was 15Child advocate steered him Catholic college ...
Levee reopens in Baton Rouge; spillway bays closing
STORY HIGHLIGHTSU.S. Army Corps closes some bays at spillway above New OrleansLevee partially reopens in Baton RougeThat section is popular with pedestrians, bicyclists (CNN) ...
Week 3: Caylee's death is presented in vivid, graphic detail
Casey Anthony trial: Week 3STORY HIGHLIGHTSFirst part of week's testimony focuses on computer searches for "chloroform," "neck-breaking"Jurors see dozens of photos, hear hours of testimony ...
Mountain lion killed by car on Connecticut highway
Officials say the mountain lion is likely the same one that was seen this week in nearby Greenwich. STORY HIGHLIGHTSConnecticut official says it is most ...
Delaware police investigate alleged contact between Weiner, teen
Top Democrats want Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign.STORY HIGHLIGHTSWeiner wants "to focus on becoming a better husband," his spokeswoman saysTop Democrats demand New York congressman's ...
Judge allows use of graphic video in Casey Anthony trial
Casey Anthony trial: Week 3STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Testimony: Only duct tape recovered from Anthony home came from gas canInsect expert testifies something decomposed in Casey Anthony's ...
Fungal infection strikes Joplin victims
Deep skin infections can occur when material kicked up by tornadic winds becomes lodged under the skin. STORY HIGHLIGHTSEight injured tornado victims in Missouri contract ...
Navy Crosses go to 2 Marines who fought for adopted homeland
Staff Sgt. Juan Rodriguez-Chavez, left, and Capt. Ademola Fabayo, awarded the Navy Cross, are now trainers. STORY HIGHLIGHTSCapt. Ademola Fabayo and Staff Sgt. Juan Rodriguez-Chavez ...
TSA moves to fire Honolulu workers
The TSA "holds its work force to the highest ethical standards," Administrator John Pistole said. STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Firings believed to be largest in agency historyTSA ...
Suspected mountain lion spotted around Greenwich, Connecticut
There is no native population of mountain lions in Connecticut. STORY HIGHLIGHTSAuthorities believe the large cat either escaped or was released from captivityThe cat was ...
What happened to the renowned Dodgers?
A police officer watches over Dodger Stadium, where attendance is down and where a fan was brutally attacked in the parking lot on opening night. ...
NASA to launch satellite for critical mapping mission
The Aquarius satellite will give researchers more data about climate change. STORY HIGHLIGHTSAquarius Sea Surface Salinity satellite lifts off FridayIt will generate maps of sea ...
Unclear if Casey Anthony illness will delay trial
Graphic photos shown at Anthony trialSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Trial resumes with more crime scene photosNEW: Casey Anthony is in court, a day after she appeared to ...
The calm before the firestorm in Arizona
Inside the Arizona burn zoneSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Springerville and Eagar residents may be able to go home this weekendThe fire has destroyed 29 homesThe blaze is ...
Alaska governor's office to release Palin e-mails
Palin doubles down on history flapSTORY HIGHLIGHTSAlaska plans to release six boxes of Sarah Palin's e-mailsThe 24,000 pages include e-mails from her official as well ...
T.B. Joshua: "I Would Have Halted President Mills' Death If..."
Founder and General Overseer of the Synagogue Church, Prophet T.B. Joshua says in an unusual manner, God did not reveal the death of Ghana’s President, ... Full story
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Ogun State Government Locks Out Civil Servants Who Came To Work Late
Ogun State Government on Monday, at its Oke Mosan secretariat, locked out civil servants, who came late to work. The two gates, leading to the complex, ...
Large crowd receive Chinua Achebe’s body at Enugu Airport
Enugu - The remains of the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe, arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and were received by a large ...
Nelson Mandela’s Daughters Suing Him For Rights To His Property
NELSON Mandela’s daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, it has been reported. According to the Star on ...
Army relaxes curfew in Yola
By Umar Yusuf Yola – The 23 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Yola has announced the review of the curfew imposed in the state at the ...
Russian Spacecraft Returns To Earth With Most Of Its Crew Dead
A Russian spacecraft containing 45 mice, 8 gerbils, and 15 newts returned to Earth on Sunday. The spacecraft, a modified Bion-M life sciences satellite, was launched ...
Dana crash: Coroner threatens to close pathologist’s testimony
A Lagos State coroner court in Ikeja conducting an inquest into last year’s crash of a Dana Airline plane may cut short the testimony of ...
Open Letter To Movie Star, Judith Mazagwo, Afrocandy From An Igbo Man
For some days now, controversial actress-cum-singer, Judith Opara Mazagwu better known as Afrocandy has been in the news for her unclad movie. While she has ...
Enugu Receives Professor Chinua Achebe's Body
Achebe's body being loaded into Overland aircraft ...
Study Reveals Surprising Truth About High Heels
Much like a misbehaving popstar or gluten-filled food, high heels have developed a very bad reputation lately. Scientists have produced study after study proving what ...
Nine Minors Informant To Kidnappers, Assassins Nabbed
Nine minors, all males, suspected to be members of four different dreaded cult groups that have been disguising and acting as informants to kidnappers and ...