Read full story for latest details.

Before disappearing from public life in 2006 and officially stepping down as Cuba's president Tuesday, Fidel Castro ruled the country with an iron fist, despite numerous attempts by his enemies to do away with him.

One day after his party was trounced in parliamentary elections, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he intended to remain in office and work with the new government, despite calls by the victorious opposition to step down.

Diplomats and analysts tell CBS News that the dramatic election victory by Pakistani opposition parties could lead to a fight for power within the government - a struggle that may hinder the fight against extremism in the crucial country.

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, GreenThere's a lot of fun to be had at the expense of NEVs, those little neighborhood electric cars that can't go faster than 25 mph (in most areas). Canadian comic Rick Mercer finds a way to make fun of the Canadian government's strange regulations. I'm sure there's some good jokes about Target's new Segway patrols and how can the word Exhaustburger not be funny? Laugh with, not at, ZENN cars Exhaustbur
182 words

Filed under: Sports/GTs, Trucks/Pickups, Etc., Ford As part owner of a 1965 Mustang, I cringe any time I see a classic Ford Pony chopped into an automotive abomination. But I gotta show a little respect to the fabricator of this Mustanchero featured over at Hemmings. Lee Iacocca never intended for his iconic car to haul lumber, but the craftsmanship of this conversion has me wondering who the creator was and if they might have had a connection
54 words

President Bush said he is "on mission of mercy" in Africa, next stop Ghana.

Cat: Sox

Cat: Sheila Kitty Meow Meow

AP - The governor of Texas argues in a new book that attacks on the Boy Scouts are the latest front in a "culture war" and the moral struggle for the country's future.

Reuters - Australian actress Nicole Kidman wants to improve her work-life balance -- by making films that her children can enjoy.

Next Generation presents the Hot 100 Game Developers of the year. See which developers are lighting up the world of games in 2008. For the impatient: skip to the end. From the article: The ordering of this list represents the opinion of Next Generation. We feel the controversial nature of this presentation is appropriate to our primary goal of this feature, which is to inspire discussion about and promote awareness of the people who make the gam
38 words

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Nintendo WiiWe know Nintendo is looking to target the non-gamers -- any quote from the company for the last two years would make some reference to it. Speaking to GameDaily BIZ, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said that when Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime first saw My Word Coach (developed by Ubisoft's casual team), he said, "You got it. You guys got exactly the type of game we want for this machine."The comments were ec
51 words

Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, RPGs, GDC As I violently disassembled insectile robots into their constituent sparks and parts, someone asked me which game Too Human reminded me of. Without pause, I pointed towards Devil May Cry, Capcom's over-the-top display of acrobatic swordsmanship and stylish oneupmanship. It made perfect sense -- the dual pistols, the melee mashing, the juggling of enemies and the utter disregard for the forces of
98 words

Kirstie Alley and Jenny Craig may have gone their separate ways, but the one-time "Fat Actress" isn't giving up on the weight loss industry.

Christina Aguilera says motherhood won't stop her enjoying "naked Sundays" with her husband. The 'Dirrty' singer - who gave birth to her first child, Max Liron, with record producer Jordan Bratman on January 12 - insists she will continue to lounge around in the nude at home.

Sean Bean married his long-term girlfriend yesterday (19.02.08). The 'Lord of the Rings' star tied the knot with Georgina Sutcliffe at London's Marylebone Register Office.

Pink has confirmed she has split from her husband. The 'Stupid Girls' singer and her husband of two years, motocross racer Carey Hart, insist their marriage has come to an amicable end.