Reuters: U.S.

R. Kelly on trial for child pornography charges

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:50:06 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Six years after he was charged with videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl, R&B superstar R. Kelly went on trial on Friday, with his alleged victim prepared to deny she is the person on the tape.

Kick the oil habit and make your own ethanol

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:19:04 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new company hopes drivers will kick the oil habit by brewing ethanol at home that won't spike food prices.

Latin rocker Juanes projects political voice in U.S.

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:48:19 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eight years ago, Colombian rocker Juanes was an immigrant seeking opportunities in Los Angeles before he found a music producer who gave him his big break.

U.S. space shuttle crew practices for launch

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:57:31 -0400

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Seven astronauts climbed inside the space shuttle Discovery on Friday as part of a dress rehearsal for a May 31 mission to deliver a Japanese laboratory to the International Space Station.

Faltering NY railyard plan may imperil city budget

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:54 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City could be on the hook for as much as $7 billion if it cannot revive the faltering deal to develop railyards west of midtown, one of the last underdeveloped tracts in Manhattan, with apartments and office towers, analysts said on Friday.

WNBA aims for profits in 12th season, with new star

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:09:59 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Eager fans should be jumping from their seats next week to watch a young basketball player already billed as one of the game's best soar through the air and throw down a thunderous dunk.

CORRECTION: American rushing to repair more planes: report

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:23:58 -0400

(Corrects to say “3,000 flights” in paragraph 4)

DMX arrested for drugs and animal cruelty

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:24:53 -0400

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Rap star DMX was arrested on Friday on suspicion of drug possession and animal cruelty after two searches of his home allegedly turned up weapons, drugs, dog carcasses and abused pit bulls.

Hungry world to get record wheat, rice crops

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:27:54 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boosted by high prices and good weather, the world's farmers will reap record wheat and rice crops this year, the U.S. government said on Friday, which should somewhat allay fears of scanty food supplies.

"Law and Order" court preps for Clear Channel trial

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:51:29 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The iconic New York State Supreme Court house, a popular backdrop for movies and television shows, was busy preparing for Monday's showdown over the $20 billion buyout of Clear Channel Communications.