Archive for August, 2009

Disney to acquire Marvel in $4 billion deal

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co on Monday agreed to buy Marvel Entertainment Inc for $4 billion in the biggest media deal of the year, banking on Marvel’s roster of superheroes to broaden its lineup of movie franchises that appeal to boys.

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Aston Martin Storms the Desert

A test drive in Kuwait of the new Rapide four-door coupe.
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Former NBA star Jayson Williams seeks to overturn N.J. convictions

Attorneys for Jayson Williams say the retired NBA star’s convictions related to a fatal shooting should be thrown out because …

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Lawsuit: Toyota Buried Accident Evidence

Class Action Suit Charges Company Concealed, Destroyed Evidence in Accident Cases

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ESPN’s Andrews talks to Oprah about peeping Tom video incident

Erin Andrews says on an upcoming episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show that she’s “excited to get back to work” and feels “like it’s …

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Home Improvement trio writing new sitcom

The creators of one of ABC America’s signature comedy series of the 1990s, Home Improvement, are back at the network with another family comedy centred on a working dad.
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Airlines take precautions to protect fliers from swine flu

Airlines say they’re preparing for the return of swine flu this fall, but stop short of declaring they’ll bar passengers with …

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New parents Federer & Clijsters punish youngsters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Parent power ruled the U.S. Open hard courts Monday as champion Roger Federer and Kim Clijsters put their young upstart opponents firmly in their places to storm into the second round at Flushing Meadows.

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U.S., NATO must change to win Afghan war says commander

KABUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies must change strategy and boost cooperation to turn around the war in Afghanistan, the top U.S. and NATO commander there said on Monday, wrapping up a much-anticipated review.

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California wildfire more than doubles on sixth day

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A massive wildfire roaring through mountains north of Los Angeles forced some firefighters to retreat Monday as it menaced foothill homes and Mount Wilson, a broadcasting hub and site of an historic observatory.

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