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US professor stabbed to death with stiletto heel in Houston: officials

Reuters | Tuesday June 11, 2013

A woman stabbed her boyfriend to death with a stiletto heel in his upscale Houston condominium after a night of drinking, telling authorities she killed him in self-defense, officials said on Monday.

Edward Snowden: the man who exposed US surveillance program

Reuters | Monday June 10, 2013

Edward Snowden's decision to flee to Hong Kong as he prepared to expose the US government's secret surveillance programs may not save him from prosecution due to an extradition treaty in force since 1998.

Former CIA man Edward Snowden says he exposed US spy scheme to protect world

Reuters | Monday June 10, 2013

An ex-CIA employee working as a contractor at the US National Security Agency said on Sunday he was the source who leaked details of a top secret US surveillance program, acting out of conscience to protect "basic liberties for people around the worl...

Four firefighters die, 13 injured battling Houston blaze

Reuters | Saturday June 1, 2013

Four firefighters died and 13 others were injured on Friday when a roof collapsed during a blaze at a hotel and restaurant in southwest Houston, fire department and city officials said.

Mother dies, delivers 'normal baby', then comes back to life

Press Trust of India | Sunday May 26, 2013

In a miracle, a 36-week pregnant American woman, who was technically dead as her heart had stopped, has delivered a "normal" baby.

US man held after pocket-dialling 911 while plotting murder

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2013

Dial M for murder! A US man has been held for murder after he accidentally pocket-dialled emergency services number 911 while planning the slaying and the sinister plot was recorded.

US woman singing Whitney Houston song on flight forces emergency landing

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 14, 2013

A passenger was removed from an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York on Monday when she would not stop singing Whitney Houston's hit "I Will Always Love You".

Fight over US gun control law far from over, say rights panel

Associated Press | Sunday May 5, 2013

The National Rifle Association convention comes as debate over gun control legislation in the US has reached a fever pitch in the wake of December's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in which 20 young children and...

Man dead after Houston airport shooting sparks panic

Reuters | Friday May 3, 2013

A man sparked a panic at a busy Houston airport terminal on Thursday when he pulled out a gun and shot at the ceiling, then either shot himself or was killed by a security officer who confronted him.

Petronet signs initial purchase deal with Houston's United LNG

Thursday April 25, 2013

India has been scouting for oil and gas assets abroad to meet rising local demand. Booming shale gas production following advances in drilling technology has put the United States in a position to be a net exporter.

Nicolas Almagro to face John Isner in Houston final

Agence-France-Presse | Sunday April 14, 2013

Top seed Nicolas Almagro, whose 12 previous ATP wins have all come on clay, reached the final of the US Clay Court Championships on Saturday by routing wild card Rhyne Williams 6-2, 6-1.

Fashion designer Anand Jon, convicted in US for preying on model, says 'truth will surface'

Associated Press | Sunday April 14, 2013

Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander has been portrayed as a predator and monster in coast-to-coast cases accusing him of raping aspiring models he lured to his apartment with the promise of fame.

Houston ATP: Juan Monaco sets up semi-finals with John Isner

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 13, 2013

Monaco needed just 56 minutes to dispatch American qualifier Ginepri in their first contest in five years. Isner booked his spot with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Ricardas Berankis earlier in the day.

Tommy Haas crashes out in Houston

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 12, 2013

The German veteran was sent tumbling out 6-3 6-3 at the River Oaks Country Club. It was just the second time this year the 35-year-old Haas lost his opening match.

Google launches tool to manage 'digital afterlife'

Press Trust of India | Friday April 12, 2013

Are you worried who will read some of your very personal and saved emails or conversation after you are dead? Stop worries as help is on the way.