US – Sunday, March 21

Final push is on for health care reform

Democrats in the House of Representatives on Thursday predicted weekend passage of a sweeping health care overhaul that budget analysts said would cut the U.S. deficit over 10 years and dramatically expand health coverage.

Pakistan charges U.S. 5 with terror

A Pakistani court formally charged five young Americans of plotting terrorism in the country yesterday, their lawyer said, in a case that has raised alarm over the danger posed by militants using the Internet.

James admits to ‘poor judgment’

Sandra Bullock is having quite a week with her dogs. On Thursday, husband Jesse James released a statement to People magazine about the affair rumors swirling around the couple, stating that a “vast majority” of the allegations are “untrue and unfounded,” but says, “It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way.

‘Free’ ad leads to fraud suit

NEW YORK. A Wisconsin college student is suing credit firm Experian — the brains behind the ubiquitous FreeCreditReport.com jingles — for fraudulent advertising after she inadvertently signed up for a monthly $14.95 monitoring service.

The key to Kyoto

Kyoto’s temples and Geisha culture are legendary, but this city is no slouch when it comes to mixing in a large slice of contemporary, too.

Published 18:41, June the 8th, 2009

Apple announces iPhone price cut

SAN FRANCISCO. Apple cut the price of its entry-level iPhone to $99 yesterday, in a nod sure to please recession-weary consumers, but ailing leader Steve Jobs did not show after speculation he’d end his months-long absence from public view.

Analysts said the discount is sure to galvanize sales, but investors debated the merits of the sharp price cut and the stock price slid .06 per-cent. Apple also unveiled its iPhone 3GS — the “S” stands for speed — which will be twice as fast, take videos and go on sale later this month for $199 to $299.

REUTERS