Archive for May, 2011
Undetonated Bomb Forces German Evacuation
Berlin’s Kreuzberg district was completely evacuated on Thursday after construction workers found a 250-kilogram (551 pounds) bomb from World War II, reports Germany’s The Local.
State Department Picks New Spokesperson After WikiLeaks Stir
The State Department chose career diplomat Victoria Nuland as its new spokesperson.
Controversial Brazilian Forest Bill Passes House
After being postponed three times in recent weeks, then a final, grueling overnight debate, Brazil’s House of Representatives voted this week to approve the country’s hotly contested new Forest Code.
Miami Heat’s Late Comeback Burns Chicago Bulls, Head to NBA Finals
The Miami Heat, after trailing the entire game, came back the beat the Chicago Bulls and advance the the NBA Finals.
TIMELINES: What former head of state was indicted for war crimes on May 27, 1999?
TIMELINES: What former head of state was indicted for war crimes on May 27, 1999?
Personal Training: A Professional Struggle
By marketing exercise and making it cool, the professional fitness industry has made it inaccessible to the public.
Air France Black Box: Reveals Air France 447 Flight Moments Unveiled
Air France Black Box: The black box recovered from the ill-fated Air France Flight 447 show that it stalled before it crashed into the ocean. The Air France plane dropped at more than 10,000 feet per minute when it crashed in 2009, said the black box.
Tony Romo Wedding to Include Dallas Owner Jerry Jones
Tony Romo Wedding: Tony Romo, the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, is finding time during the off season and lockout to tie up loose ends.
Kids as Young as 10 Engage in Cyberbullying
Social networking sites are being used by some teens and tweens to engage in cyberbullying, a new survey has found.
Online Gambling Spawns Addiction, Study Shows
The accessibility of online gaming could dramatically increase gambling addiction in Canada, says study.
