PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Two inmates were shot to death trying to escape from the roof of Haiti’s quake-damaged national penitentiary and a third was trampled to death inside during a prison riot Sunday, authorities said. U.N. police spokesman Jean-Francois Vezina said at least 100 U.N. police were inside Haiti’s biggest prison when the uprising occurred. Inmates briefly held seven foreigners…
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It’s getting pretty clear that T-Mobile is rethinking its mobile data strategy, what with all the prepaid plans , data throttling and WiFi calling going on, and TmoNews says it isn’t done shaking things up — the carrier will reportedly introduce a 200MB data plan specifically for smartphone owners at $10 a month. Before you voice your hatred of tiered data pricing, know that Magenta will reportedly retain the existing $30 unlimited data plan, unlike its blue-and-white rival , and customers who pick the cheaper option will apparently be able to upgrade on the fly. If and when the option debuts in November, it could make that next batch of smartphones all the more accessible. Perhaps you’ll be able to afford an LG Optimus T for the young’uns after all. T-Mobile to intro $10 data plan for smartphone data lightweights? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A court in the Indian city of Mumbai is due to begin hearing an appeal by the sole surviving gunman of the attacks on the city in November 2008. Mohammad Ajmal…
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A police spokesman in Baltimore, Maryland says a 25-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a detective killed in a dispute over a parking space. (Oct. 17)
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Highlights of this day in history: Inventor Thomas Edison dies; Three scientists share Nobel prize for DNA work; Anthrax scare hits CBS in New York; Two US athletes suspended for Mexico City Olympics protest; Rock star Chuck Berry born. (Oct. 18)
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Second time’s got to be the charm, eh Pandigital ? No, we weren’t exactly the biggest fans of the company’s Android-running, LCD e-reader , but its new e-ink based Novel Personal eReader definitely follows a simpler approach. Aimed at those that wish to read in any and all environments (see Amazon’s latest commercial for that real life example), the 9.1-ounce device has a 6-inch Sipex/AUO ePaper touch display, integrated WiFi, access to Barnes & Noble’s eBookstore, an accelerometer and 2GB of onboard storage / a built-in card reader that accepts up to 32GB cards. Not too shabby in terms of raw specs, that’s for sure, but its functionality better be damn impressive for its $200 MSRP — considering, you know, that Barnes & Noble’s own WiFi-equipped Nook starts at $149 these days . Of course, we fully expect that price to drop once it hits those familiar big-box retailers, but until you see it in that colorful weekend circular we leave you with the full press release and press shots below to look over. Gallery: Pandigital Novel Personal eReader Continue reading Pandigital takes a second shot at digital reading with the Novel Personal eReader Pandigital takes a second shot at digital reading with the Novel Personal eReader originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Mexico City has set a new world record for the world’s largest enchilada. Guinness World Records said the record breaking enchilada is 230 feet long and weighs 3144 pounds. (Oct. 17)
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RAMALLAH, West Bank – The Palestinians are ready to end all historic claims against Israel once they establish their state in the lands Israel occupied in the 1967 Mideast War, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday, addressing a long-standing Israeli demand. In an interview with Israel TV, Abbas also said negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain his preferred choice, but that he will consider other options if talks break down over Israel’s continued settlement expansion. Negotiations were relaunched by the Obama administration last month, but quickly faltered over Israel’s refusal to extend a curb on Jewish settlement construction. Abbas says there’s…
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Ben Roethlisberger returned from a four-game suspension to lead Pittsburgh past Cleveland 28-10. Brett Favre started and led Minnesota past Dallas 24-21. Patriots and Dolphins win in overtime. Rams beat Chargers. (Oct. 17)
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