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A New Jersey man who's been battling in Brazilian courts to get custody of his 9-year-old son is scheduled to testify before a congressional human rights panel in Washington.
Japanese prosecutors confirmed Friday that they have dropped the case against an American man arrested in Japan when he snatched his children from his ex-wife.
It's not quite Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," but former Mannington Mayor Frank White says he's had enough of the winged creatures for a long time. White said his neighbor, City Councilman Jeff Michael, has been providing a regular smorgasbord for birds, with seed, bread and even French fries.
Internet search leader Google will ease its control over millions of copyright-protected books earmarked for its digital library if a court approves a revised lawsuit settlement that addresses objections of antitrust regulators.
The George Lucas empire struck back Tuesday against a British prop designer who sold replicas of the iconic Stormtrooper uniforms from the "Star Wars" movies.
After a 31-year wait, the U.S. Department of Interior said Tuesday it will not recognize Montana's Little Shell Tribe, a group of landless Indians who have struggled to stay together through more than a century of poverty and dislocation.
Authorities who have struggled to stop illegal logging in Mexico's famed monarch butterfly reserve now are cutting down thousands of trees themselves to fight an unprecedented infestation of deadly bark beetles.
Ambassadors from the U.S. and seven other countries urged Japan on Friday to quickly resolve a growing number of international child custody disputes, a day after Japanese police freed an American man accused of snatching his own children.
Ambassadors from the U.S. and seven other countries urged Japan on Friday to quickly resolve a growing number of international child custody disputes, a day after Japanese police freed an American man accused of snatching his own children.
The Pentagon says it had planned to abandon a remote U.S. outpost in Afghanistan where eight soldiers were killed last weekend.
A federal judge set a Nov. 9 deadline Wednesday for submission of a revised agreement in the battle over Google Inc.'s effort to get digital rights to millions of out-of-print books. Then the debate over the fairness of the plan will resume.
Insurgents fought their way inside an American base in Afghanistan last weekend in a rare security breach before they were driven back under heavy fire during the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in more than a year, a U.S. official said Wednesday.
Big Boy looks happy from his perch 14 feet above this city's west side: the cute, checkered overalls, the distinctive curl in his hair, the mammoth double-cheeseburger hoisted above his saccharin smile.
Christopher Savoie was arrested for allegedly abducting his son, 8, and daughter, 6, from his ex-wife, who had taken them to Japan illegally. “In Japan, the idea of a father participating in the life of the children when the mother has primary custody is alien,” explained attorney Jeremy Morley.
A friend says Noriko Savoie felt trapped — she was a Japanese citizen new to the U.S. whose American husband had just served her divorce papers.
A judge noted the many objections to a $125 million deal giving Google Inc. digital rights to millions of out-of-print books as he agreed Thursday to postpone a fairness hearing so the agreement can be rewritten to comply with copyright and antitrust laws.
The Department of Interior has again delayed its long-stalled decision on whether a landless Montana Indian tribe deserves federal recognition.
A $125 million settlement of a lawsuit that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books will be renegotiated in light of the U.S. Department of Justice's contention that the deal probably violates antitrust law, lawyers involved in the case said Tuesday.
A New York judge says about 400 submissions were filed with his chambers prior to a hearing on a hotly disputed class-action settlement that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books.
Politicians in Quebec are refusing to attend an event marking the 250th anniversary of a battle between the French and British that paved the way for Canada's creation because of plans for the reading of a terror group's manifesto at the celebration.
The nation's top copyright official has joined the mounting opposition to a class-action settlement that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to millions of out-of-print books.
U.S. fast food giant McDonald's lost an eight-year trademark battle to prevent local restaurant McCurry from using the 'Mc' prefix in a precedent-setting judgment by Malaysia's highest court.
In the only position battle of the Dallas Cowboys' preseason, cornerbacks Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick fought to a draw.
A New Jersey tax court judge being asked to help split the fortune of one of the world's richest men has asked for more information to help him decide whether the case even belongs in his courtroom.
Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc. and a prominent antitrust lawyer urged a federal judge Tuesday to block a class-action settlement that would give Google Inc. the digital rights to a vast library of books.
Unlucky buck: Deer loses head-butt with lawn ornamentA love-struck buck ran out of luck a week ago. The seven-point buck was killed when it rammed a 640-pound concrete statue of an elk in the backyard of Mark and Carol Brye's home in rural Viroqua.
US Urges North Korea Not to Escalate Tensions in Yellow SeaWashington has urged North Korea not to escalate tensions in the Yellow Sea following a naval skirmish between the North and South Korean navies Tuesday. More Articles
Pregnant mother, pregnant daughter battle H1N1Nancy Brizendine's slow-paced life in California's Antelope Valley has become something of a slick race track.
10 Reasons Why the Microsoft-Apple Battle Helps PC BuyersNews Analysis: As the marketing battle between Apple and Microsoft continues to heat up, PC buyers are benefiting from improvements in features, security and user experience on both platforms.
Congress escalates battle over radio royaltiesMembers of Congress, already bruised by the struggles over the health care overhaul, had better get ready for another bitter fight, this time over the future of the music business.
Decision day for Tampa's proposed tent city? The battle over a proposed tent city in Hillsborough County likely will come to a head today.
American troops in Afghanistan losing heart, say army chaplainsAmerican soldiers serving in Afghanistan are depressed and deeply disillusioned, according to the chaplains of two US battalions that have spent nine months on the front line in the war against the Taleban.
Contemporary religious battles: Faith vs. Tolerance We're living in an age where we're supposed to be tolerant, not only of other faiths, but of everyone and everything. Yet, if you look around, all you seem to see is a lot of fighting and protesting.
The Next Battle: PSPgo vs. iPhoneWhile Sony tends to be slow on its reaction time to big changes, the success of Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch applications continues to reshape the future or mobile gaming.
Hamas destroys al-Qaida group in violent Gaza battleAn al-Qaida inspired group which briefly proclaimed "the birth of an Islamic emirate" in the Gaza Strip included a Syrian national who was believed to be the head of its military wing, Hamas confirmed today after the group was overrun and its leader killed by police.
A Soldier's Eye in the Sky - Hovering Drones, Sensors, & Rockets in a Box...the new drones, made by Honeywell, are designed to hover over a crucial spot on a battlefield like helicopters, instead of flying in a wide circle.
Couple must battle to adopt their own son A SYDNEY couple will have to apply to the NSW Supreme Court for permission to adopt their own son, after the Family Court found that, in the eyes of the law, he was not theirs.
The Battle Over Mandatory Seat BeltsHighway-safety advocates are prodding Congress to mandate that backseat passengers buckle up, igniting anew the persistent tension between government regulation and individual rights.
PricewaterhouseCoopers hit by racism claim 40 million pounds might make these pigs shut up for good! At first she was told she had a great chance to become a partner but they made it clear that was not their intentions when they started to give her secretarial work....
Mayor & Wife fending off claims of abuse by their daughterA battle between family members threatens to tarnish the reputations of Mayor Fred Costello and his wife, Linda, who are fending off claims of abuse being leveled by their troubled daughter.
Wal-Mart in the WildernessFrankly, I wonder if the nice people in Arkansas who run Wal-Mart have thought this through. This battlefield is incredibly important environmentally and historically and emotionally. It reeks of the blood of men fighting for causes they considered sacred.
Fangs for the free lunchThis deadly snake bit off more than it could chew when the toad it'd lined up for lunch turned the tables on it. Tourist Ran Longzhong thought it would be over in seconds when he spotted the venomous snake - believed to be a banded krait - pounce on the giant toad.
GARDEN GROVE, CA –Veterans-for-Change has a new mission to assist military veterans as a pro active group for change in the Veterans Affairs.
by Barbie Perkins-Cooper Established in 2006, the mission of Veterans for Change is simple, promoting the rights, treatments, and benefits for all Veterans.
Impending battle of WaziristanThe swift and focused operations on multiple fronts and from four directions in Malakand Division helped in forcing militants to come out in open and wage pitched battles. Mass attacks were covered by suicide attackers riding explosive laden vehicles.
Judge Declines Immediate Elmbrook Ruling It's a fight over whether public schools can use a church auditorium to have graduation ceremonies.
'He would have found bin Laden'"He would have been very hard for the warlords to intimidate," Junger says.
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