Zuckerberg’s private Facebook photos goes viral
December 7th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's private photos were made public after a web expert managed to gain access to his page due to a glitch in ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Guns being smuggled into Britain on passenger flights
January 25th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Dozens of handguns were brought into Britain on passenger flights from the US and then delivered to criminal gangs, a media report said.Steven Greenoe, 37, allegedly smuggled more ... Read more...
Posted in World |
US, UK in crisis talks over man smuggling 80 guns on flights from US
January 25th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.25 (ANI): British and American authorities have reportedly had crisis talks after dozens of handguns were smuggled into the UK on passenger flights from the United States.Serious flaws in trans-atlantic ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Westboro Baptist Church Announces It Would Protest Against Elizabeth Edwards’ Funeral
December 10th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Washington, Dec 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) As family members and close friends of Elizabeth Edwards gear up for the her funeral service which has been planned for Saturday, members of the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Westboro Baptist Church Plans to Picket Edwards Funeral
December 10th, 2010 - 2:23 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Dec 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The controversial Baptist church which has been often accused of abusing many American rights, including Freedom of Speech and Right to Protest, is at it again, this time ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Wake County, NC woman arrested after police find missing boyfriend in their freezer
October 9th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A Wake County, North Carolina woman was arrested on Friday after police officers found the body of her missing boyfriend in a freezer at their Raleigh ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
North Carolina woman reads “N-word, Don’t Tip” on pizza delivery receipt
August 25th, 2010 - 11:49 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) -- A North Carolina woman says she found racist comments printed on a pizza delivery receipt and now claims to be receiving harassing phone calls, local ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Former Olympic champion Antonio Pettigrew found dead in car
August 11th, 2010 - 1:48 am ICT by BNO News
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) -- University of North Carolina (UNC) track assistant coach and former Olympic champion Antonio Pettigrew was found dead on Monday evening, the University said on Tuesday.Antonio ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
American East Coast roasts for second day
July 8th, 2010 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 8 (IANS) America roasted for another day as temperatures approached or surpassed the 100-degree Fahrenheit (37.77 degrees Celsius) mark for a second consecutive day in many East Coast ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Jonathan Trappe crossed the English Channel with the help of Helium Balloons
May 30th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jonathan Trappe created history when he crossed the English Channel with the aid of helium balloons. The 36-year-old adventure freak belongs to Raleigh, North Carolina and ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Crossing English Channel With The Aid OF Helium Balloons
May 30th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 30, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The 36 year old Jonathan Trappe, a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina surprised one and all when he managed to cross the English Channel ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
North Carolina Governor urges residents to prepare for hurricane season
May 26th, 2010 - 11:42 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue urged citizens to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season by updating their family emergency plans and supply kits, the Office of ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
VSA LLC to invest $4.5 million in Burke County, NC production plant
May 12th, 2010 - 12:29 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – VSA LLC, a recycler of automotive catalytic converters, will invest $4.5 million in its new production plant in Burke County, North Carolina, Governor Beverly Perdue announced ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Raleigh, NC man pleads guilty for setting clubhouse on fire using homemade device
May 5th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A Raleigh, North Carolina man pleaded guilty on Monday to possessing a homemade incendiary device which he used to set a clubhouse on fire, prosecutors announced ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Georgian citizen pleads guilty to violating pollution prevention act
May 4th, 2010 - 12:24 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A Georgian citizen pleaded guilty on Monday to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), prosecutors announced.Vaja Sikharulidze, 59, was the Chief Engineer of ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
New technology to give Internet advertising a boost
April 20th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 20 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Toronto have developed a new technology that promises to give a boost to Internet advertising.Placing Internet ads on websites easier and more profitable ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Tucson, AZ man pleads guilty to participating in $23 million fraud scheme
April 19th, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A Tucson, Arizona man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges involving mail fraud and money laundering related to a $23 million fraud scheme, prosecutors said.Mario Easevoli, ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Albaad USA Inc. to invest $9 million and create 95 jobs in Reidsville, NC
April 15th, 2010 - 12:13 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Albaad USA Inc., an international supplier of wet wipes for varied uses, will invest about $9 million and create 95 jobs as it expands its plant ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Clariant to expand operations in North Carolina with $2.5 million investment, creating 50 jobs
April 6th, 2010 - 11:01 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue announced Tuesday that a specialty chemicals maker will be expanding in Mecklenburg County, generating new jobs and investing millions.Clariant, an international ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Former CIA contractor re-sentenced for assault charge
April 6th, 2010 - 10:25 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) contractor was re-sentenced to 80 months in prison and three years of supervised release for assault inflicting serious bodily injury ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
North Carolina launches campaign to crack down Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse
March 25th, 2010 - 1:40 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue launched a series of measures to crack down on Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse that cost taxpayers millions of dollars each ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Former Burgaw, NC police officer sentenced for cocaine distribution
March 20th, 2010 - 2:18 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A former police officer of Wilmington, North Carolina was sentenced to 121 months (over 10 years) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
North Carolina to expand “Healthy and Ready to Learn” initiative
March 19th, 2010 - 3:21 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – On Thursday, The “Healthy and Ready to Learn” (HRL) initiative will expand outreach and insure children entering school in 16 high-need North Carolina counties, Governor Beverly ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Goldsboro, NC felon sentenced for firearm possession
March 19th, 2010 - 1:57 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – On Thursday, a convicted felon of Goldsboro, North Carolina was sentenced to 10 years (120 months) in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Governor Perdue launches North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey
March 16th, 2010 - 1:47 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – The 2010 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey was launched on Monday by Governor Beverly Perdue, the Office of the Governor announced.The North Carolina Teacher Working ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
International heat exchanger manufacturer to invest and create jobs in Catawba County, NC
March 13th, 2010 - 2:35 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Turbotec Products Inc., an international supplier of heat exchangers and heat transfer products for the heating, refrigeration and geothermal markets, will expand their facility in Hickory, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Cumberland County, NC man sentenced for firearms possession charges
March 12th, 2010 - 11:43 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A man of Cumberland County, North Carolina, was sentenced to 235 months (over 19 years) of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for possession ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Siemens Energy to add 825 jobs in Charlotte, NC
March 12th, 2010 - 12:50 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Siemens Energy Inc. will expand its gas turbine operations in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Governor Beverly Perdue announced on Thursday.Siemens will invest at least $135 million over ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
St. Louis woman sentenced for role in bank fraud scheme
March 12th, 2010 - 12:17 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A St. Louis, Missouri woman was sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for her role in a scheme to ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Three North Carolina men plead guilty to making false distress calls
March 9th, 2010 - 11:40 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Three North Carolina residents on Tuesday pleaded guilty to making false distress calls, prosecutors announced.Jeremy Fisher, 25, of Holly Ridge, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
North Carolina Governor announces new initiative to help small businesses
March 6th, 2010 - 2:20 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A new JobsNOW lending initiative to help more small businesses get the loans needed for growing or staying in business was announced by North Carolina Governor ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Raleigh, NC, man sentenced for $12.64 million health care fraud
March 3rd, 2010 - 1:18 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – A Raleigh, North Carolina man was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for conspiring to commit health care fraud and aiding and abetting health care ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
North Carolina Governor appoints commissioners to the State Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service
March 2nd, 2010 - 4:24 am ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Governor Beverly Perdue appointed 15 new commissioners and reappointed 10 commissioners to the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, the Governor’s Office announced on ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
North Carolina Governor declares Severe Weather Awareness Week, Feb. 28 - March 6
February 26th, 2010 - 11:52 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Governor Beverly Perdue cautioned North Carolina residents to be on alert for severe weather that may include tornadoes and thunderstorms for the week of February 28 ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
North Carolina receives $9.3 million for children’s health innovations
February 24th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by BNO News
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received a $9.3 million grant to improve the quality of the children’s health care, Governor Beverly ... Read more...
Posted in World News |