Murdoch rejects blame for scandalTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:44PMLONDON — Summoned by lawmakers to answer for a phone hacking and bribery scandal at one of his tabloids, Rupert Murdoch said he was humbled and ashamed Tuesday but accepted no responsibility for wrongdoing as a widening investigation threatened to ensnare Britain's prime minister.
Asia takes on the best in mixed martial artsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:44PMMACAU- IT HAS taken time and a few false starts but Asia, the spiritual and physical home of martial arts, now seems ready to take on the best in the world of modern mixed combat. When Bae Myung Ho raised the Legend Fighting Championship welterweight title belt last Saturday night he showed it briefly to his fans and then the South Korean mixed martial artist went straight for the television ...
Trial in hands of juryTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:43PMMARTINSBURG - Jurors in the attempted murder trial of a Kearneysville woman accused of shooting her former husband nearly two years ago entered deliberations Tuesday after hearing testimony from the suspect and closing arguments. Flor .
Recreation offerings toutedTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:43PMFOSTORIA -- The city is working to bring more park and recreation programs to the city, Mayor John Davoli said at the council meeting Tuesday.
Asheville-based climate center marks 60th anniversaryTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:42PMASHEVILLE — NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday.
Asian shares rally on earnings, US deficit-cut planTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:41PMAsian stocks rallied the most in a week and South Korea’s won strengthened as better-than-forecast earnings at Apple supported demand for riskier assets. Oil advanced and bond risk fell on signs U.S. lawmakers are closer to a deal on raising the debt ceiling to avoid a default.
NEWSMAKERSTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:41PMNEWSMAKERS Rebecca Black debuts new video NEW YORK Unlikely viral video star Rebecca Black has
NCAA change is in the airTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:41PMBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive is well aware of the recent criticism of the NCAA — complaints about prolonged investigations and rulings that leave coaches and administrators scratching their heads.
Clarke: Liverpool so much bigger than Man Utd, Chelsea in AsiaTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:40PMArsenal Chelsea Liverpool Manchester United Liverpool No2 Steve Clarke admits the response from Malaysian fans was a surprise. Clarke, who had toured the Far-East with Chelsea in 2008, said he was taken aback by how many teenagers, who were not born when Liverpool last won the title in 1990, were crowding into his hotel foyer. "It is a bit surprising," he said. "You'd think all the top clubs ...