IMF chief presses for more cash to fight crisJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amThe head of the International Monetary Fund appeared to making headway Saturday in her drive to boost the institution's financial firepower so that it can help Europe prevent its crippling debt crisis from further.
Obama to senators: Change the way you do busiJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amPresident Barack Obama is pressing his case for changes in how the Senate does business, hoping to ease the partisan gridlock, and he wants to bar lawmakers from profiting from their service.
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting domestic politics ahead of.
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead.
Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian tiJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amVictoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at SundJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amBradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana came to the Sundance Film Festival to promote their closing-night film, "The Words.".
Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops Jan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amFrance's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting his re-election campaign ahead.
IMF chief: Some euro countries can boost growJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amThe head of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday that some countries that use the euro have the flexibility to boost growth to help shore up the ailing eurozone economy, which is widely-expected to sink back into.
Obama seeks government reforms in CongressJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amPresident Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
Concealed weapons permits increase by 154 perJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 am? CEDAR RAPIDS - For reasons ranging from personal security to "because I can," the number of Iowans with permits to carry concealed weapons increased 154 percent during the first year of relaxed laws governing their issuance. Dennis Rosekrans, 63, of rural Cedar Rapids - one of more than 60,000 Iowans who've secured permits in [.
UI releases more Bloom e-mailsJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmIOWA CITY ? The University of Iowa has released some of the e-mails that were sent to journalism Professor Stephen Bloom last month after the publication of a controversial article on The Atlantic website reflecting on life in Iowa. The e-mails released Friday by the UI were sent to Bloom?s e-mail address at the University [.
Secrecy key to offshore accounts linked to HoJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmSecrecy is the main reason people stash cash in offshore accounts like the one that would have received a Hot Lotto jackpot worth millions, according to Iowa tax and accounting professors. In this case, secrecy was more important than the money.
Judge orders non-profit to pay $60,000Jan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmCEDAR RAPIDS ?A judge this week assessed a $60,000 civil penalty against Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for a number of asbestos-related violations that occurred during a 2009-2010 renovation of the Hawthorne Hills apartment complex.
Former Cedar Rapids mayor diesJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmCEDAR RAPIDS - The city now has lost three former mayors in less than three years. Frank A.
Marion man sentenced to four years in sexual Jan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA Marion man was sentenced to fours years in prison after pleading to lesser charges last year for sexually abusing two young girls in 2009. Steve Robins, 66, pleaded guilty in September to two counts of indecent contact with a child, both aggravated misdemeanors.
Counterfeit $20 bills found in at least threeJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmCounterfeit money has been reported recently in at least three Iowa cities. The Mason City Police Department is warning the public about counterfeit bills.
First-degree murder trial in Cedar Rapids resJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmThe murder trial for a father and his ex-girlfriend charged in the death of his 17-month-old daughter is continued and a new trial date will be set. Zyriah Schlitter, 24, of Cedar Rapids, and Amy Jo Parmer, 27, of Hiawatha, both charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death, are accused of causing [.
Sonic restaurants in Cedar Rapids, CoralvilleJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmThe Cedar Rapids-based owner of Sonic?restaurants in the Corridor and Waterloo has shut them down, putting the properties and the buildings on the sale block. Iowa Drive-Ins LLC owned and managed Sonics at 2905 Blairs Ferry Rd.
Insight Bowl loses title sponsorJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmThe Oklahoma Sooners 31-14 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes last month is the last Insight Bowl. That's because that Bowl game is losing its title sponsor and organizers are seeking a replacement for this.
5th ranked Cedar Falls rolls by East 84-55Jan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmThe Cedar Falls boys basketball team jumped out to an 13 point lead and cruised to an 84-55 victory over Waterloo East at Fred J. Miller Gymnasium in Waterloo.
5th ranked Denver boys beats Aplington-ParkerJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmThe 5th ranked Denver boys beat Aplington-Parkersburg 65-47 to remain unbeaten in the North Iowa Cedar League. The Cyclones are 15-1 on the season.
5th ranked Cedar Falls rolls by East 84-55Jan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmThe Cedar Falls boys basketball team jumped out to an 13 point lead and cruised to an 84-55 victory over Waterloo East at Fred J. Miller Gymnasium in Waterloo.
5th ranked Denver boys beats Aplington-ParkerJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmThe 5th ranked Denver boys beat Aplington-Parkersburg 65-47 to remain unbeaten in the North Iowa Cedar League. The Cyclones are 15-1 on the season.
Jayhawks right back where they always are: onJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmBill Self tried to temper expectations surrounding fifth-ranked Kansas as the season began, pointing out all the big-name players lost to graduation and the NBA.
Kansas-Iowa St CapsuleJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmNo. 5 Kansas (17-3, 7-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (14-6, 4-3 Big 12); Saturday, 1 p.
Hawks fall to Nebraska 79-73Jan 26, 2012 | 10:00 pmBrandon Richardson scored a season-high 25 points and Nebraska rallied to beat Iowa 79-73 Thursday night for the program's first Big Ten road win. Bo Spencer added 16 for the Huskers (11-9, 3-6 Big Ten),.
Hooper leads No. 19 Nebraska women over Iowa Jan 26, 2012 | 8:30 pmJordan Hooper recorded her Big Ten-leading ninth double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds, and 19th-ranked Nebraska held off Iowa's late comeback attempt for a 60-53 victory Thursday night.
Nebraska rallies to beat Iowa 79-73Jan 26, 2012 | 6:30 pmBrandon Richardson scored a season-high 25 points and Nebraska rallied to beat Iowa 79-73 Thursday night for the program's first Big Ten road win.
Iowa can't deliver knockout blow, falls to NeJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amThe Hawkeyes allowed the Cornhuskers to shoot 53.6 percent from the floor in the second half and make nine of their last 11 shots.
Iowa policymakers: Eliminating tuition hikes Jan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amIowa policymakers agree with President Obama that making higher education affordable is important, but leaders have stopped short of promising to halt tuition increases.
Grant funds shuttle from Mason City to UIHCJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amA $55,000 grant will go toward the creation of a shuttle program between Mason City and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. The service is scheduled to begin on Feb.
Some protest voter ID billJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amA bill in the Iowa Legislature would mandate stricter voter-identification rules, but some Iowa lawmakers and interest groups have questioned whether it's necessary.
UI to use online system for dropping classesJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amWith a new online system scheduled to be implemented later this year or early next year, UI officials are looking to make the class drop procedure easier.
'Castle,' 'Chuck,' 'Gossip Girl' season finalDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amLOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - With May sweeps well under way, the broadcast networks improved from last week.
Schwarzenegger fathered child outside marriagDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amLOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, newly estranged from his wife of 25 years and seeking to resume his Hollywood career, has acknowledged fathering a child more than a decade ago with a member of his household staff.
Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon 'best albuDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amPink Floyd's sleeve for the classic Dark Side Of The Moon has been named the greatest album cover of all time in a survey by British music website MusicRadar.com.
Lady Gaga swaps music for media, edits Metro Dec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amLONDON (Reuters) - Flamboyant pop star Lady Gaga ditched the music and switched to the media on Monday with a stint as a guest editor at the London headquarters of the global free newspaper network Metro.
Fox banks on dinosaurs, Simon Cowell in new TDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amNEW YORK (Reuters) - Fox Broadcasting is calling on the hitmaking power of Simon Cowell and Steven Spielberg to sustain its standing with younger viewers, with one offering up another splashy talent show and the other bringing a prehistoric world to network TV.
Diana death documentary maker under fire in CDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amCANNES, France (Reuters) - Director Keith Allen on Friday defended his film about Princess Diana's death, amid accusations that it was a one-sided attack on what he called the British "establishment" and entirely funded by Mohamed al-Fayed.
Actress Miller settles News Corp phone snoop Dec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amLONDON (Reuters) - Film star Sienna Miller will take a payoff to drop a case against a newspaper that snooped on her phone messages, a scandal that embarrassed Rupert Murdoch's News Corp while it seeks government blessing for a huge merger.
Will Ferrell gets top U.S. award for humorDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amNEW YORK (Reuters) - Will Ferrell, whose comic impersonations and movie roles have established him as one of the most well-known U.S.
Jolie, Black seek "inner peace" in Kung Fu PaDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 amCANNES, France (Reuters) - Actress Angelina Jolie said 3D animation drama "Kung Fu Panda 2" was about finding your "inner peace," while co-star comic Jack Black pondered whether all life forms had "fleeting moments of existentiality.".
