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Was Hixon with Burress during the shooting?

Micah Warren
I just witnessed an awfully peculiar post-game interview with Giants WR Domenik Hixon. Hixon was asked whether or not he had spoken to Plaxico Burress recently and he said he had and that he went to a Knicks g...
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India’s Home Minister resigns after Mumbai tragedy

Sachin Seth
As India struggles to answer questions regarding last week’s tragedy, Home Minister Shivraj Patil, India’s highest-ranking security official, resigned Sunday, taking responsibility for the failure of the country’s intelligence services to stop the attacks, according to the International Herald Tribune.
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Report: Burress had no permit

Micah Warren
Plaxico Burress, Giants WR and everyone's favorite chowderhead, did not have a permit for the gun that he fired into his own leg Friday night at New York City's Latin Club, according to the New York Post. Bu...
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Britney’s new album could be her big comeback

Dinah Alobeid
As much as everyone loves to hate her, her power of survival and tour de force performance skills are undeniable. She's back, and with a vengeance. Britney Spears' much anticipated 6th album, Circus, hits stores December 2 on the pop queen's 27th birthday and delivers enough dance beats to fill even the rowdiest clubs and get the most reluctant critic dancing.
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Mumbai standoff ends

John M. Guilfoil
Top Indian news agencies, quoting police sources, are reporting that the standoff with attackers at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai has ended. Since Wednesday, 150 people have been killed in the violence that ...
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Mumbai crisis carries on for third day

Sachin Seth
As attacks on India's financial and entertainment capital persist, military personnel are fighting to secure the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, according to the International Herald Tribune.
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Wal-Mart worker dies in stampede

John M. Guilfoil
A Wal-Mart employee died after being trampled and crushed by a horde of over-eager Black Friday shoppers. At least three others, including a pregnant woman, were also injured in the incident, which occurred ...
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Westerners targeted in Mumbai terror attacks

Sachin Seth
While India has frequently blamed terrorist attacks on Islamic militants and extremists in Pakistan, this attack comes at a time during which Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been advocating closer relations with India; he even suggested a joint terrorism combat force.
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For Bush, pardons have been rare

Michael Corcoran
President Bush's recent round of 14 presidential pardons brings his total up to 157. ‚  The outgoing president still has almost two more months in office, but barring anything unforeseen, it is likely that B...
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Online coverage of Mumbai attacks

Bessie King
As part of the breaking news coverage of the sudden attacks that took place today in Mumbai, India, Blast has received webcasts from the South Asian Journalists Association who covered these events via live...
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Gift Idea: Photos to art!

Bessie King
If there is something people have in common is having that person who loves to take pictures. Whether it is birthdays, weddings or these holiday events, that special photographer is ready to capture the Kodak m...
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Terror in India

John M. Guilfoil
‚  At least 80 people have been killed, 250 injured and more held hostage in Mumbai, India, in coordinated terror attacks, according to news agencies. The attackers, armed with machine guns, bombs and gre...
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Say “yes, yes, yes” to rehab, Amy.

Gabrielle Dunn
She's gunnin' hard to be the next Janis or Billie. Singer Amy Winehouse was rushed to the hospital Sunday after suffering what's being described as a "seizure," following a fight with her just-out-of-jail so...
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So I’m going to try this again…

Casey Ramsdell
So last time I came out about even. This could be the wildest NFL season that I have ever seen and I wouldn't have it any other way. That said it doesn't bode well for any kind of picks. Let's see if I can bett...