July 11, 2011
Fire Forces Early End to Rihanna Concert in Dallas
A fire broke out at a Rihanna concert in Dallas on Friday night, forcing the event to end early. A video posted on YouTube shows a fire burning at the top of the stage at the American Airlines Center, with some sparks falling toward the floor. Some…
July 11, 2011
Nicole Richie to team up with Jessica Simpson on NBC’s ‘Fashion Star’
She's a mom and a fashion designer, so it's only logical -- Nicole Richie will serve as a celebrity mentor on the new NBC series "Fashion Star." Joining Jessica Simpson, who announced her role on the show last month, menswear designer John Varvatos…
July 11, 2011
Joe’s Back in Action: His Mission is to Save R&B
After two years of keeping a low profile, singer Joe is ready to release his ninth studio album called “The Good, The Bad, The Sexy.” “This is a great album, more mainstream,” Joe tells Singersroom. “Different from ‘Signature’ completely. It’s…
July 9, 2011
TCI goes down 6-0 against the BAHAMAS
The TCI National soccer team will return to the TCI tomorrow after a crushing defeat in the Bahamas.In our last report, 'There will be no room for error this time around as the TCI soccer team seeks to do damage control when they take on the…
July 9, 2011
Euro debt market jitters worsen
The cost of borrowing for debt-laden Portugal, the Irish Republic and Italy hit new highs on Friday. Greek debts also sold off, reversing a recent rally on hopes of a new rescue. Financial markets were reacting to the European Central Bank's…
July 9, 2011
Greece to get next part of IMF financial rescue package
The International Monetary Fund has backed the latest 3bn-euro (£2.6bn) instalment of a rescue package for Greece. It is the latest tranche in the IMF's joint bail-out with the European Union aimed at helping the country pull back from an impending…
July 9, 2011
Pork prices drive Chinese inflation
Think prices are rising rapidly in the U.S.? Inflation is going even more hog wild in China. China's Consumer Price Index -- a broad measure of prices consumers pay for food, housing, clothing and other common expenses -- showed prices rose 6.4%…
July 9, 2011
Stocks drop as job report disappoints
U.S. stocks posted broad losses on Friday as Wall Street dealt with a dismal June jobs report that showed hiring crawled to a near standstill last month. "We now have a clear indication of a stall in the U.S. economic recovery," said Frank Davis,…
July 9, 2011
Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies
Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women's rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died at the age of 93. Family members said she died Friday evening. President Barack Obama said Mrs. Ford…
July 9, 2011
11 Bodies Found Outside Mexico City
Mexican police say the bodies of 10 men and woman were found shot on the outskirts of Mexico City Friday. Police say the victims were found in the Valle de Chalco area blindfolded and with their hands tied. The Associated Press says another body was…