NEW YORK - A Fox News employee sued the landlord of her company's office building on Thursday, claiming she got bedbug bites at work.

NEW YORK - A Fox News employee sued the landlord of her company's office building on Thursday, claiming she got bedbug bites at work.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A New Zealand man who assaulted a teen by hitting him with a spine-covered hedgehog has been fined by a court and ordered to pay most of his fine to his victim.

NewsFactor - Six cable-TV operators that serve more than 82 percent of U.S. cable households have inked an agreement with Sony Electronics that will soon make it possible for cable subscribers to forego the use of stand-alone set-top boxes. The enabling Tru2way technology, based on Sun Microsystems' Java runtime environment, enables interactive capabilities in TV sets, gaming consoles, portable media players, and even mobile phones.

VIENNA, Austria - Television was once her only window on the world. Now Natascha Kampusch - still adjusting to life after spending 8 1/2 years in an underground cell - is starting an improbable new career as a TV talk show host.

TOKYO - Engineers in Japan have created a noodle bowl so small it can only be seen through a microscope.

BOSTON (AP) — Dunkin' Donuts has pulled an online advertisement featuring Rachael Ray after complaints that a fringed black-and-white scarf that the celebrity chef wore in the ad offers symbolic support for Muslim extremism and terrorism.

HOUSTON (AP) — City officials are apparently willing to dig deep to defend the police department's ban on beards.

Hamilton County boys’ track teams are looking to do more than just score points Saturday in the IHSAA track and field state finals in Bloomington. Several county stars and relays have a chance to win events. Fishers is the top seed in two events – the 4x800 relay and the 1600 run with Drew Shields. The Tigers placed second in the event last season. “We have big-meet experience,” said Fishers coach Ryan Potter. “That plays a big advantage to us. These guys are not intimidated. They were all part of the state cross country championship.”

The Dolan boys, senior Tyler and junior Corey, stole the spotlight Wednesday evening at the Class 2A Oak Hill Sectional as their Guerin Catholic team roared into a sectional championship game for the first time in the school’s short two years of participating in IHSAA post-season play. The Golden Eagles from Hamilton County, who earlier in the sectional had eliminated Sheridan, last evening knocked out the host Golden Eagles of Oak Hill 14-6. Everyone on the Guerin team got into the act, but the Dolans were special. In the sixth inning, as Oak Hill rallied to within

This one will get me in trouble. I know. Been there; done that. The Indiana High School Athletic Association, which spends lots of effort and money promoting good sportsmanship, likely will ban me from the press box when the state baseball tourney is held at Victory Field. That is, by far, my favorite state tourney. Member schools, local schools here in Hamilton County, also heavily promote good sportsmanship. School folks won’t like this column. Yes, been there, done that. Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m not knocking good sportsmanship from our high school coaches, athletes, fans

Noblesville is no longer the underdog. After two big upsets over No. 3 Carmel and No. 9 Hamilton Southeastern, the Noblesville softball team will be the favorites in the opening round of the IHSAA regional Saturday at Center Grove. The unranked Millers (20-7) will face a team with a losing record, Warren Central (11-13), in the second game at 1 p.m. The first game features No. 5 Avon and No. 6 Franklin Central. The championship is set for 7 p.m.

Kobe Bryant was being humble, like a proper superstar should. It’s good for the image, something Barry Bonds never figured out and likely regrets now that his playing days are over. Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs had ended just moments before, and Bryant was now on national television telling everyone how it was his mistake late in the game that almost cost the Los Angeles Lakers a playoff win. Never mind that it was Bryant who actually won the game for the Lakers. It’s all about image building, and there’s nothing that plays better

Westfield At Chippendale GC, Par 37 Team Scores: Westfield 166, Western 172 Medalist: Glaudemans (Western) 39 Westfield: Alex Walker 42, Tyler Carroll 41, Colin Gray 41, Austin Lloyd 42, Jake Essington 44 Coach’s Comments: “It’s kind of tight and we definitely had some penalty shots,” said Westfield coach Jason Compton. “Those are at best bogeys and can turn into doubles and triples pretty quick. It’s a good course, but difficult.”

BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen raised his arms to fire up the Boston crowd with 4.5 seconds left. The struggling Celtics sharpshooter already had excited the fans by finding his shooting touch Wednesday night and helping Boston move one win away from its first NBA finals in 21 years. “My feeling now is no different from if I had scored 10 points and we still won the game,” said Allen, who scored 29 in the 106-102 win over the Pistons. “It’s a great feeling because (of) the joy on everybody’s face.” The Celtics lead

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby is the Pittsburgh Penguins’ leader. Their best player. The franchise figurehead. A player who brings out the best in those who surround him, even if the 20-year-old is half the age of some. On a night that effectively could have ended the Penguins’ Stanley Cup run in every way except mathematically, Crosby showed another side to his teammates: Sidney Crosby, the loner. In the Penguins’ dressing room before their absolutely must-win 3-2 victory over Detroit in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night, Crosby was unusually pensive and

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR handed down its most severe penalties yet on its new car when the crew chiefs and car chiefs for Scott Riggs and Johnny Sauter were suspended six races apiece for tampering with the rear wings on their Chevrolets last weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Additionally, crew chiefs Bootie Barker and Dave Skog were fined $100,000 each. Derick Jennings and Thomas Harris, the car chiefs, were not fined but their suspensions are unprecedented. All four must sit out until the July 12 race in Chicago, and are on probation through the end of the

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks, looking for new experienced front-office leadership after ending their playoff drought this season, hired Rick Sund as general manager. Sund has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the Seattle SuperSonics. He spent last season as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team’s general manager from 2001-07.

The Noblesville 9U Heat team won the All American Slugfest this past weekend. Front row, left to right: Nick Halbert, Harris Camp, Travis Gillian, Nick Canady, Tyler Gonzalez; Second row (left to right): Alex Cleverly, Dusti McLochlin, Bryce Masterson, Michael Scalzo, Devon Scott, Jackson Thurman; Back row (left to right), Coaches Brad Halbert, Andy Canady, Mike McLochlin, Brian Cleverly. Submitted photo

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Sergio Garcia’s best shot at winning the Memorial Tournament came in 2001 when he tied for second. Reminded that he finished a distant seven shots behind Tiger Woods, Garcia laughed and said, “It wasn’t a very good chance then, was it?” Woods, who has won the Memorial three times and has finished in the top five three more, won’t be around this week at Muirfield Village. That leaves a huge opening for the prospective contenders at the tournament that Jack Nicklaus founded. While Woods recovers from knee surgery at his

PARIS (AP) — Venus Williams and Jelena Jankovic reached the third round at the French Open on Thursday, one easing through her match and the other playing through pain. The eighth-seeded Williams used a six-game run to beat 241st-ranked qualifier Selima Sfar of Tunisia 6-2, 6-4. Jankovic, seeded third and a semifinalist at Roland Garros last year, was bothered by her right arm but defeated Marina Erakovic of New Zealand 6-2, 7-6 (5). Jankovic called for a trainer after holding to lead 3-2 in the second set. “It started gradually, little by little,” the

Proper brushing is important to your oral health. Choosing the right brush to maintain good oral health can be confusing. There is an endless variety of toothbrushes to choose from and making that decision could be a little overwhelming. There are important things to remember when choosing, taking care of and cleaning your toothbrush to help make the decision easier. Toothbrushes come in different sizes, bristle strength and handle types. Most dentists recommend soft bristles, these are better at removing plaque and other debris on your teeth. The size of the head of the brush is another important thing

BERLIN - A young man's creative marriage proposal apparently triggered several UFO reports in a small town in Germany.

Fourteen Carmel High School students who took the national French exam earlier this semester have placed in the top 10 in the nation for their level of study, according to CHS French teacher Karen Grenda. National recognition is based on student performance on the standardized test, which is administered by the American Association of Teachers of French. Last year, 104,155 high school students across the nation, including 197 at Carmel High, took the exam. “We are proud of our French students, who continue to score well on the national test. I hope they will continue using

The newest discoveries in neuroscience indicate that reading to children actually stimulates the development of their brains. Because of these revelations, most experts now consider reading aloud daily to your child essential. So, if you want your child to develop strong literacy skills, read to them for at least 20 minutes each day, no matter how old they are. The “Read Alouds Too Good to Miss Program,” sponsored by the Association for Indiana Media Educators, exists to promote a love for reading and books in Indiana students. Each year since 1999, a committee comprised of members of the

Noblesville Parks Department will host its first-ever bus trip to the American Girl Place in Chicago. The day trip is set for Aug. 8 and will include transportation, lunch at the American Girl Café, and a performance at the American Girl Theatre. The bus will depart Forest Park Inn at 8 a.m. and will return to the Inn at 8 p.m. The cost is $97 per person and reservations must be made by June 27. The trip will be right before school starts for the fall making it a perfect mother/daughter or grandma/granddaughter end-of-the-summer outing.

Perkins Logistics, LLC, a Noblesville-based company specializing in transportation services for the office furniture, store fixture, home cabinet and tradeshow exhibit industries, has named Daniel McKinnon as Director of Information Technology. McKinnon comes to Perkins from Clarksville, Ind.-based Summitt Trucking, LLC, where he served in the same role. Prior to Summitt, McKinnon served TMW Systems Inc., as a software developer. “We are thrilled to bring Daniel on board with us,” said Perkins owner and CEO Andy Card. “We’re proud of his decision to join our team and couldn’t have found a better candidate to take our technology services

The community is invited to join Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County in dedicating the Lydon home 9 a.m. Saturday at 150 N. Catherine St., in Cicero. The eight-week building project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget and ranks as the fastest and most cost-effective build in the organization’s history. “Being good stewards of the money that is donated to Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County is our top priority. Donors can be assured that their dollars are being leveraged efficiently and effectively,” said Carrie Petty, the organization’s executive director. After the dedication ceremony,

While he didn’t receive a $2.9 million check like Scott Dixon, Westfield Intermediate School student Oscar Quiroz received some similar rewards to this year’s Indianapolis 500 winner. Quiroz was given a mini version of the Borg Warner trophy, a quart of milk to drink and a flowered garland after winning the inaugural WIS Mini Indy 500. Oscar Quiroz hoists a miniature version of the Borg