Hurley's World

US environmentalists accuse President Bush of trying to rush through changes to the Endangered Species Act.

US environmentalists accuse President Bush of trying to rush through changes to the Endangered Species Act.

European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted downturn.

An anti-government protester was killed and at least 29 were injured in an attack against activists occupying the Government House in Bangkok, according to reports.

Even celebrity chefs find themselves cooking in less-than-perfect kitchens.

In 30 states, adult children are legally responsible, on paper at least, to pay for food, clothing and medical care for indigent parents.

A new paper finds that ants that specialize are no more productive at their tasks than ants that don't.

The man who shot to fame in the US presidential election as "Joe the Plumber" signs a book deal.

The man who shot to fame in the US presidential election as "Joe the Plumber" signs a book deal.

The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application for the medicine to be available without a prescription.

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UK utility National Grid reports a 4% rise in half-year profit and gave a positive forecast.

Stand-up comedian Eddie Izzard says he is making a film version of his cancelled US TV show, The Riches.

Underwear model Karolina Kurkova has no belly button. Is a barely-there navel for cosmetic or medical reasons?

A raft of measures is suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs.

Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract.

Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract.

A spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea.

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