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Jay-Z wins three Grammys, Eminem just one
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Jay-Z overshadowed Grammys front-runner Eminem as the music awards show got under way on Sunday, while two-time winner Lady Gaga made a grand red-carpet entrance encased in an egg.Jay-Z won three early awards including a pair for his duet with Alicia Keys on "Empire State of Mind," a love letter…
U.S. farmers, businesses press to pass trade deals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. farm and business groups on Monday said they were stepping up efforts to win congressional approval of long-delayed free trade pacts with Colombia and Panama in the next five to six months.Bill Lane, Washington director of governmental relations for Caterpillar, told reporters he was increasingly optimistic Congress would approve the two…
Can Russia rival the X-37B space plane with its own robotic spacecraft?
Moscow – Russia's reviving space industry might be working on its own version of the US Air Force's reusable unmanned space plane. After all, Russian space experts seemed surprised, a little alarmed, and possibly in awe of the American X-37B when it was successfully flight-tested from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on April 22.The head…
U.S. in talks over possible Mubarak departure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials said on Thursday they were discussing with Egyptians different scenarios for a transition of power, including one in which President Hosni Mubarak leaves office immediately."That's one scenario," said a senior Obama administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity. "There are a number of scenarios, but (it is) wrong to…
Protest held near Berlusconi's villa in Milan
MILAN – Critics of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi staged a protest Sunday near his Milan villa, some wearing masks of the leader while others shouted slogans against him. A small group scuffled with police.Berlusconi is under investigation on suspicion he had sex with a 17-year-old Moroccan girl and used his office to cover it up.…
Boston University defeats Stony Brook 62-49
STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Darryl Partin scored 19 points and Boston University won on the road for the second time in 12 games this season, beating Stony Brook 62-49 on Friday night.The Terriers (12-13, 7-4 America East Conference) used an 18-4 run early in the second half to grab their biggest lead of the game…
Fast start lifts Texas A&M past Pacific 79-59
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M jumped on Pacific early and never let up in a 79-59 victory on Saturday night before 6,683 fans in Reed Arena.Five players scored in double figures for the Aggies (7-1). David Loubeau and Derrek Lewis led the way with 12 each, while Khris Middleton contributed a game-high nine rebounds.Sam…
Q Software Global and ERP-One introduce North American Support Service for Q Software Customers
North American users of Q Software’s JD Edwards Security & Compliance solutions now have access to a new 24/7 Support Service (PRWEB) December 1, 2010 JD Edwards Security and Compliance firm, Q Software, has announced, in partnership with North American JD Edwards specialists ERP-One, access to a new 24/7 Support Service covering North America from…
AP source: Red Sox, Varitek reach agreement
BOSTON – The Red Sox are keeping captain Jason Varitek.A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the catcher has reached a preliminary agreement with Boston on a $2 million, one-year contract. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical and no announcement had been…
France's "Battle of the Misses": Flesh v. Decorum
PARIS (Reuters) – In her trademark black and white hat and severe pancake make-up, 78-year-old Genevieve de Fontenay has reigned supreme over the Miss France beauty contest for more than half a century.But shocked by a series of nude photo scandals, the self-styled doyenne of decorum has set up a rival pageant in a moral…
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