Monthly Archives: May 2011

Virginia selected as top seed in baseball tourney (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Virginia left little doubt as to which team is No. 1 in college baseball right now. The Cavaliers know they’ve still got plenty of work to do to finish there. Virginia was selected Monday as the top … Continue reading →

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‘Killer’ cucumbers prompt Russia ban

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 May 2011 Last updated at 15:38 ET The source of the outbreak is still being investigated Russia has banned the import of some fresh vegetables from Germany and Spain in reaction to an E.coli outbreak that has left 14 … Continue reading →

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Champs of free agency, Heat seek much bigger win (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MIAMI – LeBron James and Dwyane Wade joked often, smiled easily, answered thoughtfully. A few minutes later, Dirk Nowitzki bounded up to a podium and offered a big “How we doin!” to the assembled media. You’d never know only one … Continue reading →

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Briggs powers UVA to NCAA men’s lacrosse title (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BALTIMORE – Colin Briggs wasn’t sure if he would get a chance to play in the national championship game. The Virginia midfielder stood on the sidelines Saturday watching his Cavaliers beat Denver in the semifinals. Coach Dom Starsia had suspended … Continue reading →

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Eight Libya officers join rebels

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 May 2011 Last updated at 16:21 ET The officers appeared at a hastily-arranged news conference in Rome Eight senior officers who defected from Col Muammar Gaddafi’s army have appealed to fellow soldiers to join them in backing the rebels. … Continue reading →

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Sturgeon’s death highlights threat to ancient fish (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

TULCEA, Romania – Alas, poor Harald. Wired up to a satellite transmitter, he had much to teach science about the life of the great sturgeons of the Danube River and Black Sea. His probable demise is a cautionary tale of … Continue reading →

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Australia suspends cattle trade

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 May 2011 Last updated at 00:26 ET Australia has long bred cattle for slaughter, just not in the way seen on footage from Indonesia The Australian government has suspended the live export of cattle to some abattoirs in Indonesia, … Continue reading →

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Phillips’ first homer lifts Padres past Braves (AP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ATLANTA – Kyle Phillips doesn’t know how long he will have to impress Padres manager Bud Black. Phillips did a good job of it Monday against Atlanta. The rookie catcher broke a 2-all tie in the 10th inning with a … Continue reading →

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‘Our son’s 22q battle’

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

30 May 2011 Last updated at 20:58 ET By Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News Harrison loves his new school and says it is easier than being taught by his mother Harrison Stedman was five months old when a health … Continue reading →

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Swansea hit English Premier League jackpot (AFP)

Written on May 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

LONDON (AFP) – Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers admits his club have hit the jackpot as they clinched a lucrative promotion to the Premier League with a 4-2 victory over Reading in the Championship play-off final. Rodgers’ side will play in … Continue reading →

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