International Business News - Special http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif The roadside explosion wasn't real. Neither was the shrapnel that "shredded" the driver's chest and leg, nor the blood that flowed from his "wounds." But the pressure on rookie Special Forces medic Sgt. Nick Capuano was brutal. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/181769-special-forces-training.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081125/special-forces-hone-skills-teamwork-in-nevada.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081125/special-forces-hone-skills-teamwork-in-nevada.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:03:12 EST The permanently suit-clad Stephen Colbert has traded in his pinstripes for a cardigan sweater, red turtleneck and furry boots. Following the tradition of Andy Williams and Bing Crosby, Colbert hosts his own holiday special in "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All." The hour-long special airs Sunday at 10 p.m. EST on Comedy Central, and will on Tuesday be released as a DVD, complete with a Yule log of burning books. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/180054-tv-colbert-xmas-special.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081121/hark-colbert-sings-in-new-christmas-special.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081121/hark-colbert-sings-in-new-christmas-special.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:52:18 EST The permanently suit-clad Stephen Colbert has traded in his pinstripes for a cardigan sweater, red turtleneck and furry boots. Following the tradition of Andy Williams and Bing Crosby, Colbert hosts his own holiday special in "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All." The hour-long special airs Sunday at 10 p.m. EST on Comedy Central, and will on Tuesday be released as a DVD, complete with a Yule log of burning books. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/178920-tv-colbert-xmas-special.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081120/hark-colbert-sings-in-new-christmas-special.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081120/hark-colbert-sings-in-new-christmas-special.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:46:52 EST Lots of talent will be present for NBC's annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast. Hosted by Al Roker, this 76th formal tree lighting ceremony will feature Beyonce, Tony Bennett, the Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook and Rosie O'Donnell, the network said Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/173546-nbc-christmas-special.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081112/nbc-announces-stars-for-christmas-tree-telecast.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081112/nbc-announces-stars-for-christmas-tree-telecast.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:14:04 EST The nation's top protector of whistle-blowers, who himself is being investigated for allegedly retaliating against employees, said Monday he will resign at the end of his term in January instead of staying on until a replacement can take over. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081020/criticized-special-counsel-to-resign.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:02:28 EDT The Grammys are turning a dry nominations announcement into an hourlong TV special. "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!--Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" will air Dec. 3, CBS announced Thursday. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for Feb. 8 on the network. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081017/grammys-turn-nominations-into-hourlong-tv-special.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:59:35 EDT Sarah Palin is frequently seen at campaign stops cradling her infant son Trig, who has Down syndrome. Her decision to give birth to Trig even after learning her fifth child would have the condition has burnished her anti-abortion views with conservatives. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/154180-mccain-palin-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081016/palins-record-on-special-needs-kids-is-mixed.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081016/palins-record-on-special-needs-kids-is-mixed.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:24:52 EDT The Grammys are turning a dry nominations announcement into an hourlong TV special. "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!--Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" will air Dec. 3, CBS announced Thursday. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for Feb. 8 on the network. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081016/grammys-turn-nominations-into-hourlong-tv-special.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:53:05 EDT In a nod to families of special needs children during her speech at the Republican National Convention, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said, "I pledge to you that if we are elected, you will have a friend and advocate in the White House." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/financial-plans-are-key-for-special-needs-families.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:07:33 EDT Investment company Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc. said Wednesday it will offer a special one-time $10 cash dividend on Oct. 31 to shareholders of record as of Oct. 15. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/diamond-hill-offers-10-special-dividend.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:37:14 EDT A Green Beret accused of killing an Afghan civilian and cutting off his ear has been released from jail to await his military trial. Capt. Chris Augustine of the Army Special Forces Command said Friday that Master Sgt. Joseph D. Newell had been released, but was confined to Fort Bragg. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080926/green-beret-charged-in-afghan-death-out-of-nc-brig.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:32:45 EDT Utah lawmakers convened for a special session Thursday to cut $272 million from the state budget. Lawmakers passed an $11.6 billion budget in March, but a sluggish economy has left them with less revenue than they expected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080925/utah-legislature-addresses-272-million-shortfall.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:53:51 EDT A plan to add $10 million of state money to help New Hampshire residents heat their homes this winter won easy approval in the Legislature. The House approved it Wednesday morning on a 321-12 vote and the Senate followed with an unanimous voice vote. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/nh-approves-10-million-in-state-heating-aid.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:49:53 EDT A government watchdog on Friday demanded an investigation of whistleblower complaints that federal aviation officials failed to fully pursue on runway safety problems brought to their attention. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080919/faa-failed-to-act-on-runway-safety-problems.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:06:39 EDT A Special Forces soldier will be court-martialed early next year on charges that he killed an Afghan civilian and cut off his ear near a remote village, the Army said Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080918/soldier-formally-charged-in-afghan-civilian-death.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:17:45 EDT Connecticut lawmakers returned to Hartford on Friday to consider increasing state emergency fuel aid this winter because of high heating costs. A special session of the legislature was convened at the state Capitol, but a vote wasn't expected until later in the day. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080822/conn-lawmakers-to-consider-extra-heating-aid.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:22:25 EDT New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson fared better with this year's special legislative session than he did with last year's. This time, lawmakers actually stayed around for it. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080822/nm-gov-has-marginal-success-in-special-sessions.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:16:40 EDT Connecticut officials have an estimated $75 million surplus to work with heading into Friday's special legislative session on home heating aid for the needy, according to Gov. M. Jodi Rell's budget office. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/conn-gov-rell-state-budget-surplus-hits-75m.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:26:45 EDT New Mexico lawmakers fretting about state finances gave Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson a fraction of what he wanted for tax relief and health care but a big chunk of highway funding before adjourning a special legislative session. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080820/new-mexico-lawmakers-adjourn-special-session.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:24:58 EDT Gov. Chet Culver said Tuesday he's using a series of broad emergency powers to direct millions of dollars toward flood relief but hasn't ruled out the chance of a special legislative session. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080819/gov-culver-doesnt-rule-out-special-session.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:37:28 EDT