Archive for October, 2011
Game week arrives for much-hyped Alabama-LSU
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban says there’s no magic formula to winning big games.
Ancient rules give prince veto on planned UK laws
LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles will keep his little-known veto over some planned laws, a power that dates back to the Middle Ages, after the British government said Monday it was not going to rewrite ancient constitutional rules. New evidence that the heir to the throne has been playing an active political role has touched a nerve among anti-monarchists, but Prime Minister David Cameron’s office said it did not plan reforms. Parliamentary records show that Prince Charles has been consulted over at least 12 different planned laws over the last six years, with his consent sought over proposals on subjects including gambling, road safety, London’s 2012 Olympics and housing.
Shelton, Lambert’s Pistol Annies to play at ACAs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are adding their star power to The American Country Awards. The country music couple are among the first performers announced for the second annual fan-voted awards show
Pop a Cork With a New York State of Mind
When Billy Joel sang about “a bottle of white, a bottle of red” 40 years ago, the Long Island native probably wasn’t in a New…
Kim Kardashian to file for divorce after 2 months
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The producers of Kim Kardashian’s reality show say the reality TV starlet will file for divorce Monday from NBA player Kris Humphries after two months of marriage. Kardashian wed Humphries on Aug. 20 in a star-studded wedding that was made into a television special
SunTrust latest to reverse $5 monthly debit fee
NEW YORK (AP) — SunTrust Banks Inc. says it will stop charging a $5-per-month fee for using debit cards and return the fees it’s collected since June to its customers. The Atlanta-based bank follows larger rivals like Chase and Wells Fargo in backing off the fees
