London Progressive Journal - Hay Festival Raises More Questions Than Answers

Located in remote, tranquil countryside, near the border of England andWales, Hay-on-Wye is a small town famous for its bookshops. Yet thisdiscrete and inconspicuous place delivered a telling message to allthose who travelled to its annual literary festival:...

Team news for Leeds v Carlisle Play Off Semi Final

Leeds v Carlisle (Mon)" Leeds v Carlisle (Mon) LEAGUE ONE PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL FIRST LEGVenue: Elland Road Date: Monday, 12 May Kick-off: 1945 BST Coverage: Live scores on BBC Sport...

New Playstation 3 Game Bad Company preview and interview with Multiplayer Pro...

"Last week, Electronic Arts held a showcase for its latest titles, jamming journalists into a small Islington studio, where we sat on an exciting revolving auditorium that juddered round to face the various game demos in turn. Each title got its own stage area, sort of like a...

Bush names Steve Preston new HUD chief, Replacing Alphonso Jackson

Alphonso Jackson, who's being replaced, is leaving behind a housing mess, mortgage crisis--and a criminal investigation. Among other things, Jackson is alleged to have favored friends and cronies in HUD contracts."President Bush on Friday chose SBA Administrator Steve Preston...

Church organist dies as funeral

" A CHURCH organist collapsed and died in front of shocked mourners at a funeral."

Preston man shoots ATV tire, four arrested for trespassing

"State police said Alton Lewis, 73, of 87 Brickyard Road in Preston had confronted the ATV riders, brandishing a pistol. He subsequently shot the tire of a four-wheelers, police said. Police said the case remains under investigation."

Teens sent to prison in shock tactic

"Young people are being sent to prison – in a bid to put them off a life of crime. Teenagers at risk of offending will be 'locked up' behind the bars at Preston Prison to give them a taste of life behind bars."

Louisiana Exit polls: Economy on voters’ minds

" (CNN) – Louisiana Republicans and Democrats agree that the economy is the most pressing concern this year, but break when asked to list other important issues facing the nation, according to CNN exit polls. Louisiana held its Democratic and Republican primary on...