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January 16, 2011

Troops arrive as flooding deaths increase in Brazil

The death toll from devastating flooding in Brazil continued to rise Sunday, surpassing 600, the state-run…

January 16, 2011

47 dead from flooding in the Philippines; 1.5 million affected

The death toll from flooding in the Philippines has climbed to 47, the country's national disaster agency said Sunday. Parts of the Philippines have been dealing with the effects of heavy rainfall for weeks. A monsoon triggered rains, flooding and…

January 14, 2011

Tunisian protests: Tunis marchers urge Ben Ali to go

Thousands of people are staging an unprecedented protest in the Tunisian capital, calling on President Zine…

January 14, 2011

Denver beat Miami Heat 130 to 102 in Denver

The Denver Nuggets are beginning to tear it up on the court just when they may be torn…

January 14, 2011

Lawrence Taylor Pleads Guilty in Sex Case; No Jail Time

Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges in court Thursday, stemming from…

January 14, 2011

Brett Favre’s sister among 5 booked in meth bust

Police say the 34-year-old sister of Vikings quarterback Brett Favre faces drug charges after she was arrested in a raid on a Mississippi condo where people were making crystal methamphetamine. Maj. Matt Karl of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office…

January 14, 2011

Bolt announced for May 26 meet in Rome

Usain Bolt continued to give shape to his running schedule, when he confirmed another date for the international season. Organisers announced yesterday that the 100 and 200 metres world record-holder will run at the Golden Gala meet in Rome on May…

January 14, 2011

Brian Lara to work with Zimbabwe

Brian Lara has been confirmed as a technical adviser for Zimbabwe ahead of the 2011 World Cup, which is to be staged in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh next month. The West Indies legend had signed a contract as batting consultant to the national…

January 14, 2011

Gayle still has Windies in mind

Chris Gayle plans to continue playing for West Indies in the immediate future instead of chasing big bucks in lucrative Twenty20 leagues around the World. The West Indies opener has been reacting to his shocking snub at the lucrative Indian…

January 14, 2011

Buju’s Miami concert to be viewed on LIME phones

This weekend promises to be an exciting one for reggae lovers who will be treated to the digital broadcasts of two…