Festive Event News

1:35 PM EST
2/8/2012 Record number to participate in Empire State Building Run-UpWhen people think of New York and running events, the legendary New York City Marathon is often what comes to mind first. However, the iconic city is also the host of one of the most epic climbs--The Empire State Building Run-Up. Participants, some of whom tackle the 1,576 stairs, about eight inches high, two at a time, race up the 86 floors and finish at the Empire State Building Observatory, the top of the most famous skyscraper in the world.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Festive Event, Sports, Athletics, Track And Field

12:16 PM EST
2/6/2012 Thousands turn out for Krispy Kreme race challengeThousands of people hit the pavement in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday to get their hands on doughnuts, then run off the calories, all in the name of charity.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Festive Event, Sports, Athletics, Track And Field

10:59 PM EST
2/3/2012 New Iranian television network broadcasts to Latin AmericaIran began broadcasting on its own Spanish-language television network this week in an effort to improve relations with Latin American countries. The broadcasts coincide with tough talk between Iran, the United States and Israel that imply military strikes are possible soon.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Television, Espionage And Intelligence

10:58 AM EST
2/3/2012 Americans will eat 1.25 billion wings during Sunday's gameChicken wings, tortilla chips, potato chips, beer, pretzels and pizza top Super Bowl menus.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Festive Event, Sports, Sports Event, Super Bowl, Economy, Business And Finance, Consumer Goods, Food

11:48 AM EST
2/1/2012 U.S. expresses concern over cyber threats from China, RussiaThreats from cyberspace are a major concern of the U.S. intelligence community, according to top intelligence officials appearing at a Senate hearing this week.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Espionage And Intelligence, Science And Technology, IT/computer Sciences, Crime, Law And Justice, Crime, Computer Crime

10:17 AM EST
2/1/2012 Spice Girls to reunite for Queen's Diamond JubileeThe Spice Girls are reuniting for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Music, Rock And Roll Music, Festive Event

7:56 AM EST
2/1/2012 Top U.S. intelligence officials cite interests with Pakistan as 'not always congruent'At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, top U.S. intelligence officials were candid in admitting that the bilateral relationship with Pakistan is essential but strained at present.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Espionage And Intelligence, Government, Public Officials, Defense, Armed Forces

7:38 AM EST
2/1/2012 Senator opposes release of Taliban detainees from Guantanamo BayTop U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday called for detention or heavy surveillance of Taliban detainees under consideration for release from Guantanamo Bay as a “confidence building” measure, while the vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence called for an open debate about the decision.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Espionage And Intelligence, Crime, Law And Justice, Crime, Terrorism, Diplomacy, Peace Negotiations

2:34 PM EST
1/9/2012 Kate Middleton's 30th birthday bash to be low keyKate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, turned 30 Monday. But don't expect any lavish parties or over the top bashes. Palace officials say Kate's birthday celebration will be a low-key and private affair.

Source:AHN Topics:Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Fashion, Human Interest, Imperial And Royal Matters, Festive Event

5:47 PM EST
1/4/2012 U.S. launches new Counterterrorism Bureau for global cooperationThe United States on Wednesday announced the establishment of a new counterterrorism agency to increase cooperation with countries on the front lines in the fight against violent radicalism, according to the Obama Administration officials.

Source:AHN Topics:Crime, Law And Justice, Crime, Terrorism, Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Espionage And Intelligence