More than 1,000 mourners from Florida and beyond gathered at an Orlando church Tuesday for what a pastor called a celebration of the short life of slain toddler Caylee Marie Anthony. “I believe today Caylee’s home,” said the Rev.
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Giant horse to tower over UK countryside
A sculpture of a giant white horse taller than the Statue of Liberty is set to tower over the countryside as part of an unusual scheme to help revive the fortunes of a depressed region of England. The 50-meter equine artwork was Tuesday announced as the winner of a competition to design a landmark to dominate the skyline of the Ebbsfleet Valley, set to be a new stop on the Eurostar London-to-Paris rail link.
Ahmadinejad: Iran welcomes Obama overtures
Iran’s president said Tuesday his country welcomes talks with the United States "in a fair atmosphere with mutual respect." Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made the remarks a day after President Barack Obama said the United States is looking for opportunities for “face to face” dialogue with Iran, even though he has “deep concerns” about Tehran’s actions. “Right now, the world is entering the era of dialogue,” Ahmadinejad told hundreds of thousands of people in a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution. “The new U.S.
Rihanna postpones Friday show
Rihanna postponed a concert in Malaysia that was set for Friday night, according to the show’s promoter, following reports that she was allegedly assaulted by boyfriend Chris Brown.
Surprising stories behind 20 Muppet characters
Like a lot of people, I grew up on Sesame Street and the Muppets. But did you ever stop to wonder where they came from? Some of the characters we know and love were recycled from other TV shows and commercials Jim Henson worked on, while others were invented by using whatever materials were around.
Hamas tortured, killed Palestinians, rights group charges
Amnesty International has accused Hamas militants in Gaza of kidnapping, killing and torturing fellow Palestinians they accuse of spying for Israel, the organization announced Tuesday.
Microsoft readies smartphone assault on Apple
Microsoft is gearing up to take on rival Apple in the smartphone market. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Microsoft is getting ready to launch an online marketplace akin to Apple’s App Store. Microsoft is also readying a more sophisticated version of its mobile operating system called Windows Mobile 6.5, the Journal reported.
Flight 1549 crew: Hudson landing still on our minds
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger says he’ll take to the skies again — as soon as he can shake Flight 1549 out of his head.
Australian bushfire survivor films aftermath of deadly firestorm
Through a smoky haze, flames continue to dance around the remains of a house, a shed and the blackened trunks of trees on remarkable video footage filmed moments after a firestorm swept through the rural Victorian town of Kinglake, Australia. Resident Brad Price is holding the camera, providing a slightly breathless commentary of the destruction of his home and town as smoke clogs his throat and blurs his vision. “Everything’s gone
A celebrity breakup, then a fishy disappearance
Former lighting technician Patrick McDermott, best known as Olivia Newton-John’s boyfriend of nine years, mysteriously disappeared July 1, 2005.