In Iraq To Facilitate Reconciliation Of Tribal Factions, Biden Reunites With Son Beau
Vice President Joe Biden on Friday continued his first visit to Baghdad since assuming office, meeting with Iraqi leaders and reuniting with his son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, who is one of the thousands of troops left in Iraq after U.S. forces withdrew from the war-torn nation's cities this week.
North Korea Airs First Beer Commercial
North Korea has aired its first TV commercial of a locally-brewed beer and the advert was monitored in Seoul, South Korea on Friday.
PETA Wants Rights To Michael Jackson Song To Help Save Lab Rats
The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recently announced that they are seeking the rights to Michael Jackson's 1972 hit song "Ben" about a boy and his pet rat. They would like to use the song to raise attention on the plight of rats used in laboratory experiments.
In Iraq To Facilitate Reconciliation Of Tribal Factions, Biden Reunites With Son Beau
Vice President Joe Biden on Friday continued his first visit to Baghdad since assuming office, meeting with Iraqi leaders and reuniting with his son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, who is one of the thousands of troops left in Iraq after U.S. forces withdrew from the war-torn nation's cities this week.
Congressman: 'Obama and Netanyahu can achieve extraordinary results'
United States Representative Robert Wexler, the first Jewish American politician outside Chicago to endorse U.S. President Barack Obama's presidential bid, argues that the Obama-Netanyahu package represents the strongest U.S.-Israeli leadership the world has witnessed in a very long time.
Johnny Depp Surprises Sick Children At London Hospital
Johnny Depp dropped in to surprise sick children at the Great Ormond Street Hospital on Wednesday in London. Much to everyone's surprise and delight, Depp dressed up as his "Pirates of the Caribbean" character Captain Jack Sparrow.
Michael Jackson Used 20 Aliases To Apply For Bank Loans
Michael Jackson allegedly used 20 aliases to apply for bank loans. The late singer - who died from a suspected cardiac arrest last week - reportedly used several variations of his name because his credit history was so poor and financial institutions were reluctant to give him money.
Satellite Offers New View of Dark, Light Sides of Moon
The first close-up photographs of the Moon in a decade have been transmitted to Earth from the latest spacecraft to orbit it. Images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC), released Thursday, show the dividing line between the light and dark sides of the Moon.
Rapper Willie D Denies Wire Fraud Charges
Rapper Willie D has denied multiple charges of wire fraud. The Geto Boys group leader has pleaded not guilty of allegedly running an international online vending scam.
Charge For Michael Jackson's Memorial Service Dropped
Michael Jackson's funeral will be free after all. Family members were reportedly pressured to drop the rumored $25 tickets they wanted to sell to fans who wish to attend the King of Pop's memorial service.
Changing Places: Artest Goes To Lakers; Ariza Lands In Houston
The Los Angeles Lakers, in essentially a swap of free-agent forwards, came to terms with former Houston Rockets' forward Ron Artest Thursday, ending their pursuit of improving swingman Trevor Ariza.
Alberta Farmers Brace For Grasshopper Attack
The woes of Alberta's farmers continue to multiply. Even as they struggle financially with losses arising from one of Canada's worst drought, parts of the province are under threat of a grasshopper attack.
France Supports Greater Role For Quebec In Climate Change Talks
French Prime Minister Francois Filion wants Quebec to play a greater role in shaping Canada's climate change policies. Filion showed his support to Quebec Premier Jean Charest in a luncheon meeting Wednesday.
Microsoft's Bing Search Engine Gains Ground On Google
Microsoft's 'Bing' search engine continues to gain market share against the worldwide industry leader, Google. However, the recent death of pop superstar Michael Jackson has made some Bing users wary of leaving Google for good.
North Korea Airs First Beer Commercial
North Korea has aired its first TV commercial of a locally-brewed beer and the advert was monitored in Seoul, South Korea on Friday.