China launches module for space station
BEIJING (AP) — China launched an experimental module to lay the groundwork for a future space station on Thursday, underscoring its ambitions to become a major space power. The box car-sized Tiangong-1 module was shot into space from the Jiuquan…
Fidelity 2011: Scores pound the tarmac
Action in the Fidelity 2011 Fun Run Series took on a new look as participation increased to a total of 181 individuals, plus prams and pets. More than 50 newcomers actually lined up for the start of the second race…
Part I: Osteoporosis diagnosis
Dr Bella Beraha, born in Venezuela, joins us from Miami. She is an M.D. in Internal Medicine and runs a successful medically supervised weight loss program from the clinic. When you think about staying healthy, you probably think about making…
One final loss, an epic collapse by the Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly an hour after one more loss in a historic collapse, Freddie Freeman walked through the Braves clubhouse still wearing his No. 5 uniform, as if he couldn’t believe he’d be taking it off for the final…
Loughner can be made mentally fit for trial
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The man accused of wounding Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a deadly shooting rampage can eventually be made mentally fit to stand trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in ordering that Jared Lee Loughner’s detention be extended…
Police: Stripper bus for Lions game may be illegal
DETROIT (AP) — Police may put the brakes on a party bus that was apparently operating as a Sunday strip club for reveling Lions fans at a popular tailgating spot in Detroit. Investigators believe fans tailgating before a recent Lions…
Football frenzy promised in Cayman
An action packed weekend of local football is on the cards with the must see game seeing Scholars International take on Elite. Elsewhere a young Cayman Athletic outfit – languishing at the bottom of the table – is still looking…
Ex-Ukraine PM maintains innocence in court speech
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Choking back tears, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko insisted on her innocence Thursday during her emotional final speech in an abuse-of-office trial criticised by the West. The top opposition leader broke with her tradition of…
Battle over new JLP leadership
Political pundits believe that a mysterious meeting between Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) officials, just hours after the JLP Leader and Prime Minister announced his plan to resign, was part of a conspiracy. The Jamaican Prime Minister, Honourable Bruce Golding, has…
