National News Service

Runway closed at London Heathrow after plane lands with engine fire

Alastair Jamieson, Staff writer, NBC News — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:05:02 +0000

LONDON - At least one runway was closed at London’s Heathrow airport Friday after a British Airways aircraft made an emergency landing with a fire in at least one engine, officials said.Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency chutes, the airport said.Significant delays and disruption were expected at Heathrow, which is among the world’s busiest for international passenge...

Cars, drivers plunge into river after Wash. I-5 bridge collapse

Andrew Rafferty, Staff Writer, NBC News — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:05:02 +0000

Three people were rescued from water after a bridge along Interstate-5 in Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, plunging cars into Skagit River below, according to Washington State Patrol.The extent of the injuries for the three is unclear, but all were evaluated on scene and were transported to area hospitals, according to Marcus Deyerin of the Washington Incident Management Team. Autho...

Has an Australian Platform Cracked the MOOCs Code?

Open Universities Australia — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:43:00 +0000

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's Open2Study announces completion rates above 25 per cent - almost four times higher than the industry average - despite research suggesting average MOOCs completion rates below seven per cent. The major... Continue reading

Gold Fields Limited: Talas Copper Gold Project

Gold Fields Limited — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:34:00 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, May 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gold Fields Orogen Holding BVI Ltd, has appointed Jefferies International as exclusive financial advisor to assist with a review... Continue reading

InterOil And Pacific LNG Group Enter Into Exclusive Negotiations With ExxonMobil On Development Of The Elk And Antelope Resource

InterOil Corporation — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:30:00 +0000

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea and HOUSTON, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- InterOil Corporation (NYSE:IOC) (POMSoX:IOC) and its joint venture partner, Pacific LNG Group, have entered into exclusive negotiations with ExxonMobil Papua New Guinea Ltd., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil... Continue reading

Groups look for next step in delicate immigration reform dance

Carrie Dann, Political Reporter, NBC News — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:24:46 +0000

After clearing the first hurdle in some of the most delicate legislative jockeying in recent memory, advocates of a comprehensive immigration reform bill are already looking to the next stage of the legislation’s progress as it heads towards a high-profile airing in the full Senate.While some groups aligned with Democrats failed to secure their desired changes to the sweeping Senate legislation as...

AT Internet punta a svilupparsi in Italia nel settore della stampa e dei media

AT INTERNET — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:00 +0000

BORDEAUX, France, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT Internet, primario player nel settore della Web Analytics e della Online Intelligence sin dal 1995, annuncia l'intenzione di espandere la propria offerta in Italia, mirando in particolare al settore della stampa e dei media. Occorre... Continue reading

Gold Fields Limited: Talas Copper Gold Project

Gold Fields Limited — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:19:00 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gold Fields Orogen Holding BVI Ltd, has appointed Jefferies International as exclusive financial advisor to assist with a... Continue reading

The Veuve Clicquot and Ferrari Art of Living Leads to an Exclusive Global and International Partnership

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:15:00 +0000

MONACO, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrari and Veuve Clicquot have forged an alliance, promising an exceptional partnership at the international level and exciting projects to come. The link between these two iconic brands needs no justification bey... Continue reading

Hemp, Inc. Inks Investment Deal with ‘Hemp America the Revolution’ & ‘Hemp Canada Seeds of Growth’ Doc/Films

HEMP, Inc. — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:08:00 +0000

NEW YORK, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) CEO Bruce Perlowin has signed an Investment Agreement with Hemp America the Revolution and Hemp Canada Seeds of Growth Doc Films to co-produce a documentary on commercial-scale planting of hemp, as mentioned in...