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[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Music Piracy Fine Slashed; Original Fine Labeled as “Monstrous”

A music piracy case fine of 1.92 million dollars was slashed down to 54,000 dollars after a judge found the original amount as “shocking and monstrous.”

Sports »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James each scored 32 points on Monday night, but the Miami guard missed two crucial free throws and a last-second jumpshot as the Heat fell to Cleveland 91-92.

Entertainment »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
‘Idol’ contestant Michael Lynche disqualified after dad confirms he’s in Top 24

It is being rumored that an “American Idol” semi-finalist was booted over the weekend from the talent search because his dad revealed to his local newspaper, The St. Petersburg Times, that his son made it to the top 24.

Health »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Catheter-Based Heart Valve Approved in US

The first heart valve that can be implanted without open-heart surgery has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

US News »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Beau Biden Declines Senate Run

The eldest son of US Vice President Joseph “Joe” R. Biden, Jr. has opted not to run for the US Senate seat that his father vacated leaving the Democrats desperately seeking for a possible replacement.

Sports »

[25 Jan 2010 | One Comment | ]
African Cup of Nations: Zambia vs. Nigeria

Nigeria won the first penalty shoot-out of the ANC against Zambia (5-4) and set up a semi-final clash with Ghana. Vincent Enyeama netted the winning free-kick after the game had ended in a goalless draw after extra time.

Technology »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
The Apple Tablet History

The Apple Tablet is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday (or not) and the anticipations are high. You might be very excited (intended for Apple fanboys) but guys at lalawag.com is anticipating the “MacTablet’s” arrival so much, they have posted an infographic about its “history”.

World News »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Dozens poisoned after drinking holy water

More than 100 Russian Orthodox believers are suffering from poisoning in Irkutsk, Siberia after drinking holy water taken from wells in and around a local church during religious ceremonies of Epiphany.

World News »

[25 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
‘Chemical Ali’ Executed

Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of Saddam Hussein, has been executed in Iraq on Monday–a week after he was sentenced for crimes against humanity.

Sports, World News »

[25 Jan 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas shot in the head

Club America striker Salvador Cabanas is in a critical condition after he was shot in the head in a bar in Mexico City last night.

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