Quake Of 7.4 Hits New Zealand Near Christchurch


WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A major earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, 30 km (20 miles) west of Christchurch early on Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.

Alien Ant Farm & P.O.D. To Headline Benefit For Teen


Rockers Alien Ant Farm and P.O.D. are to team up to raise funds for the family of a 17-year-old murder victim.

Stranded Actor Paul Hogan In Australia Tax Deal


Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movies, has struck a deal with Australia's tax office.

Warren Schedule Change Stirs Talk On Consumer Job


Elizabeth Warren has fueled speculation the White House might soon nominate her to head the newly created consumer financial agency.

Man Bites Police Over A Pet Peeve


Police arrested an 82-year-old man after he bit and kicked officers who had arrived to mediate in a dispute with a neighbor over a domestic pet.