Ad break Peugeots Wacky Races Heineken add some Irish humour

For the second week running, we have a very silly film directed by ace US director Baker Smith. In last week's Ad Break, he presided over a sordid scene in a winery so it's a relief to see that his latest film is altogether more wholesome: the Aflac duck's recovery after an injury is improved by the peace of mind provided by the insurance company that gave it its nameand a ...

Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam -; One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power ...

For Philadelphia bicyclist a cat is his co-pilot

PHILADELPHIA -- For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Their urban adventures have turned heads on the street and garnered big hits on YouTube.The 26-year-old bike courier didn't intend to become Internet-famous. He originally shot footage of the outings only to prove ...

Twist in Fox ‘hound’

WASHINGTON - The government’s efforts to snoop on Fox News reporter James Rosen during a leak investigation were broader than first revealed - extending to other Fox reporters and even included Rosen’s parents’ home on Staten Island.The feds swept up information on several phone numbers associated with Fox News’ bureau in DC, the network confirmed, and two phone numbers ...

Japanese man 80 becomes oldest climber to reach top of Mount Everest

KATHMANDU, Nepal - An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest -- although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his own ascent next week. Yuichiro Miura, who also conquered the 8,850-metre peak when he was 70 and 75, reached the summit at 9:05 a.m. local time Thursday, ...