http://www.sticknews.com/ Stick News - categorized list with advanced search of fresh news headlines by various themes, regions, dates and sources. en-us Copyright 2007-2012 StickNews.com http://www.sticknews.com/ http://www.sticknews.com/images/logo.jpg 125 100 http://www.sticknews.com/content/north-korea-to-expand-nuclear-program-82825.htm North Korea responds to what it calls US quothostilityquot by vowing to continue its nuclear program after satellite images were said to show increasing activity at a nuclear test siteWed, 23 May 2012 12:12:58 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/world-powers-to-hold-iran-nuclear-talks-82824.htm Officials from six world powers are due to hold talks with Iranian representatives in Baghdad on Wednesday about Tehranaposs controversial nuclear programWed, 23 May 2012 12:11:48 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/dancing-with-the-stars-2012-donald-driver-named-the-winner-83010.htm Did a country-themed routine and a rapping cowboy just help pave the way for the new Dancing With the Stars winnerWell thats our theory and were sticking to it A day after wowing the judges with a wildly entertaining countryWed, 23 May 2012 05:05:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/american-idol-phil-phillips-steals-final-performance-night-83011.htm So this is it the final sing-off of American Idol XIOn the one hand Jessica Sanchez whos made it this far based on the strength of her gorgeous voice and the surprise factor that it comes out of a tiny 16-year-old Read full articleWed, 23 May 2012 05:00:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/egyptians-vote-in-historic-presidential-election-with-muted-optimism-82951.htm CAIRO -- Under a blistering sun Egyptians flocked to polling stations around the country Wednesday morning to elect a new president as the countrys most consequential vote in modern history got underway Read full article gtgt Wed, 23 May 2012 04:09:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/nancy-reagan-recovering-at-home-from-broken-ribs-82909.htm Former first ladys injury keeps her from attending Paul Ryan speech at Reagan Presidential Library Wed, 23 May 2012 03:21:26 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/cory-booker-has-crossed-the-aisle-before-on-school-reform-82970.htm Newark Mayor Cory Booker a Democrat has been in the news for blasting President Obamas campaign ads attacking Mitt Romneys career with a private-equity firm and calling the tone of the presidential campaign nauseating to me on bothWed, 23 May 2012 03:00:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/summer-parton-songs-preserved-82905.htm Library of Congress names historic songs nbsp Photos + audio clips Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:46 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/egyptians-go-to-polls-in-historic-election-82900.htm Millions expected to vote for nations first president since ouster of longtime strongman Hosni Mubarak nbsp | nbsp Video Wed, 23 May 2012 02:01:14 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/egyptians-go-to-polls-to-vote-for-president-in-historic-free-election-since-ouster-of-hosni-mubarak-82920.htm Millions expected to vote for nations first president since ouster of longtime strongman Hosni Mubarak Wed, 23 May 2012 02:01:14 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/nato-accepts-afghanistan-plan-82833.htm NATO leaders signed off on US President Barack Obamas exit strategy from Afghanistan that calls for an end to combat operations next year and withdrawal by the end of 2014Wed, 23 May 2012 01:27:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/indonesia-cuts-corby-drugs-jail-term-82827.htm Schapelle Corby the Australian serving time in a Bali prison on a conviction of drug smuggling has had her jail term cut by five yearsWed, 23 May 2012 01:07:18 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/a-look-at-apples-new-spaceship-campus-82870.htm It will cover 28 million square feet and have its own power plant inside its massive gleaming circular designTue, 22 May 2012 12:48:36 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/woodgrove-high-athletics-program-is-thriving-in-virginia-aa-girls-sports-in-only-its-second-year-83003.htm When the Woodgrovegirls lacrosse team completed a stunning district title run last May their on-field celebration lacked the traditional championship banner The first-year school hadnt purchased one yetRead full article gtgt Tue, 22 May 2012 12:44:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/house-finale-9-million-watch-hugh-lauries-so-long-82990.htm Just under 9 million viewers tuned in to see Foxs doc drama House limp to its end Monday nightWell technically House faked his death and then he and Wilson rode off into the sunset to spend on their motorcycles however much is left ofTue, 22 May 2012 12:35:23 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/munich-final-memories-82898.htm CNNs Alex Thomas and Pedro Pinto reflect on the Champions League final and Chelseas historic winTue, 22 May 2012 12:30:10 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/platini-challenges-merkel-threat-82897.htm UEFA president Michel Platini is confident German Chancellor Angela Merkel would attend the final of Euro 2012 in Ukraine -- if Germany reach the tournaments showpiece in Kiev on July 1Tue, 22 May 2012 12:28:28 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/marvel-announces-x-mens-gay-wedding-does-this-mean-mainstream-comics-are-evolving-82987.htm ED NOTE In the wake of President Obamas recent endorsement of same-sex marriage some readers have asked whether mainstream comics will evolve in their depictions of gay couples to invoke Obamas word Today three comics figuresTue, 22 May 2012 12:23:38 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/sharapova-wins-in-rainy-rome-82895.htm Maria Sharapova beats Li Na in three sets to defend her Italian Open title in a bizarre match played in sometimes heavy rain and amid the distraction of football fans gathering nearbyTue, 22 May 2012 12:22:34 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/hey-isnt-that-newt-and-callista-gingrich-83009.htm o Newt and Callista Gingrich at Tachibana in McLean Monday night Early supper for the most recognizable fine-diners in Washington now back home and off the campaign trail She was turned out in a sleek black pantsuit black patent leatherTue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/officials-syrian-rebels-kidnap-12-lebanese-82924.htm Victims were coming from a religious pilgrimage in Iraq when rebels intercepted their vehicles in Syrias Aleppo province Tue, 22 May 2012 11:52:56 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/cftc-investigates-jpmorgan-loss-argues-against-derivatives-loophole-abroad-82956.htm The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating the recent multibillion-dollar trading loss at JPMorgan Chase the agencys head told lawmakers TuesdayGary Gensler chairman of the commission cited the losses incurred at a JPMorganTue, 22 May 2012 11:33:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/didier-drogba-to-leave-chelsea-after-lifting-blues-to-first-champions-league-title-83001.htm Three days after he lifted Chelsea to its first ever Champions League title Didier Drogba announced he is leaving the Blues after eight years in LondonFor all the sublime finishes he produced during that run the 34-year-old Ivory CoastTue, 22 May 2012 11:26:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/kellen-winslow-is-traded-tampa-bay-signs-dallas-clark-updated-83005.htm Kellen Winslow wasnt exaggerating when he said his days with Tampa Bay Buccaneers were overThe Bucs sent the tight end to the Seattle Seahawks who have been looking for help at tight end for a conditional draft pick either seventh orTue, 22 May 2012 11:16:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/consumer-agency-to-target-prepaid-cards-82955.htm The new federal consumer watchdog agency is considering drafting new rules governing transparency and safety in the rapidly growing market for prepaid cardsConsumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray said the cards have fewerTue, 22 May 2012 11:15:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/arbitrator-dismisses-redskins-cowboys-salary-cap-appeal-82998.htm An arbitrator Tuesday dismissed the challenge by the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys to salary cap cuts imposed by the league in MarchArbitrator Stephen Burbank ruled that the NFL and its players union had properly amended their collectiveTue, 22 May 2012 11:05:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/after-president-obamas-announcement-opposition-to-same-sex-marriage-hits-record-low-82930.htm Public opinion continues to shift in favor of same-sex marriage according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll which also finds initial signs that President Obamas support for the idea may have changed a few minds Read full article Tue, 22 May 2012 11:01:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/in-poll-russians-see-wide-gap-between-democratic-ideals-and-reality-82939.htm MOSCOW -- With Russia in a state of political ferment for the first time in more than a decade a new poll has found sharply expressed and seemingly contradictory opinions holding swayRussians strongly support specific characteristics ofTue, 22 May 2012 11:01:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/colsaerts-claims-match-play-title-82894.htm Nicolas Colsaerts shoots into the Ryder Cup reckoning by beating Graeme McDowell to win the World Match Play Championship on SundayTue, 22 May 2012 10:59:35 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/drifter-convicted-over-serial-stabbings-in-mich-82910.htm Elias Abuelazam 35 an Israeli immigrant had been accused of faking car trouble than stabbing strangers who stopped to help Tue, 22 May 2012 10:55:39 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/joplin-graduates-inspire-obama-82864.htm Calling the students an inspiration to me the world President Barack Obama urged Joplin High School graduates Monday to heed the lessons theyve learned and spirit theyve shown to rebuild not only their tornado-ravaged city but theirTue, 22 May 2012 10:54:10 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/webby-awards-the-cool-and-nerdy-cool-convene-and-congratulate-82988.htm The Webbys were awarded Monday night all 140 of them which we will now list right he -- No Ha ha We shant list all of the Webbys that memed streamed celebration of the Internet though you can watch the whole show online if you desireTue, 22 May 2012 10:47:18 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/obama-challenged-in-arkansas-primary-82929.htm President Obama won his 34th and 35th consecutive Democratic primary contests on Tuesday night claiming victories in Arkansas and KentuckyBut his margin was surprisingly small in Arkansas -- a state in which he was opposed by Tennessee lawyerTue, 22 May 2012 10:43:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/facebook-stock-slides-for-3rd-straight-day-as-nasdaq-addresses-glitches-82961.htm Facebook slid for a third day of trading Tuesday falling below not only Fridays initial offering price of 38 but below even the 34 to 38 revised range the company set in the days leading up to the debut Read full article gtgt Tue, 22 May 2012 10:43:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/what-austerity-looks-like-around-the-world-82957.htm Weve noted before that most countries in Europe are engaged in austerity -- defined as some mix of spending cuts and tax increases But whats the actual mix Heres one helpful graph from the OECDs latest Economic Outlook It shows theTue, 22 May 2012 10:40:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/ryan-zimmerman-to-play-tomorrow-after-getting-scratched-with-shoulder-soreness-83006.htm Ryan Zimmerman will play Wednesday night after Manager Davey Johnson scratched him before Tuesdays 5-2 win over the Phillies against Zimmermans wishes Zimmerman had been feeling soreness in his sore right shoulder an injury to which landedTue, 22 May 2012 10:39:16 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/senate-panel-votes-to-extend-governments-broader-surveillance-authority-82940.htm A key Senate panel voted Tuesday to extend a contested 2008 provision of foreign intelligence surveillance law that is set to expire at years endThe vote is the first step toward what the Obama administration hopes will be a speedy renewal ofTue, 22 May 2012 10:34:11 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/austin-city-limits-announces-line-up-jay-z-unveils-roster-for-made-in-america-festival-and-more-from-the-world-of-pop-music-82989.htm Each Tuesday on the Style blog we round up the latest pop music headlines along with all of Styles pop music coverage from the previous week If youre the type whos ready to shell out for plane tickets along with your musicTue, 22 May 2012 10:26:23 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/geeks-on-a-plane-flock-to-brazil-82879.htm They are an exclusive group of globe-trotting Internet investors startup founders and tech junkiesTue, 22 May 2012 10:21:49 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/5-egyptian-cops-sentenced-for-killing-protesters-82925.htm Security officials sentenced to 10 years in prison for using deadly force during anti-Mubarak demonstrations Tue, 22 May 2012 10:19:03 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/fcc-chairman-supports-broadband-data-caps-amid-netflix-protests-82966.htm The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday that he supports tiered broadband Internet plans a growing trend that has drawn criticism from NetflixJulius Genachowski said during a cable industry trade show in Boston thatTue, 22 May 2012 10:16:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/wendy-williams-hits-500-82884.htm Showbiz Tonight exclusively interviews Wendy Williams just before the 500th episode of her showTue, 22 May 2012 10:06:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/idol-winner-handicaps-finals-82882.htm Taylor Hicks the former winner of American Idol weighs in on this years finalistsTue, 22 May 2012 10:05:32 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/the-great-gatsby-trailer-when-fitzgerald-met-moulin-rouge-82993.htm The first look at Baz Luhrmanns much-buzzed-about adaptation of The Great Gatsby has arrived and its filled with all the things one expects from a Luhrmann projectThe visuals are sumptuous The music is completely out of synch withTue, 22 May 2012 10:01:23 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/orioles-edge-red-sox-4-1-82997.htm BALTIMORE -- Throughout the early season Baltimore Orioles Manager Buck Showalter has talked about the gradual progression of lefty Brian Matusz who has slowly been eradicating a disastrous 2011 campaignRead full article gtgt Tue, 22 May 2012 09:54:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/n-korea-ramps-up-work-at-nuke-site-images-show-82926.htm Analysis of satellite images reveal signs of excavation work being done at Punggye-ri nuclear test site Tue, 22 May 2012 09:45:52 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/washington-capitals-season-review-goaltending-83002.htm If there was a silver lining to be found in the Capitals two-round foray into the playoffs this spring it was in the emergence of goaltender Braden Holtby The 22-year-olds journey from third on the franchise depth chart to playoff starterTue, 22 May 2012 09:41:49 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/decision-time-for-egyptians-as-historic-poll-opens-82823.htm Millions of Egyptians are expected to file into polling booths across the country for an historic vote on who should lead the country post-MubarakTue, 22 May 2012 09:41:38 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/my-big-fat-nigerian-wedding-82839.htm Weddings in Nigeria are colorful creative and extravagant productions with guest lists of up to 2000 people considered standardTue, 22 May 2012 09:40:31 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/iran-un-reach-tentative-deal-on-tehrans-nuclear-program-before-key-talks-82945.htm Iran has agreed in principle to pull back the curtain on some of its most secretive nuclear research UN officials said Tuesday a concession that came hours before negotiators from the Islamic republic were due to begin crucial talks with sixTue, 22 May 2012 09:38:00 EST