Patten warns minister not to question BBC independence over Savile scandal
BBC Trust chairman and Maria Miller exchange strongly-worded letters after George Entwistle's Commons appearance Lord Patten, the BBC Trust chairman, has warned the government not to question the...
View ArticleHaiti honors Maria Bello for her womens advocacy
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haitis President Michel Martelly honored Maria Bello for her advocacy work on behalf of the Caribbean countrys women. The star of "Coyote Ugly" and "A History of Violence"...
View ArticleTearful Kvitova felled by unforced errors
Petra Kvitova made an anxious, erratic and eventually tearful start to the defence of her WTA Championship title this morning, beaten 6-3, 6-2 by fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska in an opening session...
View ArticleHaiti Honors Maria Bello for Her Women's Advocacy
Haiti honors Maria Bello for her women's advocacy following 2010 earthquake Reported by ABCNews.com 8 hours ago.
View ArticleHaiti honors Maria Bello for her women's advocacy
Haiti's President Michel Martelly honored Maria Bello on Tuesday for her advocacy work on behalf of the Caribbean country's women. Reported by Seattle Times 3 hours ago.
View ArticleTennis: Sharapova maintains No. 1 hunt
Maria Sharapova kept alive her hopes of finishing the year as world No. 1 when beating Italy's Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 in her opening match of the WTA Tour Championships in Istanbul. Reported by CNN.com 8...
View ArticleLord Patten defends BBC as Jimmy Savile scandal grows
Chairman speaks out amid criticism of director general George Entwistle's testimony before MPs The BBC's chairman, Lord Patten, has launched a spirited defence of the corporation's independence as...
View ArticleMaria Miller: BBC has lost public trust over Jimmy Savile
The Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal has raised "very real concerns" about public trust in the BBC, Culture Secretary says. Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 7 hours ago.
View ArticleNaomi Watts' Fear of Water Fit Tsunami Role in 'The Impossible'
When Naomi Watts first met Maria Belon, the woman she plays in the chilling real-life tsunami disaster movie "The Impossible," the actress' usual instinct to quiz the woman and learn more about her...
View ArticleDi Maria confident of three points in Germany
The Argentine is aware of the tough test his side will face on Wednesday, but believes that form suggests that a win is a distinct possibility Reported by Goal.com 5 hours ago.
View ArticleMan Shows Up At His Own Funeral
SAO PAULO — A 41-year-old car washer shocked his family when he interrupted a funeral being held for him at his mother's home in the town of Alagoinhas in northeastern Brazil, police said Tuesday....
View ArticleStars say drug-testing is stringent in tennis
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova approve of the exacting drug-testing procedures in tennis. Reported by The Age 7 hours ago.
View ArticleTeen Angst Gets a Makeover in Deer Park Avenue's Debut Music Video, Hey Maria
San Francisco indie band Deer Park Avenue debut first official music video directed by acclaimed director Rajan Patel and featuring cameo appearance by Grammy Award-nominated drummer Gregg Bissonette...
View ArticleMinister warns BBC about lack of public trust over Savile sex abuse scandal
The Culture Secretary, Maria Miller, has warned the BBC that its handling of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal has raised "very real concerns" about public trust in the Corporation. Reported by...
View ArticleMinister warns about BBC about lack of public trust over Savile sex abuse...
The Culture Secretary, Maria Miller, has warned the BBC that its handling of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal has raised "very real concerns" about public trust in the Corporation. Reported by...
View ArticleSharapova in hunt for year-end No. 1
Maria Sharapova kept alive her hopes of finishing the year as world No. 1 when beating Italy's Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 in her opening match of the WTA Tour Championships in Istanbul. Reported by CNN.com 4...
View ArticlePatten backs independence of BBC
BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten seeks to reaffirm the corporation's independence from government with Culture Secretary Maria Miller over the Jimmy Savile scandal. Reported by BBC News 2 hours ago.
View ArticleMercer Island Election Guide 2012
Mercer Island, WA -- As we look ahead to November’s elections, Mercer Island Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. Bookmark this page for updates, or visit...
View ArticleHillsborough disaster: Sir Norman Bettison resigns as police chief
*Sir Norman Bettison has resigned as chief constable of West Yorkshire police with immediate effect following intense criticism over his role in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.* His local...
View ArticleBettison resigns from West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire force accepts resignation following MP Maria Eagle's claims that Bettison 'boasted' of smearing dead fans Sir Norman Bettison has resigned as chief constable of West Yorkshire police...
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