You can't put a price on genius. But when it comes in the form of a world-renowned maestro, the bill usually tops $1 million.The...
RIM jumps 10 percent in Toronto trade after Goldman upgrade
Label: TechnologyNEW YORK (Reuters) - A young model was either insane, or a calculating, quick-thinking murderer who feigned mental illness when he killed and castrated his lover, a prominent Portuguese journalist, in their New York hotel room last year, a jury heard on Wednesday. No one disputes that Renato Seabra, 22, killed Carlos Castro, 65, in January 2011. Seabra pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to a...
After Rondo ejected, Nets beat Celtics 95-83
Label: SportsBOSTON (AP) — Doc Rivers wants the Boston Celtics to be tough — not violent.The message came too late for Rajon Rondo.The Celtics point guard was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Nets when he retaliated for a hard foul against Kevin Garnett by shoving Brooklyn forward Kris Humphries into the courtside seats. Rondo, Humphries and Nets forward Gerald Wallace were ejected, and Brooklyn...
Simple measures cut infections caught in hospitals
Label: HealthCHICAGO (AP) — Preventing surgery-linked infections is a major concern for hospitals and it turns out some simple measures can make a big difference.A project at seven big hospitals reduced infections after colorectal surgeries by nearly one-third. It prevented an estimated 135 infections, saving almost $4 million, the Joint Commission hospital regulating group and the American College of Surgeons...
Lindsay Lohan arrested on assault charge in NYC
Label: EntertainmentNEW YORK (AP) — Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested Thursday after police said she hit a woman during an argument at a New York City nightclub.The "Mean Girls" and "Freaky Friday" star was arrested at 4 a.m. and charged with third-degree assault.She left a police precinct nearly four hours later with a black jacket pulled over her head. She was wearing leggings, a green mini skirt and high-heels, and...
Starbucks sells $7-a-cup coffee
Label: BusinessStarbucks serves up $7 cup of coffee. (Source: WPIX - New York) Coffee aficionados have a difficult decision to make: Spend...
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Powerball sales 'blistering' as jackpot hits $500 million
Label: World The Illinois Lottery says Powerball tickets are selling at a "blistering" pace as the jackpot reached $500 million.
Over a 30-minute...
BlackBerry maker RIM loses patent dispute with Nokia
Label: TechnologyHELSINKI (Reuters) - Canada's Research In Motion (RIM) has lost a contract dispute over the use of Nokia patents in a case which could halt sales of its BlackBerry phones if it does not reach a deal to pay royalties to the Finnish company. Nokia said on Wednesday a Swedish arbitrator had ruled that "RIM was in breach of contract and is not entitled to manufacture or sell WLAN products...
AP source: ACC presidents vote to add Louisville
Label: SportsThe Atlantic Coast Conference's presidents and chancellors have voted unanimously to add Louisville as the replacement for Maryland, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday morning.The person said ACC leaders also considered Connecticut and Cincinnati over the past week before choosing to add the Cardinals from the Big East. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity...
Van Gogh, John Lennon letters coming to NY auction
Label: LifestyleNEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming auction of over 300 historical documents includes rare letters written by Vincent van Gogh, George Washington, John Lennon and other iconic figures.The property of an anonymous American collector is being offered by Profiles in History in an online and phone auction on Dec. 18.Among the highlights is a two-page letter from Washington to an Anglican clergyman.Another top...
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