Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) passes …
Embattled French Open organisers were braced for more heavy rain to swamp the suspended men's final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on Monday as they played down accusations of a scheduling blunder.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Goirigolzarri’s Aid Demand Helped Push Spain To Bailout
Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri, chairman of Bankia SA. Photographer: Angel Navarrete/Bloomberg
Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri, the man charged with cleaning up Bankia group, helped set Spain on its course to a banking bailout by asking for 19 billion euros ($23.8 billion) in state aid two weeks after becoming chairman.
Pacquiao-Bradley promoter wants investigation
The promoter for Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley is asking Nevada officials for a full investigation into the controversial scoring of their championship fight in Las Vegas last weekend.
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says he submitted a formal request for an inquiry to the Nevada attorney general's office on Monday.
Bradley took the welterweight title from defending champion Pacquiao on Saturday, ending the Filipino fighter's remarkable seven-year unbeaten run.
Bradley won 115-113 on two scorecards, while losing by the same margin on the third. The decision was roundly booed by the crowd at the MGM Grand.
Arum says the only way to restore fans' confidence in boxing is to have an independent investigation.
The attorney general's office did not immediately return a message seeking comment on Tuesday.
News source: yahoo
Tepid Romney endorsement showdown: Mitch Daniels vs ... a bumper sticker
A bumper stickerUntil recently, it appeared that no one could unseat Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as the champion of the tepid Romney endorsement. Since Yahoo News started conducting reader polls on the politicians who supported Mitt Romney in the least enthusiastic terms, Daniels has defeated original champ George Pataki and defended the crown against Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and George W. Bush. (The former president came the closest to unseating Daniels.)
Glenn Beck strikes $100 million radio and online deal
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Glenn Beck and Premiere Networks finalized a long-term contract extension on Monday, linking one of the nation's most popular radio programs with a syndication giant.
Dominique Moceanu's Secret Sister: Acrobat Without Legs
Jen Bricker was born without legs, but that didn't stop her from playing several sports and pursuing her love of gymnastics - a passion that led her all the way to the Junior Olympics, where she competed as a power tumbler. Today, as an adult, Bricker enjoys a successful career as a professional acrobat and aerialist; she's toured the world with Brittany Spears and worked at Disney World.
Attack helicopters on the way
A video image taken from amateur video shows a series of explosions in Homs, Syria, June 11, 2012. (AP)Hillary Clinton says Russia is sending Syria choppers and warns it could escalate the country's conflict.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Tuesday that Russia is sending a shipment of attack helicopters to Syria, warning that the conflict there could escalate without a regime change.
Clooney, girlfriend hit his Italian love nest
Clooney, girlfriend hit his Italian love nest
George Clooney takes Stacy Keibler to his palatial estate where he's romanced past flames.
Student returns college scholarship
Student returns college scholarship
Jeffrey Warren, a white student, won an award that was intended for African Americans
Kennedy tragedy takes explosive turn
Kennedy tragedy takes explosive turn
Mary Kennedy's family blasts "vindictive lies" in divorce papers made public after her death.
Wedding dress has 2-mile-long train
Wedding dress has 2-mile-long train
The train, which ties the record for longest in the world, is made from 6 miles of silk.
Charlize Theron shaves her head
Charlize Theron shaves her head
The "Prometheus" actress ditches her signature blond tresses for a buzzy movie role.
If your best friend was a weight-loss pro..
If your best friend was a weight-loss pro...
You would know the calorie-burning benefits of ice-cold water and the ideal post-workout snack.
'Who are they to play God?'
'Who are they to play God?'
The mother of a U.S. teen shot dead by Border Patrol sues over "appalling use of excessive force."
Stunning woman behind Amar'e Stoudemire
Stunning woman behind Amar'e Stoudemire
His fiancee, Alexis Welch, has been with the NBA's $100 million man since they were teens.
Chad Ochocinco finds a new NFL team
Chad Ochocinco finds a new NFL team
The six-time Pro-Bowler and Twitter superstar inks a new deal shortly after the Pats release him.
A single Civilization II game lasts 10 years
A single Civilization II game lasts 10 years
In one player's epic gaming session, melting icecaps and nuclear wars have decimated Earth.
Kutcher's new onscreen love interest
Kutcher's new onscreen love interest
Ashton Kutcher's 26-year-old co-star once dated another famous actor.
George H.W. Bush gets choked up on TV
George H.W. Bush gets choked up on TV
An interview with granddaughter Jenna turns emotional as he shares a letter he wrote to the family.
Need a job? Head to one of these cities
Need a job? Head to one of these cities
Eight metropolitan hot spots appear to buck the trends of the sluggish economy.
Terminally ill man halts generous donations
Terminally ill man halts generous donations
Jake Villanueva, who is dying of kidney cancer, is overwhelmed by offers to send him on a final trip.
How rookies give away their poker hands
How rookies give away their poker hands
Savvy poker players don't even have to look at your face to know you've got a good hand.
Couple calls it quits after 115 years
Couple calls it quits after 115 years
Zookeepers had to separate tortoises Bibi and Poldi after she began biting his shell.
Tips from the 'Garage Sale Millionaire'
Tips from the 'Garage Sale Millionaire'
Aaron LaPedis made his first million dollars by "flipping" second-hand items.
'Love Story' actors pose for new photo
'Love Story' actors pose for new photo
Ryan O'Neal and costar Ali MacGraw have only seen each other one other time in the last 10 years.
Lady Gaga reveals badly bruised face
Lady Gaga reveals badly bruised face
The singer updates her fans with a message and photo after a scary onstage collision.
Verizon dramatically revamps phone plans
Verizon dramatically revamps phone plans
The firm is introducing shared data plans in the biggest change to wireless pricing in years.
Miami 'cannibal' victim's amazing recovery
Miami 'cannibal' victim's amazing recovery
Despite his grave injuries, Ronald Poppo is awake, alert, and communicating with medical staff.
Couple living the retirement dream
Couple living the retirement dream
At 68, they live very comfortably in this tropical paradise — on less than some pay in rent.
Longtime wives of Hollywood heartthrobs
Longtime wives of Hollywood heartthrobs
The marriages of these popular leading men buck a notorious celebrity trend.
David Arquette files for divorce from Cox
David Arquette files for divorce from Cox
The star chooses an interesting time to end his 13-year marriage to Courteney Cox.
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