June 2010 Archives
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photo taken June 21, 2010, Jose Marrero Rivera poses in San Juan,
Puerto Rico. Marrero Rivera realized that his identity had been stolen
when police came to his San Juan airport snack bar with a warrant for
car theft, and that multiple identity thieves were upending his life.
Continue reading Puerto Ricans Targeted in Massive Identity Theft Schemes.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez denounced Israel as a "genocidal" government on Sunday as he hosted Syrian President Bashar Assad on his first visit to Latin America.
Continue reading Hugo Chavez says Israel and American 'Empire' Are Enemies.
The deadline for stripping debt has been pushed back by 12 months, giving banks more time to adopt tougher rules.
Continue reading G20 Leaders Pledge to Cut Deficits in Half by 2013.
You've got a new iPhone 4 but what's so special about it and what apps do you need to get the best out of it?
Continue reading 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your New iPhone 4.
Nearly 20 percent of older women do not have children, compared to 10 percent in the 1970s, the Pew Research Center said.
Continue reading Less American Women Having Children.
Victor Clark Alfaro, a lecturer at San Diego State University, in Tijuana, Mexico.
From perfecting their use of the subjunctive in colonial Puebla to exploring the anthropological aspects of Tijuana's gritty underside, American college students have long used Mexico as a learning lab.
Continue reading Mexican Violence Deters U.S. Colleges .
A mob armed with clubs, stones and guns attacked a political rally in southern Mexico on Saturday, sparking hours of clashes that left three people dead and six more wounded.
Continue reading Three Killed at Political Rally in Mexico .
Mary Beth Chapman and Steven Curtis Chapman onstage at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry House on April 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.
'A Night with the Chapmans' will include Mary Beth talking about finding hope after tragedy
Continue reading Chapman Family to Join Steven on 'A Night with the Chapmans' Tour.
Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick and Jim Bob Duggar on location in Albany, GA for Courageous.
Sherwood Pictures, the group responsible for the popular faith-based films "Facing the Giants" and "Fireproof," is preparing to release what they hope will be their next box office hit.
Continue reading Sherwood Pictures Inspires Fathers to be 'Courageous' in Upcoming Movie .
Columbian popstar Shakira and Freshlyground's "Waka Waka" is the official anthem of FIFA World Cup 2010. The lyrics has been written by Shakira.
Continue reading 'Waka Waka' by Shakira has Become a Huge Hit On Youtube .
Continue reading The Divorce Infection.
One rumor after another has been thrown around the Internet for Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man" reboot in regards to who'll play our hero Peter Parker. Instead of finally spilling it and just flat out telling us who it is, they decide to tease us some more with a short list of candidates who they think would be best suited for the job.
Continue reading Sony Narrows Down List for Spider-Man Reboot.
Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina gestures to his players during of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 27, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Diego Maradona dominated the World Cup in 1986 like few players ever. Argentina won the event, of course, and Maradona was the awarded the Golden Ball as its best player. That was just a small part of it.
Continue reading We're All Living In Maradona's World Cup .
Argentina Coach Diego Maradona offered little sympathy afterward.
It was forward Carlos Tévez who said the words no one else was willing to speak: the only satisfactory World Cup for Argentina would be to win it.
Continue reading ARGENTINA 3, MEXICO 1: Tévez Scores Twice as Argentina Advances .
Free checking at your bank may be a thing of the past soon. If you're tired of changing rules, higher fees and stricter requirements, you don't have to take it anymore.
Continue reading How to Cut Your Banking Fees.
Continue reading Free Ways to Monitor Your Credit.
Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar made a save against Portugal's Raul Meireles.
Two of soccer's most prolific teams couldn't find the net Friday at the World Cup.
Continue reading PORTUGAL 0, BRAZIL 0: Brazil Wins Group G With a Draw .
Paraguay's Nelson Haedo Valdez, top, headed the ball in front of New Zealand's Rory Fallon.
Paraguay couldn't score against New Zealand. Then again, it didn't need to.
Continue reading PARAGUAY 0, NEW ZEALAND 0: Paraguay Into 2nd Round After Draw With Kiwis.
Continue reading WATCH: Author says U.S. Welfare State Goes Beyond Limits .
Argentina's Martin Palermo, left, celebrated with Argentina Coach Diego Maradona after scoring the team's second goal. Argentina went on to win, 2-0.
Look out, world. Even playing mostly backups Argentina looks good.
Continue reading ARGENTINA 2, GREECE 0: Argentina Moves On.
Nicolas Mahut of France (R) stands next to John Isner of USA during the third day of their first round match on Day Four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2010 in London, England.
When John Isner finally won the longest match in tennis history, he collapsed on the Wimbledon grass and then summoned one last burst of energy, springing to his feet and applauding along with the crowd.
Continue reading John Isner Finally Finishes Epic Match vs. Mahut: 70-68 In Fifth Set .
Pictured here, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Senate Financial Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Oh.) speak to media in April during the wrangling to pass the overhaul.
As legislators trumpet a final agreement on the most sweeping financial reform since the Great Depression, consumers might be wondering, "What's in it for me?"
Continue reading What the Financial Overhaul Legislation Means for You.
Mexico's Andres Guardado, right, fought for the ball with Uruguay's Diego Perez during their match on Tuesday.
Uruguay and Mexico did not have to try very hard. A tie in their final Group A match Tuesday would have sent both teams to the second round of the World Cup. Neither the overmatched host team, South Africa, nor hapless France, meeting at the same time in Bloemfontein, posed a viable threat in their group.
Continue reading URUGUAY 1, MEXICO 0: Uruguay Edges Mexico, but Both Teams Advance .
David Villa (7) scored twice for Spain, which bounced back from a stunning loss to Switzerland in its opening game.
Spain played with urgency Monday night, to survive in the World Cup, to defeat one opponent in hopes of avoiding another.
Continue reading SPAIN 2, HONDURAS 0: Spain Impresses, but Knows It Has Work Still to Do.
Continue reading Arizona Governor says Most Illegal Immigrants are Smuggling Drugs .
Mark Gonzalez scored the first and only goal of the match for Chile against Switzerland. Chile won, 1-0.
Chile broke through the formerly impenetrable Swiss defense, and Mark Gonzalez's goal might be enough to get the South Americans into the second round of the World Cup.
Continue reading CHILE 1, SWITZERLAND 0: Chile Beats 10-Man Switzerland.
Members of Portugal celebrated another goal against North Korea. Portugal went on to win, 7-0.
It was around the time that Tiago scored Portugal's third goal in seven minutes that it became relevant to wonder if viewers in North Korea were still watching live soccer.
Continue reading PORTUGAL 7, NORTH KOREA 0: Portugal Pours It on in Second Half .
Luis Fabiano scoring the first of his two goals for Brazil, which got two assists (and an ejection) from Kaká in its second victory.
Spain lost its first match at the World Cup. France is in revolt and it is not yet Bastille Day. Italy appears to be participating in the "Antiques Roadshow." England has been so disappointing that one of its fans went to the locker room the other night and complained.
Continue reading BRAZIL 3, IVORY COAST 1: Brazil, Solid and Steady, Advances to Next Round .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on June 25 2010 published a survey in its Morbidity and Mortality weekly report (MMWR) saying that Americans eat too much salt (sodium chloride).
Continue reading Americans Eat Too Much Salt: What You Need to Know.
Abdul Kader Keïta, bumped lightly, was down; Kaká was out.
The Ivory Coast forward cried out in apparent agony, covered his face with his hands and dropped to the turf with a thud in the waning minutes of his team's 3-1 loss to Brazil on Sunday at the World Cup.
Continue reading Foal! When a Soccer Star Falls, It May Be Great Acting .
Argentina's head coach Diego Maradona shows off a new pair of sunglasses given to him by his daughter as a fathers day gift during a press conference at Loftus Versefeld Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.
The dominance of South American teams in the World Cup over those from the rest of the globe are borne out by some telling statistics with half of the 64 games in the tournament completed on Monday.
Continue reading World Cup Going South America's Way So Far .
Graeme McDowell (R) of Northern Ireland celebrates with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the 110th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 20, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California.
Graeme McDowell did what no one else seemed willing or able to do Sunday at Pebble Beach Golf Links, grabbing hold of the United States Open and then hanging on to become the first man from Northern Ireland to win the championship and the first European to do so since Tony Jacklin in 1970.
Continue reading With Nerves In Check, Graeme McDowell of Ireland Wins U.S. Open .
Continue reading Collect Now, or Later? Timing Your Social Security Benefits .
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has left her predecessor Kevin Rudd out of her new cabinet but says she would be ''absolutely delighted'' to see him serve as a senior minister if the government is re-elected.
Continue reading New Australian PM Reshuffles Cabinet.
Rosa Otunbayeva, Kyrgyzstan's interim leader
Election officials in Kyrgyzstan say the Central Asian nation's public has overwhelmingly backed a new constitution.
Continue reading Weeks After Violence, Kyrgyzstan's New Constitution is Approved.
The electronic book market is looking increasingly hot, flat and crowded. A vicious price war has broken out among producers of digital readers because of Apple's success with the iPad. Companies like Amazon hope that selling tomes across multiple devices will fill the profit gap. But competition in e-book distribution is heating up and could pressure margins there, too.
Continue reading Will iPad Undercut Other e-Readers? .
Pictured: In this photo taken June 19, 2010 an unidentified person walks past a patriotic mural in Fremont, Neb.
This small Nebraska meatpacking town has joined Arizona at the center of a national debate about illegal immigration after voters approved a ban on hiring or renting property to illegal immigrants, but an expected court challenge could keep the measure from ever taking effect.
A 58-year-old U.S.-educated economist who dealt withering blows to leftist rebels as defense minister has won Colombia's presidency by the largest margin in modern history.
Continue reading Juan Manuel Santos Easily Wins Colombia's Presidency.
A meeting between the Vatican's foreign minister and President Raul Castro sparked hopes Sunday that more of the island's political prisoners may be released or transferred to jails closer to home.
Continue reading Raul Castro Prepares for Meeting with Vatican Envoy in Havana.
Heavy rain across a swathe of southern China over the last week has killed at least 175 people and left 107 missing, as rivers broke their banks and landslides cut off road and rail links, state media said on Monday.
Continue reading Heavy Rains Cause at Least 175 Deaths in Southern China.
The UN says the ban on building materials has prevented reconstruction in Gaza [Reuters].
Israel has announced new steps to loosen a land blockade of the Gaza Strip amid mounting international pressure to end the crippling three-year siege.
Continue reading Israel Decides to Loosen Gaza Blockade.
Continue reading BP Estimates Spill Up to 100,000 BPD in Document.
My friend Patty has a son, Keefer, whom she describes as "13 going on 20." Patty and her husband realize many PG-13 rated movies are questionable in content, but they've found several to be acceptable and have allowed Keefer to see them.
Rafael Nadal after winning the French Open men's final on June 6. Nadal is 4-5 against Roger Federer on nonclay surfaces.
Roger Federer may be the best men's tennis player in history. Or he may not be as good as his contemporary rival Rafael Nadal.
Continue reading Nadal May Not Be the Best, but He Beats the Best Ever.
STREAKING: Maurice Edu, second from right, cut through traffic as a free kick by Landon Donovan sailed toward him.
As resilient as the United States soccer team was again, falling behind and then catching up, Friday's 2-2 draw with Slovenia at the World Cup brought mixed feelings: satisfaction with a fierce comeback and disappointment that something greater had been earned but not awarded.
Continue reading UNITED STATES 2, SLOVENIA 2: Stunning Rally, Shocking Call .
England's goalkeeper David James leaps on the ball over Algeria's Majid Bougherra and team mate Jamie Carragher late in the second half.
Even the vuvuzelas were no match for England's traveling army of soccer fans, no matter what their mood.
Continue reading ENGLAND 0, ALGERIA 0: English Fans Show Up, but The Team They Know Doesn't .
Continue reading 14 Dead After El Salvador Gangs Attack Buses.
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated with the Larry O'Brien championship trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7.
These tests of trust have always been a challenge for Kobe Bryant -- when to extend it, when to reel it back, and most of all when to let the bonds carry him through the most important moments.
Continue reading LAKERS 83, CELTICS 79: Rally and Repeat - Lakers Take 16th Title .
Running for office? You can make an app for that.
Continue reading iCampaigning? Candidates Turning to Phone Apps to Spread Message.
Argentina Coach Diego Maradona celebrated with Gonzalo Higuain, who scored three goals in their victory over South Korea.
Nearly a quarter-century later, an old antagonism was renewed Thursday. The two men had been opposing players in a long-ago World Cup. Now they were coaches in suits and shined shoes instead of jerseys and cleats.
Mexico's Javier Hernandez jumped over France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to score.
''Chicharito'' was too big for France.
Continue reading MEXICO 2, FRANCE 0: Win Moves Mexico Closer to Next Round .
Roger Federer at Wimbleton in 2009.
Roger Federer was the No. 1 seed for Wimbledon ahead of Rafael Nadal in a reverse of their world rankings.
Continue reading Roger Federer Gets Top Wimbledon Seed Ahead of Nadal .
Diego Maradona, coach of the Argentina team, with Lionel Messi, Argentina's striker, prior to their game against Nigeria on Saturday.
Please, his daughters implored, no more tracksuits on the day of a match. So Diego Maradona put on a coat and tie to coach Argentina's World Cup opener. At first, he seemed stiff and uncomfortable, a man appearing before a judge to be sentenced.
Continue reading Complicated Tango for Argentina's Maradona and Messi .
Switzerland's Gelson Fernandes, who scored the game's only goal, celebrated the victory over Spain.
Beautiful to watch and all but impossible to beat for the last two years, Spain has not yet figured out how to combine artistry and victory in South Africa.
The Toshiba Libretto could easily pass for the first netbook, which debuted back in 1996 for around $2,000 - a bargain back then. This year marks Toshiba's 25th anniversary in the laptop business, and to celebrate, it's bringing back the Libretto for one more dance.
Continue reading Hands On With the Now Dual-Screened Toshiba Libretto.
Jean Beausejour gets piled on by Arturo Vidal (8) and other teammates after scoring the first goal of Wednesday's match against Honduras.
Even after Chile broke a 48-year World Cup victory drought, its coach was searching for more.
Continue reading CHILE 1, HONDURAS 0: Chile Beats Honduras After Beausejour Tap-In.
Students from Primera Iglesia Bautista in Fort Worth worship during the second general session at Congreso, an annual event for Hispanic teens and young adults sponsored by the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Continue reading Baptists See Growing Latino Population as Opportunity for Evangelism.
Continue reading Movie Review: Toy Story 3.
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pureNRG's mission is to entertain, educate and promote Christian values for young people by using wholesome, uplifting lyrics, along with music and dance, in order to provide a positive role model.
Continue reading PureNRG Graduation: The Best Of PureNRG Review.
Mariachi Guadalajara performs during the 10th annual LatinoFest in Promenade Park in downtown Toledo. The celebration included music, dancers, and scores of vendors.
Downtown Toledo's Promenade Park, usually home to the occasional runner or a couple looking to relax riverside, came to life Saturday complete with Latin music and mariachi dancers.
Continue reading Rhythms of Latinofest: Celebration Rocks City's Riverfront.
Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards at FH LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center on May 23, 2010 in New York City.
Anne Hathaway is stepping into a new Cinderella story.
Continue reading Anne Hathaway to Star In a New 'Cinderella' Story: One Day.
Some people's stories emerge organically -- around a dinner table, on a long car trip or on a rainy afternoon. But most of us need a bit of a nudge before we will face down the Big Questions: Who are we? What do we believe? Who do we love? Why?
Continue reading In Pilsen Neighborhood, Collecting Latino Stories.
Karen Cifuentes of Lynn, with her daughter Tatiana, said "it's really unfair'' that she will have to wait for low-cost coverage. "But no matter how hard I try . . . I can't afford health insurance.'' (Dina Rudick/ Globe Staff)
Continue reading Health Aid Urged for Low-Wage Workers.
Bilingual children in poor families are at increased risk for falling behind in reading and language skills during the summer holidays, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Continue reading Summer Vacation May Set Back Kids' Language Skills.
Tammi Vasquez lost 150 pounds and wanted to remove extra skin hanging from her body. A surgical nurse at Riverside Community Hospital, she turned to plastic surgery to fix the results of her dramatic weight loss.
Continue reading Plastic Surgeons See Surge in Hispanic Business.
Continue reading Chilean Church Forwards Pedophelia Case to Vatican .
Early exposure may undermine reaction to diphtheria and tetanus shots, study finds.
Continue reading PCBs May Weaken Kids' Vaccination Response.
Continue reading Canada's Economy is Suddenly the Envy of the World.
In this Nov. 25, 2006 file photo, Mexican writer Carlos Monsivais looks on during the opening ceremony of the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico. Monsivais died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at age 72, of a lung disease.
Continue reading Renowned Mexican Author, Carlos Monsivais Dies at Age 72.
Before February's devastating quake, Fernando Echeverria ran a major construction company and led Chile's powerful chamber of builders, which successfully lobbied against government inspections that would have made companies like his more accountable for faulty structures.
Continue reading Chile President Faces Conflicts in Quake Recovery Plan.
Colombia's Defense Minister Gabriel Silva, center, speaks as Commander of the Armed Forces Gen. Freddy Padilla, left, and Army Commander Gen. Oscar Gonzalez look on at a press conference in Bogota
Colombian soldiers freed two high-ranking police officers and an army sergeant who were among the longest-held rebel captives during a raid Sunday in the South American nation's southern jungle.
Continue reading Colombian Soldiers Free Long-held Rebel Hostages.
Cradling an M-16 rifle, Army National Guard Lt. Anthony Santiago stares down cars at a police checkpoint in his latest mission: helping to stem a vicious crime wave in Puerto Rico's central mountains.
Continue reading U.S. Soldiers Fight Crime in Puerto Rico's Heartland.
Nine people have been killed when a plane belonging to a politician running for governor in a Mexican state crashed, his staff said.
Continue reading Nine Killed in Plane Crash of Mexican Politician.
World stocks climb as strong US, European economic data ease worries over debt crisis
Continue reading World Stocks Rise On Improving Growth Outlook .
Lionel Messi of Argentina's national football team speaks to the media during a press conference on June 13, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.
What a difference a match makes. Right up to the morning of the game Lionel Messi still had doubters back in his homeland. He's been accused of never translating his Barcelona form onto the international stage, and not showing enough desire when playing for his country.
Continue reading Argentina's Lionel Messi Finally Makes his Mark .
European Union leaders will make a new attempt this week to convince financial markets they can contain a debt crisis by agreeing how to tighten economic policy coordination and strengthen budget discipline.
Continue reading EU Leaders Try to Convince Markets Over Euro Crisis.
Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina is pictured on a video screen ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group B match between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park Stadium on June 12, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
As a player, Diego Maradona's unpredictability singled him out as the most iconic figure in world football. As a coach, it had got him into all sorts of difficulty - until Saturday.
Continue reading Enigmatic Maradona Proves Credentials .
Miroslav Klose's header past Mark Schwarzer, right, was his 11th World Cup goal. Only Ronaldo (15), Gerd Müller (14), Just Fontaine (13) and Pelé (12) have more.
It would have been perfectly understandable if Joachim Löw's German team had opened this World Cup looking unsettled instead of in tune.
Continue reading GERMANY 4, AUSTRALIA 0: Germany Opens With Rout of Australia .
A teenage girl attempting to sail solo around the world was rescued yesterday in a remote spot of the Indian Ocean, bringing to a successful conclusion the dramatic bid to save her life.
Serbia's 6-foot-7 forward, Nikola Zigic, center, didn't exploit his height advantage against Ghana.
Ghana and Serbia came into their opening game of the World Cup with different agendas.
Continue reading GHANA 1, SERBIA 0: Ghana Gives Africa Its First Victory.
Tony Blair said today he was hopeful of a "significant" easing of Israel's blockade of Gaza as EU foreign ministers gathered to discuss how to pressure Israel over the issue.
Continue reading Tony Blair says Gaza Blockade Could be Eased.
England goalkeeper Robert Green touched Clint Dempsey's shot before it trickled into the goal.
England was ready to celebrate Steven Gerrard, the captain of the national soccer team, when Robert Green, the goalkeeper, presented himself to be vilified instead.
Continue reading After Crucial Fumble, Goalkeeper Moves On.
England's Robert Green after Clint Dempsey's shot trickled by.
In the end, Robert Green did not blame the much-criticized World Cup ball or the wet grass at night or the short hop that bounced dreadfully off his gloves. He could blame only himself.
Continue reading UNITED STATES 1, ENGLAND 1: After Costly Fumble, US and England Tie .
Defender Gabriel Heinze, third from right, after scoring on a header in the sixth minute of Argentina's 1-0 victory over Nigeria.
Diego Maradona came to his first postgame news conference a hungry man. His Argentine team had taken its first bite into this World Cup, and won it by considerably more than the solitary goal, scored by a defender, suggested.
Continue reading ARGENTINA 1, NIGERIA 0: Argentina Embraces the Maradona Way.
Midfielder Park Ji-sung, left, gave South Korea a 2-0 lead on an intercepted pass in the 52nd minute against Greece.
South Korea opened the World Cup as if it wanted to repeat its memorable run of 2002. Lee Jung-soo and Park Ji-sung scored, and South Korea won, 2-0, against lackluster Greece in Saturday's first Group B match.
Continue reading SOUTH KOREA 2, GREECE 0: South Korea Rolls Against Lackluster Greece.
Smoke was rising in the streets of Osh and sporadic gunfire could be heard Monday as ethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan continued.
Continue reading Ethnic Violence Continues in Kyrgyzstan as Thousands Flee.
Katlego Mphela of South Africa shoots during the opening match against Mexico on Friday.
The World Cup came to Africa on Friday for the first time, and South Africa proved to be an eager and proud host, if not a completely satisfied participant.
Continue reading MEXICO 1, SOUTH AFRICA 1: South Africa Ties Mexico in World Cup Opener.
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera clearing the ball in Uruguay's opening match against France in Group A on Friday.
France qualified for the World Cup in large part because of an uncalled hand ball by Thierry Henry last November.
Performers sing during the opening ceremony before the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, June 11, 2010.
Nelson Mandela would have loved it. The joy, the pulsating music and dazzling colors, the big party to celebrate the world's embrace of South Africa - even the scrappy 1-1 draw.
Continue reading World Cup Opens On a Joyous, Noisy Note with Just a Tinge of Sadness .
Apple has just reached its 10,000th native iPad application, doubling the size of the iPad App Store in just over six weeks. The milestone itself comes just two months after the release of the tablet device, though it's but a fraction of the total number of applications available for both Apple's iPad and iPhone: more than 200,000, as of Memorial Day last month.
Continue reading Apple vs. Android: Which OS is Better? .
David Beckham kicks a ball on the sidelines as England trains at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa Friday, June 11, 2010. England will play the U.S. in a soccer World Cup Group C match on Saturday.
The most famous man in Royal Bafokeng Stadium won't be playing for either team on Saturday night.
Continue reading Beckham Still at World Cup Despite Injury .
AT&T sent an e-mail to iPad owners Sunday explaining a data breach that occurred on its site and laying much of the blame with the group that discovered the hole.
Continue reading AT&T Apologizes, Blames Hackers for iPad Security Hole.
Mexico's team was a whirlwind as it prepared to open the World Cup against host South Africa.
Of all the opponents that South Africa could have faced Friday in the first World Cup match on African soil, none will probably be better prepared for the noise and emotion and altitude than Mexico.
Continue reading Aguirre, Energized Coach of Mexico, Feeds a Nation's Obsession .
Jorge Posada, right, after his second grand slam in two games, a feat last accomplished for the Yankees by Bill Dickey in 1937.
Jorge Posada could get used to weekends like this.
Continue reading Posada Hits Another Slam in His Return to Catching .
Japan's Hayabusa spacecraft last night ended its seven-year mission to asteroid Itokawa, burning up over the South Australian outback after releasing the sample return cannister, which survived the re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Continue reading Japan's Hayabusa Returns to Earth in Fiery Fashion.
Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer shake hands after their match.
Lleyton Hewitt of Australia defeated Roger Federer, the No. 2 player in the world, on Sunday for the first time in 16 career matches to win the grass-court Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. It was the second time in seven years that Federer, of Switzerland, had lost a match on grass.
Continue reading TENNIS ROUNDUP: Hewitt Hands Federer Rare Defeat on Grass .
Fabian Cancellara at the Beijing Games in 2008.
So much doping, so much cheating, so many suspicions, so many accusations. Can any fan of bicycle racing feel free to believe in the goodness of the sport today?
Continue reading Cancellara Puts Scandal Aside to Take Prologue of Swiss Tour.
Lemonade stands are known to bring in no more than pocket change for most kids, but one local family is bringing in thousands of dollars to change the lives of many kids around the world.
Continue reading Fighting Cancer One Cup of Lemonade At a Time .
In this June 2, 2009 file photo, show attendees play video games at the Activision booth at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles.
There might be something for everyone at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Continue reading Game Developers Preparing for Diverse E3 Show .
Continue reading U.S. Tip Leads Mexican Navy to Explosives in Capital .
Continue reading Consumer Spending Slows -- And The Economic Recovery Is Expected To Slow.
With EU foreign ministers scheduled to meet in Brussels Monday to discuss how to ease the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, Israel is trying to convince key players in the EU that the blockade is working, and that Hamas is facing serious financial difficulties and losing popularity.
Continue reading 'Don't Undo Blockade, It Weakens Hamas'.
Hillary Clinton was touring Latin America [last week]. First she traveled to Peru, where she attended the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), before visiting Ecuador, Colombia, and Barbados.
Continue reading Obama Still Lacks a Coherent Strategy for Latin America.
Ralph Macchio, left, star of the original 'The Karate Kid,' poses with, from left, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, producers of a re-make of the film,... Read more » (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
"The Karate Kid" has won a 1980s showdown at the box office against "The A-Team."
Continue reading 'Karate Kid' Opens at No. 1 With $56 Million Kick.
We've seen the pattern all too many times. It's become almost as predictable as the seasons. A much-adored, mostly squeaky-clean pop star "spices up" his or her image when adulthood approaches.
Continue reading Falling Stars.
After meeting with wounded Marines, first lady Michelle Obama told thousands of troops and their families Sunday that she is launching a national challenge to Americans to find ways to support them.
Continue reading Michelle Obama Speaks to Camp Pendleton Troops.
Birthdate: October 20, 1971 Parents: Andrea Sanchez-Gurabo, PR Juan Antonio Sanchez Carolina, PR Cumberland Hospital, Brooklyn NY
Continue reading Latin Gospel Artist, Antonio Sanchez.
Guillermo del Toro's hasty departure from The Hobbit just got a little stranger. The director left the project in the lurch after saying he couldn't wait any longer, and indicating that they had no idea when it would start. But one of the movie's stars seems to think otherwise.
Continue reading Gandalf Says The Hobbit Starts Casting This Month.
Pressure is mounting on BP as the energy giant faces a deadline to come up with a better plan to stop the oil flow into the Gulf of Mexico.
Continue reading BP Faces Mounting Pressure Over Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response.
CHRISTIANITY TODAY reviewed by Todd Hertz
The opening sequence of The A-Team is geeky, cheesy, corny, preposterous--and completely wonderful. I couldn't stop smiling. And I think I'd feel that way even if I hadn't been a child of the '80s and a fan of the TV show. It wasn't just the nostalgia (The van! The helicopters! The dramatic cigar lighting! Pity the fool!) that pulled me in. Instead, this goofy action movie's first minutes establish a natural charisma, chemistry, and style even before the giant "A" is shot off the screen.
Continue reading Get the Reviews on 'The A-Team': A Geeky, Fun Blast of Action.
Ramon Diaz, Jr. was a rock star in high school -- not from being in a band, but from athletics, his lifestyle and his attitude that he was all about being cool, being a jock, partying and existing as the center of attention.
Continue reading Twist of Faith.
Selena Gomez is gearing up to follow up her debut album "Kiss and Tell" with a sophomore set. The "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress is eying to release the new effort which is yet to be titled in the United States on September 28.
Continue reading Selena Gomez to Release Second Album in Sept. and New Single in June.
READ | Psalm 19:1-6
There is no greater privilege than knowing God--and no greater tragedy than failing to develop a relationship with Him. Yet many people live their whole life apart from Jesus, and, therefore, when they die, they are separated from Him eternally.
Continue reading The Privilege of Knowing God.
A new survey shows that the recent deluge of scientific discoveries of links between specific genes and many chronic diseases might be providing the least healthy people with something they don't need: an excuse for their medical woes.
Continue reading Least Healthy More Apt to Think Genes Explain Disease Risk.
Have you been wondering "what's all the fuss about green tea?" Now you can stop wondering and start drinking ... green tea, that is.
Continue reading Nine Reasons to Drink Green Tea Daily.
We've all experienced it: the feeling that we just need a little break from our everyday lives.
Continue reading Inspired Retreats: 7 Exceptional Places to Renew, Restore and Recharge.
Use of a popular class of drugs for high blood pressure and heart failure is associated with a slight boost in cancer risk, a new review of data finds.
Continue reading Popular Blood Pressure Drugs Tied to Slight Rise in Cancer Risk.
Mexican federal police and forensic experts stand next to the body of 14 year-old Sergio Adrian Hernandez Huereca, under the Paso Del Norte border bridge, as US officials watch from the US side at right, in Ciudad Juarez, northern Mexico, Monday, June 7, 2010.
Mexicans are seething over the second death of a countryman at the hands of U.S. Border Patrol agents in two weeks, an incident near downtown El Paso that is threatening to escalate tensions over migrant issues.
Continue reading Mexico Anger Rises After U.S. Border Patrol Kills Teen.
A senate Democrat survived both voter anger over her support for bank bailouts, healthcare legislation and a multimillion-dollar anti-incumbent campaign to triumph in the US primaries last night, which proved to be a good night for women.
Continue reading Minorities, Women Candidates Dominate Primary Wins.
Damaris De Luna Sanchez, right, and a schoolmate study Chinese at Pedro Garcia Rojas elementary in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Students take five hours a week of Mandarin, four hours a week of English. (Aguascalientes / June 6, 2010)
Wo jiao Alberto. Wo jiao Maribel. Ni ji sui?
Alberto and Maribel, sixth-graders at the Pedro Garcia Rojas elementary school here in central Mexico, introduce themselves to each other in Mandarin Chinese.
Continue reading Mexican Children Learning Chinese to Prepare for the Future.
Porfirio Lobo has not convinced much of the world that he is the legitimate leader of Honduras.
No longer is the ousted Honduran president hiding out in an embassy compound, and no longer is the man who replaced him thumbing his nose at the world.
Continue reading Latin America Still Divided Over Coup in Honduras .
The Coast Guard commander in charge of the federal response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico warned on Sunday that even if the flow of crude was stopped by summer, it could take well into autumn -- and maybe much longer-- to deal with the slick spreading relentlessly across the gulf.
Continue reading Coast Guard Sees Cleanup of Spill Lasting Until the Fall.
President Obama and his allies, concerned about deep skepticism over his landmark health care overhaul, are orchestrating an elaborate campaign to sell the public on the law, including a new tax-exempt group that will spend millions of dollars on advertising to beat back attacks on the measure and Democrats who voted for it.
Continue reading White House and Allies Set to Build Up Health Law.
A resident of Amatitlán, Guatemala, cleared mud from his doorway on Tuesday after a weekend tropical storm caused heavy damage in Central America, killing at least 179 people in the region.
Victims of the first tropical storm of the region's hurricane season began returning to their storm-battered homes in Guatemala on Tuesday because of a lack of emergency food and beds to house them, relief officials said.
Continue reading Guatemala Struggles to Recover After Storm .
A convoy taking supplies to American and NATO forces left Maidan Shahr last month. The convoys, and the supplies they carry, are the lifeblood of the war effort.
For months, reports have abounded here that the Afghan mercenaries who escort American and other NATO convoys through the badlands have been bribing Taliban insurgents to let them pass.
Continue reading Afghan Guards Face an Inquiry Over Ties to Insurgents .
Israel's ambassador to Washington said Sunday that his country would reject an international inquiry into last week's deadly raid on a Turkish ship, but there was still no formal announcement from Jerusalem on the matter.
Continue reading Israel Ambassador Rejects Flotilla Clash Inquiry .
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Shrek Forever After is the top film in the USA for the third consecutive week.
Four new films entered the ring against Shrekat the box office this weekend. Each limped out, failing to dethrone the formidable ogre.
Continue reading 'Shrek' Tops the Box Office Ogre and Ogre Again .
Another couple is calling it quits. And this one is upsetting!
Continue reading 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan and Wife Split .
Prime Minister David Cameron is set to deliver a stark warning about the action needed to tackle Britain's budget deficit and public debt. He is expected to say the UK's economic problems are "even worse than we thought" as he sets out why he believes "painful" cuts are necessary.
Continue reading UK PM David Cameron to Deliver Warning on Nation's Budget Deficit.
An injury sustained at the end of a long club season cost Germany its captain, Michael Ballack, on the eve of the World Cup.
Michael Ballack had just flicked the ball off his right foot when he felt the sharp polyurethane studs of Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng. It was a hard sliding tackle, delivered a moment too late, in the F.A. Cup final in London last month.
Continue reading For World Cup Stars, So Many Games, and So Many Pains .
Thailand needs "a period of stability" before considering elections after the deadliest political violence in 18 years, said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Relatives mourn the death of Erick Baldonero Ramirez who died in a mudslide due to Tropical Storm Agatha in Guatemala City, Thursday, June 3, 2010. Baldonero, 22, was found dead Wednesday among debris after he was killed by a mudslide on Saturday.
Continue reading Tropical Storm Death Toll Raised to 172 in Guatemala.
Javier Hernandez of Mexico competes for the ball with Fabio Cannavaro of Italy during the international friendly match between Mexico and Italy at the King Baudouin Stadium on June 3, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
Mexico's extensive schedule of 12 games in preparation for the World Cup has boosted team morale, particularly a 2-1 victory over defending World Cup champion Italy.
Continue reading Mexico Looking Good as World Cup Nears .
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrated his championship point at the French Open.
Rafael Nadal cried.
Continue reading Rafael Nadal Wins His Fifth French Open Title .
The fallout from an Israel raid on a Turkish ship could bring forward elections in Turkey as the government moves to capitalize on a wave of popular support for its anti-Israel policies, according to press reports in the country on Monday.
Construction workers blow vuvuzelas, noisemakers favored by South African soccer fans, last month at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, site of Friday's World Cup opener against Mexico.
At a crowded intersection, traders wind through traffic hawking jerseys, plastic vuvuzela horns and soccer balls made of beads.
Continue reading For South Africa, the World Cup Is Finally a Time to Shine .
Spain striker David Villa, shown battling for the ball with USA midfielder Ricardo Clark during last summer's Confederations Cup, has 35 international goals, second only to Raul Gonzalez's 44 for the national side.
Continue reading World Cup Preview: Spain Must Solve Group Before Run at Title .
Mexican army soldiers stand guard next to a tunnel at the border wall in Tijuana, Mexico, Saturday, June 4, 2010. According to the army, the 500 feet long tunnel was used to smuggle people and drugs into the US, and one person was detained during the operation.
Continue reading 6 Bodies in Cave, 3 with Hearts Cut Out in Mexico.
Eye on the ball: Guillermo Ochoa is vying for the Mexico no.1 shirt with Oscar Perez, but only coach Javier Aguirre knows who will claim it.
There is stiff competition for the Mexico goalkeeper's job at the World Cup, with Guillermo Ochoa and Oscar Perez battling to start the tournament opener on Friday against South Africa.
Continue reading Ochoa, Perez Battling to Start as No. 1 for Mexico .
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks with reporters following her meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna, not shown, Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the State Department in Washington.
Continue reading Crowded Agenda Awaits Clinton in Latin America .
Steve Jobs will probably unveil a new iPhone on Monday, with analysts predicting that Apple Inc.'s chief executive officer will deliver a refashioned chassis and added features designed to fend off a threat from Google Inc.
Continue reading Steve Jobs Revamping iPhone to Stay Ahead of Google.
Continue reading Hispanic Evangelicals Launch National Voter Registration Campaign .
Yahoo and Facebook users around the world can now link their accounts to view and share updates with friends on both Web sites, Yahoo announced Monday.
Continue reading Yahoo!, Facebook Roll Out New Integration Service.
Malaria cases have doubled in Venezuela so far this year as health officials confront an epidemic in a vast southern region where wildcat gold miners are often infected in remote jungle camps.
Continue reading Malaria Epidemic Hits Southern Venezuela .
People walk near the dark brown stain of beached oil in Gulf Shores, Ala., Saturday, June 5, 2010. Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster has started washing ashore on the Alabama and Florida coast beaches.
A new dual-screen tablet from California startup Kno aims to make electronic textbooks into a viable business. It'll need some luck: Tech giants like Amazon and Apple haven't yet cracked the e-textbook market, despite multiple attempts.
Continue reading Dual-Screened Kno Tablet Aims to Remake Textbook Culture.
Continue reading Stock Market Falls After Bleak Jobs Report, Dow Below 10k .
Continue reading Homosexuals Demand Rights in Brazilian March .
At least 1 million evangelical Christians rallied in Sao Paulo on Thursday for the annual "March for Jesus," an event that unites the faithful from hundreds of Protestant churches in the world's largest Roman Catholic country.
Continue reading 1 Million Christians Rally in Brazil at "March for Jesus".
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