Archive for April, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws against the New York Mets in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Phillies Win as Halladay Shuts Down Mets

Roy Halladay pitched a seven-hitter to help Philadelphia set a club record with its 18th victory in April as the Phillies beat the New York…



Swan Lake vs slums: Egypt faces housing challenge

CAIRO (AP) — From the roof of the house in which he lives, Mohammed Hassan can see some of central Cairo’s most prized real estate. A five-star hotel sits in the distance to the right, the towering foreign ministry building seems close enough to touch, and the Nile is a straight shot ahead. The 27-year-old restaurant delivery driver shares an eight-room mud brick home with his mother and three siblings, along with seven other families who each occupy a single room



Power Rangers Samurai: Gold Ranger

A new Power Ranger has arrived. For those who don’t know, yes, Power Rangers is still on television, and the most recent group called, Power…



John Paul Honored at Vigil on Eve of Beatification

Thousands of people, young and old, have flooded Rome’s Circus Maximus field for a prayer vigil honoring Pope John Paul II on the eve of…



Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon parents of twins

NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fourth anniversary with another milestone – becoming parents to a baby girl and boy. Carey’s representative, Cindi Berger, confirmed the births to The Associated Press. The singing superstar gave birth Saturday at 12:07 p.m.



Driver Charged With DWI in Crash That Killed 2

An alleged drunken driver sideswiped a car on the Wantagh State Parkway, causing a crash that killed a 49-year-old West Islip man and his passenger…